Be My Valentine Easel Card

Came up with this easel (tent) card...cased from Holley Smith's easel card. I loved the colors and combination of patterned paper. I made six of these cards which will go to my card swap group out in Colorado Springs. The theme for this swap: Valentine/Love
**Extra Challenge: CASE a card you have in your "favorites" folder here at SCS. If you don't have a favorites folder (by golly, start one ) use an old scrapbook/card magazine for inspiration.
I will be making more of these for sure.

Items used:
Stampin Up Punched Potpourri stamp set
SU Heart Punch
SU Bird Punch
SU Trio Flower Punch
SU Modern Label Punch
SU Eyelet Border Punch
SU Love Letter Designer Paper
4" x 5.5" Ivory card base
Ruby rhinestones

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This card uses the Stampin Up heart punch to make the clover. I ran each heart through the Cuttlebug. Stem of the clover is the twig from the bird punch. (4 x 5.5)

Paper Challenge

Here is my first post. This was an ugly paper challenge to myself (and to a few of my Monday card making friends). I didn't particularly like this paper or lets just say it wouldn't normally be the first I would reach for from the selection. The yellows and browns with an odd combination of teal made for an interesting mix. I have two versions using this paper from Me & My Big Ideas (Micheal's). My enabling for today...this paper was $4.99 for 140 sheets. That is 75% off so I just couldn't leave without buying four packages! Gifts for all! So run right out and get some. There are many sheets that are completely adorable. As I use them I will post the cards here. The first card below is 4"x5.5" and the second measures 4 7/8"x 4 7/8".

Ebay: Bid on this card

Ebay: Bid on this card