In Additionto the launch of the Spring Mini Catalog, Stampin' Up! has "2 Sweet" Valentine Specials for you! Don't have the Mini?  No problem! You can SHOP in my ONLINE STORE anytime!  

I am so excited that the Spring Mini Catalog is here!  Today, the Previews begin for the SPRING 2013 EDITION OF PROJECT PARADE at STAMPACADEMY.COM!!!!!

This is an adorable “Sweet Heart Flower” using the Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set and Matching Framelits!!!  Too stinkin’ cute!  Enjoy! 😀

Okay – so maybe I'm stretching it a little bit because in our part of the world, it's still freezing! LOL! But…the Spring Mini Catalog is available NOW!  If you haven't seen it yet, you should grab a cup of coffee/tea and sit down and digest it right away!  The embellishments are gorgeous!!!!!  

The SPRING 2013 EDITION OF PROJECT PARADE begins on the 10th but previews will begin right here TOMORROW!!!!!  25+ Projects for less than $1.00 per project!  Check it out!

And…while you're at it…have a GREAT day! 🙂

Wow!  I definitely have A LOT of favorites from this year!  I hope you're enjoying these as much as I am! LOL!

These are more feminine.  Tomorrow, I'll post some masculine cards.  Enjoy!

This card was one of those cards that took forever to put together.  I just couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to do!  I loved the finished version.  I hope you do too.  Details HERE.

Round cards always add a little something extra to your Paper Crafting!  They remind me of days gone by!  Details HERE.

I love the fall and I love embossing folders!  This card marries both of my faves.  Details HERE.

I received a Birthday card from my dear friend, Daryl Micciche that inspired this card.  Her version follows it.  Dtails HERE.

this is Daryl's card.  I just loved it!

HAPPY 2013!!!!!!  I hope you enjoyed ringing in the new year!!!!  The Spring Mini Catalog sale period begins on January 3rd!  I bet you CAN'T WAIT!  It's so artsy and beautiful!  I have been having fun with the beautiful embellishments, papers and stamps!  I will be showcasing some of the projects we've been working on for StampAcademy.com as part of the SPRING 2013 EDITION OF PROJECT PARADE!

For today, I have more of my 2012 Favorites.  There are flowers on all of these.  I LOVE making these!  They're easy – just a little labor intensive – but definitely worth the effort. Enjoy!

This is definitely one of my favorites!  The sponging on the edge of the flower makes it look more realistic!  Details HERE.

This is a simple Birthday Card but the color pop is eye catching.  

This makes a great gift for any occasion.  Just create a few note cards, embellish with the recipient's initial and package nicely.  Details HERE.

Paper Crafting is definitely easier when you have all the tools!  This flower is created with the Big Shot and the Flower Die.  Details HERE.

I am so excited that the new Spring Mini Catalog goodies are here!!!!!  Look at beautiful roses! I didn't have to do ANY work!  I love that!  These are from the Artisan Embellishments Kit

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Thank you so much for visiting my blog!  I am truly honored that you take the time to visit!  I hope you are inspired.  I would like to wish each and every one of you a HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!  

Continuing with Wedding Cards – here are three more from 2012.  Enjoy!

This one can be used as a Wedding Card – or, if you change it up a little, it could be a Birthday Cake Card as well.  The original post is HERE.

This is another card using the retired Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper and the Silver Glimmer Card Stock.  Those two can make anything look good!  The details are HERE.
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This card was done very recently for my neighbor who is getting married TODAY!  The original blog post is HERE.

I love looking back on my Favorite Cards from the year before.  This year, I'd like to share them with you!  Over the next couple of days, I will post a bunch of my faves.  I hope you like them!

There were lots of weddings to celebrate this year!  I love that!  These were created using Designer Series Papers from ast year's Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I still miss them!

The card above uses different textures – the Velvet Paper, The Satin Ribbon, The Textured Card Stock, the Silver Glimmer Paper – to create an elegant card.  You can see the original post HERE.

The card below is my "Bordello" Card!  LOL!  It reminds me of a Steakhouse I ate in when I was in Houston, Texas!  This too was created using the retired Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper.

This one is one of the my favorites!  I love the roses!  They're such a stark contrast to the white! You can see the details HERE.

Check back tomorrow for some of my other faves! 😀

I hope you enjoyed the Christmas Cards these past few days.  Thanks to everyone who sent them!  I appreciate it! 🙂

My dear friend, Sandi Rule, from Minnesooooooota shared this with me.  It is "vintage Sandi!"

This beautiful easel card was created by Sarah Hutchings.  I love easel cards!  And she can bake too!

Theresa Stufano blessed me with the beauty.

As promised I'm continuing with sharing the beautiful hand-stamped Christmas Cards I received this year. Enjoy!

This Winter Wonderland Card was sent from Gay Ferland.

Karen Berube create this cozy card.  How did she know I love coffee!

My "IT" Guru, Linda Bartolucci created this card – proving she is multi-talented!

My dear friend, Michelle Smith, sent this beauty from Sunny Texas!