Swallowtail

This card was created by Beverly Derringer for our June Stamp Camp North and is my most favorite Swallowtail card.  She is such a talented lady.

Beverly Derringer

Stamps:  Swallowtail, Blooming with Kindness
CS: Whisper White, Pool Party
Ink:  VersaMark
Reinkers:  Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder
Misc:  Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Beautiful Bunch

I wanted to share a wonderful card made by Lisa Gray.  Lisa used all new colors 
on this card.  I now have this stamp set and punch on my must have list.  :)

Lisa Gray

Stamps:  Beautiful Bunch, Flower Shop, Petite Petals, And Many More
CS:  Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadows, Whisper White
Ink:  Blackberry Bliss
Ribbon:  3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon in Blackberry Bliss & Hello Honey
Punches:  Fun Flower, Pansy, Petite Petals, Word Window
Misc:  Big Shot, Zig Zag Embossing Folder, Secret Garden Framelits Die
          Dazzling Details Glitter Glue

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

TOUR DE FREAKS! June Blog Tour

Welcome to our June Tour de Freaks! Blog Tour.  You may have come from Heidi Boos blog.  I love her Project Life ideas.

My cards use the new stamp set called "World of Dreams" on page 127 of our new Stampin' Up! catalog.  The new In Colors are prettier in person than in the book.  The new products are highlighted in the recipes below.

Stamps:  World Of Dreams

CS:  Pear Pizzazz, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White

Ink:  Tangelo Twist

Markers:  Tangelo Twist & Mossy Meadow

Punch:  Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack - Flower punch

Misc:  Small Rhinestone Jewels, Glue Dots

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This next card would be good for any occasion.  I chose to use Thinking of You.

Stamps:  World of Dreams, Four You

CS:  Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black

Misc:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, SU Dimensionals

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I used all four silhouette stamps and one of the two word stamps in the set.  

Stamps:  World of Dreams, Four You

CS:  Soft Sky, Rich Razzleberry, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black, Lost Lagoon

Blendabilities Markers:  Rich Razzleberry - darkest tone

Misc:  Medium sized Rhinestone Jewels, SU Dimensionals

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Thanks for stopping by.  Come back soon to see lots more cards to share.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Connie Babbert's blog.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Steampunk Birthday

This is the card I used for our Retiring Party - May Stamp-a-Stack.  Steampunk came to mind.  :)  

Stamps: Clockworks, Great Sport, Blue Ribbon, Pennant Parade

CS:  Cajun Craze, Midnight Blue, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Pistachio Pudding, Soft Sky

Punches:  1/2" 3/4", 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" Circle punches, Cog punch

Miscellaneous:  SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Because Memorial Day shouldn't JUST be about BBQ and food. It's about FREEDOM! Amen?

Deserving of our Honor this Memorial Day

Gulf War - 294

Land of the Free because of the Brave

Land of the Free because of the Brave  "I am naive to think I understand the meaning of the word sacrifice.   It means "a giving up of something for something else".   I have often sacrificed my time, my money, and many a desire, but I have never risked my life for your rights or my own. I have never seen death on the battlefield nor the loss of a loved one serving our country, yet I reap the benefits on a daily basis. Freedom is my norm and I take it for granted. I open my Bible without fear of persecution. I speak my mind with no concern for punishment. I do not fear living my life. No words can express the depth of our gratitude towards those who have risked their life or lost loved ones to protect our own,    but I think it is important we try."*