Clean & Simple Flower Card

Good Monday Morning!
Just a quick share of a CAS card............just stamp the background and die cut the pretty oval and flower, stamp a saying and you're done!  You can make a bunch of these in all different colors and have them in your stash when you need a card!  And we all know that those days come more often than we like to admit!

Stamp:  Outlines Dotted background
Dies:   Marianne Fancy flower  LR0248
           Marianne Large fancy oval set LR0240
           Anja Card stand LR0266

Let me know if you would like any of these dies.  I can easily set them aside for you!

Thanks for "stamping" by,
        ~Anna

Two Little Love Birds

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it and so I have been working on some designs. Here is my sweet card of two little love birds in front of their little home.

I used the Impression Obsession house die and their fence die; I stamped the house with I/O's  distress background stamp.  I also stamped the two chickadees in brown and embossed them in clear.  I used the Spellbinders circle nestabilities for the window, Nellie Snellen multi frame die for the scalloped "lacey" edge and a Marianne Creatables die for the leafy flourish.  I added a few punched flowers for the finishing touch.

Now that CHA has started, Impression Obsession released it's new catalog and you can see it HERE!  There are some wonderful ideas and new goodies waiting for you!  Let me know if you need anything and I'll get them to you in no time.

Hope this starts you thinking about your Valentine's Day project.  Don't forget, these cards can also be used for an anniversary, wedding and even a birthday.  Therefore, get your creative juices flowing and get into some fun in making some great cards!

Thanks for "stamping" by,
          ~Anna

Beautiful Wedding Card using Outlines Stamp

I wanted to share with you this beautiful card that Ginny made some time ago.  It is still as stunning as when I saw it that day!

Ginny used the wonderful Outlines stamp and dressed it up with beautiful textured card stock, flowers, flat pearls, and glitter!  Isn't it simply gorgeous?

This is the stamp she used and presently there are still two of these in stock at the Creative Corner.  Pick it up now, because once they are gone, they will be gone for good!  (Outlines is no longer in business)

And this stamp is still in stock and would make another lovely wedding card!

Have a wonderful day
         and
   See you soon,
       ~Anna

Pretty Outlines Flower Basket

Here is another example of stretching the use of your stamps!  Soni made this gorgeous card using the Outlines stamp, Spring Basket.  It really is an image of an Easter basket with Easter eggs, but if you cover the Easter eggs, you just have a wonderful basket full of flowers perfect for spring, summer and even fall (if you choose fall colors for the card)!

This colorful card is great for so many happy occasions.

Here, you see the actual image with the Easter eggs in the center; where Soni covered the eggs with flower and leaf punches.  Not only did the flowers and leaves cover up the eggs, it also gave it more depth.

We still have this and several Outlines stamps in stock.  Now is the time to get your Outlines stamps!   Outlines has closed their doors and once these stamps are gone, they will be gone for good!  Stop by and pick yours up today!

Have a wonderful summer day!
            ~Anna

Another Glittered Butterfly!

Today I just wanted to show you another color combination for a glittered butterfly.  This time I used  bronze, orange and sahara micro fine glitter.  I really like how bold it came out.

 And below is a close up of the micro fine glitter.  It was really sparkling in the sunshine today!

For your chance to learn how to use this fabulous glitter, join us this Saturday.  Learn how to add more than one color to an image resulting in a truly unique piece.  Call today to reserve your seat!  It's going to be great!

Totally Glittered Butterfly!

Glitter, glitter and more glitter!!!  I just love the way it sparkles!!!  Only wish you can see it in the photograph just how MUCH it sparkles!

But join us on Saturday, June 16 and you will see for yourself !  Here's your chance to learn how to use the Elizabeth Crafts micro fine glitter.   You will also have a choice of colors for your butterfly; a purple/ lavender one or a bronze/gold butterfly.   Call today to reserve your seat!  You will not be disappointed.

Looking forward to seeing you in class!
            ~Anna

A Zentangle Flower!

Here is my second attempt at Zentangle.  I used the large posey flower from Outlines and just stamped it in black onto white card stock.  I then went tangling inside the petals!  It's so much fun!

I then cut out the flower and layered it onto white card stock where I had already drawn a stem and ran the card stock through my "big shot" with the Swiss dots embossing folder.  I heat embossed an Outlines leaf in white on black card stock and added an Outlines saying.  The red glitter dots really added some punch to the whole card!

Zentangle flower

If you would like to learn this fun and relaxing technique, join us for a Zentangle class on May 18th, May 23rd or26th.  You won't be able to stop tangling once you start!!!

Check our CALENDAR for more classes!

Thanks for "stamping" by,
       ~Anna

Two Different Looks from One Dragonfly Stamp

Hope you had a nice Easter yesterday.  I was blessed to spend the afternoon with good friends.  Actually, next Sunday is my Easter, so I have some extra time to get those Easter cards in the mail to my family.

Today, I wanted to show you two different cards I completed using this pretty dragonfly stamp from Outlines.

Michael Strong showed me this pretty layout and color scheme when we were in Boston.  You know I love the white on white; it's  very simple, yet elegant.  To give the dragonfly a pretty shimmery and pearlized look, I rubbed Viva Decor Inka-Gold creme (in platinum) over it.  The little diamond shaped tiles is another trick I learned from Michael Strong...........it is double sided foam tape heated with embossing powder!  To finish off the card, I added the pearls with the Viva Decor Pearl Pen.

For this card I used the same dragonfly stamp but this time I wanted to use some color.   I used Viva Decor Inka-Gold creams over the dragonfly, but in lilac and yellow green and added stickles for even more sparkle.

If you would like to create these two cards and get to play with the Inka-Gold, join us for a quick class on Saturday.  You asked for shorter classes; we are going to try it with this one!  Call and reserve your seat today.  The fee is only $8 and you will be done in about an hour.

Thanks so much
         and
  See you soon,
     ~Anna

Valentine Card with Outlines Stamp & Cheery Lynn Dies

 I have seen several cards made with Outlines Rubber Stamps and Cheery Lynn dies and so I tried my hand at it and this is what I came up with.  I looked through my Outlines Stamps and found that the E342 heart fits nicely inside the larger heart of the Cheery Lynn Two Hearts die set. 

 

I seem to be drawn to a pink and white color scheme; I think because it is so dainty.  I only added some color around the white flower which was made with the Cuties 2 flower die.  I used embossing folders to add texture and added ribbon to complete the card.

I love to decorate the inside of the card and this card being so rich on the outside, it definitely needed more than just a saying on the inside.

Enjoy your day and

Thanks for "stamping" by,

         ~Anna

Great New Year Card by Ginny

To ring in the new year, Ginny made this fabulous card for me!  

 First, I apologize for the picture.  It was very difficult to take a picture of this card since Ginny used silver mirrored card stock.  And even though I did not use my flash, there was still a lot of reflection going on.  I think you get the idea though!

 

Ginny used an old Outlines stamp, Illusion 1, embossed it in silver on black card stock and covered the center with Spellbinders Wonky Squares to give it a very dramatic look.
 
Dig out some of your older stamps and give them new life on some new cards!  Those old stamps will be glad you did!

Thanks for stopping by,
~Anna

Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas with Outlines Tall Angel

Merry, Merry Christmas!!! 

Soni Larson made this beautiful card for me and now I wanted to share it with you on Christmas!

Wishing you Peace & Love at Christmas and Always!!!

Love,   Anna

Make & Take this Saturday!

Hi Everyone! 
Can't believe it, but June is just about over.........oh where, oh where, does the time go?.........But on the other hand,  this also means that this Saturday is the first Saturday of the month and it will be Make & Take Day!

And here is the Make & Take............. that Outlines turtle is just too cute and so I knew I had to do something with him!

Too bad we don't have a stamp that says, "Happy Belated Birthday".  I'll definitely be on the look out for such a stamp, but I guess in the meantime, we'll just use the mini Happy Birthday one.

Hope you'll stop by and have some fun creating this cute little gift card on Saturday!

Thanks and
Happy Stamping,
Anna

Handmade Flower Embellishments

Today was a fun and creative day, as I completed 2 of the cards for the Flower Embellishments class that will be held on Saturday, June 25th, and also on Thursday, July 7th.

You will have fun learning how to make these handmade flowers for your cards.

This rose is really pretty and is made from 4 flowers cut from a die.

This flower is made from scalloped circles, also cut from a die, and made from printed vellum.  The button for the center of the flower is so cute.  It is also cut from a Joy Crafts die.

Hope you'll join this fun and creative class.
Anna

More Outlines Stamps Have Arrived

Just a quick post to let you know that more stamps from Outlines Stamp Co have arrived!!! 

I know many of you have seen the samples made with these cute critters and were waiting for these guys!  Well, your wait is over!  They are now in stock!

And isn't this bonnet just perfect for Mother's Day or a special birthday?

Spring has definitely arrived at the Creative Corner .................. these new stamps just make me smile and want to sit down and color!

Stop by and see the whole collection.

Thanks and Happy Stamping,
Anna

Another Wedding Card

 The Wedding Class is this Saturday and here is another card that you will make in the class!  You'll get to play with modeling cream and pearl pens to create this very 3-D card. 

I really like the way the "pearls" came out........they look like gems!  (Perfect for a "Royal" wedding!)

Of course, this card can also be used for any occasion..........Mother's Day, Birthday, Anniversary........the possibilities are endless!

Hope you'll join the fun on Saturday!
Anna

Tomorrow's Spring Make & Take

Here's the scan of tomorrow's Make & Take. You will be using one of the latest stamps from Outlines and color it with pencils and Gamsol.  You'll get dimension by popping the butterfly and the centers of the flowers as well as adding stickles and ribbon!

Hopefully this little card will remind us that spring is really here!  (Oh snow, snow, go away.......come back another year!)

Beautifully Textured Flower

Soni made this beautiful card in the Outlines class.  She textured the flower with a new cream from Viva Decor, which comes in several colors.  She also used the new Pearl Pens to add "pearls" to the center of the flower.  (The Pearl Pens come in lots of yummy colors.)

These new items should be in shortly.  I am planning to use them in the Special Wedding Class, which will be held on Saturday, April 30.

Stay tuned for more pictures from our Boston trip.
Thanks,
Anna

New Stamps from Outlines!

These are the latest stamps from Outlines and they are now available at the Creative Corner! (These stamps are so new, that they are not even on the Outlines website yet!) You see them here first!

Aren't these stamps just perfect for spring? You can use any medium to color the wonderful scenes, or maybe just stamp the design in a color and use it as a background with an element popped on it.

I'm playing with my Copics and hopefully will be able to post my creation in a day or two. Colored pencils would also work very well.

I'm sure you will come up with lots of innovative ideas using these great new stamps and I can't wait to see your creations!

Have a great evening and thanks for stopping by,
Anna

New Outlines Christmas Pins

Wow, don't these pins sparkle?

These pins were made with the latest stamps from Outlines and I used lots and lots of Swarovski crystals to make them sparkle! (There are more than 100 crystals on the snowman!)

These will look great on your winter coat or better yet, give them as a gift to that special someone! Join the class on Thurs, Oct 7 and make the Snowman pin, with a very special gift box and card. You'll then be able to mark a gift off your Christmas list ! Now, won't that be just dandy!

Wedding Card

I really like the way this wedding card came out and you can make it in the "Gorgeous Wedding Cards" class. I cut white pearlized card stock with the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis pendant and borderabilities and used stamps from Outlines and A-muse. The finishing touch were the clear Swarovski crystals. The crystals truly sparkle in real life as does the pearlized card stock!
This card also makes a great anniversary card.
Hope you can join us for this great class!