Simple and Step It Up

Hello friends, I'm finally back to stamping and hosting club. It's so nice to be back! At last night's club we made two great cards, one simple and one "Stepped Up". Here are both cards, complete with instructions.

Here is the simple version of my card. It uses Pear Pizzazz
card stock, Flirtatious Specialty Designer Paper,   Lace Ribbon Border punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Tea Shoppe stamp set, Baker's Twine, Markers and Classic Inks

Of course you add a little more, but be sure to keep it simple. When you have the time Step It Up by adding more layers, more embellishment and of course some bling.

Step It Up
I added a layer of Whisper White that has been embossed on the Big Shot with Stripes Embossing folder, added a layer of Pear Pizzazz Pleated Ribbon, a strip of color for the sentiment and of course a Basic Rhinestone Jewel on a punched out flower!

For complete instructions see the additional details.

"Tea-rific" Birthday

Today's card is one I made for my Hostess Club swap and for LNS Challenge 159. My swap requirement was a birthday card using card stock, no designer paper or ribbons.  I absolutely LOVE the Tea Shoppe set in the occasions mini catalog.

I used several products for this card. It begins with card stock in River Rock,  Bravo Burgundy and Blushing Bride.  I stamped in classic ink in Bravo Burgundy. I used the Big Shot with Framed Tulips embossing folder and the new Paper Doily Sizzlits Die. I also used a few punches and of course 2 fabulous stamp sets, Tea Shoppe and Morning Cup.