Monthly Archives: May 2011

Going Postal

Posted on May 30, 2011 by buffycooper

This card has been worked and re-worked so many times, it should say, “Whew!!” instead of thanks!  I finally had it the way I liked it, and then Rachel saw it.  She suggested since I had already scored the little … Continue reading →

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Hey, Mambo!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by buffycooper

I saw a really cute card made with the Pretty Postage set and the postage stamp punch.  I also saw a sofa that had a Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, Basic Gray print – also adorable.  So I put … Continue reading →

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Glitter Flower Fest

Posted on May 28, 2011 by buffycooper

My Wesley is working this summer at a local grocery store – which is really bad for our food budget.  He sees all the cool stuff people buy and, of course, they tell him how good it is, and then … Continue reading →

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Plum Breezy

Posted on May 27, 2011 by buffycooper

That sounds like the title of a new “Stephanie Plum” novel, doesn’t it?  Those are so fun to read; they’re great “beach books.”  I was searching for new techniques and color combinations so I could slowly inch away from the … Continue reading →

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You Can Never Have Too Many Flower Stamps

Posted on May 27, 2011 by buffycooper

Every time a new flower set comes out that I love, I try to be financially disciplined and resist purchasing it.  I say (and I know I’m not alone in this), “I have enough flower stamps.”  Or, “I don’t need … Continue reading →

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Cloisonnéd Out!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by buffycooper

I think everyone had a great time this morning with the Cloisonné technique.  The most fun part for me is digging through magazines and seeing the pictures in a different way.  These butterflies were part of a lady’s scarf.  And, … Continue reading →

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Cloisonné Heart

Posted on May 25, 2011 by buffycooper

Wow – I didn’t realize how late it was!  I spent most of the day in my stamp room, working on ideas for tomorrow’s class.  One of the techniques we’ll work with is “Cloisonné.”  I made flowers, butterflies, several teacups … Continue reading →

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Believing Is Seeing

Posted on May 23, 2011 by buffycooper

With all the May flowers yesterday, I thought I’d create a “Mayflower” card today!  It uses another technique I’ve been wanting to try.  You apply distressing ink on card stock, then spritz it with water and smoosh another piece of … Continue reading →

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May Flowers

Posted on May 22, 2011 by buffycooper

Today was a "play day."  I wanted to experiment with different techniques and ideas I saw over the weekend.  Here are a few… Stamp sets:  Fresh Cuts, Silhouette Sentiments; Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Old Olive stampin' write markers; Daffodil Delight, Early … Continue reading →

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Love in Monochromatic

Posted on May 21, 2011 by buffycooper

I was checking e-mail today, and usually there's an advertisement along the sidebar.  Often, it's an ad for Stampin' Up!®, and today there was the cutest design on the ad.  I thought, "Wow!  Is that going to be a new … Continue reading →

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