It’s a GORGEOUS day here in Washington. The sun is already shining, and we’re expected to get up to 88 degrees! Today I’m rocking the flipflops, sunglasses and capris. :) It’s been quite a while since I was able to wear these over here!

I made this card for the release of My Beach House. I still can’t get over how fun this set is to use! For this card I paired it up with some “oldies”- You’re Dandy and Look Up! With each release I like to see how many sets I can pair up with the new one. So far, I think I’ve been pretty consistent in getting at least 3 on a card. Did you notice the sparkly rays? After I stamped them in yellow, I went over them again with my Glue Pad and added some Lemon Sorbet glitter. Isn’t that a pretty effect?

Have you had a chance to play along with the sketches over at Courtney’s blog? There’s a super awesome prize up for grabs: a $50 Practicing Creativity gift card! You have until July 15th to join in on the fun!

I hope you have an amazing Summer day! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and leaving me comments!

Other: Lemon Sorbet glitter

Before I start my post, I want to send a big thank you to all who have served our country. We truly are the Land of the Free because of the brave. You and your families are an inspiration to those around the country.

For today’s card, I’m featuring the anchor image from My Beach Cottage again. Isn’t it amazing how this stamp can be used for both guys and girls? Since I posted a more masculine card yesterday, I wanted to do another bright, girl one today. I’m so loving these bright colors lately- it might have to do with the fact that I’m hoping Summer will come in Washington. :) It’s already the beginning of July and we have yet to reach Summer weather. Hoping it comes soon- I really would love to see some sunshine!

Hasn’t it been fun to see cards featuring the new Practicing Creativity stamp set? Tomorrow is the day where you can purchase it! Let me tell you, this set is a must for your collection. I have so enjoyed playing with these stamps- you know I don’t say that lightly!

Thanks for spending some time with me today! Be sure to hop on over to Courtney’s blog to play along with the sketch challenges and to see more samples with this set!

Other: Orange rhinestones, paper piercer

Hello blog friends!

Thank you to all who left me sweet comments on My Beach Cottage Day #1! I had such a fabulous time creating that card- the color combo was just delicious! Today’s card features some other stamps from this set: anchor, “relax” sentiment and a rope border. This set is PERFECT for creating cards for any guy in your life!

I created some “waves” by tearing blue cardstock- isn’t that a neat concept? To add a little sparkle to the anchor I added a single Bronze rhinestone. Isn’t it amazing how a single rhinestone can add such dazzle? I really L-O-V-E my rhinestones….Thank goodness DeNami Design has started carrying them!

Isn’t this set great?? I love how versatile it is, and also how it fills in the void in the stamping industry. Be sure to visit Courtney, Dana and Alice’s blogs- they have some fabulous cards to share! Be sure to leave a comment, I really miss hearing from you all!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a FABULOUS Saturday!

Other: Bronze rhinestones

Hello friends!

Today is the day….the day when the NEW DeNami Design stamps are released! After months of planning and working on details, we are finally to the big day. Everyone at DeNami (and the DT) are really excited about this release. In case you missed the news, there are some awesome new images- everything from yummy fruit to adorable puppies to awesome Halloween images! Be sure to visit the DeNami blog for a chance at winning some of the new items!

I have created dozens of card with the new release, but I didn’t want to bombard you with cards. :) I’ve chosen three very different cards- each one showing a different collection.

This card is one of my favorites. I just love these happy colors together. I am so loving these new pear images- they are so fun to shade and I can’t get enough of using the Citrone glitter with them! To dress up the card even more, I added some rhinestones. Let me tell you, I am SOOO excited that we’re carrying them now! Click here to view our great selection.

Who doesn’t love themselves some chickies? Everytime I see one of these stamps, I can’t help but smile. I used the new All Star Chickies set and paired it up with the Sports Balls. I had so much fun adding the pen markings to make it look like the ball was rolling! To add some more pizazz I added our Onyx glitter to the ball- doesn’t it look great?

Hi there!

I’ve been so excited about this post- it’s day #9 of the sneak peeks on the DeNami blog. I have been having so much fun reading the responses and also seeing all the amazing cards by the design team. When I was doing the schedule for the sneak peeks, I knew we had to dedicate a day to our new Halloween images. This is the very FIRST time, in 21 years, that we have released any sort of Halloween designs. It’s definitely a departure, but it sure is a fun one.

When I started to play with these stamps, I really got on a roll. I created 12+ Halloween cards! Quite a few of them are being featured in the DeNami classes this season, so I won’t be able to share them for quite some time. However, there are a few that I get to share in the next few weeks.

For today’s card I featured mainly on the Sm. Jack O’ Lantern stamp. I have been really into masking lately, so I used that technique on this card. I just can’t get enough of these smiling guys! Just goes to prove that Halloween does NOT have to be scary. :)

Be sure to stop on by the DeNami Design blog today. There are lots of other great samples + you’ll get to see some of the other new releases. Tomorrow is the day we’ll be doing the full reveal plus we’ll have THREE giveaways. Lots of fun things that you won’t want to miss!

Other: Black grosgrain ribbon, Pastel Boutique Buttons, Quickie Glue Pen, Extra Fine glitter, twine, Copics