These were two of my favorite valentines that I made. Sorry they weren't up in time to inspire you for this year.

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Ugly card updated

I really did not like that victorian inspired card, so I took it apart and redesigned it. I like this one much more now. I sent it to my sister who had given me the little cameo embellishment to start with.

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What inspires you to create?

My inspiration this weekend came from PaperWings where the TAC Angels posted Valentine challenges. (I mentioned one in my previous post.) Sometimes, the idea for a card layout can come from a non-stamped item or picture. Pam posted this picture of a Victorian Valentine and asked us to get inspired from it. My creation is on the right. I think I will overstamp a sentiment on the tag on the top because I think it needs something there besides the floral design. And maybe some glitter on the heart, too...

You should check out the PaperWings gallery to see how others took this idea. Just put VC10 Inspire in the search.

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Oh the weather outside is frightful...

It snowed all day

...so I spent the afternoon in my stamp room. Below is a sympathy card I made. This was so easy because I used the designer cardstock that TAC carries.

Over at Paperwings, we are having a Valentines Celebration with challenges to create different cards. Above are some mini valentines that I made with More Mimi tags. Each of our cardstock sets come with coordinating tags. You should see what we have made in our gallery-just click the link on the right side.

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Christmas is coming...

And I have begun stamping my cards. I know I should pick one design and then "mass produce," but I can't seem to make the same card twice. I have made 5 cards now-these are the first two-and none are the same. The stamp set is very versatile. Check it out: Homespun Holiday.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wow, I can't believe it has been months since I last posted here.

My sister Angela sent me the card on the left for Thanksgiving. That inspired me to make the next two cards. I have not done much with punches before. The pumpkins are made with 5 oval punches. Then Burnt Umber is sponged on top. the leaves are buttons I have had forever.

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Here's a card I made today. I found this stamped image when cleaning my stamp area. It is a retired TAC stamp. I colored it with watercolor crayons and the VersaMarker, then embossed it with clear powder. I used a sheet of cardstock that is white on one side for the card base. I used the Scorpal to add three vertical lines about an inch from the fold and tore the right edge. The white splash is opaque white Stazon applied with a sponge. I used Palette violet to stamp the sentiment and sponge the torn edge. After putting in the three eyelets, I covered the inside with printed paper to hide the back of the eyelets and added a 1 inch piece down the right edge, leaving room to write a note.

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Here's a sympathy card for a male friend I made today. The picture was taken by me on my trip to the west coast last Easter. I printed it on regular paper, mounted it on two pieces of card stock, then stamped a piece of acetate the same size as the card front with cotton white opaque Stazon, and attached it with brads before gluing the pieces onto the card base. In the past I have had problems designing sympathy cards. But now I use pictures I have taken with my digital camera of scenery, add acetate, and really like the way they turn out.

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Now is the time to have a Funshop

I love a bargain and double the rewards is one of my favorites! If you were considering hosting a Funshop, perhaps this will entice you:

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Call or email me to schedule one soon.

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Christmas in July for New Angels!

If you were thinking of joining TAC as a demonstrator, now is a great time. Let me know if you want to find out how to get your wings!
Just for new angels:

www.theangelcompany.net

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