I wish it was a bit warmer here but the calendar says we are getting closer to that wonderful weather. I just decided to celebrate with a totally impromptu Spring Sale. Happy Spring everyone!
Don't forget to check the Specials page for some extra savings. The sale runs now through Easter. Please spread the word!
And because all posts should have some eye candy. Here is a perfect card from Kelly to welcome in Spring.
stamps used: Heart Flower & Flower Quotes
I have a fabulous new card maker joining the design team at Purple Onion Designs. I hope you enjoy these cards from Simone Schwagler. Make sure you check out her blog too!
Simone used Poppy as the main stamp on these cards. There is something special about each one. The standouts for me in this card is how she personalized it along with the diecut grass and little flowers throughout. I like the pinks of the coloring and papers with that pop of green that she choose.
stamps used: Poppy, Toadstool and Tucker
Once again, Simone personalized the card with a name. This always makes a card a little more special for the recipient. Those little rose flowers have always been a favorite since they came onto the scene a few years ago. It gives this card a shabby feel to it.
stamps used: Poppy & The Sweetest Day Sentiment Set
Today's final card has this adorable little envelope and note. Simone's coloring is wonderful as well as the sky she created. I also thought the tiny butterflies and birdhouse were a cute touch.
stamps used: Poppy
I am looking forward to seeing the cards that Simone continues to create. Welcome Simone!
It's been a little quiet here, hasn't it? I have been wrapping up a few end of year projects. I figured I better start posting a few goodies for you before I am in full on St. Patrick's Day mode.
Kelly recently sent me a fun, can't wait for Spring, need to pull my stamps out type of card. I loved the bright colors and Stephanie's bird stamps always make a great card.
stamps used: Birdhouse, Birdcage, Home Sweet Home, Swiss Dot Background & Chick Sentiments
Then Kelly sent me another photo of this card with a new addition. I think it is something that many of us do. We create something, keep looking at it and either feel it needs something else or a light bulb goes off for a great idea.
So, what do you think? I do love the way the polka dot ribbon plays off of the polka dots Kelly created on the birdhouse. However, I might be slightly more partial to the original card. It is a tough call. What do you think?
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Alice Wertz created today's adorable card. It is so simple but fun! I love the polka dot papers she used too.
stamps used: Love Bugs & Sweetheart Ticket Words
Valentine's Day is almost here! Anyone else beside me still need to create a few cards? Here are a few fun ones from the design team. Looks like everyone is loving Stephanie Ackerman's bird stamps.
Jenn Biederman
stamps used: Curly Bird & Doodle Hearts
stamps used: Happy Mail, Envies and Doodle Hearts
Donna Mikasa
stamps used: Faith the Chicken & i love you______________
Kelly Booth
stamps used: Love Noteblock, Faith The Chicken & Home Sweet Home
Here are a few more Valentine card ideas...
Jennifer Biederman
stamps used: Freckles, Envies & Script Hello Set
Donna Mikasa
stamps used: Doodle Hearts & i love you_____________
stamps used: Doodle Hearts
Jennifer Roach
stamps used: Rosie & Sweetheart Ticket Set
stamps used: Love Noteblock
I just changed the "Specials" page and put up a great deal on grab bags. I have made two different assortments. One is geared to stampers/cardmaking and the other for scrapbooking/journaling. They can absolutely be interchangeable but the stamps in each grab bag are suited for that type of project. The grab bags are $8.00 each and contain stamps with a minimum value of $30.00. The assortments vary but there is probably 15 - 25 different stamps/stamp sets included in the grab bag. The grab bags will ship domestically in a flat rate envelope. The price of a grab bag really works out to be about $5.00 because of the way the shopping cart will calculate shipping. It is an incredible deal. You can read a little more about the details on the "Specials" page. I'll keep it up for as long as I can.
How about a few love themed cards since Valentine's Day is approaching...
Jenn Biederman
stamps used: Love Noteblock
Donna Mikasa
stamps used: Love Noteblock & Doodle Hearts
Jennifer Roach
stamps used: Love Noteblock
We have a new talented artist joining the design team. Let me welcome Kelly Booth to the Purple Onion Designs family. Welcome Kelly!! You all are going to love her wonderful coloring and cardmaking. Here is a sample of what we are in store for. Kelly has created a few Valentine themed cards for us.
stamps used: Heart Framed Doodle
stamps used: Oli ve & Sam and Homegrown Sentiments
stamps used: Doodle Hearts and Heart Framed Doodle
stamps used: Love Noteblock & Doodle Hearts
I know I am looking forward to seeing what Kelly creates with Stacey's images.
I also want to thank everyone that participated in Cards for the Heart Card Drive. It is a nice feeling knowing that the cards you created will put a smile on the face of a sick child. I'll be choosing a winner for the stamp prize package in a few days and will notify the winner. Thanks again!
I absolutely love this card from Linda Heavens! I thought it was a perfect card to post for Christmas Eve.
stamps used: Laurel & The Sweetest Season Sentiment Set
