Let's Go Extreme!

Do you sometimes have a hard time coming up with ideas for cards for teen boys (or girls!)? Do you have an extreme sports enthusiast on your list?
The "Extreme" series of stamps are the perfect answer! Each stamp is sold individually with themes such as skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, guitar playing, dirtbiking and surfing.
There is also a full set of background stamps called "Extreme Elements" that coordinate with these stamps.
The card below was made using the dirtbiking stamp as well as the background stamps.

Beary Best Friends!

Isn't this little bear cute? She is from one of the limited edition stamps sets, "Beary Best Friends" from the current Occasions Mini Catalogue.
There is also a boy bear who is just as cute, as well as a balloon (shown here), party hat, shopping bag and flower. So sweet!
This stamp set is from the "Build-a-Bear Workshop Collection" and there are coordinating Sizzix dies available as well.
Also, for every purchase of $25 from this collection, you'll receive a coupon for $5 off any purchase at a Build-a-Bear Workshop store!

Looking forward to Spring?

With the nice sunny weather we've been enjoying over the past couple days, it gives me hope that Spring is just around the corner!
This card reminds me of a nice spring day, with fresh new flowers blooming, and butterflies dancing around....soon, hopefully soon!
This was made with the "Flight of the Butterfly" stamp set and the coordinating Butterfly punch.
The punched-out butterflies were made using the printed window sheets. They were perfect for this!

Looove is in the aaair!!!

Here are a couple Valentine's Day cards to make for your sweetheart...what says love better than a handmade card!

They also would make great Anniversary cards as well, or even for a birthday.

The background of the first card was made using a regular old pot scrubber (the hard, white plastic kind) to sponge the ink. You never know what you'll find around the house to 'confiscate' for your crafting supplies! :)

Help Make a Difference!

Yay! It's soon time for the 5th Annual Arkona Stamping and Scrapbooking Day!!!

Made 2 Last Stamp set...

Here is a cute birthday card made using the "Made 2 Last" stamp set (please pardon the dust spots on the lens of my camera!). There is a pocket designed to look like the texture of jeans included with this set, but I just used the "Canvas" background stamp and stamped the plain stitched pocket on top.
This card was made for a teen, but it could be used for anyone really, from toddler right on up to a senior!
The sky is the limit for things to put in the pocket as well. I am just imagining a frog or two jumping out of it for a cute card for a little boy. You could even hide a little gift inside the pocket as well...everyone loves cold, hard cash or a great gift card!