Top Notes

Here's a really cute and simple notecard, using the Top Notes Die, exclusive to Stampin' Up!

I made 4 of them using a few different papers and color combos. LOVE them all, don't you?!! Give me a comment or two (here or on my facebook page "Darby Jane Stamps") if you'd like to see a tutorial on this one!

Spot-on Thanks

Cute and simple!!

Beachy Cards

I am posting this today, but I made these cards two weeks ago. I didn't want to spoil the surprise. Some of my siblings are coming to visit me (arrived yesterday), and I made them some welcome baskets to welcome them to the beach. Of course, each needs a card with their name on it! I really love this look, and I think I will be using this 'template' for many cards in years to come!

Paper: Taken with Teal, Summer Sun, Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Taken with Teal, Summer Sun, Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie, black marker
Stamp Sets: Holiday Blitz, Mini Backgrounds (retired), alphabet set (not SU)
Embellishments: grosgrain ribbon in Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie
Tools: 1 3/8 square punch, paper cutter, scissors

Four great colors for 4 great kids!

Closer up, they are all the same...excuse the shadow on this one!

Polka Dot Punches

Using my new Polka Dot Punches Set, from this years Sale-A-Bration! Cute Cute.

HOW TO:
Paper: Creamy Caramel, Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke
Stamp Set: Polka Dot Punch, unknown background stamp (retired)
Ink: Versamark, Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery
Embellishments: Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, Hodgepodge brad, Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools: Paper Cutter, Scissors, Scallop Punch

You're My Favorite!

This is a quick and easy little card, with raised flowers to give it a little interest. I am really in love with the Not Quite Navy colour, it's one of my favourites!

HOW TO:
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Inks: Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery, Ruby Red
Stamp sets: Eastern Blooms, misc set from 2006 (words), Mini Backgrounds
Embellishments: Not Quite Navy grosgrain ribbon, raised adhesive foam dots
Tools: Paper cutter, scissors, eyelet setter

Organic Grace

I tried out a new stamp set at my workshop last night. This is what I came up with, I think it's one of my favourite cards! I really like the colour combo, I just think it fits really well with the "feel" of the stamps.

HOW TO:
Paper: Sage Shadow, More Mustard, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Inks: VersaMark, Stampin' Pastels
Stamp Set: Organic Grace, misc stamp set from 2006
Embellishments: brads
Tools: Paper Cutter, scissors