Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop. I am so glad you have stopped by today. The fun begins on Friday, April 29th at Noon EST and runs through Sunday, May 1st at midnight PST. The hop will feature 22 stops showcasing the new items. This will give you a chance to see some fabulous ideas using these new items. All the featured products will be available for sale in the NEW Summer Mini Catalog which begins on May 1st.

You may be starting here with my blog or perhaps have come from Lisa's Blog, Add Ink and Stamp. She is featuring the set Fabulous Florets, her projects are adorable.

I am featuring the Swirls & Curls Verses ( Level 1 Hostess set from the Summer Mini Catalog) and the Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper. I have created 4 projects to share with you.

Card Tote


Thinking of You Card


Hello Card


Thanks So Much Card


There are more stops to see, so read through my post, go to the next stop which is Betty's Blog, Kitty Stamp, where she is featuring the NEW Embossing Powders. Then keep going until you have visited all the stops.

Don't forget to leave a comment for me so I know that you were here!!
Check back on Monday and I will post all the details and supplies used to make my cards.



Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Happy Easter

Hello Stampers: Today I want to wish all of you a very Happy Easter. I have a card to share that I created using the Easter Blossoms set. Enjoy!


Stamps: Easter Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Ovals Die Cut, Large and Small Oval Punches, Paper Snips, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Dazzling Divas April Gathering

We had our downline meeting on Thursday, April 14th...such a great group of ladies I have to get together with each month. We make 2 make & take projects before the meeting and here are the ones we made:

Card Make & Take project by Vicki:


3-D Make & Take Project by Anita:


Towards the end of our meeting we do our swap...it is the most anticipated event of the evening!!
This month our swap theme was to create a Full Card with a Feminine theme, Victorian, Mother's Day, Girls Night, etc........

Kelsey's Swap:


Kelsey's Swap Open (a Tri-Shutter Card):


Diane's Swap:


Grace's Swap:


Jane's Swap:


Vicki's Swap:


Anita's Swap:


Linda's Swap:


Pam's Swap:


My Swap (Joy Fold Card):

For all the details on my swap card see this BLOG POST

Thanks for stopping by today. If you would like to become a demonstrator and attend the Dazzling Divas Meetings, please contact me and I will get you started on your way. I Love What I Do...You Can Too!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

My Dazzling Divas April Swap Card

Hello Stampers: I am glad you stopped by today. We had our downline meeting tonight and I wanted to share with you the card I created to swap.

This month our swap theme was to create a Full Card with a Feminine theme, Victorian, Mother's Day, Girls Night, etc........

Here is my card, it features the Joy Fold Technique:



Stamps: Mother of Mine (a la Carte stamp from Occasions Mini Catalog), Something to Celebrate (Hostess set from the Occasions Mini Catalog)
Paper: Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Rose Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Perfect Polka Dot and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Pearls, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Scoring Tool

Check back soon to see the Make & Take projects and the swaps from the other Dazzling Divas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Happy Thoughts......

make happy days........that is so true. Last week I had some outpatient surgery and feel so much better now that it is over and I am off the pain meds. I can't wait to be in my stamp studio creating projects again. So for now I will show you a bright and cheery card that I created for swapping at the Spring Fling Event that I attended.


Stamps: Apple Blossoms (Level 2 Hostess Set)
Paper: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Scallop Square and 1-1/4" Square Punches, Dimensionals, Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestones

Have a happy day everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Lights Out!!

You see I am going to bed early tonight because tomorrow morning is the first day to register for the Stampin' Up! Convention. I have my alarm set and will be waking up early at 6AM Phoenix time to get online to register!!

I have been wanting to share this card with you for a few weeks now and keep forgetting. So here it is today!!! I am not a big fan of "shape" cards, but when I saw this idea at my friend Linda's house, I knew I had to give it a try. I loved hers so much, that I created one in the colors of my stamp studio.


Paper: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Elegant Soiree DSP
Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Sticky Strip, Pearls

This was a fun card to make, No stamps and No Ink!

Thanks for stopping by today! See you here again soon!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara