September Stamp of the Month Swap

This is my favorite time of the month when I get to show you the wonderful artwork from my Stamp of the Month swap group!  Aren't they creative?  The first 8x3.5 card is done by Joe Ann Balles

Below the 4.5x4.5 is done by Diane Bowman, our wonderful host of the swap!

The card below featuring sponged ink was created by Laura Buckley

Below this standard size card was created by Celina Little

Sylvia Rodriguez created the 8x3.5 card below

The card below featuring embossed images was done by Kayla.  I can't remember Kayla's last name but I'll update later.

And below is mine.  You've already had a chance to view and see tutorial on it.  :-)

I know that I probably say this every month but aren't these ladies talented?  Next month we will have 2 new members participating in our swap.  So, stay tuned, for the October Stamp of the Month!!

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop Artwork

This is my submission for the Stamp of the Month Artwork.  What a fun set!  I used glitter on these flowers and the centers of the little sprays are our new sparkles.  This was a fun and easy card to make!  Below is the card laying flat.

The picture below shows the card standing up and slightly opened.  Colors used in this project are Indian Corn, Olive, Smokey Plum, and White Daisy inks.  The base of the card  is Indian Corn Blue and also in the color scheme is Bamboo.  I also used a Sizzix Die.

Below is the inside of the card.  The printed paper is from the Bella Level II Paper Kit.

To make this card, you start with the base of 4" x 12".  Score the card at 3.5" and 7".  Fold mountain folds on the scores and then bring the two folds together creating a valley fold between them (this actually is at 5.25" if you prefer to score and then crease).  Crease the valley fold.  Now, just decorate the inside.  Wasn't that easy? 

Now, to continue on your way on the blog hop, see the list below or click here to HOP on over to Cindie's blog.  Click the next person in the list after me (I've marked my site "You Are Here" in RED).

September Stamp of the Month

Be sure to pick up your new Close To My Heart Catalog which goes live tomorrow.  I just wonder how they can top the last one, and yet they do!  Below is the September Stamp of the Month artwork from the catalog.  Email me to get your copy of the new catalog!