Friendly Phrases

I think Friendly Phrases might be my new favorite set.  Sentiment stamp sets aren't always that exciting, but they are so necessary.  I have tons of them, and I use them, but sadly most of my favorites are retired, and I needed a newer, more updated set.  And let me tell you, this is the one.  It's fun, it's versatile, and it's perfect for so many cards!

I'm also loving that cute little pinwheel Sizzlet.  The pinwheels are fairly easy to put together, and they are adorable!  If you don't have it, you NEED to get it!  (and I can help you do that...just call or email me!)

Stamps:  Friendly Phrases (126149)
Ink:  Island Indigo (126983)
Paper:  Tangerine Tango (111349), Island Indigo (122923), and Naturals White (102316) card stock, Summer Smooches DSP (125409)
Accessories: Pinwheel Sizzlits S Die (129411), Big Shot (113439), 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack (126187), Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Brights Designer Buttons (119747), 3/16" Neutrals Brads (119736), Whisper White Baker's Twine (124262), Tangerine Tango 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon (124144)

Pretty Pinwheels

Remember how I said I had gone through the annual catalog looking for color combinations?  I'm working my way through my list, and this card just happens to use one of the combinations I found in the catalog.  The bright colors are perfect for a dark and gray Monday morning, too! 

Those pinwheels...how cute are they?  If you haven't tried the new Pinwheel Sizzlet in the Spring Catalog, you need to!  At only $4.95, you can't beat the price for this cute, cute tool.  The trick to a perfect pinwheel is to soften the fibers of the card stock with a bone folder before assembling.  It makes it much easier to work with.

This probably isn't a card that will do well in the mail without a special padded envelope, but it's good incentive to give a card to someone very close.  In fact, I think this one is going to my husband.  I won't even need an envelope, I'll just sneak it into the bag he takes to work. 

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners (126255)
Ink:   Whisper White craft ink (101731)
Paper:   Island Indigo (122923), Raspberry Ripple (126842), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Daffodil Delight (119683), and Whisper White (100730)
Accessories:  Pinwheel Sizzlet (129411), 3/16" Neutrals Brads (119736), Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (122977), Cloudy Day Embossing Folder (127022), Big Shot (113439), Banners Framelits (129267), Whisper White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132), Heat Tool (129053)