Card Sketch Monday: Artistically Asian with FMS 296

I love the Artistically Asian stamp set.  It is a gorgeous and simplistic, that I think does not get a lot of love from stampers.  It is still available in the current SU catalog and I want to highlight it this week on my blog starting with Freshly Made Sketches challenge #296.

  Card Measurements:

 Pool Party base 5 1/2 x 4 1/

Pool Party layer 3 5/8 x 3 5/8

Whisper White layer  3 1/2 x 3 1/2

Dazzling Diamonds strip 1 x 4

 

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Technique Tip: Stamp off Work of Art  background stamp once before stamping onto the Whisper White layer.  Stamping from bottom to top three time without re-inking allowing the layers to get lighter.   The top stamp is barely visible in the picture. 

 

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my card highlighting my much neglected Artistically Asian stamp set.  The addition of the Dazzling Diamonds Shimmer paper makes it a bit special.  FYI: Stampin Up Bonus Days are back for the month of July. Earn in July, Spend in August. Check it out here.

Product List
Stamp

• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00
• Artistically Asian Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141778] $27.00

Card Stock

• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
• Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00
• Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the techniques or products used to make this card or any cards on my blog by leaving a comment below or e-mailing  me at texdelch@hotmail.com.

You can "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

 Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Watercolor Wash Card: Window Shopping Stamp Set

Each year Stampin Up offers an Incentive Trip to Demonstrators that have accumulated a specific number of points based on sales.  The trips include airfare, accommodations, food, and some gifts.  This year's incentive trip was to Thailand so I chose colors that made me think of Asia and reminds me of pictures I have seen of Thailand in books and on TV.  I think hot, steamy and warm colors, like Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango and Melon Mambo with some Copper Foil for a bit of opulence.  One day I will be making that trip, I am shooting for the 2019 cruise of the Greek Isles.  

  Card Measurements:

 Melon Mambo base 5 1/2 x 4 1/

Crushed Curry layer 5 1/4 x 4

Shimmery White 3 3/4 x  5

Copper Foil paper 4 x 4

Whisper White  4 x 4



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Technique Tip: Shimmery White paper can be treated like watercolor paper.  I used my aqua painter with Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Tangerine Tango inks to create this water colored background.  Be sure to spritz the paper with a bit of water before you start, it helps to spread the colors.   Let dry and then place under a heavy book to flatten.  The shimmer of the paper is still visible through the ink, I really love this Shimmery White cardstock.

 

 

I chose the sentiment from the Window Shopping stamp set because that is what Stampin Up is to me a great friend.  I have meet some fantastic and talented people.  It is a great community of folks that love to Create, Share and Inspire each other.  



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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my card celebrating Stampin Up's annual incentive trip to Thailand.  The Copper Foil paper and Copper embossing make this card extra special.  FYI: Stampin Up Bonus Days are back for the month of July. Earn in July, Spend in August. Check it out here.

Product List
Stamp

• Window Shopping Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143265] $18.00
• Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $4.00

Ink

• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50
• Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad [126946] $6.50

Card Stock

• Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00
• Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00
• Stampin' Spritzer [126185] $3.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636] $5.00
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00

Big Shot

• Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $27.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the techniques or products used to make this card or any cards on my blog by leaving a comment below or e-mailing  me at texdelch@hotmail.com.

You can "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

 Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

DOStamper STARs Thursday Challenge #239: Pool Party Daisy Delight

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday "Sketch Challenge" Challenge #239. For the second time this week I am Daisy Delight stamps and Pool Party ink.  I even made another Whisper White and Pool Part Daisy.  I guess I am in a Pool Party kind of mood.  If you are wondering about my new front lawn it looks fabulous. 

 

 Card Measurements:

 Pool Party base 5 1/2 x 4 1/

Pool Party layer 5 1/4 x 4

Delightful Daisy  DSP 1 x 6  and 1/2 x 6 

Whisper White  3 x 3 (3 each)

 

 

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TIP:  To give the Daisy a bit of dimension, use the bone folder to add a bit of curve to the petals.  Being careful not to pull to hard causing a petal to tear off. (Happened twice while making this card). Also layering the flower adds dimension as well, here I used three layer to create this flower.

 

Check out my fellow DOstamperSTARS creations for this week's Thursday Challenge #239:

1.	Dawn Olchefske
2.	Miriam Castanho-Bollinger
3.	Robyn Rasset
4.	Connie Plaumann
5.	Joan Weidling
6.	Cathy Peck

(Linkup closed)

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my DO Stampers STARS Thursday Card Sketch Challenge featuring the Daisy Delight and Pool Party.
FYI: Stampin Up Bonus Days are back for the month of July. Earn in July, Spend in August. Check it out here.

Product List
Stamp

• Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00
• Ready To Pop Photopolymer Stamp Set [141513] $16.00
• Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00
• Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00

Ink

• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50

Card Stock

• Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137] $11.00
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00
• Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Punch

• Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00

Ribbon & Trim

• Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $3.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Big Shot

• Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about any of these cards by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Case That Card: Wood Words

Okay, it has been so hot and my lawn has been striped in preparation for new sod.  That 5-year drought in Texas ruined our grass.  New front yard this year, next year we attack the backyard. Of course it is super hot this week.  I guess as long as I water the sod on schedule it should be fine. That is what the landscaper said. Hopefully, I can share a photo of my new lawn on my next post.

Today I am sharing a card that I CaSEd (Copy and Share Everything) from Pinterest, to be more specific that I CaSEd from Valerie Moody on Pinterest.  When I saw her card (you can see it here) I was in love and I needed to make a red and white card for a swap, so life was very good that day.  Here is my card. 

 

 

Card Measurements:

 Real Red base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Whisper White layer 5 1/4 x 4

Wood Textures DSP 4 x 2 3/4

 

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TIP:   After I stamped the chicken image on Whisper White and die cut it with the Stitched Shapes circle  I took a wet paint brush ran it across the Smoky Slate ink pad and then flicked it on the image.  It took away some of the starkness of the white cardstock and blended with background DSP.
 

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my card CASE project featuring the Wood Words Bundle.  Hands down this has to be one of my favorite bundles and I have yet to make a crate.   FYI:  Stampin Up Bonus Days are back for the month of July. Earn in July, Spend in August.  Check it out here.

One more thing, I am having a giveaway on my cross stitch blog Tea-n-Stitches.  Check it out if you are interested in cross stitch, I am offering a chance to receive a Lizzie Kate pattern or card with gift bag.

Product List
Stamp

• Wood Words Wood-Mount Bundle [145315] $54.00
• Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143928] $22.00
• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00

Ink

• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50

Card Stock

• Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00
• Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00

Ribbon & Trim

• Linen Thread [104199] $4.50

Big Shot

• Wood Crate Framelits Dies [143730] $30.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about any of these cards by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Card Sketch Monday: Freshly Made Sketches #295 - Daisy Delight

Here is another Card Sketch Monday, today I am playing with Freshly Made Sketches #295. For this card I created my own background using the Ink Swiping technique that I learned about on You Tube here.   I used Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Pool Party inks to create the background on Whisper White.  To finish it off a Pool Party daisy and the Daisy Delight Bundle.  OOPS!! I failed to  link my post to FMS blog on time.  Here it is if you want to see sketch and all the other great card creations.
 

 

Card Measurements:

 Old Olive base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Daffodil Delight layer 5 3/8 x 4 1/8

Whisper White layer 5 1/4 x 4

Pool Party strip 1 1/4 x 4

Delightful Daisy DSP 1 x 4

Whisper White 3 x 3 (3 each for flower)

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TIP: To make the background I cut my Whisper White piece bigger, about 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 and  used removable adhesive to hold my paper in place while doing the ink swiping.  Once I was satisified with my swipes I cut down my paper picking the optimum image for my card.

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the Daisy Delight and ink swiping.  FYI:  Stampin Up Bonus Days are back for the month of July. Earn in July, Spend in August.  Check it out here.

 

Product List

Stamp

• Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00
• Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143928] $22.00

Ink

• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50
• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50

Card Stock

• Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137] $11.00
• Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00
• Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00
• Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00

Punch

• Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about any of these cards by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.


Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

DO Stamper STARS Card Share Day!

Today is a lovely day in North Texas and before I head out to wash the truck I thought I would share some fantastic new catalog swaps I received from the DO Stamper STARS last month.  You will notice several cards are made with the Daisy Delight bundle, that bundle sold out before the new catalog was issued to the public - the demos loved it.  Fortunately, it is restocked and available for purchase.   They are fabulous cards I know you will enjoy them. 

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Product List

143771 $16.00	144023 $12.00	143922 $20.00
143958 $20.00	143669 $17.00	143660 $27.00
145294 $62.00	145361 $31.50	144137 $11.00

 Can you guess which is my favorite?  Which one do you like?

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Thanks for visiting my blog, Tea and Stamps today. I am sure you enjoyed looking at all the lovely cards I received from my fellow STARS.  FYI:  Stampin Up Bonus Days are back for the month of July. Earn in July, Spend in August.  Check it out here.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about any of these cards by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.


Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Case the Catty: Featuring Falling Flowers Stamps and May Flowers Framelits

A few weeks ago I was looking through my collection of SU catalogs for a card to CASE (Copy and Share Everything). Sometimes I just CASE the layout and there are times when I copy the project in it's entirety. So here is my CAESd card Falling Flowers stamp set and May Flowers Framelits.  I find the catalogs are a great source of inspiration for making cards and other projects.  This is my interpretation of the sample in the catalog.  Although I changed the layout a bit I used similar colors and the same stamps and die cuts.

 

Card Measurements:
Crushed Curry base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

 white (retired) layer  2 1/2 x 3 1/2

Melon Mambo 3 x 3

 Tempting Turquiose 3 x 3

Old Olive 3 x 3

 

Inspiration from 2016-2017 Stampin Up Catalog
 

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TIP:  To give the flower extra dimension I used multiple layer of Stampin Dimensionals.   There is one dimensional layer under the Tempting Turquoise flowers.  The Melon Mambo has one layer of dimensionals and is placed on top of the Tempting Turquoise flowers to give a bit more lift. (Hope that is clear.) Also adding the Pearl Basic Jewels  draws you eye to the flowers as well.

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps.  I hope you enjoyed my project featuring May Flowers Framelits and Falling Flowers Stamps.   Below is the same card in the 2017-2018 In Colors that made a few weeks ago. You can check it out on my blog here.

Product List
Stamp


• Falling Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139556] $20.00
• Brights Enamel Shapes [141680] $9.00

Ink


• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50
• Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad [126952] $6.50
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50

Card Stock


• Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00
• Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00
• Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102067] $8.00
• Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00

Accessory


• Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Big Shot


• May Flowers Framelits Dies [140276] $31.00

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Flashback Friday - Gorgeous Grunge

At least once a month I post a Flashback Friday, featuring a new card made with retired SU products.  Don't fret, if you are really interested in any of the retired products featured in this post, I (or your local demonstrator) can try to find the product for you.  Just ask and I will get to work for you.

Today, I am featuring a card I made for a young lady that recently graduated from Burkburnet High school and is preparing to attend UT Austin this fall.  I tried to use UT colors for the card.  The stamp set is Gorgeous Grunge, it was retired 1 June 2017.  It was a very popular stamp set  and it is one I will keep as long as I am stamping.  I love to use it to create bold and subtle backgrounds.  Full disclosure this card was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest last year. 

Card Measurements:

Tangerine Tango base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Smoky Slate layer 5 1/4  x 4

Whisper White layer 5 x 3 3/4

Tangerine Tango stars 3 x 3

Silver Glimmer Paper stars 3 x 3

 

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TIP: Use a Stamp-a-ma-jig to ensure the stamps were exactly where I wanted them.  I did not want the lined stamp to appear crooked.  Also, glue dots work best for attaching the Silver Glimmer Paper star to the Tangerine Tango star. (At least that has been my experience).

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today for a little glimpse into popular retired products. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the retired Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and the retired Stars Framelits.  Below are two similar cards I made last year.

 

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

 

 

 

Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com



DOStamper STARs Thursday Challenge #237: More Wood Words Bundle

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday "Home Sweet Home" Challenge #237. Again, I am using the Wood Words Bundle for my card.  I just can't get enough of this bundle. 



Card Measurement
Night of Navy base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Real Red layer 5 1/4  x 4

Wood Textures DSP 5 1/8 x 3 7/8
Real Red 2 x 2 (4 each)

Night Of Navy  2 x 2 (4 each)

Wood Textures DSS 1 x 1 ( 3 each)

 

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TIP:  I used the Layering Squares Framelits and Stitched Shapes Framelits to create the layered squares on this card.  For the stars I used the 2nd smallest of the Layering Squares Framelits and the Wood Textures DSS, cut the square then stamped the star in Real Red.  One star I die cut with the Wood Crate Framelits star shape and attached it to card with a Stampin Dimensional. 

Check out my fellow DOstamperSTARS creations for this week's Thursday Challenge #237:

1.	Connie Plaumann
2.	Cathy Peck
3.	Dawn Thomas
4.	Judy Strickling
5.	Robyn Rasset
6.	Dawn Olchefske

(Linkup closed)

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the rustic Wood Words Bundle and the Wood Textures Designer Series Stack.

Product List
Stamp

• Wood Words Wood-Mount Bundle [145315] $54.00
• Wood Words Clear-Mount Bundle [145316] $46.75

Ink

• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50
• Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50

Card Stock

• Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00
• Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00
• Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $8.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Regals Enamel Shapes [141681] $9.00

Your comments are welcome and truly appreciated I would love to hear from you.  Also, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project by leaving a comment below or e-mail me at texdelch@hotmail.com. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.  If you would like to be gifted this card,
contact me for details. 


 Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Card Sketch Monday - Featuring Falling Flowers

On Monday, I try post a sketch challenge to get the creative juices flowing.   This week I am posting a card I made for a Swap-Bot card sketch swap.  For this swap the host chose sketch #99 from the Freshly Made Sketches  (FMS) archives.   I love the FMS blog and I have made cards using their sketches several times.  This sketch was clean and simple just the way I like it.  I masked off an area, added color with the awesome Watercolor Pencils and did a little micro splattering with my Aqua Painter and Basic Black ink pad.  With my background ready I stamped and die cut a few flowers from the May Flowers Framelits and added some (sadly retired) Enamel Dots.  All done!!

Card Measurements:

 Daffodil Delight base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Watercolor layer 5 x 3 3/4

Daffodil Delight flower  2 x 2

Bermuda Bay Flower 2 x 2

Melon Mambo flower 2 x 2

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TIP:   I find the best tool to use for masking off an area to color is adhesive notes.  I have tried painters tape, masking tape and Washi tape.  While the others work sometimes, they have a tendency to really stick to the paper and I have had a few (actually many) disappointing results (paper tears).  So I stick with adhesive notes and I stock up when school supplies go on sale or ask for them at Christmas (nice stocking stuffer).

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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the fantastic Falling Flowers Stamps and May Flowers Thinlets.

Product List

Stamp

• Watercolor Pencils [141709] $16.00
• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00
• Falling Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139556] $20.00

Ink

• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50
• Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad [126952] $6.50
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50

Card Stock

• Watercolor Paper [122959] $5.00
• Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00
• Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102067] $8.00
• Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00

Accessory

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Big Shot

• May Flowers Framelits Dies [140276] $31.00

Don't hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment below or e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com if you want to learn more this project or the products used to create this card. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

Enjoy!!


Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com