Dianna's Sunflowers

I received the nicest Thanksgiving letter from a dear friend and thought what a great time to let her know just how much her thoughtfulness meant to me.  So here is the card.  I used Crystal Effects to make the leaves pop.  The colors are all SU's new in colors.  This card is really stunning.

Letters to Santa

My dear friend Pam challenged me to use this paper.  It is rather traditional so I was out of my comfort zone.  The stamp images were a separate piece of paper that I cutout and 3D on top.  But the part I love the most is what I wrote on the inside and it goes like this:
"Although in Theory, I know I am all grown up.  But, I am very tempted to try writing a letter to Santa, Just One More Time...Feel the Magic of Believing in your Heart - Merry Christmas."

Now off to do some baking...got to get stuff mailed to my son, Norman.  He is in the Navy and out to sea. 

Watercolor Fun

I have such a love for watercolor, thought I would share with you my latest creation.  I bought this stamp 2 or 3 years ago with the idea in my head.  Well, last night it became a reality.  I embossed the image with chocolate tinsel embossing powder from Judikins and let my imagination run wild with SU watercolor crayons.  The papers are SU In Colors Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry and Chocolate Chip. The words are from Hero Arts.  Hope you enjoy!

10 Minute Card

I have been working on my "Kiss" technique.  (Keep It Simple Sister!)  It's not as easy as it seems.  I would love to challenge all of you to try making a 10 minute card.  Yes, I would advise you to set the timer......or you will go over the time limit.

I used the Patterened Pines Hostess set from the Holiday Mini.  The paper is Taken With Teal and Silver Metallic.  The snowflakes are embossed in white.  The words are from a retired set (sorry, they just matched perfect.)  The silver elastic cording is also from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I also accented the  pines and words with Dazzeling Diamonds.