09 May 2012

Paper Smooches Guest Designer Week 1

So excited to be Paper Smooches Guest Designer for May!  It's a real thrill and honour to be a part of Paper Smooches this month in addition to being on the Sparks Challenge DT as well (be sure to play along with this week's challenge!).

I am highlighting two of the newest stamp sets, Alfresco and Hubby and Wifey.  I've got a couple of weddings coming up so Hubby and Wifey is perfect.  I kept this simple but elegant, using the sketch from page 60 from Paper Crafts' Card Ideas for Paper Crafters.


I have to say the next set, Alfresco, is a bit more a challenge because food stamps usually stump me a bit.  However, these stamps are so fun and after some pondering, I came up with this!  I love summer BBQ's so couldn't resist using this retro BBQ with some pepper to spice it up!  The BBQ has some gloss to it but it's tough to see.



Have to give a little shout-out of thanks to my fellow Sparks Design Team member, Kimberly Lane, who sent me this super cute card.  Thanks Kim... it is amazing and you are so sweet to send it!  She sent it even before we found out we both made the Sparks team.


Bit of good news... I have a couple of Paper Smooches cards coming out in the July issue of Card Maker Magazine.  Yesterday, one was highlighted on their blog.  As if that wasn't fabulous enough, I then discovered that same card actually made the cover of the July issue!  Even better, I'm sharing the cover with my fabulous and super talented friend Michelle Woerner!  It's my first cover so I'm absolutely ecstatic!  Hard to wipe the smile off my face right now.  :D

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I really appreciate the time you spend here and the comments you leave. Hope you are having a great week!
Glenda

Card details:
#1 - Wishing you love - 4.25"x5.5"
Stamps: Paper Smooches Hubby and Wifey
Paper:  A Muse Studio Onyx shimmer couture, white card stock
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Four Nestabilities, MME Lush velvet ribbon, Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots and D'Vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, A Muse Cranberry and Snow pearls, Martha Stewart Glitter


#2 - Smokin' Hot - 4.25"x5.5"
Stamps: Paper Smooches Alfresco and Vogue Abode
Paper:  white card stock, SU! Real Red
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black & London Fog (stamped off)
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Glitter, JudiKins Diamond Glaze, Copic Multiliner

13 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Glenda, keep it coming!!! Have a great week!

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  2. Aww Glenda so happy for you...congrats on your publication...your guest design and your new design team...Your cards are amazing...totally love them...

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  3. Woohoo, you are getting so many kudos, it's hard to keep up! ;D So proud of you, my friend. These are awesome cards!!

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  4. Congrats on making the cover -- the big time! Love these two cards today, too.

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  5. You are on a roll! Woo hoo! The wedding card is so elegant and the BBQ is a hoot (esp. with the double pepper). Huge congrats on the cover--hopefully just the first! ;)

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  6. wahooooooo....fantabulous!

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  7. A HUGE congratulations to you on your Card Maker news, Glenda!! That is absolutely FABULOUS!! Can't wait to see it. And if this wonderful wedding card is any indication, it's gonna be great. :)

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  8. HUGE CONGRATS, cover girl!!! WOOHOOO!!! That's AWESOME news!!! So excited about all of your happy news lately!!! LOVE these PS cards!!! The pearly details on the cake are totally yummy!!! And I LOVE the little scene and sentiment on the second one----SO SUPER FUN!!!!

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  9. Love your beautiful cards and congrats on the cardmaker cover. Cannot wait to get that issue!! Well done, my friend! Awesome news!

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  10. Both of these cards are terrific! I especially love the second one! A BIG congrats on making the cover Glenda!

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  11. OMG - "you're smoking hot"???? HILARIOUS! Awesome card - love all the white space and your perfect execution of stamping!

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  12. Holy cow, how did I miss this post?? Big big congrats on your pub and your cover! Whoop whoop!! So exciting! :) And I love your GDT card for Paper Smooches. The velvet ribbon on the first one is gorgeous and the second one cracked me up. :)

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  13. hee, the bbq made me giggle and the wedding card is so pretty. lovely job!

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