Country Home Hello

We are in the dog days of summer here in SWFL. The humidity is stifling and we are counting down the weeks until we begin to feel some hints of cool air. So it seemed fitting to pull out a fall inspired stamp set. I love the Woven Threads Trim. It adds fun soft texture to the project without getting too frilly. Here is a close up of the focal point. I had colored the…

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Magnolia Wreath for GDP #201 Color Challenge

This week’s Global Design Project is hosting a Color Challenge with the rich jewel tone colors of Mossy Meadow, Merry Merlot and Pretty Peacock.  I am eagerly awaiting my Stampin’ Up! Holiday catalog pre-order due to arrive tomorrow. So I dug into this Concord & 9th Magnolia Wreath Bundle for the challenge. I used retired Wood Textures DSP for the backdrop; I would love to see this DSP return. The wreath is stamped in Mossy…

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Beautiful Washi Tape Flowers

Stampin up Floral Essence Washi Tape Anytime card idea Michelle Gleeson Stamping SU

When I saw the Floral Essence Washi Tape in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog I was intrigued and added it to my first order.  When it arrived I immediately opened it and placed the petals on the corner of a A2 card. It was super fun to see the flower come alive. And then I put the card to the side because I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do with it. Over the…

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Good Morning Magnolia

Stampin Up Good Morning Magnolia Floral Essence DSP Birthday Card Idea Michelle Gleeson Stampinup SU

Today I am sharing a card created for my sister-in-law. I feel very fortunate to have a sister-in-law I call my friend as well as my family. Her birthday always makes me chuckle as she LOVES to celebrate it for as long as she can. Sometimes it is a week and sometimes it is the entire month of July! This year her birthday is taking the backseat to moving their oldest to Minneapolis where he…

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