What a week! After being down under the weather, I'm so happy to be back... and four cards later this afternoon, still going strong! I had a class this past weekend and we used the "Love Matters" Stamp set. And one of the ladies in the group, tweaked our card a little, "to make it her own" as I tell everyone to do, and it gave me a little inspiration for another card of my own. I love how I not only bring ideas and inspiration to the people who attend my classes and workshops, but I don't think you know how much you all, in turn, inspire me too! I'm always watching for new ideas and sometimes, you are the ones who put "the bug" on my page (or card, so to speak). So thanks to all of you, for your inspiration and ideas when you have them. And that's why I enjoy having feedback on my blog too. Tell me what you like, and what inspires you! My friend Ann says to me, "Stamping is better than Counselling", and I agree. So I say, "Be Inspired, Create and Just Stamp and Have Fun!!!"

This card was specifically made for you, Bev! For all that you inspire in my stamping abilities. Using the Love Matters Stamp Set, I love the effect of the black and white together. It's a twist from the "Love" card I made last week. And on the black paper this time, I embossed the images with white embossing powder. Added a punched out white daisy and anchored it with some black gingham and white grosgrain ribbon with a black brad. Simply Classy! Just like my friend!

And of course since Valentines is on its way, I was inspired by my two cuties today as we made our Valentines cards for their friends. And they did their "stamping
like mommy does" (as they say) but with Teddy Bears and Wheelbarrows full of overflowing hearts. Okay okay, no, they are not my Stampin' Up! Stamps, but I'm not that brave yet. Baby Steps! They're 2 and 4 and out to catch me when I'm not looking. We had so much fun!!!




And this card, another twist of the black and white and the Love Matters Set. I Love It!

And remember the "Love Matters" Stamp set is only available out of Stampin' Up!'s Winter Mini Catalogue, only until Feb 28th.


Be Creative, Be Inspired, Do What You Love! I am!

Happy Stamping!
Suzanne

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