Sticky Note Holder

Hi there stamping friends, Leah joining you today! This week at the Great Impressions blog we are creating non-card or tag projects that you could use to thank a teacher. I wanted to give something that would be useful but not cliche teacher...I'm not so sure most teachers appreciate all things apples and school buses ;) I am fairly sure though that a pretty place to have handy post-it notes and a pen would be appreciated, even by an apple loving teacher.

I started by using my Silhouette Cameo to cut the super cute post-it note easel holder with room to house a pen. After cutting all my pieces I knew I wanted to pretty it up with some stamps (of course!) on the front flap. So I pulled out the pretty little Rose Bud (A146) and colored them with Copics. I trimmed them all out along with stamping and trimming out a couple of Flag Banner images (E846). 

My sentiment is flanked by a couple of butterflies from Flitting Butterflies (A32) and my sentiment is from the Tags (G483) set. I think these would make great gifts not only for teacher but for friends and family...and I think I'll be making myself one as well. 

Be sure to join us in this month's challenge (click!) and if you use any GI stamps be sure to link up to the customer gallery (click!). Be sure to stop by the Great Impressions store (click!) and maybe treat yourself to a few new images...did you know shipping is free over $25?! 

Have a beautiful day!

Guest Designer: Leah Cornelius: Half Wreath

Hello! Well, I can't believe this is my last week for my guest design spot for Great Impressions. It's been wonderful working with their stamps and I'm sad this is my last post. But I really love how this card came out so let me show it to you!

I had so much fun pulling all my elements together for this card! I started by stamping all my flower pieces on white cardstock and coloring them with Copics. The large rose and little yellow flowers come from the Flower Bouquet (J110) set. My other roses are the single Rose Bud (A146) stamp stamped and colored several times and then all trimmed out. I die cut various leaves and stacked my sentiment banners to create a sweet greeting using Tags (G483). For my finishing touches I used a fine tip black pen and ruler to create my frame, added a light blue wash using watercolors and a sprinkling of sequins. I do hope you enjoy this card and thank you to Deone for inviting me to be this month's guest designer. I enjoyed it so much! Have a wonderful day :)

Quick & Easy Valentine Ideas

Hi, friends!  Today I've got a few tiny Valentine's to share with you--quick and easy and totally do-able for this year still!  Hop over to the Great Impressions store today to grab these fabulous stamps!  You can find more details from these creations on my personal blog--On A Stampage! :)

Here's my first set of cards~

Products used: D342 Valentine With Hearts, E826 Dotted Heart Border, A146 Rose Bud.

And my hubby's tiny Valentine~

Products used: E823 I must-ache you.

I will be back next week with a video tutorial for you!  We'll be learning how to create a BORDERED SENTIMENT!

Here's what you'll need for that technique:

• E807 Queen Ann Lace
• F43 Beautiful Forever
• Desired inks and paper for the card.
• Scoring tool (optional).
• Embellishments, etc., to finish your project.

Thanks for popping by today to take a peek at my creations!  I hope you decide to participate in our monthly challenge for a chance to win!  And don't forget--if you ever use a GI image, you can link it to our Customer Gallery for a chance to win prizes at the end of the year!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)