I still like it

Allison made a funny comment on her blog the other day (you can check it out on the left) about using the products all the "popular girls" are using. Sometimes I feel that way… Now, I do have some cool things, but I don’t have any Bella images, I’ve never even touched a Prima flower, I have some ribbons, but not a ton, I couldn’t tell you the last time I bought a patterned paper other than Stampin’Up!, Cuttlebug, scalloped punches, Crop-a-diles…. you know what I’m talking about. But you know what, I’m so OK with it…you know why? Because I still LOVE the cards that I make, and so do the people I send them to. I’m not "ranting" here, just stating a very simple fact. I’m sure some of you have felt the same way!

So here are 2 cards using a "not so cool" set. Now – some people may be shocked to see this. This is a GREAT set, a LOT of Stampin’ Up! customers purchase and use this set. That’s why I think it’s a great set. Now ask some demonstrators who’ve been around a while and you’ll understand that first comment.

This first one was an idea I had come up with before I had ever even heard about SCS. Of course, I later found out I am not the only "clever" one that saw this little guy doing cartwheels in my head. I love this card! I’ve made it for so many occasions, and I will keep making them! This is the type of card you would "expect" to see with Nice and Easy Notes.

Now, this second one is a CASE from a previous year’s IB&C and I {heart} it! To me it has a touch of rustic elegance and classic charm. It’s amazing how much a color scheme and coloring medium can change the look of a stamp.

*Well, wish me luck tonight, I’m holding my first ever Group downline get together! I’m very excited. Then on Monday I’m going to do a class that will teach how to get the most out of the Idea Book and REALLY using it for ideas and inspiration. Should be fun.