Today, we honor our veterans–past and present–who have secured the freedom and liberties we are blessed with, and salute the service members who stand ready to defend them still. We also pause to thank our heroes’ loved ones. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said ‘The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.’ A parent who instilled love of freedom. . .[Read More]
IPS Tip: Make Announcements in Style with Gatefold Card
April 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Many occasions–a birth, a wedding, graduation, moving, retirement and more–present the opportunity to make an announcement. What type of card lends elegance and excitement to the news you have to share? For a touch of flair, I like to make a gatefold gard. Remember my eight-layer Chinese-style gatefold card for David and Meijie? (It was first presented on the Stampin’. . .[Read More]
Artfully Asian: Rooster ‘neath the Plum Blossoms
December 21, 2009 By 3 Comments
This eight-layer gatefold card was presented to David and Meijie at their California wedding reception this fall. (For a close-up view, click on the image. To zoom in further, click again. Click here to peek inside.) Designed with the aid of My Digital Studio, the card incorporates Chinese tradition and references both bride and groom.
Animal Stories: Ellie Balances on 2-Way Open Card
October 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite recent creations is this two-way open card, starring Animal Stories’ own Miss Ellie. Balanced precisely atop her beautiful polished-stone ball, don’t let the pretty pink posy behind her ear fool you: Ellie is more than mere eye candy. She’s a true athlete.
