WOWzers, it sure looks like you guys had a fun time!

Great card. I love everything about it, but the background is awesome.

Oh, how cute are these! Can't wait to see everything! I just LOVE everything you do! You are so talented!

Joyce, Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, I cut the oval by hand. Take your time and cut slowly. Then use a sanding block to smooth out the rough edges. It takes a little extra time, but this really works!

The woodgrain embossing folder was carried over into the Spring Mini Catalog. The item number is #127821. The price is $7.95 US.

Sharon...thanks for the heads up! I was in such a hurry to post something that I grabbed the wrong thing. The digital sets look similar, so I thought it was the one I had just downloaded...OOPS!

The "Be true, be you" was printed in MDS and given to us as part of the class kit. I am not sure if it is available in MDS.

I used the Timeless Type Junior Alphabet medium Sizzlits die set (thin dies with light padding #115951). These dies will only cut average weight cardstock or designer series paper, so to get the look of the thicker letters I cut several layers of the same letters. Then I glued the layers together in a stack to get the look of chipboard letters. I know it sounds difficult, but it really isn't that bad. After I assembled each letter, I ran a brown marker around the edges from the back side to give a more finished look to the letters. The letters are about 1" tall...perfect for cards.

Jeannine...the card is Bashful Blue.

Eleanor, Sorry to take so long to reply...I've been very sick over the past several days. Here is a link to two good video tutorials that show how to make the odd sized border. http://youtu.be/vlVfP7e7mTw http://youtu.be/oHi-kJR_p4o Also, there are several other videos on YouTube. Just search for "Framed Tulip Embossing". Hope this helps.

I used the new Stampin' Up! Labels Collection dies (#125598) for the black mat. Similar to the other, but ours is designed to go with the Apothecary Art stamp set (#125525/125527) in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Ladonna, Send me your email address to cmcc3@aol.com and put "Philippians 2:14" in the subject line and I will send it to you.

Nancy, It's been a while since I made this project, but basically I purchased the pins already in the holder from the fabric store. Then I just glued on a backing I made with the large scallop die. I cut a smaller circle for the front and made a flower to go on top. I hope this helps.

Hi Jackie, The chipboard is from the On Board Merry Medley kit (#122958). It's on page 191 of the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

Donna, Yes, that is exactly what I did.

Cindy, It was nice to see you too! I hate that you had such a difficult time on your return flight. I am thankful that Nashville was south of that big snowstorm that hit that day. I will be sharing all of the projects I made (24 of them) over the next several weeks, so be sure to check back on a regular basis. There were 19 projects using the SAB sets and five using the Make-n-take supplies from Leadership. Not everything was displayed (some are on their way to Europe) so lots of new things to share.

Tammy, That is a great question. I will do a quick tutorial post showing how I did it.

I am pretty certain that I purchased them at an office supply store.

Jeanne, I used a font called Casterllar for the monogram and Edwardian Script ITC for the names. The circle is from the greatest Moments II download and the florish is from the Tickets & Tags download. Hope this helps.

It was such a pleasure to meet you Sandy! You are a sweetheart! Big Hugs!

I made a pair and wore them around the house for a few weeks to make sure they would hold up. I was pleased with the results. Of course, if you wear them outside, they will obviously get dirty and eventually tear up.

Debbie, Great question. I used the leftover punched out pieces from the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.