Today is the last day of school for my daughter so tomorrow is officially the first day of summer in our house. My family is so ready. And how do I spend my first day of summer... walking the floor at GASC in Arlington. Can't wait! I have never gone and really want to see what this convention is all about. I'm hoping I get to see Staci since she will be teaching. I will be happy with just a one second hello but I'm sure she will be swamped. Each of her classes sold out... so, so, so happy for her.

Anyway, on to the creative side of life... here is a little card tutorial for a card I created for the National Stationary Show. I love using my scraps to create cards. I have a terrible time being able to throw away even the smallest of scraps. I always think I can use it for something and usually I do.

Products:
DCWV Card
Patterned Paper (BasicGrey Mellow)
Maya Road Office Sheers - Memo
Maya Road Heart and Home
Maya Road Scroll Rubons
Maya Road Jonathan Rubons
Ranger Stickles (Crystal)
Thread (Black)
Chestnut Roan (ClearSnap)
Black Pen
Glue Dots

Instructions:

1. Cut patterned paper to fit the top of your card
2. Using Black thread, sew a straight stitch all around the patterned paper
3. Adhere to card
4. Ink edges using Chestnut Roan
5. Adhere Office Sheer to card as shown
6. Alter a house from the Heart and Home chipboard set with patterned paper, ink edges and heart using Chestnut Roan, accent house using a Black Pen
7. Adhere to top of Office Sheer, accent house using Crystal Stickles
8. Adhere Scroll and Jonathan Rubons

Enjoy,
Lisa