• A Stamp for Every Reason….

    Happy Monday!  We have a nice variety of inspiration for you today for various occasions.  Which card speaks to you? Designer Angela Bode using GG0196 A Loyal Companion, BB0045 Paw Print Small, PPRS-D042 Scallop Oval Nesting Die. Designer Barb Thompson using: GG0133 Love , CLR023 Mini Butterflies clear set , D023 Mini Butterflies die set . Designer Heidi Erickson using: HH0160 Bobby Bronco, DD0214…

  • Live, Dance, Laugh!

    Michelle here with a glittery Valentine card for you today!  I used glitter in two ways on this card and it is really blingy and sparkly in real life. For the base of my card, I ran Scor-tape around the edge of the cardstock base and then covered it with some Art Institute Red Rose…

  • Fresh Valentines n More!

    Happy Monday!!  We have a fun mix of cards for you today…from fresh valentines to head start on next year’s holiday cards!  Designer Angela Bode using GG0131 Branch with Hearts, CLR047 Mini Vases Clear Set. Designer Barb Thompson using: CLR017a Scary Cats clear set , CLR016 Heart Key Crown clear set , D044 Heart Oval Insert die , D042 Scallop…

  • Glitter Dryer Sheet Technique

    Hello everyone!  It’s Melissa here with a tutorial today that is so simple you’ll soon be wanting to make cards using it again and again!  It’s perfect for all those winter scene cards you have yet to make! Let’s take a look at the Glitter Dryer Sheet Technique! Supplies used dryer sheet, ironed on low…

  • Love Owls

      This is it, my last post for PPRS Guest Designer.  It’s been a fun experience and I learned a bit about how to work with limited dies available and still try to make things look different.  I’m such a die cut fanatic I had to really stretch to give a different look to each…

  • This n That….

    Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for a new week!  We have a fun variety of cards to share with you this week!  Designer Angela Bode using: JJ0085 Hanging an Ornament, GG0131 Branch with Hearts, CLR047 Mini Vases, PPRS-D034 Floral Border. Designer Barb Thompson using: GG0131 Branch with Hearts , BB0057 Be Mine , BB0055 2 Hearts . Designer…

  • Oh, Baby!

      Isn’t this such a sweet image?  Prickley Pear’s rubber stamp appropriately called BABY.  I cut her out and paper pieced her diaper and colored her with distress inks that I scribbled on my craft mat and used a water brush with.  I am so behind on baby cards and I think she will get…

  • A Bunch of Beautiful Winter Cards!

    Happy Monday!  Life gets back to the normal routine today…we have a lot of fun cards to share today to get your creativity re-ignited after the holidays!  Grab a cuppa something warm and enjoy! Designer Angela Bode using CLR006 Birdcage Clear Stamp, PPRS-D006 Birdcage Die Set, PPRS-D040 Pine Branch Die Set, PPRS-D031Poinsettia Leaf Die   Designer Barb Thompson…

  • Snowflake!

    Did I mention I’m in the Christmas mode and I’m making ahead for next year.  Somehow I can’t bring myself to make winter cards in the summer, my heart is just not in it.  I receive orders for Christmas cards about mid-November and if I don’t have some done up already, then I panic.  …

  • New Year Inspiration!

    Happy New Year!  2015 is upon us!  Thank you for joining us each week as we share some Prickley Pear inspiration with you!  We love hearing from you and look forward to continuing to inspire you into the new year!  Designer Angela Bode using CLR025B Steampunk Gears 3 Designer Barb Thompson using: DD0109 Clock Face , BB0036…