Springy Thank You

 

 

 

Over at Paper Players, they are hosting a challenge that is right up my alley -- a spring thank you.  The rules are simple, and all we have to do is pull out spring colors and images.  So I dug out this stamp set that hasn't seen much action since last summer and stamped in Strawberry Slush.  I experimented with different ways to frame this image and settled on the ruffed stretch trim ribbon.  I just put Snail adhesive out to the edges of the oval and worked my way around, sticking the ribbon as I went.  The background needed to be simple so it wouldn't take away from the ruffle, and I settled on the Fancy Fan embossing folder for some background texture.  I recently learned that Sassy Salutations is a favorite stamp set of some of my stampers, and I have to say I love how it fills in the space on this card. A few little pearls added just the right amount of bling~ 

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Embossed Get Well

How's this for a cheery get well card?  This isn't double embossing like I have been posting a lot of lately, but it starts the same way.  Attach chipboard with an oval cut out to the back of an embossing folder.  The section with chipboard on the back will emboss, but the center oval will remain smooth.  Then you can stamp away!
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Father's Day Tree

Last weekend I had a birthday Stamp-a-Stack, and with Mother's Day and Father's Day coming soon, I designed two cards that could be used for those occasions too.  So here is a look at the masculine birthday card turned Father's Day card. 

 

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Note Card Gift Sets

I made these sets of 5 cards for a vendor fair I just did last night.  They are note cards so a little smaller than most cards I make and fit into a cello bag just perfectly.  I just love that Hello Blossoms stamp and thought the other set might be nice with a variety of greetings using the stamp from Thoughts and Prayers.

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Wedding Season is Right Around the Corner

I try to do a wedding card at my stamp-a-stacks about this time every year.  But then if you don't have 3 weddings coming up, you've got cards you can't use.  So this card works for most any occasion and gave the ladies lots of different options.

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Faux Mother of Pearl Wedding Card

I spent some time last week in Georgia for my good friend's wedding.  I had a great time and it was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding.  But when I got home, it took me a few days to get back into the swing of things.  I had a stamp club and a stamp-a-stack so I have plenty of projects to post for you in the next several days.  Here's a Faux Mother of Pearl wedding card we did in club.  I made one for Beth and Kirk but used a retired cardstock that fit her wedding colors perfectly.  This one uses Baja Breeze and Marina Mist.  The Tulip frame turned out to be a great choice if you notice my bouquet is all ivory tulips. 

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Manly Get Well Soon

I am putting the finishing touches on the project I am demonstrating this weekend, and let's just say my kitchen and I are covered with glitter. So today's card is from the archives. I made this last year at Rae Anne's house trying to make use of all of her stamp sets that I didn't own. I have since purchased this set (actually, I think I earned it free!) and have used it tons. However, I seem to use the flowers more, but this makes a nice manly card.

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Busy Night Last Night

I really was happy with this Easel Card I made last month so I changed colors and made a birthday card last night. It has a springy look with the pink flowers and I like the Happy Birthday at the bottom. I colored directly onto the flower stamp and then stamped off before stamping the cardstock to give it a fainter look and not overpower the message.

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Thinking of You Easel Card

I have seen a number of Easel Cards lately, and I decided I would try one myself.  When you actually make one, it really is a quick card with a more "difficult" look. I went to an old favorite of mine for stamping - Thoughts and Prayers and used the words from Sincere Salutations. The bottom flower piece is an additional layer of cardstock to give the easel part something to catch on and stay up. I have included a side view to help give you a better idea of what the folding looks like, but it folds flat and would be a great surprise to anyone pulling it out of the envelope.

Supplies:  Thoughts and Prayers, Sincere Salutations stamp sets, Only Orange, Garden Green, Very Vanilla cardstock, Only Orange, Garden Green ink

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Lovely Lilac Thinking of You

I am on a Lovely Lilac kick, but this is another great set to use for all occasion cards and lilac just seems to be a good all-purpose color. I am sure there is a name for this fancy fold... but I can't tell you what it is :-) I just like to do one of these every once in awhile because it is a bit different and unexpected when someone pulls it out of the envelope. If you are not someone who likes to be wordy on the inside, this card is for you! Check out the inside when you pull the front piece to the left. There's just enough room for a greeting and your name.  

I originally got the Thoughts & Prayers set because I liked the get well and sympathy sentiments, but I really like using this stamp for any occasion. Just like my last post, you color directly on the stamp with markers, and it's a quick and easy way to make a striking card.


Supplies: Thoughts & Prayers, and Sincere Salutations stamp sets, Lovely Lilac, Green Galore and Whisper White cardstock, Lovely Lilac and Green Galore ink.

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