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Simple Sympathy Card

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I had a need for a sympathy card. I don’t normally keep these in my stash – preferring to make the card with the recipient in mind.

I kept this card simple – and pretty flat for mailing. I’m trying hard to use circles as focal points. I recently received the 2.5″ circle die by PTI and figured I could use that. I used a couple other PTI dies for the sentiment and accent.

The finished card is a wacky size: 4 1/4 x 5. I’m not sure why a 1/2 inch was cut off of it, but I like to use my scraps up and this layout actually worked out ok for it (squaring it would have been too much off).

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Ease Sorrow
All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: With Sympathy, Fillable Frame 11;
Colors: Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, Chocolate, Vanilla;
Other: Limitless Layers 2 1/2″ circle die, Fillable Frame 11 die, Love Lives Here (butterfly) die;

Chic Boutique

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A few months ago my mom held a camp where all 5 cards were made using one set. The set was Chic Boutique (now retired). I designed the cards for the camp. One was a CASE, and I won’t bother posting it here. The others are below.

First up is my favorite. I knew I wanted to use one of the crown charms and so decided the card should have an elegant feel.

I chose Baroque Burgundy DSP paired with black satin ribbon. A touch of the Eyelet Border punch in Vanilla. Then finished off with rhinestones along the middle of the Eiffel Tower image.
 

One item mom had bought, but not in quantity, was the acrylic frames, so she asked me to work one in on a card for this special camp.

I was inspired by some cards in the SCS gallery where folks had gilded the edges of the frame with glitter. Since the only glitter I had on hand was the Baja, I chose a Baja base with a Not Quite Navy mat.

To get the embossing lined up, I used repositionable tape to adhere the white and Baja card base together. I ran that through the Big Shot. Then I gently removed the white panel (yes, it did tear the Baja a bit, but you don’t see that when done); matted the white panel and reattached to the card base.

Next up is a little card that she tweaked because she didn’t like the leaf – but I’m posting this one because I do like it 😀

I started with the bird cage image and chose purple and green to color it (with the fine-tip edge of the markers). I kinda like the leaf on one side and the newsprint peaking out from below. Makes me think of where the bird is, and where it wants to go.

I used Eggplant, Perfect Plum, and Old Olive.

Last up is a fun one. A very simple layout with a touch of paper piecing – just enough to remind customers about the technique.

The colors I chose were Pear, Bride, and Saffron. I’m pretty sure I stamped the sentiment in Olive.

All supplies are StampinUp only. Hollar if you aren’t sure of what I used.

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Interesting Life

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Today is my hubby’s birthday. He is 5 days younger than me and loves to spend those 5 days reminding me I’m older 🙂

Luckily I was late in making his card, so I was able to use a Passion for PTI challenge (For the Boys) to inspire me to use PTI stamps.

I created this card to celebrate his love of “why not”. When we go somewhere I drive (because I’m a control freak), but to balance it out, he navigates – and that frequently means we learn a new way to get somewhere. He also enjoys stopping to view a sunset or read those “historic spot” signs.

Why Not
Stamps: Motivational Centers (CHF); Enjoy the Ride (PTI);
Colors: Linen, Ocean Tides, Road Trip dsp (PTI);
Other: pen (for lines);

DSP Mashup

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August is full of birthdays in my family. In just a few days my oldest niece will turn 21 (ack!). I made this card for her. She returns to college next week, so I’m just going to slip in a gift card to a restaurant and hope she has time to celebrate before she goes back.

To make the card, I used a sketch at PageMaps that is for a BasicGrey-Flourishes Contest. Since BG is sponsoring the contest, I used some paper by them. Unfortunately I don’t own any Flourishes yet.

I stuck pretty much right with the sketch. Since this is for a 21st birthday, I kept the colors bright. When I thought I was done the card felt a little blue heavy on the right side, so I added a couple blue lines to the sentiment panel to help balance it.

Happy Birthday
Stamps: In Bloom, Birthday Basics, Faux Ribbon (PTI);
Colors: Pink Pirouette (SU); White (PTI); Euphoria DSP (BG);
Other: machine stitching; Bracket border punch (EK Succss); Rhinestones (Kaiser); white EP;

Christmas Greetings

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I created this card for the latest Waltzingmouse sketch (wmsc59).

I started by picking my patterned paper and stitching it together. Then I added the fancy tag die and stamped/cut-out holly images.

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Christmas Greetings
Stamps: Compliments of the Season, Festive Foliage (WMS);
Colors: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Real Red, Vanilla (SU);
Other: Merry Moments DSP (SU); Fancy Tags die (Spellbinders);

Birthday Goofiness

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My brother loves teasing my girls by calling on their birthday and having them say happy birthday to him. Well, this past weekend was my birthday and he and my sister came to visit and help me celebrate.

His birthday was last month and, while I did call, I did not get a card to him. So I thought I’d make this for him and give it to him on my birthday. He got a kick out of it 🙂

In making the card, I used racing cars because he enjoys watching nascar. I used a WMS sketch for the layout (wmsc55).

Birthday Wishes
Stamps: Free Spirit Boy, Fancy Phrases, Off Beat Backgrounds, Labels 1 (WMS);
Colors: Kraft, Grey, Black, Red, Green, Blue (SU ink, PTI paper);
Other: Labels 1 die (Spellbinders);

VSN, Yee-Haw!

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Friday night there was a mini-VSN at SCS. The theme of the VSN is rodeo. Only 6 challenges – and I managed to do them all!

The first challenge was called “the grand opening” and we needed to use banners.

My kiddo’s friend will be turning 11 in a week so I thought that would be a perfect card for a banner.

Supplies:
Stamps: Big Birthday Wishes (PTI);
Colors: Rose Red, DSP (SU);
Extras: Banner die (MFTStamps); Number die (PTI); Baker’s Twine (SU);

 
 

The next challenge was called “the queen’s wave”. We could interpret “wave” any way we wanted.

I did it 3 ways: my scene is a HEAT WAVE at the beach (with waves in the background) and the card uses the Wiper Technique to create a little waving sun pop-up.

Supplies:
Stamps: Shore Thing (SU); alphabet ($bin); Birds – Light the Path (TAC);
Colors: Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake (SU); Brown (Palette);
Extras: Daffodil ribbon (SU); deco scissors; Jar Label die (PTI);

 
The third challenge was called “bring in the clowns” and we needed to use 4 bold/bright colors and have something pop-up.

Thankfully the pop-up could be completed with a simple dimensional, and that is the route I took – the bee is popped-up. The bright colors made me thing rainbows, so I chose a flower bunch to color.

Supplies:
Stamps: All About You (PTI);
Colors: Hibiscus (PTI); Gable Green (SU); Copics;
Extras: green ribbon (?); dimensionals; stickles (on bee);

 
The fourth challenge, “all that glitters”, required that we use sequins.

Oh my. I don’t have many sequins. The ones I do have are bright colors. I decided to make shaker balloons. I really don’t have a use for such a “young” card. I need to find some place to donate cards – any suggestions?

Supplies:
Stamps: Say it With Style (PTI);
Colors: Real Red, Brilliant blue (SU);
Extras: circle dies (Spellbinders); Black/White Baker’s Twine (?); Label die (MFT Stamps); sequins; acetate (SU);

 
The fifth challenge, “sunset on the plains”, required a brayered or sponged sunset.

I was a little stymied at first, so I had my hubby help – he decided the sunset should be orange and set in the African plains. I chose to do a giraffe because he likes them and with the “miss you” sentiment I can pop it in his suitcase for his next business trip.

Supplies:
Stamps: Wild Things (SU); Paper Tray (PTI);
Colors: Tangerine, Glossy, Black, Daffodil, Pacific Point, Night of Navy (SU);
Extras: white EP;

 
The final challenge was to be inspired by the lyrics of an 80’s song (Wild Wild West).

I don’t have any western stamps, but these mustaches paired with twine and a wood-grain paper make me think “cowboy”! And I’m getting double-duty out of this card – I took a picture before I adhered the sentiment and I can upload it as the index for the Many Mustaches gallery category, yee-haw 😉

Oh, and speaking of the sentiment – those letters are cut from different sentiments from the same PTI stamp set – Say it With Style. I’m feeling smart!

Supplies:
Stamps: Many Mustaches (SU); Say it With Style (PTI);
Colors: Early Espresso, Vanilla, Wood DSP (OLD! SU);
Extras: Twill, Twine, Brads (SU);

A Birthday Waltz

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It is the 17th of the month, which means it is time for a Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz (much more dignified than hopping, eh? 😉 ). The theme for this waltz is “birthday”.


 
 

My mother-in-law has a birthday coming up in August, so this is a perfect opportunity to make her card! I love the Asian Garden stamp set, so that was an easy choice. I wasn’t sure what I would do, but as I was doing my inspiration search, I found a past WMS sketch challenge (wmsc49). Since I wasn’t able to play the sketch challenge at the time, I thought it was a perfect time to do so!

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Birthday Wishes
All supplies Waltzingmouse Stamps unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Asian Gardens, Labels 10;
Colors: Kraft, White, Pink Pirouette (SU); Green Tea ink (Versacolor);
Other: White EP; White twine; Large Scallop punch (EK Success); SQ Lattice embossing folder (SU);

Baby Boy

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In early July a friend had her second child – this time a boy (very exciting for them)! I whipped up this card to send to the proud parents.

It may be hard to see in the photo, but I used PTI’s Canvas impression plate on the card base – it really is a perfect texture for a baby card. I taped the star strings to the back of the Mat Stack, which is adhere with foam tape, so the stars hang loose and can move about.

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Baby
Stamps: I’m Here (SU); Alphabet (Studio G); Gingham (WMS);
Colors: Spring Rain, White, Lemon Tart, Spring Moss, Enchanted Evening (PTI);
Other: Mat Stack 5 die, Button die (PTI); Star die (MFT); Word Window punch (SU); thread (DMC);

Not-so-Vintage Invitation

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I created this card for my mom to use. Thankfully she loves this card – she isn’t a big fan of the CAS style.

I have to make 20 of them so I kept it fairly simple. The hardest part will be cutting out all the flowers, but I think it will be worth it.

So, after getting this post practically ready, I realized that I could add a pen frame and it would give the card just that bit of “it” that it needed. It adds another step to the production line, but I think it is worth it!

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You’re Invited
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Sincere Salutations;
Colors: Not Quite Navy, Vanilla, Old Olive, Calypso Coral;
Other: Pearls;