Hopefully you can see the texture from the embossed pumpkin and witches feet. Thanks to my photography class I know that you need side-lighting for texture but right now the sun is pretty harsh and isn't helping me with these shots. I think you get the picture though.....ha, ha.Note: All products used are Stampin Up unless otherwise noted.
On Sunday I had a group of my gal pals over for the afternoon to make some cards using Stampin Up products of course. With David out of town, I really enjoyed getting ready for the party and creating some unique cards. I wanted to make sure that the cards would allow the girls to try different techniques but also fun for those at different levels of experience with card making. We made 2 cards and this was the first one.
Polka dots and texture – it’s just too much!
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I didn’t get a chance to create a bunch of handmade Valentine cards this year but I did get a chance to make a few this past week. I didn’t want to post them before V-day, in fear that those receiving the cards would have the surprise spoiled. Plus they got done at the last minute too didn’t help the cause but they were done just in time.
Above is the card that I made for the best hubby in the world. It took me a couple of tries before I got it just perfect for him. I can’t believe that 9 years ago on 2/14/02 we got engaged during our trip to Daytona for the Daytona 500. I still remember how nervous he was and how relieved he was after he heard my “yes” after the big question was popped. I’m thinking we should head back there next year to celebrate 10 years.
The pink card above which was similar to David’s I sent to my littlest nieces back home. I included a couple of little treats for my little Valentine’s. Little girls love pink don’t they?
This last card I made for some other Valentine’s in my life but it didn’t turn out as well as I would have liked. I should have used green as the main card color but they got done. It’s definitely not one of my better cards but having a few “not so great” cards help to create the next best creation afterwards.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Over the past few weeks I have had a need to make several ‘get well’ and sympathy cards because it seems that when it rains it pours. In the last 2 weeks both of my parents have had to have surgery and two people I knew have passed away, including a family member. It puts things into perspective as to what’s important and what’s not such a big deal after all. I’m happy to say that my parents are doing fine and slowly but surely recovering. While my dad’s surgery was planned, my mom’s was not but necessary after her appendix burst. The timing wasn’t ideal (but when is it) and they had to miss my aunt’s visitation/funeral.
A former volleyball team member from high school passed away at the young age of 31. She left behind a husband and two very small children, age 6 and 2. She had brain cancer and fought like hell but sometimes God has a different plan. She was one of the kindest people I knew and I can only imagine what her family is enduring at this time. While I was unable to attend the service, I was able to sign a guest book online, along with literally 100’s of others who lives she touched. I also made several sympathy cards this weekend that unfortunately are being sent to those who have lost loves one’s this past week.
I may not have the right words to say inside of the card, I hope that they will see the love I put into creating a card that shows how much I cared about their loved one’s.
It doesn’t seem right to share the details of how I made this card but if it helps someone else to create something beautiful for those suffering, then it’s the least I can do.
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My new manager is starting on Monday and I thought we should welcome her with a card. Yes you can call me a brown-noser but I also love making cards and showing her I’m creative and crafty isn’t such a bad thing is it? Ok fine, call me a brown-noser but everyone else liked the idea at work too. It’s from our entire team so she’ll think we are all brown-noser’s right?!?!
I’m excited to finally have our new manager on board but extremely nervous at the same time. I met with her during the interview process but I just hope we click and have a positive working relationship right from the get go. My former manager who was promoted was absolutely fabulous (hence her big promotion) but I still miss her dearly, I learned so much from her and still do which is a good thing.
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I made this card for a co-worker that has helped out tremendously while we have been without a manager in our department. We all pitched in for a gift and I made the “thanks a bunch” card for everyone to sign. There’s nothing like a homemade thank you card, don’t you think?
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A new year and new products available through Stampin Up and I couldn’t be happier with the improvements to the already fantastic product offerings.
I love the punches from Stampin Up but the flatter design will make it easier to store and also has a lock down feature to take up even less room in your scrapbooking totes when you go somewhere else to make cards, create scrapbook pages, or create something else. I used the new punch on my holiday cards and it was so much easier to punch and the new designs are so refreshing too.
Last but certainly not least, the option to purchase high-quality clear stamps is finally here. I tried them and love that they are the same quality as the regular wood stamps that has made them famous. The clear stamps are available at a lower price point than the wood stamps and the best part – they are stored in a cd/dvd case with the contents clearly labeled on the side for easy storage. I am in HEAVEN since I’ve run out of room in my closet where I currently store my stamps in baskets. These take up less space – so does that mean I can have even more stamps in my collection? I’m thinking hubby would say no. For those of you that love the wood blocks, don’t worry they will continue to offer them at this time.
Interested in trying these new products? I’ll be hosting a Stamping Open House at my home soon to celebrate the Sale-a-bration that will be going on. Stay tuned for details.
