Cards

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Pink Hearts


Happy Wednesday!

Today I have a few Valentine facts for you:

  • Approximately 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year.
  • 15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day.
  • Teachers will receive the most Valentine’s Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, and then, sweethearts.
  • One-third of all Valentine cards are accompanied by gifts.
  • An estimated 25 percent of Valentine’s Day cards are humorous

I didn’t realize that some women send themselves flowers for Valentine’s Day! I’m not against people doing that- I love flowers, so I could see myself doing that! LOL
As most of you know, I have had two weeks off for the holidays. I go back to work on January 4th and I’m somewhat dreading it. I have so very much enjoyed my time off relaxing, getting together with friends and sleeping in! This past week has been filled with many parties {I’m even going to one tonight!}. I love getting together with friends, I just wish I had time to do other things too! Alas, I’m going to have to cram everything in these next four days….

Stamps: Heart Prints
Paper: White, Black, Raspberry Fizz, Raspberry Fizz Mix
Ink: Onyx Black, Cherry Pink
Other: light pink grosgrain ribbon, heart punch, pink button

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Love You Forever


Hi there!

It’s me again…and I have yet another Valentines card. Just a forwarning: I will have LOTS of them while Valentine’s Day approaches. Hope you stick through them with me! Remember, Valentines Day isn’t just for a boyfriend/ husband/ significant other…..you can show love to co-workers, neighbors, teachers, etc…

Today is going to be filled with lots of activity. I went to the gym {unwanted pounds, be prepared to vanish!}, got myself ready for the day, and now I’m getting ready to go shopping, eat some sushi with my lil sis and go to a bachelorette party. I have yet to find a gift for the bachelorette party- any suggestions? ;) I have a couple ideas, but we’ll have to see how much they total up. This party is going to {hopefully} be on the mellow side- no repeats of what was seen on The Proposal! When I get engaged, I’m definitely making it clear to my bridesmaids that I do NOT want a crazy bachelorette party….

Now onto the card for today: I decided to try something new and stamped my own “printed” background. OH. MY. GOODNESS. It took F-O-R-E-V-E-R to accomplish this! I had six different stamps for the background and I tried to space them out across the kraft cardstock. I love the way it turned out- just wished it didn’t take so long to do! Everything else about the card is fairly simple….after finishing the background, I didn’t feel like doing any more “hard work”! ;)

Have any of you started Valentines cards? If so, send me some links! I don’t always get a chance to browse through all the different blogs {that’s a full-time job in itself!}. I truly do love looking at others work- it really inspires me and I also love reading about your lives!

I need to scoot. About to go get my shop on. Hopefully I don’t do too much damage to the wallet!

Stamps: Heart Prints, Dots Background
Paper: Brown Kraft, Cream, Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Satin Red
Other: cream grosgrain ribbon, SU! scallop border punch, red & white button, distresser, heart punch

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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #42


Hi-ya blog friends!

Bet you all are surprised to see another {card} blog post from me so quickly! I told you I would do my best to post more often…and I try to be a person of my word {when I remember}.

It’s been a while since I played along with a 2S4Y sketch. I love both Kazan & Laura- they are such dears and they have done a great job keeping up their sketch blog. I am in utter amazement at their creative sketches and of course, their beautiful creations. :) Today’s card is based of Laura’s sketch this week. Isn’t it a fun one?! It’s simple and yet you can totally go to town on it, if you wanted to. I chose to keep it simple- my mind can’t do anything difficult while I’m off of work. LOL

I hope you all got your week of to a great start. Today I had a training session @ the gym- I am DETERMINED to lose these unwanted pounds. I am cutting out all soda pop and I’m going to *try* to watch my calorie intake. Oh my word, it’s so hard when there are so many great cooks in my family! Somehow it seems like all the extra yummy food comes out when I’m trying to be on a diet….

I’ll be back tomorrow with another post. Oh yes, and before I forget, I’m working on my next blog candy giveaway. I have something in mind but I’m always up for suggestions. Let me know if there is something you have wanted. :)

Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Signature Greetings
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss
Other: Moss rhinestones, EK Success scallop border punch

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Amazing, I’m posting a card!

Hello friends!

I’m sorry that I have been such a bad blogger lately. With the madness of Christmas shopping/ present wrapping and hosting of gatherings, I’m hoping that I’ll get to post a little more often. I miss reading comments and hearing from you all! :)

Did you all have a good Christmas? Ours was fairly low key, which was exactly what I needed. In years past things seemed chaotic and stressful- thankfully that was not the case this year. We had a HUGE feast with the extended family. With 5 little ones running about and 11 adults talking/ relaxing, there wasn’t a rush to open presents.We eventuallygot around to opening presents and then we called it a night around 9pm. Usually I am one of the first in line at Target for their after Christmas sale, but this year I didn’t feel the need to go. I wasn’t impressed with their wrapping paper or ornaments this year, so I opted to stay home and get some projects done. Did anyone do after Christmas shopping? If so, what did you get?

I’m getting super excited for Valentine’s this year.It might have to do with the fact that I love the color combos that go along with Valentine’s Day, and I’m also tired of making Christmas cards/ projects! I’m hoping to get some Valentine inspired items in my Etsy store soon….we’ll see how that goes. ;)

Well, that’s a wrap for tonight. Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to leave a comment- it might motivate me to update a little more often. hehe

Stamps: Heart Prints
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado, Plum Pudding, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Imperial Purple, Vintage Sepia, Ripe Avocado, Lavender Moon
Other: Ripe Avocado grosgrain ribbon, heart punches, EK Success scallop border punch

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Be Mine


Yes, I realize that we haven’t even celebrated Christmas yet….I must admit, I’m a little tired of making Christmas cards and wrapping presents. Thought I would take a little break and make some Valentine’s cards to share. Don’t you just love the colors associated with Valentine’s Day? The pinks, reds, purples….all of the yummy colors put together! :)

This “Be Mine” card showcases my first time using Heart Prints from Papertrey. I recently placed an order and couldn’t resist adding this set to my shopping cart. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to start making some Valentine projects. When I ordered this set, I also couldn’t resist adding both of the punches that coordinate with this set. I knew I would regret it if I didn’t….who wants to cut a million hearts out?! I am such a lover of paper punches, it doesn’t matter if it’s shapes or borders, I love it all! I’m scared to count how many paper punches I own- the number is quite high!

Did you all have a good weekend? I got some Christmas shopping done when I had a “girls day out” with my mom and sisters on Friday. I still have quite a bit more shopping to do- most likely going to hit the mall tomorrow. With only a couple more people to buy for, I’m hoping it’s going to be painless and easy. {wishful thinking!}

Hope you all have a great week! Try not to stress about the holidays…remember what it’s all about. :)

Stamps: Heart Prints
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz, Bitty Dots Basics, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Cherry Pink
Other: brown grosgrain ribbon, heart punch

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Guy Cards

Hello blog friends!

Can you believe there are only 9 days left before Christmas?! I am SO not ready- there are still lots and lots of presents to buy, presents to wrap, cards to make….I must stop before I panic!

The cards I have today are for my personal trainers. Both of these guys have been instrumental in getting me motivated to lose this extra weight. Since we talk while I train, they have learned that I stamp….a LOT! I promised I would make them a card, so I figured Christmas was a good time to do it. :) Can I just say that I have the HARDEST time making guy cards?! I still think this isn’t a “manly” card, but I think it’s as close as I can get. Hopefully they’ll like it!


Have you made a guy card recently? If so, I would love to see a pic! I need some tips and ideas for future guy cards….I know they’re bound to come up again soon!

Take care!

{Blue Dude, You Rock card supplies}
Stamps: Turning A New Leaf, Signature Greetings
Paper: Enchanted Evening, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, White, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Majestic Blue, Fresh Snow
Other: brown grosgrain ribbon, EK Success scallop border punch

{Orange Dude, You Rock card supplies}
Stamps: Turning A New Leaf, Signature Greetings
Paper: Terracota Tile, Dark Chocolate, Brown Kraft, White, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Habanero, Vintage Sepia
Other: brown grosgrain ribbon, EK Success scallop border punch

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Embellish Snowflakes Color Challenge

Happy Friday, dear friends!

How are you all doing? Today I went to my Christmas lunch for work- that always seems to kick of the holiday season for me. After eating way too much, I hit the gym and then got around to making a few cards. What a perfect way to spend a Friday!

Tonight I have a card made for the Embellish Snowflakes Color Challenge. I thought this one was going to be a piece of cake….boy, was I wrong! I think it’s that creative slump getting to me. {That’s my excuse and I’m sticking by it!} I decided to go outside the regular card and make a pocket card. Isn’t it fun?? I can see sticking a gift card to the bottom of the removable panel- wouldn’t that be a great surprise? Hmmm….I think I’ll play with that idea….

How are your Christmas preparations going? Has the weather changed where you are at? I am *finally* starting to get Christmas presents together. I am finished with one brother, now onto the other five members of the family! {Oh yes, and ALL of my friends. Good grief, I’m now even close to being finished!} As far as the weather in Washington- it’s been freezing! There has been ice in some areas, and some snow in others. For those of you who don’t know, my stamp area is in my garage. Boy is it stinkin’ cold in there! I have a heater, but it really isn’t cutting it anymore. I was planning on making a couple more cards tonight but I just couldn’t stand the cold any longer. :(

As always, I would love to hear from you! Hope you have a great weekend!

Stamps: Signature Christmas, Holiday Treats
Paper: Brown Kraft, White, Dark Chocolate, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: yellow twill ribbon, Martha Stewart snowflake punches, Quickie Glue Pen, Bronze glitter, SU! scallop border punch, corner rounder, white pen

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Raspberry Color Challenge #20


Greetings friends!

I have been such a bad blogger lately-I’m so sorry! I’ve been busy with design team cards and am feeling like I’m in a creative slump. I’m thinking it may be time to take a little break from stamping…..

Tonight I have a card that I created for the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. When I saw the colors I just about laughed out loud. In the past two weeks, I have made three projects using these exact colors! Isn’t that funny?! Dawn and I must be in a similar mindset. {Okay, I wish…that girlie is SO creative!} This card is on the simple side- like I said before, I’m in a creative slump. :)

On a different note, I have listed quite a few of my craft fair “leftovers” in my Etsy shop. You girls are so incredible- thank you for your recent purchases! It’s been so exciting and also encouraging to see some movement in my little ‘ol Etsy shop. Sadly, that is yet another thing that has been neglected…..however, I think I’m starting to get motivated again….keep on checking back for new items!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Even though I haven’t been very active on the blog, you all are still in my thoughts! Here’s to hoping that I’ll get a little more motivation while I face these horrid “Winter blues”.

Stamps: Turning A New Leaf, Signature Greetings
Paper: Cream, Brown Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Terracota Tile, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Habanero
Other: SU! scallop border punch, twine, rust button, brown grosgrain ribbon

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24 Days ’til Christmas


Happy December 1st, my dear friends!

I cannot believe how FAST this year has flown. Doesn’t it seem like we were just ringing in 2009?? If life is flashing before my eyes now, I can only imagine what it’ll be like when I’m in my 30’s and 40’s!

Today I am sharing my absolute favorite Christmas card that I have made this year. I love how this one turned out. {I made it two months ago and still love it!} I am so enjoying the pleated ribbon look these days….going to have to do that some more when I start making cards again.

I’m in the home stretch of the craft fair {3 more days}! I’m sure you all will be happy not to hear about it anymore. ;) Yesterday I got my order of 60 more white post it notes….gonna be busy making the covers! I stayed up entirely too late working on more products and also painting a display. For those of you who know me, I am SO not a handy-type girl, so painting was not fun at all. However, if I didn’t paint this display, it would have bugged me the entire time I was at the craft fair…..

Before I close, I just want to remind you all that there are only TWO days left to enter the DeNami Design gift certificate giveaway I’m having. Be sure enter!

Well, that’s a wrap for now. Hope you all have a fantastic day!

Stamps: Signature Christmas, Vintage Labels, Small Solid Circle
Paper: Brown Kraft, Cream, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Pure Poppy
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Satin Red
Other: Brown grosgrain ribbon, decorative pearls, SU! scallop border punch, Martha Stewart scallop edge punch

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Papertrey November Blog Hop


Oh goodness, can you believe it’s the 25th already?! I was busily going about my day yesterday when I realized I only had a couple hours to work on my PTI Blog Hop project! {I work so I can’t create at all hours of the day. Jealous of those of you who can!}

This months challenge was ΓΌber fun. With the holidays around the corner, who doesn’t need a fun gift tag?! I actually made two tags but decided to post the more “traditional” Christmas one. Since I’ve been doing a TON of non-traditional Christmas color combos, I thought I’d post something different than the norm. I L-O-V-E how this tag turned out- I think I’ll need to make more! There are just some days when I’m totally surprised with what I make….yesterday was one of those days! :)

Well I can’t wait to see what all of you lovely peeps created. You all are so inspiring! Thanks so much for stopping by.