Tomorrow is a dear friend’s 65th birthday…so glad she got there before me, makes me the “baby” of the group again for several months! Our group got together for our annual fall dinner several weekends ago, but I didn’t have her card ready. Then I remembered last night that I needed to get her card in the mail today…oops! […]
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Give Thanks banner – my weekend’s creative spark
I’m back at trying to use up old Paper Pumpkin kits that I have left. I usually make at least one of the designated projects in each kit so I have an example, but then I try to see what else I could make with them. Hence the stack of yet completed kits seem to stack up waiting […]
They say it’s your birthday? It’s a guy thing
I made this card several weeks ago using the SGGW FB October 1 weekend template, but I forgot to post it. So I’m posting this masculine birthday card today (I always need more “guy” cards). The card base is Crushed Curry and the patterned paper is from Stampin’ Up! retired Sweater Weather DSP. I’m so happy because I getting a lot of masculine […]
You’re my #1 – Two for 1, FabFri98 and SGGWWC
Loving having the time the last several weeks to create cards for various template challenges. Several weekends ago I saw Brian King’s card for the FabFri98 color challenge (Basic Black, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Perfect Plum) and loved his idea to make it a non-Halloween card with typical Halloween colors. I was working on SGGWWC template […]
Retro Way to Go!
I was so pleased with yesterday’s card I knew I had to try another one using the Paper & Ink Sketch #7. This time I used the “arrows” from my retired Retro Fresh DSP. When I originally got this DSP I wasn’t sure how to use the arrows, so it’s been languishing in my stash. And then […]
It’s all in black & white, You’re the Best!
Last week I decided to create a variety of cards using the challenge templates I used during the first two weeks of October. I loved the various templates and wanted to see how many different cards I could make using them. So this week I will be showcasing the cards I made. First up, my original card using Chic […]
What, tomorrow is October 31? How did that happen?
Oh no, tomorrow is the last day to get your favorite Stampin’ Up! designer series papers (DSP for short) with their beautiful colors and double-sided papers on sale – buy three packages of DSP and get one free! Be sure you get yours before tomorrow evening. Better yet, do it today so you are sure to […]
This is blissful thinking – free DSP!
Beautiful blooms and soft colors are just perfect for sweet cards for that girly, girl. Lots of flowers, patterns and pastel colors make up this Blooms & Bliss DSP. And buy any 3 DSP and get one free is good through October 31. Look at these delightful patterned papers. Here’s the garden colors included in […]
Let’s get Mo-Rockin’ – only 3 days left!
Just look at these gorgeous deep, rich, elegant colors in the Moroccan DSP, And they carry over to the coordinating washi tape, thick twine, ribbon and solid card stock that match the DSP. The special sale, buy 3 get 1 free lasts only through October 31, so don’t miss the chance to get this DSP! Here’s a closer […]