Beautiful Amber

 

For my husband of 23 years! I had to create something very special for him. We love the FALL and we got married in the FALL. (Not that 23 years ago it was a colorful display of leaves though... no outside pictures as it was pouring down rain on our wedding day! They say it's good luck for it to rain on your day though... and I believe it!).

I wanted a masculine card, so chose blue and brown. Blue or periwinkle was our color for the wedding, so it was a good choice too.

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Stamp set - Layers of Beauty, Amber Autumn

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake)

Paper - Cloud Cover, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Amber Autumn dies, Stitched Nested Labels, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Natural Flowers

 

Such a lovely card that I found on Pinterest from Kisha. Thanks for your inspiration... I just love the background piece. I chose to add some more color in my card. I added the sentiment from 'Year of Flowers' so that I could make a 'Happy Birthday' card.

Thanks for taking a look!

Stamp sets - Year of Flowers, Spotlight on Nature

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Blackberry Bliss)

Paper - Old Olive, Basic White, Thoughtful Designs DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, dimensionals, scissors, Wink of Stella

Dog Sympathy

This year has not been a good one for my family and friends with their pets. Two more people had to say goodbye to their beloved animals.

Both of these cards I have made before, in the past. The pawprints and the ribbon one was done in blue last time, so this time I did it in pink.

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Designed in My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishments - Dog Dayz of Summer (pawprints); Blossoms Abound (ribbon)

Font - Adorable

 

Changing Words

 

When I saw this card on Pinterest... I just knew I needed one for myself! Thanks to Stampin' and Scrappin' in GJ blog page and Pinterest for this beauty!

I used the new 'Basic Beige' cardstock and I love it!

I used the scissors on the Crushed Curry leaf... as the die set didn't have one for that leaf. It's wonderful to create great cards with the matching stamp set, die and embossing folders! 

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Stamp set - The Right Words

Ink - Early Espresso

Paper - Basic Beige, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Changing Leaves dies, Changing Leaves Embossing Folder, sscissors, Early Espresso Stitched Ribbon

Scripted Blue

 

I started playing with the 'Beautiful Blues' kit... and I just love the intricate die-cut piece within in the kit. I wanted to create an anniversary card for my sister and her husband... and I felt it was perfect for them.

Such a simple yet elegant card, in my opinion. I added a sentiment from the 'Sweetly Scripted' stamp set and Silver & White Ribbon to finish it off.

Thanks for taking a bit of time to look!

Stamp set - Sweetly Scripted

Ink - Night of Navy

Paper - Basic White, Beautiful Blues kit

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Beautiful Blues kit, Silver & White Ribbon, scissors

Layers of Flowers

 

I must be on a peach/orange and brown kick... I'm loving this color combo. Here is Peach Pie with Pecan Pie (along with Pool Party, Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lolly).

I chose Patty Bennett's card for inspiration and changed a few things to make it my own. Thanks Patty!

I added a Wink of Stella to make the flowers shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Layers of Beauty, Year of Flowers

Ink - Memento, Peach Pie, Pecan Pie, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly, Pool Party

Paper- Peach Pie, Basic White, Pecan Pie DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Blending Brushes, Layers of Beauty Decorative Masks, Spotlight on Nature dies, Layers of Beauty dies, Wink of Stella

 

Darcy Sympathy

 

My neighbor's cat passed away. As I took care of him when my neighbor was away... it was a loss for both of us. He will be greatly missed.

I've made several pet sympathy cards over the years... but it seems this year is a rough one for many.

I designed this within My Memories Suite digital software and finished it the traditional way with papers and double sided sticky tape.

Thanks for taking a peek.

My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishment - Dog Dayz of Summer (pawprint - Stina)

Font - Chalisa Octavia (Black)

Paper - Basic White, Basic Black, Real Red

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stitched Heart dies

Natures Layers

 

Hello again! Not sure of the last name, but her first name is Nadia! So if this is your card... thanks for your creativity. I created one for myself for my Dad's anniversary. Such a simple yet elegant card.

Thanks so much!

Stamp sets - Nature's Prints, Layers of Beauty

Ink - Garden Green

Paper - Basic White, Garden Green, Most Adored DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Natural Prints dies, scissors, Wink of Stella

Sincere Florals

 

I loved the soft colors in Christy Gridley's card and the layout! I decided to go bolder with the colors as I wanted to brighten my friend's day. Thanks for your inspiration Christy!

I added a Wink of Stella to the petals to make them shine,

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Stamp sets - Mixed Florals, Layering Leaves

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Azure Afternoon, Real Red)

Paper - Melon Mambo, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Hippo and Friends dies, Mixed Florals dies, Stone Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella

Lovely Garden

 

I wanted to try the technique of using the blending brushes on this lovely die-cut piece 'Gorgeous Garden' dies. I used the colors of Pretty Peacock, Old Olive and Blackberry Bliss and blended them into the cardstock. Next, I die-cut the intricate die and placed a piece of Basic White behind the card base. I love how it turned out.

I paired the die-cut piece with the 'Lifetime of Love' stamp set for the sentiment, but used the 'Stitched Nested Labels' dies instead of the coordinating ones.

I used a Non-SU ribbon to complete the card.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Lifetime of Love

Ink - Memento, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, Pretty Peacock

Paper - Basic White (thick)

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Gorgeous Garden dies, Stitched Nested Labels dies, stylus, Blending Brushes, White Ribbon (Non-SU)

Too Happy

 

Seeing Heather Potterton's card, I just knew I had to create one of my own for my niece's birthday. Thanks Heather for your vision using the 'Beautifully Happy' stamp set.

It was lovely to use this set, as you don't need to color in the flowers and leaves by hand. Yep, there is a stamp to color the image in! So this card was an easy one to complete.

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Stamp sets - Go To Greetings, Beautifully Happy

Ink - Memento, Granny Apple Green, Soft Sea Foam, Peach Pie

Paper - Peach Pie, Basic Black, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Champagne Rhinestones, Wink of Stella

Cat Greetings

 

My niece loves her cat 'Peaches' and so wanted to create a cat card for her. Upon looking through Pinterest, I came across Jacque Williams' cute card. Thanks for your inspiration Jacque.

I changed the colors and embossed the background to make the card my own, but wanted to share where my vision was inspired.

I used 'Wink of Stella' on the heart to make it shine.

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Stamp sets - Love Cats, Go To Greetings

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Flirty Flamingo)

Paper - Summer Splash, Basic Black, Basic White, Summer Splash DSP, Flirty Flamingo DSP, Petunia Pop DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Happy Hibiscus embossing folder, Wink of Stella, scissors

Corner Flowers

 

Here is my take on Jay Soriano's card... Thanks for your inspiration Jay! I paired the 'Corner in Bloom' Stamp set with the 'Country Flowers' stamp set. I also used the 'Year of Flowers' stamp set for the sentiment.

My Color Combo is Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight (although, the flowers are colored with the Highland Heather Stampin' Blends as there aren't markers in Gorgeous Grape). I added a 'Wink of Stella' the the leaves in the pot to to make them shine, along with the flower attached to the pot.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Country Flowers, Corner In Bloom, Year of Flowers

Ink - Memento, Pebbled Path, Stampin' Blends (Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive)

Paper - Gorgeous Grape, Pebbled Path, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Country Flowers dies, glue dots, dimensionals, rhinestones, Wink of Stella

Paradise Wishes

 

When I saw Gail's cards... I just fell in love with them. Each one is unique yet the color scheme is the same. Such beauty. Thanks Gail for your inspiration! I changed mine up a bit to make it my own, but wanted to share where I got the inspiration.

The DSP is from 'Thoughtful Designs' Specialty Paper pack... I felt it worked well with my Seaside card.

I used the sentiment from Paradise Palms with the 'Unbounded Love' dies.

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Stamp sets - Seaside Wishes, Paradise Palms

Ink - Crumb Cake, Night of Navy

Paper - Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Night of Navy, Thoughtful Designs Specialty Paper

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Unbounded Love dies, Seaside Wishes dies, Seaside Wishes Embossing Folder

Tea Room Party

 

My nieces needed a cute card for their friend's birthday party... gifting her with a 'Tea Time' get together with them in the future. I suggested a card in the shape of a tea bag. Such a cute idea for a birthday gift!

This was designed in My Memories Suite digital software and printed on Very Vanilla cardstock.

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Designed in My Memories Suite digital software

Paper - Very Vanilla

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin  Cut and Emboss Machine, Layering Squares dies, Basic White Twine

Sweetly Shaped

 

I found Amy Koenders card on facebook and knew I'd be making something similar one day. Well, today's the day! I changed many things on my card to make it my own, but wanted to share where I got my inspiration! Thanks Amy!

I used the 'Sweetly Scripted' stamp set for the sentiment. The papers are from the 'Nature's Poem' Designer Series Paper pack. The circle die is from the 'Spotlight on Nature' dies.

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Stamp sets - Heart Shaped, Sweetly Scripted

Ink - Blackberry Bliss

Paper - Petal Pink, Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Nature's Poem DSP, Blackberry Bliss

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Hearts and Hugs dies, Heart Shaped dies, scissors, glue dots