2024 Grad

 

Here we are with several more graduations to celebrate! Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024! 

When I saw TravieDesigns on Pinterest... I just knew I could incorporate something similar for my own needs. Thanks for your inspiration Travies! 

I printed out the graduation cap from My Memories Suite onto Basic White cardstock and finished the card the usual way. Not sure if you can see the Chevron embossing folder on the bottom Basic Black piece.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

My Memories Suite digital software

Graduation Cap - online free clip art

Stamp sets - Special Moments

Ink - Misty Moonlight

Paper - Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Chevron Embossing Folder, Little Numbers dies, Unbounded Love dies, Tasteful Lables dies, dimensionals, glue pen

Mickey Celebration

 

One of the easiest person to create a card for... my sister-in-law who LOVES Disney! I mean LOVES it so much she goes every year (sometimes even twice a year!). This year is a milestone for her, so (of course) I managed to incorporate that little tidbit in the card I made! LOL!

I added a Wink of Stella to the numbers to make them sparkle.

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Stamp set - Celebrating You

Ink - Memento

Paper - Real Red, Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Little Numbers dies, Wink of Stella

Grad Celebration

 

Such a great layout from Maureen Plat... I just had to create one for myself! Thanks Maureen for your inspiration!

I designed the lines within My Memories Suite digital software... along with the sentiment.

The 'So Proud of You' stamp is from the 'Celebrating You' stamp set.

The flag banner behind the sentiment is not really that long.... I cut the piece in half and attached them to the back to make it look longer.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Stamp Brush Set - Anchors Away (wavy line- SU)

Font - Calibri (happy) and King Lionel (Graduation)

Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie DSP

Ink - Memento

Stamp set - Celebrating You

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Seasonal Labels dies, Tasteful Labels dies, Little Numbers dies, dimensionals, stylus

Star Blast

 

When I saw Kimber Kreations' card... I just knew I had to make one for my own. My cousin just turned 50! So, this set is perfect to let her star shine today on her birthday! I used the color combo of Black/White/Gold.

I heat embossed Gold onto both the Basic White and Basic Black cardstock.

The circle die cut is from the 'Tasteful Labels' die set. The numbers are from the 'Little Numbers' die set.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Birthday Blast

Ink - Versamark

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Gold Foil

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Little Numbers dies, Star Blast dies, Tasteful Labels dies, Heat Tool, Gold Emboss Powder, Glue dots, scissors

Groovy Love

 

Ha! Here's a card that the picture looks so different from what the actual card looks like.  This due to the fact I used the 'Grapefruit Grove' foil sheet to mat the background piece and the sentiment piece, plus the 'Little Numbers' dies. The camera shows the foil as more colorful. Groovy!

The sentiment is the only stamp set used on this card. It's from 'Here's A Card' set. The flowers are actual a Designer Series Paper.... Just cut out with scissors. Yes, those flowers are from the 'True Love' DSP (along with the polka dots paper).

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Here's A Card

Ink - Memento

Paper - Basic White, True Love DSP, Grapefruit Grove Foil Sheet

Accessories - scissors, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layering Squares dies, Little Numbers dies, Tasteful Labels dies, dimensionals

Ladybug Years

 

Not sure who posted this lovely creation that I found on Pinterest (it was just a photo... and no website or name attached to it). As far as I can tell... this card was a 5x7 card. I designed mine to be 4.25x5.5 card. Therefore, I had to make some changes to dies and placements.

The sentiment is from the retired 'Number of Years' stamp set. The '2' die is from the 'Little Numbers' dies. The coloring on the ladybugs are Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate and Ivory. The flower is colored in using Granny Apple Green and Soft Sea Foam for the leaves/stem and Flirty Flamingo and Daffodil Delight for the flower. I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flower petals and the '2' die to make it sparkle.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Little Ladybug, Number of Years

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate, Ivory, Granny Apple Green, Soft Sea Foam)

Paper - Flirty Flamingo, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Little Numbers dies, Ladybug dies, dimensionals. Wink of Stella

Timeless Numbers

My Uncle reached a milestone today, and turned 70! I wanted a card to reflect his milestone, but be a bit more masculine. When I found Gill Prescott's card on Pinterest.... I knew I could make something similar to honor his special day. Thanks Gill for your inspiration!

I paired the 'Little Numbers' dies with the sentiment from 'Timeless Tropical'. Can you get a more perfect sentiment? 

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Stamp Set - Timeless Tropical

Ink - Blueberry Bushel

Paper - Balmy Blue, Lemon-Lime Twist, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Little Numbers dies, Smooth Sailing dies, Lemon-Lime Twist Organdy Ribbon, Blueberry Bushel Grosgrain Ribbon, glue dot

Sweet Rose

This card is a hybrid card.... with the word 'Sweet' printed out with the 'Maratre' font on Whisper White cardstock. The rest is made the traditional way with stamps and paper. My color combo for the flowers is Blackberry Bliss and Purple Posy. For the leaves it's Pear Pizzazz and Mossy Meadow.

Thanks for taking a look!

Stamp Set - To A Wild Rose

Ink - Purple Posy, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz

Paper - Purple Posy, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Wild Rose dies, Little Numbers dies, font -Maratre

Special 70

My neighbors will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary!!!! WOW! To be married that long and still be active is an amazing to me!!!! Congratulations Paul and Barb!

Well, as I did their Anniversary Celebration invitations, I chose to use the same color scheme of Platinum/Red/White.

I used the 'Be Mine' dies to create a border under and over the ribbon (there are 4 behind the ribbon). The die-cut hearts are from the same die set. The numbers are from the 'Little Numbers' die set.

The sentiment is from the 'Special Celebrations' stamp set.

I found the Platinum paper (it's glossy from a local craft store.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Special Celebrations
Ink - Basic Gray
Paper - Glossy Platinum (local craft store), Merry Merlot, Whisper White (thick)
Accessories - Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Little Numbers dies, Be Mine dies, Red Ribbon (local craft store), dimensionals

Beautiful Cake

 

Wow! This card was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I saw the card Stampin' Up! created (right), and wanted to create a similar card for my niece. I first cut the individual cake layers and then stamped the border stamps on them. Hmmm.... it didn't look right.  Upon further inspection of the card here on the right, I see that the strip of icing dots is cut around the dots (icing). So, I created more cake layers and then cut around the icing. What a difference it makes. I've only created 2 cards with this particular stamp set... hopefully, this experience won't hinder making another card with this set! =)

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Beautiful Bouquet, Icing on the Cake

Ink - Memento, Peekaboo Peach

Paper - Mango Melody, So Saffron, Whisper White

Accessories - scissors, Big Shot, Little Numbers Thinlits, Banners Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, glue dots, dimensionals

 

Perfect You

My brother turned 50! He's the first in the family, so it's definitely a huge milestone for him! I wanted to use the colors gray and black, but when I used yellow for the flame.... I thought I'd add touches of yellow throughout the card.

I stamped the candles separately and cut each one out before adhering to the focal piece.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamp sets - Picture Perfect Birthday, Amazing You
Ink - Smoky Slate, Memento, So Saffron
Paper - Smoky Slate, So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories - Big Shot, Little Numbers thinlits, Celebrate You thinlits, scissors

 

Milestone Banner

The Little Numbers Thinlits make it so easy to create milestone birthday cards.  This one is for my Uncle who is turning 85! Congrats to him!

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Birthday Banners
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Memento
Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Accessories - Big Shot, Little Numbers Thinlits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Balloon Bouquet Punch

Little Celebration Balloons

My little brother is turning 30!!!! His wife decided to have a "Lego of your Youth" party... featuring Legos.

Now, I originally felt that I wanted to create a card using the Lego stamp (Boys Will Be Boys stamp set), but I wanted his card to have the number 30 on it somewhere (with the Little Numbers Thinlits).  So, I decided to go with the Celebrate Today stamp set with the Balloon Framelits.  I figured I would use the colors of blue, red and yellow (along with Black) to incorporate the primary colors of Legos! Ha!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Celebrate Today
Ink - Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Memento
Paper - Real Red, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories - Big Shot, Chevron TIEF, Balloons Framelits, Little Numbers Thinlits, Baker's Twine (White), dimensionals.

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