Graduation Invitations

 

When my brother and his wife wanted graduation invitations for their son (my nephew)... I jumped at the chance to design them using my digital software (My Memories Suite).  They sent me his senior photos and I designed around 8 or 9 different (front and back) options to choose from. They loved them - and I was so happy to design them for them. After designing them, they ordered the invitations through the MPix website as they offer many different paper printing options.

Here are the other designs that I created that didn't make the cut:

 

 

 

 

 

All are so very amazing in their own right... it was hard for them to choose between them.
I hope to design them for all my nieces and nephews when they graduate.

Thanks for stopping by for a look!

Money Diploma

When I saw Cassandra's card on Pinterest.... what a cute idea to use money as the "1" in the year! Thanks Cassandra for your inspiration!

Now, I chose to use a one dollar bill.... as it says "1" on it, and I aligned it so you can see the one.  I'm sure any denomination would work though. =)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Paper - Elegant Eggplant, Gold Foil, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant DSP

Accessories - Big Shot, Large Numbers Framelits, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, glue dots, baker's twine

Blooms for You

 




Tracy's card is such a beauty.... I just needed to create one of my own. Thanks Tracy for your inspiration!  As you can see on my card on the left... I did make a few changes to make it my own.

I gold embossed the 'Just For You' sentiment on Basic Black Cardstock. I then matted each rectangle in gold foil before adhering it to the Mint Macaron card base.

Thanks so much for looking!

Supplies Used
Stamp Set - Botanicals for You
Ink - Versamark
Paper - Gold Foil, Basic Black, Botanical Gardens DSP, Mint Macaron
Accessories - Botanical Builder Framelits, Big Shot, Big Shot Die Brush, Heat Tool, Gold Emboss Powder, glue dots

Rose Blossom

Upon seeing Sharon Burkert's card on Pinterest.... I wanted to try something similar with the stamps that I had on hand. While I think mine looks good.... I really like the detail in the flowers/leaves on Sharon's stamp that she used for the background piece better than my own.

I created my cards as a 'Thank You' for all the generous people who donated to PurpleStride2016 5K Walk/Run -- which is supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Every little bit helps those fighting this deathly disease.... I hope they do find a cure for this soon.

Thanks so much for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Rose Wonder, Bloomin' Love, Lotus Blossom

Ink - Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive

Paper - Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Banners Framelits, Bloomin' Heart Thinlits, dimensionals, glue dots, Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon

Go Graduate

Graduating from College -- what a great accomplishment! Congratulations to our God-Daughter, Trina! We are so proud of you!

I used Trina's College colors -- umm..whoops! I think her colors are red/white. Oh my...gotta change this. I'll post it when I get it done.

I designed the circle cap and words in my digital software (My Memories) and printed it out on Whisper White cardstock.  I finished the card traditionally.

Okay.... I created another card with the correct colors... here it is:

Supplies Used:
My Memories - Go Graduate Plus digital stamps, font (Lavanderia Regular and June)
Paper - Night of Navy, Whisper White, Neutrals DSP, Real Red
Accessories - White Organdy Ribbon, Navy Satin Ribbon, glue dots, Circles Collection Framelits, dimensionals

Botanical Cards

 

I fell in love with Debbie Mageed's card that I found on Pinterest, so I just had to create one of my own. If you look closely... I did make a few changes from her card to make it my own. Thanks Debbie for your inspiration!

I used Botanical Gardens DSP for each layer of cardstock (excluding the base)... I also used that same DSP for the center of the flowers.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Botanical Blooms, Tin of Cards

Ink - Cajun Craze, Memento, Mossy Meadow

Paper - Cajun Craze, Botanical Gardens DSP

Accessories - Botanical Builder Framelits, Big Shot, Big Shot Die Brush, glue dots

Perfect Blooms

The Botanical Builder Framelits are beautiful when layered! I just love this set... that coordinates with the Botanical Blooms stamp set AND the Botanical Gardens DSP.

I paired these with the Perfect Pairings stamp set for the sentiment.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Perfect Pairings, Botanical Blooms (inside leaves)
Ink - Pear Pizzazz, Memento
Paper - Whisper White (thick), Botanical Gardens DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Botanical Builder Framelits, Rhinestones, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Dots

Watercolor Marlin

This masculine card came together so easily... I was so happy with the results! (I usually struggle making masculine cards). I started by using a card base from the Watercolor Wishes Kit. Then, I stamped the marlin on to white cardstock and die-cut it with the Deco Labels Framelits. After coloring in the marlin with the Marina Mist marker and my blender pen... I matted the piece with Marina Mist cardstock.  I used dimensionals to 'pop' the piece on the card base.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - From Land to Sea, Sprinkles of Life

Ink - Marina Mist, Black Staz-on

Paper - Watercolor Wishes Kit (card base), Marina Mist, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Deco Labels Framelits, dimensionals

Prayerful Occasions

My nephew is going to have heart surgery. His heart rate is too high, so they want to do a heart ablation to correct it. Scary to think about... as my nephew is 19.

As I was thinking about what I wanted to do with his card... I knew I wanted a heart on it plus bandages. Most of my hearts are small punches... I felt that using the negative space from the Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits would be a perfect fit for a teenager -- kinda edgy and hip.

I used a retired stamp for the bandaids and the square lattice TIEF, which is also retired.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Patterned Occasions, Thoughts & Prayers
Ink - Memento
Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Accessories - Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits, Square Lattice TIEF, Big Shot, glue dots

Sprinkles of Blooms

I saw Kaitlyn Zumbach's card on Pinterest (her's is on the right)... I had to try one of my own with the supplies I had. As you can see, I changed many things on my card from what Kaitlyn did, but the general layout is the same. Thanks Kaitlyn!

I used the leaves stamp in the 'Number of Years' stamp set... and the tiny flower in the 'Bloomin' Love' stamp set.

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Sprinkles of Life, Number of Years, Bloomin' Love

Ink - Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories - Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits, Big Shot, Basic Pearls, Blender Pen

CuTe Elements

Our nephew, Samuel, is fascinated with the periodic table and the elements.  So, what better birthday card is there than to use the elements?

I actually saw a hand-drawn card on Pinterest and felt that I could create one using my digital software.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used
My Memories Suite
Font - Arial and Aharoni (Black, Brown and Gray)
Punch - Square

Excavation

Love this dinosaur set! I know my nephew will love this card too! I usually use more than one stamp set on a card, so I was thrilled to see that I could just use this one stamp set to complete this wonderful card!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used

Stamp Set - No Bones About It

Ink - Memento, Crumb Cake

Paper - Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Basic Black

Accessories - Square Punch

Lagoon Meadow

Okay, so I saw the pink and brown cards on Pinterest... not sure who created them...as there is no link to their website. I wanted to try my hand at creating one of them with a blue card base instead of pink.

I used my watercolor crayons to color in the mountains and trees (Black, Gray and White). I then masked out a moon and sponged black ink on the background.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - In The Meadow

Ink - Memento

Paper - Lost Lagoon, Basic Black

Accessories - Watercolor Crayons, Lost Lagoon Stitched Ribbon, Houndstooth TIEF, Big Shot

Garden Wonder

Happy Mother's Day!  My Mom passed away 2 years ago, and she loved roses. In memory of her -- and for "other" Mom's in my life (my Husband's Mom, my Godmother, my Grandma and Mike's second Mom) these are for you!

I used the Rose Garden Thinlits to cut out the black rose outline in the center of the black cardstock. I had a bit of trouble running the thinlit through my Big Shot...as it didn't cut parts of the paper. I used the Precision Plate the second time around.... and that helped some, but it still wasn't cutting all of it. So, I finally placed another sheet of paper (shim) on top of the die...and it cut just fine from there on out. Third time was the charm! ;)

Behind the cut out flower I used different papers from the Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-Bration (SAB) Catalog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Memento

Paper - Crushed Curry, Blushing Bride, Tempting Turquoise, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Basic Black, Perfectly Artistic DSP

Accessories - Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Round Corner Punch, Silver 1/8 Ribbon, Old Olive Striped Organdy Ribbon, Fine-tip Glue Pen, Dimensionals

Wonder Gardens

I've been trying to utilize my pack of Botanical Gardens DSP (Designer Series Paper), and I'm so glad I decided to play with it.  I felt this paper (in particular) was very masculine, so wanted to create a card for our Uncle. Pairing it with the Cajun Craze cardstock... was perfect! I did fiddle with the card base color, but kept coming back to black. Hope it doesn't look too dark of a card.

I used the Deco Labels Framelits to die-cut the sentiment.

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp set - Rose Wonder
Ink - Memento
Paper - Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Whisper White, Botanical Gardens DSP
Accessories - Deco Label Framelits, Big Shot, dimensionals

Wonderful Roses

I've seen so many cards with this fabulous layout that I wanted to try my hand at making a few.

I will give credit to the first person whose cards I fell in love with -- although, I'm sure there are many many designers that have made this lovely layout.

Here are Melanie Smith's cards:

Such a beautiful display! Thanks for your inspiration Melanie!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Basic Gray, Blackberry Bliss, Soft Suede

Paper - Basic Gray, Blackberry Bliss, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Precision Plate, Rose Garden Thinlits

Purple Rose

My husband and I are participating in the PurpleStride2016 Walk on June 11th -- we are helping to raise money (and awareness) for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Most people know that we care deeply for this cause, as my mother passed away from this disease in February 2014. 

I wanted to create some thank-you cards for the people that have donated to our page. When I found Lou Kitzelman's card on Pinterest.... I knew that I had to create something similar. I wanted to use the color of purple.... as that is the color for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, and roses are my mother's favorite flower.  Thanks Lou!

This card was a bit harder than I thought it would be. I started by cutting the base 5.5x4.25 in Elegant Eggplant, and then die-cutting the rose piece in that same color. (I did not adhere the die-cut rose piece to the base until after the white piece was finished). I then cut a 5.25x4 in Whisper White. On the White cardstock, I stamped the rose stamp. I used my AquaPainter to color in the rose and leaves.

After matting the White cardstock (elegant eggplant), I laid them together, so that I could place the die-cut rose piece in the correct position when the card is closed. I realized that the back of the card would show the edges of the die-cut piece on the back, so I placed another 5.5x4.25 piece of Eggplant cardstock on the back (hiding it).

I finished the white insert part with eggplant ribbon and the 'Thank You' sentiment.

I know....loads of layers on this card.  As you can see from my photo.... I attached a white piece of cardstock on the back of the insert too -- for my note of thanks and where I could sign our names.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Memento

Paper - Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlits, AquaPainter, glue dots, dimensionals, Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon

Loving Kindness

It's kinda funny how my design evolved. I was thinking of a central flower with sprigs of leaves coming out of both sides. When I placed the first leaf cluster.... I felt that if I placed one on the left -- it would look odd.... so left it off. Next, I wanted to place my "Happy Birthday" sentiment underneath the flower. I have many many sentiment stamps with the words 'Happy Birthday" but none looked good right underneath the central flower.... so I decided to place it far below the flower and add a ribbon.  I also wanted to try and keep it white and blackberry, but when I placed the blackberry DSP behind the focal piece....it lost something. So, I chose the Pear Pizzazz DSP.... wow... does this look classy (in my opinion!)! LOL

Well, I hope you enjoyed how my card evolved into the lovely creation it is now.

Thank for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Blooming with Kindness, What I Love

Ink - Blackberry Bliss, Wonder Wisteria, Pear Pizzazz

Paper - Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz DSP

Accessories - Rhinestones, Blackberry Bliss Satin Stitched Ribbon

Brushed Motorcycle

I haven't used this stamp in a while... as it is retired... yet it's the perfect stamp for my brother's birthday card. He owns a motorcycle and rides it whenever he gets the chance.

I used the brushed silver cardstock for the background with the Houndstooth TIEF -- which I think looks very similar to the metal on the bike (okay, not really... but it is close!).

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Set - Motorcycle

Ink - Black Staz-on, Soft Sky, Night of Navy

Paper - Night of Navy, Brushed Silver, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Black Satin Ribbon, Deco Labels Framelits, Big Shot, AquaPainter, Houndstooth TIEF

Loving Wings

I cannot take credit for this lovely design.  I saw it on Pinterest (but cannot find it again to give the person credit). So if this design is yours.... thank you so very much.

I used a portion of the Apothecary Accents Framelits to create the bottom edge to the gray cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamp set: Loving Thoughts
Ink - Basic Gray
Paper - Basic Gray, Whisper White
Accessories - Apothecary Accents Framelits, Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits, Precision Plate, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon

Birthday Blooms

This card is for my sister-in-law who is turning 30 this year. I chose one of her favorite colors - red and paired it with black and gray -- what a striking combination! I love how it turned out.  I know she will love it too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Botanical Blooms, Happy Birthday Everyone

Ink - Versamark

Paper - Real Red, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Botanical Builder Framelits, Big Shot, Big Shot Die Brush, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Basic Rhinestones, glue dots

Fields of Wonder

Such a Pretty in Pink card for my Best Friend for!!!!  She has been like a Sister to me! We've been friends for almost 40 years...eeek, that's a lot of years! lol

I used the 'It's My Party" DSP and the stamp sets Flowering Fields and Rose Wonder.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Flowering Fields, Rose Wonder
Ink - Basic Gray, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette
Paper - Pink Pirouette, Basic Gray, Whisper White, It's My Party DSP
Accessories - Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon, glue dots

Banner Party

This card is perfect for my niece -- who loves cupcakes with frosting! Sugar! Sugar! Sugar!  I had a little bit of trouble inking the cupcakes with my markers to get an even coating to stamp... I must have tried 4 or 5 times to get what you see here.  Practice makes perfect - huh? lol

I used the It's My Party DSP (designer series paper) for my background too.... to tie in the birthday theme! Such a great set of papers to go along with the stamp set and punches. I used the Banners Framelits to die-cut the banner...and then used scissors to cut out the matte to go under it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Party Wishes

Ink - Black Staz-on, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron, Sahara Sand

Paper - Mint Macaron, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, It's My Party DSP

Accessories - Basic Black taffeta ribbon, Big Shot, Banners Framelits, dimensionals. Party Punch Pack, scissors

Sympathy Rose

When I saw Dena Rekow's card on Pinterest... I knew I had to create one of my own. 

Here is her card:

Such a lovely card and so elegant. I chose to change the sentiment to a sympathy card instead of a wedding card like Dena's. I also changed the orientation, as well as the card base... but wanted to show you where I got my inspiration from.  Thanks Dena!

Thanks for taking a look!

Stamp Set - Rose Wonder

Ink - Basic Gray, Memento

Paper - Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlits, Die-Brush, Precision Plate, Fine-tip Glue Pen, dimensionals

Easter Spring

Happy Easter! 

I had a lovely time creating all my Easter cards this year.  I cannot take credit for the design... I did see someone else's card on Pinterest with just the middle framelit die-cut from the Wonderful Wreath Framelits. Cute huh?  The cards are all 4.25x4.25.

I colored the flowers on each card to match the card base, but kept the 5 pointed petals white and made them 'pop' a bit using Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Set - Circle of Spring

Ink - Calypso Coral, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Black Staz-on

Paper - Calypso Coral, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Wonderful Wreath Framelits, glue dot, Blender Pens

Botanical Bones

My sister loves dinosaurs, so what better stamp to use on her birthday card than a triceratops (her favorite dinosaur)! I paired Mossy Meadow with Old Olive for my dinosaur, and I used a black marker to create the eye.

I trimmed the Old Olive cardstock with my scissors to create a matte for the leaves.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - No Bones About It

Ink - Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Memento, Basic Black

Paper - Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories - Big Shot, Botanical Builder Framelits, Mossy Meadow Satin Stitched Ribbon, scissors, glue dots

Sky Boys

My Uncle (and God-Father) has been sky-diving every since I was a little girl. When the 'Boys Will Be Boys' -- and then the 'Sky is the Limit' stamp sets came out.... I knew I just had to use them together for a birthday card for him.  He still sky-dives whenever it's warm enough out ...at the age of 62! I'm too chicken to even try that. HA!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Boys Will Be Boys, Sky Is The Limit

Ink - Memento

Paper - Soft Sky, Basic Black, Perfectly Artistic DSP

Accessories - Big Shot, Decorative Dots, Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon

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50th Birthday

 

Using the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge as a guide (MOJO433), I created this fun card for my sister-in-law who will be turning '50'.

Here is the link to the Mojo Monday Blog and the Challenge:
http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2016/02/mojo-monday-433-contest.html

I drew colors from the 'It's My Party' Designer Series Paper stack. Not my usual color choice.... so stepping out of my comfort zone.  BUT.... It turned out fantastic! I hope my sister-in-law likes it too! I really didn't want to do the traditional black and silver that most '50' milestone cards have, so I believe that I did great!  (Although, now that I really look at my focal piece with the 50 on it... it kinda reminds me of a tombstone. lol! Hope she doesn't see that too!).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Bloomin' Love, Number of Years
Ink - Melon Mambo, Memento
Paper - Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, It's My Party DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Chevron TIEF, Bloomin' Heart Thinlits, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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Fabulous Pun

A little girl with her tonsils and adenoids taken out... poor thing! Hope this card will cheer her up through her recovery.

This stamp set, although retired now, is perfect for a little kid. It's called 'Pun Fun'. The DSP (Designer Series Paper) is also retired.

I paired Pink Pirouette with Smoky Slate....I love this color combo.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamp sets - Pun Fun, Fabulous Four
Ink - Memento
Paper - Pink Pirouette, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Smoky Slate DSP
Accessories - Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon, glue dots

Perfect Vines

I needed a quick 'Get Well' card for my Uncle who just went through having surgery.  I remembered this stamp from the 'Perfect Pennants' set, and thought it would be perfect for my masculine card.
I used some DSP (Designer Series Paper) that has been retired for some time now. I believe it's called 'Autumn Vine'.
Thanks for stopping by for a look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Perfect Pennants
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Paper - Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon, Autumn Vine DSP
Accessories - More Mustard Grosgrain Ribbon, glue dots

Best Expression

I really like the look of this decorative frame around the edges. I used the stamp within the 'Tin Of Cards' stamp set and lined up the squiggles and dots (covering up the portion of the stamp that stopped at the corners and flower.... to give it a clean look!).

I used the AquaPainter to color in the flower with Old Olive and Rose Red.

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Best Thoughts, Express Yourself, Tin of Cards
Ink - Black Staz-on, Memento, Old Olive Rose Red
Paper - Rose Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories - AquaPainter

Best Fields

I chose to create a card using the 'CAS(e) This Sketch Blog card sketch (CTS156). The challenge is no longer active, but wanted to use the sketch in my design (and wanted to give credit where it was due too).  Here is the sketch:

You may view the sketch challenge here on their blog:

http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2016/01/case-this-sketch-156.html

Thanks for the inspiration!

I'd like to point out that I used the blender pen to achieve the variations in color on the plants and flowers.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Flowering Fields, Best Thoughts

Ink - Black Staz-on, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Accessories - Certainly Celery Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Blender Pen

75th Birthday

Celebrating a milestone birthday for a friend of my Dad's.
I really like how the patterned paper is revealed by the number framelits. Not sure if I like the black paper though on the front of the card... looks a little depressing to me.... but what other color could I use?!?

I dressed the label up by using the flower in the tree builder punch and placing a small (non-SU) brad in the middle of the flower.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Number of Years
Ink - Memento
Paper - Soft Sky, Basic Black, Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
Accessories - Tree Builder Punch, Decorative Dots TIEF, Big Shot, Large Numbers Framelits, glue dots, dimensionals

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