Welcome Baby

My new niece is HERE!!!!!!! She arrived on 3/24/2019 at 9:44am. Eleanor weighed 7 lbs and is 18 inches long. The proud parents (my brother and sister-in-law) are bringing her home from the hospital today.

This card that I made for them was printed in my digital software... well, the cloud and the strings were.  The rest was done traditionally.

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Supplies Used:
My Memories Suite digital software
Embellishments - Rain (cloud); Staples and Stitches (Stampin' Up!)
Paper - Whisper White, Soft Suede, Twinkle Twinkle DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits (butterflies), Apron Builder Framelits (heart, flowers), Metallic Enamel Shapes

Tropical Banners

 

I fell in love with the colors on Korstan Del Rosario's card (right)... so I just had to create one of my own. My Uncle and his daughter (my cousin) are planning on going to Hawaii, so I thought a tropical birthday card was in order!  AND... I wanted it to be a bit masculine, so the blue/green combo was perfect! Thanks Korstan!

I paired the 'Tropical Chic' stamp set with the 'Birthday Banners' sentiment. The 'Bunch of Banners' Framelits coordinate with the set.

Thanks for dropping by! Aloha and Mahalo!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Tropical Chic, Birthday Banners

Ink - Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Balmy Blue

Paper - Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Tropical Thinlits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, dimensionals, glue dots

 

Wonderful Lily

I know blue is an unusual color for a lily, but I felt it was more my sister-in-law's color than yellow or orange.

When I chose the background DSP, I was only looking for color when I chose it. Now that I see it all together... that DSP is perfect. Kinda looks like a tranquil lake behind the flower (and it kinda looks painted on!) .  The DSP is from the 'Tranquil Textures' DSP.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Lasting Lily, Wonderful Moments
Ink - Memento, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue
Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black, Tranquil Textures DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Layering Ovals Framelits, Black Thick Twine, dimensionals

 

Varied Flowers

The 'Varied Vases' stamp set comes with so many vases and flowers.... I can see that there would be many flower/vase combinations to create with this set.  This is my first creation using this set, so I'm sure to create more with it in the future.

This stamp set coordinates with the 'Vases Builder' punch. I prefer die-cuts to punches, as I seem to use more paper with all those vases/flowers in one punch.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp set - Varied Vases
Ink - Highland Heather, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Pineapple Punch, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Memento
Paper - Highland Heather, Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories - Vases Builder Punch, Dimensionals, scissors

Shower Greetings

My Sister-in-law needed a card for our niece's bridal shower, so she asked me to create one for her with a gift card holder inside.

She wanted me to utilize my digital software as opposed to using my stamps. So, using My Memories Suite, I chose the fonts (At Last Greeting, Century and Bliss) and for the flower cluster I used the 'I Do' flower cluster from 'Over The Fence' design. (OvThFnc)

For the inside gift card holder. I took a piece of white cardstock (4x4). I scored it at .75, 2 and 3.25. Once folded, I cut an oval the size of a standard gift card. Attaching it to the inside of the card... I then cut a piece of 4 x 5.25 cardstock and layered that on the bottom end.

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My Memories Suite
Embellishments - I Do - flower cluster (OvThFnc)
Font - At Last Greeting, Century, Bliss (black)
Paper - Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Merry Merlot

Fresh Moments

I saw this stamp set (Wonderful Moments) on Pinterest with this stamp on colored cardstock. I loved that look, as I think it draws the attention to the bride stamp. So, I wanted to create one of my own using Fresh Fig cardstock for the background.

Now... I felt that the background needed a texture to make the bride image to 'pop', so I chose the Layered Leaves DTIEF.

I colored the image with Stampin' Blends (Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Ivory, and Soft Suede), as well as, A Wink of Stella. Wink of Stella was used only on the white dress to make it sparkle (I know you can't really see it in the photo).

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Wonderful Moments
Ink - Fresh Fig, Stampin' Blends (Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Ivory, Soft Suede)
Paper - Whisper White, Fresh Fig
Accessories - Big Shot, Layered Leaves DTIEF, Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, White Lace (Non-SU), glue dots, Stylish Stems Framelits, Wink of Stella

Tea Wedding Shower

I had the honor of creating the wedding shower invites for my niece, Tori and her soon-to-be husband, Aaron. They will be getting married this May. The theme of the shower is "High Tea", as Tori is a huge tea drinker. I found a similar design on Etsy from Cassie Sidsworth. Thanks so much for your inspiration Cassie!

I decided to create my own using my digital software, My Memories Suite. I printed the image on paper that I got from Hollo's (a discount paper/party place). I wanted the look of an actual tea bag for these invitations.

Also, along with the invites, I created the recipe card and note attached for the invitees to fill out an bring to the wedding shower.

These were also created in my software and printed on Whisper White cardstock.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Chic Blooms

 

When I saw Connie Collins' card (right), I loved everything about it! So.... I created a card for my own -- tweaking a few details (as you can see from my card on the left). Thanks Connie for your inspiration!

I used Pineapple Punch rather than Daffodil Delight with Gray, so my coloring looks softer.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Birthday Blooms, Tropical Chic, Wonderful Moments

Ink - Smoky Slate, Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pineapple Punch, Smoky Slate)

Paper - Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories - scissors, dimensionals

 

Baby Shower Tags

My sister-in-law showed me a tag that she found on Pinterest, and wanted to know if I could replicate it for her baby shower favors. The tag above is what I was able to create with my digital software (My Memories Suite). 

The two fonts used here are - Good Vibrations and Lemon Chicken. The cute little baby feet is an embellishment from My Memories - Tiny Toes. I was able to get 4 tags on one piece of 8.5x 11 piece of Whisper White cardstock. Once printed, I used my Big Shot and heart dies to cut each tag out.  The outer heart is die-cut with Powdered Pink cardstock (again, I was able to get 4 die-cuts out of an 8.5x11 piece of cardstock)

I purchased some nesting stitched heart frames online from Amazon (a seller by Eswala).

I purchased the Pink Tulle fabric from Joann Fabric and Craft Store. I cut a 5x5 square and a 1x12 rectangle for each tag. I placed a hole punch (1/8 size) near the top center of the die-cut hearts. Using the 5x5 square of tulle, I folded the tulle accordion-style and then used the 1x12 piece to tie it in the center. Once that was done, I could thread it through the hole that I made in the tag and tie it in a knot.

The strings attached were used to tie to wine bottles for the party favors!

I had to create 75 tags.... here is a photo of what 50 look like!

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Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite

Fonts - Good Vibrations and Lemon Chicken

Embellishment - Tiny Toes (My Memories)

Paper - Whisper White, Powder Pink

Accessories - Big Shot, Stitched Hearts (non-SU), Tulle Fabric, wine bottles

Painted Pines

With each stamp set I purchase, I sometimes look to see if there's an unusual way to use the stamp/image/shape. With the 'Christmas Pines' stamp set... you would think that you could only use it for pinecones. Well, I noticed that the image sort of looked like a pineapple too. So, I thought to make a cute card using the image as a pineapple.

For the greenery for the pineapple, I used the leaf stamp in the 'Painted Harvest' stamp set.

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Christmas Pines, Painted Harvest, Birthday Banners
Ink - Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green
Paper - Pineapple Punch, Whisper White, Nature's Poem DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Pretty Pines Thinlits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, dimensionals, Stitched Square Framelits (non-SU)

 

Punch Bouquet

For my niece who is turning sweet 16 this year! What a beautiful lady you've become! I felt that a bouquet of flowers were perfect for her sweet 16th birthday!

I used the 'Beautiful Bouquet' stamp set with it's coordinating 'Bouquet Bunch' Framelits. Such a versatile set with many combinations to try!

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Set - Beautiful Bouquet
Ink - Crumb Cake, Highland Heather, Pineapple Punch, Granny Apple Green, Grapefruit Groove
Paper - Highland Heather, Pineapple Punch, Whisper White
Accessories - Big Shot, Bouquet Bunch Framelits, glue dots

Baby Shower Tags & Corsage

My brother, Dan, and his wife, Tracy, are expecting their first child (due April 3rd)! We are so excited to have Eleanor (Ellie) join our family! This past weekend we enjoyed their baby shower. I was tasked to create a corsage and tie for the parents-to-be.

 

I used my digital software to create the images and printed them on Whisper White cardstock. The white rosette and ribbons were purchased at Joann store.

I was also tasked to create tags for the party favors that were given out during the shower. I had to create 75 of these beauties!

The tags were again created within my digital software (My Memories Suite). Once, printed on Whisper White cardstock... I used my stitched heart shaped die-cut to cut them out. I die-cut a larger heart in Powder Pink for the mat. The tulle for the bow and string was purchased again at Joann fabrics.

The shower was a hit!

Congratulations to Dan and Tracy! We can't wait to welcome Eleanor to the family!

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TicTacToe

 

When I saw Jody Morrow's TicTacToe card.... it was so cute, I had to create one for myself (well... for my Husband). Thanks Jody for your inspiration!

I created the tic-tac-toe piece within my digital software (My Memories Suite). Just lines, text and a heart shape. Then, I printed it out on white cardstock. I matted the piece with the 'Layering Squares' framelits in Black.  For the textured background, I used the 'Houndstooth' TIEF.

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Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite

Stamp Set - Meant To Be

Ink - Memento

Paper - Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Basic Black Shimmer Ribbon, Real Red Enamel Shapes (heart), dimensionals

Special Artist

 

What a cute idea that Tammy Shaia had using the die-cut on the top layer and using a designer series paper underneath.  I chose similar colors to hers.... yet, I changed mine up a bit to make it my own creation.  Thanks Tammy for your inspiration!

I chose the 'Perfectly Artistic' DSP (Designer Series Paper) underneath the die-cut flower piece... which is also the mat for the focal piece too.

I chose to use the frame within the 'Stylish Stems' framelits that went with the floral die-cut I used. These framelits coordinate with the 'Special Reason' stamp set... which I had used to create the leaves.

The sentiment is from the 'Beautiful Bouquet' stamp set.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Special Reason, Beautiful Bouquet

Ink - Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive

Paper - Pear Pizzazz, Perfectly Artistic DSP, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Stylish Stems framelits, dimensionals

 

Thoughtful Pals

My brother-in-law is in awe of platypus', so I just had to purchase the 'Postcard Pals' stamp set which has a platypus in it.

I colored in the image using my Stampin' Blends. Love those markers.

I also used some retired products for this card.... the striped paper and the stitched ribbon. Gotta love using your stash of supplies!

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Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets - Postcard Pals, Thoughtful Banners
Ink - Memento, Soft Suede, Stampin' Blends (Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy)
Paper - Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Pacific Point DSP
Accessories - Duet Banner Punch, dimensionals, Daffodil Delight stitched ribbon

Blended Blossom

 

Ever since I saw Paula Dobson's card... I wanted to try creating a similar card. Now, I wasn't happy with the alcohol markers prior to Stampin' Blends. The Stampin' Blends markers make blending and coloring a snap!

I chose the color combo of Poppy Parade/Basic Gray/White for my card. It looks like Paula used Calypso Coral for hers.

I decided that I wanted to have an embossed background, so I used the 'Layered Leaves' DTIEF.

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Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Blended Bloom, Birthday Blossoms

Ink - Basic Gray, Poppy Parade, Stampin' Blends (light Poppy Parade)

Paper - Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Layered Leaves DTIEF, scissors

 

Beautiful Moments

For my sister-in-law (and brother) who are expecting their first child. Looking forward to seeing the little girl who will join our big family!!!

As we know the new baby will be a girl.... I wanted to use pink for my card. The new 'Wonderful Moments' stamp set is a great set to have if you have weddings, baby showers and even birthdays!

I used the Stampin' Blends to color in the image.

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Supplies Used
Stamp Sets - Wonderful Moments
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Ivory)
Paper - Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Highland Heather, So Saffron
Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Stitched Square Framelits (non-SU), Stitched flower Framelits (non-SU), Whisper White Organza Ribbon