Purple Posy Sentimental Rose Thank You

The small flag behind the circles is from the April Paper Pumpkin Kit. I wrapped it with some leftover twine from an earlier Paper Pumpkin kit. I love using all of the embellishments at one time or another!

I hope you are not tired of seeing the April Paper Pumpkin stamp set Sentimental Rose yet! I am enjoying it and pretty soon it will be time to get my May Paper Pumpkin kit!

Above I combined the stamp images of the flower and leaves for my focal point. Underneath the smaller pieces is a layer of Whisper White card stock that I ran through my Big Shot using the Subtle Embossing Folder. It was stamped with one of the images from the stamp set using So Saffron and new In Color Purple Posy. The card base is also the new Purple Posy.

Did you know that the Gold Metallic Thread is retiring? :-(  Silver and Rose will still be offered. I've used up my last bits. If you want some, please order right away, as it may run out or go on back order.

Gold Metallic Thread	138401
Price: $3.50

Gold Metallic Thread

138401

Price: $3.50

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Pop Up Gift Card Holders

Julie Salva taught me how to make this fun pop up gift card holder. It can be used for any occasion by switching out the Designer Series Paper. Add frills or leave it plain. Works for anyone, any age! 

Here is how it looks when you open it up. Gift cards (and the holders they come on, if you wish) fit right inside the slot.

This one didn't even need a stamp! I love it! 

I was going for the elegant look on this one :-)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are inspired. I hope to post more cards coming up soon! 

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Sympathy Card for PPA288

I had a great time using Amy Lazzell's sketch at Pals Paper Arts this week! I hope you will give it a try. There are so many stamp sentiments that could have fit into a circle for this card. I hardly ever had a sympathy card sitting around, and I find timing is of the essence when you want to send one, so I thought I'd make one ahead of need for once!

To take my circle sentiment to the next level, I added tiny blooms from Botanicals for You and then used my clear Wink of Stella to give them some sparkle. A tiny pearl went into the middle of each. The beautiful Mint Macaron matches one of the many colors in the floral Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper and adds a little richness and an antique look.

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Neutral Happy Birthday for PPA260

It's time for another Pals Paper Arts Challenge! I hope you will join us this week for this sketch by Kerry Willard Bray. This car went together fast, as I kept it simple. I began designing my card by reaching for the Go Wild Designer Series Stack! It's so versatile and fun!

There are SO many patterns in this pack, you will be using them for any occasion!!

Good News: The Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack is ON SALE this week! Treat yourself, go ahead--you deserve a summer treat that isn't packed with calories!

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Circles, Stars and Snowflakes for the PPA

Happy Thursday, which is also Thanksgiving. I'm so thankful for my family, friends and my faith. I'm thankful for our free country and the ability to choose what we want to do in life. As we roast our turkeys and serve up way too much food, we also know that just around the corner is Christmas. So, this week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge Sketch turned green and red for me!

I hope you enjoy looking at my circles, stars and snowflakes and that you are inspired for the next season of the year. I'd love to read your comments below. Have a blessed day!

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PPA229 Circles, Stars and Snowflakes Supplies:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green

Designer Series Paper: Trim the Tree Designers Series Paper Stack

Stamps: The Newborn King

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Big Shot: Circles and Stars Framelits

Punches: 3/4" and 1-3/8" Circles, Itty Bitty Accents Star Punch

Embellishments: Gold Baker's Twine, Gold Basic Metallic Buttons

Flamingo Lingo and Retiring Product Blowout!

I received this Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set at the Live Catalog Preview last month. It's so fun! Last night my Workshop group made this card. Super simple, very colorful and with "tickled pink" it can be a congratulatory card for a special person in your life. I hope you like it and will leave your comments below.

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Flamingo Lingo Card Supplies:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Designer Series Paper: Polka Dot Parade

Stamps: Flamingo Lingo (available June 2)

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight

Big Shot: Circles Collection Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits

Punch: Scalloped Oval

Embellishments: Melon Mambo 1/8" Taffeta

Father's Day CASE and 50% Off Paper Pumpkin Offer

Linda Aarhus made a Father's Day card awhile back and I loved her tie idea, so I made my own version. I love how those little prints make great ties! I used some retired scraps and I have no idea which prints they are, since they were all in a big stack with no labels. My accent colors are Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry and Old Olive. 

I had to order some of those cute hangers, which come in the retiring "Hung Up Cute Clips" assortment. They are so cute! 

I made the above graphic using the neat card that comes in the Paper Pumpkin kit each month. I backed it with a piece of the new Tangelo Twist card stock.  I've been loving my kits, since they allow me to complete a project in very little time. All of the "ingredients" are in the box and make it easy to grab your adhesive and scissors and take them with you on a trip or to craft with a friend. Last month's offering was a cute 4 x 4" frame that you could have used for a Mother's Day gift. This month's kit has a Father's Day-themed stamp. 

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Father's Day Card Supplies:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Old Olive

Designer Series Paper: Various retired scraps in small prints

Stamps: Delightful Dozen

Ink: Early Espresso and Crushed Curry marker

Big Shot: Circles Framelits

Punch: 1" Circle

Embellishments: Hung Up Cute Clips, Silver Designer Basics Buttons

Simple Thanks and Trust

This card began with simple ideas. I wanted to use a medium-patterned background, frame it in Whisper White and use a Tea Lace Doily. Everything beyond those ideas came as I was making the card. Tomorrow I will show you the ramped up version using the same ideas as starters. I am very pleased with both of the cards. I always need cards to send as encouragements and this one fits the bill!

Thank you for looking today. I hope you will leave your comments below and come back tomorrow to see how I went the extra mile on my second card.

Thanks and Trust Card Supplies:

Card Stock: Soft Sky, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Designer Series Paper: Sweater Weather (Holiday Catalog-Retired)

Stamps: Trust God

Ink: Soft Suede, Soft Sky

Big Shot: Circles Collection Framelits

Punch: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle

Embellishments: Tea Lace Doily