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I wanted to create a modern-ish Christmas card, so I used colors that popped and a clean and simple layout.

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin’ up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishment:  sequin - every elle

celebrate with My Favorite Things . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, my favorite things, stampin' up, paper smooches

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

die:  my favorite things

watercolor scrap card

I had a little strip of watercolor left over from another project - the colors were too pretty to just toss, so I stuck a couple of "larkspurs" to it and it became a fun little mini card for my office stash . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

hearts

creating valentines in one of my very favorite things to do . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

paper:  papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink



moving to the city . . .

well . . . we moved, we're settled, I have a fabulous space for stamping and scrapbooking, but it's been difficult to find blocks of time to do what I so enjoy
. . . I wanted to send out some "we've moved" announcements in the fall, but didn't get to them, so I combined them with Christmas cards.  Close to my Heart, Papertrey Ink & Stampin' Up made a great combination for my little city scene - I was delighted that they came together so quickly . . .

stamps:  close to my heart, papertrey ink, stampin' up
paper:  papertrey ink

success & dreams come true

 

another one for my graduation stash . . . 

 

 

 

week 173

use a diecut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  basic grey, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  caps - jolee's boutique (these are VERY old!!!)

masculine graduation

gotta give equal time to the guys  :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers: stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink



off the edge . . .

I can't believe it's been over a MONTH since I've posted . . . if I could just keep my husband out of the hospital, I might get some time to be creative!  I'm crazy about this color combo, but I think I'm even MORE crazy about "off the edge" layout style!

 

 

 

 

  

 





 





papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  button - papertrey ink



high gloss

This was a mini card I had started last weekend, but set it aside because it needed a little something to give it more interest - some embossing powder seems to have solved the problem . . . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

paper:  papertrey ink

die:  papertrey ink



Design Team Inspiration

Maile's clean, simple style is growing on me . . . 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

Less is More

My goal this year is to streamline my cardmaking process - I'd like to be able to work more efficiently to produce MORE cards.  I'm just such a perfectionist, but I've been able to let go in other areas of my life, so stamping is NEXT!!!

This challenge reminded me of Frank Lloyd Wright & the Craftsman design style:

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  button - papertrey ink

Jolly Holly

Here's a quick, but elegant Christmas card - I love the effect you can get by "stamping off."

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, basic grey
die:  papertrey ink
embeliishments:  ribbon- may arts

Keeping it Simple Doesn't Mean "Boring"

Here's a super quick card idea - use a large stamp as a background and let the sentiment take center stage.  Add a little patterned strip and a bow - you're good to go!



supplies:  stampin up - ink, cardstock, images, ribbon; papertrey - label, sentiments, dies; patterned paper - basic grey; button from my stash

Well Wishes for Another Cute Couple

My previous post included a garland, but I wanted to try something a little more out-of-the-box for Papertrey's "Make it Monday" challenge.  Hope you enjoy my take on a modern wish for the newlyweds . . .

supplies:  papertrey - sentiments, border die; stampin up - ink, cardstock, sentiment, images

The Dynamic Duos Challenge

When I was expecting our second child (26 years ago) I suddenly became insanely obsessed with purple - and I still love it :)

supplies:  papertrey - images, sentiment; stampin up - ink, cardstock, patterned paper, border punch, butterfly embosslit; sizzix - die; cuttlebug - embossing folder