All Occasion Cards

It never fails, I need a card at the last minute and my mind goes blank.  I can't even get my creative juices flowing.  My palms are sweaty and I know the mail will be picked up soon.  What should I do?  No way, I'm not going to buy a card!!!!!

Dah, I finally smartened up and made some all occasion cards to keep on hand.  Here's one of my favorites.

Could this be any easier and what a great way to use up leftover designer paper.

Stamp set:  Eastern Blooms (I know it's retired but I love this one.)
Paper:  Whisper White, Sweet Shop DSP, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Ink:  Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Misc:  1/2" Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Postage Stamp Punch, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Happy Memorial Day

Some times we forget what Memorial Day is all about.  It's not the beginning of summer, a cook out or a long weekend to shop and plant flowers.  Please remember all those brave men and women who serve and protect our country as they bravely watch over us.  Thank them and their families for their sacrifice. 

My husband is a Vietnam veteran.  It was a very different time back then, and people felt very different about that war. They didn't treat our service men and women with the respect and gratitude they deserved.  But today we are so thankful this nation supports and celebrates our service men and women!!

Let the generations to follow not forget that for every moment of peace, liberty and greatness our country enjoys, we have a veteran who has worn a uniform to thank.  God Bless America!      

Want to Cheer Someone Up?

How about sending them a pop up card?

I saw this card several weeks ago and just had to case it.  It was easy and fun to make, and when folded fits in Stampin' Up's medium envelope.  Notice the color of the flower?  That two-tone image is the rock and roll stamping technique.  All you need to do is ink the stamp in lighter ink.  Next ink the edges of the same stamp with a darker color by rolling the stamp on it's edge.  Now stamp the image on card stock.  Pretty cool, maybe we'll just have to make this pop up card at our next workshop.
  
Stamp Set:  Mixed Bunch, Friendly Phrases
Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black
Misc:  Blossom punch, Daffodil Delight 1/2" seam binding ribbon , sticky strip, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

May Workshop

We had a great group at the May workshop hosted by Sandy Renner.  Besides a delicious dinner, she surprised me with a decorated wall clock.  Thanks Sandy, how did you know I needed a clock in my craft room.

Here's my hostess gift for Sandy.  I've never made a memory book before, but using Stampin' Up's  punches, dies, card stock and beautiful designer series paper made it easy.  I can't wait to see how she fills up the pages!  And best of all, some of the gals want a class to make their own!

After a sneak peek at the new 2012-2014 colors, we started our projects.

The first card was very simple but elegant.  It combined neutral colors with Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper.  This paper is retiring by the end of this month or once the supply runs out. 

Stamp set:  Field Flowers
Paper:  Mocha Morning Specialty DSP, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Ink:  Early Espresso
Misc:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Antique Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer,
Stamp-a-ma-jig

Our second card featured the Textured Impressions Designer Frame.  What a great way to further highlight the greeting on this card.  This folder can be used on card stock or designer series paper.

Stamp set:  Creative Elements, Sincere Salutations (retiring 5/31/12)
Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Ink:  Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler
Misc:  Textured Impressions Designer Frame, Extra Large Oval Punch, Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" seam binding ribbon

Our final project was this box using designer paper, the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

This box is easy to assemble and holds 10 to 12 greeting cards and envelopes.  I used the Fun Flower Die to make this cute flower and now I'm ready to give a special gift to a friend for any occasion.  Contact me at sjsmith20@frontier.com if you would like the directions.

Thanks for stopping by.

Susie

Happy Mother's Day

Nothing compares with being a mother . . . who else can be bugged, tugged, hugged and loved all at the same time!

I spent a few days with my mom taking her shopping, visiting and out to eat at one of her favorite restaurants, yup you guessed it Culvers!  She just loves cheeseburgers with everything on it, fries and a cup of coffee.  I tried to talk her into a yummy Turtle Sundae but she was too full!  She loves to hear what fish Wayne has caught or new woodworking project he's made, how my boys and their families are, and she likes to look at any greeting cards or paper projects I've made.

Here's my mom's Mother's Day card:

 
Of course she loved it and put it on display in the living room.  Wow, right past posting on the refrigerator, that's even better than when I was a little girl!!

Stamp set:  Field Flowers
Paper:  Whisper White and Pink Pirouette
Ink:  Soft Suede, Old Olive
Cool tools:  Labels Collection Framelits, Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls


 

We made this card at our March workshop.  All I had to do was add a Happy Mother's Day greeting and I had two beautiful Mother's Day cards ready for my beautiful daughter-in-laws.

Stamp set:  Simply Soft Hostess set, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Whisper White, Sweet Shop DSP, Lucky Limeade
Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Cool tools:  Labels Collection Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Oval Dies, Basic Pearls, 5/8" Organza ribbon

I hope you had a wonderful day with your mom.  Thanks for stopping by,

Susie