Many Thanks!

Hello all,

SO happy it's the weekend! Long weeks ahead as I try to shut out this school year. :)

Here's a card I made that probably has the most dimensional I've ever used in a card! It will require a bubble envelope for certain!

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It may be difficult to see, but the little rose in the upper right corner is "midway" between the pack polka-dot panel and the frontmost panel.

Here's a closer shot:

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I had fun using the "Roses" die from Paper Smooches! It may become a favorite! (I say that of every new crafting supply I get!)  :P


Supplies Used:
Stamps: Many Thanks (The Craft's Meow)
Dies: Roses (Paper Smooches); Double Stitch Square (Lil' Inkers Designs)
Paper: Classic Kraft (regular and pattern), True Black (all PTI); Linen Closet (DCWV)
Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine)
Other: Clear embossing powder (WOW!)


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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Hello all,

My school secretaries are the oil in the machinery I know as my elementary school. They pretty much keep the school running smoothly. With Administrative Professionals Day coming up (Wednesday, April 27), I thought I would share my appreciation.

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Yes, those are matching envelopes! :) That envelope die from PTI comes in handy every now and again! :)

I'm also entering these cards into the Freshly Made Sketches 233 (click there for information!)

I hope my secretaries like these (along with the other goodies I plan on giving them). :)

#FMS233

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Watercooler Talk (PTI); Petal Party (Penny Black)
Dies: Envelope Die (PTI)
Paper: Rustic Cream, Fine Linen, Autumn Rose and Aqua Mist Patterned Papers, True Black (all PTI)
Ink: Autumn Rose, Aqua Mist, Simply Chartreuse (all PTI)
Other: Corner Chomper, Iridescent Rhinestones (Queen & Co.)


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Tour the cave!

Hello all,

I thought it's been a while since I've given a tour of my craft cave, so here you go! :)

If you have any questions, just ask below and I'll do my best to answer them!  :)

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Hip Hip Hooray! It's your birthday!

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I've seen this technique before, (but I can't recall where), so I won't take credit for it. I just like the look of it and think it's pretty cool when the pieces appear more "puzzle-like" in the die-cut.  :)

I wanted it to be set against a black background for maximum impact!

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Supplies Used:
Stamps: Phrase Play #11 (PTI)
Dies: Phrase Play #11 (PTI)
Paper: Wild Lilac, Blue Raspberry (both Gina K); Bright Buttercup, Hibiscus Burst, Classic Kraft, True Black (all PTI); Green Galore (SU!)
Ink: Onyx Black
Other:


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MFT Challenges! (Sketch 276) and (Color 43)

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Well, I got my My Favorite Things order in a few days ago and just now getting to play with it. :)

I wanted to continue my goal of stretching myself, so I'm playing in two of My Favorite Things' challenges:

MFT Color Challenge #43

and

MFT Sketch Challenge #276

(Click the links above to join in the fun!)  :)

Here's my take on the challenges:

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How cute is that cat! :)

Can't tell? Step up to him...

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And if you want to see the world from HIS point of view? Just open the card... :)

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Haha! Is that awesome or what!  :) Love it!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Cool Cat, Paw Print Background (both MFT)
Dies: Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle (MFT)
Paper: Spring Rain, Vintage Jadeite, Bright Buttercup, Stamper's Select (all PTI)
Ink: Spring Rain (PTI); Onyx Black (Versafine)
Other: Copics, Square Nestabilities

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World's Best Father

Hello all,

Well, I got some of my Mother's Day cards out of the way, so time to get cards done for dear ol' Dad! :)

I used the Fancy Fish die from Frantic Stamper along with the My Favorite Dad stamp set to come up with this card:

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I cut the fish from some of Papertrey Ink's Copper Shimmer paper and mounted it to some of PTI's Night Sky Shimmer paper. You can hopefully see both in the close-up below:

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Time to get the hook out! :)

(Yeah, I can't back that up... I'm the world's worst fisherman! I get bored too easily!)  ;)

Supplies Used:
Stamps: My Favorite Dad (Frantic Stamper)
Dies: Fancy Fish die (Frantic Stamper)
Paper: Copper Shimmer, Night Sky Shimmer, Classic Kraft, Rustic Cream (all PTI); Not Quite Navy (SU!)
Ink: Not Quite Navy (SU!)
Other: Cork sheet; Corner Chomper; Ticket Corner punch (SU!)


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MFT Challenges! (Sketch 275) and (Color 42)

Hello all,

It's been a while since I've participated in some challenges, so why not go gung-ho? Not only did I try the

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but also the

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I will admit the colors were outside my comfort zone, but I believe we often have to leave our comfort zone to discover more about our creativity! :)

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I was proud of myself of thinking about cutting the Birthday Centerpiece die (from MFT) in half! :)

I know the grey patterned paper looks blackish here, but I promise it's Basic Grey from Stampin' Up!

Go check out the challenges and join in!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Adorable Elephants (MFT)
Dies: Stitched Circles Mini Scallop dies, Birthday Centerpieces (both MFT); Stitched Circles (Lil Inker Designs)
Paper: Stamper's Select, Autumn Rose Cardstock and Patterns (all PTI); Cameo Coral and Basic Grey (both SU!); Blue Raspberry (Gina K)
Ink: Autumn Rose (PTI)
Other: Scallop Edge punch (SU!)

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Happy Mother's Day

Hello all,

One can never be too early in card making for holidays! :) Yes, I realize it's only the start of April, but Mom's Day will be here before we know it!

The thing is, it's hard to find a good die set that can celebrate this special day that isn't floral in nature.

Then I was shared this Retro Mom in the Kitchen die (by Frantic Stamper) and I knew it was awesome! :)

I die-cut it twice so that I could make a "shadow effect" to go along with the double-stamped sentiment (All in the Family).

I'm happy with how it turned out.

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Supplies Used:
Stamps: All in the Family (Frantic Stamper)
Dies: Retro Mom in Kitchen (Frantic Stamper), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Paper: Turquoise Sea (GinaK), Stamper's Select, Classic Kraft, Classic Kraft pattern (all PTI)
Ink: Turquoise Sea ink (GinaK); Onyx Black (Versafine)
Other: Ticket Corner punch (Stampin' Up!)


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