Easter Card

I thought I ought to get crackin' on some Easter cards before April gets here :-). I used mostly Whisper White with just a splash of So Saffron for color. White is such a clean and fresh color- makes me think of sheets drying on the line in the sun and how they smell when they've spent the day in the fresh air. 

I used the Ticket Corner punch on the corners for the inside and matted it on So Saffron. My sentiment is stamped in So Saffron and I added a little butterfly to finish up the inside. 

I am doing up the posts for this week in my bed on my laptop and I'm hoping my throat is much better by the time this posts :-). On that note, I think I need to rest a bit so please excuse me for not being too chatty this week. Have a wonderful day today!!!

Blessings!
Barb

Supplies:
Paper: Whisper White- 100730, So Saffron- 105118
Classic Stampin' Ink: So Saffron- 105213
Stamps: Easter Blossoms- 122057 clear mount, God's Blessings- 114972 wood mount
Dies: Beautiful Wings- 118138
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Framed Tulips- 121809, Elegant Bouquet- 115964
Other: pearls, So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker- 105114

Pretty in Pink

I know I've used the Framed Tulips embossing folder a lot lately, but I just love it! It's so pretty and yells Spring :-) ! My card base is Pretty in Pink, I layered the Framed Tulips in Pretty in Pink, and then added another Pretty in Pink layer that I stamped with Whisper White Craft Ink and the Sanded background stamp. I was thinking of Spring and white washed fences when I made this card :-D. The embossed edges of the Framed Tulips are inked with three coats of Whisper White Craft Ink as well. The So Saffron Simple Flower embosslit is once again inked with Peach Parfait. A Marina Mist butterfly, Old Olive leaves, and some pearls complete the card front.

 

I left the inside mostly blank for a hand written note or a sentiment to be added later. I did add a little greeting stamped in Marina Mist and layered on the oval punches to the bottom though. I inked just the very edges of the Scallop Oval with Peach Parfait. 

So there ya' have it. A card to add to your stash that can be used for many different occasions. Have a wonderful day today!

Blessings!

Barb

Supplies:

Paper: Pretty in Pink-100459, So Saffron- 105118, Marina Mist- 119682, Old Olive- 100702, Whisper White- 100730

Classic Stampin' Ink: Peach Parfait-119783, Marina Mist- 119668

Stamps: Easter Blossoms- 122057 clear mount, Sanded- 109294

Dies: Simple Flower embosslit- 114514, Little Leaves Sizzlit- 114511, Beautiful Wings embosslit- 118138

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Framed Tulips- 121809

Punches: Large Oval- 119855, Scallop Oval- 119856

Other: pearls

Post It Note Pad Holder

Do you have tools that kind of hit the wayside and you hardly use them, if at all? I have to sometimes make myself think of stamp sets, dies, punches, and other tools that I have that are neglected for long periods of time. Such was the case with my Simple Flower embosslit, so I pulled it out and gave it some love last week :-). 

A local store had the new pink Bind-it-all version 2 on sale for half price and it came with some extras- like chipboard covers. I've been wanting the pink one since it came out, but since I already had the blue one, I really couldn't justify the purchase. So glad it was on sale! Uh huh, yes I did get one :-). I used it on my post it note holder below....

I inked the edges of the So Saffron Simple Flower die cut with Peach Parfait. The two colors really work well together. My covers are just two coasters that I covered with Blushing Bride Designer Series Paper from the Level One Hostess sets.  

I used another Blushing Bride Designer Series Paper for the inside of my covers. The coasters both started out as black ones, but now they are nice and pretty :-). I plan to keep this little note holder in my purse for those quick notes that I sometimes need to write. This is a pretty quick and easy project and you could make a bunch of them in very little time. Have a great day!

Blessings!
Barb

Supplies:
Paper: So Saffron- 105118, Pear Pizzazz-119795, In Color Designer Series Paper Pack-121028
Classic Stampin' Ink: Pear Pizzazz-119784, Peach Parfait- 119783, Soft Suede- 115657
Stamps: Notes & Details- 122060 clear mount, Build a Blossom- 121994 clear mount
Dies: Simple Flower- 114514
Punches: Blossom Petals- 121808
Other: pearls, 4" coasters, post it pad

Sick :(

Last weekend I got sick and got over that and now I think I may have strep throat :(. I barely slept last night cause my throat hurt so badly. I'm taking anti-biotics and Tylenol for the pain. Also drinking hot tea with honey and lemon. It's amazing how hot tea can soothe a sore throat- the hotter the better :). I'm writing from my bed on my laptop- aren't laptops wonderful? You can haul them around anywhere! I will be back on Monday morning with some projects. See you then! Have a great weekend!

Blessings!
Barb

Any Occasion, Quick and Easy

Working on my stash again :-). This is another one that is quick and easy to make in several colors and great to have on hand for any occasion that needs a card. Get Well, Birthday, Thinking of You, Just Because....it works for everything! Well, maybe not for a masculine card ;-). I can't even imagine trying to give this one to my husband, lol! I used the In Colors to make this quick set....

Peach Parfait

Pear Pizzazz

Poppy Parade

Blushing Bride

Concord Crush

Have you noticed that I've used the same basic layout for all the cards that I've posted this week? It's amazing what little changes to a basic layout can make! Have a fabulous day!

Blessings!

Barb

Supplies:

Paper: Peach Parfait-119794, Poppy Parade-119793, Pear Pizzazz- 119795, Concord Crush-119792, Blushing Bride-119796, Whisper White-100730

Classic Stampin' Ink: Peach Parfait-119783, Poppy Parade-119782, Pear Pizzazz-119784, Concord Crush-119785, Blushing Bride-119786

Stamps: Punch Bunch-123211 (you can get it free during Sale-a-bration with a $50.00 purchase)

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Framed Tulips-121809

A Little Gift Bag!

One of my favorite dies for my Big Shot is the Fancy Favor die, exclusive to Stampin' Up! The bag can be used as a treat bag or a gift bag, it can even be used as a basket :-). It can be dressed up, dressed down, made into an elegant bag or any other theme you can imagine. It's a very versatile die! My personal opinion is that this die is a MUST HAVE in every paper crafter's tool basket :-).

I embossed my bag first with the Square Lattice embossing folder. It kind of reminds me of burlap :-). I simply added some leaves, a daisy with a button center, and a small butterfly. Quick and easy project to make for any occasion :-). Pop the daisy and the butterfly up on Stampin' Dimensionals and it's ready to go. Have a great day!

Blessings!

Barb

Supplies:

Paper: Pear Pizzazz-119795, Wild Wasabi-108641, Whisper White-100730, So Saffron-105118, Marina Mist-119682

Dies: Fancy Favor-115965, Beautiful Wings-118138, Little Leaves-114511, Daisies #2114520, Sweet Buttons embosslit-121813

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Square Lattice-119976

Other: Stampin' Dimensionals-104430

Marina Mist and Daffodil Yellow

I just love blue and yellow together and these two shades of blue and yellow are awesome together, in my opinion :-). 

Card Front with Matching Envelope

Inside of Card

I usually do a little something on the inside of my cards. Something that brings an element from the front to the inside to maintain the theme of the card. I chose to mat Whisper White on Daffodil Delight and added a smaller butterfly. The use of two different embossing folders adds a bit more interest to the texture. Of course, always stamp your envelopes for your cards to complete your all over design/theme :-). Wishing you all a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings!

Barb

Supplies:

Paper: Marina Mist-119682, Daffodil Delight-119683,Whisper White-100730

Classic Stampin' Ink: Marina Mist-119668, Daffodil Delight-119667

Stamps: Best Yet- retired

Dies: Beautiful Wings-118138, Bliss-123217

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders: Elegant Lines-119277, Framed Tulips-121809

Other: Bow template, white pearls