Sharing a Little “Love” Love

Posted on December 31, 2014February 3, 2015 by Mama

Although it’s still December, the deadline for Operation Write Home Valentine cards is today (and these little cuties are still sitting in my “send” box), so I wanted to share a bit of “love” love with you this morning. I made them right before Christmas with the intention of setting them free, but, as usual, the holidays caught up with me and the cards didn’t make it to the post.

I used different techniques and tools to create each of these cards, but what they have in common is their basic design. I added dimension by using stamps, embossing folders, punches, twine, pop dots and paper. They are both just a combination of different items at my disposal, but I like how each of them came together for a unique little Valentine greeting.

Tall and Skinny is Fun and Fresh

Posted on December 29, 2014February 2, 2015 by Mama

I took some time away from the unpacking, the laundry and the Christmas decluttering this afternoon to whip up a quick card for this week’s Mojo Monday sketch challenge. It called for a tall, skinny card, so I made a cute little birthday greeting measuring 5.5 x 3.5″ so that it still fit into an A2 envelope. I used My Mind’s Eye Hootenanny paper pad for all the elements except the “Happy Birthday” banner. I inked all my edges (as usual), and popped up the circle and added one small piece of bling to the center. I think the stamp is actually an old sentiment stamp from Stampin’ Up that I’ve had for many years. I think the end result is so fun and fresh that I might have to go make another. . .

Bring on the Layers

Posted on November 24, 2014February 10, 2015 by Mama

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I am so excited to get back into the Operation Write Home challenges this week and this sketch was a good one. I didn’t think I would appreciate all the many layers incorporated in the sketch, but after the project was completed I was pleasantly surprised at how well I liked the finished product. I used My Mind’s Eye “The Sweetest Thing – Tangerine” paper pad and some kraft paper to create my card. The inking and stamping was done with Quick Quotes powder puff chalking ink in Java. Perhaps best of all, I finally got a chance to use my Stampabilities “Be Strong” clear stamp that has been taking up space on my craft table for so long. I just love it when I find the perfect spot to use a tool.

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