2 - Cards in 1 - Post

Hi Everyone and I hope you are staying warm.  The sun is shining today, but it is bitterly cold with the wind chill.  Is it ever going to be Spring?  

I have two cards for you today, one is for our blogging group, Tangled Up in Creativity and is hosted this month by Becky.  The theme was Vintage Summer Time, so I combined with the Pals Paper Players 82  where scallops are to be featured.

Stamps: Pedaling Past (2010 – Summer Mini), Elements of Style (w-118611 - $33.95, c – 120045 - $24.95 (IB&C – p 133)

Paper:  Whisper White Textured and Smooth, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Wild Wasabi DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Owl Punch, Big Shot, Tasteful Trim (carried forward from Holiday Mini), Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die, Circles #2 Original Dies, Modern Label punch, Pearls, Victoria Crochet Trim, Distressing Tool Kit

I came across another use for the 2-step Owl punch and yes, you can make roses using this punch.  Valita's blog has a video tutorial on how to accomplish this and you can check it out HERE.

The second card I have is a for a co-worker whose daughter just had a Baby girl.  Barb is already Grandma to 2 little boys who live in another Province and this little Grand Daughter lives in the same town.

This card is based on a sketch at Paper Players for their challenge of the week. I know they would be happy if you played along.  You can check it out HERE

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Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (w- 115370, $45.95, IB&C p 157), Forest Friends (w-113748 - $17.95 p 93 IB&C)

Paper:  Whisper White Textured and Smooth, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink DSP, Marina Mist DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, Basic Grey, Certainly Celery

Accessories: Big Shot, Ovals Original Dies, Modern Label punch, Victoria Crochet Trim, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Rosettes, Pretty in Pink marker

Bambi and Thumper are so cute for Babies and I think they are promoting the movie Bambi right now.  My grandson, though, is not too high on this movie because Bambi is left all alone in the woods.  As he gets older, he will realize that life sometimes is cruel, but there are always friends and other loved ones that can be there for you.  Enough with philosophy for the day.

PS, if you are wondering if I found what I was looking for, no I didn't.  It is likely gone to the recycling depot.  Oh well, that's what I get for cleaning up my office.

So, until next time....

Birthdays

Hi Everyone:  Even during the month of December, we have birthdays.  This weekend, it starts with my granddaughter followed by 3 more during next week.  I thought I would share some of the cards that I have made over the past while for those birthdays.  I still have a couple more to finish up, but they are later in the month and I want to make some Christmas tags to put on the parcels.  So much stamping, so little time!!!

First, though, I want to share my second Christmas stocking that I did this year. 

Now, on to the card.  This one is for my niece whose birthday is Dec 23.  I want to give credit to Lisa Young for this inspiration.  I loved the gentleness of this card and it makes an ideal winter birthday card.

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree (w-115026 $33.95, p 114 IB&C), Forest Friends (w-113748 - $17.95 p 93 IB&C), Word Play (w-120308 - $51.95, c-120651 - $35.95 p 147 IB&C)

Paper: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 2-way glue

The hills were created using the masking technique and sponged upwards from the mask using a sponge dabber and Crumb Cake ink.


The trees were placed using the Stamp –a-ma-jig. To make the snow appear to glisten, 2-way glue was applied to the top of the hills and Dazzling Diamonds applied over top the glue.

The Crumb Cake and Whisper White CS were sponged along the outside using Soft Suede ink.

That's my post for today, enjoy your weekend and until next time...
 
Karen