Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Libby Fens offering original and creative paper crafting projects. I host monthly Card Buffets, specialty classes and weekly inspiration for card making.
A simple quick share today.
My daughter has an intense midterm so I thought I’d make her a card.
It’s sort of a play on pictures, if you will –
See, a little card for a big impact. It’s a 3×3.
I had supplies on my table. I used what I had.
I love the ‘brain’. It’s from a retired set, again, Pomp & Circumstance. It just made the card. Neuroscience major. Pfffffttt.
You WILL do well Emily!
Happy Stampin’
Libby
You’re how old? Of course I’d never ask, and she’d most likely never tell……
This is a silly, cute little 3×3 card made for a dear friend I used to work with, Erica. She would usually be off work for her birthday and it wouldn’t be until way after that I’d get her card to her. Well, a virtual card is better than no card – so here it is.
I whipped this little cutie up from some new products that are available today! A new Mini catalog is here and items are available to purchase today!
I used the Just Sayin’ stamp set and the coordinating framelits, Word Bubbles. Both are way too cute! We can always use another framelit set, right? Hand cutting images is so yesterday, lol!
I thought the sentiment went quite well with the number pattern DSP from Birthday Basics. And, yes, my circle is askew. I didn’t want it to be straight.
I added a little girly touch with some flowers from Everything Eleanor. They were already cut and just sitting in my work area sayin’, “use me or clean me up”! So, well, a nice addition.
I also couldn’t refuse making an envelope liner either. Tied everything together. You can’t go wrong with a 3×3 card.
So, my dear friend Erica, have a wonderful birthday! I’m thinking about you these days!
Happy Stampin’
Libby
Open house fun, oh yah!
These are the Make’n Takes from my Open House this past weekend. Aren’t they just the most adorable cards you’ve seen?
I wanted to show off the new In-Colors and how they compared to other colors in Stampin’ Up’s color line. Each In-Color is paired up with three other colors. And, of course, you need to see how the new colors stamp, right? It was just a great way to show multiple products too.
I got my inspiration from here. But, I didn’t want to make full cards, so, I modified the design. A lot. I also had the guest make a little sleeve for the clear box to store the cards in. Makes for a quick gift, it is pictured first. I also went the extra step to use a different embossing folder on each card and envelope flap.
I used the following card stocks, Smokey Slate for the box band.
Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky, and Pool Party for the Mr. & Mrs. card.
Strawberry Slush, Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette for the Happy Birthday card.
Pistachio Pudding, Pear Pizzaz, Wild Wasabi and Old Olive for the Cutest Baby Ever card.
Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango, and Pumpkin Pie for the Best Friend card.
Baked Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso for the Just for You card.
Please let me know what you think. I love to read your comments!
Happy Stampin’
Libby
Need a quick card? This easy little 3×3 I made potentially for my upcoming Card Buffet, but decided against this one too.
I thought it would have been a great way to show off the Diagonal Score Plate that you can get free during Sale-a-Bration. However, this paper was a bit difficult to see the scoring lines to make the cuts for the envelope. So, scrap that. But, this will make a nice card to put on someones pillow over the next few days!
I just love to surprise ‘someone’ with little cards or notes strategically placed in areas not really visible! Lol! It’s that element of surprise! It’s that, ‘thanks for thinking about me’, that I like in card making! That is what sharing creativity is all about!
Happy Stampin’
Libby
