Apothecary Accents Framelits

…..a little Kindness

July 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Yes, a little kindness. Sometimes we get soo busy in our own lives, we forget to be, kind. And, yes, it does make a different.

I made this little treat holder ‘just because’ – to make someones day. It uses a half sheet of card stock made like these. See how sweet it is –

I really like this stamp set, Kinda Eclectic. I just haven’t made anything that I am wowed with and wanted to share. This did it. I was playing around with some colors from a previous color challenge (I have a pin board dedicated to Card Challenges) and like these soft, calming colors.

I scored and cut the pattern first. Then I stamped my images and assembled the treat holder. I played around with the other stamps in the set until I came up with additions to this I liked. Mine is filled with chocolate, but a gift card on a slid out tag would work as well.

So, off to go make someones day with a little kindness. Maybe making someones else’s day, will make mine!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Bravo in Black & Blue

August 6, 2013 · 2 Comments

Bravo in black and blue? Yes, I was stumped for a title for this posting, lol!

I made this card for a retreat swap I attended before Convention. Isn’t it lovely? Elegant? Classy? I sure liked it!

It was a bit time-consuming making multiples because I wanted them all to line up the same. I used the Little Leaves Sizzlit (yes, we still carry that one) and cut two for each card. I placed them behind the Apothecary Framelit cutout. I added the tiny piece of ribbon and stamped the sentiment before attaching it to the Silver Glimmer Paper.

In recapping, seems a lot quicker than it actually was! But, I loved it. Wouldn’t this make a stunning card for a wedding?

What do you think, you like?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Oh, Hello

June 26, 2013 · 8 Comments

Oh, Hello. Everyone likes to receive a card, just because, right?

That’s what I made today, a card, just because. Just to say, ‘oh, hello’!

And, of course, for a card challenge! Today, I’m playing along with Create with Connie & Mary, sketch challenge 257. What a wonderful sketch it is.

My take is simple. Pretty much 2 colors, or variations there of. I used the Apothecary Accents Framelits. Haven’t used them in a while – it was a nice change. The larger one is obvious to see, but the smaller, more decorative one, I cut out of Vellum! The base of the card and first layer is Naturals White. The sentiment is stamped on Whisper White.

And, of course, the bow is one of my paper bows that I’m into making these days.

I love cards like this that start with a great inspiration. They take minimal time to create. So, thanks Connie & Mary for a lovely sketch this week. Glad I found the time to play along.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Birthday, Cupcake

March 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Whew, this little number is sweet! Literally. Cupcakes!

I made this card thinking I might use it for my one of my Card Buffets. I really liked it. It’s bright. It’s cheery. It’s fun. But, it uses lots of supplies. Which means it takes a while to create. Nonetheless, I still like it and wanted to show it off.

I will admit, not my original design. But, it was so stinkin’ sweet I couldn’t resist it. Sounds like a real cupcake? At least this one is calorie free! Lol!

Who knows, maybe I might put in on my March Buffet?

(Btw, the goblet in yesterdays ‘Cheers’ card came from the Holiday Mini. It was from the snowflake die leftovers!)

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Elegant Damaske

February 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Looks difficult to create doesn’t it? It’s so not!

With a Sale-a-Bration pack of Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and the Vintage Verses Stamp Set, you are set.

I have not gotten very good feedback on the new In-Color, Summer Starfruit. But, this was one of the more popular cards at both of my January and February Card Buffets! I asked those making it and they were surprised how wonderful this color looked with black.

I like to see what is not a favorite and turn that opinion around.

It was one of my favorites!

What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby