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.

Hearts Border Punch

Happiest of Birthdays

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Quick post today as it’s MY birthday!!!

But, I wanted to post a card for Nacho Average Challenges before it closes –

Some cool, fun colors, right?

I thought so. And, when I saw these colors, I thought of those handmade blankets from Mexico that you can get, (I got one while I was in college). I created this –

libbystamps, stampin up, Birthday Fiesta, Work of Art, Hearts Border Punch, NAC176

I love the fringe trim!! It just made the blanket!

libbystamps, stampin up, Birthday Fiesta, Work of Art, Hearts Border Punch, NAC176

It’s a rather simple card, but, oh so fun!

libbystamps, stampin up, Birthday Fiesta, Work of Art, Hearts Border Punch, NAC176

The fringe trim on the ‘blanket’ came from the July, What a Gem Paper Pumpkin kit. It was just perfect for this!

I guess I need to send it forward now – so someone else can have a birthday happy!

Have a great day all! I’m off to have some birthday happy myself!!!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

….You, TSOT, #275

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Oh Tuesday. You come around so often!

TSOT

Time for Try Stampin’ Or Not On Tuesday sketch challenge!

Challenge #275. Theme : Sun and Shore.

Fail. No sun. No shore.

Winner. I have this little cutie –

libbystamps, stampin up, Love You Lots, shaker card, TSOT275, Playful Palette DSP, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Hearts Border Punch,

Yes – ANOTHER shaker card!! Made with this ADORABLE little frog from the hostess set, Love You Lots.

When opened, look at this –

libbystamps, stampin up, Love You Lots, shaker card, TSOT275, Playful Palette DSP, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Hearts Border Punch,

He is just too C U T E !! I used my blender pen filled with alcohol and an ink pad to color him. Then, I cut him out. He actually adhered to the inside of the card.

libbystamps, stampin up, Love You Lots, shaker card, TSOT275, Playful Palette DSP, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Hearts Border Punch,

The outside sentiment was also stamped and cut out. It’s popped up on a dimensional. Wow factor, you know.

libbystamps, stampin up, Love You Lots, shaker card, TSOT275, Playful Palette DSP, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Hearts Border Punch,

I love these colors together as well. So bright. So fun. Great guy card even with the pink!

I’d love to know how you feel about my little froggie! Comments are always welcomed!

Simple enough sketch, right? You don’t have to create a shaker card – but, hey, come play with us over at Try Stampin’ Or Not On Tuesday! Facebook or out blog!

And, I LOVE TO READ YOUR COMMENTS! So leave one. Smiles.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Good Luck, Home

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I have a very special near and dear post today for my daughter.

She works for a non-profit organization in Boston which is dedicated to ending homelessness. She is assisting with the yearly spring fundraising event for the first time.

In mom fashion, I wanted to make her a card to wish her all the best of luck with this.

I was inspired by retro sketches .

I like to somehow coordinate themes, logos and colors when I make these types of cards. Color and theme came from the organization. Here is my combination –

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Retro Sketches #165, What's Up Punch, You Brighten My Day, So happy for You, Hearts Border Punch, Sale-a-Bration

It’s fun and fresh!

I pulled out some retired oldies to make it. Not to mention, lots of scrap card stock from the stash!  All worth it, I’d say. (Note, I used the retired Sale-a-Bration set, So Happy For You.)

Best of luck to you my dear – this event will be awesome! I couldn’t be more proud of you!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Miss You Already

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I was able to fit in another card challenge this week! Yay me!

I was inspired by two things here. Freshly Made Sketches and the fact my hubby is out-of-town. You know, who doesn’t need a little ‘love’ when they’re gone? Right?

This is the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches I followed –

It is really fun! It caught my eye the day it came out. I wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to go in though. This is my take on it –

libbystamps, Diamond Plate, Word Bubbles Framelits, Just Sayin' Stamp Set, Hearts Border Punch, Off the Grid Stamp Set, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder,

Really fun, too? It’s totally manly with the Silver Foil Diamond Plate embossed panel. Not sure where I got that – I’ve had it a very long time.

I went a bit quirky with the rest of the design. But, I’m pleased with it. Love these Word Bubble Framelits and how you can manipulate them to change the size. I really had no idea where I was going with the card. I just added elements and stamping until I liked the result. I pulled from retired, current and non Stampin’ Up.

I think this will brighten my hubby’s trip, don’t you?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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