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Freshly Made Get Well

October 7, 2013 · 3 Comments

Freshly made get well?

Yes.

I needed a get well card for daughter. She is still sick! Ugh. Not fun.

And, I was inspired by none other than Freshly Made Sketches, #106. Actually, I’m always inspired by them, I just don’t always take the time to create something for their sketches. They sure have some talented designers over there.

I started layering things on this card. I used the retired embossed crowns the from You Rule stamp set in Melon Mambo. Layered them on a nice Labels Collection Framelit in Smokey Slate. Embossed the ‘get well’ sentiment too. It still needed something, so I added the Washi Tape. After layering it all on a punch of color, my master piece was done.

I hope you like my bright, cheery card share for today. It should make anyone feel better, right? Well, that and a box of goodies from home!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Bless You, Baby

September 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment

It’s been a few day……I know. I’ve been trying to play catch between work and life!

Sadly, I’ve missed a few of my friends/family birthdays over the past few days. And, some card challenges I wanted to try too. Well, life will go on. I sent well wishes to the birthdays I needed to – so, that’s what really is important.

I am sharing a lovely card I was asked to make for a coworker. I just love to do this. She herself is very creative and even comes to my classes from time to time. She is in the middle of a move and wasn’t able to make her own card, so she asked me to make her one.

This is a card for an upcoming Baptism. I didn’t really have a current or retired religious type stamp sets, other than this Crosses of Hope. Perfect! The announcement was in peach colors and gold. I love to be challenged by new colors I do not typically use. I came up with this sort of fancy, yet elegant card and matching envelope. I am very pleased to see how it turned out.

And, so was my coworker. Bless you, baby.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Butterfly Birthday

June 28, 2013 · 6 Comments

Butterflies and birthdays, what a nice combination, right? Well, at least in my card that is. Scroll down and check it.

Sweet, huh? Thought you’d like it!

I created this card for The Paper Players Challenge 151. Loved this sketch! I just had to find time to create something to go with it. I made time.

I love how the butterflies are fresh and fun and are so perky! They are two folded in half butterflies then glued next to each other. This way when the card is mailed, they can be flattened and will spring back up! Clever, huh?

I played around with a new sentiment I just got, Remembering Your Birthday. Love it! It’s so current. So trendy. I love how I rolled the stamp on my (old style) ink pad to create that faded look. Yes, that was on purpose!

And, notice I used real ribbon? No paper bows today! Lol!

Hope you enjoyed my card!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Mom, Queen for a Day

May 8, 2013 · 6 Comments

Mom, queen for a day? Isn’t mom queen all the time, lol? Some should be, others not even a princess!

This is a snazzy card for Mom, or any of your good girlfriends! I love the bright, vibrant colors and the glimmer paper really sets it off.

I came up with this card for, you guessed it, another blog challenge! This one is The Paper Players. This time their theme was ‘Mother’s’! So, voila! I love how it turned out. Don’t you?

I had been on the fence about the new style of ink pads, but after stamping an image like this, you almost have to have them! The stamped image is so clean, crisp, and sharp. No un-inked gaps! It stamps just wonderful.

Didn’t look like these stamps sets, You Rule and Family Reunion made it into the new catalog, so you better order them before they go away, like now. Spoiler. The Large Rhinestones can wait. They are in the new book!

By the way, The Paper Players have some wonderful samples on their blog for this Mother’s theme. You should just go check them anyway!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Thinking of You Buckle Card

April 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Buckle card? What’s that?

It’s where you manipulate your score lines, add two pieces of card stock, one with a cut out, so that they interlock to create a ‘buckle’. Just look at my pictures below!

Cool? Clean? Simple? I love this card! The colors together are quite stunning too. Pool Party and Elegant Eggplant. Since this card was made last month, I was still able to show off the Sale-a-Bration Sycamore Street DSP. It was just too nice not to share with you.

Currently, I’m preparing for my April Card Buffet. Well, this was a card from my March Card Buffet. I wasn’t sure if I would use it in April. I’ve decided not to. So, since it’s a great technique, I decided to share it today!

It really looks way more difficult than it really is. Using our framelits that match up perfectly, you can’t go wrong. I provided a template for gluing, so it would be fail-proof. As you can see, when it’s closed, it ‘locks’ closed.

You should try this fun card fold!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Anniversary Love

April 21, 2013 · 4 Comments

Has it been another year already? Has it been, gasp, 23 already? Why, yes, it has! Time sure does fly!

In case you didn’t realize from content clues, we are celebrating our 23rd anniversary! Lol!

We will celebrate later today. But, in Libby fashion, I made a card, a banner and these days, a blog posting for the occasion!

The card I made follows this weeks Freshly Made Sketches challenge. Challenge #82. I must say, this sketch totally through me for a loop! But, I managed to come up with this card. I like it. It’s unique.

The colors I chose came from a color challenge I missed a few weeks back, but loved them so much! I still decided to use them. The banner coordinated too, of course.

Happy Anniversary, love. Many more adventures await. Got to run. Busy day. Busy anniversary day.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Gratitude

February 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Simple post today.

The title, Gratitude, and the stamp set used in this card, Memorable Moments sums it up.

We are forever grateful to Dr. Stanley and Dr. Lewis for what you were able to do three years ago, today.

Dr. Stanley was ever so diligent in promptly getting us in contact with Dr. Lewis, who is a phenomenal surgeon.

It is because of you two and everyone else involved that we are able to celebrate the ‘memorable moment’ of three years. The third of many more healthy years to come.

For you my dearest Ed. We have a lifetime of making more memorable moments together!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Dallas Regional SWAPS

February 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Did you attend the Stampin’ Up Regional in Dallas this past weekend? I did. I hope you were lucky enough to receive one of my adorable SWAPS.

I made 3. That was incredible considering the week I had prior. And, of course, I made multi-step cards too! Nothing like staying up the night before in the hotel finishing up swaps! Thanks Nancy and Carolyn!

I wanted to show off something a little different, maybe unexpected. I went with the Single Stamp Set Assortments 3 & 4. And, I wanted to make something that reminded me of my girls.

Hello, Foxy because my oldest daughter seems to like foxes. She’s had a few stuffed animals and such. It looks just one of them. Just made me smile!

Sunshine because my other daughter, I have always referred to as my sunshine. So, when I saw this one – I was all over it.

So, hence the two heat embossed beauties! I got lots of positive comments about those and the mini pennant card I made.

So, please, if you received one of them, I’d love to hear from you.

Happy Swappin’
Libby

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Card #5

March 17, 2012 · 2 Comments

Ah, yes, a little past the Card Buffet. But, this was one of the card choices. I really, really liked this card. And, of course, did not want to give it out. But, you know, that IS the reason we make cards isnt it?

This card –

I sent to my daughter who is studying overseas. Snail mail love is always best. I hope she got it in time – you never know how to judge our postal system – much less anyone else’s.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Libby

He is Risen, Team Meeting Swap

February 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Team Meeting time again. We always have a swap to exchange new ideas and techniques. And, this meeting there were So many great swaps.

And, here is my swap –

I chose the He is Risen stamp set along with the Labels Collection Framelits, again. I know. I just featured it last week. But, these are 2 items that work really well together, and Easter is just around the corner.

I wanted this card to be clean, simple and striking. Think I accomplished that. I also wanted to feature items from the Occasions Mini Catalog and something you can get for FREE from Sale-A-Bration. Did that too.

Supplies. He is Risen Stamp Set. StazOn Ink. Pear Pizzaz and Very Vanilla card stocks. Extra Large Oval Punch. Labels Collection Framelits. Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Sale-A-Bration item). Pear Pizzaz 1/2″ Poly Stitch Ribbon.

The key to lining up the frame/embossing/oval is to first cut your ‘labels’ from the Framelits. Line up the label in the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and use a little Dotto to make sure it stays in place as you emboss. Stamp and punch your image and apply it to the center of the recessed embossed area, yes, it is really that way. And, I used several Diminsionals on all the Label areas. It just adds something raised to this card.

Well, what do you think? I love to read your comments –

Happy Stampin’

Libby

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Freshly Made Fridays, #21

February 10, 2012 · 9 Comments

Wow, Friday already. Another month flying by……

Here is my latest creation to share –

I decided to play with my new Labels Collection Framelits Dies. These are sooo cool. I just love how they nest for the perfect layering! And, my inspiration came from Freshly Made Sketches. Here is this weeks sketch –

I love how my take on it came out. I am working on my February Card Buffet Class, so I wanted to use items from Sale-A-Bration and items from the new Occasions Mini. Nice pairing I came up with.

Supplies. Easter Dove Stamp Set. Concord Crush Ink. Very Vanilla Card Stock. Wisteria Wonder Card Stock. Brights Collection Pattern DSP Stack. Extra Large Oval Punch. Labels Collection Framelits Dies. Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Daffodil Delight 5/8 Satin Ribbon (retired).

The Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Set is a FREE Sale-A-Bration item this year!! WOW! You should grab your today, you won’t regret it.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

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