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Triple Flower Fun

February 10, 2014 · 4 Comments

Like challenges? I really enjoy card challenges. They inspire me. They get my creativity going. I’ve pinned several, as I always do and I’ve been itching to play around with some.

I have my first challenge of the year, I think. This is from CAS(E) this Sketch!, it’s Sketch 63. Very clean design. Very my style.

I immediately went to my punches. I decided on three scaled flowers. Then, I went for the corresponding stamp sets. After stamping and punching my flowers in StazOn, going for a classic black and white card, I decided it was too harsh. So, out came the Card Stock Vellum to soften things up a bit.

This is what I came up with. Clean and classic.

My base is a Note Card from Stampin’ Up. Layered with an embossed panel, my flower sits atop a Paper Doily. I sort of had to scrunch it up to make the size look better. I used Dimensionals between each layer. Added a lot of height. Hard to photograph, but in the end – it’s GORGEOUS!

After I finished the design, I decided on the sentiment. I didn’t have one to start.

I used the newest Petite Petals Flower Bundle here. Love it!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Hung Up on You, Nugget

January 27, 2014 · 1 Comment

Happy Monday, right?

Recovering from a fabulous Card Buffet this past weekend. If you are a Facebook friend of mine, you saw my wonderful Buffet board. And, you saw this cute little guy.

It’s a nugget holder made with the new Angled Tag Topper Punch from the new Occasions catalog. And, I used up these adorable Hung Up Cute Clips. It just worked great together!

I cut a strip of card stock, scored it twice and punched both ends. The hole was even made too! I wrapped my nuggets in 2013-2015 In-Color DSP. Since I used the silver nuggets, it would have looked nice unwrapped too.

The stamp set worked perfectly to switch out the ‘hangers’. The Word Window Punch was the exact fit for the words. How much easier can that be? Tied them up and these are ready in a flash!

Let me know what you think.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Polaroid Thoughts

October 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

Polaroid thoughts. I just couldn’t think of what to call this post.

I’ve been in a big slump for a while now, so I actually made this card for, me. Myself. Being creative really helps sometime.

I had been wanting to try this current trend in card making, the faux Polaroid. I was drawn to this sentiment – so, I tried to come up with a card using both. And, that’s where I got stuck.

In searching my trusty fellow challenge blogs for some direction, Freshly Made Sketches came to mind. This is #107. I think the layout works for my pieces I needed to put together. What do you think?

I used the new Squares Collection Framelits to cut the inside of the frame out. Admittedly, I trimmed my initial Whisper White rectangle again, after I made the center cut. It just needed the slimming down.

I hadn’t used this new stretchy trim either. The card just needed a little *pop* of color. Strawberry Slush seemed to work. And the Rhinestones too, added just the right touch.

So, this card will be with me to remind me, Everything will be OK, even if we (I) can’t see what OK is yet.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

For the Loss of Luna

August 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment

A longtime childhood friend of mine had a cat named the same thing as our cat, Luna. Bonnie’s Luna, passed away on Tuesday.

Being a pet lover and empathizing with their loss, I am saddened. She would always post pictures and videos of Luna and her other pets – and, yes, she has a child – so, it was like you knew them. It has been very sweet to see these kinds of things. Up until the last video, she showed a sweet, caring love for her Luna.

She is at peace now. She can rest comfortably.

My ‘paw’ card is not a new idea. It’s new for me, because I never made one. Sad that the loss of a pet inspired this, but make one of these before you need one of these. Pets are our family too. And, as with any sympathy card, not really a joy to make.

This, So Sorry stamp set is a must have to make any sympathy/caring card. It should be on your stamp shelf.

Rest peacefully, Luna.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Good Luck

March 7, 2013 · 8 Comments

Need a little luck? This sweet little number was made to send to one of my daughters who could always use a ‘good luck’ wish during these college midterms and finals.

To get my creativity going, I combined two challenges this week. I used Nacho Average Challenge for the colors and Freshly Made Sketches for the layout. They both turned out pretty good I think.

I must say, I read the color combination wrong the first time and had a similar card all designed. It just looked, washed out to me. So I debated about even submitting it using both challenges and decided against it because I just didn’t like the results. For some reason I read the colors again. Whew, saved me. These are much better. So, back to work again. And, I’m happy with the results! Gumball Green, Whisper White and Certainly Celery.

I made a similar shamrock before using the (retired) Blossom Triple Layer Punch. I loved it then and I love it now! Although that punch was a bit cumbersome to use – I kept mine and still pull it out every once in a while.

Hope you like my combination of challenges for today. You are here, this far, so go ahead and leave a comment. Comments are always nice to read.

Happy Stampin
Libby

Happiness Always

February 10, 2013 · 4 Comments

Happiness Always Paulina and Larry on your upcoming anniversary.

I decided I was going to make my brother and his dear wife a card. I was stumped on how to execute it. So, I saw this really different sketch challenge on Technostamper. I decided to play along!

I combined through my stamps, punches, and papers and came up with the following card. Yes, I dug deep with lots of retired stuff. That’s what happens when you have lots of stuff. But, I think I came up with just the right combination to make this a really special card. What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Hearts a Flutter

February 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Stampin’ and chalkboard. Seems to be the newest trend these days.

I decided to add a few things related to this, Hearts a Flutter Framelits and Valentine’ Day. And, this is my take on combining these.

This by no means is a new design or new concept, I’ve seen lots of this style on the inter-web. I designed this over a month ago. It was one of my January Card Buffet choices. A popular one, because I ran out of card packs.

Thanks for stopping by. Gettin’ your cards ready for Valentine’s Day? Maybe this will inspire you!!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Valentines’s Day

February 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

I know, I know, it’s Tuesday. Where is the tip? My tip for you is this – all those cards you have recently (or not so recently) made? Pull one out and MAIL IT!

I created a really sweet card the other day. I actually photographed it BEFORE it went into the mail AND shared it with you. See, take a look-see –

Isn’t the outside just sweet?

Ok. Now see the inside? Even sweeter?

I love banners. I love cards. So, this was a perfect combination of the 2. I think the recipient loved it just as much. Wink, wink. Well, I hope so anyway. It is always fun to receive S N A I L M A I L these days.

Supplies. No stamp set or ink pads were used in the making of this card. Very Vanilla Card Stock. Chocolate Chip Card Stock. Everyday Enchantment DSP (FREE with Sale-A-Bration!!). Petite Pennants Builder Punch. Small Heart Punch. Early Espresso/White Bakers Twine.

When opened, it will only open a slight amount to allow for the banner to hang. I think this is really, really stink in’ cute. Our twine is perfect for banner cards!

Love. Hug. Kiss.

Libby

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