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.

Squares Collection Framelits

Pop Out & Swing Birthday Wishes

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I had a wonderful Card Buffet this weekend.

Lots of fun. Lots of creativity. I made this card for a few reasons.

Obviously, for my class. And, for a challenge Fab Friday!

Just a simple sketch. And, I made a simply adorable card –

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It opens to this –

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So sweet, right?  So easy too!

It’s a typical card base, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 with a square framelit cut out of the front. The inside is 5 x 6, scored at 2 & 4. Quite simple really.

This was popular and everyone loved it. Now, I’m excited to share with you!

What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

 

Polaroid Thoughts

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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

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