Sweet Life Birthday!

     I have always liked the layout of this card by Melissa Bickford. Since April '11 I  have been meaning to case it, but never have. Sewing on card stock is not my forte; this is most likely the reason why I procrastinated so long.However, needing to make an extra special birthday card for my new daughter-in-law, I caved in.

 

 

     When I began making this card, my intention was to use Sweet Blush, Melon Berry and Pure Poppy inks. Instead I switched out the Prue Poppy for Canyon Clay. I am so happy I did as I think this fits the season better. Plus, I love how the roses turned out in this combination.

 On the inside I used the new Over Under Easy Sentiment.

 Here is the gift card holder I made to hold the gc for her favorite store: Forever XXI.

 The tag that was on her gift.

 Thanks for stopping by to take a peek.

Inspired by Betsy!

   I'm still in Easter mode. When I saw the treat packages made from the seed packet die on Betsy Veldman's blog when the DT revisited Garden Variety, I knew I wanted to make some. I thought this would be perfect to put in each of my granddaughter's Easter basket. This is what I came up with:

Quick & Easy too! I used Fillable Frame #10 to make the window on the Seed Packet die. I really like the versatility of the seed packet die. The stamped images are from my stash of rubber stamps. I used dimensionals to prop up all the stamped images. The polka dots were made using a Cover-a-Card stamp from Obsession Impression. Those M&M's are really colorful and make the packet pop!
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Candy Cane Christma Gift Card Holder

     I have another gift card holder to share with you today. 

     The Gift Card:

   

      As you can see the theme is Candy Canes.  This GCH was so easy to make. I used the seed packet die, cut a piece of pattern paper for the front. Then I stamped 2 candy canes from an old SU set, used my copics to color them before fussy cutting them.

     To continue the slanting stripes, I cut 2 rhombi; one from Pure Poppy CS and the other from Rustic White for the sentiment from Wreath for All Seasons.  The candy canes are propped up with dimensionals.

     Looks like I might need to touch up the bow with more red!

     My to do list for Christmas is dwindling, but I still have a lot to do. My Christmas cards were sent out the first of the month.  My shopping is finished except for the stocking stuffers. A quick trip to Walgreens will take care of that. The presents are wrapped & under the tree. I am still working on two Christmas gifts.

Hopefully I'll finish in time to share them with you.

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Holly Jolly! From Card to gift Card Holder

  Seems like I am on a roll with making gift card holders with the seed packet die. The last two I made continued the theme of the image on the gift card. Today's GCH is for my aunt. I am sending her a gift card to Macy's.  There is no image on this gift card; it's just red. So I  decided to a case a Christmas card done by Maile Belles.

          Because the GCH is smaller, I used the medium size holly leaves from Holly Jolly.

       The Christmas Label die was a perfect fit. I just love that stamp set. I sponged the edges of the GCH to soften it up.

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Happy Anniversary!

Happy 7th Anniversary, Alycia & Mike. 
Seven years ago, my darling daughter married a wonderful man.  They now have 2 children: Olivia, 2 1/2 years and Lilly, 10 months.  Copper is the gift for the 7th year.  Keeping with this theme, I used some copper cardstock & ink when I cased Carly Robinson's card.

Here's a close-up of the flower panel.

 as well as the bottom right corner.  The sentiment is from Fillable Frames # 4 and the butterfly is from one of Martha Stewart's craft punches.

Here is the inside. I used my computer to write a message before I assembled the card.

Part of my gift is a gift card to a local restaurant.  Here is the gift card holder I made using the seed packet die and one of the Nestabilities labels. I sponged the little label with the copper ink to soften it. The ribbon is a metallic copper from my stash. 

I fussy cut one of the flowers and added a dimensional to serve as a closure.

 So they have a rememberance of their 7th anniversary, I purchased a copper butterfly stake for them to put in their garden.  I know my granddaughter, Olivia is going to like this since she is a fan of butterflies.  The only problem is, it is not purple; her favorite color.

Thanks for looking.

Supplies: CS: white, shimmery copper
Ink: Brilliance: Cosmic Copper
Stamps: Beautiful Blooms, Fillable Frames "4
Misc: metallic copper ribbon, pearls, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, dimensionals, computer font: TypoUpright BT, Nestabilities label # 14

An Apple for the Teacher

Today's card is one I made about a month ago.  In fact, I made two of these.  They were for some teachers who have retired after teaching for 35 years.  As a math coach, I had the pleasure of working with these two exceptional teachers.  Of course when one thinks of teachers, an apple comes to mind.  Using Fruit Fusion: Apple and the cane impression plate (one of my favorites), this is what I created.

I used dimensionals with 2 of the apples to give them depth.

I made a matching gift card holder using the seed packet die. As a closure, I die cut another apple, and adhered a dimensional to it. (forgot to take a picture of it)

The duo.  Now all I have to do is learn to take pictures without shadows.


Stamps:  Fruit Fusion "Apple
Ink:  Marvy Matchables: red, yellow green
Dies:  Fruit Fusion Apple; Seed Packet
Misc.: Red gingham ribbon, pure poppy button, dimensionals, twine