It's Like Comparing Apples to Oranges....I mean Cherries!

This card was made for the SMM basket. I was still working w/ the Tart & Tangy set w/ the matching Designer Paper! I LOVE this stuff!!!

Anyway, the paper is Tart & Tangy D.P. and whisper white. I used Tart & Tangy and Fancy Flexible Phrases. I used red ribbon as an embellishment. I used quite a few punches on 1 card! I'm proud of myself! Here is what I used: scallop punch, 1 3/8" circle, 1 3/8" square, 1 1/4" square, word window, and hole punch. Whew! I think I got them all! I used big metal brads to add some detail. This is the first card that I have used these for! I even have bigger ones, but figured these would work best! And my beloved pop up dots! Can't make a card without them! Well, I can, but it wouldn't be very interesting!!!

And.... I added a cherry to the envelope to tie it all together! Just had to!

So, I was still messing around w/ the Tart & Tangy set w/ the Designer Paper and wanted to use the apple. The apple was the only stamp I had not used in this set! I just HAD to ink it up!!! I figured the color in the d.p. was Always Artichoke. I cut the papers and adhered them to the card front. I put a layer of sticky strip down, and then layed my red ribbon down for a vibrant separator. I stamped the apple in Always Artichoke and then punched them out w/ the 1 3/8" circle punch. I stamped and cut out the Real Red apple and stuck it to the corner, because I didn't center my sentiment enough before I started writing! Ooops! So, I had some extra room at the end! Anyway, I sponged the edges of the circles, and then adhered to the Real Red scallops that I hole punched each loop to add some detail! I added an apple to the envelope to match!

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You really can't compare apples to cherries!

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Recipe Cards...Finally!

Ok, I finally took pictures of my recipe cards, so they finally made their way to the blog! I made 4 of each type of category.

The first one is Dessert! Because you have to start with dessert!!!

I stamped the recipe card and dessert image in Chocolate Chip. See, you're already thinking about that chocolate you've been hoarding!!! And then I just filled in the icing w/ Regal Rose.

The second is Vegetables, Sides and Salads.

I stamped the main recipe card and veggies image in Garden Green. Fitting that it should be Garden Green! Haha! Get it?! Although, looking at the picture, I really don't know why that avocado is part of that?! Maybe I colored it wrong?! What about broccoli, a bowl of mashed potatoes, a side of french fries?! Oh well. Whatever! The other colors I used are: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Close to Cocoa.

The third set of cards are Breads.

I stamped the main recipe card and image w/ one of the current SU! In Colors that will be retiring when the catalog finally bites the dust in a couple weeks: River Rock. I don't know about this color. I have mixed feelings about this color. But, it works for this, so it's perfect!

The 4th set of cards are Soupds, Stews, and Sauces.

I stamped the main image in Basic Black. For the pot image, I used my markers to get the Real Red on there as well as the Basic Black. I added a little Going Gray to the edges of the pot to give a little depth so it doesn't look flat.

The 5th set is Miscellaneous.

I stamped the main image in the In Color Purely Pomegranate. The image inside was stamped in Basic Black and just used all kinds of colors, whatever was called for! There's some Green Galore, So Saffron, Really Rust and some others.

The last set is Meats & Main Dishes.

I think I stamped the main recipe image in the In Color Blue Bayou. The picture was stamped in Basic Brown, and colored in. Interesting image, tacos. I mean, I love tacos as much as the next person, but seriously, why not a roast or something? Hmmm..... Oh well, whatever!

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Have a delicious day! And go eat some chocolate!

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Simply Said...Red, White and Blue!

This card is for the SMM basket, and my first w/ Simply Said. I don't think I've used this set before. The card in the previous post was done after this one was completed yesterday. Or maybe the day before. I can't remember when I made this card! It's been a crazy couple of days!

Anyway, I used SU! Hostess Designer Paper Pack for all the different styles. I did faux sewing, because I refuse to buy a sewing machine just to get this "look" on my cards. I used my paper piercer from my eyelet setting kit, and then ran through all the holes w/ a red pen. The other stamp set is from Fancy Flexible Phrases (the sentiment). All ink is Real Red. I put silver brads on the argyle layer just to add some embellishment. Same w/ the circles that I punched out using the 1 3/8", 1 1/4", and 3/4" circle punches. I distressed the edges of the white paper to add some detail, and also sponged the blue striped paper for same result. The red polka dot ribbon was an added embellishment to add something to the circles. And that's it! It was a fairly easy card to create. Just a lot of layers! But, this is going out of my comfort zone, because I don't usually do more than 1 layer! I like how this turned out! I hope you like it too!

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Have a great day....Just Because!

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Simply Said....Thank You!

This card was made for the SMM basket, and I just love it!!! Now, working w/ white craft ink can sometimes be tricky, as you can see here, but, the card is done, and it doesn't look half bad, if I do say so myself!!!

I used my SU! hostess designer paper, and Wild Wasabi! I love the name of that paper! And I love the green!!! It's very close to Garden Green, which is my favorite green that SU! has in their collection. I also used Pretty in Pink which matches the designer paper. When I chose the designer paper, I thought that Simply Said would work perfectly w/ this, because there's dots all over the place! I inked the main image w/ White craft ink, and then embossed w/ white e.p. to pop it out. I cut out one of the flowers from the d.p. and placed in the top corner to tie it together. All the other dots that you see I made w/ my Souffle gel pen (I love this thing!!!). The Thank You (which is not centered, but I had to break up the words to get them on either side of the ribbon, but, whatever!) is from Fancy Flexible Phrases. The ribbon is pink taffeta. I LOVE this ribbon! It's so easy to use!!!! It's like idiot proof! I bet I could make a bow out of this and have it come out perfect! The brads in the middle of the flower and on all 4 corners are rhinestone brads that I think I picked up at Michael's. The decorative edges on the side of the main image was cut w/ my decorative scissors and then layered. And that's it! I have several other cards to post, as well as those recipe cards! I will get them on here, I promise! Not that any one is like dying to see them, I just want to get them on here!

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Simply Said....Have a fabulous day!

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Happy 4th of July!!!

Today we are going to our cousin's for a day of swimming (cross your fingers!), great food, and visiting w/ family that we haven't seen in quite a while. One of our cousin's is hosting a party at their house, and I thought that I would make something to give her for letting 50 to 80 of us invade her home!

This bag was also made for today's Limited Supplies Challenge on SCS. So, another 2-fer! To give you some quick details, before my husband puts a fire under my butt to get us out of here, here goes!

This is a 2-5-7-10 bag, and I just cut off the top. I saw this last night while perusing the current SU! catalog. I used the sets In the Stars which is in the current Mini catalog; and Star Spangled Banner which has long since been retired. I used Real Red, Night of Navy, and Very Vanilla. The striped paper is from eclecticPaperie when they were selling bundles of paper. For the bell/flag: I stamped w/ versamark, and then colored it with my forgotten Stampin' Pastels and a Q-tip. I sponged Basic Brown around the edges to give it an older look. I inked the whole thing in versamark and did the clear embossing a couple times. I stuck it in the freezer for about 45 minutes. I took it out and cracked it.

The challenge was to use 4 different pieces of paper, and 4 embellishments. I already told you the paper that I used. The 4 embellishments: 2 different types of punches, gold star brads, and ribbon for the handles. I also crimped strips of paper to put inside as filler. I just love how that looks!

I put in 6 tealights inside so she can relax tomorrow!

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Have a fun and safe 4th of July!!

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Wedding Card

My sister needed a wedding card for her friend's wedding that she is in, and wanted something special for her. I hope that I have achieved that w/ this card!

I was so excited w/ the end result, I hope that she likes it enough to give!

The wedding colors are black and white, so I wanted to make sure I carried that into the card. I used white, black, and sparkling paper. I ran the sparkling paper through the cuttlebug using the swirl folder. I stamped a flower image from Fiskars onto white paper, and ran it through my little Xyron and adhered microbeads all over it. I attached ribbon around, and then put the layered flower on top and I was done with that! Next I wanted to match the envelope. I ran the flap through the cuttlebug using the same swirl folder to maintain consistency, and then stamped that same flower on the top.

So......what do you think?

Hopefully this is a good one! I'm so excited at how beautiful it came out! I hope everyone feels the same way! If not, I'll go back to the drawing board!

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Have a great day!

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Tart & Tangy Times Two! Now say that 5 times fast!

These cards were done last night to start my collection of cards that I am making for a silent auction at my church's festival next week. Yes, I said next week! So, I need to make 16 cards, (two down! Woo hoo!!!), a set of recipe cards (already done! This will be in the next post!), and an assortment of other things that I haven't decided on yet! I had to wait for my SU! stuff to come in before I could start. Well, it's here now! So, immediately after I post these cards, make a wedding card for my sister, I can get started! Oh wait, I have to squeeze in an anniversary card for my parents! Oh the pressure is building!!!! Will I get it done on time? We'll see!

Anyway, on to the Tart and Tangy! Sounds like a soap opera introduction! This past Sunday when I was stamping at The Crop Shop in Greensburg, I was searching for paper for my Relay For Life thank you's. I came across all this fruit paper, and snatched some of it up to use on my cards w/ my newest favorite set Tart & Tangy from the mini catalog. I even bought the SU! paper that goes with it, that I forgot about! Oh well! This other paper from The Crop Shop has worked out well! As you can see!

I had to make the lemon and lime match the greens and yellows in the paper. That was a little hard! But, I managed, w/ two different greens and my aquapainter! Same for the label from Label Classics. That is actually More Mustard and the greens are Green Galore and Garden Green. The lemon is YoYo Yellow and Summer Sun. The background paper is Summer Sizzle from American Traditional Designs.

This second card uses the same stamp sets as the first. The paper underneath is called Strawberry Patch by someone (I can't find the paper!) If you really want to know, I have the info under this picture on SCS. I also used vellum which is a little too cloudy and you can't see the strawberries that well. Oh well! Just something else to buy! I added an eyelet to the folded vellum to get a little glimpse of the strawberries underneath. I made the main colors Real Red and Garden Green. I have a layer of Real Red behind my label. Oh, and the sentiment is from Sincere Salutations. I added green eyelets just for something, because I felt like it was missing something on that side of the card! Perhaps too much? I threaded the polka dotted ribbon through to attach the vellum to the card.

Since I love strawberries, I really love this card!!! Hope you all do to!

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Have a Tart and Tangy day!

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Thank You notes for Relay For Life

This card is one of 15 that I made to thank the people that donated for the Relay For Life that I participated in last weekend. I wanted to acknowledge their donation w/ a little thank you!

When planning this card, I knew that I wanted to stick to the American Cancer Society colors red, white and blue. And I also wanted to use the stamp set Think Pink! by My Favorite Things. I looked through my paper, and I found some red, white and blue striped paper, and I actually ended up using some of this. But, I went stamping w/ my SCS friends in Greensburg, and I found better paper at The Crop Shop! While there, I started w/ an idea, but when I came home and started working out the details, I didn't like the layout and changed it. I totally took out the ribbon and added brads instead!

I found this cute ribbon cuttlebug die cut at JoAnn's a few weeks ago, and bought it, knowing that I would use it for this project. It was the perfect size!

If you want to know all the details, just go to my gallery on Splitcoast! I have to go and take care of the kids!

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Happy 4th of July week!!!!

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Punchy Birthday!

We celebrated my son and daughter's birthdays together since their birthdays are 2 days apart.

So, I used my Snow White card from an earlier post for my daughter, I still needed one for my son! So, yesterday, about 20 minutes before everyone started arriving for their birthday celebration, I was able to sit down and make a quick card. Now, all morning, I was subconsciously thinking about what I was going to create for him, and I knew it had to be quick!

A couple weeks ago, I stopped at JoAnne's and picked up some dinosaur cuttlebug die cuts. So I took these out, and punched out two of those little guys. Then, I brought out my two circle punches and my word window punch. The tree is the word window punch and obviously the circle punches are the green leaves. I took my decorative scissors and made the grass. And my cloud mask, left over from the Snow White card, I used for the clouds in the sky as a background.

I made a cloud and wrote the sentiment: Have a Dinosaur-ific birthday!

He wasn't too gaga over it, but I was! So, it was worth it!!!

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Have a dinosaur-ific day!

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Flower Garden

This card was made for my mom's birthday, who shares a birthday w/ my daughter! So the 28th is a special day! So, I wanted to make my mom a special card! (Not that I would make her a crappy one!)

I was sitting by my daughter's bed the other night so she could go to sleep, and I was looking through the 2005-2006 SU! catalog for some ideas for upcoming cards, and I came across this beautiful card on pge. 129 under Flower Garden. So, I decided that I would make that card for my mom. I changed the colors and paper but the layout is the same.

I used Mellow Moss for the card base, and ran it through my Cuttlebug w/ some flower folder. Then, I broke out my metallic Perfect Pearls that I bought on clearance at Scrapbook Station. I rubbed the "Perfect Medium" all over the flowers, and then brushed on the green patina and gold patina powders. Then I stamped the flower from Flower Garden onto watercolor paper w/ Black StazOn. (Note: If you own a black Memento ink pad, you cannot use this w/ water. I have ruined several images using my aquapainter. I would suggest either use StazOn, or use a blender pen instead of the aquapainter.) I then colored the flowers w/ watercolor crayons: Pretty in Pink, highlighted w/ Regal Rose and for the leaves: Mellow Moss, highlighted w/ Old Olive and a little Pretty in Pink. I cut the flower and leaf out and put them to the side. I found a nice Happy Birthday stamp in the It's Your Birthday set, and stamped that in Pretty in Pink. I took out my favorite stamp in Label Classics and stamped in Mellow Moss around the Happy Birthday. I cut it out and adhered everything around the ribbon that I had already tied onto the mellow moss.

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Stop and smell the flowers!

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