Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Field Flowers and more!

I recently purchased the stamp set Field Flowers from SU! and what a beautiful set this is!  I made two cards that are basically the same but just a few little changes. Okay, this is the first card I made:

And this is the second card I made:


Card number two, I distressed it up, crumpled some paper, added some ribbon & bakers twine (deleted the brad) and changed the direction that the card stood.  I must say I LOVE the new set Fabulous Phrases.  It is a set of 30 words like happy, smile, heartfelt, kind, etc. just about every word you would want to add something simple to a card.

Both cards have quite a few layers but I like how they both turned out. 

Things I used for making both cards are: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Black and Subtles DSP cardstock. Old Olive, Black, Rose Red ink, Field Flowers, Nature Walk, Fabulous Phrases stamp sets, Always Artichoke Seam Binding,Border Punch and Bakers Twine.

Have a fabulous day...

Monday, September 19, 2011

Have a Cuppa!

I was blog surfing Sunday afternoon and found this real cute tutorial for this coffee cup giftcard holder.

What do you think? Isn't it so cute?  Look inside:

The inside is just perfect to add a gift card!

I thought this was so cute....I made two!  Might make a few more just to have on hand and they fit perfect in a standard card envelope.  For instructions and measurements, click the link above and that will take you to Lorri's blog.

The only thing I did not add was the lipstick mark (don't have that stamp).  Enjoy....

Gail

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Remembering September 11, 2001

America and the world is in my thoughts today as we remember those that lost their lives 10 years ago today.  Watching those images on the TV this morning brings back all of the emotions I had that day.  God Bless America.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Awash With Flowers!

I bought the stamp set "Awash With Flowers" - a 2 step stamping set quite some time ago and it has set on the shelf until Sunday when I pulled it out and played with it. 

I used the two tags die to make the little "flap" on the top and also crystal effects on the flowers.  I like how the flowers are glossy and shiny on the cards.

The second one, I am sending to a friend who is having back problems.  Hope it brightens her day!  The inside is simple and after I took a picture of it, I added another flower inside and a "Get Well Soon" sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Gail

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Happy Birthday John!!

Today is my oldest son's birthday!!  Happy Birthday, John!!!

John is the one on the right.

Have a great day, everyone!  Gail




Monday, August 29, 2011

Computer Troubles :(

Oh my goodness!  I have been having a HORRIBLE time tonight trying to load pictures!  I have had to uninstall my picture mover and re-install it.  I am not a computer smartie and am exhausted :)

I have two cards that I made over the weekend using the Awash With Flowers Stampin' UP! set and they turned out so cute!!!  I will post them Wednesday morning so stay tuned....

Thursday, August 25, 2011

With Love & Caring

I tried my hand a vintage grundge (hehe) 

I used the SU! smooch spritz on crumb cake and very vanilla cardstock.  If you use this product just a warning: it can get very messy and I would suggest you wear gloves or plan on hands getting stained! 
I then inked, distressed, tore, stamped and crumpled!!  I added an antique brad and black ribbon and called it done :)

I really love the old, vintage antique look of cards but I need more practice!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a good weekend.  Tomorrow I am off to the State Fair - Yeah! I have never been to the state fair!!

Gail