Heard From The Heart Kindness

Since becoming a Stampin' Up!® demonstrator, I've met a lot of friends through our Stampin' Connection demonstrator only site.  One of those has become a frequent phone pal and we have some very good conversations.  Jean is full of ideas and information and I love visiting with her when we both have the time.  She recently blessed me with some product that I did not have in my supplies.  It was a wonderful and thoughtful thing for her to do.

Today's design is one dedicated to Jean and features all the goodies she sent me.  I love how the new Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die cutout looks on this card.  My only contributions to the card are the card base and ink color.  I used Crumb Cake Card Stock for the base because I know that is Jean's favorite.

Stamp Set:  Heard From The Heart; Ink:  Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Everyday Enchantment 1/8" Calypso Coral Organdy Ribbon, Everyday Enchantment 3/8" Calypso Coral Brad, Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die

Thank you, Jean, for your generosity and for letting me bend your ear on those long phone calls.  I am blessed to call you friend.

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Until we meet again...

Embossed Easter Dove

Last night I was playing with the Labels Collection Framelits Dies just to see what different combinations I could come up with.  I made three different cards that I will share with you over the next few days.  None of them took a lot of time to make and a couple of them will be perfect for Make & Takes at future events I have scheduled.

Stamp Set:  Easter Dove; Ink:  None used; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Naturals White, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits Dies, VersaMark, Black Emboss Powder, Dazzling Details, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, heavy duty aluminum foil

This card was definitely a if I do this, what will it look like.  I took a piece of Naturals White and glued the foil to it, then ran it through the Big Shot using one of the Labels Collections Dies.  Because of the foil, the picture did not turn out very well and you can't see the Dazzling Details I used to frame the foil label.  I think I'll remake this one but without foil.  I like the simple design but I think it would look better without the foil.

Until we meet again...

Daring Adventure Graduation

With this week so full of birthdays, I needed a short break from birthday cards so I decided to create a graduation card.  I know, it's only January, but it never hurts to think ahead. Daring Adventure jumped out at me and said, "use me!"  It's found on page 145 in the Idea Book & Catalog.  It quotes one of those people I most admire, Helen Keller.  She overcame great obstacles and what better way to let your graduate know that a whole new world awaits them.

Stamp Sets:  Daring Adventure, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Naturals White, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede; Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Jewels Basic Pearls, White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

The quote from Helen Keller, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing," is stamped on the inside of the card.  Because I hand stitched the zigzag on the front of the card, the ugly part of the stitching was visible when the card was opened.  To cover it up, I attached a matching piece of the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Now it's on to more Valentine cards.  I have some really cute 3 x 3 cards I'm making and I'll share those at a later time.

Until we meet again...