Michael"s Birthday

Today is my youngest son's birthday.  I hadn't used The Open Sea stamp set in quite a while and thought it would be perfect for a guy card.  The design is one I saved  during one of my browsing through card designs days.  I don't remember who originally designed it but I do want to say thank you to whomever it was.  I really like how it all came together.

Stamp Sets:  The Open Sea and Simply Sketched Hostess Set (Stampin' Up!); Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar; Card Stock:  Whisper White (Stampin' Up!) Blue card base (unknown), Down by the Shore (Fancy Pants); Accessories & Tools:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Spiral Border Punch - retired and Early Espresso Baker's Twine (Stampin' Up!)

Now I'm headed over to have pizza with the family to celebrate his birthday.  You know I must really love him a whole bunch to go out in this weather.  It's only seven degrees at this time.  By the time I get ready to come back home, it ought to be nice and frigid!

Until next time...happy creating!

Open Sea Journal

Journals have long been a part of my life.  I love words and what better way to record the journeys of life than your very own journal.  They can be private and personal or they can be a way to share your life with others.  I have made many of these but I have to say that this one is my favorite.  Pacific Point Card Stock and Silver Emboss Powder make a great combination.

Stamp Sets:  The Open Sea, Define Your Life (retired); Inks:  Pacific Point, VersaMark; Card Stock:  Pacific Point, Very Vanilla, Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack; Accessories & Tools:  Stampin' Emboss Powder/Silver, Decorative Label Punch, 1/8" Mini Brads/Silver, Mini Glue Dots

I always keep several of these on hand or I can customize one just as I did for the one I've shared here.  No two are ever alike and that makes them unique.  Contact me to order one for yourself or as a gift.