Happy Birthday Card

Here's a card I made for my brother-in-law using papers and Dazzles from Hot off the Press. The chipboard birthday hat was from another company (sorry can't remember who) and the ribbon was bought on a spool from a big box store (probably Michael's). I got the idea for the layout using a Mojo Monday sketch from 2009.

Until my next post,
Diane

Happy Birthday cupcake card

Here's a card I made in a class using products from The-Whole-Kit-N-Kaboodle. They referred to this card as a cupcake card since it's supposed to resemble a cupcake from a birds eye view. I liked the papers and the less than traditional design of the card. I need to incorporate things like that into my cards. I generally use the A2 style since I can get two cards from a 81/2 x 11 piece of cardstock. I buy my envelopes in boxes of 100 from an office supply company in either white or beige and it keeps the cost reasonable.

Until my next post,

Diane

Happy Valentines Day part 2

Here's the second batch of cards I made using the Martha Stewart paper and embellishments from K&Co.

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Diane

Out my window

I really hasn't felt like winter until last night and today, and maybe for a few more days. My daffodils had already started blooming and I'm not sure if they'll recover. Today we have sunny weather but it is cold and there's a dusting of snow. Maybe it has to do with Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow earlier in the month!

Until my next post,
Diane

Happy Valentines Day!

Here's my first batch of cards for Valentine's Day this year. I used a pad of paper from Martha Stewart and embellishments by K&Co. On a few cards I added some ribbon, used punches or added a brad.


Until my next post,
Diane

Make a Wish Card

Here's a card I made for my brother-in-law. It uses Paper Wishes papers and Dazzles. I edged one of the papers with decorative scissors. the "make a wish" thick cardstock sticker is from a generic pack, I can't remember where I got them or who the manufacturer is. I used a white gel pen on the balloons and the cardstock sticker for a highlight.

Until my next post,
Diane

Add your blog to the Universal Craft Blog Directory

Here's a way you can add your crafty blog to a list to make a Universal Craft Blog Directory. Just follow the directions on the highlighted post and the list will continue to grow. I've added my blog, now it's your turn.

Until my next post,
Diane

To appologize or to not appologize, that is the question

At the end of last year, I made a post about trying to blog more and that I had gotten sucked into the black hole of genealogy. A friend of mine mentioned I should read the post "Blogging without Obligation". I did, and now feel a bit more comfortable about my absences.

Since my blog isn't for professional reasons, I'm not a designer for any companies or make any money with my crafting. I do think that having a blog keeps me focused on producing "stuff", since I don't want long absences from posts. I am grateful for those that have officially followed my blog and realize that they sort of expect me to display my new creations. But now you officially know that if there is an absence I'll try not to go on about how I feel guilty or will blog simply to blog.

Until my next post,
Diane

Celebrate Birthday Card

Here's a birthday card I made using materials from Hot Off The Press. The glimmery/shimmery hats and word are their Dazzles that I've used before. The papers are also from HOTP.

To maximize the number of cards I made with this kit I made them all in the A2 style. For this one I rounded the corners for an added little touch and didn't apply the papers to the edge of the card base.

Until my next post,
Diane

Simply Handmade card

Here's a card I made for my sister-in-law for her birthday. I can't remember who made the paper but I know the stamps are all by Hero Arts.

Until my next post,
Diane