Especially for you card

Here's another card I made using materials from Heartfelt Creations. The flowers are part of of a coordinating stamp and die cut set. It's for a relative that likes purple, hope she likes it.

Until my next post,
Diane

It's Your Birthday card

Here's a card I made using a product from Hot off the Press called Paper Flair Shaped Card Kit. It comes with 24 sheets of artwork and makes 16 shaped cards. For this one you cut out the package and apply the left edge to a card, cut out the shape and you have an instant card in the shape of a present. The embellishments are included as well as papers to decorate the inside of the card, a "made by" label an extra "stuff" for the envelope. I used a real brad on the front which wasn't included and applied the tag on the front with a dimensional glue dot. I got the kit on sale and it was worth the price of only $4.49.

Until my next post,
Diane

Best Wishes

Here's my story and I'm sticking to it. Unless Outlook tells me it's someones birthday or anniversary I rarely remember. Outlook didn't tell me so this card is late for an anniversary.

I started this card at the local CK convention in March but finished at home since I didn't want to mess with the glitter in class. The card is made using papers and materials from Heartfelt Creations. They have some die cuts that coordinate with their stamps which is pretty neat. Only thing is they didn't provide envelopes for the cards which is a pain since some were odd sized.

Until my next post,
Diane

Happy Birthday card

Here's a card I made using supplies from The Paper Loft. I saw them at the first Creating Keepsakes convention of the year in Hampton. Their paper is very good quality. All the papers seem to be of cardstock weight.

Until my next post,
Diane

Thanks card

Here's a card I sent to a cousin of mine. I asked if she had any photos of her Dad in uniform and she tried to scan them but was having computer problems so she mailed them to me. I scanned them and emailed the fixed versions back and returned her originals. I also included a CD with other family photos for her to enjoy.

Until my next post,
Diane

No foolin' I made a card!

I know it's April Fools day but this is no joke. I actually made something this year. You may or may not remember but my last post featured a card I made last year.

A few weeks ago I attended a Creating Keepsakes convention in my area. I hadn't done any crafting since about late October of last year due to my shoulder surgery. I had three classes on Friday and four on Saturday. In between I did a bit of shopping and bought stuff I didn't need. Really, does anyone need more crafting supplies!? Anyway by the end of those two days I was exhausted. I hadn't realized how much you use your arm and shoulder in simple paper crafting.Anyway, I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things and hope to post on a more regular basis.

Here's a card I started in class and finished at home. If you've ever been to one of these conventions you have one to one and a half hours for each class. In most classes you get enough "stuff" to do a zillion projects but only start a few and finish less than you start.

This card was taught by the folks at The Paper Loft. They have some nice "guy" papers which is great since most of the supplies are pretty girl oriented. The class focused on how to maximize the use of your scraps.

This card is for a guy in my family and I hope he likes it.

Until my next post,
Diane

Love you forever card

Hello everyone. I'm still recovering from my shoulder surgery but I did discover a card I had in my stash that I'm using for Valentines Day. It's from a WeR Memory Keepers kit. As I've said numerous times. Their kits are great. All the items you need to make the cards are included, except adhesive. All the items have nice clean edges and fold on their proper fold lines. If you are a tad lazy in design but still want to send a handmade card these are great kits.

Until my next post,
Diane

Happy 2013!

On November 30th I had rotator cuff surgery and haven't been able to do much crafting. The post you viewed since that date we all of cards I made before then. I'm on the mend as they say and doing physical therapy three times a week. My doctor said a full recovery would be about six months. I know I'll be able to craft before then but for now, like many TV show I'll be taking a break until my spring season.

Until my next post,
Diane

Birthdays...eat more cake!

Instead of a New Years Eve card I'm posting a birthday card today. I've got a family member that was born today. I made this card using the "In the Middle" technique by Technique Junkies. I used a sentiment stamp by Cloud and accent stamps by See Dee's from their starter set.

Until my next post,
Diane

A way to help just a little bit

The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut was just a week ago. Some folks may be wondering if there is a way to help just a little bit.

The University of Connecticut has set up a special scholarship for the dependents of the adults that died, for the siblings of the children and for other students in the school. Eventually, with enough donations future students from Newtown wishing to attend UConn my benefit.

If you'd like to help, just a little bit you can find out more info here. You can pledge online or via text messaging. Remember donations given prior to 31 December are tax deductible for this year.

Until my next post,
Diane