Thoughts & Prayers

Very simple sympathy cards I created using Stampin’Up!s Thoughts and Prayers stamp set.

The rectangle background is a stencil I punched out using my 1 1/4” Square Punch. The top card was sponged with Baja Breeze and Daffodil Delight; the bottom card with Sahara Sand and Daffodil Delight.
The inspiration for this card came from Canadian Demonstrator, Robyn Stahls.
A short and sweet post, but a post non the less!
God Bless,

A Mix of Textures

This card mixes the Deck the Halls Fabric, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Textured card stock and Antique Brads giving the finished antique look.

Here’s a couple of hints I discovered as I created this card.

• (You seamstresses probably already know this) To get this great unraveled edge to your project instead of cutting the size you want, rip the size you want. Make a small snip in the fabric at the size you want and rip away! It’s easy, gives you a straight line and relieves stress!
• You can adhere the fabric right to the card base but, I adhered it to a 3”x4” piece of card stock using the Anywhere Glue Stick. Works perfectly!
• The image was stamped on Very Vanilla Textured card stock. First,to give it the stained look I used a piece of the Stamping Sponge and rubbed on River Rock Classic Ink. You can also mix colors. I used a little bit of Sahara Sand in places.
• Before you emboss, wipe your cardstock down with the Embossing Buddy. It will keep your Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder where you want it.

I also embossed the edges of the image piece. I simply ran the VersaMark around the edges and covered it with Gold Stampin’ Emboss powder.

• To get the little notches on top I used the Decorative Label punch and inserted only the top corners, one at a time into the corner of the punch. All I punched were the corners.
• The Antique Brad finishes off the card. If the brad is not holding anything together just bend off the back and adhere it to the card using Glue Dots.

This card may look a bit complicated but it really was not. Follow the hints above and you’ll be creating your own antique creations!

If you’re not in to embossing yet, I’d love to help you get started. Contact me if you have any questions. I’ll be happy to help you put your order together to make sure you have everything you need to get started!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

God bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Ink: VersaMark

Paper: River Rock & Very Vanilla Textured card stock

Misc: Deck the Halls fabric, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Antique Brads(#117273), Anywhere Glue Sticks (#104045), Glue Dots(#103683), SNAIL(#104332)

Tools of The Trade: Heat Tool, Decorative Label Punch(#120907), Large Oval punch(#119855)

Growing Green Mojo!

What a fun sketch today at Mojomonday! Lots of possibilities.

I chose Growing Green Stamp set and Woodland Walk Designer Series paper with its coordinating colors of Crumb Cake, Garden Green and Very Vanilla. I also added in some Pear Pizzazz and River Rock colors because they fit together so perfectly with the project.

I used every image in the set in some form on this card. Some are stamped directly onto the layers and some are snipped out. The paper and stamps make a beautiful combination.. The sentiment is from the stamp set, Thoughts and Prayers.

I was so excited when I finished the card and then.... I saw...I had adhered it upside down on my card base. Cannot believe I did that!!

MojoMonday is always a good place to get your "mojo" on! Just make sure it's not upside down! Let me know if you have any questions and I so appreciate your comments so please leave one before you go. Thank you for all your comments!!

God Bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Growing Green, Thoughts & Prayers

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, River Rock

Paper: Very Vanilla, Garden Green card stock, Crumb Cake & Garden Green Textured Card stock, Woodland Walk Designer Series paper

Tools of the Trade: Scallop Border punch, Blender Pens, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thoughts & Prayers ~ One of my Favorites!

I love this stamp set! The prayer tree in the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set is simple, peaceful, & just beautiful. I struggled a bit when I added the ribbon not wanting it to be frilly but loving the look it added to the card. I have three cards I will be sending to young women who have lost someone they love and am hoping a little beauty during difficult times will bring a smile to their face and a bit of peace to their hearts.

This week's color challenge at Pals Paper Arts combines Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze, & Pear Pizzazz. It is a beautiful combination. I used my Stampin' Write Markers to ink the image and embellished it with a bit of gathered ribbon. A bit of texture using Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, the Crimper and Basic Pearls left me happy with my finished product.

I hope you enjoyed today's project! Make sure to stop by Pals Paper Arts to see all the wonderful projects and give the color challenge a try your self!

The new Occasions Mini catalog is available to purchase from. You can view the catalog online here or if you would like a copy mailed to you contact me and I would be happy to put one in the mail to you.

God Bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Ink: Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Pear Pizazz, Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Very Vanilla card stock

Misc: Crimper, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Corner Rounder punch, Scallop Oval punch, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly ribbon, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

Stampin'Up! Thoughts & Prayers

Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set

This stamp set makes it easy to create "get well" and "sympathy" cards. The images are very peaceful images and sentiments very tender.

My color pallet came from Stampin'Up!'s Color Coach, a great tool to help you combine colors. I combined Cajun Craze with Old Olive and a little bit of Not Quite Navy. I softened the card up a bit by sponging the edges of Very Vanilla, and Spritzing the card base using the Color Spritzer.

Thanks for stopping by! Stop back tomorrow for the Pals Blog Hop where we'll be showcasing some great fall the Thanksgiving projects! If you have any questions please contact me and if you have time, leave a comment before you go. I love seeing who has stopped by! Have a great day!

God Bless

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Recipe:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Ink: Cajun Craze & Old Olive Classic Ink, More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla card stock

Misc: Scallop Trim punch, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Clips Assortment, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimenstionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Stampin'Up!s Elizabeth Perfect for a Quick Card

MOJO Monday 157

The Elizabeth stamp is one of Stampin'Up!s a la cart stamps. Pair it with Stampin'Up!s Teeny Tiny Wishes set for a perfect card making kit.

I've paired these two sets together with Going Gray, Pretty in Pink, & Whisper White colors for today's Mojo Monday challenge.

Elizabeth was stamped with Very Vanilla Craft ink onto Going Gray Textured Card stock and then cut out using my "most treasured" Stampin'Up! tool, the Paper Snips.

Thanks for stopping by for today's project! Before you leave I'd love to hear your comments.

If you would like to put this perfect card making kit together for yourself, contact me and we'll put an order together! You can also order all your card making supplies on line at my Stampin'Up! Website.

God Bless,

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Recipe:
Stamps: CM-Clear Mount & WM-Wood Mount: Elizabeth WM $9.95, Teeny Tiny Wishes WM $36.95
Ink: Going Gray Classic Ink, Very Vanilla Craft Ink
Paper: Going Gray Textured Card Stock, Pretty In Pink Card Stock, Neutrals Pattern Designer Series Paper pack
Misc: 5/8" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Daisies, Neutral Brads, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL

Stampin'Up!s Nouveau Chic for Mojo Monday

Today's project is for this week's MojoMonday sketch challenge. I really love the colors and designs in Stampin'Up!'s Nouveau Chic Designer Series paper. The coordinating colors are Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow, Black, and Apricot Appeal.

I used Inspired By Nature to create the grass, the flower from With All My Heart inked in Very Vanilla Craft ink and sprinkled with Iridescent Ice, and Teeny Tiny Wishes for the sentiment. The bow is our new Satin Very Vanilla Ribbon.

Short and sweet today. Hope you enjoyed the project. See the recipe below for the supplies I used and if you have any questions feel free to contact me.

God Bless,

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Recipe:
Stamps: Inspired By Nature, With All My Heart, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Sage Shadow, Black, Very Vanilla Craft ink
Paper: Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow, Black, Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper
Misc: Iridescent Ice, Heat Tool, Corner Rounder punch, Small Oval punch, Very Vanilla Satin ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip. Ovals cut with CM cutting system

Haiti Needs You

Card by Mike Funke at Stampin' Style

Today's post is in honor and memory of the people of Haiti.

One of the poorest countries in the world, Haiti has needed our help in the past and needs it even more now. Entire hospitals, schools, churches, apartment buildings, businesses, and homes collapsed after yesterdays 7.0 earthquake. There is not much stability in Haiti either structurally or governmentally. This country needs so much. It may seem a hopeless cause but, we have to try. Haiti has dark times; I cannot even imagine the darkness that has hit them with this disaster.

There are many humanitarian organizations trying to help Haiti. I hope you will prayerfully consider making a donation to one of them. Sumaritan's purse is one such group that sent its first disaster team in yesterday evening. Their website is http://www.samaritanspurse.org/ and they have a button to donate on-line. There are also groups showing up to take advantage of this disaster by asking for your donation. My caution is to make sure you know the organization you are giving to.

Pray for the people of Haiti, the many missionaries that live in Haiti, and all the people that have gone there to help.

God Bless,

Sympathy Card: Always in My Thoughts

This is a great stamp set. It is simple and has multiple phrases to express your heartfelt thoughts. The flowers can be colored a number of ways; Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Pastels, or Watercolors.

My thoughts and prayers are with three families that have lost loved ones this past month.

God Bless,

Martha

Recipe:

Stamps: Always in My Thoughts

Ink: Chocolate chip; Black Stazon; Really Rust, Old Olive, Yoyo Yellow Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Old Olive, Riding Hood Red, Water Color paper

Misc: Earth Element brads, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Square punch, Corner Rounder punch, stamping sponges.