Monday, September 20, 2021

Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Flower Girl (Part 1)

Confession, when I originally cut into this paper, I loved it so much that I ordered a second set right away. Now I'm not really a flower girl and I understand you wouldn't believe that from all my recent posts, but it's true. I know nothing about flowers and I'm very particular about the flowers I do like, they can't be too cartoony, they can't be too realistic... and the colors have to be just right (side note: this is my exact feelings on butterflies if you were wondering). I think this flowery paper is just perfect.

I used the Call Me Crafty Al Sheetload of Cards free printable that can be found here. I also flipped the paper over to get slightly different looks with each card, the huge benefit of double-sided paper.



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Sunday, September 19, 2021

You've been on my mind

Similar to yesterday's card, sometimes you just want to let your family and friends know that you're thinking of them, that "you've been on my mind."

Another case from Julie's instagram. Her original can be found here.



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Saturday, September 18, 2021

I just miss you

I started making cards because I liked mailing out Christmas cards to my family and friends. For a while, I only made Christmas cards, then moved onto Valentine's Day cards. But the cards I've been making most the last year or so are thinking of you cards and this sentiment, "I just miss you" probably defines 2020/2021. I just miss my family and friends and wish it was safer to see them all #stupidcovid

This is a simple card and such an easy way to make a batch of exact cards in one go. I did case this card from Julie, her original can be found here. I actually follow #stampin on instagram and will screenshot cards that I love. For me, it's the beautiful paper that really makes this simple card shine. 


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Sunday, September 12, 2021

Visiting the Parents

Does anyone else get a little bored when you're visiting the parents? I went over a few weeks ago and decided to bring along a little craft project to work on while I was there. I decided to bring a coloring project since it's easy to color and chat with my parents at the same time. And since I'm still building up my birthday card stash, I thought these candle stickers would be the perfect coloring project.

Red|Blue|Orange Card

Green Card

Pink Card


Supplies Used - All Cards

Supplies Used - Red|Blue|Orange Card

Supplies Used - Green Card

Supplies Used - Pink Card

 

Saturday, September 11, 2021

More Brides

Recently, I needed to make more cards for coworkers who recently got married. I'm not gonna lie, my plan was to recreate the wedding card I made last month for another coworker but my sister scolded me. She told me to stop being lazy and create a different card. I don't often follow my sister's advice but I took it to heart this time.

I didn't really know the coworkers so I couldn't make cards that I felt matched their personalities so I cased this very classic card from Liz. Original card and details can be found here.

Silver Card

Copper Card

Pink Card


Supplies Used - All Cards

 Supplies Used - Silver Card

 Supplies Used - Copper Card

Supplies Used - Pink Card



Thursday, September 9, 2021

Black and White Background

Similar to yesterday's black and white appreciation post. Today's cards show a different way to add color to black and white paper. This time, I colored the background with alcohol markers as opposed to the actual flowers.

This time I cased a card by Libby Fens. You can find that original card here.

Fresh Freesia

Bermuda Bay

So Saffron


Supplies Used - All Cards

Supplies Used - Fresh Freesia Card

Supplies Used - Bermuda Bay Card

Supplies Used - So Saffron Card

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Black and White Flowers

I've already shared my love for black and white designer paper. It allows an endless world of possibilities. Leave the paper as is, add a little color, add a lot of color. When I first saw Stampin' Up! True Love DSP, I knew I needed to purchase it. As I began using the paper, I realized I loved it so much that I had to order a second set.

I did case Karen's beautiful card that can be found here. But as you'll see, I couldn't just stop with one card and one color.

Cherry Cobbler

Daffodil Delight

Polished Pink

Pale Papaya

Purple Posy

Balmy Blue


Supplies Used - All Cards

Supplies Used - Cherry Cobbler Card

Supplies Used - Daffodil Delight Card

Supplies Used - Polished Pink Card

Supplies Used - Pale Papaya Card

Supplies Used - Purple Posy Card

  • Stampin' Up! Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (149566) retired

Supplies Used - Balmy Blue Card