Giving, and Giving, and Giving

This was the Father's Day card I made for Brian's Dad. I didn't have time to take a picture of the one that I made for my dad, which I actually think turned out better. Anyhoo - I think this turned out quite nice.

Love and a Hug,

Thank You Card

Using a clean and simple design, I whipped up this thank you card in no time. Use up that stash today and make a five minute card!

Do Not Be Afraid....

This is a card for someone who recently suffered a house fire. I've been there, and done that, so I know that there really aren't the "right words" to say, but it's very comforting when people take the time to extend their thoughts of concern. Since the card is for a man, I tried to use masculine colors and patterned paper. Hence, I thought the hemp twine was more fitting than ribbon. The sketch was inspired by the Challenge # 119 over at Card Positioning Systems. I really like long cards because you have so much more room to work with verses a standard sized card. Thanks for stopping by my blog. (I'll be posting recent Garage Sale Hauls soon!)

Supplies: Black Cardstock and Patterned Paper: DCWV, Vellum Verse: Creative Memories, Hemp Twine: Stampin' Up!, Buttons: Making Memories, Pop Dots; Dollar Tree, Black Diamond Stickles; Ranger, Vellum Glue Dots and Glue Lines.

Love and a Hug,

Simple Baby Card and Frugal Tip

I made this simple baby card for a friend at work. It's a smaller size than the usual 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. Why? Well.... it my plight to be every so frugal, I started buying dirt cheap cards at yard sales. I give the cards to some little girls at church to play with and I keep the envelopes. Then, I use my scrap cardstock pieces that are leftover from scrapbooking to make cards that fit the envelopes.

Something For My Valentine

I hope everyone is enjoying this awesome weekend weather we are having.

This card is for the Stamp Something Challenge Blog. The challenge this week is to simply make something for your Sweetie - a card, gift, or anything. I made this card using a retired Stampin Up set called "Olive You" and a heart stubbby stamp from Stamps By Judith. The ribbon is from the Target Dollar Spot. It's a clean and simple card design.