Amazing Sister

My favorite customer, and good friend, is back at it again requesting a stack of cards for upcoming birthdays, just because, holidays, etc.  She is not a stamper herself, but always comes to me when she is need of a card.  She has told me numerous times "I just can't buy a card from the store anymore!".  I LOVE to hear this from people!  Whether they are making their own cards or asking me to make them, it makes me happy knowing that people are receiving hand made cards that will most likely be kept, rather than tossed in the trash like most store bought cards.  This time around, my friend needed a special birthday card for her sister and asked if I could use the Amazing Family stamp set for the card.  I was stumped as to what to do, but late last night I saw the latest Paper Players Challenge sketch and I knew what I wanted to do!  And, if I'm quick enough with my post, I may have just enough time to submit it ;-)

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Summer Starfruit, Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Eastern Elegance

Ink ~ Summer Starfruit, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets ~ Amazing Family, Best of Shelli

Other Supplies ~ Deco Labels Collection, Boho Blossoms Punch, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, Mini Brads

 

Ok, I'm annoyed by one part of this card...the yellow color in the DSP is Crushed Curry, NOT Summer Starfruit.  You don't see much of the Crushed Curry in the little flowers, but it still bugs me.  Does anyone else ever do that and freak out when you realize what you have done?!?!  But I'm not going to tear this all apart and re-do it...letting it go :-)

Happy Friday and Happy Stamping!
 

Chalk Talk Tuesday

The man in brown is due to come knocking at my door this afternoon and will be delivering my Chalk Talk set...but I got my hands on my friends set over the weekend and had some fun playing :)  I can't wait to get my own set and play around with it some more!   I used the color combo from the latest color challenge at Fab Friday.  I LOVE all of the new in colors!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding

Ink ~ Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe

Stamp Sets ~ Chalk Talk, Flower Shop, Amazing Family

Other Supplies ~ Pansy Punch, Chalk Talk Framelits, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder

 

I tried adding some of the cute In Color Ruffled Stretch Trim, but just couldn't make it work with this card...maybe I'll try again later!

 

Happy Stamping!



Amazing Friend and Exciting News!

Everyone has that one amazing friend...the one who is always there for you no matter what.  That friend who accepts you for who you are and never judges you, laughs with you, cries with you, shares lifes moments, big or small, with you...that friend for me is Erica, also known as my twin brain.  We didn't grow up together, didn't go to school together and have only been friends for a few years, but it feels like we have known each other forever!  Erica is the sister I never had and the friend that I know I can always count on!

Not only is Erica one of my very best friends, but she is also an amazing co-worker.  The first of the year tends to be a bit crazy where my work load is concerned.   Erica was a HUGE help to me and helped me stay caught up and totally eased my stress last week...THANK YOU friend!!!  

This isn't nearly enough of a thank you for all she does for me, but sending a card is still one of my favorite ways to show my appreciation.  Here is the card I created especially for her...

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Tea for Two DSP

Ink ~ Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo

Stamp Set ~ Amazing Family

Other Supplies ~ Paper Doily Sizzlits, 3 1/2 & 3" Circle Bigz, Builder Brads, Sycamore Street Island Indigo Ribbon*

*Sale-A-Bration item*

Thanks friend for being so amazing!  XOXO

Now for the exciting news!!   I will be participating in my first ever blog hop on January 10th...so be watching and check out all of the great creations made by all of the awesome participants!