Grateful

Using the Originals Card Confidence program, I used the left of center sketch to create this card.

I don't really like the way the second generation stamping turned out -- looks "boxy" to me in the middle (I don't think it looks as bad in real life!), but for today it'll suffice. I'm fighting off some nausea and a headache ... ugh.

I may try it again later today ... as I do like the layout and the colors. Maybe it would look better with a different flower from the same stamp set (which I am LOVING, by the way!). This is a great stamp set to get if you don't already own it.



Materials: paper - CTMH Precious Paisley; ink - CTMH crystal blue, blush; stamps - CTMH Treasure Life; ribbon - Michaels

Plant Smiles

Just another simple card, but I wanted to take a quick moment to create something this morning before I really started my day! (Umm, yeah - the kitchen is waiting to be mopped and there's a load of laundry to put away.)

Anyways -- This card was made using things that were just laying around, waiting to be put away in my craft space. From the other day's card, the Cuttlebug and embossing folder were within easy reach. Minibrads were out from yesterday as well, as I was putting together some page kits for a swap I am in. I'm trying to use up some old paper - this is from the Everlasting Creative Basics I bought at Christmastime (this is the last piece of paper - so I might make a set of these cards for a gift set and use up the last of the paper ...). And, for the first time, I have inked up the September SOTM which is very versatile and a very pretty set which has been sitting out on the table waiting patiently to be used.

A simple card, but one I wouldn't mind giving to a friend!

Materials: paper - CTMH Everlasting; stamps - CTMH Treasure Life; ink - CTMH bamboo, ponderosa pine and cranberry; other - minibrads, swiss dots Cuttlebug embossing folder