Seeing Clearly!!

A clear card...SO COOL!!! I've had these acetate cards FOREVER and have been a bit intimidated to use them. But when my SIL asked for a card for a special person I wanted to make an extra special card.

I sat and thought...and grabbed these bright and colorful papers from Fancy Pants. I had to really think this card through (not always the way I work) because I wanted to make sure that the adhesive that is holding the papers on wasn't going to show through on the other side. So I made sure to match the size paper with the same size interior paper where a message could be written.

I LOVE how it came out!! I used my SU! rub-ons along the bottom for an extra touch.


I hope that everyone is having a very creative week!



Card Specs:

Cardstock: Clear Acetate Cards, PTI White Cardstock
DP: fancy pants designs - simplicity by nancy rowe-janitz shape and patterns
Embellishments: Regal Rose 5/8" SU! grosgrain ribbon, SU! rub ons

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Have a great weekend everyone!!

Beep, Beep!...Just because...

My best friend Joanne is an extremely talented paper artist. She inspires many, including me. She's very hard working and dedicated. She has been working towards creating a greener household for herself and her family. One of the many things that she and her husband do is try to utilize their Vespa scooter around town to save on gas and pollution. It's great and I applaud their efforts!

I found this vintage sticker with what else...but...a VESPA! and I knew that it had to go to Jo!! I waited to post because I wanted to make sure she received it in the mail before I put it up. I didn't want to spoil the surprise.

I did this as a postcard style so on the back is a piece of PTI white cardstock (if you haven't purchased this yet...you MUST! it's outstanding!)

I was really happy with how this turned out. And Jo did too!! Love you babe!!

I hope that everyone is having a very creative weekend!!



Card Specs:

Cardstock: SU! Ruby Red, Summer Sun, Brushed Silver
DP: Kaisercraft DP - From the Elegance line in Victoria
Stamps: Paper Source
Ink: Brilliance in pearlescent beige
Embellishments: vintage sticker, Basic Grey brads, foam squares, heat gun, clear embossing powder

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Keeping it simple...

Happy Birthday Sweet Caroline!

This Saturday we are attending my kids good friend Caroline's 4th birthday party!!! We are SO excited!!

Caroline is all girl. As girly as they come! Not to mention, beautiful, sweet, charming, fun and funny! With hair to DIE FOR!!!! She rocks (as does her little bro!) and my kids have a blast playing with them.

I wanted to make her a birthday card to match her sweet and girly personality. I wanted color, sparkles and texture!

Happy Birthday Sweet Caroline!!! We're looking forward to sharing many more years of birthdays with you!!

Lots of love!!

Card Specs:

Cardstock: SU! Summer Sun, Pixie Pink
DP: Sandy Lion - Fairy Garden
Stamps: SU! Birthday Beauty (retired)
Ink: Brilliance Pearlescent - crimson (but it comes out purple)
Embellishments: Doodlebug and Making Memories glitter, Brads - I *think* are MM, Foam Adhesive, SU! 1 1/4 and 1 3/8th circle punch, sakura glue pen, clear embossing powder, heat gun



ps - the picture is almost a year old now!!!

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