tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59817307170883955002024-03-19T04:19:34.410-05:00Paper PanaceaHow is it that working with a few sheets of pretty paper calms and relaxes me?Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.comBlogger1381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-83966115048510627662024-03-18T06:30:00.001-05:002024-03-18T06:30:00.132-05:00Birthday cards for tiny tots...<p> I try to make a wide variety of cards to donate, and a short time ago I made a couple for toddlers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvmNTXfGD4kmovzSyFQqNJFnkTWtVzpz7hORizcZtnisnAAshUhZbBt55ebGdiGv5WbpTDiAoH-CGFHDzAhBhkNZPJmMOQhUKDcwYPcXljhLDOdUtAiL6vujsbOqmf4UGjJaT456-UBbdhziP2cGAeDDR_eufQ1j6U50DBWmniCNszsyoKeuH37uzBQo/s1778/DSCF6471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1778" data-original-width="1336" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvmNTXfGD4kmovzSyFQqNJFnkTWtVzpz7hORizcZtnisnAAshUhZbBt55ebGdiGv5WbpTDiAoH-CGFHDzAhBhkNZPJmMOQhUKDcwYPcXljhLDOdUtAiL6vujsbOqmf4UGjJaT456-UBbdhziP2cGAeDDR_eufQ1j6U50DBWmniCNszsyoKeuH37uzBQo/w480-h640/DSCF6471.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>It was a chance to use up some scraps that were laying on my desk.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBQZ8QcBw838d7F8CK8e1MHyVUnZ5zNL6jknDSvQAeVavtovHCNV7mGmnZ_cXHnIKgGr_W0ozbKbmzQxfVybcE0Qt6ABWMot8GJ-df_xyOn6e77LTz3YWYTTzGeROyTcD4U28eDHpu6ygdAYf-XMYItZDpfNOJKJ-HITx9f_L60WapeVKeO0ioOHyfRo/s1683/DSCF6472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="1683" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBQZ8QcBw838d7F8CK8e1MHyVUnZ5zNL6jknDSvQAeVavtovHCNV7mGmnZ_cXHnIKgGr_W0ozbKbmzQxfVybcE0Qt6ABWMot8GJ-df_xyOn6e77LTz3YWYTTzGeROyTcD4U28eDHpu6ygdAYf-XMYItZDpfNOJKJ-HITx9f_L60WapeVKeO0ioOHyfRo/w640-h510/DSCF6472.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I'm always amazed when a very few small scraps completely embellish a card front. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtziY8JDZDBzHZvPo23EqxAaV1HLrnzClRNj7pX34chJ4-mAfXgOcdwMJLNI-mI0DqAsec1sgscTpChtKQ4Kz2yegn2WrItalkB_jw9-Pl_7DJmIGg5MpJrnUE2KZB1_CKXKmsQthGSdqo3Nd4iOH8DhouzZ2ra9YlrUspS1yzwf7OCnQjCGVrKbkiDU/s1868/DSCF6474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1495" data-original-width="1868" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtziY8JDZDBzHZvPo23EqxAaV1HLrnzClRNj7pX34chJ4-mAfXgOcdwMJLNI-mI0DqAsec1sgscTpChtKQ4Kz2yegn2WrItalkB_jw9-Pl_7DJmIGg5MpJrnUE2KZB1_CKXKmsQthGSdqo3Nd4iOH8DhouzZ2ra9YlrUspS1yzwf7OCnQjCGVrKbkiDU/w640-h512/DSCF6474.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Both cards were made in exactly the same way. I used glitter cardstock for each of the numbers. I also used dimensionals to pop up each small number panel.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3YFc87xQTBQgZdZojl1OpAkslXdn26YFfP59ahZTcmcCPXgFEWt8JYmvIXjLRQor4yYsvxLfuw6lU5zf5Lx1tZu3fk4XEMu966jjh2gFTBCfynx68TLr5iPFnRG5NEgflYpcHi829qBagHqkO7RzWlGJWCczCVmtypmuU7sd_5GYDoYkNn1nFH3nmVc/s2044/DSCF6475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1543" data-original-width="2044" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3YFc87xQTBQgZdZojl1OpAkslXdn26YFfP59ahZTcmcCPXgFEWt8JYmvIXjLRQor4yYsvxLfuw6lU5zf5Lx1tZu3fk4XEMu966jjh2gFTBCfynx68TLr5iPFnRG5NEgflYpcHi829qBagHqkO7RzWlGJWCczCVmtypmuU7sd_5GYDoYkNn1nFH3nmVc/w400-h303/DSCF6475.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I've had the teddy bear die for years. I have no idea who the manufacuter is, but it could be Spellbinder's. It's a nice die because you can ink the tummy, paws, nose/mouth and ears through holes in the die.</p><p>I added some Nuvo Drops for the eyes.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhu_AOvMD7WrfSzRoVkPkUC0pliWt9zH15QDVvFgWTnKXWNxStnGmhfI5BvtXMwZI68nNmbXTh4YQPSbd0-7rPT6N6OFu-6lwmoQddfLzlKXTGaS8cp3RRlIxZbRT8Ofy1V3g_BrDm6CYvBvC62M-KhcDfVgrBZ1oPWXBiixIovGUnBHTldxtvRbtbNo/s1775/DSCF6473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1775" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhu_AOvMD7WrfSzRoVkPkUC0pliWt9zH15QDVvFgWTnKXWNxStnGmhfI5BvtXMwZI68nNmbXTh4YQPSbd0-7rPT6N6OFu-6lwmoQddfLzlKXTGaS8cp3RRlIxZbRT8Ofy1V3g_BrDm6CYvBvC62M-KhcDfVgrBZ1oPWXBiixIovGUnBHTldxtvRbtbNo/w400-h316/DSCF6473.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Both cards had the same stamped sentiment on the inside.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p>It has turned cold here. They predict it will get down to the teens at night this week. My poor tulips, which are about 5 inches high, are going to suffer some serious frostbite!</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-14172267075111798952024-03-15T06:30:00.001-05:002024-03-15T06:30:00.139-05:00St. Patrick's Day cards...<p>I made several cards for St. Patrick's Day--one for a family member and the others to donate to the thrift store. I thought I'd share some samples with you today.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLuCvNCUShHmKNa6m44LrfIiRs5k4v-9pkw4l-vVBhvT70DgdS5Cf9_LqYXd7HCxntlLIyaNT4RM_H99qKY5T9pKtN-XSdyzavmBD_fxNiNWT-5O9iknvyzjA5wmO54Rz6vKXnarPacyHIQii8uUEj35AU-13ip9NDpJqWEOoLMo1mHva5_TOTAI9iaY/s1582/DSCF6330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="1247" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLuCvNCUShHmKNa6m44LrfIiRs5k4v-9pkw4l-vVBhvT70DgdS5Cf9_LqYXd7HCxntlLIyaNT4RM_H99qKY5T9pKtN-XSdyzavmBD_fxNiNWT-5O9iknvyzjA5wmO54Rz6vKXnarPacyHIQii8uUEj35AU-13ip9NDpJqWEOoLMo1mHva5_TOTAI9iaY/w504-h640/DSCF6330.JPG" width="504" /></a></div><p>I made several of these cards. The sentiment made me smile, and I love using my little frog die.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0bjA-tKLGdhSX1Xh_ZbO2lp6H9Epxj-pWHLK7gbYby6iyp1So26TBWBryhT2vA9MXOmt-4rNsCh_audABSqp3Yt69ynYG5JswvgU2lpkyGrlr4hcUe1WPZ-eybr1m-xJlTeJPlFtnVZlVpwPrmV5UqoUAPF9PqpdnrMbDPmA_f8qiEuf8J5zEAXHzgMs/s2116/DSCF6331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2116" data-original-width="1479" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0bjA-tKLGdhSX1Xh_ZbO2lp6H9Epxj-pWHLK7gbYby6iyp1So26TBWBryhT2vA9MXOmt-4rNsCh_audABSqp3Yt69ynYG5JswvgU2lpkyGrlr4hcUe1WPZ-eybr1m-xJlTeJPlFtnVZlVpwPrmV5UqoUAPF9PqpdnrMbDPmA_f8qiEuf8J5zEAXHzgMs/w280-h400/DSCF6331.JPG" width="280" /></a></div><br /><p>Of course, I had to add some googly eyes to my frog. They always add some life and just the right amount of silliness.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Lo5MdXHI_PJk1u3-PG6D3ETSnRNMWNJ3jSCS54MiNC_EzdjTPfOx3yMPS1dzCNLoryJ7yc3SNA2DwfIZDu3IFvg7t1y7Lv0hyXwbg7jJOUZMtRgabZvX14o4_aqWrC1UVLKqf1A1faEbKpj1je3UldXnFAyrdCqIILQb8gzUTYeKkiyFsRK_NhexxrM/s1479/DSCF6332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1171" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Lo5MdXHI_PJk1u3-PG6D3ETSnRNMWNJ3jSCS54MiNC_EzdjTPfOx3yMPS1dzCNLoryJ7yc3SNA2DwfIZDu3IFvg7t1y7Lv0hyXwbg7jJOUZMtRgabZvX14o4_aqWrC1UVLKqf1A1faEbKpj1je3UldXnFAyrdCqIILQb8gzUTYeKkiyFsRK_NhexxrM/w316-h400/DSCF6332.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p>Both sentiments (front and inside) were printed with my computer. The four-leaf clover was cut with a die.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQd5sP7cAAD5Z9EzttG4mpg1yMa2sREq04ImZeJDFMFEjrh-xLCMhLt8lFxYcURzuIFw4GLuJ9wHPI2q9_R26cHpTVM99IPhXmN6Brt9GMxVSS-LdECT4KyqE3q1sNQsKtlCGk4E5xoL8vzmIJoHkiN3wNX2AUycdF0_ebrGle3UxHgYCWzo8YgrD2c8/s1578/DSCF6397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="1270" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQd5sP7cAAD5Z9EzttG4mpg1yMa2sREq04ImZeJDFMFEjrh-xLCMhLt8lFxYcURzuIFw4GLuJ9wHPI2q9_R26cHpTVM99IPhXmN6Brt9GMxVSS-LdECT4KyqE3q1sNQsKtlCGk4E5xoL8vzmIJoHkiN3wNX2AUycdF0_ebrGle3UxHgYCWzo8YgrD2c8/w516-h640/DSCF6397.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><p>The image of the four-leaf clover on this card was created with a stencil. I matted it and popped it up on dimensionals. the sentiment was stamped, die-cut, matted and also popped up on dimensionals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIF2MSOPaIY8alJtOKxlEg8bFsWiZTfObb89tTYjnWF2jbBpnAx8r-0V7UOrZbEbXilz8qg-f8r93vbkvldQhJWBe4hamQpf72YK4W9_5Mn_g1i_alqh4vkTdjXrryMYF6FYTKPqNPMl5ORDM9ERfvyrFw5xaAwmk0j5jPtd2be6tYJCBbNaZs1BfGTZA/s1609/DSCF6399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1609" data-original-width="1270" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIF2MSOPaIY8alJtOKxlEg8bFsWiZTfObb89tTYjnWF2jbBpnAx8r-0V7UOrZbEbXilz8qg-f8r93vbkvldQhJWBe4hamQpf72YK4W9_5Mn_g1i_alqh4vkTdjXrryMYF6FYTKPqNPMl5ORDM9ERfvyrFw5xaAwmk0j5jPtd2be6tYJCBbNaZs1BfGTZA/w316-h400/DSCF6399.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p>I added another four-leaf clover on the inside above my compiter-printed sentiment.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0jDlkYwGjJT2j2RZaSPIi9EKCyEL1mVRbuZdnkLRR76I95FBSn0zPCMBJLCTEcMIzbh_NNQ0CO7Db1_O7RaW0PoKyo9jRrtk9hd724JBMvRu5YKy33OcxMEQzd7THHLX4mScJUQSuFQ7RK6a171NGWmngoa8f4g1dc0_uzL701jxgIR5gGKb_FYp4qE/s1733/DSCF6476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1733" data-original-width="1384" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0jDlkYwGjJT2j2RZaSPIi9EKCyEL1mVRbuZdnkLRR76I95FBSn0zPCMBJLCTEcMIzbh_NNQ0CO7Db1_O7RaW0PoKyo9jRrtk9hd724JBMvRu5YKy33OcxMEQzd7THHLX4mScJUQSuFQ7RK6a171NGWmngoa8f4g1dc0_uzL701jxgIR5gGKb_FYp4qE/w512-h640/DSCF6476.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p>On this card, I used three die-cut shamrocks as my focal point and added a green gem at the center of each.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbYm1Le0HzdGv5WbN6_IinIeonUrDeEWLMtLGFSEAUs8TQRDV5lWxgeDLO9JjBmAy2mMRrw1Mh35TzDvckdIqBZRohf245IrQPOULaRSP6VXoelq2t8VDh9rIb4qlq64X0wkWxV-SZzFqg3I8PEQMGoAVXxB5HyhGayid2vTLahNE6bkSrvr4oRm8gFQ/s2028/DSCF6477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="1620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbYm1Le0HzdGv5WbN6_IinIeonUrDeEWLMtLGFSEAUs8TQRDV5lWxgeDLO9JjBmAy2mMRrw1Mh35TzDvckdIqBZRohf245IrQPOULaRSP6VXoelq2t8VDh9rIb4qlq64X0wkWxV-SZzFqg3I8PEQMGoAVXxB5HyhGayid2vTLahNE6bkSrvr4oRm8gFQ/w320-h400/DSCF6477.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The largest shamrock was popped up with dimensionals, as was my stamped and die-cut sentiment.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZslH5VLl9h5J4ajWUelLXYnytA-vICVfnBUNoYvQr3QbE3qhFV3ynKegtUHOXlgqpgkXOHgYfYsTOZKtMa4c7cw7OdNTWlgwN-rMjeY-j0CIX6ov8qFRfYMkUMHYOdg3d6xVYqCZ9-neLM15eLytarbU446eIhPFeNRlAvM94xKVzQfv7MXv1CSxHws/s1836/DSCF6478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1836" data-original-width="1443" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZslH5VLl9h5J4ajWUelLXYnytA-vICVfnBUNoYvQr3QbE3qhFV3ynKegtUHOXlgqpgkXOHgYfYsTOZKtMa4c7cw7OdNTWlgwN-rMjeY-j0CIX6ov8qFRfYMkUMHYOdg3d6xVYqCZ9-neLM15eLytarbU446eIhPFeNRlAvM94xKVzQfv7MXv1CSxHws/w315-h400/DSCF6478.JPG" width="315" /></a></div><br /><p>I also added a shamrock to the inside of this card.</p><p>Do you know the difference between shamrocks and four-leaf clovers? I learned this online: </p><p>As for the difference in symbolism between shamrocks and clovers, shamrocks re recognized as representtions of the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. On the other hand, the four leaves of a clover syumbolize love, faith, hope, and luck. </p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-47928811662691931682024-03-13T06:30:00.001-05:002024-03-13T06:30:00.143-05:00Die-cut, layered flowers...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbzXi8nepjQ0oo_ppNwD8ryYvjYBda1uuDV4hIMOW3dJpkuFK0g3IQaUGnhq4hvcHEiameJUaZ_Q3_KO8voBw4hsEIuVIMKRQNPite46PQOQ21wcwTtAz_dBKJr-n5uMJlttWX07ZoAHWUXqSqVL9p6zsj63L6tKyNc403GHHJTHnH_A7va9LKWb0QfY/s1879/DSCF6325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1879" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbzXi8nepjQ0oo_ppNwD8ryYvjYBda1uuDV4hIMOW3dJpkuFK0g3IQaUGnhq4hvcHEiameJUaZ_Q3_KO8voBw4hsEIuVIMKRQNPite46PQOQ21wcwTtAz_dBKJr-n5uMJlttWX07ZoAHWUXqSqVL9p6zsj63L6tKyNc403GHHJTHnH_A7va9LKWb0QfY/w640-h466/DSCF6325.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I purchased the die set for this flower sometime ago. I ordered it online, so I guess I wasn't fully aware of how big it was. It definitely fills up an A2 card front!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6USFnde78cWH-IGfzoX0Z7N1TfgfpvBEXMwXTH88awN0jpn4ZPWjVh5kyRqkxaV_OKI4jDUNMsIvkJPwP5TzJms9Mva9d1SuSGIG2dgGp8_8SPQD4IgupHZvJbWp-Gf_LTtl4SAIhNKY5gICr380hjteENSOn0QCqgV1d-jwFihi1Vc4IcdI-EZB8GAQ/s1900/DSCF6326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6USFnde78cWH-IGfzoX0Z7N1TfgfpvBEXMwXTH88awN0jpn4ZPWjVh5kyRqkxaV_OKI4jDUNMsIvkJPwP5TzJms9Mva9d1SuSGIG2dgGp8_8SPQD4IgupHZvJbWp-Gf_LTtl4SAIhNKY5gICr380hjteENSOn0QCqgV1d-jwFihi1Vc4IcdI-EZB8GAQ/w506-h640/DSCF6326.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><p>There are four layers of petals and two layers of the flower center. By the time you get them all glued together, it's quite a stack. And with a little shading (achieved with some ink and a blending brush), it looks pretty impressive.</p><p>I used a background die to for the pinpoint design in the white panel of each card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcPMbNMY1FV6_S5fL_BZVTq_Cq-CNxXaCoiERjx-wfarcrt_JVdAryuvUdMkD8Rd5dp9hkyzrihawbtfTWVhdC-_csKTHkX5EA_HtGokk1v6WTI-Q1veNoH8eRRX4HlW47FMLDSkXcuGl6DGYcapMHKYZOL67HAEUR03xzdn6LT5ZOyf_FeNEHhFg23w/s1633/DSCF6327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1633" data-original-width="1326" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcPMbNMY1FV6_S5fL_BZVTq_Cq-CNxXaCoiERjx-wfarcrt_JVdAryuvUdMkD8Rd5dp9hkyzrihawbtfTWVhdC-_csKTHkX5EA_HtGokk1v6WTI-Q1veNoH8eRRX4HlW47FMLDSkXcuGl6DGYcapMHKYZOL67HAEUR03xzdn6LT5ZOyf_FeNEHhFg23w/w520-h640/DSCF6327.JPG" width="520" /></a></div><p>I just had to try it in purple, too, but I changed the orientation to a top-fold card. </p><p>I pulled some scraps of purple in different shades from my scrap pile and die-cut the layers. Then I added some shading with different purple inks. You can see in the photos that I cut the bottom layers in the darkest shade of purple and used progressively lighter shades for the subsequent layers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi315z2Ac8kYOlXvOysQ6sm6uLDh2IEjrPjGpatD9zBOSE_6qpvO8gj0PtJe30VnuuRRYr4FTfYgCd0wsDieZ_Qg9ctXLMrtVYq-TrbuqSzwy1AlOlMZlh1BF5tGf2Ft_kkrbl-VeAWZ0jaYS8rf2LnpavYrTMBcNO2jeQNrI0HyqV3J7MGG9E97QVkKbU/s1844/DSCF6328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1844" data-original-width="1584" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi315z2Ac8kYOlXvOysQ6sm6uLDh2IEjrPjGpatD9zBOSE_6qpvO8gj0PtJe30VnuuRRYr4FTfYgCd0wsDieZ_Qg9ctXLMrtVYq-TrbuqSzwy1AlOlMZlh1BF5tGf2Ft_kkrbl-VeAWZ0jaYS8rf2LnpavYrTMBcNO2jeQNrI0HyqV3J7MGG9E97QVkKbU/w344-h400/DSCF6328.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><br /><p>I loved how this one turned out.</p><p>I added some shading to the flower centers and the leaves, too.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gtmhGoqNKzf-VXpa2LtjqiZ3yMKbLgqSydtqtRVXYDIObiFPhBprfoP1qdQW2S2Fs0uoxUmVfEIf4HhxYXEHogf90rwYqes8X2ePiIe9y7DQRNgbgSn28LwCVCxChgNC5wIZ9h4eEjhM5eHZrrm3mcnaWxlNgK-CyiEjecU8oXPHx-R_V8BRc-QEou4/s1498/DSCF6329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="1240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gtmhGoqNKzf-VXpa2LtjqiZ3yMKbLgqSydtqtRVXYDIObiFPhBprfoP1qdQW2S2Fs0uoxUmVfEIf4HhxYXEHogf90rwYqes8X2ePiIe9y7DQRNgbgSn28LwCVCxChgNC5wIZ9h4eEjhM5eHZrrm3mcnaWxlNgK-CyiEjecU8oXPHx-R_V8BRc-QEou4/w331-h400/DSCF6329.JPG" width="331" /></a></div><br /><p>Each card had a stamped sentiment on the inside.</p><p>These were such fun cards to make and sold quickly at the thrift store. I definitely need to make some more of them!</p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p>I'm happy to report that my injured knee is nearly back to normal. I was a bit surprised--but very happy--with how quickly it recovered. I still don't know what I did to it, but I hope it never happens again. It was very painful!</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-56446189688034619162024-03-11T06:30:00.002-05:002024-03-11T09:05:26.264-05:00A new way to use a die...<p>In the past, I've shared a number of cards using a die that cut lines and small circles radiating out from a center point where I often adhered a butterfly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7A8fAVDJEql-wwbJZGhNAbqp-oVRBcpGq-Ym4zBmDILGKRL5_wnDvO2akiZlIu9CG_vN-IGOLfwoV7xh6D5MTUDozFmAgmqBL_SXkgSaR491fVPasSoPZSNcbJD83Ng35SzPfeIeqngRWD1qJRGJTOtUE5fIcHDlUi2a0AmWEv1QgQ8DW4daTp75Neg/s1733/DSCF5208.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1733" data-original-width="877" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7A8fAVDJEql-wwbJZGhNAbqp-oVRBcpGq-Ym4zBmDILGKRL5_wnDvO2akiZlIu9CG_vN-IGOLfwoV7xh6D5MTUDozFmAgmqBL_SXkgSaR491fVPasSoPZSNcbJD83Ng35SzPfeIeqngRWD1qJRGJTOtUE5fIcHDlUi2a0AmWEv1QgQ8DW4daTp75Neg/w324-h640/DSCF5208.JPG" width="324" /></a></div><br /><p>This card is a slimline card made with that die. It really works well on this size of card.</p><p>When I used the die on A2 cards, I placed it diagonally across the front of the card. You can see some examples of those cards <b><a href="https://paperpanacea.blogspot.com/2023/06/glimmer-butterflies.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>One day, when I was perusing the internet, I found an example of the die used as shown in the following two cards.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4ciQBl3VZfwumBeiTu5sQIc1Egz3Vi9qJqH6QS2_iFRkQp86lMxvCBakTE7lNW8OVxqaF-5eOE1qcV7LBfSXyGMj5lkCNigXjnGhgUYS0mAp4DdzYgUDWGgCjAwn2WBLFhUSnMPq-BJpyqNHFbyldrymHcWG9nzKzbdToYAPGeikUAsew9iNjmy51V0/s1384/DSCF6244.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="1384" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4ciQBl3VZfwumBeiTu5sQIc1Egz3Vi9qJqH6QS2_iFRkQp86lMxvCBakTE7lNW8OVxqaF-5eOE1qcV7LBfSXyGMj5lkCNigXjnGhgUYS0mAp4DdzYgUDWGgCjAwn2WBLFhUSnMPq-BJpyqNHFbyldrymHcWG9nzKzbdToYAPGeikUAsew9iNjmy51V0/w640-h512/DSCF6244.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>For this card, I placed the die close to the bottom of my panel of DSP. After running it through my Big Shot, I carefully cut off the bottom piece, following the lines of the die cut. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCj88wzYx2c6Pdk-JV6UZG4DmclM0NG-ORM1CYUyMSx19sKWatomEvfEnzcHXtB5e-9EQICCWUOjHRN0Pdzqk9tHaHE2uC4D5OR4lTpYLOfT5HjPicGfKfdPxqC6PiXKlSfyJak_vmHjCqL90WvJ-K46td-_DEDBo45nbRu692YsqNk7Yuo-_5ZBIhx4/s1806/DSCF6245.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1806" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCj88wzYx2c6Pdk-JV6UZG4DmclM0NG-ORM1CYUyMSx19sKWatomEvfEnzcHXtB5e-9EQICCWUOjHRN0Pdzqk9tHaHE2uC4D5OR4lTpYLOfT5HjPicGfKfdPxqC6PiXKlSfyJak_vmHjCqL90WvJ-K46td-_DEDBo45nbRu692YsqNk7Yuo-_5ZBIhx4/w400-h328/DSCF6245.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>After adhering my die-cut panel to the card base, I added some star embellishments and a sentiment. It would have been better if the little die-cut circles had been die-cut stars (there is a die like that available online), but I thought it stilled worked.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeoMUkq8UEA-k4KusPhIM27lIR6O1z4NN3lDzkZRuBuEaLEFXwsc3of61QSQnqoZtIr0VwrcwQc80MKpUc7vn-1tR3ApieEd429FD5qkfae8STuts9vGTNwMjUb6XUldon1edG6wruWIz_DKjMYyYsqeNBXbeHb_ijaOpoPD-kEw9nhReNEP0gghJlko/s1446/DSCF6246.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="1446" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeoMUkq8UEA-k4KusPhIM27lIR6O1z4NN3lDzkZRuBuEaLEFXwsc3of61QSQnqoZtIr0VwrcwQc80MKpUc7vn-1tR3ApieEd429FD5qkfae8STuts9vGTNwMjUb6XUldon1edG6wruWIz_DKjMYyYsqeNBXbeHb_ijaOpoPD-kEw9nhReNEP0gghJlko/w400-h321/DSCF6246.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The inside of this card had a stamped sentiment and a few stamped stars that I filled in with a glitter pen.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibf3xgcmYED0X_pnbt3WH20Dth7izOJC2N7R1xxqDPGT8rPAR4MsvxSRaMbxepTUnaMoaFSqQWzYGGj6nivJismgILL0BFVX2HAtbryB7dj6cQYXdM_YMegNngfr1U9f5Jxvflq6x-Bl9YYTyCqesotV7ZOL-Yeca9dsax76KKtfR6p46hloP1iZ0A-As/s1244/DSCF6247.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="993" data-original-width="1244" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibf3xgcmYED0X_pnbt3WH20Dth7izOJC2N7R1xxqDPGT8rPAR4MsvxSRaMbxepTUnaMoaFSqQWzYGGj6nivJismgILL0BFVX2HAtbryB7dj6cQYXdM_YMegNngfr1U9f5Jxvflq6x-Bl9YYTyCqesotV7ZOL-Yeca9dsax76KKtfR6p46hloP1iZ0A-As/w640-h510/DSCF6247.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>For this card, I used the same idea, but added a wedding cake sticker at the point where the lines intersect. The background DSP is a silver metallic pattern, and the cake was also made of silver metallic patterned tiers.</p><p>The sentiment was heat-embossed with silver embossing powder and then popped up on dimensionals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRtxG3X2qwl9AnmnclJJqWuRrRRbbLjfRg88VQeSlAAOgeeZYVazcBT1bFqPCtUnDSE7hEc5tuzk1SQ09wzDyFxIhr57jYloqLmj3yrlN3bY_-jmtmaKb2k_M0wfUwTM_kEhQTTi-yrokUkZMAeVmKdcrs4Jr6wkE7we7YxDoDKHILmX8csErj0RmZRw/s1446/DSCF6248.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="1446" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRtxG3X2qwl9AnmnclJJqWuRrRRbbLjfRg88VQeSlAAOgeeZYVazcBT1bFqPCtUnDSE7hEc5tuzk1SQ09wzDyFxIhr57jYloqLmj3yrlN3bY_-jmtmaKb2k_M0wfUwTM_kEhQTTi-yrokUkZMAeVmKdcrs4Jr6wkE7we7YxDoDKHILmX8csErj0RmZRw/w400-h315/DSCF6248.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I filled the little open circles with pearly white Nuvo Drops.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOpdmV_kx_lzzmCTj0tFqLdgFGXB5af8Pp97VzrkMzwsDUmohWFNIozUE3lUcU_izfGSy649R30WB9I8fQxihr7b-zON6pA_swp3dNK6eN3FnGBOwZB6hoPhTKj4hZBSCuIN3MkfZi5HYK1HQlrx6oKB9nNgVM4GL_ZmYD3jBJB0H3pG-FwJKhIbfIjc/s1548/DSCF6249.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="1548" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOpdmV_kx_lzzmCTj0tFqLdgFGXB5af8Pp97VzrkMzwsDUmohWFNIozUE3lUcU_izfGSy649R30WB9I8fQxihr7b-zON6pA_swp3dNK6eN3FnGBOwZB6hoPhTKj4hZBSCuIN3MkfZi5HYK1HQlrx6oKB9nNgVM4GL_ZmYD3jBJB0H3pG-FwJKhIbfIjc/w400-h321/DSCF6249.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The inside sentiment was also heat-embossed with silver embossing powder.</p><p>I had a strip of the metallic DSP left over, so I added it to the inside as an embellishment.</p><p>I really love finding new ways to use the dies I have. If you have any more ideas for me, please share!</p><p><br /></p><p> *****</p><p><br /></p><p>On Saturdau, as I was carrying groceries up our back steps, I somehow wrenched my knee. I could hardly get up the steps after that! It felt like something had slipped out of joint momentarily. It was still very sore on Sunday, but I could at least walk again without too much discomfort. This "getting old" stuff is for the birds!!! Hopefully, my knee will continue to improve in the days ahead. Then I think I need to get on an exercise regime to strengthen those muscles.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-26613742142735819342024-03-08T06:30:00.001-06:002024-03-08T06:30:00.131-06:00Loving my 3D embossing folders...<p>I recently purchased a new 3D embossing folder, and I really love it. Of course, embossing folders are some of my very favorite crafting tools. They can make a plain piece of cardstock look amazing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzvOnkeP-rqKODxN1OdYsPvWKc7kVv7f9UC_oywauPuNCVs94E9JYUUT9Yit3iu8XN-IDu_pUvUN5_lRkTAJ9M-CB9vrY5f9-R7CB4RQPZH7D-_-klp8ryHDy8nKcvy4Xxku1qMpjTCwl5Qd5M2pXlOVbtly9WhqWSb03As82yadm8wOH0z1SbrBMs70/s1806/DSCF6424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1806" data-original-width="1455" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzvOnkeP-rqKODxN1OdYsPvWKc7kVv7f9UC_oywauPuNCVs94E9JYUUT9Yit3iu8XN-IDu_pUvUN5_lRkTAJ9M-CB9vrY5f9-R7CB4RQPZH7D-_-klp8ryHDy8nKcvy4Xxku1qMpjTCwl5Qd5M2pXlOVbtly9WhqWSb03As82yadm8wOH0z1SbrBMs70/w517-h640/DSCF6424.JPG" width="517" /></a></div><p>On this card, I used a new (to me) embossing folder to add some pretty texture to the background.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnIiMhsSOTEBAm1hlRO38R-KRm9VhVmJw_i1imAf3oTdNdkpBobViCSUqTxxuKwIllV7Xyy7QpuOXN2xi4C3HXoyHJl-ekV6-TulzWlRsaezbROwt8dq7W33gVHb4CHtV4ZnmWt27TMhptjI4nWsst_Jn4o7qRZXvxH2ZTtctpEm5S4CnQr-VQAM1kdM/s1996/DSCF6425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1996" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijnIiMhsSOTEBAm1hlRO38R-KRm9VhVmJw_i1imAf3oTdNdkpBobViCSUqTxxuKwIllV7Xyy7QpuOXN2xi4C3HXoyHJl-ekV6-TulzWlRsaezbROwt8dq7W33gVHb4CHtV4ZnmWt27TMhptjI4nWsst_Jn4o7qRZXvxH2ZTtctpEm5S4CnQr-VQAM1kdM/w308-h400/DSCF6425.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><br /><p>The wedding cake is a sticker that was one of several that were given to me. The sentiment was stamped, die-cut and then popped up on dimensionals, as was my shaped panel.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9H3LABPUiCmsf-SxDAHnBmwYP4F5wx9NFjivObJfm4_2cyrQrYsuxnUqYOTNEVwE1-iazzqLpznzVcmqFzdBOdeGVgvvwu4ontBdGle_Zw2m7CuW3d7QhnPya7wciKGnwhZjnt3rXWnZMYLLUScEFpqHWoBzOhQgyptL_rSCFmQHqXeIeDwMDh947cXA/s1653/DSCF6426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1653" data-original-width="1287" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9H3LABPUiCmsf-SxDAHnBmwYP4F5wx9NFjivObJfm4_2cyrQrYsuxnUqYOTNEVwE1-iazzqLpznzVcmqFzdBOdeGVgvvwu4ontBdGle_Zw2m7CuW3d7QhnPya7wciKGnwhZjnt3rXWnZMYLLUScEFpqHWoBzOhQgyptL_rSCFmQHqXeIeDwMDh947cXA/w311-h400/DSCF6426.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><br /><p>I stamped another sentiment on the inside. I also glued on a strip of the embossed panel that I had cut off the original one. I just couldn't waste it!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippXOtg3XiRyZyv4D6FPkw0_zVDKO1O_BEnfDVD7kOZ9wjt4Wz6M9fn9OahcjEsBifpy6gRRKQmnhVk7oo6s70WjWgPRC1gqONYq5uZEH1cM-jx0QuVyDdK-LWVjm7GJ9PGBPitNVynirH21SyoxQRR27e-hSZyjHcbW0g8wLfpyAsGgIO7FFRbaZlRPg/s1537/DSCF6440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippXOtg3XiRyZyv4D6FPkw0_zVDKO1O_BEnfDVD7kOZ9wjt4Wz6M9fn9OahcjEsBifpy6gRRKQmnhVk7oo6s70WjWgPRC1gqONYq5uZEH1cM-jx0QuVyDdK-LWVjm7GJ9PGBPitNVynirH21SyoxQRR27e-hSZyjHcbW0g8wLfpyAsGgIO7FFRbaZlRPg/w518-h640/DSCF6440.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><p>For this card, I used the same embossing folder, but after running it through my Big Shot, I lightly dragged an ink pad across the top. The ink highlighted the raised areas of the embossed pattern, and I thought it was just beautiful! </p><p>I didn't want to detract from the embossed design, so I added just a sheer ribbon and a sentiment on dimensionals. The ribbon was actually pale pink to start with, but I used a blue alcohol marker to color it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YyqCOtcSUE7RJkXh89YjCEHt6c6lsjTVUPmQBeD6iU7c3kvYkG42lGOqidbNzsTIxt3h-Ap1uqkgG-28GZABl9EbX1uiU_whXAH14LdhBYBkY-pwekX3Bc_zLx5uh_bZDJsJfsQIHOMPcbfQRgVzagUjLt8hEzGYHUuq3AVIFBiW_ueETMJvv9ILiA0/s1681/DSCF6442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="1374" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YyqCOtcSUE7RJkXh89YjCEHt6c6lsjTVUPmQBeD6iU7c3kvYkG42lGOqidbNzsTIxt3h-Ap1uqkgG-28GZABl9EbX1uiU_whXAH14LdhBYBkY-pwekX3Bc_zLx5uh_bZDJsJfsQIHOMPcbfQRgVzagUjLt8hEzGYHUuq3AVIFBiW_ueETMJvv9ILiA0/w328-h400/DSCF6442.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><br /><p>This card also had a stamped sentiment on the inside.</p><p>Do you like using using embossing folders, too? I'd love it if you'd share some tips for using them creatively. </p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-31994285605869044862024-03-05T02:55:00.003-06:002024-03-05T02:55:00.225-06:00Let's Craft and Create Challenge #205: Anything Goes or Thank You (Give thanks)...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1BpFBNJO0pcKVKMw-W1uGoqJ6E3F0GPWH1cAed0AuatLLKJfVp4tgRKC7u3vVDwRd-eWrj8AS-Hi_rmWWWO7l3FYsLeJhOSzo7f6rwiaywhxyqwBjU1nATU1JaEMRYvcG1bGIPlIUMGYp5EMMLws1mt5M4_NHTZLnnmRzNh2tSAYMkkTPuFWQgGegMk/s1000/11037666_410006179181922_5378400792511817464_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="1000" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1BpFBNJO0pcKVKMw-W1uGoqJ6E3F0GPWH1cAed0AuatLLKJfVp4tgRKC7u3vVDwRd-eWrj8AS-Hi_rmWWWO7l3FYsLeJhOSzo7f6rwiaywhxyqwBjU1nATU1JaEMRYvcG1bGIPlIUMGYp5EMMLws1mt5M4_NHTZLnnmRzNh2tSAYMkkTPuFWQgGegMk/w640-h292/11037666_410006179181922_5378400792511817464_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It's time for another challenge at <b><a href="http://www.letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Let's Craft and Create</a></b>, and this time I'm looking forward to many, many entries. We all make thank you cards, right? And if you don't happen to be making any thank you cards right now, there is always the "Anything Goes" option.</p><p></p><p>I decided to make a "Double Flap" thank you card. This is a card-in-a-card fun fold. The idea came from Lisa Curcio, and you can watch her video <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INiBIE_PLPA" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdpKuAKN1AiVw5JzZQ_jUVN-6YYlxGG1WHgNLD7kDOOUSj96V_AXUEghSvZ9TMrtc5hlNmA0b8YcRsPEBBYFOmi4t77J4gKUkt7yjJA1PhsFUWH-Ygg1SEycmeH4FINbQuoAW7IWbTzZRlGv11cCMgy6z0i-CfG4O3PHIqx8rLoNX0GW2OWU63X3qDx0/s1652/DSCF6449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1652" data-original-width="1388" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdpKuAKN1AiVw5JzZQ_jUVN-6YYlxGG1WHgNLD7kDOOUSj96V_AXUEghSvZ9TMrtc5hlNmA0b8YcRsPEBBYFOmi4t77J4gKUkt7yjJA1PhsFUWH-Ygg1SEycmeH4FINbQuoAW7IWbTzZRlGv11cCMgy6z0i-CfG4O3PHIqx8rLoNX0GW2OWU63X3qDx0/w538-h640/DSCF6449.JPG" width="538" /></a></div><br />I used three coordinating patterned papers along with some blue and white cardstock to make my card.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaOUPZq6DDJhsd1c05idwx-4aQLJmMmtkem6GeFyAcBnIvlxqxQDkdyk9KGIIJNXuT26PO7rwPW_5zT-LUwYkGpnsmGSwegS03Rhd9Bpng0EF9tvHXSCQpxCQSq8VzLrRk_tMBkkNpdvrDiccuTyIxzWdtd9dVC9gHamNAvgWrJ2fZWdDLFAg4_I6eSQ/s2168/DSCF6450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2168" data-original-width="1460" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaOUPZq6DDJhsd1c05idwx-4aQLJmMmtkem6GeFyAcBnIvlxqxQDkdyk9KGIIJNXuT26PO7rwPW_5zT-LUwYkGpnsmGSwegS03Rhd9Bpng0EF9tvHXSCQpxCQSq8VzLrRk_tMBkkNpdvrDiccuTyIxzWdtd9dVC9gHamNAvgWrJ2fZWdDLFAg4_I6eSQ/w269-h400/DSCF6450.JPG" width="269" /></a></div><br /><p>The daisy was die-cut. I wanted to use a white daisy because the green background paper has white daisies on it. After cutting and layering it, I realized that it wouldn't show up well against the green and white check. I used a finger dauber to add a little blue ink to the ends of the petals to make it more prominent.</p><p>The center of the flower is a green, sparkly enamel dot.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FP4Hg-eOPWYKRjC6RHpsL-uqHHf7ujkrCoV3hbXWhbVlELGtpXG0OpPL6Bm0MnzNCyzKneqBgKCEcLQI8ZIPj7m-tbR5I07wg0DlzjmddOqQxtP4bH1pm7LMG1hg3-tvdtXtkRUui4f6m51om2WFG7y9-iryoIAe00pE7SENrUrgFXBbgTXukcjPDgA/s1638/DSCF6451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="1319" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FP4Hg-eOPWYKRjC6RHpsL-uqHHf7ujkrCoV3hbXWhbVlELGtpXG0OpPL6Bm0MnzNCyzKneqBgKCEcLQI8ZIPj7m-tbR5I07wg0DlzjmddOqQxtP4bH1pm7LMG1hg3-tvdtXtkRUui4f6m51om2WFG7y9-iryoIAe00pE7SENrUrgFXBbgTXukcjPDgA/w323-h400/DSCF6451.JPG" width="323" /></a></div><br /><p>When the top flap is lifted, this is what you see on the inside. </p><p>I stamped the sentiment and the flower stems. Then I added a small die-cut daisy at the top of each stem and gave them each a Nuvo Drop center.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEcUOQyTTOsX38Ub5ctpahpkp-L1l0JIkYG5wZJuJe7RmjaEFH6cOoxqQAQrHF7vCZhEYDJmSd520sw4_NLXPGLY1bVKS2ivzMehT6RtLhJtoEhyphenhyphenUyyV8dvir7wuZ0kwfiFN39gQnkwkVgvwj0wfM93hdrNzOR4qymN4C83s-QjKCt_-r23usHJlzT94/s1668/DSCF6453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1668" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEcUOQyTTOsX38Ub5ctpahpkp-L1l0JIkYG5wZJuJe7RmjaEFH6cOoxqQAQrHF7vCZhEYDJmSd520sw4_NLXPGLY1bVKS2ivzMehT6RtLhJtoEhyphenhyphenUyyV8dvir7wuZ0kwfiFN39gQnkwkVgvwj0wfM93hdrNzOR4qymN4C83s-QjKCt_-r23usHJlzT94/w311-h400/DSCF6453.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><p>When the second flap is lifted, this is the message on the inside.</p><p>This time I used a blending brush to add a little light green ink in the center, stamped my sentiment and added a couple more small, die-cut daisies.</p><p>This card was easy to make, as Lisa offers a link to a printout with all the dimensions <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13q_5c7jNcTQn5-x1UrIJCb9Ed-KOte-X/view" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</p><p>I hope you'll join this latest challenge. I am always inspired by the creativity of those who do! First, though, be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has made at <b><a href="http://www.letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Let's Craft and Create</a></b>.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-65824729278043150022024-03-02T06:30:00.001-06:002024-03-02T06:30:00.144-06:00Star quilt cards...<p>I had fun making a couple of star quilt cards lately, and I plan to make more with some of my leftover scraps of DSP. I think they're especially great for get well cards. Who doesn't like a nice warm quilt when you don't feel well or are recovering from surgery?</p><p>If you want to see a video tutorial for these cards, check <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojSCbDoaDII" target="_blank">this one</a> </b>out. You'll see just how easy they are.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8mdL7Jm040B9pxLCfHTWwybvgA9GG-qv8acASD6oUcvy7rugqvUEJoFWc49ca9Lq_0ipi4eHFww5FZx-ALfmRD8Xw0zPV5a26yNQhFYTnOXZkqkGXojeg0c5ZWiOPtFieACkfAskhVGLcNPGUQpTfTxfNPveZ7wN8QE0VMsnoAfpriOJnnzcu9Gydzg/s1686/DSCF6237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1686" data-original-width="1374" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8mdL7Jm040B9pxLCfHTWwybvgA9GG-qv8acASD6oUcvy7rugqvUEJoFWc49ca9Lq_0ipi4eHFww5FZx-ALfmRD8Xw0zPV5a26yNQhFYTnOXZkqkGXojeg0c5ZWiOPtFieACkfAskhVGLcNPGUQpTfTxfNPveZ7wN8QE0VMsnoAfpriOJnnzcu9Gydzg/w522-h640/DSCF6237.JPG" width="522" /></a></div><p>This was the first star quilt card that I made. I used scraps for all the quilt square pieces and simply cut them to size with my paper cutter. It worked fine to do it that way.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwVTe0u_8J7evaWuAOgRj4Lpk92nCHniK4pLH7dvcJyycqn1FhWjgbdnqN2TU0bFBa5HpwJz6W4eL2VMfRuuOdai_OD2KQ-Bardg8SAJV3x5nUJDePsrOKi4IrIw30qidj1_ip6-bn8SCuqqlF4xWF9zJT0xA6nZHtRKYKxyGUSSuPB6p_h3Qf7qMVt0/s1888/DSCF6238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwVTe0u_8J7evaWuAOgRj4Lpk92nCHniK4pLH7dvcJyycqn1FhWjgbdnqN2TU0bFBa5HpwJz6W4eL2VMfRuuOdai_OD2KQ-Bardg8SAJV3x5nUJDePsrOKi4IrIw30qidj1_ip6-bn8SCuqqlF4xWF9zJT0xA6nZHtRKYKxyGUSSuPB6p_h3Qf7qMVt0/w366-h400/DSCF6238.JPG" width="366" /></a></div><br /><p>Using an embossing folder on the design really gives it the appearance of a quilt.</p><p>The strips were 1/2" wide, the white square was 3" X 3" and the mat was 3 1/8" X 3 1/8"</p><p>You will also need four 3/4" squares of white cardstock. These are glued in each corner on top of the strips to create the points of the star.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDHFXGQEdx-l0bixq0-EtzofHZz3iX0rva4FMJinZYmd6wtlSUZDC4MugBFaN0DM2l5qQ5Hun4za4z8eT_AQNGSjLN9ZDyQXIBylcRCRY-1IJExPmj43tPZwEFumSSsc9kzFh9ENIhU6endYY3UhOVhp9hWIjIdOGBZ4AzveaJeBMHI5Gi0KDdJKTzSg/s1644/DSCF6239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="1296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDHFXGQEdx-l0bixq0-EtzofHZz3iX0rva4FMJinZYmd6wtlSUZDC4MugBFaN0DM2l5qQ5Hun4za4z8eT_AQNGSjLN9ZDyQXIBylcRCRY-1IJExPmj43tPZwEFumSSsc9kzFh9ENIhU6endYY3UhOVhp9hWIjIdOGBZ4AzveaJeBMHI5Gi0KDdJKTzSg/w315-h400/DSCF6239.JPG" width="315" /></a></div><br /><p>For the inside of my card, I added a computer-generated sentiment.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvMBngjkIOd_s_6eLas1hL3yI9aI0_bNyUg6Wwb8x411EpyJnUdWKTWvztbaNj4CJkoI8w8hId9wBDnzRT8hi1bKH8KDkbReiLyrQo9EYN6HTCMktrHvdbAiMleMWOnJir6oUCmvBTOnpzszYNOsJOiwLWAHCtffzrvfRcWhGyyHgOPMpMDL1xj3R0aY/s1722/DSCF6409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1722" data-original-width="1389" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvMBngjkIOd_s_6eLas1hL3yI9aI0_bNyUg6Wwb8x411EpyJnUdWKTWvztbaNj4CJkoI8w8hId9wBDnzRT8hi1bKH8KDkbReiLyrQo9EYN6HTCMktrHvdbAiMleMWOnJir6oUCmvBTOnpzszYNOsJOiwLWAHCtffzrvfRcWhGyyHgOPMpMDL1xj3R0aY/w516-h640/DSCF6409.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><p>This card was made using dies for everything but the strips. I found I had a 3" square die, so I used that to cut the white square. I used the next size up in my set of dies to cut the orange mat. I also had a 3/4" square die and used that to cut the squares for the corners. Using the dies ensured that everything was cut perfectly square.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuFjrJ9m36RZsCB3yZT-zjdxToFhj5fqD3NY8jALLcG_nHCAaZydk1jqQU3fLNSNqa0qFguWUK7ktDL-7XAo25KzHaFbjyLgNg9cbpemCur2AWt6rheWyJMCOogqz7To6fOFpsD8DJqKS1fh0Woy67fxj4Yj7imBikCDTAOvZXBZLhN5UCTaA5EAqeI4/s2044/DSCF6410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="1340" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuFjrJ9m36RZsCB3yZT-zjdxToFhj5fqD3NY8jALLcG_nHCAaZydk1jqQU3fLNSNqa0qFguWUK7ktDL-7XAo25KzHaFbjyLgNg9cbpemCur2AWt6rheWyJMCOogqz7To6fOFpsD8DJqKS1fh0Woy67fxj4Yj7imBikCDTAOvZXBZLhN5UCTaA5EAqeI4/w263-h400/DSCF6410.JPG" width="263" /></a></div><br /><p>The sentiments on both cards were popped up on foam tape, and I added a few enamel dots on my second card.</p><p>I want to try out some other embossing folders on these cards, too. </p><p>I hope you'll give these cards a try. They're really quick and fun and such a great way to use up scraps.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76UXddh1OlG7N_B8Rs_ELtBrSM5z4qD-n7U61LJLzvIgR05iaktQQ9gR6F04oMbgVNuyEVn7QzR8dQtn18P2MLZvQ0fcvt6t7ArGY81t0sbbrByMg3fEDEEbrDSl1mk9BO4meHH7dD-qnieC9LRUvbNx9yQJS3vPdtfYCKm93ZWtmtJBG1_zaPGwJCUc/s1857/DSCF6411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1857" data-original-width="1446" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76UXddh1OlG7N_B8Rs_ELtBrSM5z4qD-n7U61LJLzvIgR05iaktQQ9gR6F04oMbgVNuyEVn7QzR8dQtn18P2MLZvQ0fcvt6t7ArGY81t0sbbrByMg3fEDEEbrDSl1mk9BO4meHH7dD-qnieC9LRUvbNx9yQJS3vPdtfYCKm93ZWtmtJBG1_zaPGwJCUc/w311-h400/DSCF6411.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><br /><p> This card had a stamped sentiment (actually two sentiments) on the inside. I had a little ink boo-boo between the sentiments, so I used a stitched strip die to cut a small piece of of DSP to cover it up. I think it looks ok; do you?</p><p>Someday, when I have some extra time, I'd like to try this in a little bigger size. Maybe a 4" square and 3/4" strips. If I do, I'll let you know how it turns out.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-273804095942277252024-02-28T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-28T06:30:00.137-06:00Playing with oil pastels...<p> Not long ago I got a set of oil pastel crayons. I really wasn't sure how to use them, but thought I'd give it a try anyway.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAlv3pTw8gFaOL96lo7mnk-tF3RFQT1kPLk5gzLgPWj2nvgUPu35wnJmMAvmUYg4vVfZtyDlkKOw6Wn4vHEjWDOx3l8RC127vPyl9wIzxT0oCyLLUybavbUC6M50lImnZm62N4pVP6myw-az52LRLI3VbXD3Oe5RUAfpm3nyC0Lqnhm94RSpu0YCjC64/s1755/DSCF6403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="1413" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAlv3pTw8gFaOL96lo7mnk-tF3RFQT1kPLk5gzLgPWj2nvgUPu35wnJmMAvmUYg4vVfZtyDlkKOw6Wn4vHEjWDOx3l8RC127vPyl9wIzxT0oCyLLUybavbUC6M50lImnZm62N4pVP6myw-az52LRLI3VbXD3Oe5RUAfpm3nyC0Lqnhm94RSpu0YCjC64/w516-h640/DSCF6403.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><p>I created the colored background (behind the rectangular sailboat die-cut) with the pastels. I scribbled on the colors I wanted in the area where I wanted them and then used a small sponge, dipped in odorless mineral spirits to smooth out the colors. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJycQ1zpN3L2dMCqcHWWd_nKSHqT2yZmFOrWaeTyqxpWTk1CAH6xJpcWjJfnK6ng_KAp02UzE4B9eG7kyddRv7Gb2V-lLGFrr4x63Z-2k2DaL_Zj9pqzkUY5fZHUbpCkmhWybNgEFjX0r1r68WHjqD3t4xVUdMmDZk-oZB8gjdvqk_9LvijzJp1kndrVY/s2200/DSCF6404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="1420" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJycQ1zpN3L2dMCqcHWWd_nKSHqT2yZmFOrWaeTyqxpWTk1CAH6xJpcWjJfnK6ng_KAp02UzE4B9eG7kyddRv7Gb2V-lLGFrr4x63Z-2k2DaL_Zj9pqzkUY5fZHUbpCkmhWybNgEFjX0r1r68WHjqD3t4xVUdMmDZk-oZB8gjdvqk_9LvijzJp1kndrVY/w259-h400/DSCF6404.JPG" width="259" /></a></div><br /><p>I like the way the colors blended and softened. </p><p>Once I had the background the way I wanted it, I glued on the white die-cut. Then I popped up both the rectangle and the sentiment on foam tape.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAx9cbZoZy0rxj8bvvV6YWeJm29aZMxftMssLtdnUQdRpDZBdDq4fmIuko1_MHLd7rK8HtjLWF3yZUg0bIMTrKBO_3R32FvjvqR9gCJHMOL88tYYVtNlX2vD76zXf1_jlQWB5QU62qNksmmfho27mEjPVnaCOSZBV4Hr_hL3mIS6YDiyvPt1pP2S5kH9Y/s1584/DSCF6405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1584" data-original-width="1270" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAx9cbZoZy0rxj8bvvV6YWeJm29aZMxftMssLtdnUQdRpDZBdDq4fmIuko1_MHLd7rK8HtjLWF3yZUg0bIMTrKBO_3R32FvjvqR9gCJHMOL88tYYVtNlX2vD76zXf1_jlQWB5QU62qNksmmfho27mEjPVnaCOSZBV4Hr_hL3mIS6YDiyvPt1pP2S5kH9Y/w321-h400/DSCF6405.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><br /><p>I printed an inside sentiment with my computer to finish the card.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZaaods3COQdjcOwtyifWSoZcdjMPPDxhYRHIQsr5XRd4gy8j-OQa5AXw1l_QkVdDkZWoQ6_Z7UC8eiZ8tyIgQLaEmZWgwNv451epb2xXdiXksGg2cEh9vqdZUPxsxHCrGazEneExLIARk3duSmB2DsVp62SoFwP_1TTCLl8M6bO2HrIetrlJAWm1RiE/s1678/DSCF6415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="1339" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZaaods3COQdjcOwtyifWSoZcdjMPPDxhYRHIQsr5XRd4gy8j-OQa5AXw1l_QkVdDkZWoQ6_Z7UC8eiZ8tyIgQLaEmZWgwNv451epb2xXdiXksGg2cEh9vqdZUPxsxHCrGazEneExLIARk3duSmB2DsVp62SoFwP_1TTCLl8M6bO2HrIetrlJAWm1RiE/w510-h640/DSCF6415.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><p>For this card, I created the background with the pastels and then stamped my image on top of it with<br />black ink.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDmWwbZfcX-8YXYBSaBlGo5y7i4ZeAPP9zddCjVazuyiF7QEWRSB4lL1KPg1akjCc4QC5u0wgD4aVynvwlcbjl2sru4vnS3BuqjadZWULjHcLvjzD4YnOcS2D3XD1twdxTK25eEtnWlwENroLCPA-MCr0hl5caqo-eptkhgN9KA7uYL5IJyLLh-EUZOWg/s2044/DSCF6416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="1464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDmWwbZfcX-8YXYBSaBlGo5y7i4ZeAPP9zddCjVazuyiF7QEWRSB4lL1KPg1akjCc4QC5u0wgD4aVynvwlcbjl2sru4vnS3BuqjadZWULjHcLvjzD4YnOcS2D3XD1twdxTK25eEtnWlwENroLCPA-MCr0hl5caqo-eptkhgN9KA7uYL5IJyLLh-EUZOWg/w286-h400/DSCF6416.JPG" width="286" /></a></div><br /><p>I matted my rectangle before popping it up on some foam tape.</p><p>The sentiment was stamped with Versafine black ink and then heat-embossed with black embossing powder.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggP0MpjFC7CSx7HuOkuSaLVH9h7_vYrQedEXwKDHy0hMWsi8ffZa8y8cw_P5oQ4S1ErKfTupQVZFVk6Y9CQP4HLsYTtoeLSN-g2XU-rKrCTT2jC_OE_Q1TCtsWaDLgAhFshTwBZLyGuX-I3FvcxYbCEt7LKu1TvxCwgF-VW9z6-BqyKwOmBPqmbPYj4oc/s1722/DSCF6417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1722" data-original-width="1386" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggP0MpjFC7CSx7HuOkuSaLVH9h7_vYrQedEXwKDHy0hMWsi8ffZa8y8cw_P5oQ4S1ErKfTupQVZFVk6Y9CQP4HLsYTtoeLSN-g2XU-rKrCTT2jC_OE_Q1TCtsWaDLgAhFshTwBZLyGuX-I3FvcxYbCEt7LKu1TvxCwgF-VW9z6-BqyKwOmBPqmbPYj4oc/w323-h400/DSCF6417.JPG" width="323" /></a></div><br /><p>I used a stamp for the sentiment on the inside of this card.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, I want to share the handmade Valentine my husband made for me. It was the first time he ever made one. I guess all my card making has inspired him, lol.</p><p>His crafty skills are pretty nonexistent, but it's the thought that counts, right? Besides that, he made it the morning of February 14th, so he (obviously) didn't take much time with it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCmJQt4mjsL0o1NvmenoDXtnqVXpcs1Y9fAd9rNWw_CvD5JvjiZuZXYQNJiFWnr3PXc-AwbpL7cFMEslL339KOo-9ZyqCo94E0nGEfRa8wYiQqojVFTN76fv6ELrOQ7xjKiXkicawrNdbnkcKQ46VdeVt2PRLaeDyAmO_EFgVCZeU4XxkzpJUWmSAVcc/s1500/DSCF6369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1278" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCmJQt4mjsL0o1NvmenoDXtnqVXpcs1Y9fAd9rNWw_CvD5JvjiZuZXYQNJiFWnr3PXc-AwbpL7cFMEslL339KOo-9ZyqCo94E0nGEfRa8wYiQqojVFTN76fv6ELrOQ7xjKiXkicawrNdbnkcKQ46VdeVt2PRLaeDyAmO_EFgVCZeU4XxkzpJUWmSAVcc/w341-h400/DSCF6369.JPG" width="341" /></a></div><br /><p>This was the front. all hand cut, hand drawn, hand written.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXv-LzCmZ9UocyThWL0OmJQN2Mu48spLo9Iv6ZP5amsNdLhRlCdk8f71vBSXO-BSa_o_KyUio9Gl_KNFTmgU6RpRA4RQo-4kPoNZEWaeoSBdBy0BsYKgclOGnt-eZ8YYYN_Nobn3eLKKwXrmnkEcP7unJecTrUAOOSvSLDn9szqH1QNolPMsTi-QsU1u4/s1632/DSCF6370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1341" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXv-LzCmZ9UocyThWL0OmJQN2Mu48spLo9Iv6ZP5amsNdLhRlCdk8f71vBSXO-BSa_o_KyUio9Gl_KNFTmgU6RpRA4RQo-4kPoNZEWaeoSBdBy0BsYKgclOGnt-eZ8YYYN_Nobn3eLKKwXrmnkEcP7unJecTrUAOOSvSLDn9szqH1QNolPMsTi-QsU1u4/w329-h400/DSCF6370.JPG" width="329" /></a></div><br /><p>And here"s the sweet message on the inside.</p><p>I asked him why he used a green marker (it looked a little Christmas-y to me). He said, "Because it's the marker that was on my desk." I thought, "Yup, that's what I do, too. If it's on my desk and in sight, I tend to use it."</p><p>He is such a sweet, caring man. I'm lucky to have him!</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p><p><br /></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-89374761565560905242024-02-26T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-26T06:30:00.166-06:00Pretty butterflies...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQYZQddyLrkkj8wfgy8pMQWSNSp3cLAVBbZhnS17VcVfa-zJvRW_FlVNyErS7SAWDugglGbci4vUlguNC8H0B8e5G_KARB1TkrLfJVELKtVJ2-acdKsiaI0Yjsc8nd-cG456gW-utLB1OJ2j6etRKlLK8IGJqO1rh79H5i9pejGIlZj-TwS9ovlP7YRk/s1404/DSCF6308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQYZQddyLrkkj8wfgy8pMQWSNSp3cLAVBbZhnS17VcVfa-zJvRW_FlVNyErS7SAWDugglGbci4vUlguNC8H0B8e5G_KARB1TkrLfJVELKtVJ2-acdKsiaI0Yjsc8nd-cG456gW-utLB1OJ2j6etRKlLK8IGJqO1rh79H5i9pejGIlZj-TwS9ovlP7YRk/w510-h640/DSCF6308.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><p>I used a Spellbinder's curved border die to cut my two pieces of DSP. The die adds a nice scalloped and stitched edge. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOCQ1ckCXZ3esnR_dmBqyZkh_EmDkhMW4HWaLVFfGYIymEcj6eYdZUZJy93DbH4saEHG5xg_kxjfxg2HOgkNnw38KrrtlOblbbofwk-m5eoVNIRXF3S-PgiVsPOFZuszI0hrsG3_8qjF7gnjhKU3RCLjPSoOD2DshZhugiH-460FGWgwEUOocmfP28R8/s1908/DSCF6309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1436" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOCQ1ckCXZ3esnR_dmBqyZkh_EmDkhMW4HWaLVFfGYIymEcj6eYdZUZJy93DbH4saEHG5xg_kxjfxg2HOgkNnw38KrrtlOblbbofwk-m5eoVNIRXF3S-PgiVsPOFZuszI0hrsG3_8qjF7gnjhKU3RCLjPSoOD2DshZhugiH-460FGWgwEUOocmfP28R8/w301-h400/DSCF6309.JPG" width="301" /></a></div><br /><p>I die-cut three lavendar butterflies that also had some stitched detail on them. </p><p>I added a gem to each butterfly and lifted their wings with a bit of foam tape underneath each one.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuM9pGV72aQmfK3PxPlkxl02VnvaPH1G6G-WDHknCABvnC_fnQ5QrT6AGL2XZJO7fqSYhpUIkqYpVC0Gtq1Kl0CfuCCK1zLpM6dZtyhjywirrrU6o2HlCadB47P-0cGFPPXh8EaJ7k_kwkvGJP_GSBlbMIykbAJ2veYfUi2AAt5pzkxb3uqfVPGZRvjq0/s1503/DSCF6310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="1222" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuM9pGV72aQmfK3PxPlkxl02VnvaPH1G6G-WDHknCABvnC_fnQ5QrT6AGL2XZJO7fqSYhpUIkqYpVC0Gtq1Kl0CfuCCK1zLpM6dZtyhjywirrrU6o2HlCadB47P-0cGFPPXh8EaJ7k_kwkvGJP_GSBlbMIykbAJ2veYfUi2AAt5pzkxb3uqfVPGZRvjq0/w325-h400/DSCF6310.JPG" width="325" /></a></div><p>A simple stamped sentiment on the inside finished my card.</p><p>I have found that die-cut butterflies help a card to sell quickly at the thrift store. People really seem to like them.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p>Last Friday, we attended a "Pops" concert put on by the Edina High School Concert Band. My granddaughter Polly plays trombone in the band and performed a solo during the concert. She was also part of a couple of dance numbers. That girl definitely has some great moves!!</p><p>On Sunday afternoon we attended a performance of Cantus & the Canadian Brass (the tickets were a Christmas gift from my daughter). Both groups were so talented and put on an outstanding show. If you ever get the chance to see them, don't hesitate to go!</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p><p></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-59143152769311280792024-02-23T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-23T06:30:00.208-06:00Balloons and the Blackout technique...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAQ7UB9e9JOH2l_xBSm-EQPLP5Q0n2gtfRt22cR3uLaP5oMAJ5tJ3o-SErB_6G25MjHvJaFFthxV9Ag5vuwuh-uGe73-GgSKEzGsIk23Pqm9BsViW3t_MP2DMq0vDnmFEDEAQQXRfyJdS50O5jdar6O8RMmbC0nW7UArlrDEr4XFZI6l3LfpXj4cZFMs/s1927/DSCF6339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="1927" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAQ7UB9e9JOH2l_xBSm-EQPLP5Q0n2gtfRt22cR3uLaP5oMAJ5tJ3o-SErB_6G25MjHvJaFFthxV9Ag5vuwuh-uGe73-GgSKEzGsIk23Pqm9BsViW3t_MP2DMq0vDnmFEDEAQQXRfyJdS50O5jdar6O8RMmbC0nW7UArlrDEr4XFZI6l3LfpXj4cZFMs/w640-h466/DSCF6339.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I saw somewhere online (I forget where) how a cardmaker glued balloons to a background, and I wanted to give it a try. </p><p>I started by punching out a bunch of balloons from different colored scraps. Then I cut a 4" X 5 1/4" panel, and I began randomly adhering the balloons. When I was done, I trimmed off any balloons that were hanging over the edges of my panel.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ilRSik9hqJ1jTtMpAKyvqAKaSmcdiY58vXrcUG8CGAt-b8i5X1riTwgpBdUG7NWqDDmVkVviatw80K9MQYn7aVSEHb-GWPjoPvlNBZypYim4qript8xhX-LgfR-23piVBtdHwb_Nv5AnpZxckPVVjvxj-yAElZpLHgxz9JYo4M3NCgxOEtUL8g9m5v8/s1740/DSCF6340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1348" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ilRSik9hqJ1jTtMpAKyvqAKaSmcdiY58vXrcUG8CGAt-b8i5X1riTwgpBdUG7NWqDDmVkVviatw80K9MQYn7aVSEHb-GWPjoPvlNBZypYim4qript8xhX-LgfR-23piVBtdHwb_Nv5AnpZxckPVVjvxj-yAElZpLHgxz9JYo4M3NCgxOEtUL8g9m5v8/w310-h400/DSCF6340.JPG" width="310" /></a></div>For my first card, I put a piece of vellum across the center front of the card to subdue the brightness of the balloons. Then I adhered a sentiment that had been die-cut from glitter cardstock.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfouoNc397GLWUFUu4Zv8lu_bwy50detQW6XrvDFpWfNBGzBlUn5QurwdBFDg69cudrFmtOXCx5MCeop5wu8oID37jWIE4JdNlAUkSe__in0tDR3MSNcDEsKDVpOiw0KzwcidHTD-JmbH6GGwcOAjqdlMFPQy-NKYRgt6dVeOFV1SdnpzNfjvGwqzQHX0/s1940/DSCF6341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1940" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfouoNc397GLWUFUu4Zv8lu_bwy50detQW6XrvDFpWfNBGzBlUn5QurwdBFDg69cudrFmtOXCx5MCeop5wu8oID37jWIE4JdNlAUkSe__in0tDR3MSNcDEsKDVpOiw0KzwcidHTD-JmbH6GGwcOAjqdlMFPQy-NKYRgt6dVeOFV1SdnpzNfjvGwqzQHX0/w309-h400/DSCF6341.JPG" width="309" /></a></div><br /><p>For the second card, I die-cut a different sentiment from white glitter cardstock and backed it with some plain red cardstock. I then popped it up on dimensionals.<br /> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHVV94LCCMF0l2Ax9he6RDaNSBKXEVvt1OOI5cbeEE47qytOXOYbtVML4W-HJZW3OYAY3fxuBy8kqMmncGOGpVUJK0HVLvsKaiUraIOp9b_mutSWy3OpvZzJZ3fXVtdsFfHdbStxuq6c1gKiLzQEGOvd9UJW8HNJ9UJeUyy9tTSN5paP84A14c_McGHQ/s1713/DSCF6342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1713" data-original-width="1381" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHVV94LCCMF0l2Ax9he6RDaNSBKXEVvt1OOI5cbeEE47qytOXOYbtVML4W-HJZW3OYAY3fxuBy8kqMmncGOGpVUJK0HVLvsKaiUraIOp9b_mutSWy3OpvZzJZ3fXVtdsFfHdbStxuq6c1gKiLzQEGOvd9UJW8HNJ9UJeUyy9tTSN5paP84A14c_McGHQ/w323-h400/DSCF6342.JPG" width="323" /></a></div><br /><p>On the inside of each card I stamped a sentiment and added a couple more of the balloons, drawing on some strings with a black pen.</p><p>I still have some punched balloons left on my desk, so I may be making yet another one of these cards very soon. I've got some other ideas, too, like adding metallic silver or gold balloons to a black panel, or maybe even using pink or blue balloons and creating a "Welcome Baby" card.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskZfZQL_UXhywbw__h_OSz7FtmonQL47HMqh0a6YY_cqafuGcjrHEyCJNtKBerse-nFFiyYqHX4h8qVZBRfKxnr5YI63Vf1nR4s5O6rPXLPOubp020XNOvgb4iqeklyzT72QnzE2DR4yiu6kXHhaPQLGiZXYsyFnE70ToZRb8YTXd7Rcv0s4ZYNveUqA/s1506/DSCF6336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1506" data-original-width="1238" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskZfZQL_UXhywbw__h_OSz7FtmonQL47HMqh0a6YY_cqafuGcjrHEyCJNtKBerse-nFFiyYqHX4h8qVZBRfKxnr5YI63Vf1nR4s5O6rPXLPOubp020XNOvgb4iqeklyzT72QnzE2DR4yiu6kXHhaPQLGiZXYsyFnE70ToZRb8YTXd7Rcv0s4ZYNveUqA/w526-h640/DSCF6336.JPG" width="526" /></a></div><p>This card was made after I was inspired by mt friend Lynette's cards that she shared in <b><a href="https://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/2023/12/new-to-me-technique.html" target="_blank">this post</a>. </b> She sent the card with the bird on it to me for my birthday in January. I loved it so much that I just had to give it a try.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfRsmh5mOBqtFCnRizD9kAgzDukB4ZoVHfEMLyWAots5HIWA23CAiTizW9BCfufLfDwC_aQI3FJ5cRyiOJheO02Ct99kvCR6_yTBQViPkKpDeGgX9wmB5vOHOfOyD7khJbnw2KJDJRKf89OFtO7dYwTWCyTLlcpRoNwz6yAOsnDd0Pye51stCIAlPioM/s1756/DSCF6337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHfRsmh5mOBqtFCnRizD9kAgzDukB4ZoVHfEMLyWAots5HIWA23CAiTizW9BCfufLfDwC_aQI3FJ5cRyiOJheO02Ct99kvCR6_yTBQViPkKpDeGgX9wmB5vOHOfOyD7khJbnw2KJDJRKf89OFtO7dYwTWCyTLlcpRoNwz6yAOsnDd0Pye51stCIAlPioM/w338-h400/DSCF6337.JPG" width="338" /></a></div><br /><p>I die-cut a white panel of cardstock and embossed it with a 3D embossing folder. Then on the debossed (back) side, I added some colors of ink to the flowers and leaves, using my smallest blending brushes.</p><p>After I had the colors to my liking, I dragged a black ink pad lightly across the top of the panel several times and in different directions to get the desired result. </p><p>After tying a ribbon around my panel, I adhered it to a pale pink cardbase and die-cut a stamped sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0JWOBNpV2hqDFNcTc97uXjKcrygRdB4KBdhK7Ayl41uVZvia8URVg8MbvUhKS_gGpsJK7WRrllggct-mlqdNIKMM2AGvStTvQDWt49Y5NPMwlsN2K0Vwx7yISB2dsOFQD1xwmCT3L2qjuTZfLHX_CsK1TEhHHnL57a4adAHarK1sU7KN1P9coc-Iz6E/s1750/DSCF6338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="1450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0JWOBNpV2hqDFNcTc97uXjKcrygRdB4KBdhK7Ayl41uVZvia8URVg8MbvUhKS_gGpsJK7WRrllggct-mlqdNIKMM2AGvStTvQDWt49Y5NPMwlsN2K0Vwx7yISB2dsOFQD1xwmCT3L2qjuTZfLHX_CsK1TEhHHnL57a4adAHarK1sU7KN1P9coc-Iz6E/w331-h400/DSCF6338.JPG" width="331" /></a></div><p>I used the same die set that I used for the embossed panel on the front to cut a couple of panels for the inside.</p><p>This sentiment stamp was one I had not used before, and I wondered if anyone would buy this card (at the thrift store) with that sentiment. It must have fit someone's needs, because I checked yesterday during my volunteer shift and it had sold.</p><p>I hope you'll give one or both of these techniques a try. They were great fun!</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-89809304317190219372024-02-21T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-21T06:30:00.211-06:00Cards inspired by a friend...<p> My friend Lynette (<a href="https://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Stamping Addiction</a>) made a couple of lovely cards and shared them in <b><a href="https://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/2024/02/and-even-more-card-parts.html" target="_blank">this post</a></b>. I knew that I had some pretty flower stickers that I had picked up at the Dollar Tree, so I followed her lead and made these cards:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKl9yf0c2tBpQxveDA5xyKeCqPyQr2xDrq-ZClkZQ_ao8XeiupWN17FapHsbznoBXsh80iQx2eSBduw8iVZ0_9Pdgm7lBfy2WwZcHYXVu7tkDakQ1x9FUBCnfQPbxq7BPnBuzxb9QllbUNxAO5PFOtT0LMkbZ2LeK1kmF8nRdwyZA6BEnoJiZbxyJSM9w/s2059/DSCF6333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="2059" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKl9yf0c2tBpQxveDA5xyKeCqPyQr2xDrq-ZClkZQ_ao8XeiupWN17FapHsbznoBXsh80iQx2eSBduw8iVZ0_9Pdgm7lBfy2WwZcHYXVu7tkDakQ1x9FUBCnfQPbxq7BPnBuzxb9QllbUNxAO5PFOtT0LMkbZ2LeK1kmF8nRdwyZA6BEnoJiZbxyJSM9w/w640-h442/DSCF6333.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>These were pretty quick and easy to make, and I really like how they turned out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRd7aYSUHX5O8E9z1CrROnLT8ZW9YsVOUscjRc2740ZfDXyUZV6RajWSTZoIvsQTuSWpmfzx4-h8u3WKr1C_eVf0bzVdilwnlsNZSJD_sQhgEofkNbhI9IKU_shGO67J8UXbqWV-mm2Owl98m8Jp4gXNp3pLX1ba-kkbBIHEI09F9UB-jTc5gRXXdF-kI/s2160/DSCF6334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="1400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRd7aYSUHX5O8E9z1CrROnLT8ZW9YsVOUscjRc2740ZfDXyUZV6RajWSTZoIvsQTuSWpmfzx4-h8u3WKr1C_eVf0bzVdilwnlsNZSJD_sQhgEofkNbhI9IKU_shGO67J8UXbqWV-mm2Owl98m8Jp4gXNp3pLX1ba-kkbBIHEI09F9UB-jTc5gRXXdF-kI/w259-h400/DSCF6334.JPG" width="259" /></a></div><br /><p>If you look closely at this picture, you can see that I used a pinpoint design plate on the background panel.</p><p>The flowers heads and the sentiment are popped up on dimensionals.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPAWEET7YXD85PO6SpiRVhw24_rgWc5ksaSWxnfnoTVJJfRGwoxIG9CYIHpKr25QP6Tk2yEwpQ5pToO5xvZbAzhnzlm_HllkGnfXNi8EwlOehMmldLS9O-CQbptWVDTsxTyqsUzmyOQuhyr5PCNyQTc1XJC5Ub8a5HFbUnXN3usLF7_sFQuHcJky2W3U/s1681/DSCF6335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="1354" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPAWEET7YXD85PO6SpiRVhw24_rgWc5ksaSWxnfnoTVJJfRGwoxIG9CYIHpKr25QP6Tk2yEwpQ5pToO5xvZbAzhnzlm_HllkGnfXNi8EwlOehMmldLS9O-CQbptWVDTsxTyqsUzmyOQuhyr5PCNyQTc1XJC5Ub8a5HFbUnXN3usLF7_sFQuHcJky2W3U/w323-h400/DSCF6335.JPG" width="323" /></a></div><br /><p>Both cards had the same stamped sentiment on the inside.</p><p>Thank you, Lynette, for inspiring me! I'll continue to check out your <b><a href="https://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a></b> for more ideas.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p style="text-align: left;">We are back in the 40s and 50s, temperature-wise, here in Minneapolis. It's downright springlike outside and I'm loving it. I imagine we'll still get a little more snow, but the bulk of the winter is over and we can all start thinking about planting flowers around our homes. Yay!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-21019149939366218322024-02-19T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-19T06:30:00.135-06:00Dollar Tree stamp set...<p>Not long ago I was in a local Dollar Tree store, and, of course, I had to check out the craft section. I found a stamp set that was really quite nice that I was sure I would use.</p><p>Here's the first card I made with the set:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh68KFWfrP-X0JjfuLyi0k04UBT4WquSio29m1aVVwgQp1A-7Ypn4pmLtNlAkMZbZTQzdAZAs4JDrGWCvpb7GVzljjQLzdVHYH2tdBl7ee2J4o7_Wgov9BLldo1Ymr0JILAqVVTNVLXfRoL8Y55K3QYM1-WB5gINvPEuck6SyB2EJU7AmFL4eTOJfoCEnY/s1548/DSCF6321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="1257" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh68KFWfrP-X0JjfuLyi0k04UBT4WquSio29m1aVVwgQp1A-7Ypn4pmLtNlAkMZbZTQzdAZAs4JDrGWCvpb7GVzljjQLzdVHYH2tdBl7ee2J4o7_Wgov9BLldo1Ymr0JILAqVVTNVLXfRoL8Y55K3QYM1-WB5gINvPEuck6SyB2EJU7AmFL4eTOJfoCEnY/w520-h640/DSCF6321.JPG" width="520" /></a></div><p>The flower, leaves and sentiment that you see here were all part of the stamp set. The flower has been popped up on dimensionals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmVg_Ivl8q_qtMqE10VU7XPfFKADRD_UqyjOd1c7SGMQSBCm9LRF8IQbifPWMbEzD4XPCInyEVlw008sjUYA3t4PAn0CqvG6t2AH50i64P1Uw1U3hGYiIoR1NYCgHqykXz5e-jL_MxeFiftjcnVcKSUPHOlEkSf7hSnQU2LAFyGwjRD0eF2TpHOH9zdU/s2012/DSCF6322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="1432" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmVg_Ivl8q_qtMqE10VU7XPfFKADRD_UqyjOd1c7SGMQSBCm9LRF8IQbifPWMbEzD4XPCInyEVlw008sjUYA3t4PAn0CqvG6t2AH50i64P1Uw1U3hGYiIoR1NYCgHqykXz5e-jL_MxeFiftjcnVcKSUPHOlEkSf7hSnQU2LAFyGwjRD0eF2TpHOH9zdU/w285-h400/DSCF6322.JPG" width="285" /></a></div><br /><p>This flower was the largest stamp in the set. There were also a couple of smaller flowers, some leafy sprigs and a couple more sentiments.</p><p>The flower was colored with colored pencils and odorless mineral spirits.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9Vsa2hLntf5swaNxS3qyZ7-z18-h_6Uq0cA7UItcHBm1SOzcuX4smthOHtoCAuvDrbW4EjXJFx5HazeEJypJObcl1888GMMre3Y2mLbDqkEmzzpxJ-FOr3Su_Lg5_MpqJM89LUZk5_ASbtxvXliQpeeHpKIUWToeVJdF-Eg12jhShjpsyKmvylsqcAQ/s2076/DSCF6323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2076" data-original-width="1108" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9Vsa2hLntf5swaNxS3qyZ7-z18-h_6Uq0cA7UItcHBm1SOzcuX4smthOHtoCAuvDrbW4EjXJFx5HazeEJypJObcl1888GMMre3Y2mLbDqkEmzzpxJ-FOr3Su_Lg5_MpqJM89LUZk5_ASbtxvXliQpeeHpKIUWToeVJdF-Eg12jhShjpsyKmvylsqcAQ/w342-h640/DSCF6323.JPG" width="342" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This card is a special top fold. You can see the opening that has been die-cut into the card front.</p><p>The inside has a panel that is 6" X 5 1/4", scored at 4" on the 6" side.</p><p>The fancy cut out (from the card front) has been glued on one side to the 2" side of the inside panel. I was careful to make sure it perfectly matched the opening in the front of the card before gluing it down.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMueIaZkUA64mKwHw3uZETeB0_6NJhnfkkcUXMDfSn8pT_y7f9nqvxNOweyapaKLArgmMLs_HdzQxX2a4PSNLeHyykD7hxsBBozP5BNRDtPvgSso1aVoms8zaaAptjhsCyl5du8WholSqnbgPTa0aU34wvXz6fJKn9lVgQ0fGqtjz8TiJG_jVKfq61OcA/s1690/DSCF6324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="1356" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMueIaZkUA64mKwHw3uZETeB0_6NJhnfkkcUXMDfSn8pT_y7f9nqvxNOweyapaKLArgmMLs_HdzQxX2a4PSNLeHyykD7hxsBBozP5BNRDtPvgSso1aVoms8zaaAptjhsCyl5du8WholSqnbgPTa0aU34wvXz6fJKn9lVgQ0fGqtjz8TiJG_jVKfq61OcA/w321-h400/DSCF6324.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><br /><p>I stamped one of the smaller flowers and a few leaves, colored them and fussy cut them so I could glue them onto the inside of the card.</p><p>This second sentiment is from the same stamp set.</p><p>I thought this was such a nice little stamp set for $1.25! If you have a Dollar Tree in your area, be sure to check them out from time to time to see if they have any of these sets in their craft section.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p><p><br /></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-27763004053300744332024-02-16T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-16T06:30:00.161-06:00Beautiful borders can make a card...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw4Q-T6tToPg_GzRUZv0IOlRdbb3Pi1_8Xp5TbzBMTbsMq1AHOc9F4UpTgPFCa6O31qrJzzfPoMascAnnskoF1ZSNzogon7CIkzO6WAMP8Ibu4bK6wT00GhNw8Kms0LhyphenhyphenujXPI_Noym9QKHOloTRKgFj6Zg9vDOI426Vt16uMt7Mba_Hke9IyLhkUuZo/s1763/DSCF6147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1391" data-original-width="1763" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw4Q-T6tToPg_GzRUZv0IOlRdbb3Pi1_8Xp5TbzBMTbsMq1AHOc9F4UpTgPFCa6O31qrJzzfPoMascAnnskoF1ZSNzogon7CIkzO6WAMP8Ibu4bK6wT00GhNw8Kms0LhyphenhyphenujXPI_Noym9QKHOloTRKgFj6Zg9vDOI426Vt16uMt7Mba_Hke9IyLhkUuZo/w640-h504/DSCF6147.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I was gifted a package of beautiful 12" long borders a few years ago and haven't really used them much. Every once in a while, when I run out of ideas, I pull them out and use one of them. And that's how these cards came to be.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZLHTHuUz3tXctycRy5KxNL_-iRnUEhE7iwiqg5wznMf1oJjMkSHKEvaIpauhF3fIzY0QAIk6nwgvpPQS7T4E25uU2NO-LErRKgy615q_3_0k5P-4a0XRylrio-FEHP3D8YT_Cg2FRDNbubTf3g77vHRTSFnbVZxnnyHRwu1m8mutD5sPuZDMVRqXcIY/s1617/DSCF6148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1617" data-original-width="1321" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZLHTHuUz3tXctycRy5KxNL_-iRnUEhE7iwiqg5wznMf1oJjMkSHKEvaIpauhF3fIzY0QAIk6nwgvpPQS7T4E25uU2NO-LErRKgy615q_3_0k5P-4a0XRylrio-FEHP3D8YT_Cg2FRDNbubTf3g77vHRTSFnbVZxnnyHRwu1m8mutD5sPuZDMVRqXcIY/w522-h640/DSCF6148.JPG" width="522" /></a></div><p>The row of daisies on the rust-colored background is the border I used. I put it at the bottom of a panel of DSP, then added a die-cut sentiment and some gold dots with a Viva Decor pen.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryIXf8IGJHDcyZA7CxR-8avvWQGgWbxhsRPxuHtoIjTSouwlAVcVqHb7znXhgW0OLLZcBrrNWssYRWt93or5DImOUJfCa_ndRPojPhz_F14QCZen84KDZJa0Efu-9-RCgTEz726CW_5_q-YQNsQHofy3-WRcwfwXQZwruJFhpkvfgj67sIXKynB8b4gQ/s1511/DSCF6149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1511" data-original-width="1214" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryIXf8IGJHDcyZA7CxR-8avvWQGgWbxhsRPxuHtoIjTSouwlAVcVqHb7znXhgW0OLLZcBrrNWssYRWt93or5DImOUJfCa_ndRPojPhz_F14QCZen84KDZJa0Efu-9-RCgTEz726CW_5_q-YQNsQHofy3-WRcwfwXQZwruJFhpkvfgj67sIXKynB8b4gQ/w321-h400/DSCF6149.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><br /><p>The inside of the card was stamped with a nice sentiment verse.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sfUuyEcTT1QXIiwA2WB8sh7AV2A1NpwXQoZclDDe8DdIEHut0sqfbeesvcZkuHzbyvTMSgi3CeJh7Hht_qo2qy3ILlvCPTkXXM62xxddjwkHs4A6UDdWb5m2TRHY11NIEUMESB32Q8UzvjjqBAWtIW3Dx-h6Rg7j8B1cgiVbOgMqkABo2sxjxoVsnME/s1615/DSCF6150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1615" data-original-width="1287" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3sfUuyEcTT1QXIiwA2WB8sh7AV2A1NpwXQoZclDDe8DdIEHut0sqfbeesvcZkuHzbyvTMSgi3CeJh7Hht_qo2qy3ILlvCPTkXXM62xxddjwkHs4A6UDdWb5m2TRHY11NIEUMESB32Q8UzvjjqBAWtIW3Dx-h6Rg7j8B1cgiVbOgMqkABo2sxjxoVsnME/w510-h640/DSCF6150.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><p>This card was made in exactly the same way. Only the gold dots were applied in different positions.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgRe1rFb2hjdrMxLXJySlEDTyLt4k7i74ItMkbmu52yzy9Kus3h9LgGc_kUkF8sW1-9LIyyAoDAoFA8ObcFRAJvgw8uGOjPbPQi_yZyNvJLYW-Aoy99wZKFkNLwXcvwpnOjffYYYuIRuA5kOYkzk9jXLGX7H6ALGiJvs5dA5fe6tN0bat-x8ItT4Y9Uc/s1478/DSCF6151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="1173" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgRe1rFb2hjdrMxLXJySlEDTyLt4k7i74ItMkbmu52yzy9Kus3h9LgGc_kUkF8sW1-9LIyyAoDAoFA8ObcFRAJvgw8uGOjPbPQi_yZyNvJLYW-Aoy99wZKFkNLwXcvwpnOjffYYYuIRuA5kOYkzk9jXLGX7H6ALGiJvs5dA5fe6tN0bat-x8ItT4Y9Uc/w318-h400/DSCF6151.JPG" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p>And a different sentiment was stamped on the inside.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, here's a fun card I made a few weeks ago but hadn't shared yet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgz8vmHAkUMZffsKh18hNUkKLLRoPKW7tUXOWekxewd6Kzci9bndLMs4zPwY-_QJ0Zaw9tH7MQMwex6TFCobU-hXSry6JS36S4t5a7_lByZYG1vlSrKMmGsLDk0lb6EvXQiJsjtCtSSzGznF3zuoi8R9YIqZIQGxkF6zHDNyMW_yDnGPip7SeCmY6ki7I/s1744/DSCF6159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1744" data-original-width="1392" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgz8vmHAkUMZffsKh18hNUkKLLRoPKW7tUXOWekxewd6Kzci9bndLMs4zPwY-_QJ0Zaw9tH7MQMwex6TFCobU-hXSry6JS36S4t5a7_lByZYG1vlSrKMmGsLDk0lb6EvXQiJsjtCtSSzGznF3zuoi8R9YIqZIQGxkF6zHDNyMW_yDnGPip7SeCmY6ki7I/w510-h640/DSCF6159.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><p>The digital image is "Gus" from Bugaboo Stamps. I colored him up with alcohol markers, cut him out with a wonky-stitched square, and popped the square up on foam tape.</p><p>The sentinent was printed with my computer, then die-cut and also popped up on foam tape.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7ppjSePVWPs3e4rga7jciS18iZaIv5ebVhmqm1w0ji4eKXyFgvRb3oiB5mS_StNqR_ei9AVA_fBAvzNwmfFYKucmAwdrspSKbxMZHUhOlvpvofh-BSyEvC4cIjohNk7Rkt_FHPkqgOCXSdEv1NSEjDucHrJkWWaqqOWImsGpG6h6SaYSx_Wt88Vz34w/s1346/DSCF6160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1214" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7ppjSePVWPs3e4rga7jciS18iZaIv5ebVhmqm1w0ji4eKXyFgvRb3oiB5mS_StNqR_ei9AVA_fBAvzNwmfFYKucmAwdrspSKbxMZHUhOlvpvofh-BSyEvC4cIjohNk7Rkt_FHPkqgOCXSdEv1NSEjDucHrJkWWaqqOWImsGpG6h6SaYSx_Wt88Vz34w/w361-h400/DSCF6160.JPG" width="361" /></a></div><br /><p>I added some Glossy Accents to his glasses and some sparkle to the candle flames.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzSQQ-ybowIPQFNaAI037YBB0sX_BYp6bOOeyiSS1b53HP4PeCCZFEvmqlAik5bJRjsxd3rr4ys-550PCEjV1XjBNpzBBaaco-SgW02fhLZjgp-Fbvxe_49r1tbdh4RBZ1QXIOUdVnn-omets1_w4WrvsjDXzWDIe_vBglBnzIBr7Ph41hdaQztzPLm8/s1594/DSCF6161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="1245" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzSQQ-ybowIPQFNaAI037YBB0sX_BYp6bOOeyiSS1b53HP4PeCCZFEvmqlAik5bJRjsxd3rr4ys-550PCEjV1XjBNpzBBaaco-SgW02fhLZjgp-Fbvxe_49r1tbdh4RBZ1QXIOUdVnn-omets1_w4WrvsjDXzWDIe_vBglBnzIBr7Ph41hdaQztzPLm8/w313-h400/DSCF6161.JPG" width="313" /></a></div><p>I decorated the inside of the card just a bit and added a computer-generated sentiment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p>I am happy to report that all the Valentines I made for the thrift store--about 30 of them--sold by Valentine's Day. I worked hard this past week to make 23 more cards to refill the "Handmade Card Basket" at the store. </p><p>We had about 7 inches of snow Wednesday night. It was the first real snow we had since Halloween! I don't think it will last long, though, as the weatherperson is predicting temps in the mid-40s in a couple of days.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-32553390436767519032024-02-14T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-14T06:30:00.165-06:00Happy Valentine's Day...<p> I promise, these are the last Valentines I will share this year (even though there are still more that I have made).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnB73PRKEqRPHS14Tzv19xYbFBqZbsvez9brXvzNsy3OrcYX5mYmYZTHwrq4Ui5k6iGrAw3YFliv56LR9ja6Nmf0pWsdK1tHuGRXxGpCj_inUDNAYZlvvL_kUCBCn2qGIDBmvO91O-bTRMuWthzHHlzuJYgN2bNuhUt-2UJNBjtqaMxS6FWzvQxfv4iY/s1539/DSCF6201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnB73PRKEqRPHS14Tzv19xYbFBqZbsvez9brXvzNsy3OrcYX5mYmYZTHwrq4Ui5k6iGrAw3YFliv56LR9ja6Nmf0pWsdK1tHuGRXxGpCj_inUDNAYZlvvL_kUCBCn2qGIDBmvO91O-bTRMuWthzHHlzuJYgN2bNuhUt-2UJNBjtqaMxS6FWzvQxfv4iY/w516-h640/DSCF6201.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><p>This card was made using the "fractured" card technique. I have a die set that cuts different widths of stitched strips, so I decided to try using the 1/8" wide strips for this card. I liked the look of the narrower strips.</p><p>The hearts were also die-cut, backed with a pale pink, and one of them was popped up on a dimensional.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdK722CjsulpDKmO-nS92Zkaww6_zwX5JNLxED3PEArVI7_VHAE1cQRTBuwIXXw-sggollPxruqYOkSma-yMtA1-md10E_1nSY1HHHCFv6230kVDR1Am5So6me3jBHyUAwtPNCx8h89j0rquwhnUP7QYLcB2A_dVAi1_kxqyGlqUNgEkZFqZc-wQcw3M/s1183/DSCF6158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdK722CjsulpDKmO-nS92Zkaww6_zwX5JNLxED3PEArVI7_VHAE1cQRTBuwIXXw-sggollPxruqYOkSma-yMtA1-md10E_1nSY1HHHCFv6230kVDR1Am5So6me3jBHyUAwtPNCx8h89j0rquwhnUP7QYLcB2A_dVAi1_kxqyGlqUNgEkZFqZc-wQcw3M/w504-h640/DSCF6158.JPG" width="504" /></a></div><p>The cute little bee was stamped, colored with markers and die-cut. Those tiny yellow hearts were from a package of heart confetti that I had in my stash.</p><p>I printed the sentiment with my computer and popped it up on dimensionals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqV9QbPcxyp8c0lEXINi7lg0snQZnleSynmWAnChlqv9z3tzvJCd6FZoBJALl9KKWB16J_Hnvhcw5FdroUeeHHLYu831vXqgWFo3weU9drWXdtH_4lCKw6GwPJBb7LklAl08IaR95mTGu_3gN18bj-iC2sBX2GKs5l0Tl7225zxX04XBVEYkA-i7Adu0/s1378/DSCF6256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="1114" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqV9QbPcxyp8c0lEXINi7lg0snQZnleSynmWAnChlqv9z3tzvJCd6FZoBJALl9KKWB16J_Hnvhcw5FdroUeeHHLYu831vXqgWFo3weU9drWXdtH_4lCKw6GwPJBb7LklAl08IaR95mTGu_3gN18bj-iC2sBX2GKs5l0Tl7225zxX04XBVEYkA-i7Adu0/w518-h640/DSCF6256.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><p>This card is super simple. I die-cut the pretty heart. I backed the openings with double-sided tape and adhered the whole panel to a red cardstock panel. Then I sprinkled the heart openings with some red glitter. The exposed tape grabbed onto the glitter and all I had to do was burnish it in a bit with my finger.</p><p>The sentiment was heat-embossed and popped up on foam tape.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg9Ybnem0oBmWYiJGtHGiN3wmBFSjDv0RPwC0F66N0_Qy0Nqpa858VMFrzGQ1ryJp3fsv8FR7EaAKYbJw2f1Q9vDJpPEDf2VuA0HZtpu4cqxGhPFZQjrqAYxixHxB-eMRh6hyDkD2UOhBZj5HL0TL0aMsxqMBLnqj3hu1DwIPDPa_heqCxs7wPujj2fM/s1392/DSCF6315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1102" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg9Ybnem0oBmWYiJGtHGiN3wmBFSjDv0RPwC0F66N0_Qy0Nqpa858VMFrzGQ1ryJp3fsv8FR7EaAKYbJw2f1Q9vDJpPEDf2VuA0HZtpu4cqxGhPFZQjrqAYxixHxB-eMRh6hyDkD2UOhBZj5HL0TL0aMsxqMBLnqj3hu1DwIPDPa_heqCxs7wPujj2fM/w506-h640/DSCF6315.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><p>I love the simplicity of this Valentine. I only made three of these, but I plan to make lots more of them next year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-CO2L2KSzSSehSKUKEGMzhXatZLq0i-SVjKK5TefThIVR-btyBYx5O2XhFdM7XZgFKsrvhFPavCokkzDYVR-wUKqPeS4NNhSiX9Ai4YL1wSLPgq0kQGaA6CWG9ZlRd7W2NJMTI_5ZyRlanbjiZK8wz_VQUfgBUJrvvdeHKFDuT0dFBsc05FAeRUGHtk/s1402/DSCF6316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="1092" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-CO2L2KSzSSehSKUKEGMzhXatZLq0i-SVjKK5TefThIVR-btyBYx5O2XhFdM7XZgFKsrvhFPavCokkzDYVR-wUKqPeS4NNhSiX9Ai4YL1wSLPgq0kQGaA6CWG9ZlRd7W2NJMTI_5ZyRlanbjiZK8wz_VQUfgBUJrvvdeHKFDuT0dFBsc05FAeRUGHtk/w311-h400/DSCF6316.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><br /><p>Here's the computer-generated sentiment I added to the inside.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5OPJ7nhRo6_jF4djCgj_BomJMuaG5JQnyeJFqpggPsDZzS_IdWAo0-97AburFNyHIYUOoYN43L1oKyHOJliF5ZCG1d2nBSiIPGSdJfVOfpIC9ryQia1wDNLdjpdMbT9CYKh0A6Nxil4cQWeJC_KVdqZIFyhlSLOjqsE7pxHmRH8LNZcCdBoi5w7NhNg/s1660/DSCF6303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1660" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5OPJ7nhRo6_jF4djCgj_BomJMuaG5JQnyeJFqpggPsDZzS_IdWAo0-97AburFNyHIYUOoYN43L1oKyHOJliF5ZCG1d2nBSiIPGSdJfVOfpIC9ryQia1wDNLdjpdMbT9CYKh0A6Nxil4cQWeJC_KVdqZIFyhlSLOjqsE7pxHmRH8LNZcCdBoi5w7NhNg/w640-h514/DSCF6303.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This card was made with supplies from a card kit. I wasn't crazy about the outside designs, but I did like the fun addition to the inside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPvtZxGQU8_PQM0egHxWBkcP-ImQy1vBZVKmkOGmtNHg38OvX8MNWN0AOBkKI4WJ64IOB9LZOejbLjYV1NQGSqjlEgi18WbEfdbv9JZl9nt05P4DtlGvD4tv9URCN8_wwi4PkHL5h8rS6qUBZLwQkelPw62umRXfkP5TkZovQbwsJ8hmeRTv1AcwQWIA/s2034/DSCF6305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2034" data-original-width="1386" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPvtZxGQU8_PQM0egHxWBkcP-ImQy1vBZVKmkOGmtNHg38OvX8MNWN0AOBkKI4WJ64IOB9LZOejbLjYV1NQGSqjlEgi18WbEfdbv9JZl9nt05P4DtlGvD4tv9URCN8_wwi4PkHL5h8rS6qUBZLwQkelPw62umRXfkP5TkZovQbwsJ8hmeRTv1AcwQWIA/w273-h400/DSCF6305.JPG" width="273" /></a></div><br /><p>Each card interior had a spiral with one end connected to the bottom and the other end to the top of the card. Once the spiral was glued in place, I was able to open the card and decorate it with hearts.</p><p>Whew! That concludes my 2024 Valentine posts. I hope you didn't grow too weary of looking at them.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-24029542605082235232024-02-12T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-12T06:30:00.315-06:00Still more Valentines...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CrE2J_7PNkIVZTxgnRstkgzz2lYkogDn9F5q7oRY1fdxeFEMYIvcDolOgh6crQJ32zIMFUGOivlrcqoUVM-Y-FTpzEHzJXiGHgmgRuklW3n9C67jXQTU0uhnqbU7S3tRANZmHCo32qWPn73YrDZN3bnfZYctVfDzKZotVgMbKe2_MPNh8hLavUij0wQ/s1736/DSCF6290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="1381" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CrE2J_7PNkIVZTxgnRstkgzz2lYkogDn9F5q7oRY1fdxeFEMYIvcDolOgh6crQJ32zIMFUGOivlrcqoUVM-Y-FTpzEHzJXiGHgmgRuklW3n9C67jXQTU0uhnqbU7S3tRANZmHCo32qWPn73YrDZN3bnfZYctVfDzKZotVgMbKe2_MPNh8hLavUij0wQ/w510-h640/DSCF6290.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><p>This card design was a great way to use up some scraps. The glittery double heart was a foam sticker from Dollar Tree. I liked this one so much that I made another one with still more scraps. </p><p>The inside of this card says, "You are so special to me."</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0z3V4K-jE5waT1VitfgyltfyYykcyo1VfDpIqN3h-DrAFsGKK0VHWvO8agfZ5lDLPqi8JAkln64xpJGbx0pYiCLDCPsLSvMBbdLhnZUzKJkiE-dpQZjANVuxBrncGDBgUwj5sdPwsIzFOhR8p-vsZOS5G92YPiqOhtq9SonWLnG6Q6etBUopZxHi46j8/s1527/DSCF6267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1171" data-original-width="1527" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0z3V4K-jE5waT1VitfgyltfyYykcyo1VfDpIqN3h-DrAFsGKK0VHWvO8agfZ5lDLPqi8JAkln64xpJGbx0pYiCLDCPsLSvMBbdLhnZUzKJkiE-dpQZjANVuxBrncGDBgUwj5sdPwsIzFOhR8p-vsZOS5G92YPiqOhtq9SonWLnG6Q6etBUopZxHi46j8/w640-h490/DSCF6267.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I made eight of these Valentines using different papers. They're quick, easy and fun to put together.<div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-K3kMPjRFcy1y0tPYlTUvQLitG6rUKXFGSGbkcH8RyrIT1an5rKfEAuFi3xSRttfWssTKij4r0mTCQzzctWvh_8HM6GlTqNg72fFhPOrIn6Im5OnYKMrttZcuBc6_rxz12zFsDvP1UZkJH_719b3TZu9xjYRlfcGtYXUDq9uziNr8OP1Zk1yX_CBJ1E/s1479/DSCF6287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1212" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-K3kMPjRFcy1y0tPYlTUvQLitG6rUKXFGSGbkcH8RyrIT1an5rKfEAuFi3xSRttfWssTKij4r0mTCQzzctWvh_8HM6GlTqNg72fFhPOrIn6Im5OnYKMrttZcuBc6_rxz12zFsDvP1UZkJH_719b3TZu9xjYRlfcGtYXUDq9uziNr8OP1Zk1yX_CBJ1E/w524-h640/DSCF6287.JPG" width="524" /></a></div><div><p>For this card, I first cut a blue panel and then inked around the edges with a darker blue. When I was done inking, I used a starry sky background die to cut out all the stars.</p><p>Finally, I added the moon (cut from matte metallic cardstock with a circle die) and a heart hanging by a thread. The moon, heart and sentiment strips were all popped up on foam tape. </p><p>I added just a few more holographic stars for some extra sparkle.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQthwOHt8hwCvd5ReN_9OvpzK78km_IclmeBG6YKxVoVQc652sHP4buvrtJllNRjpXIK8DUyE765nBcROnzYd_yWKAZi_TP7HdFChUf-ts2CZRyT-IfDTDzZlU7W-ZaGeZLpUlF-AEDOsqE83tm3p1CO2a2uL6i5jrZofX7VIbA7DTGjP4gDmtmMH5g4/s1537/DSCF6294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="1300" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQthwOHt8hwCvd5ReN_9OvpzK78km_IclmeBG6YKxVoVQc652sHP4buvrtJllNRjpXIK8DUyE765nBcROnzYd_yWKAZi_TP7HdFChUf-ts2CZRyT-IfDTDzZlU7W-ZaGeZLpUlF-AEDOsqE83tm3p1CO2a2uL6i5jrZofX7VIbA7DTGjP4gDmtmMH5g4/w542-h640/DSCF6294.JPG" width="542" /></a></div><p>I also made several of these cards using different papers.. I really didn't have a coordinating paper to go with the plaid, so I chose a piece of variegated pink paper and used a splatter stamp to add some red dots to it.</p><p>I think the folded down corner adds so much interest to this card, and it's so easy to do!</p><p>The last three cards were stamped with "Happy Valentine's Day" on the inside.</p><p>If you haven't finished making your Valentines yet, I hope these cards give you a few ideas for some quick makes.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p></div></div>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-64637168898925369342024-02-09T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-09T06:30:00.157-06:00A few Valentines...<p> I made dozens of Valentines this year, so here are a few I thought you might enjoy seeing:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKH1izO-9Xs8DGeKVOXfvh00X8tM2Le7XzqtUdFjH5g_MrFp1I78Uc6CBX3VziehRUvCUoZ3eUZ6Y2EUmK2KZyaskY78pa4Eyy_OSPopMrONVNdr5DtFPi6OqwAg-cPMEo5XdzaGT4e_73MvlG_PFg6n9q3mgDknG1SpMJMp-2RnIyPRpu3DbA6sdPYIg/s1896/DSCF6223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1896" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKH1izO-9Xs8DGeKVOXfvh00X8tM2Le7XzqtUdFjH5g_MrFp1I78Uc6CBX3VziehRUvCUoZ3eUZ6Y2EUmK2KZyaskY78pa4Eyy_OSPopMrONVNdr5DtFPi6OqwAg-cPMEo5XdzaGT4e_73MvlG_PFg6n9q3mgDknG1SpMJMp-2RnIyPRpu3DbA6sdPYIg/w640-h456/DSCF6223.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>For these two cards, I used a couple of my trusty vase dies. It's been fun to add different "plants" inside the vases, like these little heart blooms.</p><p>Each vase was die-cut/embossed, inked a little and then popped up on foam tape. The sentiments were stamped, die-cut and popped up, as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJ4_RZh7f__r9tY_W9WFTatOdb9x1r9LN60_NIOz3UFRv72uB47fZkgJ2OxPPE5n7uaWLYoTXh0PFwqoJm41EkAtMfFQdIxT2PFDQaaX5KSqfUB0krhEltSOYMVRqYGfTXyLW9R5umpsygNJjhGRqBgghL8RpCqWLcN1Pds7CCtpTauYrxVfIXj_qHkY/s1754/DSCF6216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1754" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJ4_RZh7f__r9tY_W9WFTatOdb9x1r9LN60_NIOz3UFRv72uB47fZkgJ2OxPPE5n7uaWLYoTXh0PFwqoJm41EkAtMfFQdIxT2PFDQaaX5KSqfUB0krhEltSOYMVRqYGfTXyLW9R5umpsygNJjhGRqBgghL8RpCqWLcN1Pds7CCtpTauYrxVfIXj_qHkY/w640-h470/DSCF6216.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>For these cards, I used a couple of free images from the Hungry JPEG (hungryjpeg.com). They always have free images available, and I've used a number of them over the years.</p><p>I added some Glossy Accents to the heart that each hamster is holding and I've popped up the sentiment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXWOsRIXaVMlaGouxAj1Vb0jtB72L185tdBTsY83jbH-OzIbNnzJuJvqG6YzOPY5D_0l9n5wdMk6KTTPyX7qIpD7Chk-sgf6NgPqKIwUFvWH6aHw_9TasI6yqPYedz20vZhtS0R75TsgUWAYzSaGwDHQ5VHMxrBY9tlU_0QL_Lp1y8xVCrv8tWpynM_lI/s1640/DSCF6259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="1224" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXWOsRIXaVMlaGouxAj1Vb0jtB72L185tdBTsY83jbH-OzIbNnzJuJvqG6YzOPY5D_0l9n5wdMk6KTTPyX7qIpD7Chk-sgf6NgPqKIwUFvWH6aHw_9TasI6yqPYedz20vZhtS0R75TsgUWAYzSaGwDHQ5VHMxrBY9tlU_0QL_Lp1y8xVCrv8tWpynM_lI/w478-h640/DSCF6259.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><p>For these two cards, I used a couple of curved border dies and then layered the papers. The scalloped heart on each card was popped up on foam tape. The sentiment was printed with my computer.</p><p>I still have a number of Valentines to share with you, but I'll save them for another post.</p><p>My DH and I are struggling to recover from our bad colds. Mine is on the way out, but poor DH is still suffering. A little sunshine around here would definmitely help us both to feel better!</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or alot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-28641502760499477202024-02-07T06:30:00.002-06:002024-02-07T09:55:40.668-06:00Masculine Valentines...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherZUJO2_Nv3cKZDNNEMVe5W5Q4IxQjQ-ChKh6WbMMT5iprgBy9La5Q4UrYAoYmhczDLEhXIu24NKUkYgy_mfcBHuq3RjxGe1CcRTg6goKdg5LXuUukDMB5GehI0lmY5ZUWQSO5gYWlKp5rTODsQXq8ierr_bosPxQuB_5_SxNFRu5ssj8WMLai1BI-2g/s1351/DSCF6210.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1084" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherZUJO2_Nv3cKZDNNEMVe5W5Q4IxQjQ-ChKh6WbMMT5iprgBy9La5Q4UrYAoYmhczDLEhXIu24NKUkYgy_mfcBHuq3RjxGe1CcRTg6goKdg5LXuUukDMB5GehI0lmY5ZUWQSO5gYWlKp5rTODsQXq8ierr_bosPxQuB_5_SxNFRu5ssj8WMLai1BI-2g/w514-h640/DSCF6210.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><p></p><p>A mug of steaming coffee (or hot chocolate) for a guy works, right? I used kraft for the card base, which I think is geat for masculine themes, and popped the mug up on foam tape. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8Hsz7SykpWyNwV6u8GFCsqhxQjAkT5CTTezwar2k9AjIDl4A_cRS6Dg9I9lnJq3YFYow6ZIAMYOMIPoUklVnzIdu10QEVC3ijGNzqrdzzguEFyiWPgF1dAy9opdQbzNFpLglFBAVsaM_ggXBMaXPG5mRBiYFTZlhna_HlHeycaWdg2r3YnZIqQ2Yibc/s1840/DSCF6211.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1840" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8Hsz7SykpWyNwV6u8GFCsqhxQjAkT5CTTezwar2k9AjIDl4A_cRS6Dg9I9lnJq3YFYow6ZIAMYOMIPoUklVnzIdu10QEVC3ijGNzqrdzzguEFyiWPgF1dAy9opdQbzNFpLglFBAVsaM_ggXBMaXPG5mRBiYFTZlhna_HlHeycaWdg2r3YnZIqQ2Yibc/w329-h400/DSCF6211.JPG" width="329" /></a></div><br /><p>The only non-male thing I added was the glitzy heart on the mug, but that's the giver's love shining through. ha ha</p><p>I thought this card would work great if someone wanted to include a gift card to a coffee shop.</p><p>The sentiment was printed with my computer, die-cut and popped up.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sKXpi9W1pFY3hRgQFbb2eDGnbW92kgl4lKa08pDCZLNsgLk3-9O93w8oHoN6rR9tMGogutXQlS5OlmG9YEbu647HBYWfnmmqY59sia1JQHSy2h7RHdvRC00IvSYKFsb0AW0I3uCykl9SC6mFLC7_aU5FhJO6oiQdfhzJ1JQqscEVSsBm8bJCgZ7wsaQ/s1468/DSCF6212.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="1166" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sKXpi9W1pFY3hRgQFbb2eDGnbW92kgl4lKa08pDCZLNsgLk3-9O93w8oHoN6rR9tMGogutXQlS5OlmG9YEbu647HBYWfnmmqY59sia1JQHSy2h7RHdvRC00IvSYKFsb0AW0I3uCykl9SC6mFLC7_aU5FhJO6oiQdfhzJ1JQqscEVSsBm8bJCgZ7wsaQ/w318-h400/DSCF6212.JPG" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p>The inside featured a stamped sentiment and three more glitzy hearts.</p><p>On the advice of crafty friend, Donna, I am entering this card into challenge #340 at the <a href="https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/02/340-love.html" target="_blank"><b>Cardz 4 Guys Challenge Blog</b></a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLpivb-hafQXreD63k6qDEFk2BAViPUdUCUvU3GUUR0dHu0iRgQTbyd-tucn0kcwTvQK7mIkr6zzzeDsiDcHjVlR1jvCj1wZTjLbOWzqvGfI_94Zq0yD4J9xLpdICkQcKRkJgMj3tEKFzlgp4IMmdyYFTfZz79L2mfz4Hs_c8VNxiJveiLQronqA3s80/s1537/DSCF6207.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="1224" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLpivb-hafQXreD63k6qDEFk2BAViPUdUCUvU3GUUR0dHu0iRgQTbyd-tucn0kcwTvQK7mIkr6zzzeDsiDcHjVlR1jvCj1wZTjLbOWzqvGfI_94Zq0yD4J9xLpdICkQcKRkJgMj3tEKFzlgp4IMmdyYFTfZz79L2mfz4Hs_c8VNxiJveiLQronqA3s80/w510-h640/DSCF6207.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><p>Now this one is definitely masculine. I had a sheet of dsp that had a big part of the world map on it, so I cut that up to use as my background panel. I purposely die-cut the world in muted colors and then added a deep red, punched heart in the center, which was covered with Glossy Accents.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQrwp4MBmthZlwE0mYHWi3h75GriMGQgatS3i3eQRjxjfm_N4vd7EqGK0OPRU4R3VgPDn9Y8kuO-gPyRg3u1O_9oABHYP3NxqJ6ddoVtyqR0GZZQKt8MA4dwf0wN1iXLD4eh_UZUalf5TIwwbdVyKYaNTNMJpvvlJcuR5RGnPdswTZkGuVuWoxEo7EWQ/s1725/DSCF6208.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1725" data-original-width="1434" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQrwp4MBmthZlwE0mYHWi3h75GriMGQgatS3i3eQRjxjfm_N4vd7EqGK0OPRU4R3VgPDn9Y8kuO-gPyRg3u1O_9oABHYP3NxqJ6ddoVtyqR0GZZQKt8MA4dwf0wN1iXLD4eh_UZUalf5TIwwbdVyKYaNTNMJpvvlJcuR5RGnPdswTZkGuVuWoxEo7EWQ/w333-h400/DSCF6208.JPG" width="333" /></a></div><br /><p>The world was popped up on foam squares, as was my sentiment circle.</p><p>I kept all these cards really simple. It seems our masculine counterparts like them that way. At least I hope so!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD34C8VIm6Jm6GwJLLzJVKce1-tfCiOXU3s8b_7YfSfLiYAk4ZbyRzwrrs-BYkPPye329Cd4neaoDMUtseh9a2WGtLHvvQRi_Vpcry-dwhEBi2-hDjXVKsdiUl2nuXDBaEH_A9mUWjwi7qr1_kQ9WZ5RUehb6c1sE9bO0jVJUHC_wdKhISXKr9f3e3GrY/s1570/DSCF6209.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1267" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD34C8VIm6Jm6GwJLLzJVKce1-tfCiOXU3s8b_7YfSfLiYAk4ZbyRzwrrs-BYkPPye329Cd4neaoDMUtseh9a2WGtLHvvQRi_Vpcry-dwhEBi2-hDjXVKsdiUl2nuXDBaEH_A9mUWjwi7qr1_kQ9WZ5RUehb6c1sE9bO0jVJUHC_wdKhISXKr9f3e3GrY/w323-h400/DSCF6209.JPG" width="323" /></a></div><br /><p>Another stamped sentiment was inside this one with a couple additional hearts.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPR7fZ1h1pB8eWtYR7B6ORbAaUXRQkJ9SXcT5b5u58YB8zm2mHlCqa1LUGCxZPUbQhnFxcKKHFPBBt5eSlH2lgr0K3Xw4X9i2zNSF1A1QTnCz7rElnaCh8RS9i8PVa-IJDqW2sNySJs2qT9SVofMES8ruJX9TIUxgO-z0dIr_12S3ADaahus4Z5xJZQc/s1516/DSCF6204.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="1212" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPR7fZ1h1pB8eWtYR7B6ORbAaUXRQkJ9SXcT5b5u58YB8zm2mHlCqa1LUGCxZPUbQhnFxcKKHFPBBt5eSlH2lgr0K3Xw4X9i2zNSF1A1QTnCz7rElnaCh8RS9i8PVa-IJDqW2sNySJs2qT9SVofMES8ruJX9TIUxgO-z0dIr_12S3ADaahus4Z5xJZQc/w512-h640/DSCF6204.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p>I know, I know, this one looks pink. But it really was more of a peachy color than pink. The center piece of DSP with the banners printed on it has been popped up on foam squares.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwp7G8c2FaWsypF1qX9XuCjfy87b7vSezIjbMiXz-pg1XjnKCCr5VwDM0VDtTlYUS7M43iXsYsaRCYYv_DDWo_BEzoe0pz-vZe2EAUCyXEzl9Or9mSV7Fxr9lpHm1N4OYDxvfMJABNi7J611Tfx1rl6pFQPDLwzoTbbKNHW5hRlc-VVydmOojFg6C432U/s1327/DSCF6205.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1290" data-original-width="1327" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwp7G8c2FaWsypF1qX9XuCjfy87b7vSezIjbMiXz-pg1XjnKCCr5VwDM0VDtTlYUS7M43iXsYsaRCYYv_DDWo_BEzoe0pz-vZe2EAUCyXEzl9Or9mSV7Fxr9lpHm1N4OYDxvfMJABNi7J611Tfx1rl6pFQPDLwzoTbbKNHW5hRlc-VVydmOojFg6C432U/w400-h389/DSCF6205.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I die-cut the XOXO from gold metallic catdstock and adhered it to the DSP.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FKY4648nYKZzS0NkJYW31ju517NIXrFzZJfnJlc2c38uVPRjav79xaeenUglCIgNtO_nIvYrL637UI11tp6PJ9OjiYYyVbe1zDniUXygpG_swkcQws3Qyw9UkZJan1RUAX1k2ZkN5T5333HjBw7On_zlQ7_KIj67GuVWXAt8Jkbubt-UIprublIRpCs/s1584/DSCF6206.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1584" data-original-width="1265" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FKY4648nYKZzS0NkJYW31ju517NIXrFzZJfnJlc2c38uVPRjav79xaeenUglCIgNtO_nIvYrL637UI11tp6PJ9OjiYYyVbe1zDniUXygpG_swkcQws3Qyw9UkZJan1RUAX1k2ZkN5T5333HjBw7On_zlQ7_KIj67GuVWXAt8Jkbubt-UIprublIRpCs/w320-h400/DSCF6206.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This one has a humorous sentiment on the inside that I printed out with my computer.</p><p>All of these Valentines were donated to the thrift store and sold quickly, so I think there were customers that found them to their liking.</p><p>I finally finished enough Valentines for my own personal use and I'm trying to get them addressed and in the mail. I've had a bad cold the last few days, so I haven't spent as much time as I would have liked in my crafting space. But I'm on the mend, so I'll get it all done...eventually.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-29294248939892127682024-02-05T02:55:00.001-06:002024-02-05T02:55:00.140-06:00Let's Craft and Create Challenge #205: Anything Goes or Polka Dots and/or Stripes...<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-R8bEli7d6YNgVk-cD6sJZfHSJvYCbt_dflOE41liA-AJhehOAfHaxucFYGhTMyZjAoT93-wjOKX0YlQZPyIFAABMYQnl2wO8Od9b40f8ZxN3Bs4OvQIcC8haI-TN8cTNObOKfWmaIaRxAasm4o7w3TJdqtpPFyi5_1pt7L2-N7Sc8fW7Brm3EbTO1F4/s1000/11037666_410006179181922_5378400792511817464_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="1000" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-R8bEli7d6YNgVk-cD6sJZfHSJvYCbt_dflOE41liA-AJhehOAfHaxucFYGhTMyZjAoT93-wjOKX0YlQZPyIFAABMYQnl2wO8Od9b40f8ZxN3Bs4OvQIcC8haI-TN8cTNObOKfWmaIaRxAasm4o7w3TJdqtpPFyi5_1pt7L2-N7Sc8fW7Brm3EbTO1F4/w640-h292/11037666_410006179181922_5378400792511817464_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></p>It's time for another challenge at <b><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Let's Craft and Create</a></b>. It seems to me that the quality of the cards entered into the challenge keeps getting better and better. There are just so many beautiful and innovative cards entered that we have a very hard time choosing a winner!<div><br /></div><div>This month's challenge option is Polka Dots and/or Stripes, so I have chosen to make a card with polka dots. This card was for my granddaughter's 16th birthday. I can't believe she is now old enough to drive!! She took her driver's test the day after her birthday and passed with flying colors.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCifXV6YimSZqm8hV2UWwNFpNBMKiMunDbzpeSlsiFeEkqEchZZIFd8ZLxVd1aLT4C4Sh_5IYBKSGnWtAyvjt8HiOCIZqW6xq6IfcrF-_xSGsH9-1YhRuEa6PfFt02Cd8H96sLJd3Oiq8jnnih2qTjmL1V5QxE9n7FwVb1onu92rAKtM9glEbFpUav3w/s1562/DSCF6195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1214" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCifXV6YimSZqm8hV2UWwNFpNBMKiMunDbzpeSlsiFeEkqEchZZIFd8ZLxVd1aLT4C4Sh_5IYBKSGnWtAyvjt8HiOCIZqW6xq6IfcrF-_xSGsH9-1YhRuEa6PfFt02Cd8H96sLJd3Oiq8jnnih2qTjmL1V5QxE9n7FwVb1onu92rAKtM9glEbFpUav3w/w498-h640/DSCF6195.JPG" width="498" /></a></div><p></p><p>I wanted the card to be a little extra special so I made a four-panel card. The lace was some self-adhesive paper lace that I had in my stash. I cut the 16 with my largest set of number dies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3-dWm_OpVZ01mMmBD6uQ00lbRBDh9BmyrgQhIogAXIBMTcwTkRoW1M6_LlQn4uQmfAU3DOZng1UoJP2qP9RaSNhR82uFLD-5vYhllR4LztGU3lrkV2YabUOpeI8qeb8gBQMHGh4bXsjAHee4cTxmMOUClJcmDltV5JVg_QZqHf1GSGrDTRpFPCttKgc/s1571/DSCF6196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="1571" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3-dWm_OpVZ01mMmBD6uQ00lbRBDh9BmyrgQhIogAXIBMTcwTkRoW1M6_LlQn4uQmfAU3DOZng1UoJP2qP9RaSNhR82uFLD-5vYhllR4LztGU3lrkV2YabUOpeI8qeb8gBQMHGh4bXsjAHee4cTxmMOUClJcmDltV5JVg_QZqHf1GSGrDTRpFPCttKgc/w640-h532/DSCF6196.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>When the first flap is opened this is what is revealed. I love the pink and black combination, and I hope my granddaughter liked it, too. She lives 1,000 miles away, so we are unable to celebrate with her in person.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LPXW7sWPiQ0gJCfeTk4j802mr8aANd6KvnyAeGhAhCmCdkNhIwyyPejvQfNO4u2pjH6kf7UpKp0uWLZMir6bRkjV7Ims9vqPJxvSrbMfG2_Q4RCLbVRQT-P0biwq9hNDTur8PTT8idory-qxWxI5WsV7nrhF2u8uoKQQkPYY8meYRkgTPmWGw-vrzB8/s1574/DSCF6198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1574" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LPXW7sWPiQ0gJCfeTk4j802mr8aANd6KvnyAeGhAhCmCdkNhIwyyPejvQfNO4u2pjH6kf7UpKp0uWLZMir6bRkjV7Ims9vqPJxvSrbMfG2_Q4RCLbVRQT-P0biwq9hNDTur8PTT8idory-qxWxI5WsV7nrhF2u8uoKQQkPYY8meYRkgTPmWGw-vrzB8/w640-h476/DSCF6198.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The next two panels are shown above. I had fun placing the little die-cut flowers and buds on each page.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0v0lf62O_vtkgDTULv0CuMm8juDI3zieBFMsSnaqibgShS-snie1HY1P593ZZh4XsaK5WF3UE9Rz5-EA5y89QBoChirao0FTOUboIoCCwzduPtMxwf8ijbc97FsH0I3ZqwPOfU2Z0F-DOEHiUEOxCa11utZkSpnopnYmaFGmWKWZ-pzE633pvGpbFxA/s2052/DSCF6197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="2052" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0v0lf62O_vtkgDTULv0CuMm8juDI3zieBFMsSnaqibgShS-snie1HY1P593ZZh4XsaK5WF3UE9Rz5-EA5y89QBoChirao0FTOUboIoCCwzduPtMxwf8ijbc97FsH0I3ZqwPOfU2Z0F-DOEHiUEOxCa11utZkSpnopnYmaFGmWKWZ-pzE633pvGpbFxA/w640-h294/DSCF6197.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>If you open the card completely, this is what it looks like. With four panels, it was a little bulky to mail, so some extra postage was required--but it was worth every penny!</p><p>I hope you've been inspired enough to create your own project and enter it into our challenge at <b><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Let's Craft and Create</a></b>. The Design Team has posted their projects for the challenge, so be sure to take a look <b><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b>. And don't forget, there is always a prize awarded to the winner.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p></div>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-89072079052061066612024-02-02T06:30:00.011-06:002024-02-02T10:52:32.864-06:00Get well soon and a birthday card for a "sweet thing"...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydVbwLxSV4TtIdzjegPBs1p9ptMTS18WnFiyvbueM-UYXkmGfXywvbrkj1UCN7xzhx6gIVW6kCZjDX-05omfFswFfsAVfpI1S5Nb8S9cF_nVehIVbO8_acNl4MENKa5BNdICW5T4kP2JQVZEQqWUs-OfQNmGq2tOF7lKrEuH-tvOysmJFRHQhCP6-zoM/s1686/DSCF6095.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1686" data-original-width="1362" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydVbwLxSV4TtIdzjegPBs1p9ptMTS18WnFiyvbueM-UYXkmGfXywvbrkj1UCN7xzhx6gIVW6kCZjDX-05omfFswFfsAVfpI1S5Nb8S9cF_nVehIVbO8_acNl4MENKa5BNdICW5T4kP2JQVZEQqWUs-OfQNmGq2tOF7lKrEuH-tvOysmJFRHQhCP6-zoM/w518-h640/DSCF6095.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><p></p><p>I know that I have shared some of these die-cut vases before (I really love them!), but this card also features some new rectangle dies that I purchased recently. My sister had used one of these dies on a card she sent to me, and I loved it so much I ordered them.</p><p>I used two of the dies on this card to create/extend the front flap of this top-fold card. The graduated corners make them look very Art Deco, and the edge stitching adds a nice finishing touch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_yVqd7ws_LFh9Quk05RHW-b5IQt56qBBhf1ohEwo8DHDlb4b2aaZv4QwyI7kUmFYYaPHWM6yLefT-sqWU1Dm7rVtqCAX_ypiScO1n_pamTx3P9f55FKsL14ZXgkUG7vXgsX22dDlmwmsyt3aN0eLSbTNPU2eRq7RdtAhSYY20ZHdCcIj9gdOobGK5Tg/s2064/DSCF6096.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2064" data-original-width="1232" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_yVqd7ws_LFh9Quk05RHW-b5IQt56qBBhf1ohEwo8DHDlb4b2aaZv4QwyI7kUmFYYaPHWM6yLefT-sqWU1Dm7rVtqCAX_ypiScO1n_pamTx3P9f55FKsL14ZXgkUG7vXgsX22dDlmwmsyt3aN0eLSbTNPU2eRq7RdtAhSYY20ZHdCcIj9gdOobGK5Tg/w239-h400/DSCF6096.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><p>I selected a couple of my leafy sprig dies and cut them out of different shades of green cardstock to put in my vase.</p><p>The vase was cut from white cardstock and then lightly inked with gray ink to emphasize the embossed lines.</p><p>The sentiment was popped up on foam tape.</p><p>Since this is the first time I used these retangular dies, I thought I'd enter this card into the <b><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS challenge</a></b>. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN87mmSuMYS6chFNy_bvY73jdNg-mAHBDnHpbMjTZyo_gTRRayADN_D93gUmuD1cedHFEwqiLJ2Vx31ehlHAEMKvHgqObxWhScIUdPYop3bNEMQ8Noa5IXVMAW7PfiDH2n7CSPr4f7c45NIM3FYKtSJU2RsrjlzgCWrbVLu_jQCgJRlq6ztE-C5RtjRA/s1737/DSCF6097.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="1388" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN87mmSuMYS6chFNy_bvY73jdNg-mAHBDnHpbMjTZyo_gTRRayADN_D93gUmuD1cedHFEwqiLJ2Vx31ehlHAEMKvHgqObxWhScIUdPYop3bNEMQ8Noa5IXVMAW7PfiDH2n7CSPr4f7c45NIM3FYKtSJU2RsrjlzgCWrbVLu_jQCgJRlq6ztE-C5RtjRA/w320-h400/DSCF6097.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I added some more of the striped DSP on the inside of the card along with a stamped sentiment. I loved how this card turned out, and I need to make some more of them!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV1au8KWez1nqxdAC-mbFGfSYjS2SY0zoXCPTlvWtjB19W5G4JF5AqG9ja7gClGoV9oDSZ-8na9SP7NhWrYoOHVrFOPoBItWZL8pWapD6JIr22G7_sbBFcV16ftwNB6nZRd4KDeR73YZQNZMTpk5wTJvymxR8-7yVUm63FonxDHJ5WrTnaPPsFS4VpLM/s1598/DSCF6098.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1598" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV1au8KWez1nqxdAC-mbFGfSYjS2SY0zoXCPTlvWtjB19W5G4JF5AqG9ja7gClGoV9oDSZ-8na9SP7NhWrYoOHVrFOPoBItWZL8pWapD6JIr22G7_sbBFcV16ftwNB6nZRd4KDeR73YZQNZMTpk5wTJvymxR8-7yVUm63FonxDHJ5WrTnaPPsFS4VpLM/w640-h516/DSCF6098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>For this card I used a new strawberry stamp and die set. The images have a couple of layering stamps each for some added depth and dimension. The sentiment was also included in the stamp set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniloyXo9NoRBimXD_iP2eWsSQ0WRcRGw4JWCon82eIwObFzt3fxdTRFdrK6HQGeVdcy5YXuhvMkScFdfhC5pv9dABrzsXAvz_IB-M4uqH9OuRb2BfnQJmIct6PCpB_Br8fuh6T3P3BaFFmudyLWDh2sRThOME2E2RlfVhDWOG29s_xpE5RVqpoOQuVe0/s1835/DSCF6099.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1835" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniloyXo9NoRBimXD_iP2eWsSQ0WRcRGw4JWCon82eIwObFzt3fxdTRFdrK6HQGeVdcy5YXuhvMkScFdfhC5pv9dABrzsXAvz_IB-M4uqH9OuRb2BfnQJmIct6PCpB_Br8fuh6T3P3BaFFmudyLWDh2sRThOME2E2RlfVhDWOG29s_xpE5RVqpoOQuVe0/w400-h286/DSCF6099.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The crate was one I had cut with another die ages ago but hadn't used. It was definitely time for it to be adhered to a card. I backed the openings between the slats with red cardstock to give the impression that it was filled with strawberries.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmMEEHyYM8YrZxCzsaMtaU8unfdfvZhysAUWyBKEbc4O1J2acCvLErcRxCyNf7QBCYsxg1_i_6ZRWwNDyUcr30Gp0JdidvDtz50Dcrln0X4FucH3rTueDJ86TToMtZo5xKimpiYpEEvb5jBBphRiPyfNcCJ8gA_D4E1_-mf8T-wjcgE8IwfFL3-S4H48/s1598/DSCF6100.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1598" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmMEEHyYM8YrZxCzsaMtaU8unfdfvZhysAUWyBKEbc4O1J2acCvLErcRxCyNf7QBCYsxg1_i_6ZRWwNDyUcr30Gp0JdidvDtz50Dcrln0X4FucH3rTueDJ86TToMtZo5xKimpiYpEEvb5jBBphRiPyfNcCJ8gA_D4E1_-mf8T-wjcgE8IwfFL3-S4H48/w400-h319/DSCF6100.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I had a strawberry and a flower left over, so I used them on the inside. I think that little bit of decoration dressed it up nicely.</p><p>We have had Spring-like weather here the last couple of days. I'm sure it will get cold again, but boy have we enjoyed the warmth and sunshine. And Mickey (our dog) absolutely LOVES being outside.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p><p><br /></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-36050975753559193662024-01-30T06:30:00.001-06:002024-01-30T06:30:00.140-06:00Making more cards with AI images...<p>There are so many images available online from others who have been experimenting with AI programs. I have also tried my hand at creating a few images, so I thought I'd share some cards using some of those images.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYil6DQGVpMs3CVzlPlkJ7g5BbrEv5Hfy_f39ecDL1mvdAXXkOErXz9BctiCCyZb03KwbNl8MX_uuU7ErfGTxdUMEIb7ULR224CY8Rahz-HsBILLlR3pLIMCBDwtzpwSd8iYiC1zn9cKGJ9NWngiJtNplkR4nMYb1iOn2VMfjaU7mQjIDFSPa8X5McvZk/s1835/DSCF6101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1835" data-original-width="1404" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYil6DQGVpMs3CVzlPlkJ7g5BbrEv5Hfy_f39ecDL1mvdAXXkOErXz9BctiCCyZb03KwbNl8MX_uuU7ErfGTxdUMEIb7ULR224CY8Rahz-HsBILLlR3pLIMCBDwtzpwSd8iYiC1zn9cKGJ9NWngiJtNplkR4nMYb1iOn2VMfjaU7mQjIDFSPa8X5McvZk/w490-h640/DSCF6101.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><p>These are both bookbinder style cards, using a free image that someone shared online, offering it up for others to use on their projects.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiAI0NN2d6v8Ub4W0d6bCBuKC5c3rjPhwPjV0uWb1F-BL5RGlAuyzqWIy34dgxXiAA-jr_ythLQl9DGG97AgBtcJ7qTfuItfX6hLjB2_9U8IH7HEEUSnJn6BNyZJBW61PVjEV0GonfGW9F9WulZTxaaXyxHfMZ-NfOodNipLHurfXTNMaPyRn0STwVOE/s1696/DSCF6102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="1696" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiAI0NN2d6v8Ub4W0d6bCBuKC5c3rjPhwPjV0uWb1F-BL5RGlAuyzqWIy34dgxXiAA-jr_ythLQl9DGG97AgBtcJ7qTfuItfX6hLjB2_9U8IH7HEEUSnJn6BNyZJBW61PVjEV0GonfGW9F9WulZTxaaXyxHfMZ-NfOodNipLHurfXTNMaPyRn0STwVOE/w640-h508/DSCF6102.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The yellow paper beneath the ribbon is actually DSP. I added some gems to the centers of the flowers and popped up the sentiment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXx8FtwUmV6SxadJI423yKLUISyREcvvjhWUz18SatOH1IeW8y43vwia4jH3qRcQfxB9LK7nG-q-ycrgFtV6KDuP-fB7xsq7B5mBpqj_fM4uaTAVU0jv1dCJMNGc0AYFxN9EeklFQrusuC4nG_9caOjOgxml5Qq0MYlY-8MdRJZCoOWaFmN4d-t8IoMI/s1605/DSCF6103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="1605" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXx8FtwUmV6SxadJI423yKLUISyREcvvjhWUz18SatOH1IeW8y43vwia4jH3qRcQfxB9LK7nG-q-ycrgFtV6KDuP-fB7xsq7B5mBpqj_fM4uaTAVU0jv1dCJMNGc0AYFxN9EeklFQrusuC4nG_9caOjOgxml5Qq0MYlY-8MdRJZCoOWaFmN4d-t8IoMI/w640-h512/DSCF6103.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This card was made exactly the same way, but with a different sentiment stamped on the inside.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiM68KAVEEU2ahOZnbtHWXHIZG-KQjqUnYAAZplqR6Z5GA7J4LodOGpNGyzqukTI4XbEocuZ3YKtQHoxNxp6KOUvI2c5WyOIaccFSYo9V98qiq7O3s9zgQ4TxVPgTumW5-wsBgqaxLJGYl6DEMSKm4b9RTETISBeR6aNtOBo_twHp7K9JZQaW4E2atKU/s1803/DSCF6228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1381" data-original-width="1803" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiM68KAVEEU2ahOZnbtHWXHIZG-KQjqUnYAAZplqR6Z5GA7J4LodOGpNGyzqukTI4XbEocuZ3YKtQHoxNxp6KOUvI2c5WyOIaccFSYo9V98qiq7O3s9zgQ4TxVPgTumW5-wsBgqaxLJGYl6DEMSKm4b9RTETISBeR6aNtOBo_twHp7K9JZQaW4E2atKU/w640-h490/DSCF6228.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These two cards were made with an image that I created on Bing.com/Create, an image-generating program. The sentiment was printed with my computer and popped up on foam tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFdZDFcK45v2EDDXuBaaGN95qvh4nNSHzTp_g3IK2PyCccYPrsvwS4BUP-c_s0wT6vOGTzuYVb8gm26HtdKO2t4bZsgPUzwc2pLpPvtcONs2XLVMHoB5LgqsUmWD7-56xLz_Zzar9y_xW9tL2lY4_dEK3yazVTaIa1NwbkJy4StACo8WTBhH7INKqvyQ/s1628/DSCF6229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="1308" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFdZDFcK45v2EDDXuBaaGN95qvh4nNSHzTp_g3IK2PyCccYPrsvwS4BUP-c_s0wT6vOGTzuYVb8gm26HtdKO2t4bZsgPUzwc2pLpPvtcONs2XLVMHoB5LgqsUmWD7-56xLz_Zzar9y_xW9tL2lY4_dEK3yazVTaIa1NwbkJy4StACo8WTBhH7INKqvyQ/w514-h640/DSCF6229.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>After I printed the pictures onto white cardstock, I cut them out with a wonky-stitched square die.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLJhODhaivccMv0xLqs2F35ykOLyVF-XcaQhCL5GuR59JSiZqoV3MIEEDd8rNW0bB5V6BoVWpmezMbXIEE7R4snfMkUeblzBkPIqhNKdjlNbvgsbGoBKMM73Tz6E8Sr6_OYovxF4PgFdCY8Ao5tBhY_JWsB6K1zqzKL9Q2EKi5BV9XAlfPODIgSLfx-k/s1520/DSCF6231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1225" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmLJhODhaivccMv0xLqs2F35ykOLyVF-XcaQhCL5GuR59JSiZqoV3MIEEDd8rNW0bB5V6BoVWpmezMbXIEE7R4snfMkUeblzBkPIqhNKdjlNbvgsbGoBKMM73Tz6E8Sr6_OYovxF4PgFdCY8Ao5tBhY_JWsB6K1zqzKL9Q2EKi5BV9XAlfPODIgSLfx-k/w516-h640/DSCF6231.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><br /><div>I punched out a couple of the balloons for each image (my punch just happened to be the right size), and popped them up on foam squares.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix99xT5wntDU0_mQnxpMV96xpNWtNxxdWX_5ZPvLxVFK8hp-2NduXaS0lG19oWgT-ZsW1B3FD9_NBkJg758EzS4z2lpTlYJ_fBVkO0pdAnNo9-HqtsTS-g2zOCPm8J_AbKf2N04MP-isu4FBJLi39B2e8Ss70JPF9zLl530zlhNcVt9XmCb6ZX_OevvO4/s1407/DSCF6232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1407" data-original-width="1320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix99xT5wntDU0_mQnxpMV96xpNWtNxxdWX_5ZPvLxVFK8hp-2NduXaS0lG19oWgT-ZsW1B3FD9_NBkJg758EzS4z2lpTlYJ_fBVkO0pdAnNo9-HqtsTS-g2zOCPm8J_AbKf2N04MP-isu4FBJLi39B2e8Ss70JPF9zLl530zlhNcVt9XmCb6ZX_OevvO4/w375-h400/DSCF6232.JPG" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p>In this photo, you can see that the blue sparkly balloon and the gold balloon are both popped up.</p><p>If you look closely, you can also see that I've added some Glossy Accents to the eyes.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8efnn8k0V9Z6Ptjngkgirbn_uEoyObQs7o6lyMCKG5KsksVyvEZfsJQcyBbgYbuYCyQ9XrP_sLpg1acnzWySfGHkXia-EIG1Isg6rclvXyUq9JKsKk6Yj3Km_TsTKHwsPccvI6aI21c7XEQIJrVwMqWcdO_cTtTcDGcmzhLAcRFb5h8OLL6Zl3WWNyg/s1607/DSCF6233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8efnn8k0V9Z6Ptjngkgirbn_uEoyObQs7o6lyMCKG5KsksVyvEZfsJQcyBbgYbuYCyQ9XrP_sLpg1acnzWySfGHkXia-EIG1Isg6rclvXyUq9JKsKk6Yj3Km_TsTKHwsPccvI6aI21c7XEQIJrVwMqWcdO_cTtTcDGcmzhLAcRFb5h8OLL6Zl3WWNyg/w319-h400/DSCF6233.JPG" width="319" /></a></div><br /><p>I added a couple of punched balloons on the inside, too, with another computer-generated sentiment.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyiuKEapLMncpk0CJ1ERBUOisXdOZAGlkoOi4EAeJwLec2gZ1uoYAk6x4JX8QfuLYhEEINOcQyZWbH2CMd0bgLBDG3gEGqFbULDLKZNXU5SFMUWCy2gSoM7qztNmbJBCK4IwIUIQmdM16MU_hxKtHZiNQ_sx_zK81JqJBTUyRhah1MMvwXW2pPiaYVUs/s1914/DSCF6176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1914" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyiuKEapLMncpk0CJ1ERBUOisXdOZAGlkoOi4EAeJwLec2gZ1uoYAk6x4JX8QfuLYhEEINOcQyZWbH2CMd0bgLBDG3gEGqFbULDLKZNXU5SFMUWCy2gSoM7qztNmbJBCK4IwIUIQmdM16MU_hxKtHZiNQ_sx_zK81JqJBTUyRhah1MMvwXW2pPiaYVUs/w640-h450/DSCF6176.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Finally, I made these two cards out of a single image that was offered online to anyone who wanted to use it. I simply cut it down the middle and added each half to the front of a card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc9lU4r53eQPvKwB8lIxrHpID-z7RDL4PgL9xCMafKezc4KfIDNIvya0X3W4w8uCHJ7WpQsjd2p9GUUR0MM2gG_nGVCqgjmjbLhBXDGkXu1A1weGgk8yACydUx30xacmkiD50BK72qElHlHXrPm4loV71uFArz52OjEfTVl9GbNMGiyzXMwCXYM6jKZs/s1447/DSCF6177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="1174" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc9lU4r53eQPvKwB8lIxrHpID-z7RDL4PgL9xCMafKezc4KfIDNIvya0X3W4w8uCHJ7WpQsjd2p9GUUR0MM2gG_nGVCqgjmjbLhBXDGkXu1A1weGgk8yACydUx30xacmkiD50BK72qElHlHXrPm4loV71uFArz52OjEfTVl9GbNMGiyzXMwCXYM6jKZs/w520-h640/DSCF6177.JPG" width="520" /></a></div><p>The sentiment was stamped and cut out with a die. It was then attached to the front of the card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLTDwLBjUpDvOnLjRCdXxA3wSiFQvbapr3feRyVb0dZx5KiKl38Mw8OSCZ1FdZOAJqzcJMR-Nk2fMZjJs_6I7k7hGndIlNAMO9UAPk3vkDEdMy497Mpqa0OvFRE36JTgd4wavB4TA6dope7exBWmbIVdTT5NBbXQke7GYuqcIQSt5q5goclT5g6bh8aI/s1506/DSCF6179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1506" data-original-width="1211" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLTDwLBjUpDvOnLjRCdXxA3wSiFQvbapr3feRyVb0dZx5KiKl38Mw8OSCZ1FdZOAJqzcJMR-Nk2fMZjJs_6I7k7hGndIlNAMO9UAPk3vkDEdMy497Mpqa0OvFRE36JTgd4wavB4TA6dope7exBWmbIVdTT5NBbXQke7GYuqcIQSt5q5goclT5g6bh8aI/w514-h640/DSCF6179.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><p>I also dry-embossed a couple pieces of pale pink cardstock and added them to the inside of each card.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjsDAx2iiSyrw4AywznHVSLzNdX3ZAvwARsdz2OlGCH9_XcpikjbTDISu5zbJH555-ZpZtdJS3W_G8MniHjfqtUoN6gdFo_61qbCr_XRaUply0pzDqiEMa4z3vi_aRiYbzYigYVIa5YGEY4RRJxfXSsc-oXLt4n8FDiicvwsa5nfFc8P9v5ikAqLeJ0I/s1521/DSCF6180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="1242" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjsDAx2iiSyrw4AywznHVSLzNdX3ZAvwARsdz2OlGCH9_XcpikjbTDISu5zbJH555-ZpZtdJS3W_G8MniHjfqtUoN6gdFo_61qbCr_XRaUply0pzDqiEMa4z3vi_aRiYbzYigYVIa5YGEY4RRJxfXSsc-oXLt4n8FDiicvwsa5nfFc8P9v5ikAqLeJ0I/w326-h400/DSCF6180.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><br /><p>This is how the inside of the card looks, with its stamped sentiment, when it is opened.</p><p>While AI is fun to use to create images like these, I understand that it is also being used for nefarious purposes. I hope the powers that be figure out a set of controls to keep it from being used for ill.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p><p><br /></p></div>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-46053112996744696932024-01-26T06:30:00.001-06:002024-01-26T06:30:00.329-06:00Notes of thanks...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxEeWqFsCi_m8N5yO_FZRkfG9yHCM81JsifqV3RpD-y8FPXnK5nD7Va9hp9d_RIU5qBAk6aPeJcGyhQpmDYFbpN2toMSfI5eHYbZ2qODTXfw5Nj58l-24XdN8uWjokBN419or6q6xXkMk6DaHdPCVwbgeYrXVATpEHCrXjMu44u8sEYpgeNKgGIvErZM/s1707/DSCF6047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="933" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxEeWqFsCi_m8N5yO_FZRkfG9yHCM81JsifqV3RpD-y8FPXnK5nD7Va9hp9d_RIU5qBAk6aPeJcGyhQpmDYFbpN2toMSfI5eHYbZ2qODTXfw5Nj58l-24XdN8uWjokBN419or6q6xXkMk6DaHdPCVwbgeYrXVATpEHCrXjMu44u8sEYpgeNKgGIvErZM/w350-h640/DSCF6047.JPG" width="350" /></a></div><p>I had a couple of 8" X 8" papers that had this pretty design on one side. Although you can't really see it in the photo, it has some glitter in the design. I cut off the patterned area so that it would fit on a slimline card.</p><p>The sentiment is heat embossed and popped up on foam tape with a little adhesive-backed gem on each side.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtkkeqtHNHD5wm-BYNgn185ZgRC4J4ZsPB2_urOpaHLwjEh8m4tCdXa9iBXZBqWSJHGuc-zywihIPyfG4B5tH9nLSTs0e2zXXK4SPvRPJexWvvH0PV0Bmux1HPg2aTJcpz7cxdate5CYU5I7U9X-zoaairWx_TiSA77HzqDImPIgrNdyqMp1Zhk_BpOc/s1141/DSCF6048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1141" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtkkeqtHNHD5wm-BYNgn185ZgRC4J4ZsPB2_urOpaHLwjEh8m4tCdXa9iBXZBqWSJHGuc-zywihIPyfG4B5tH9nLSTs0e2zXXK4SPvRPJexWvvH0PV0Bmux1HPg2aTJcpz7cxdate5CYU5I7U9X-zoaairWx_TiSA77HzqDImPIgrNdyqMp1Zhk_BpOc/w400-h330/DSCF6048.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The only other embellishments I added were a couple of little butterflies. This angled photo shows how I prop up their wings with a little piece of foam tape.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjEFA4O46Qqude5fO4EmohTuPJzhs_TrJgDphF3rV308uNWHYuqvy0Ck2iXiD73-6SWHzu7U8qQb3ZRMUtXFLREDXh9-cPUznZRl1SKju7Lq482Gpm56LEYKDEqiyLqqdB8vnPICarELsFr9w-Dw5OLmeQmo3H7Gmaaeqyvvjgw2uqSN187twPAcbDAA/s1747/DSCF6049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="896" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjEFA4O46Qqude5fO4EmohTuPJzhs_TrJgDphF3rV308uNWHYuqvy0Ck2iXiD73-6SWHzu7U8qQb3ZRMUtXFLREDXh9-cPUznZRl1SKju7Lq482Gpm56LEYKDEqiyLqqdB8vnPICarELsFr9w-Dw5OLmeQmo3H7Gmaaeqyvvjgw2uqSN187twPAcbDAA/w328-h640/DSCF6049.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><br /><p>The other side of the 8" X 8" paper was plain, so I cut it to fit the inside of the card where I stamped a thank you sentiment.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-JQteYZS13vj5YES9bJMhG3ziHISqbzu29E0N7CP10OQip_VgtF1G_UpMHd9ZE_V63AdUnmqxzvoBdgVlhu5QCwG5OJzbGoJyocBN5zp4GwQFh-LpXSqYelimUtMCM8k9rrn8NjHMeAItUXaE5H3klAFdy3N0uOxoRS1o6fRXuQYzc-mUA6rgdb4ElU/s1529/DSCF6050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1235" data-original-width="1529" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-JQteYZS13vj5YES9bJMhG3ziHISqbzu29E0N7CP10OQip_VgtF1G_UpMHd9ZE_V63AdUnmqxzvoBdgVlhu5QCwG5OJzbGoJyocBN5zp4GwQFh-LpXSqYelimUtMCM8k9rrn8NjHMeAItUXaE5H3klAFdy3N0uOxoRS1o6fRXuQYzc-mUA6rgdb4ElU/w640-h516/DSCF6050.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I don't remember where I saw this layout, but I liked it, and it was a great way to use up some scraps left over from making Christmas cards. The scripty, die-cut sentiment went really well across the center panel.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GVlsH4X-1BUv4mO6VyhgQlsV68ygFN16Ia-2oVpVFZzS-EHMnqUAtRIqjL_PYUSRn1aByNjNPfoHP-8kiEQrJ-Wr3NPIGjIwCVufIWPvnFdb_uyMv1Ryy-Af_wB0jLWkO1F0gBGtKBUrI82ENBiJLT0y1AlghttXNRBHqyjZ4TkBaM3-t4j3rV4XM8U/s1612/DSCF6051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="1612" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GVlsH4X-1BUv4mO6VyhgQlsV68ygFN16Ia-2oVpVFZzS-EHMnqUAtRIqjL_PYUSRn1aByNjNPfoHP-8kiEQrJ-Wr3NPIGjIwCVufIWPvnFdb_uyMv1Ryy-Af_wB0jLWkO1F0gBGtKBUrI82ENBiJLT0y1AlghttXNRBHqyjZ4TkBaM3-t4j3rV4XM8U/w400-h314/DSCF6051.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>And here is the sentiment I stamped on the inside.</p><p>While I can't send each of you a thank you card, I still want you to know how much I appreciate it when you visit my blog. And a special thanks to those who leave a comment. I always look forward to reading them.</p><p>So, <b>THANK YOU</b> for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-9706059368246380632024-01-23T06:30:00.001-06:002024-01-23T06:30:00.293-06:00Flowers and butterflies...<p>It's always nice to think about flowers and butterflies when the temperature is below 0 degrees outside. We're warming up a bit now, but last week was a bonified Minnesota cold spell. To get my mind off of it, I made a few cards with flowers and butterflies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIp-Q4gX-BvzCj44X8_B5hWMOGItNJKaE90ew2-n3QvJjEEYkboH_5fmGJoZeXjxUIwYz1xvjrnOOQudKMFIhQvX9QptEomVOkSN92AJEEINLrM-r5UXnDyriP5MwIqgnX3tFY705-UzHpA-ndV54Z5-r0tXqAGLA-Xol4G7L42MAiftCTlamqKcNSNcU/s1749/DSCF6132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1749" data-original-width="816" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIp-Q4gX-BvzCj44X8_B5hWMOGItNJKaE90ew2-n3QvJjEEYkboH_5fmGJoZeXjxUIwYz1xvjrnOOQudKMFIhQvX9QptEomVOkSN92AJEEINLrM-r5UXnDyriP5MwIqgnX3tFY705-UzHpA-ndV54Z5-r0tXqAGLA-Xol4G7L42MAiftCTlamqKcNSNcU/w298-h640/DSCF6132.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><p>This slimline card was made with a special slimline frame die. After cutting it out in a green patterned DSP, I also cut the flowers from pink and blue CS. </p><p>The sentiment was stamped directly onto the card base. I made sure it fit perfectly between the two flowers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFbO8c16nmOh6l7foKffEO6o694HyyzA8Ihj0FEv51G5ZFoOKP5TljcMZ4ibgtHyhQtLJxg8CwHuSuQdOnMo3JUoXObO6L4819n3ilgF5Fk79A6olUbtZQbOcEsqWw5WD0AGn9NPdv1aRYLysasufB5dDIObIERDqotTKAAK_oku9tjGT3anS-DAyOUY/s1530/DSCF6133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="975" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFbO8c16nmOh6l7foKffEO6o694HyyzA8Ihj0FEv51G5ZFoOKP5TljcMZ4ibgtHyhQtLJxg8CwHuSuQdOnMo3JUoXObO6L4819n3ilgF5Fk79A6olUbtZQbOcEsqWw5WD0AGn9NPdv1aRYLysasufB5dDIObIERDqotTKAAK_oku9tjGT3anS-DAyOUY/w255-h400/DSCF6133.JPG" width="255" /></a></div><br /><p>I adhered each flower around the center and then popped up each petal with a piece of double-sided foam tape.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz6g55Ten94z9XAAH8f8LX1q_i3DrFXHEMRLJMQg1ghEjFM1U8RcLI-ZShfqxD4kt8W6iJm8EdDWdCQX0GolargUN_j4Upc02d9ttN7ar_xCWTG1wqi8RtkHj5ascY-DIflFcSHPp3TnRd_XAwOypJaFJbITifLxg9RhOiqx417xiwlvRA7pgViIXtzk/s2092/DSCF6134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2092" data-original-width="964" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz6g55Ten94z9XAAH8f8LX1q_i3DrFXHEMRLJMQg1ghEjFM1U8RcLI-ZShfqxD4kt8W6iJm8EdDWdCQX0GolargUN_j4Upc02d9ttN7ar_xCWTG1wqi8RtkHj5ascY-DIflFcSHPp3TnRd_XAwOypJaFJbITifLxg9RhOiqx417xiwlvRA7pgViIXtzk/w294-h640/DSCF6134.JPG" width="294" /></a></div><br /><p>I have a few very nice thank you stamps now, and this is one of them.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzX7t3sJqZt4YmmaaChrNkxd-v2vnKCwUrg3C1gmGfP4Gn1o-av4l-ojZTfWPXLAUqPCQeXNyJF814vvx2h51IKTGYT9TxWISioY1CUx41fQlDHxrxH_Ha6p035mD9g96gUwdzNpDf7bTiaCXaClPBg4XKos9FvC29Ay77j7Hn4QOndh3YxzolMiPZwoM/s1884/DSCF6135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="915" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzX7t3sJqZt4YmmaaChrNkxd-v2vnKCwUrg3C1gmGfP4Gn1o-av4l-ojZTfWPXLAUqPCQeXNyJF814vvx2h51IKTGYT9TxWISioY1CUx41fQlDHxrxH_Ha6p035mD9g96gUwdzNpDf7bTiaCXaClPBg4XKos9FvC29Ay77j7Hn4QOndh3YxzolMiPZwoM/w310-h640/DSCF6135.JPG" width="310" /></a></div><p>This card features another slimline frame die with butterflies. This card is a little bigger than the first one because I already had the card base cut and folded and I didn't want to cut it down anymore.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh980Wg1lgSbJFKUn_UoFNzVqB_931hF5QLBFZiKG-KpOgmA_73Rr7p-eorE2FbOkr2CijtGlwrC7wNa696vGSw1s31p3aU-1Fz_1QoZw4qOOkLD6ws8LAVfh_YpH7fKGslivRGBCtVvCNIi32-Av9NsMW-kT3RPXYjcc80eyzWvwbSW-U7jMuvZPOpdWI/s2152/DSCF6136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2152" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh980Wg1lgSbJFKUn_UoFNzVqB_931hF5QLBFZiKG-KpOgmA_73Rr7p-eorE2FbOkr2CijtGlwrC7wNa696vGSw1s31p3aU-1Fz_1QoZw4qOOkLD6ws8LAVfh_YpH7fKGslivRGBCtVvCNIi32-Av9NsMW-kT3RPXYjcc80eyzWvwbSW-U7jMuvZPOpdWI/w201-h400/DSCF6136.JPG" width="201" /></a></div><br /><p>To add color to my butterflies, I slipped a piece of copy paper underneath each wing and used my blending brushes to add color.</p><p>Each butterfly did have an attached body, but I cut off the top (head) and bottom (tail) and then adhered a separate body cut from silver metallic CS. This also helped secure the butterflies in place.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4SmGg8a_OLEgGfndjQyICuDjeiL2qWECSVQvZ_hSZDPwy_TP-G4ZfFY7qnnrawH74C5_wal6huG03EUNCvkQpkKhjzaeVZc80TdytbtN7cIW1O0ZUGhXktIXIj74sYrzs_zJkhYrI-q0viQji8bft70XoymMyQfSlDV_zDzyu0mIejEC_rqb9gNcOEg/s1934/DSCF6137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1934" data-original-width="891" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4SmGg8a_OLEgGfndjQyICuDjeiL2qWECSVQvZ_hSZDPwy_TP-G4ZfFY7qnnrawH74C5_wal6huG03EUNCvkQpkKhjzaeVZc80TdytbtN7cIW1O0ZUGhXktIXIj74sYrzs_zJkhYrI-q0viQji8bft70XoymMyQfSlDV_zDzyu0mIejEC_rqb9gNcOEg/w294-h640/DSCF6137.JPG" width="294" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Once again, just a simple stamped sentiment on the inside.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKKBcLX4T8cYAmuvhz7cKu6pOGjRb_rSUVB00t3_dwskL9EC3RLIYZS3anjwBqeFB7kiXc7oAu4vPPqRzAQpTp06S6YNezVqiiknd-1aTG-UEQDbuKyrzfRtaBlyyL29dEttGquOR0f63qNIGYmhSg875TcGEqrkjulU4Vp5-ahWi5Z3UFyPLXsnblQJs/s1502/DSCF6162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="1502" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKKBcLX4T8cYAmuvhz7cKu6pOGjRb_rSUVB00t3_dwskL9EC3RLIYZS3anjwBqeFB7kiXc7oAu4vPPqRzAQpTp06S6YNezVqiiknd-1aTG-UEQDbuKyrzfRtaBlyyL29dEttGquOR0f63qNIGYmhSg875TcGEqrkjulU4Vp5-ahWi5Z3UFyPLXsnblQJs/w640-h526/DSCF6162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>For this card, I stamped, colored and die-cut a cluster of flowers. I first used the coordinating stencils to color the flowers, but I wasn't satisfied with the result, so I used my watercolor pencils to add more depth and detail.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfkjUDFAJlBAp0dmmOlVGwEDik7j-0zRejpAimRV_PCxhZrNU3sjNztiIiDzdPq8TZ2qlsbKC8F_2IhgIPNDlKIjsH0yaNtrTA6ZO5I_tu7h6J6U3vBbqdPeI9sHEAV79mTWxKyIPoz1-8Z-P6g9lXaaDqYroJbq0oi-ulE94VgNKrlkTJUFU9fkyv4k/s1832/DSCF6163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1574" data-original-width="1832" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfkjUDFAJlBAp0dmmOlVGwEDik7j-0zRejpAimRV_PCxhZrNU3sjNztiIiDzdPq8TZ2qlsbKC8F_2IhgIPNDlKIjsH0yaNtrTA6ZO5I_tu7h6J6U3vBbqdPeI9sHEAV79mTWxKyIPoz1-8Z-P6g9lXaaDqYroJbq0oi-ulE94VgNKrlkTJUFU9fkyv4k/w400-h344/DSCF6163.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />The embossed panel underneath the flowers is vellum. I love the look of embossed vellum! I have some 1" wide double-sided tape, and I used that to adhere the vellum. I just made sure that I not only covered the entire back side of the vellum with the tape, but that I also overlapped the pieces. That way it doesn't show at all.<p></p><p>The sentiment was popped up on foam tape.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8htQObQYW7VouRedXWBUwCkLLIouhLUvs-ZGVt-MEoK6D2Xa1vv1E37YxntlDSnJgk4lEcYES_r8XzX7LB0Zpg8CBLwyk0uHNVsAqSWM-jwhYaPNP0F5OQ2R689f1ZklTEqCv_HApa0fqhmgpiUYyHEvLdM7xnOAUvJENmqdY60N9e85w2oCeGm43QQ/s1683/DSCF6164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="1683" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8htQObQYW7VouRedXWBUwCkLLIouhLUvs-ZGVt-MEoK6D2Xa1vv1E37YxntlDSnJgk4lEcYES_r8XzX7LB0Zpg8CBLwyk0uHNVsAqSWM-jwhYaPNP0F5OQ2R689f1ZklTEqCv_HApa0fqhmgpiUYyHEvLdM7xnOAUvJENmqdY60N9e85w2oCeGm43QQ/w400-h320/DSCF6164.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is the stamped sentiment I added to the inside.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oe_y1TjVpCRnO9EoT7QYpzqJaBJNde8ksBs8AEB9qZk1b9yISKEQEEanGUF8W6hZX4YYdD5HjUjQ353jqLo3LH_zR_hr9AClVjIDPFv30Yj2uXpdkyGsXgk0kc0zKOWt9LU730IHWHTxwDs8Ntuhsk2PIlJGXtlHbYqWDC-YtWJUiblRGyvFNODVG-A/s1736/DSCF6168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="1396" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oe_y1TjVpCRnO9EoT7QYpzqJaBJNde8ksBs8AEB9qZk1b9yISKEQEEanGUF8W6hZX4YYdD5HjUjQ353jqLo3LH_zR_hr9AClVjIDPFv30Yj2uXpdkyGsXgk0kc0zKOWt9LU730IHWHTxwDs8Ntuhsk2PIlJGXtlHbYqWDC-YtWJUiblRGyvFNODVG-A/w514-h640/DSCF6168.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><p>I made this card because I was tired of seeing the striped piece of DSP laying on my desk. I used an angled scalloped border die for the bottom. I cut the edge again out of white and glued it on top of the striped edge and finished it off with a couple narrow stitched strips of yellow CS.</p><p>The "thank you" sentiment was stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with blue EP.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvlJmcm8m5R_1N17SH1VEGP3hJATU6iigFWwKuxFknXh3FmJsIF_Nlfx-jnGDRIlbfQ_kBEux9ymRPkif6_pj6e6N4uOpwOjY9s98YbXFz-HIqIUhTotPU1aercvUo8cMzu1LnmME9oV6Ip8OHlOSInI66IhH-P1C7J3CbZ1WNM3AZjV-G_7MgXA9luw/s1516/DSCF6169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="1364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvlJmcm8m5R_1N17SH1VEGP3hJATU6iigFWwKuxFknXh3FmJsIF_Nlfx-jnGDRIlbfQ_kBEux9ymRPkif6_pj6e6N4uOpwOjY9s98YbXFz-HIqIUhTotPU1aercvUo8cMzu1LnmME9oV6Ip8OHlOSInI66IhH-P1C7J3CbZ1WNM3AZjV-G_7MgXA9luw/w360-h400/DSCF6169.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p>These butterfly dies are some of my favorites. I love the stitched detail on them.</p><p>I added some double-sided foam tape underneath their wings and an enamel dot in the center of each.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFamgHTD6d4CiKKYNklIaDMZhHn86vOGfSOvQapulZf8YYPC9bUYG_rFFft35QRCRHRNvZEf5R3vcGfizn69-1TqYxsipHKLhapHab42_Cn6y0FA7x8Ej-yFB0Qj2x1rG3gPqDz0RZJjoJqdw8aF1VFdufnBN7v4YI3JJQpiy7u7AMNo4qNaWsJbT0Z1c/s1602/DSCF6170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="1315" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFamgHTD6d4CiKKYNklIaDMZhHn86vOGfSOvQapulZf8YYPC9bUYG_rFFft35QRCRHRNvZEf5R3vcGfizn69-1TqYxsipHKLhapHab42_Cn6y0FA7x8Ej-yFB0Qj2x1rG3gPqDz0RZJjoJqdw8aF1VFdufnBN7v4YI3JJQpiy7u7AMNo4qNaWsJbT0Z1c/w329-h400/DSCF6170.JPG" width="329" /></a></div><p>Keepting with the blue and yellow theme, I stamped the inside sentiment with blue ink.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p>This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one. We're going to a dance performance at the University of Minnesota on Thursday and out for a special dinner on Saturday. Then, of course, we'll go to church on Sunday.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p><p><br /></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-56005817685950974432024-01-19T06:30:00.001-06:002024-01-19T06:30:00.124-06:00Using some rub-ons and a masculine card...<p> I was given some rub-ons and thought I'd put them to good use on some cards to donate to the thrift store.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5V-tviSSgb_jrjaoToHmTj5Ym75t8adon-dmTIiTECrunvo50Zx7oEFjmIu5PJYZy6E7Jy0byW2_PlxGM6f1g6pwv-YhI6CtbQBnbVV4LQ23kekTKDzNCmykYz6DXTER_Q-sjJwHLRpl5Pqsm4XUaK3Q0AByLZ6MpvfVflW0HgQ3q2Br-sEkR83zFY_M/s1721/DSCF5866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="1349" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5V-tviSSgb_jrjaoToHmTj5Ym75t8adon-dmTIiTECrunvo50Zx7oEFjmIu5PJYZy6E7Jy0byW2_PlxGM6f1g6pwv-YhI6CtbQBnbVV4LQ23kekTKDzNCmykYz6DXTER_Q-sjJwHLRpl5Pqsm4XUaK3Q0AByLZ6MpvfVflW0HgQ3q2Br-sEkR83zFY_M/w502-h640/DSCF5866.JPG" width="502" /></a></div><p>The flowers and butterflies on this card are all rub-ons. They were so colorful and really dressed up the front of the card. I added the die-cut sentiment, which was cut multiple times and stacked for dimension. I also added some gems to the centers of the flowers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOYzYBlbu2ba2Of8j216Zr2j1-wNuDWPcF5kVHbwz9LiuXC6Bqa24a9c0w1se09HSBXEoikT3DsN1FRDBvM9loMEmtXUvvUQGjIUwEjbZONSB6Nr_T6AHTtSbJD8IVJ6v62NiEEZXzZxbmyFZIkzuHJv-uWnIOdhbmomSrGYglCvOzGDhJ0ULmFawss0/s1643/DSCF5867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1643" data-original-width="1311" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOYzYBlbu2ba2Of8j216Zr2j1-wNuDWPcF5kVHbwz9LiuXC6Bqa24a9c0w1se09HSBXEoikT3DsN1FRDBvM9loMEmtXUvvUQGjIUwEjbZONSB6Nr_T6AHTtSbJD8IVJ6v62NiEEZXzZxbmyFZIkzuHJv-uWnIOdhbmomSrGYglCvOzGDhJ0ULmFawss0/w319-h400/DSCF5867.JPG" width="319" /></a></div><br /><p>On the inside of this card I stamped a simple sentiment (I added the ellipsis with a pen) at the top so that the sender had lots of room to write a lengthy note.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJReKEdQ8FQ9tFRICFAHyvrhWPK6Ct7KwGE4R-taBqqiGTfpL9AifaXCfw1Ic7Uymn5oPadqiW75vqtvrkMLzKim7ZVKlDMl9sWE83dECdaexND87qr1TUPqa8OvHSWHxGbHmCY8STbbNSYuq8EnMcqOES728mgNs13_VefAefNkz9z-friwcZQ7f4dM/s1599/DSCF5944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1599" data-original-width="1272" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJReKEdQ8FQ9tFRICFAHyvrhWPK6Ct7KwGE4R-taBqqiGTfpL9AifaXCfw1Ic7Uymn5oPadqiW75vqtvrkMLzKim7ZVKlDMl9sWE83dECdaexND87qr1TUPqa8OvHSWHxGbHmCY8STbbNSYuq8EnMcqOES728mgNs13_VefAefNkz9z-friwcZQ7f4dM/w510-h640/DSCF5944.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><p>I used some floral DSP for this card that coordinated nicely with another rub-on butterfly. "Hello" and its shadow were die-cut and adhered directly onto the card front.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXjC3m-TQGbMCWd_xZ8CqvX4L7emMR4aCG3bfhw1jBL_PnLmdxF9RlYyTZqLBFVNx3377MYTFjjFyRB9w2DGwaVjcCeZCtXQd49fsww63lD6qFqEuNVOVGyha902b3hBiXaMPAO-GArM2ejY_lAiJdMAvYpTZtSQG9SJQD4m7NfWIbVXvpajSg3W9TQ4/s1881/DSCF5945.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="1881" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXjC3m-TQGbMCWd_xZ8CqvX4L7emMR4aCG3bfhw1jBL_PnLmdxF9RlYyTZqLBFVNx3377MYTFjjFyRB9w2DGwaVjcCeZCtXQd49fsww63lD6qFqEuNVOVGyha902b3hBiXaMPAO-GArM2ejY_lAiJdMAvYpTZtSQG9SJQD4m7NfWIbVXvpajSg3W9TQ4/w400-h285/DSCF5945.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The little "stars" were also rub-ons. I added a gem to the center of each.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BzE_0-0gG67M5eR7gl_CSPnsF5aA6KzpRasyzLcov1fcXJ3awDKvWmGoZk2WCK3TcuzXkHaC6gnvd1z3aApG2GIw1PWsFfGDvXN-BdXpveM1iVmUxT8cbWMHc6zf1-DZ9Ldi65xwjLvDHwW0ZkplqqtXFnCjsvWWLP-wLZKfJdU_J8SS_MqWWt8bnX8/s1597/DSCF5946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BzE_0-0gG67M5eR7gl_CSPnsF5aA6KzpRasyzLcov1fcXJ3awDKvWmGoZk2WCK3TcuzXkHaC6gnvd1z3aApG2GIw1PWsFfGDvXN-BdXpveM1iVmUxT8cbWMHc6zf1-DZ9Ldi65xwjLvDHwW0ZkplqqtXFnCjsvWWLP-wLZKfJdU_J8SS_MqWWt8bnX8/w319-h400/DSCF5946.JPG" width="319" /></a></div><br /><p>On the inside of this card I added a stamped sentiment and one more tiny rub-on.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPgNhbOChrH9SBCMQ1CV6EQiD0oKXxLLhmG04LMMqowdm3R-poyhSMDnMkDYPaJDXN0F28n5r0qr3FAnSc-Yl-Ls05-bq9ZEt-ClHc_NF3y3x3Rgb7oQGMVN8saebFLh8nEjtMv_m1RwS0Oo6RNTsFR2PUw0-HPGlFQHrP38AI4RZ0v_mLHpgBzUmfHzA/s1636/DSCF5988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="1312" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPgNhbOChrH9SBCMQ1CV6EQiD0oKXxLLhmG04LMMqowdm3R-poyhSMDnMkDYPaJDXN0F28n5r0qr3FAnSc-Yl-Ls05-bq9ZEt-ClHc_NF3y3x3Rgb7oQGMVN8saebFLh8nEjtMv_m1RwS0Oo6RNTsFR2PUw0-HPGlFQHrP38AI4RZ0v_mLHpgBzUmfHzA/w514-h640/DSCF5988.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><p>I recently bought some vertical sentiment dies. I used one of them on this masculine card and really like them for applications like this. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinG113c6q8OgTVUZaSW3zv3LRTxVpGSp1yYRAh5QduRVovssAT8Cl9HnviTKYjJXHNW24gxlVZOUkIvq8tqUXT3gsUQzMqcU6vHwkoNnBuXq4gcWbrApGAcn1s_8Tv9XBjAt0j8ugQ3tn0jKwqhqh6uSBkwmIdu71M5-6DVpmhKn-cmAsU1M4ONooqi0I/s2156/DSCF5989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2156" data-original-width="1624" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinG113c6q8OgTVUZaSW3zv3LRTxVpGSp1yYRAh5QduRVovssAT8Cl9HnviTKYjJXHNW24gxlVZOUkIvq8tqUXT3gsUQzMqcU6vHwkoNnBuXq4gcWbrApGAcn1s_8Tv9XBjAt0j8ugQ3tn0jKwqhqh6uSBkwmIdu71M5-6DVpmhKn-cmAsU1M4ONooqi0I/w301-h400/DSCF5989.JPG" width="301" /></a></div><br /><p>All the printed papers on this card came from the same (very old) paper stack. The center panel on the card front was a small piece that I cut from one of the sheets, matted and popped up on foam tape. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcdoL_9LlV6Zsz-5tQvRjQglKFpZXMUoSmNi_GBr6gQpoXQfMfzy0zDoOdBZArglp_tqIMNKi0F-SaR1J03oHrY7PXTTaIrFOA3kFvS7tl-k32KRfBe8Wa2wibKOdPtKy0lS0Q2cODT4lIDabB-qGYxDet1phXbXQHH5YEFlnSJ-y8kzyFHv-MFIruJ4/s1679/DSCF5990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1679" data-original-width="1299" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcdoL_9LlV6Zsz-5tQvRjQglKFpZXMUoSmNi_GBr6gQpoXQfMfzy0zDoOdBZArglp_tqIMNKi0F-SaR1J03oHrY7PXTTaIrFOA3kFvS7tl-k32KRfBe8Wa2wibKOdPtKy0lS0Q2cODT4lIDabB-qGYxDet1phXbXQHH5YEFlnSJ-y8kzyFHv-MFIruJ4/w310-h400/DSCF5990.JPG" width="310" /></a></div><p>A sentiment was stamped on the inside. I did my best to center it under the front of the card, which was about an inch narrower than the back.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p>The intensely cold weather that we have had lately prompted me to buy a new winter jacket. My old one was really getting worn looking and had a missing button and a hole in one of the pockets. I certainly could have sewn a button on and mended the pocket, but the wool was wearing so thin in areas that a couple of little holes had developed. It was time for a new one! I received it in the mail this week and wore it for the first time yesterday.</p><p>It's a down-filled 3/4 length jacket that has both snaps and a zipper closure. It is so warm and I really love it. But now, of course, the weather is warming up and is supposed to be above freezing next week. Go figure! Oh well, I'm certain there is more cold weather yet to come.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-35537678921218397252024-01-16T06:30:00.001-06:002024-01-16T06:30:00.300-06:00Pretty Gingko leaves on a card...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiaMreMXYOeqR1KOz1KGUMO4dmaLM7XbeP2SKTeVuSBrfFWA-HDxTfmrUO7eJA7mxHgAtXhtKj0P9eCJtjpX0lAnVfqPXKwZoc9e2RAhvDQoSG0J5uRB5TH2SC277w91WtXdB_2jqRPLocETKmxBCqhdIWuXUYHTQftwPhjK2OVWzhJs5inIdRsXSZMJo/s1957/DSCF5995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1389" data-original-width="1957" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiaMreMXYOeqR1KOz1KGUMO4dmaLM7XbeP2SKTeVuSBrfFWA-HDxTfmrUO7eJA7mxHgAtXhtKj0P9eCJtjpX0lAnVfqPXKwZoc9e2RAhvDQoSG0J5uRB5TH2SC277w91WtXdB_2jqRPLocETKmxBCqhdIWuXUYHTQftwPhjK2OVWzhJs5inIdRsXSZMJo/w640-h454/DSCF5995.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>This die that cuts a cluster of Gingko leaves is one of my favorites, especially for making sympathy and get well cards. I've showcased it here in a couple of different ways.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHauRO2UNb-2MsydIy_GLdMELbGTyc6LwkbGR3w9NP5oS3Xzf4QJ6r467M6a49HVe1oDPxxhZN_a38j8NOS4ckwfgIDB0wS2DrZo8ZdTansP47JvPpDTE3Ji_A4CdCEosaLNvfRl8BTtGP-PwRwmKzWGvqbk_BATo7eiCybPQyfWRrKouOqH-sXSb9ozE/s1615/DSCF5996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1615" data-original-width="1323" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHauRO2UNb-2MsydIy_GLdMELbGTyc6LwkbGR3w9NP5oS3Xzf4QJ6r467M6a49HVe1oDPxxhZN_a38j8NOS4ckwfgIDB0wS2DrZo8ZdTansP47JvPpDTE3Ji_A4CdCEosaLNvfRl8BTtGP-PwRwmKzWGvqbk_BATo7eiCybPQyfWRrKouOqH-sXSb9ozE/w328-h400/DSCF5996.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><br /><p>This card is quite simply designed. I glued the die-cut to a textured piece of paper, which was glued to a card base.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9Ax-e49bNt-LCC1q_1MvQ9eKc9Oc5tvUzAtmOK-2MMZVTioqHbzVvjsbmg3G11wD0b8bw-pUvNU29P5T7YNiQbmPflINx-ilotDQarHr_X1XLlbaa9Vebd_5pEgxEXRhrpEdbKxGO69dkNXXorbHylzcuDOI_Abt5sRLgLFb_cpiQQ3-wTwV33UnLLU/s1852/DSCF5997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1852" data-original-width="1208" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9Ax-e49bNt-LCC1q_1MvQ9eKc9Oc5tvUzAtmOK-2MMZVTioqHbzVvjsbmg3G11wD0b8bw-pUvNU29P5T7YNiQbmPflINx-ilotDQarHr_X1XLlbaa9Vebd_5pEgxEXRhrpEdbKxGO69dkNXXorbHylzcuDOI_Abt5sRLgLFb_cpiQQ3-wTwV33UnLLU/w261-h400/DSCF5997.JPG" width="261" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I stamped a sentiment, cut it out and popped it up on some foam tape. The only embellishement was a few turquoise gems.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZgOGk03jEtsMgq2ZBkej2otGzf8TflKsKv4Z0afk02ysliAyJTCYdxl3NH-Ky7KhXlQtGq_SJxptd88SC2xUnRMQIvOyy6ugUYj7SCF7enEdXx_Xu-wN_ne24c34uj8yjHxoUF7cP04sL8k1khCf7RMO76mD20NLMqHHtDZHGKJ9CeGQfPDtFDR94gE/s1656/DSCF5999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1341" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZgOGk03jEtsMgq2ZBkej2otGzf8TflKsKv4Z0afk02ysliAyJTCYdxl3NH-Ky7KhXlQtGq_SJxptd88SC2xUnRMQIvOyy6ugUYj7SCF7enEdXx_Xu-wN_ne24c34uj8yjHxoUF7cP04sL8k1khCf7RMO76mD20NLMqHHtDZHGKJ9CeGQfPDtFDR94gE/w518-h640/DSCF5999.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><div><p>This second card used up a scrap of striped paper that was sitting in my stash, begging to be used.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHljHnb_k8yZTxXuo1-GCKUZeEIkSU7-dZatITjgGxxw4TCNYEToQ4OF4DRKYUFmWEshzauNCUoR3X6ZnBYgruoWN_2lxEdQkPtCfUnZoJqJPfZT-5OpRe7HZQvzUA2MUprU819Niub2-NhyrDldmkwlAes3yLtpOGZhgHv13wXU3w9xXh0Lv9WMyrfpA/s1909/DSCF6001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1909" data-original-width="1182" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHljHnb_k8yZTxXuo1-GCKUZeEIkSU7-dZatITjgGxxw4TCNYEToQ4OF4DRKYUFmWEshzauNCUoR3X6ZnBYgruoWN_2lxEdQkPtCfUnZoJqJPfZT-5OpRe7HZQvzUA2MUprU819Niub2-NhyrDldmkwlAes3yLtpOGZhgHv13wXU3w9xXh0Lv9WMyrfpA/w248-h400/DSCF6001.JPG" width="248" /></a></div><br /><p>The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.</p><p>Once again, I added some gems for embellishment.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS2L0mRjcrCuajngXkf7Hfrubg3u-iQfuxxrn27u2kOQvzS8kde2216h6Vi96yJ_xGkKvHadXzuJtz45QijTIGu2gahsZhnAjxKQfKWEPJq9WUcVtt4t_EcNGuS3YeTLK8qhTjtyCfmf_n0U7tZMBj9WhB-W3PSbR0Nz1AyPAN2MJrbTcvBBhsRVnt8E/s1701/DSCF5998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1701" data-original-width="1307" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS2L0mRjcrCuajngXkf7Hfrubg3u-iQfuxxrn27u2kOQvzS8kde2216h6Vi96yJ_xGkKvHadXzuJtz45QijTIGu2gahsZhnAjxKQfKWEPJq9WUcVtt4t_EcNGuS3YeTLK8qhTjtyCfmf_n0U7tZMBj9WhB-W3PSbR0Nz1AyPAN2MJrbTcvBBhsRVnt8E/w308-h400/DSCF5998.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><p>I stamped a sentiment on the inside of both cards.</p><p>I did a little research on Gingko leaves, as I knew there was a history of their use in medicine. I found that the medicinal uses of Gingko can be traced back to the Chinese herbal database known as the Materia Medica, which was written about 2800 B.C. The leaves were used for brain disorders, circulatory disorders and respiratory diseases. </p><p>They must have a pretty powerful effect on the human body. I only want the sight of them on my get well cards to help someone feel better!</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p></div>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5981730717088395500.post-61936674458987224132024-01-12T06:30:00.001-06:002024-01-12T06:30:00.137-06:00Stack, cut and shuffle...<p> In trying to use up some of my old 6" X 6" paper pads, I decided to use the stack, cut and shuffle technique to create some cards.</p><p>First, I cut a 3 3/4" X 5" panel from three different, but coordinating, patterned sheets. I stacked these panels and then cut them--all at once-- into three polygons. Once that was done, I shuffled the patterns and adhered them to three mats.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbnoGK-zbmhMUnYqJ_RkP8pMtOhyphenhyphen5QslB6ccRzHI0iWKLRaLII0Kr0t6aPvysFZI5xIkLA-35AU4RCwLpNDih3Xu6RKaXBwDUmdZK-Yu6OufK29rM4jOScg67b2oXkvAYmXdw_OaIgaxnRipLDspl3SmBWpjtN_jNq6ckBK0wYYl1gunjaNn4HA9DD3g/s1628/DSCF6073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1310" data-original-width="1628" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbnoGK-zbmhMUnYqJ_RkP8pMtOhyphenhyphen5QslB6ccRzHI0iWKLRaLII0Kr0t6aPvysFZI5xIkLA-35AU4RCwLpNDih3Xu6RKaXBwDUmdZK-Yu6OufK29rM4jOScg67b2oXkvAYmXdw_OaIgaxnRipLDspl3SmBWpjtN_jNq6ckBK0wYYl1gunjaNn4HA9DD3g/w640-h514/DSCF6073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>After gluing the matted pieces to a card base, I cut a large sentiment and its shadow and popped them up in the center. As a final touch, I added three tiny flowers that I had in my stash.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwsR-mBleKgziPlCkyPMt-yqd_j2uAGEiV2rn5flSWsXSSJK5ANqmdThgsPN5hOy2_eniT2v1CuuQ9nTeuCK3brub8wnqbh8EmgdITt1x3_KVhCAB6kdO24iocUUvqtakEzMXDzFSDwEh5_V1Ww5khYsefOj-D9eh5FoUytomWBVTTWt9qZuLFhhaKZE/s1662/DSCF6076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1323" data-original-width="1662" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwsR-mBleKgziPlCkyPMt-yqd_j2uAGEiV2rn5flSWsXSSJK5ANqmdThgsPN5hOy2_eniT2v1CuuQ9nTeuCK3brub8wnqbh8EmgdITt1x3_KVhCAB6kdO24iocUUvqtakEzMXDzFSDwEh5_V1Ww5khYsefOj-D9eh5FoUytomWBVTTWt9qZuLFhhaKZE/w640-h510/DSCF6076.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I made the second card into a birthday card, once again popping up the die-cut sentiment. This time, I embellished the card front with three enamel dots.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdgKp6ZYHvRYC5ibTdt55GQRs-_zGlgJeuMx_81FqJf4lGVxOYZvzLoQa1PsZ5ImLHJjLFomPXuz9P9TSd_IiEk5xMlNJVoIoQj6j56noqQjI79lE8bP1-XW-xjNlp3102F12zhprvoz84-Uuht-ZLLH8XSnx59Nc6pLOqDp5VnmGNDGL10bIPYkrVSg/s1564/DSCF6079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1257" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdgKp6ZYHvRYC5ibTdt55GQRs-_zGlgJeuMx_81FqJf4lGVxOYZvzLoQa1PsZ5ImLHJjLFomPXuz9P9TSd_IiEk5xMlNJVoIoQj6j56noqQjI79lE8bP1-XW-xjNlp3102F12zhprvoz84-Uuht-ZLLH8XSnx59Nc6pLOqDp5VnmGNDGL10bIPYkrVSg/w514-h640/DSCF6079.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><p>My third card was a get well card. This time I used the card base in the portrait orientation, popped up the sentiment and added some Nuvo Drops for embellishment.</p><p>After I had completed these three cards, I had some pieces left of each pattern, so I die-cut the pieces into strips of different widths, glued them at an angle onto a piece of copy paper, cut it to size and made this card:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y27Hh_nsHmiQf9LHifha6v8oRBFgM0ogj3z7KiDPqwar1rbIFAjbrz50PsBFTnXm2Ux0EzU5Amqu7hQ0i7JrYcsX3lwV3Kt4_t5WJSgU3QeOQ-PCgXvqMde2TOjJGkqA6Bk31USVzdSDlkUIZ_Yd4Zt1KPuEoRWXmGZoxXkcZ7x1QtXhTDKgFE63_x8/s1493/DSCF6082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="1240" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y27Hh_nsHmiQf9LHifha6v8oRBFgM0ogj3z7KiDPqwar1rbIFAjbrz50PsBFTnXm2Ux0EzU5Amqu7hQ0i7JrYcsX3lwV3Kt4_t5WJSgU3QeOQ-PCgXvqMde2TOjJGkqA6Bk31USVzdSDlkUIZ_Yd4Zt1KPuEoRWXmGZoxXkcZ7x1QtXhTDKgFE63_x8/w532-h640/DSCF6082.JPG" width="532" /></a></div><p>This became another birthday card with a large sentiment that was stamped, matted and popped up with a couple of leafy sprigs beneath it.</p><p>In order to get the right color of ink for my sentiment, I had to use two different ink colors, blue and green, stamping them one at a time on top of each other until I had the right shade. Thank goodness for my stamp positioner, which enables me to stamp in exactly the same spot every time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mULS7XcBpRNVQSQukh1ma2vpnIpPoN52FjrqwfZgGwJ1qN6NT1JyMmpsnnRgZIoPERsGS7j4-WxVj_lkWj0hEcsP2Ofbd5-cV0Z0Ci4uwaY20W7llJAQkIddrrxigohnksqkP4VdmyaHpk29ChV8tEXLCWZPVvXGsNaQhA_6T7HMZHKtr-_Jcd-wm9Y/s1719/DSCF6084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1719" data-original-width="1360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mULS7XcBpRNVQSQukh1ma2vpnIpPoN52FjrqwfZgGwJ1qN6NT1JyMmpsnnRgZIoPERsGS7j4-WxVj_lkWj0hEcsP2Ofbd5-cV0Z0Ci4uwaY20W7llJAQkIddrrxigohnksqkP4VdmyaHpk29ChV8tEXLCWZPVvXGsNaQhA_6T7HMZHKtr-_Jcd-wm9Y/w316-h400/DSCF6084.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p>I used the same process to get the right color of ink for my inside sentiment, too. And I added the last of my strips here, along with a tiny sprig, for a little embellishment.</p><p>This was a fun process for using up some paper and creating some cards. Have you ever tried it? If you haven't, I definitely recommend giving it a go.</p><p>Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.</p><p><i>Cheryl</i></p>Cheryl W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00536073407488830347noreply@blogger.com3