Changing it up!

I have a friend who is throwing a wedding shower soon and asked for my thoughts on what she could make for the invites.  She and I went thru the catalog and she spotted something that struck her fancy!  So.....I ordered what she needed and have, hopefully to her ok, come up with the invite layout with a few tweaks :)  Fingers crossed she loves it because it's the only one I came up with!  I had the cardstock already on hand so there was no need for me to dig into her stash of goodies.  Only thing I did not use was the stamp that she's using.  I didn't have the same one so I simply switched up and used this Happy Birthday one because it's pretty darn close to the same size as her stamp.  The invites will actually have Mr & Mrs stamped:)

Supplies...
Stamp Set...Perfectly Penned
Cardstock...Whisper White, So Saffron and Basic Gray
Labels Collection Framelits
Punches...Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and Cupcake Builder
Ink...Going Gray
Perfect Polka Dots Folder

That's it that's all today folks!

Paula

Get Well

I have a dear, sweet friend who is having surgery this week.  She is actually the very first person I met the first day I went to College.  WOW the history she and I share!!!  We ended up sharing an apartment later in our lives as well.  Again, WOW the history we share:)  We have not lived in the same town, let alone the same State, for years!  That, however, has not hindered our friendship over the years.  Well, I can't let her surgery go without having a card waiting for her in her mailbox now can I?  I hope that it helps put a smile on her face and may she have a super speedy recovery! Love you Annie girl!

Supplies...
Sent With Love DSP and stamp set.
Calypso Coral Bakers Twine
Whisper White Cardstock
Calypso Coral and Indigo Island Markers

Make it a great Monday:)

Paula

Tea For Two

WOOHOO!!! It's FRIDAY:)  Amazing how the weekend always perks you up!  If I was smart and on top of things, I'd hurry and whip thru all the laundry tonight and be done with it so that it's not looming over me all weekend long!

I received a beautiful card from a beautiful lady in my downline.  This card is going to her and hopefully will put a smile on her face as her card did to me:)  That's the beauty of receiving cards or letters in the mail.....you know that someone was thinking of you:)  Quick, grab your address book and send a card or two!

Supplies...
Stamp Set...Itty Bitty Banners
Framelits...Itty Bitty Banners and Dress Up
Perfect Polka Dots Folder
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Cardstock...Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso
DSP...Tea For Two
Pearl Basic Jewels

Have a super weekend!

Paula

MDS ™ Template

Sometimes you just have to go the easy route and use something you already have.  I knew that I really wouldn't have the time today to play much so I simply hopped onto MyDigitalStudio and used a page already done.  Only thing left for me to do was find a picture I wanted to add to it.  What I mean by "already done" is that Stampin'Up! has templates that have already been created for us if we want to use them and literally, all you have to do is add the picture or pictures you want.  Also can add text but for today, I chose not to:)  SIMPLE!  Hope you enjoy todays blog shot of our dog, Sully.  That lovely sparkle in his eye was added from my then, new camera.

He is the cutest,  right? :)

Paula

Epic Day This and That ™

First off, I have to admit, I'm a tad bit excited as I just discovered how to make the ™ on my computer!  It's the little things that excite me:)  Whenever you are in search of how to create symbols on your own computer, just google "how to create symbols" and there are plenty of sights to share their secrets!

I was in search of a layout to recreate and so I pulled out one of my trusty stampin'success® copies!  Believe it or not but I copied and changed out from a Christmas Card:)  Amazing how you can totally revamp a card that you copy just by switching out the colors and theme.  I could have added some background stamping to this card but I'm liking the clean crispness of it just the way it is:)

Supplies...
Epic Day This and That™ DSP as well as the washi tape and rotary stamp!
Cardstock...Basic Gray, Very Vanilla and So Saffron
Adorning Accents Edgelits
Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies
Itty Bitty Punch ShapesPearl Basic Jewels

Best Wishes for YOUR day!

Paula

Hello, Doily

I'm not really a frilly type person but sometimes I like to make a card to send that has a feminine touch! I believe this one fits the bill.  Would make for a pretty wedding or shower card I believe.

Be still my heart!  While sitting at my computer, I spot LILACS starting to open!!!!!!!  Oh boy I can't wait to open the windows soon and actually smell them wafting into my office:)

May this day bring you a bit of a Spring surprise as well:)

Supplies...
Stamp...Hello, Doily
Ink...Sahara Sand
Cardstock...Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla and Pool Party
Large Scallop Edgelit
Delicate Designs Folder and  NeedlePoint Border Embossing Folder
Vanilla Flower Trim and Natural Trim Ribbon

Paula

This and That complete:)

I just wanted to share the completed package for the baby shower I attended on Saturday.  Just a reminder, I gave the mom to be the This and That Bundle.  Was great fun to create the card using the same materials as the gift itself!  In my book, one can never go wrong with basic postage wrap or butcher paper for wrapping a gift!  And what goes even better with it?  Burlap baby!!!  I wanted to make this card personal for her so I used the new Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamps and stamped the little baby girl's name:)

Yep, it was a hit!  :)

Supplies...
Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamps
Epic Day This and That Bundle

Make it a great day and please drop in again!

Paula

This and That

OHOHOHOHOH I am excited!!!!!!  I just got my Epic Day This and That Bundle and opened it up!!! Pure beauty I tell you!!!!!  I told you I would try and put the sad cards away for awhile and boy howdy did I ever!

Yep, I'm easily entertained:)  I happily bring you a new line that Stampin'Up! has...Epic Day This and That...and until April 30th, you can get it for 15% off for the whole shebang!  It comes with Designer Series Paper, Rotary Stamp, Designer Stickers, Designer Washi Tape and a Journal....LOVE at first sight for me:)  $32.08 people! without the shipping and tax of course.    Say hello to my new love!

I am not, nor will I ever be, a pastel kinda gal, this kit speaks to me :)  This particular card is for a baby shower I am attending this weekend.  The guest of honor just happens to also be our Yoga Instructor at Church as well as a Chiropractor.  I don't see her as a frilly, pastel kinda gal either. Hope she enjoys it because, for her gift...she's getting this same kit!  Yep, she can journal her wishes for her baby girl, attach pictures of the little one, scribble down Dr. appts., you name it.  May this inspire you to go outside the box for gifts as well as for your own use.

Supplies...
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper, Stickers, Washi Tape.
Cardstock...Crumb Cake
Punch...Fancy Flower
Ink...Crumb Cake
Stamp...Retired background stamp in Linen I believe.

Don't worry, I have my own Bundle of Epic Day This and That:)  Just didn't want anyone thinking I opened up hers and used it for her card!

Paula

Lovely as a Tree

Aw Spring!  The trees have leaves starting and the bulbs are going bonkers right now!  I LOVE SPRING!

With that, I'm not quite sure why I have so many Sympathy and Thinking of you cards posted lately.  Guess it's just the news lately and the fact that it's something we all have to deal with.  I promise, I will do my best to start creating upbeat and light mood cards for awhile:)

Supplies...
Stamp Sets...Lovely as a Tree and Thoughts and Prayers
Cardstock...Night of Navy, Very Vanilla and River Rock
DSP...honestly I can't remember LOL!
Ink...Soft Suede

Here is hoping for Spring to be in your backyards as well:)

Paula

And the rains begin

After such a sad day on Monday, in Boston, todays rains seem to feel more like a cleansing.  For all affected, please know that you are in my prayers.  This bird just seems to say "peace".  I have to admit, I have had it made for awhile now as I went to the Dentist earlier and just not in the creative mode!  This is one of those cards that are better hand delivered to the recipient instead of the Postal Service delivering it!  Ever had one of those cards that you just can't seem to part with?  Yep, this is one of those cards for me!  May it bring you a sense of peace!

May we all receive that cleansing rain:)

Paula

Serene Silhouettes...part two

I realize I made a card, using this same stamp, just a few days ago but....I can't help myself!  I am copying an idea that I saw in the Stampin Success, Jan-Feb Issue.  They used a Birthday Cake to show how to add different colors to a stamp for more interest along with adding layers at the bottom of the card itself.  I chose this stamp instead for a friend from church.  She recently lost her mom and if you have experienced that, you know how it feels to receive a card in the mail, from a friend.  I could have added a saying on it but honestly, I love the clean look on this one!

Supplies...
Stamp Set...Serene Silhouettes
Cardstock...Whisper White, Calypso Coral and Basic Gray
Markers...Calypso Coral and Basic Gray
Tasteful Trim Bigz XL
Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

May you enjoy your mom, if she is still around because...once she isn't, it's a whole different ballgame.

Paula

MyDigitalStudio

Happy Monday:)  Hope you are well rested and all set to tackle the week!

A few days ago, I shared a card that I made to send to my upline to thank her for all her help regarding MyDigitalStudio.  I wanted to share this page that I created using what she taught us.  I am almost done with my first scrapbook and can't wait to send it off to get printed!!!    Hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Supplies...
MyDigitalStudio

Take today by storm!

Paula

Everything Eleanor

I find it difficult to just whip up Sympathy cards at the last moment so I always try to have some on hand.  If you have ever experienced losing someone close...you realize how often you receive the exact same card in the mail yes?  Amazing isn't it?  This one is off the beaten path so to speak.  Not the typical Sympathy card which is exactly why I like it!

Color outside the lines and be different:)

Supplies...
Stamp Set...Everything Eleanor, Loving Thoughts  and Pretty Petites (Sale-A-Bration)
Cardstock...River Rock and Very Vanilla
Ink...River Rock, Raspberry Ripple and Midnight Muse
Punch...Petite Curly Label and 2 3/8 Scallop Circle
Linen Thread

May your weekend be overloaded with happy moments!

Paula

Serene Silhouettes

What a great name for a stamp set don't you think?  All the stamps in this set have a calming vibe to them.  I played, again, with the Core'dinations Card Stock, with the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. LOVE!!!!  This card is for our son-in-law and I think by using the dark ink, it gives it a sedate, manly feel:)  Enjoy!

Supplies...
Stamp Set...Serene Silhouettes
Ink...Early Espresso
Cardstock...Pool Party Core'dinations, Very Vanilla, So Saffron and Not Quite Navy
DSP...First Edition
Honeycomb Embossing Folder

Have yourself a wonderful day today:)

Paula

Simply Sent

For those of you with IPhones or Androids, have I got an APP for you!!!  Let your fingers do the running and go to where you usually look up to find APPS to install.....hunt down Simply Sent which is from Stampin'Up!  Totally FREE of charge and a blast to play with!!!  You can create your own layout or use one of their templates!  Don't worry, if I can do it, you can too!

My lovely daughter, her hubby and their son, my beautiful grand baby!!!

Now go!  Find and install that APP!!! :)

Paula

Core'dinations Card Stock

I have had this card stock for about a month now and finally dove in to play with it! FUN STUFF!!!  You can dry emboss it with our embossing folders and then take the Stampin'Sanding Block and sand it!!!  There are other colors as well but I'm loving the Pool Party!  I don't think I will ever get tired of playing with these Dress Up Framelits!  I made this card for a dear friend of mine.  Sometimes you just need to be reminded that you are loved:)

Supplies...
Chevron Embossing Folder
Core'dinations Card Stock in Pool Party
Cardstock...Not Quite Navy, So Saffron and Very Vanilla
DSP...Tea For Two and First Edition
Dress Up Framelits
Stamps...Itty Bitty Banners along with Bitty Banners Framelits
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Pearl Basic Jewels

Remind someone you love them:)

Paula

Follow Your Bliss

Happy Monday!  At least I hope it is for everyone;)    Spring finally arrived in Ohio and what a joy it was to spend Sunday afternoon just sitting outside enjoying all the sounds Spring brings!

I treated myself to a new download for MyDigitalStudio yesterday and decided to use it right away!  One can never go wrong with Cameo Coral and Pool Party for colors:)  I'm so thankful that they aren't going away from the Catalog at the end of the Catalog year.  And just in case you haven't heard yet, Stampin'Up! has FREE SHIPPING thru the end of today!!!  Treat yourself to something:)  I hope that todays card put a Spring smile on your face and a soft breeze outside your window.

Supplies...
MDS and Follow Your Bliss Download

Paula

Pursuit of Happiness

Seems we are always in the pursuit of happiness eh?  The saying I used today is just the ticket!  Take a look at all that you have been blessed with, take a deep breath and just be happy:)  Sometimes it's easier said then done but I think it's something to always strive for.  Deep Friday thoughts:)  I actually saw a card, with this layout, on Pinterest.  Whoever came up with Pinterest is a genius!  Onto todays card.....

Supplies...
Cardstock...Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Marina Mist and Early Espresso
DSP...Parker's Patterns
Stamp Set...Pursuit of Happiness
Punch...Fancy Flower and also 3/4 " circle
Ink...Early Espresso
Early Espresso Bakers Twine
Delicate Designs Folders
Paper Piercing Tool
Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

Have yourself a wonderful weekend and please stop back:)

Paula

Another Sent with Love

I seem to be stuck on using these papers!  I decided to bring out the wonderful Elegant Bird Bigz and throw caution to the skies and use the planes for it:)  Bummer part is that the little heart is upside-down on the wing!  Come to think of it, this card could be used for someone getting ready for a trip or simply starting a new adventure in their life!  May it inspire you to step out of the ordinary and try something different!

Supplies...
Cardstock...Whisper White and Real Red
DSP...Sent with Love
Elegant Bird Bigz Die
Needlepoint Border Embossing Folders
Stamps...Pretty Petites
Petite Curly Label Punch

Paula

Sent with Love

Happy Wednesday :)  Hope that the sun is brilliantly shining where you are!  It's a beauty here today:)

I received a surprise card in the mail last week from someone I met years ago at Convention.  Sometimes you forget how sweet it feels to know that someone is thinking about you and takes the time to create a card just for you!  With that thought fresh in my mind, I created this one to surprise her with:)  I couldn't decide which picture I liked best so you are stuck with both of them today!

Supplies...
Stamp Set...Sent with Love
DSP...Sent with Love
Cardstock and ink...Indigo Island
Punch...Postage Stamp
Go take the time to surprise someone with something hand made!  It's a win-win!

Paula

Thank You

I made this card for my upline.  She taught us MDS via gotomeeting online and it was so awesome to learn from watching  live!  I hope this card puts a smile on her face because she is so appreciated!

Are you all still eating left over Easter candies? :)

Paula

Not always

Sometimes cards don't appear as the "norm" when it comes to sympathy cards.  When you are sending one to a dear friend, who just happens to have massive artistic talent, you can't just send the traditional...With Sympathy...card.  My kindergarten teacher, whom I have always loved, just recently lost her brother.  I needed to make her card special and non traditional...thus the "With Love" instead of "With Sympathy"  She doesn't know about this little blog of mine but I do hope and pray that she feels the love and support that I sent in her card:)

Take the time to smell the flowers, if you have any in bloom yet!

Paula