Thanks a Bunch

Tonight I've got a sweet and simple little card for you using the June Stamp of the Month.  You know, any time I see a clean and simple sketch or challenge, I try very hard to play along.  It is truly a challenge for me to be clean and simple!  My dear friend and team member Lynn is the guest designer for The Kraft Journal, and that is what they are looking for this week.  I found a great sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch, so I used that, too.

Along with kraft cardstock, I used some Clementine scraps and a jute.   If you like Clementine, be sure to get yours ordered!  It retires as of July 31st, so when it's gone, it's gone!

Thanks for stopping in and visiting me!  I love it when you do!

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God Bless You

I sure love making Easter cards.  They are so bright and cheery!

Clementine's sorbet is a lovely color for Spring.  The sentiment is from Card Chatter - Sympathy, and is one of my favorites.    Such a simple card to make!

Thank you for stopping by!

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Friendship

Do you know that it's just 

3. More. Sleeps.

until my husband and I leave for the Southern Caribbean cruise?!  

I am not packed (I have always been a "last day" packer).

I don't have my documents printed yet (but I did register us, so it's just a matter of hitting the "print" button).

Instead, I am in my craft room just enjoying some time creating!

Heart 2 Heart has a fancy fold challenge going on, and I was so happy to see that!  I have been thinking about the Joy Fold card lately, and this prompted me to finally sit down and put one together.  I haven't made one of these in years, and I don't know why.  They are so pretty!  

I think the best thing about this card is the ribbon.  I've used Color-Ready Seam Binding and colored it with a Sorbet Alcohol Marker.  Oh, Sorbet is such a pretty color for spring!  The next photo will help you see what it looks like when it's opened.  The paper is just so lovely!

Lest you be worried about me, I really have been preparing for our upcoming cruise!

My hair has been cut and colored.

I've been tanning for a couple of weeks.
Mani-Pedi appointment for Friday afternoon.

My fancy dresses and shoes have been purchased for formal night (and are they ever fancy!).

The house sitter, dog sitter, cat sitter are in place.

And I am over-the-top-cannot-wait-to-get-on-that-ship excited!!

Watch for my post tomorrow because you are going to love my personal special!  

It's just my way of saying a 

BIG. THANK. YOU.

for the part you played in helping me earn the cruise!!

Items used on this card:

• X7156B   Clementine Paper
• X7156C   Clementine Canvas Shapes
• Z1794      Cottage Assortment
• Z2407      Sorbet Alcohol Marker
• Z1732      Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
• Z1369      Sorbet Buttons

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Thanks for Everything and An Invitation

Well, where have I been?  I keep losing track of time, and somehow my days are flying by!  If anyone of you knows how to catch time, you let me know!!

I sat down tonight with a sketch from Sketchbook Saturday.  Isn't it lovely?

I took out my favorite pieces of Clementine and got down to business!

I love clustering, and this sketch inspired me to mix all kinds of textures.   There are layers, a die-cut, ribbon, twine, canvas, a paper flower and fabric button.  Bling finished it all off and tied it together. I am always in need of thank you cards, and I love sending cards like this one.  Paper and all things that go with it can be such a gift!

I want to take a moment to invite you to watch my Rose Blossom team's blogs in the next few days.  (You'll find them listed on the right sidebar.)  Let me explain what's been going on.  In early November I sent out an invitation on my team's Facebook page to join a Secret Santa swap.  Several of my girls did, and I collected the names of all the favorite papers, colors, and candy from everyone.  I drew names randomly and sent each person their recipient's information.  Everyone has received their gifts, and they are almost all revealed now on our team group.  In the next few days, they will be sharing them on their blogs, too.  Really, you are so going to enjoy seeing everything that has been created!  This is one talented team that God has entrusted me with!  I am in awe of the ideas, generosity, and love each one of them showed through their artwork.  When people ask me about my team, I am always quick to say that anyone that joins the Rose Blossoms would be so blessed to join this team.  It has nothing to do with me - it is all about the camaraderie and support that is shared.  I feel very blessed - and most of the time - very humbled to call all these lovely women my team members!  So if you have the time this week, give these gals a visit and leave them some love.  You will leave very inspired!!

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Recipe/Card Box

This is one of my favorite My Creations items.  (Did I say that yesterday about the Display Album?)  It is so versatile, and I have used this for many things.  I have one for my vitamins, one for cards from my team members, and I have one for photos.  I can think of many other uses, too!  Well, for this one I used the delicate fall floral pattern of Clementine.

One of the wonderfully unique cuts from the Artiste cartridge is the yo-yo flower.  I love making these will all of the different scallops and cuts.  I added floral doily from the Bohemian Assortment and then a rolled flower on top of that.  I tucked some burlap under the flower, and I am going to give you a tip about this.  You need to make sure that the flower and ribbon are really secure because you will be opening and closing the box often.  I used Liquid Glass to put together the flowers together, and I also used it on the burlap.  I'll tell you, that flower and ribbon are not moving!

As you can see, I turned this into a card box for the Operation Smile auction.  I cut the file tabs using the Artiste cartridge and simply stamped them with the November Stamp of the Month (mark your calendar -you will like that one!).

All of the items used to make this box can be found on my website!

Love and Hugs

I am on my way to St. Louis for the Regional Celebration today!  Yippee!!  Travelling to Corporate Events is one of my very favorite things to do.  I can't tell you how much I learn every single time I go to one of them!

This is the card that I made for my roommates in St. Louis.  I had so much fun making that criss-cross card last week, that I had to make another one!  This time I used Clementine paper with matching embellishments.  instead of placing a tab, I thought that the burlap ribbon gave the card a unique twist.  The sentiment is from the Words of Comfort set.

Of course, I cut the flowers from the Artiste cartridge and added a little color ready ribbon that I colored with a Creme Brulee alcohol marker.  Give me any excuse to roll some flowers, and I am a happy woman!

All of the items used to make this card can be found on my website.  Thanks for stopping in today!

Cricut Artiste Video and a Project

This is a fabulous video that does a great job of showing you the technicalities of the Cricut Artiste cartridge!

 

Now I wanted to show you something I put together this afternoon using all of the new 3-D rolled flowers.  I love flowers you know, and I think that this little box fits piles and piles of flowers together perfectly!

Don't you think this would make nice centerpieces on a bridal shower table?  I've used the Clementine paper along with some Rhinestone Brads, Bohemian Doily, Color Ready Ribbon (inked with Creme Brulee), and pieces of Colonial White Rosette Ribbon.

Now I'd like you to stay tuned for Saturday.  My team is having a blog hop!  We will be focusing on the Cricut collections and showing you some great 3-D projects, and of course, there will be prizes involved!!

Happiness

Today I'm sharing some paper available August 1st, and it's called Clementine.  Such rich, gorgeous fall colors!

This is one of my favorite little flowers on the new Cricut Artiste cartridge.  It stacks so well and the petals allow nice "bunching" to make it look like a real flower.  The Artiste cartridge also has cute little button shapes, so I cut one of those to make the center of the flower.  Now this burlap that you are looking at is one of our new ribbons.  Don't you love it?

I can't wait until you can view the new Idea Book!  You are going to love everything about it!!