Sympathy Card

Sympathy cards are so hard for me to make. I realized this a couple of months ago when I had to make this card for a friend of ours who lost her mom. I found that I didn't really have any appropriate stamp sets for this type of occasion and had to really scour my collection to find something that would work. Thank goodness I had this set, Treasure Life, as I think it ended up making a particularly nice card.



I don't usually decorate the insides of cards this much, but I didn't like the look of all the brads from the Edge Anchors on the inside. Usually my philosophy on the brads showing on the inside is--"the recipient will know it is hand-made." However, in this case it just looked tacky, so I covered them up!



supplies (all CTMH, unless otherwise noted):
Notebook Level 2 paper pack
Treasure Life stamp set
For Every Occasion stamp set
Designer Ribbon Rounds--hollyhock (retired)
Brads--black
Heritage Edge Anchors-- colonial white

colors: hollyhock, black, colonial white, bamboo, desert sand

size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

idea from: a swap item from fellow CTMH consultant (name unknown)

Mother's Day Workshop Projects

Mother's Day is coming up soon! Join me this Saturday, April 25th to make these cute projects to give to the special women in your life. Of course, they don't have to be for Mother's Day (you can use different sentiments on them)--they would make great birthday or thank you gifts, too! Pick and choose which items you would like to make or make all 4 for only $15!! Starts at 9am at my home--call or e-mail for details and directions!

($4) Mini-purse album opens up to 9" x 9". You can add pictures and journaling as desired.


($2) Mom card (your choice of sentiment stamped inside) includes a coordinating envelope. You could also stamp JOY or someone's initials to use for a different occasion.


($6) Boxed set of 5 monogrammed note cards. This set will include one card of each color shown, 5 coordinating envelopes and a sturdy clear box (not pictured) decorated to match.

($3) There will also be a decorative hanging sign available to make SIMILAR to this, using the same colors, paper set and stamp set (please note: this is NOT the actual sign we will make). Size of sign to be made is approximately 6"x6".

Another month gone...........boy, have I been a Blog Slacker!!! March was such a busy month, with lots of things happening around our house. Two of the most exciting things are that Emily lost her first tooth (and has 3 others loose) and we went on a cruise to Mexico for Spring Break. It was Em's first cruise and she loved it! I even have pictures to share, as soon I make time to download (or is it upload??) them!!!



At least I have a project to share today!! I actually made this card a while back, and just never got around to posting it. I am not overly thrilled with how it turned out. I think I would have liked it better with either a color background, or a color flower. As it is, I think it is TOO white--kind of washed out! However, it is made with my FAVORITE paper pack, Emporium, so that alone makes it worth sharing!



supplies (all CTMH, unless otherwise noted):
Emporium Level 2 paper pack
From Me to You stamp set (from promo card kit)
Connections stamp set
Just Blooms--white daisy
Bigger Brads--heavenly blue
ribbon--from my stash

colors: cocoa, sweet leaf, twilight, buttercup, vineyard berry

size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

idea from: another blogger (but I can't find which one--sorry!)

Easter Layout

We will be making this layout at my next workshop on Tuesday evening, March 17 at 7 p.m. The cost will be $5 for the basic layout (paper, ribbon, stamping) and you can add all the extras (flowers, brads, edge anchors) for only $2 more. Contact me if you would like to come and play with us!!

We will be using:
Paper Garden Level 1 and Level 2 papers
Heritage Letters and Numbers stamp sets (retired)
Big Pinks flowers
Window Charms--circles
Colonial White Edge Anchors
Petal brads
misc. buttons (CTMH and other)
ribbon from my stash

Getting Inspired

As you can tell by my LONG list of Other Inspired Souls, I love reading and looking at the artwork on other people's blogs. I find much of my creative inspiration from these talented ladies, and am so grateful they are all so willing to share their talents with us!!

I don't usually copy someone's work directly, but I found a GORGEOUS card on Amy Rohl's blog, Ink About Me, and I knew I had to make a similar one. I am quite happy with my creation, and want to thank Amy for her BEAUTIFUL inspiration!!!



Everything about Amy's card inspired me--the design, the colors, the embellishments, the style of paper used. I changed very little of her design in my own creation, which is very unusual for me--a testament to Amy's great design. I guess I need to add her blog to my list!!!




supplies (all CTMH, unless otherwise noted):
Perfect Day Level 2 paper pack
Happy Birthday stamp set
Say it in Style stamp set
Designer Ribbon Rounds--black
Bigger Brads--black
Waxy Flax--white
button (from my stash)
embossed image (Cuttlebug by ProvoCraft)

colors: juniper, petal, black, colonial white, bamboo (distressing on edges)

size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

idea from: Amy Rohl