1/8″ taffeta ribbon

Best. Day. Ever.

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Sometimes you need to step outside your comfort zone and do something different.  I usually work exclusively with Stampin’Up! product, but that doesn’t mean that is all I have. I have been know to purchase an odd pack of paper now and again, but I do try to refrain.  This one was purchased for a daughters school project on Japan and ended up not being used.  Lucky me.

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I decided to use it for a special handout for a church lesson I had the opportunity to teach this last Sunday to some very special young women.  The lesson turned out rather nice, tissues were used, mostly by me of course, but I was so impressed with their knowledge and ability to learn.  When people talk about the youth today being lost, I don’t always agree.

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Yes, this stamp is from last years Sale-a-bration.  I loved it so much I couldn’t part with it.  Remember, we buy creative products because they bring us and others joy.  And when you purchase quality product, it is built to last.  Stampin’Up! surely does that.

Each of these card handouts was made from a 6 x 12 sheet of cardstock.  They were scored at 4 1/4 and 8 1/2″ to create the tri-fold.  I wanted a bit more stability, because it was intended to be opened and closed as well as written on, so I inserted three panels of white card stock on each portion.  It really made a difference and provided a great writing surface.

While I might not always start with the best attitude for my service opportunities, I can honestly say that I always end up with great feelings of joy and gratitude.  Nothing better.

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Have a creative day!

Moana

Joyful

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Just like yesterday, thought I would plan ahead.  I haven’t even left for home yet, but I know I will be tired and fussy going back to work Monday morning after a lovely week off.  So, one more helper for me.  I could get used to this.

Joyful

Another card got the wrapped present sentiment look.  So perfect for Christmas cards I think.  I guess it would be great for birthdays too, and other gift giving occasions.  Well, I have some work to do!

More of the lovely Merry Moments dsp, soon to be retired.  These trees are so awesome.  At first they were not my friends, but I have grown to love them.  And even that silly coordinating punch.  One stamp for the sentiment, just a single word.  But it is perfect for the holiday season.  I love how this stamp, and the rest of the set too, have a water color style to it.  I have been practicing my water color writing, but will stick to stamps for a while yet.  Plenty of sponging going on here too.

Joyful

Have a creative day!

Moana

Celebrate Today – Happy Graduation!

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Yup, today is the big day!  Our Denali is graduating!  How exciting!  Glitter, or shall I say glimmer paper, is definitely in order.  I don’t use this very much, but this more than called for it!  I even managed to make these without her seeing.  She might have been distracted, since it is the last day of school, and all they do this morning is practice the ceremony.  To be honest, she is so ready to be done.

Celebrate Today - Happy Graduation!

Even so, celebration time is here.  We have family in town, a dinner planned, and a special gift or two.  Now, if the planets can only align, it might all come together.  This card is a perfect start though.

Celebrate Today - Happy Graduation!

My card base is tangelo twist, with a full layer of silver glimmer paper, and a card front in whisper white.  I kept it very clean, just about the sentiment here.  You know how hard that is for me, but I did it!

Celebrate Today - Happy Graduation!

I used the confetti star boarder to give the inside a bit of bling.  I love how that looks.  Still plenty of room to write, a fun look, and maintains the clean style.

Celebrate Today - Happy Graduation!

I know the ribbon is retired, but it matches and I had to match.  I am glad that there are other colors of this satin stitched ribbon in the new catalog.  It is so lovely to work with.  Off to get many other things done.  I took the last day of school off, how selfish right?  Not really, family first.

Have a creative day!

Moana

B.Y.O.P. Grad Card

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It is that time of year again.  Graduation.  Not just high school, but university and the like.  It seems like I need a fleet of these this year.  How exciting is that?

B.Y.O.P. Grad Card

These particular ones are done in my local high school theme.  We are the Marysville Indians, and yes, our colors are orange and black.  Do you like how I tied all of that together?  Me too!

B.Y.O.P. Grad Card

You can’t read the inside sentiment as well, but it says ‘Congratulations GRAD’.  Just right.  The stamp set this came from is all about making fun and pretty cards when the gift will be a gift card.  It is always nice to have a wonderful card to wrap your gift card in.

B.Y.O.P. Grad Card

I know a couple of special Marysville Indians heading off to university this fall that could use a gift card or two.  Now to pick the right ones.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Sassy Salutations with Flowering Flourishes

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Let’s just say that my camera doesn’t always do me the best favors.  It is pushing ten years of heavy use, guess that is to be expected.  You get the idea though.

Sassy Salutations meets Flowering Flourishes

I was stumped for an idea, so I asked my youngest daughter for a little help.  All I asked her for was a color, something to get me started.  She said red, but not a love card.  I took her challenge and had fun with it.

Sassy Salutations meets Flowering Flourishes

I don’t normally work in red, but I do like the results.  I used two cut and ready card bases, retiring sad to say, for this set.  One for the card and the other for the box.  You could also make these from just one sheet.

Sassy Salutations meets Flowering Flourishes

I stamped on the velum with stazon and let it dry for a bit while I did the red stamping.  I hid my adhesive under the stamping and my embellishments.  Aren’t these just beautiful?  When they went on sale I broke down and bought a couple of containers.  So glad I did.  They are also retiring.

Sassy Salutations meets Flowering Flourishes

Even though my camera didn’t help out too much today, I think you get the idea.  Give yourself a challenge and see what happens.  You might be pleasantly surprised.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Guy Greetings Thank You

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How do you say thank you to a man with a card?  Just like this.  Simple, a bit of elegance, and a touch of humor, but just a touch.

Guy Greetings

Denali requested a special manly thank you card for her prom dates father.  He is doing all of the driving for the two of them, neither one have a license, even as seniors, so they need a little help.  Hence, the thank you.  I thought that was adorable.

Guy Greetings

Also, it works for sharing with you today!  This set doesn’t seem to be carrying over to next year, so we have to say goodbye.  So sad, because it is a great manly set.  Well, I won’t stop using it.

Guy Greetings

This is a quick project day, because it is prom day!  When you have a young lady going to her first and only prom, you want to make it special.  There are still some things that have to be dealt with, like sharing some joy and some basic chores. Other than that, we are all about getting pretty.  Nails and hair are already done, so just enjoying the fun of makeup.  The next photos I take will be filled with a lovely young lady and her good friend.  Wheeeeee!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Flower Shop Gift Box Part 1

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How about a big gift box for a change.  I had to control myself and keep the cards separate from this post.  You can see them tomorrow.  Eight fit inside.  Curious?  Check it out tomorrow.

Flower Shop and Sassy Salutations Gift Box

I used one sheet of 8.8 x 11″ cherry cobbler card stock for this box.  Just some basic scoring, one tiny punch for a notch and a few snips.  Then, the box is there.

Flower Shop and Sassy Salutations Gift Box

I made a top with another layer of cherry cobbler, giving an 1/8″ border, with a stamped whisper white sheet also cut with another 1/8″ border.  Simple stamping and some sponging.  I had planned on putting flowers on top, but it was just too much.

Flower Shop and Sassy Salutations Gift Box

So here we are, a nice simple box.  It measures 6.5 x 4 x 1.  Plenty of room for the cards I made to go inside, or something else fun and exciting for sure.

Have a creative day!

Moana