spiral border punch

Clueless Thank You?

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Just what is today’s odd card about?  It is truly a ‘clueless thank you’.  Not too long ago our church youth group had a large activity that was a living version of the game Clue.

Confetti Celebration

We had  a character that had been ‘kidnapped’ and had several ‘suspects’.  They were each in their own classroom throughout the church building. The kids were partnered up to visit the suspects gathering clues along the way.  The volunteer suspects were amazing and many of them went all out.  I love people!

Confetti Celebration

So, a proper thank you was in order.  I couldn’t just use a stamp to say what we needed.  I got on the computer and made something special.  I thought it was pretty darn clever.  I made a dozen of these and each one is filled with hand written notes from youth and leaders.  Doing good things feels good.

Confetti Celebration

I used the retiring paper set confetti celebration.  It goes wonderfully with basic gray.  I had to have a card that was attractive without being feminine.  Mission accomplished.  A little bit of bermuda bay ribbon brought just enough color in.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Cheerful Critters Party

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There are never enough birthday cards to be made, never.  Sometimes I just dip into my stash of designer paper, pick a sheet, and get working from there.

Cheerful Critters Party

That is exactly where these two came from.  Of course I love the Cheerful Critters stamp set.  I know I teased it at first, but I have fallen in love with it every time I use it.  Really, how cute are these guys!

Cheerful Critters Party

I absolutely love my inside stamping to coordinate with the my card front.  It makes me very happy.  To the point that I have a hard time leaving the inside blank.  Kind of like doing your hair.  Everyone can make the front look nice, but the back needs just as much attention, or so my brain says.

Cheerful Critters Party

I had a fun time using my stampin’ write markers on this guy.  I have such confidence issues with them and making it look smooth.  But I have to say, this one didn’t turn out too bad.  Maybe I can do it after all.

And let me just say one more time, the perpetual birthday calendar stamp set is so absolutely wonderful.  I use those little guys all of the time.  Since they are designed to accent different months of the year, they go with everything.  How perfect is that!

Have a creative day!

Moana

Just Kidding, Tap Tap Tap

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I can’t even tell you how much this stamp set makes me laugh.  Stampin’ Up! comes out with new photopolymer stamp sets during the year and their themes are all over the place.  You need to look up this set and get ready to laugh.

Just Kidding

I think this set would be perfect to share a little gift with a crafting buddy or two.  I could put tons of little goodies in the gift bag.  One of my favorite things.

Just Kidding

This spiral border punch I used is so much fun.  I have to be careful, or all of my projects are going to get that look.  Do you ever fall in love with a product and just want to go crazy with it?

Just Kidding

These tiny little buttons are part of a free gift with purchase set.  They come along with the little twines you see on top of the tag.  I pulled apart the strands for a lighter look.  They come in all five colors, five yards each, and a collection of these little buttons.  They are so sweet.

Just Kidding

I think this will be project number two for workshop tomorrow.  I picked the first one from a prior project and I will post the third in the morning.  They are a fun mix for sure.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Letterpress Winter Throw Back Thursday

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Welcome to another Throw Back Thursday!  Don’t you love this invite?  So simple but still lots of fun.  I needed a batch of invites for a girls camp kick-off meeting.  It filled the order nicely.

Letterpress Winter

So, what is old and what is new?  The only current products are the spiral border punch and the splotchy stamp from the perpetual calendar kit.  They are awesome though.  You might recognize the infamous gumball green color and last years spring catalog designer series paper that was all about awesome water color looks.

I just love bringing out product that is retired and loving it all over again. Remember to mix the old and the new for fabulous projects every time.

Have a creative day!

Moana