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Happiest of Birthdays!

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Birthday cards for children are so fun to make.  I guess you wouldn’t have to put an age limit on these though, my oldest daughter would think they are just right.  Either way, these two bright and cheery cards will bring smiles to some darling little girls.

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I used to make two cards at a time to show them differently, but I kind of got away from that.  I have had a request for some birthday cards and though it would serve well to make more than one.  I certainly had fun though.  I used a new stamp set and a couple of older ones that hadn’t come off the shelf for a while.

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I was struggling a bit with the birthday block letters for a while until I decided to sponge the edges.  Sometimes the oldest techniques are the best.  I also did a bit of stamping off to get the different tones.  All of the shades were done from one ink pad.  The lighter rectangles were stamped off twice and the darker were stamped off once.  The letters were done full strength.  I do like these letters for sure.

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Have a creative day!

Perfectly Wrapped Flirty Flamingo

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It couldn’t get any easier than this little number.  Two stamps, one punch and a bit of ribbon and here you go!  It is a tiny little box, but still big enough to hold a small gift or plenty of tiny treats.  How about a yummy truffle?

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I had punched several banners to make samples bookmarks for my club ladies which left me with an odd piece of cardstock.  Instead of making another tall card, I just made two of those this week, I though I would work out a carton box instead.

The stamping was very simple, tone on tone.  This color is awesome, don’t you think?  I spaced out the stripe stamping to make kind of a pattern.  I didn’t stress out about the exactness of the spaces and it turned out great.  And of course, I had to use some of my new favorite ribbon!  What a fun project!

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Have a creative day!

Moana

You Always Do For Others…

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The people in our lives that give endlessly, they are so awesome!  They deserve much more than something like this, but always appreciate it.  Someone has to something nice for them, right?

You Always Do For Others...

My school secretary is just that person.  She even keeps the little containers I make her gifts in.  She has a cute little collection.  This one is a bit larger than others I have given her, but she deserves it!  The beginning of school is always so hectic.

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One whole sheet of rich razzelberry for this gift bag.  Doesn’t it look lovely?  I didn’t have a project in mind, so I just reached to my paper files with my eyes closed, pulled the first file and there it was.  I then turned to my punches and grabbed the first one I focused on.  That would be the confetti hearts border punch.  The rest just fell into place.

You Always Do For Others...

 

I did my favorite sponging and opted not to layer the base.  Sometimes my fronts tend to curl a bit at the edges when I layer cardstock on cardstock with gift bags.  So, after I punched and sponged I used tombo liquid multipurpose glue to get to the edges well to make sure it stayed down nicely.  Perfect job.

A little matching cotton ribbon, subtle but still there, and the gift bag was done! Now I have the pleasure of getting the perfect treats and a gift to go inside.  That will be a fun little activity for sure.  Sea salt chocolates and maybe a lovely lotion.  Sounds nice.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Because You Care

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Back to a Valentine’s card.  It is a pretty simple card, but I loved how it turned out.  The frame around the sentiment is separate so you can put different phrases inside.  The stamp set comes with four different choices, plus other elements.  Really a great hostess set!

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I have decided that I am in love with the seam binding ribbon.  It makes really pretty bows, knots, and is easy to attach to stuff.  And it comes in lots of color choices.

Because You Care

The photos are a bit over exposed, but I was in a rush.  When am I not though, really.  Just like right now.  Have to go!

Because You Care

Have a creative day!

Moana

Stacked With Love and Paper Pumpkin

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Cards for holiday seasons are always fun.  But can’t you tell someone you love them any time you like?  Of course you can!

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I really couldn’t help myself though.  This is the first Valentine’s card I have made this year, and it does drip in hearts galore.

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The sentiment comes from the January Paper Pumpkin kit.  There are several to choose from, and I love them all.  I already have my candy ready to make all of the treat bags up and give them out.

A pretty traditional card with real red, basic black, whisper white, and silver foil. I used the sweetheart punch for the large hearts and the heart from the itty bitty punch pack.  There are more inside the card and even a little one on the back. Donna, that is for you, giggle…

Have a creative day!

Moana