Happy Wednesday!!!

Good Morning Everyone!

Here in NY we are getting back to normal after a huge snow storm.  We had a "snow day" off from work yesterday, so after shoveling for hours and getting a few things in order around the house, I took a little time to play in my craft room.  I recently purchased the new Anna Griffin Mix and Match embossing folders and dies and I was excited to try making a card using one of the folders. Take a look below.

I just love it!!! It was a lot of fun trying to decide whether I should emboss the sentiment along with the card front, cut out the rectangle where the sentiment goes and make a window card or emboss the sentiment separately and pop it up on the front.  I decided to go with the last option and was happy with my result.  These folders give you lots of options.  I can't wait to try the rest.

Also I thought I'd share a Valentine Card I made using a Darice embossing folder, a few rubber stamps from the Michael's Dollar bins and some flowers and pearl hearts I had in my stash.  I think it came out pretty cute.

 

Finally, here is a little gift bag I made with the WRMK Gift Bag Punch Board.

 

Forgive the color, it wasn't quite that bright in real life.  I embellished the bag with a border I created using a Martha Stewart punch and added flowers, pearls and ribbon from my stash.  I really like how it turned out.

That's it for today.  Thanks for stopping by.  Check back again to see what I'm up to.

Hugs,
Paula



Two more cards

Hello again,

Just wanted to pop back in to share two more cards.  One is a birthday card and the other a thank you card.

 

 

 

If you'd like to know what products I've used or the dimensions of the card, please leave me a comment below. 

 

Thanks again for stopping by. 

 

Hugs,

Paula

I'm back!!!

Good morning everyone!  Long time no post!!!  I'm sorry for being away for so long but am looking forward to getting back into creating and posting on a more regular basis. 

Today I'd like to share a few cards that I've worked on during my posting absence. 

A Halloween Party invitation

Some Thank You cards

A few Birthday Cards

 

 

And finally, some Christmas Tags

 



 

 

I hope you've enjoyed my projects.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to provide details on products I've used, etc.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to have some new projects for you really soon. 

 

Hugs,

Paula

Purrfect Birthday!

Good Morning Everyone!

Today I'd like to share another card I made for the Birthday Card Club.  This card really took me out of my comfort zone, but I think it came out great!  Let me know what you think.

The intended recipient of this card said she loved cats so this is what I came up with.  As usual I started with a 5" x 7" white Georgia Pacific card stock base.  I added a black layer and then a brick reddish sparkly layer.  The black paper and that fabulous sparkly patterned paper are by Recollections.  The patterned paper comes from the Union Station stack.  That adorably kitty was cut using my Cricut and the Paisley cartridge.  I placed the kitty on a oval I cut with the largest Spellbinders Floral ovals die.  To dress the kitty up a little I added some gold flat back pearls, also by Recollections.  And because a princess can never have too much bling I added some gold braided ribbon from Offray at the corners.  I hope she likes it, I know I had fun making it.

Hope to see you again soon.
Hugs,
Paula

Thank you

Good Morning Everyone!

Today I'd like to share a card I made for my brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew to thank them for a very thoughtful birthday gift they gave me.

This is a 5" x 7" card the base of which is Georgia Pacific White card stock.  My brown layer is Recollections card stock and the patterned paper is from the My Minds Eye - Indie Chic Saffron collection.  I cut the shape I used for my sentiment from two coordinating Lifestyle Crafts dies that I got for free with my Genius magnetic platform.  (I love using the magnetic platform, it makes cutting so much easier.)  The stamp and ink are by Close to My Heart.  The beautiful brown satin ribbon is by Offray. 

I was very fortunate to receive several wonderful gifts this year for my birthday.  So I have a couple more thank you cards to make and I'll be sharing them here. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll come back again to see what else I'm up to.

Hugs,
Paula

Masculine Birthday Card

Good Morning Everyone!

Happy Monday!  It is a dreary, rainy day today here in New York.  Hopefully the sun will come out soon. 

Today I'd like to share a card I made for my brother-in-law's birthday.  I just fell in love with the paper and knew I had to make a card with it.



My card base is 5X7 and cut from GP white card stock.  The solid paper and the patterned are by Recollections.  The patterned paper is called Blue and White Trellis.  I cut the banner shapes using the Sizzix Banner die set.  I embossed the blue banner layer using the Stampin' Up Modern Mosaic Embossing folder.   I stamped my sentiment using a Closet to My Heart stamp and Dew Drop Versa Magic Night Sky Ink.   I love the way this card turned out and I hope he does too.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to have more to show you soon.

Hugs,

Paula

Birthday Card

Good Morning and Happy Monday Everyone!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Today I'd like to share another card I made for the Birthday Card Club I participate in.  I'm really happy to be participating in this "Club" because I find the challenge of creating cards using colors or styles that someone else likes instead of what I would normally do, a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow.  I'm having the best time doing this.  Thanks so much Lori www.craftinblind.blogspot.com for asking me to participate. 

Now let's get to the card!

I started this 5"x7" card with a white card base.  My first layer is Grenadine Bazzill Basics card stock.  The pink and red polka dot paper and the red and white striped paper are from the Recollections Bright and Basic's stack.  I cut the frame that houses my sentiment from the Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge.  My sentiment is stamped with a Fiskars stamp using Stampin' Up Real Red Ink.  I also added some Stampin' Up Brights Candy Dots and Recollections Flowers for embellishment.  The ribbon going across the card is Morex Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon. 

Red and pink isn't a color combination I would normally think to use, but those were two colors that the intended recipient of this card said she likes.  I'm really happy with the way the card turned out.  I hope the recipient will like it too.

I hope you'll stop by again soon to see what I'm up to.

Hugs,
Paula