Happy Thoughts

Using leftovers is a technique seldom used, as when I have a Silhouette that must such neat cuts for me I get accustomed to being spoiled.  So today I decided to use pieces of paper left from previous creations and cut them in a variety of squares and rectangles alike.  With really no regard for perfect dimensions I had at it with my trusty scissors!  The only thing I had to do was make sure that the shapes laid neatly on the card and filled in the white space.  A dark purple card followed by a white overlay for my impromptu frame provided a nice backdrop to make the complimentary colors pop.  After completion of the main portion of the card I used my Silhouette to give my hand a rest and cut out the floral design.  Two simple shapes combined for an easy flower, which was topped off with a stamp in the center to complete the look of a flower and "happy thoughts" stamped top and bottom to give more definition.

Congratulations!

In celebrations of the recent announcement that my brother and his girlfriend are expecting their first child, I created a "congratulations" card for them.  Using a technique that I've done a few times now in my month and a half of remarkable creations, I did a tri-layer card.  Using a white base, I followed up with pink underlays to give it a border.  It's too early to know if it's going to be a boy for girl, but I am hoping for a girl thus the pink border followed up with one of my new stamps.  The monkeys came from the same set I picked up that had the giraffe and other assorted animals.  Using stamp markers from my collection I also proceeded to included butterflies flying around all over the card.  Because I am away from home at a workshop and packed light for my trip, I completely forgot some of the universal items I use on a regular basis.  The large open area in the card will be stamped with "CONGRATULATIONS" upon my return.  I wish my brother and his girlfriend the best over the next 9 months and look forward to becoming an Aunt!

Congratulations on your new baby!

Today I used a technique that was previously introduced last month, in the fact that I triple layered boxes on a base card.  Keeping the colors simple, I went with a blue border and white insides to boost what I was to place inside.  The theme is driven towards the birth of a baby boy, with giraffes and turtles stamped on.  I picked up these wonderful stamps after browsing craigslist looking for rummage sales, I found a lady in Madison selling a bunch of Stampin Up supplies.  After exchanging emails, my boyfriend and I ventured into the city to take a look at them.  Upon arrival she showed me what was for sale and I purchased 15 stamp sets, paper, ribbon,beads and a punch for a great price.  Including these four new stamps, all used on this card.  I think it's great that I could put my new supplies to use so effectively and all on one card!