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Thank You: Fond of Autumn

For this card, I stamped the large image from Fond of Autumn stamp set, then snipped a portion of it (fussy cut) to only use the leaf & berry image I attached to the card.  I then colored the image with my Stampin' Write© In Color markers (used In Colors Orchid Oasis & Tahitian Tide).  

The Snowflake Specialty DSP adds pretty shine to the background of the card.  This gorgeous paper includes 6 sheets: 2 each of 3 designs.  It's white vellum and iridescent foil, along with what I feel is "flocked". I attached two pretty Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card to add even more sparkle!  

Snowflake Vellum Item #159832

 

Adhesive Backed Sequins Item #159964

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SUPPLIES USED:

• Stamp Set:  Fond of Autumn Item #160266
• Paper:  Whisper White Item #159229, Tahitian Tide Item #159261, Orchid Oasis Item #159267, Parakeet Party Item #159259
• Ink: Stampin' Write Markers Item #159219, Tuxedo Black Memento Black Ink Item #132708
• Tools: Paper Trimmer Item #152392, Paper Snips Scissors Item #103579, Stamparatus Item #146276
• Embellishments:  Adhesive Backed Sequins Item #159964
• Adhesive:  Stampin' Seal Item #152813, Stampin' Dimensionals Item #104430
• Other:  Bone Folder Item #102300

Peaceful

A simple (kwik & kool) card that I sent as a thank you.

I really love how this turned out.  The sentiment "seasons greetings" can be used AFTER the holidays.  My rule of thumb is if there is still snow on the ground, it is still considered the "season". It may help to know that I live in wintery Wisconsin!  BRRR!

Enjoy the season, wherever you live.  

October Pals Hop

 
Welcome to the October Pals Hop!  This month, we're featuring Thanks/Thanksgiving themed projects for your inspiration!  If you've hopped over from Martha Stewart's blog, Seasons of Stamping, I'm stop number 12 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in!  I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for papercrafted creations from the Stampin' Pretty Pals!  Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop line-up at the end of this post and you'll be back on track!

Here is my creation for the hop - using the thanks (thank you) theme.

 

These little 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" thank you notes would be perfect to tuck in a lunch bag, send along to your childs teacher, or slip into a gift bag.

Here are the notes separately, you can click each image to enlarge.  These cards use the stamp set Word Play, designer series paper Woodland Walk, and the sentiment is inked in Early Espresso.

 
Hop along for more inspiring ideas from Barbara Chatzkel's, Take Out Paper Arts blog, stop number 13 on the Thanks/Thanksgiving PALS HOP!  Thanks for "hopping" by!

PALS HOP LINE-UP

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Mike Funke 
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Stephanie Uzee 
Lourdes Torres
Angela Richwine
Martha Stewart
YOU ARE HERE - Kris Kilcoyne
Barbara Chatzkel
Gina Shaw 

Because I Care

A really simple card I created with the Because I Care, Hostess Level 1 set.

I love the way this turned out... such great detail in the big hydrangea stamp.

This card was made for my Mother-in-Law as a thank you from my husband.  They recently took a road trip to New Jersey so that my husband could take a guitar lesson.  He bought her an iPad so that she could finally learn how to access email and the Internet on her own.  She enjoyed playing with the iPad and all of the fun apps on the long drive.

I'll be bringing my iPad with me to Utah next week for Stampin' Up!'s Convention.  So stay tuned - I hope to post some fun photos while I'm out there.  I can't wait!!

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T is for Textured!

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, that is... 

Yesterday, my first order from the new 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog arrived at my doorstep.  I quickly unpacked it all - oohing and aahing over all the new goodies.

The first item I had to try was the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  It called my name the minute I laid eyes on it in the catalog.  It was my first "must have". 

You'll see that even on a bright color such as Poppy Parade, the embossing  makes an elegant impression.

Using the new Color Coach, I found a fun color combination of Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze and So Saffron.  I substituted So Saffron with Daffodil Delight to make my sentiment pop.

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Stamp Sets:  Curly Cute (wood mount:  117014, clear mount:  120510)  Paper:  Baja Breeze (119704 - smooth 8 1/2" x 11" card stock - subtles collection), Poppy Parade (119797 - smooth 8 1/2" x 11" card stock - in color collection), Daffodil Delight (119706 - smooth 8 1/2" x 11" card stock - brights collection)  Ink:  Poppy Parade (119782)  Tools:  Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Folder (119277), Big Shot (113439)  Embellishments:  Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon (119263), Rhinestone Jewel Accents (119246)

Cards for a New Mommy

My cousin recently had a baby boy... I decided to make her a set of thank you cards to send out for all the wonderful gifts I'm sure she'll receive.

Using the stamp sets Fox & Friends and Thank You Kindly, I quickly put together 3 styles of thank you's. 

I packaged them up inside one of Stampin' Up!'s new clear mount DVD style cases (above).  They fit perfectly inside along with envelopes all ready to mail out.

 

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Melon Mambo Thank You

I don't have a lot to say today ... feeling a bit sad lately...

But, I did want to share with you a special thank you card I made.  I CASE'd this idea from Corie, over at Creations by Corie.

Thanks for the inspiration!  It was a fun card to create.

 

 

 

Pretty Pink Thank You

I pulled some thank you cards together over the weekend.  Several of these went out in the mail yesterday to so many thoughtful friends & family across the miles.

Thank you for all of your support as of late while my family deals with my Mom's passing.

I wanted to share with you the poem we chose for the inside of her memorial.  People have commented that it sounds just like "her" and have even asked if she wrote it herself.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me
To be a happy one.
I 'd like to leave an afterglow
Of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days
I'd like to tears of those who grieve
To dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done

Miss you deeply, Mom - every single day. 

Team Paint the Town Pink will walk, run & skip in your honor again this year at Race for the Cure.  

Pals Paper Arts (PPA18)

Come Play @ PPA today!

• This week's challenge is a K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Sweetie)

What exactly is a K.I.S.S creation?

One that is clean with lots of 'white' space, simple in design, takes a short amount of time to create, and has limited layers & embellishments.  I categorize these cards as Kwik & Kool on my website.

• Upload to Pals Paper Arts by Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 (Noon CST)
• If you upload to an online gallery, enter PPA18 in the keyword section

For my K.I.S.S. submission I created small favors for my Thanksgiving table.  These were created using the Two Tags die, Trendy Trees & Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets and Fresh Favorites I buttons.

 

Inside each Autumn Meadows wrapped treat is an Andes mint, perfect for after dinner.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family & friends.  This year is a special one for me as I host my family at our home.  My Mom is venturing out today to come enjoy the big meal and of course, my Step-Dad, my Dad, Brother, Sister-in-Law and their 3 kids will be right here too.

I am extremely grateful to have my family all in one spot this year.

Please play with the PPA over the long weekend.  We can't wait to see what you come up with for the K.I.S.S challenge!

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Grateful for Good News

I am ever so grateful for good news ... especially when it's about my Mom.

Yesterday, she went in for her routine follow up with her oncologist.  She left with the news that her liver count is down (although still high), she gets a break from chemotherapy, and her abdominal swelling WILL go down!

This is all great news that couldn't have come at a better time for her.  It's the perfect "break" she needed and deserves.

I hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving and are grateful for whats in your life.

TOMORROW:  Pals Paper Arts will have another challenge available.  We hope you'll come play with us over the long weekend.  Be sure to check back here for my design team submission.

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