Tuesday Trigger for September

HELLO, TUESDAY TRIGGER!...

My quote for today: (compliments of Hobby Lobby....)

HELLO, TUESDAY TRIGGER!...

...I have been away for a very long time from the Tuesday Trigger. And the only reason I really was able to participate in this one was because Cath actually extended it for a second week! But it must have been meant to be, because I just made it (it IS sunday afternoon). :)

I hope I can get back to doing this challenge again. I really like the versatility of it as opposed to some other more specific challenges. I have tried them and they are really no fun! I made myself a promise not to participate in the challenges unless I could actually USE the card that was created...

This is the inspiration photo....

My take on it....

SUPPLIES: cardstock/coredinations pearls, bronze from convention, green by The paper company; rubber stamps/ flower by stampin up, sentiment by danelle johnson for hero arts; brads from joann's; clear star jelly roll gel pen; embossing folder by cuttlebug/provo craft; ink is basic brown by stampin up

Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I really appreciate your comments!

Until next time...

Hugs,

Graduation Cards for 2011 Grads

Graduation Cards for 2010-2011 school year....

I covered Middle School, High school and College.

My quote for the day....courtesy of Hobby Lobby... : )

I am linking these cards up to one of my favorite sites:

Make it Monday!

Go check them out and link up your beauties!

OK. Now I know you are wondering why it has taken me so long to post these graduation cards that were not only completed long ago in 2011, but also have been delivered to the intended recipients, and are no longer in my posession. The answer...don't ask, I really can't tell ya. I'm just moving like a snail. The past several years have taken a toll on me, and I just seem to be moving slower and slower...

But the good news is...here they are now. (hahaha) Don't forget to let me know what you think!

This first card and the last one were made from a design I saw on the internet. It wasn't a graduation card, it was a monotone anniversary card. It was embossed circles and pearls. Very pretty. I really liked the design, and that is what I borrowed. I liked how the last one came out a lot better, but I was unable to duplicate it. So I went rectangle.

Inside:


This second xard was created for a young lady moving from middle school into high school. I know Dr. Seuss is probably more for lower school, but I really liked this poem from him and thought it was appropriate . I also like how this card turned out. Not sure what I would have done differently.

Inside:

This card was made for a young man who is a big basketball player. He was a star on his high school team, and also intends on going to college and playing basketball for his college team. The design is the same one used for the get well card I posted recently. This is how I make the cards and then use them how I need them sometimes.

Inside:


This is the last one I was talking about. I love how this one turned out. But it is truly "one of a kind" because I will never be able to make another one like it. :)

Inside:



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Hugs!,

For a door prize....Card assortment

I am linking this post to: http://cateredcrop.com/

Fabric Cards for a door prize...

I am linking up to the wonderful MAKE IT MONDAY blog.

Go over and check it out for yourself, it is one of my faves!

My quote for today is:

(Compliments of Hobby Lobby!)

CARDS FOR A DOOR PRIZE...

Hello, dear friends and family. I know it has been almost 2 months since my last post. I have created a few cards, but not nearly as many as you might expect. I suppose that summer obligations got the better of my time...

The cards I am sharing with you today is a set made for someone to be used as a door prize for a fund-raising event. Making these cards was a challenge because I was given fabric to work with. Each card is different because a set comprised of a variety was required.

Also, I recently returned from Vegas. My next post will show those photos. Yes, I went to Vegas and visited Hobby Lobby! Found some great stuff there, too! Their prices aren't better than JoAnn's or AC Moore, and unfortunately....I had no coupon!!! But they did carry manufacturers I have not seen in the East Coast craft stores.

The only thing this "set" has in common is the fact that each of them has a piece of fabric incorporated into the design. The set includes (1) Birthday/male, (2)Thinking of you, (3) Thank you, (4) birthday/female, (5) sympathy and (6) get well. I started off with a masculine birthday....

1. Birthday Male

Supplies: Cardstock: The Paper Company, Template: Spellbinders, Ties and background cut from fabric, Tools: pinking shears, Ink: Stampin' Up, embelishments: brads & hanger from Michael's

2. Thinking of you/ Blank inside for your note

Inside:

Supplies: Cardstock: The Paper Company, and DCWV Template: Spellbinders & Cuttlebug embossing folders, fabric design on left, Ink: Stampin' Up & black gel pen, embelishments: brads from Michael's

3. Thank you
Supplies: Cardstock: The Paper Company, Patterned paper: Unknown , Template: Spellbinders & sizzix leaf, fabric design on bottom & ribbon unknown (JoAnn's?), JoAnn's markers, embelishments: brads from Michael's

4. Birthday Female

Inside...
Supplies: Cardstock: The Paper Company, Template: Spellbinders, & Tim Holtz for Sizzix; left background cut from fabric, white Tulle from JoAnn'S, Tools: pinking shears, Border punch, JoAnn's markers, Ink and embossing powder: Stamping up; Embelishments: brads (plain) from Michael's, rhinestone brad from CKC convention,

5. Sympathy (my favorite)

Inside...

Tried both sides on this one...

Supplies: Cardstock: The Paper Company, Template: Spellbinders; background cut from fabric, Ink and embossing powder: Stamping up; Embelishments: brads from Michael's, Butterflies from Martha Stewart and EK Success

6. Get Well Soon

Supplies: Cardstock: The Paper Company, Template: Spellbinders; Cuttlebug embossing folder; top background cut from fabric, Ribbon: JoAnn's; Embelishments: brads from Michael's, Silk flower JoAnn's; Rubber stamp from Stampin Up

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to stop by, and a great big thank you for your comments!

Be back soon! (HA!) : )

A Get Well Card for an AFIS Board member

My thought for today is:

The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. William James

Each day I pray for my child to gain an understanding of this fact...

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Hellooooooo! I know I have been away from blogging for a while. I have had some more issues with the internet. Not exactly like before, but I could not update my blog. I'm even having problems as I try make this entry, but I'm going to keep it simple and hopefully get it done.

This is a Get Well card I created based off of a design I saw on the internet. I wish I could show you the card, but I am not organized enough to label where the card came from, except that it said "by Trudy". : ( Sorry. Trudy if you should ever make you way to my blog I am not claiming this as my original design, it was totally inspired by your card!

This is what I changed. Her card was a rainbow of color (very pretty), mine all shades of blue, her sentiment was printed on a white oval matted with red. It was also a Get Well card. and she had white grosgraine ribbon tied in a knot -running up the left side side. I thought I would leave off the ribbon, as this card was intended for a male. I used a different shape for my sentiment, also matted. She used 6 strips of border, I used eight. Even though I did add the rhinestones. I thought I could get away with that. : ) I liked this design so much I replicated it in about 5 colors, all monotone that can again be completed for various occasions. I used one done in all browns for a graduation card for a basketball star. : ) I'll show you soon.

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your visit!

3/4 complete #4 The Red Set

My thought for today comes from The Complete Pocket Positives:

A positive thinker does not refuse to recognize the negative,

(s)he refuses to dwell on it.

Positive thinking is a form of thought which habitually

looks for the best results from the worst conditions.

I will be more positive...I will be more positive...I will be more positive...

I am trying.

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I am linking these cards to

MAKE IT MONDAY!

A great site for folks like me who don't necessarily have time to participate in challenges

as much as I would like to. Thank you so much Michelle!

Almost Finished! 4th Post...The red set...(...the last set for now...)

I know you are probably wondering why I used that darn leaf folder each and every time. Well, you see, it was NOT the only folder I used, but at the time

Helen

had just taught me the technique, and I wanted to try it with every Stampin Up shade of ink I owned (not really that many). This folder worked the best, so I used it the most. See. Simple.

These are my 3/4 completed cards. I just came up with this easy layout and I complete them 3/4 of the way. The last part will be completed when it's needed. I'm going to show you the card now, and again at some point in the future. When it is needed it will be customized for that occasion whether it is birthday, thinking of you, congratulations or sympathy. Then you can see exactly what I am talking about... Here's the 4th and last installment for a while...

I konw these cards are almost all the same. I just wanted to try different flower centers, and two different ribbons/trims...

Next card post is a totally different direction. I think you'll like it.

Thanks so much for your visit today...I greatly appreciate it! Thank you especially for your comment(s)...

Hugs,

Same design, slightly different...My 3/4 done cards!

My thought for today comes from The Complete Pocket Positives:

The greater part of our happiness or misery

depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.

We carry the seeds of the one or the other

about with us in our minds wherever we go.

Martha Washington

We have the ability to make the most of a bad situation,...or not.

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Almost Finished! Third Post...

These are my 3/4 completed cards. I just came up with this easy layout and I complete them 3/4 of the way. The last part will be completed when it's needed. I'm going to show you the card now, and again at some point in the future. When it is needed it will be customized for that occasion whether it is birthday, thinking of you, congratulations or sympathy. Then you can see exactly what I am talking about... Here's the third installment...

I'm so glad...I needed some cards made up in advance!

Don't you think this could be a perfect sympathy card?...

How about birthday?....

Thanks for taking the time to stop for a visit. I always appreciate your comments!! : ]

Hugs,

3/4 Completed Part 2

My thought for today comes from The Complete Pocket Positives:

Learn to get in touch with the silence

within yourself and know

that everything in this life has a purpose.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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Almost Finished! Second Post ( There are 4 right now)

These are my 3/4 completed cards. I just came up with this easy layout and I complete them 3/4 of the way. The last part will be completed when it's needed. I'm going to show you the card now, and again at some point in the future. When it is needed it will be customized for that occasion whether it is birthday, thinking of you, congratulations or sympathy. Then you can see exactly what I am talking about... Here's the second installment...

I went with deeper, more traditional colors this post. I liked these also.

My friend Helen said they already looked finished, but I will add a greeting (Happy Birthday, Congratulations, With Deepest Sympathy...etc) to complete them- depending on the need.

Same embossing folder...different color inks, different flowers, different ribbons...

Thanks for visiting! I appreciate your comments!

Hugs!,