Yes, You. I think you are remarkable. Did you know that? Actually, this stamp set is pretty remarkable too – just look at those big bold flowers. The flowers are so big that they easily can be your focal point, just like on today's card. For this card, you'll want to do your background piece and stamping your sentiment before adhering the flower. I did a light wash of Bermuda Bay across the entire background. I like the uneven look of the … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Remarkable You!
Five Minute Friday
Five Minute Friday – Pineapples
I tell you, it's been a week of Mondays and the week isn't over yet. Not having a working fridge the past four days has challenged my culinary skills. I'm on the countdown now, only 3 more days until the new fridge arrives. And we're down to butter, a couple condiments, creamer, and warm beer. If we're going to eat anything tomorrow, it's coming home in a take-out box. When I found out we wouldn't have a fridge for a whole week, I should have … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Pineapples
Five Minute Friday – The Struggle Is Real
Let's face it, crafting for men is really hard. In general, men are not “savers”. They don’t like to keep things. They appreciate the sentiment in the moment, but then they move on. After being married for almost 20 years, I get it. And even though I know my card may end up in the trash, I still take the time to handmake cards for the men in my life. For me, it’s not just about the card itself. I want them to know they are important to me. And … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – The Struggle Is Real
Five Minute Friday – Foxy Friends
We are celebrating around here because school ended yesterday! Summer starts today! To be honest, towards the last couple weeks of school we are counting down the days and hours til the end. My kids are awesome students, but they I cannot wait for the exams, homework, and projects to be done. A big thank you to all the teachers who did not assign huge reports the last two weeks of school. And to those that did - really? Anyway... on to the fun … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Foxy Friends
Five Minute Friday – Paper Pumpkin
Stampin Up is having a one day sale on a Paper Pumpkin subscription for new subscribers only. If you’ve never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is the time to jump in with both feet! The one day special pricing is $5.00! For the price of a latte, you can start a monthly subscription to Paper Pumpkin. This special is only for ONE DAY. Don’t miss it! Paper Pumpkin kits are nice because they include everything in the box you’ll need to make your kit: … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Paper Pumpkin
Five Minute Friday – Birthday Style
I've made a lot of birthday cards in the last couple months. A lot. I'm trying to branch out from using so many cakes, candles, or balloons. As I was looking through my supplies, I knew just what to use! I bought the Sunburst die months ago because I know it would look great on a card. Sad reality here, I never got around to using it until today. Can you believe that? Please tell me I'm not the only one that buys craft supplies and hoards delays … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Birthday Style
Five Minute Friday
Did you know there’s only little more than two weeks left of May? Yikes! Where does the time go? The end of the school year is always really busy for us: wrapping up our soccer and track seasons, end of year school activities, team award banquets for both school and extracurricular teams, awards nights for schools, and the list goes on. Sometimes, the only way I can get cards made is if I don't set my sights too high. Geeze, that sounds bad. What … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday
Five Minute Friday
Today's Five Minute Friday is my final swap that I took to OnStage. This card looks small because it is! It's a 3x3 notecard size. This swap is specifically for 3x3 notecards so we are all trading the same mini creations. This rose is from the Picture Perfect stamp set. This rose is a 3-step stamp. It has three separate stamps with different layers of petals and you stamp each one in a slightly different color to get the shading effect. … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday