Aug 28, 2019 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Monday, opening day at the US Open, couldn’t have gone better.
Bradley Klahn won his match.
And, so did 37 year old, Feliciano Lopez, my favorite since he was a teen.
We were there when the gates opened at 9:30 AM, and didn’t leave until 10:00PM.
The next day, we took a tennis time out to visit the 9/11 Museum, an unforgettable and emotional experience.
After sustenance, we walked the High Line. Trains once traveled the rails, but it’s now a walkway with gardens.
The High Line took us to a very interesting structure named The Vessel. We figured we’d had enough walking, so passed on additional climbing.
A wonderful meal at our hotel, prepping for the next full day of tennis.
I’ll see you tomorrow with my Seize the Birthday Guest Designer card. The “toppings” is fun; it’s “square cards.”
In case you’re wondering, my store is open. Go shopping, so you can get creative with me!
Aug 27, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Feels Like Frost Designer Paper is amazing, and today’s card highlights it with a frame from the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Paper. Both papers are in my Product List below, so you can take a look at the entire packs.
Framed Photo
I began with the 3″ X 3″ square, which I trimmed from the Laser-Cut sheet of designs. Then I chose a piece of Feels Like Frost DSP, and cut it 1/16th” smaller, so it would fit within the square frame.
The color, Purple Posy, was the winner for the card base, and I selected it for the strip of Stitched Lace also.
TIP: I used the Stitched Lace Die to cut an entire piece of lace, and then used the edge die to cut out a single row. The remainder is set aside for future projects.
The sentiment, “many thanks,” is from Itty Bitty Greetings, stamped in Gorgeous Grape Ink, and cut with a Merry Christmas label die.
At the last minute, I added some Woven Threads Sequins.
My design was inspired by CAS(E) this sketch.
“Many thanks” to you for stopping by! Don’t you love the Feels Like Frost Designer Paper? You can order it at my store on September 4th. It could be a sell-out, so if you love it, don’t delay. Have a great day!
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Aug 26, 2019 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Here I am, in New York City. The Renaissance Hotel is great! We were excited to get a room with a view. Seriously, all of those buildings with windows are fascinating.
The flight here was trouble-free on Delta. We had TSA pre-check, a good complimentary meal, and movies. I really enjoyed Poms, and recommend it.
By the time we checked in, it was time for an early dinner before seeing a play. We walked, of course, as everyone does in New York. No problem getting my 10,000 steps a day here! We found this picturesque place across the street from the theatre, Heartland Chop House Brewery.
Then, it was 8:00 show time for Beautiful.
Love those Carole King tunes.
We awakened to a beautiful, sunny day, in the 70s. The weather couldn’t be better in New York. The main reason we are here is to attend the US Open Tennis Tournament.
Neil is very good with directions, and navigating the subway system, so here I am, eating a breakfast bar on the subway, headed to the US Open in Flushing Meadows. It looks like I’m alone, but it soon filled with people. Ha Ha
We caught up with the Klahns, and watched Bradley Klahn practice with Medvedev. His first round match will be tomorrow, and we’ll be there.
We walked through Bryant Park on the way back to our hotel, and had to take a selfie. Do you see the Empire State Building between us? Neil and I met on an airplane while flying to New York in 1982, and we went to the top of that building on our first date. Yes, Sleepless in Seattle is one of my favorite movies.
I’ll post another card on Tues. I’m not crafting while on vacation, but I prepared ahead of time. I do have my Holiday Catalog with me, though, planning my September order.
Thanks for visiting my blog, even without a card!
The great thing about my on-line store is that it is open, and fully functional, while I’m on vacation! Clicking my “shop button will take you there.
Aug 25, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Bird Ballad Designer Paper and Stitched Lace make a great combination.
Many Thanks
I’m actually casing a card of mine from May, because it was well received. Clicking on the picture will take you to the details.
birds & lace
Here is the Paper Players sketch I used for today’s card.
This card began with a Thick Whisper White card base, layered with Whisper White cardstock that was embossed by the Subtle Textured embossing folder. Next, more Whisper White was cut with the Stitched Lace Die. I used the edge die in the set to finish the four sides, and placed it in the horizontal orientation. The lace was a spec too large for the vertical orientation, so this was a good solution. Right?
After the background was set, I chose a bird from the beautiful, Bird Ballad DSP, and cut it with a Layering Circles Die. The border was made with a scalloped, Layering Circles Die and Noble Peacock Foil (Old Olive). The foil adds a nice hint of shine.
To complete the Paper Players sketch, I fussy cut some flowers from another piece of Bird Ballad DSP, and added a sentiment.
“Many thanks” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set, stamped in Old Olive Ink, and cut with a Merry Christmas label die.
Thank you for stopping by, and please enjoy shopping at my store! You can see more Bird Ballad cards by clicking on the pictures below my Products List. Please click to leave a COMMENT HERE.
Now, continue being inspired by checking out the blogs of the Paper Players Design Team:
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Aug 23, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
It’s easy and fun making these three-tiered, 3D daisies, with a Bone Folder. My colors are from the Fab Friday challenge.
Swirling Daisies
Here is the Fab Friday challenge:
I began with the swirly, See A Silhouette Designer Paper, on a Blueberry Bushel card base.
Why not toss some daisies on there? So, I stamped petals from the Daisy Delight and Daisy Lane stamp sets in Petal Pink and Grapefruit Grove inks. Then, I cut the six rounds of petals with their punches. The two sizes of punches are in my Product List, along with their coordinating stamp sets.
Next, I curled the petals with a Bone Folder in a downward motion, and glued them together; two large, and the medium on top.
Click on this card, if you’d like to see a YouTube video of how I used the Bone Folder to form the daisies.
The leaves were made with a Frosted Bouquet die, and Call me Clover Cardstock, that I embossed with the Subtle Textured embossing folder.
“Happy Birthday” is from the Itty Bitty stamp set, stamped in Blueberry Bushel Ink, and cut with a Merry Christmas label die.
I feel “happy” looking at the end result, so I think it makes a good “happy birthday” card.
Thank you for stopping by. It’s fun trying new color combinations. It might end up being one of your favorites!
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Aug 22, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I’m still loving this deer from the Dashing Deer stamp set, and the way it cuts out easily with its Detailed Deer die. This deer is stamped in Soft Suede Ink on Crumb Cake Cardstock, and layered for thickness.
Dashing Deer
Since the deer wanted to be camouflaged, I let her blend in with a Crumb Cake background, layered on a Cherry Cobbler card base. The Cherry Cobbler matches a rectangle of Wrapped In Plaid 6X6 Designer Paper, and the scalloped border around the oval sentiment.
The sentiment, “Merry Christmas,” is from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set, stamped in Soft Suede Ink on Crumb Cake Cardstock, like the deer.
Layering Oval dies were used for cutting, then the sentiment was placed on Dimensionals.
A strip of Burlap Ribbon is underneath the sentiment, adhered with a piece of Tear & Tape. If you aren’t familiar with Tear & Tape, you can click on the picture in my Product List. It’s a strong adhesive, and works well with ribbon.
The wood textured rectangle is a piece of Pressed Petals Designer Paper, adding to the rustic flavor of the card.
Today’s design was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.
This may end up being a card I make in quantity, since it would be fairly easy to duplicate. I would love to have my Christmas cards made before November. We’ll see!
Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful day!
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