Thanks So Much

My wonderful neighbor kindly gifted me with a fruit basket, so naturally I have a delightful reason to make a Thank You card . . .

I decided to make a mini slimline version using my favorite new products from The Greetery . . . there are so many creative options in their Rosemal collection that you’ll be seeing plenty more samples in my upcoming blog posts.

 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Lilac, Hyacinth, Tim Holtz Silver Sparkle

Stamps:       Patelai Words: “Thank you”

Inks:             VersaMark, ColorBox Frost White

Emb Pwdr:   Hero White, Stampamania Silver Dollar

Dies:            The Greetery Mini Frame, Capsule Basics                  

Emb Fldr:     The Greetery Rosemal Reflections

Blessings

 This one uses some of the smaller elements in The Greetery’s Rosemal Collection . . .

 

In addition to the neutral colors I’ve been using with this collection, I’m branching out with some lovely colors.  These two shades of green seem to fit the design style perfectly . . .

 

Cardstock:   LCI PaperTindalo Brown, Strathmore #100 Bristol

Vellum Finish, Scraps Dark & Light Greens, Dull Gold  

Dies:            The Greetery Mini Frame, Bigger Holiday Botanicals

Holly #1, Capsule Basics, Capsule Filigree Borders, 

TKOnline “Blessings” 

Emb Fldr:     The Greetery Rosemal Reflections

Celebrate

 This card is for a March birthday and I like it so much, I hate to wait so long to send it . . .

 

The Greetery produces a unique line of gorgeous products and I admit I’m hooked.  Each set in their Rosemal collection is filled with highly creative elements that are interchangeable, producing a virtually unlimited variety of layout options.

 

Cardstock:   LCI Paper Tindalo Brown, Strathmore #100 Bristol Vellum

Finish, Scraps Dark Green, Dull Gold     

Inks:             Distress Brushed Corduroy

Dies:            The Greetery Regency Bow #1, Hang It Up, Bigger

Holiday Botanicals Paper White, Capsule Basics,

Capsule Filigree Borders 

Emb Fldr:     TKOnline Celebration Set: “Celebrate”, The Greetery, 

Rosemal Reflections

Cheers

I had fun creating a stone background topped with a little texture and a couple of perky flowers . . .

 

Then I gilded the lily, so to speak, when I got the idea to brush on some Perfect Pearls.  These are mica powders mixed with fixatives that will permanently anchor the powders in place.  You can draw with a Dove marker and then just dust on the powders.  The excess is lightly buffed off.  A pearlized gleam remains and it lights up the whole layout.  Most likely, the camera won’t pick it up, but in real life, it’s so very pretty.

 

I haven’t used Perfect Pearls in years and have no idea why.  That changes now!  I have a nice collection of these lovely powders and I can’t wait to put them through their paces . . .

 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Cinder, Strathmore #100 Bristol Smooth

Stamps:       AlteNew

Inks:             Superior India Ink Black, Memories Soft Stone

Waterclrs:    Zig Clean Color Pink Flamingo, Bright Yellow, Yellow,

Mid Green, Olive Green

Dies:            Simon Says Layered Scallop Tags, TKOnline 

Celebration Set: Cheers, The Greetery Regency Bow #1

Stencil:         Tim Holtz Stone, Frantic Stamper Stitched Quilt, 

The Greetery Regency Bows #1

Doo Dads:    Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste, Perfect Pearls 

Perfect Sparkle, Lemon Sparkle    

Home

My long-time friend, stamping buddy, and fellow church-goer Anna is moving from NY to Delaware.  Closing on her home is next week and I’m hoping this will be the first mail she gets in her new home . . .

 

I wanted some high contrast and that’s what I got.  However, instead of a daytime scene, I now have an unexpected evening one.  I like it!  I hope Anna does too . . .

 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Bazzill Blue, Strathmore #100 Bristol Smooth, 

Scraps Yellow, Green, Brown      

Dies:            Impression Obsession Congrats Word Set: “Home”, 

Spellbinders Home Sweet Home, TEMU Christmas

House (trees only), Divinity Designs Clouds & Raindrops, 

Hero Cloudy Sky (birds only), DieNamics Grassy Edges            

Cheers

Blue and icy white – perfect colors for a January birthday card, yes?

As this is a guy card, I thought a dry-embossed birch tree background would look good. The tag is deckle-edged and instead of a bow, I just passed the ribbon through the tag hole and anchored it with a sticky dot.  A few frosty drops and we’re done!

Cardstock:   Stedner Bright White, Neenah Bright White      

Inks:             Distress Faded Jeans, Stormy Sky

Dies:            Impression Obsession Deckled Tag, TKOnline Celebration Set:                                  “Cheers”  

Emb Fldr:     Stampin’ Up Woodland Textured

Doo Dads:    TEMU Clear Drops, Blue & White fiber   

Ornaments 2025

Every year, I make ornaments for two of my grandchildren.  My mother did that for her two and I thought it was a great idea . . .

 Cardstock:   Neenah #110 Solar White,  Marcos Carnival Cover

Red, Concord & 9th Glitter Paper: Gold, Silver

Inks:             ColorBox Silver, Gold

Emb Pwdr:   PastTime Glitter Silver, All Night Media Glitter Gold Tinsel

Dies:            Spellbinders 2013 Heirloom Ornament, Pretty Quick 

Poinsettia Bauble & Banner, Memory Box Garden

Sprig, Concord & 9th Take a Bough                   

Doo Dads:    Mark Richards Metal Stickers Silver, Gold        

 

Here are the boxes I make to mail them.  The ornaments are dimensional and a little on the delicate side, so some extra protection is a good idea.  Since each is labeled, it also helps to keep them organized.

 

BOXES

Cardstock:   Recollections #110Kraft

Dies:            Papertrey Ink BulkMail Envelope, Tim Holtz 

Alphanumeric, Pretty Quick Poinsettia Bauble

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