Ladybug Card

 Have you ever just fell in love with a card and immediately decided you have to have the stamp set to make it?  I usually don't buy craft items just to make one card.  I like to be able to use the stamp set for different ideas - to spread the wealth if you know what I mean!  Even though I purchased this stamp set to make this card, I'm sure my impulse buying will pay off in the future!

Isn't this card just adorable??  I sent this card to one of my dear friends just to let her know I was thinking about her.  The stamp set is called Under My Umbrella with matching punch from SU.  Of course, when I went to buy it from my demonstrator I found out it had been discontinued  and was no longer in the new catalog - that figures!  So I headed out to Ebay and was able to get it on their website!  On a previous card I made, the same thing happened when I was looking for the stamp set Happiest of Birthdays which I ended up finding on Etsy.  Why do they eliminate the good stamps?  I also used SU's stamp set and punch called Little Ladybug on the card as well.  I used a very light ink shade of gray for my raindrops.  Aren't they so cute??  I also used my Wink of Stella on the umbrella and ladybugs.  

Here is a picture of the inside.  I just love using the little ladybugs!  I hope you like this card as much as I do.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Joe's Birthday Card and Candy Gift Box

 Well, it was my husband's birthday last weekend so we started the week off with everyone going to see the Minion movie and then out for a late lunch//early dinner.  We haven't been to the movies in years, but he loves anything Minion and when asked what he wanted to do he surprised us all by saying he wanted to go to the movies to see the new Minion movie!  We had a great time!

I managed to finish his card off just under the wire.  Fortunately, it came together quickly.  I used SU's Happy Birthday Thinlet Die and cut it out in Gold Luxe CS.  It cuts in one piece, so I just cut it apart so I could separate it on the front of the card.

I just cut some different size strips of DSP and placed them over each other joining them in the middle.  Using SU's star die, I cut one out using the Gold Luxe CS again and popped it up in the middle of the strips.  I finished it off by adhering some black and gold gems.

For the inside of the card, I just used some more of the DSP strips that I had cut for the front of the card.  A while ago, I saw a - video from Brenda Quintana - where she made a box and lid and filled it with some Hershey nuggets.  I thought this was such a great idea!  I love her creations and this was so popular that she put together several different sizes for different occasions using SU's Alphabet Bundle Set.  

Here is the one that I made for Joe.  It's a great way to use up scraps of CS and DSP. I loved how it turned out and plan on making some more for upcoming occasions.  Since it has been so hot here, we spent the actual day inside with everyone.  I do like the warmer weather, but this summer has been way too hot for us.  It will be nice to enjoy some cooler weather.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

New House Card

 Awhile ago, I saw Jennifer McGuire showcase this cute card.  I decided to purchase it along with the add on as I thought it would make great Christmas cards along with other different occasions.  Recently, my daughter and her family moved to another house and I thought I would try out the set - Bird House - by Scrappy Tails.  

I used craft CS and embossed the front and back panels with the Simple Stripes folder.  I mounted the word HOME instead of making little bird holes and popped them up.  The add on set has so many additions which I plan on using with other cards.  

Here is the little cardinal I made with the Feather Friends 3 Die set from Paper Trey Ink.  I love how it turned out.  I forgot to take a picture of the side of the card showing how it stands up.  The nice part about it is that it is a slimline card and fits into a regular envelope. 

I decided to add a few stems and flowers from the Greetery. I had such fun putting this card together.  We are under a heat advisory here.  It is way too hot to do much outside so it's a good time to catch up on some crafting!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy