We all have special friends…and I needed to thank a very special couple…the god-parents to my children…and a dear friend since Nursery School…and a true memory maker as there is only one Haven and Brandon!
Saturday night, they came over and brought not only the most AMAZING dinner, they brought John a fun and unique gift that he is fascinated with…a "Fly Tying Kit" for Fly Fishing…when he woke up this morning, he went right to his book to "take it all in" before he put his fingers to action!
There is only one Haven (I call her blondie-blonde!!!)….and I knew that a clean and classic card was needed! She is truly one of a kind – a true classic and we are blessed to have so many great memories and "life" mile stones together!
Today's post came from my "surfing" the Pinterest incredible site and I found a card made from SU Demonstrator, Jill Franchett and she was "paying it forward" from another SUD that inspired her! Naturally I needed to make it my own and I think I did a great job for my dear friends, Haven and Brandon!
Let's get to it!
Let's start by asking a question…
When was the last time you went to the color of Sahara Sand?
This is a "sleeper" color but by all means should not be over looked as it is a great neutral and now that we have the super Envelope Punch Board to make an envelope…please consider it as it's a keeper!
The base is a regular A-2 card and then In Color Designer Series Paper was the POP factor (Haven loves blue) and that was cut at 4" X 5 1/4".
The white card stock was cut at 4" X 3" and then stamped with the Chalk Talk Stamp Set (2 days in a row…I used only 1 stamp set) WOOT-WOOT! and I stamped it in the yummy color of midnight muse! The 2nd image was stamped in Sahara Sand!
The quick and easy punch with the X-Large Oval Punch…so quick and easy and then I punched out 2 of the midnight muse to frame the stamped oval! Is this simple or what! Less is best and this is a prime example of a Clean and Simple Card!
I did use my favorite tool to make this happen correctly - the 1st time and not waste both time and paper! The Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to the rescue made this card come together super fast!
Two other "classic's" of Stampin' Up! are Basic Pearls and my Stampin' Vitamins….Stampin' Dimensionals were the pop factor to make this card come to life!
Envelope time….an 8" X 8" square was the 1st step to this envelope! Isn't it super cool to be able to make your own envelopes!?!? It is a cinch with the Stampin' Trimmer and the Envelope Punch Board. LOVE IT!!! I chose to line the outside of the envelope as I know Haven adores blue and I knew she would love seeing the outside lined!
Well…that's it for today…
I hope that I have inspired you and I hope that YOU can think of the "special someone in your world"...and if you have not seen each other lately or live far away….pick up the phone….send an email …..whatever – just do it and say hi…say I'm thinking of you….say I appreciate you….say I love you!
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Tomorrow is a special post, I had a little help from a friend….a cyber friend that asked me a ? and then figured it out herself and did a FABULOUS job!!!! I am excited to share with you her "works of art from her beautiful heart!"
Until tomorrow!
I couldn’t love this more if I tried. Perfect execution! Clean and classy as always.
Very elegant card, and thanks for the measurements.
Vary BEAUITIFUL , love that stamp set and the colors look great together !!
Hugs frenchie
So Elegant Susan ! Thank you for sharing this , I love the simple elegance. Hope your John is recovering and will soon be up and about. Regards Robyn
Oh…..I’m drooling. These In-Color Inks are on my ‘wish list’ for next month. I love that Midnight Muse. Very, very and very classy, elegant and stunning with color and perfection. WOW! And, I love Sahara Sand. I do use it with the darker colors. I just used it the other day too. You are soooo fortunate and blessed to have such wonderful friends! Thanks sooooo much, Susan, for sharing and your wonderful blog!
I really like Sahara Sand — glad it was not discontinued as it goes with so many colors. I will really miss Midnight Muse so I will stock up on paper soon. Happy to hear John is in good spirits. You too. Nancy B
Another WOW card and simple to recreate with other colors…though this combo looks perfect and beautiful together! Thanks for sharing!
Stunning! I love this card! This is just so classy and pretty. Now the question, does John like to fish? I was so happy when they came out with the Midnight Muse and this card just took it over the top! Can you tell I love it?
Fantastic card, Susan, and great colors. I love that stamp set and feel it is a keeper.
A simply stunning, classically-elegant card. Perfect!
Well a day late but that only gave me time to read all the comments above. Yes, Yes, Yes. Couldn’t agree with everyone more. I was looking at Pinterest last night and saw this card. I sent it to a friend and THEN noticed it was your card. How is that for lovin’ your style. I’ll be sure to read today’s blog earlier. 🙂