Whew….was that a fun Blog hop or what yesterday! I have so much fun hopping from bog to blog seeing everyone super duper ideas! To me, this monthly fun is inspiration to the max!
Speaking of inspiration…wow – my friends sure have been inspiring me and spoiling me! My husband is doing much better, getting stronger everyday and tonight I had a wonderful treat and "date" with my hubby!
A friend dropped off to me at work the most beautiful and yummy dinner…all hot and ready… I hopped in the car…went to the hospital and the 2 of us had a great meal together! Home cooked food hit the spot to him – me too!
Naturally, I needed to make her a card of thanks! I had already had a post prepared for today but this needed to be made so when I drop off her dishes tomorrow….she will have some "sunshine" of this super sweet and simple thank you!
I wanted to use a stamp set that I have not used in a while so out came the World Treasures Stamp Set! These flowers are so simple and adding the In Color Dahlias was the perfect 3-d touch to bring some WOW to the card!
TIP ALERT: I did 1st stamp the flower image with the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the correct placement…clean it THEN using the markers 1 at a time…I did the flowers 1st…CLEANED IT….then did the stems!
WHY? – guess it's the type A in me and I have figured out that if you just simply take this extra step…you will save time and paper in the long run as you will get a clean and crisp stamp! I personally have just found that I cannot get the proper coverage in doing it in 1 step! (hope this makes sense)
Adding a bit of the In Color Raspberry Ripple Ribbon broke the "solidness" of the Very Vanilla but still allowing the Very Vanilla be the focal backdrop!
The sweet sentiment….it can be YOURS with hostess credits! It comes from the Morning Meadow Stamp Set and I have showcased it many times and it is well worth the $150.00 order or class! Remember you can have a cyber gathering….how fun is that!!!! Email me and I will set you up with a hostess code and you can get cyber friends from all over to support your on line gathering!
Layering a solid on a solid is the quickest way to have a clean WOW!!! So simple…so do-able! I did use the corner rounder from the Envelope Punch Board….(love this corner rounder…no ridges!!!!)
It's envelope time! The Polka Dot Parade was the pick of the day and with the help of Mr. Big Shot and the Envelope Liner Framelits…..PRESTO!!!!
Now the best for LAST!!!! TOMORROW, Thursday the 12th you can order the Magnetic Platform! (The item # is 130658) I am sorry that Stampin' Up! has had these on back order for soooo long – I know that it has been frustrating but trust me….it is well worth the wait – but don't wait again….click here and get an order ready for tomorrow!!! You will adore it!
Friends are truly to be cherished and I feel so blessed to have friends that rally together when we are in need! Yesterday was a long day and it was so wonderful not to think about what to eat and John was thrilled not to have hospital food!!!
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Until tomorrow!
Adorable! Again, I’m loving how you’re adding these three little dots around your images and sentiments. I’m already plotting a “steal” on that. Hope your husband is getting better with each day.
Another great clean and simple card. This will be added to my to do cards. Thank you for sharing. Will you add you layer measurements?
Good Morning Susan, very nice card. I like the colors and your technique is very precise. A little time does go a long way. Thanks a bunch. Friends are so great to think of things we need, before we do. Glad your “date” was special. I’m so happy your husband is feeling better. 🙂
Great card, Susan, some of my favorite colors also. So glad your hubby is feeling better I’m sure that is making life a little easier for you both. And it is always helpful when friends rally around in a time of need. Hope the rest of your week is less stressful.
Beautiful card and good news…another 2 for 1! 🙂
Very pretty flowers. I love you how detail steps (tip) so I can understand and learn. You truly are blessed to have such a wonderful friend. How nice was that! And, good for you to get a break from cooking and have a nice ‘date’ night. Thanks for sharing! Blessings!
Wonderful card! I love those little dahlia button things on here. What a great friend!
Great friend to drop off “dinner for two”. She will surely love the Thank You card. Beautiful- clean & simple. I too would like the layer dimensions, if possible.
Glad your husband is doing better – he is in our thoughts & prayers, along with all the responders, etc. to the 9/11 tragedy, and Boston bombing.
Thank you for sharing another beautiful card. Take Care.