If you follow my blog, you have hear me talk about the Iquana's…there are 9 of us that went on a trip together that was truly a trip of a lifetime…as we all know – it's hard enough to be able to get away…but for 9 of us – figuring out what to do with kids….some having to figure out work etc….but it worked and we had a ball!
We named ourselves this as we played a trick on one of the gals…saying that there was an Iguana that came into our home when they were there cleaning and that the resort had a team of people looking for it etc….it was all a joke – but dear Emma would not go back to the house until there was a picture of proof that they found it!
Ok…now to today's fun post…an Iguana (Sue) had surgery on her knee on Friday and she is down and out! Everything went fine – she is a personal trainer and in AMAZING shape and this "speed bump" is really throwing her for a loop! She needs to lay low and let her lizard friends and family take care of her!
Sue adores Peppermint Patties and they are a "daily vitamin" for her (the little ones)…..well I only had Ghirardelli Chocolate Mints…so this is what Sue is going to get!!!! We call each other "Skippy" and I know when she sees these treats – she will have a great one-liner like…."hey loser – you know I like Peppermint Patties" I love her to pieces!
Let's get to the fun….you can see that it all revolved around the super fun photopolymer Sweetie Pie Stamp Set called, it is on the "bye-bye" list but if I were you I would BUY it as it is so useful for many "just because" you need…I love the little sentiments and I adore the fact that you can see thru the stamp for perfect placement every time! Just one sweet stamp set!
- For the card…just a crumb cake note card size, 3 1/2" X 5" and then the white is 1/4" smaller! I used the Simply Scoring Tool to score 2 lines all the way around…I love this quick and simple effect…easy to do and it creates a great texture to your card!
- The Stamp Speaks for itself…super cute! I did stamp it on a piece of crumb cake scrap paper and then did quick "fussy" cut out of the middle! It is soooo darn easy to line up the "love you" with these photopolymer stamps and isn't this font wonderful!
- I felt I needed a touch of red to tie in with the envelope liner so a brights candy dot and a red fussy cut flower did the trick!
- The liner is from the Fresh Prints Paper Stack…(you'll be seeing more of these stacks in the future and you will smile!!!) Naturally the envelope liner framelit and Big Shot were my trusty helpers!
- Part 2…..a cute enclosure card for Skippy's gift…the stamps are from the same stamp set…fun right!?!? I added a pearl in the middle of each flower! Again, so easy to triple stamp with these clear stamps! I really wanted to continue the theme with the colors and DSP for the liner!
- Part 3….yummies for Sue….trust me….I know she will LOVE this and totally appreciate them but I can hear her now saying, "You nucklehead….these aren't Peppermint Patties"….she a piece of work and although I am really sorry to see her down…it makes me smile as we are both the same…."we do not like to be told to be down and lay low" and it fun to tell her to "stay put"
- These are super easy to make and I CASE them from Mary Fish…they come together in a jif! You are going to laugh with how easy they are! Ready…..
- Take a 5 1/2" X 2" piece of paper and score it at 2 5/8" & 2 7/8"….fold and score (remember if you are working with DSP…make sure you do not push down too hard or you will tear the paper!)
- Using the Angled Tag Topper, punch both ends! Pop the Ghirardelli Chocolate Square in….tie a simple knot….PRESTO!!!
- I pulled out a stamp set that I have not used for a while and it will be carried over, it is called Label Love and you can POP them out with the Artisan Label Punch!
Soooo easy….soooo fun…..soooo perfect for many occasions!
It's always great to have fun little goodies like this handy! You can see how I was able to take a whole theme and many it into a fun and special gift for someone that is very special to me!!!
I loved and appreciate the comments yesterday and that darn' Jeanie…she was right – I should have made a Kentucky Derby Card as I adore the Derby and wouldn't miss watching it for the world! I just love to see the hats that the ladies wear!!!
You know what tomorrow is….Make it MINE Monday….click back to this post last Monday to see what it's all about ! I loved the feedback I received from it and I am excited to give you another dose of inspiration tomorrow…..
Until tomorrow!
So cute ! Think you talked me into this stamp set . You are right about that font (smile) Speedy recovery to your friend ! I always enjoy my morning visit with you !
Sue will smile for sure! You are a true friend and an inspiration to all! Love the iguana story! I am sooo disappointed they do not make the little circle shaped packages for the Peppermint Patties anymore…they only come in square packages.
Too funny! Love your Sweetie Pie card. I must be hard for a personal trainer to be down and out. Blessings to both of you!
They don’t make those peppermint patties in the basic round shape any more? I know I am a little behind the times but I honestly did not know! They were always a cute and fast decorative candy A quick fun stamp and punch and you were done unless you used the round Halloween tag from the set that used the googly eyes – that took extra time to put the eyes on. Sorry, got carried away with the news about the candy.
Cute and funny story about your group. At least with the surgery on her knee she shouldn’t bust any stitches when laughing at your get well present. They are so cute and fun! I hadn’t really paid attention to the Sweetie Pie Frames but you sure put them to good use! Ummmmm ideas! You could decorate the outside of the envelope with that little lizard/iguana from the Ronald McDonald House set.
How sweet of you to do this for Sue. The card and the candy holders are so cute. The two scored lines all around the card, adds just the right touch. Thanks for sharing.