There are many times that we need a quick…simple card and simply do not have time to think? I think we have all been there…many – many times! I feel like I have been on a super fun roller coaster being away and trying to pull together some fun posts for you!
This is one quick and easy card and truly – it looks better in person than it photographs! The whole concept of this card is from Project Life…Stampin' Up! is soooo fortunate to have this opportunity with Becky Higgins.
Becky is very noted in the Scrapbooking World and this marriage is going to be an answer to many peoples dilemmas..so simple to put into 1 word – TIME!
Before we go any further, I must say….I was a Creative Memories Consultant for years….many years! True I loved the product and company but as many of you know, the company went to a different focus and ultimately, they are no longer around. Sad…very sad as it was a great product!
When working with people, I found it very similar to what we deal with on a daily basis when wanting to find time in our lives to create…but that word TIME always got in the way!
I am being very honest that I have not spent much TIME with playing around with Project Life…but reading and watching videos – I can proudly say…
It is the answer to help us get "caught up" and preserve our memories!
I can say that the biggest obstacle I ran accross when working with customers was…they tried sooooooo hard to make it "perfect" that they became frustrated and ultimately just "could not catch up" – This is exactly what happened to me and I am sure that I am speaking to you.
Today's post is not about Scrap-booking but it is all about making something super cute really, really fast! On the pre-order we were able to order some Project Life items. This is called the Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection and you get 100 double sided cards in 3 different sizes all for just $15.95.
All I did was simply take out the grey and white stripe piece from the box…matted it on a White Card Base…then pulled out a smaller decorative card that said a simple "HI" …matted that with crushed curry…added some stampin dimensions…a couple of stars and neutral brads…DONE!
Seriously, this is so easy and I can say it was fun to flip through the box of cards and let me feel like I was being creative but the reality is…the work was already done for me….(just love these pre-printed cards!)
I can see 1st hand how they worked to make a simple card…and I can image how easy and fast it would to preserve and journal about our memories…remember DONE is better than NONE and it does NOT have to be perfect!
Lining the envelope seemed to be super appropriate with the new paper stack, Moonlight…these are a gem as well as you get 48 sheets of super fun paper for just $6.95 – I was so glad that SU is continuing to come out with these! WOWZER – a great group of paper!
I have enjoyed many of your comments and excitement about the new catalog…I am super excited and I am glad that no you all get to see it!
It is a keeper all the way around and besides the product inside the catalog, I adore how it is laid out and it is so easy to look up the various collections!
Remember, to please use a hostess code - 9AHHUX9Z - if you are placing an order with me this week…I am offering you an opportunity to take advantage of earning hostess benefits for all orders from – June 2nd – thru Sunday, June 8th at 9 p.m.
If you are placing an order over $150.00 do not use this code…why??? because if your order is this or more – you will be able to take advantage of getting rewards yourself. (If you would like your own hostess code…please email me and I will be happy to give you one for your family and friends!)
When placing a order, simply type in the number(or copy and paste it) 9AHHUX9Z – in the box that says "hostess code"…at the end of the week I will use random.org and one lucky person will be able to reap the benefits from using this code…good luck!
For every order that I receive during this time frame, you will receive a full package of "Bakers Twine Ribbon" of a NEW color along with a super cute card from me!
Tonight we are flying home but it will be very late! This has been a great time with family but I am looking forward to getting back into my own bed and my own routine!
I know that this is a different post for me…but I do hope that you understand where I am coming from! I truly believe that it is important to remember, document and cherish memories that we have made…
Put set aside perfection…as there is no such thing…
just do it…done is better than none!!!
Tomorrow I have a fun "gift card" graduation idea for you…it's a keeper and I am using that adorable owl from the post I did before! Please pop back as I know that it can be made with a multitude of different stamps and themes!
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Until tomorrow!
Hi Susan,
I’m so happy you are with family and making memories, ha. ha. You gave a very good explanation of Project Live. I now see how it could fit into card making. Safe trip home. 🙂
I have some Project Life items, but never thought to use them for card making. What a fun idea. Thanks for sharing.
hello! I am always excited to check your post in my inbox every morning. I do subscribe to a couple of different demonstrators, but your posts are always YOU. They are fresh and conversational and friendly. They are also always helpful. Thank you for sharing yourself and your ideas!
Your card is so upbeat today. I love how you’ve incorporated the Projects Life into another use for those who aren’t scrap bookers. I am equally impressed that you continued your blog while on vacation. You are a very dedicated demonstrator and it shows!! I too look forward to you in my email box each morning and appreciate your hard work! Thanks for doing such an amazing job each day!!!!
Boy, you are on vacation and having a great time. But, there you are reading my mind – I was very curious to see how these would work for card making. Then I popped in and there you go – is that progress or what? I certainly wouldn’t know perfection even if it was red sticky taped to my nose! Too bad they don’t have a smaller pack of the cards – I still don’t want to drop that much on these cards. O.k. so you know I am both cheap and not perfect! Anyway, this card is fun and fresh. Love the envelope liner – looks like a perfect match! I don’t plan on journaling either so I will have to see these up close and personal. They would be perfect for a lot of people though, and that I can see. O.k. I have babbled long enough!