As you know if you follow my blog (and I hope you do) that I did not go to convention due to a work conflict that I simply could not miss….and needless to say I was sad…BUT the PALS have kept all of us that did not go informed of all of the new and exciting things!
I was able to see the new Holiday catalog on line and the best advice I can give you is…GET READY! It is wowzers and my head is spinning with ideas! I can hardly wait for you to see it and I can hardly wait to order the new goodies!
Let get to the card today as I think it is fun and I have a couple of tricks up my sleeve to help you make this easier! Tricks and Tips are so key in anything in life….be it cooking…learning a new task….gardening – there are always ways that others have paved the way to make it easier for you…and it is these tips that I adore to share with you!
This was just a FUN card to make for many reasons!
- I loved using many colors
- I loved using the Arrows Embossing Folder and Big Shot
- I adore the new single stamps in the catalog and this one….wow – great sentiment!
- I love being able to make an actual bow and be proud of it! (I am bow challenged!!!)
Let's get going with the above picture! The Silicone mat is a life saver for you as between this and the sticky tape…you are looking like a pro! I hope that you can see in the picture how you can place the sticky strip over 2 of the colors with no gap!
The KEY IS…to do this BEFORE you run it through the Big Shot with the Embossing Folder! If not – you will "lose your bananas" trying to line up the pieces and also the pattern will not be matched up! Remember, use the "green glue" to adhere an embossed images….always works great…but in THIS CASE…all you have to go is PEEL OFF THE STICKY STRIP….here comes a woot-woot!
Let's talk about this sentiment…it is just great…in all ways as "Love who you are" is the ONLY way to go. I know that we are our own worst enemies at times (well I know I am at times)….there are times that we wish we had curly hair…or wish we were thinner…or wish we cold cook….but the reality is…
We are what we are…and we need to learn to love and accept the gift!
I feel like this is soooooo hard for many of us to embrace but we need to continue to work to strive to find the "balance" that we all search for!
You do not need me to tell you how to make this card…it is really straight forward and because all of this great DSP is on sale this month…I used the Sweet Taffy DSP to guide me through the colors of this card! Click here to see the papers that you can buy 3 and get 1 free…great time to stock up!
I do the happy dance every time I use this new cotton ribbon! I will say – HANDS DOWN – this was the most popular ribbon in my ribbon share and I doubly love it because…I CAN MAKE A BOW…and it is actually not bad!
I will say that I first placed the ribbon and adhered it to the back of the card and then I made a simple bow and used a glue dot to adhere it! WOOT-WOOT…..works like a charm! I just love tips that make things easy!
I know that I have been on a roll with lining the outside of the envelope. It is easy and it works…so why not??!?!
I need to go back and look at the new catalog and continue to take it all in! There is so much to take in… and you are going to be doing the "Happy Dance" with a new tool that is under $20.00 that will make you sooooo happy! I can hardly wait to get my hands on it!
Thank you for taking your precious time to pop by my blog, I appreciate you and thank you! Remember, you can click here and shop away from your home and your goodies will be delivered right to your door from the "Brown Man" – we love UPS!!!
Hugs to all…until tomorrow!
Good Morning Susan, being Saturday, I hope you can relax and have a good day for yourself, vs. working.I’m hoping to watch the live stream today. Can you believe I actually forgot to watch the other two days. I’m so mad at myself, but nothing I can do now. I set my alarm so I wouldn’t forget today. Love your card. The arrow embossing with the DSP is very nice. 🙂
Susan, What a great card. I love all the tips along the way. I have to order some of the cotton ribbon. Your bow is so beautiful. I love the single stamp. You are right. many of us have to work on Loving who we are, with all of our flaws. Your card and envelope are great. Have a great day and enjoy. Happy stamping. Ellen Hinds
Great tips today, Susan. The bow tip is my favorite. Thanks so much!
Have a great weekend?
Pretty colors ! Cute and crisp looking card and as usual you have given such great details ! You are a real “Pal” !
Hmmm, I shouldn’t be surprised to find this card in my mailbox! I have been in such a funk lately or some type of mood anyway. This bright and cheery card would help anyone I would think. I love all those arrowy type of designs. You constantly amaze me how straight you can make things! Straight as an arrow, right? Anyway, the bow is perfect as well. I gotta get some of that ribbon too. Totally love that envelope treatment! Each piece looks like it was made to go together! I wonder what your new tool would be?