Today is a double whammy….the Monday challenge that seems to be a "happy thing" for many of you and also the WINNER of the 2 day blog candy winner!
On Mondays, I only work until noon so my goal is to go back and post comments to the incredibly up-lifing comments that you all left…thank you!
And the winner is………SUSAN HAYES!!!!!
Today's joy is reflecting on the many ways I have been blessed.
Over the 2 days I had 196 comments on my blog and email and I hope that you were inspired by the comments! I was smiling from ear to ear as I read them! Being "happy and experiencing joy" is something that IS in our control…lets make it a goal to have it be in our daily routines of life!
Please email me and these goodies will be in the mail to you and I hope that you enjoy (I know you will) and I thank you for your comment!
Now to the Monday Challenge! I hope that you give it a try! I feel like I wimped out by using a flower but I just love this die! Other Ideas that you could use….hearts – stars – I am sure that you have something totally different in mind and I can't wait to see yours! Please email me!
Back to the basics…look at it – see what you have to work with and GO FOR IT! I truly believe that if YOU challenge yourself to do sketches, you will learn so much about your personal style and what works and what stresses you….(now we do not want stress!!!)
We are on the last week of July (yikes – can you believe it) and this means that this is your last week to take advantage of the but 3 get 1 free of the DSP…click here to see the offerings that you can choose from!
I adore this clean and classic paper….Back to Black – it looks soooooo classic with a POP of bright color! So glad that SU paired the white and black together!
I receive many emails from you that you are afraid to use the DSP as a BIG focal point to a card…and even though I am clean and simple – I hope that shows you that it works! YOU can do it….and I know you can!
I know that these Bigz Dies can be $$$ but I encourage you to look at the big picture of the longevity and usefulness of them! I adore the fact that you can change the colors to match what YOU want and it create a WOW factor in a crank of a BIG SHOT!
We need to have a little talk about the sentiment! This is a MUST HAVE….why??? Sentiments that are practical like this set will be your lifesaver to add that special touch that will be the finishing touch…I always remember when I asked Mary Fish about what stamps to purchase….when in doubt – BUY the sentiments!
Look below and let the sentiments open your mind to how they can work for you! I find these "little sentiments" work for just about any card!
As you can see…this is a very basic card…but once again, the lift of the Stampin' Dimensinals are the key to making this card. I call them my Stampin' Vitamins and I always make sure that I am NEVER without them! They add the touch that we all look for!
Envelope time….my favorite! From the very 1st photo you can see that I lined the outside of the envelope…easy…done & fun….but I did also add the sentiment to the from of the card! Why not? I already had the stamp all "inked up"!
I hope that this post has put a smile on your face as I know it did mine! This was a "peanut butter and jelly " thing….and it is one that can use different DSP and different colors that the end result is WOW….
There are no words that can convey to you how touched I was with the great comments! I am looking forward to commenting on your comments! (now say that 3 x's)
I adore Stampin' Up! and I am thankful that the internet allows us to connect….like Bridget and I! That was a great time and I love the emails I receive from many that I wish we could all meet!
A huge WOOT-WOOT to Susan Hayes for winning the blog candy and I thank all of you for taking your time to leave a comment!
My goal was to bring JOY and bring HAPPINESS to your weekend!
Until tomorrow!
Love these colors, pinks and blacks. I don’t mean to add pressure to you, but . . . I am surprised I have not seen any cards with the middle white flower punch and a circle as . . . the game of “Jacks”. I don’t have this set, but maybe you could be the first to come up with a card using it in this way. You know . . . double duty, right?
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Susan, I love everything about your card today … the colors, the sketch, and the extra fun envelope. Adding the repeating sentiment across the bottom of the envelope is a great addition.
Susan…another great card. You have so many good ideas. I love peeking in at your work every day, it gives me a surprise a day!
Susan, your use of the DSP is really great! I’m one who has trouble with utilizing DSP on cards. Today’s card is a really good example of how to use it! Thank you for sharing.
Cyberhugs!
Gorgeous card Susan. Love the colors. I wonder if you could color around the black images in the DSP with blendabiities or a Stampin’ Write Marker? I can see using Coastal Cabana or Rich Razzleberry around all the black. Hmmmm…..maybe brayer? Very interesting…I’ll have to give it a try. Curiosity and I love to learn.
Thanks for sharing Susan.
Hi Susan,
Could you please send me an email. I tried to send you one today, but my computer wouldn’t allow me to. I made a card using your sketch and wanted you to see it!
I hope you are able to see my email address below.
Thanks,
~Roberta
What a wonderful surprise!! Thank you so much…I can’t wait for the package to arrive.
I did try to send you an email and it came back to me undeliverable….is there another address to use?
Congrats Susan, I love having Susan’s cards. I rotate them on my shelf so we can enjoy them.
I thought the center looked like a single jack as in the little ball and jacks game too! Love the card with all that ommph to it! The envelope is super cool! I look it and will have to try that sometime on the front!
Love black and white with a pop of color!
This is a great card! Thanks for sharing everyday!