Good Monday morning to all…anyone up for a challenge? I was thinking….hmmm what could I throw your way that would be different, would make you “scratch your head”, what would make you stretch a bit!
Why do I do this? EASY PEASY…I truly believe that doing challenges helps you develop your own inner style. It is funny, when I try to do something a bit different…I find it to be frustrating and then I always go back to my clean and simple style….that works for me!
Today’s challenge: Make a project and use a sentiment 3 or more times (same sentiment)…you can do it…I know you can! Please email me your project and then on Wednesday morning I will share the winners card/project and they will win a banner punch! (I use random.org to pick)
Let’s get to this sweet card…confession time, I very rarely use the banner punch and when I saw the card on page #93 in the catalog, I thought – WHY NOT???? Do you remember that 2 years ago the banner punch was a Sale-a-bration item? (That is your luck as I have an extra one that I would love to send your way)
I am just NUTS over the new Designer Series Paper Stacks. The prints are just “spot on” and I did no stamping today….just a POP using the banner punch with the Brights Designer Series Stack. (I will be offering WAVE #2 of Product Shares tomorrow)
A quick POP of a dimensional on each of them….placed them on a curve – PRESTO! The thick Bakers Twine (another new great product) created the perfect little simple bling and a glue dot held it right in place. Did you notice that I knotted the ends of the bakers twine…just a little something different!
The size of the card is the notecard, you know that is once on my all time favorites…remember they also come in crumb cake and WOW what a value, 20 cards and envelopes for just $5.95
Remember I shared with you that I am going to do at least 3 or more blog postings on the new stamps I share with you….well this is #2 post. It is from the stamp set One Big Meaning (remember the weekend blog post was using this!) and it is a must have set for thank you’s!
You know what was my special friend to make this card? The Stamp-a-ma-jig…I know – I know….I can see many of your faces (Jeanie….your one of them) that just simply does not use it…I am the very first to admit that we all like certain tolls and we all have ones that we do not card for!
I would imagine that most of you do not like the stamp-a-ma-jig because you are not exactly sure how to use it…it is like riding a bike…get a stamp out…some ink…some scrap paper and practice – practice practice!
I hope that this sweet little card touched your heart today and that you can see that less is best! I did not realize this until just now….but I was confused with the days! Today is Monday, so today is the last day for the weekly deals!
I shared with you that I am traveling….I honestly do not know what day it is but today I will be at the airport to head home and I am looking forward to logging on and reading your comments over the past several days and responding to emails. (that wait time at airports is just too long)
I do hope that you play this "TRIPLE PLAY" challenge….go find a sentiment and have fun! Email me your work of art from your heart by Tuesday at 9 p.m. eastern and on Wednesday I will announce who won and share their card!
You all continue to make me smile and make me realize that what I do makes a difference to me…and a difference to you! I am THRILLED to say that the first wave of product shares are OUT THE DOOR!!!! Woot-Woot – I felt like I was working at Jo Ann Fabrics cutting ribbon!!!
Unitl tomorrow!
Adorable and I want to CASE it !! I love love my little Banner Punch and look for different ways to use it . I am going to look through the catty to find the page you referred to when getting your idea !
Thank you for the cute ideas !
Fun card! I hope your flight home is uneventful and on time! Is that “tomorrow” Mon. or Tues?
I have an idea for the challenge. Now to see if I can get it done in time for the deadline.
Cyberhugs!
Super De Duper Cute, Susan! Your touch of triple dots and the dots & dashes around the border really add to the personalization of this note card! We don’t always need to add ribbon, glitter, brads, bling, and you’ve proven that to be true with this card! Who wouldn’t love receiving this thank you!
Very cute. The envelope throws it over the top! When I make the little banners like that – it seems like it looks like a clothesline and then I think it looks dumb. I guess that is just me. Maybe because my neighbor hangs out clothes all the time. Even when it is 30 degrees she thinks the sun might warm the frozen clothes up enough to dry. Or, maybe I am all wet in my thining. Well, actually I am wet – Teddy and I got caught in the rain on our walk again! Whatever!
I have an idea for the challenge but I am not sure if I can find the right stamp to fit it in!
I have to admit I was not a fan of the stamp-a-ma-thingy jig(LOL) but I have since mastered it and even used it this past weekend to make a special card for my sister’s birthday. You are right…it’s not as hard as one might think. (I do still like to just eye ball it when I can. 🙂
I have that banner punch and I don’t think I have ever used it. Your card is adorable and you have inspired me to get it out and use it today! I too LOVE the new DSP stacks!!!! Best designs ever!!!
I love this punch. Hope to try the triple stamp idea. Your dots and dashes are impeccable, just gorgeous!
Safe traveling.
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Such a sweet card today! You always have the best ideas! I’m excited too about today’s challenge. I didn’t use it on my card today but, I love the Stamp-a-ma-jig–I don’t know how I’d get along without it. It just takes practice. Travel well!