It is “Step it up Sunday” and I made just a couple of little changes but I think that it makes a difference. I honestly cannot decide which one I like better…to me; they both are great clean and simple cards!
Every week I ask John….”Tell me, which one is Simple Saturday and which one is Step it up Sunday”…he usually gets that right and then comes the next question….”Which one do you like better?” ….that is the time that he usually pleads the 5th as he always says I am setting him up!
He is my biggest fan of my Stampin’ Up! fun….and he thinks it is fun that I do these weekend posts! This week…right off the bat he said that he liked today’s because he liked the pearls!
Here are the differences from yesterdays card:
- I made the Navy a bit smaller ~ and added the gold behind the navy part…the great thing about this is that you can cut the “merry” out as it is covered up!
- I added pearls on the ornament and them 2 little ones by the sentiment
- I changed the liner in the envelope as I was think that many of you might have said that if you bought the vellum stack and wanted to make a bunch of these cards that it would not be affordable as you only get 3 sheets of each papers!
This vellum stack does have (12) of each papers (6) gold / (6) black but today I used the vellum that is in the annual catalog…did you remember that we had this? It comes in the strips like I am showing today as well as the fun Polka Dots!
Another option that you could do is change up the gold with silver as this vellum paper is also in silver! A great and classic combination with the silver would be with Elegant Eggplant ~ wowzers….that would be beautiful.
This card is in the running for my Holiday Card this year…..I can remember a couple of months ago I did a card that I really liked and said that was in the running…I just need to write these important things down!!!!
In a nutshell – this card would be a super easy card to mass produce…. remember to break down mass producing into steps…this way you will “enjoy the journey a bit more” and have fun! Remember….this is all about having fun….no stressing allowed!
Eddie update…my little buddy turned his nose up to breakfast but held out for some chicken last night….my theory is, whatever Eddie wants….Eddie gets! (James bought him a new toy yesterday so he is super happy) He still cannot understand why he can’t go out and play ball…I have just been doing a catch and toss in the house and he is happy with that!
I do plan to do many more cards and projects with this fabulous bundle. It is just beautiful and the attention to detail with the ornaments is over the top! I did play with the new precision plate and I really like it!
I think that thing that I like best is that it gives a clean cut….not nearly the amount of "stray pieces“ that seemed to cling on to the image that you cut (hope that makes sense) and also….sooooooo much easier to pop out (like this sentiment today)….a keeper!
Thanks for popping by today and remember to use the Hostess Code of YHNMUJNJ when you place an order and with a $50.00 order, I will send you the super cute holiday box and with a $75.00 + order, you will receive the box as well as the NEW must have Embossing Folder ~ Woodland Textured …..
I hope that you are having a great holiday weekend….be safe , have fun, make memories and I hope to see you back here tomorrow! As always, you can email me ….and I do hope that you can “get inky”!
Love the pearls. Honestly didn’t notice the gold layer, until I read it, but when I went back, yes, it is very nice!!
Have a great Sunday.
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Dear Susan, both cards are so beautiful. I do love the pearls and the added gold. I want to tell you my heart is breaking for you and your family and Eddie. Our animals mean the world to us. You all are in my prayers. Hold onto Eddie. It is so sweet to see him with his little ball . God Be with you at this time. I am sending you a great big Hug from me to you “HUG,HUG” love, Ellen Hinds
Love the extra touch of gold layer….it showcases the ornament. The pearls are perfect placement and look fabulous, dahling! Another winner of a card! Hugs to you and Eddie and enjoy your day.
Wow! I usually do have a favorite when you do your “Step-It-Up-Sunday” card, but these are both timeless, classic beauties. The color choice of navy and gold makes an amazing card with or without pearls. Love them both.
Ohhh, darn it…I guessed wrong! I was SURE you would “step it up” with ribbon or baker’s twine through the hanger loop, but you went & pulled a fast one with those pearls. You clever girl, you…!
I love the gold pop the layer adds–makes the word really stand out. that’d been my thought when I saw Saturday’s card, and it’s so unusual for me to think of how it could be any better! Still praying for Eddie. Thanks for sharing.
I think both cards are classy and look much more time intensive than they really are. Love the touches on today’s card. My only thought/question, would you need extra postage with the pearls? Thanks for the Eddie update. We adore him so much b/c he reminds us of our Jack, Willie. Caleb would like you to give Eddie a kiss from him. I am thinking of you all almost nonstop. Keep holding strong and enjoy the weekend!
Love the pearls! Both cards are elegant, but I like today’s card best.
Some time in the future might we have a video demonstrateing how to use the precision cutting board? I’ve seen it in the catalog, but am not sure how to run it through the Big Shot.
Thanks for continuing to post through the weekend! I always look forward to hearing from you!
Good morning Susan, I LOVE both od your cards but I like todays a little better. I like the pearls but I really think the Gold behind the Navy really sets it off. Both are elegant cards.God Bless, now to get ready for church . Have a great day
Great set of cards. I really did not think I was going to get this bundle since I still have the previous ornament bundle…but you did it again and I am ordering these! Happy to hear that Eddie is doing better, too! Enjoy this beautiful Sunday!
A big hug for Eddie. When Maggie, our ball playing dog, was under the weather or it was bad weather we would just play roll a ball and she would sigh but always made sure I got it back to roll it to her. There wasn’t that much room in our mobile home during the college days so that was easier. Also, hide the ball from her but with several balls she usually would find another faster.
I like the matting on todays card and the pearls on the ornament. Not so much on the sentiment – but that is just me. I thought of another idea – scoring the cap to the ornament like they usually come. Yes, I do have some wayward ornaments still out from Christmas and saw that they have little vertical lines. I still have a bunch of the gold liners from a past Paper Pumpkin kit that would work! But, either card is so pretty and elegant! Just simply gorgeous!
Keeping Eddie and your family in my prayers. Our animals are such a huge part of our lives that it hurts when they are not 100%. Hugs…..
Love both cards, but today’s card a little more with the pearls and the gold layer.
Saturday’s card was so perfect I truly wondered how you were going to “step it up” and I see you figured out how. The pearls are a wonderful and subtle touch. Both cards are perfect in their own right.