You know that I adore my square cards! Today’s card is “doubly” HIP TO BE SQUARE as you can see that I have many, many squares! When I was an avid scrap-booker, I loved using 1″ squares to add fun and interest to a card!

This is not only a super great way to use up scraps but it is a FUN and FESTIVE card that will surely bring a smile to anyone that is lucky enough to receive it….Because this is a favorite layout for me, I am going to give you the scoop as I hope that you make a card like this….just think of all of the amazing DSP’s we have….FUN!

The “secret weapon” for this card is the 1″ punch, true you can use the trimmer for it but trust me, not only is it easier/faster with a punch…you get the exact same time each and every time!

Let’s get going as I do love to share with you how to make cards that make my heart happy and this layout is one of them!

• The overall size of this card is a 4 1/2″ square in Very Vanilla

• Using 4 different patterns pop out (4) of each using the 1″ punch

• Take a 4″ piece of scrap and cover the square with the pieces you popped out. (This is another key factor for this card…by having this as a base, you will never have to worry it you have them straight etc…)

• Cut a piece of black a “smidge” larger, 4 1/8″ and add then the “fun square masterpiece” to it.

• The “BOO” came from the Boo To You Framelits Dies….this is a fun bundle from the new catalog!

• The Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies were the framelits that made the back drop for the BOO! Pull out your black pen and dash away and dot away, this add a great touch but…..

• Now the the silly fun….the crazy silver threads coming out of the back of the sentiment. I simply took snail to the back and then added strands of thread to give it a festive effect –

• The envelope was made with the envelope punch board…fast, fun and oh so custom each and every time. I laugh at myself when I think that I was so intimidated with this tool when it first came out but trust me, for $20.00 ~ it is one of the best bangs for your buck and you will always be able to make any size of envelopes.

That it….well not really as you know what today is…the weekly deals! Each Tuesday Stampin’ Up! comes out with 6 items that they are offering for 25% off….I say WOOT-WOOT and THANKS! Remember, they are only good thru next Monday evening so please do not put it off as you will be frustrated with yourself, trust me…..I have been there many times!

Thanks for your time…thanks for your support – Tomorrow will be a SUPER fun day as it is a Blog Hop…the theme is great, the designers will tantalize you with many, many inspirations!

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I have not share many animal photos lately but I could not resist this from yesterday morning. Milo is a super dog and fits in like he has lived her forever. Eddie is doing great – he had several days of not eating again, but now he has moved back to chicken!