YIPPEE SKIPPEE….we are starting off the New Year with a Simple Saturday post for you!
For those of you that are not familiar with my weekend posts, here is the scoop!
Simple Saturday = I will share with you a card that is just that….SIMPLE!
Step it Up Sunday = The card from Saturday with some “stepped up elements”
You all have seemed to enjoy these 2 day post so I say….why not keep them! I know that you have seen this type of card before from me, but today I am showcasing a new sentiment from a sentiment stamp set that will be available starting Tuesday, January 5th.
I love it….I know that there are some quirky sayings….but I think that they are FUN and the font…..YEP, a keeper! It is called Greatest Greetings!
Sentiment stamps sets are your friends. Quick, simple and fun sentiments like these are just the perfect added accent for your cards! I admit, I have been cutting paper for paper swatches and there are little scraps that sometimes I just can’t find it in me to purge! So…the moral of the story is that I am putting them to great use!
When I find a card like this I make a bunch of them…WHY? I say why not – it is great to have a stash ready when you need one.
The scraps I used were from the Have a Cuppa paper 6 X 6 stack. I simply stamped the image that I needed on the little scrap of paper and then did a quick fussy cut.
This is really super easy to do and I used the green glue to adhere them. Remember, If you are worried that you will have oozing…just put the glue down and let it set up before you add the paper!
Yep, I did use the Stamp-a-ma-jig as I love it and I find it to be the perfect tool when your stamp set is not a photpolymer one. You can see in the picture below that this stamp has a sentiment on it already….no worries, mask it off!
This is a great stamp and being that it is a single stamp, it is a great value. Just think of all of the different sentiments that you could use! I have used this sooooooo much that I feel like I need to pay Stampin’ Up! as wow – a great value! I have used it for birthdays, think of yous, get well, anniversary etc…..
For the flowers, I used the aqua painters….darn, I hope that you start using them – they really are a great tool and I know that I realize that many of you are still apprehensive about them but JUST GO FOR IT! Just grab a paper towel, squeeze the ink pad and grab some ink and HAVE FUN!
Remember…a great finishing touch and a touch that one ALWAYS ADMIRES AND APPRECIATES….a lined envelope! Today I am using the envelope liner framelits with a piece of Bermuda Bay Dots from the Paper Stack! I adore these stacks and I realize that they are $$$$$$ for you to get all of the collections, this is why that I have them on my product share…..they are amazing as they compliment our DSP papers!
Well…there you go….the 1st of the year and I hope that you like it! Pop back tomorrow for the stepped up version as well as the dimensions for the cards this weekend! I love it and I know that you would surely make someone smile with it!
My heart and “joy tank” was filled to the max with your comments from yesterdays post. I deeply appreciate you taking your time to read such a long post but I do hope you know that this is a GREAT thing that we do!
I know that you enjoy the “fur babies” – look who I found…..little “Mr. Perfect” – he is simply the best! It was funny – I woke up in the middle of the night and he was not in our bed…..I woke John up…he worried – he went outside….he came in and said – he will be fine…I still worried…..then I went searching…..YEP, snug as a bug in a rug with Hannah…..sorry for the bad picture but I just couldn’t resist sharing!
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I Love your Susan card today, but then, I always love seeing you use this stamp on cards! It’s proof that less is more. ; ) I would have worried about Milo too and more than likely would have gone on a search just like you did. He looks so sweet all snuggled up with Hannah! Too Cute~ TFS
This card is really nice and perfect for any occasion. I like the way you did the variety of vases….can’t wait to see tomorrow’s version. Milo is just the cutest, all snuggled and “safe!” He surely is little Mr. Perfect!
Hi Susan, I always liked this stamp set. I put it on my wishlist for 2016. Thanks for the reminder. Looking forward to the stepped-up version.
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Great card, Susan. I love its versatility. Can’t wait to see tomorrow’s version. It’s finally sunny here today. Yay!! The sun really energizes me. Have a good one.
“Vivid Vases” is one of my all-time favorite single stamps and I always love it when you showcase it. Milo looks adorable all snuggled into Hannah’s covers. 🙂
I love how you paper pieced the vases with the scraps! Such a bright and cheery get well card! I love the sentiment too. Looking forward to the stepped up version tomorrow as I am one who loves these Sat/Sun posts! Of course the envelope liner makes us smile too!
Little Milo is so cute all snuggled in! I thought for sure it was going to be Eddie. Luckily Ted still hasn’t figured out how to get up on the bed. He can jump on the couch but not the bed. But, he has figured out that he can pull on the covers to get at anything laying on the bed like slippers or jammies etc. But, where is he when you want to strip the bed to wash the sheets etc?
Susan, I love this stamp. I love how you used the dsp on your vases. What a great idea. Thank you. Looking forward to tomorrow’s stepped up version. Milo is so adorable. Love the picture of Milo. Have a great stamping day. Hugs, Ellen Hinds
You make it look so simple yet so happy! I don’t know why I don’t have that stamp! Can’t wait to see the stepped up version tomorrow. (Also love the cute pic of Milo.)
I’m just catching up on emails from holidays and wanted to say thanks for taking time to share yesterday’s thoughts. It’s my resolution to send more cards just to say I’m thinking of you and for all occasions, which means finding more time to make more! Thanks for your daily inspirations. Happy New Year.
I’m like “simple Saturday? simple Saturday? Holy cow, is it *Saturday*?” I’m so lost…. I like this and I just might CASE a couple of these up today. I love that stamp set and don’t get it out enough. Then I can wait and see what you do to it tomorrow and perhaps be inspired to make some more.
I really enjoy your Saturday and Sunday transformations….great idea. Of course I ALWAYS enjoy seeing any posts of the ‘fur babies’. Milo has nothing on my Buddy…he too loves to be as close to a human as possible
Love your cards & always enjoy pics of your fur babies. Being under covers is definitely a doxie trait. They love being covered up. So cute. Brings back memories of mine.
Love your picture of Milo!
Really appreciate the Saturday and Sunday cards and how just a little change can make a big difference
Thanks for the tips!
Love the photograph of your dog all snuggled up!