Woot-woot….it is the weekend and it is a Super Bowl Weekend so that means that it is time to break all of the New Year’s resolution rules…..(ha-ha) 😀  – we always stay at home and have Spare Ribs (sorry Daisy- Mae) and we have our on-going puzzle going and the commercials are my highlights!
Let’s get to the post…BUT before that we need to have a winner! It was a TOTAL hoot and joy to read your comments! I invite you to grab an extra cup of java and read the wonderful an unique “bucket lists” that so many left! (I am thrilled that there are others that want to go to the Ellen Show – I would need the best eye cream on the market as I would be smiling from ear to ear ~ she is a hoot and we kinda dance alike – TERRIBLE) 😯Â
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Woot -Woot AGAIN – I LOVE the fact that you want to play instrument…that is OVER THE TOP FUN and I hope you achieve your wishes….and please email me with your address so I can mail you the “goods” –
These are GREAT GOODS…as they are the basics so I am thrilled that you will put them to good use! Have FUN and thanks for popping onto my blog.
Today we are working with the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle and YES – I would ONLY purchase this as a bundle as it is just amazing…full of details and it is ONE UNIQUE set!
You will just have to pop back tomorrow and see what changes I made to “step it up” but trust me, this is one set that is a keeper as the details are so over the top!
Tomorrow I will share with you the measurements (cause’ I know you love them) and I think that you will enjoy seeing the change! It is soooooo funny – sometimes we like Saturday…and then there are weekends that the Sunday version makes us roll….this is why I love to do these posts~ there are ALWAYS ways to look at a project and make changes that make you smile!
Look closely at this below photo….sometimes it is all about the details. Can you see that I cut (2) of the solid bases (one in Bermuda Bay and the other in Very Vanilla) because I back them so when you see the “bend”…the underside of the image you can see the finished look!
This is not a needed step at all but it is a finishing touch that does show! I used 3 glue dots to adhere the die.
I admit, when I was cutting up the this DSP for my shares….this was not a fan of mine but I guess the more I cut and the more I thought about the possibilities….I worked! Does this ever happen to you or am I on an Island by myself!?!?
I will say that I am a HUGE fan of DSP’s that coordinate with Very Vanilla as I think that is always gives an instant warmth.
This is a simple card and when you see what I do tomorrow and share with you the dimensions….you will say – YEE-HAW….this IS sooooo easy! I often worry that we feel that we need to make things complicated to make it special…well – the actual moral of the story is…YOU should do what make YOU happy!
If you like spending more time with creating a card…THAT’S GREAT...if you like it short and simple…THAT’S GREAT.….it is all about YOU and YOU are the only one that know what works.
Have a great day and I hope to see you tomorrow! 😀
Congrats Joan! It was so much fun reading all the bucket lists. Great job Susan! Love the colors and the angle of this card. You nailed it. I agree….simple or complex….do what makes you happy because it comes from the heart. ??
I totally agree that it was so fun to read the “buckets” that we have. While reading them I thought – WOW, that would be great…..I just think that sometimes the simple ones are the best! Now what even makes me smile more is what you said…..LOVE IT – as how true, no matter how we create, we create works of art from our heart
Gorgeous card and I love the added strip of card stock on the flap that is becoming your signature!
Thanks Mary…you know that I love my envelopes!
Beautiful card with the tilted panels, Susan! Your signature dots add the perfect touch; nothing more needed! Ok, I just had to add this comment since you brought up the Super Bowl: Mike and I are from Massachusetts and we naturally are Boston fans all the way, every team! I would have to say that the Red Sox and Patriots are our favorites though. So, that said, you know we are super Excited about tomorrow’s game, right! Yippee! Can’t wait to watch the Super Bowl! I hope you will be routing for us…. and your son since he works in Boston too~
I am with you….it is so much fun to watch the Super Bowl and if I had to pick a team….I think that you are going to be smiling! You know that I love me dots – funny how something so simple and silly can make a difference!
Love this layout. It works really well with the dragonfly. Congratulations to Joan on winning the blog candy. Those basics always come in handy. Chris R. always has an idea on what will be added to tomorrow’s stepped-up version. I think maybe a little “Wink-of-Stella” to the wings and some baker’s twine. Looking forward to seeing Sunday’s card to see if I am right.
Hmmmmmm…..I an late in making comments but did you see the stepped up? I used something that I rarely use but I will say, the Wink Of Stella is perfect on these wings!
I have noticed that sometimes a smaller piece of an offensive (rather strong word) designer paper isn’t as offensive and lends itself to possibilities. I caught the plague so I haven’t played with my bundle yet but I have ogled it many times. I thought the dragonfly would look fabulous with those “homemade” papers and your card here rather captures that look. I can’t wait to see how you jazz it up.
I am sorry that you are under the weather….you and John should be together because he is feeling icky and we all know that there is nothing worse than a sick man! I was surprisingly happy with how this DSP worked with this card. As I said, I wasn’t a huge fan of it but I will say I pushed thru and made it work!
Pretty ! I was actually playing around with tilted dsp on a card yesterday . Mine looked like it was not put on straight instead of looking trendy and creative !! I really like the look and I will continue practicing using it !
I don`t have this set yet ,but it is on the list . I am looking forward to your Sunday Step Up version !!
Yay for Joan !! And last BUT not LEAST !!
GO FALCONS !!
I am on a “tilted kick” right now and I am loving it. At first you always think that is looks wonky but it you just STOP and not fuss with it – it works!
I know exactly where you will be later as you are a huge FOOTBALL FAN!
Congrats to Joan. Good luck to everyone with their Bucket Lists and crossing things off. Mine will probably never see a pencil line through any of them. Maybe I need to put easier things on my list. Just a thought.
The card today is fun. I personally like the DSP and love the way you combined it with the plain panel of Bermuda Bay and put them on the tilt. The curves or “lifting off” just indicates movement! Love that idea. Plus the little sentiment with both pieces add to the fun. The wings look pretty with the BB showing through but I am wondering if you will add some Wink of Stella to them for an iridescent glow like Robyn mentioned. The body of the dragon fly is neutral – well, just pretty darn plain to be blunt! But, how to jazz that up? Maybe pop up another piece of the body and/or maybe use some watercolor pencils on it and a little Wink of Stella on it for some contrast – black glimmer paper, no that would be too dark. As gee, I give up on how to step it up. Curve the wings up even more and maybe another set of wings to indicate more flight? Whatever, we will just have to wait until tomorrow. It is way to cold here for Ted and I to see them in real life for ideas.
You are a mess and I love you for that! WHAT my dear little dragon fly is PLAIN JANE! I have been up close to one of these guys in real life but maybe I could have sponged a neutral color on it. I think that you are going to like the stepped up version BUT……Jane is in the house again!
Stunning card! Cannot wait to see the Stepped Up version!
Thanks Deb, this bundle is hard not to get a special card from! A very detailed and well thought out bundle with fabulous sentiments!
Dear Susan, Congratulations Joan Take time in your life to do the bucket lists. Having a stamping room is so wonderful. I am so truly blessed I have mine in my old dining room. Susan, your card is so beautiful. I can not imagine how you can even step this card up any more than you have today. It is a winner in my book. Go Falcons. I will be playing in my craft room tomorrow while my husband will watch the game. Hugs,Ellen Hinds
Hi Ellen and happy weekend! I have to say that I love my craft area and I should share it with you. It is my space of “me time” that I just love to retreat to!
Have fun playing during the game…CASE this card…..hope you like Sunday’s
I love the card just as it is, I can’t imagine how it could be even better, I am curious about the edges. Is that tiny white dots or a stitched card?
Hi Lora and thanks for popping in! They are dots that I made with a white gel pen to give a bit of interest. Please try it, I think that you will like the effect.
This is a beautiful card, Susan. I love the dragonfly bundle and the colors you used to make this card. Congrats, Joan. I look forward to tomorrow’s version to see the changes you make.
Thanks…..I just think that Bermuda Bay is one of those colors that bring an instant smile to your face! I think that you will like tomorrows as well
Now, that SU is no longer selling my favorite pen what pen do you use for the dots? I was just looking this week for a pen replacement as mine is almost empty.