Happy Sunday and WOW – I had a great day yesterday…getting lots accomplished but the BEST part…a PEEP was home! I just love it when the PEEPS are home! Still no news on the new Itell critter but if it is nice enough today….I am going to try to catch the dumb donkey and clip him!
I have to tell you – they are not the smartest of animals and you would think after having him for 12 years – he would like me…but nope, he doesn’t! He is awfully cute and he does do a good job being a babysitter to Arnold but other than that – he is a lawn ornament.
Here is you weekend fun of seeing how I take a card, make some simple changes to show you that there are always ways to make things “just a bit different” We are working with the Special Reasons Bundle.
This is the picture that you all seem to enjoy, being able to see them side by side and then YOU decide. The main differences are:
- Instead of fussy cutting the smaller flower on yesterdays card…..today I just used the smaller flower stamp in the bundle (I really should have done
- that yesterday….Silly Susan) and i will say I much prefer the one today because I like the shape and I like the white space around the edge of the flower – to me, it makes it pop!
- I added some linen thread loops – this always gives a soft look and feel.
- I changed up the sentiment….I made today’s into a banner and then used the bone folder to curl the banner
- I added some clear droplets. These are not Stampin’ Up! but I will say that I love them. They are a simple yet FUN accent to add to a card to make it special. You can click here to see the product.
I have some great close ups for you today and I am sooooo happy that I was gently nudged by you all to use the Tip Top Taupe color and you are soooooo right~ it is a great neutral.
Enjoy the pictures to see up close the changes that I did. Please do not forget to use your bone folder to soften the fibers in the paper with your flowers. This gives them an instant softness and depth to the card.
I love these clear Droplets, a perfect little accent. I have a confession….and I probably should have re-done it but I didn’t. I bumped the droplet that is in the center of the flower and the green glue bled into ink. They usually dry clear (like you can see the other ones) but I thought that I should do as I say……this is handmade, not Hallmark! 😀
Let’s chat about the banner…..I forget to do this and I will say that when I do I once again say, Silly Susan, this is a fun way to add a sentiment. After I stamped and adhered it to the cardstock, I took the bone folder back and forth to create a “wave like feel” and then POP a GLUE DOT into place…PRESTO ~ so cute!
The picture that makes my heart happy….the one with the envelope! The icing on the cake each and every day. I think that I have hooked many of you to always give your envelopes some love……now a super easy way to do so is also to USE UP THAT WASHI TAPE that I know you all have.
There are always ways to use products that you have. Can you imagine if all of us put ALL OF OUR STUFF in one place – we would be “SET FOR LIFE” – now I call that one great party! I still think that we need to have a creative island for us to get away to – we would have a blast but if there was a section for knitting – I just can’t go there – I tried to learn to knit and let’s just say, it wasn’t pretty! 😉
Enjoy your day and I wish that you could see me talking…dealing with the dumb donkey – my goal is to get him in his “Sunday best” and then take him and Arnold down to the front field as the grass is coming in so nicely and sweet Arnold loves if down there.
It takes 2 of us to do this because if Arnold feels that his donkey is not near him….he panics and I will you could see me with a lead shank around dumb-dumbs neck as he drags me down (actually he thinks he is going somewhere special…..little does he know he is at the same place – different field! (he really is not the brightest) but he does do his job well in helping Arnold.
You all have a GREAT Monday and I will see you on Tuesday – I have an A HA MOMENT for you that your are going to say – now that was easy!
Both cards are a hit with me. The little droplets are sweet.
Don’t be too down on your donkey. Even lawn ornaments have their purpose.
I must say…I love my droplets! I think that they are a smile maker….now to the donkey – I admit he does make me smile, actually he makes me laugh as he so SIMPLE MINDED….but I love the comment about even a lawn ornament has a purpose!
I like today’s embellishments….great job! Arnold and his sidekick must look so adorable together….perhaps a little misunderstood but still cute! Enjoy the day and seize the moment?
Thanks – I jst had to share the embellishments because I love the simplicity of them. I have pictures for you tomorrow….the transfer of fields happened…and YEP – that darn little guy pull me and I was running by his side and then HE WON……but he made it to the field!
What is your donkey’s name?
Dumb…… actually he had a brother when we got them as I bought 2 and they were named when we got them – Alexander and Ricardo – I referred to them as dumb and dumber but sadly we did have to put one down about 6 years ago…..When we talk, I usually call him just donkey!
I like both cards but prefer today’s. TFS
YIPPEE….someone from Australia….isn’t the internet wonderful! Thanks for popping in!
always surprises me how a little linen or metallic thread can change the look
AMEN SISTER…..when in doubt – pull it out! A little adds such a difference!
Just the right touch of change. Sweet with the linen thread and droplets!
Just a little BUMP up! I think that the linen thread foes make a POP!
Oh…how lovely, Susan! Little changes – huge impact! Can’t wait for Tuesday!! Thank you for the I siration!
YEAH – I see your comment below and I love that someone else has a Siri moment! I cannot tell you how many times I will use Siri only to have a PEEP call me and say – Mom, read what you just texted me…..I LAUGH!!!!
I hope that the tip tomorrow will be helpful – I was doing a dance!
Sicily “Siri”. Meant to say – thank you for the “inspiration”!?
Well, I think this is a tie! I always think of who is receiving the card and if they would appreciate the extra touches.
Happy Sunday!
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You are so sweet – I am smiling when I read – WE HAVE A TIE! That is a smile maker!
Both cards are so sweet, simple or stepped-up. Tip Top Taupe is a wonderful neutral.
Like I said before….It takes me some time to warm up to the In Colors and then it is time for their EXIT….I will say after I had so many share that they love the TTT when I did the poll, I have been using it more and even purchased 2 packs to have as it will be walking the plank!
Always enjoy your chatting and designs. It is fun too to see your inspiration for a card. I have forgotten about curling the sentiment. It really does make a difference. I say, ” Better than Hallmark!” Great cards. Thanks once again for sharing.
I agree – I have forgotten to curl the sentiment and actually I had the sentiment stamped on a long piece of scrap and I thought…..”CURL THAT BABY” – and it worked!!!!
AMEN….homemade is the BEST!
I’m always amazed at how much the extra embellishments add to a card and at why I don’t remember to try them! I love them both but today’s is my favorite. Thanks for sharing!
Me too….I will say that I forget about adding an extra something….but when I do I step back and say, that was easy and that works! Ever since I started keeping my embellishments in that one container that I blogged about…..I will say I find that I use them more!
You are so good at making just the right little “tweaks” that set the cards apart. Love both of them, of course, but all the details you added to today’s card are fantastic. I never thought to “wave” the banner…great idea! Have a wonderful Sunday…at least it’s sunny!
Thanks….I was thinking – it was a week ago that we were having so much fun….our latest obsession is growing and growing……
Well, I like both (really) I do think the white edging on the center flower makes a POP though . Thank you for the details of your process of card creating and such . It brings so much life to the finished card ! I have always been a person who wants to know WHY ? Why do you do that or why did you add that ? I was a delight in Nursing School ! Yeah right ! Also I peeked in on the picture of all your pups in 2015 on the couch . LOVE !
Have fun with your day of Donkey Derby !
I am so glad that you pointed out about the white edge around the flower. I think using that flower on today’s card really made a huge difference and one that I think many would have skipped over…..I love the “WHY” in you…..never stop asking!
It was a DONKEY of A DAY….that means it was FUN!!!!
Both cards are pretty, but today’s card is my favorite. I love Pretty Pink Posh’s clear droplets and sequins, plus her story is so touching and inspirational. Good luck with your goal for today. I’m looking forward to see what you have for us on Tuesday. Enjoy this beautiful day.
I am not familiar with the story behind her but you bet with my next cup of coffee I am going to look it up! I love to read and learn where people get their inspiration and “the story” behind the scenes!
I love all the little changes you made to make today’s card. Curling the sentiment i a really great idea! I have to say, although I love yesterday’s card, today’s is my favorite!! ?
Hi Ann….thanks for the comment and I will say that it is fun to try to make the changes…
Dear Susan,I love both cards. Today’s card is my favorite. I love all of your details to this card. I love the little droplets. Thank you for the link, I just ordered a bag of the droplets. I love the linen thread loops. I love the curled banner . I love hearing your stories with you and your animals. The way you describe it we can picture what is going on. I forgot who is Arnold. All of your animals are all so lucky to have you for their favorite human. Have a great day. Hugs,??Ellen Hinds
I am laughing at the comment of me being their favorite human…..I do spend time with them and that is why I can’t figure out why that little donkey does not like me – he does make me laugh as he really is cute.
Arnold is the old guy – he is either 32 or 33 this year and his vision is not good…..the donkey is his “seeing eye buddy” and they really are best buds!
Either card would be a hit with their recipient, believe me. I DO lean toward the extra embellishments, but the big plus is the smaller flower cut with the framelet. You’re right about the white outline making the visual POP.
Love Sonny’ s comment about Donkey Derby. Pictures please? If it weren’t so frustrating, it would probably be a hoot!
YEAH – another one that like the different flower today – that white make a POP…..I do have some pictures….and I will share – I can report – mission accomplished…they are in the front field.
For once I wish I was sitting on the fence trying to decide which card I liked better so I can see you and the donkey as well as whoever you enlisted to help you! This would definitely be one of those moments where a picture is worth a thousand words! So, by this time of day, did you get the donkey captured and clipped and two off to the new field of dreams?
As far as the cards, I liked yesterday’s a lot but today’s is my favorite! I love my layers with the mat. The flower is really a pop star with that white around it – who would have thought it would make that much difference. I love the linen thread loops as that thread goes with the taupe so well. That banner just makes it even more fun as well as those cute dew drops. The center looks pretty darn good to me no matter the problem on the flower.
Well let me 1st say….that if I looked up and saw you sitting on a fence watching me wrangle up this little donkey we would both be in stitches…..They both made it down to the front field but he did not get clipped – he kept running under Arnold’s belly and when I caught him…..Arnold was getting upset because his buddy was upset….that James said – Mom…..forget about clipping him – let’s just get them down to the field! You will see pictures!
I have enjoyed reading your adventures with the animals. It would be so fun to be a fly on the wall (or fence post or anywhere nearby) and just watch all the fun. I have a huge smile just imagining. Love your cards…your inspiration is amazing.