Daisies

Again, I was without inspiration. I finally came up with something, but I'm not wild about it. It's pretty cute though. I think I'm just so pleased with the pink and black card that this just didn't excite me. LOL! Anyway, here it is:

A pretty little card

When I sat down at the drafting table tonight, I had no idea what I was going to make. I had no idea, no inspiration. So I started going through my designer paper. I had forgotten all about this black and white pattern that my cousin gave me years ago (thanks, Carrie!). As soon as I saw it I remembered the pink flowers that she gave me this past Christmas (thanks again, Carrie!). It all just came together from there. I had originally left the pink card plain...but it seemed like something was missing. So I stamped it with black. I think that really made it look nice. I was concerned it would look too busy, but I think it's just right. I love it!

Really fun card!

I found a great pattern tonight and decided to make this card for a friend who's been going through a lot lately. It turned out really cute. I wanted to use ribbon for the straps, but didn't have any that matched the paper I had chosen to use. I think the paper straps turned out just fine though. The picture makes it look like the straps are a slightly different color than the trim, but it's just the lighting. It's the very same paper.

More Valentine's fun!

Today I got my new Stampin' Up! heart punch. I LOVE it! It's going to be so useful. So I decided to do a couple of Valentine projects today, a Valentine's Day card and a Valentine's bookmark.

I'm pretty happy with this card besides the one little smudge. I think it's really cute!

I think the bookmark turned out nicely. I still need to add the ribbon at the top, but I'm torn about what color/pattern I want to use.

Cards for the mini magazine holder

So, I decided to go ahead and make some cards to go in the holder. I realized after I made the holder that my paper selection in that color family is very limited....and I don't have a purple stamp pad. So, I just made the best of it and played with the color scheme a little.

Mini magazine holder

I've seen these before, but never made one. I think people mostly use them as little gifts, you can make a few matching 3 x3 cards and they fit nicely in there. It's an idea I'm toying around with for my sister's baby shower in May. We'll see what comes of it. Anyway, it took a bit longer than the cards of the last couple of days, but it wasn't hard at all, just involved. I have the pattern if anyone's interested, just ask.

So here it is....the color is actually more of a true purple. I couldn't get a good shot for some reason, so it looks more gray here than it really is.

Celebrate

Today's project was a birthday card for a friend. I'm not thrilled with it and may redo it until I'm happy....still trying to figure out that darn craft ink! I like the regular stamp pads so much better. But the white is only available in the craft at Stampin' Up! I'll figure it out sooner or later. :) Anyway, a cute little cupcake birthday card.