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(Started posting on September 25, 2014)
Mother’s Day Flower Pot Card
(a blast from the past…)
This card was made using an SVG file called Mother’s Day Flower Pot Card that I purchased from SVGCuts eons ago. It was one of the first “more involved” cards I made using an svg file and my electronic die cutting machine (back in May 2011).
I chose a few different colors of card stock – 5 for the flowers and banner and 3 more for the leaves and pot. After my machine cut out all the pieces, I grabbed a dowel for shaping the blooms, a few gems, and my glue, and this card came together pretty easily! (Lots of pieces and a bit of time, but not hard at all.) If I were to make this again, I might even take the time to ink the edges of the die cuts…
My mother had saved hers (this one) in its envelope so I was able to get a photo of it to share here. Surprisingly, it did not flatten in the mail (or in storage for years!), and I remember my mother-in-law was amazed that hers “actually stood up” – lol! 
I was a little surprised that I hadn’t posted this here earlier, but I thought the file was worth sharing. (This project was originally posted in my StampTV gallery. Sadly, this site is no longer active.)
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Pink and Gray Baby Carriage Card
(inside: A new little someone to kiss and to love; a happy addition from heaven above.)
This card features the “Fancy Baby Carriage” from Cottage Cutz and a greeting from the “Itty Bitty Basics” stamp set from My Favorite Things.
Recollections white and Grey Kraft card stock was used along with April Lovely (textured pink) from Core’dinations. Ink was “Stormy Sky” from Gina K Designs. Recollections pearls were added to the carriage die cut. The inside sentiment was from the Stampin’ Up “Cuddles & Kisses” stamp set (retired?).
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Egg Basket Frame Easter Card
(Inside: Warm wishes for a bright and joyous Easter)
As I mentioned in a recent post, last October I participated in the Simon Says Stamp HDSA Fundraiser by purchasing a Crafty Parcel (a mystery box full of great craft supplies) which also included the Memory Box Egg Basket Frame die set (#94235) that I used on this card.
When I first saw this die set in the box, I thought it was one piece and immediately thought of Easter. But what is great about this set is that there are 3 different dies that can be used separately.  There are so many possibilities for the floral frame, and the basket would be super cute for a baby card…with flowers… Looking forward to playing with this set some more!
One quick comment on the basket die – When you run this die through your machine, the basket comes out flat. You can leave it like that, but if you want the embossed basket weave texture, you will need to leave the die cut in the die (or reinsert it back into the die) and run it through a second time with a rubber embossing mat. (This is what I did.) I also saw someone online say she embossed the basket by using a stylus to trace all the rectangles while the die cut was still in the die which is an option if you don’t have a rubber embossing mat. And a final option is to use the die as a stencil and ink on the basket weave design.
In addition to the set, I also used one of the bunnies from the “Bunny Trio Set” (D1-0545) from Fun Stampers Journey/Spellbinders (no longer available?) and the “Splendid Happy Easter Die” (#2462) from Poppy Stamps.
The patterned paper is “Antique Brocade” from the Paper Studio. The card stock is “Lemon Drop” from Gina K Designs, “Elegance” by Core’dinations, “Velvet” (deep purple) by American Craft, and white.
The inside sentiment is a stamp called “Warm Wishes” (F2619) by Printworks (no longer available?).
My finished card is 4 1/2 inch square.
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Faux Metal Layered Bubbles
I needed cards for some of the guys in my family. This card features the fun “Layered Bubbles” embossing folder by Lisa Horton Crafts. I lightly applied Silver Guilders Paste Wax over the black, embossed card stock for a tarnished silver look. Applying this wax is so quick and easy, I was able to make several panels in a matter of minutes. (It’s hard to see the silver shimmer in the photo.)
The embossing folder is designed for a slimline card panel (4″ x 8.25″), and that’s where my thinking was when I started this card.
However, when I added my “lonely” greeting, it seemed like there was too much card – lol!
So I trimmed it down…
I liked the smaller version, but I also had the piece I had trimmed off and came up with the third design.
I really like how the white brightens up the card and makes what was the background of the previous samples the focus on this version. Third time’s a charm!!
The greeting is from the “Free Standing Tunnel Card Drawer Die” set (D21062) from Creek Bank Creations. The white panel was embossed with the Subtle embossing folder from SU (retired).
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Chicken Quilt Thank You Card
I needed a chicken themed thank you card, and no, I did NOT have one of those in my stash – lol! Our neighbors have (recently?) gotten chickens. For you country folks out there, this may not be odd, but we do not live on or near a farm, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen them in our neighborhood. They seem to enjoy wandering around, and I had the pleasure of meeting “the gals” on Saturday when they were pecking around in our front yard.
On Sunday, our neighbors were kind enough to drop off fresh eggs, and I made this card to thank them.
I used the “Quilt Stitched 4×4 Panel Die #1” from Gina Marie Designs to create my quilt square. The printed paper was all from a digital file called “Gigi’s Chicken Coop” by JulieLopezGraphics (that I purchased on Etsy). Gina K Designs Tranquil Teal and white card stock was also used. I created the tiny flower in the center with the EK “Flower & Flourish” edger punch. The greeting was a part of the “Thanks Frame” die set from Simon Says Stamp (#SSS111997). And I added texture to the white panel with my Stampin’ Up “Subtle” embossing folder (retired).
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