Card: A Thursday Surprise!

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Welcome to today's post! Did you miss me on Tuesday?! I sure missed you and what a week it has been! I know there are lots out there like me who are wearing about 10 different hats right now and while you keep going with your head held high and a positive attitude...it sure is exhausting! I needed to switch gears today to do something to feed my soul.  It was the kind of day that required something calming and relaxing!

And here is today's project...

This card has what I like to call "everything but the kitchen sink"!  From embossing folders to die cuts to embellishments, it is just that kind of card to put a smile on anyone's face.  I wanted to feature the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper with today's card and I paired today's DSP with the Petal Pink cardstock and ink.  Pro tip: I did not actually buy the coordinating Lily Pad die cuts (which are still available by the way); however, I discovered that the Magnolia Memory die cuts have a very similar flower shape.  Using the detailed die cut and solid die cut from that set, I created a very similar lily pad look that I think coordinates well.

Don't forget to include some of that beautiful paper on the inside of your card or envelope as well!

Card Details
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Paper: Basic Gray, Petal Pink, Lily Impressions DSP, Whisper White, Vellum
Ink: Petal Pink
Stamps: Flowering Desert
Tools: Magnolia Memory die cuts, Banner Punch, Layering Circles die cuts, Subtle Embossing folder
Accessories: From My Heart faceted gems, Organza Ribbon

Today's card was inspired by the following challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches #428: A Sketch by Amy

SUOC 245: Spring

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Case It Up Tuesday!

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Welcome to today's post! It's that time again...time to CASE IT UP! I am currently in Orlando, FL on a work trip enjoying some beautiful sunshine, relaxing, taking in the scenery...oh and learning all about accounting in the world of K-12 schools.  All that being said, I took this week to CASE up a card that I posted previously.  I am also currently working on the samples for my next class to be held on March 16th and this will be one of the card's featured during that class.

And here is today's project...

You can check out the previous card HERE that served as this week's inspiration.  I have to confess that the Magnolia Suite has been one of my favorites.  The coordinating colors, subtle designs and comforting flowers just make this suite a joy to work with every time I pull it off the shelf! This card is on the simple side and that is also one of the things I love about it.  I think you could easily "step up" this card with more flowers underneath the sentiment or even a few additional embellishments.  I can't wait to see how my crafters will make this card their own! How would you make it your own?!

Card Details
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Paper: Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Magnolia Lane DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Mossy Meadow
Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia
Tools: Beautiful Layers die-cuts, Sprig Punch, Layering Circles die-cuts
Accessories: Pearl embellishments

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Card: Just keeping it Simple!

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Welcome to today's post! I thought I would keep it short and sweet today and feature a quick little set of 3 cards using the Magnolia Lane DSP.  Again, the paper here is simply beautiful so I thought I would let it do all the work for me.  

And here is today's project...

You can see from the picture that I did three of these simple note cards.  These were quick and simple to make and just a few pearl embellishments really make them shine.  Sometimes simple is just the way to go! 

Each card features a base of Basic Black with a layer of Whisper White underneath the Magnolia paper.  A layered strip of Vellum and Whisper White serves as the base for the sentiment which is stamped in Tuxedo Black.  Three pearls on the left side finish things up nicely.  Viola! Simple and beautiful note cards! 

Card Details

Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper: Magnolia Lane DSP, Whisper White, Basic Black, Vellum

Ink: Tuxedo Bloack

Stamp Set: Good Morning Magnolia

Accessories: Share What You Love Pearl embellishments   

And don't forget...

BONUS DAYS ARE BACK! 

Check out all the details HERE! And Happy Shopping! 

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Card: Sneak Peek 2 "Magnolia Lane Suite"

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Welcome to today's post! My project today once again features a sneak peek into the new Stampin' Up! Magnolia Lane suite.  It is a beautiful set of products and I think it will quickly become a favorite when it becomes available on June 4th! 

And here is today's card...

The paper of this card is the reverse of a previous project and it is just as beautiful as the first.  I love how the paper can do all the work, but the little butterfly accent and the mossy meadow linen thread can add just an extra touch.  

Not forgetting about the envelope...the magnolia stamp was also used on the envelope flap for added design.  

See some additional photos below of today's project (includes a sneak peek photo of a portion of the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set!)...

Quick tip: The magnolia stamp was stamped on the front of the card using Mossy Meadow.  I thought it needed just a little extra color.  So I took a Q-tip and lightly touched it to the ink pad (Mossy Meadow first) getting just a bit of ink on the tip.  Then I lightly touched the leafy area of the stamped image with the inked Q-tip.  Then I repeated the same steps for the flower portion using the Powder Pink ink pad.  Viola! Just a touch of color to the original stamped image (see left image above).  

Card Details

Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Paper:   Crumb Cake, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Powder Pink

Stamp Set: Good Morning Magnolia, Make a Difference, August 2018 Paper Pumpkin (inside sentiment)

Tools: Rectangle Stitched Die Cuts, Well Said Die Cuts

Accessories: Mossy Meadow Linen Thread

This card was inspired by a previous project that you can see here.  These two cards are some of the first that have been made for my parish Card Ministry.  I am so blessed that I have been given the opportunity to give back to my parish doing something that I love.  

Today's project was inspired by the following challenge: 

SUOC 223: It's Spring

It may be a sympathy card, but hopefully those beautiful spring magnolias fill the family's heart with happiness during a difficult time.

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Card: Sneak Peek "Magnolia Lane Suite"

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Welcome to today's post!  I am so excited to share today's project because it features some of the latest goodies that will be available starting June 4, 2019 in this year's new Stampin' Up! catalog.  I already have a long "favorites list" and I know you will too once the new catalog is available.  The Designer Series Paper are all keepers and the coordination with the new stamps sets are sure to be a must have for your stamping stash!

And here is today's project...

Having to put together a sympathy card is always a difficult one.  But I hope that I can bring a little joy during a difficult time when I present a friend or loved one with a handmade card.  With the new Magnolia Lane products, creating a sympathy card is a little easier as the paper, stamps and sentiments are lovely, sophisticated and lend themselves to creating a card with a peaceful and tranquil message.  

The card stock featured is from the Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper set and the magnolia stamp is from the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set.  Both of these products will be available beginning June 4, 2019.  

I featured two carryover products with the sentiment stamp (Make A Difference Stamp Set #146676) and die cut (Well Said Die Cut #148534).  Both of these products have been so useful in my craft room as they can be used for a variety of occasions.  

See some additional photos below of today's project (includes a sneak peek photo of a portion of the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set!)...

The large magnolia stamp is used both on the inside sentiment as well as some additional decoration to the envelope flap.  

Card Details

Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Paper: Crumb Cake, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Stamp Set: Make a Difference, Good Morning Magnolia, August 2018 Paper Pumpkin (inside sentiment)

Tools: Rectangle Stitched Die Cut, Well Said Die Cut

Today's project was inspired by the following challenge: 

Sunday Stamps #SSC205

Focused on the dark green, black and browns with white as a neutral 

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