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Hey Dude

In a paper swap with Karen (scrapaway1 on YouTube) she included

a few stamped Magnolia's for me to try.

This darling guy was one of them so I did a card

for my Grandson's birthday.

No bows, ribbons or frills, I tried to keep it pretty

plain and boyish

Paper line is Pulse Collection from Priam

Hugs

I did a card class at the local scrapbook store. Dandylion Wishes

and used the Stella Roses Gertie 6x6 pad

I did a bunch of cards showing how you could use this one pad

of paper, one set of Stickers and a little pagination to make

a multitude of cards.

The butterflies are a Martha Stewart Punch
The little dots have Glossy Accents on them
and the Stickers are SRM

Card Two - same paper line

 The little rosette and brad are also the same line, Stella Rose Gertie

 Sticker SRM - Paper Punch Martha Stewart

Card Three -

 Fiskars paper punch

Card Four -

Card Five -

Card Six -

Paper Punches EK Success

Brad - My Mind's Eye
Pearls - Recollections

Card Seven -

Glimmer misted flower

Mat - Sizzix

Card Eight -

Flower -Tattered Flower Sizzix Tim Holtz

Card Nine -

Flower - Sizzix Tattered Flower Tim Holtz

Brad - My Mind's Eye

Card Ten -

Pattern for flower petals was just an oval I drew and cut out of heavy card stock for pattern

There were at least 5 more cards made from this 6x6 paper pad, plus several full sheets left over.

A little paper, some stickers and just an afternoon playing can result in a whole bunch of cards.

Congratulations

Paper line is 5th Avenue by Melissa Frances

isn't it gorgeous, thank you Barb for sending it to me!

Popped up the fussy cut ladies and the corner flowers

Sentiment is a rub on from My Sentiments Exactly

Charlie's Wishes

This is a birthday card for my son-in-law.

I thought he'd like Charlie and the Graphic 45 Curtain Call papers.

The card is a #10 size and the envelope is actually

one I had in a pack of Christmas envelopes.

I covered the front cinnamon sticks with the curtain call

ticket and it really goes well with the card, I distressed

the envelope just a little with Vintage Photo.

I've seen so many cards lately where the inside is finished to match the front.

I really like this idea, before it just never seemed like my card were done.

I think I'll be doing a lot more of the inside stuff going forward.

Graduate

I recently received an announcement of a Graduation.

I thought it would be nice to incorporate portions

of her card in the congratulations one

I sent back.

The colored date strip, diploma and hat

are all from the original announcement.

The year numbers are also from the announcement.

The Graduate on the outside and the sentiment here

are both rub ons from My Sentiments Exactly.

Sew Special

Paper from October Afternoon

Die cut and Ribbon from RAKs

Spool is a die cut

Mini Album Gift

I was in such a hurry to get this packaged and ready for Monday's post I forgot to take photos. But, I figured out how to use the frames from the video and they are below.

The book was made with the Black Currant paper stack from DCWV

Front cover has a spray from Webster's Pages,

 charms from Recollections,

a Stick Pin and label made from my computer and covered with Crystal Lacquer

The original 7Gypsies book that I used for the base

came with a spiral binding, which of course was way too small.

I removed it and added ribbons, tied in bows and double knotted.

I ran a thread of Glossy Accents across the end of each ribbon

to keep them from fraying

This little book pulls out and opens to form a 12 spots for 3x3 photos.

as shown below

The left page is an acetate mat with the photo mat slipped behind

The right side is a three page fold out when untied

shown below

Under the belly band is an accordian fold out of mats

Another 3 page mat when untied on the left

and a removable accordion of page mats on the right

Frames are cut with a Spellbinders die

the mat pulls out from the top to allow a photo to be added

An envelope to hold my personal note to the graduate on the left.