Standing Z-Fold Birthday Card

Since deciding to come back to blogging, I’ve been trying to catch up on all the New Products, Online Exclusives and Last Chance projects…it’s a lot to gather and organize. I’ve been a bit out of the loop and many products have come and gone before I even had a chance to use them. However, I know they’ll eventually get some love. I don’t believe that retired means forgotten, especially since I’m retired, too! Since…

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Autumn Floral Birthday

I feel like I’m finally getting my card creating mojo back.  Today I have a pretty birthday card that I created for my sister’s birthday.  Her favorite color is orange so I dug around my stash and came up with some papers that coordinated.  And the paper really did all the work here with the exception of the sentiment die, which is SU retired Celebrate You thinlits.  The floral paper is a 12 x 12…

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Attention Shoppers Birthday Card – PP705

After a long, hot summer without much stamping/card making time, I’m trying to get my mojo back.  Our weather has cooled down and I’ve spent some time reorganizing and getting acquainted with some new products that I’ve purchased in the last few months.  One of those sets is Stampin’ Up!’s Attention Shoppers bundle.  This is seriously one FUN set…and I’ve only made my first card with it! How fun are those little gift bags!  I…

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“Present” Surprise Birthday – FMS639 & AAA Birthday#62

  I’ve had the best time creating this card for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge albeit it took me a awhile.  As soon as I saw the sketch, I had the idea of birthday presents.  The idea came fast but the execution…not so much.  But like I said, it was fun!  HERE’s the sketch… I’m also playing along with a new to me challenge, AAA Birthday.  They are asking for cute birthday cards this month.…

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