Guy Cards

Hello, 

I don’t know where you live, but here in the interior of BC, Canada we’re looking at temperatures of about 40C (104F), so guess where I’m staying? That’s right, inside where it’s cool. I have quite a few birthdays coming up (why are there so many between fall and Christmas?) so I’ve been spending some time making cards.

The first one is for my husband whose birthday is today! He’s 64 and still younger than me. Mmm hmmmm, I robbed the cradle. 

I love the stamps and stickers that come with this collection. It’s Graphic 45’s Catch of the Day. It’s one set I’ve used over and over again. I love it. Great for guy cards. 

I also made a card for my son who plays guitar and loves music

 

These are Stamperia papers from their Music collection. Another great set. 

That’s all for today. I’ll be writing a blog post for my bubbling springs blog soon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Graphics 45, Catch of the Day Cards

Hi there 😃

I’ve been busy making lots of cards as I have quite a few birthdays coming up. Today I’m going to show you those, plus some new paper pads I picked up. I also made more Little books of hope, which I’d like to talk about a bit.

Many people are affected by the political climate in the world today and it’s bringing a lot of people down. Whatever opinion you may have on it, I felt I wanted to do something to bring peoples’ spirits up a bit. So I made a little booklet that can be taken with you, sit at your bedside table, or be passed on to someone you think needs it more than you. I called it My Little Book of Hope, and if you click on the link it takes you to the post. 

I’ve given three of these away since I posted and have requests for two more. I think there will be many more in my future. They’re encouraging plus you can give them as little birthday gifts for friends you don’t normally buy for. I’ve been surprised at the response. Such a little thing!

Now let me show you my cards. There’s three in total. These come from the Graphics 45, Catch of the Day 12x12 paperpad. 

Highland Light

 

I added a little metal spiral and silver brads. Plus a little stamp that was in the pad.

The main photo is raised with foam tape.

On the left I also added this die cut I ran through on shiny paper. It’s very pretty in real life. 

Skilled Sailor

I added a little silver dolphin charm to this, plus more silver brads.

I made a nautical knot and adhered it with glossy accents glue, then added an anchor die cut.

The main section is raised with foam tape.

Crest Fishing Pier

I like making these nautical knots. Here’s another. 

This card was super simple because I just cut around the stamps and raised the front with foam tape. 

Those little round stickers came with the pad. 

That’s my cards. They’re 6.5 x 5” and I will sell them for $7 each or 2 for $12 if you buy them before a birthday comes around. Which means I have to make more, but whatever. If I have to mail them, shipping costs are added. 

Next, my paper pads~

I’m quite excited to make more cards and little books of hope with these paper pads. These are beautiful quality papers. Nice and thick. 

Until then, have a good weekend!

Blessings,

Carmen

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