Miss You~

I often use color to evoke a specific feeling or message when creating a card. In this card the subtle use of the aqua blue sends the message that I'll be blue because I'm missing you....

This card is off to the other coast, to a friend who won't be attending CHA this time around. And I'll be missing her......

V.~


Stamps:
Sent with Love STV Kit by Gina K Designs
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Paper: GKD Soft Sand, Ocean Mist, Chocolate Brown, Ivory
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Prismacolor pencil, Nestabilities, Ivory Ribbon, Linen Thread, Aqua mini brads, Distressing tool, Corner rounder, Dimensionals

Birthday Love and a new ride~

Here's a fun CAS birthday card made with the new GKD StampTV kit that released last week, Sent with Love. I'm tucking this away for a birthday for one of my nieces that is coming soon.
Finished card is 3-3/4" x 5-1/2"

It's been a busy weekend and first part of the week around here, I finally replaced my "mom" van and got a sporty car! After 17 years of van driving, it was time. :)

Here is what she looked like before we left the lot on Saturday.

It's the new, redesigned 2011 Sonata Turbo and I love driving it!

Have a wonderful week!

Supplies
Stamps: Sent with Love STV kit
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud and Tangelo
Paper: GKD Pure Luxury White, Bubblegum Pink
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Copic Markers, Corner rounder, Stickles, Dimensional foam

V.~

Scor-Pal and JustRite Tag Box~

Back a while ago Sharon asked me if I'd like to create a project for JustRite Stampers using the Scor-Pal.....well, naturally I wanted to! :) As I was deciding what I wanted to create I mused that often times a tag is the perfect addition to a gift in lieu of a card. Having a supply of ready made tags for any occasion would be a great thing to have on hand.

This peek-a-boo presentation box would be a fun gift as a thank you for a special person plus it keeps the tags easy to find at a moment's notice. Change the "thank you" tag to a birthday tag and you've got a great birthday present to give to someone. I can't think of too many who wouldn't appreciate a gift like this!

This tag box is what happens when you merge 3 of the different boxes I've designed in the past: the 4 compartment tag box, the gift card box and the cupcake box.

Instead of housing small tags like the 4 compartment box, this box holds shipping tag size tags that were created from vanilla cardstock. They measure 2-3/8" x 4-1/4" and there are 10 tags in this box. Each tag has a different saying from the JustRite set called

Just a Note Borders & Centers
instead of using the borders that are included in this set, I opted to use the

Decorative Borders 2" Round
using 5 of them 2 times each to make 10 tags.

Both the sentiment and border images are mounted on petite scallop circles before completing the tag.

The top of the box has a circle cutout with a clear card sheet window which provides just a peek of the enclosed tags. The Grand Caliber, that was recently added to my arsenal, makes cutting the large circle for the lid so easy!

The box features a divider insert to keep the tags stacked nicely.

Stay tuned for the full tutorial for this project coming in the near future.

Thanks Sharon, JustRite, and of course Scor-Pal!

Supplies, other than referenced and linked above:
Ink: Vivid! Coffee Bean and Olive, Memento Desert Sand
Paper: Vanilla, Asparagus
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Eyelet, Linen Thread, Tag corner punch, 1/8" hand held circle punch, Jumbo dauber,
Nestabilites Circle and Scallop Circle dies, Scor-Tape, Grand Caliber die cutting machine

Love Hop~

Funny thing happened along the way to my stamp counter when I started to create these cards for the preview....I totally forgot how to color! After stamping and attempting to color several (okay, more than several!) of the images (that ended up in the circular file) I decided to just go simple; gray with a red heart highlight for the images. A little dab of Stickles over the red hearts makes them all glittery and dimensional. All the stamping is pretty straight forward, the only exception is a wee bit of masking for the sentiment "with love" which was shortened from the full sentiment of "sent with love."

Finished cards are 4.25" x 4.25"

The Sent with Love StampTV kit is wonderful mix of images and mixed font sentiments, perfect for so many different occasions.

For even more samples from this kit, check out these links:

• AJ Otto
• Asela Hopkins
• Carolina Buchting
• Carolyn King
• Cathy Tidwell
• Colleen Schaan
• Deb Felts
• Emily Giovanni
• Gina K
• Giovana Smith
• Janice Whiting
• Jennie Harper
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Tami Mayberry
• Theresa Momber
• Tina Gilliland
• Valerie Stangle
• Latisha Yoast - Guest Designer

And a little reminder, leave a comment on these blogs to become eligible to win FREE stamps!
See the StampTV blog for additional details:

Gina K. Designs - StampTV Blog

Happy Hoppin'!

V.~

Stamps:
Gina K Designs Sent with Love StampTV kit
Ink: Vivid! Cobblestone and Aqua, Memento Rose Bud and LuLu Lavendar
All cardstock is Gina K Designs Pure Luxury:
Bubblegum pink, Green Grass, Red Hot, Ocean Mist, Turquoise Sea, Lovely Lavender, White
Other: Nestabilities Oval, Circle, Scalloped Oval, Scalloped Circle and Labels 1 dies,
Copic C2, C5, R29, Stickles Star Dust, Silver mini brads and eyelets, Cuttlebug Tiny Tags die, Oval punch, Silver cord, GKD 5/8" Ribbon Wraps

Welcome 2011~

From Dear Abby's column in today's paper, a little reminder on how to live, Just for Today:

DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2011! While the last year has been arduous for many of us, a new one has arrived, bringing with it our chance for a new beginning.

Today is the day we discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones. I will share Dear Abby’s often requested list of New Year’s Resolution. Many were adapted by my mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon:

JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I’ll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.

V.~