I added a set of notecards to my sister-in-law's Christmas present; she is a landscape architect and I thought these natural, rustic cards would be put to good use for friends or clients.
Finished size 3-3/8" x 4-7/8"
Stamps by Hero Arts
Ink: Vivid! Olive, Ranger Distress Vintage Photo
Paper: GKD Kraft and Vanilla
Other: Spatter tool and marker, Linen thread, Distressing tool, Dimensional foam
My parents were married the day after Christmas and this is the card I made for them this year, last year we had the big party, this year, a much simpler celebration of their 51 years together. Just the 2 of them. This has been a rough year for them with my mom's broken hip and continued recovery; they exemplify "in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad" and continue to be such an inspiration to me.
Finished size 4-1/2" x 6-1/4"
Stamps: retired sets by SU!
Ink: Vivid! Coffee Bean (discontinued)
Paper: GKD Pure Luxury Vanilla
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Heart punch (retired SU!), Brown taffeta ribbon, Raspberry button, Linen thread, Corner rounder, Dimensional foam
My youngest son is turning 14 shortly and agreed that I could make the invitations for his friend party - an at home party; make your own pizzas and video games with 6 friends, exactly what he loves to eat and do! The graphics of this set are perfect for that hard to stamp for teenage boy age. They are addressed and in his backpack, ready to hand out at school tomorrow.
Finished size 3-3/8" x 4-7/8"
Stamps: Live Life Loud by GKD, Really Retro (retired) by SU!
Ink: Memento London Fog, Tangelo, Bahama Blue, Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: SU! Going Grey (retired), Neenah Solar White, GKD Black Onyx
Other: Spatter tool, Black marker, Staples
As I am currently just stamping for myself - gifts and such - and not doing design team work of any sort, I am questioning maintaining a blog......not sure where to take it at this point. So until I figure that all out, my posts will probably be similar to this, an assortment (not really related to each other) of the things I have been making.
Happy 2012 to you, may it be a year of good health, happiness and crafting!
V.~
4 comments:
Beautiful, as always, and congrats to your folks! 51 years - amazing accomplishment. You don't need to take your blog anywhere other than where you are. I'll miss you if you aren't "here" in some way, and I don't care if you're on a DT or not. Just sayin! Happy New Year, my friend. Any chance you'll be at CHA? If so, I'll be working the Paper Smooches booth, so come see me!
I hope you keep posting, Valerie, in whatever form it takes. I always find your work so inspiring!
PLEASE post whenever you have the urge - you don't realize how much you inspire me (others!)...just look at these cards. Wonderful!!
I love it when one of your posts pops up on my Google Reader. Happy 2012!
Love them all Val!!! Happy 2012 to you too!!!
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