Gate-Fold Cards

I have been really busy behind-the-scenes helping my daughter with a great cause.  She has started a charity called Cosmetics for a Cause.  Check it out!  The purpose of the charity is to collect and donate cosmetics and beauty supply items to women-in-need.  Now on to today's project...a lovely gate-fold card.  Give me a few days for the tutorial, though.    

A French Invitation

My daughter asked me to create an invitation for her French National Honor Society club.  The club members wanted a nice invitation to give to their school's principal for the club's upcoming induction ceremony for next year.

Happy Birthday: Card Inspiration #5

Below is Card #5 in for your inspiration.  It is one of my favorites!  I love the saying, the colors, and the little mini rhinestones. 

Here is a recap of all of the cards from this week.  I hope you were inspired!

Happy Birthday: Card Inspiration #4

Below is Card #4 for your inspiration.  I like how it has a lot of colors but is pretty low-key.  Once again, I added glitter to the frosting to make it look yummy.  Our 5th and final card is coming up tomorrow.  See you then!

Happy Birthday: Card Inspiration #3

Here is a third card to inspire you.  I used another texture plate to create the polka-dot background.  I also added glitter to the frosting on the cupcake.  I love these colors!  Card #4 is coming up tomorrow.  Can't wait for you to see it!

Happy Birthday: Card Inspiration #2

Here is another birthday card for your inspiration!  I love the colors and the texture.  I like to use texture plates to create great background images.  The dimension makes the card looks so much more dramatic.  Come back tomorrow for card #3.

Happy Birthday: Card Inspiration #1

I absolutely love the purple and yellow color combo on this card.  The paper doily against the sandy-looking background is a nice contrast, too.  Be sure to check back every day this week for birthday card inspiration.  Who doesn't love receiving a card in the mail, right?  A handmade one is even better!

Wedding Card Inspiration: Card #4

First, Happy Easter!  I hope you enjoy your weekend and that you are beginning to feel like springtime is blooming.  Spring fever is in the air as we see buds beginning to bloom and longer days bringing more hustle and bustle with our outdoor activities.

Wedding Card Inspiration: Card #3

This card is a perfect choice for the bridal shower.  If you use this as the shower card, you can use the matching card, "Love on a Bicycle,"  (shown below) for the wedding card.  Once again, these non-traditional wedding card colors will be a hit with the bride and groom!

Wedding Card Inspiration: Card #2

 
I love these non-traditional colors for a wedding card.  This card will definitely stand out and the bride and groom are sure to realize how special it is. It has just enough bling, too. Do you see the orange glitter?

Wedding Card Inspiration: Card #1

I love this color!  It is called Wisteria Wonder and is from Stampin' Up's! In-Color collection.  Look closely.  Do you see the little silver heart?  It is made from glittery paper.  The silver sparkles add to this card's charm.

Celebrate the Man In Your Life: Card Inspiration

It's important to have cards on-hand for the men in our lives, too, right?  As someone who loves ribbon and embellishments, I have to admit that making cards with men in mind is a challenge.

Happy Birthday: Card Inspiration

Happy Birthday, Cupcake!
This is the first in a series of five different cards you can make for different occasions.  I like all of the colors and the glitter on this one.  If you look closely, you will see that I used the ink-to-paper technique on the center piece to add depth.

Six Days of Valentine's Day Goodies: Day 6

Another gem created by my BFF, Nancy.  Such a beautifully vintage feel.

Six Days of Valentine's Day Goodies: Day 5

Look at this bow!

Six Days of Valentine's Day Goodies: Day 4

When it comes to Valentine's Day, and to life in general, this is the most important sentiment of all.

Six Days of Valentine's Day Goodies: Day 3

Ahhhh...young love.  Little seeds of romance blossoming on a swing set.  :)

Six Days of Valentine's Goodies: Day 2

I love the addition of gray and black to the otherwise typical red, white and pink Valentine's Day colors.

Six Days of Valentine's Day Goodies: Day 1

I made a bunch of fun Valentine's Day cards.

Make an Inspirational Necklace

I heard a saying by a friend of mine awhile ago that went something like this, "What is meant for ye shall not pass ye by."  Ever since I heard it, I repeated it again and again to my daughters.  It is a fabulous way to look at life.

It is a saying that I want them to always remember.