Category: Thinking of You

Buenos Pensamientos… Good Thoughts

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I hope by now you have seen the versatility with the Blessed Easter stamp.  It has, hands down, become my favorite Spring stamp since making the tulips behind the fence.  If you didn’t get to see it…click here.

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Lesson Learned:  Don’t be afraid to add a darker color when picking out Spring colors.  After I created the quick & easy layout I felt like something was missing… and I wanted to add a small pop of color.  Would you believe that the chocolate chip card stock was a tiny piece that was left over from a different project!?  Don’t be afraid to add a darker color when added tiny details.

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Hello with My Digital Studio Hybrid

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Have your ever been minding your own business going about your day when suddenly in your thoughts someone you know pops into it?  I have heard that when this happens that we should pause and pray for that person.  Yesterday as I was preparing my service dress uniform ready to attend a Celebration of Life memorial, I received a text from a very good friend and it said, “Hi Maggie, I’ve been thinking of you and I just wanted to say hello, how are you?”

It was the second message I received tht morning and it brightened up my day and felt very grateful that I have friends who stop whatever they are doing to let me know they thought of me and wish me well.  It is proof to me that my friends and I connect on a spiritual level.

As a carmaker,  I know that when the Holy Spirit leads me to send this card to someone it is because I’m being used to bless someone.  Snail mail brings so much joy that one smiles from ear to ear.  Go on give it a try… send someone a card.

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I can produce this card on my My Digital Studio software in multiples to have readily available, so that when a loved one pops into my mind, I can send them this card and make their day.

LESSON LEARNED:  To dress up a My Digital Studio card simply add a strip of ribbon with a little pop of color and in a minute you have a beautiful clean and simple card.

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Hello… You’re On My Mind

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The blog hop was yesterday and if you missed it, don’t worry you’re not too far from it… just scroll down and you’ll catch up real fast… don’t forget to leave comments on the cards that are especially nice to you.

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On to my card… I didn’t stray to far away from My Digital Studio <— click there and get your FREE 30-day free trial!  You can make all the cards with the FREE digital stamps, paper, cardstock that comes with the initial trial.

Play with it and don’t worry about breaking it… you won’t damage a thing.  If you need additional help the My Digital Class Finest Simplicity Kit – Digital Download is the perfect fit for beginners.

On to what I did to make my hybrid card… extremely simple and I put it together while watching tv in between commercials… sent it to my printer upstairs, which always has Whisper White cardstock in it and boom… there it is.

 

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See the two washers?  I made them with two circle punches and they are made in the same similar way rings are made.  Only difference is the size of the circle punch or circle framelit.  View the PDF on how to make rings here.

For the ribbon, I took the Cherry Cobbler 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon, cut it in half and slid the rings into it and used Sticky Strip for adhesive.  It’s stronger and will prevent the ribbon from fraying.

To make the rings silver, I used the Silver Foil Sheets to give them the washer look.

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The digital stamp set is from Love You To The Moon.  One of the easiest things about digital stamp sets is that you can fill them in different colors and they are just as pretty compared to ink pads.

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Thinking Of You

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Isn't this the most darling stinkin' cute card?  If I confessed to you how often I love looking at cards on the internet you would probably call me crazy.  I can write a dissertation on the types of paper available to a paper crafter.  But instead, I'll just tell you that my inspiration is world-wide literally.

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I surf handmade cards sites so much that I often honestly forget where I may have seen something that caught my eye.  But that's okay, card making is for sharing and we call it Copy And Share Everything.  I would love for anyone out there to use any of the sketches I produce and copy it to your hearts content. =)

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Stamp Set(s):  For the Birds Clear
Paper: Etcetera DSP
Inks/Color:  Black Stazon

Mama, Eres Increible (Mom, You Are Incredible)

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I have a confession to make… when I began putting this card together, I had every intention of following a card sketch challenge.  But then I realized the challenge was over… LMBO.  So, I turned it into this beauty!  There are no mistakes in cardmaking.

This gorgeous Garden Green cardstock makes the perfect pair with the Old Olive and Daffodil Delight cardstocks.  It makes the flower from Wildflower Meadow look so stunningly bright!  It's so stinkin' cute… I can't stop giving myself kudo's… LoL.

The envelope was made with the Envelope Punch Board and all I can say is I LOVE IT!  Hands down.  See how it works here.

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I recently learned a technique from Sally Allnock of Operation Write Home when using die-cuts.  She cut the parts of the stamp that would otherwise be cut off.  You can watch her video here​.

Although it looks like I used water coloring… I did not.  I simply colored a portion of the Wildflower Meadow stamp with our markers.

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Paper:  Garden Green, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Epic Day Designer Series Paper
Tools/Punches/Dies:  Deco Labels Framlelits, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Circles Collection Framelits

Heart 4 U!

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Do you ever run out of sketches or ideas for a card?  I know I do all the time… that is why I participate in as many card challenges as I possibly have time for.

You can check out all the challenges I have ever participated in here.

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This is the first time I’ve participated with Cas-ual Fridays and as always, each challenge helps hone my skills and get better each time.  I search out the Clean & Simple cards because I know that is more my style, but you don’t have to.

How do you find more?  Easy peasy, just Google: card sketch challenges.  Some have actual prizes, while others give you the right to a special very cool badge you can show off on your blog, but you don’t have to have one.

These two hearts are proof that you don’t have to be perfect either!  But nothing goes to waste and I feel it adds a little bit of character to the hearts.  So, don’t you worry your pretty little heart about something not coming-out perfect.

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Clean & Simple: Pursuit of Happiness

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I wish so bad you could see the new contest going on with the Pals.  Clean & Simple is the name of the game and this was my design.  It’s really a common card made by so many, but I think it’s classy.

Why can’t you see the contest and all we have to share? =(  Because it’s private and only open to Pals.  I see many of you in my future though… LoL.  My Circle of Pals welcomes anyone!  Yes, anyone!

Today marks my 24th Air Force Anniversary and I am beside myself wondering where all the time went.  I remember at 10 years my mom said to me, “You’ve been gone for 10 years, is it time to come home?”  What did I say?

If the answer wasn’t obvious… I said, “…but mom I’m having so much fun.”  LoL.  I went around the world twice before the age of 20.  When people ask me where I have traveled to my response is, “Gosh, it would be easier to tell you were I haven’t’ been.”  (this is where my AF career flashes before me in less than 5 seconds).

As time comes closer and closer to retirement (someday), not yet though… I’m still having fun… LoL, I know what I will be doing after that.  I will be on top of the World with Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used:

Pursuit of Happiness Clear Stamp Set
Basic Gray Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon
Silver Glimmer Paper
Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad
Owl Paper Punch
Retired Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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An Amazing Pals Paper Arts Challenge

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I am very amazed at myself… no pun intended… LoL.  I had a vision for this card, but then it turned out completely different then my vision.  That happens to me a lot when I participate in the Pals Paper Arts 163 – A Rich and Regal Color Combination.  I think that’s why I enjoy the sketches more, but I need to get out of my comfort zone and participate in the color challenges too.

As I’ve mentioned it many times before I not a very crafty person, but Stampin’ Up! sure does make it look like I am.  That’s why I participate in many card sketch challenges.  However, once in a while I have a brain cell with enough originality that I can’t help myself.

I had planned on putting little blossoms all around the oval cut window, but obviously I changed my mind.  So now I have about 20 of these cute little blossoms that I’ll be using on a different card.

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The Secret of Life Is…

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I began my journey on Wednesday and arrived to my deployed location on Saturday.  Whew! what a journey, so far!  Many do not like spending time away from their families and neither do I.  But… being that I am in the 1% club, it is a sacrifice I do not regret.  This stamp is a perfect statement of how I feel.

I’ll be gone for 6 months from family and friends, but I have already made friends where I am.  I met a wonderful young lady at the terminal when I landed to await further transportation, her name is Dee. (real name changed to protect the innocent… lol).  Dee is a female pilot and is headed on her umpteenth tour of duty.  She absolutely loves her job and it shows in the way she talks about it.

I have only met three female pilots and I must say, she is the one who has stood out the most.  Why?  Because she was so down to earth, kind, friendly, and a great conversationalist to my ADHD lifestyle.  But honestly, what blew me away about her was that she knew what a Cricut was.  You’re laughing right?  No, not the insect that chirps you crazy, but the die-cutting machine.

When your fabric projects and handmade gifts are finished with details that are perfectly color coordinated, everyone who sees or receives them will definitely notice.  The soft and flowing 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon drapes like silk and will add a distinguished and delicate look to your creations.

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In Your Time of Need I’m “Thinking of You…”

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When I sat to make this card, I had a heavy heart.  A dear friend lost her father and I was reminded that we are all vulnerable to so many things here on earth.  She’s a pretty strong lady, but still needed to know that I was thinking of her during her time of sorrow.

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Although these are the kind of cards I HATE to make, I pour my heart full of LOVE into them.  That is why I put the small heart in it.  My heart is bigger than that =), but a bright red heart on any card brings a little bit of love and warmth… wouldn’t you agree?

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I punched out a scalleop circle to add a little cloud around the sentiment and used a white marker to represent my thoughts and prayers for my friend.  Thank you for choosing to stop by my blog.  You are simply beautiful and I appreciate you!

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Butterfly Wishes From Me to You

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This post is dedicated to two of my lifetime friends Carmel and Joy (also one of my Circle of Pals).  Why?  Because today they celebrate their birthday’s.  Happy Birthday ladies.

I love the Papillion Popourri butterflies stamped on the First Edition specialty paper.  The butterflies gracefully float up and away.  I just love it!  The Natural Composition specialty paper has an embossed feel to it, naturally.  The pictures just don’t give the beauty of the paper any justice!

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Stamping is my hobby and I love sharing my cards and other crafts I make with you.  I sometimes have stressful days and when I do, I sit in my craft room and turn my anxiety into positive energy by making cards and sharing my love of stamping.  Two months ago I celebrated my first year anniversary with Stampin’ Up!  and my stress level has dropped so much… I LOVE IT!

Keeping up with my blog takes a lot of work, but it’s a positive addiction I cannot and will not let go of.  I sometimes don’t know what to write, except to write what I’m feeling and thinking of a card that I have made.  Thank you so much for stopping by and a special thank you to my faithful subscribers!  You guys/gals ROCK!

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Punches: Modern Label (119849), Word Window Punch (119857)

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