Sweet Moments

 

Here's the sneak preview I gave you yesterday, explaining that I would tell the story behind the card, along with a little how-to today.

The great embossing in the lower corner is created using the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, which is free with a $50 order during Sale-a-bration!

So, today it is....

 

When I first saw this saying I thought, "Well, it could be cute for a welcome baby card, I guess."

 

Then I was creating a card for my Mom, who was diagnosed with ALS in October 2013 and is living with us now.

 

I wanted a card that she would find upon waking in the morning thanking her for the opportunity to care for her.

 

Sweet, sweet moments - that's what we're having together.

So thank you, Mom, for sharing your moments with us and for your amazing attitude!

 

She's such a trooper - never complaining and always so grateful in the middle of suffering from one of the toughest diseases there is. Pretty proud of this Mama!

 

 

Here's a recent picture of her and my sister, Kathy, who came to visit at Christmas time.

Kathy has a great scrapbooking store in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada called ScrapandBean. I guess papercrafting is in the genes!

 

 

Now, a little how-to.
Using Pool Party card stock, 3-3/4" x 5", I dressed up opposing corners with embossing. The lower right hand I used the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder and the upper left I used the flower from Regarding Dahlias heat embossed using White Embossing Powder. I then adhered it to a Whisper White card front angling it a bit for an interesting look. I laid my card on top of the envelope I was going to use (just a standard size) so I made certain that the edges weren't going to extend beyond the confines of the envelope.

 

I then embossed a piece of Whisper White with the Dahlia again using Pool Party Embossing Powder and angled it the opposite direction, still making sure my completed card size was 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" A little frilly Pool Party ribbon, a "sweet, sweet moments" banner and we're done!

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What a Sweet Way to Make an Impression!

 

 

 

Just between you and me - an Ampersand!

 

It's one of the new Impressions Embossing Folders available in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog. But it's not the only one.... well, actually it is - the other one you can receive for free! During Sale-a-bration (find out how to do that here!)

There's a sneak peek of it at the end of this blog post.

 

 

I love the subtle hint this delightful Ampersand gives to a card.... oh, I just like Ampersands, period! Any kind of typography, actually.

 

 

And here's the dandy little tool that will help you make a great impression! Order it as part of your Sale-a-bration order that qualifies you for free product. Perhaps an embossing folder!

 

 

If you're all about making an impression - then this is the fancy, dancy little tool for you! Or, if you just need a compact little carry-along for creating beautiful textured projects, this may be perfect for you. Easy to store, easy to travel with.

 

The Texture Impression Embossing Machine from Stampin' Up! is coming in their 2014–2015 annual catalog, but they have a limited supply available now.

 

The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. Check it out here! 

 

 

 

There's a story behind this one, but I still need to write it. 

Please check back tomorrow and I'll share it with you.

 

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

 

Besides having a very fun, fun name this kit contains 20 awesome cards with all the trimmings (you just need Paper Snips) and all for $19.95! That's only $1 a card and you'll still have the stamp set to use over and over again.

 

And, yes, it can be ordered as part of your Sale-a-bration order which qualifies you for free product with each $50 purchase. Click here for more info on Sale-a-bration.

 

This kit makes a wonderful gift for the newbie stamper or enjoy yourself as a quick go-to kit for those times you need a quick card.

Download the flyer here!

Begin your order here!