Happy Birthday Alex

I'm going to a birthday party for a little boy named Alex. His grand mom is my neighbor, swimming, walking, dieting buddy and all around friend. I've yet to meet Alex, and I'm really not sure what he'd like as a gift, so, when all else fails....money always works. I like the finished card, but getting there was quite the hair puller. My friend, Brenda and I always laugh when we say we are going to put a quick card together and it turns into the card from hell...

In general the card was pretty easy, note I said in general. I know that the Tim Holtz Paper Rosette can be a challenge. So, I put tape on the back side and cut. It worked....Ok, it worked for awhile...Then I glued, using Ultimate Glue and waited for it to dry...so far so good......now I began doing the push in from the bottom, while pushing out the top....you got it....the divisions started to tear and my blood pressure began rising.....So, I tried something new. I used my Xyron to adhere two pieces of card stock together. This is working......then I buttered the two ends using the Ultimate glue....and instead of doing the pushing in and pushing out, I laid the accordion folded piece flat and formed the circle. I clipped the edges together and waited for them to dry.....guess what....it worked. I stuck a circle to the top side, and one to the bottom side and YIPPEE....it stayed together. I made the tag using the Memory Maker tag maker...I don't use it often, but it's one of those things you just don't want to get rid of, cause it always comes in handy. I don't like just putting money inside of the cards. I like hiding it a bit. So, the Spellbinder label makes the perfect spot to tuck the money. This card could be for a little boy or for a big boy. I'm glad I struggled through this one. I think the finished project is very nice. The Fancy Pants Pipeline DP was the perfect card stock. I'm pleased and ....I'm off to a party.....

Have a great day and the best week ever.

Mary AKA: Glitter Grammy

Mojo Monday - I'm just Square

It's nice being square. This card is for a special friend, and Mojo Monday's challenge is square or round. I'm not spot on for the sketch, but pretty close...does that count?

I love the Marianne Design embossing/cutting folders, which is how I made the background of this Twisted Easel card. The butterflies are also Marianne Design. Designer paper is Graphic 45, Flowers are Prima, ribbon is from Karen at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique, as are the pearls .

Now, on to something odd in my neighborhood. Does anyone know what that bright orb in the sky might be? It's been sooooo long I'm not sure I know what it is.
And have a look at this.....blue sky, nothin but blue skies do I see.....
Well....out I go, lots of branches down, my house is a total mess. So busy day so I can go and play tomorrow. Operation Write Home at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique. Oh....speaking of PSB... she's now on Facebook....give her a look.

Until later...have a wonderful week.

Mary

February Card Class - Blue Plaid Birthday Card

Here's the second card for my February card class at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique. This card was fun to create....I used many of my punches and one of my newest dies. So, here's what I used: Blue, red and white card stock, The patterned DP is The Girls Paperie - On Holiday. The rubber stamp sentiments are Clear Stamps. The die is Tim Holtz Paper Rosette. I used 2 McGill punches - 3 inch File Tab and Multi Tags. Ek Success is the cupcake border and I used two star punches, and charcoal chalk by Colorbox. So....if you are taking the class and you want to bring your supplies....you now know what they are. Again....class begins at 1:00 and goes to 3:00 on February 1. Be sure to sign up for the class with Karen. The classes have been filling up quickly so sign up soon.

Off I go for now.....it's time to clean up one mess and start another one :-)

Happy Crafting....