Finally Finished

It seems like I've been working on this card/gift card/and box forever. I had a vision of the finished project, and this is nothing like it....That's ok though, because I do love it and I know Wendy will too.

I enjoy making these wedding cards, and usually I make them in white on white. After having been to Wendy's bridal shower, I realized the purple is her color....so...purple is the base of this creation.

I like dressing up the tissue with glittered tulle and by adding a Martha Stewart border punch.

The card front is very similar to the box top. I think it makes the creation look like a set, rather than many different styles. Am I boring or what? More Martha borders, Spellbinder heart, my computer and Prima flowers keep the theme going.

I made a pocket be hind the heart to hold the gift card, I made it using the Sizzix gift card die, and I covered it using the Martha punch and flowers I'd purchased at PSB. So that's the finished project. Below is where I started this morning....several hours later, I'm finished and ready to start the next project.

Which if you haven't already guessed is......

Starting my packing. In 23 days....We'll be on our way. We found a dog sitter that we hope will be able to stay most of the nights.....we haven't told the dogs yet....

Have a great holiday. For those over seas....it's Labor Day Weekend, which for us is the end of summer.

Hugs to All,

Mary

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

Thanks Patti

I think what I love about blogs are the inspiration I receive from them. Sometimes it's ideas collected, sometimes its being reminded that you've forgotten to photograph a card you've made, and it's always visiting with friends you've never met. Today I went to Patti's blog page and was reminded of a card I'd made and had forgotten to post it. So, thanks Patti for reminding me and for inspiring me to get moving and post the card.

I used Doddlebug crushed velvet DP, a mirror silver card stock, silver thin cord, Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, Sizzlet alphabet, Martha Stewart Snowflake border punch, and Spellbinder mitten die.

I'm off today to play with friends. It's an album day at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique...the last one in the Paradise location....next classes will be in the new building in Chico. Check out the blog page to see the album and to see how big the new building is.... here.

Have a great weekend. It's supposed to only be in the high 80's, with very low humidity..... perfect temps for this ole gal!

Later..... Mary AKA: Glitter Grammy

Hello....It's soooo good to be back

Christmas holiday and the great two weeks that followed were wonderful. I soooo much enjoyed my grandkids, kids and their partners. Family is the BEST.....Now it's time to get back to crafting. One of the cards I'll be teaching at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique (February 1 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM)

My Valentine card turned out much to my liking....I love the colors red/white and black and this card has all three. Of course the Spellbinder heart die is used, along with Sizzix Flowers 3D, Cuttlebug embossing folder, and you can't see it, but Martha's lattice heart border is on the inside. Add paper doilies, some glitter and bling and you've got my Valentine's Day card.

I just checked out the Mojo Monday Challenge 174. I think this card comes pretty close to the layout. The parts are all there, they are just in a bit of different order or shape. Love the Mojo Monday Challenges.....

Tomorrow I'll post the second card for the February Class. Until tomorrow.....have a great week!

November Card Class

OMG....where has the year gone....in 46 days my grand kids, daughter-in-law and son from Australia arrive... I can hardly wait! Not too long after that, it's Christmas. Am I ready? No... My class in November will offer two more Christmas/Winter/Holiday Season cards. My goal for the classes has been to keep the cards flat to keep the postage down. If you took my October class you have 5 cards made and this class will move you closer to your goal for handmade Christmas cards. I hope to see you in class. Remember to contact Paradise Scrapbook Boutique to secure your place. The class fills quickly, so don't wait! Again, there will be no kits offered for this class. Class will begin at 1:00 PM on Tuesday - November 16th.

For those new to card making, you will learn to heat and dry emboss. You'll become familiar with the Sizzix Big Shot, Spellbinder dies, Cuttlebug embossing folders, Martha Stewart border punch and you'll be introduced to my new favorite stamp company Quiet Fire. Their Sentiments are beautifully created, they are already cut and ready for stamping. The quality is very high. Did I tell you.....I love them....

Off I go for now....more to come. Have a super day

Mary (AKA: Glitter Grammy)