Hello and happy Monday. I'm popping in for a quick post before getting my dog dressed up as Batman (Batdog?) for Halloween. (see end of post)
I thought of 2 card ideas in spin class this morning--both of them for the CAS-ual Fridays #159: Fight Like a Girl Challenge.
On this card, I die cut the Linked Fri Dies from white and three shades of pink to create my left border. My sentiment combines a die cut from PTI and a sentiment from CASual Fridays Hope Ribbon stamps.
I am also entering this card at Simon Says Monday Thinking of You.
My second card idea uses the other pieces of the pink Fri-Dies links. I overlapped them to form a grounding base for my card, and then put a die cut ribbon and sentiment from Hope Ribbon on my popped up front panel.
I cannot decide which card I like best. What I really hope, is that both of these cards sit in my stash for a really long time....meaning that I have no one to send them to for a really long time...
I am also entering this card at Simon Says Wednesday Anything Goes.
Last up is a little piece of stamped wrapping paper that I created based on the video at this week's Make it Monday #266: That's a Wrap. Lexi has some great tips on creating custom wrapping paper for small gifts--she even has some downloadable templates with guide lines for stamping.
Rather than show this paper in use, cutely wrapping up a fake gift, I am showing it flat, because I will keep it this way until I actually have a gift to use it for. I created this wrapping paper using stamps from PTI Warmest Wishes. It's too cute to sacrifice for a photo shoot. I'll probably make a matching tag when I actually use it.
That's it for me. Batdog and I are taking Sarah trick or treating downtown.
Apparently, Sherlock is very into Halloween. He dressed up as Superdog at Kamp Kanine last week. Here is a picture of the photos the staff took of him that day. Sherlock will pretty much let anyone do pretty much anything to him.
Happy Halloween
Thanks for Visiting
I love your gorgeous Hope cards but I'm really here because Sherlock has stolen my heart. What a cool dude!! Hope you guys had fun trick or treating!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Joyce! Great contemporary looks on the first two. But I have to say WHAM, BAM, POW Sherlock steals the show today!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Joyce. Your MIM paper is adorable and so is Sherlock.
ReplyDeleteFabulous use of the die & colors on your cards! But today the star is definitely Sherlock! He must be such a sweetie!!
ReplyDeletegreat projects! your wrapping paper is super cute - love the pattern you created! and sherlock is adorable!! thanks for playing make it monday!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink cards and your adorable paper! You beat me to it this time! I think I like your idea of no fake gift:) Sherlock looks adorable as batman ! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteSo impressed with your stamping skills on the wrapping paper! Wow, that's what I call 'perfection'! And the beauty of the hope cards, well, beautiful! I love your sweet bat dog, and his resigned look! Used to dress up my westie for Halloween, when my children flew the nest. He had the same look!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! especially the first one! I love them! thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteyour dog is so cute!
xoxo Olga
Wonderful cards and beautifully stamped wrapping paper. Sherlock looks amazing. He really is a super dog.
ReplyDeleteYour hope cards are STUNNING!! I LOVE how you used that CAS Friday die!!! The wrapping paper is adorable and I love the Halloween costume your dog had!!
ReplyDeleteWhat encouraging and beautiful "Hope" cards Joyce! I love the retro look of that trim you used. Your wrapping paper is adorable but Sherlock steals the show on this post. He's the cutest super hero I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards! So crisp the inlayed pieces!
ReplyDeleteAnd the giftrap is a great idea; looks good!
Just as your dog; so funny!
Hugs, Gerrina
Gorgeous cards Joyce! I love your "Hope" cards they are so striking, and the dogs are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
Your cards are FABULOUS Joyce...love them!! And your wrapping paper is fun, fun, fun...what a great set to use!! :0)
ReplyDeleteThese are both such lovely cards, Joyce ... crisp and clean and fabulous! Sweet wrapping paper (using that delicious set!) ... and adorable photo's of Sherlock ... what a patient chap he must be! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteJoyce, your gift wrap is adorable! What a fun way to use all the stamps at once in that set.
ReplyDeleteyour wrapping paper is super adorable! Those images work perfectly in that large space.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS....so in love with all of Sherlock's dress up photos, so handsome! He looks amazing all decked out for Halloween. Your hope cards are sweet and so beautiful and very thoughtful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Hope cards Joyce...I hope Batdog had lots of fun on Halloween...thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards, full of hope and beauty! Thank you so much for sharing and for playing along with us over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! x
ReplyDeleteOh, I love how you played with the Linked Fri Dies, Joyce! Your 'Hope' cards are beautiful! Loving how you created your wrapping paper, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Sherlock had a really fun Halloween this year...Love his costumes :)
Beautiful cards, Joyce! Love the cute wrapping paper AND fun photos of Sherlock ;-)
ReplyDeleteJoyce, both cards of encouragement are fabulous. Your wrapping paper is adorable. Love the stamps you used and great color choices!
ReplyDelete