I have been making Easter cards – at least a few for this year. I do not seem to send these out as much any more as the older generation of my family has passed on. The younger ones do not seem to be as “card intensive”. But it is a labor of love for READ MORE
Tag: Peaceful Moments
A Triangle Corner Card for Your Favorite Sailor
I am frequently looking for cards for men – and there are not as many as I would like. But many of the coastal and sailboat images work for a lot of men – even if they are not particularly keen on boating or fishing. I mean, who does not love the coast line and READ MORE
Messages of Sympathy from Peaceful Moments
Unfortunately, we all have a need for a message of sympathy here and there. It seems that we have an increased need for them as we get older ourselves. But I recall keeping a selection of cards in my desk at work for those sad events as well. This card is one of those that READ MORE
Remember the Pepsi Challenge? Well, how about the foiling challenge?
Do you remember the Pepsi Challenge decades ago? They would blindfold participants and offer them samples of both Pepsi and Coke to see if they could tell them apart. Well, I repeat this challenge with lots of things in my life – the McDonalds/Burger King Chocolate milkshake challenge, the “which house to buy now” challenge READ MORE
Many Layered Blossoms lined with Vellum
I was so sad to see that Stampin’ Up Blossoms in Bloom and Many Layered Blossoms Dies are being retired. I love that bundle and I particularly love the dies. With the first signs of spring – even up here in cold New Hampshire – I wanted to encourage the warm breezes and the beautiful READ MORE
An Autumn Card filled with Gratitude
This is an autumn card that uses some unexpected colors – although the design goes together quickly. Stampin’ Up!’s Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Papers offers some beautiful autumn themes with those unexpected blues. The measurements are not at all complicated: Basic White cardstock 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” Scored at 4-1/4” READ MORE
One last simple but beautiful Delicate Dahlia Card – plus a tip
After spending so much time on the very intricate, shabby chic wreath note cards using Stampin’ Up! Delicate Dahlia stamp set, I wanted to create a very different look that will be a wonderful birthday card. This one is inspired by a friend of mine whose birthday is on December 25th. Although she is much READ MORE
A message that’s Elegantly Said – plus 2 bloopers
My card today is another one that may be easily adapted for a range of messages – congratulations, thinking of you, thank you, and even a sympathy card. I must confess that the first example that I made was another green card – but I’m getting into a rut!! (Which is just the thing that READ MORE