Hi, there! Having fun "just because" with today's cards. I had an urge to play with designer paper and, in the process, finish something that's been bagged up for a while. I had all the not yet used stamps from my MFT Picture Perfect set all stamped out and cut into squares, with a few spare parts thrown in the bag for possible use. Their time had come. I'm sharing two of them today.
The first card has a frame that was the leftover after cutting a square die. I covered it with designer paper and sanded the edges. Die cut the "smile" into the orange strip, then filled it with white letters that were left from something else. Added a cute floral border and a single flower for embellishment. The glitter dot in the flower center is a 1/4" punched circle with glitter added, then covered with glossy glaze.
This was a lot of fun! I'm determined to use up this pad of designer paper that I've had for years. It has been a favorite and it's almost gone. Being a fan of designer paper and having a vast hoard, it sometimes bothers me that I don't use it more often.
Have a good day and take care till we meet again!
Stamps: MFT Picture Perfect Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 & 110 lb, SU Bermuda Bay, My Mind's Eye Notable designer paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Copics Dies: MFT Die-namics #captions, square die for frame cut out, Poppystamps Floral Dotted Border, Sue Wilson String Flowers, Die-namics Wonky Stitched Squares Other: Stickles Stardust Glitter Glue, 1/4" circle punch
I know what you mean about the amount of papers in my stash. Since working for Heartfelt Creations I have received so very many of the gorgeous papers and I never seem to actually finish a paper pack. Love your cards; such cute images and I love all the colors and elements used. Hope you have a great upcoiming weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese are great fun cards and love the fabulous cute image.I have 2 full drawers of P.paper some of it dating back to Dawn Bibby days on QVC must be at least 20years old
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Oh, aren't they just so adorable!! I love the way you used some of your patterned paper on these cute cards - done perfectly, of course. I could never in a million years use up my patterned paper! I think I MAY have used up one pack once, but I have never even come close with any others.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely made me smile, such cute images. Your coloring and choices of paper is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteboth are real cute. We've got snow happening. Brrr.Have a great day
ReplyDeleteThese are both incredibly cute. Love those images. I'm always in awe of your creativity and how you put things together. If you run out of dp I'm sure I can help you.
ReplyDeleteThose cards are so cute! And, I like the idea of sanding the edges. That gives a great look to the frame.
ReplyDeleteAww!! Love these adorable, picture perfect pets, I wish my kitty would pose like that for pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove that these cards look like Polaroid pictures, how sweet and fun, Leslie.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Can't help but smile at both of these adorable cards, Leslie! Love that designer paper! I always have mixed feelings about using it. You did good, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWell aren't these just the sweetest cards! They both make me smile! Love your finishing details as always, and how you added the sanded edges to the first card. I hear you about all the designer paper. I'm a hoarder when it comes to the pretty papers, but I agree really need to start using it. I have enough to open my own store. Keep well Leslie.
ReplyDeleteI love when you go whimsical.... These should make even a grouchy person smile. Love your layouts too.
ReplyDeleteThese are magnificent cards Leslie, lovely gorgeous colours. Have a lovely weekend, they seem to come across so quickly. xxx
ReplyDeleteI love these picture perfect stamps, they are so cute the way you have colored them. Love how you framed the first,like the flower border too and great idea for your flower center!
ReplyDeleteneat design for your second card, love how you used your scraps. I am the same way, like to use my paper as much as I can :)
always love seeing animal stamps. these are adorable and perfectly framed. I must pull out my DP :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love them!! The images are fabulous and your designs always amaze me... Such perfection. Enjoy your weekend
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness these are the CUTEST cards, well you can never go wrong with a kitty or pup image in my opinion! Love how you have used your papers too, I have a few pads I am trying to use up but lately have been drawn into the navy blue color pads, don't ask me why but it just appeals!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are just too cute for words! Who doesn't love cats or dogs all colored up ready to to be mailed! Nice that you are using up some of your DSP. I keep trying but but still a way to go! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteTwo adorable cards Leslie! Love these sweet images ... your copic colouring is ALWAYS amazing! Great fun with the patterned papers. I also have a huge stash and rarely use them. I think of myself as a patterned paper collector, so that lets me off the hook for feeling guilt! :) xx
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm a sucker for anything "cat" related. These are so cute. They make me smile just looking at them.
ReplyDeleteBoth these cards are such fun. I particularly like how you have used the patterned paper on your second card. Very clever and effective xx
ReplyDeleteYour pattern paper scraps have been put to very good use, these cards are adorable! I love these fun-loving pets. I always learn something form the clever way you use your supplies, Leslie! I love the die cut word being a twofer.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet and adorable cards! Love the colours and all the pretty details.
ReplyDeleteSelfie pets are so fun! hehe Your cards are fab!
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