Yarns, colors, and branches.

I guess I am reaching a point of acquire the normalcy of life back. These past month has been very busy, but summer in general has been busier than normal. I enjoyed every moment, but I am glad to get settled again, do our schooling, learn, grow together, and work on other projects.

And I took advantage of the normal routine and spent some time in my craft room. I was able to clean and put things back in order and of course, do some cards. Oh, how I missed that. I made this card for the Pals Paper Players 137, and funny enough, I am working on some hats using a yarn on a very similar color. I am still in love with the Thoughtful Branches and it was my choice for today's card. I was not sure what sentiment to use on this one, and in the end, I figure an all occasion card it shall be. Now, the front Vanilla panel was cut out a circle, which was added to the back of the branches. The front panel was treated with the Square Lattice TIEF, and the panel was adhered to the base with Stampin' Up! dimensional. The flowers/leaves, was stamped on a piece of Crushed Curry and then I cut the edge to add to the top of the branches. I added the Linen Thread to the side to give a bit more of texture.

I am hoping to have more posts this week, and I am simply happy to share my projects with you. Thank you for your visit and please do come again. Be well

Miriam


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I see flowers in you.

I had a beautiful mother's day and hope all of you had one too. My husband left early in the morning on a business trip, so I spend my day with my children at my friend's in-laws house, and a wonderful time was had by all.

The weather is working hard in bringing warmth to us and I could not resist and planted my cucumber plants outside. The little plants were already giving me blooms, and I decided it was time. I hope it will endure the chili nights. Other than gardening and having fun, I also did a bit of crafting. Today's card is for The Paper Players 294. I am using here the soon to be retired Hexagon Hive Thinlits and the Six-Sided Sampler stamp set for the sentiment. The Petite Petals are the perfect size for this project and I cut the So Saffron Hexagons using the same framelits. The So Saffron Candy Dots add the perfect finish touch to the flowers and to the card.

Thank you for visiting today. I hope you are enjoying good health, peace, and harmony. Be well

Miriam

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Here for you.

This week went by in a snap. I was not terribly busy with extra activities, and I do not know how it came to be Friday. Maybe it is because I had some time to play at my craft room and also to enjoy the outdoors and a bit of warm weather.

I worked in a card for the CCMC 403 and had a great time doing so. I think the best is when I can come up with a card using only one stamp set. I almost did, but went a sentiment different than was at the Awesomely Artistic, which provide all the images. The sentiment came from And Many More stamp set. I added a bit of Early Espresso ribbon, and tied it up with Linen Thread, which is very visible, but in person I love the touch. I think this card is a perfect get well/masculine card.

Thank s for your visit today. Enjoy your beautiful day. Be well

Miriam


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Moving?

The warm weather is moving and the fresh cool air is settling as we brace ourselves for Autumn and let''s not think of what will follow.

Despite of busy schedule, I still had some time to prepare a card to enter at the Mojo Monday challenge 417 and play with the new Festive Fireplace stamp set/bundle. I made the card thinking of a New Home card, but my daughter sees a holiday card. Well, even better, the card can be used for either! Love a winner.

Thank you for visiting today and please come again. Be well

Miriam

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You did great.

Recently my mother -in-law received a diagnostic of breast cancer. She moved quickly and decide to have a mastectomy. My husband is spending this week at her house helping to care for her, but mostly helping with his father whom has had a declining health for many years now. He returns tomorrow and I am positive this have been a changing experience for him.

I am sure my mother-in-law appreciate the fact that he went to be there at this time, and I am very happy he did it. They do not have daughters, so they boys must step up and do what is needed to do. Today's card is a way to thank him for doing that. The Dostamper Stars challenge 147 gave the perfect color combination for the masculine card and I pulled out some retired DSP to complete the color combo. The image is from Summer Silhouettes and the sentiment from Happy Notes stamp set, which was cut with the matching Lots of Labels framelits.

I hope you are also very thankful for the men in your life. Thank you for visiting today and make sure to visit the other Dostamper Stars for more inspirations on this challenge. Be well

Miriam

Judy
Michelle
Ashley
Connie
Dawn


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A Word for you - Dynamic Duos #78

 
Hello everyone,

Fall appears to be done with here in Wisconsin as we are having below average temperatures already! We even got a bit of snow on Monday!! Oh no, this winter looks like is coming early and fiercer than ever!
On the bright side, I am able to spend more time in my craft area and I am loving it. This week, I worked on the Dynamic Duos challenge using Always Artichoke and Crumb cake colors. I truly like the elegance of these colors together! I have been playing a lot with my new Envelope Punch Board and used it to make this cute file folder card. Then I made a file to go into the folder using a stamp from the retired, and a favorite, set A Word for You. I hope you enjoy this card. I will be back soon for yet another challenge and more news. Until then,

Happy Stamping,

Miriam Castanho Bollinger

Ingredients:

Paper:
Always Artichoke Card Stock
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Regals Designer Series Paper Stacks

Stamp:
A word for you (retired)

Ink:
Always Artichoke

Accessories:
Envelope Punch board
Petite Curly Label
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
3/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Regals Candy Dots


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