Showing posts with label texture boutique machine. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Gentle rain.



Tuesday was a beautiful rainy day. A gentle rain that soaks the ground and provide plenty moisture for the plants to grow. The kind of rain that makes you cuddle with a book and some hot drink. The kind of rain that gives the birds a chance to bath and be ever so happy. A peaceful, beautiful rainy day.

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Also a kind of day that gives a chance to play in the craft room and create some cards. I made this card for the Mojo Monday 447 and I am rather pleased with the result. I went for green since that is the most seeing color around my area now. A touch of Watermelon Wonder gave just the fine balance of color without breaking any harmony. The images are from the Awesomely Artistic stamp set and the sentiment from the Simply Sketched stamp set. I love both of them and they made a beautiful pair. I was not going to do anything with the Pear Pizzazz panel, but I just could not resist adding a bit texture to the card. I love it how the Elegant Dots TIEF completed the looks. The paper for the background is the Botanical Gardens dsp, and it worked beautifully.

I hope you enjoy my card today, just as much as I have enjoyed your visit. Be well

Miriam

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Monday, February 1, 2016

Oh no, it is coming again.

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The birds are chirping and singing, but perhaps it is wise of them to take cover as we are expecting a winter storm this week. I hope it dissipates and does not make it at all.

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However, I think across the country people are enjoying a much milder winter and it certainly is a nice break from last winter. That was brutal. Anyway, I am glad to spend time in my craft room and play away. Today I prepared a card for the Pals Paper Players challenge 285 in which I used the Summer Silhouettes and a sentiment from the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. I do not mean for a sympathy card, instead I think this card can easily go to anyone that we are thinking of. A Thinking of you card is more suitable and it certainly can be used at any time. The beautifully ornate Filigree Frame TIEF framed the image so well that I can hardly get my eyes off of it. The touch of ribbon and a perfect bow finish it off.

Thank you for visiting today. I hope you will come again. Be well

Miriam


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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Where is the bottom?



It only got worse and this morning the wind chill was so brutal that I wonder how local kids got to school. The wind was certainly strong and blowing the snow around. I did not step out of the house.


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Instead we did school, house chores, laundry, and crafting! Yay! The colors from the Paper Players challenge 277 were bright and cheerful, so I kept with the theme of a warmer climate card. The Sale-A-Bration Flowering Field stamp set is really cute and when I layered that red button, it was a perfect match. A pearl add to the flower and a bit of retired ribbon with a beautiful bow will never hurt. I hope that lonely butterfly stays warm. And you too.

Thank you for visiting today. Be well

Miriam


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Thursday, December 10, 2015

You are having a what???



I am not sure about you, but I am truly enjoying my Octomber. Yeah, you read it, it is my October-December month. It is absolutely lovely and the temperatures are still climbing. This morning it was a lovely and the day was sunny and warm. I went out wearing just a warm sweater. Yeah, not coats, gloves, hats, etc...


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So, how about some flowers to top this lovely day/month? The Dostamper Stars challenge 160 gave a sketch with what looks like a sun to me, then I added the flowers! The English Garden dsp gave me most of the elements for the card, which turned out great.  I would send this card as a thank you card, a birthday card, or just a any/no occasion card. It is sure to bring a smile and a dose of good weather to anyone.

Thank you for visiting today. Look for more inspiration from the other Dostamper Stars by following the links. Be well

Miriam

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Mixed Seasons


I have been very happy with all the DSP from the Annual Catalog, not only because they are beautiful, but because I have been using them in a very diverse way.


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And today I continue with that trend. The Merry Moments dsp served as the background for this Thank You card, that is not all that seasonal in looks. The sketch is from the Dostamper Stars challenge 148 and it was easy to pick the sentiment from A Whole Lot of Lovely hostess stamp set to fill the image panel of the sketch. The Curvy Corner Trio Punch came to the table and offered the beautiful touch to the corners. I love it.

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Cheers!



This was a rather busy weekend for me. I have several things coming up next weekend and I needed to get ready as the week is gearing up to be a busy one too. I prepared over 100 cards for next weekend, some note pad covers, and did a good cleaning in  my craft area.

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I feel so energized when I am productive. It pays off to plan and be on top of my game. Anyway, I did prepare a card based on the SSSC 280 using the Timeless Elegance DSP, the Filigree Frame TIEF, a touch of ribbon, and couple hearts. A very simple card for an anniversary or wedding event, that is sure to please bride & groom.

Thank you for visiting and please do come back again. Be well

Miriam

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

There are great people out there.


Recently I made a new friend that both of us are rather surprised as how our friendship grew and blossomed so fast. I have enjoyed her company quiet a bit and our children have enjoyed each other company too. She has helped me so much in a healing level that I am greatly thankful for having her in my life.

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So, we had a girls night out this week with sushi, coffee, a brisk walk, and lots of talk. As I made this card I thought about her and the time we spent together and how much new insights I got from our talking. Of course I feel very thankful for it all and her friendship is more than a blessing. This card has a bit of texture, a bit of layers, and a bit of color too, just like my friend. The Painted Blossoms DSP was used for both the background and foreground; I used the Filigree Frame TIEF for the Daffodil Delight top panel and I love the effect it gave. The ribbon is perfect in Blackberry Bliss, which is the same color for the layers. The sentiment I got from the Simply Sketch, which I had not touched in a while.

Thank you for your visit today. I enjoyed having you over. Please come again. Be well

Miriam

And the inspirations continue. Check out the other Dostamper Starts work of art:

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Michelle
Sharon
Ashley

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Celebrate Summer.


This week is going by too fast, it seems. I have been my usual busy and start thinking about the new school year and working on getting things set up to start my son on kindergarden next year. He is very eager to learn, so it is time to start him. He is used to the routine of the house and the exemplary sister. I hope he will be as good a student as my daughter. Having them home is truly a blessing.

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Then, I decide it is time to continue to celebrate summer. The children and I are enjoying the weather and some fresh vegetables from the garden. There are some specs of yellow flowers,  all shades of green, and the colors are vibrant against the rich dark soil. The colors are perfect together and combined with the Mojo Monday challenge 406 it was a perfect combination. I use the new Floral Wings stamp set, which I have to say is one of my favorites from the new catalog. The Butterfly Basics stamp set was used for the back panel and the green panel was embossed with the Lovely Lace TIEF. The urge to add a perfect looking bow could not be resisted, and My Bow Maker delivered the perfect bow yet again.

Thank you very much for visiting today. I hope you will stop by again soon. Be well.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Blossoms for you!



The nice warm weather has taken a leave on us, but I sure hope to see it back soon. No warm days means more time in my craft room.

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I have worked on some commissioned work but had time to prepare today's card for the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 275. The new Birthday Blossoms stamp set was put to work here along with the Lovely Lace TIEF. I picked up some paper from my stash and the card was born, but not before I did a bit of fussy cutting for the sentiment. I love the simplicity of this card.

Thank you so much for your visit today. Please visit again. Be well

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Friday, June 26, 2015

A blessing.


In the summer months, it seems that there are a lot more baptisms going on around here. I work a Farmer's Market once a month and see an increased request for Baptism card.


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Hence my card today.  As I am working on few commissioned Baptism card, I take the time to make extra ones so I can have them handy. This one I made using the Freshly Made Sketch challenge 192 as a source of inspiration. I kept the card as pastel as possible but did not want to use the same tone of blue for both the DSP and the stamped image and sentiment, which are both stamped in Lost Lagoon. Both the cross and sentiment is from Blessed by God stamp set, which is a must in any stamper collection. I did emboss the background for a bit of added interest. I love how the flowers cascade down from the cross as if the blossoms are just exploding in new life.

Thank you so much for your visit today. I truly appreciate it and hope you will be back soon. Be well.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Happily getting well.



Lately has been a series of things that took place in my life that helped me to get an additional dose of perspective. The things cannot be changed, but they were a wonderful learning lesson. No matter how bad the event, there is always something to learn.

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After thinking about it all long and hard, I finally made peace with it and I am now feeling better. Finding peace was all I need to move on and get a bit more cheerful. Therefore, after seeing the color challenge from The Paper Players, I quickly put this Feel Better card together. I love the new Definitely Dahlia background stamp, which I stamped and fussy cut it. The background layer was stamped using the Perpetual Birthday Calendar stamp set, the sentiment is from Sassy Salutations and the Elegant Dots TIEF gave a subtle texture to the background, setting it apart. I sure am feeling better and hope you are all doing fantastically well too.

Thanks for visiting. Be well.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Sand, Beach, and Sun.

Yes please. I can use all that and then some. We are still dealing with a very moody mother nature that cannot decide if we shall have hot or cold. Over the weekend we reached 80F, and yesterday we did not get pass 50F. Incredible. Oh well.

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A girl, can, however, dream of beautiful weather, spectacular sunsets, sand, and the gentle warm breeze from the ocean that it is to me as wonderful as a hug. I made this card inspired by these dreams and by the Free for All challenge 273 from Splitcoast Stampers. I used the soon to retire By the Seashore stamp set and the back panel I stamped with The Open Sea stamp set. The texture on the background is from the Square Lattice TIEF, which is also taking its leave from the catalog. A bit of fussy cutting and the shell and star added a bit dimension to this card.  I really like the looks of this card and I cannot imagine a lady or a gentleman that would not feel a gentle tropical breeze when they open the envelope. May the good winds come our way!

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Cool colors, cool weather....



It is hump day and I am honestly glad to see the end of the week approaching. The week itself has not been bad so far, but the weather certainly can use a mood pill to see if it gets its act together. We need sunshine and we need warmth. Now. Please.


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Playing with cool colors and feeling the cool air is fine, except that we are in May already. The color combination, however, from The paper Players challenge 244 is absolutely beautiful and I felt inspired to try something different withe lovely Lost Lagoon Ribbon. I used a small bit of the Flower Pot DSP, a bit of texture on the background, the Creative Elements for the central image, Bordering Blooms to guide my ribbon, and this card turned out stunning. The delicate bow was made using My Bow Maker, which is my very best tool and is always at my reach.
Hope you will be inspired by today's card and also by browsing my blog and find your favorites. Thank you for visiting today and for your love.


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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Hi mom!


We knew these beautiful colors were going to wave good bye, but it is hard to see them go as they are such a pretty bunch. I have stocked up and plan on continue to use them for some time.


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Every year when the Retiring list comes out, I revisit some old favorites. This time I picked up the Delightful Dozen for the sentiment and the Scalloped Dotted Border punch. Those are favorites of mine and I am having a hard time parting with them. Another one taking leave is the I Like You hostess set, but look at that potential! For a bit of texture, how about the lovely Spring Flowers TIEF? A mother deserves all that and much more. So, share some love, get some of these lovely products and share them with your mom; create beautiful projects and memories too!

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Linda Kaufman
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Friday, April 3, 2015

Sea Shells

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Happy Good Friday my dear friends. I hope that you are enjoying some time off today and get to spend it with loved ones and having plenty fun.

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Or perhaps you are sitting on a beautiful beach enjoying a wonderful drink and the sunshine. Fun times at the beach calls for sea shells, and that's the theme I used for today's card and for the Pals Paper Arts challenge 246. The colors alone are the image of a beach to me, and I can almost smell the salty breeze. I combined the Everything Eleanor and the By the Sea Shore stamp sets for the looks of both combine is striking. A bit of Perfect Polka Dot texture and we got a card that is certain to please the beach lover in your life.

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