June always seems like a busy month. Although I don’t know anyone graduating this year, I do have some friends and family that are celebrating important life events. Of course, when you are a card marker and know someone with a big event in their lives, you just have to make them a card!
So my goal for myself over the weekend was to make 2 congratulations cards and to try to use up some of my “scraps”. I ended up using the same design for both cards, with some little differences.
This first card is for my friend, and Jazzercise buddy, Joy. She is retiring from teaching after the end of the school year. (Joy taught health to middle schoolers. I think she might be a saint!) Besides a card, we definitely need a Wii-tini party or Girls Night Out to celebrate!
The second card is for my cousin who recently got engaged. Although we are be able to attend the party, I wanted to send a card to let him know how happy we are for them. Since this card was for an engagement, I switched out the flowers with some hearts. (Engagement, love, hearts…you know.)
Here is a look at them side by side. Like I said, they are VERY similar but not the same.
I also have a song to share for Music Saves My Soul. I’m not sure if Marcea is still hosting the weekly party, but you can drop by her blog on Saturday to see if she has a linky set up. I heard this song on the radio a couple of weeks ago and have been humming it every since.
I hope you have a fabulous weekend! It is supposed to be warm, humid, and, well, summery, here this weekend.
Supplies:
- Stamps: Communique Curves Sentiments from Papertrey Ink
- Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa, Distress Ink Tea Dye
- Papers: Papertrey kraft CS, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose Gertie & Hazel paper pads
- Tools: Stampin’ Up edge punch & circle punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly, foliage, & 1” circle punch, Sweet n Sassy Heart dies, EK Success flower punch, Sewing machine
- Embellishments: May Art burlap twine, Paper Studios gem stones & pearls, misc. buttons
Challenges:
- Paper Play - 2E - Back to kraft basics
- Pixie Dust Studio - SIO - Use 3 or more patterned papers
- Freshly Brewed - JFF, 5E - pop it
- Just Keep on Creating - F, M - #2 anything goes
- Paper Pretties - SIO -PPC209 favorite color combo (the 2nd card, pink, aqua, & kraft)
- Whimsy Inspiration - 3E, SIO - #42 things with wings
- Scrap It Girl - M, 2E, P1 – Punches
- Through the Craftroom Door - P1/15, 3E – Distressing
- Unique Crafters Challenge - M, P1, 3E - June challenge: Buttons
- Creatalicious Challenges - M, P15 - Bingo* (buttons, butterflies, at least 3 punches)
- LEJ Designs SIO - #5 Button It
- Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes
- Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Anything Goes
- Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
- The Cutie Pie Challenge - 2W, cards - (2nd week) Die Cuts/Punches
- There's Magic in the Air - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) BINGO* (ends 10th June) (Punches, flowers, circles)
- Gingerloft - 2W - (2nd week) Circles
- Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - (June) Die Cuts and/or Punches
- Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO - Anything Goes
- Speedy and Friends -#110 Use Buttons
57 comments:
Lovely Music Cheryl, Both cards are stunning and so Elegant too!:)x
Two really gorgeous cards Cheryl and great to use your scraps. Well done sweetie. Wish the weather was good here in the UK, it hasn't stopped raining for ages. We have a house pipe ban on here as well. Lol!!
Have a good weekend.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
My brain is trying hard to file this design away for future reference; I love these!
Hi Cheryl, love the cards! gorgeous!
oh wow these are stunning Hun,the colours papers and designs are amazing,hugs Cherylxxxxxx
Both so gorgeous Cheryl!
Love them both Cheryl, fab layout and I love how you show the versatility of it!
Beautiful cards, Cheryl! I love the colors and design!
lovely set of cards, great designs. Thanks for sharing at Papertake Weekly. Aunty Sue GDT
gorgeous cards...I love the design and all the fun detail...those little butterflies are too cute...
These are so pretty and loving all the details you have, showing your talent and passion for your craft. Beautiful. Have a great weekend.
Love the color combos of these cards. Wonderful work. Saw you on MIM.
Hugs, Heide
wow! really gorgeous cards. i love everything about them.
Great layout & wonderful colors. Thanks for joining us at Speedy Fox & Friends.
What a beautiful cards Cheryl.
Hugs Riet.xx
Absolutley love these cards. Even though they are pretty close, I especially like the first one. The colours are spot on for me! :)
Both are simply beautiful!!! LOVE those colors and DP you used on them along with the great design!
Wonderful cards.
Lynn
Two lovely cards, love the colors. Thank you for joining us at LEJ Designs this week. Abbie DT xx
Gorgeous cards ♥
Great pair of card, great layout. I love your distressing and stitching.
Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
Dionne
Gorgeous cards. Love the pretty papers you used. Thanks for playing along with us here at Speedy Fox and Friends challenge, we hope to see you again next week. Be sure to submit your card for the Friends of SpeedyTV challenge this week to make a card using buttons and bows and get another chance to win a free stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers. If you are not a member of SpeedyTV no worries sign up today it is FREE!!!!!!!!
Very cute! Love both of them! Thanks for joining the challenge at Great Impressions Stamps!
Both cards are fabulous!! Thanks for joining speedy Fox and Friends.
Lovely cards. Thanks for joining us at Speedy Fox and Friends This week. Good luck on the challenge.
YOWZERS...I love both of these, Cheryl! So gorgeous! I love papers you used and the gorgeous design!
OM Goodness what a wonderful project, I love it! I am so glad you joined our June Anything Goes Challenge at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog! I hope you will join us again
Beautiful cards Cheryl! As you say...the same but different. It's amazing how such a slight change can make such a difference!
Hugs,
Renee
Gorgeous cards Cheryl! Love the pretty papers, butterflies and layouts, have a lovely weekend, take careX:)
oh my...gorgeous card and such a wonderful tune today...sort of a bluesy, funky Adele. She has an awesome voice.
Your cards are awesome... love the colors!
Gosh these are gorgeous! Awesome work, Cheryl.
Both cards are gorgeous!!!! Love the layout and fun elements on the cards! Thanks for playing along with us at Speedy Fox and Friends challenge.
Cheryl, both of your cards are just gorgeous. Love the DPs. Beautiful!!
Love the layout and how you used up the scraps!!! I definitely need to remember this for my scraps!!! Love how you sewed down the center too!!
Both cards are gorgeous...your recipients will love them...liking the shabby chic feel and the distressing. So glad you played with us at Great Impressions Stamps Cheryl!
Both of these cards are just stunning! Love the richness in the colors and how you've layered and used butterflies and flowers...looks great
Shelby
FABULOUS! These cards are so eye catching! I think they are gorgeous.
Thank you so much for sharing your delightful project with us over at Whimsy.
xoxoxo Carly
Man I wish I was this inspired to create with my scraps. These are fabulous Cheryl. So crisp and clean and beautifully designed. Great job! Hugs!
Two beautiful cards, love the design and the fab colour scheme too.
Thanks for linking up your beautiful creations to Make It Monday this week.
Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
Sandy DT
Hi Cheryl, just trying to catch up after my holidays. Love both cards, so simple yet elegant, and perfect for using up your scraps.
Great cards and amazing how one can use something similar and turn out different . I saw this on MIM
Love these cards hun very elegant thank you for joining us this week at Whimsey Challenge for our things with wings theme
hugs Wendy DT WS
So pretty Cheryl! I love the stitching and the distressed papers! Thanks for joining us at TTCRD!
This is so adorable.
I love the colors and blending.
We would like to thank you for Entering Whimsy Stamps inspirations Challenge.
Hugs from Tammy Ortiz - DT Digi Team for Whimsy Stamps
Both really beautiful designs, gorgeous papers and a fab layout. Thank you for joining in with the LEJ Designs challenge
Lindsay xx
Love them, love the butterflies, the hearts, the design - everything... FAB.
Thanks so much for joining us on Paperplay Challenges this week.
Lovely and so pretty cards.
Thanks for joining us at Paper Cupcakes. Good Luck!
-Sony DT
sonia-studio60.blogspot.com
These are stunning. Wish I could create cards like these. Beautiful. Thank you for taking part at LEJ Designs, good luck. Christine xx
You have a great eye for wonderful papers- love the sketch you used and the pretty dies on the circles- perfect!
Fabulous cards, thanks for joining us at Creatalicious challenge
Louise
Beautiful! Love the shabby distresses look!
Beautiful cards! Love the clean design and all the fun little details! Thanks for playing along with Scrap It Girl!
Oh, my gracious! These are over-the-top AMAZING! LOVE all the stitching and your sweet, little, embellished spots! Absolutely gorgeous!
Such a pretty pair of cards, Cheryl! Thanks for entering Scrap-It-Girl's June Punch Challenge! :)
wow...your colours and design is fantastic...just love the colour choices of your paper and your buttons look perfect on these cards...thanks for joining us at Unique Crafters Challenge this month..
super cute cards... your so nice to make cards for everyone and send them to! wish i could do that. Love that u used up some scraps too.
Thank you for entering the Scrap It Girl "Use Your Punches" Design Challenge. Your entry is very delicate and pretty! For more crafty inspiration follow my FB Page: www.facebook.com/mothershipscrapbookgal
xoxo, Rina Gonzales, Scrap It Girl Design Team Member
such a beautiful card, everything really stands out and I love the colours you have used as well.
Thanks so much for sharing your creation at Anything goes, Just keep on creating, I hope you will continue to play along. Sorry about the the delay in leaving my comment I have been overseas and then got sick, I will be announcing the winners and will have the next challenge by 01/09 :)
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