Accordian Card

I know you're having a hard time believing it, but I am actually POSTING! Sadly, I found this card in my DRAFTS that I hadn't yet posted. But, I have several projects on my memory card that I just need to get edited and save to my Blogger. I will try to do that today so I can post once in a while and not lose all of my readers.
I have decided to keep my chat to a minimum though so I've come up with a plan. My posts will contain a project and then a simple paragraph that starts with

What I like about this card:
I've never made a card like this before! I used my Ultimate Crafter's Companion and it really did make it easy! I love layering the flowers from paper flowers and punches! And of course I adore this K & Company paper- Wild Saffron!
Have a Blessed day!
~Angel

(And please do come back. I will be attempting to post at least once a week.)
I've updated my Through Angel Eye's blog today too with an explanation of what I've been up to!

Thanksgiving "K" Card

For the most part, I keep it simple when I am making projects. So, you may be surprised to see a more complicated project here today! I made this "Swing" card or "K- Card" using the Ultimate Crafter's Companion which was the subject of the latest Splitcoast Stamper's review. The Crafter's Companion took all of the guess work out of the process and really did make it pretty easy. It even makes boxes, envelopes and bows pretty simple! I'm planning on using it a lot throughout the holidays!
I mailed this little scarecrow yesterday to someone I know will have fun playing with it!

Blessings~
Angel

Stamps: All Year Cheer (SU), I Count you Twice (Stampabilities)Ink: Choc Chip Paper: Pumpkin, Olive, Choc, White, (SU); DP- American CraftsAccessories: Crafter's Companion, Ribbon Tag trio by Spellbinders, Pumpkin Harvest & Houndstooth CB folders; Choc Ruffled Ribbon- SU; Ticket Corner and Photo Corner Punches; Top Note die (SU); Twill thread (Stash); Scarecrow Sticker- walMart

Go Grads!

I know a LOT of graduates this year. Along with my own 2 college grads and 1 high school graduate, I needed 3 other cards to send. And since my schedule hasn't allowed me a lot of stamping time, I needed them to be on the simple side. So I came up with this easy money holder. I started with 9x12 piece of cardstock and just scored it at 3" intervals. Then I cut the last panel at a diagonal and folded it inward. (I didn't find it necessary to glue this panel down.) I sent the cards in the mail and so I actually mailed a check which fit perfectly. I personalized them by using each graduate's school colors for the embossed layer. I hope they enjoy them!I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend. My plans? I am preparing to whip my stamp room into shape while hubby watches the race!
I do want to say a special thank you to all of our veterans, military members and families and especially to those who gave all. Thank you.
~Angel

Card Recipe:
Finished Size- 3x6
Stamps~ Tassel Time, Great Greetings, Bold Greetings
Paper~ Basic Black, SU White, Vintage Core'dinations CS, More Mustard, scrap DP
Ink~ Palette Black Noir, Glorious Green, More Mustard, Summer Sun
Accessories~ Traffic Jam and Argyle CB folders, Nestabilities Petite Scalloped Circle, Circle Punch and grad cap Paper Shaper punch

Accordian Fold with Serenity Prayer

Today I made a card I made for a friend who's feeling a little down. The Serenity Prayer is perfect for such an occasion, don't you think? I'm glad Our Daily Bread Designs made this into a rubber stamp. And for $5.50, it really is a MUST HAVE for your stamp collection.
Instead of the regular fold, I thought I would try something a little different today. So, I made this card into an Accordion Fold card. The easy instructions are available at the Scor-Pal website.
Here is a photo of the back panel of the card with the Serenity Prayer. Those flowers are from another ODBD set called "Sing to the Lord".
If you've never bought a stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs, there are a few things you may not know. Kelley sells her stamps in either wood-mounted or smart cushion mounted to be used on your own acrylic blocks. The smart-cushioned stamps come on a plastic sheet inside a clear box. They are quality rubber and are already nicely trimmed. You don't have to cut them out yourself! I love that!
Take a look for yourself!




Thank you for stopping by!
I'll be back tomorrow!
~Angel

Card Recipe:
Stamps~ Serenity Prayer, Sing to the Lord, Keep my Lamp Burning (All ODBD)
Ink~ Choc Chip, Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze
Paper~ Baja Breeze, Choc Chip, Kraft, White, Parisian Breeze DP
Accessories~ Scor-Pal, Paper Piercing Tool, Swiss Dots CB folder, CB dies: 2x6 Flowers, Harlequin, K&Co Pearl, circle punch (SU), distressing tool