Happy Birthday, Sweet Lori!

Several years ago, a tall blonde showed up at my front door to join a group stamp meeting we were having. I liked her immediately. And it was apparent that she had both creative skills and a magnetic personality! Having both stamping and a heart for Jesus in common, we hit it off right away. I am speaking of Lori Craig who is amazing, self assured, upbeat, positive, dependable, dynamic, and I could go on and on. I wish I could see her more often, but miles have separated us for a few years now. I am looking forward to seeing her this summer. And I was only too happy to be included in making her birthday today a special and memorable one.
Happy Birthday, sweet friend!!
I don't think I got my card in the mail for you to have it on time.
But here it is!I made the paper from recycled tissue paper from my daughter-in-law's graduation gifts!

Lori is super special to me so I even decorated the inside which I rarely take the time to do.

I really hope your day is extra special, Lori!
I love and miss you!
Blessings~
Angel

Card Recipe:
Stamps~ Mixed Greetings (SU), Fifth Avenue Floral & Kollette Hall's Happy Birthday (inside)
Ink~ Versafine Onyx Black & Peach Parfait
Paper~ Peach Parfait, Sherbet DP (Pressed Petals)
Accessories~ Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die, K & Co brad, scalloped border punch, Metallic Orange RibbonFX ribbon

Whimsy Pair

I recently purchased the cutest Making Memories "Scrapbook Project Pad" named Whimsy. The 8x8 papers came with all sorts of embellishments including ribbon, flowers, chipboard, buttons and diecuts. At over 1000 pieces it was a steal at Tuesday Morning for FIVE BUCKS.

And did I mention it's C U T E?

I pulled it out yesterday afternoon and decided to grab a couple of sketches to work with.I chose the My Favorite Things SCS sketch for my first card. And didn't notice until I started writing this post that I had mixed up the sketches. I intentionally used a Verve stamp on what I thought was the Verve sketch. But it was the MFT sketch instead. OOPS! The card is still cute and fun.

And will be a great card to send to a friend going through a particular trying time!

For the next card, I used the Mojo Monday sketch! The Mojo Monday sketches are always a treat. They are one of my favorites!

Using the same Whimsy papers I made a birthday card for this sketch!
I love how the cupcake (from the $1 Michael's stamp bin) and the Wish with candle (Unity) went together like they were made to! Paper piecing is always fun. Since I lack those marvelous markers (whose name starts with a C and ends with a P) *sigh*, it's a good alternative to coloring at my house! Remarkably, my camera actually cooperated and let me get a decent close-up!

That's all from me for now! I hope to stamp again today!
I'm having a blast!
~Angel

Card Recipes

Card A (MFTWSC10)
Stamps~ Verve Plain Jane Phil 4:13

Ink~ Old Olive

Paper~ PTI White, Pixie Pink; DP- Memory Maker's Whimsy

Accessories~ Pink Divine Twine, SU Bird Punch, Pink Jewel

Card B (MOJO181)

Stamps~ Unity Wish (Nov KOM), Cupcake (Studio G)

Ink~ Versafine Onyx Black

Paper~ PTI White, Pixie Pink; DP- Memory Maker's Whimsy

Accessories~ SU Scalloped Border Punch, Petite Scalloped Circle Small Nestabilities, Making Memories Blue Flourish Chipboard, Crystal Stickles, Blue Square Brads (?)

The birthday card also qualifies for the Aud Sentiments Challenge

Happy Birthday, Megan!

Yesterday, we surprised our daughter-in-law, Megan with a little birthday party. Her actual birthday is Wednesday so I think we caught her off guard. It is so easy (and fun) to buy presents for her. And I had a lot of fun making her card too!
It was my first Unity card! I couldn't wait to use this adorable bicycle/balloon image from February's Kit of the Month! I am such a happy kit of the month member! Something fun to look forward to every month and the kits include so many stamps with such a variety of images, and I really like them ALL!
WHAT FUN!
I have some more projects to upload and show so I hope to be back a few times this week!
Have a Great Weekend!!
Blessings~
Angel