Masculine Sympathy Cards

Recently I needed several masculine sympathy cards so I set a goal to create a BUNCH of those cards to have on hand and also to have available for the stores that I supply.
I started with the very versatile LOVELY AS A TREE stamp set that just recently retired but I believe every good stamper had purchased this set and now you have more ideas to use it for...

This first one was inspired by Paula Dobson

Card #1 - I sponged on ink in the following colors:

Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake

The trees were stamped with Mossy Meadow

The sentiment from Flourishing Phrases was stamped by using my Stampin' Write Markers in Crushed Curry and Early Espresso.

Card Stock: Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White

Ribbon: retired Mossy Meadow

Card #2 is such a favorite - inspired by Bonnie O'Neill (no blog link)

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree with Buffalo Check Back ground stamp, Flourishing Phrases

Card Stock: Gray Granite, Whisper White, Night of Navy

Ink: Gray Granite, Night of Navy plus the Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker

I created an oval mask to sponge through the opening.

The thin Night of Navy stripe was created using my trusty ruler and the Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker (Regals Collections)

Fun Stuff: Layering Ovals Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Gray Granite 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon

Card #3 uses the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set - I guess this is our new set that replaced Lovely As A Tree.  I love how they can work together.

The sentiment is a super old stamp that I have that is not a Stampin' Up! stamp but it is one of my favorites for a larger sentiment.

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Natures Peace DSP (retired), Very Vanilla

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Fun Stuff: Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Linen Thread

Card #4 (Inspired by: Ann Schach) also uses Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set along with In The Meadow (both retired)
Card Stock: Sahara Sand, Mossy Meadow, Very Vanilla
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, Memento Black
Stampin' Blends: Crumb Cake Combo, Mossy Meadow light
Fun Stuff: Stitched Shapes Dies, Sponges, Sponge Brayer
Tip: For the top layer I started with a piece of Very Vanilla 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" and using my Sponge Brayer I brayered it with Balmy Blue, then sponged on some Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Flirty Flamingo, then using the Sponge Brayer I went over it all again with Balmy Blue. I love how it turned out

One more card for today
Card #5 was inspired by Patty Brown on Splitcoast Stampers
Stamps: In The Meadow, Off the Grid, Non SU Sympathy (all retired)
Card Stock: Whisper White, both thick and regular
Ink: Crumb Cake, Memento Black,
Stampin' Blends: Crumb Cake Light, Bronze, Mossy Meadow light, Rich Razzleberry Combo, Daffodil Delight Dark
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It's HERE!!

Lookie what I got in the mail yesterday!!  Now this is great snail mail!  All our info, tags, etc for the Washington DC trip.  Hard to believe that it is less than one month away!!  Getting this in the mail makes it feel more real because I am still pinching myself that it is actually true.

Thank you again to everyone who made this first incentive trip possible!
In light of the DC trip I thought I would make a card with a little bit of a patriotic feel without it feeling like Fourth of July(ish).  I based this card on one by Jan Tink, but of course had to change a few things up according to the items I had on hand.

I also wanted to show you the WEEKLY DEALS for August 26- September 1st

A lot of great product here ladies and at a discount! You can shop Stampin' Up! on line anytime just click HERE to get started.

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My Hearts a Flutter over the newest Weekly Deals

I know I am behind the eight ball lately with my posting - life is kind of getting away with me.  It is hard trying to create in the process of the remodeling the craft room,  plus holding classes and meetings - WHEW!  I did want to make you aware of the newest WEEKLY DEALS - you can see those below and you can click HERE to shop with me.  Just a reminder of the incentive I have going for an EXTRA BONUS SQUARE on my 50/50 board with any purchase of $50 or more. Plus there is a Blog Candy incentive going on for a $50 purchase as well.  Click HERE to see all the details.  You really do not want to miss out on this great deal AND you will be helping me out as well in my endeavor to earn the Washington DC trip in 2015.  Only 55 more days to earn this!! I am so close I can taste it but I NEED YOU to help me!!

This is a card that I made using the HEARTS A FLUTTER Stamp Set that is on the WEEKLY DEALS.

This stamp set is not only good for Valentines Day you can use it for anytime of year or occasion.  ALSO the Grid image you see in the background - that stamp is called OFF THE GRID and is on the RETIRED LIST right now.  Did you forget about the RETIRED LIST?  Click HERE to see what is still available and then go ahead and put in that $50 order so you can get in on the drawing for FREE product from me!!  SWEET DEAL!!

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14 Days of Love

Today is my sweet Hubby's birthday!!  WOOT WOOT!!  Happy Birthday Babe!

I started on February 1st with little gifts left at his computer to show him how much I love him.  Thanks Pinterest for the inspiration.

Day #1  "DONUT you know that I love you a HOLE bunch!"

Day #2 "You are a MIGHTY and MARVELOUS Hubby!"

 Day #3 "I'm Berry lucky to have YOU in my life!"

 Day #4 "No matter how you SLICE it, I LOVE YOU!"

Day #5 "I'm NUTS about you!"

Day #6 "It is a JOY to be married to you!"

Day #7 "You make life a little SWEETER!"

Day #8 "I've got a CRUSH on you!"

Day #9 "We were MINT for each other"

Day #10 "You're the Creme of the Crop"

Day #11 "I would be all MIXED up without you!"

Day #12 "I wouldn't trade you for a 100 GRAND!"

Day # 13 "My life would fall to PIECES without you!"

Day #14 "You are MY Very Own VALENTINE!"

Yes, I made him cards too...
Valentines...

And for his birthday... inspired by Kim Ransom

This card teams up the WORLD MAP background stamp with the LOVE YOU MORE stamp set.  Love the feel that the masculine BURLAP RIBBON and the big metal button lends to the card.  The bow threaded through the button was taken from a strand of the burlap ribbon.

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I'm Leavin' on a Jet Plane!!

Remember the song "I'm leavin' on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again"... Well, I AM leaving on a (jet) plane and heading to TEXAS for Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference.  I am so very excited that my hubby is going with me (again) and this time he is joining me for the Manager's Reception at the Houston Aquarium.  Here is a card I made inspired by Heather North. (sorry Heather does not have a blog to link you to)

I love how she cut out the clouds from the (retired) Cloudy Day Embossing Folder.

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By The Tide Birthday

Just a head's up ladies that the Tuesday, November 26th COME STAMP WITH ME is CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS!!  I will see you all the following Tuesday, December 2nd!

Remember the Fishing themed birthday cake I posted last week?  Well, this is the card that I sent to Perk to wish him a Happy 80th Birthday!
Inspired by: Nance Leedy

I love how she used the Designer Paper from the SWEATER WEATHER Designer Pack in the Holiday Catalog pg 18 #132184 $10.95 for the water.  The stamp sets are BY THE TIDE, OFF THE GRID, GORGEOUS GRUNGE and ITTY BITTY BANNERS.

The circle is the 2 1/2" Circle Punch

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