Big News Baby!

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I had a last minute card order from a friend who is a class regular. She sent me a text and asked if I had time for a card and I said, “Of course, come on over.” LOL…I misunderstood. She responded with, “No, can you make a card for me tonight.” I laughed hysterically because it was a very long day and God knew I needed some comic relief.

Yes, I make custom card orders thanks to my BFF Pam F. who encouraged me not just to teach others, but to make them for those that don’t want to make them, but buy them.

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Big News… In a Rut!?

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Do you ever find yourself in a rut? Well, when I don’t post for a few days you know why! I’m in a deep rut and can’t seem to find my way out.

When I find myself in one of my funky ruts I take out a stamp set that and just stare at it…just kidding. I Google the name of the stamp set, but don’t bother clicking on the links (that wastes time I don’t have).

Instead, after Googling the name of the stamp set (example, Big News Stampin’ Up!) click right on “Images”… how do ya think I found this awesome inspiration!?

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How was it done? I used a Real Red Stampin’ Right Marker and brushed it on only the image I wanted. From the same stamp set I colored in the stamp with the word WEDDING in it and used my Stamp-a-mi-jig to line it up just right.

Since the word “WEDDING’ was not the same size as the other words I simply added a couple of rhinestones on each side to fill in the gaps.

I hope you do what I do when you are in a rut as you find ways to use a stamp set that is VERY versatile and can be used in different combinations.  Be inspired by a different way to use the stamp set here.

Think of just ONE friend who also suffers from In-a-Rut syndrome go on and send them this post so they too can learn something new when in a rut!

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Happily Ever After

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Here’s the story of how this card came about:

Hubby: Can you please make me a wedding card for a co-worker.
Me: Sure
Me: (10 min later)… Here you go.
Hubby: Wow! That’s gorgeous! Is that a swap or did you make it?
Me: You just bought it for $100! LoL

He actually threw me off when he asked if it was a swap card.  We laughed and then he told me I better not tell anyone about the conversation.  Too late!  You can’t make this stuff up.  I still chuckle when I think about it.

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I was serious when I said it took me 10 minutes to make this cute golden wedding card.  The card base is in Whisper White and used some Basic Black to give it a little frame around the gold foil paper.  I heat embossed the ‘happily ever after’ on the ‘Gold Fancy’ designer paper.

Wondering how I glued it down without showing adhesive marks?  It’s no secret… I place tiny dots of our Crystal Effects behind the gold hearts and the sentiment.  Crystal Effects dries clear my friends!  A-ha!

Now in the comments below tell me if you would have you ever guessed and what type of adhesive do you use on vellum.

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50 is Big News!

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The inspiration for my card came from one of my Pals, Brian King after he made a baby card using this stamp set and paper.  The stamp set actually says, “your little baby is BIG NEWS.”

However, my card is for a friend who will be turning the big five-o.  I removed the “your little baby” portion by masking it with clear tape before embossing it with silver embossing powder.  The new Perfect Print Numbers were the perfect size too!

Oh the two little banners on upper left hand side where just left overs from a previous project a long time ago.  I don’t ever throw any paper away.  As you see for yourself… it always comes in handy.

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