Monthly Archives: December 2014

December 31, 2014

So Long, Bruce!

By Yvonne

bruce-retirement

  • Stamps –
    • Hero Arts “Let’s Get Away”
    • from Simon Says Stamp “Sending Happy Thoughts” set
  • Patterned paper –
    • My Mind’s Eye “Collectable” collection: “Remarkable ‘Authentic'”
    • Ella & Viv Paper Company “Watercolor paradise #11”
  • Cardstock – Bazzill

One of my oldest work friends retired as of today, so sadly I had to say goodbye–but not without making him a card! Bruce was our mail clerk at the Oregon State Capitol, and provided the best customer service to legislators, governors, treasurers, secretaries of state and many, many staff for over 35 years. So I was ever-so-pleased to be able to use some of my postage related stamps to create his card! The background stamp from Hero Arts was a perfect starting point. I popped up the sentiment flag with dimensional adhesive and then popped up the little envelope yet again. So long, Bruce! You had a great run!

 

 

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December 28, 2014

OWH – Here’s to 3 million cards!

By Yvonne

owh-3million

 

  • Stamps – Simon Says Stamp – from “Sending Happy Thoughts” set
  • Die – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Labels Twenty”
  • Patterned paper – We R Memory Keepers “Yankee Doodles: Flag Doodles” (both sides)
  • Baker’s twine – from Woodland Park October Afternoon Wrap Pack
  • Cardstock – Bazzill
  • Embossing powder – Ranger Wendi Vecchi “Red Geranium”

Operation Write Home cardmakers have reached a major milestone, which is to create and distribute over 3 million handmade cards to our troops overseas. To celebrate this accomplishment, we are pulling together and sharing patriotic cards at OWH Stars and Stamps. To find out more details about how to participate in Operation Write Home or to find out how to contribute, read more here. Thanks for stopping by.

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December 12, 2014

Clean & Simple Sketch #314 – Snowflake

By Yvonne

c&s-314-snowflake

  • Dies – Simon Says Stamp “Merry Christmas” and Memory Box “Sussex Snowflake”
  • Patterned paper – BoBunny – Snowy Serenade sparkles
  • Snowflake Gemstone Crystals – Hero Arts
  • Cardstock – Bazzill Bling and Paper Accents

Die cuts and paper are the stars of this card. I used Sketch #314 at Clean & Simple Stamping. The card has some glimmer and shine in the patterned paper, the cardstock and the gemstone center in the main snowflake. Clean and Simple to be sure! Thanks for visiting.

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December 5, 2014

OWH Red Friday Card

By Yvonne

owh-red-friday

  • Stamps – Simon Says Stamp “Sending Happy Thoughts” set
  • Stencil – Tim Holtz “Hearts”
  • Embossing paste – Viva Facetten-Lack crackle paste
  • Bling – Mark Richards 3mm Rouge crystal stickers
  • Cardstock – Bazzill

Instead of Black Friday, Operation Write Home decided to recognize the same day by hosting a Red Friday Bloghop featuring Love cards. I chose to create a card that could be used any time of year, not just on Valentine’s Day. I was inspired to use lots of hearts after visiting the bloggers and thought repeating the hearts by using the Tim Holtz stencil would be a fun way to go. The current Simon Says Stamp Flickr Challenge #7 is to use stencils as well, so I had fun with my crackle paste and used the Simon stamp set that is perfect for OWH cards! I popped up the little envelope for a little dimension above the heart background. Thanks for visiting.

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