Oh So Succulent

First Sight Mother’s Day

Today is Memorial Day and before I get to the card I’m sharing today, I’d like to say Thank You to all of our service members and veterans.  I’d also like to take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.  I am truly grateful for the freedoms I enjoy because of them.

Today, I’m sharing a card from my library class.  Each month, we make two quick and easy projects.  The class is early in the month, so this month we made a Mother’s Day card.

Wednesday will be the last day to order this stamp set, so if you like it, order it soon!

Stamps:  First Sight, Oh So Succulent

Cardstock:  Smoky Slate, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink:  Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo, Basic Gray

Punch:  Sweetheart

Other:  Melon Mambo Stitched Satin Ribbon (vintage), Silver Metallic Thread, Basic Rhinestone

This will also make a lovely valentine.  I can’t wait to use this design for my Valentines for Veterans project!

Until next time…..stay inky, my friends!

Oh So Succulent Birthday

This is another project from this month’s stamp club.  We used the Oh So Succulent bundle to make this card.  I was inspired by a card on Pinterest by Judy May.  You can find her card here.

This was our second project using the Succulents.  We also made a cute potted plant.  If you didn’t get to see that, you can find it here.  It looks SO REAL!

We stamped the three succulents on Shimmery White cardstock.  We colored them with ink pads and Aquapainter, cut them out with the coordinating dies, and popped them up with Dimensionals.

Stamps:  Oh So Succulent

Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Shimmery White

Ink:  Basic Gray, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum

Paper:  Succulent Garden DSP

Dies:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Succulent Framelits

I love the look of square cards, but it can sometimes be hard to find envelopes to fit them.  If you don’t have the Envelope Punch Board, you should grab one of those, so you can make envelopes to fit cards that are not a standard size.  While you’re at it, be sure to stock up on Mint Macaron ink and cardstock.  It’s one of my favorites, and I’m really going to miss it!’

Thanks for spending a few minutes with me today.