Then & Now / MDS Scrapbook Page

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Hey y'all. Happy Friday! I hope you're having a great day and are preparing for an Amazing weekend. I'm having a get-together at my house tonight, a team meeting to go to tomorrow and then to my friend Brenda's house afterwards. Sunday is of course filled with football and more creativity. Sounds like a fun and busy weekend for me. :)

I've got a new scrapbook page for you today. I was fooling around with my MDS2 a week ago or so and made 2 separate pages in one sitting and haven't found the time to share either one until now. (Bad Shan!) As many of you know, my beautiful daughter got married a few weeks back. One of her Best Friends, Kendra, was a bridesmaid. These girls have been like two peas-in-a-pod since they met in high school on the first day of Field Hockey Practice. When I was loading all of my old pictures onto my new Macbook I found some of the two of them from J's birthday. It made me smile and I wanted to capture the moment. I thought it would be fun to show how they were then and how they are now. Here's today's project-

All of the layers are from the Summer Smooches Digital Collection. I chose the layers from the colors in the pictures. I really love how the drop shadow makes the paper layers look real. I used one of the alphabet punches that came with my MDS2 program for the words and filled them with a contrasting paper from the same collection and then outlined them in Gray for a little added depth and definition.
I think the text on the banner is a font called Noteworthy. The banner was easy to do with our Flag Punch. It's simply filled with Whisper White and outlined with Island Indigo. The Fabric Summer Smooches Brad ties all the colors together. For those of you that know me or have been following me for any length of time, you know mixing and matching patterns is not something I feel at all comfortable doing. I was really kind of nervous about trying all of these bright colors and patterns together but I think in the end it turned out really nice. The best part, it reflects the spirit and joy of the two beautiful girls it's showcasing.

I hope they love it and I hope you do to. I swear I'm going to figure out how to get the supply list to copy over to here. I'll try and figure that out this weekend. I love hearing from you so if you liked today's project or have questions about it, I hope you'll take a moment to leave me a message. I read them all and they really do make my day. If you'd like to +1 or Pin today's project, I've put those buttons on my blog for your convenience. Friends and Followers are always welcome too! :)

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! I hope you  have an Amazing weekend filled with lots of time for Family, Friends and of course Creativity! Till next time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Remember also- Love Does Not Hurt! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Be Safe,
Shan Pin It

Preview - Nacho Average Challenge #1

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Hey y'all. Just a quick preview of a card I'll be posting later this week. This is for the Premiere Challenge over at Nacho Average Challenge. How cute is that name? They are going to be alternating sketch challenges and color challenges. Since I'm pretty inept at color challenges, I'm really glad they started off with a sketch challenge! :) LOL!!!

Here's my card-

Nacho Average Sketch Challenge Card featuring
Betsy's Blossoms & Summer Smooches DSP

Here's their sketch-

A Great first challenge sketch! Clean & Simple and lots of room for interpretation. I stayed true to the sketch and am sooo excited to be playing along in the first challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you'll come back soon and see the rest of my card. I hope you have an Amazing rest of your weekend. Till next time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waitig for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

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A Smooch and A Challenge Mojo Monday #245

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Hey y'all. Happy Humpday!I don't know about you, but the week is dragging for me. It totally seems like it should be Friday already. *SMH* Oh well, just two more days. :)

I have another challenge card for you today. This one's from the nice ladies over at Mojo Monday. If you haven't played along with them yet, check 'em out. (just after remember to finish up here too) They've got lots of great sketches and the DT cards are fabulous! Theirs is one my go-to sites for sketch inspirations.

Here's today's card-

Thank You Card with
Summer Smooches DSP and Bright Blossoms Stamp Set

Can you believe it!?! I mixed DSP's again!!! *Happy Dance* I have to say I'm really happy with how this turned out, even if I didn't quite get the dimensions on the center panels just right. At least I didn't get out the ruler and mathematically calculate the correct dimensions. (if you haven't followed me for long...Yes, that is a real thing!) I used a base of Tangerine Tango, which I'm not sure I had ever used as a base before, and I used a button which I rarely do. I used my Big Shot and  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder for a little added dimension and detail. Love that folder! Don't you just love this DSP, I do. It's one of my all time favorite collections, so bright and cheery. Everything is adhered using Tombow except my flower layer which is popped up with two Dimensionals and the button which is adhered with a Mini-Glue Dot. This makes for a fairly flat card for mailing.

Here's the Mojo Monday Sketch- 

Aside from the dimensions on the center panel, it's true to the sketch. Now if I can just figure out those dimensions I think this will be a good layout to keep in my rotation.

Here's the inside-

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with the inside, so I kept it simple and put a matching strip of DSP for a bright accent. My sentiment is from the Kindness Matters set which I got for free during last year's Sale-A-Bration. Love Free! I also love the font. I inked it up in Tangerine Tango and my card was done.

So, what do you think? Hopefully it will brighten someone's day. I'd love to hear what you think. Your comments always make me smile, except this morning when I woke up to spam for the first time! *BOO-HISS!!!* If you like today's card and would like to +1 or Pin it, I've put the buttons on my sidebar for your convenience. Friends and Followers are always welcome too! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope your day is as Fabulous as you are! Till next time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms, than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

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End of the Week Technique #36 - Tapdancing / SSC #259 / My Challenge #25

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Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday! It a rainy, gloomy day here in the DMV. :( I hope it's sunny and warm wherever you are. If not, I hope today's card brings a little sunshine and joy to your day. Yes, I know it's a little early in the week for my EWT but I needed to post so I could enter in the challenge over at Stamping 411, so you get it a little early. :)

Here's today's card-

Happy Birthday Card featuring
Summer Smooches DSP and Bright Blossoms  Stamp Set

I just love all the bright colors in this DSP collection. In fact I made 2 different cards for two different challenges with it yesterday. Bet you're glad to not be seeing Betsy's Blossoms. LOL

This card is so straightforward. A base of Tempting Turquoise, and mats of Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry. I used two different patterns of DSP from the Summer Smooches collection. I was so happy how the combination turned out.  Most of you, that have followed me for any length of time, know I have issues with combining DSP. Dunno why, I just do. Guess it's the Scaredy Cat in me. But I tried it anyway. Yea Shan! The Daffodil Delight layer is elevated with Dimensionals as is the Rich Razzleberry layer and each of the circle layers. All other adhering was done with Tombow. I love the new ribbon and it seemed to be just the right size for today's card.

I used this sketch over at Stamping 411 for my inspiration-

Have you checked those Fabulous ladies out yet? If not, You really should! They always have great sketches and their DT does amazing samples. One of the things I like the most about their challenge is they give measurements. So Nice! What a time saver!!!! (Especially if you're a little OCD about those kinds of things.) My only variations from the sketch are that I matted my circles and that meant I needed to increase the dimensions of the center rectangles. Otherwise I stuck to the sketch.

Here's the inside-

I used my new stamp set, Itty Bitty Banners for the sentiment, inking it up with my Tempting Turquoise Stampin Write Marker. I then stamped the image in the bottom, using this weeks EWT, with the same 3 colors from the front of the card. This technique is soooo stinking easy, you're not going to believe it!

Here's a closer look-

Tap Dancing Technique with Bright Blossoms Stamp set

Here's what you need for this technique- Stamp set of your choice (solid image) and two or more colors. You need markers for your accent color/s. I used my Stampin Write Marker in Rich Razzleberry.

1- Ink up your image with the lighter of your colors.

2- Lightly tap your marker over the image using the "brush end" It will look like dark lines of color over your stamp. (This works really well over larger backgrounds, especially our background stamps, but I didn't have any of those.) If you want to add a second color, simply repeat this step.

3- Once you have the coverage you want, huff on your stamp to make sure it's moist and then stamp. See, I told you this was easy!

4- Smile when you see your one of a kind effect, and smile even bigger when you think about the joy receiving this will bring to someone special!

What do you think? I didn't plan on doing this technique for this stamp set, but was looking for something a little different when I was making this card and thought I'd give it a shot. Surprise! I know right! Me being spontaneous? What's the world coming too!?! I'm going to try this technique on some bigger stamps as I get them. Right now though, that means Betsy's Blossoms. Maybe I'll give it a week or so, huh.

Well, that's all I have for you today. I hope you like today's card and I really hoped you liked today's technique, even though it's such a small sample, and that it inspires you to try something new today. As always, if you create using this technique, I would love to see what you come up with. I love hearing from you, so if you liked today's card/technique or have a request for something you'd like to see, feel free to drop me note. Hearing from you makes my day! If you'd like to +1 or Pin today's card I've put the buttons on my sidebar for your convenience. Friends and Followers are always welcome as well! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope to see you back here soon.

Till next time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

Well, that's all I have 

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Mixed Bunch Thank-You / Monday Mojo Challenge #237/ Personal Challenge #17

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Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday or should I say Tax Day. I hope you have your taxes in and everything works out positively for you. Mine are done and in fact the money's all spent except a little that I'm going to pay for my airfare to Convention with. I was lucky enough to get some new stamping supplies and to pay for my convention registration as well as a few other niceties. :)

Today's card uses some of my new refund purchases. That alone makes me smile, although I think the card's kind of cute too. I used the sketch over at Mojo Monday's for inspiration and that takes care of my personal challenge for the week as well.

Here's today's card-

Mixed Bunch Thank-You Card, Summer Smooches DSP

I think the colors are so bright and cheery and I'm just loving this stamp set and punch. I really hope they make it into the new catalog. I was inspired color-wise by a card I made this weekend at our team meeting (Thanks Robin!)

Here's the Mojo Monday Sketch-

I kept pretty true to the sketch. I simply turned it on it's side and re-positioned the flag.

I started with a base of Daffodil Delight and layered a piece of DSP from the new Summer Smooches collection. How much are you loving that collection? I love it all and that's rare for me, but all the pages are just fabulous. It may be the first pack that I have to fully replace. :)

I inked up my two of my Mixed Bunch stamps in Daffodil Delight to make the flowers. I used my Mixed Bunch Punch to punch them both out and then punched out two more from DD c/s to layer them. I used my bone folder to curl the petals and a little Tombow to adhere them together. Next a few dimensionals to lift them up off of my Whisper White c/s layer.

I love the look of the upper layer of c/s being punched out to show the DSP beneath it. I know it seems like it's everywhere, but it's the first time I've used it and I think it just adds a little something to the card. (Plus it allowed me to get in all 4 circles!) I elevated the WW c/s layer with dimensionals as well to give it more of a 3-D effect. I used my left over corner pieces for this. You use those right? They work great for all sorts of projects and save you money (You know I'm all about the saving money!). Make sure you don't throw them away.

I used another punched flower to make the leaves. I used a little Tombow to stick them up under the edges of my flowers.  I stamped my sentiment from 3 Little Words on a scrap of WW c/s, flagged the end and sponged the edges and then used more Tombow to secure it. Three Little Words is on the retired list that just came out on Sunday. You can check out my website to see all the stamps that are leaving to make room for some Amazing New Ones!

The flag is the only spot on the front of the card that got sponged. This is a departure from most of my cards. Normally if you sponge one element you should sponge them all, but I sponged this layer just to give them impression of another layer instead of adding one. I think it still looks ok. .What do you think?

Here's the inside-

I kept it soooo simple here. The sentiment is from Many Thanks. It's on the retired list so if it's one you been meaning to get don't wait too long. It will be gone May 31. It's been around for quite a while, in fact I got it when I signed up the first time almost 7 years ago. I added a little sponging to the edges of my WW layer here for some added depth and my card was finished.

Well, that's all I have for you today. I hope you liked today's card and I hope it inspires you to try something new today, maybe a challenge or a new design element.

If you liked today's card, please feel free to leave me a comment. I love hearing from you! Feel free to +1 or Pin it as well. I've put the buttons on my sidebar for your convenience.  Friends and Followers are always welcome too. :)

You can stop by my ONLINE STORE to see our Retired List and to get any supplies you might need.

Till next time-

Remember- Life isn't about Waiting for the storm to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

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A Little Smooch, A Challenge, and A Lot of Love - Monday Makeover Challenge/Personal Challenge #16

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Hey y'all. Happy Thursday! Hope you all are having a great week. Sorry I missed yesterday, but my daughter's not feeling well and I didn't get home from the hospital until 4:30 am so I slept most of the day. Lol! That's what happens when you're up for 23 hours straight!

Well, for today's card I have a challenge card for you. Now that my buddy Jason's back in Yuma, it's time for me to resume my Personal Challenge cards. For those of you that are new here, I challenged myself at the beginning of the year to do a challenge a week as a way to stretch my creative boundaries. I have to say it's been a lot of fun! I did a few in advance for when he was here, but now it's back to a regular schedule.

This week's card is for Paper-Crafters Library's Monday Makeover Challenge. It's a work from your stash challenge to do your take on a previously done card from their archives.

Here's my challenge card-

Flip-Up card with Summer Smooches DSP and Flowers

When I saw the sketch I knew just what I wanted to do. Love when that happens! Do you just love that DSP? I do! It's only available as a preview this month. After that you'll have to wait until June to get your hands on it. I turned my card on the side from the original card, added the central panel of DSP and added a pull-tab instead of the ribbon. The other change is I made it a flip-card instead of a regular style card.

Here's the challenge inspiration card-

My biggest inspiration for this card is my daughter J. She's going through a rough time right now and I wanted to make something for her that was bright and cheerful and would remind her just how much I love her, unconditionally.

I started with a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 base piece of Whisper White c/s. When I saw the inspiration piece, the folded ribbons on the edge reminded me of a pull tab and I thought "Why not have the center section lift up to reveal a message hidden underneath?" So that's what I set out to create. This was the first time I've tried something like this and to be honest, I don't think I've seen any others out there like it. I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out but I have to say it works Great!

I used a much smaller piece of DSP than in the inspiration piece and I used it to anchor my focal piece. I used a 3/4" piece of DSP from our Summer Smooches Collection to go across the top. I then took my central piece of DSP from the same and using my Simply Scored Tool I scored it at 3/4", then reinforced that with my bone folder to make the fold crisp. Then I was able to lay it over my anchor piece and it created a flap. I checked it and guess what? It worked!!!! You know what I did then right? Yep- *Happy Dance*

Next came the flowers. Since I didn't plan on putting my sentiment on the center panel, that left more room for flowers. I decided to make 4 and to layer them with all the bright, fun colors in the DSP. I didn't have the die to make the flowers Andrea used so I followed the challenge and worked from my stash. The two smaller flowers are from my BoHo Blossoms Punch, the reminded me of her smaller flower. They were the easiest. I just had to choose the colors I wanted.

For the upper flower I used my Fancy Flower Punch and stamped out 3 different flowers. Then for those of you that know me, I did something very out of the box... I misted the flowers and then crumpled them up. I know shocker right! (Boy the Scaredy Cat in me was working overtime on this card!) I wanted something a little unexpected and for my daughter to see I was trying something that was hard for me, since she's trying something hard right now too. Not nearly the same, but she'll appreciate the symbolism. I rotated the layers so you cold see all the colors and then used Tombow to hold all the layers together. For the bottom flower, I used my Scalloped Circle Punches and instead of crumpling them I used my paper-snips to make individual petals. I used more Tombow to hold the layers together here too (and all the small flowers as well). Instead of brads or jewels for the center I chose to use colored buttons. These are from Stampin Up's Brights collection. J had just been looking at them on Monday night and had told me how much she liked them. I thought they would be the perfect addition to her flowers. :) I adhered them with Mini-Glue Dots and then adhered all the flowers with dimensionals for a little added touch.

Since the ribbons reminded me of a pull tab, that just what I added to the bottom. I used my Rounded Label Punch to create one. Since it's double sided it also eliminated the need to cover up any raw edges on the inside of the card. Score! I then added the sentiment from Teen Tiny Wishes, secured it with more Tombow and the front of my card was done.

Now you know how I like the inside of my cards to have a little something extra besides just the sentiment, since there was no inside, just the space under the flap, that's where it went. I was limited in space, but had just enough room to put the image and sentiment I wanted.

Here's the inside-

I used two stamps from the Sprinkled Expressions set I got for free during Sale-A-Bration. It's not available anymore, so I hope you were able to get your set. It had just the right sentiment. Sometimes we forget to tell those people that are important to us, that we love them just the way they are. I guess we just assume they know how we feel. I added a little bling with my Two-Way Glue Pen and some Dazzling Diamonds and my card was done.

I don't know about you, but I often wonder how many attempts it takes other crafters to get their projects just right and ready to show. I was so excited that this only took one attempt! Especially since it was a new concept for me.

Want to know a secret? I went upstairs, took my pictures and then sat down to write my note to my daughter. I knew it was going to have to be short, so I made it short and sweet and then closed my flap...
I'm sure you can guess what came next. Yep! you could totally see my note at the bottom of the flap. SMH. Back to the drawing board! It was already after 11 at this point, but I went back down to the craft room and set about fixing it. Since my flap was secured to the bottom piece and I wasn't about to re-do the whole card I cut a new base piece to fit just below my DSP piece. I re-stamped the image and the sentiment and secured it over the original base piece and if you didn't know about the boo-boo you probably wouldn't even notice it.

Well, that's my card for today. I hope it inspires you to try something new today, whether it's a new card style like this one or a challenge.

I hope you liked today's card, but I really hope my daughter likes it. I hope you'll take the time today to remind someone you love, just how special they are to you, "just the way they are".

If you liked today's card, please feel free to leave me a comment. I love hearing from you. You can also +1 or Pin it. I've put buttons on my sidebar for your convenience. Friends and followers are also welcome. :)

I hope you'll come back tomorrow for my End of the Week Technique. It's one I haven't tried before.

Till next time-

Remember- Life isn't about Waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

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Summer Smooches Petite Purse

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Hey y'all. Happy Humpday! I hope you're having a great day.

Just a quick little post here today. I know that's a surprise coming from me. :)

These cute little purses are everywhere lately. I see at least 2 or 3 of them a day on my reader feeds. I made mine a few weeks back, when I first got it and there weren't many out there. (guess I should have posted it sooner) Let me just tell you what an adventure that was. Actually, I'll leave it at that for today, because the telling of the real adventure will be told in another post. Trust me, if you're looking to smile and giggle all day, that post is for you.

Here's today's project-

I used my favorite color, Island Indigo, to make this sweet little purse. I then added a piece of our new Summer Smooches DSP to the flap. What a bright and cheerful pack of papers! I'm also loving this new Petite Purse Die that makes the purses. So many possibilities for cuteness.

Have you ordered your Petite Purse Die and your Summer Smooches collection pieces yet? They're available for special order as a preview until the end of this month. After that, you're going to have to wait until our new catalog comes out in June to get your hands on them. There are even some items that are only available this month and won't be in the new catalog.

You don't want to wait until June to get your goodies. Think of all the cute occasions you might need these before June....birthday parties, bridal showers, wedding favors, heck you can even make it into a fishing basket for Father's Day. They're just the right size to fit a special gift in, like a love note or jewelry (or both lol) or chocolate. Hey, don't judge. Chocolate always counts as a special gift in my book, how about yours?

Here's another look- I photographed it next to a standard card so you can get an idea of it's size-

It's just so cute and like I said just the right size for a sweet little gift.

I've seen so many cute ideas and ways to dress these up, I'm going to have to make some more real soon.

Well, that's all I have for you today. Like I said, quick. You can go to my ONLINE STORE and get all the items you need to start crafting with these new items before all your friends. Don't wait too long or you'll be stuck waiting until June.

If you liked today's project, I would love it if you left me a comment. It's great when I get to hear from you! Also, if you liked it, please feel free to +1 or Pin it. I've added the buttons to my side-bar for your convenience. Friends and Followers are also welcome. :)

I hope you have a great day and I hope to see you back here tomorrow for a cute new project.

Till next time,

Remember- Life isn't about Waiting for the storm to pass, but about learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan Pin It

End of the Week Technique 23 - Adorning Accent/Edgelets Holder

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Hey y'all. Happy Thursday! One more day to go till the weekend. Woo-Hoo! Are you as excited as I am? I've got two shipments that Mr. Ups is supposed to bring tomorrow (I had a fail when it came to order placing, but if all goes just right I may not even get to play with them, and I will be all right with that. What! Say it's not so! I know, right! How can that possibly be? Well, I may actually get to spend the weekend with my BF for some long overdue quality time. Due to his schedule (why does that word just not look right) and mine, and the fact that I've been so sick we have just not had time to spend good QT together recently. I will give up up stamping time for good quality face and snuggle time, I have to admit it. I'mma sucker for him. He makes me a big ole pile of mush. :)

Are you ready for today's project? I know I posted a DVD case project yesterday, and there may be something out like this, but I haven't seen it. Of course I haven't been on Pinterest in A Hot Minute! No, Seriously! I think it's been about 3 weeks since they changed the settings at work. :( But when I get my "New" I-Pad next week (what a silly name, why are they calling it that, what happens next when they get a new one, will it be the "Newer I-Pad", Seriously) At least I'll be able to access it while I'm commuting and on the go and what-not. :) Any-ways, it may be out there, but I don't believe I've seen it anywhere.

So, I had somewhere to keep my Framelets and I wanted somewhere to keep my Edgelets and Adorning Accents and keep them together. So, I decided to use one of Clear Mount Cases for this. Here's what I came up with-

I mounted the Edgelets the same way as the Framelets except instead of cutting the Magnet sheet at 6.5 x 5, I cut it ant 6.5 x 4 7/8. This made it so much easier to center it without worrying about getting too close to the edges. Perfect fit! I put them on the left hand side.

Here's a close-up of my Adorning Accent Pocket-

Isn't it sweet? I used our All-New Summer Smooches DSP. It's a little Sneak-Peek from our upcoming 2012-2013 Catalog, but you can get it now along with a cute stamp set, coordinating, fabric, seam binding and more. Don't wait too long though it's only available this month, and then you have to wait like everyone else. You don't want to have to do that do you?, No, of course not, so shoot me an e-mail or go to my website already, but after you finish here of course. :) I took a piece of DSP that was 10 x 5 initially. I say initially, because I decided that I needed a little more for the fold-over so I added about another 1 1/2 inches to it, scored of course on my Simply Scored. You can make your pocket as deep as you'd like. When I first laid all my folders out they looked like they'd lie side by side with no problem but in the end that didn't happen. However, even with the center one stacked like it is, it's not tight and there is no pull or tension on the pocket at all.

I secured the sides with Sticky Strip. I was concerned about there being enough room for the 3 folders to lie next to each other side by side with it full width even though it looked like it was possible on the grid paper during planning, so I trimmed it down just a wee bit.

*TIP* - Whenever you are doing any project where you expect there might be tension, use Sticky Strip, not SNAIL, or Tombow. This will ensure the longevity of your project.

I tied a length of Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon around the fold-over flap and tied in a bow and then secured the edge of the flap down as well with Sticky Strip. I used a Mini-Glue Dot behind the center of my bow to help keep it from flopping over. To secure my pocket inside my case I used 4 Mini-Glue Dots strategically placed in the pattern of my DSP. It's barely noticeable. See-

I've enlarged this shot really big so you can see them. There are 2. One on the Purple flower in the Orange Vase in the upper left hand corner and one on the Orange flower in the Turquoise Vase in the upper right hand corner.

I will most likely try and do a MDS DVD Case Cover in this print and then it won't be an issue but until I manage that I think this is a pretty good fix.

Some of you may have noticed I had an extra scalloped Edgetlet that was shorter than the normal edgelets in the first picture. If you're wondering, that was an Oooops! :) I mounted my Edgelets on cutting mats early on, due to my OCD need for everything being centered and perfectly aligned etc. and my Edgelet came somehow cut just a wee bit long and the edge was just slightly off the mat. Once when I ran it through my Big Shot it hit the edge as it went through and it bent. Totally my bad. At any rate, not really fixable. But by that time I was seeing a lot of demonstrators doing cute cards with their other edgelet going down the side of cards and what not so I was excited about having another one of those anyways. There was no way I wanted to unstick my perfectly mounted one from it's board as it was working so well. So that's why there are 3 edgelets in the case instead of 2.

Well, I hope you liked today's project. I hope it inspired you to try something new. This was a really Quick and Easy project and it's a really useful one too. It's great for organizing, and really can't we all use a bit of organizing? After all, if we can condense our stamping supplies into a smaller space, that then means we have more room for more stamping supplies. Am I right or AM I RIGHT!?!

I won't be back tomorrow as I'm going to a stampcamp tonight with my DD. So, I hope to see you back here next Monday with a new MDS Monday project.

If you need supplies to make your own cards or projects- You can shop 24/7 in my ONLINE STORE.

If you liked today's project, I would love it if you left me a comment. It's great when I get to hear from you! Also, if you liked today's project, please feel free to +1 or Pin it. I've added the buttons to my side-bar for your convenience. Friends and Followers are also welcome. :)

I hope you have a fabulous weekend full of Family, Friends and of course time for stamping and creativity.

Till next time-

Remember- Life isn't about Waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to Dance in the rain.
Be Safe,
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A Small Summer Smooches Sneak Peak - SFF 030212- My Challenge #13

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Hey y'all.Happy Tuesday. I hope your day is going good. It's so cold here in the DMV and I have to say I'm looking forward to the near 70's they say is coming in the next few days. However they say another cold front is following for the weekend. I wish the weather would make up it's mind!

Want to know what not in doubt? My plans for this card. Yep. Love it when that happens. And as so rarely happenes lately, no one on the design team had come up with this idea. I was so excited! YEA!!!!!

Here's my card-

Here's the Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch-

I started with a base of Early Espresso. Next came a layer of DSP from the Everyday Enchantment from our Sale-A-Bration line. This is only the second time I've used it. Up until last week it was my least favorite design but now I'm really kind of liking it. Too bad it's only around until the end of the month. :(

For my flower vase I used one of the vases from a new stamp set in the Summer Smooches Set (I'm having a moment right now and can't remember the name... something blooms). I inked it up with my Pool Party Stampin Write Marker and Stamped it on my piece of Very Vanilla c/s. The stem and leaves are actually from one of the other vases in the same set but I liked them better for the flower I was going to use. I stamped them with Wild Wasabi Stampin Write Markers. The Flower is from the Fresh Vintage set and was colored with Poppy Parade and Calypso Coral Stampin Write Markers. I used my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to ensure precise placement. I love that thing and really couldn't stamp without it. You have one in your stamping tool-kit right? I sure hope so. It's a must have! I sponged the edges with Crumb Cake and mounted it on a piece of Early Espresso c/s that was also sponged for a little dimension. These two pieces were then popped up with dimensionals.

For my little banner I inked up the first part of the sentiment from the stamp set For All You Do, with my Early Espresso Stampin Write Marker and stamped it on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla c/s which I then cut into a little flag. I then sponged the edges and using the edge of my paper snips gave the strip a little wave. A few Mini-Glue Dots is all it took to hold it firmly in place. But, I think my pretty embossed butterfly's look so much prettier so I used another Mini-Glue Dot to sit them right down on top of it so it looks like they're holding it down. :)

My only variance from the sketch is up in the corner. Instead of just putting a strip of lace across the corner I added a bow too. When I imagined the card that's how I saw it. I tried it without the bow, but it just seemed to be missing something so I had to stick it on there, so once again, Mini-Glue Dots to the rescue.

Here's the inside-

A very Clean and Simple inside. A little strange for me.

Want to know a little secret? I actually went to take this picture and realized that I had forgotten to put my little signature something pretty on the inside. " I was in a hurry to finish up... it was late and I was trying to spend a little quality time with my daughter before I went to bed (it was 10:30). Luckily, I remembered that when you use your Handy-Dandy Embosslets you got not 1 Butterfly but 5, so I ran back and got 1 of the unused butterflies, slapped some Tombow on him and Voila, instant little pretty!

The sentiment is the rest of the sentiment from For All You Do in Early Espresso, stamped on Very Vanilla. The edges are all sponged in Crumb Cake and my card is done.

What do you think? I hope you like it. I hope I have inspired you to try something new, whether it's trying a new challenge or using some DSP that's not necessarily your favorite.

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Till next time-

Remember- Life isn't about Waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan Pin It