'Happy Birthday' Card x3

I get inspiration for my cards from lots of different places, 

but Andrea Walford's style has always caught my attention.  

She makes cards that are clean and beautiful, 

and I've cased many of her creations.

Usually I'm happy with what I make when it's patterned after one of her cards, 

but that wasn't the case with this one. (Sorry, I couldn't find her card to link to!)  

After making card #1, I just wasn't happy with it and thought it needed something else.

So I tried again.  And I really wasn't happy with this one!  

If I had it to do all over, I wouldn't have added the 'birthday' sentiment like I did...

or the patterned paper behind the sentiment!

That brings me to card #3.  I added a circle behind the sentiment, 

and was mostly happy with it this time.

I think if I had it to do all over again, I would've just 

added some rhinestones to card #1.  Maybe I'll try again another day!

What about you?  

Do you ever have days when you're just not happy with what you make?

Supplies:
Paper: 'Dream Come True' (Leeza Gibbons "Wishes & Dreams")
Stamps: 'Happy Everything' (Stampin' Up!)

'Many Thanks' Card

Happy Thursday!

The card I'm sharing with you today was inspired by THIS SKETCH.  

The stamped sentiment is one that I've had for years, but never get tired of using.  

Pop dots were used again on the scalloped circle to give it some dimension.

You can never have too many 'Thank You' cards on hand, right?!

The trick is remembering to USE them!

That's something I'm working on... 

Supplies:

Paper: "Scattered Wishes" (Leeza Gibbons 'Wishes & Dreams'), Kraft cardstock, Cocoa cardstock
Stamps: "Lots of Thoughts" (SU!)
Embellishments: "Basic Rhinestones" (SU!)

'Happy, Happy Birthday to You' Card

I don't think it would come as a surprise to anyone if I openly admitted 

that I'm a scrapbook paper hoarder.  I buy cute paper with every intention 

of immediately using it on a card...then it sits on my table for months.  

Such is the case with this paper.  

I bought it in April, and am now just getting around to using it on some cards.  

Maybe I need to exhibit some self-control and not allow myself 

to buy any more new paper until I've used what I've got.

Okay...don't know if I can stick with that, but it's a good thought!

The card I'm sharing today was inspired by THIS ONE.  

I used some pop up dots on the scalloped circle to give it some dimension.

Here's a close up shot...

Supplies:

Paper: Kraft cardstock, "Dream Come True" (Leeza Gibbons 'Wishes & Dreams'), "Banana Tiny Dots" & "Banana Stripes" (Echo Park 'Dots & Stripes')

Stamps: Card Chatter-Birthday (CTMH)

DIY Magnetic Memo Board

As I was preparing to go to Girls Camp a few weeks ago, 

I was on the lookout for fun 'Secret Sister' gift ideas.

I came across THIS TUTORIAL for DIY Magnetic Memo Boards using 

Dollar Store metal burner covers, and knew I'd found what I was looking for!

I forgot to get pictures of all of them, so here's 2 of the 4 that I made:

I absolutely {LOVE} these!  Not only were they super easy to make, 

but they turned out adorable!  

Wouldn't they make fun birthday/Christmas/Mother's Day/Just Because gifts?  

We'll definitely be making more!

'Hip Hip Hooray' {Birthday Card}

After a summer of busyness and not much craftyness, 

I'm happy to finally have a new card to share!

The inspiration for this card came from THIS SKETCH.  

I don't usually do much on the inside of my cards, 

but thought it would be fun to showcase the stamped sentiment.

The kraft flower was made by cutting notches out of 1" and 3/4" circles.

Such a fun card!!  I think I may officially be out of my summer craft slump...yay!

Supply List:

Paper: "Scattered Wishes" & "11:11" (Leeza Gibbons Wishes & Dreams line), 

"Banana Stripes" (Echo Park Dots & Stripes), kraft cardstock

Punches: 1", 3/4", & 1/2" circle punches

Stamps: Card Chatter-Birthday (CTMH)