Two Cards for the Price of One!

 Well, 'price' probably isn't the right word, but basically, I started out creating one card and ended up with two very different designs from the work I put into it. I kind of love them and how very different they turned out even though they use the very same basic supplies all around.

Here are the supplies I used:

Simon Says Stamp Leafy Leaves Background Stamp

CZ Designs Chunky Thankful Die

Prima Watercolors, Decadent Pies

And a Neat and Tangled Maple Leaf stamp that is no longer available, but you can find a similar one in this Simon Says Stamp set

Oh... and some cardstock, bristol, and May Arts twine. 

Fir this one, I stamped the background on bristol and watercolored it to create a nice fall background look. I then die cut the sentiment, saving the middle pieces, adhered the painted panel to a card base and then adhered the sentiment pieces back into the 'Thankful' to make a cool outline look. This let the background be the star of the show for this card.  A simple wrap and bow with twine finished it off nicely.

Now, as you know, I don't normally just jump into a supply list. BUT... for this one, I had to because... CHECK IT OUT! After making this card, I realized I had the perfect makings for a beautiful clean and simple design with the leftovers!

There is a slight chance I like this one even better. Even though the painting took a bit of time and effort and you can't really tell that as much here, BUT, alas...I still LOVE the way that die cut sentiment looks cut from the stamped and watercolored background. It's like.... perfect. So, I used the outline that was left over on a simple white panel and then just stamped a few maple leaves to finish it off in a nice deep red tone. 

Two cards from one set of work! LOVE IT! And I hope you do, too. Never forget to check out what your 'scraps' are giving you! You may just find some treasures in there!

So Incredibly Grateful

Have you SEEN the November Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp? Have you SEEN IT? Well, it is fabulous. For reals fabulous.

Actually, I'm not even going to say too much, I'm just going to show you this card that I made with it. Because... THESE STAMPS, YOU GUYS!



I used the gorgeous leaf stamps with several different embossing powders to create a layered, embossed design on the Kona Coffee cardstock and layered that over one of the pretty patterned papers. I am in love with those leaves. Lots. Lots of love for leaves. And such.



AMIRIGHT? I am. You don't even have to answer that. Those leaves are awesome. Those stamps are awesome. This kit is awesome. Basically...

Everything is Awesome.

And I'll just leave that right there. *wink*

Have a Happy!

It's STAMPTEMBER® time!

Yes, that's right! It's STAMPTEMBER® time at Simon Says Stamp! If you haven't heard of Stamptember® you are in for a treat! LOTS and LOTS of fabulous new products, blog hops, inspiration, prizes, and more!!! There is so much going on and it is SO MUCH FUN!

I will be sharing some fun cards with you using goodies from this fabulous release all week this week! I think you are going to LOVE them! I will begin with this simple fall beauty!



I am in LOVE with this gorgeous Real Leaves stamp set! The detail on these is just amazing! And yes, there is a set of dies to coordinate with it, as well! Gorgeous, folks! Absolutely gorgeous! I heat embossed the design with gold and then added some May Arts burlap string for a simple, but striking fall look. The sentiment is from the new Feast of Thanksgiving stamp set, which is WICKED cute!



Doesn't it just make you want to whip up a batch of pumpkin spice cupcakes, wrap 'em up, add this pretty card and deliver them to a friend?! Do it! I'm hoping I am that friend. HA! No, but really, such a simple way to give a wonderful smile as autumn begins!

Be sure to check out the FULL STAMPTEMBER® selection! You DO NOT want to miss this release! So many amazing goodies!!! As always, I so appreciate it when you use my affiliate links. All links in this post are affiliate. Thanks! :)

Have a Happy!

I Haven't Forgotten About Fall

I promise. I know with the couple of holiday card posts I put up recently you may be concerned, so I just wanted to put your mind at ease. I know likely it is that you spend your nights kept awake by the goings on at Just Jingle. HA! No, but for reals, though... I haven't forgotten about Fall. I love the fall and I do enjoy making fun cards and other projects for both fall in general, and for Halloween, too! Today I have a pretty fall card I created using another great new stamp set from Stampendous!


Aren't those giant leaves just AWESOME?! I so love them! They are from the Cling Jumbo Leaves set and I totally think they are extra great due to their size, dude. For reals. Also, did you know that Stampendous! Jumbos now come with a free template in them? That awesome solid maple leaf was done by simply inking the template! LOVE. THAT. Totally. I also used some gorgeous ink colors from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko for this one. A bit of Golden Glitz Delicata along with a few great Momentos made it easy to create a beautiful fall feel!


I added just a few sequins to give it a little sparkle. Sequins make me happy. Even if I do find them all over my house, my person, my dogs, etc. Actually...The Hubbums had one stuck to him the other day. That was fairly amusing, I must say. HA!

I hope you have a super fantastic day, folks!

Have a Happy!