B. I. G. ads in Old Navy

This has nothing to do with card making, but is an ad currently in Old Navy stores, featuring my nephew, Brendan, whose initials are B. I. G. What a cutie, huh? (My nephew is the one in the green shirt, by the way, as they're both rather handsome little boys.)

Happy anniversary Bobbi & Sherm

This is for my friend, Bobbi, and her husband, Sherm, who just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary! Woohoo! Congratulations to the happy couple.

• Paper: Loves Me DP, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise
• Ink: Regal Rose
• Stamp: In the Spotlight
• Punches: Scallop Circle, 1-1/4" circle, 1-3/8" circle, 1-inch circle
• Accessories: Ric Rac, Nylon Twine, clear word stickers

Two weddings in a week

Paul and his sweetheart are engaged to be married on Friday, so tonight I put this together as I came across a bag of red hearts that I had cut out about two V-days ago for my son's Valentines at school. I can't believe I kept them. Rather than tossing them, I just started attaching them to the white paper, then kept adding things. The inside says "happily ever after."

• Paper: Brocade Blue, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White cardstock by Stampin' Up!
• Ink: Basic Black
• Stamp: Sweet Shapes
• Punches: Folk Heart, Corner Slot Wrought Iron, Rectangle Handheld
• Accessories: Misc. ribbons, all from SU except black dots, from Hobby Lobby, sewing machine stitching

Merideth's wedding

Isn't it fun to get wedding announcements in the mail? I love receiving good mail and was delighted when I received Merideth and Daniel's formal "love letter" recently. The elegant announcement and invitation was white with a dry embossed "double door" opening, wrapped with a satin bow in a soft blue {slightly aqua} colored ribbon and was so beautiful. Using some of my Loves Me patterned papers which were on my desk from Lindsey's birthday party invitations, I created this card for the soon-to-be newlyweds. Unlike the wedding announcement, these papers aren't very formal, but I felt that this whimsical young design matches Merideth's fun and cheerful personality. Best wishes to the new happy couple!

Sweet 16 party invitations

My daughter is turning 16 next week and I designed these invitations for her birthday party. I made a sample one without disclosing personal information to post here to show. My inspiration came from Cambria's cute Halloween card using a similar layout.

• Paper: Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Loves Me Designer Paper by Stampin' Up!
• Ink: Computer generated
• Tools/Accessories: Round Tab Punch, 1-inch, 1 1/4-inch, and Scallop Circle Punches, Foof-a-La brand clear Bag-O-Buttons from Archiver's, Turquoise Gingham Ribbon sent to me from Keri in Missouri, white nylon twine from Alberton's

Happiness, continued

This is one of those cards that looks much better in real life, and my photography doesn't do it justice. The colors look really nice together in person. Again, I've tried out a brand new punch, this photo corner punch. Stampin' Up! has the best punches and I highly recommend them to anyone who likes to make cards or scrapbook.

• Paper: Soft Sky (brand new from Stampin' Up!), Taken with Teal, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
• Ink: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Taken with Teal Stampin' Write marker
• Stamps: Happiness background stamp, All in a Row
• Tools/Accessories: Ric Rac, Spiral Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Creative License to Think Happy Thoughts

This fun layout really stood out by zoeyjack2 from SCS, so I wanted to create my own using the new Simply Scrappin' Creative License set with the rich warm colors and attractive patterns and textures.

• Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy, Wild Wasabi, Creative License
• Ink: Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie
• Tools: 1 1/4", 1 3/8", and Scallop Circle Punches
• Accessories: Soft Sky Double Stitch Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Brad
• Stamps: Think Happy Thoughts