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My Card

But after that, I kept on noticing that the rest of the kit remained in the box. And, every time I looked at it, I thought 'Those leftover pieces would make a really nice card.' So, I made three different designs, one of which I will show you today.

I started with a black card. The kraft paper is normally used for a paper bag. I cut it out and mounted it onto the card. It was a nice base. The next layer is normally used inside the cellophane bag. I think the patterns are so awesome. I simply flattened this piece and stuck it down. The other elements are pre-cut and you just have to pop them out of the card stock. I cut a the sequin trim and 'leaves' and mounted them to the card. Finally, I stamped the sentiment on the White card stock and mounted that on the top. What do you think of the alternative use of this project kit? The kits are so so awesome - all you will need are the kite, adhesive, ink and a stamp set. But, if you have some leftover pieces (and invariably you will - why not try using them in alternative ways? Full List of Participants in Blog Hop

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Perfectly Wrapped Project Kit

Perfectly Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set

Mediterranean Cruise Highlights

WOW! Did we have some highlights? We had so many highlights and I want to include them all ..... but first....

I remember clearly the night in 2013 when I was in the study and Kylie walked in and said 'I think I can achieve the Grand Vacation.' I didn't think it was possible - I didn't really even understand what that meant. But, it happened. And now, so far, we have been to Utah, Western Caribbean Cruise, Hawaii and now the Mediterranean Cruise also.

Every time, we make reservations and receive tickets - It is such a surreal experience. I keep imagining that we will get to the airport and there will be hidden cameras pranking us telling us 'Did you really think that you were getting a free holiday?' Its such a weird feeling of going on a holiday without paying for it. We have had an amazing time on these trips.

Baby Love 

Today's Project

I got the idea because there were a few strips of some of the brand new designer series paper leftover after one of Kylies projects. I didn't want to throw them out - so I repurposed them as a form of baby clothing.


I used the Baby Love stamp set and embossed in copper. I then used the Babys First Framelits kit to cut out the clothing.  How did I make the clothes? See the pic below;


I assembled the three strips of paper/card as shown. The mid-panel was selected as the main colour of the paper. Speaking of the paper - you are going to LOVE it! It is called Affectionately Yours and has some specialty sheets. Put it this way - If you liked Shine On DSP (and you know that I LOVED IT), then this is the paper for you! The designer series paper is not available to purchase yet. But, it will be available VERY soon! I can't wait for you to see it! Why wait - here is a sneak peek for you!!


Interestingly, the first two sheets have copper embossing on them, are single sided and heavier grade paper.

Back to the card - the sentiment is from the same stamp set. I wanted something cute and small. lol


So, what do you think?

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Made With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [138662] $44.00

Baby's First Framelits Die [133735] $41.00

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One for the Guys 

Today's Project

When I saw the theme - as a guy, this should be in my wheelhouse? You tell me..... here is the card I ended up with;


Since this new Sale-a-Bration stamp set was released, I have been wanting to use the bike, so this was a good opportunity. Funny story about the bikes in the background - the first version I did of this was white embossed on white yardstick and then sponged with Sahara Sand. I didn't like how it ended up - not the technique but the execution. And, then I had this bright idea ..... why not just white emboss on a piece of Sahara Sand?


I then stamped onto white with Sahara Sand and stamped the sentiment. But, I wasn't happy with how busy the bikes appeared so I decided to mount onto a clear piece over the bikes.


This pic above shows how much of a fan I am of dimensionals (yes, 4 layers of dimensionals). What do you think?

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