I love Mondays!  It's like a clean slate.  I had to do a masculine card for a friend today so I used the houndstooth paper from the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Pack.  What a great value!  Lots of papers in all different designs for any occasion!  This card uses different textures to create interest while remaining simple.

Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Very Vanilla card stocks; Big Shot; Houndstooth Embossing Folder; Labels Framelits; Edgelits; Delightful Dozen Stamp Set; Versamark Ink; Black Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Black Taffeta Ribbon; Snail Adhesive

I was just a guest on the Money For Lunch Internet Radio Show!  It's a great show that has guests from all different types of businesses!  So…if you're here because you heard the segment – Thanks for stopping by!

Take a few moments to look around!  Hopefully, you'll find some interesting projects you can use to make someone smile!

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Take care and thanks again for stopping by!

😀

Cathy

I just received my MDS Christmas Cards!  Wooo hooo!  I'm excited!  I created these cards using My Digital Studio.  It was pretty simple!  I "cheated" because I created a 5 x 7 card and put the same images on both pages so I ended up with one card that could be split in two for 2 post cards!  Two for the price of one! Yes!  It's so fun to save money!

Also – it's not too late to sign up for my 12-DAY HOLIDAY HELPER!  Get 12 great Holiday Gift Giving Ideas delivered right to your IN box!  Just click on "Join My Mailing List" in the  upper left corner and you'll begin receiving them next week!

So, here's how I did it…I put the picture and the greeting on the front of pages 1 and 3.  On pages 2 and 4, I put the photo UPSIDE DOWN so that it would be in the correct orientation for a post card.  I then sent them to the Stampin' Up! printing service and a few days later, they're on my door step!  

This is the front of the "card" (above) and the back of the "card" (below)

When I cut them on the score line,  I have two identical post cards with the picture of my kids on the front and the house on the back! Woo hoo!

If you don't have MDS, you can download a FREE TRIAL copy NOW and get started!  Enjoy!

The Ornament on the Cover of our Holiday Mini Catalog was such a hit that it is now available as a Do-It-Yourself Kit!

We've simplified this fun project so that you can quickly and easily achieve the same results without all the work!  In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive!  (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks (104045) are perfect for assembly.)  Want a greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) gives you perfect coordination.  Want sparkle and shine?  Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (120023)!

Each Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) $14.95 – can create 10 Ornaments and includes:

• Die Cut Cardstock Elements
• Cherry Cobbler 3 1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
• Natural Linen Thread
• Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
• Large Pearl Basic Jewels

Order these now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas or your family tree! Availavle ONLY while supplies last  - So HURRY!

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a great weekend!  Today's card is Lacy and Flowery – which is usually not my style but I kinda like it! 😉  Often, others can look at a card and say: "Oh! That's Cathy's!"  - And that's great, but sometimes when you're making Cards for others, considering their style will get you out of your Paper Crafting Comfort Zone!  Enjoy!

If you need to make one of your own, I'm including the Supply List – You can shop for your "ingredients" HERE.

Supplies:  Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla Card Stocks; Raspberry Ripple Ink; Big Shot; Holiday Brocade Textured Impressions Folder; Delicate Designs Folders; Large Scallop Edgelit; Crochet Trim Ribbon; Primrose Petals Stitched Ribbon; Trust God Stamp Set; Decorative Label Punch; Paper Snips; Scallop Circles (for flowers) – 1 1/4" and 1 3/4"; Paper Piercing Tool and Mat; Silver Mini Brads; Shimer Spray; Basic Pearls; Stampin' Dimensionals; Snail Adhesive; Glue dots.

Cards from friends are such a treat!  I love getting cards in the mail!  I received this one from one of my incredible Design Team Divas at StampAcademy.com. Thanks Sharon Abrams!  You Rock!

Sharon Abrams

I hope your Thanksgiving was a happy one and spent with those you love!  At this time of year, especially, I am reminded how thankful I am for all of you!  Your continued loyalty and kind comments warm my heart all year long.  Thank you for visiting my blog and supporting and encouraging my paper crafting efforts.

If you are like me and you LOVE to shop online…I am offering FREE SHIPPING for this BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY Weekend!  Simply email your order to me at Cathy@StampsandScrapbooks.com and I will pay the shipping on your entire order!  You can view our current catalogs online HERE.

Thank you again!  I appreciate you every single day!

Hugs,

cathy