I-Needa's Card Class 3

I'm glad I-Needa has been making cards. It will give me some needed inspiration.

I really like the simplicity of this card. I was immediately attracted to the use of the Cuttlebug polka dot background as well. I'm not sure how anyone lives and makes cards without the Cuttlebug.

The sentiment is from SU's Sincere Salutations, which happens to be the first stamps I purchased. I'm only a year into this whole card making adventure.

The flowers are from SU's Close As a Memory. With a touch of ribbon for texture and accent, this makes a nice little card.

I-Needa Went to Card Class 2

This is another card that I-Needa made at her recent card class. I ordered SU's star punches and think I'd best get with it and order SU's Classic Star wheel. I can definitely see this as a project for next Fourth of July!

The papers have got to be SU's Bold Brights in Real Red and Brilliant Blue.

The sentiment is from SU's Celebrate Everything

It makes me ready for more fireworks!

I-Needa Went to Card Class

I-Needa went to a card class not long ago and came home with five new cards. Her SU consultant is really on the ball and managed to keep everyone working and happy about it.

Normally, I'd give you a play by play of each item used on this card. I didn't manage to shake that information out of I-Needa, so am sitting here with my catty in hand and think I'll try to look some of it up. I so spot the wonderful corner punch. I ordered that not long ago and really like it.
I don't have the scallop circle punch, but that may come soon. I like the paper piercing around the edge.
The sentiment is from SU's All Holidays. I'm looking for the orange segments... I'm looking... looking... (I'm not having any luck finding the fruit item! It has got to be around somewhere. There is also that really pretty background. When I find out, I'll come back and let you know. In the meantime, just enjoy it.) UPDATE: My SU consultant just got online and told me that the stamp set is Tart and Tangy from the last mini catalog. Thank you, Crafting Ida!!

So much said for my detailed professional (I'm no professional) card making report.

Little Squares of Love

Daughter I-Needa sent me this Valentine's Day card a few years ago. I'm using it as an example of keeping it simple. Using two sizes of square punches, one picture stamp, and one saying stamp, one color of paper, one color of ink, and a twist of colored wire, she has created a cute card.

I first noticed that she appears to have inked her heart stamp once, then stamped with it three times. This gives each heart a slightly different look. Sponging a bit onto the background with the same color, she has given it interest. Adding a piece of colored wire for texture gives it a finished look.

February is almost here, and this would be a simple Valentine's Day card. However, I'm thinking I can apply this simple format to many other things. I love the idea of 'Thinking of You'. That can apply to so many.. friends and family alike. Hopefully, we think about people often... and tell them.

I-Needa's Card

I-Needa made this card for a friend's birthday. I love how she added initials on the front of the card. Texturing with the Cuttlebug is a super way to add interest and dimension.

I've found the Cuttlebug to be a wonderful investment. I shopped around and used a coupon to get one at 40% off. Stores don't usually honor coupons on Circut, but you remind them that it is a Provo Craft product, but not Cricut. Seriously.
You can use coupons on Cuttlebugs. It saves money!