Make it and Mail it Mondays.

Happy  Monday my friends! Today's card is for an elderly friend of mine who is really struggling with life  in general. So sad how that happens so much to our elderly.  They feel so alone and wonder what life was/is all about. So I thought I would send her this card to remind her that I am thinking of her.

I used the Petal Passion designer paper--it was  so fun and easy to color. The flowers were already shaded so you could literally just  color in one shade and it looks like you are a pro!  Love that.  Isn't it just stunning?

I actually  felt bad covering up the center of it with the sentiment.  Which by the way  is from the Rose Wonder stamp set that is about to retire.  So many great sentiments in that set.  Love this verse.

As with all my Monday Mailer cards--it was a quick and simple card--get  it made and get it out!   That is the whole idea of these cards.  I hope you can find some time to make someone's day by sending them a bit of love in and envelope.

Here are the supplies used on this card...

Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140697]

$27.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

$8.00

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive Refill

[104331]

$4.50

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Stampin' Blends Markers Collection

[147475]

$121.50

Petal Passion Designer Series Paper

[145589]

$11.00

You can click the images above and use the monthly hostess code to order or you can just message me if that is easier. This month's hostess code is JHVNUAWP (all orders placed with the hostess code or via e-mail or personal message this month will receive a FREE copy of the NEW catalog and other freebies too--so be sure to use the code or send that order to me directly for the extra perks!)

Flashback Friday--Summer by the Sea

Today's Flashback Friday is using an old set called Summer By The Sea.  Such a beautiful set.  There are some fabulous sketched images that I thought would be fun to color with our new blends!  This image reminds me of me and my better half--we used to do this all the time, just go for rides and get out--walk a bit--then just sit and chat--and enjoy each other without all the other stuff interrupting us.  So this card is for him--suggesting that we do this more.

Sometimes we just need a little quiet time alone together to keep our relationships strong--all relationships.  So I am excited to start scheduling times for us to do this again.

Here is the stamp set so you can remember the other great stamps in the set.

The card base is Island Indigo--this color is retiring soon.  I have a lot of it as it is one of my favorites.  If you like it you better consider getting it soon, before it is gone.

Happy Friday my friends. 

Mary Jo

Take Two Tuesday Week 9

Welcome to the ninth week of my Take Two Tuesday series.  I found a card in my stash that uses the old feather set called Four Feathers.  I love the soft colors mixed with the black.  To be honest this week I think I like the old card better.

I wanted to use a retiring set and retiring colors  for my new card.  I was really surprised that the Rose Wonder set is retiring.  If you don't have this beautiful set you might want to try to get it before it sells out.  It has beautiful sentiments and flowers.

So here are the two cards together--

I honestly love the font and the sentiment on the new card.  It is my favorite sentiment from the Rose Wonder set.  This is the first time I have used this flower from the set.  I usually use the Roses.  They are stunning.

Here  is an angled view just because I sometimes think they look better, lol.

I wish I could have gotten one of the 20 or so white gel pens to work I would have added white dots to the flowers too.  They are all pretty old but still pretty full--hate that.  I think there was a trick like putting them in the freezer or something--I will have to google it to be sure.

One more shot of the card--straight on this time...

So here is the weekly question...

DO YOU LIKE THE OLD OR NEW CARD BETTER???

Here are the supplies used on the new card

Remember--if you are interested in any of the supplies I used
you can click the images below and use the monthly hostess code to order or you can just message me if that is easier.  This month's hostess code is JHVNUAWP

(all orders placed with the hostess code or via e-mail or personal message  this month  will receive a FREE copy of the NEW catalog and other freebies too--so be sure to use the code or send that order to me directly for the extra perks!)

Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140697]

$27.00

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Bundle

[140804]

$49.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.00

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141417]

$8.00

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.50

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

[141398]

$6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[141397]

$6.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive Refill

[104331]

$4.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Make it and Mail it Mondays

Today I needed a birthday card for a male friend, so of course  I had to use the Mixed Drink stamp set again!   This time I combined it with the Bubble Over stamp set!  They are a great match, don't you think?

The bottle of beer with the mug are perfect together.  I love how cute the die cut bottle cap is.  They are adorable. Don't forget that Mixed Drinks will be retiring along with the Petal Passion Designer paper and Soft Sky paper and ink.  Also Teeny Tiny Wishes!  So be sure to get them before they are gone--all are while supplies last.

You can click the images below and use the monthly hostess code to order or you can just message me if that is easier.  This month's hostess code is JHVNUAWP

(all orders placed with the hostess code or via e-mail or personal message  this month  will receive a FREE copy of the NEW catalog and other freebies too--so be sure to use the code or send that order to me directly for the extra perks!)


Product List

Bubble Over Photopolymer Bundle

[146082]

$40.50

Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies

[145663]

$28.00

Bubble Over Photopolymer Stamp Set

[145868]

$17.00

Mixed Drinks Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141928]

$21.00

Petal Passion Designer Series Paper

[145589]

$11.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood Stamp Set

[128748]

$37.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set

[127802]

$27.00

Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131203]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[126978]

$6.50

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

[131181]

$6.50

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105118]

$8.00

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.50

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00