2023: Spellbinders Gnome Hugs Release [#83-90]

Hello, sweet friends! 

It's been awhile. Seems like that's been the normal lately. It's been a rough couple of years and really hard to write posts as of February 2023 due to my wrist injury. And then..... I often wonder if anyone even reads my blog posts anymore, esp with social media really taking off. Either way-- I'm happy you are here ❤️

I am beyond excited to share that I was asked AGAIN to create a few special projects for the amazing company Spellbinders!!! Can you believe it!?!? WOW! 

This time I was sent four different die sets and created some super fun cards! All details and products used will be linked at the bottom of this post. 

The first set is the Envelope of Wonder and Autumn of Wonder die sets. I was eyeing these dies since they came out- they are amazing! I decided to make a fun envelope with a pop-up message. It's interactive! 

I created a simple video to show how the message pops up. The key to making the envelope close completely and the message to pop up is an extra score line near the top/the flap of the envelope. I figured that out after making three envelopes 😂

The next card I made uses the Notched Corner Frame dies. This is a classic set that can be used on sooooooooo many card designs! Layered or used individually... you can even layer two and die cut them to create a custom notched corner frame! I enjoyed making this Christmas card using these dies. 

The last few cards were created using the Gnome Hugs die set. I didn't know it came with sentiments so I made my own designs using other Spellbinders foil plates and stamps. I had so much fun making that beach Santa- the boot die was used to make his swim trunks; I just turned the boots/shorts upside down {and the sentiment was supposed to look like it was CENSORED 😂}!! And the NOEL gnomes are so cute! And I looooooooooove the colors of the Merry & Bright gnome!! Let's just say it--- I LOVE LOVE LOVE them all! 

That's it for me today. THANK YOU so much, Yana and Spellbinders, for this amazing opportunity to share my creations with you!

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

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Facebook: Savannah O'Gwynn

Purchase cards HERE: https://bit.ly/Savannahland2forsale 

Envelope Pop-Up Message Card #83-84: 

Paper: old 6x6 papers from my stash

Inks: Ranger Distress Oxide inks

Foil Plates/dies: Spellbinders Envelope of Wonders, Autumn of Wonders, Yana's Christmas Sentiments foil plate

Happy Holidays Dog #90:

Paper: S.E.I. Holiday Cheer 12x12, Your Paper Insider box 1 + 2 silver and red metallic papers, The Stamp Market kraft, gravel, black, white, Cotton Candy cardstock

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Notched Corner Frame dies, Yana's Christmas Sentiments foil plate, Special Pet Delivery die set

Beach Santa Gnome #89:

Paper: The Stamp Market cardstock

Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo; Imagine Crafts VersaMark; WOW! Embossing Powder Fine White

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Mini Christmas Greetings stamp set, Gnome Hug dies

Accessories: Nuvo Crystal Drops Antique Rose

NOEL Gnome #85:

Paper: The Stamp Market cardstock; Your Paper Insider silver metallic paper

Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide inks

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Gnome Hug dies, Festive Noel dies, Mini Christmas Greeting stamps, Ski Lodge 3D embossing folder

Merry & Bright Gnome #86:

Paper: The Stamp Market Curry, Fresh Pink, Raspberry, Forest cardstock; Recollections gold metallic paper

Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide Vintage Photo; The Stamp Market Curry, Fresh Pink, Raspberry, Forest, Gravel

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Gnome Hug dies, Yana's Christmas Sentiments foil plate

Accessories: white thread

2022: Spellbinders Stylish Ovals Collection [cards #24-29]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I am beyond excited to share that I was asked AGAIN to create a few special projects for the amazing company Spellbinders!!! Can you believe it!?!? WOW! 

**Bonus---there's a great sale going on! Check it out!!! 

You can find the newest collection HERE- Stylish Ovals.  

I posted yesterday about my injury [HERE]. This injury has caused me to put a hold on crafting and working... and life in general. But Yana contacted me a week or so ago and asked me to create some projects using the new SO goodies... and of course I said YES!! I wasn't sure how I would do it since I can't move my wrist and barely can move my fingers. As of February 1, 2023 I had created a total of 23 cards. For 66 days I have been recovering and unable to move. But just in the last three days, I have made FIVE more cards!!!

The bad news is that it took ALL afternoon for a card. 

The good news is that I did it🎉🎉🎉 I can't wait for you to see these beautiful cards. I had soooooo much fun creating each- especially the last two as they reflect my "cardmaking style" the most!! 

**All links for the supplies can be found at the bottom of this post. 

First up, a card using the new 3D Beautiful Butterfly embossing folder. This was my first attempt at crafting again... so I pulled out some EVO papers I had inked up a year ago and embossed it to create the background. After that, it was easy to finish this card. I love it!

Next up is a trio of cards. I had an idea... it didn't work out... so I did two other versions. LOL. 

The idea was to foil the sentiment over the embossed background or before I embossed. I realized after creating the background and embossing that it would be impossible to get the sentiment foiled and flat. So I foiled it on colored cardstock and FUSSY CUT it out--- yes, FUSSY CUT with my injured hand! It took forever and I was in so much pain. When I say my wrist doesn't move... it doesn't! So this task was impossible. That's why you might see lots of mistakes on this card. LOL 🙃

So I tried again by foiling on a transparency sheet. It worked but I messed up cutting the card base... again, my wrist doesn't do well with pressure from the cutting board. So I made that into a birthday card and created ANOTHER base for the foiled transparency. Finally, I loved how that transparency looked and finished the cards. 

These last two are my absolute FAVORITES!!! These cards took me back to my roots of cardmaking- I used to use so much patterned paper!!! I love the layers and the colors and the designs...I love it all😍

This first card used the new Fill My Heart Sentiments stamps(see the gray inked labels?!!--I wanted a soft detail on the labels and those flowers were the perfect touch!!!) and the Stitched Floral Flip Frame dies but I only used the solid die. I thought it looked really cool as an element of interest. 

That's it for me today. My wrist/hand is hurting from typing so much... but it's SOOOOOOOOOOO good to be back😉 I have a long road of recovery ahead of me, but I'm sure I'll be back to share more crafty goodness soon- at least I hope!!

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Instagram: https://bit.ly/Savannahland2INSTA 

Facebook: Savannah O'Gwynn

Purchase cards HERE: https://bit.ly/Savannahland2forsale 

Supplies Butterfly Birthday: 

Paper: ETC Paper EVO synthetic papers; white; vellum

Inks: Ranger Alcohol inks (Purple Twilight, Pistachio, Limeade, Stream); Imagine Crafts VersaMark

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Fill My Heart Sentiments STP-183

Accessories: Spellbinders Beautiful Butterflies 3D embossing folder E3D-055, Frame die KOM-Oct21, glimmer machine, Mini Everyday Sentiments GLP-260; Pink & Main gems; WOW! Embossing Powder Opaque Bright White Super Fine; white thread

Card #24

Supplies Trio: 

Paper: The Stamp Market Lagoon; transparency; vellum; gold cardstock

Inks: The Stamp Market Lagoon 

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Yana's Layered Script Sentiments S5-496, Mini Everyday Sentiments GLP-260, glimmer machine, Polished Brass foil, Beautiful Butterflies 3D embossing folder E3D-055, Thanks A Million foil plates GOM-May20 

Card #25-27

Supplies TOY Sympathy: 

Paper: Project Life Becky Higgins Polka Dot Party ED.; white

Inks: The Stamp Market No Line/Gravel; Imagine Crafts VersaMark; WOW! Embossing Powder Metallic Gold Rich Super Fine

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Fill My Heart Sentiments STP-183, Stitched Floral Flip Frame S4-1267; Hug Snug Snow White ribbon; Ranger mini stapler 

Accessories: The Stamp Market Confetti 

Card #28

Supplies Special Day: 

Paper: The Stamp Market Color Crush Solids 6x6, Miss Modern 6x6, Bloom Street 6x6

Inks: The Stamp Market Peach; Imagine Crafts VersaMark; WOW! Embossing Powder Opaque Bright White Super Fine

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Fill My Heart Sentiments STP-183

Accessories: white/black twine; The Stamp Market large gold paperclip

Card #29

2022: Catching up [card #153-193]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I know--- I am failing at posting regularly! I just can't seem to catch up 😞 Like I've mentioned before, blogging isn't the same. It's almost tooooo much work to share on here when everyone just goes to Instagram or Facebook instead. That being said... I still like to blog because I can share more details or share more photos, but then again... it's a lot of work. LOL #catch22 Apparently I really struggle with social media and blogging 🤦🏼‍♀️

Anyway-- if you are here, THANKS for stopping by! 

I've got a few creations to share today. I've been busy making custom cards for friends/neighbors. I love making custom cards- it stretches my crafty comfort zone and skills; it makes me have to think outside the box or use colors I might not use or learn a new technique. 

I really enjoy when someone likes one of my cards and asks me to recreate it using their specifications or colors. These custom cards are easy to make since I'm just recreating my own card design. LOL 🙃 This first card was based on THIS confetti wishes card. (card #193-194 I had to make two just in case I messed up the custom card! Now I've got an extra to share with someone else!)

Next I made a custom birthday card for Trav's grandma- she turned 92 earlier this week. (card #174-175 I needed two so Trav could pick which sentiment he liked best. Again-- another card for my stash!)

I was inspired by THIS card on Pinterest for the next CAS card. I needed a few sympathy cards to have on hand, but this design just didn't work like I wanted. So instead of throwing it away I changed the sentiment and now I've got an extra friendship card for my stash-- I see a theme here:) (card#182)

The sympathy cards I ended up making took a bit longer and turned out so beautiful! I really love how these little dots (scraps from a die cut image) made this card design pop! I like that these cards bring comfort to those who are hurting and sad, but I hate using them. I already had to use one💔 (card #153-158 I figured I would make several just in case I needed more. Hopefully not!)

I have A LOT of scraps on my desk... I don't throw anything away #SAVfact. Some of these scraps include alcohol inked papers [Etc. Papers EVO Synthetic papers-- my FAVORITE alcohol ink papers]. I created this quick CAS card using scraps and a die cut sentiment. EASY!!! (card #183-184 I actually made another one with the sentiment "Hello" but the photo doesn't look good so I'm not going to share it! LOL!)

My final creation was actually just a design/idea that I wanted to try to create based on THIS layout. I miss using patterned paper in my creations (not sure why I don't anymore). I tend to use more "WHITE" backgrounds now, but I originally started cardmaking by using patterned paper and wanted to go back to my roots. #semiFAIL I still see A LOT of white on this card... but I like how it turned out😉 (card #193)

That's it for me today. I hope to share MORE soon. I have really enjoyed hanging out in the studio this past week... I hope I get to work in there more often on a regular basis!

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: 

Most supplies are by The Stamp Market, Etc. Papers, Paper Smooches

Card #153-194

2022: [cards #160-161]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I've been able to spend MORE time in the studio, and it feels soooooooo good to be back! 

Trav's grandma (Gran) has always loved my creations, and since she just moved into an assisted living home, I thought maybe I could send more cards to her to cheer her up and let her know we are thinking of her. 

This first card is to welcome her to her new home. I know this move has been hard, but she has told us that she really likes her roommate and that her room is nice. It's CAS with a few extra embellishments. I love that patterned paper and yellow home:) 

This next card is the perfect note to send to say "thinking of you"! I love the way the sentiment is die cut from the patterned paper and layered with a black paper. I also added a few silver gems to make this card shimmer a bit. Still very CAS. 

That's it for me today. I actually created five sympathy cards over the weekend (same design but different colors)- I can't wait to share the final edited photo. I shared a sneak peek on Instagram because I never throw scraps away... including the TINEST dots from a scalloped die cut. I used them as accents on the sympathy cards and it took forever! BUT it was TOTALLY worth it:) 

You can see the very tiny dots on the card and on the mat! SOOOOOOO tiny! Sooooooooo fun :) 

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

2022: Paper Smooches Get Well [card #143]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

It's been awhile since I posted... I'm creating but have been busy with different things. 

I'm also struggling with social media/blogging. It's not the same anymore. Companies only want you to create for them if you have a huge following or if you get the most clicks and/or likes on your posts. I never started crafting for approval or to be liked but that's where everything is headed. You also have to have a YouTube Chanel (I do... but it took me 24 hours or more to make a video! I don't have time for that anymore.) and you have to post reels and stories and blah blah blah. It's too much! 

I want to craft and share because I love what I do... I want to share with my friends because I think they will be inspired and share what they make after seeing my creation... I want to go back to 2012, or even 2015. I miss the "old" crafting world ❤️ 

That being said... I pulled out my OLD Paper Smooches stamps to make this get well card. **NOTE: Just because a stamp or die is "retired" doesn't mean I can't still use it! Honestly- some companies come out with too many images and designs that I want or think I need and by the time they get to my house I've already ordered the next month's release, never to use what I bought previously. To help me with overspending and never using items, I'm just going to shop my stash and use what I have right now. #retired #retiredstamps #stillgood

This card was a custom card for a friend who's client broke her ankle. I love the watercolor design- not perfect but I'm working on "waiting" for the paint to dry. LOL 😂 I also LOVE my PS stamps/dies. I miss Kim and PS lots <3 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies Sympathy Friend: 

Paper: watercolor paper

Inks: The Stamp Market watercolors 

Stamps/dies: Paper Smooches Tiny Hearts dies (retired), Well Wishes stamps (retired)

Accessories: Nuvo Crystal Drops, Stickles red glitter

Card #143 (I've made several cards since I last posted... taking photos/editing them takes a lot of time too....sorry for not posting them)

2022: Rainbow Hello [card #109]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I’ve got ANOTHER quick project to share with you today— add alcohol inks, ETC. Paper (EVO synthetic papers) and a vellum rainbow together and you get the most beautiful card to send to a friend! I love how this card turned out. 

This was actually a left over piece of EVO synthetic paper that I wasn't sure how to use. I also found this vellum rainbow in my leftover stash. Sometimes it's possible to put together leftover and make a beautiful card:) 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: Rainbow Hello 

Paper: ETC. Papers EVO Synthetic papers; vellum, metallic gold, white

Inks: Imagine Crafts VersaFine Onyx Black; Ranger alcohol inks

Stamps/dies: The Stamp Market Cosmo Cluster stamp, Mod Rainbow cover die; Paper Smooches Tiny Hearts (retired)

Accessories: white thread

Card #109

2022: Unicorn Birthday [card #105]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I’m back with another quick post and yet a very detailed card! LOL 

I was asked to create a birthday card for a sweet young lady who loved unicorns. I knew immediately that I needed to use my Paper Smooches unicorn image (retired)— it’s perfect! I also knew I wanted rainbow colors and a bit of glitter. I loved how this custom card turned out so much that I created three more with pink backgrounds. 🙃

That's it for me today but don’t worry! I’ll be back tomorrow with another rainbow card (using alcohol inks) ANNNNNNNND later this week I will share some of my Technique Tuesday creations! I can’t wait to show you everything I’ve made:) 

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: Unicorn Birthday 

Paper/inks: The Stamp Market and Imagine Crafts VersaMark 

Stamps/dies: The Stamp Market and Paper Smooches (retired)

Card #105 (then I made three more #106-108)

2022: 16 years Engagement Anniversary [card #104]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

Today Trav and I celebrate the day he asked me to marry him, 16 years ago! 

The story is detailed with so many fun facts… let me see if I can share a few: 

1. I knew the day I met him that I wanted to marry him. 

2. I found a note with some lyrics on it at his house about a month before he asked me to marry him. I didn’t know what they were or what song it was for… but I knew the date was 6.1.06 (as those numbers add up to my favorite number: 13).

3. His grandma went into Hospice on 6.1.06, thwarting his plans. She passed away three days later. 

4. I knew he was one day going to be my husband— how soon, I didn’t know but that didn’t matter. I bought him a 12 string guitar that he said he wanted on 6.14.06. When I talked to the sales person on the phone, I told him that this was a gift for husband but I wasn’t engaged yet. He was shocked and laughed at me. I knew Trav would ask me and I wanted to be prepared. 

5. That night, on 6.14.06, I met Trav at his house so we could go help our friends prepare for their wedding in a few days. We were also singing “Bliss” at this wedding. He sat me down at his kitchen table and started to sing a song written for me. It ended with him getting on his knee and asking me “Will you be my wife?” (This rhymed with the word in the phrase before, “life”.). Of course I was crying as he pulled a gift bag up (it had a hole in the bottom) to reveal the ring HE designed and created (it is SO big!!! ). He got on his knee and asked me to marry him. I yelled out “YES! This is fabulous!” LOL! That was the in word of the year. He also gave me a shirt that read “Soon-to-be Mrs. O’Gwynn”!!! Then he told me the story about how he asked my dad. 

6. My dad traveled a lot back in the day and he was somewhere out of the country. Trav tried to get ahold of him several times before I got to his house. Trav said he was so nervous. Dad finally picked up and Trav told him what was going to happen that night. Dad said “yes” but also added that Trav was “a stand up citizen”. LOL 

7. After Trav gave me the ring and shirt, I told him I bought him a gift too! He was shocked and amazed and couldn’t wait for it to arrive in the mail. 

8. On our way to go see our friends (which now we were VERY late to our appointment with them) we called my mom. She was in Wisconsin and had no cell service. I called Dad and he was excited. 

9. When we got to our friend’s house, it took them at least 10 minutes to see the ring on my finger! It wasn’t’ a small diamond— they were just focused on their wedding and preparing! LOL! 

10. We finished helping them around 10pm and finally had dinner. The only place open was Perkins. 

11. We sang “Bliss” at our friend’s wedding a few days later and everyone said we were singing it to each other instead of the bride and groom! Oops! We were in love and ready to get married too! LOL! 

12. Trav’s guitar came way before the wedding. We decided to get our engagement photos with it. When I walked into his house to meet him for our shoot, he told me to help him put his new guitar away so we could get going as he wasn’t ready just yet. I opened up his guitar case and inside were two sets of diamond earrings that he designed, each a quarter of a carat and totaling one carat. He had bought me some engagement earrings! I wore them for our photos and still do to this day! 

Ok… I know this story is long (and I’m sure I’ve missed some details). I love our love story. It’s my favorite ❤️

**You can see my engagement ring in the background. It has a large diamond in the center, diamonds down the side and front/back. I love it! I wish I could wear it more often— being an aqua fitness teacher makes it hard. 

I’m sure I’ve bored you enough for the day. That’s it for me today. I’ll be back with MORE creations SOON! 

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: 16 Years Engagement Anniversary 

Paper: Etc. Papers Evo Papers Synthetic Papers

Inks: Ranger alcohol ink

Stamps/dies: The Stamp Market

Card #104

2022: 21 years [card #94]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I shared earlier this week a fun celebration card for Trav and my 17th year of knowing each other. Today I’m sharing ANOTHER celebration card for Trav— he’s been working for Walgreens for 21 years!!! WOW! 

He loved Granny’s card with the stripe design; he wouldn’t stop talking about it. He thought it was so cool that it was little strips of paper and said it must have been hard to make (not really! LOL!). I decided to use a few strips on the bottom of his card to make it similar to Granny’s. Add a number shaker— my new favorite thing to make, and it’s done! EASY!

That's it for me today. I am almost cost up on posting my cards but have so much more to create that I will probably never be caught up! LOL

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: Congrats 21 

Paper/stamps/dies: The Stamp Market 

Embossing Powder: Wow! Embossing Powder

Ink: Imagine Crafts VersaMark

Card #94

2022: 17 years [card #93]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I created a few fun cards this past week to celebrate some fun events, including knowing Travis for 17 years! 

We met on May 22, 2005 at New Hope church, which was the sister church to the one I was attending at the time. The moment I saw him I knew— I wanted to marry him. We spent the entire day together- he played the guitar and I sang on the worship team; we attended a meeting after the service; I called him an hour later and asked him to join me for a party with some friends. I didn’t want the day to end! My pastor’s wife whispered to me as we were leaving the party that Travis was worth holding on to (don’t let him go). I told her I would do my best. 17 years later I love him more than the day I met him… I’m blessed beyond what I deserve with his love ❤️ Happy “Day We Met” Anniversary, TROG!!! 

That's it for me today. I’ve got MORE to share with you later this week! I’ll be back! 

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: Love You 17 

Paper/inks/stamps/dies: The Stamp Market

Card #93

2022: Granny’s 90th [card #89]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I’ve got MORE creations to share with you today! 

My Granny turned 90 in May!! She deserved a super fun shaker card to celebrate! 

SAVfact: I number all my cards after I finish stamping the back with my blog/YouTube name/etc. This card was #89– I was soooooo close to Granny’s age! It would have been fun to have it the same number, but maybe next year:) 

That's it for me today. I will be posting even MORE creations soon! 

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: Happy 90th 

Paper: The Stamp Market cardstock, transparency paper

Inks: Imagine Crafts VersaMark + gold embossing powder 

Stamps/dies: The Stamp Market Numbers

Card #89

2022: Catching Up [card #??]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I hope you all are doing well:) While it’s been a a month or two since I’ve blogged… I’ve been in the craft room regularly and still creating! The last card I posted was 2022.063 and now I’m up to 2022.110!! I’ve got A LOT to share. 🙃

I started a self challenge a year or so ago where I would try to use up the supplies in my stash for each creation. I love this challenge because I tend to hoard the embellishments or patterned papers. I also forget why I buy certain stamps or dies if I don’t use them right away; my inspiration fades with time. I have embraced this challenge again (while still buying new stuff too! LOL!) and created a few cards since I blogged last. Enjoy them all! 

A Valentine’s Day card inspired by Kristina W.

 Custom card created for a friend’s uncle

A special birthday card to celebrate a neighbor

Custom anniversary card— wasn’t sure which color she wanted for the background so I made two:) 

A friend lost his 14 year old pup and that required a special sympathy card

Trav needed a special birthday card for a neighbor who loves to golf… of course I had to make a pun:) 

That's it for me today. I hope to share more on the blog soon! 

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

2022: a custom Valentine's Day card from some pets [card #44]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I've been in the studio busy crafting-- it is SO nice to be back in the groove! I have really enjoyed making these Marriage Week cards for Travis. After posting two of my cards on social media, a neighbor asked me to make her husband a card from their pets for Valentine's Day! I love making custom cards! 

The requirements were: Valentine's Day card, whimsical, pet themed, and pets names must be somewhere. I think I nailed it! 

I knew I had a pet themed paper pad by 7SevenPaper, which I used but not like I thought I would. Instead of their pet graphic paper I used these wooden cat and dog pieces. I found them at Hobby Lobby in the yarn section- they are supposed to hold your yarn/twine/floss/etc. I think they are perfect for this card... well... the cat looks good but the dog doesn't look like Ridley at all! LOL! 

That's it for me today. I hope this card inspires you to get creative today or to celebrate your love and marriage❤️

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies Sympathy Friend: 

Paper: 7SevenPaper Baxter 6x6; mint, white, and vellum

Inks: The Stamp Market Black 

Stamps/dies: The Stamp Market Lots of Notes, Mini Skinny Upper Alpha dies, Little Letterboard dies; Paper Smooches Tiny Hearts dies (retired)

Accessories: Yarnology wooden cat/dog

Card #44 (42 and 43 were recreated cards that I made for Travis as two neighbors wanted the same thing for their husbands! LOL!)

ps... if you are interested in purchasing my cards, you can check them out on my Facebook Page: Savannahland2ForSale!!! Click HERE for the photo album of the cards for sale:) 

2022: Marriage Week Day 7 [card #41]

Hello again, sweet friends! Happy Marriage Week❤️

It's the last day of Marriage Week... my goal is to make one more card so I can finish up by celebrating Valentine's Day as well! And today is actually World Marriage Day--- so join with me and celebrate your love and marriage today! 

Marriage Week Day 7: today's card is a bit of a disappointment-- Trav walked into my studio when I was making this card 🤦🏼‍♀️ To cover up my surprise I told him I was making love/Valentine's Day cards for a challenge. OY! So to make it look like I was entering a "challenge" I had to make two of these designs- that's why the card number count for this year has jumped two from yesterday's post! 

Trying to keep these a secret has been hard! I'm disappointed that he's already seen it and that I lied about it; I'm sure he has already forgotten about it and will understand my white lie:) 

As you can see... I love my patterned papers and layers! I'm digging into my roots again! It feels nice to be back in the groove. 

I found more inspiration from the World Wide Web--- HERE is the design I found (I've never heard of PaperNova but I love their project and might have to look them up!). I really liked the heart with a hoop or stitched background. I pulled out some of my favorite Paper Smooches stitched dies for that heart! The yellow heart was cut using my new Big Shot Switch Plus so the holes were cleaned quickly as I pulled the mat and shim from the die. As much as I liked this look, I really like the pink heart because I die cut that in my old Cuttlebug and found that many of the holes were cut but the pieces stayed in their spot because the pressure in this old machine is not as hard! Not sure I explained that well... regardless, I love both cards:) 

Trav's gift for today is a lotto ticket. **NOTE: we do not play the lotto... but every once in awhile I will get Trav a scratch off! Wouldn't it be fun to win something on the one ticket I get him!? LOL The odds are not in our favor but it's fun to dream:) 

That's it for me today. I hope this card inspires you to get creative today or to celebrate your love and marriage❤️

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies Sympathy Friend: 

Paper: Pink Paislee Whimsical 6x6

Inks: Imagine Crafts VersaMark and gold embossing powder 

Stamps/dies: The Stamp Market Lots of Love Notes, Heart & Hugs dies, Postage Stamp dies; Paper Smooches Cross Stitch die (retired)

Accessories: May Arts yellow chevron 3/4" ribbon, maroon ribbon

ps... if you are interested in purchasing my cards, you can check them out on my Facebook Page: Savannahland2ForSale!!! Click HERE for the photo album of the cards for sale:)