*another happy anniversary*

I made another anniversary card today, this time for my BIL and SIL. I just ordered some fun doily dies from My Favorite Things and was a tad bit disappointed when they didn't have the one I really wanted. I'm dying to get my hands on the High Tea Party Doily, which I may just have to break down and pay full price for once it's back in stock. But this one's pretty cute, and I'm happy that I bought it. I'm still lovin' The Cat's Pajamas bunny rabbits, and I'm hoping they come out with lots more new ones SOON!

The weather here is crazy warm for November, and I'm heading out to soak it all in since it might be one of the last nice days we'll get.

Thanks for stopping by!

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*happy anniversary*

Our friends, Janeen and Paul, just celebrated their 10th anniversary. I made this card for them. I can't seem to get enough of this bunny! Don't ya just love stamps that can be used for almost any occasion?

Here's a peek at the inside:

So glad you stopped by!

*my head's in the clouds*

I can't believe that I already made an anniversary card for my husband, and our anniversary isn't until next month! Woo hoo! I love having something done ahead of time FOR ONCE!

I ordered a few stamps from The Cat's Pajamas when they had their end of summer sale last month. I had been drooling over a few sets featuring this adorable bunny, and after seeing Amy Rohl create some of the cutest cards I've ever seen with them, I knew I HAD to have them! Amy is one of my favorite stampers, and once you stop by Ink About Me you'll see why. She is one talented chickie, and I couldn't resist borrowing a few of her super cute ideas. Like the pennant sentiment and how she paper-pieced the bunny's plane. She's got an eye for mixing patterns and colors, and that's one of the things I always notice about her cards.

Here's a peek at the inside:

It takes a little extra time to stamp the inside, but it is so worth it!

Thanks for stopping by!

*49 years*

Tomorrow my parents will be celebrating their 49th anniversary. I put this together with some papers I found in my stash by Fancy Pants. They are one of my favorite companies. I love the shabby feel of their designs. This flower by A Muse Studio is another favorite of mine, as are their yummy chocolate colored pearls that make perfect butterfly bodies.

Thanks for stopping by!

*balloon girl anniversary*

Yesterday, my sister-in-law and brother-in-law celebrated their 20th anniversary. I'm late once again, but I'm doing better than last year when I forgot it entirely!

Isn't this little girl sweet? She's being carried away by a bouquet of heart balloons, and she's perfect for an anniversary card. I used two of my favorite new A Muse Studio products on this card. I love their crystal clear glaze. I used it to give some dimension and shine to the balloons. My favorite thing about it is that it never gets clogged up at the tip. I also love their stardust finishing spray. It sprays nice and even and gives the perfect amount of sparkle without any globs or blotches.

I hope you're having a beautiful day! So glad you stopped by!

*love birds*

I'm back today with another card very similar to the last ones I made, just in a different color scheme. I forgot that I needed to make an anniversary card for some friends of ours, and since I hadn't gotten around to putting any of my stamps away yet, I reached for them again along with a few fun patterned papers that I had stacked up near my desk. I almost forgot how much I love patterned papers. I cut a few strips, sanded the edges, and wadded them up in my hand. Doesn't that sound funny? It's the easiest way to get a shabby look, plus it's a good way to release some frustration. :)

If you're anything like me, making the card is the easy part. It's coming up with what to write on the inside of the card that's much more difficult. I envy people who have a way with words.

Well, I'm off to pick up the kids from school. Hope you're having a beautiful day! Thanks for stopping by!

*Izzie, Eunice, and Irving*

I've got a couple of cards to share with you today. First up is Izzie with a big sparkly bouquet of balloons. Isn't she sweet? I kept this card fairly simple, which can be difficult for me, but I wanted little Izzie to steal the show.

Next up is Eunice and Irving. Have you ever seen a cuter couple? Almost changes my mind about mice! ;) I'm tickled that you stopped by! Hope you visit often!

*vintage lovebirds*

I'm popping in to share a card I made for some friends who are celebrating their 17th anniversary tomorrow. I hope they like it.

I wanted to thank all of you who left such sweet comments for Livi's snowman. She was so excited! Thanks for making her day! Have a great weekend!

*happy anniversary*

I love Basic Grey's Lemonade collection... which probably explains why I've hoarded it for so long. This particular pattern is my favorite. It has such an antique feel to it. I also adore these two chickens. They're designed by Anna Wight, who just happens to be another favorite of mine. For some reason, Farmer and Adell are one of my "go to" stamps for anniversary cards. Probably because they make such a cute couple and something about them says they've been happily married for so many years they've started to look alike. ;)

It's absolutely gorgeous here today, and it looks like we're in for a beautiful weekend. Hope it's beautiful and sunny in your neck of the woods!

*a few owl cards*

Yesterday, my honey and I celebrated our 21st anniversary. I thought I'd share the card I made for him. That little snippet you see on the tag is a piece of A Muse's new *paprika* notecards. It reminds me of pumpkin pie. (I think about food too much.)

While I had my stamping stuff out, I thought I might as well whip out a few thank you cards. I made the moon using a circle punch and added a few A Muse twinkle stars. The ribbon I recycled from a shirt I bought a while back. It was stitched inside to make it easier to put on a hanger, but I hate those things 'cuz they always end up showing. The ribbon reminds me of pumpkin pie too. ;)

*happy anniversary*

I'm having a hard time figuring out where the month of August has gone! Getting the kids ready to head back to school and settling back into the school year routine has left me little time for stamping.... but hopefully I'll be back in the swing of things soon.

I have a bin of wood mounted stamps next to my desk that's full of stamps I've collected here and there. Sadly, most of them have rarely seen ink. I decided to pull a few of them out storage and actually use them. Imagine that!

A big *HAPPY ANNIVERSARY* to my friend and fellow A Muse sistah, Michelle and her husband, Corey! Hope you have a wonderful day! ;)
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A Muse natural and green gingham cardstocks. Rich cocoa Memento Ink. Background stamp by Savvy. Hot air balloon by Just Johanna's Odd Bird Planet. Sentiment by Melissa Frances. Butterfly, watercolor paper, blender pen, markers, chocolate chip cardstock, sanding block, and dimensionals by Stampin' Up. Pistachio grosgrain ribbon by JoAnn's Craft Essentials. Clear spica glitter pen. The Robin's Nest poinsetta dew drops.

*owly anniversary*

Aren't these owls cute? I love their little heart shaped eyes. They're just perfect for an anniversary card. I've been eyeing this tree image and finally broke down and bought the Pendant Park set along with a few others from the new Stampin' Up catalog. I think the owls are pretty sweet perched up there in that tree, and A Muse's new woodgrain cardstock adds a nice warm and woodsy touch.
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A Muse woodgrain cardstock and tiny party hat. Melissa Frances "happy anniversary" sentiment. Stampin' Up Whoo's Your Valentine?, Pendant Park, and Look Who's Turning stamp sets, sanding block, linen thread, dimensionals, and kiwi kiss cardstock. Marvy punches. October Afternoon pink polka dot designer paper. Karen Foster snap stamps. Fiskars mini scalloped scissors. Tea leaves VersaMagic chalk ink.