Hi Everyone. Happy Wednesday Night. Or Happy Hump Day!
Four things to share with you tonight…. the winners of the blog candy draw, a card and a link to Kadie's phenomenal project, and my initial take on the new catty. So, making a visit will be worth your while:-) tonight's card uses Blissful Bride. I really love this set. I was inspired by the sketch across at stamping411 this week. It's a very versatile sketch so go check it out.
Tonight is my last night before going back to work. It has been incredible to have some time off and I am very relaxed. Luckily only two days at work this week!
Let's get to the blog candy draws: The visitor to my blog during the OWH blog hop was chosen by random.org and the person who won was CUTNPASTE. Cutnpaste has been informed by email.
Then, I did a draw for 2 of my regular readers. Well, I didn't Bilbo did. I wrote the names of all those people who had commented on my blog outside of the OWH post, and put them into a container. Bilbo drew 2 names. He did spend a lot of time thinking about his choices and wasn't in the least bit impressed when I took away the little bits of paper instead of allowing him to play with them!
Here are the winners
DEE
MARGE
Dee and Marge have won a choice of goodies from my stash and I will be sending you both an email to let you know what you can choose from. So, congratulations to both of you – and thank you Bilbo Baggins!
Before we get to tonight's card. I really want you to go across to Kadie's blog. She posted THE most amazing project on her blog. Well, she has lots of them…. but this one in particular made me squeal with delight. I really was gobsmacked. I am not going to tell you anything about it, because I want you to go along and see if for yourself and not spoil it for you. All I can tell you is that you have a birthday coming up for anyone – you NEED to check this out. Kadie's project is called Surprise Cupcake. Here's a little sneak peek
I love seeing the projects you all make, you are a bunch of the most amazingly creative people. So, please do yourself a favor and pop along to Kadie's blog for inspiration…. oh… and don't forget to leave her a little love.
As I said a little earlier, my card uses the Blissful Bride stamp set, the now retiring Brides DSP, Vanilla Smooch Spritz and the paper piecing technique. The sketch layout on 411 was very versatile and it was perfect for a clean and simple wedding card.
For this card, I stamped the bride's dress image onto Whisper White card stock and then again on the striped piece of the Brides Specialty DSP. I then cut around the image and covered the original image with the train and the back of the dress in the striped paper. I really thought that it gave it dimension and depth.
I also stamped the sentiment on the outside of the card. I really liked having it on the outside of the card. The sentiment is stamped in Elegant Eggplant to match the paper.
I cut the Elegant Eggplant paper and put it in my Smooch Catcher…. strange name….. I imagine this little man running around with a net catching kisses… anyway… where was I before my brain went off on a tangent…. oh yes…. Smooch Spritz…. I used the Very Vanilla smooch spritz for this layer. It stands out really well on the Elegant Eggplant paper and helps to pick up the sheen in the bride's train and in the Satin and Organza ribbon. I really think this ribbon is perfect for a wedding card.
Of course, I had to pop the focal image on dimensionals and the wrap the ribbon underneath it. So, all in all, I was pleased with the card. I also love the fact that you can create this card to match ANY wedding color scheme. The Smooch spritz, the satin ribbon and the striped paper, all add a touch of richness to the card.
So…. my new goodies arrived today – along with the new catty. I met with Brenda for a quick cup of coffee this afternoon so that she, too, could look through the catty and we could have a discussion about it. We both agreed that this is a catalog that has something for everyone. If you like the vintage distressed look – then there's lots for you. If you like the cleaner more modern looking images, then there's something for you. I love the fact that they have taken the flowers and done more modern touches to them – like the Awash with Flowers sets, BUT that there are still things for traditional flower stamp lovers, too.
If you are into watercoloring – then you will be very pleased with some of the new sets. I was thrilled with the one that I got in the pre-order – and with the new ones in the catalog.
There are also new things for kids and the feeling is that there are some great new masculine type sets, too.
I am LOVING the new colors Yesterday I finally sorted out my inks, paper, etc. in preparation for the new arrivals. I have to say, I was not unhappy to say goodbye to some of the colors. BUT, I was very HAPPY to say hello to some of the new ones. One thing I am sad about, is saying goodbye to the polka dot ribbon we had for the in colors last year.
If you like DSP… then you are going to LOVE the new designer series papers. Oh…. I am very definitely in love.
So….. my first impression when I flipped through the catty was surprise that there were so many sets remaining – especially some of the classics. It was only on my second viewing that I started to look more closely and see all the new stuff. I have a pretty long list of things that will be ordered on July 1 – and then I made a list of things I want in October for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. So, I should have lots to show you.
NOW… don't forget that we are in the midst of the card drive for Operation Write Home and Hugsandhope.
For every 10 hand made cards you send to me, with envelopes, you will get one ticket into the draw to spend 100 dollars on goodies from the new catalog courtesy of moi. I don't think you will have any problems finding things to spend the $100 dollars on! Brenda, Cherie, Bethany and I will then package up all the cards that you send and prep them for the charities. We collected 800 cards for our last drive. That's pretty amazing. Adelle and Brenda really helped beef up those mumbers. For Cherie, Brenda, Bethany and I, it was such a joy going through all the cards that you made and ooohing and aaahing at how great they were. However, I think that the recipients of the cards at the end of the chain would have oohed and aahed even more.
Well, I am off to play with my new goodies… I have a baby card in mind that I can't wait to try. I also have to finish my card for the Paper Players challenge this weekend… I'll have more details on that tomorrow.
Germaine…. seems like they are getting to the bottom of the cause of the pain, now lets hope that they can do something about it – and please… get better! It was good to hear from you today. Even if we are all super jealous of you…. Oh…. I did meet Matt Damon, though. so, smap on that! he's an absolute cutie – really a fabulous young man. I was so surprised by his humility and his overall demeanor.
Trish… you know you continue to be in our prayers, continue to rest my friend. I hope it's cooler in WI this week.
Ann….. I wanted you to know that I am thinking about you. Ann retires this week after 34 years of teaching. It's amazing how many of you are teachers, btw. So, I know you will all be with Ann in spirit tomorrow as she says her goodbyes and moves onto the next phase of her life. Ann thank you for your dedication to your profession and taking children and helping to mold them into adults. That goes to all of you teachers and ex-teachers out there. It truly is an underpaid profession and one for which I have the most immense respect. I know you are going to cry, Ann… and I'll be there in spirit with you.
To my darling Lou… thank you for being home this past week and sharing even the most drudgiest (i don't believe that really is a word!!!) tasks at home with me with such good spirits. I really appreciated it – and loved spending time with you.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone. As always, thank you so much for spending a little time in my area of the stamping blogosphere. Your visits, your support, your comments and your friendship – really are what keep me doing this every day.
Hugs
Jaydee
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Absolutely gorgeous card!!
Jaydee: LOVE your Wedding card – I can only think of one word to describe your card – BEAUTIFUL! Also, a BIG thanks for sharing and linking my birthday cupcake holder blog post to your blog – Hope your many blog followers enjoy the detour to my blog.
ENJOY your first day back to work tomorrow-hoping the next three days pass quickly. ALSO – looking forward to what you make with your new goodies – Happy Creating! Hugs-Kadie
Wow, where to start……
First off your card is gorgeous and I love how simple and elegant it is. I love elegant eggplant BTW! I need to drag out my sadly neglected smooch spray too I guess.
Sigh, your vacation may be over but it sounds like you had a great one. It’s those moments that make all that work worthwhile. Hopefully your first few days back will fly by.
I went to check out that amazing cupcake holder. You were right. Cool gift idea.
Next wanted to thank you for the blog candy! My very first time winning some! How cool is that?! And also thanks so much for your updates. I can’t wait to see what you and the others have been up to every day. I really look forward to it.
And Jaydee you will appreciate this one…As I’m typing this there is an angry bear hooting at the edge of our woods. He has gotten into our locked down dumpster twice in the last week. Yesterday he climbed up on top and jumped until it caved in. Luckily have plastic covers so they just bent. Dh was able to save them. BUT Mr. bear can’t get in now because DH put a board and then put the bucket of his tractor resting on top! ROTFL!!! Looks like a hillbilly solution to the bear problem!!
Anyway, you all enjoy your day! Friday for me! Going to meet Mom tomorrow for weekend at stamp convention down in Mass.
Hugs to all!
This is one of the most Special Wedding Cards that I have seen lately. I love that you used the Brides Specialty Paper for the Train of the dress. It really makes it stand out from the rest of the card and dress. The sentiment on the front of the card is quite appropriate in my book, it leaves lots of space to write your Congratulations and Well Wishes for the Happy Couple on the Inside of the Card. This ribbon has to be my all time favorite, and you are right, it is perfect for Weddings. I really like the fact that you can color it with markers or ink to match any cardstock or Wedding Colors that you may need. The same with the Bride Specialty DSP. Your use of the White Smooch Spritz Spray can really be seen against the Elegant Eggplant Cardstock. It adds that special bit of shimmer, and elegance to the card. Wonderful job, once again. Can we ever expect less of you? Lol.
I put in my order with SU on the 1st, but didn’t pay for expedited shipping, so will have to wait at least a week for my Catty to arrive. I am soooo very envious of you two, getting to play like that. hee, hee. I hope you did really have a ton of fun. I was looking forward to some new and exciting DSP, since I wasn’t too thrilled with what was in the current catty.
I made it over to Kadie’s Blog…Wow! Great surprise. Very creative and useful. Such fun to give and see the recipients reaction when they open it up. Wonderful job Kadie.
Ann, I wish you well in your Retirement. We always made it a big point to keep in close touch with our children’s Teacher’s all through School, including High School. It was so sad to see the kids of the parents that thought it was the School’s job to raise thier children for them. We were at every single sporting event, cheerleading event, band and choir event, play, and PTA meeting. We always thanked our Childrens Teacher’s for the time they took with them, and we told them our appreciation for them. It is a very hard, underpaid job. Plus all of the outside work that you have to do, the prepping and homework and extra cirricular activities. It is expected of our Teacher’s and yet they are not our Children’s Babysitter’s. Enough on that point. I hope that you had many, many happy years of teaching. I have heard that a Teacher never does stop teaching, even when they retire. It is in thier blood. Lol. I wish you bigger and better horizons ahead, time to rest and time to play. Our school system is in miserable trouble and no one is taking notice. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to our next generations.
Cyber hugs to all and Jaydee, Trish in Wisconsin
Another GORGEOUS creation! I love the paper pieced wedding dress! And you’ve got me playing with smootch spray! 🙂
Wow this card is simply elegant, and so beautiful!! Thanks for playing along this week 🙂
Thanks for the sweetness, Jaydee! You are right…I will cry! I will truly miss my students!
Wow, this is stunning Jaydee. The dsp makes it look so elegant. Great use of the dsp. But then again I expect nothing less from you to come up with that. smile. I am learning to make simple cards and with the wow factor. It’s hard. Updates – I have been working on the cards for the card drives. It’s fun and very motivating.
Another masterpiece Jaydee! Absolutely beautiful! You never cease to amaze me! Sorry your vacation is over but glad you got to spend it with Lou! I see that pretty bow and I love the smooch spray! Both are just the right touch to the card! Now I must go check out that cupcake!
Very beautiful wedding card! Thanks for playing along with Stamping 411!