Happy birthday, right?! Yes, this card is for a man, this is why it's so... dark. I try to make them not girly, but jeez, it's tough. I began this card a few times and just couldn't get it right; I'm even a little iffy about this. Anyway, I finally got to use my new "Sew Easy" tool to stitch a bottom border. I used some floss I already had -- it was a pack rat moment, I had that saved for a few years now! I had some striped floss, but the black is better, don't you think? I cut out the sentiment on a paint chip, I'm so sneaky!
Now, this card I LOVE. I have been really feeling lighter colors, a la Studio Calico, but felt the need to brighten it a bit with some red. This card is also for a man, what are you gonna do? I found that cute little placard from a Nantucket themed die cut set, LOVE it. I should have distressed the edges of the alphabet paper, maybe ripped the sides a bit and inked the edges... next time. These two cards took me about an hour for both! That isn't bad, I can take up an hour just planning a color scheme! I have to get going on my holiday cards for the stores I may be selling at, plus, will we send out handmade cards this Christmas? Many decisions to make. I'm always nervous about showing my work to others; will they like it, will they think it's silly? I guess what matters is that I'm having a lot of fun doing it, so hopefully that shows.
Thanksgiving coming up, I am planning on making two centerpieces for our table, and maybe some name cards for place settings, that's if I have time. I have been combing the 'net looking for ideas, but I think hollowed out pumpkins with flowers in them is the way to go, for the centerpieces. Plus, I think I have some fake cranberries that I can work with , as well... hmm. We'll see what happens. ;)
XO
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