I decided I need to do better about doing challenges so today I tried a new one called CASE Study! It's awesome too and I will definitely be playing again. I used some retied products and scraps for this one as I'm really trying to use up some DSP. I know a lot of people don't like using retired things on their blogs but I have way too much stuff in my craft room that I love NOT to use it.
Stamps: Happy Day
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Basic Gray, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, various retired DSP
Accessories: Basic Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings embosslit, Beautiful Butterflies die, Tasteful Trim die, Little Leaves die
For Father's Day, I had some pictures taken and framed one for Jason. I also made him a card with her footprint. It was a simple gift, but we are pretty simple folks. :) We also went out for breakfast this morning so that was nice. Laila did great and even found her a little boyfriend sitting behind her. She just adores other kids.
Oh this is just gorgeous Rita! I love the bright flowers againt the print background! And as you already know, I love seeing the use of retired products...thats why we bought the stuff right, to use it? :)
ReplyDeleteWondereful gift for Jason, Happy Fathers Day to him!
Ugh, that should say BUTTERFLIES and not flowers!
ReplyDeleteSorry, my brain and hands dont always connect when I'm typing!
Just had to come over and tell you this is an absolute beauty!
ReplyDeleteRita, I am a newer reader of your blog, and I think your cards are just gorgeous. They are very creative and so lovely. Thank you for sharing so many ideas. I actually love that you use a combination of retired and non-retired items. Most of us card-makers have closets (or rooms) full of retired products, so it is nice to see them still being used. The pictures of Laila are adorable.
ReplyDeleteKeep those retired products coming in your cards. I am sure we all have DSP, punches, and accessories that are no longer in the catalog, but they are surely in our stampin' supplies. It would be very helpful to see the retired products identified by name. Your Laila is beautiful. Love your blog, Rita.
ReplyDeletebeautiful is beautiful, retired or not! So glad you found us over on CASE Study and hope you'll join us again :)
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant , I love every bit of ur card, the background to the butterflies all is perfection :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the colors against the text background!
ReplyDeleteJust had to print this card out as I love it!!!! The colors, background stamp (adding to my Wish List!)and of course the gorgeous butterflies...you rocked this one! Love Laila's darling pictures!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, design works so well! Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the pretty butterflies on the text paper, and yes I use retired papers also. Like Lisa said we bought them because we like them so we need to use them. :) TFS
ReplyDeleteI don't like to sound stupid but I do not know what DSP means. I been making cards for years and not heard this term.
ReplyDeleteI love your card. It is stunning.