Manly Birthday

You could have sworn I have disappeared, couldn't you?  Sorry... I took an unexpected hiatus from blogging, 'cause I was just too tired.  But today, I have my Card Buffet that I am sooo looking forward to.  AND I had a GRANDE Latte all by myself this morning.  I'm all caffeined-up and ready to go.  Oh, and each grandma has one kid.  I can finally function as a normal adult person today.

I have so many cards to share with you.  In preparation for the Card Buffet, I made several cards as potential candidates.  Some did not make it into the buffet due to one reason or another.  Regardless, I will start blogging and share them.  Sure hope I will remember where all my inspiration came from. :)

But first, here's a quick card I made my FIL for his birthday earlier this month.

I kinda wanted to convey that he's "one in a million" with this tree in the forefront.  Not sure if that's really understood.  Oh well.  In any case, I {heart} Lovely as a Tree stamp set for masculine cards.  The stamping is super simple.  Just one stamp and voila!, you've got a card ready to go.  The sentiment is from a new set called, Family Reunion.  Since I always get the clear-mount when available, I was able to put two stamps together on one acrylic block and just stamp once.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Lovely as a Tree, Family Reunion

Ink: Soft Suede

Papers:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Mocha Morning DSP

Accessories: Petal Cone die, Brads (non-SU)

Thank You Bird

 I needed a quick Thank You card the other day.  Since I was lacking in creativity, I took my inspiration from THIS past project.

Here's the inside:

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Aviary, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz

Papers:  Blushing Bride, Perfect Plum, Nursery Nest DSP

Accessories: Top Note die, Perfect Pennants die, Scallop Circle punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Marina Mist Dotted Scallop ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

Paisley Thanks

Is this card gorgeous or is this card gorgeous?  I loved it when I saw it on the most talented Leena Girsa's blog.  I changed a few things on it to fit what I have.  But Leena's card is totally awesome, isn't it?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Four Frames, Thank You Kindly

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Marina Mist

Papers:  Bravo Burgundy, Marina Mist, Paisley Petals DSP

Accessories: Decorative Label punch, Always Artichoke Seam Binding ribbon

Birthday Pennants

Today's card is inspired by Lori Schuch.

I used the new Pennant punch for the pennants.  Aren't they sweet?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Pennant Parade, Create a Cupcake (sentiment)

Ink: Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Papers:  Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Just Add Cake DSP

Accessories: Petit Pennant punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack

Snail Buddy

I CASE'd today's card from Erin (aka erinbh on SCS), and she CASE'd from Kathy Tanner of Australia.  I know, I know, the sentiment is crooked AGAIN!  Seriously, if I ever needed to stamp straight to save my life, I would not be able to do it!  LOL.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Button Buddies, Heard from the Heart

Ink: Early Espresso

Papers:  Marina Mist, Nursery Nest DSP

Accessories: Designer Buttons, Marina Mist Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta ribbon (retired)

P.S.  OMG, after typing up the post here, I realized this card used neither the Big Shot NOR any punches!  That's gotta be a first! :)