Second, someone (Susan?) asked about a source for small envelopes (that hold 4 7/8" x 3 1/2" cards). I buy mine at Marco's Paper. I've never had luck navigating their website, but look for a #4 envelope, which is standard and can be ordered, I imagine, from lots of different places.
Third, edie3 asked (months ago) how I decide color choices. Wouldn't it be super cool if I had a fool-proof system for color combining? Well, I don't, other than to keep combinations simple simple simple because then I'm less likely to screw them up. But I do keep my eyes peeled for cool color combos pretty much anywhere and everywhere, and I found this one in the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
Love the soft tan and two shades of orange together, so I played with it using my brand new Papertrey set, Way to Go, Kiddo!
Not sure if you can see the Stickles on the orange 'shroom, but it's pretty sparkly in real life. And as part of my resolution to use older, neglected supplies, I pulled out my grosgrain ribbon for this one. I found a color of ribbon that would work here, but since I made this card, I have FAILED to find matching ribbon for three other cards. Please tell me how one woman can have SO MUCH RIBBON and still not have what she needs? Seriously. And I'm not buying any more until I've used up most of what I have, which will take years.
Sigh.
Fourth, I'm giving this away to anyone living in the United States who wants it. The first person to leave a comment saying they want it will get it.
I'm not going to tell you why I have two of these because that would be embarassing. I mean, no way would I forget I bought a magazine and actually buy a second copy. That would be monumentally silly, wouldn't it?
Of course it would be.
Doh-dee-doh...
Who are you looking at?
Me!!
ReplyDeleteSorry the above comment was so short- I just wanted to make sure I was first to comment! Susan, I would love to have the copy of Card Creations! You are so generous!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have this magazine!! Always looking for ideas and inspiration, your wonderful blog being one of them. Don't feel bad about buying something you already had.....been there..done that...more times than I care to admit. LOL Thanks for the chance to win something.
ReplyDeleteMissed it by 3 minutes! Susan, I found boots yesterday that I forgot I bought earlier this winter. I get more forgetful every day.
ReplyDeleteDarn! :( Missed it by one comment! That's what I get for talking too much. :) Congrats Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I was thinking that about ribbon just this afternoon. How could I possibly not have the shade of blue I wanted when I have SO MUCH RIBBON? But you at least had the perfect ribbon for this super-sweet card.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I thought you were talking about me!! I generously donate any spare copies to my craft club ;)))
ReplyDeleteI do like the card - very pretty. And I know what you mean about ribbon - sigh!!
If you have white ribbon, and you want to match it you can always "dye" it with reinkers or even color it with marking pens. Copics work great for this. Too bad I didn't check in with you earlier to get my "oar on the water first". :0)
ReplyDeleteFun colors on your card -- and the ribbon thing...oy, happens all the time. When in doubt (or lacking), I just go neutral, but that isn't nearly as much fun.
ReplyDeleteAlso, sometimes those smaller envelopes are called "4-bar" -- Paper Source sells them in fab colors under that name.
I ended up with 2 Paper Crafts this month. I don't feel so bad now. The extra found a home very quickly with a dear stamping friend. And isn't it amazing how many colors of ribbons are out there and many of them are pretty but don't go with a thing!
ReplyDelete:-( being from Canada ... I too end up with projects and no ribbon to match and can't figure out how that could ever happen ... love your schrooms :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! And what a great color combination I would never have thought of using. Got a question here --- is the bow actually part of the ribbon, or did you glue-dot the bow onto the ribbon? It looks great. The stickles are, of course, wonderful --- I use them much more than I'd ever have thought, thanks to you! Lovely card, Susan. I'm with you on the ribbon, too. Also, like you bought two magazines, I have about 5 same spools of ribbon for pink, 5 shades for green, a TON of 1/4" satin ribbon I just can't find a reason to use.......you get the idea.
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ReplyDeleteThe knot is attached with a glue dot. I wanted the tails to run vertically, and when I use the unmoving knot technique, they run horizontally. It makes for less bulk, too. I won't have to put extra postage on this to mail as it is.
Well, this is what I get for sleeping in today! I'm happy that someone else can enjoy your generosity! :)
ReplyDeleteI, too, have many things I need to use up. I love ribbon! However, I have this particular ribbon that makes me feel sick to my stomach. It is 5/8" wide, is a sick pale lavender color with white polka dots. (Lavender sounds pretty, but this color just doesn't match ANYTHING!)Maybe it's not lavender, but that's the best way I know to describe it. Anyway, maybe I'll just put it in my next yard sale!
Thanks for the morning laugh. That sort of thing has NEVER happened to me.
ReplyDeleteTo be the first on anything I would need to get up at 3:30am! THAT isn't going to happen... so I will just say I enjoyed my morning chuckle over your post :) Its a great way to start my day..
ReplyDeleteYou mean I'm not the only one to buy 2 copies of the same magazine? In the same week even? It's so nice having company...
ReplyDeleteLove your 'shroom card! Count me in for buying two of something (usually stamps) but it must mean I really, really love it - yes?! I give my duplicates away to my friends:)
ReplyDeleteBuy two of the same magazine? That has NEVER happened to me. ... *looks at the sky* ...
ReplyDeleteOh I want!!! Bet I am too late!!
ReplyDeleteit is so nice to know i am not alone, as in "oh, i don't have that magazine, i'll get it" and once i got home, "oh, i DO have that magazine....sigh"! i feel better. and how come we forget, what IS that? i am blaming the children! lol!
ReplyDeleteOh, what an honor to have my name mentioned by you! Seriously, thanks for that info. I think I will be looking at ads and magazines in a new light! Thanks for the info
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