LADYBUGSMILES.COM IS NOW LIVE!!!

 

My new website at Wordpress is now LIVE!  Please visit me at LadybugSmiles.com.  I also have a new email.  Email me at Susan@LadybugSmiles.com.  

I am still new to navigating my new website so bear with me if things don't go perfectly smooth at first.  I'm so excited to share this new website and theme with you!!!

New Name Update

Hello Friends,

This post is a quick update for you.  I am giving my business a face lift and a fresh new name.  This blog will be moving to WordPress in the next week or so and it's new name will be "Ladybug Smiles"!  

You can find me on Facebook under "Ladybug Smiles".  Join my Facebook group "Ladybug Smiles with Susan Byington" for more information about upcoming specials, videos, image posts and connecting with other stampers.  

Search for my videos on YouTube under "Susan Byington".

Last Chance for BOGO!

Buy One, Get One FREE on Facebook Live! 

Celebrate Christmas in July!

Last chance to join the special Facebook Group, Susan Byington's Buy One, Get One FREE Event July 25-27 and rack up the bargains!  This is a first ever event and it's designed just for you!  You will get the chance to claim as many of my retired stamp sets as you like, auction style, (first come, first serve!), then you get to select and purchase an equal value dollar amount from the new catalog, and I will give you the retired sets you chose for FREE!  Because I appreciate you so much, I will also give you a bonus gift for every $50 you spend.  It's a WIN-WIN!  Details are shown on the Facebook group.  Please click on the link above and request to join.  Read all the announcements about participation.

Don't delay!  The event happens this weekend, beginning Live at 1:00 p.m. (CT) Saturday, July 25th, and when the set is gone, it's gone!  If you miss the Live portion, you have until Monday, July 27th, at 11:59 p.m. to shop through the products that remain.  Join the group to find out more.  You must join the group to participate.

BOGO Event this weekend on Facebook!

Buy One, Get One FREE on Facebook Live! 

 

 Join my special Facebook Group, Susan Byington's Buy One, Get One FREE Event July 25-27 and rack up the bargains!  This is a first ever event and it's designed to give you loads of freebies!  You will get the chance to claim as many of my retired stamp sets as you like (first come, first serve!), then you get to select and purchase an equal value dollar amount from the new catalog, and I will give you the retired sets you chose for FREE!  Because I appreciate you so much, I will also give you a bonus gift for every $50 you spend.  It's a WIN-WIN!  Details are shown on the Facebook group.

Don't delay!  The event happens this weekend and when the set is gone, it's gone!  Join the group to find out more.  You must join the group to participate.

Prized Peony and Nothings Better Than Stamp Sets

These are the cards made in Stamp Club this month. Two of them feature the brand new Playing With Patterns DSP, Item #152490. I absolutely love them and thought I would share them with everyone! If you would like to purchase a step-by-step tutorial, including photos, for these projects, please contact me. The written tutorial is just $15. Place an order of $40 or more and I will send you the paper supplies and embellishments to complete all 3 cards. Please use Host Code #TEHZTGTU and place order by Friday, July 24. You may contact me to place the order if you prefer.

Remember every $50 order placed in July earns a $5 coupon to be used in August! You also earn Smiley Rewards for every $50 order. Collect 10 Smileys and I will buy you a stamp set!

Prized Peony and Fancy Phrases Projects

I love how these soft, sweet cards turned out! Most of you know I don't do pastels very often, so this is breaking out of my box a bit! I put a lot of work into these cards and the tutorials so you can easily duplicate them at home. If you would like to purchase the tutorials for these cards that include photos and step-by-step instructions for just $15, please message me. Place an order of $50 or more and receive more bonuses! You get a $5 coupon to spend in August for every $50 you spend, you earn a Smiley Reward from me for every $50 you spend, AND I will provide you all the paper supplies and embellishments to complete these cards as well. It's a WIN-WIN deal! Simply use Host Code TEHZTGTU when you place your order or contact me by Friday when the host code will close.
Thanks to Ronda Wade for the inspiration to create these cards.

Blossoms in Bloom Bundle

The Blossoms in Bloom Bundle is one of my very favorites in the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!  It has such beautiful watercolor images and offers a variety of ways to create with them.

You can just stamp a simple watercolor layer, add 1 or more layers of stamping and/or dies to create a truly original masterpiece!  This bundle is on page 51 in your new Annual Catalog.  The bundle item number is #154123 and with a 10% discount at $60.25, you get additional savings!  Order yours today and see what you can create!

July Bonus Days are Here!

July Bonus Days are here!  For every $50 placed in July you will receive a coupon to use on an order in August.  This is a once-a-year offer, so be sure to make the most of it.  Place an order of $50 or more with me online or you may contact me directly and I will place it for you.  You will receive an email from Stampin' Up! with a code(s) to be used on an order in August.  This may be done through my online store or by emailing or texting me your order.  You will receive a coupon for every $50 increment on one order and the coupons can be stacked and used all at once next month, or spread out.  It's your choice.

Be sure to print out a copy of the email and keep it in a safe place, as well as saving it to a computer file or in saved emails.  If the code is lost, it cannot be replaced.  

New Catalog Premier Part 4

Part 4 and final portion of Annual Catalog Premier. Place your order using Host Code SMSQSQSA by midnight tomorrow, June 22nd, and I will send you a special thank-you gift. I extended the date through Monday for ordering because, although the video was finished, I didn't get it posted earlier in the day. Please let me know if you need any assistance with ordering! Enjoy!

New Catalog Premier Part 3

Join me as I continue with Part 3 of my New Catalog Premier. This video features the In Good Taste Suite #154147 (p.122), Ornate Garden Suite #154153 (p.64), and Forever Greenery Suite #154143 (p. 108). Cover image was CASED from a card made by Sue Poile at creativedesignsbysue.com. My version is slightly more simplified. You may order supplies through SmilesAcrossTheMiles.stampinup.net. Use Host Code SMSQSQSA and receive a FREE gift on orders placed June 15 - 21. Thanks for watching! Please leave me a comment and "like" the video.

New Catalog Premier Part 2

Premier of new catalog items continues with a Father's Day card made from the World of Good Suite. Although this suite was featured previously, this time we make a card. Place an order through my online store at SmilesAcrossTheMiles.stampinup.net using Host Code SMSQSQSA between June 15 - 22, and I will send you a special thank-you gift. Stamps & Dies: Beautiful World Bundle #154091. Cardstock: Soft Suede #115318, Basic Black #121045, Very Vanilla #101650, Crumb Cake #120953, Brass Foil #153057. Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black #132708, Crumb Cake #147116, Soft Suede #147115. Other: Old World 3D Embossing Folder #153200, Stamping Sponges #141337. Thanks for watching! Be sure to "like" the video and leave a comment. Subscribe for future videos and share it with your friends please!

New Catalog Premier Part 1A and 1B

Place an order using Host Code SMSQSQSA between June 15 - 21 and I will send you a FREE gift!  Please share the videos with your friends!  Watch for more videos this week.

New Catalog Live Today!

The new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog is now LIVE!  Click the link in the sidebar to see all the gorgeous new products and LOTS of new product bundles!  Contact me today to receive your own copy of the catalog if you did not receive one from me.  Please join me for my Virtual Annual Catalog Launch Zoom Event on Saturday, June 13th, at 1 p.m.  Register in my online store for the event by clicking on this link.  Those who register will receive the Zoom invitation and be entered into the door prize drawing.  I will be showcasing some of the new products and demonstrating multiple cards.  Place an order using Host Code JAAZ3W7V for $50 or more and I will send you a project kit to complete at home.

New In Colors!

Here's a quick peek at the new In Colors premiering June 3rd!  Cinnamon Cider, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, and Misty Moonlight.  Which is your favorite? 

Honey Bee Card

I love the great contrast between the Gold Foil and Basic Black on this cute bumblebee card.  These products are retiring June 2nd, so be sure to order yours today before they are gone forever!  Watch the video and please give it a "like" and share it with your friends.  Shop at SmilesAcrossTheMiles.stampinup.net and use the Host Code JAAZ3W7V shown on the right.

Supplies:
Honey Bee Stamp Set #151527, Detailed Bee Dies #151527 (Bundled together 10% off #153792), Stamparatus #147276, Wink of Stella #141897, Dimensionals #104430, Mini Dimensionals #144108, Paper: Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, Very Vanilla #101650, Gold Foil #132622, Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black #132708, Crushed Curry #147087, Dark Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Marker #147944, Mini Glue Dots #103683

Peaceful Poppies DSP

The gorgeous Peaceful Poppies DSP is retiring on June 2nd!  Be sure to stock up on it today before it's gone forever!  Here's a lovely card I made using the bold and cheery DSP.  Please watch the video and give it a "like" and share it with your friends!  Shop at SmilesAcrossTheMiles.stampinup.net and use the Host Code JAAZ3W7V shown on the right.

Supplies:
Dressed To Impress Stamp Set #151666, Thanks For The Laughs Stamp Set #151670, Stitched So Sweetly Dies #151690, Paper: Poppy Parade #119793, Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper #151324, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink #132708, Dimensionals #104430, Tear & Tape #138995, 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon #147897, Clear Faceted Gems #144142

Parisian Blossoms Thank You

This is an elegant way to say "Thank You" with a card.  I just love this Parisian Blossoms Designer Series Paper and gorgeous ribbon that is about to retire!  If you don't have it yet, be sure to order soon before it is gone for good!

The Blended Seasons stamp set #149016 is also retiring this month.  It has such wonderful sentiments and leaves, I hate to say goodbye.  😢

Products Used: Pool Party & Petal Pink Cardstock, Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper #151192. Stamps: Blended Seasons #149016, Free As A Bird #149468, Ornate Thanks #149471. Other: Petal Pink 1/4" Metallic Ribbon 151194, Dimensionals #104430, Smoky Slate & Petal Pink ink.

Best Dressed Mother's Day Card

I couldn't decide which card to give my mom this year, so I finally decided to send her both this fun gate fold card and the Parisian Blossoms card posted previously.  One is sweetly elegant and the other is bold and bright.  Both of them will brighten up her home!

Which color belly band do you like best, Mossy Meadow or Blackberry Bliss?

Products used: Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White Cardstock, Best Dressed Designer Series Paper #151319. Stamps: Dressed To Impress #151666. Other: Mossy Meadow ink, Stitched So Sweetly Dies #151690, Light & Dark Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Markers, Light Mossy Meadow Marker.

Annual Catalog Launch Party 2020

I have decided that my Annual Catalog Launch Party will not be a live event this year.  There are still too many unknowns with COVID-19, so out of an abundance of caution, my event will be offered online!  I am still working out the details as to exactly what I am going to offer and how, but more details will be coming soon.  Be sure to visit my newly launched Facebook Group, Sending Smiles Across The Miles with Susan Byington, for more interaction and information.  CLICK HERE to go directly to my Facebook group and request to join.

Parisian Blossoms Mother's Day Card

In honor of all the wonderful mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day!  Here is a quick video showing you how I made one of my Mother's Day cards this year.  It may be too late to make it for this year, but if you make sure you have all the supplies (the DSP is retiring), you can make it for next year or alter the sentiments for any other occasion.

I apologize, I refer to the DSP as Parisian Blooms during the video.  It's correct name is Parisian Blossoms.

Supplies used: Pool Party, Petal Pink, and Whisper White Cardstock, Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper #151192. Stamps: Floral Essence #149450, Free As A Bird #149468, Dressed To Impress #151666. Other: Petal Pink 1/4" Metallic Ribbon #151194, Heart Punch Pack #151292, Dimensionals #104430, 1/8" Hole Punch

This stunning card was made using Blackberry Bliss cardstock and Gold Foil paper.  The dies are part of the new Ornate Garden Suite that can be purchased now as an early release product.  Order your products now because there's a good chance they will go into backorder status soon after the release of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.  To get the complete suite of products for $136.75 use item #154153.

CLICK HERE to see a video I made for you so you can learn to make one for yourself.

Supplies:
So Sentimantal Stamp Set #151691
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock #133675
Very Vanilla Cardstock #101650
Gold Foil Paper #132622
Blackberry Bliss Ink #147082
Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile Ribbon #149480
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder #152725
Dimensionals #104430
Liquid Tombow Adhesive #110755

Video - Elegant Ornate Garden Card in Old Olive

Here is the link to my YouTube video showing the steps in making the beautiful Ornate Garden Card.  Please give the video a 👍 and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified of future videos.  I'd love to hear your comments.  Keep in mind I'm still in the learning stage of making videos and I watch each one with a critical eye to see what needs to be improved the next time.  Soon they will be polished and smooth!

Did you notice the change I made in the card that is different from the photo in my previous post?

Click HERE to watch the video.

Elegant Ornate Garden Card in Old Olive

This gorgeous card was made using the new Ornate Layers Dies and DSP that is a part of the Ornate Garden Suite.  This entire suite is coming soon in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, but is being offered for you early so you can get started playing with the new products.  All the products in this suite have been very popular, so I recommend you order them now, rather than wait for the new catalog release.  If you wait, you may be disappointed, as they could be on backorder and then you may have to wait a month or two longer.  The dies have already gone into backorder status for a couple weeks now, but are due to begin again shipping soon.  So may people have been excited to get this suite!  I am totally in love with the Designer Series Paper and these great ornate dies!  There are  several products in this incredible suite, including 2 stamp set bundles with dies, ribbon, gems, embossing folder, and Designer Series Paper.

Here is a close up of the detail in the dies.

You don't want to miss out on adding these lovely products to your stamping supplies!  Order yours today!  You may visit my online store here to see all the products included in this awesome suite.  I will be posting a demonstration video on how I made this card on YouTube shortly.  Check back here for the link.

Ornate Garden Suite Entire Collection #154153
Ornate Thanks Bundle #154115
Ornate Style Bundle #154119
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder #152725
Ornate Ribbon Combo Pack #152479
Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper #152488
Gilded Gems #152478

He Is Risen! He Is Risen, Indeed!

"He is Risen!  He is Risen, Indeed!"  This is a familiar Easter greeting for my family and my extended faith family as well.  I pray you can look toward the light of a brighter tomorrow as you shelter at home this Easter.

Stamps:   Easter Promise (Mini p. 45), A Wish for Everything
Paper:  Granny Apple Green, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Daffodil DelightTools:  Die Cutting Machine, Heirloom Frames Dies & 3D Embossing Folders, Blue Embossing Folder Plate (#149658), Word Wishes Dies, Stamparatus
Other:  Dimensionals, Wink of Stella, Light & Dark Daffodil Delight and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends, Sponge

Welcome Easter

These sweet Easter cards were made using the Welcome Easter stamp set (Mini Catalog)  and the Flowering Foils DSP from Sale-A-Bration.  I used Word Wishes Dies for the sentiment.  You can have a complete kit for making either of these cards with an order placed by April 5th.  You will have to do your own coloring with your Stampin' Blends Markers.  If you want the kit without placing an order, it is just $5.  You may choose either the chick or bunny design.  I have a limited number of kits available, so request your kit today!

I just had to share this sweet photo of my cats with Lacey (the Tabby) sleeping INSIDE the ball chase toy!  Guess she got tired of fighting for space in the bed with Luna!  Or perhaps she's been listening to her humans and is social distancing.  LOL!  ;)

Simple Happy Birthday to You Card

This is one of the cards we made at the Birthday Card Class on February 27th using the Happy Birthday to You Sale-A-Bration stamp set.  It is a simple version of the stepped up cards I usually make.  I used Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen to color the images.  The sweet little bow is the White Crinkled Seam Binding that I colored with a Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Marker.  It dried almost instantly and was easy to coordinate with my project.

 Adding another bow on the inside helped tie it together with the front images.  Ha! Ha!  Yes, I heard the pun as I typed it, but decided to leave it that way so you could giggle with me!  I usually like to decorate the inside with a small portion of the card front, but didn't want to use a flower, as I was doing this card without the dies.  I know I could have fussy cut it but I used the flower inside several other card designs.  This one is unique!  The inside sentiment is from Stitched So Sweetly.

Birthday or Anniversary

I am still in love with the FREE Sale-A- Bration stamp set Happy Birthday to You!  I have created multiple gorgeous cards using this darling set; each with a totally different look.  This past Thursday evening, I held a class where everyone created 3 different cards from this set and they had so much fun playing with different colors and tools!

This card is one of my favorites that I created from a challenge I gave my team to create different looks with this same set.  I think it just glows with beauty and would be perfect for an elegant birthday, golden anniversary or wedding.  I used our wonderful new Champagne Rhinestones to add a little bling and lots of shimmer with Wink of Stella.  Gold Foil accents the image that was embossed with Gold Embossing Powder.  The Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder background in Very Vanilla gives it even more elegance.

Here are a couple different angles so you can see the shimmer better.  If you enlarge the photo it gives you a better view of the shimmer.  Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this elegant version.

Positive Thoughts

Positive thoughts can make the difference between a good day and a bad one!  Join us for a class focused on the new Positive Thoughts stamp set and coordinating dies.  We will make 3 beautiful cards suitable for any occasion to encourage and uplift the recipient.  All the cards will use the Positive Thoughts stamp set but have different looks.  Just making these cards will make you feel happy inside!  I know I always feel happy when I look at a beautiful card I just finished.  But then, I do have a crazy paper and ink obsession!  LOL!  Don't you?

If you are in the O'Fallon, Missouri, area, we would love for you to join us for this special focus class on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at my home in O'Fallon.  Class fee is just $12 (waived with $45 order).  Class size will be limited, so to ensure your spot, register now by clicking HERE.

Happy Birthday to You With Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder

Here is one of the lovely cards I made using the Happy Birthday to You FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set.  I also used the brand new Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder and the coordinating Happy Birthday Dies.  This gorgeous set is free with a $50 order only until March 31st.  My Birthday Card Class will feature 3 different cards made with ths set.  I am absolutely in love with this stamp set and coordinating dies.  To order the supplies to make this card please use Host Code SKUCFQ9E.  Then I will enter your name into a drawing for a FREE gift.  Good luck!  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  I am happy to help!

Click HERE to see all the new Coordination Product Release items.

Stamps:   Happy Birthday to You (SAB p. 8), Peaceful Moments (Mini p. 27)

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Petal Pink, Whisper White, Old Olive Noble Peacock Foil

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools:  Die Cutting Machine, Birthday Dies (Coordination Product Release #153590), Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder (Mini p. 15) 3D Blue Embossing Folder Plate (#149658)

Other:  Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Glue Dots, Light & Dark Rich Razzleberry, Light & Dark Bermuda Bay, Light & Dark Old Olive, Light & Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers, Wink of Stella

Technique:  Blends Marker Coloring, Dimension & Texture

All supplies from Annual Catalog unless otherwise noted.

Join us for Happy Birthday to You Class

I absolutely adore the new Happy Birthday to You stamp set in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure!  The possibilities with this set are endless!  You may look at it and just see one cake option, but I guarantee there are lots of possibilities!  Join us for this special class on February 27th at 6:30 p.m. and make 3 different cards with this one set.

Here's a sneak peek at just one of the fabulous cards I've made!

Register now to reserve your spot!  Click here to register.

Class Fee:  $12 (waived with $45 order)

Birthday Painted Poppies -- Happy and Bold

All the wonderful images in the Painted Poppies Bundle and the Peaceful Moments Bundle inspire creativity every time I see them!  I just love the power and simplicity of this card using the Painted Poppies stamp set and the Painted Labels Dies.  Those reds (Poppy Parade) just really pop (yeah, I hear the pun too!) against the Whisper White cardstock.  The flower heads were quick and easy to color in with my Poppy Parade Dark Stampin' Blends Marker and I topped it off with a little Wink of Stella on each one.  I didn't even try to use shading on those little flowers; just a solid coloring with the dark marker.  I did use both the light and dark markers to color the large poppy and the leaves.  The fun swirly die is a great accent for the sentiment from the By the Dock stamp set.  I also used a stitched circle for the sentiment from the Stitched Shapes Dies. 

The inside was kept simple with a bold sentiment from the Peaceful Moments stamp set and just a peek of the field of poppies in the lower right corner.  

Stamps:  Painted Poppies (mini p. 26), Peaceful Moments (mini p. 27), By The Dock (mini p. 49)

Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools:  Die Cutting Machine, Painted Labels Dies (mini p. 26), Stitched Shapes Dies

Other:  Large & Small Dimensionals, Light & Dark Poppy Parade, Light & Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers, Wink of Stella

Technique:  Coloring with Stampin’ Blends

All supplies from Annual Catalog unless otherwise noted.

Original idea CASED from Michelle Robinson @ www.mlbstampinup.blogspot.com

To order the supplies listed, please visit my online store at SmilesAcrossTheMiles.stampinup.net.

Please use Host Code U7F3YDKMF to enter your name into the monthly prize drawing.

Coordination Product Release is Live Today!

The Coordination Product Release goes live today with marvelous dies and DSP that compliment several of the new products from the Mini-Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure.  I'm always excited when there are dies to match stamp sets and these are no exception!  The Ladybug Dies that go with the Little Ladybug stamp set are one of my favorites!  Check them out today and fill out your wish list!  CLICK HERE to see all the new items then hop on over to my store to place your order!  When finished shopping, use Host Code 7F3YDKMF and I will enter your name into a monthly prize drawing.  Good luck!  I will also send you a darling ladybug thank you card when you place your online order.

Remember all of these special release products are while quantities last, so don't delay or your favorites may just be gone!

Painted Poppies!

Oh, I just love these Painted Poppies!  The stamps, dies and DSP are all incredible!  Check out the Peaceful Poppies Suite of products, including TWO stamp/die bundles!  Those sweet little sequins add just that perfect touch to your card.  Here is one of the cards we made in class this month.

I used those tiny gold flower sequins to finish off the poppy centers for that little extra bling!

This card is kind of outside my normal creative box, but I like to challenge myself to "break out of the box" in January to try new things or improve skills.  I normally like everything to be inside the lines, neat and precise; but this card called for a watercolor wash effect and some paint splatters.  I also moved the layers lining everything up evenly at the top and left, only showing the layers on the right and bottom of the card.  It's just a different presentation.  What about you?  Have you taken a challenge to try something new?  What new technique or skill have you recently tried?

Stamps:   Painted Poppies (Mini p. 26), 

Peaceful Moments (Mini p. 27)

Paper:  Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade

Tools:  Die Cutting Machine, 

Painted Labels Dies (Mini p. 26)

Other:  Dimensionals, Light & Dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blends, Peaceful Poppies Sequins (Mini p. 25), Glue Dots

Technique:  Alternate Layering, 2-Step Stamping

All supplies from Annual Catalog unless otherwise noted.

Poppies and Valentines

Today I'm sharing a lovely selection of some of the cards I had fun making while recovering from a nasty upper respiratory infection.  It certainly made staying home and recuperating more fun! 

I just decided to play and see where the inspiration led me.  I'm just crazy about the new Peaceful Poppies Suite!  These poppies are all so gorgeous!  Next I'm going to play with the Designer Series Paper.  It's so stunning, it is a card all by itself without even stamping!  All these poppy products can be found on page 25 of the 2020 Mini-Catalog.  I also pulled a "happy birthday" sentiment from By the Dock on page 49 and "How Did I Get so Lucky..." sentiment from Thanks for the Laughs on page 11.

By the Dock is a perfect masculine set by itself and I can't wait to explore that set and the coordinating dies soon!  I have a few masculine birthdays in February, so I'll be creating with it next.

Thanks For the Laughs is a great set of all sentiments sure to make the card maker and recipient giggle.  I'm sure when you read them all, some of them will strike you as perfect for a friend or two!

The bright field of poppies birthday card in the front was CASED from Michelle Robinson at www.mlbstampinup.blogspot.com.  I made a couple small changes to my card but her card certainly gave me the inspiration.  Thanks, Michelle!

More on each individual card later . . .