gratitude cards | lilybee design…

Just had to share another set of fun “gratitude” cards I blogged about earlier this week over on the lilybee design blog (here).

A closer look at the cards:

You’ll probably notice I used that same polaroid frame from top dog dies – I’m just loving it!

The frames are actually cut from the 3x4 cards!

I cut the word “grateful” a couple of different ways using my silhouette cameo.

And, of course, I used the new “Urban Autumn” collection from Lilybee to create each card – I just love the fun colors – pinks and oranges and grays for autumn – happy colors!

I pulled out some washi tape and wood embellishments too!

Happy Friday! :)

i sure do love my little turkeys…

Today, over on the Bella Blvd blog, we are sharing ideas focusing on a fun trend – feathers!  I just couldn’t resist creating a cute little turkey for my project.  I mean seriously…a “feather” assignment the week before Thanksgiving…doesn’t that just scream TURKEY to you?!?

Of course, I used the Bella Blvd Feathers – aren’t the colors fun and bright:

And one of my all time “silly” pics of my kiddos:

These stickers are one of my favorite fonts too:

Be sure to visit the Bella Blvd blog for lots of other ideas featuring feathers…but be warned, there are not any more turkeys…I’m the only dorky one to think of making a turkey. ;)

cards of gratitude | doodlebug design…

Good morning!  It’s my turn to share a project (or two) over on the Doodlebug blog today – but I wanted to share them here as well!  Since November is traditionally recognized as a month of gratitude, I thought it would be fun to create some cards to share with a couple of people I am personally grateful for.  But before I write in them and send them off, I wanted to share them with YOU! 

I used the Happy Harvest Collection

– I just love the fun colors and super cute animal designs.  The stickers are so cute and I always love adding a bit of dimension with some foam adhesive squares – not enough to make the card bulky, but enough to add some dimension and interest!

I used a new Polaroid die-cut from Top Dog Dies.  It has three sizes included on one board and I am loving it! 

It works with my little Cuttlebug machine that I’ve had for years and years…this is a newer version of the one I use (and it’s actually a great price right now – with free embossing folders too!)

I just love the layering effect that can be created so easily, simply by popping out the center of the polaroid frame and flipping it over to a coordinating paper and design.

And speaking of layering, aren’t the mini flowers great? 

They are so easy to mix and match the pieces to create custom flowers – so fun and colorful!

If you like this collection, be sure to hop over to the Doodlebug Blog to see all of the fun projects my fellow design team members have been creating this month! :)

what does the fox say…

 

…just wanted to let you know that I figured out what the fox has been saying all this time!

I dressed up this cute Echo Park Fox (here) with die-cuts by Top Dog Dies (here)!

who knew?!?

I’m not sure why I felt the need to disguise/dress up my fox…I guess, in my mind, a talking fox should be wearing a bow tie and glasses. ;) Regardless of whether he can talk or not, he sure is cute, isn’t he?!?

Happy Monday! :)

 

 

framed thanksgiving banner…

Good morning!  I am sitting here in my cozy family room with a fire burning and the promise of snow in the forecast (which I am actually dreading right now since my daughter has plans to drive to Salt Lake tonight to a Jazz game – praying the snow will either hold out until tomorrow or just dump and be done early).  While I’m not sharing a wintery project today, I do have a fun Thanksgiving project I recently created to add to our entry and I’d love to share it with you!

Remember my framed Halloween banner from last month (I blogged about it here) – well, I finally switched it out and created this one:

I used an awesome new die from Top Dog Dies to create the polaroid-style frames for the base of the banner pieces. 

AND, I created an entire step-by-step photo tutorial for the entire project – you can find it over on the Top Dog Dies blog – please check it out! :)

In addition to my new favorite die – I used some of these gorgeous papers and embellishments from Pebbles, Inc.:

P.S. All of these products are on SALE right now…just click on the photos to go directly to the purchase page! :)

OH!  And I still have a couple of surprise boxes available – click HERE for more info. about those! Have a GREAT day!!

oh so thankful | a fall card…

I just love autumn time, don’t you?  The cool, crisp mornings, the crunchy leaves, the smell of freshly lit fireplaces in the air, the promise of the beautiful whiteness to come.  I just love it all!  I dare say it just might be my favorite time of year!

And with that being said – you KNOW I had to use the two most perfect sentiments from the “Oh So Thankful” collection by Echo Park on a cute little card!

Adding a bit of stitching, a few buttons, and some epoxy dots made my fall card perfectly cozy!

Aren’t the colors in this fall collection fun?  I love the perfect shades of red, orange, green, and teal!

Here’s a link to the collection – check it out! :)

And yes – it’s a Photo Freedom Kit…and I created a fun spread using the pocket pages – be sure to check back soon! :)

surprise boxes for sale again!

Just wanted to let you all know I’ve been cleaning and organizing in my scrapbook room again in preparation for the holidays and I’ve put together several more “surprise boxes” (medium flat rate priority mail boxes) full of scrappy goodness! And, just like before, when I say full, I really mean full – there’s no room for peanuts or crumpled up shipping paper – these babies are packed tight – and they are HEAVY!

It’s a great time to purchase these surprise boxes – with the holidays right around the corner, you could use these products as gifts for others – or for yourself! ;)
If you are interested in purchasing a surprise box, please e-mail me (wendysueanderson@hotmail.com).
It’ll work just like before:

• Boxes are all different and all random – they may include: patterned paper, cardstock, stickers, misc. embellishments! I am not going to take photos of all the product in each box (thus the term “surprise boxes”), but I promise there will be a lot more than $40 worth of product in each and every box. A lot more. Much of the product is brand new in it’s original packaging. Some things have been opened and I’ve used a portion (letter stickers, rub-ons, etc.). A few of the stamps might be stained, but a majority of them have never been used – regardless, they all work perfectly. :)
• $40 per box (which will include flat rate USPS shipping) Unless you are local, of course, you won't have to pay shipping and we can arrange for you to pick up your box.
• US Shipping only (sorry international friends – it just gets too complicated (and expensive) for these boxes)
• I will accept payments by PayPal only
• E-mail me if you’re interested…I will sell them on a first come, first served basis
• The boxes are packed and taped and ready to go…so as soon as your payment hits my PayPal account, I’ll print your label and ship off your box!

Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions!
Thank you!