What do you think? Not too shabby for a 'made from scratch' kind of card? I only have one baby themed set to my name and I was wanting to try something different, so I looked around on the internet at some boat images, sketched up a little template, found some sweet patterns, and…there she be…all ready for sailin'! I really wanted to have a name on the boat…'Sunny Daze'…but I tried it a couple different ways with the computer and kept ending up with, well…just computer generated words on a paper boat. Didn't really want that, so I just left it off. I thought it all made up into a happy little card anyway, though. Alrighty then…moving on to…Festive Friday, shall we???
There's your inspiration for the new challenge. Now, I don't own much in the way of edible treat-themed stamps either, so I went with the little holly sprigs and the warm, spicy colors…
…used my little Lawn Fawn deer and had fun dressing him up. I also tried some embossing paste with a stencil. Now that was easy folks! And kinda fun for something different! You'll find more inspiration at the blog if you care to join in the fun of creating Christmas cards all year round with us. The rest of the team ALWAYS does such a nice job of inspiring us…I'm so proud to be a part of them! Finally, I have a peek of my Precious Remembrance card using the 'Coffee Love' set…
…you'll find it over at the PR blog today if you care to visit!
Well, I think I'll let you get on with your Friday! Hope this weekend holds some good creative fun for you! And maybe some blue skies and warm spring breezes…yeah, RIGHT, huh? I hear we have another winter storm heading our way, so I think we might be bundled up inside again this weekend!
Take care, my friends!!!
And thank you so much for your visit today!
~geri~
Utterly creative cards, Geri. Love the DP on the sailboat card, the embossing paste behind the deer and the lovely 'something for you' card. I am super impressed with the versatility of the PR stamps, thanks to the imaginative samples from the DT.
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards. Your baby card with the cute boat is very creative. The cute deer is so adorable and your last card is so pretty. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are great, Geri! I, especially love your Christmas one with that cute little deer! ♥
ReplyDeleteThese are all super sweet! i love the first one especially, what a delightful vision. I am going to the ocean this weekend, so it gets me all excited for the trip!
ReplyDeleteAnother trio of fun Geri!! What a cute little boat and every time I see that deer he steals my heart! Off to PR to check out your card. Have a great weekend ;)
ReplyDeleteOh how gorgeous are these?!!! LOVE that first card, it's just so happy, such a great mix of patterns, I love how bold the sun is, but the soft color is not overpowering....love the complex geometry and play of the shapes and patterns, perfectly balanced. And the second card is so sweet, so glad that you got to try paste....isn't it fun?!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy being here and your cards are amazing. Love that cute Lf deer on your Frstive Friday card. I will hop over to the PR blog. Your sneek peak is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!
You really are amazing! Sure wish that I could 'sketch up' an image like you have! Such fun colors and an awesome mix of patterns! Love the sun and the non-traditional 'baby' welcome!
ReplyDeleteThe wee reindeer - sweeter than a cookie by a mile! Love the little holly sprigs! Are the berries Stickles?
And now I am headed over to the PR blog to check out your 'little something' :)
Stay warm! Parts of Saskatchewan have a windchill temp of -67C forecast for Saturday....yep, that is not a typo....-67C...which translates to -88F...can you believe that? Poor animals!
OH Geri what a fun post. Your little cute sailboat put me in that spring mode and then back to reality with the little cute fawn ! Baby it's cold outside.................and now it's snowing ! Both of these cards have the cutest detail to them. Of course the cookie inspiration only added to my thoughts of some warm hot chocolate or flavored coffee...thanks for the fun. Enjoy a warm weekend
ReplyDeleteOh, Geri! It's always such a JOY to come and see your fabulous work! Your cards are absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for sharing your talents! Have a wonderful weekend! :o)
ReplyDeleteThree absolutely amazing cards Geri. I love the sailboat paper card...you've combined the patterned papers beautifully. Of course, I love the Festive Friday card too...adorable! We'll be bundled up here too...I'm ready for spring!
ReplyDeleteNo joke, I pinned that first card before I even scrolled through the rest of your post. The design is just stunning especially since you created your own template. You are such an inspiring card maker my friend. Gorgeous all around. I filled over that card you made for PR. Love the gold stamping. Stay safe and warm my friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh! Where do I start! I love them all! The little boat card is seriously adorable! I can't believe you just found an image on the internet and put that all together. You have some serious talent!! I adore the little lawn fawn deer! That's one of my favorite stamps and you've done such a cute card with it!! The PR card with the coffee on it is super too! Beautiful work in all! We're in for a winter storm this weekend too... boo!
ReplyDeleteI keep sitting down to write you a proper email and never manage. Will time ever slow down?
ReplyDeleteThe boat is adorable, and I love that it isn't a typical cutesy card for baby. I always think some of the best cards come out of limited supplies, you know?
I LOVE the red ribbon on your deer, it's the exact right touch. And the embossing paste looks SO COOL. Loved your card this week, as always
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ReplyDeleteAlso wanted to day that I hope you're doing well, and I'm thinking of you often, even if you don't hear from me!
Awww love that sweet baby card, very cool! and your christmas deer card is sweet as well!! I love your card Geri!!
ReplyDeleteI love your take on the FFC, Geri - great idea to use the colours and I love the scarf on your dear and that snow looks fab!
ReplyDeleteI came here via FF, but WOW your baby card is stunning! I love that cute little deer on your FF card, and isn't that stencil so fun! I love this simple but sweet sweet card!
ReplyDeleteLove the little baby boy card. So original!!! The embossing paste on the deer card looks like fun. Always something new to try and never enough time!!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fabulous, Geri! The baby card is just darling. :)
ReplyDeleteOMWord, Girl!! You never cease to amaze me with your beautiful and creative designs! I think that has got to be the cutest, most clever baby card I have EVER seen! Your little sailboat is adorable! Love the pattern you came up with and love the papers you used. And seriously, that round background sun and sea element is out-of-this-world cool! And Soooooooo love your holiday card, too! Adorable little window scene with the deer. LOVE the modeling paste snowfall. Just stunning, both of them....and so is that peek at your next card, too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, Geri! I especially love the festive deer one -- so sweet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful cards !! I love everything about ur cards, everytime :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...gorgeous cards Geri!!! Love them all, as always :) Love your work!!!
ReplyDeleteGeri, they are ALL so AMAZING! LOVE LOVE LOVE the boat card! GORGEOUS! And the little deer with the holly and your PR card! WOW!Heading over to the blog to look at it now!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Your sailboat card is fantastic! Love everything about it! The colours, the design, all just wonderful. The reindeer card is super adorable too! :-)
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