Monday, November 29, 2010

Crafting on NPR


You have to listen to this Amy Sedaris w/ NPR's Market Place interview.

http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/11/29/pm-amy-sedaris-on-crafting-for-poor-people/

There's an excerpt from her book, they have a project for you to try, and here's her Commandments:

The Ten Commandments of Craftting

I. Remember the crafting day, to keep it hobby.

II. Thou shalt not attempt crafting beyond thy intellectual capacity — a nitwit can’t knit.

III. Thou shalt not craft graven images of thy neighbor’s wife.

IV. Thou shalt remember to replace the glue cap so the top of the bottle doesn’t dry out and then thou hast to get a pin to poke a hole but thy glue never really flows as well as it did before.

V.Thou shalt not fill envelopes with glitter and confetti and send them through the mail.

VI. Thou shalt remember that Popsicle stick crafts only have the illusion of being structurally sound.

VII.Thou shalt not force a mollusk out of its shell by boiling it alive but rather coax it out with a fork when making a shell necklace.

VIII. This craft book, which towers above all other craft books, is a jealous craft book. Thou shalt have no other craft books before it.

IX. Remember to honor thy crafting and pastimes for they are a great way to get your mind off all the damage that thou parents did.

X. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s crafts, even though those crafts look like they are supposed to and thouist crafts resemble a random pile of yarn.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

I know it's been a long while, no excuse but life and work blocks the Blogger site. Argh!

Anyway, this was intent to be a mothers day card, but somehow that became just a Thinking of You kinda card.

This stamp is the new series from Stampin Up where they are die-cut but not supposed to mount on a wood block. I must say SU finally caught on that people carrying wood blocks from place to place is horrible and finally realize the space-saving thing to do is to not have wood blocks.

I know and love my woodblocks, trust me. But, the moving of blocks and space it took up , it's just became clumsy. My drawers that holds the wood block, while it's plastic, can't hold alot. Not to mention the space, it had became too heavy and when I pull them out, it rips the drawer open.

I would love it if they do the clear cling, but I also know that it will sacrifice the image and how long it'll last. Give and take, I supposed.

Supplies:
Cards & Stamp by SU
Butterfly by Making Memories

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Circus


Circus
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I know I haven't blogged like forever. Truth be told I haven't had the time, nor was I in the mood to stamp. I love to re-arrange my stamps and supplies just therapeutic enough for me.

Anyway, I got this new Anya set from The Greeting Farm, and thought it'd be cute to go w/ the circus animal. I really wanted to use the lion and the elephant, but as you can see, I was running out of room.

What else would be perfect would be the 'Announcement' stamp from A Muse. Either way, the My Cute Stamps has great quality and really cute stamps. I would say some are closely resemblance of SU. So, that's interesting.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper by Making Memories
Anya Stamp by TGF
Animal Stamps by My Cute Stamps

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Kid's activity box

So, I know I've been slacking on posting cards. I do have cards done, just haven't taken photos of them and put them up online.

That said, the other day, my co-worker was just baffled at what to do w/ her 3 year old. They were looking at the craft camps and theatre camps and music camps. The main thing was that they want to line up things to keep the little girl busy whenever they have some down time.

I was inspired by the Bored No More Box , it was not different than the rainy day box that I've seen people sell, but this is cheaper.

What's inside?
This is alot of stuff, but to be honest, that didn't even fill up the box.
There are some fuzzy stuff, like pom pom of different sizes. The pipe cleaners.
There's lollipop stick people, googly eyes, feathers and foam stamps.
Washable markets, color pencils and crayons.
Scissors, glue sticks, Elmer glue, and foam stickers.

The idea is that she can create something, all they need to add is paper and imagination.

If you are doing a box of your own, here's a few tips:
1, look around at the clearence section, there's tons of stickers and stuff on sale for 50cents and the kids will get enjoyment out of it.
2, while Crayola is the brand of choice, I *heart* them, their stuff ain't cheap. RoseArt is just as competitive, and frankly the kids don't care what brand they are.
3, anything that moves or different texture helps (i.e. the fuzzy stuff)
4, these are good for independent activities as well as parent/kiddy activity, so it is not limited.
5, Decorate the box too. I used PermaColor to color the box, you can stick things on there and use markers to draw on them.

Sky is the limit.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Vintage Anya


Vintage Anya
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I am so giddy I cannot contain myself. I know, I know, I'm not dead, haven't crafted a while, had couple of major dance events and just really didn't have time to even slow down and breath.

But why I'm so giddy is because I got this stamp from The Greeting Farm. I have to say, they're cute and vintage-y looking. I'm very much into vintage stuff, so this is a perfect marriage for me. Plus, she's just adorable.

What else is neat, is that I made this card last night and already have someone to send it to. Lolly at Lolly Chops is doing a card drive for a friend of hers who's going thru cancer treatment. What a nice friend. If anything happens to me, I wish I have a friend like that that keeps my spirits up.

Anyway, I just adore this card because of that little Anya... Just too cute, so cute that you just wanted to squeeze.

Supplies:
Card by SU
Patterned Paper by Basic Grey's
Image by TGF
Flower by Joann's

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

I'm not dead... I promise!

I know I'm a big o' slacker, but if you are here in my shoes, you felt like you're on a carosel that is constantly spinning and things are always changing and moving.

Since I have no work to show, I'll post some cool stuff I've seen:

I love Hero Arts and A Muse, so it's super awesome that they have a Designers Swap: http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2010/03/24/watch-it-wednesday-new-feature/

I was introduced to the Kwernerdesign Blog: http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/?p=3096 She even posts YouTube vids.

I *heart* Shrinky Dinks, esp the ones doesn't need an oven to do, now you can make jewlery too. I use it to make wine charms: http://becreative.cornishheritagefarms.com/?p=2102

Hope to show something next week. Stay tune!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

I know I've been incommunicado lately. But with good reasons, I've been helping a national dance event. You can see some dance videos here, no, I'm not in them, but they're still awesome nonetheless.

The other thing I want to share is some awesome projects from blogs that I've been keeping up with:

Here's one by TCP: Their Project of the month. Did you know that their site also have it converted to PDF in case you want to save it to do later?

The other is a Stubby Carrot by Julia Aston. It's super cute, just in time for Easter and your jelly beans. I *heart* Starburst Jellybeans.

So, go check them out. Hope to be back w/ projects soon!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Taking a break...

Hi everyone. I didn't abandon this blog. Life got hectic and it's easier to take care of them than do stuff for me. Plus, I have 2 dance events coming up that will definitely eat up all my free time to create. So, I got nada... But I'll pop in w/ links and stuff...

So, stay tune. Think of it as me taking an extra long Spring Break. Except, in real life, I am wishing that I am taking a real Spring Break. Hmm...

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Picnic


Picnic
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Well, this is another new stamps that I've bought but haven't inked. I also know that I've got some picnic paper that would be great for this occasion. When I bought the paper, I was thinking the print looks smaller than it is... turns out, it's way bigger to be a real picnic cloth than it looked. Maybe I'll use it as background for another card.

Anyway, truly, I haven't ever picniked. I think we all sat on the hills to watch Shakespeare in the Park. But, since I'm really the mosquitoes' picnic, I opt to stay indoor or grab the free seats they often have.

No one had ever done a romantic picnic for me ever, so I woudln't know. Although, I used to work for a guy who gave me a picnic basket for Xmas because his wife works for Macy's as a buyer. The basket wasn't shabby, it came in like a little suitcase, and all the cups and plates snaps into place so it won't bounce about. But, never got the chance to use it.

Maybe I'll just live vicariously through my stamps.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Brown paper by Basic Gray
Patterned paper by AdornIt
Stamps by MFT

Monday, February 22, 2010

drinking w/ frog


drinking w/ frog
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
You know, I did this easy cards for a class that are aimed for very very beginners. Just simple, stamp, color, and stick. No frills. It's meant to be easy peasy so that everyone can do it.

I, myself, just love the girl. She just have this 'oh great', expression on her face. It's just fantastic. Not like she's bored, more like she's sighing that Prince Charming is not waltzing in tonight.

I also had a little fun w/ her top. I'm very much into subtle sequence in real life. So, I'm dying to make clothes stand out in some way. Hence the little lines you see on her. It's glitter if you can magnify it. Hey, a girl can always use some bling, right?

Supplies:
Cards by DCWV
Stamps by InkyAntics

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Ponder


Ponder
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Whew! Work, work, work... holy cheese and mole'....

I wish I have some time to sit down at a cafe' and enjoy some joe. Or even a cup of tea. Watch the world rush by as you ponder about whatever and daydream about whatever...

Snap, snap! Wake up! No Calgon taking you away just yet.

Anyway, this card is one of the 'new' stamps I've gotten but no time to ink. I finally saw it and thought, gosh, I wish I was her. Sitting down w/ a cup of joe and just hang... *sigh*...

As it may be, no joe for me, but I love her dress, and I reused a card that came w/ an online order to be her background. I find myself doing that more and more... anything that can be reused I'll keep. That makes it very hard to live with, when I became such a hoarder.

Anyhoo... it's on a card, and hopefully more will be there. Just need to find the time. Oy!

Supplies:
Card by Stencil Collection
Stamp by MFT

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Lovey


Lovey
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Hope everyone had a fabulous Vday. I know it's cliche' but it's a nice day to remember to love and appreciate each other. Insert 'awwws' here.

Anyway, this is a card that feature Sparkly Fluff. It's like regular flock, but it has extra sparkly mixed into it. So, if you can blow up the picture and look at it closer, it does look sparkly-ish.

I do love flock, between flock & foil, I'm not sure which I like more. I like the feel of flock, but foil after you make it, you can also use the negative for another project. Call me cheap, actually I think I'm just a hoarder, but you can use every little bit. Why waste, right? Yes, yes, I'm a pack-rat, which drives my husband crazy. haha.

Supplies:
Card by SU
Patterned Paper by Basic Gray
Stamps by Stampendous
Flock by Sparkly Fluff

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

clams


clams
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I think I've done a card like this before, but this is one of the cards I did for my Card Class. I think it's simple and showcase the clams easily.

The other day I was at Michael to look for more cards like the ones I used here. It drove me crazy that they are selling 50 for $30. While I understand in reality, that works out to be 60 cents per card, I was able to pick up a box EXACTLY like this once upon a time at Hobby Lobby for $10 less. That makes a huge difference when it comes to crafting.

You know there's a big overhead cost and you know that whatever you see now might be $5 today, in couple of weeks you also know that it will go on sale. So, why would you want to spend that $30 when in exchange, you can get alot more out of that exact $30? I know, that's the cheap crafting logic for you there, but trust me, no one wants to get ripped off when it comes to finding a bargain. And no matter how much satisfaction you have out of making your cards. You know, you're giving that away, so how much money you want to save, especially in this type of economic environment.

I know I'm on my soap box again, but true is true. That leads to buying new products. I know it's the job of each of the companies to invent/create new products on a regular basis. That's how they stay afloat, but is it such a big deal to have new stamps or new gadget or new whatever, when they get rolled out? Is it necessary to have a Big Shot & a Cuttlebug & a Revolution, when they all perform the same task? I applaud the ladies at Splitcoast who are creative, inventive and willing to share their secrets so that we don't have to go buy all these things and make each brand of gadget works together for everyone's sake. Super crazy!

Anyway, off the soapbox now... I'm just miffed because all these new stamps and I can't a, afford to buy them all; b, don't have time to ink them, and c, don't have time to play. Bitter table for one.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Stamps by Savvy Stamps
Ribbon by American Craft

Monday, February 8, 2010

3 hearts


3 hearts
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
This is my last card from the SU series... Lukcily still in time for Valentines day.

This is a cute heart, I can see other potential with it, definitely versatile. I'm not too sure how I feel about the punch for the edges though. I have mixed feelings about that. But you know what, I think it makes the white pops out even more.

Anyway, any good plans for Vday? I know it's cliche, and it's such a Hallmark Holiday, but there are alot to be said about showing extra love and having that extra somethin' somethin' for that day. Hmmm. Can we say chocolate! Ha! Just kidding.

Anyway, I got some new stamps in, dying to ink them up... hopefully I'll get to do that this week when things aren't so busy. But I have a feeling that the rest of this week you'll still see some remain for the Vday cards. Maybe next week we'll show off the new stamps.

Supplies:
All Supplies by SU

Friday, February 5, 2010

Not a stalker


Not a stalker
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I just love this card... it's so funny. Don't know if you can see the stamp itself. And you can get a closer look here.
But it list 'how much I like you' from the bottom:
I'm Over You
You don't annoy me
like a friend
like a brother (hey where's the sistahs?)
like like you
alot but not like a stalker (hee hee)
more than just friends
I want to marry you
I'd marry you again

I think it's cute that the top few were lovey dovey, but I just love the 'like-like you', and the 'alot but not like a stalker'. That's just too true.

I was thinking... why are diamonds all of a sudden being billed and advertised as the romantic gift perfect for Valentine's Day? Frankly, I'd like accepting diamonds any day. I don't care what day it is, it may or may not be a romantic occasion, but I'd take it any day. Doesn't have to be Valentine's Day or You're-being-a-good-spouse day, ANY DAY!!! I think the marketing people miss a spot there...

Anyway, cute love-o-meter... I just love corny stuff like that... I also love the ones that spins... it just gives the cards more dimensions.

Supplies:
All Supplies by SU

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Butterfly Bday!


Butterfly Bday!
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
This is yet another SU supplied card. This is cool because I think this is versatile enough for a guy and a girl. I'm not much for butterflies but the swirly word sentiment goes w/ the nature of a butterfly.

The color just neutral enough to go either way. Ok, ok, a butterfly does not mean manly at all, but the color theme is neutral enough.

Alright, got tons to do, so keeping it short today.
Supplies:
All Supplies by SU

Monday, February 1, 2010

M& M Heart


M& M Heart
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Can I just tell you that the little pouch thing is an ingenius idea? Putting candy w/ your card. You know the receiver would love it because not only are you sending a sentiment, you're also sending candy. And who doesn't love candy?

The downside of course is that I would be eating the candy while I'm making the card. The other thing, I realized is that, if the receiver wanted to get into the candy, they would essentially have to destroy the card. That's no bueno either... Hmmm....

I do like having the gumball machine stamp and this heart stamp to go w/ those little SU bucket for the cards... but then if people have to destroy my cards to get to the goodies, how would that work? I'm not sure how I'd felt about that.

I know, I know, we can put other things in there, but I'm just sayin'.

Supplies:
All supplies by SU

Friday, January 29, 2010

I fancy you


I fancy you
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
This is still part of the SU series.

Did you guys know that SU is now doing cling stamps? Now, I believe their website is calling it clear mount stamp, but they are synonymous to me.

**Disclaimer: Here comes the soapbox**
Personally, while I think it's a giant step up for SU, I think it's a giant step back or even side-step of other companies, such as Hero Arts. Don't get me wrong, love their designs, but the rubber technology can stand to be improved upon.

I love my clear stamps. No matter how you slice it and dice it, I love them. Their pros are (but not limited to): price point ~ more bang for your buck, storage is convenient, and you can actually see what you're doing when you stamp. Cons are (again, not limited to): image can stand to be clearer, rubber can stand to last longer, and the ink stain like a bad flea on a dog.

Why can we improve upon something great like the clear stamp instead of going back to the clear mount? Let me tell you, I fought clear mount for a very very long time. Until I came across Rubber Romance & Greeting Farm where I was willing to give in. Unless you have some superb image that I cannot live without, and at the time, it was Rubber Romance, I wasn't going to budge.

I like my wood (haha) like any stamper does, but let's face it, whenever I move I'm literally moving wood blocks. So, the advent of clear stamps was nifty and solved alot of storage problems. Draw backs, as mentioned was the whole thing about not lasting longer. Which, I think it's very sad because as more and more talented artists emerge, and more and more awesome stamps gets rolled out, I just know 20 years from now, the rubber is not going to last that long as the red rubber would.

I know, I know, there are all sorts of nifty way to store the unmounted stamps. I do have the vinyl cling, the foam cushion, and those sheets to hold the stamps... but that's about as close to clear stamps as I'm ever going to see. I still can see where I'm stamping.

Maybe I'm spoiled, who knows? I've grew up on the good ol' wood mount. I used to have a teacher, who is always precise and it's all done by eye. No Stamp-a-ma-jig to guide him whatsoever. And those skills are pretty much lost because of clear stamp. But now that Clear Mount are back, maybe those skills will need to be resharpen.

All Supplies by SU

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Pink & brown


Pink & brown
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Thus we begin the SU projects I've done in our group. I love it whenever I go to my demo's house to play. It's like a kid in a candy store, you get to play w/ everything and you don't have to worry about finding a place to put stuff. Mainly because my place/craft room is filled to the max. My DH politely say it's ok, but we all know that the craft room is like a mini Michaels... just that I've paid for all of that.

The other day, I stocked up on some yarn, the checkout girl was like, oh guess you're making a project, huh?! Implying how much I was buying... Urm... yeah.

Anyway, it's nice to use someone else's supplies and don't have to hurt my wallet and I don't have to hurt for space... is all I'm sayin'.

This is a very simple card. A great idea my demo told me was that to just tie a knot, nothing fancy, just a knot, and put it on a card. It looks like a hard to do knot. It's pretty cool.

Supplies:
All Supplies by SU

Monday, January 25, 2010

Birdie twee


Birdie twee
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I saw this on someone's blog to do a very plain and simple DTP stamping. I thought, man, how far we've gone from just doing that?! I remember when I first started stamping (I mean as an adult) I would stamp all my Pooh Alphabets together and just make it spell something. Then, as I grew in stamping, I learn more and more techniques. The advent of internet really helped keep me challenged and learn from other people. And all the while we gotten more embellishments, more this and more that, we often forget the most basic thing. Just stamp on the card!

So, I'm kinda proud of the clean-ness and the highlight the technique had done for this design. I mean, how often do you see that anymore? Don't get me wrong, I still like my bling, my paper and my punches, but I do miss this technique. And as simplistic as it maybe, it's actually not as easy to achieve as everyone thinks. You do have to fill the space some and you do have to line things up just so. I'm just happy w/ the clean and tidy look it has, and still manage to convey the lovey dovey message.

Supplies:
Stamps by TCP

Friday, January 22, 2010

Xoxo


Xoxo
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
This is my 2nd card for my swap. They did say that the card can be adult themed, so here it is. I guess, I wouldnt' exactly say it's not kids-appropriate, but it's better suited for adult, I'll admit.

Anyway, I did painstakingly put on the little holes one-by-one. I hope whoever gets this would like it. For a while, I was thinking that they remind me of the lights at a dressing room mirror where there's lightbulb all around it.

I like the 'xoxo' thing too, everytimes I see it, I wanted to say 'you know you love me, Gossip Girl'. ha! silly I know. Obviously I've watched the show too much to get that natural reaction. Oy!

Well, work is swamped and things are happening left and right, so better go back to it. :)

Supplies:
Card & 3D embellishment by Target
Frame Stamp by MFT
Lady stamp by Paper Salon
Bling by Paper Studio

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Puppy Love


Puppy Love
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
This is one of two cards I'm doing for a swap. I've signed up on Swap Bot, and you can swap whatever handmade. If you're a knitter or a crocheter, you can swap something, if you're a quilter you can swap something, and if you're a stamper, you can swap something.

I've got alot of swap group experience, and I like Swap Bot because you are not burdening one person to manage the swap. If you want to start a swap you can, and people can sign up if they like. It's not overwhelming to one person to always come up with themes, and keep track to make sure the participants were honest in sending their part.

The beauty of using the Swap Bot is that they have ratings like eBay does. If this person followed instructions and did what they signed up to do, you can give them a good feedback. If they didn't do their parts, you can note that on there as well.

The weird thing, I thought, was that when you sign up for a swap, they do ask that you have certain numbers of rating before you can participate. That is good and bad. Good because you know you'll have reliable people to attend the swap. The bad to this would be that if you're new, like I was, then you have nowhere to start.

Either way, I'm enjoying it... would let you know if I see any interesting swaps coming up. :)

Supplies:
Card by SU
Background stamp by Amuse
Heart stamp by Hero Arts
Puppy stamp by TCP
Brad by Target

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Strawberry field forever


Strawberry field forever
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I'm looking at the card and suddenly really want some strawberries... weird, huh? Power of suggestion, I'm telling ya!

Well, Houston finally came out of the freezing mark. There were interesting part where the plants froze up like a sculpture, it was pretty but too cold for my taste. I don't know how people living up North do it. I'd want to stay inside 100% of the time. Telecommute for me, thanks! Geesh.

The funny thing is, despite the freezing temperature, people were still out and about. The places we danced was packed, the restaurants around town were packed. So, I guess that doesn't deter people as much as I thought it'd be. Hmm...

Anyway, back to the cards... I think in terms of food alot of times, and when I am working on something it leads me to something else. I picked these sticker set up from Joanns and then I just kept trying to find cards that matches... and as alot of things in live, it happens when you're not looking for it.

I had thought about doing a 3D strawberry w/ the stamp, but this 3D one is so much better... so there you have it...

Supplies:
Card by SU
Stamp by Stampendous
Sticker by Colorbok

Monday, January 11, 2010

Froggie Royalty


Froggie Royalty
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
I started to play around w/ Vday cards. How can you not when you walk into all these stores and they're all ready for Vday stuff since the day after Xmas. Crazyness.

What else is crazy is that it's 25 this morning in Houston. We're pretty far South, how can we get below freezing mark? I was a tad disappointed that there's no precipatation to have a little snow. How fun would that be? Well, actually it wouldn't be fun if I have to drive in it, but otherwise, it would be neat.

Anyhoo, the Froggies... I like them, they're too cute together. I was going to do some sort of background on them, but I like them the way they are. I may do the background thing still, but I'm having fun w/ other stuff that's for Vday. For some reason I'm more inspired to do the Vday stuff than the Xmas stuff... go figure.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Patterned Paper by SEI
Green patterned paper by Making Memories
Stamps by The Cat's Pajamas

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Loves me or not


Loves me or not
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Have you ever heard of a song called 'Love Me and Leave Me' by Nina Simone?



I think this group is one of the most talented teams out there. It's super neat that they timed everything to the song.

Anyway, whenever I use this stamp, I'm reminded of the song. It's just close in wording, not the exact thing. But you know what I mean.

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Patterned Paper by American Crafts
Flowers from ribbons by Michaels.
Stamp ______________

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

New Year Cheers


New Year Cheers
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins
Slacker, I know... this is the 5th day of the new year, how does it feel? I bet you're like me, still writing 09 at the end of checks and things you sign. Yep... I kept having to do cross out because I can't get used to writing 10 yet. Not to metion the past decade, all the years ends with zero-something, now I have to insert one in front it'll take some gettin' used to.

Can you beieve this crazy cold blast? It's going to get down to 20s in Houston. Houston... the place that gets 100 in the summer. Talk about a big gap.

Well, in case you can't tell, I got a new camera... it's a spiffy Hello Kitty camera, yep, and it's lightyears newer than the one I had. Of course, when I had my old one, that was 'top of the line' and now, I'm going for form rather than function... it's Hello Kitty and that's that.

Ok, now to the card... this sure worked out better in my head than in actuality, and not to mention, the new camera definitely can highlight the flaws. Yikes! But, the thought was to have the people's silhouette be covering the words, a la Savvy Stamps style... It doesn't turn out too bad, but now up close, you sure can tell the ink pad is not doing as good of a job as I first thought.... hmm...Oh well. *shrug*

Supplies:
Card & patterned paper by DCWV
Celebrate stamp by SU
Cheers stamp by A Muse