Post-Christmas Birthday

Let's face it, having your birthday around Christmas can be difficult.  My Best Friend (yes with capital letters) had her youngest the day after Christmas.  He is a great kid and I always want to do something special for him on his birthday. He is getting older so cash and gift cards are the best way to go.  I think this masculine card will be a big hit with him. Gorgeous Grunge is the perfect…

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Merry Christmas!

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this…

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More Masculine Birthday Wishes

There are so many great cards for the women in our lives – flowers, ribbon and bling are often part of these cards.  So when I see a card that can be tweaked for a masculine card I Pin-It on Pinterest. This card was inspired by a card by Paula Dobson. Night of Navy is the base of this standard A2 card.  Then I embossed the front of the card using the Stylish Stripes Textured…

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Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge #184

Happy Thursday!  I am so excited because I am officially on vacation for two weeks!!!!  It has been a long time since I took two weeks off of work.  I have a tough time taking two days off on the weekend.  So this is a much needed break for me and my entire family. Here is the sketch for this week's PPA Sketch Challenge challenge: Confession – I am not good at creating these diagonals.…

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