Tis the Season

to make Valentine's cards! Yep. For the OWH calendar the end of the year is 2 months into the new. Actually, the deadline has passed, but I thought you might like to see them. I actually used some washi tape. Wow. Go me! This tape is Hobby Lobby's Paper Studio line (the 2 black and white strips), and they stick better than other washi tapes I've used. I understand the addiction, but I would rather spend my money on other things. The red is paper from SU! Very old paper, I might add. Like, 2008. Eep!

The stamps are Lovely Ladybug from Gina K Designs illustrated by Beth Silaika, and I added a little rhinestone to the center of the red circles. Easy and adorbz!

I also made several Easter cards, but I'll save those for a later post. Go make something!

~ky

Black Friday Friends with Flair!

Wooohoo!!! If you're reading this, you've survived Thanksgiving. You might be out there hitting all the great Black Friday sales. If you are/were, I hope you shop to your heart's content and get everything on your list. I will be hiding in the house!

For this FWF, I made a set of Valentine's for our soldiers. These will be sent to Operation Write Home. Seriously - have you been over and read the Hero's Blog? Inspiring stories!

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I made five cards - they are basically the same except for different background paper and ribbon.

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This is part of the ippity collection of stamps. I am really enjoying this new line! I hope you've enjoyed stopping by here. Be sure to check out Unity's sale, and look for that sneaky blinkie for your chance to win free stamps!! I also know (hint hint) that *someone* is hosting an ippity sale this weekend too!

Ta for now, ~ky

Friends with Flair!

I love my Unity.... don't you dare touch it. It has an honored space in my craft room...

I love my soldiers... don't you dare cross them. They have an honored space in my heart...

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Here are some cards I made to share with soldiers to send back home to their sweethearts. Operation Write Home is working on Valentine's right now. Our unofficial FFF theme was to use flowers. I chose these heart flowers from September 2009 KOTM, Go Ahead...Wish, to create these fun cards.

I decided to do a feminine version (in pink and gold), and a masculine version (in green and ivory). The masculine version can double for St. Patrick's Day if the mailing comes a little late.

I hope you've enjoyed this project - I had a lot of fun creating them. If you want to join in sending your finished cards to Operation Write Home, just click here for instructions. There's never a set too small or too large.

Don't forget to look for the Unity blinkie for your chance to win free stamps! Your next stop is: Jen!! I love her work!

Ta for now! ~ky