SUMMER CAMP WITH KARIE!

 

Karie's Home Card from LI Summer Camp 2021.

Good morning everyone.  I have some cute cards to show you from Karie.  Let me first say, "this girl can cut better than anyone!"  Wow.  I really like all the beautiful colors Karie picked out for the first card above.  I just might have to pinch this one!  :-)  And here are some more of her ideas:

I think you will agree with me, Karie did a great job with Week 1.  I hope you ordered your Kit and played along.  If not, there is still time to get your Kit or order product from the Kit.

Thanks again Karie for sharing your beautiful cards.  Now let's get ready for "Christmas in July" which begins July 13th!  Until then ... happy embossing.  :-)  Donna

LASTING IMPRESSION'S SUMMER CAMP 2021

Donna's L.I. Summer Camp 2021 "Home" card.

Good morning crafting friends.  Have any of you visited Summer Camp 2021 at Lasting Impressions?  Well the first week of videos ended last week, but the videos are still up on their web site so go visit!  :-)

My crafting friend  Karie and I have had fun putting together our "versions" of the ideas created for this year's Summer Camp.  Here are a couple of my cards created with Kit #1, "Let's Celebrate."

Donna's LI Cut Outs Cactus version and all embossed version.

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Donna's LI Cut Outs Cactus #2 version and all embossed version.  

Here are 3 versions of LI's Cut Outs Typewriter.  The one in the middle is the embossed version:

Donna's LI Cut Outs Typewriter.

Donna's LI Cut Outs embossed Typewriter.

Donna's LI Cut Outs Typewriter.

This next card is LI Cut Outs Pear.  I inked this image to make it pop and I like the results.  I use Glossy Accents a lot on these cards to make the flowers shine and then I curl the petals and/or leaves:

Donna's LI Cut Outs Pear.

Next might very well be one of my favorite Cut Outs!  This giraffe is so adorable.  Once again I distressed the images using Tim Holtz' Ink and I thought LI was very clever in using the paper clip to hold the banner.  See for yourself!

Donna's LI Cut Outs Giraffe with added sequins.

This next card is a Tri-Fold.  First you see the Giraffe's head and then as you open the card, the complete body is revealed!  Once again, the giraffe is adorable and while LI's idea was a baby card, I made mine as a birthday card.  I used distress inks and I think for those of you making the now very popular Slimline Cards, the full body image would work perfectly.  I'm going to try it.  :-)

Donna's front of the LI Cut Outs Giraffe.

Donna's LI Cut Outs Giraffe, full body!

Next is my last card from this Kit.  He's an adorable LI Cut Outs Elephant.  There are lots of sentiments you could use with this image and I chose a "just for you" for my little Elephant.  Notice the cute tail ... an inspiration from Karie (LI embroidery floss)!

Donna's LI Cut Outs Elephant.  I love the orange and blue!

Next will be Karie's cards and I can't wait to show you!  She does an amazing job.  Until then ... happy embossing!  :-)  Donna

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MONDAY!

 

Marian's Mother's Day Card.

I don't know about you, but when I am with my children, everyday is Mother's Day!  :-) I had such a lovely weekend.  And I received this beautiful card from my friend Marian!  She did a great job of cutting out all those embossed flowers, wouldn't you agree?  And here are some wonderful cards from Karie that she created for Mother's Day and quite frankly, I think you can pretty much use them for any kind of celebration.

I think this embossed card sample by Kaye makes a beautiful
card for Mother's Day or any occasion.  And here is one of my
favorites I made years ago:

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and thanks again for these beautiful card samples everyone!  Happy Embossing.   :-)  Donna

HAPPY CINCO de MAYO!

Buenos Dias everyone and Happy Cinco de Mayo!  My family and I are convinced we are part Mexican because we can't get enough tacos, enchiladas, salsa and chips, etc.  You name it and we are there!  Oh yum.  And look at this adorable embossed card I just got from Karie, above.  OMG ... it is so cute.  Thank you so much Karie.  I love it.

How will you celebrate this day?  Karie says she will be having a Corona and I'll be making Bean Enchiladas (recipe below).  Oh gosh, I am salivating already.  Adios ... until next time.

:-) Donna.

 https://whatsgabycooking.com/bean-and-cheese-enchiladas/

SLEEPLESS IN SAN DIEGO!

 Good morning!  One thing you may not know about me ... I don't sleep!  I've been like this all my life, but I think as I get older (and I will be 76 this year, yikes), I am sleeping even less.  I'm not a napper so I don't ever "catch up" even if that were possible.  My average is about 4 hours and the first hour or so, I am in a deep sleep and my husband says I snore, but I don't believe him!  LOL

I am hoping to post some spring cards soon and in the meantime, Karie reminded me she made a Mother's Day Step Card last year and I just had to post it again.  I think during this pandemic there are a lot of people who are stuck at home and receiving a homemade card just might brighten their day! And while you are thinking about that, here is Karie's very cute card to inspire us all.  

Happy embossing, :-) Donna

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND RAIN HAS COME!

Good morning everyone.  Spring is on its way and my yard is so pretty ... filled with white and purple African Daisies and beautiful Iris.  And while I have 3 remaining Easter Cards I received to show you (see below), I want to mention that L.I. just released some very cute rain boots and umbrella Cut Outs (not templates).  Take a look at the L.I. Home Page when you have a chance.  And, if you happen to have similar brass templates you can create some really nice embossed images to get those spring juices flowing.  Here are a couple of cards from Karie ... and while I'm at it, let me also briefly mention that Karie does all her embossing on a window in her house (she has no light box).  This is one crazy crafter!  LOL

Karie's embossed Umbrellas and L.I. Cut-Out Flowers.

Karie's embossed Rain Boots.  My favorite!

Karie's embossed Umbrella and L.I. Cut Out Flowers.

Karie's embossed Umbrella and Cut Out Flowers.

Donna's embossed Umbrella and embossed flower.

Donna's Embossed Rain Boots.

Katie's Hello Peeps (dies cuts).  So cute!
Thank you sweet friend!

Lori H's Lawn Fawn stamped Easter Card.  Lovely!
Nice job my friend!  Thank you.

Marian's embossed Chocolate Bunny from L.I.
Really, really cute and yummy looking Marian.
Thank you!

Thank you Karie for always supporting me with your wonderful ideas!  I hope to start my card classes again soon and I look forward to sharing more with you all.  Please stay safe, get vaccinated, and have an amazing day!  Crafting hugs, :-)  Donna

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

 

Eggstra Special from Karie!

Happy Easter everyone and leave it to Karie to come up with more cards last night!  For me ... these are some of her best!  I could not pick a favorite.  Take a look and enjoy your "Eggstra Special Day." :-)  Donna