Thank You Cards

 

Hello! Hello!

A couple of weeks ago, I had a hysterectomy.  One week later- to the day- I ended up in the ER and then the hospital with a bowel obstruction.  Then, exactly one week later, I wasn't feeling so well and ended up visiting my family physician.

Although I would rather not have had any of these experiences ;), I have been extremely grateful for the amazing care I have received from all of my caregivers.

Earlier this week, I watched Gina K. Design's Stamp & Chat recorded live stream featuring the background masking technique I used here. 

Since my body is healing from a few things, I have worked on these cards in little spurts.  I finally finished them this morning and love the way they turned out!

I even made custom envelopes to send these in.

Hope you have a great day!

:) Dari

Elegant Birthday & Thank You Cards

 

November is a busy month in our family for birthdays.  All three of my sisters' birthdays as well as my own fall in this month.  Then, one of my sister-in-law's birthday is in November along with my mother-in-law's.  

I had some time this week, so I put my creative juices to work.  For my birthday, my husband gave me some new stamps, embossing folder and some cutting dies.  I love how these cards came together.

Supplies used for these cards:

* Cardstock (from Michaels- Reflections)

* Inks from Close to My Heart: Desert Sand, Saddle, Cocoa and Grey Flannel

* Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder (Stampin' Up)

* Butterfly Beauty Dies (Stampin' Up)

* Ornate Layers Dies (Stampin' Up)

* Your Own Kind of Wonderful Stamp Set (Close to My Heart)

* Feels Like Home-Scrapbooking Stamp Set (Close to My Heart)

* Love so Sweet Stamp Set (Close to My Heart)

* Beauty Abounds Stamp Set (Stampin' Up)

* Comfort and Hope Stamp Set (Stampin' Up)

Get Well pop up box card

Hello! Hello!  My grandma is in the hospital.  She hasn't been up for visitors or calls, but I wanted to do something to show her how much I love her and that I am thinking about her.

I chose to make this box using CTMH's Ariana paper packet.  This was in the Spring 2014 catalog.  I love how the colors contrast so well with each other- the blues and pinks :).

Here are the other ingredients I used:

CTMH Happy Birds Stamp Set C1600
CTMH Finding the Words Stamp Set D1646
CTMH Sincere Expressions Stamp Set A1146
CTMH Your Own Kind of Wonderful D1627
CTMH Flowers for Mom B1473
CTMH dye inks: Desert Sand, Outdoor Denim, Flaxen, Sorbet, Hollyhock, Cranberry, Pixie, Olive and Glacier
CTMH white daisy cardstock
CTMH 3D foam tape
CTMH Bonding Glue Stick (For ALL adhering)

Other: olive cardstock (Reflections) and 2 pearls (K & Co).

I hope I have inspired you to create your own work of art.  Have a fantastic day! -Dari

Thank You Card

Hello! Hello!  I made this card for two challenges.  The first one is for Freshly Made Sketches #195.  The second one is for Color My Heart Color Dare #150.










I am going to be very honest.  Both of these were a challenge for me.  I took one look at the sketch design for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge and thought, "Ugh.  That doesn't inspire me at all."  Then, I went to the Color My Heart Color Dare challenge and thought, "I never use those colors together except at Halloween."  That's when I decided that I had to take on both challenges, because I knew it would stretch me :). 

I am so glad I did, because not only do I like the results, I also got out of my comfort zone and grew a little during the process! 

In addition to these two challenges, I wanted to create this card for a "Make & Take" I am doing tonight.  So, it also had to be something that I could mass produce cost efficiently and be easy enough for others to recreate. And, all of the products had to be current, which means I had to set aside some of my favorites (lol). I think they will be pleased.

Here are my ingredients:

CTMH white daisy card base
CTMH Stamp Sets: Honeycomb (C1537), Finding the Words (D1646), Wild Wonders (C1558), Your Own Kind of Wonderful (D1627)
CTMH White Daisy cardstock
CTMH damask embossing folder
CTMH Artbooking Cricut Cartridge (hexagons and font)
CTMH 3D foam tape
CTMH dye inks: slate, sweet leaf and autumn terracotta (I don't have Sunset which is what the color dare called for).
CTMH Liquid Glass (adhere the butterfly to card)

Other ingredients: slate cardstock and clear glitter glue (both Michaels).

Thanks for stopping by! -Dari

Wedding Explosion Box

 Hello! Hello!  I created this explosion  box for my niece as a bridal shower gift. The color combination was harder for me to work with than I thought it would be; however, I like the results :).

 There are 8 pockets inside with a tag in each for journaling or adding additional photos.  There are 12 designated spots for photos.

 These pretty little flowers were made using CTMH's Flowers For Mom (B1473) stamp set, pansy purple dye ink, cranberry dye ink, versamark ink, gold embossing powder and my heat gun. 

 I love how simple yet elegant this layer turned out.  I cut this flourish out on my Cricut using the Cindy Loo cartridge. The fun sentiment came from one of my favorite stamp sets: CTMH Your Own Kind of Wonderful (D1627).

 I was pleasantly surprised with the lacy feel of this layer!   I love how the punched border complements and accentuates the stamped images.  For this layer, I used CTMH's Flowers for Mom Stamp set (flower), Believe in Yourself C1574 (corner flourish and swirl flourish), Saddle, Cocoa, Cranberry, Barn Red dye inks, Zig Emboss  pen, and Lavender Pearl Ex powder. 

Just a note, although you can't see it in the photo, there is a purple metallic shine in the center of the flower.  I created this by coloring the center of the flower with my Zig Embossing pen, brushing the Pearl Ex over it with a paint brush, wiping off the extra powder and heat embossing it to set it.  I used this technique a lot in this box.

Just realized this photo is upside down and having a moment of, "I don't want to fix it."  I love the center layer of this box.  It really is the "icing on the cake" :).  The photo above (glittery lace border) is on two sides and the flowers shown here make up the other two sides of this layer.  I used the same technique described above with the Pearl Ex on these flowers.   For the sentiment on the center bottom shown here (upside down), I used CTMH's Happy To Be Friends Stamp Set (C1605) and Cocoa dye ink. It is simply beautiful!

My niece was so excited about her gift.  She said, "I've seen your boxes on Facebook and have really wanted one!"  Well, this one was totally customized just for her :). 

I did not identify the stamps used for the box top, so here they are: Blossom WOTG Stamp Set (leaves) stamped with New England Ivy, Flowers for Mom (techniques mentioned in post), February 2015 SOTM A Happy Hello (S1502) for the circle pendant.

Thanks for stopping by! -Dari

You Warm My Heart Card Freshly Made Sketches 193

Hello! Hello!  I walked down to the post office yesterday hoping that my CTMH order had arrived.  Boy was I excited when it was!  I came home and had to create something with my fun new stuff.  I ordered CTMH's Diamond Embossing folder, Treats of Friendship Stamp Set (C1616) and Tweezers.  I wanted to use all three of these products; however, I couldn't find my mini sparkles, so I didn't get to try out my tweezers :(.  Instead, I used some Liquid Pearls. 

I found the inspiration for this layout from Freshly Made Sketches Challene 193.  I love checking out to see what everyone else does with the same sketch :).

I knew I wanted a light blue and pink together, because these colors are happy together and also look dainty, just the way I picture teacups!  On the inside of my card is the sentiment, "You're like a cup of tea, you warm my heart."  I left it there.  That way it can be used for a Thank You card, a Thinking of You Card or a Just Because card.

Here are the ingredients for my card:

Light blue and pink cardstocks (Michaels)
CTMH White Daisy Cardstock
Floral ribbon (Michaels)
CTMH Dots Embossing Folder
CTMH Treats of Friendship Stamp Set (C1616)
CTMH Pretty Petals (C1599)
CTMH January 2013 SOTM Little Reminder Stamp Set (S1201)  DISCONTINUED- I used this for the stitching along the top and bottom edged of the pink rectangle.
CTMH 3D Foam Tape
CTMH dye inks: Slate, Pixie, Glacier and Grey Flannel (retired.  Equivalent: Whisper).

Thanks for stopping by! -Dari

CTMH Brushed Card set

Hello! Hello!  On Saturday, I went over to a dear friend's of mine and created a set of 8 cards for one of the sisters I visit teach.  She had requested cards from me last month.   I love CTMH's Brushed paper pack. I wanted something summery and cheerful but could be versatile.  This paper pack fit the bill. 

The top card has small strips inside that say, "forever," "best wishes," and  "anniversary." I thought it would be easy enough to adhere whichever sentiment fit the purpose of the card. I made 3 of this card for her set.

The second card is a blank all purpose card. There are 2 of this in the set.

The bottom card continues on the inside.  It says, "Happy Birthday!"  There are three in the set. 

I used lots of fun ingredients for these cards.  I hope I don't forget any :):

CTMH white cards and envelopes
CTMH White Daisy Cardstock
CTMH Brushed Paper Pack
CTMH Dots and Stripes embossing folders
CTMH Blossom Card Making on the Go Stamp Set
CTMH Brushed Workshop on the Go Stamp Set
CTMH Flowers for Mom Stamp Set
CTMH Finding the words Stamp Set
CTMH 3D foam tape
CTMH bonding glue pen
CTMH Coral Washi Tape
CTMH Pink Flamingo dots
CTMH dye inks: sunflower, black, cranberry, pear, glacier, smoothie, pixie.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today :) -Dari

CTMH Cherish This Day Card

Hello! Hello!  This summer has been a whirlwind for me.  Besides the craziness of having the kids home and "flying by the seat of our pants" per se, I have hit a burnout, too.  Not the best combination :). 

Yesterday, I finally was able to sit down and do some papercrafting.  I was reminded how therapeutic creating is for me.  As I sat at my desk creating and listening to classical music on Pandora, I felt peace and calm.  Now, if I can only remember that I need that daily, I will be much better :).

I have been sewing a lot lately.  My Princess is getting an American Girl Doll for her birthday tomorrow, and being me, I am not going to pay for the brand name clothing with the exorbitant price tags.  I will have to post pics of those creations soon. 

I have a special card group today, and this is one of the cards we will be making.  I had to simplify my usual style for the group I will be doing this with. I like the way it turned out; however, when I look at it, it screams "Valentine's"!  This card is actually intended for a wedding or anniversary card.  Oh well!  I think it will be fun to create with the group. 

Here are the ingredients I used:

CTMH white card base and envelope
CTMH White Daisy card stock
CTMH Heartstrings paper pack
CTMH stripes embossing folder
CTMH Bitty Sparkles
CTMH silver trim (sticky back)
CTMH 3D foam tape
CTMH dye inks: cranberry, black, smoothie and pixie
CTMH Finding the Words Stamp Set
CTMH Love Struck (?) Stamp Set.  I am not by my stamps to double check.  This stamp set is in the Seasonal Expressions 1 (2015) supplement.  It is the Valentine's set with the sentiment "Love Struck" in a frame.
CTMH bonding glue pen.

Thank you for stopping!  As always, if you have any questions, just let me know :). -Dari

Purple Graduation Pop Up Card

Hello! Hello!  My brother-in-law graduated from Nursing this past Saturday.  I didn't dare post this picture until after his graduation, because he may have seen the pic online :).  This was a bit more challenging than I anticipated.  First, his school's colors lend more towards the feminine side; and second, I have been in girl graduation/mother's day mode for a while :).

The truly funny thing about all of this is that I didn't want to forget to take this to him at our celebration dinner, so I put it in the camper.  Then, I left it there (lol). 

The glitter paper and black cardstock  are not CTMH, but everything else is.  I used several different stamp sets.  If you have any questions, just leave a message/comment. 

Thanks for stopping by! -Dari

CTMH Mother's Day & Father's Day Pop Up Cards

Hello! Hello! These are my pop up cards this year for the Mirror Lake Diner boutique tomorrow night in Kamas, UT.  I am taking orders for the Mother's Day cards until May 1st (not much time) and until June 5th for the Father's Day cards.  The cost is $8/ea (shipping is extra).

As you can see, I used CTMH's Blossom Paper pack.  This is my hands down favorite packet I have worked with this year.  It just speaks to me and inspires me :).

The Father's Day card is made with the Jackson paper pack.  I am pleasantly surprised at how well I have been able to use this pack.  It was not my favorite one when I saw it in the catalog (shh.. don't tell).  Just kidding- we all have products that we like and ones we don't like. 

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a beautiful day :) -Dari

Father's Day Explosion Box

Hello! Hello! I have really had fun with these boxes :).  This is my newest addition, and I am offering this for sale until June 5th.  The cost is $20/box ($25 with shipping).  Like my other explosion boxes, this has 8 pockets and pull out tags for extra bonuses :).  

There is plenty of room to add photos and memories/journaling and folds back up into a nice box!!

If you'd like to make your own, you can view my YouTube tutorial to learn how :).  My channel is Dari's Creative Corner.

The ingredients for this box are (all CTMH unless noted):

*Jackson paper pack
*Glacier thick twine
*White daisy cardstock
*Triangle Stud
*Stamp Sets: Happy to Be Friends (C1605), Believe in Yourself Everyday Life (C1574), My Hero Hostess Rewards (B1448), Give a Lift (D1581), Honeycomb (C1537), Finding the Words (D1646).
*Dye inks: Barn Red, Glacier, Slate, Lagoon, Juniper, Cocoa
*Bonding Glue Pen
*3D foam tape
*Liquid Glass
*Ribbon (Offray brand)

If you'd like any of these CTMH ingredients, you can shop through me at dariscreativecorner.ctmh.com.

Thanks for stopping by!   Happy Crafting!  -Dari

Faux Watercolor technique!

We created these beautiful cards yesterday during my monthly Technique class.  We had a lot of fun!  Here's how we created the beautiful watercolor backgrounds:

VERTICAL CARD
1) Choose 3 ink colors (dye inks).  I used CTMH's lagoon, sweet leaf and juniper for these.

2) Spritz your regular white cardstock with water.  You want it fairly wet.  Your paper will start to bend.  Don't freak out!  That's normal.

3) With your darkest color, start to tap a sponge onto your ink pad and then lightly pouncing on your paper in sections.  You actually want the colors to be concentrated in specific sections.  Leave plenty of space for your other colors.

4) Repeat this with the next darkest color making sure to cover only the white areas of your paper (other sections than the other inked areas).  You may choose to blend into the other color a little, but your third color will be used for this.  Fill in most of the white space with this one.

5) With your final color (and lightest), sponge any white space and also rub the color into the others to blend.

LET DRY!! When it is:

1) Using a stamp with lots of open space (an outline stamp), ink it up with Versamark ink and stamp several times on paper.  Make sure to go off the paper so it looks like a print paper :).

2) Pour CLEAR embossing powder on, shake off excess and melt it using a heat gun.

3) Stamp with another stamp in Versamark ink.  I overlapped some of my stamped images.  Beautiful results :).

4) Pour WHITE embossing powder on, shake off excess and melt it using a heat gun.

After we did this, we decided to do it in reverse!!

HORIZONTAL CARD
1) Stamp with Versamark ink onto paper strip.

2) Pour CLEAR embossing powder on and melt with heat gun as mentioned above.

3) Spritz with water and sponge as described above.

This created totally different results!  The Horizontal card's embossing actually looks like it is debossed even though you can feel the texture popping up. Because we used clear embossing powder on the white paper, the color you see is white.

The Vertical card's clear embossing adds to the watercolor effect, because the paper was not white.  It was the inked background.  The white embossed images really popped out. 

We discovered that the images on the Horizontal card are more defined than the Vertical card.

Have fun playing with this technique!  I'd love to hear/see what you do with it :).

Thanks for joining me :).  Happy Crafting! -Dari

Dari's Build-A-Stash Blossom Card Kit #1

 Hello! Hello!  I am absolutely ecstatic about this kit!  I have been brainstorming and working on it for awhile.  How many of you purchase a stamp set or an ink color, set it on your shelf, and then forget you have it?  Or, maybe you look at it and think, "I loved it in the catalog, but how do I use it in real life?"  Or, "That's cute, but I don't have everything to create that project."

Well, if you have, this kit is for you.  The idea for these kits is that you create several projects included in the kit while building your Stash of supplies at the same time.  That way you actually turn your purchase into an investment!!  Isn't that awesome :)?

In this first kit, you will get everything you need to create 10 cards (2 each of 5 layouts featured above).  EVERYTHING!

10 Cards and envelopes
1 1"x3.5" acrylic block
2 dye inks (glacier and sorbet)
paper needed for the cards
D-Sized Stamp set (D1646 Finding the Words)

This is the first kit of 3 in this series.  In the next kit, you won't need to get the stamp set, acrylic block or the two inks listed.  It will include 2 additional inks and everything you need to create 10 more cards at a much cheaper price, because you will already have some of your stash! :).

The cost for this kit is $50.  That does not include shipping. Total charges will be $57.50.

I have 2 additional options for you as well:

1) If you already have some of the stash that comes in this kit ie: inks, acrylic block, or this stamp set, simply send me an e-mail at dariscreativecorner@gmail.com and let me know which products you do not need.  I will deduct the price of those off the kit price :).

2) You love the cards, but $50 is a little steep for you, you can order the kit pre-stamped for $20.  In this option you will receive: 10 cards and envelopes, paper, and prestamped images.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Happy Crafting :) -Dari

CTMH Mother's Day Explosion Box

Hello! Hello!  I have had a lot of people on facebook ask about this project.  I thought I had the ingredients listed for it; however, as I was browsing my past posts, I realized that I didn't post this box!  I posted a similar one, but it doesn't have the ingredients either :)!

So, if you have been searching for the ingredients for this box and been unsuccessful in your quest, it isn't because you are technically challenged.  It's because my brain goes way faster than the rest of my being :).

Here is the list of ingredients I used for this (CTMH= Close To My Heart product):

*CTMH Blossom paper packet
*CTMH flaxen and white daisy cardstocks
CTMH Blossom Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set (D1649)
*CTMH Flowers for Mom Stamp Set (B1473)
*CTMH Happy to Be Friends Stamp Set (C1605)
CTMH Delicate Wings Petite Perks Stamp Set-little butterfly on inside (W2028)
CTMH Your Own Kind of Wonderful Stamp Set (D1627)
CTMH Believe in Yourself Stamp Set (C1574)
CTMH dots embossing folder and quatrefoil embossing folder
CTMH dye inks: sorbet, smoothie, sweet leaf, glacier, lagoon, flaxen, black
CTMH Bonding Glue Pen
CTMH Lagoon stripe washi tape
CTMH Liquid glass 
*3D foam tape
Ribbon- glacier color and pear color (not CTMH but equivalent)

Whew!  That was a lot.  The * stands for products you see/I used on the outside of the box.

To download and print your own copy of my cutting/scoring diagram, click here.  This link will take you to my website :).  Just scroll down the page until you see the box and click on the file under the picture.

You can watch my YouTube tutorial for this project on my channel: Dari's Creative Corner.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting! -Dari

P.S.:  I would love for you to comment below if you make your own.  I would love to see your creation :).  Also, if you are interested in purchasing any of the CTMH products I used for this project, you can shop with me at dariscreativecorner.ctmh.com.
stapler with regular gray staples :)
Cricut- Craft Room Basics- the tag on the front and circle on the top

Graduation gift

Hello! Hello!  I found this cute little graduation gift on Pinterest. Brenda at qbeesquest.blogspot.com has a fabulous tutorial on how to create your own!

It is so fun and quick to make :).  I used two of my favorite sentiments found on the CTMH Dreamer stamp set. One says, "dream."  The other says, " all things are possible to those that believe." On the underside, there are six Hershey Kisses.

If you'd like to order some for special grads in your life, let me know :).  I will be taking orders for these from now until May 15th.

Ingredients for this are:

Black cardstock
Green cardstock
5" twine (can sponge it with dye ink to create any color you want)
CTMH liquid glass
CTMH Dreamer Stamp Set
Scorer & Trimmer
Scissors
Versamark ink
Black embossing powder
Heat gun

Thanks for stopping!  Happy Crafting :) -Dari

CTMH Just Because Floral Card

Hello! Hello!  What a beautiful day it is :).  I finally got my cards done for my monthly Card Swap group.  We meet the second Thursday of the month. I was browsing through my CTMH Originals  book the other day and fell in love with this card sketch.  I knew it would be perfect for my card!

Here are the ingredients I used:

CTMH White daisy card
CTMH cardstocks: white daisy, flaxen, glacier and lagoon
CTMH Quatrefoil embossing folder
CTMH distressing tool
CTMH sponge
CTMH Workshops on the Go: Blossoms Cardmaking kit (printed paper, washy tape paper, sequins)
CTMH Happy to Be Friends Stamp Set
CTMH Flowers for Mom Stamp Set
CTMH dye inks: sorbet, smoothie, black, lagoon, glacier and flaxen
CTMH 3D foam tape

Other: Cricut Cindy Loo Cartridge (flourish die cut)
Sewing machine

Thanks for stopping by! As always, if you have a question, just leave a message :).  Happy Crafting! -Dari

CTMH Cricut Cadbury Egg Throne

Wow!, How's that for a title, huh? Oh well.  This is the project I came up with for my monthly Girls' Night Out at the Library held at the Kamas Library.  We discuss a book that we have read and create a fun project. 

The outer wrapping is made from a sheet of paper measuring 2.25"w x 9" l.  You could simply cut a piece of paper to these dimensions and then score slightly more than 3.75" from each end; however, I created a template using my Cricut that includes the fun little tag top and window cut out :).  You can look for this YouTube tutorial soon!

The throne is made from a rectangle measuring 2.25" w  x 2" l.  You could simply score 1/2" on all sides and cut a slit on the end squares for your tabs.  You would also have to punch a 3/4" circle in the center of your rectangle so your egg has a place to sit.  Of course, I did this on my Cricut as well.

I also created the window frame using my Cricut and then ran it through my Cuttlebug embossing machine.

CTMH ingredients I used in this project are:
Blossoms Paper Pack (absolutely love this pack)
White Daisy Cardstock
Dots Embossing Folder
Dye inks: Glacier, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf and Black
3D foam tape (window frame)
"Hello Blooms" stamp set (C1540)-birdie.  Not sure if this set is still available.  It is from the previous catalog
"Finding the Words" stamp set (D1646)- Amazing sentiment set.  It has something for almost everything :).

If you'd like to order any of the items I used, you can shop with me at dariscreativecorner.ctmh.com.

Happy Crafting!  Thanks for dropping by- Dari

Dari's Pocket Explosion Box

Hello! Hello!  I promised you all I would have a YouTube tutorial and a cutting/scoring diagram.  I began this endeavor several days ago.  I didn't realize how much time it would take :).

I finally have the diagrams done and you can access them on my website here.  Just scroll down the page until you see the photo.  Underneath there is a link so you can open up the file.

I am in the process of uploading the video.  I had to break it up into three sections because it is so detailed.  As I am typing this, the first part is ready to view.  The second and third parts are uploading so they should be available in the next couple of hours :).

I hope you enjoy it.  I love the box!  It is so versatile.  You could make it for a newborn baby, for Valentine's Day, for a fun way to highlight yearly family moments, for a special trip, for a birthday, for Mother's Day or Father's Day, for anything you want!!

I would love to hear from you what you create and would love for you to send me a link so I can see for myself :).

Thanks for stopping by! -Dari

CTMH Can't Buy Happiness Birthday Card

Hello! Hello!  I just got the CTMH June 2015 Stamp of the Month set. That is one of the many perks of being a consultant (we have the privilege of getting new products before others can).  Anyway, I love this set and had to use it.  I created this card for my father-in-law's birthday on Saturday.  I know it is "fun" and not at all grown up, but I thought it was perfect, and I decided that if I was going to go with "fun", I might as well take it to the extreme so it fit the bill.  Not sure if that made sense (lol).  I didn't want to give him a "You're getting older and wiser and ...." you get the picture.  I wanted something that made you happy just looking at it :).

For this card, I used lots of paper that were not CTMH's.  Why?  Because they were in my scrap container :) and fit the "fun" theme I was going for.  The glitter paper is CTMH's though.

The CTMH recipe for this card:
Lagoon Glitter paper
June 2015 SOTM set
July 2014 SOTM set (alphabet "Birthday!")
Dye inks: slate, pear, sunflower (current- canary), glacier, autumn terracotta, cranberry, flaxen, hollyhock (hope I haven't forgotten any!).
3D foam tape
Bonding glue pen
Liquid glass

I colored the images with my Crayola colored pencils. 

Questions?  Leave me a message :).  I'd love your feedback! You can pick up the supplies for this card by shopping with me at dariscreativecorner.ctmh.com.   Happy Crafting! -Dari

CTMH Mandala card

Hello! Hello!  I have had so much fun with this month's Stamp of the Month stamp set. This project began with the creation of the mandala.  I loved the way it turned out and decided to use it as the focal point on a simple card.  What do you think? The rest of the card evolved similarly :). I got the front done, and then thought, "That sentiment is perfect for the inside."  So, I added the sentiment; however, the inside didn't look quite complete, so I added the stamps at the bottom.  I sat it on my craft desk for the night quite pleased with my creation.  In the morning, I looked at it and thought it would be perfect for an event I was participating in.  So, I added a gift card pocket to place a coupon giving the recipient 2 free craft classes. 

I love this card!  So fun and cheery and easy to make! 

Recipe for my card: (CTMH products)
*White daisy card base
*flaxen card stock (front)
*smoothie? textured card stock (from the Free To Be Me bonus paper pack last summer)- band on front and pocket inside
*Vine embossing folder
*February 2015 SOTM set
*Skylark Workshop on the Go Stamp set (flourish on inside bottom)
*3D foam tape
*Dye inks: flaxen, lagoon, glacier, hollyhock, sunflower (canary current match)

There is still time to order this fantastic stamp set!  Check with your consultant, or if you don't have one, I'd love to be yours :). You can shop with me at dariscreativecorner.ctmh.com.

I love feedback :).  Thanks for stopping by! -Dari