This is a card I created for my best friend’s birthday. I wanted to create a card in her favorite color, and the Memory Box blueberry was perfect. I used a blueberry notecard and the Memory Box blueberry dot paper. To see a couple of papercrafting tips and close-up photos, please see my Memory Box post here:

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Thanks for looking!

Memory Box Papers: blueberry notecard, blueberry dot, russian sage cs, and quartz soiree cs

Memory Box Stamp: Valentine's Duo B1424

Stamp Ink: Archival Ink coffee

Memory Box Dies: Fresh Foliage 98502, Darrington Corner 98518

Embellishments: Memory Box white pearl, Blue Fern Studios icon set one (painted with silver Liquid Pearls and Tim Holtz Distress Stickles clear rock candy), Prima wood ticket, Manor House Creations Jubilee flower, Sizzix Floral Flourishes embossing folder, sewing machine

Memory Box Pocket Gift Tag with Sister Stamp Mariko.

I found my old memory box today. I knew I had brought it with me when we first moved in but I hadn't seen it for about 2 years. It is full of love notes, poems, photos, tickets to days out, cards and even the very first rose he had ever bought me. It's a little crispy now but still in tact and hasn't lost any of it's beautiful colour.

We look so young in some of the photos and the cute little poems we used to write to each other are so cute. I'll put this in with my wedding scrap book I'm currently making. It's nice to keep hold of all the wonderful parts of a relationship and keep them locked away in a secret box, it reminds you of all the good times.

- - - - - -

I hate seagulls

And I hate being sick

I hate burning my finger on the toaster

And I hate nits

I hate falling over

I hate grazing my knee

I hate picking off the scab a little bit too early

I hate getting toothache

I hate when it's a piss take

I hate all the mistakes I make

I hate rude ignorant bastards

And I hate snobbery

I hate anyone who if I was serving chips wouldn't talk to me

But..

I have a friend

With whom I like to spend

Any time I can find with

I like sleeping in your bed

I like knowing what is going on inside your head

I like taking time and I like your mind

And I like when your hand is in mine

I like getting drunk on the dunes by the beach

I like picking strawberries

I like cream teas and I like reading ghost stories

And my heart skips a beat every time that we met

It's been a while and now your smile is almost like a memory

But then you're back and I am fine 'cause you're with me and I'm in love with you

And I can't find the words to make it sound unique

But honestly you make me strong

I can't believe I've found someone this kind

I hope you'll carry on

'Cause you're so nice and I'm in love with you..

~Schnibbles~

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Made with the September, 2016, Simon Says Stamp Card Kit. Patterned papers by Doodlebug. Additions to kit: Heart dies by Simon Says Stamp, Postage stamp die by Memory Box, seed beads from my stash.

more details: shurk.us/ssswed-110

Sometimes it is hard to use thinner paper or thinner cardstock to cut intricate dies because the papers sometimes rip as they are being removed from the die. I wanted to show you a tip that I discovered the other day that really works well and reinforces the thin paper to die cut beautifully. Look here to see my tip:

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Die: Memory Box Fresh Foliage 98502

This is a card I created using Memory Box papers and two of the new Poppystamps dies. I just loved the bright colors with the black and white especially since it has been raining here all week. I needed a bit of brightness. LOL! Anyway, to see more details and photos, please see my post here:

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Memory Box Papers: licorice dot, licorice gingham, distressed key lime, violet dot, mango dot, and licorice cs

Dies: Poppystamps Cecilia Flower, Poppystamps Cecilia Flower Outline

Embellishments: Tim Holtz mini paper clip, Creative Café buttons, Prima printed twill, May Arts black twine, misc. ticket, sewing machine

For more information, please see my detailed post here:

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Blogged: scatteredstamper.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-made-this-card-fo...

Sister stamps

Memory Box Tree

Memory Box Colette Ornament and Drop Ornament

★ MATERIALS:

Believe stamp by Ali Edwards

Memory Box Die Chloe Stem

Stampin Up Punch Butterfly

Martha Stewart Punch Medium Classic Butterfly

Doily lace paper

Tim Holtz Distress ink pad (Vintage photo)

Versacolor ink cube (Pinecone)

All my cards are made by me (with full of joy and love) in a smoke & pet free home.

Keep smiling and be blessed! God bless you all!

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Love Love Love

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Amuse stamp

Memory Box Tessatina Die

Washi Tape

For more info: patitudes.blogspot.com/2011/06/so-sorry-for-your-loss.html

Greeting Garms stamp

Memory Box Hibiscus Flower

A card for this weeks Fusion Challenge. fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ I need to get a hustle on with my Christmas cards and thought the sketch was perfect.

Supplies: Hero Arts K5515 Classic Evergreen, sentiment by Arts Stamps G309, Dies Poppystamps Blooming Poinsettia 861, Memory Box Holly Vine 98188, Inks Distressed Shabby Shutters, Festive Berries. Stardust Stickles.

TFL

CC Designs, Frostyville Wreath Memory Box

Memory Box Emma Ornament and Drop Ornament with a Penny Black stamp

Happy valentine's day. details at my blog:

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Memory box

I love the new Memory Box paper & stamps...ok, I love all of the Memory Box papers & stamps. Who wouldn't!?!

This is my 6x6 page for the Hymn & Scripture Challenge. Our word and study this week are on the hymn " Though Troubles Assail Us." The scriptures I used were:

Philippians 4:19 "And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

Proverbs 18:10 "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."

I used the amazing Memory Box boysenberry paper. The color is so very rich, and it just reminds me how Jesus is King! He is in control! I really wanted the focus of this page to be this majestic color. I also found that the Adirondack Color Wash wild plum matches the boysenberry paper perfectly. I spritzed a bit of it on the page for fun. For the hymn, I printed it out on a paper bag and crumpled it up. I then cut the writer's information out and added it as a tag.

How does this hymn help us? What trouble or troubles are you facing? Were you caught in the middle of Hurricane Sandy? Are you now experiencing the aftermath of the storm? Or maybe you are in the midst of another personal difficulty. God will provide. He will be there to hold you up amidst the storm. He is trustworthy. He is the great Promise Keeper and always keeps His promises. To see more photos and to read the entire study, please see my post here:

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Thanks for looking. Blessings,

Papers: Memory Box boysenberry and dill cs, Paper Trey Ink white cs

Embellishments: Poppystamps meadow leaf die, Poppystamps Lorelai Leaf die, Memory Box white pearl, Project Life cobalt journaling card, The Crafter's Workshop mini hexagons template, Adirondack Color Wash wild plum, Prima Flaxence Oasis flower, misc. ticket, sewing machine

Hero Arts Clouds stamped on Fancy Pants Park Bench Designer paper for the CAS-ual Friday's challenge to stamp on designer paper ... love those patterned clouds.

Layout is this weeks Retro Sketch with Memory Box Die cut & SRM Sticker Sentiment.

My corner of blogland: ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2013/05/re...

To see more information, please see my post here:

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This is a card I created using a painted background that I made. It was a bit dark so I decided to stamp on top of the background using white ink. Now I just can’t decide if I should send this as a congrats card for a wedding that will take place this weekend or send to a friend just diagnosed with breast cancer. Decision, decisions. To see more information and a close-up photo, please see my Memory Box post here:

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Memory Box Papers: sage nc, sapphire cs, Minuet Skip to my Lou

Memory Box Dies: Fresh Foliage (98502)

Memory Box Stamp: Mercer Rose Background G1842

Stamp Ink: SU whisper white, Ranger clear ep

Embellishments: Blue Fern Studios Icon Set One heart (painted with Tim Holtz distress crackle paint); Hug Snug; Zva Creative pearl flourish; misc. acrylic paints for background; flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts; misc. lace; sewing machine

PrismaColors & Poppies are made for one another!

Youc an see the details on my blog: dominodebi.typepad.com/sos/2011/01/mini-card-featuring-po...

TFL!

This is an altered mini SMASH! book that I created for my dad. In celebration of his 70th birthday, I created a "70 Things" book for part of his gift. For the cover, I used a Blue Fern Studios (BFS) medallion from the Ornate Medallions set and the arrow from the Icon Set One. This is not a "frilly" creation since it's for Dad. :) Inside the book, my girls and I have listed 70 things we love about him, written notes, etc. The cover includes a crossword he did at our house during Christmas week while he was here. He LOVES crosswords. I scanned the crossword he completed from the newspaper, and I printed it on a grocery bag so it would match the cover. Then I spritzed the awesome BFS chippies with Heidi Swapp tinsel color shine, and then I threw on some black gesso. I also stamped the date on the BFS arrow for his birthday. I pray he likes it. To see more information and a close-up photo, please see my Blue Fern Studios post here:

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And my personal blog post here:

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Thanks for stopping by! Blessings,

Book: Mini SMASH! Folio

Blue Fern Studios Chipboard: Ornate Medallions, Icon Set One

Papers: Memory Box licorice dot

Stamp Ink: SU basic black

Stamp: SMASH! date stamp

Embellishments: Memory Box Large Typewriter Number Set dies, hand-dyed Hug Snug, doily from Hobby Lobby, Jenni Bowlin black letter stickers, Heidi Swapp tinsel color shine, Golden black gesso, Liquitex white gesso, Creative Cafe button

Make This Card! post at Lily Pad - see supplies and instructions here: www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/2011/04/06/make-this-card/

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Come visit me at dominodebi.typepad.com/ and at lilypad.inlinkz.com

Had fun making this card, trying to stretch my stamps and dies at the moment, I used the SSS Spring flowers, stamping the largest flower three times and layering to make this larger bloom. More on my blog

MemoryBox - Creepy Web, Happy Halloween, Weathered Fence, Manor House, Ghost Trio, Ghastly Ghosts, Perfect Pumpkins, Dangling Spider & Swooping Bats

Poppystamps Grand Madison Window

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a card made for my hubby's cousin who celebrated his 70th birthday - a cheery card that reflects his enjoyment of life and its epicurious pleasures! Card made using stamps from Art Impression and die-cut from MemoryBox.

For more info on the card, you may like to visit - my blog post

This is an 8x8 layout of our new home that I created for our first Blue Fern Studios DT blog hop. I used the Blue Fern Studios Vintage Locks chipboard and a portion of the Blue Fern Studios Symphony Border. The matting behind my photo is actually the packaging from the Prima flowers I used. To see detailed information on how I finished the chipboard, close-up photos, and to join the hop with a chance to win several prizes (through Sunday, 2/10/13), please see my Blue Fern Studios post here:

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Thanks for stopping by! Blessings,

Papers: Mother Nature Point of Time, Bazzill cs, Ruby Rock It Arcadia, Prima flower packaging

Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink frayed burlap, Ranger embossing tinsel

Blue Fern Studios Chipboard: Vintage Locks, Symphony Border

Embellishments: Memory Box Fresh Foliage die 98502, Quickutz Washington font dies, Adirondack denim dabber, Melissa Frances resin tree, May Arts twine, Basic Grey buttons, Luxe Designs lime simple label, Petaloo leaves, Tim Holtz Distress shabby shutters crackle paint and chipped sapphire distress marker, Prima Soubrette E flowers, hand-dyed Hug Snug, sewing machine

Using Poppystamps, Blooming Poinsettia Dies and #memorybox Stitched Circle Tree die. Watercolored the background galaxy sky.

Card Features Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork, Sizzix Tattered Blooms & Hero Arts Congrats.

My corner of blogland for inspiration details: ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2012/10/fa...

Memory box dies tristan and chloe painted with twinkling H2Os mounted on glittered pattern paper from first edition "hideaway" collection. a bit of Hero arts lace trim, button and word charm bead.

Entering into:

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I made this for Squigglefly's "Christmas in July" challenge.

My card for Day 2 of the 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Touch inspired by Julie Ebersole. I'm also sneaking in another creation featuring sequins for the Paper Crafts Magazine Gallery.

My corner of blogland: ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2013/12/12...