Well, you will never guess what I get to do this morning?! When I get to work I can finally move my office!! The new one is all set to go and I will start moving my stuff back there as soon as I get into work this morning! Took long enough but will be worth the wait for the door alone! LOL! It got quite chilly here yesterday and we are to have a little snow this morning changing to rain later on. I ran out to Target last night around 9:30 and it was a balmy 22 degrees, that’s way too cold for me! Tonight I get to go and pick Andrew up from the airport! He is coming back from nice warm Florida just in time for the cold snap! He promised to bring the warm weather with him, he’d better! LOL! I’ll be glad to have him back though! 🙂
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My craftiness last night yielded my card for this week’s Mojo Monday sketch…
As soon as I saw the little square I knew that I wanted it to be and teeny envelope and I went from there. The base of the card is Real Red Card Stock and my background is a piece of Smoky Slate. I stamped the Dictionary Stamp in Smoky Slate for a little tone on tone texture. The first and second panels are both pieces of paper from the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack. The first one is backed with Real Red and the one with the ampersand with Basic Black. I adhered a piece of Real Red 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon around the back and then adhered it all to the card base with a mix of Fast Fuse and SNAIL. My little Vellum envelope is made with the Envelope Punch Board. I cut the Vellum to 3″ x 3″ and punched it at 1 1/2″ all the way around. To cover up the adhesive I punched out a piece of Red Glimmer Paper with the heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch pack and adhered it with a Stampin’ Dimensional. The tag is stamped with the One Tag Fits All Stamp Set and is heat embossed in White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. I used the Note Tag Punch to punch it out and threaded a piece of White 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon through the hole that I made with the 1/8″ Circle Punch. Another piece of Red Glimmer Paper is cut out with one of the elements from the Circle Card Thinlits and also adhered with a Stampin’ Dimensional. Three Sequins randomly adhered with Crystal Effects complete the card. I really do love the little envelope pocket for the greeting, it adds a fun little extra don’t you think?! I hope that you enjoyed my card for this week’s Mojo Monday sketch challenge. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Tuesday! 🙂
Stampin’ Up! products used:
Stamp Sets: One Tag Fits All and Dictionary Background Clear Mount
Specialty Ink: Versa-Mark
Stampin’ Emboss Powder: White
Card Stock: Real Red, Smoky Slate and Basic Black
Specialty Card Stock: Vellum
Designer Series Paper: Stacked with Love Stack
Specialty Paper: Red Glimmer
Thinlits: Circle Card
Punches: 1/8″ Circle, Note Tag and Itty Bitty Accents Pack
Embellishments: Real Red 1/4″ and White 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Envelope Punch Board, Heat Tool, Crystal Effects, Fast Fuse, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL
NON-Stampin’ Up!: Doodlebug 12 Pack Sequin Sampler
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Love it. Stay warm!
Thank you very much Michael!! I’m trying, could use a little help! LOL! 🙂
Oh my gosh Justin, this card is adorable! The little envelope is CUTE!! Did you change your blog, it looks cool, and it has filled in my name and email for me 🙂 I wish I could order from you, but I can’t, sorry 🙁 I hope you enjoy your new office, finally! Stay safe in the snow! It’s so hot here I can hardly stand it! Cheers Justin xxx
Thank you very much Kelly! I thought that envelope was fun little addition! Yes, I did update the look of the blog! I’m happy to hear that it’s filling in your details! Makes things a bit easier!! Not to worry about ordering, just glad to have you here! I am liking the new digs at work! Like I said, send the heat over here please! LOL! XOXO 🙂
Love your card, especially the mini envelope. It adds the perfect touch! Glad you showcased the One Tag Fits All stamp which is definitely on my list. Also, I really like your new look — blue is my favorite color. Have a fun day moving into your new office! We are even having cold weather in San Antonio, TX and I can’t wait for it to warm up. Enjoy your day!
Thank you Brenda! I wasn’t too sure about the stamp set but it’s growing on me! Glad that you like the new blog look! I think it’s a bit sleeker! I wouldn’t say that I had fun moving but it’s dane and I’m almost settled! It was quite chilly here today and is to be below zero tomorrow night! No thanks! Hop that you had a nice day! 🙂
Hi Justin! LOVE your card today….sequins and hearts and glimmer, oh my! So cute…and that little vellum envelope is awesome! I’m glad Kelly mentioned the change in your blog…I thought it was just on my end. But no feathers! I really do love this card. So hope the move goes well for you. I remember my office days…oh to have a door! 😉 I am staying indoors today and be creative and warm! Have a wonderful day!
Hey Karen!
Thanks so much! I had fun with the envelope! Yup, I updated the blog! Need to keep it fresh right?! No feathers, the Brooklyn Bridge instead, a bit more me, don’t you think?! Yup, having a door at work is a big deal! LOL! Hope that you enjoyed your warm creativity time! 🙂
Good Morning Justin. What a super sweet Valentine card and a great way to start off Saleabration and the new Occasions catalogue.
The new blog is great, good colors, it flows nicely and my info is auto filled. So glad you’re getting moved in to your new “digs!”
Hello Marty!
Thank you! We need a happy love card, more of them if you ask me! Glad you like the new blog look! I’m glad that the move at the office is done! 🙂
LOVE this, Justin! (No pun intended, LOL!) I don’t know why I hesitated to order that gorgeous paper but it’s going on my order today!
LOL! Thanks very much Sandy! The DSP is so great! Love all of it! 🙂
Hi Justin:
What amazes me most about your creations is that you combine so many products on a single card and they don’t look overdone. I agree with the ladies that the envelope is definitely the coup de gras of this particular card. How are you ever able to combine so many facets in your brain before assembling these mini pieces of art? I lack that ability, my style is pretty simple therefore, I am in awe of those that do have the capability to turn out such creations. The colors are so beautiful together but what makes this card so beautiful is the attention to detail. I love it.
Glad Andrew will be back at school soon. When does he graduate? When my daughter graduated from Hofstra Mrs. Anwar Sadat was the main speaker and she was amazing. In all our travels to check out colleges my daughter just fell in love with Hofstra. Their computer science department was the best that we saw. You are so lucky to live on Long Island. Everything is right at your finger tips. Have yourself a Tremendous Tuesday and enjoy your new office. Yeah! Hugs to you my friend! 🙂
Oh – forgot to tell you – I love the new format for your blog and I don’t have to put in my info every time. Yeah! The new blog is clean, easy to read and organized perfectly. Thanks for making that happen! XX
Yay! Thanks Grace! I’m so glad to hear that auto fill is happening! I like the sleek look of it and there are so many other things that I can do with it when I have time to sit down and do it! LOL! 🙂
Hello Grace!
Thank you very much! Sometimes when I’m finished and I write the post and I see all of the stuff that I used I think oh no! LOL! Simple is good too! I like simple but sometimes there is just too much in my head!
Yes, don’t mention school to Andrew! LOL! This is his last Semester and then it’s time to go out in the real world! Uh oh! LOL! I do enjoy living here, it’s a little expensive but the close proximity to everything makes it worth it! I had a good day, hope the same is true for you! XOXO 🙂
Yeah, my name and email are already there. No more filling it in. I did notice the new-ish layout. I love blue. Very nice. I hope your move went smoothly. I love organizing new stuff. I hope the snow doesn’t stick too much. To me, a half inch is as bad as two feet.
This card is great. The little envelope is my fave thing. I think it is so cute and perfect for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for sharing.
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Woo hoo! That’s great Nancy! The move went pretty well, good to do it early in the day! I still have some organizing to do but I did get rid of some stuff! I don’t enjoy the snow no matter the amount!
Thank you! I had fun with it and am glad that you like it! 🙂
LOVE!!! especially the little envelope with the cute little note, great idea. Enjoy your new office,hope you have a big window with a fabulous view 🙂
Thank you Lynne! I’m liking my new digs at the office! No window but the door makes it worth it! 🙂
Wow Justin!! You continually amaze me!! Putting all those papers together in just the right way. And the little envelope with the tag in it, is awesome! All perfect!
Enjoy your new office.
Thank you so much Gerri! So glad that you enjoyed the card and the new office is pretty neat! 🙂
Thank you for using the ampersand! Now I know what to do with it. I love everything about this card especially the pocket note. Now that the tag punch is on sale I’m getting it just so I can case you. Cheers.
LOL! You’re welcome Marlene! Thank you! The pocket was fun and quick! Yes, I just saw that the Note Tag Punch is on this week’s deals! 🙂
Justin…. I just adore your card today? I agree with the fact that you can use a lot of items and it’s never over done… Love that little vellum pocket and the little tag inside? Awesome! And I must say how much I love love love your new blog design. Very nice…. That blue is very calming and since it’s gonna get really cold by you, that blue might make you feel a little warmer. Love it! Have a great day and Happy New Year! 🙂
Thank you so much Bobbi! I’m glad that you feel that I don’t over do it, sometimes I do! LOL! I’m very happy that you like the new blog too! I like the sleekness of it! It’s freezing here and is going to get colder! Noooo! Hope your day was good and a very Happy New Year to you too! 🙂
This is AWESOME!!!! Love it, everything about it, especially the vellum envelope. Feel free to send ths to me along with the majority of your other creations
Well our snow wasnt too bad, only 3-4 inches, but the cold, OMG I’ll gladly take your 22, we are at negative with wind chills neg 28-30. I honestly have no clue why I live here.
Love your new blog look!!!
Thank you Linda! LOL! Yes, I am going to have to start making duplicates!
Three to Four inches is way too much!! We are to be in the negatives tomorrow! I will feel your pain! LOL! I know what you mean, I need to move someplace that’s warm year round! Glad that you like the new blog too! 🙂
Wow! This card has it all: beauty, great design & creative use of product. Who wouldn’t love to receive this valentine? Mind if I CASE this card? My SU valentine supply order arrives tomorrow, and I’m itching to use the Stacked with Love paper stack. 🙂
Thanks very much Connie! You are more than welcome to CASE it! Have fun with your new goodies and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Such a clever take on the sketch. Love that little tag pocket. Thanks for playing along with Mojo Monday!
Thank you very much Julee! Thanks for always having such great sketches! Have a great weekend! 🙂