OK let me start by saying that Amber and I had fun shopping. I didn’t go to the stamp store :C
I went to Target and M’s. I just got more stamps in for my design work, and decided I better “play” with that stuff first. Plus it all looked so yummy.
Problem was I got into “re-organizing” rather than stamping.
I got some AWESOME stuff, for up and coming project ideas 😀 YEAH!
Now I have too many alterables! LOL! I also have too many Prima’s and glitter. Is there REALLY such a thing? I think its more like not enough ROOM. I need more CD racks for my UM sets. Thats my next shopping venture. Organizing is endless. If you have it you need to find it. If you can’t find it you don’t use it. If you dont use it, you accumulate MORE stuff, and its a waste of $$$. If you DO use it, then your purchases are totally justified.
OK theres my “insight” for the day.
OK onto the cards.
Kids cards are so exciting! Maybe because I LOVE whimsical images, and cutesy stuff.
Don’t get me wrong-I love elegant images and whatnot, just as much, I just have fun with this style too.
So I will share a card for a girl, and a boy in this post. These use the Little Bits, and can be found ->HERE
I used-the Fairy, Cowboy, and Stars bkgd.
I made these 2 samples I am sharing here, a while ago! I know-you never saw them.
Here is why- did you know that Lizzie Anne Designs has a Catalog?! Its BRAND SPANKIN NEW!
Not only does it feature their sets, but it has samples created by all of their designers. Cool huh?
I am in there, several times! REALLY EXCITING! It never gets old, seeing your creations in print.
I am awaitng my copy! YEAH!!
The Fairy one I believe is on the back cover, and is also seen when you click in their website on some of the forum icons! Like the Sketchbook—HERE (check out the left corner!!! See my Fairy card)
I got the OK to share my design samples, so I am starting with these 2.
Its things like this that keep me busy “behind the scenes”, and why Im not online much. If I’m online, I’m not “working”. I have alot that I do, that doesn’t get to be viewed for sometimes, up to a YEAR later! Other time’s it is seen in bulk for a reveal, or over the course of a month. It varies.
Howdy Pardner
Sometimes, its the smallest details that really make a card. This is pretty simple. On this one, not only did I paper piece the pants (not sure of the western name for them), I made FRINGE!
Is that not SOOOO cute! And it took NO time at all.
Now not ALL our samples get picked. That must be the hard part for them, deciding WHAT goes, and what doesn’t!
This one was one of my faves, that did NOT get in-
This uses on of my favorite sets that almost got TRASHED before being produced! Its calledL’Amor.
Now what is cool about this bird, is that-it was stamped on Vellum card-stock-colored from the back, and my embossing stylus was rubbed behind it, to make it PUFF out, like a 3D bird! It was then layered over a stamped bird image in my card base.
Really pretty and elegant in person.
I also loved the vellum flowers I punched/sponged, and added to my swirly flourish, which was my “branch”. The swirl is from So Swirly.
So there you have it. Some insight on WHY I am always so busy, even though you may only see a few things I pump out a week.
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Till tomorrow
26 Responses for "One Girl, One Boy…………..and a Blue Bird."
Oh just beautiful cards!
Love all those cards – shame you can’t get the stamps in the UK! Can you please tell me what you used in the centre of those big dark purple flowers? Thanks
The fringe on those cowboy pants is just too cute. -Molly B
All of the cards are fabulous Lauren! What a fantastic idea adding fringe to the cowboy leathers!
The flower center’s were done using Liquid Pearls.
How fun…. love the fairy and cowboy cards! The fringes are just brilliant.
Love the bird card too. I *just* found some vellum in my stamp room. I’ll be using it on my next card.
Ahhh… organizing. Seems like I’m constantly doing it. I need to have my stuff in sight or I forget I have it.
Hey, gotta run. We’re going Go-Karting in a little bit. I’ll talk to you later!
Hugs,
Renee
Gorgeous cards! I think quite possibly, you are one of the luckiest girls in the world! What a dream job, (or jobs in your case) designing cards for STAMP companies! I am SO jealous! I am so thankfull I found your blog, because your work is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!
The blue bird card is gorgeous! The boy and girl cards are so cute! You are right, it is the little added things that take a card over the top: the fringe, the flowers and the puffed up vellum all do it for me 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
The fringe…How unique! Your teaching us each and every day with your sense of creativity. TFS 🙂
All are winners in my opinion Lauren!
Gorgeous cards as always Lauren. Actually, you’re online more than I expect you to be with as busy as you are. I still don’t know how you do it but I’m so lucky to know you my friend.
i agree with the smallest detail, the fringe on the pants really makes them pop off the page and just beg to be touched!!
Love the fringe on the chaps, and I love, love, love that fairy. I must be a big kid at heart, because your whimsical creations are my favorite.
Beautiful Cards Lauren!
Glad to hear that Amber and you had
a good time shopping!
I agree…Organizing is endless!!
I love your “Fairy Wishes” card…
such great colors used…pretty papers
flowers..ribbon.
Howdy Pardner…is cute too.
I love those fringe pants..nice job!!
and the “Bluebird”..is so elegant!!!
I love the colors and the embossing!
Wow…”Love those vellum flowers”
You sure have been busy!
Thanks for sharing….
Dee
Lauren…the blue bird is so pretty. And I just love the fringe. Little things do make a difference,don’t they?!?!
My Lauren is helping me clean my scrap/stamps up. Organizing and all. She is better at that than me.
Once again…your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us.
L O V E that bird card!!!!!!!!! I LOVE that set too, it’s on my wish list!
Oh my gosh Girl, I love the fringe on your cowboy’s pants! Hahaha! Too cute!
Happy Sunday, Chickie!
One is more gorgeous than the next, if that’s possible! 🙂 Love the cowboy fringe! So cute!
Your cards are so adorable. I love everyone of them.
Joan
OOOH Lauren! I ADORE the bird! Just beautiful card!
the kids cards are adorable but I will have to say I totally loved the softenss and beauty of your blue bird card! Love the delicate feel and all the bling is so pretty!
These cards are so lovely.
Bela
That bird card is amazing!!! I don’t see why that did not get picked!! I just love it!!! TFS!!!!
Gorgeous cards! I love that vellum bird! Fantastic cards!
Hugs and smiles
These are all amazing. I especially love the cowboy’s fringe & the vellum bird. Pure Loveliness! :O)
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