Remember Featuring Teresa Collins Memories

Memories Line - Teresa Collins

Remember Card

Designed by Anita Mulcahey

This is a card that I made for a very dear aunt of mine whom I am going to get to see soon.  She always restores my soul and I can't wait to see her.  These Teresa Collins papers from the Memories line have been so much fun to work with. I hope that you will click on the product links below to take you to The Hens' Den store to get some of these goodies before they are gone.

Teresa Collins Memories -  Subway Calendar Paper 

Teresa Collins Memories - Words
Teresa Collins Memories 12 X 12 Chipboard

Teresa Collins Memories - Film Strip

Teresa Collins Memories Die Cut Accessories
Teresa Collins Memories - Die Cut Borders
The Twinery Twine

Graphic 45- French Country- Birthday Cards by Moriah Macdonald

Bon Anniversaire Cards

Featuring- Graphic 45 French Country Collection

by Moriah Macdonald

Birthdays & anniversaries in July are very popular with my friends and family.  Pretty much every week there are one or two (sometimes four!)  Sadly, I usually don't remember the birthday until after it has passed!!!!  Sit down folks.  This time I am pleased to say that I have remembered two birthdays that are happening this week and have cards ready to go!

This Graphic 45 French Country Collection is yummy!  I knew right away that these papers would be perfect for the two birthdays on the calendar.  Can't go wrong with sunflowers, roosters, and pears for the folks celebrating their special day this week.  One is for a gal that grew up on a farm and the other is for a gal who started a soup kitchen at her church. 

Each pattern paper is framed with the same shade of burgundy cardstock to help make the patterns less overpowering.  The flower dies that come in this collection made for a fun extra dimension and those bees.  I love 'em.  Had to use them for the centers 'cause they are soooo pretty!!!

My words of wisdom for today- check you calendar.  Who needs a French Country card this week?

Here are some goodies to get you started!
Graphic 45- French Country- Flowers
Graphic 45- French Country- Abundance
Graphic 45- French Country- Deja Vu
Graphic 45- French Country- Provance 
Graphic 45- French Country- Banners

Joyeux Lundi!

Fun & Games with My Minds Eye by Moriah Macdonald

Fun & Games Retirement "Card-let"

Featuring  My Minds Eye - The Sweetest Thing

Designed by Moriah Macdonald

One of my fellow Reading Specialists is retiring this year.  I'm happy for her, sad for us!  She's going to have lots of fun spending time with her grand baby, traveling to see the US Open, and sleeping in on Monday mornings!! :)

I dipped into my June stash Charlie sent to make one of 2 book-style cards for the folks at school to write their "I'll miss you" messages.

There are about 80 staff at my school, so one little card isn't going to do it!  I decided to adhere 3 card bases together using Score-tape.  The extra pages will give people lots of room for signatures (I had to make 2 of these 'cause the first one filled up in 2 days!).

I wrapped ribbon around the "card" so it could tie shut with a ribbon 'cause it's so stinkin' cute with a bow!!

I just love how this turned out!  The sentiment says it all.  From this point on its all fun and games for our retiree!  We are all so jealous happy for her! :)

Got a friend you need a ?  Grab these goods:
My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing- 6x6 Pad
My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing- Label Stickers
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable- Enamel Dots

 

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Cards

Designed by Anita Mulcahey

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Here are my fun cards for my DT post for The Hens' Den.  These colors are just so gorgeous and so much fun to work with.  You simply must stop by the store and get some of your own before they are gone.  This card was cut on my  Silhouette and is called a box card.  What a fun idea, it folds flat.   I used a black Sharpie to color the Petaloo Color Me Crazy frame and it came out amazing.  I love how wonderful this is, and it was so easy to create.

I decided to make a second card and have been wanting to use a pie chart on my projects and found this awesome one in the Silhouette Store.  It highlighted the gorgeous papers so well.  These cards are so fun and both fold flat for easy giving and mailing.

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Dime

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Farthing

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Guinea

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Pound

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Sixpence

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Sovereign

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Tuppence

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Collectables

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Paper Blooms - Black

Petaloo Color Me Crazy Frames -2

May Arts Ribbon

The Twinery Twine

Sharpie - Black

Bazzill Craft Cardstock

My Minds Eye for Father's Day by Moriah Macdonald

Happy Father's Day Card

Featuring My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing
 Designed by Moriah Macdonald

This past weekend we celebrated a bunch of family days- belated Mother's Day, belated youngest nephew's birthday, early SIL birthday, and *drumroll* early Father's Day!  I thought I might share the card I made for my FIL with y'all today.  :)  (Phew- all caught up until July, I think!) 

These are the goodies I got from Charlie at The Hen's Den and I knew right away they'd be perfect for Father's Day.  You might at first look and say, "But I see flowers and lace!".  There is so much more on this set!!!


I cut the card base so that it was 4 1/4" X 4 1/4", then cut the white & blue paper 4 1/8" X 4 1/8", and finally the golden mustard paper was cut 4" X 4".  The layers were simply stacked and adhered together using Score-tape.

The stickers were used cause they all describe my FIL.  He's a happy guy, who loves to tell stories, is willing to try anything, and we all know we are loved.  :)  I totally lifted Carolyn's confetti idea using the enamel dots.  Love how it all came together- and so quickly too!!!

Wanna make one too?  Grab these goods:
My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing- 6x6 Pad
My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing- Label Stickers
My Minds Eye- The Sweetest Thing- Tiny Word Stickers
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable- Enamel Dots

Unforgettable Bundle with MME Goodies

My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable 

Bundle of Love Card

 Designed by Moriah Macdonald

Happy Friday Peeps!  Thought I would share an uber adorable baby card with y'all today.  So pull up a chair and a cuppa (we're doing iced ANYTHING in my neck of the woods 'cause it's going to be like 95-humid-degrees for the next few days!!!).

How super colorful and super cute is this?!? There just something so fun about mixing patterns with lots of bright pinks and yellows that makes me smile.  Come on, you're smiling right now aren't you? ;)  Hope so, that's my goal today!

We've got lots of babies in the future.  Two friends are having grandbabies, one coworker is on her last week before her baby is due, and our new next door neighbors are expecting their first very soon!  It's a good thing I like this card- I'm gonna be making a bunch!!!  Luckily, the 6x6 pad has plenty of sheets to work with in the scaled down patterns that look soooo cute on baby cards. :)

Goodies used to make this bundle so smile inducing:
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable-Stickers
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable- Buttons
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable- Journal Paper
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable- Story 6x6 Pad
The bling I used got sold out at the last big sale but I think this or this might work too! :)

Speaking of sale- I just picked up this at an AWESOME deal.  Check it out before its G-O-N-E!!!

Unforgettable Set

My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable 

Unforgettable Card Set

 Designed by Moriah Macdonald

I am soooo crushing on this Unforgettable paper line from My Minds Eye!  It is so easy to play with and have everything love marvelous.  It was begging to be put to use for a card set.  Card sets were also on my mind because Teacher Appreciation Week was well underway when I was crafting this set.  Teachers can ALWAYS use more blank note cards. (Hint, hint- great year end gift for your kiddos teacher).

Voila!  Each card has a white base making for a crisp frame for the Graphic 45 cardstock.  Its an awesome two tone paper that is perfect for dry embossing & sanding- which I totally took advantage of here.   The Journal Paper was great for cutting down to create and added layer of pop for the chipboard focal points.

Now the sentiments of some of these cards are best suited to a BFF, your mom, or sister.  Don't let that stop you from using some of the other chipboard shapes to create a fab thank you set for your "fav teach".  Fast, easy, outstanding.  It's an "unforgettably" wonderful set that anyone would love to get from you!

Whatcha' think?  Are you ready to make something great with this line?  Make sure to leave us a comment or post it to our FB page.  We LOVE to see what you make with goodies you've gotten here at The Hen's Den!!!

The uber goodies used from the "Eeek-I-love-it" stash you'll want to get to make your own set:
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable - Buttons
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable - Chipboard Shapes
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable Story- 6X6 Pad
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable - Journal Paper
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable - Stickers
My Minds Eye- Collectable- Unforgettable - Pins
Graphic 45- Triumphant Red Cardstock
Graphic 45- Lemon Chiffon Cardstock
Graphic 45- Precious Pink Cardstock
Graphic 45- Bon Voyage Cardstock
May Arts- Blue Crochet Ribbon
May Arts- Crochet Trim

Happy Monday!

Call Me Maybe

Simple Stories 24/7

Call Me Maybe Card

Designed by Anita Mulcahey

Happy Wednesday Everyone:

I adore this paper line and was so excited when Charlie from The Hens' Den sent me all these wonderful Simple Stories 24/7 Snap Line. They colors are gorgeous and everything is so hip and trendy.  I can't wait to show you my next project.  I had that song stuck in my head for such a long time and chuckled when I saw this snapshot as part of my kit.

Simple Stories 24/7 Snapshots

Simple Stories 24/7 Brads

Simple Stories 24/7 Layered Stickers 

Bazzill Cardstock, Bella Washi Tape, The Twinery Twine, My Favorite Things Die

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Hugs,

Deep Sympathy Featuring Prima Lyric Collection

Prima Marketing Lyric Collection - Deep Sympathy Card

Prima Marketing Lyric Collection

Designed by Anita L. Mulcahey

I made this card the day after the Boston Marathon bombings.  I was deeply saddened by the attack on our city and the tragic loss of life including the sweet little boy Martin who died, together with all the survivors who were injured and whose lives are forever changed.  Prima's Lyric line is so elegant and classy and made the perfect setting for the sympathy card that helped me to express my grief at this horrible event.  I will be back later this month with a layout that I made using this line as well.  I just love it, the wood buttons make me swoon.  I don't know how long this line will be in the store at The Hens' Den so you better get it while you can.  We are resting a bit easier in Boston and able to enjoy the spring weather coming our way. Hugs and love to everyone.

 Prima Marketing - Lyric Collection - Orchestra
Prima Marketing - Lyric Collection - 12 X 12 Chipboard Pieces
Prima Marketing - Lyric Collection - Wood Buttons
Prima Marketing - Lyric Collection - Say it in Crystals
Graphic 45 - Signature Series - Apricot Cardstock
May Arts - Black Crochet Ribbon - .5

Daisy Card featuring Secret Garden by Graphic 45

Graphic 45 - Secret Garden Collection - Daisy Card

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection

Designed by Anita L. Mulcahey

This is my last project with this lovely collection from The Hens' Den store and I am sad to see it go.  I might have to see if I can get more.  I was supposed to be scrapping with a dear friend on Cape Cod for our annual trip and had to leave on Friday because I had the stomach bug.  I felt better on Saturday and we got together at my house and I made this card then.  I was so glad to be able to work the post card calendar onto a card.

Supplies:

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection Tags & Pockets

Graphic 45 Signature Series Coredinations Card Stock Lilac

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection Sun Kissed

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection May Flowers

Dies:  My Favorite Things, Memory Box

Hugs,

Anita

Teresa Collins- Memories- Happiness Nosegay

Teresa Collins - Memories 

Nosegay of Happiness 

Created by Moriah Macdonald

 

Happy Monday Everyone! OMG!  I adore this new Memories line from Teresa Collins!!!!!  The colors are so peaceful and they make for such elegantly versatile cards. :)  The best part is that this card probably only took 15 minutes to make- 7 of which were deciding which flowers to use. LOL!

Who doesn't love to get flowers, unless you are allergic! This little nosegay card is perfect for that- no sniffles and you get a flower too. :)  The perfect kinda "just cuz" card.  Don't underestimate the importance of those "just cuz" cards.  We tend to wait for holidays or birthdays to send cards, but the unexpected joy that you get from that piece of art mailed from a friend for no other reason than to say "hey friend".  Its a hug via the mail and it feels sooooo good! 

From the pile-o-goodies above, I used these to make the Happiness Nosegay card:

May Arts- Crochet Ribbon- Baby Blue
Teresa Collins- Memories- Die Cut Flowers
Teresa Collins- Memories- Brads
Teresa Collins- Memories- Chipboard & Buttons
Teresa Collins- Memories- 6x6 Pad

So, who is the lucky person you will mail a hug to today?

Friends The Hens' Den Card Featuring Graphic 45 Secret Garden

                        Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection - Friends Card - Anita Mulcahey

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection

Friends Card

Designed by Anita Mulcahey

A New Chic Sketch for The Hens' Den designed by Design Team Member: Lori McClellan

 Copy of my kit supplies that I received this month.  Love Graphic 45 and this collection, Secret Garden is just beautiful.

                       
 close ups of some of the details.











                              

 

Purple is my most favorite color and I was so pleased to see this gorgeous line.  You can check it out for yourself at The Hens' Den.  I have so many wonderful friends and I am grateful for each and every one and all the wonderful things that they bring to enrich my life.  I am blessed.  This line is so springy and gorgeous and I knew that I just had to make a card for a friend who is struggling right now.  

Tomorrow is Spotlight Tuesday and on Wednesday you will get to see Design Team member Stephanie Wagner's take on Lori's awesome sketch.

Supplies:

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection Posy Patch

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection Banners

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection Tags & Pockets

Graphic 45 Secret Garden Collection Chipboard 2

Graphic 45 Signature Series Coredinations Card Stock Lilac

May Arts Satin Ribbon Cream

Twine - other

Hugs and see you soon.