Thankful Mice

Annie’s Ink-Lings

So much has been going on that I’m very happy to finally get around to making some Thanksgiving cards.  It appears that I was feeling whimsical today and didn’t realize it.  My intent was to make a nice autumn Thanksgiving card.  However, when I spotted the little Thankful Mice stamps in my “Holidays” drawer, I knew it was time to use them again.  So, my original plan was put on hold for another day.  The little pilgrim mice and slice of cheese are so fun to design with.  It’s really great to have the matching dies, so no fussy cutting.  The card is fairly straightforward, so I felt directions weren’t really needed, except that I used foam tape to mount the mice for a nice 3-D effect.  Just follow the picture and have fun.

Measurements

8 ½ x 5 ½ inch card base

5 3/8 x 4 1/8 inch panel

5 ¼ x 4 inch panel

Stamps, Punch, and Dies

Lawn Fawn Thankful Mice #LF36 and Coordinating Dies #LF37

Sizzix/Lori Whitlock Sentiment Circles & Stamps #66234

Joy Crafts Cardmodel Circle #6002/0599

Stampendous H091 Thanksgiving Time stamp

Stampin’ Up Painted Harvest set:  I am thankful for you

Stampin’ Up Bird Builder Punch

Copic Markers

R01 Pinkish Vanilla

R30 Pale Yellowish Pink

N1 Neutral Grey No.1

E13 Light Suntan

R56 Currant

G46 Mistletoe

100 Black

Hope you enjoy the card.

Blessings,
Annie

A Very Special Congratulations Card

What a lovely afternoon here in Wenatchee!  I hope you are enjoying these beautiful summer days.

I was commissioned to make a card for a gentleman member of the Moose Lodge.  He received the honor of earning the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, which I understand to be a very high honor.  I incorporated the emblem in the design of the card which I think made a nice touch.  And I just couldn't resist putting a small moose on the front of the envelope.  Since the colors of the emblem are red, yellow, and white, I chose those colors of card stock, and then added some black to hi-light.  Sure hope the requesting party likes it.  What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy card making!

Blessings,
Annie

Celebrating Love

With our 30th wedding anniversary today on the 9th and Valentine's Day on the 14th, love certainly needs to be celebrated!  This card to my dear hubby is the perfect celebration combination.  I used the new Stampin' Up Hearts border punch and Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Hearts to make the brown panel to layer over the red card base.  Then I glued onto the red heart some of the brown hearts from punching with the border punch.  The stamps I used are Lawn Faun Banner stamp set and Happy Anniversary by Annette Watkins stamps.  The banner was mounted using Pop-Dots.  I can hardly wait until he gets home from work so I can give it to him.  He's going to love it!

Thanking God for His wonderful blessing.  And thanking you for stopping by today.
Annie