Oh, NUTS!

I LOVE a good pun. (to be perfectly honest, I like most groan-worthy puns, too!) So when I saw this cute little Whipper Snapper stamp I knew I had to add it to my collection.  Oh, the pun possibilities! :) 

I decided to play along with Charisma Cardz.  The current theme is "in stitches (real or faux)."  I love the look of stitching on cards, but I don't have a sewing machine, nor would I be able to operate one even if I did.  The original plan was to go with faux stitching, but I decided to be brave and try hand stitching with a needle and thread.  It was actually quite easy, if a little time consuming.  I just took my paper piercer (AKA old compass that I nicked--with permission--from my grandmother), punched holes in a (mostly) straight line, and used a needed and four strands of thread (to make it more like embroidery floss).  I love the additional texture and interest stitching adds to the card.  You might see a little more stitching on my cards. 

Thanks for looking!  Have a great day! :)

Caught a bug?...Better let it go.

Earlier in the week I was feeling a bit under the weather, so I made a couple of "Get Well" cards using this cute stamp from Whipper Snapper.  The stamp is actually a purchase I made when I was sick a few months ago. (I think I bought, like, 5 get well stamps that week. Ah, the power of suggestion.)  It really captures how how I feel/look when I'm unwell.  Bulging eyes, tongue lolling about, teetering around in a haze.  Heehee. 

I love the bright cheery colors on the second card, but it might be a little heavy on the polka dots.  Hmm. Maybe I'll trade the dotted yellow ribbon for a solid color.  

Thanks for looking!  Have a great day!