Everything Eleanor Birthday ~ video tutorial

It was my dear Mum’s birthday at the beginning of August, her favorite colors have always been Navy Blue and Cream, so this was the starting point for the card I made for her.  As she lives in the UK I needed to ensure that the card would be light enough to mail, without to much bulk from pearls or rhinestones.  Those of you who know me also know I love bling on my my cards, this is where glimmer paper comes in very handy!!!

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Footeling with Stampin’ Up! Goodies.

I had an honorary aunt, she was my Mum’s best friend, who had known me since I was about 6 years old, I always called  her Aunt as a sign of love and respect and continued to do so even into my mid 50’s when we lost her.

She used to have an expression she called ‘footeling’ which basically was doing something without a clear direction or purpose….. but simply to do!

So …………………… I was footeling around with some of the new In-colors card, inks and punches the other day and came up with this card………..

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