First Day

Here's another easy breezy card... I used the set "First Day." If you like it, or others from the Summer Mini Catalogue, then act fast... the sets and accessories that didn't carry over to the big catalogue are gone for good as of August 31st.

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Happy Birthday Granny! (and K.I.S.S.)

My Granny turns 88 today, and she is my last grandparent alive. Here is a recent picture of her and my kids. She has recently moved into a new care home, and the latest report is that she likes the food there... that is great news because at her last place she didn't have anything good to say about the food!



And here's a two-for-one post for you... This is the card that I have sent to Granny. It qualifies for a "KISS" technique feature. I used the sticky cuts in the SU! catalogue, and covered them with chunky sprinkles. Easy card! I was done in about 5 minutes.

Keep it Simple with Kissing!

The name of the feature is "K.I.S.S." (Keep it Simple Sister!) and the name of the technique is Kissing... but it is super simple! Simply ink up a background stamp (I used Canvas) and use that as your "ink pad" for a solid image stamp set - you "Kiss" the 2 stamps together... hence the name! It gives a nice soft look to the image which otherwise is quite bold. The colour combo here is Tangerine Tango and Old Olive. Tangerine Tango is the one new In Colour that I have not really used yet, (because I am slightly afraid of it!!) and so I pulled out the ink, paper and ribbon tonight and made the decision to make a Tangerine Tango card - it's not so scary after all!! And, isn't the name fun to say?!!