RAK cards from friends

When I was ill in January, several friends from UDI sent me cards. I meant to share the cards with you much sooner but I didn’t have the chance to edit and post all the cards. So here they are finally:

By Adriana B- http://www.escape2stamp.blogspot.com/

From Alicia TW- http://papercraftplayground.blogspot.com/

Made by Christine R

By Ann F- http://www.annscreativenook.blogspot.com/

By Becky R- http://www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com/

From Brenda W- http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

From Christine R

By Janice RR- http://www.bellacosa.typepad.com/

By Jen S- http://jenstewartblog.blogspot.com/

By Micki H- http://artfulxpressions.net/

By Pat W

By Sara C- http://www.stampinchamber.com/

By Tammy F- http://www.stampwithtammy.typepad.com/

I really appreciated receiving these cards while I was sick. I told only one friend on UDI that I was sick and then suddenly, my mailbox was flooded with cards. It sure is wonderful to have friends like that!

Thank you to everyone who sent me a card. If you sent me one and don’t see it here, please let me know. I save pictures of cards to the corresponding stamp set folder, so I might have missed a card.

I should mention that some of these cards might be CASEd and some may have been made by someone other than the sender. Since I don’t know, I can’t give credit to those individuals but I can say “thank you for your inspiration” :)

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Cup Exchange Package

In one of the online group of stampers I belong to, we had a cup exchange program from April to May. We were assigned a partner who we had to buy a cup for. This cup could be anything, as long as it was something our partner would like. We were to fill the mug with candies and other goodies, and make a card to send along with the cup. I was very happy when I found out that my partner was Micki Harper, whom I know and have met in person a couple of times. Micki is so artistic and an inspiration to me. She has excellent taste and I knew I would adore whatever she sent me. I was right! :) Look at all of the great things she sent me:

Isn’t this a sweet package to receive? The mug is adorable and I love to use it. The only problem with it is that I always want to eat something sweet when I look at the cupcakes on the mug! And anyone who knows me knows that I don’t need a reminder to eat something sweet, especially chocolate! LOL

The mug came in a really cute gift box:

I LOVE this cowgirl card! I hinted that she could send it to me and although I wasn’t completely serious, I am so happy she took my hint :) I don’t think I could ever bear to give this card to anyone. It’s one card that I’m going to keep for myself. Sorry!



This next card is really cute and cheery. I suppose I’ll share this card with someone, after I look at it for awhile longer :)


This is an adorable die cut purse that has strawberry Creme Savers inside. Yum! I like how she stamped strawberries on the outside of the purse to match the candies inside.

Now this is a clever idea: she altered a tuna can (correct me if I’m wrong, Micki) and put delicious Bliss chocolates inside. Yes, I opened the lid so I could get the chocolates out and then carefully put the lid back on. The stamped label is a heart shaped box of chocolates with the word “chocolate”. Sorry it’s upside down, but I wanted you to see the love charm.

Micki also sent a ton of die cuts and digi images for me to color but I didn’t photograph those. I’ll share pictures once I get a chance to create something with them.

It was a real treat to receive this package. The cup exchange program was fun and easy to do, and I really enjoyed having Micki for a partner. Check out her blog here to see all of her fabulous projects.

Thanks, Micki! You made me feel pampered and special. That’s a nice feeling :)

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

A RAK from a friend

I want to share with you a RAK card (Random Act of Kindness) I received from my friend Debi N. You may remember this post in which I featured a great project by Debi.

Here’s the card she sent to me:


Isn’t it pretty? Thanks so much, Debi!

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Birthday RAKs

I received quite a few handmade birthday cards for my birthday last month. I am going to share them here so you can enjoy them too.


By Alicia TW- http://papercraftplayground.blogspot.com

By Brenda T- http://memoriesbybrenda.com

By Evelyn H- featured stamper

Inside above card- Surprise Pop-Up

By Janice RR- http://www.bellacosa.typepad.com

By Lindsey G- featured stamper

By Lisa G- http://www.lisargood.com

By Lori W

By Marilee L- designed by WI demonstrator

By Pat W

By Tammy F- http://www.stampwithtammy.typepad.com

Aren’t all these cards beautiful? I have many talented friends and family members! My most sincere thanks to each and every one of you for thinking of me and taking the time to send me a card. You are all very much appreciated!

Have fun stampin' and creatin' everyone!

Holy Triptych Card with Removable Pin

The angel on the front of this card is a removable pin. This card was made and given to me by Kay M. Thank you for this beautiful card, Kay!

Removable angel pin

Back of the pin with magnet pulled apart.

Magnet back together.