Card of the Week & Best of the Blogosphere: June 14 - 20, 2008

OK, I got carried away this week -- there were so many AMAZING creations :D  Enjoy!

 

Card of the Week:  Butterfly for a Friend by My Blog by Cammie

I just loved that ONE of the butterflies was popped up -- it looked like it has chosen to land there with the rest of the butterflies!  I also really liked the lacy border on the bottom of the page... and i liked the colors... and I liked everything!

Runner Up:  Ice Cream Gift Card Holder by Jen del Muro at I {heart}2Stamp

OK, this is AWESOME!  I love all the different pockets and the bright summery theme!  My niece is having a birthday today (Happy Birthday shout out to Taylor!) and I was looking for a perfect way to send a gift card in STYLE that fit the Florida sun theme.  Love this. 

Shout Outs:

Tag Pocket Card by Adela at

Creations by AR

I have a blog crush on Adela.  I love everything she makes -- from the colors to the shapes and sizes.  The whole idea that she whipped this card out in a hurry cracks me up.  I'd spend two hours searching for inspiration before I'd cut the first bit of paper.  I just love this.  By the way, I bought all those felt flowers and never figured out what to do with them!  Ha.  CASE Adela -- problem solved!

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Baby Bib Card by Debbie at Thinking Inking

OK, this is another incredibly adorable creation by Debbie.  I love the bib -- it's elegant and fun and special and perfect. 

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Beach Beverage by Denise at

Handmade by Me!

I'm going to the beach on Monday and this card just puts me right in the mood.  I love the painted background and the 3D cup! 

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Happy Birthday in Stitches by Jen at JenTapler Designs

OK, I've seen this stamp in the SU catalog and just passed right over it.  Now, I want it.  I love how elegant this card looks, and it was probably a very quick card to pull together.  This is why I write the CoTW post -- because you may have missed this KILLER card and then you wouldn't know to do this with just one stamp!!!!! 

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High Hellos from Cambria at Stamp a Little Love

This card struck me because the theme was carried throughout the entire card -- front, center and even envelope!  It's fun, festive, and the perfect "hello" card for the upcoming 4th of July celebration. 

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Dropping You a Line by Julie at Out To Impress

She used a REAL fishhook on this card!  I just love it. 

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Project of the Week:  Welcome Home Box by Amy at Prairie Paper & Ink

How perfect is this?!  I have a friend who is a realtor -- I emailed her this and she fell in love with it.  what a nice gift to give someone on their new place! 

Runner Up:  Baby Blanket Gift Set by Niki at My Paper Creations

Isn't this adorable!?!  I had seen onsies and all sorts of other cute and simple baby designs, but this one takes the cake.  I love the peek-a-boo bag and the matching paper to design. 

Shout Outs:

Vervalicious Gift Card Purse by Nicole, The Stampin' Librarian

Do I need to explain why this rocks my world?  This ROCKS my world. 

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Jacob's Ladder by Beate at Fresh and Fun

I think this is a blast.  I'm going to have to make something like this of all the baseball pictures -- one kid on each side -- or of our trip to the beach.  Clever, clever, clever.

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Pizza Box Gift Set by Nicole, The Stampin' Librarian

Got to love the 2 sided decorative patterned paper! This is a great simple way to wrap something!  I actually had the pattern for this box rattling around in my archives, so here is the pattern for y'all to enjoy! 

Download Dec_SpecialDeliveryBox.pdf

Onto the BOB list -- remember if you'd like me to read your blog, leave a comment here.  Also, hit the "read more" button at the bottom of the BOB list to see the entire posting as a web page!

Comments

[Adela]

Susanna, thanks sooo much for the shout out. You always make me blush! Hey, wait til you see the origin of that tag card! I'll tell you in a couple of days if you haven't figured it out.

[Niki Estes]

Thank you so much, Susanna, for mentioning my baby blanket set!! Beautiful work from everyone! Have a great weekend!

[Tammy Fite]

I just love these posts!!! Thanks for compiling all these wonderful projects each week!!!

[Rose Ann]

Thanks so much for the mention, Susanna!! You are too sweet!! (I love looking at all of your picks that I might have otherwise missed. Thanks!!)

[Theresa Forseth]

Thanks for having a blog where I can see all of my favorite bloggers - PLUS discover blogs I've never seen before! I love your blog and check it at least once a day - sometimes twice a day!!! :) Keep up the good work!!

[Nicole]

I ROCKED your world?! :D
That is *the* *best* compliment I've received in a long time! Thanks so much Susanna!

[Julie Koerber]

Thanks for the Shout Out! I am in awe of all the other projects! In fact, I love how you find all these things for me and make it so easy to gawk at other people's handiwork!!! Thanks a ton! :-)

[Lisa Carter]

cool blog! Just found it through Amy Rysavy's I'm adding it to my bookmarks :)

[Cammie]

Thanks so much for the mention, Susanna! What a wonderful surprise. I love your blog==what a fun concept! I will be sure to pop in lots!

Hugs-Cammie

[DeeDee]

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I just found your blog via Cambria's blog and WOW, I love it....I'm gonna put it on my favorite's list to visit regularly!!! AWESOME stuff!!! WOW!!!