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
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
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!






















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.
Posted by: Adela | June 20, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Thank you so much, Susanna, for mentioning my baby blanket set!! Beautiful work from everyone! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Niki Estes | June 20, 2008 at 04:32 PM
I just love these posts!!! Thanks for compiling all these wonderful projects each week!!!
Posted by: Tammy Fite | June 20, 2008 at 04:43 PM
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!!)
Posted by: Rose Ann | June 20, 2008 at 09:06 PM
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!!
Posted by: Theresa Forseth | June 21, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I ROCKED your world?! :D
That is *the* *best* compliment I've received in a long time! Thanks so much Susanna!
Posted by: Nicole | June 21, 2008 at 10:36 AM
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! :-)
Posted by: Julie Koerber | June 22, 2008 at 03:51 PM
cool blog! Just found it through Amy Rysavy's I'm adding it to my bookmarks :)
Posted by: Lisa Carter | June 22, 2008 at 06:01 PM
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
Posted by: Cammie | June 23, 2008 at 07:57 PM
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!!!
Posted by: DeeDee | June 25, 2008 at 02:31 PM