My DH's birthday is this week and I, as usual, don't have anything ready. So, I thought I'd use this sketch to make him a card. :)
Stamps are Unity Stamp Co; Basic Grey dp and random other stuff.
Since I've hit a 100 cards, my spending freeze is over. (Boy, is it OVER. LOL) I bought:
ATG tape (a necessity, though)
ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon - I am anticipating this package SO much!!
A very pretty vintage cowgirl-ish set from My Mind's Eye on Scrapbook Steals
Some bazzill cardstock (another necessity)
The new Imaginisce ribbon cutter!!!!!!
The Tim Holtz tiny attacher
And now, another spending freeze. I have to send a box in for the Mother's Day challenge by March 10 to Kris with a minimum of 100 cards - I have a start already, so this is not crazy talk - or the freeze continues until the end of Lent (which is Easter).
And speaking of Lent, I'm giving up baked goods. *hold me*
So, any encouragement is welcome. And please join me in my new challenge, if you are so inclined!!
Jen
Hubby will love this one, I'm sure of it. I love that sentiment. Bakes Goods?? Boy are you good. I just can't give up that one. I'll have to try your spending freeze self challenge though. I'm like a total addict. The more I KNOW I should not buy things, the more I shop. I justify every purchase by saying "I NEED that". LOL Have a good night.
ReplyDeleteBaked only? Like no baked potatoes? Just kidding. I know what you mean. Cute card for the DH.
ReplyDeleteI love the self control you have with your spending budget! Your DH's card is really cute too! Great pun!
ReplyDeleteI love this card!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. I have alot of card players in my family this would be perfect for them. Giving up baked goods would increase my praying.
ReplyDeleteHow cute, Jen! I bet your husband will love this card! (Bet, get it? Hah!) Thanks for joining us in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!
ReplyDeletePerfect stamp for a guy card and good for you with your 100 card challenge. I think i really need to do that too...
ReplyDeleteBoy, giving up baked good is difficult. I have given up chocolate in the past and that was hard enough! I like your card; especially the placement of the "playing cards"!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the sentiment. Let's the games begin, I have a full house.
ReplyDeleteGreat playing card stamp! These would be so great for so many uses. The sentiment is just perfect with them too. Nice card!
ReplyDeleteWay to go...Can't wait to see what you do with the cowgirl set. Good job on your card! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteJen, I love the card stamp. I like how you stamped it with both red and black -- the sentiment is just perfect. I amazed with your self control -- keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteJen! I had to change our OWH MWT challenge please back track and read the new post. Sorry, Jan
ReplyDeleteLove those aces--fabulous! Sounds like your shopping spree (post spending freeze!) was a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Jen! I didn't even know Unity had a playing card stamp!
ReplyDeleteWow, I haven't seen that Unity stamp...love it and your hubby will love this card! Sounds like you are having fun spending girlie! I love RRR ribbons...I've been on a spending freeze for a while..I may need to set limits like yours...great examples and such a wonderful way to make others smile with your creations! And ahem...there is no way I could give up baked goods...oh my gosh, you certainly are an overachiever to do that!!! Way to go Jen!
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