MACM - Happy Birthday to You!
Hi all!This week's MACM is just a simple card that can be pulled together quickly (just in case you miss someone's birthday). :) And don't you just LOVE the wide green stain ribbon. Totally in love with it. I have a thing for satin ribbons... just so pretty!
You'll notice in the video that I used American Crafts patterned paper. One of the reasons I really like their patterned paper is that the backside is a solid color. So when I need a solid that matches and isn't as heavy as card stock, I can just use the opposite side.
Even though Stampin' Up! offers solid card stock, sometimes I wish for a solid side in Stampin' Up! patterned papers. Sometimes a girl wants the solid color in a lighter weight, ya know? Like when covering a tin box, for example. Have you guy encountered this, too?
So, how do you prefer your patterned paper? Take my informal survey below, and then watch this week's video. :)
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posted on March 24, 2008 5:45 AM by Kristina |
50 Comments posted in Cards, Make a Card Monday |
Thanks for the card ... LOVE the ribbon. Have an awesome time on your cruise. I love how you think of us & MACM, looking forward to seeing it whenever it is published.
My cousin is heading out on the S.U. Bermuda cruise leaving from NY next week too. Right about now, I'm feeling quite jealous of ya'll. Have fun. Amy.
Such a fun, happy card! Hope you have a super time on your cruise!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!
Great card again this week, Have a great time on the cruise
I love your card, the layout and papers are great.
I love your card, the layout and papers are great.
Love the card. Your hair looks great in today's video too :)
Have a great cruise!
Super cute card! :) I am in love with the American Crafts patterned papers. They have them on sale all the time at my local Hobby Lobby so I'm always stocking up! :)
Great card, love the colors. I was surprised to hear that song, I loved him on Rockstar!
Awesome MACM - as ALWAYS!!
My stepdaughters and I look forward to your videos all week!!
Thanks again!
Theresa
A Monday without MACM? What will we do?! LOL! I hope you have a wonderful cruise! Love the card for this week, too! Love the ribbon!
Beautiful card, Kristina! I am going to go CASE it now. I've been to Bermuda twice and it is a lovely, relaxing place. You're sure to get a lot of color inspiration there.
Ever shopped from scrapbookingwarehouse.com? They overcharged me and have not returned three phone calls or two emails. Buyer beware! Don't shop from them!!
Have a wonderful cruise.
Love the card this week! :)
Vintage Wine also looks fabulouse!
Enjoy Bermuda...I'm so jealous!
I just came across your You Tube and Blog today, I'M SO HOOKED!!!! You're so young and talented..wow, you're so on your way to being one of the big wigs in this bizz......
Thanks for the inspiration and ideas.
Hey a cruise for you! Yay!
I totally love how you use ribbon, which is why I thought of you this morning when I picked up a book from the library for a little fun reading. You seem to enjoy doing new and unusual things, so I thought I'd share. Jo Ann Stores Inc. put out a book called "Your Guide to Creativity". The book touches on all sorts of different creative things, many of which I think could be addapted to paper crafts. One section in particular focused on making ribbon flowers...with all your beautiful ribbon I could see you doing something for a card. If you have a library near by you should check it out...it's pretty inspiring since there are many many pictures!
diana
have fun on your cruise!
Sooo cute, as usual!!! I love, love, love the song accompanying (sp?) the vid. I actually have met and hung out with Marty Casey several times. Very cool guy!!!!
Great card today. I really like it. I came across you blog a couple of weeks ago & I really enjoy your MACM! I like my paper patterned on one side and solid on the other for the very reasons you stated. Keep up the great work!
Way cute card, as always. Thanks for making Monday's a better day!
Have fun on your cruise, I am so jealous!
Hey - another cute, cute card!! I totally agree about the patterned paper/solid color thing. I can be a bit of a matching freak and it frustrates me when I have a patterned paper that I really like and not a solid color to go with it.
Question about the rub ons --- I have seen in SU catalogs putting them on coffee cups, vases, etc -- do you knwo if you have to heat set that or anything?? Thought was cute, but did not knwo if it would last. My SU demo has not tried it and did know know the anwer. If you have rub on tips, would love to hear them!
Heather
LOVE that ribbon! I am going to have to pick up some American Crafts wrapping supplies :-)
Super cute card, as usual!
You may have already answered this question before, but doesn't it bother you to have the back of the brad showing on the inside of the card? Normally I would put the brad through the layer of DP.
American Crafts ROCKS! Love the card and have FUN on your cruise! Oh, I'm so jealous...
Love your MACM! I look forward to it every Monday...always to see your cute, quick card and hear all of your cool music. :) Hope you have a fantastic trip!
You take such good care of us! I can't believe you're worrying about getting MACM up while you're on a cruise! Have a wonderful time!!
OMG! again today. I wish I lived closer to you cause you seem like you would be a great stamper (and shopper) to hang with. I have been in love with Trees for years. Marty Casey rocks. You always pick that most perfect songs for your videos. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world.
OMG i totally love Marty Casey and your card this week is FAB!!!!!!
OHMIWERD! I soool love this card! white bases are really doing it for me right now... TFS! :D
Very cute card. Have a great time on your cruise Bermuda is a beautiful island, be sure and check out the pink sand, ohhh and if you can find a drink called Bermuda sunset see if you can get the recipe (and share it I would give my undying gratitude)I have been searching for years as I neglected to get it when I was there soooo YUMMY with lots of rum:)!
Peace~
Rose/Cruegirl
Have an awesome time on the cruise... enjoy making special memories! See ya when you get back.
Can't wait to see MACMs coming soon...lol
I **LOVE** MACM!! It makes my week just a little more bearable.
If you like patterned paper with a solid reverse side, CTMH sells lots and lots of it!
It sounds like you use a lot of variety with your products (not 100% SU!) so I just thought I'd share.
Can't wait til next week for another card.
Really cute card. Wish I had your talent for original design--I'm just a good copier! As for the paper poll, my preference was not one of the choices. I would definitely choose double sided, but with a mix of patterns and solid colors on the reverse side. A little of both worlds, you know? Thanks for your fun blog. Have fun in Bermuda!
You are so talented. I always look forward to MACM. Thanks so much for all the time you put into this blog. It keeps me motivated and using my stuff. Oh, and keeps my buying things! :) Have a wonderful day and enjoy your trip to burmuda(sp?).
Hi Kristina...Great card! Thanks for your fantastic MACMs--just love 'em! Have a great trip!
Wow! I just love this! I love the big white flower--so perfect for spring! What fun!
Great card Kristina!! I just purchased this paper pack a week ago and I've already used it on a couple of LO's. Its perfect for a card for anyone.
Cute quick card -- I always need ideas for those. Oh, and you think the screaming neighbor kids are annoying now? (from twitter) Wait until you have a sleeping baby. :) *sigh*
I totally agree with you, having a coordinating solid color on the other side of SU's patterned paper would be great!! As well, SU's patterned paper is usually so "elegant" like - kwim??!! It isn't usually "funky" like the squares you've used in this card. Love the card by the way! Sorry I missed the second live chat! Shucks!!
Donelda (wiggydl)
I just loved the card and how you tie your ribbon so perfectly. I have learned from your videos to cut the ends of the ribbon shorter than i have been and it really makes a difference. Cute card!
Have fun, fun, fun, on your cruise! We are going on a cruise in a few weeks to Puerto Rico, Haiti and Dominican Republic.
Bright cheery card! Adore it! Deb
Cute card, Kristina! Have fun on your cruise!
What a lovely cad - and the best of all - it is my birthday today, so I can imagine that you have posted this card just for me! *lol*
Nessie (from far, far away)
Love your blog! Just to let you & others know, Stampin' Up! DOES have paper with solid backs in their Designer Series Papers now. Not all packs, but several do since the beginning of Jan. HTH! I never realized how people liked that concept. Most SU! customers dislike it becuase they can always get the coordinating cardstock and why "waste" a pattern paper side on a solid?
Hi Kristina
i totally agree with you about the DSP.
sometimes depending on your image or embillshments coordinating patterns can be too much but pair it with a coordinating solid and it works so well. i love the american crafts papers for this very reason.
thanks for MACM and Color Inspirations!
becky
OMG You are too cute with your videos! I love them. I love how you list the nail polish color too! Very pretty btw! Super cute card, of course! Oh, and have fun on your cruise!
Interesting point about double sided paper. I personally am not liking the Berry Bliss DP b/c it has too many solid color on one side. Feeling a little gypped (I hate that word).
Sorry this is a non-card question (and I did check out the FAQ) but what blush are you wearing? I love the shade!!
Have a fabulous trip! I always look forward to MACM but will certainly understand if it doesn't happen because of circumstances beyond your control. I thought it was so cute that you told us your nail polish color today. Made me smile. Thanks for that. :-)
Absolutely Love It....You are so creative!!!!
WOW another Great card. Have a Great Trip!!
Love the bright springy card this week! And thank you for doing a happy bday card, as March 24 was MY bday! lol
Also wanted to say that I love your blog! I got hooked on it when I came here to watch your video on how to tie a good knot. I've tried so many "tricks", but your video is what has helped me to finally succeed in doing knots! Every time I tie a knot now, I always hear that song in my head!
Keep up the great work, and enjoy your cruise!
Love this card :-) Lena from Norway
Another lovely card. Thanks for always providing such great inspiration. Hope you are enjoying the cruise.
Joanna from Australia