Here’s two quick and easy birthday cards…I just flipped the dp (double sided) for color variations. I have some self imposed rules for making quick cards and they seem to work for me. Using decorative paper is a must, unless I’m  doing a white based single layer card. When working with a simple layout/design I use BOLD/ BRIGHT patterns and colors with a white base, or I go for the opposite look and use deep rich tones with strong eyecatching patterns to create an elegant/pretty,  yet, still simple card. I make them in multiples of 2.  I Use up a sheet of cardstock.  An 8 1/2 by 11 sheet makes 2 card bases right?    Then, when cutting my decorative paper, I do the same and cut all the pieces I will need for each base I’ve made. I  put my cards together in an assembly line fashion, so I will have 2, 4 or even 6 cards done in a short time. The birds (SU Fun & Fast Notes) are water colored with a blender …

I’ve seen these little coaster clipboards many times before, but this is the first time I’ve made them myself.  They’re fun to make! I covered the coasters with Basic Grey Infuse dp.  The ribbons are Stampin’ Up! Chocolate Chip polytwill, and Pretty in Pink grosgrain.   The Clips are from the dollar store and were already colored, so I didn’t cover them with dp, but that’s always an option too!   I added the primas for fun and brads for the centres.  I may move them to the bottom right corner, since they may be a nuisance at the top of the notes! 🙂  I’ve also added a magnet at the back so they can be put up on a magnetic board in an office or even on the fridge. ON ANOTHER NOTE… I’ve received a Brillante WebBlog Award from Pam at Creative Inking! Thanks so much Pam!! The rules for this award are: 1. The winner can put the logo on her blog. 2. Link to the person who awarded you. 3. Nominate at least 7 …

I thought this was kinda funny!  I found this on Kathy Hering’s blog and had to go take the silly quiz. So, what type of fruit do you think you’d be? 🙂 You Are a Strawberry You are friendly, outgoing, and well liked by many people. You are popular, but there’s nothing  ordinary or average about you. You are a very interesting person, and you have many facets to your personality. Sometimes you feel very conflicted. Your different sides of your personality pull at you. You are a very sensual and passionate person. You are fiery… you can’t help it. In general, you keep your passionate side under wraps. You are only wild in private. What Type of Fruit Are You?