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With a title like that, you probably figured out that it’s time for another round of Texas Tuesday. I started off using Jen del Muro’s Sketch for You to Try. I wasn’t completely happy with how it turned out. So I made another card omitting the panel on the right. Which do you like better? Both are great “just because” cards and you can never have too many “just because” cards.

Make sure and check out the other Texas Tuesday cardmakers: Libby, Mark, Betty, Tina, and Karen. Geeta, Shannan and Linda are taking a break this week.

First Card Using SFYTT

Second Card

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Texas Our Texas; Stampin’ Up Background Basics
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up So Saffron, Whisper White, Kraft
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Paper Prints So Saffron
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Brown, Craft Whisper White; Versamark (SFYTT card only)
Tools: white gel pen

I love all the stars that ended up on these two cards. They got me to thinking about singing, so I found you a video to sing along with. The 1941 song features lyrics by June Hershey and music by Don Swander. Perry Como was the first artist to record this song, yet he’s not even from Texas. That just goes to show you everyone loves Texas.

I also like this muppet version.

It’s time for another edition of Texas Tuesday (Texas themed cards on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month). Today is a special Texas Tuesday. Mark of Deadbeat Designs (who is part of our little Texas Tuesday group) sent each of us one of his new stamps (Texas, Our Texas) and challenged us to come up with something special for today’s Texas Tuesday. When I opened up the package containing the stamp, I immediately thought of a Texas flag design. It didn’t quite turn out like the vision in my head. I feel like it is missing something.  Maybe it is too clean and simple. Can clean and simple cards be too clean and simple? I had wanted to make a second card and possibly not have even shown this one, but life has been a little hectic the past few weeks. So, don’t be surprised if you see me using this stamp for the next Texas Tuesday as I have another idea that I want to try out.

I can’t wait to see what everyone else has come up with using this same stamp. Let’s check them out together: Geeta, Libby, Mark, Betty, Tina and Shannan.

Texas Flag Card

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Texas, Our Texas and Howdy
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Real Real, Basic Black, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Stampin’ Up Brilliant Blue

It’s the third Tuesday of the month and that means it’s time for another edition of Texas Tuesday (Texas themed cards on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month). Today’s card uses two new stamps that I picked up at Scrapology when I went shopping with Kristy the weekend before last. I met the designers of the two stamps I bought (well three, you’ll see the third new stamp in use another time). I wanted to give the boot a weathered look, the kind of look that boots that see a lot of outdoor action have. Do you think I succeeded? I stamped the boot on cardstock, cut it out and then crumpled it up. I also used last Saturday’s Sketch for You to Try by Jen del Muro. Overall, I’m pretty happy with how this card turned out. I promise I will try not to use “dirt” colored cardstock on the next Texas Tuesday card or you might think Texas doesn’t have other colors.

Check out the other Texas Tuesday cards: Geeta, Libby, Mark, Betty, Tina and Shannan.

Boot-scootin' Texas Tuesday Card

Stamps: Texana Designs boot; JAM’n Stamps sentiment; Stampin’ Up Weathered (background)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Paper Prints So Saffron
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Brown, So Saffron (inked edges of sentiment panel)
Accessories: Stampin’ Up twill ribbon; star brads
Markers: atyou Spice Silver

My friend Adriana’s birthday is coming up and I needed to make her a card. I looked at my favorite challenge blog and decided All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge #36, which is a sketch this week, would be perfect for a birthday card. I then decided to pair it with this week’s Anyone for Anya challenge to use black, white and pink on your card. I don’t think Adriana reads my blog, but Adriana if you do, don’t scroll down. At least not until you’ve seen the card in person.

ATS Challenge #36 Sketch

Adriana's Birthday Card

Stamps: C.C. Designs Shy Kiki La Rue; Stampin’ Up On Your Birthday (sentiment)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Black, Rose Red, Regal Rose
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Paper Prints Rose Red
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Up Basic Black 5/8″ grosgrain ribbon, Basic Black eyelets; dimensionals; Inkessentials Glossy Accents (on shoes, buttons and hair clips)
Markers: Stampin’ Up Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Regal Rose, Rose Red

Our friend Aric’s birthday was last week, actually the same day as Lori’s. He is a big fan of baking bread. We gave him Bernard Clayton’s New Complete Book of Breads 30th Anniversary Edition. Hopefully, he’ll bake something up and let us try it.

I decided a motorcycle card was in order. I had wanted to use some glossy accents on the headlight, but I was running short on time and didn’t want to mess it up by putting it in the envelope too soon. I think Aric liked it.

Aric's Birthday Card

Stamps: Bird’s Cards Motorbike, Stampin’ Up On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Gray, Basic Black
Ink: Dell printer; Stazon Jet Black
Tools: Prismacolor pencils; Stampin’ Up Key Tag punch