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A Texas Thank You

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Welcome to another round of Texas Tuesday (Texas inspired cards on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month). The card I’m sharing today was inspired by the first card Mark shared last Texas Tuesday. I also used yesterday’s Mojo Monday Sketch #174. I’m really really happy with how this card turned out. Thanks for the inspiration Mark and Mojo Julee. I couldn’t decide which ribbon to use, so I made two cards, one with each ribbon choice. Which do you like better?

Thank You Card with Baja Breeze Ribbon

Thank You Card with Pacific Point Ribbon

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Mini Texas; Stampin’ Up Elegant Greetings (sentiment)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, and Basic Gray
Ink: Stampin’ Up Pacific Point, Baja Breeze
Embellishments: boot and hat buttons; Stampin’ Up striped grosgrain 5/8″ ribbon Pacific Point and Baja Breeze

Make sure you stop by and visit the rest of the Texas Tuesday posse. See the links to their blogs in my sidebar —->.

This card also meets the requirements of wee Memories Challenge #38, for the love of ribbon. I found out about this challenge site from our Texas Tuesday posse leader Libby. This card also meets the requirements of  Crazy 4 Challenges #70, to utilize a “thank you” sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by.

A Favor-full Texas Tuesday

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Welcome to Texas Tuesday, a Texas-themed crafty post on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Today, I’m sharing favor bags I made for my nephew’s Cowboy themed first birthday party. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to go since Jessica caught Foot-Hand-Mouth Disease, a contagious virus. Thankfully, my brother and his family were able to take the favor bags up to Keller for the party.

Favor Bags All Lined Up

My sister decided to do a cowboy theme for Trevor’s party since at his school, he had the most adorable picture of him taken on a pony. I offered to help. For the favor bag topper, I used this Rope font and the Texas flag carrying cowboy. I then stamped a boot on the paper lunch bag itself. My sister then stuffed the bag full of goodies and put it in a straw cowboy hat. I think they turned out super cute. Thanks for taking the pictures for me Sarah.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the posse’s creations: Libby, Mark, Betty, Danielle, Tina, Karen, and Geeta.

Single Favor

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Texas Rider; Texana Designs Boot
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Brown
Tools: Stampin’ Up markers

The Stars at Night are Big and Bright Deep in the Heart of Texas

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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.


A Deadbeat Texas Tuesday

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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

Texas Tuesday

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My friend Geeta is part of this group called Texas Tuesday. They post a Texas-themed (whatever makes you think of Texas) card on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  After being inspired by her last card, I decided I wanted in on the Texas Tuesday action. This is my first card as a member of the group.

Growing up in west Texas, Texas makes me think of dirt. Granted, within the city limits of Midland, there is a lot of green from people’s lawns and trees, but the wind is a frequent visitor. And it blows dirt around. A lot. So I decided I needed to have a dirt colored card base, so I used some Kraft cardstock.  I decided a Texas card needs some armadillos. Once on a walk around my apartment complex when I used to live  on the edge of north Austin, I came across a pair of armadillos getting it on. You’d think they’d want some privacy, but they were in the middle of the sidewalk for all the world to see.  But according to Wikipedia, armadillos have poor vision so maybe they didn’t know they were within sight of the whole world. A lot of people think of horses when they think of Texas. I don’t necessarily think of horses, because I had always wanted to take riding lessons when I was a kid (remember The Saddle Club books anyone?) but I never did. And howdy is the epitome of Texas twang. I actually ended up making two cards, because I couldn’t decide if it should have a bow or not. What do you think? Both of these cards will go to Operation Write Home.

Howdy Card - Take 1

Howdy Card - Take 2

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Texas Rider, Howdy,  Small Armadillo
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Kraft, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Stampin’ Up Close to Cocoa
Accessories: red grosgrain ribbon
Markers: Stampin’ Up Brilliant Blue, Real Red
Tools: Nestabilities Labels Three; dimensionals

Don’t forget to check out the other Texas Tuesday cards: Libby, Mark, Tina, and Betty.