Uniquely Yours

Normally, my kids get non-traditional cards for holidays, such as Valentines... just like when my son got a boxer card.  They love it! I love it! It eases the pain of being 'just like the others'.  Of course, most of their cards end up in my example stash in the long run anyway! {{yes I am one of those}}. This year will be no different for them. However I have decided that those I mail will also not be out in the red/white/pink color combo!... yeah, I am living on the edge!!

 I pulled in the In Colors to make this years' Valentines for those that I will make. I love the Calypso Coral, with the white and  Pool Party as well... I wanted simple. I wanted fast and unique. Nothing gender oriented. They are  fun. 

Sometimes simple is too clean for me. Sometimes, like here I add bling and its not obvious until the light catches it. Good, bad or indfferent.. guess it depends.

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Can you find me, Cupid?

I love to add just a tad bit more 'fun' in the normal work day. It has its limits, I still try to be 'creative'... since I think I am good at it.  Over Christmas, I make elves and hid them all over the office.  They ladies love it. The men shake their heads, but join in the fun.  At the end of the holiday, I make treats and bring in ...so everyone wins!

Today, its Cupids..

Of course I couldn't do this without Ellen Kempers original design - I manipulated mine with some of other punches available. They were fun and easy, so I made 8 of them.

So my hiding places are in the copier/ mail room, near the water cooler, coffee break room, ladies restroom, near doorways, and some offices -near the stapler or tape - its never the same - and just because you saw them their once doesn't mean they will be back there again in the afternoon... now does it...

Work time fun... someone has to do it!

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List of Punches: scallopped circle, butterfly, snowflake, word window,

heart to heart, small oval

I used glitter paper for their wings



Hanging Heart

Happy Thursday!

Its an interesting day in the household. {{sigh}}

The snow has melted, we are left with mud. {{uck}}

1SG received positive feedback regarding future employment.  {{smiles}}

We didn't get the freezing rain that was in the forecast {{hooray! }}

Most of all, I got some new goods to play with and share. 

In the meantime, I have some nontraditional valentine cards I put get together.

The hanging heart:

I used an embossed folder that is "wood grain" in the Big Shot, on Natural White. I put dimensionals on the piece. I used a very old clothes pin that I had in light purple and used the Heart to Heart punch in Perfect Plum to hang off it. I used a small bit of the hemp thread, and made a triple bow and attached it to the rear of the pin.

I like the simplicity of the card. I like that it speaks volumes, even though its just three items!  I am making a great attempt not show too many Valentine cards over the next few weeks. However bear with me - you never know what each day has to offer.

What non-traditional colors do you like for Valentines day?

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Hug the ones you love!