Dolphin Pod

I have a dear friend who just loves dolphins. Actually, I do, too. I had the opportunity many, many years ago to swim with a pod of wild dolphins in a huge bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. I was with a small group of women under the leadership of a woman named Joan Ocean (seriously!). It was a truly magical and life-changing experience.

Back to the cards! I wanted to make my friend a little pack of 4 thank you cards. Can you believe that I found these older (1995) Hero Arts stamps (C992, E995) at a garage sale for 50 cents each? So perfect and so green (recycled). The sentiment is from Hero Arts set CL371.

I colored the dolphin with colored pencils, white embossed the star fish and went to town (or, under the sea!). I added the cork slices for an extra touch of marine (or, Maureen?).

I purchased these great clear card boxes from BellisMarket on Etsy. They are really high-quality and very reasonably priced. Love them! They hold four A2 cards (if they are not too heavily embellished) and envelopes. Check them out! It makes a really nice presentation, don't you think?

I hope your weekend goes just swimmingly! Thanks for looking.

kiss + tell

Today I am departing from the norm to share with you an amazing company that I found. It is an Etsy company called "kiss + tell". Karissa makes the most wonderful custom stamps and lovely wedding imitations, among many other great things.

Here is the rubber stamp she made for me with all my critical information and lots of flair. I use this on the backs of most my cards. Her prices are very reasonable (this was only about $20!), she is very professional, and a real doll to work with. It even came in this very cool little burlap drawstring bag!

I have never done this on my blog before, but I urge you to check it out and support this wonderful company.

PS: Although I am an avid Etsy shopper, I first hear about this from my blogging buddy, Britta Swiderski. Check out her fun blog for more great inspiration.

Hi, Ya'll!

No card today (I have some ready, but my camera is not cooperating), but I want to highlight my new blog header! WOW! Isn't it grand! This was designed using the image on my business card by a most creative gal, thepohOtospOt, over at one of my favorite crafts shopping places, etsy. Check out this shop - this gal has talent and is patient and fun!

Now that I have figured out how to embed a link I can share this (and all kinds of other delights!) with you. So, check it out and let me know what you think! I am just delighted to have a new face!