Friday, July 25, 2008

Amy Butler...grow where you're planted

Happy Friday, again! I had to come back with a card, you know. I was waiting to finish some swaps I had to mail out with the new Sock Monkey set. I took some pictures, went and mailed them, etc. then came back and uploaded the pictures, no good! ugh! I didn't have the right close-up camera setting, so no Sock Monkey! (Ummm, the first time ever I have not made one for me! Doh!)

Which brings us to this card. This is the other card that I submitted to Paper Crafts that they didn't pick up. It's all from the Amy Butler Lotus line I purchased at Michael's, except for Stampin' Up Basic Gray cardstock, it goes very well together. I love the Amy Butler fabric tags!

Please don't look closely at my bad sewing! I used this cheap little machine I bought at Michael's, but I really think I need this Janome Mini. Everyone is getting one lately, I see. I have a Singer sewing machine, but I can never get the tension right for paper. Guess I should just try experimenting with it more. But it's not as small and cute as the Janome Mini...hmmmmm....

Okay, enough rambling. I still have lots to do to get ready for my Customer Appreciation Event on Sunday (What have I been doing all week? I DON'T KNOW!), plus an unreal amount of swaps to start on (yes, START on!) for Convention group swaps that I've already signed up for and committed to! Hee! Hee! (That's the sound of madness!) I really can't do anything until there's no time left and unbearable pressure is on me. Sigh. That's just me, I've come to accept it!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm glad y'all liked that Victorian house from yesterday too, it's nice that we have so much in common! *wink*

Have you stamped something today?
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16 comments:

  1. kathleenhJuly 25, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    Ooh, what a fabulous card! I love Amy Butler! Good luck to you getting all your stuff done.

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  2. VickieJuly 25, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    I LOVE your card! I will have to check out Amy Butlers stuff out,though I am a huge fan of Basic Grey!! Also, I LOVE my Janome Mini sewing machine...it is perfect for paper crafts!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 25, 2008 at 11:43 PM

    Angie - love this card! It's so very pretty...and that little sewing machine - not a bad price I'd say! The one I have totally sucks and makes the biggest mess whenever I use it. I love the look of stitching on a project, but a good machine sure would be nice. I may have to consider that one... thanks for sharing!!

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  4. TandraJuly 26, 2008 at 2:37 AM

    Angie that is awesome!! I love to look at it! Its just so cool how you put it together!

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  5. CatherineJuly 26, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Angie, this is gorgeous, i do have that small Jenome sewing machine but don't know how to use it..LOL!

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  6. ~amy~July 26, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    Shut Up....LOVE your Amy Butler card...and what the heck...FABRIC TAGS???!!!! See what happens when I purposely don't go to M's to save $$?!!! The janome *rocks* :)

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  7. AlexJuly 26, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    This is beautiful Angie - I love this!!! Totally fabulous and the details are all gorgeous girl! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  8. KatieJuly 26, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    Angie, love this card!! I NEED some of those fabric tags...sigh! Gorgeous card!

    I read your list below...I am also a huge Jane Austin fan! I have also read all of her books numerous times :) Recently I read Confessions of a Jane Austin Addict...pretty cute little book.

    Have a great weekend!
    Katie

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  9. chloeJuly 26, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    This super long card is fabulous! Love the Amy Butler papers!!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    I love it, Angie!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Angie...that is the cutest card!! Yes, you NEED the Janome. I love mine! I swear I can pick it up with 2 fingers and it hides away supah easy!

    BTW-Yes, I did teach ...3rd grade, too! :) and yes, you NEED the inque boutique set! ;)

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  12. Kim GasperJuly 26, 2008 at 11:43 PM

    You know what's funny? I thought the same thing about your hostess preview swap from a few days ago! I was like, "Man, I wish I could swap with the gals in that group too!!!!" What's a girl to do?

    Sounds like you're going to convention. Wahoo! Me too! I'm in track 3.

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  13. Silke LedlowJuly 27, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    Angie - this is a awesome looking card!!! Very cool and your sewing looks fab too!!!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about the not so good Sock Monkey card photos, but I love this card! I think this is fantastic!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    FABULOUS!!! I forgot I have that fabric too. Wow, now I have to dig it out and sew it on something!!! :)

    Great great card! My FAVE!!

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  16. janne iselinJuly 28, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    Tanks for the comment on my card=)

    I just love you're cards!

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