tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24501870999990253262024-03-09T21:48:30.155-05:00Grace Notes for TodayGrace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-72581314671780306952023-11-08T17:16:00.006-05:002024-03-09T16:22:55.586-05:00BIRTHDAY CARD FOR A SPIFFY GUY<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla;">Shirt Birthday Card</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">I created this card as a generic birthday card for a spiffy dresser who likes buttoned-down collars.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lfkdhPgNUAtHo4JbGDR2RfesG2rUfH2kgxP7pnghD7VaxwGDVuHCEYYqCn-RQq6iI4ncHGtIUnBPWna5gZnzfZWblSdL2Q15T-blw8hvo7oSm0dollh_Ghyphenhyphen9hSHVn8MY-CYULlcQozpU_ZtWodKeE8joFmyDnrzBcJp_qYtqg7vbzBI4ZMWw6yMfxm9h/s795/Guy's%20Shirt%20-%20Front%20-%206x7.95.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="600" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lfkdhPgNUAtHo4JbGDR2RfesG2rUfH2kgxP7pnghD7VaxwGDVuHCEYYqCn-RQq6iI4ncHGtIUnBPWna5gZnzfZWblSdL2Q15T-blw8hvo7oSm0dollh_Ghyphenhyphen9hSHVn8MY-CYULlcQozpU_ZtWodKeE8joFmyDnrzBcJp_qYtqg7vbzBI4ZMWw6yMfxm9h/w383-h506/Guy's%20Shirt%20-%20Front%20-%206x7.95.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The cardstock used is from the Whiskey Barrel Paper Pad by Recollections.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">There are some fabulous rugged designs in this pack.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The one I used for this card looks exactly like fabric.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">I added extra white stitching around the collar, pocket, down the front opening and across the bottom.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The personalized name is cut from black vinyl.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJFbV2tuDpZqZhIGOc7cD8AxKvH9Zt6OCsSIMcbqU9IkBlT8L-KhWVz-yN1W7Kjm6iaaWNG8prQbxemW7lGkYJAYtaNWNmKqiXOUa0UcPZlkzREgqG8KnMfbS6_e35qTF6rZ5yFM19zKGu2ODkNjecrOtfXlNun7fMpv4Y8pApuxmtjRx6nbUtrxyFiPi/s1600/Guy's%20Shirt%20-%20Pocket%20verse.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJFbV2tuDpZqZhIGOc7cD8AxKvH9Zt6OCsSIMcbqU9IkBlT8L-KhWVz-yN1W7Kjm6iaaWNG8prQbxemW7lGkYJAYtaNWNmKqiXOUa0UcPZlkzREgqG8KnMfbS6_e35qTF6rZ5yFM19zKGu2ODkNjecrOtfXlNun7fMpv4Y8pApuxmtjRx6nbUtrxyFiPi/w390-h520/Guy's%20Shirt%20-%20Pocket%20verse.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Since this card is for my brother and I know I can tease him, I added a funny card to the pocket "handkerchief".</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: large;">Embellishments</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">For the shirt buttons, I used gemstones that were already a charcoal colour.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">They added shine and dimension to the card.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwBnj3d4S_S09exn4dyDJq9tM9n2bZNVmDbbZczdGDFmkoxeZYqsuXdrm1YAgGIDnYbFllxbOOY7tdtZxDMWzF3v7TJ27FeDg6HluZK1oWXadFe_lac1uqjqjzHBwi__uWhejGjaf3Xyn6XYV64qgYlC6u3cE2gWHf3TZBD5pGPNPQKKJ5c51V_gCYiCn/s1085/80th%20men's%20bday%20poem%20-%20cropped.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="896" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwBnj3d4S_S09exn4dyDJq9tM9n2bZNVmDbbZczdGDFmkoxeZYqsuXdrm1YAgGIDnYbFllxbOOY7tdtZxDMWzF3v7TJ27FeDg6HluZK1oWXadFe_lac1uqjqjzHBwi__uWhejGjaf3Xyn6XYV64qgYlC6u3cE2gWHf3TZBD5pGPNPQKKJ5c51V_gCYiCn/s320/80th%20men's%20bday%20poem%20-%20cropped.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Inside Verse</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">I composed a humorous verse of several points about growing older.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">My recipient loved the card and everyone at the dinner table got a good laugh about it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">That's exactly the reaction I was hoping to get.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">THIS is what I love about designing my own cards and writing my own poems and verses. There's nothing quite as special as seeing the reactions and joy of the recipients when my cards suit them PERFECTLY!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-Yvd2EYETXvEnOJyFZ_S2FjwV7dTqjFc4Hmsbn6FYPm8N1XFhMNQqPd08_9IYqkt_4HVuQVNOSNkpVauI4CxiYvmNU6ObgnQQFkHnngL-Hp69qtXVtnupOTFNkZcRiGjoZGRWW6rmhe_DivoHG1v9EGp0W1Ed9EuGpNCL17vTlTBGYLx9RnoIdYRFZ-6/s531/Grace%20Notes%20Signature.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="202" data-original-width="531" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-Yvd2EYETXvEnOJyFZ_S2FjwV7dTqjFc4Hmsbn6FYPm8N1XFhMNQqPd08_9IYqkt_4HVuQVNOSNkpVauI4CxiYvmNU6ObgnQQFkHnngL-Hp69qtXVtnupOTFNkZcRiGjoZGRWW6rmhe_DivoHG1v9EGp0W1Ed9EuGpNCL17vTlTBGYLx9RnoIdYRFZ-6/w269-h103/Grace%20Notes%20Signature.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-73871954841294468002023-11-08T16:32:00.003-05:002023-11-08T16:32:30.137-05:00Baby Shower Sign<p> </p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla;">Elephant Theme Baby Shower Sign</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQLw_QARWIhF8XoIPCMGW6Wo2hLB782foY6We8XayHXGczl7Z0oQc0S3LfFsLme3am32TWxSsRccLyxIog0g19MTORqIz1d5RWPyb4kSOzEuUduCi43Y6_NVO1dbRhqdZAGHDc7MmTY-_AsssFthp4vJHyy7B3Y2Pdn87_ipFS7MyjqJ3qa_ZK89i8-dU/s2016/Baby%20girl%20sign.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="509" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQLw_QARWIhF8XoIPCMGW6Wo2hLB782foY6We8XayHXGczl7Z0oQc0S3LfFsLme3am32TWxSsRccLyxIog0g19MTORqIz1d5RWPyb4kSOzEuUduCi43Y6_NVO1dbRhqdZAGHDc7MmTY-_AsssFthp4vJHyy7B3Y2Pdn87_ipFS7MyjqJ3qa_ZK89i8-dU/w382-h509/Baby%20girl%20sign.JPG" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elephant-them Baby Shower Sign</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">This sweet little sign is one of the elements created for a baby shower.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">To see the coordinating Baby Shower decor items , click these links:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://gracenotes4today.blogspot.com/2020/06/baby-shower-elephant-theme-banner.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elephant Baby Shower Banner</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH2shUgONNGDV8AUepDmWwmTHNbKDXtkpo0Zee3Ewup9L0901cKtXzZ1dgNKnKCoU1zVN2MpdJCWFzueV1-nwwMKFkw_osV_ngP1O7xd_FkU5ZIxJ2l__evwL0SmS_p3EEoCKGZND0oaCnqBn-iRCaBhHWH7NKUsGA_YBnLJeKIlOP6r-m6P_jjk3P0BF/s320/Ella-Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="184" data-original-width="320" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH2shUgONNGDV8AUepDmWwmTHNbKDXtkpo0Zee3Ewup9L0901cKtXzZ1dgNKnKCoU1zVN2MpdJCWFzueV1-nwwMKFkw_osV_ngP1O7xd_FkU5ZIxJ2l__evwL0SmS_p3EEoCKGZND0oaCnqBn-iRCaBhHWH7NKUsGA_YBnLJeKIlOP6r-m6P_jjk3P0BF/s1600/Ella-Banner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://gracenotes4today.blogspot.com/2018/01/baby-elephant-theme-cake-topper.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Baby Shower Elephant Cake Topper</span></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1kDji8UB4t9hA0Nzo2w7eVkJBB6CAWMf2GiAf97ctooA4PWLmMXzEwvuad-efjhd8ASCV_YlEwPbsgU4AZhex-SpWHAzpa4C-awgOzfRrXhtlyJUw6E_ibAvFyVqaf0aoNnQh0-JBIECLujW4moD7gmC9sgsSkpmTS3cZtPOMLK_GmLZhPvzWnSlbO5L/s320/Baby%20Ella-phant%20cake%20topper%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1kDji8UB4t9hA0Nzo2w7eVkJBB6CAWMf2GiAf97ctooA4PWLmMXzEwvuad-efjhd8ASCV_YlEwPbsgU4AZhex-SpWHAzpa4C-awgOzfRrXhtlyJUw6E_ibAvFyVqaf0aoNnQh0-JBIECLujW4moD7gmC9sgsSkpmTS3cZtPOMLK_GmLZhPvzWnSlbO5L/s1600/Baby%20Ella-phant%20cake%20topper%20closeup.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><p><br /></p>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-72625916311131950512023-07-09T10:52:00.004-04:002023-07-09T11:03:50.002-04:00Sweet 5th Birthday Card<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Karla;"> Happy 5th Birthday</span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Karla;">This 5x7" card was designed for a 5-year-old girl who loves to read (among other things).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Karla;">The design features a giant cupcake with many layers, and popped up for attention-grabbing fun!</span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilULnowdDyGFtj6ps5WEBbOYMnIfcCwrY9N8ywa-FTH-IiyD0u_nzF9vyguHQ_c1J1ZAJ9nhA52cs812hTxNz3_00vRcZJMLKpaToqeTGPp2DDLS-bNy4XRG8OtPq5n9VnFnvt24BW1BqIcDD2HtRhEJLX0KNKZoCTnJc7g-mG5I03W_ebj0WwNXebF3OH/s2955/5th%20Birthday%20new%20card%20front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2955" data-original-width="2130" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilULnowdDyGFtj6ps5WEBbOYMnIfcCwrY9N8ywa-FTH-IiyD0u_nzF9vyguHQ_c1J1ZAJ9nhA52cs812hTxNz3_00vRcZJMLKpaToqeTGPp2DDLS-bNy4XRG8OtPq5n9VnFnvt24BW1BqIcDD2HtRhEJLX0KNKZoCTnJc7g-mG5I03W_ebj0WwNXebF3OH/w423-h586/5th%20Birthday%20new%20card%20front.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Karla;">DETAILS</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Card size: 5 x 7"</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Cupcake size: 4"</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Cupcake sprinkles are foil circles I already had.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The number 5 with "Charlotte" through the middle is sized at 1.889w x 2.138h. The file is available on Design space with the name being editable. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">I created this one as a sticker on matte vinyl, using the "print then cut" feature.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The cherry on top is double popped.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The birthday girl loved her card!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fj5WjfLeFBLgX8nEYzo1VnMstNWzz99zoRte84ndW11k47kiy3xag0UmjSENseeXOuYcOXuGPG9hnAWWd8jGcQOvjKjE_KmD9CauMJAvRx6ZhOi6i0TqKS42klxSIi_QETjEu0keiet9PDrhwMVdVMITQcpU8NFkPzan8H1PbFU6rHIY_g3ceJVLW4sY/s214/Grace_8th_notes_signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="214" height="77" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8fj5WjfLeFBLgX8nEYzo1VnMstNWzz99zoRte84ndW11k47kiy3xag0UmjSENseeXOuYcOXuGPG9hnAWWd8jGcQOvjKjE_KmD9CauMJAvRx6ZhOi6i0TqKS42klxSIi_QETjEu0keiet9PDrhwMVdVMITQcpU8NFkPzan8H1PbFU6rHIY_g3ceJVLW4sY/s1600/Grace_8th_notes_signature.png" width="214" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Karla;"><br /></span><p></p>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-67360135425042286182023-07-03T15:54:00.004-04:002023-11-02T19:11:06.816-04:006th Anniversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">CHEERS TO 6 YEARS!</span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The fun-loving couple I created this 6th Anniversary card for are a couple who enjoy being totally crazy from time to time. Made-up songs and goofball dances can break out at any moment. They just genuinely know how to see the fun in everything!</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Satisfy; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Happy Dance</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I designed this card in Design Space using a cartoon image that was free to use, and copyright free. It's the perfect representation and theme for my card!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWrmAuiGch3Th2P8v0Bx48LJSKShkBXqEZT7nEasbDFqQWhoXBW1HwZzW_1XnVeYy9ZA9DRBwQWjo0bMFpwX1Ix80zTza8eI_ynp05O1WwvP30OSY4ovQWxP9aUC_tHyDGcZg5ANOU0Zz-KkssE_OLTb6j0G41yInByUiUpothMWPdleVrdv0EEJLTxcq/s1290/6th%20Anniversary%20Card%20Front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1290" data-original-width="1200" height="575" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWrmAuiGch3Th2P8v0Bx48LJSKShkBXqEZT7nEasbDFqQWhoXBW1HwZzW_1XnVeYy9ZA9DRBwQWjo0bMFpwX1Ix80zTza8eI_ynp05O1WwvP30OSY4ovQWxP9aUC_tHyDGcZg5ANOU0Zz-KkssE_OLTb6j0G41yInByUiUpothMWPdleVrdv0EEJLTxcq/w536-h575/6th%20Anniversary%20Card%20Front.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Card Details</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Card size, 5-1/2" square. The word "Cheers" is done in black vinyl. I like the smoothness that vinyl provides, and it's a nice contrast to the green cardstock for the phrase "To 6 Years".</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Fonts Used</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">TO 6 YEARS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cooper Black (one of my System fonts)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cheers</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lavenderia (Script system font)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Poem, Inside</span></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you follow me and my card designs, you know that I always write my own poems for the cards I make. This is what personalizes them and brings extra joy to the recipient.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For this card, the poem is comical. My recipient loved it and told me: "<b>It's SO US</b>!" I sometimes share my poems with followers. If you'd like to receive the poem I called "Happy Dance", drop me a comment and provide your email address.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaq3hm6yLQt34RNLM0rot75_DP4tska7H2bMyGhJa1R1wX3vY0ThT51_To1b778-eqrkBxs6f5rFf2bbmJWlUuIB2AmvgqsKfxTOePiFPCsLBTn3WlJbrxI7PvyV6HNQOKaFvWqNqffAszb6PIQVAAH6Oi9_N3CqoDmN0ze5JiI0Iv6ztYrtPkeGzz3jy/s250/Grace%20Notes%20Signature-3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="101" data-original-width="250" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaq3hm6yLQt34RNLM0rot75_DP4tska7H2bMyGhJa1R1wX3vY0ThT51_To1b778-eqrkBxs6f5rFf2bbmJWlUuIB2AmvgqsKfxTOePiFPCsLBTn3WlJbrxI7PvyV6HNQOKaFvWqNqffAszb6PIQVAAH6Oi9_N3CqoDmN0ze5JiI0Iv6ztYrtPkeGzz3jy/w175-h71/Grace%20Notes%20Signature-3.png" width="175" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-66818776986870366902021-04-13T14:57:00.007-04:002021-04-15T11:33:55.535-04:00Encouragement Cards: #3 NO MORE FEARS<h1 style="text-align: left;">Sending Cards of Hope</h1><p><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">This is another card for Chemo patients who will be receiving gift bags from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2781918938745891/?__cft__[0]=AZWoeOjYcJrItC0WKpw5ERATnFY5w_6Sx0rTmqNGjjUXjMgUgRXUEpsaxOnBptOYgg48IyUjnmhmRmVCuclMMgZ9itHUWnB-2ISYt8HPWwC8zfTkDYAQ1aUreHmQFRDIJsAo1iEjCaD86U2GgpwWIKtl3LNbdVYSRwc0KPLP0dY1DYPJWrHXKdq6ElVR6lkt8eg&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R" target="_blank">Southcoast Community Caring for Cancer</a>. My favourite way to encourage someone is to remind them of God's love and caring for them. At a time when they may feel hopeless, lost or alone, there is always HOPE.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The Lord ANSWERS those who call on Him and delivers them from ALL their fears. What an awesome promise! You can trust Him with everything!</span><br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FjRTJlZdkbU/YHXolJRiBsI/AAAAAAAAaS0/YhZqqzWpxYY_YPiQgJmHaUZdd54VzzopwCLcBGAsYHQ/s900/Lilacs-mauve.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="900" height="470" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FjRTJlZdkbU/YHXolJRiBsI/AAAAAAAAaS0/YhZqqzWpxYY_YPiQgJmHaUZdd54VzzopwCLcBGAsYHQ/w590-h470/Lilacs-mauve.jpg" width="590" /></a> </p></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: large;">CARD DETAILS</span></h2><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">For this card series (10 in the series), I made each card as an A2; 5-1/2" x 4-1/4".</span></span><p><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The Card front is embossed for extra dimension, and so that they would make up quickly.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Verses inside are prepared in Word, and include scripture verses.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: large;">FLOWERS</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The spray of flowers on the front were first printed then cut out. I made doubles of the floral pieces and stacked them with foam pop-dots.</span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FE_nMkaQ6dc/YHXofYRbeMI/AAAAAAAAaSw/exndqIMjxNI4OzqDDYoNCO2v3Fa-DvQDACLcBGAsYHQ/s720/Inside-IMG-3638.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="720" height="427" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FE_nMkaQ6dc/YHXofYRbeMI/AAAAAAAAaSw/exndqIMjxNI4OzqDDYoNCO2v3Fa-DvQDACLcBGAsYHQ/w515-h427/Inside-IMG-3638.jpg" width="515" /></a></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: x-large;">Verses</span><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The front panel includes a verse that is great for anyone who may be experiencing fear.</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">There are SO many great verses of encouragement in the Bible. This inside verse can be used for other occasions besides encouragement.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">__________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0Toronto, ON, Canada43.653226 -79.383184315.342992163821151 -114.5394343 71.963459836178842 -44.226934299999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-15344346659143050202021-04-13T14:49:00.001-04:002021-04-13T14:58:03.625-04:00Encouragement Cards: #2 RESCUE FOR CRUSHED HEARTS<p> </p><p>This encouragement card features a flighty butterfly with matching tones of spring green in the framing.</p><p>Isn't it great to know we do not have to remain in a state of sorrow, depression, disillusionment or fear. God sees you. He knows what you're going through. And He promises to draw close to the broken-hearted.</p><p>This style can easily be used for divorce, sympathy or get well.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2qgy5V94Hpg/YHXlgW82U-I/AAAAAAAAaSY/uUgCGa8E9OkhvPcP72TKhO6sU9ZugaU_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1245/DSCN3685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="850" height="652" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2qgy5V94Hpg/YHXlgW82U-I/AAAAAAAAaSY/uUgCGa8E9OkhvPcP72TKhO6sU9ZugaU_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w444-h652/DSCN3685.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">__________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-43274377300427505882021-04-13T09:36:00.004-04:002021-04-13T14:59:26.138-04:00Encouragement Cards: #1 INCREDIBLE DESTINY<h1 style="text-align: left;"> Incredible Destiny</h1><p>I've been making encouragement cards for people who are going through (or just starting) chemotherapy treatments. My heart goes out to these dear ones and I can't even imagine their fear and inner turmoil at what they may be facing. My hope is that these cards will bless them, but more than that, give them HOPE.</p><p>The best place I know to find hope is in God's Word. So, I've relied on the wisdom, love and inspiration from many Bible verses to let the recipients know that God is always available to them, even in their darkest moments.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uib53UGw6FE/YHWXFCuZWPI/AAAAAAAAaSA/5ou2S3Gt38wtbezbVMb9NyU36PTQWppLACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG-3632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="800" height="564" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uib53UGw6FE/YHWXFCuZWPI/AAAAAAAAaSA/5ou2S3Gt38wtbezbVMb9NyU36PTQWppLACLcBGAsYHQ/w418-h564/IMG-3632.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVElz0zG5OE/YHWdyKDocOI/AAAAAAAAaSI/ndxJi_IQv1kWH_pD8nSfj-VPhk0cYK2CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1067/Incredible%2BDestiny%2BInside%2BIMG-3597.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="551" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVElz0zG5OE/YHWdyKDocOI/AAAAAAAAaSI/ndxJi_IQv1kWH_pD8nSfj-VPhk0cYK2CgCLcBGAsYHQ/w413-h551/Incredible%2BDestiny%2BInside%2BIMG-3597.jpg" width="413" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">__________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-91653334718785776272021-03-13T09:59:00.004-05:002021-03-13T10:04:04.908-05:00Bunny in the Garden Easter Card<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Bunny in the Garden</span></h1><p>When a mischievous bunny gets into your garden there's no telling what might happen!</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla;">Card Details</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Karla;">This 6x6" card has tons of dimension. The frame is 4 layers stacked for a sturdy framed border. Background grass is embossed then sponge painted. The carrot also has a frame layered on top. I've added some distress marks to the carrot. </span><span style="font-family: Karla;">The grass was cut free-hand.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3muSQsNRUU/YEzN-Yl9d9I/AAAAAAAAaQQ/THT8dAm2cDwzXeFPZVrwl3kM0kuyhWi1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s810/DSCN3395.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3muSQsNRUU/YEzN-Yl9d9I/AAAAAAAAaQQ/THT8dAm2cDwzXeFPZVrwl3kM0kuyhWi1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w427-h432/DSCN3395.jpg" width="427" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;">Bunny in the Garden</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZYj_Q_FuBW3wpK1IUFxqQtPVt3Q0jrwF10zM8ZGeMlOPJ5ltYgTo7Lf91lg8w0ZrI-7xZ6_D2XviO9rBn1K07IjxMcTUtXLnkfbiqC2xJullHxsCiXWeqGl0N6Wgewf6PCpIGhiLiuH-/s480/Bunny-closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZYj_Q_FuBW3wpK1IUFxqQtPVt3Q0jrwF10zM8ZGeMlOPJ5ltYgTo7Lf91lg8w0ZrI-7xZ6_D2XviO9rBn1K07IjxMcTUtXLnkfbiqC2xJullHxsCiXWeqGl0N6Wgewf6PCpIGhiLiuH-/s320/Bunny-closeup.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script";"><span style="font-size: large;">Bunny & Carrot Closeup</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><b>Inside Verse</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Easter of 2020 was a time when families could not get together. I wrote a poem to describe my sentiments of the holiday, at a time when we were all a little saddened by having to be separated.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The grass inside was sponge painted and another bunny adds some fun.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2T5tvxBnEk/YEzRE0mJ78I/AAAAAAAAaQs/06gvnVsg8Agh_qD3-i8r2GkBEvDaPvSvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s810/Inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="800" height="458" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L2T5tvxBnEk/YEzRE0mJ78I/AAAAAAAAaQs/06gvnVsg8Agh_qD3-i8r2GkBEvDaPvSvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w452-h458/Inside.jpg" width="452" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;">Easter Poem composed by Grace Baxter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"> Happy Easter, Everyone! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-13308923722217851772021-02-20T15:07:00.008-05:002021-02-21T11:36:27.012-05:00Fozzy Bear Birthday Card<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Muppet Child's Card</span></h2><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Muppet characters are as popular as ever... at least with my recipient and his family! This one is for a 12-year-old boy who LUVS the Muppets.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xM0jfASklYw/YDFl8o0S0kI/AAAAAAAAaNg/4w9uwhOhvO0L0AmuFyzxTB6vr99dSIYYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s611/Front-IMG_3490.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="471" height="572" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xM0jfASklYw/YDFl8o0S0kI/AAAAAAAAaNg/4w9uwhOhvO0L0AmuFyzxTB6vr99dSIYYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w442-h572/Front-IMG_3490.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The Verse Inside</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">In true "Sesame Street" style, the inside verse had to sound like the Muppet character himself. My recipient wanted to read it again and again -- totally enjoying the "voice" of Fozzy Bear and his comments inside the card!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">So here goes! The verse, i.e., the punchline.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--OVqpqF1tfs/YDFq41vhVlI/AAAAAAAAaN0/2XK-hFkrHIU86SYwEvGVztLHIinQVpGogCLcBGAsYHQ/s1300/Verse-IMG_3489.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="900" height="592" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--OVqpqF1tfs/YDFq41vhVlI/AAAAAAAAaN0/2XK-hFkrHIU86SYwEvGVztLHIinQVpGogCLcBGAsYHQ/w411-h592/Verse-IMG_3489.jpg" width="411" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mzwn6dPkBB8/YDFraAtwMEI/AAAAAAAAaN8/3Bb1I6El4FUs9GJRAzmeoYwW6x68wMSzACPcBGAsYHg/s214/Grace_8th_notes_signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="214" height="64" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mzwn6dPkBB8/YDFraAtwMEI/AAAAAAAAaN8/3Bb1I6El4FUs9GJRAzmeoYwW6x68wMSzACPcBGAsYHg/w179-h64/Grace_8th_notes_signature.png" width="179" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-7822607290383824622020-12-18T17:05:00.006-05:002021-02-21T11:40:00.955-05:00Under the Mistletoe<h1 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mistletoe Moment</span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">When it's impossible to be with your special person on Christmas, we can reminisce or dream of a mistletoe moment with that loved one. Although this year is a little sad because of travel restrictions, my mistletoe card will bring a smile to my recipient's face (and possibly a tear).</span></p><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DeZAnv3bJOs/X90aqU5ilqI/AAAAAAAAaKs/ilP0XQOJj1QPJ75E1yjGJ4F819Ilmht2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1023/Mistletoe-card-front-DSCN3625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1023" data-original-width="1019" height="519" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DeZAnv3bJOs/X90aqU5ilqI/AAAAAAAAaKs/ilP0XQOJj1QPJ75E1yjGJ4F819Ilmht2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w518-h519/Mistletoe-card-front-DSCN3625.jpg" width="518" /></a></h1><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Design Details</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">For this card, I wanted an arbor for the couple to stand under. Design Space did not have an appropriate arbor so I made my own using a window frame and removing the inside panes and bottom ledge.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The couple are from the <i><b>Suburbia</b></i> cartridge, since I knew my recipient would appreciate the vintage look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The gold background is actually sparkly but not a thick cardstock -- perfect for this application.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">To fill the space on the right, I decided to use an embossing folder that I've had for a few years but never used. The ornaments needed a little something extra, so I painted them with clear Wink of Stella. Photos just can't capture the shine and slight sparkle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mistletoe Moment</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xRVF77PU09A/X90dg5A0wTI/AAAAAAAAaK4/hZw2s8yB4rk9PpPv8xLRrx_PWV1fFLwCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s399/Mistletoe-circle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="399" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xRVF77PU09A/X90dg5A0wTI/AAAAAAAAaK4/hZw2s8yB4rk9PpPv8xLRrx_PWV1fFLwCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Mistletoe-circle.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">I<span> actually designed the circular mistletoe sentiment to be placed on the card's front. It just didn't fit well there, so I came up with an inside design. The mistletoe sprig is the same as the one used on the arbor, just larger for impact.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yMTd2aG5SQY/X90jaEZktdI/AAAAAAAAaLY/PWrZBWFUiK49-F2L-uFRjdnpYgAt-uroQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/Card-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="1000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yMTd2aG5SQY/X90jaEZktdI/AAAAAAAAaLY/PWrZBWFUiK49-F2L-uFRjdnpYgAt-uroQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Card-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">The inside verse was prepared in word, using a circle shape as a mask, exactly the same size as my "Cricutted" embellishment. This method let me type my words all around the circle. I was able to get the correct spacing by keeping the "masked circle" on my screen until my message was completed. Then I deleted that circle.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQGg2G-yX1A/X90lJVTVWuI/AAAAAAAAaLk/s-YpMzfHI5wZQmGSwKhnRW2yHuuYnpDigCLcBGAsYHQ/s660/Cropped-inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="660" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQGg2G-yX1A/X90lJVTVWuI/AAAAAAAAaLk/s-YpMzfHI5wZQmGSwKhnRW2yHuuYnpDigCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Cropped-inside.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: medium;">Above photo illustrates word wrap around the sentiment piece.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBvVR8VU-rY/So2m5lkm8II/AAAAAAAAZgs/jmrsg-vG4BgNPswvK2Ssd9jeKs5MzsTSACPcBGAYYCw/s203/gracenotes_by_GB_green.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="91" data-original-width="203" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBvVR8VU-rY/So2m5lkm8II/AAAAAAAAZgs/jmrsg-vG4BgNPswvK2Ssd9jeKs5MzsTSACPcBGAYYCw/s0/gracenotes_by_GB_green.jpg" /></a></div></div><p><br /></p></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-52329692635179267352020-12-18T16:08:00.001-05:002021-02-21T11:40:36.687-05:00Believe in the Babe of Bethlehem<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Remembering the Reason We Celebrate</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We see the word "BELIEVE" on cards and Christmas decorations. This time, I wanted to pay respect to the real reason we have Christmas. It's all about the tiny baby born in Bethlehem, more than 2,000 years ago.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DaqSWfRnbhw/X90YNOajIGI/AAAAAAAAaKY/8Z2eNplwLuEy13J-DbYeNKMY2xhm21hzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1029/Baby%2BNew%2Bfront%2BDSCN3620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1029" data-original-width="787" height="557" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DaqSWfRnbhw/X90YNOajIGI/AAAAAAAAaKY/8Z2eNplwLuEy13J-DbYeNKMY2xhm21hzgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h557/Baby%2BNew%2Bfront%2BDSCN3620.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Design Techniques</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I used vinyl to make the words "Believe" and "of Bethlehem". The letters cut more cleanly from vinyl and provide a smooth finish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The stars and "Babe" are cut from gold foil cardstock. I like the elegance of foil and it's fun to use with the simple image of baby Jesus.</span></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>The Verse Inside</b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I wrote a poem especially for this card. It expresses my wishes for the recipient and reiterates the beauty of Christmas.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e3EKhmtDmU0/X90Zg3XQA3I/AAAAAAAAaKk/y8CYulDVTgA_A6bdvYNpBGXVMf5R9-dIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1254/Inside%2Bpoem%2BDSCN3623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1000" height="587" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e3EKhmtDmU0/X90Zg3XQA3I/AAAAAAAAaKk/y8CYulDVTgA_A6bdvYNpBGXVMf5R9-dIQCLcBGAsYHQ/w468-h587/Inside%2Bpoem%2BDSCN3623.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-75697356611485538852020-11-09T14:34:00.003-05:002020-11-09T14:34:34.550-05:00Braided Card Spine<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #dd4984;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;">Birthday Blessings for My Sister</span></span></h1><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When you need something extra special, this braided card has that WOW factor. It's not difficult to make... but it does take patience.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1KxrJpz9rrY/X6mXdvSeEzI/AAAAAAAAaIU/DVhrF7GT-L8X3byutBQi6cJPA6wbe-l0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s950/Grn-bkgd_DSCN3587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="878" height="449" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1KxrJpz9rrY/X6mXdvSeEzI/AAAAAAAAaIU/DVhrF7GT-L8X3byutBQi6cJPA6wbe-l0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w415-h449/Grn-bkgd_DSCN3587.jpg" width="415" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Fira Sans Condensed;">Card Details</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The finished size is 5" x 7"<br />Fuchsia embossed background adds texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Floral bouquet was printed then cut with the Cricut</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Birthday Blessings sentiment was printed with the Cricut. Font is "Royalty"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For extra sparkle, Gold foil cardstock backs the floral piece and sentiment</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2ltKjXIymE/X6mYR_pF6XI/AAAAAAAAaIc/Rvikhf09l24zHRLHMR4UzJashXDApBO2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1176/braided-spine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1176" height="376" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2ltKjXIymE/X6mYR_pF6XI/AAAAAAAAaIc/Rvikhf09l24zHRLHMR4UzJashXDApBO2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w463-h376/braided-spine.jpg" width="463" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closeup of the Braided Spine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9SpJCaE0Pc/X6mYd0QX4sI/AAAAAAAAaIg/wJStB_YWadcoBjH9WpsT71em-6yG7ql1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Inside-verse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="1200" height="437" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9SpJCaE0Pc/X6mYd0QX4sI/AAAAAAAAaIg/wJStB_YWadcoBjH9WpsT71em-6yG7ql1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w467-h437/Inside-verse.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Poem composed by Grace Baxter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9kqwQCuXR4/X6mZuR-YcjI/AAAAAAAAaIw/cuV8_DpLfZMK5YX1HOgvdAxa7cFL5K8HQCPcBGAsYHg/s214/Grace_8th_notes_signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="214" height="65" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9kqwQCuXR4/X6mZuR-YcjI/AAAAAAAAaIw/cuV8_DpLfZMK5YX1HOgvdAxa7cFL5K8HQCPcBGAsYHg/w182-h65/Grace_8th_notes_signature.png" width="182" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div>Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-13030284954433265612020-10-30T14:25:00.004-04:002020-10-30T14:49:26.191-04:00Scooter Birthday Card<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Fira Sans Condensed;">Sometimes You Need A Scooter! </span></h1><p>Grown-up girls love scooters, too. At least, I always have. My recipient is a fun-loving business woman with many facets to her personality. I chose the sentiment, "You Grow Girl" because of her many successful endeavours. She never stops learning and growing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVvvWF6Q7Bo/X5xTOdr3F2I/AAAAAAAAaHY/VXTCPejuz4gCFFXacsga_32G6NpxtmW3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/front-angled.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1637" data-original-width="2048" height="367" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVvvWF6Q7Bo/X5xTOdr3F2I/AAAAAAAAaHY/VXTCPejuz4gCFFXacsga_32G6NpxtmW3QCLcBGAsYHQ/w458-h367/front-angled.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: large;">The Scooter</span></h2>The cardstock selected for the scooter is a metallic blue. (Pics don't do it justice.) It occupies the "hero space" against a white embossed background, framed in black.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HJIEVye26E/X5xTQx1dUwI/AAAAAAAAaHc/7t_zg09X2CIiVmeamObrtmkx-Hu2SrebQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1424/Angled-front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1424" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HJIEVye26E/X5xTQx1dUwI/AAAAAAAAaHc/7t_zg09X2CIiVmeamObrtmkx-Hu2SrebQCLcBGAsYHQ/w444-h360/Angled-front.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Karla; font-size: large;">Poem Inside</span></h3>As usual, I composed a poem for this special recipient. And honestly, It barely touches on her many talents.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g8pnGn1exX0/X5xTS1ULswI/AAAAAAAAaHg/4SD4hyWN4LYJ6Zpq0DqSkApr-kwkosWSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/inside-verse.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1003" data-original-width="1200" height="361" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g8pnGn1exX0/X5xTS1ULswI/AAAAAAAAaHg/4SD4hyWN4LYJ6Zpq0DqSkApr-kwkosWSwCLcBGAsYHQ/w434-h361/inside-verse.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">===================================================</div><br />Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-41252048421525834652020-10-27T17:17:00.006-04:002020-11-03T17:24:26.146-05:00Birthday PIZZAZZ!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Fira Sans Condensed;"> Glamour + Vitality = Pizzazz</span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Fira Sans Condensed;">In thinking of my recipient, this card needed to be glamorous and full of life! This high heel card is perfect for any woman who fits this description.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdshS-YVsvUgAY2tLFyMOEmxGNhbPV3b1C1z_izT4vbPXBKoOTVuBwe3i_dVcLbspqGY-lAfRCBcCB2qVvwsrm7mGEyzkt9ufMPPmpwFmabYgqbS9YilIvBK3ZwQ2qHDbomVHaB4x2IYO/s1453/Front+high+heel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="1153" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdshS-YVsvUgAY2tLFyMOEmxGNhbPV3b1C1z_izT4vbPXBKoOTVuBwe3i_dVcLbspqGY-lAfRCBcCB2qVvwsrm7mGEyzkt9ufMPPmpwFmabYgqbS9YilIvBK3ZwQ2qHDbomVHaB4x2IYO/w416-h524/Front+high+heel.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Fira Sans Condensed; font-size: medium;">The cardstock used for the shoe base is black and textured with a shiny sparkle. Pictures do not do it justice. 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<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.5;">Hi everyone. I'm Grace Baxter and I'm excited to be launching my freshly designed and updated, hugely expanded Font Reference Guide! If you think you loved the beta version of the Guide, wait until you start using this one!</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></b><b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Watch for my upcoming Youtube video about the NEW and expanded Font Reference Guide. You're going to love the new format and easy navigation!</b></div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">The gift was a puzzle of many funny faces. So this card worked perfectly! Instant joy maker!</span></div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="font-size: medium;">Smiley Cards ~ cell phone</span></div>
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Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-67293031687501178762020-04-05T16:18:00.001-04:002020-06-09T09:34:14.638-04:00Flip Card - Without Dies<h2>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When you've missed celebrating an important birthday... when illness and travel and Christmas pushed it further into the future, "better late than never" still applies. The arrival of Spring was my inspiration for this card -- and also the fancy cut "flip" style. No dies were used for this one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Without the use of dies, I was able to make this flip-poke-through-a-window style card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The mechanism wasn't quite perfect, but now I have it figured out and the next one will be improved. Isn't that how cardmaking ALWAYS goes?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I recommend using a strong cardstock for the base. The large window cutout weakens the card, so 100 lb or 110 lb. cardstock is best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Nate's ABCs</i> - umbrella and boots</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Stretch Your Imagination</i> - Spring floral title</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Brandon</i> - font for emphasized text inside</span></div>
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Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-63770576760059329572020-03-28T12:26:00.004-04:002020-03-29T14:41:43.781-04:00Golden Anniversary Card<h2>
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For a 50th. anniversary, I wanted something bigger and flashier than a straight card. This "S" shaped card opens to 12 inches wide. It's easy to divide the space into 3 panels and provides lots of space to decorate.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Stars and balloons make this memento feel celebratory.</b></span></td></tr>
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Grace Baxterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18424366857422298328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450187099999025326.post-37699686293306022532020-02-19T15:52:00.000-05:002020-02-19T16:09:19.959-05:00Bowling Boy - Birthday Card<br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When there's nothing a boy likes more than bowling, his birthday card has to be all about THAT! This 5"x5" card has all of the bowling elements, inside and out: bowling bag and ball, pins and of course, STRIKE! </span><br />
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