You Friend Are Pretty Amazing - Encouragement Card

Recently a very good friend of mine and long time work colleague completed her chemotherapy treatments and got the good news that we were all hoping for. Although she has lost all her hair, is very fatigued and is still in some pain she is determined to be her better self when she returns back to work with us. As an Oncology Nurse, unfortunately she now knows and can really relate to what it is like to be a cancer patient having experienced it all herself.  To celebrate her journey I made this card for her.

Elaine YOU friend ARE pretty amazing!

I mixed supplies from a few of my favorite companies to create this beautiful card. I stamped the background florals from SSS Blooming Day Set to using distress inks to create a water colored base.  Then added a vellum layer to the top to add my sentiments on the front of the card. Check out the links below if you are interested in any of the supplies I used.

Here is a look at the stamped sentiment inside the card.

I really don't think this picture does this card justice. So for a better look at how it came together I have included a process video.

Click →HERE to watch in HD

Hope this "You Friend Are Pretty Amazing - Encouragement Card" for my friend has inspired you today. Don't forget to share your kindness with someone!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting  :)

Linking to:

Simon Say Stamp: Handmade Flowers

SUPPLIES 

To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!

Simon Says Clear Stamps YOU MATTER Shop at: SSS	SSS Stamps BLOOMING DAY Shop at: SSS	SSS HAND LETTERED ENCOURAGEMENT Shop at: SSS	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9x12 140lb Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ
WOW! Embossing Powder Ultra High 15ml-Clear Gloss Shop at: AMZ	Black & Decker HG1300 Dual Temperature Heat Gun Shop at: AMZ	Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Hampton Art Stamp Perfect tool - Discontinued Shop at: AMZ	Misti Stamp Tool Original Size Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Neodymium Block Magnet Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush Shop at: SSS | AMZ	EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Craft Smith Metallic Foil 12x12 Inch Paper Pad Shop at: AMZ	Elmers X-Acto 12” Base Guillotine Shop at: AMZ
Hero Arts Water MIST SPRAY BOTTLE Mister Shop at: SSS	Martha Stewart Crafts Scoring Board 12x12 Shop at: AMZ	Quilled Creations PRECISION TIP Applicator Bottle Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Scotch Quick-Drying Tacky Glue 4Oz Shop at: SSS | AMZ
MFT FRIEND Die-Namics Shop at: SSS	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Sizzix Big Shot Kick STANDARD CUTTING PADS Shop at: SSS	Sizzix Big Shot Magnetic Platform Shop at: AMZ	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad CANDIED APPLE Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MOWED LAWN Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MUSTARD SEED Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad PEACOCK FEATHERS Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad SPICED MARMALADE Shop at: SSS	Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive Shop at: AMZ	Silhouette Pick Me Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Vellum Value Pack 8.5"X11" 50/Pkg Shop at: AMZ

First Holy Communion Cake Topper + FREE Files

One of my most popular posts was how I made my Cake Toppers inexpensively out of paper (Click HERE for that post). 

Today I have another Cake Topper to show you. This one is perfect for any of you looking for a First Communion Topper. I made this one for My God Daughter's cake and want to share the files I made with all of you. The nice thing about these toppers is that they can make a simple plain cake look fabulous with very little effort.

Isn't it so pretty and elegant?! 

And, if you're looking for ideas for a boy, simply leave off the pink Cross or cut it out of blue paper.

Click on the links below the post to see what supplies I used. I used glitter foil paper from Recollections and avoided a glittery mess (this one does not flake), sorry could't find a link for it.

For those of you that want to watch it all come together and the how to's, here is the process video.

Click →HERE to watch in HD
Click below for your First Holy Communion Cake Topper FREE file download!

Before you download...

My free files RULES!!!

1. If you choose to download all I ask is you become a follower.
2. Note my files are for personal use only! (Personal use means... only for you to use (no trading, no selling, or sharing of my files... let me do that!) 
3. If you want to share, send your friends over to my blog for the download. 
4. I'm OK with people sharing my files on their own sites as long as there is a direct link back to this blog...Give credit where credit is due! (a message to me would also be appreciated)

SVG file
.Studio (Silhouette file)

If you would like to donate, (click the 👉DONATE button on the sidebar) I will happily accept any amount you see fit. No pressure at all either :) It will just make my day that someone wants to support my passion.

Hope this has inspired you to create your own toppers for your special occasions!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting 😊

SUPPLIES

To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!

Silhouette Cameo 3 Shop at: AMZ	Cricut 2003290 Glitter Vinyl, Sampler Shop at: AMZ	Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Shop at: SSS | AMZ	EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Adhesive Technologies 0449M Precision Pro Glue Gun Shop at: AMZ
Dealglad Teflon High Temperature Resistant Non-stick Mat Shop at: AMZ	Bamboo Picks Paddle Skewers BBQ Shop at: AMZ

First Holy Communion Box Card | SVGCuts

I'm always on the lookout for cute religious card ideas and as soon as I saw SVGCuts latest Easter Box Cards SVG Kit I immediately had to get it!

This past weekend, we celebrate my youngest God Daughter's Communion Day and I thought this card would be perfect for the occasion.

Isn't it beautiful?!

Here is what the backside looks like.
Love that blessed SSS die.

Just in case you were wondering... yes, it does fold flat and slide into an envelope!

For those of you wanting to know which files I used, here is my list:
Easter Sunday Box Card - Easter Box Cards SVG Kit
Bible - Christian Elements SVG Collection
Girl (Free file) - Praying Girl (altered, removed chest and foot)
I will have links to the supplies I used below.


And for those that want to watch it come together, here is the assembly video.

Click -> HERE to watch in HD

Hope this First Holy Communion Box Card has inspired you to create something similar for the next time you need a card for a religious event. The recipient will never receive anything like it 😉

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting 👋

SUPPLIES

To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!

Easter Box Cards SVG Kit Shop at: SVGCuts	Christian Elements SVG Collection Shop at: SVGCuts	Silhouette Cameo 3 Shop at: AMZ	Simon Says Clear Stamps YOU MATTER Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK Shop at: SSS
EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Adhesive Technologies 0449M Precision Pro Glue Gun Shop at: AMZ	Dealglad Teflon High Temperature Resistant Non-stick Mat Shop at: AMZ	Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool 1" Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Recollections White Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs Shop at: AMZ
Sizzix Multipurpose Platform Extended Shop at: AMZ	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Simon Says Stamp BLESSED Wafer Die Shop at: SSS	Scotch Quick-Drying Tacky Glue 4Oz Shop at: SSS | AMZ	Sizzix Big Shot Kick STANDARD CUTTING PADS Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad BLACK SOOT Ranger Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MOWED LAWN Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MUSTARD SEED Shop at: SSS	Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Plum Blossom Shop at: AMZ	Tulle Fabric Spool Shop at: AMZ
Tulle Fabric Spool Shop at: AMZ	METALLICS Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens Shop at: SSS | AMZ