If you can't say something nice...

Growing up I am sure we all heard, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." But what fun is there in that???

I created this card for our DT challenge over at Riley and company where we were challenged to use Brown in our card. Apparently today is National Brownie Day.

I think I like this alternative solution better. What do you think? The Riley image I used is called Cell Phone Riley and the funny bones is called "If you can't say something nice."

Don't forget to check out the Riley and Company Design Team's cards on their blogs!

• Frances Byrne
• Heather Bolli
• Joy Stagg
• Kelly Santi
• Kendra DeCota
• Sandye Curry

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Three Layer Card - Chatter

Good morning bloggers! Hope everyone is having a great week. It has been chilly here in Phoenix, with some rain. But I guess that is better than the white stuff so many of you are still experiencing!

I am here today to share a card I made a few weeks ago and just have not had time to post. It is a three layered card and I thought this technique would work great with the new Chatter stamp released over at So Suzy Stamps.

The first layer of course was the entire stamp. It is a larger stamp so I used my stamp press. I like using clear embossing powder with my black ink because I find the black sometimes leaves speckles even if I am using my embossing magic pad.

Then I matted it onto black card stock and stamped another image. Once I determined where the layer would be, I sliced it and matted that piece. I then fussy cut the phone. I used foam dots to give each piece some height.

Here is a side view. I didn't want a lot of room on the sides so I made a not standard size of 6" x 4.5". I will use my envelope maker to make a perfect envelope for this fun card.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

• 7 Kids College Fund -#120 Anything Goes 
• Add a Little Dazzle - #64 Texture or Anything Goes 
• Crafting By Designs - Thinking of You
• Crafty Creations -  #283 White Plus One 
• Inspiration Destination - #22 Always Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp -  Anything Goes

Supplies I used:

InLinkz.com

So Suzy Antique Phone

It is the beginning of a new month and that means a new release over at So Suzy Stamps! 

Image: Chatter

Sentiment: Small Je T'aime

Shop: So Suzy Stamps

Theme: Love

When I saw this stamp I thought how ironic...a vintage phone with the word "twitter" all in the same stamp. Can you imagine what Thomas Edison would have thought about "Twitter?" We sure have come a long way haven't we?

I created this fun card as a Valentine. I used traditional Valentine colors and added the word
Je t'aime. I haven't added the inside sentiment as of yet, but I am thinking about it saying "Talk Dirty To Me?" What do you think? Yea or Nay?

Well as you ponder this question, I hope you also decide to play along in this months challenge over at So Suzy Stamps. Now remember, you have to use one of her stamps, but with this new release and all the ones in her store, I am sure you will find one you love. Personally, I love them all!

We have not had a lot of traffic over at the challenge, so your chances of winning the $15 Gift Certificate is pretty good! We sure hope you decide to join us.