Many Thanks--KIS #31 Text

Do you own any 6x6 paper packs?

I have bought only a couple, as I like to have full 12x12 sheets for scrap-booking. However I do regularly purchase the 6x6 sampler packs Close to My Heart makes available to consultants. They are cut-down versions of each of the designs in the current CMTH paper packs. They are kind of like a sneak peak; seeing designer paper in the catalogue is just not the same, but having it in your hot little hands makes you want to buy it and play!

So I saw this card by Dena Hughes:

and decided to CASE it for some thank-yous I owe. I never bought the Surf's Up paper pack from last summer, but i DO have some 6x6 pieces of it.

Here's take #1:

Decided the sentiment panel was too small, 

so take #2:

Satisfied with the design; decided to try a more neutral look,

 take #3:

Then remembered the current challenge at Keep it Simple!

So I made a couple more versions, using the paper from another 6x6 sample, Scholastic:

Take #4:

This final one is my fave, 

Take #5:

See the library due date card ? How cute is that? Text upon text.

Also have to say, I LOVE this stamp:

A True Thank You --M1029

So much you can do with it, and the other M-sets with the Framework alphabet: paper-piecing, emboss-resist, colouring, blackboard technique... and what a bargain at $2.95!

It's my birthday month, so how about a giveaway? Comment on this post by January 27th, 2014, for a chance to win A True Thank-you, above

Heartfelt birthday

 and

Dotted Love

That's it for today, folks!

Happy Crafting,

Caroline