Hi there! Before I get to my crafty post, I must mention the AMAZING Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple. Such very sad news for the world to have lost such a brilliant man, my dear hubby Scott was one of his biggest fans as he watched that company grow since 1984. My heart thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children during these difficult times. Steve surely has touched the lives of millions around the world.
I wanted to take a moment to thank CARDS Magazine for publishing my card shown below in the September issue! I am so thrilled and honored when one of my little hand made cards get picked :) For me, it's like winning the lottery in the paper crafting world! You have to submit to get picked and you just never know! EVERY month, the magazine is loaded with beautiful cards ~ be sure to take a peek for yourself!
I made this rather CAS card using pretty patterned papers and ephemera from the Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collection.
Not a whole lot of stamping or die cutting going on here. The Eiffel Tower and fancy label were included in the ephermera pack. All I had to do was stamp the sentiment from Waltzingmouse Seasons of Love - Tags and adhere a little heart die cut that was made using a Spellbinders Heart Punch Template for the Presto Punch.
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Supplies Used:
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Seasons of Love - Tags
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collection
Dies & Machine: Spellbinders Heart Punch Template for the Presto Punch, Presto Punch
Other: Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Ephemera
49 Sweet Comments So Far:
what beautiful cards... fabulous work!
Wonderful card Mona! I love it! I like the Eiffel Tower stamp!
Gorgeous, Mona! So girlie and elegant! Love the Eiffel Tower!
Congrats, Mona!!! Your Cards Magazine card looks amazing! So glad they are sharing you with the world every month now!
Mona, I agree with your kind words about Steve Jobs; he was a true visionary and by making communication easier and even fun, he has touched our lives in a very positive way!
Congratulations on another gorgeous publication! This card is stunning! I also love your beautiful Valentines card! Such talent!!!
Yes, this was very sad news, hearing about the passing of Steve Jobs. May he rest in peace, finally. His products have truly changed the world...
Thanks for sharing your fun news with us! Your card is incredible!
Beautiful cards, Mona! Congratulations on being published! You are so deserving! RIP Steve Jobs :(
as usual! so lovely!
So sorry to hear the news ... What a brilliant man and he left his mark on this world ... I love my Apple products ... But wonderful news to see your publication ... and this pretty valentine card ... as always your cards are beautiful
Amazing work and congrats on the publication. I think your work is simply amazing and you should have everything published. :o)
Indeed a very sad day!
Congrats on your fabulous pub! Love today's parisian inspired card:)
I love that Paris-themed card, Mona! So elegant yet fun. Congrats on all of your creations that made it into the October CARDS issue! I'm so very proud to say that I have a lil' ol' card that made it into that very same issue--my first to be published. A brushing glance with the big time!
Congratulations, Mona - it must be such a thrill to see your card "in print"!!
Congrats! I just saw the October issue with your card on the front last night at JoAnne.
I love all the pink on your card and the pretty Eiffel Tower. The pearl on the bow is sweet. :)
Hugs~
BIG HUG and Congrats on your publication Mona...love the sweet autumn card they chose! And the Paris card...so PRETTY!
Very beautiful cards, Mona!! Congratulations on your publication!!!!
Absolutely gorgeous autumn card! Love the design and the pretty colors! Congratulations on having it published! You are on a roll!!!!
Also, love your Valentine's card too! That Eiffel Tower stamp/die is beautiful and I love the papers you used! And rest in peace, Steve...
Oh Mona, your cards are always so breathtaking! Congratulations on your latest publication!
Wow, congratulations, Mona!!! Love both of these beautiful cards! Also, very sad news about Steve Jobs. Very nice tribute that you have here.
BEAUTIFUL Mona!!! CONGRATS on the cards pub!!!
Hope your having a GREAT day!
It really is an honor to be chosen! I also would be hopping all over out of excitement.
I am so thrilled I ordered the light kit you use. It is coming tomorrow I think.
Thanks for recommending
Your always an inspiration
Happy to see you published again!!! Congrats and big hugs!!!! Your V-Day card is magnificent!!! Love the vintage Parisian look!
Very nice but sad Apple logo with Steve's image.
So beautiful, Mona!!! Love your gorgeous and elegant Eiffel Tower card! I also love your beautiful autumn card in Cards Mag. Congratulations!
Beautiful cards, Mona! Love the sweet Paris card! Congrats on your publication!
A sad day, indeed.
all your cards are so pretty, I ordered some of the stamp sets and the spellbinders but am waiting on some to come in
Big Congrats on your pub. Love that Paris themed card too. And yes, I'm such a big fan of Apple products. Steve was a genius and will be missed.
Bless your heart, Mona, yes Steve has had a major influence on a lot of us! I love Apple products too. He will definitely be missed!
Congratulations on your latest publication! Your work is always so inspiring! Thanks!
Congratulations, Mona!!! Your card is awesome!!!!
That so cool that your card was published.. Congrats to you! Your cards look amazing. Hugs, Linda
Congrats, Mona! Love seeing you in print!!!
Very sad news indeed about Steve Jobs. We are "an Apple family" here and have always loved his products! He will be sorely missed!
Thanks for sharing your good news with us! Your Autumn card is fabulous! Also, this Valentine card is gorgeous too! I really love the die cuts and stamps used! Beautiful colors too! Thanks!
So pretty, Mona! Love both of these designs! Congratulations! Your latest pub is beautiful!
Mona, congratulations on another beautiful publication! Your card is so pretty!! I also love your beautiful V-Day card!
And finally, RIP Steve.
Congrats, Mona! I love both of your pretty cards!!! Thanks for sharing your fab news with us!!!
Beautiful, Mona! Congratulations on your publication!!! So exciting!!! Love this CAS Valentine card too!!!
Hi Mona! Very sad for us to lose Steve Jobs! He was such an inspiration. He will be missed.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful news about your most recent publication! This card is beautiful!
Beautiful set of cards, Mona! Congratulations on being published again! I still think anything you create should be published and also on the cover!!! Cheers!
love the eiffel tower on a v-day card--so pretty, mona:) congrats on the cute published card! mr. jobs was amazing, huh?
Wow, Mona, thanks for sharing your exciting news with us! Gorgeous fall card!!! Also, your Valentine card is fabulous too! TFS!
Congratulations on getting published Mona, such a pretty autumn card.
Love ypur Parisian themed card, a very romantic image, so iconic.
Gorgeous cards, Mona!!!! Big congrats on getting published again!!! Very pretty!!
Wow, congratulations, Mona!!! I love the colors in your Autumn card! Those leaves are beautiful and I love the sentiment!!!! Also, that Eiffel tower in your other card is gorgeous! TFS and my Steve Jobs finally rest in peace!
Mona, congratulations on being published once again!!!! Absolutely beautiful card! Both of them!
Mona, such a gorgeous set of cards!!! Love your elegant Eiffel Tower card! That stamp is beautiful and I love all the vintage paper and the pretty ribbon!!! I also love your beautiful Autumn card which was published in Cards! Congratulations, girl!
Congratulations, Mona!!!! I think it's so cool that your card was published! You are such a talented lady!
Wonderfully stated Mona, in regards to Steve Jobs.. I grew up in Silicon Valley, literally in Steve Jobs back yard. I remember when Apple opened it'd doors and I used to drive by their offices on a daily basis.. Have always had a Tremendous respect for his ethics and incredible Vision..
Congrats on your Cards publication Mona! So well deserved! Your creations are always so Beautiful! And your Valentines creations is no exception! 8-) Just Gorgeous Mona! Love this!
Hugs
Shannon
Very, very sad indeed. I am an Apple fan as well - such a brilliant man taken long before his time. What a great alteration of the apple logo in Steve's honor.
Beautiful French-themed card Mona! Also huge CONGRATS on the publication!!! That is a STUNNING card - no wonder they loved it!!!
Not surprised you were published and your second card is just so phenomenal. I always get so inspired when I visit!
Amazing!! Romantic!
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