I’m still learning the ropes here, so please bear with me. I’m sure I’ll be changing some things, adding some things, etc. but if anything is wonky, I hope you’ll let me know.
I want to thank my friends –HUGELY– (you know who you are!) for your encouragement and help in setting this up. You guys are the best!
This was one of my first publications. (So excited!!) I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to align the letters and bugs. When I trimmed the main image, I cut a little below the top of the beetle so his back would extend onto the Cranberry piece. I doodled a black border, mounted the piece onto Cranberry cardstock, then adhered that to the Thyme card. From the inside, I punched a row of holes near the fold, then added the three black brads on the front. (Finished card size is 6″ x 3 1/4″.)
Cardstock: True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp, Very Vanilla
Ink: True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp, Buckaroo Blue, Basic Black
Stamps: Big Deal Alphas, Bugs & Kisses
Accessories: Mat pack, needle, Black marker, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Thanks for stopping by!! 
So cool to see you start blogging Michelle! Super cute card too!
WAHOO! HI M!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY!!!! This card is SOOOOO darling! I absolutely love it! Congrats on your first publication!!! (I know you’ve had many more since!!) Glad to see you blogging honey! 
YEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWWW!! HELLOOOOOOOO!!! My bud is bloggin’!!!! Love this card, M!! It’s the perfect “grand opening”!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!! So happy to see you blogging. I know your blog will be one of my most favorites!!! What a adorable card even though it has bugs YIKES!
I’m so happy about your up comming publications I always said ” YOU ROCK”
Hugs my friend
Dee
Hi, Michele!
Great card, and so glad that you are blogging!
Hi Michelle! Glad to see you blogging! Your buggy card is just too darn cute!
hiya! love your buggy hello! I have resisted that set too long….I think I’ve decided to put it on my next order. :0)
Michele, I’m so happy you’ve jumped in here with the rest of us!!! I can’t wait to start visiting every day! Paper Cuts…that’s a great name…clever, just like you! This card is the cutest! So easy to see why it was published. Interesting that you punched the holes from the inside out. See, there you go–another great idea! You’re the best!
Hello to you too! Congrats on your new blog. I’ll definitely be subscribing! Very cute card, BTW.
) Linda
This is such a cute card! I’ve got to case it. I just love Big Deal Alpha and Bugs and Kisses!
Hi Michele, glad you joined the blogging ladies. I’ll definitely be signing up as one of your daily viewers.
WELCOME!!! =)
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This is so cute and we’re adding a baby boy to our family in July. With 2 girls I managed to tell myself I didn’t need this set (even though it works for girls too) but now I think I might just HAVE to get it – especially after seeing this adorable card! TFS
Such a great card. Welcome to blogville!
Adorable card!
Welcome to blog-land! I love your Bugs & Kisses card. I “need” to order this set!
Hi Michele, Congrats on your blog. Looking forward to seeing what’s next. I love this set – TFS. Dottie K
Beate directed us to your blog, so glad to see you have one now!
Congratulations on your new blog. I will come and visit often, because all the blogs inspire me and I learn so much from reading everyones ideas. I love your hello card!
Love it!!