An Oldie but a Goodie ...

This week's Stamp Simply #84 challenge on the No Time to Stamp? blog is "Let's Pipe Up!" Using a sewing term, what Sharon is talking about is a narrow strip of paper that separates two other pieces of paper. While I've never called it piping, I frequently separate papers (especially patterned papers) with a thin strip of coordinating paper, usually in a solid color.

In addition to being inspired by the challenge, I drew inspiration from Sharon's card. In need of a quick gift, I deemed her sketch perfect for a set of six simple monogram cards.

To make the cards a bit more fun, I covered the flaps of the envelopes with matching paper and then made a matching folder to hold them. The folder is the "oldie" I noted in my title. This simple stationary holder has been around for years. It's constructed from an 8-1/2 by 11-inch sheet of cardstock (I used textured paper). If you right click on the photo of the directions (from CTMH's 2000 Extravaganza book), and they are large enough to see.

Materials & Tools (card): Colonial White and Desert Sand cardstock; Silhouette Creative Basics (retired); Black ink pad; JustRite Harmony Classic 1-5/8 inch Circle Stamper w/Damask Borders and Trompe Script Font; Cuttlebug w/Nestabilities Classic Circles set.

Materials & Tools (stationary holder): Desert Sand Textured cardstock; Colonial White cardstock; Silhouette Creative Basics; Hole punch.

Friends, I think I'm doomed when it comes to Fridays and that the day should be renamed "Feel Bad Friday." Yes, once again, this old bird spent (wasted) the majority of the day in bed with what I believed to be a sinus headache. Still in my pajamas, I feel somewhat better this evening after taking the Sudafed PE Marv went out and got for me. While I didn't have any definite plans for the day, spending the day in bed was not on my list of options, so I'll have to say I'm a little disappointed. I'm grateful, however, that I've never been a person frequently plagued by headaches. They're quite debilitating. Those who suffer from migraines have my sympathy. Tonight, I'm going to do what I can. I've seen some fun sketch challenges I'd like to try, so maybe ... How was your day? A good one, I hope. Signing off, I'd just like to tell you how much I appreciate your visits. You're awesome!