{ Fruity OSW - Bag }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired) & Too Teriffic Tags (retired) Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Glorious Green & Chocolate Chip Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Silver Brads, Small Tag Punch, Tag Punch & Silver Cord (retired)

Isn't this tote too cute? I got the template from Splitcoast a while back and have been using it quite a bit ever since. It is just too easy to make and too cute not to! I think it fits upto 12 cards (4.25 x 5.5) and envelopes. This is what I almost always use to keep my OSW sets. It does require stamping a few more pieces, but I love that it can make it to match the OSWs and fits them perfectly.

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 10 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired) & Wonderful Words Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Glorious Green, Kraft & Chocolate Chip Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Silver Brads

Okay, I'm sure you've noticed that this is the 10th card, but don't be sad just yet! My Fruity OSW group isn't over yet! These are indeed the 10 OSW cards, but I have a cute tote that I made to put these in and will show you those next! :D It wasn't included in the one stamped sheet, but it is well worth stamping a couple extra panels!

Anyway, back to this card. This layout was inspired by this one by Dawnsing over on Splitcoast. She used it for a masculine card, and I really think that it is perfect for that purpose! Besides, with the help of my trusty square punches (1 1/4" and 1 3/8"), this card was a breeze to complete! Quick, simple and cute - my favorite kind of card! ;)

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 9 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired) & Small Script Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Old Olive & Chocolate Chip Ink: Whisper White, Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Narrow Chocolate Grosgrain, Cuttlebug "Baby" Embossing Folder & Non-SU! Rhinestone Bling

I just love this card. I love all the different layers of color and that nice centered focal point. This is a layout that I never used until I starting doing OSWs, and am so glad that I came across it! I think that it is just so cute!

Enjoy!

{ Recent Revelation }

I've come to a revelation recently and thought I would interrupt the Fruity OSW showing to share.

Ya know what I have realized? I *LOVE* vintage style sets! It's kinda funny because I really like (and mostly own) clean lined and solid style images. However, now I recognize that I also really like intricate, detailed vintage style stuff! (Especially keys ... don't know why, but I'm really drawn to key images. Weird, huh? Anyone wanna pyschoanalyze that one for me?) I'm like that in my clothes and jewelry too - I see the old fashioned stuff on other people, but I don't really know where to buy it or how to wear it, so I stick to my clean/simple/plain style stuff. (Like Jennifer Love Hewitt and her wardrobe in Ghost Whisperer – love it! If I could afford to buy one of everything she wears in that show, I absolutely would!) So, now I'm thinking I might venture out into the vintage style stamps and work my way up to a vintage wardrobe. It's easier to start with the stamps, I think … well, at least more fun! *wink*

Anyway ... you might be wondering what brought me to this epiphany. Well, through the wonderful (yet terrible-for-my-wallet) people over at Splitcoast, I've recently discovered Purple Onion Designs, Stamp Camp, Stampin' D' Amour and Art Declassified stamps (see the left hand side for links). Most of their stamps have a very vintage feel to them - and I just LOVE them! It's a good thing that my budget is sort of tied up right now, otherwise I would be buying, buying, buying!



*ahem* Hubby, you reading this? Christmas is around the corner you know ... *ahem*

{ Fruity OSW - 8 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired), & Sincere Salutatins Paper: Very Vanilla, Green Galore & Only Orange Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: D'Vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Non-SU Pearl Brad, Stardust Pen, Giga Scalloped Circle, Mega Standard Circle, Chocolate Grosgain (retired) and Tangerine Grosgrain (retired)

This is another layout that I am obsessed with, Michelle Wooderson's Tent Topper cards. I know I've discussed them here before, so I won't go into it too much, let's just say that I'm a little addicted to them. They're just so cute and easy to make! :D

I think this one is super cheery and bright, so I thought it would be perfect for a get well card.

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 7 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired), Totally Tabs & Amazing to Zany Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Green Galore & Only Orange Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Round Tab Punch & Stardust Glitter Pen (Non-SU!)

I'm so happy with this layout! It is just too cute! It's weird, but vertical cards are sort of a issue for me. I mean, I can make them, but for whatever reason, I just always seem to like horizontal cards better. Not this time though! I'm so happy with it. I think the scallops are adorable and I don't often use my round tab punch, but I really like it here. It was hard for me to fit a sentiment on this card, but the tab was just perfect for it!

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 6 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired), Paisley Background & Print Pattern Background Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Green Galore & Only Orange Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Aged Copper Hodgepodge, Rhinestone Accent (Non-SU!) and Tangerine Grosgrain (retired)

I just love this layout. I use it everytime I do a OSW. I think it makes a great blank card. I think the layout is very bold and I can just never get a sentiment to look like it fits "right" on there ... well, for me, anyway. So, this is my default blank card in my group of cards. Anyway, I'm not in much of a talking mood, so ...

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 5 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired), Rough Texture Jumbo Wheel & That's Nice (retired) Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Green Galore & Chocolate Chip Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Natural Hemp and Key Tag Punch

Oh this card just wouldn't photograph well (I know, I know, if I had a professional light box or a better camera, it might, right? Maybe I need to go back on what I said yesterday ;D ). Anyway, I stamped the Rough Texture jumbo wheel onto the Chocolate Chip. I think that stamp with the hemp gives this particular card a masculine touch.

Do you see the "family" poking out from the key tag hole? It is also from the retired SU! "That's Nice" set. The matchng phrase is "Other things may change, but we start and end with family." How true is that? I just love that set!

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 4 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired) & Small Script (retired) Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Green Galore & Barely Banana Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Silver Brads

Oh I am *loving* the way this photo came out! I think I'm finally getting the hang of card photo-taking ... well, sort-of. See, I refuse to purchase anything fancy to take good quality photos of my cards. I mean, I want photos that look nice, but do I really have to own fancy equipment to do so? Don't get me wrong, I think some the photos that others take are *gorgeous* and so professional, but I personally just don't have the patience to do it.

Anyway, here is the fourth installment of my one sheet wonder set. It's another simple one, what can I say, I'm a simple kinda gal, I guess! ;) I personally love this layout and use it often. It also makes a nice vertical card, but I usually move the trio of brads to what would be the top right side as shown here. I usually also stamp the main back layer with a background stamp, but I felt that the fruits were so bright and bold alone that the card didn't really need anything else, ya know?

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 3 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired), Polka Dot Background & That's Nice (retired) Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Green Galore & Barely Banana Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange

Here's another simple one. I didn't realize until after I stamped it, but I think the Rose Red next to the Green Galore paper together with the polka dots makes this card look like a watermelon, huh?

Do you see the sentiment at the bottom, well the coordinating inner sentiment says "A true friend says nice things behind your back." How cute is that? So far, every time I've given someone a card with that sentiment, they've just loved it. It is from the retired mini set "That's Nice." All the sayings in that set are just too cute! I *love* them! :D

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 2 }

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired) & Wonderful Words Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla & Barely Banana Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Ivory Wide Organdy, Copper Cord (retired) and Copper Brade (retired)

Well, here is the second card in this set of 10. Whatcha think? I know that it isn't a new layout or anything fancy, but I think it's simplicity is what makes it so elegant. I'm still sad that SU! retired the organdy ribbon and the cord. I think the two looked so good together - something about the two combined always makes me think wedding ... so, that's what this is - a wedding card! Wouldn't this be adorable attached to a cute kitchen gadget?

Enjoy!

{ Fruity OSW - 1}

Stamp Sets: Fresh Fruits (retired), In My Thoughts Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Barely Banana & Chocolate Chip Ink: Green Galore, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White & Only Orange Accessories: Pewter Jumbo Eyelet, Olive Wide Grosgrain, "Script" Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and Corner Rounder

Okay, so do you remember this post where I talked about how great One Sheet Wonders (OSW) are? Well, I have to tell you, I've made several sets since then! I just *love* them. They are so wonderful when I need to make a gift to have ready the next day. I am able to crank out 10 cards with matching envelopes and tote in one evening! I'm ashamed to say that what I really love is that it requires minimal thinking. I mean, when I need to do these, I'm not usually in my creative groove and just need to get out something but I do want it to be nice, ya know? Anyway, with the help of my new Big Shot and some newly learned layouts (thanks to Splitcoast), I think I have been able to kick these OSW cards "up a notch." I have really been wanting to use Fresh Fruits to do a OSW. I thought that the set would really lend itself well to this technique - and it did! I really think that they came out well - colorful yet sophisticated. So, over the next few days, I'll show you the complete set that I made and you can let me know if you agree! Any feedback - positive or not will be greatly appreciated! :D

Enjoy!

{ Masculine Waves }

Stamp Sets: Winds of Grace, Happy Everything & Shore Thing (retired) Paper: Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Close to Cocoa & Always Artichoke Ink: Close to Cocoa Accessories: Aged Copper Hodgepodge & Small Oval Punch

I love this set! It really caught my eye when I first saw it in the new catty. It is masculine yet soft and looked like it would be easy to use ... and it *is* all those things!

I've had this layout rolling around in my head and couldn't wait to get it down on paper. I wanted to use a torn piece of blue in the background to give the effect of waves. When I realized that my retired "Shore Thing" stamp set even had little waves, I was so excited! I think next time I will put the greeting up a little higher though. I really wanted to use some twill or twine on this card, but I was trying to keep it real simple so it would keep that masculine feel. Masculine cards are so difficult for me (and most stampers, I think), so I'm happy to have another one to add to my collection.

Enjoy!