Sunday, February 25, 2024

Coffee & Cards with Deb & Celeste & a Crafty Elf / February 2024

Today is the day that Lisa and I post our holiday cards each month .  And since I had some new supplies that tied in with the theme that Celeste and I are using for our February Blog collaboration, I decided to combine my ideas. Celeste and I chose Mail Art / Snail Mail as our theme for February - one of my favorite themes ever !!


 Coffee & Cards with Deb & Celeste - Mail Art / Snail Mail


Crafty Elves' Countdown to Christmas

I used some absolutely gorgeous paper and ephemera for my cards   today. They are from the Echo Park Paper Company Letters To Santa  collection. The colors in this collection are so vibrant and each paper design is more beautiful than the next !!  I couldn't decide which paper to use for my card so I created 2 cards !!




 


  • I stamped the letterbox from the Stamped With Love set by Stampin' Up. I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink on red cardstock and white cardstock.
  • I fussy-cut the letterboxes from the red cardstock and then cut the envelopes from the white .
  • The envelopes were adhered onto the red letterboxes and then a red sparkly heart was placed on each envelope.
  • I used a Pierced Chain Rectangle Die to cut some mats for the letterboxes.
  • I cut the patterned papers to fit my 5x7 Kraft card bases and adhered them to each card.
  • The die cut rectangles were adhered towards the top of each card .
  • I placed the letterboxes on each die cut rectangle with foam tabs.
  • Ephemera sentiments from the Letters To Santa collection were placed at the bottom of each card.
I'm excited to see what Celeste and Lisa have created. You can see Lisa's projects  here at Life of a BZscrapper and Celeste's over at her blog - Crafting Junky .It was nice to combine my post with Lisa and Celeste this month. It's been a hectic month here and I'm relaxing and enjoying a cup of Vanilla Macadamia Nut Coffee in a fun new cup I found on clearance at Joann's. I could almost resist it until I saw the pretty green gingham pattern inside the cup !! AND the mushroom and frog are raised off the mug - so cute ..



Thank you for stopping by to  see my latest holiday creation . Have you started on yours ?? Make a nice cup of coffee or tea and create some for your stash .

Until next time, Stay Creative

Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Monday, February 19, 2024

Nurses Are Angels

One of the new release stamps from Technique Junkies for February is  Nurses Are Angels . I have been an RN since 1984 and spent most of my career in Intensive Care Units. I absolutely loved taking care of my patients and also their families - it is a rewarding,  challenging and many times heartbreaking profession.  I'm no longer in direct patient care,  now looking forward to retirement I certainly don't see myself as an angel - I just hope that the care I've given to others has made a positive impact and made a scary situation a little less traumatic for my patients and their loved ones..



  • I stamped the Nurses Are Angels image on white mixed-media paper with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and Catherine Pooler Peppermint Scrub ink .
  • The stamped image was die-cut with a square scalloped die.
  • I adhered a piece of pink polka-dot patterned paper to a white card base.
  • A strip of paper was trimmed from a piece of patterned paper and adhered at the bottom of the polka-dot paper as a border.
  • Red rhinestones were placed in the center of every other flower on the border.
  • The completed stamped image was adhered to the card with foam tabs.

This is just one of 13 new stamps from Technique Junkies this month . You can save 10% when you shop with my code - TJ10Deb . Be kind to yourself and take time to create !!





Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Sisters

I grew up in a small town in northeastern Pennsylvania . I had one brother who was 6 years older than me. My mother had 9 brothers and sisters, so there were lots of cousins who lived nearby that I saw quite often. My best friend was from a large Italian family too - she had 9 younger brothers and sisters.  But I always wished for a sister of my own ; had a picture in my head of a wonderful relationship with someone who just would get me, love me and my quirky side no matter what .. When I saw this Sister Therapy stamp from the latest Technique Junkies Release, it took me back to my childhood when I wanted to have a sister so very badly !! And I could also hear my mom's voice telling me - "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it ." LOL  I made this card for my friend Xenia to send to her sister in New York . I asked her their favorite colors ( black and gray !!! )  . And then I also used my favorite color - RED . I hope they both like it as much as I enjoyed making it.




  • I stamped the Sister Therapy image with 3 colors of Memento ink - Black Tuxedo, Gray Flannel and Lady Bug -  on white Mixed-Media paper.
  • I cut a piece of red patterned paper to fit an A2 card and adhered it to a pink card base.
  • The Sister Therapy image was die-cut with a Rectangle Swirl die.
  • I cut a strip of black patterned paper to fit lengthwise down the red paper and adhered it to the left side of the card.
  • The Sisters image was popped up on the card base with foam tabs.
  • Small red pearls were placed on the strip of black paper.

Don't forget that all of the new February Release stamps are 15% off through February 8. No code is needed for that . AND if you use my code - TJ10Deb - you can get  10% off all other supplies . So if you have a sister, have ever wanted a sister or have a friend who is just like a sister, you NEED this stamp !! I absolutely love it 💓



Thanks for stopping by . I always appreciate it .
Until next time, Stay Creative !!


Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Technique Junkies Stamp Release / February 2024

The Technique Junkies February Release is full of 13 wonderful new stamp sets !! Fun stamps for the background lover, cat lover, sentiment hoarder and animal lover - just to name a few . There is something for everyone !!



 
I've combined 2 of the new releases - Greek Tapestry and African Proverbs - to create a Valentine for a friend. When I first looked at the Greek Tapestry stamp, I wondered what I could do with that background.  Should I just use it as a card front ?? Then as I continued to look at it after I had stamped it, I realized that the gorgeous heart would make a beautiful Valentine for a friend. 


  • I stamped the Greek Tapestry image on cream cardstock with Cranberry Fizz  ink from Catherine Pooler. 
  • The heart was fussy-cut from the stamped panel.
  • I adhered a piece of scrap wood-patterned paper to a red card base.
  • The sentiment was stamped on a piece of gray patterned paper that already had the heart on it . Perfect !!
  • I adhered the fussy-cut heart to the center of the card .
  • The sentiment from African Proverbs was adhered near the bottom of the heart with foam tabs.
This stamp can be used in a variety of ways - as a beautiful background or by fussy-cutting or die-cutting certain areas.  As always, new release stamps are 15% off - NO CODE REQUIRED - through the 8th of the month . My code - TJ10Deb - will get you 10% off  everything else . Or if you just gotta have them all,  you can get a special price  over on the Technique Junkies  website. The entire Technique Junkies team has been busy creating their projects to showcase the new Release; Follow the links below for lots of inspiration :

Deb - you are here


I hope you've enjoyed seeing my first project of the February Release. I'll be posting more throughout the month , along with my teammates. Do you have a favorite from this release ?? There are a few new stamps that I know I will be creating with over and over again !! Stay tuned for more inspiration from me. Thank you for stopping by Meticulosity .


Debra Davison / Meticulosity




Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Pray On It

These notecards/bookmarks were made with the Pray On It stamp from the Technique Junkies January Stamp Release . I have been attending a Grief Support Group at a local church ever since my 46 year old son was killed in a DUI crash 12-23-21 . I feel like many in the group are now a part of my family . Even though it is held at a church , it is not a religious group. Everyone is welcome no matter your belief system. We share our stories, books that have helped us, and ways to keep ourselves sane in the midst of tragedy. I made these to share with anyone in the group who would like one. I will also be hanging one on our bulletin board with the photos of our loved ones. 

 





Carter Nicholas Davison

  • I stamped the Pray On It image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on various scraps of paper - patterned and cardstock .
  • The stamped image is 1.7" x 3.6" - I trimmed the images, leaving a small margin around the saying.
  • I adhered the stamped panels to scraps of patterned paper.
  • The completed panela were adhered to coordinating colors of cardstock.
  •  I colored PRAY with my COPICS.
  • The backs of the cards have ledger paper for notes.

This stamp is just one of the January Release Stamps from Technique Junkies.  As always, you can use my code - TJ10Deb - for a 10% discount. These cards/bookmarks were so quick and easy to make  - it's such a beautiful stamp ..


Thank you for visiting Meticulosity . Creativity and my circle of friends have been my stress relief, my support; especially over the past 2 years. I appreciate all of your kindness and comments ..  Until next time - Stay Creative.


Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Crafty Elves' Countdown to Christmas - January 2024

Lisa and I are back to provide you with holiday inspiration all year long as we bring you our cards each month on the 25th .. We will make at least 1, sometimes more. We also will have Guest Elves throughout the year !! Michael Trent won't be back this year on a regular basis but I'm sure he will be popping in from time to time with some holiday cards of his own !! 


For my card, I used Holiday Post from Newton's Nook Designs. I was lucky enough to get the stamp set and matching dies on sale.  They have the most amazing stamps and the cat in this set remind me of our Pixie !!



  • The mailbox and snowflake images were stamped on White Mixed Media paper with Tuxedo Black Memento ink .
  • The matching dies were used to cut out the stamped images.
  • I stamped the sentiment on White Mixed Media paper with Catherine Pooler Skylight ink .
  • A paper punch was used to cut out the sentiment. 
  • A piece of  Craft Smart "Classic Vintage" Postal Card paper was adhered to a white card base. 
  • I colored the Mailbox image with my Copics. 
  • I adhered the Mailbox and snowflakes to the Postal card with  foam tabs.
  • The sentiment was popped up next to the mailbox with foam tabs .
  • Red and green rhinestones were adhered to each side of the sentiment square. 

This card was so much fun to make !! I stamped several sets so I could make a few more . I'm excited to be starting on my holiday cards early again this year .  You can find Lisa's card over at her blog - Life of a BZscrapper .

Do you start your holiday cards early ?? Is January too early ?? I know it's definitely a  good feeling when December rolls around and I have a nice stash of cards to send out.  Lisa and I hope you will join us each month as we add to our holiday collection .. Thank you for stopping by . We will see you next month as the Crafty Elves Countdown to Christmas !!



Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Coffee & Cards with Deb & Celeste / January 2024

Celeste and I are starting off 2024 with a guest for our January post. Maria Batan loves to play with paper as much as we do and we are so happy to have her join us this month !! We have a sketch for our inspiration . I am not the biggest fan of sketch challenges so a great BIG thank you to Celeste for getting me out of my comfort zone !!!



I was lucky enough to find a sheet of clearance patterned paper that was perfect for this challenge . It's by Bo Bunny - Willow & Sage Stripe. The paper is double-sided which definitely came in handy for this card !!



  • I cut the Bo Bunny paper to create a panel for a 5x7 white card base and adhered it -  striped side up - to the front.
  • The tan floral, blue dotted and ledger paper were all scraps in my stash. I made strips from the tan and dotted papers and placed them side by side on top of the striped base .
  • The back of the striped paper was the pink branch design. I cut a piece and adhered it over the 2 long strips.
  • The ledger scrap was trimmed into a banner and adhered on top of the pink branch paper .
  • The My Sentiments Exactly - Dragonfly was stamped with Nautical Blue Memento ink on Tan Mixed Media paper .
  • I used a Pierced Chain Circle die to cut the dragonfly.
  • The dragonfly was popped up on the pink branch paper with foam tabs.
  • A Tim Holtz Heirloom Floral blue flower was placed at the bottom right side of the circle diecut .

Celeste is a pro at sketches and I can't wait to see what she has in store for us this month You can see her card over at Crafting Junky . Maria Batan's project can be seen over at Maria Giselle's Creative Cuts . You can also find her on  IG @ mariagiselleb . 

For my coffee this month I am drinking an Iced Maple Donut coffee from a clearance Starbucks cup .. This is a $30 cup that I found at a local grocery store Starbucks for $3  !!! The Maple Donut coffee is from Dollar Tree and is low in carbs and calories . It's a nice pick-me-up at work in the afternoon. I bought 15 the last time I was there - Maple Donut, Vanilla and Mocha. And yes, it's about 30 degrees here and I'm drinking ice coffee !! But luckily we didn't get hit with any of that terrible snow that others are dealing with - just the bitter cold. 



Thanks so much for joining us as we kick off 2024 with Coffee & Cards !! We hope you are inspired to make some cards of your own and also to take the time to enjoy a fabulous cup of coffee ( or tea or cocoa ) !! We enjoyed having Maria as our guest and hope to invite other crafty friends throughout the year ..

Until next time.... stay warm and creative !!

 

Debra Davison / Meticulosity