Monday, May 18, 2009

Day 79 - Monday's Manufacturer

Well, I don't know about you, but I love to try out new manufacturers, whether I'm using patterned paper, card stock or embellishments - but I do have my favorite ones, and I'd like to see yours.

So that's your challenge: Use your favorite manufacturer in the majority of your card.

We'll have two card examples today, because we have a guest designer! I am very pleased to introduce Diana Butler (aka Ausome Mom), who is a 365 regular participant and a very fun and friendly blogger.


I am married to a wonderful man and I am a mom of 5 and currently a grandmother of 1 (Maggie). I work full time with a local insurance agency. About 5 years ago, I picked up this new hobby called scrapbooking. I love creating pages about my family and the memories we share together. As of the last couple of years my scrapbooking has fallen by the wayside and I've been an avid card maker. I love that it's a small space to decorate and you can finish it quicker than a layout. I also love the reaction from family and friends when they open a handmade card. (By the way, the AUsome is of course because I am a HUGE Auburn Tigers fan!! I love Auburn and I go to as many games as I can, with my wonderful husband. War Eagle!!). I really appreciate the opportunity to share a card with you guys today and thanks to Pam and the DT here at 365 Cards for allowing me to participate.
Here is Diana's stunning creation:

Here are the details: This card was created using Basic Grey paper from the Offbeat collection and their chip sticker shapes from the Porcelain collection. The ribbon, pearl accents and stamp are from my stash.
We also get to see a card from Gloria, and here it is:

Her card details: All the paper is Basic Grey Urban Prairie.
I have to say, Basic Grey is definitely at the top of my list, and I love how you both used their papers on your cards! Check out more of Diana's 'ausome' work on her blog here.
As for the rest of you - whether you are a BG fan, or your stash is full of another manufacturer, share your favorite with us!

22 comments:

Tami Wood said...

love your card!!

Tami Wood said...

Make that plural!! Both are totally awesome.

AUsome mom said...

Thank you so much for letting me the GD today! I appreciate all the new friends that I've made here and all of your nice comments for me each day. You're the best!!

AUsome mom said...

Beautiful card Gloria! I love this line of BG, but hey, I love all of them!! Great job!

~amy~ said...

woot woot for Diana being the Guest DT! Gorgeous cards ladies...you've done some spectacular work!

The Mommy said...

Beautiful cards, ladies! Beautiful!

Dolce Deb's Designs said...

Hey Diana congrats on being the guest DT. Your card is amazing I love the colors and the layout. Oh and BTW you look Ausome in pink!!

Gloria your card is so lovely. I love your color choices and layering as well. Great job on this challenge Ladies.

Thanks for a great challenge it is going to be tough to pick a favorite but I will give it a try. Have a great day.

Hazel said...

Fab cards - couldn't resist doing this one as soon as! x

Made by Mandy said...

Toot Toot!!

Congratulations on being a Guest Designer Diana :)

Birgit said...

First off-the cards look stunning! Kudos to everyone! I am having computer brain out yesterday and today and I put in the wrong blog info yesterday and today again my computer takes forever but here it goes! I hope i got today's correct with favourite manufacturer-I was a little lost on this but that is norm:))

The Mommy said...

Whew! Between playdates, lunches, and naps, I was finally able to do what I have been itching to all day! =)

willow said...

Congratulations on being the guest designer today Diana, Graet cards from both you and Gloria.

Maz

Tracey said...

ohh woooow what else can i say xxx

my5bratz said...

i have soooooo many fave's..but a gf just gave me a HEAP of Rusty Pickle so thats what I used :0)

Rose said...

I'm cutting it close today but think I made it in time!! LOL Both of the designers cards are fantastic :D

Audrey said...

Woo Hoo Diana, way to go! Luv the card! In luv both cards... anything by BG is utterly lovely!

Cheryl said...

Congratulations, Diana - your work is awesome!!!

wendipooh13 said...

this was sooo fun and love the examples cards!!!! amazing.. I linked mine twice on accident.. sorry!!

Nancy Sanders said...

BEAUTIFUL cards Diane and Gloria, very inspirational. Thank you!

Cheryl said...

Love both of your cards, Diana and Gloria!! I just posted mine on my blog. Thanks for the great challenge!!

Alecia Castro said...

Got mine added, a super fun challenge!!

scrapaddict said...

Just a little late...but wanted to make a baby card as I don't get many chances to make them.