I don't know if you've had a chance to flip through this bad boy, but it is chock full--and I mean CHOCK full--of moxie fab cards for YOUR favorite occasions. In fact, in our recent post mortem of this issue (a meeting in which we evaluate each magazine we produce), we all agreed that this particular special issue is as gorgeous, slick, and inspiring as it ever gets!
I've chosen five of the trendies to share with you today to whet your whistle for Card Creations: Favorite Occasions Week which starts next Monday here in the Moxie Fab World as well as on Paper Crafts Connection! Check it:
Vintage Thank You Card by Dawn McVey, p. 78
Moxie Fab Alert: Hello moxie fab color scheme! Oh my superb use of vintage products! Oh heavenly retro vibe! Nice to meet you excellent design (look where the design directs your eyes--focal point retro girls, ribbon to diagonal pattern paper, sentiment back to focal point retro girls)!
Zippy Hello Card by Kim Kesti, p. 15
Moxie Fab Alert: Remember our challenge from the November/December Moxie Fabs column on zippers (entries are due on December 6!)? Supah trendy, supah fun, supah easy--supah dupah!
Cool Promotion Card by Tiffany Johnson, p. 57
Moxie Fab Alert: When I first saw this card, I gasped with delight. Not only is this an amazingly fun stamp, but I moxie love the way Tiffany colored in just one window at the top and then echoed that same color in the sentiment. Oh my moxie fab!
Dad Birthday by Betsy Veldman, p. 42
Moxie Fab Alert: Shab for dad? Here's a great example of how to incorporate the shabby chic style for a man. It's not too frilly, not too feminine, but it definitely has that aged, sophisticated, and rustic look that any man would appreciate.
For the Bride & Groom by Kim Hughes, p. 67
Moxie Fab Alert: Hands down, this is my favorite card in the issue. Kim has chosen uber trendy icons with which to compose her design, and she has achieved an almost zen balance with them that is incredibly hard to do. Bravo, Miss Kim! Bravo!
You likey? Leave me a comment that says which card resonates with you the most and why by midnight MST on Sunday, November 28 and I'll draw one random winner to receive something yummy from my moxie magical prize drawer!
So excited for CCFO Week!
~Cath
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154 comments:
Tiffany Johnson is just too clever!!
for Bride And Bridegroom by Kim..the heart on the lampshade says it all...'you light up my life'....brilliant!
I like the Dad card, male cards are so difficult and this one is lovely - not too prissy but still artistic and clever!
Oh...Betsy's dad card...she has so many layers...yet they all go together so well...love the very subtle layering and keeping it masculine at the same time.
The vintage 'Thank You' card reminds me of my Nana and all the sewing she did over the years, not just for herself and her family but for fetes and stalls. Those dresses like some she made for my mum!
I simply adore Kim Hughes' Bride & Groom card! It's so fresh and vibrant, so unlike your conventional wedding cards!
I really like the die cut paper piecing on the Hello Zippy Card. Great job on the zipper use.
They are all fab but I love the vintage thank you from Dawn. I do love the Dad card too....great layout and colour
Great male card.
Wow, hard to choose just one of the fabulous cards. Betsy's Dad card would have to be my favorite. Gorgeous but still manly enough for dad. Great cards!
Great cards! I loved the one from Dawn. I always love the retro look.
Oh why, oh why do you make us pick just one? Tiffany's card is super. I too LOVE the stamp and the use of the yellow letters and one yellow window, FABULOUS!!!
Wow- I can't believe the awesome-ness of ALL of those cards! Kim Hughes ALWAYS knocks it out of the ballpark with her creations and I'm just delighted with her creation!
I'm also in love with Kim's card!
Besty V. card is calling to me. First because it's for Dad. You don't see too many of those. And second, because I love the soft tones she makes from inks. Just lovely all around!
i love Kim's zipper card!
Vintage Thank You.....reminds me of my granma....she was the best when it came to sewing and patching. Just reminds me of her. TFS
Love the 'Promotion Card'. So clever!
I absolutely LOVE the Thank you card...I love the vintage look. The Happy Birthday card is pretty special too as I love the stamped tree!
The promotion card with the yellow window at the top of one of those buildings is just too cool! TFS =)
I love the promotion card! That yellow light shining through that one window. I can almost see the desk with the family picture sitting on it!
Just love those cards - some great inspiration! Dawn's vintage-style ladies are my fave. I adore the sewing and haberdashery trend so the sewing pattern paper combined with that stamp is a winner for me!
I like the vintage card with the sewing theme--just like me!
OMG....they ALL do!!! WOW! I'm so impressed with these cards!!! I do have to admit how clever Tiffany Johnson is with that little window at the top floor!! Too fun!
They are all great but I really like the vintage thank you. I'm not much of a sewer but for some reason I love all the sewing stuff that has come out.
Love all the cards, but my favorite is Dawn's Vintage Thank You card. Very trendy design all around!
I liked the Vintage Thank You, since I have used many a pattern it is cute and appealing. But I also liked the Zippy card... it is so bright and cheerful.
I'm anonymous just above - I must have hit the wrong key!
Oh how I love Betsy's card...the trees and the woodgrain make it masculine, but all the elements come together so nicely!
Amazing cards, all! I will be eagerly watching for that issue to show up in my grocery store!
Betsy's style always appeals to me - her card is my favourite...so far!
They are all great, but Betsy Veldman's card made me just gasp with pleasure and awe! I love all the elements she incorporated, subtle and not, to make a fantastic vintage masculine card.
I like the clever promotion card but I really like the zipper flower--too cool!
It's always hard to pick one out of such a varied selection. The two I love the most are Dawn's Vintage Thank You and Betsy's Dad Birthday. This looks like another winning special issue!
I relate to Dawn's card becauseI have been a sewer and quilter long before I started paper crafting. I love the vintage sewing feel!
Absolutely love the clean and graphic and perfectly composed card of Tiff's! Love the yellow and black.
Love the CAS collage of Kim's - fun and bright! Thanks!
AWESOME inspiration!! Love the zipper flower card! Too cool!
I like the Dad birthday card the best. Very nice. Thanks for a chance to win.
Love them all....but, that dad card draws me the most...
Love the shabby chic Dad card! The colours, the style... Awesome!
I LOVE Betsy's card! It's fabulous!
The vintage thank you card is by far my favorite. All the others are very nice and very moxie, but I could not quit looking at the vintage one! It just has such great rhythm and so many surprises! Thanks for sharing these and for the chance to win!
I love Kim's Bride/Groom card as well. It's so different-wished I would have thought of it!! This was the first issue I've been published in and I can't be in better company with all the great and creative cards. Love me some Card Creations! :)
They are all wonderful but I'm drawn to the vintage thank you. I have several vintage images and papers that I'm not sure what to do with, but this gives me some ideas!
Love all of these and the great design behind them! I must say that Tiffany's touches my heart because I am a city planner and a late night worker.....so this card is me all over. Thanks for sharing such sweet inspiration.
I THINK that I like the zippy card best, but then I also love the vintage sewing thank you card...Funny, my least favorite is your favorite.
I really love the Happy Birthday Dad card because it is so hard for me to make those kind of cards for men! You're right, Betsy's card is just the perfect balance of shabby chic with a "male" orientation. Love it!
I really love that Promotion card! Super simple and clever. :)
I love the promotion card. The simple graphic with that sweet yellow twist is outstanding!
i love Dawn's vintage style and color combo :)
They are all outstanding. Love the Bride and Groom card because it is super simple, clever and super lovely!!
I like the bride and groom one, I love the "funky-ness" of it :)
I like the bride and groom one, I love the "funky-ness" of it :)
oh, i love all the cards! so unique and creative! my fave is the dad card. it's super gorgeous, but perfect for a dad. love the colors.
hope you have a fabulous weekend, cath!
*hugs* steph :)
My favorite is Kim Kesti's Zippy Hello card. I love the bright color of it and the flower is amazing!!!
I love Dawn's; but I also love the layers in Kim's! I am always amazed at people's creativity!
Tiffany's card is simple perfection! Love it.
They're too cute. The bride and groom card is cute, but the promotion card speaks to the side of me that wants uber simple.
Love the Dad Birthday Card! Its so nice to see a male card that has a few more layers and details without making it feel froufrou. Beautiful Card :O)
I am loving the fun and bright Zippy Hello card from Kim.
I absolutely adore Kim Kesti's zipper card. It is so unexpected and creative.
Totally LUV Vintage Thank You by Dawn McVey! Thanks for a chance to win!
The promotion card is SO simple and clever--I LOVE it, but my favorite would have to be the beautiful BD card Betsy made!
I love the vintage thank you card!
Love the card with the zipper flower, so pretty!
I can't do vintage, but I love what Dawn did with it here...great color combo, too!
I think of these cards Betsy's caught my eye the most. I LOVE her soft, vintage style!
I love the zippy hello card
I love the "Bride and Groom" card by Kim...it's just so unexpected and yet so perfect =)
Dawn's Vintage Thank You is my favorite card, maybe because I've been working so much lately with vintage sewing materials. Anne, yourmainestamper
The vintage thank you card is so me right now, vintage is in!
I love the Promotion card! That is so clever, and I love how she echoed the color in the sentiment.
*smiles*
debbi
hockman1(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I actually really love that zipper card! The color combo is so eye catching, and I love the monochromatic layers on the bottom third of the card. I'm usually a vintage gal, but this card just "got" me!
I think Betsy's Dad's BD card is my fav--I think her style is similar to my own.--Just love it!
Love Betsy's shabby chic/vintage style and here she has proven "it's not just for your feminine side" anymore :o)
Definitely the dad birthday! Love the round spot stamp!
I love the dad card best! I think it's hard to do a 'beautiful' masculine card and this is gorgeous!
Oh yes, the Dad Birthday card by Betsy is really inspiring becuz I have a hard time with coming up with a masculine theme. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Love the Dad Birthday card - my style is vintage and love the spotlight effect.
I love Kim's hello card. The balance on it is just fab!
The very last card "For the Bride and Groom" is the absolute cutest card!!! I love the bright colors and the lampshade. It is just perfect!!!
Dawn's card really caught my eye. The placement of the diagonal pattern paper, the ribbon and the retro style, all go together so well! Absolutly gorgeous!
Sandra.
Dawn's Vintage card is awesome!
I love the bride and groom card. It is so different from the cards you purchase in the store.
I hate the fru fru cards. Eveybody gets those, but this is fantastic. Will be remembered and saved forever.
My favorite is the vintage thank you card. It reminds me of when I was young and all the dresses my mother sewed for me. Thanks for the chance to win!
All of them are beautiful but the vintage thank you speaks to me!
Kristin
Still loving the zipper flowers. I will have to try that.
I love Betsy's card; the layering, the masculine touches, and the buttons!
i think Betsy's card is more my style. I love the elegant and aged look of it.
I love the vintage thank you and zippy hello cards! I am drawn to the vintage thank you card because of the colors and because of the sewing images. I am drawn to the zippy hello card because of the flower, the colors, and the border. It's also more my card style, fun and cute. Thanks for the chance to win a prize!
I love Dawn's vintage card, the colors are uniquely compatible!! It's lovely.
Love all the cards, but Dawn's fresh, clean and simple style really resonates with me!
I {heart} Dawn M's card for the use of sewing patterned papers - YUM!
I love the Vintage Thank you card and all the yummy sewing details! Thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
The Zippy Hello Card is my favorite. I love the colors, the simplicity and the clever use of the zipper- so Moxie Fab!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the bride and groom card and that lamp is SOOoo adorable, love it!!
I especially like the zippered card by Tiffany Johnson... It reminds me of my favorite pair of shoes! SO FABULOUS!
the promotion card is just too cool. I love it. Love how chic and urban it is.
Yep, goin' with the bride and groom card! WOW!
Love Kim Kesti's card. Love the colors and design. Most like I would want to make.
I'm with you, Cath, I love the "for the bride and groom" card. I like how it's so colorful and not at all like you would expect for a wedding card. Plus it's clean and simple :)
~natalie
I just have a thing for anything vintage like. I love the Vintage Thank You Card by Dawn McVey! All are wonderful though!
They are all great! Betsy's dad card is so creative yet masculine.
Gonna have to agree with you on that one cath. That last card is fantastic! I love all of the modern elements.
I like Vintage Thank You Card by Dawn McVey... it`s very romantice
Cool Promotion Card by Tiffany Johnson just makes me happy.
I love Zippy Hello! Gorgeous colors and fabulous, zipper flower.
I love the simplicity and genius of Tiffany Johnson's promotion card!
I love Kim's card. it is is bright and fun. love it!
I love the distressed look in the birthday card!
I love the "Promotion" card. Why, because it is simple and it pops out at you.
Dawn McVey's card is super. I have so many old sewing patterns, I am inspired to use part of one as some background paper. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Betsy's card. So sweet and vintage. I always love her cards.
I'm definitely lovin' the shabby chic male card! How cool to make something feminine and frilly into a perfectly male card! Thanks for the chance to win an excellent mag!
Love Kim Kesti's zipper card. I can't do it like that yet..but I'm trying!!! I just love them all really..what can I say?
I love the Shabby Dad card...it looks just like something I would make.
I like the first card with the vintage material girl on it. :D It just reminds me of simpler times. Thanks for a chance to win something from that fab little prize drawer of yours. :D
The Vintage Thank You card by Dawn McVey is not only retro, it is a resourceful way to be 'green'. For me it is the best one you selected for the blog for 2 reasons: I'm a certified home economics/FACS teacher (love to sew, craft, do interior decorating)and in the 60s my mother wore day dresses very similar to those styles shown in Dawn's card!!!
I love the Promotion card by Tiffany Johnson. It is so simple, yet totally brilliant. It makes a big statement.
I've been pouring over this issue all evening!!! Love all of these- I think Betsy's really grabbed me- I love that she could use her pretty, shabby style & still pull off a 'man' card!!!
"For the Bride and Groom," By Kim Hughes is so randomly cohesive. It's bright, fun and seems as though it could be used for any occasion.
Can't wait to pick up the magazine and take a peek at all the creativeness!
Betsy's really grabs me. I'm trying to "get" this style and don't do it justice like Betsy does.
lisa a.
I really like the vintage thank you because it takes me back to my childhood of when my mom used to make our clothes.
I love the Zippy Hello card! That flower is just amazing!!
- April W
I love the Forthe Bride & Groom card. The lamp is just adorable!
I love the DAD card. It's so hard to come up with cards and layouts for men and this one is awesome!!
Love the Zippy Hello Card!
Love that for the bride & groom card. It's so funky and unique.
that promotion card is so cool!
I love the colors and the simple layout of Kim's zipper card! Great way to use up all those old zippers!
I opened the mailbox and danced on the ceiling when I got this issue...my very first publication is in there! SOOOOOO excited! Thanks so much for giving me such a great chacne!
I like the Vintage Thank You Card by Dawn McVey the most because I love anything vintage/retro sewing.
All of them are great but I'm most intrigued by the zipper card, just looks hard to make though!
The Vintage thank you. I am so addicted to anything vintage !!
I really can't decide here...there's just certain details on each that makes me really like them for different reason, BUT since I must choose, I pick the Thank You card. I'm really into the vintage sewing thing right now.
All of the cards are divinr but I especially LOVE the Vintage Thank You Card by Dawn McVey, I love the warmth and the era ot portrays!! The layering is gorgeous and the colours perfect! Love it! Thansk for the opportunity! {{{hugs}}}
I love them all....they are all fabulous as is this issue!! LOVE it!
I did love Kim's card so much but I think the promotion card is genius!
I really love them all for different reasons but I have to pick Betsy's happy birthday Dad card. I love how it is shabby chic but not girly at all. That is hard to pull off.
All wonderful cards! But the shades of yellow hello card caught my eye, love the subtle way the three yellows are put together, it's got ZING!
Dawn McVey's thank you card reminded me of my younger years. My mother and I went to the store and leafed through the big books of patterns, McCall's, Simplicity, or Butterick-for that perfect outfit. Since my mother loved to sew I was the envy of the other girls with my closets-yes, closets- of beautiful clothes!! Thanks, Dawn, for taking me down memory lane!
I'm really enjoying Dawn's vintage sewing card. It reminds me of days with my mother, cutting and sewing clothes. Great card!!
LOVE these!! I would go with the vintage one... the fab vintage images get me all the time.
The Vintage Card gets my vote. It is perfect to give to someone that sews because it has that personal touch for a seamstress. Even though it has the vintage touch, it isn't overboard.
The vintage "Thank You" card is my favorite. In years past I may have used that very pattern! (LOL) All the cards are great and it was hard to choose only one!
Love the promotion card...it reminds me of my trip with my hubby to Manhattan!
I adore Dawn's card. Eventhough the vintage ladies aren't my thing her colors and layout still resonate.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
I love the great design of the vintage thank you card and the simplicity of the city promotion card - very nice!
Love the bright colors and cool use of the zipper on Kim Kesti's fun card!
I looooooove all these cards--and I love love love that zipper flower by Kim! Super fab!
The birthday card is my fave---wish my DAD was still here so I could send him one.
These are ALL so fabulous, but I especially liked Betsy's card creation! Masculine cards are always a challenge for me and this gave me such inspiration!
Tiffany Johnson's Cool Promotion card is my favourite because I really love that stamp!
--Mina
I love the stamp used on the promotion card!
DeniseB
Love that card by Kim! Adorable.
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