Friday, October 30, 2015

12 Kits of Occasions!

Hi everyone!!  I am finished with my Halloween cards - yay!  They will have been delivered to my grandkids with a little sweet treat on Thursday night - Gramps and I are hitting the road early on Friday ...  hey, I think there is a pattern here:
  • early Halloween
  • early weekend getaway before the snow flies
  • early 12 Kits of Occasions!  Yay!
Joyce Mehrberg, of Cards-by-the-Sea, is our hostess with the mostest this month!  I loved every piece and parcel of your kit, Joyce!!!

Here is a little peek of her fabulous kit:

 
You'll see which items caught my attention right away!  But Joyce used this fantastic tissue paper to wrap her little gifts to us ... could not help but use a bit of it here:
 
Inside:
"If you weren't falling apart like the Colosseum, I'd show you how much!
Feel better SOON!"
 
Next up, my all-time favorite City:
 
"If I can make it there ... I'll make it anywhere!"
 
Everyone has had a visitor like this - but I'm not complaining!
 
Inside:
"Even with all your baggage, you have a standing invitation!  Come back, soon!!!"
 
And then that visitor leaves, and you are missing them so ...
 
 
One more, for the road ...  for Tom:
 
Inside:
"We can go anywhere as long as we're together!"
 
Since we'll be hitting the road very early on Friday, you girls will have to party without me, until I get back home ...  wait!
I haven't told you where we're going have I?
 
I'm celebrating my birthday 'early' too!  With the newest member of our 12 Kits team in Cleveland!!!  Hope you're ready for me, Lisa!!  Oh, and we'll be lunching with Deepti Malik!  How's that for an extra special birthday?
 Wooo HOOO!!!
 
Please be sure to check out all the fun cards over at the 12 Kits of Occasions right here!  It's always a party!  This month, Jacquie Southas, is our guest, and we are welcoming back Kara Vrabel as a guest - how fun is that? 
 
=] Michele






 
 
 
 

27 comments:

Taunya Butler said...

This post has happiness, excitement and the joy of a trip all over it!! You made some fantastic cards with Joyce's kut and I am always in awe at the wonderful things you have to work with!! Happy early birthday to you - sweet, infectiously awesome and just bubbly, sparkly and totally cool YOU!!! Have a wonderful trip!!!

~amy~ said...

oh my, so much gorgeous inspiration!
Awesome use of the tissue...I think I need to scout out the NY scene (looks like penny black?)...fun destination cards!

Birgit said...

Wow, so many fabulous cards here!! What a fun kit to play with and you've done great justice to it!! The sentiments for all of the cards are awesome!! Have fun on your trip!!

Marybeth said...

Sounds like a fun Birthday trip! Give Lisa a big hug from me! Your cards are all beautiful, love the tall stack of luggage,very fun! I'm sure the trees will be in full fall color but I guess they are by you too,enjoy Michele!

Joyce said...

I could not wait to see what you did with my kit, and I was not disappointed! Wonderful cards, and I love all the creative ways you used these supplies. Pinning them all so I can make my own. Happy early birthday and I hope you have a wonderful trip.

Jenni's Jems said...

Your page is just bouncing with excitement and'trip' fever! :) and loving all those cards but the one for Tom has to be my favourite.Have a great weekend and of course I'll make one for you,what are friends for! x

Jeanne J. said...

I think you are the clever girl in the group. You always see things that the rest of us miss Michele. I think you have special glasses or something. I loved that wrap paper too - so soft and smooth, saved it.. didn't use is. Looks great here. Your little flag tucked in the suitcase handle? And EEK! The little tag too? See what I'm saying? Very original and so you Michele - never change!

Happy Dance said...

Awesome use of the 12 kits, One L. I plan on packing that many bags when I come to see you someday... They'll be full of fun crafty stuff!! Great cards. You are one creative lady! Enjoy your time away! Perfect timing for this kit, too!! Bev

Jacquie Southas said...

Oh, I wanted to do something with the tissue paper - you are so clever! Love the minimalist coloring on the NY cityscape contrasting with the saturated colors in the striped paper - terrific cards, Michele! I had a ton of fun playing along this month. Have a great early birthday celebration :)

Sharron said...

I'm always anxious to see your take on our kits, and see what clever sentiments you have added. Great job, as always!! Love how you used the tissue! And the one with all the suitcases is so adorable! They are all just wonderful. Have a safe and fun trip. Time with other crafty friends is bound to assure you of an awesome trip!!

Lisa Elton said...

Fantabulous cards Michele!! The travel theme was perfect for you today hehe!! I love all of the suitcases stacked up, so cute and the little flag tucked into the handle is a fun idea! Okay I'm off to bed, nighty night...see you tomorrow!!

TK said...

Fun cards, especially the one for the Hubbs! Happy Birthday! Have fun on your travels...

Kara said...

great cards Michele! Love the texture on the last. That high stack of luggage is great and the minimal coloring on the scene perfectly highlights the girl!

Kristie Goulet said...

Very fun cards, Michele! Have a great trip, sure you won't come a bit further East?! ;) Enjoy!!!

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous cards Michele, I love each and every one. They are full of excitement and adventure. At least that is the feel I got. Happy Birthday early, and have an awesome trip. Travel safe!

Dana M said...

So much fun! What a fabulous series of cards Michele! I love the suitcases.

Nora Noll said...

What fabulous cards and oh so much fun!! I especially like the puns inside. You really need to publish these in stamp sets!!! LOVE the first one too with the TISSUE PAPER!! So jealous you are in Cleveland. Such a nice city!! Hope you are having a blast. Happy Birthday!!

Anonymous said...

Happy, happy birthday to you, gorgeous lady!! Enjoy your time away! What a treat to be catching up with special people while away also. How apt to have received this kit, this month, hey? It's sublime to say the least, and your cards have made the most of it, as usual! Have fun!!

lostinpaper said...

Great collection of cards and the piled high suitcases so totally made me smile! Have a fun adventure and the happiest of 'early' birthdays (I always find it pays to start your birthday early because then it lasts longer...)

Barb Ghig said...

Firstly, I want to say, Happy, Happy Birthday, Michele! I'm sure you're having a really fun weekend, and I hope all of your birthday wishes come true!
Once again, you have done an amazing job on this kit! Clever use of the tissue paper and all those lovely patterned papers on your cards! Love the whole travel theme, and how you paired all the elements so perfectly on each card! Thanks so much for always inspiring us!

Anita in France said...

You always blow me away with your creative ideas and impeccable execution, Michele ... these are all stunning ... each and every one! My particular favourite is the stack of suitcases ... they're gorgeous ... imagining them filled with crafty goodness ... and given the size of the bottom one, maybe even a crafty visitor!! Hope your weekend was truly wonderful ... happy early birthday, mon amie! Hugs, Anita :)

Petra Swart said...

You had your birthday over the weekend, Michele??!! ...wishing you a very lovely year ...one of the best ever ...filled with joy and happiness and overloaded with all that makes you happy!!! Happy belated birthday (sounds as if it started off on a high note ...hope you had a wonderful weekend!!!)!!!
Love what you have done with Joyce's fun kit!!! And of cause the inside sentiments are so cute and had me smiling!! Love the creative use of the tissue paper!!! All such great cards, Michele!!!
Have a wonderful week!!!
Hugz

JD/ Jill said...

Wonderful cards! Great take on the theme! Happy Belated birthday!

Lindsey said...

Hope you had the most wonderful birthday trip! Love your fabulous cards, especially the one for Tom and the tall stack of luggage. And how's winning all those fabulous goodies at W&W for an awesome birthday present?! I was so incredibly happy when I saw you won.

Kim Heggins said...

Michele...your cards are so amazing. You really hit this one out of the park, you totally rocked this kit. I love them all but I think your New York card is my favorite of the bunch.

Valentyna Komisarenko said...

Fab cards, Michele! Love all of them, but NY is, OMG, so stylish and extravagant! Have a great trip!

cm said...

Your exuberant joy in creating these cards and heading off on an adventure of your own is infectious! I'm smiling at the thought of travel, even though we just emerged from the car after an 8 hour stretch of driving! Ready to hop back in and just..go go go go on an adventure! Fingers crossed one of our excursions will see us on your doorstep! Adoring your cards...you've created magic!
Hugs~