Toni's Adventures in Stamping & Scrapbooking......

Valentine Kraft treat box

2012-01-29T22:43:00.000-05:00

Not the best picture, but you can get the idea. For the sides and the top cover, I taped the Pink Pirouette cardstock to Very Vanilla first, then ran that double layer through the Big Shot in the embossing folder. Then you need to attach that to the box with Sticky Strip.

NO STAMPING ON THIS!!!

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

Other: Kraft box, Big Shot, Fun Flowers die, Finial Press embossing folder, Crop-o-dile, Metallic Neutral brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

iLoveU Candy Box Cover

2012-01-29T22:41:00.000-05:00

Need a new idea for those Valentine Conversation Hearts? Make a wrapper that covers the box...the box of candy slides right out. Case'd the idea from Bonnie Mountford on SUConnect. Thanks for the great idea Bonnie!

Print the face of your iLoveU on the computer - just pick a few of your favorite songs.

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey, Whisper White

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Other: Simply Scored tool, 1/2" and 1" circle punches, corner rounder, Sticky Strip

Hanging Heart basket

2012-01-29T22:38:00.000-05:00

Love the 2-petal cone to make a hanging basket - and it's shaped like a heart!!!

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Regal Rose (YES...they look great together!)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Other: Big Shot, Petal Cone die, Fashionable Hearts embosslits, Heart of Hearts embosslit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini glue dots, crop-o-dile, Sticky Strip

Floral Fillers Valentine

2012-01-29T22:36:00.000-05:00

Simple, but I like it.

Stamps: Floral Fillers, Short & Sweet

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, 1st edition designer series papers

Ink: Real Red

Other: Rhinestone basic accents, Full heart punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Up in the Air Over You!

2012-01-29T22:34:00.000-05:00

Projects from my SAB Kick-off Valentine Camp yesterday. I really like the glittery balloons on this one.

Stamp and then hand-cut balloons.

Stamps: Up, Up and Away

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Brights designer series paper stack

Ink: Melon Mambo

Other: 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals, Eyelet border punch, 1 3/8" and Scallop circle punches

Texturize it - Bloggers Challenge

2012-01-29T11:34:00.000-05:00

One of my goals for 2012 is to get back into the Bloggers Challenge when I can. I can't believe it's the end of January, but I'm finally back to it!

I made several of these cards while I was at the beach with my girlfriend last weekend. We stayed at her condo, and stamped all weekend. It was a lot of fun. Thanks again Lori!

For the texture, I ran the entire card base through the Big Shot with some different embossing folders. For the one on the very left, I then swiped the Pale Plum ink pad all over the texture part, so it really picked it up.

Stamps: mailbox & greeting (from Unity)

Cardstock: Pale Plum, Mellow Moss, Confetti White

Ink: Black

Other: Big Shot, Finial Press/Vintage Wallpaper/Dots embossing folders, markers, Stampin' Dimensionals

Another Butterfly Lattice card - Kind Thanks

2012-01-22T18:35:00.001-05:00

Same colors that I used on the square card. So pretty!

Stamps: Thank You Kindly

Cardstock: Pool Party, Early Espresso

Ink: Early Espresso

Other: Big Shot, Lattice die, Beautiful Butterflies die, Finial Press embossing folder, Pearl basic accents, Stampin' Dimensionals

Lattice Butterfly note card

2012-01-22T18:33:00.001-05:00

I love these colors - Pool Party and Early Espresso. Another square card here. 4 1/4" square. I might add a greeting later, when I need to use the card.

Stamps: NONE!

Cardstock: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Spice Cake designer series papers

Other: Big Shot, Lattice die, Beautiful Butterflies die, Finial Press embossing folder, Pearl basic accents, Stampin' Dimensionals

Mixed Bunch in Pear

2012-01-22T18:31:00.000-05:00

Using up some of my Spice Cake papers for this card. Curl the petals of the flower up with your bone folder for an extra little bit of dimension.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Thank You Kindly

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer series papers

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake

Other: Blossom punch, Large Pearl Basic Accent, Stampin' Dimensionals, bone folder

Gift Bag with Fun Flower front

2012-01-14T17:46:00.000-05:00

Who doesn't love making a gift bag, especially when we have so many gorgeous papers to use!

No stamping on this project! Yikes!

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment designer series papers (SAB item)

Other: Big Shot, Fun Flowers die, Antique Brads, Pewter Jumbo eyelets (retired), Poppy Parade Poly-Stitched Twill ribbon, Crop-o-dile, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Scallop edge border punch

Mixed Bunch in Blushing Bride

2012-01-14T17:43:00.000-05:00

These new flowers with the matching punch are one of my favorite items from the Occasions Mini catalog. Can't wait to use them more!

Use a bone folder to curl up the edges of your flower petals - gives it some more dimension.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Curly Cute

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Ink: Blushing Bride

Other: Blossom punch, Blushing Bride pleated satin ribbon, Large Pearl Basic Jewels, bone folder, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

You light up my lawn

2012-01-14T17:40:00.000-05:00

I have yet to use these little gnomes with traditional gnome colors...maybe someday. I wanted something green to go with the "lawn" theme.

Stamps: Gnome Sweet Gnome

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Just Add Cake designer series papers

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Black

Other: Lables Collection Framelits, Word Window/Modern Label/Scallop Oval punches, Markers (Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, grey, Blush Blossom)

Triple Treat Flower - SAB freebie!

2012-01-14T17:37:00.000-05:00

I'm so glad that the Triple Treat Flower is one of the items that you can get for FREE during Sale-A-Bration (Jan 24 - Mar 31, 2012). I love this little stamp. SO many possibilities. I made this card for a SAB swap - it uses the designer series papers from the SAB book, as well as the Triple Treat Flower stamp.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Short & Sweet

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Everyday Enchantment designer series papers (SAB item as well!)

Ink: Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze

Other: Fancy Flower punch, 5-petal punch, Baja Breeze pleated ribbon, Large Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip.

Non-traditional Valentines

2011-12-29T14:55:00.000-05:00

I must say that this was completely different in my head, when I started it. I changed my mind about which stamps to use, then which accessories...but I like it! We don't always have to use hearts for Valentine cards. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment designer series papers

Ink: Peach Parfait, Pool Party

Other: Blossom/Word Window/Modern Lable punches, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad pack, Large Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder

Elementary Essentials

2011-12-29T14:52:00.000-05:00

I'm finally getting a chance to play with my SAB order! I love these papers. The colors aren't anything I would have put together myself, but they work wonderfully.

Stamps: Elementary Essentials

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Everyday Enchantment designer series papers

Ink: Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake

Other: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad pack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Curly Label punch

Gnome Love

2011-12-29T14:45:00.000-05:00

I can't wait to use these little gnomes more in the coming months. They are so dang cute! Non-traditional Valentine colors here, because I'm using some of the Sale-a-Bration designer papers...they are really beautiful in real life.

Stamps: Gnome Sweet Gnome, Gnomenclature

Cardstock: Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Whisper White, Everyday Enchantment designer series papers

Ink: Black

Other: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Modern Label punch, Large & Scallop Oval punches, Stampin' Dimensionals, Markers (Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Blush Blossom, So Saffron)

Box of Christmas Cards

2011-12-18T22:42:00.000-05:00

I made a box of 20 cards for my Book Club gift exchange. 10 of each of these designs. Very simple, but pretty enough.

Stamps: Warmest of Wishes, Sincere Salutations

Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, retired Christmas papers that I can't remember the name of...

Ink: Old Olive

Other: 1 1/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

Here's the box. And I did include envelopes with it, so they can be sent out immediately!

Coaster Calendar

2011-12-18T22:39:00.000-05:00

I made 8 of these stand-up coaster calendars for my Book Club, and they loved them! They're very easy to make - just cover coasters with papers. I did Pear Pizzazz cardstock on the back side of the coasters. And I generally don't buy coasters. You can get square and circle shaped coasters at just about any bar for free.

NO STAMPING!

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Greenhouse Gala designer series paper (retired)

Other: Pewter Jumbo eyelets, crop-o-dile, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, glue stick, coasters, calendars

Triple Treat Flower in Black

2011-12-17T10:36:00.001-05:00

Something a little more formal looking for a wedding.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Black (it's just stamped off for the middle flower layer)

Other: Big Shot, Finial Press embossing folder, Fancy Flower punch, 5-petal Flower punch, Large Oval punch, Whisper White 5/8" Satin ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pearl Basic Accents

Triple Treat Flower

2011-12-17T10:31:00.001-05:00

I left a greeting off of this, so that I can use it for whatever I need later - birthday, wedding, anniversary, feel better...

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Ink: Soft Suede

Other: Antique Brads, Vanilla 3/8" Velvet Stitched ribbon, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Fancy Flower Punch, 5-petal Flower punch, 1/8" hole punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Feliz Navidad!

2011-12-14T20:50:00.000-05:00

Getting down to the last few holiday cards to share for this year. The danglers came from one set, and the ornament from another. I thought they looked like hanging crystal pieces...

Stamps: My Friend, Tags til Christmas, Four the Holidays (Spanish version)

Cardstock Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake

Other: Ornament punch, Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, mini glue dots

Elegant decoration holiday card

2011-12-14T20:43:00.000-05:00

I love the mono-tone look of this holiday card. Another project that we made while I was at my girl friend's house in Minnesota a few weeks ago.

Stamps: Delightful Dozen, Delightful Decorations

Cardstock: Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake

Other: Big Shot, Lattice Square embossing folder, Ornament punch, Crumb Cake 3/8" taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Accent Pearls

Simple Medallion

2011-12-13T09:03:00.000-05:00

The Medallion stamp and a greeting are all you need for this card.

Stamps: Medallion, Curly Cute

Cardstock: Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Spice Cake designer series papers

Ink: Soft Suede, Pool Party

Other: 1 3/8" circle punch, 1/8" hole punch, Antique brads

Christmas Lodge

2011-12-11T19:10:00.000-05:00

I think I case'd this from Jill Hilliard. Love these lodge colors still! The Dazzling Details gave a perfect 3-d effect to the scallop. Do note that it take a little while for that stuff to dry. It's like Stickles, if you've ever used that before.

Stamps: Christmas Lodge

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whisper White, Frostwood Lodge designer series papers

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Other: Eyelet border punch, Scallops #2 die, Big Shot, Dazzling Details.

Dashing Dasher!

2011-12-05T23:04:00.000-05:00

This is one of the make and takes we'll be doing tomorrow night at my Minnesota Open House - a chance to see all of the stamped goodness that I brought home from my long weekend in Minnesota. I went out there a couple of weeks ago to stamp the entire weekend with some really great friends. I miss them! At least I get to see them once a year. This was our 10 year anniversary of getting together.

Anyway...I was going for an elegant monotone scheme for this dashing Dasher card. Hope you like it!

Stamps: Dasher, Sincere Salutations

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Mocha Morning specialty designer series papers

Ink: Soft Suede

Other: Ticket corner punch

Christmas Lodge in plaid

2011-12-04T14:12:00.000-05:00

I really like the lodge-y feel of the Frostwood Lodge papers. Perfect for this Christmas Lodge.

Stamps: Christmas Lodge

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Frostwood Lodge designer series papers

Ink: Cherry Cobble, Early Espresso

Other: 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Punched Sunflower

2011-12-04T14:07:00.001-05:00

I think I case'd this from ~~Mary Brown~~ Connie Babbert. (Sorry Connie! You're both such great stampers, it's easy to get confused.) I made my flower with just punched out petals from the Blossoms punch. I didn't stamp on them.

Stamps: Grateful Greetings

Cardstock: More Mustard, Pool Party, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Spice Cake designer series papers

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Other: Blossoms punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, mini glue dots, Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Lattice Window card

2011-12-04T13:57:00.003-05:00

I left this card with no greeting, so that I can add whatever sentiment I need to later on...when I need to grab a card!

I love putting the Lattice die behind a cut out circle. For this card, I punched a 2 1/2" circle out of the Very Vanilla cardstock first. Then add a Lattie die piece onto the back of that. Then add a piece of designer paper. That gives you the window look. Add some more dsp circles, and call it done!

Stamps: NONE yet. :)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer series papers.

Other: Big Shot, Lattice die, 2 1/2" circle punch, 1 3/8" and probably 1 1/4" circle punches.

Mocha Morning Birthday

2011-11-30T22:28:00.001-05:00

Using some more of these Mocha Morning specialty papers. Once I cut into them, it's easier to use them. :)

I hand-cut the small banner with "happy birthday" on it.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Mocha Morning specialty designer series papers

Ink: Soft Suede (stamped off for the middle layer of the flower)

Other: Large Flower punch, 5-Petal Punch, 1/2" circle punch, Pearl Basic Accents, glue dots

Simple medallion

2011-11-30T10:02:00.000-05:00

I still love the simplicity of the Medallion stamp.

Stamps: Medallion, Curly Cute

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Ink: Crumb Cake, black

Other: Basic Accent Pearls, Scallop border punch

Triple Treat Flower in Peach!

2011-11-24T11:00:00.001-05:00

This flower makes such quick and pretty cards. Stamp, then stamp again for the middle layer so it's a little lighter.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Whisper White, In Color designer papers

Ink: Peach Parfait

Other: Eyelet border punch, Flower punch, 5-petal punch, 1/2" circle punch, Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain, Word Window & Modern Label punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

Christmas Lodge

2011-11-23T14:39:00.000-05:00

This is sized to fit in the envelopes that you mail checks in. It's 6 1/4" x 3 3/8" finished, if I did it right...

Stamps: Christmas Lodge, Short & Sweet

Cardstock: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi

Other: Sticky Strip, Silver Glass Glitter (just peel off the sticky strip and smash the glass glitter into it...it stays!), Scallop edge border punch

Santa's Elf

2011-11-23T12:40:00.001-05:00

This looked like an ELF in my mind, but my friend Rose didn't get it. :)

Stamps: Wicked Cool, Perfectly Penned

Cardstock: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi

Other: Big Shot, Timeless Type dies, Snowflakes embossing folder, Decorative Label punch, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, Eyelet Ribbon border punch, Dazzling Details, Stampin' Dimensionals

2012 4x6 Calendar

2011-11-14T22:01:00.000-05:00

We made these at Stamp Club this weekend, and got a TON done! I got the calendars from A Muse. They are 4x6 and fit in a 4x6 cd/calendar case. Lots of current/retired/non-SU products, so I'm not going to list anything specific. Just posting pics of the months.

Enjoy!

Friends Never Fade

2011-11-12T01:21:00.000-05:00

I had to make another sympathy card, and had just enough of this patterned paper to make a card and line the envelope.

Stamps: Friends Never Fade, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Paisley Petals designer series paper

Ink: Old Olive

Other: Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, Eyelet border punch, Stampin' dimensionals

Pennant Parade Tree

2011-11-08T21:10:00.000-05:00

Used up some leftovers from card class last week to make this version using a single tree.

I added Dazzling Details to the tree/garland. I put it on in individual dots, but it still looks like one big rope.

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Real Red

Other: Designer Label punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Stampin' dimensionals, Dazzling Details

Baby's room name frame

2011-11-08T21:03:00.000-05:00

Made this 5x7 name frame for a new baby. Colors are similar to how the baby room is painted.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Letterpress Alphabet (retired)

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Barely Banana (retired), Pale Plum (retired)

Ink: Barely Banana and Pale Plum Craft inks (retired)

Other: Clear embossing powder, heat tool, Ice Circle Rhinestone brads, Subtles Flower brads, 1/8" hole punch, Apricot Appeal grosgrain ribbon (retired...it really goes great with Banana and Saffron too), frame.

Trio of Trees

2011-11-03T23:10:00.000-04:00

These are my favorite cards from my Christmas Cards Class. I love those buttons, even though they're too big to mail. They definitely require hand-cancelling at the post office and extra postage. But they're so adorable!

I also used the precut Notecards and envelopes for these. They are smaller than traditional A2s, but still a decent enough size.

Stamps: Pennant Parade

Cardstock: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Notecards/envelope sets

Ink: Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight

Other: Designer Label punch, Holly Berry Bouquet designer buttons, Real Red & Very Vanilla 1/8" taffeta ribbon, mini glue dots

My favorite snowman of the year

2011-11-03T23:07:00.000-04:00

Gate-fold cards are so easy with the Simply Scored Tool.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun, Snow Swirled

Cardstock: Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Other: Pool Party/Calypso Coral markers, Basic Accent Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Oval punch, Mini glue dots

Delightful Decorations goes vintage

2011-11-03T23:05:00.000-04:00

Love the vintage-y look of these colors together!

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Word Play

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze

Ink: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze

Other: Ornament punch, 1/8" hole punch, Gold brads, Stampin' dimensionals, sponge, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Sticky Strip

(I like to use a little bit of Sticky Strip to hold down layers that I've embossed...all that texture needs a firm tape to keep it down/attached)

Christmas Lodge in blue...

2011-11-03T23:03:00.000-04:00

Stamps: Christmas Lodge, Four the Holidays

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Other: Basic Accent Rhinestones, Ticket corner punch, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Rudolph Stocking card

2011-11-03T23:01:00.001-04:00

Love the Gift Givers set and this little guy! Very basic, but I like the colors.

Stamps: Gift Givers, Four the Holidays

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink: Black, Chocolate Chip

Other: Riding Hood Red 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, mini glue dots, Soft Suede/Riding Hood Red markers

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-29T18:31:00.000-04:00

I made this Halloween box to hold a pair of gloves for my friend. She's always got cold hands, and goes through the dollar gloves like crazy. At least I can always get her new colors and patterns, since they don't last long!

I made this box out of one sheet of cardstock, but unfortunately I can't find my measurements. It's got an attached lid that flips over, but you can't really tell from the picture. And I realized after the fact that this kind of box doesn't go well with WORDS printed on the box...the back has the words going the right direction. Doh!

There are old olive/vanilla striped gloves inside.

Stamps: From the Crypt (retired)

Cardstock: Basic Black, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, halloween story paper (from A Muse...it's got the story of the headless horsemen printed on it - I think)

Ink: Black

Other: 1 1/2" circle, Scallop Circle, and 2 3/8" Scallop punches, Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (retired), Jumbo glue dots, Basic Accent Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Simply Scored tool.

Fantasy Football Sympathy cards

2011-10-23T22:47:00.002-04:00

My friend and I were talking about her Fantasy Football league a couple of weeks ago, and we hatched this idea of sending sympathy cards to the other teams when she beats them. So sorry for your loss....sharing in your sorrow... we're mean!!! :) So far, she's 7-0, so she's doing great. Way to go Kelly!

I made a box, and 20 cards for her. I picked colors to match some popular football teams. These are just a few of the pictures.

Stamps: (ALL retired) Warmest Regards, Just Football, Sporting Goods, Wild About You (for the flower)

Cardstock/Ink: mostly retired...really, just use your favorite teams colors!

Other: Big Shot, Framed Tulips embossing folder, Basic Rhinestone accents

Batty for You Halloween treat holders

2011-10-23T22:42:00.000-04:00

I made some of these Bag in a Box to hold Halloween treats. You can find the tutorial for making these on splitcoast - click here to see it. They really have a lot of great projects and techniques to learn! Great resource!

Stamps: Batty for You

Cardstock: Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Halloween papers (some pack that I got at a scrapbooking convention. Didn't save the wrapper)

Ink: Black, Tangerine Tango

Other: orange and black brads, 1/8" hole punch, Round-Tab punch, 1 1/4"-1 3/8"-Scallop Circle punches, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Simply Scored Tool

Autumn Splendor with Spice Cake

2011-10-18T23:14:00.001-04:00

I'm so glad that I got these Spice Cake papers - they are SO pretty, and so autumn-y. Had enough of a scrap left to line the envelope as well. Hope you like it Arlene! It's in with your trade. :)

Stamps: Autumn Splendor, Curly Cute

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer series paper

Ink: Soft Suede, More Mustard

Other: Mini Glue dots

Thinking of you

2011-10-18T23:11:00.000-04:00

Had to make some Thinking of You cards, and I was in the mood for purples.

Stamps: Aviary, Curly Cute

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Whisper White

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush, Black

Other: Basic Accent Rhinestones, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Buttons, Bows, and something else...

2011-10-18T23:10:00.000-04:00

Made this card for a challenge. Challenge was to use Buttons, Bows, and something else of our choice. I did ribbon and pearls!

Stamps: Aviary, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Black, Pretty in Pink

Other: Big Shot, Top Note die, Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain, Baker's Twine/White, Neutrals buttons, Basic Accent Pearls, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

Curly Cute Snowflakes

2011-10-16T00:49:00.000-04:00

We made this at Stamp Club today. I loved using this new Northern Frost die, but it was a bear getting the snowflakes out of the Glimmer paper. Seems that that Glimmer paper is a wee bit thick for that strip of snowflakes die. I was able to poke the snowflakes out, but didn't even attempt to get all the details poked out of them like I did with the Bashful and White snowflakes. The Whisper White snowflakes were made with the textured cardstock, and that went through just fine.

Stamps: Curly Cute

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Glimmer Silver paper

Ink: Bashful Blue

Other: Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon, Northern Frost Decorative Strip sizzlit die, Big Shot, Decorative Strip cutting plates, Extended Spacer Platform, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

You turkey!

2011-10-16T00:43:00.000-04:00

I know we haven't made it to Halloween yet, but once Fall hits...I'm in the mood for ALL things Fall. :)

Stamps: Gift Givers

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

Ink: Black

Other: Markers (Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede), Curly Label punch, Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die, Big Shot, Houndstooth embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Snowmen in Snowflakes

2011-10-12T21:17:00.001-04:00

Using up some leftovers from ornaments. This is the Snowflake die, with a scalloped snowman on top.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Other: Markers (Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue), Big Shot, Snowflake die, Snowflakes embossing folder, Whisper White & Marina Mist 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, 1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop punch, mini glue dots

Sympathy card

2011-10-11T19:27:00.000-04:00

Sympathy card and matching envelope for someone at work. Wasabi and chocolate/espresso.

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Thoughts & Prayers

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi designer series print (retired)

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip

Other: Early Espresso 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (retired), Chocolate Chip button.

Box o' Birthday cards

2011-10-10T19:48:00.000-04:00

I made a box of birthday cards for my friend. The box holds a lot of cards and envelopes, but I only put 8 in here.

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes

Cardstock: Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, designer series paper (I forgot the name of it)

Ink: Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip

Other: Simply Scored tool, wide Chocolate Chip satin ribbon (retired), Sticky Strip, Chocolate Chip 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (retired), Groovy Guava stitched ribbon (retired), Basic Pearl accents, Eyelet border punch, Scallop punch, 2 3/8" Scallop punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Autumn Splendor and Chocolate Chip - two of my faves!

2011-10-05T23:41:00.000-04:00

I am REALLY digging making lined envelopes! Very easy, and it looks so nice. Autumn and Chocolate Chip are two of my favorite things, so I was truly excited when I made this card. :)

Stamps: Autumn Splendor, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Neutrals Designer series papers

Ink: Chocolate Chip (stap off for those two leaves on the Crumb Cake piece)

Other: Eyelet Border punch, Chocolate Chip 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (retired...booo!), Stampin' Dimensionals, mini glue dot

Blushing Bride Birds

2011-10-05T00:19:00.000-04:00

I made 3 of these cards, with matching lined envelopes. What a great way to use those 6x6 packs of designer papers. Card inspired by Susan Copp. Several of her cards caught my eye on Stampin' Connect today. Thanks for the great idea Susan!

Stamps: Aviary, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Blushing Bride designer series papers

Ink: Blushing Bride, Black

Other: Eyelet border punch, Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's a picture of all 3 that I made -

Die Cut Challenge!

2011-10-03T22:00:00.000-04:00

Made this card for a Die Cut challenge. Again, cut the circle out of your top piece of cardstock. Cut a lattice die out and put that behind it. Add paper behind that, and you've got a cool look.

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes

Cardstock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Paisley Petals designer series papers

Ink: Old Olive

Other: Big Shot, Lattice die, Beautiful Butterflies embosslits, circle cutter

Autumn Splendor

2011-10-03T21:57:00.000-04:00

Made this for a Fall themed swap. I got the idea of the lattice die behind a circle from my friend, Barb. Thanks Barb!

You cut a circle out of your cardstock, put the lattice die behind it, and then paper behind that, so it's like a window. Very cool!

Stamps: Autumn Splendor, Pocket Silhouettes

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso

Other: Big Shot, Lattice die, Large & Scallop Oval punches, Early Espresso 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, mini glue dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Up, Up & Away...again and again and again

2011-10-02T21:37:00.000-04:00

I made a bunch of cards today, using one stamp set and pack of designer series papers. Keep scrolling down, down, and down in this post to see them all.

Stamps: Up, Up & Away

Cardstock: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Big Top Birthday designer series papers, oh wait - I snuck a piece in there from Just Add Cake dsps too.

Ink: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Black

Other: Big Shot, Top Note die, Daffodil Delight 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (retired), Red/White Striped grosgrain (retired), bunch of PUNCHES (Large Oval, Scallop Oval, 1 1/4" circl, 1 3/8" circle, 1 3/4" circle, Scallop circle, 2 3/8" Scallop, Cupcake Builder), Basic Rhinestone accents, Fire Circle brads, 1/8" hole punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Spooky Favor Box

2011-10-01T21:44:00.000-04:00

I just love the Fancy Favor die. I get so much use out of it!

Stamps; Spooky Bingo Bits

Cardstock: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Black

Other: Big Shot, Fancy Favor die, 1" square punch, Postage stamp punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones

Spooky Extra-Wide Candy Wrapper container

2011-10-01T21:42:00.000-04:00

These are so easy to make! Cut your designer papers 9" x 6". Score and fold along the 9" side at 3 5/8", and 5 1/2". You want to fold it up like a "Z", so that the "extra" is in the very middle of the die. It's a very close fit, but it does work.

Don't forget to put candy or treats inside before you tie the ends closed.

Stamps: Wicked Cool

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Frightful Sights designer series papers

Ink: Black

Other: Big Shot, Candy Wrapper die, Designer Label punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Sticky Strip

Petal Cone Bat

2011-10-01T21:39:00.001-04:00

My version of the Petal Cone Bat treat holder. You just need 1 1/2 petal cones to put this guy together. The wings are just attached to the back with Sticky Strip.

NO stamping!

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White

Other: Big Shot, Petal Cone die, Spider Web embossing folder, 3/4" circle punch, Brights Glimmer Brads, Crop-o-dile, Sticky Strip, 1/8" hole punch, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.

Frankie goes to Gambrills

2011-09-26T21:31:00.000-04:00

Used some of last year's Halloween designer papers to make this card that I needed to mail a check to a friend. It's sized to fit in one of those old-style envelopes that holds checks. It was like 6 1/4" x 3 3/8". Check fit perfectly inside without having to fold it up.

I did not have black buttons, but I had some Vanilla or yellow ones from last year. I also had a Black Sharpie - colored that button black!

Stamps: Batty for You

Cardstock: Basic Black, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Wicked Fun designer series papers

Ink: Old Olive

Other: 2 3/8" Scallop punch, Circle punches (1 1/4", 1 1/2" non-SU, 1 3/4"), Scallop border punch, Old Olive 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (retired), button, Black Sharpie to color button, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Black hemp (retired - tied it through the button, just in a knot)

Stocking pockets

2011-09-16T22:27:00.000-04:00

How cute are these stockings??? I made them as pockets (two stockings back to back, sticky strip'd together except for the top), so you can put something small in them. It's a tight fit, but you can get a stick of candy, and probably a gift card down in them. Of course, you can also add a hand-stamped note in there too! :)

Note: When you are cutting the stockings out, make sure your designer papers are facing back-to-back, so that you get the SAME pattern on both sides of your stocking.

These are really easy to put together. Give it a try!

Stamps: NONE!

Cardstock: Frostwood Lodge designer series papers, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green

Ink: NONE!

Other: Big Shot, Stocking die, Stocking Accents die, Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder, Mini Jingle Bells, Cherry Cobbler & Whisper White Baker's Twine, Cherry Cobbler Quilted ribbon, Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, 1/8" hole punch, Sticky Strip

Thanksgiving Woven Basket

2011-09-16T22:17:00.000-04:00

Weave a basket out of cardstock? Seriously? YES! Start off with the Fancy Favor box, cut strips down to the bottom score mark, cut your strips of cardstock to weave...and get to it!

I did direct-to-paper the base Fancy Favor Box first thing, so that it would really make that textured cardstock stand out against the other strips that I wove.

Stamps: Gift Givers (Holiday Mini catalog)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake (textured and smooth), Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake, Black

Other: Crumb Cake/Soft Suede/Daffodil Delight/Real Red/Old Olive/Pumpkin Pie markers, Curly Label Punch, Big Shot, Fancy Favor box die, Movers and Shapers Curly Label die, Gold brads, 1/8" hole punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip (a lot of it...), bone folder...I think that's it.

Fall Wrapped Box #2

2011-09-16T22:12:00.001-04:00

Got this idea at convention this year. A Box #2, wrapped with cardstock and ribbon! Unfortunately, I realized too late that the wide striped ribbon that I have is Old Olive...which is retired. DOH! I thought it was Wild Wasabi until I looked closer. Dang it.

I stamped off the Old Olive for the Triple Treat flower, so that the words would show up better.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Bright Blessings Jumbo wheel (I got an extra wheel, ripped the rubber off of the wheel, and cut it up to use the sayings/leaves individually as unmounted stamps. Thanks to Lisa Somerville for that great idea!).

Cardstock: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze

Other: Big Shot, Box #2 die, Old Olive wide striped grosgrain ribbon (unavailable, dang it), 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Extra Large Fancy Flower punch, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

Snowflake Treat Cup Ornament

2011-09-16T22:06:00.000-04:00

Stamp Camp projects for tomorrow! I totally case'd this idea from Lori Wilburn. Thanks for the great idea Lori! This ornament's base is the snowflake, topped with a Sweet Treat Cup with some "snow" in it...Mica Flakes from the Holiday Mini. Boy, is that stuff messy. Good thing I can vacuum up the rest that I did NOT get into the cup. :)

Stamps: Snow Much Fun

Cardstock: Whisper White, Marina Mist

Ink: Black

Other: Big Shot, Snowflake die, Sweet Treat Cups, 1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop circle punch, Marina Mist/Bashful Blue/Tangerine Tango markers, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Mica Flakes, Mini glue dots, Sticky Strip, Marina Mist 3/8" Taffeta ribbon

Halloween Criss-Cross card

2011-09-12T21:08:00.000-04:00

Last project from this past weekend's Stamp Club. It's a Criss-cross card. Check out the instructions on splitcoast here, to learn how to make one. Very easy!

Stamps: Wicked Cool

Cardstock: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Other: Big Shot, Spider Web embossing folder, 1 1/4" - 1 3/8" - Scallop Circle punches, 3/8" Basic Black Taffeta ribbon, Sticky Strip, Basic Rhinestone accents, Stampin' Dimensionals, Old Olive/Cajun Craze/Rich Razzleberry markers

Here's a picture of the pull-out card :

It's Owl Good

2011-09-12T21:04:00.000-04:00

Love this little owl from the Holiday Mini hostess set!

Stamps: Warmest of Wishes

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Basic Grey, Frightful Sights designer series paper

Ink: Black

Other: Big Shot, Matchbox die, Basic Rhinestone accents, Owl punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, bone folder, Hershey nugget candy

Gift Givers Halloween card

2011-09-12T21:02:00.000-04:00

Using some of the new In Colors for Halloween. Card is 4 1/4" square.

Stamps: Gift Givers

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Other: Calypso Coral & Lucky Limeade markers, Decorative Label punch, Basic Rhinestone accents, Big Shot, Stripes embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

House of Haunts Jiffy Pop

2011-09-12T20:58:00.000-04:00

Aren't you glad that Jiffy Pop is still around? Microwave versions aren't QUITE the same...but it's still nostalgic. I like that the packaging edges are black now, perfect for Halloween!

Stamps: House of Haunts, Extreme Elements

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark, Pumpkin Pie

Other: Big Shot, Scallop die, Circle cutting system, Scallop Oval and Wide Oval punches, heat tool, embossing buddy, Black embossing powder, Basic Black & Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain ribbons, Daffodil Delight & Pumpkin Pie markers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Jiffy Pop popcorn

Black Pearls!

2011-09-06T23:00:00.000-04:00

I've been on a kick using this Lattice die, and coloring pearls! My latest attempt was at making Black Pearls. I figure I can use this card for a wedding or anniversary or something formal. Made a quick envelope to fit the card too. Card is 4 1/4" square.

Just colored pearls with a Black Sharpie!

Here's a close-up of the pearls -

Stamps: - NONE!

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Day & Night designer series papers (retired)

Other: Big Shot, Lattice die, Basic Pearl accents, Mini Glue Dots, Black Sharpie marker, corner rounder

Colored Pearls - Lattice

2011-09-05T21:37:00.000-04:00

I thought Olive colored pearls would be perfect for this card. No greeting, but I was really just trying out the pearl coloring business. Again, just a colored Sharpie gives you great results!

I colored my pearls and rhinestones while they were still stuck to the packaging. Let them sit for a minute to make sure they are dry, then pry off as you normally would and stick to your project.

No stamping on this one! I was just using up leftover scraps that I had out from my double cd holder project.

Here's a close-up of the pearls. They are so pretty in real life!

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Whisper White, Island Oasis (retired...I think that's the name of it) designer series papers

Other: Big Shot, Lattice die, Basic Pearl accents, Olive Sharpie marker, Mini Glue Dots

Colored Rhinestones - Halloween

2011-09-05T21:33:00.001-04:00

Colored Rhinestones and Pearls are a big hit now! As long as you have some Sharpies in different colors, you can totally make colored gems!

I chose orange here, just as my first try. Then I added black dots to the very middle so they still looked like eyeballs. I also kept the card very simple, since it was my first go at it.

Here's a close-up of the colored rhinestones...a little on the blurry side, but you get the idea:

Stamps: Spooky Bingo Bits

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White, retired Halloween designer series papers

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Other: Orange and Black Sharpie markers, Basic Rhinestone gems

Easy Events - Birthday and Thank You

2011-09-05T19:55:00.000-04:00

I love the bright colors in the Big Top designer papers.

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Other: Basic Rhinestone gems, Daffodil Delight & Tempting Turquoise markers, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Peach Parfait, River Rock, Whisper White, Paisley Petals designer series papers

Ink: Black

Other: Peach Parfait & River Rock markers, embossing buddy, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals

Easy Events - Snail and Sending Love

2011-09-05T19:51:00.000-04:00

Snail/Sorry I'm Late card is 4 1/4" square.

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White, Big Top designer series papers

Ink: Black

Other: Old Olive/Real Red/Crushed Curry markers, 1 3/4" and 2 3/8" Scallop circle punches, Old Olive polka dot scallop ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Direct to paper for the background of this card. Seemed more "earthy" to me.

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White

Ink: Black, Garden Green

Other: Chalks, blender pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Easy Events - Baby and Hello

2011-09-05T19:33:00.000-04:00

Technique used on the Baby card was watercoloring with ink pads and aqua painters. You pick up some ink from the lid of the ink pad, and paint it on the paper.

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Whisper White, Just Eat Cake designer series papers

Ink: Black, So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue

Other: Big Shot, Pennants and Pendants die, Scallop Trim border punch, aqua painter, Stampin' Dimensionals

I added the Woodgrain background to the Hello card, to pick up the "wood" feel from the cuckoo clock.

Stamps: Easy Events, Woodgrain background

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Black, Chocolate Chip

Other: Big Shot, Designer Frames embossing folders, Markers (a lot of different ones to color in the cuckoo clock)

Easy Events - Wedding and Christmas

2011-09-05T19:27:00.000-04:00

From my recent Easy Events class, both of these cards used the embossing technique (heat embossing and embossing folders)

I went with all white for the wedding card, thinking everyone can color the birds in the wedding colors or leave it all white for a more elegant look.

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Whisper White

Ink: Versamark

Other: Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, Big Shot, Finial Press embossing folder, Silver embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, heat tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

I love the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder for the Christmas Card!

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark

Other: Pear Pizzazz & Poppy Parade markers, Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder, Gold embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Dimensionals

Double CD Holder - try it out!

2011-08-31T20:58:00.002-04:00

Building on my first attempt at making this style of CD holder yesterday, I decided to make a Double Wide CD Holder. It's so easy!

Just make two cd holders, with the pockets on opposite sides. Sticky strip them together, one on top of the other, to make the "middle". Then each pocket folds in! Measurements are the same from yesterday, I just made two folders.

Stamps: Word Play

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Whisper White, Tropical papers (last summer...retired)

Ink: Tempting Turquoise

Other: Big Shot, Lattice Square die, Basic Pearl accents, Old Olive 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (retired), Sticky Strip

Here are some more pictures, to give you a better idea of how I put them together. Start with two...

Cut the corners off, and tape them down to make the pockets.

Tape those two together to create that "middle" solid panel. Then you get this - decorate to your heart's content! TOTALLY EASY!

Snow Much Fun CD Holder

2011-08-30T21:44:00.002-04:00

My friend asked me today if I had any ideas for a cd holder - to give as a gift, to put a CD of pictures inside it. Well, I had an idea immediately but changed it up a little by the time I got home.

The finished size is 5 3/4" square. The flap on the inside was 5 3/4" x 5". After I attached it, I whacked off the corner, enough so you could see the CD poking out. The CD really sits further down into the pocket. I just had it poked up a little so you could really see.

To make this - cut a piece of cardstock 5 3/4" x 12". Score at 5 3/4" and 11 1/2". Cut another piece (I used the same color here), 5 3/4" x 5". Attach that second piece to the 1/2" flap that's hanging at the end. USE STICKY STRIP. Fold it over, cut it off at a diagonal and attach the bottom of the flap down with Sticky Strip. Voila! You have a pocket that fits a CD!

Stamps: Snow Much Fun, Warmest of Wishes

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Ski Slope dsps (retired)

Ink: Baja Breeze, Black

Other: Baja Breeze/Bashful Blue/Pumpkin Pie/Basic Grey markers, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Baja Breeze striped grosgrain (retired), Sticky Strip

Happy Birthday Kristal!

2011-08-28T15:05:00.000-04:00

Whew! I had a LOT of birthdays this weekend. Today is actually my BFF's 30th birthday! Happy birthday to you....happy birthday to you....all that good stuff. Love you KB! Unlike my usual style of cards, which are not that involved, I actually spent over an hour making this card. I really did feel like it was a masterpiece after that. Then when it was all finished, I realized it was so bulky it wouldn't fit in an envelope, so I had to make a box to put it in.

It's a full-size easel card, with half-pearls on the base to stand it up.

Stamps: uh....no stamping? Really? Hhhmmm.

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Paisley Petals dsp

Other: Big Shot, Finial Press embossing folder, Simple Numbers dies, half-back pearls (from retired Pretties Kit), 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon (to make the ruffle), Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Oval cutting system

Here's a picture of it standing up, followed by the box that I made to put the card in. It's just a pizza box with Whisper White satin ribbon tied around. She can re-use the box later as a gift box.

Happy Birthday Rene!

2011-08-28T14:58:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday Rene! Rene loves her Harley, so I used up some of my Harley Davidson pink papers for her card and envelope. I actually messed up the first envelope, so I had to use 2 sheets of 12x12 to get just one envelope and a card done. I hated to waste it, but I'll salvage what I can for something else. I can't find any Harley Davidson papers anymore. :( The card is 4 1/4" square.

Stamps: Afterthoughts

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Pink Harley Davidson printed paper

Ink: Regal Rose

Other: 1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, Rhinestone Basic jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, corner rounder

Happy Birthday Jamie!

2011-08-28T14:55:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Jamie! This was my first attempt at making the envelope. The envelope itself ended up being 4" x 4", which means guess what....? It means that you cannot fit a 4x4 card in it! So this card is a wonky size, maybe 3 7/8" square. It was still a tight fit.

Stamps: Easy Events

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Paisley Prints dsps, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Other: Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake markers, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Big Shot, Finial Press embossing folder, Simple Numbers dies, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, corner rounder

Card Box sneak peek

2011-08-22T23:18:00.000-04:00

Sneak peek of the box that we'll be making at my Easy Events class on Wednesday. I was going for something generic enough for everyone, but still pretty, and that they could possibly use later to put a gift in, or they can use it to give the whole card set to someone. It's bigger than the cards and envelopes...plenty of room.

No stamping! Sponged Sahara ink on the designer series papers after I embossed it.

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, 1st Edition designer series papers

Ink: Sahara Sand

Other: Big Shot, Finial Press embossing folder, Black Satin ribbon, 1" hole punch (to punch on the sides of the top to make it easier to open), Sticky Strip

Happy Birthday Trent!

2011-08-13T20:19:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday Trent! I made this birthday cake card, and gift box to hold a gift card for him. Also used some gorgeous orange twill ribbon that some of my girls got me from a ribbon outlet here in Maryland. Thanks girls!!! It's perfect!

The box is a pizza box. Check out the tutorial here to see how to make one....then just change up the measurements. For this one, I cut a piece of cardstock 6 1/2" x 9". Score the short sides (portrait) in 1" from each side. Then score the long side (landscape) at 1", 4", 5", 8". It's perfect for a gift card, plus room if you wanted to actually wrap it in tissue paper. I didn't bother. He's 11...he doesn't care about tissue paper!

Stamps: Up, Up & Away; Curly Cute

Cardstock: Blue Bayou (retired), Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, some retired dsp that I can't remember the name of.

Ink: Pumpkin Pie

Other: Orange twill ribbon, 1 1/4"/ 1 3/8"/ Scallop circle punches, Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/4" punch for notch on the top part (so it's easier to open), Corner rounder, Basic Rhinestones.

Here's a picture of the side of the box - you can see the notch.

Fifth Avenue Floral

2011-08-02T22:01:00.000-04:00

Another thank you card that's going in the mail tomorrow. Thanks again Juanita!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Whisper White, a strip of some retired designer papers

Ink: Regal Rose, So Saffron

Other: Small/Large/Scallop Oval punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

Spooky Halloween card

2011-08-02T21:56:00.000-04:00

I love getting new stamp sets, and I'm really getting in the mood for Fall and Halloween!

Stamps: Spooky Bingo Bits

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Frightful Sights designer series papers

Ink: Black, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

Other: Big Shot, Top Note die, Designer label punch, Rhinestone accents

Flower Medallions

2011-08-02T21:49:00.001-04:00

Some of my creative and crafty girls got some new toys and made these absolutely beautiful flower cards! They got a die that makes a scalloped edge, scored strip. You then fold it back and forth and attach to itself to make the flower. Put a brad, button, or circle of cardstock in the center, and you're done!

Didn't they do a fantastic job?! YES!!! I love the flower pot, and the fronds/leaves coming out of it.

Thanks for sharing girls!

Mermaids really sparkle!

2011-08-02T21:44:00.001-04:00

My friend, Lori, wanted to make a really special card for Christine - something to hold her present. So we came up with this idea using a cute mermaid stamp that she has. It's adorable and SO sparkly!

Those are NOT rhinestone brads for her boobs! Bless her heart...Christine thought they were really big brads at first. It took her a minute to realize that they're real diamond earrings! She was so surprised, and amazed at the card that Lori made to hold them. The whole turned out totally adorable beyond belief.

I don't know what company makes the mermaid stamps. :(

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, scrap of pink

Ink: Sahara Sand, Tempting Turqouise

Other: various markers, small/large/scallop Oval punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's a picture of the box that we made for her card. The card was 5" x 5", so it was kind of a tight squeeze...but it fit perfectly!

Penannt Parade for Christine's birthday card

2011-08-02T21:39:00.000-04:00

Happy birthday Christine! I messed up the watermark on this picture...you can still get the idea.

Stamps: Curly Cute, Pennant Parade, Alphabet Fun numbers (retired)

Cardstock: Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss, some Summer Sun designer series paper (all retired), Whisper White

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Other: Pennant builder punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine, 1/8" hole punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop border punch, Mini Glue dots

Happy Birthday Denise - have your cake...but don't eat this one!

2011-08-02T21:37:00.000-04:00

Happy birthday Denise! I'll see you on Saturday, and I hope you have a great birthday cropping with all of us all day!

I made this cake out of different strips of designer series paper, cardstock, and some punches.

Stamps: Curly Cute

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette designer series paper

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Other: Scallop border punch, Large oval punch (punched a scrap of pink to make the cake stand), Pearl accents, Itty Bitty punches (little flower)

Melon Mambo flowers

2011-08-02T21:34:00.000-04:00

Needed some thank yous, and I was in the mood to use a bright color! Card is 4 1/4" square.

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Sale-A-Bration designer series papers

Ink: Melon Mambo

Other: 2-way glue pen, Embossing Buddy, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Large & Scallop Oval punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Mike!

2011-08-02T21:32:00.000-04:00

Happy birthday to my friend Mike! It's next week, but I'm ahead of the game for once! I made the presents with punches.

Stamps: Curly Cute

Cardstock: So Saffron, Soft Suede, Whisper White, So Saffron designer series papers

Ink: Soft Suede

Other: Postage punch, old flower punch, Fire Circle brads

Combine your clear stamps!

2011-07-23T00:21:00.000-04:00

Are you like me and wondering why some of the clear stamps come in TWO cases, when all the stamps clearly fit into ONE? Well, I combined mine. Pictures are below, but it's very easy. Just slide the paper out of the second case, fold the tab back, and slide it into the back of the first case. Make sure all the stamps fit into one box before you do that...but they should! I've done two of mine like this now, and they all fit. BONUS - you then have a stamp case to alter or use for something else!

A BFF box for my BFF!

2011-07-23T00:15:00.000-04:00

My BFF really likes colored and different size paper clips, so I had to snag a box of them for her when I was at Staples. They're colorful and larger than normal. She'll love them! She also likes blue, hence my box choices.

I made the box to fit the box of paper clips. I could have just put them in a bag, but I like making boxes. :)

Stamps: BFF (NEW set that we got at convention)

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Ballet Blue (retired color), Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy, Ballet Blue (retired color)

Other: Night of Navy organdy ribbon (retired)

Here's a picture of the inside of the box, showing how the box of paper clips really fits nicely in there.

And the lid fit on the first try! Sometimes it take me 2 or 3 lids to get it right, even though I know the measurements. I'm not perfect!!!

I'm back from Convention!

2011-07-18T20:51:00.000-04:00

I got home from Salt Lake City last night, and boy was I tired! I fell asleep 30 minutes into a movie, so I was exhausted! I got lots of great ideas that I can't wait to share with you all in the coming months, and I got to visit with some long-time friends from all over the country. It was a GREAT time, and I look forward to it every year.

Here are pictures of two of my swaps that I took with me -

This one is a re-make of a card I made a few months ago. I love the tone-on-tone embossed look.

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Crumb Cake

Other: Wisteria Wonder ruffled ribbon, Big Shot, Houndstooth embossing folder

For this batch of swaps, I used 4 of the new In Colors as the base.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun

Cardstock: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Other: Pool Party/Lucky Limeade/Calypso Coral/Island Indigo/Soft Suede Markers, Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear die, Scallop Duo die, In Color printed Brads, stampin' dimensionals

Vintage Wallpaper Pizza Box with crumpled paper flower

2011-07-08T23:37:00.000-04:00

My first try at one of these crumpled looking layered flowers. I really like the shabby chic look of it all!

For my pizza box, I cut the cardstock down to 8" x 10 1/2". Hold the cardstock "portrait", and score in 1" from each end. Turn it to "landscape", and score in 1" and 5 3/4" from each end. Assemble like a regular pizza box. It's so EASY!

I also ran a piece of 1st Edition designer papers through with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, then sponge all over it with the Pear ink. Really distresses it nicely.

The scalloped crumpled flower is made with 10 layers of the Scallop Circle punch. I used the 1st edition papers, which are thinner than regular designer series papers, so there was no need to spritz with water. Crumple them all up. Uncrumple a little, poke your hole in the middle, and attach a brad. Then re-crumple and bend the flowers up and in to suit you. Sponge some ink on it when you're done.

NO STAMPING on this! EEEK!!!

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, 1st Edition designer series papers

Ink: Pear Pizzazz

Other: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Scallop circle punch, Antique Brads, crop-o-dile, Sticky Strip, stampin' sponge

Here's another picture of it on it's side, so you can see the top better:

Another purple snowman card!

2011-07-08T23:31:00.000-04:00

I just love this little guy, and I got some new stuff to play with yesterday! Check out this houndstooth embossing folder!

Stamps: Snow Much Fun

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Black

Other: Markers (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede), In Color Brad, Big Shot, NEW Houndstooth embossing folder, Scallop Square Duo die, Designer Frame punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Strength & Hope in Blushing Bride

2011-07-08T23:28:00.000-04:00

I just love this Blushing Bride. The scallop piece was done with a 3" x 3" square of cardstock. Punch the Dotted Scallop Border punch once on each side (aim for the middle of each side). Inside layer is 1 7/8" square. Popped that whole business up with some stampin' dimensionals.

I stamped the butterflies on the Whisper White first, then ran it through the Big Shot with the Dots embossing folder. I thought the dots tied in nicely with the dotted scallop medallion.

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess set), Strength & Hope

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Ink: Blushing Bride

Other: Big Shot, Dots embossing folder, Dotted Scallop border punch, Basic Pearl accents, Stampin' Dimensionals

Pennant Birthday Pocket Card

2011-07-08T23:25:00.000-04:00

Playing with my new Pennant Parade stamp set, and totally loving it! I wanted to make something different for my Stamp Club, so I went with a pocket card. Pulled the color combo straight out of the designer series papers!

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess set)

Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Just Add Cake designer series papers

Ink: Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabit, So Saffron

Other: 2-way glue pen, Embossing Buddy, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Petite Pennants/1 3-4" Circle/2 3/8" Scallop/corner rounder punches, Basic Rhinestone accent gems, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's a picture of it, in the pocket -

The designer series paper wraps around the entire pocket. The layered birthday hat piece covers where the papers meet/overlap.

Snow Much Fun - in Wisteria!

2011-07-01T20:47:00.000-04:00

My first creation with a NEW stamp set! I'm a sucker for snowmen, so this was right up my alley! I also used all of the new In Color markers - the colors go so well together.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Black

Other: Markers (Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Pool Party, and Soft Suede), Rhinestone Accent gems, Modern Label and Designer Frame punches, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot, Polka Dots embossing folders