Treat Holder

Happy Friday! Sorry the picture's kind of grainy; I took these late at night, so there wasn't much ambient light. :D

So, I designed this little fold-over to stand alone; it could serve as a table favor, or as a desk gift - I made it for Valentine's Day, but obviously it could be used for anything you wished.

Ours held Russel Stover Valentine's hearts, so were designed specifically for them. I LOVE the new Bow Punch in the Occasions mini - found on page 13. Just click here to see the Occasions mini in a PDF file!

OK, I'm outta here!!! Have a WONDERFUL weekend! And be SURE to take the time to STAMP something! :)

Fun With Punches - I Love You!

Welcome to Wednesday! Are you having a good week? I'm still gone. :D I love fall, and I LOVE getting away!!!

The rest of the week, I'm going to post projects that I've used punches on, AND this set, GOOD GREETINGS. It's available until the END OF OCTOBER when you host a $300 party - it's an EXTRA HOSTESS EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT! :) It's a lot of fun - I really like the cute font, and the sayings are all different, kind of like TEENY TINY WISHES, but bigger. :)

For this one, I used Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, and Melon Mambo, 1" scallop circle punch and modern label punch, and Versamark and Tangerine Tango embossing powder. Don't forget the dimensionals! :D I think it's a fun, cute card, bright and eye-catching, and easy to switch colors on and still have it be fun!

OK, I'm gone. :D Have a wonderful day - and be sure to make the time to STAMP something!

I know, I'm late again! :D

Happy SATURDAY! :D I know, I'm late again. I'm sorry. I just had a really hard time making myself do ANYTHING yesterday. :D

SO. This is a really cool little basket that my hostesses did with the new envelope punch board! Isn't it cute?!?! There are SO many things out there that have been designed with it; I didn't show them another envelope, because I wanted to show the versatility of the tool. :D

Wow, do I keep getting distracted from posting this! Sheesh!

Anyway. The tutorial for how to do this came from a demonstrator in the UK, Sam Donald, and you can find it on her blog.

Now, because mine's made with Rose Red card stock, we did cut tabs and stick them down instead of just folding in the corners like she did - DSP is a lot more bendable! :) That's the new spiral flower die from the Occasions Mini; we cut it from vellum. It's a fun box, and got voted as the best project of the night because of the way it showed the versatility of the envelope punch board. :)

OK, I'm outta here. SO busy today, and a fun date night planned tonight. :) Have a wonderful weekend! Be SURE to make the time to stamp something! :)

Yet another challenge card :D

Happy Friday!!! Are you glad it's here - or are you so busy anymore, the weekends go by in a blur? :)

Today's share is yet another challenge card, from last week when I was making all SORTS of cards. :D

The challenge was to take ONE color plus either Whisper White or Very Vanilla and do a complete fall card with it. So this is what I came up with!

Pumpkin Pie.One of my favorite fall colors. Paired that with the woodgrain embossing folder, which I applied ink to once I'd embossed it, the labels collection framelits, GENTLY FALLING - stamped and cut out, then mounted with dimensionals. To finish it all off, I used "Happy Thanksgiving" from TEENY TINY WISHES , embossed it with white embossing powder, and punched it out with the modern label punch. I really, really love this card. If you used two colors plus the Whisper White, it would be difficult to count the combos that would look great! :D

OK! I'm outta here! I hope you enjoy your weekend, whatever you do - and be sure to make the time to stamp something!

Fun with BY THE SEA!

Happy Friday! So, how's your week been?? I can't believe it's the first of MARCH! Eek!!!! Only one more week to get all my ducks in a row. Can I do it!?!?!??! EEP!

Anyway. Best get on with this, so I can get busy. :D

If you recall my Valentine's card, you'll recognize the background I embossed for that. Well, I had this piece left over, and so I decided to use it - and knew I had this stamp set on its way. So I got the base of the card ready - that's Lucky Limeade, Midnight Muse, and Very Vanilla - and punched with the scallop edge border punch. When the set got here, I mounted all the stamps, then decided to use the sea horse - I love sea horses! :D I off-stamped with the Lucky Limeade, then stamped it onto the Very Vanilla scrap. Stamped the "happy birthday" from TEENY TINY WISHES also that way, then stamped both of them with Midnight Muse. Used the curly label punch and the modern label punch, punched out a curly label window from the background, and mounted both punches with dimensionals.

I think it's a great neutral-gender card! What do you think?

OK, I'm outta here. :D Have a WONDERFUL weekend - be sure to MAKE the time to stamp something!

Commissioned Valentine's Card!

Hi, everyone! Happy February 13! :) I know Valentine's Day isn't everyone's favorite day; it's not mine. But I have some fun little things to give Kenn this year, so I can't wait for him to see them. :D

ANYWAY. A college student asked me to make a card for his girlfriend using their school colors. And he must have told me three times that "she really likes cheer bows" - she's an all-state TX cheerleader. GREAT.

I was stymied. I appealed to my group of SU! demos, and got one reply that gave me an idea of where to start. So, I went and found their college's colors, and got to work.

The colors are Whisper White, Midnight Muse, and Daffodil Delight. I used the retired heart border punch; the embossing folder I used was Petals-a-Plenty. The hearts are all cut with the Heart Framelits. I watched a couple of videos about making cheer bows, and then I used the Daffodil Delight seam binding ribbon to make one. The front greeting is from TEENY TINY WISHES, and punched from the modern label punch. The inside heart is cut out of the Whisper White card stock, then I used the "V is for Valentine" from the OCCASIONS ALPHABET set and embossed it with white embossing powder.

It's not frilly, which I think HE liked. :) But it had everything he asked for!

OK, I'm outta here. Be sure and check out my review blog, Life's Little Pleasures, for a fun treat you could easily make to put into a candy box! Have a WONDERFUL day, and make the time to STAMP something - then give it to someone. You'll both enjoy it! :D

Decorating Canned Gifts

Good Friday Morning! Goodness, how did we get to the first Friday in October already?!??!?!

Today, I'm doing a crossover post; if you didn't know, I started a review blog a few months back. Today's post is a review of this lemon curd; if you're interested, or just curious :D, please go check out Life's Little Pleasures! :) (Punches, DSP, and twine are © Stampin' Up!®)

Do you see what I did?!?!? Using the big shot and the scallop circle die, I cut that fabric for the lid insert in 30 seconds. And you can cut 5? 10? at a time. It will depend on your fabric thickness and what types of fiber you use. My mom got a fabric remnant box at a garage sale; I picked out the ones I wanted to use, and we passed on the rest of the remnants to someone else. But I got like 200 or so lid inserts from just a few remnants!

The label's just as easy. Because the curd needs to be refrigerated, none of the adhesives will easily stick to the jar. So, I used the decorative label punch and the modern label punch, with Whisper White card stock and Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper for the label. I hand-wrote the name of the contents, and the date of its making, onto the label and put them together with some SNAIL. I punched a 1/8" hole on either side, and used Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine to go through and tie the label on the back of the jar.

SUPER easy, and that was just without any planning. You could DEFINITELY get coordinating Stampin' Up! fabric and DSP for ALL your gifts. These would also make great merchandise for a fall bazaar, if you have things to sell!

OK, I'm OUTTA here. :D Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Be sure to take the time to STAMP something! :)

Fun with embossing folders, Day 2!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Have you had a good week? Big plans for the weekend? Gonna STAMP something? :D

This is the second new embossing folder to finish out the week, Holiday Frame. It's Night of Navy again, but I inked the top of the embossing with Whisper White ink, and then embossed it with the Iridescent Ice EP. The star inside, as well as the saying on the modern label punch, are from COME TO BETHLEHEM; they're both embossed with Silver EP.

I really like this card and its simplicity. What do you think? I wish we still sold the silver cording; that would add a nice touch. And it's much more sparkly IRL. :D

OK, I'm outta here. Busy weekend; I'm performing some historical monologs at the Wilson County Fair on Friday and Saturday! Come see me! :)

Enjoy your weekend. Be sure and take the time to stamp something!

Monochromatic!

Hi, y'all! I have to tell you: I love stamping monochromatic cards. They make such an easy, dignified card! :)

This is Marina Mist, with the MEDALLION stamp done in Marina Mist as well. The designer label punch is Whisper White; the modern label punch is Bashful Blue. stamped in Night of Navy. Super simple, and great for anyone's birthday!

I don't know about you, but it's been gray and gloomy around here for most of the week. Gloom, gloom. :D

Hope you're having a wonderful week! Take the time to STAMP something!

This is just getting silly!

I had this one all set up for you, and it vanished! ::::sigh:::

ANYWAY. :) This is a baby shower invitation I made for my friend from church, Katherine. She and her husband are expecting their first baby (a girl!) in August. They've registered for two kinds of ladybugs, but she liked the pink-and-brown ones best.

AHA! :D

Yes, the background designer series paper was from the Occasions Mini - Sending Love Specialty - but I had JUST enough to do the invitations, so I used it. :D

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Pretty in Pink Craft

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: regular hole punch, 3/4", 1-3/4", and 1" Circle punches, modern label punch, clear embossing powder, Sending Love Specialty DSP, dimensionals, 2-way glue pen

This is a LOT of punch work, but they really are adorable. :D

OK, I'm off. I'm going to get another post up for you today! :) So, while you wait, why not take the time to STAMP something???? :D

Rusty, just like me! :D

Hi, everyone! It's still Tuesday morning, so I'm doing well today! LOL!

Today's card is another from the last Advanced Techniques class; we had a great time, and I really enjoyed this one. It's another from Pat at TECHNIQUE JUNKIES; please be sure to tell her I sent you! :)

Card stock: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede

Ink: Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla, Silver Encore, Basic Brown

Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Accessories: stipple brush, full heart and modern label punches, and more I can't tell you about! :)

It's a lot of fun, and I can see lots of Western-type applications with this. I put "Happy Retirement" on the card because I thought it was funny. Get it? The card looks aged, and like it's been through a lot...?? :D

OK, I'm outta here - tonight is SCRAPBOOKING! I can't wait - it's gonna be fun! I hope YOU are taking the time to STAMP something, too....

Second day of Valentine's Challenge!

Welcome back! :) Here's today's card for you - it's been fun to design for you so far. :D Of course, I need to design for some CLASSES, too.... :D


Card stock: Brocade Blue, Rose Red, Whisper White

Ink: Brocade Blue, Whisper White (inside), Rose Red

Stamp Set: I {Heart} Hearts, Picture This (Level 1 Hostess-only set, Occasions Mini), Define Your Life (inside), Thank You Kindly (inside)

Accessories: Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Top Note Die, Big Shot (LOVE THIS THING!!!), I {Love} Love Jumbo Roller, dimensionals, jumbo handle, Cosmo Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen

Isn't it sweet??? I decided to turn this into a friendship Valentine; here's the inside!

The definition is the one for "kindness". I think this is a sweet card, too! :D

OK, so I'm off to work some more! I hope you'll come stamp with me soon! No matter what, please! Take the time to STAMP something! :D

3D Projects!

Good afternoon! :) So, only ONE person had a comment about yesterday's cards? Wow. I feel so lonely! :D

Today, I'm going to show you two 3D projects; the first is one that we did at a couple of workshops, the second is one I did to put into the Inspiration Station - and one like it might be making an appearance at an upcoming class! :)


Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Ruby Red

Accessories: small cello bag (YES, you can order them from me!!!), Autumn Traditions DSP, Big Shot - I LOVE MY BIG SHOT!!!!!!!!!!!, EXCLUSIVE Top Note die, scallop oval punch, wide oval, modern label punch

This is SO simple - it wouldn't take any time at all to do something like this for your child's class, or your Sunday school class, or even for table favors for a party!






Card stock: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke

Accessories: Tall Tales DSP, scallop edge punch, scallop oval punch, wide oval punch, small oval punch, Sticky Strip

I just love this little box! It's the PERFECT size for chocolate - or for that little gift. It would also make a great party favor - instead of the elephants I punched out of the Tall Tales DSP, you could stamp or write each guest's name, then punch it out. SO cute, and versatile!

OK. I'm outta here - I can't believe it's Tuesday already! Where is the time flying?!?!? PLEASE leave me a comment, and let me know I'm not whistling in the dark again! LOL!

Have a WONDERFUL day - and be sure to take the time to STAMP something!

BLOG TOUR - DAY TWO!

CLICK HERE or scroll down for DAY THREE samples!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME to my blog! I've been so excited about showing you some wonderful creations I've made with my feature set, THE MORE THE MERRIER. It's a level three hostess-only stamp set, which means you can only EARN this stamp set by hosting a party that has over $500 in sales. Contact your demonstrator - or, if you don't have one, ME! :D - for details!!! (You can view this stamp set on page 17 of your 2009/10 Idea Book & Catalog!)

I HAVE BLOG CANDY TO GIVE AWAY AT THE END OF THIS TOUR! All you have to do is leave a comment - and you may enter each day, so up to THREE entries per person! Be SURE and leave your email address so I may contact you. I'd really like to know what you think of each day's entries! The winner will receive SWEET LITTLE SENTIMENTS, a retired hostess-only stamp set, valued at $12.95!

Now, on with the show! I'm going to show you three samples each day: one card, one 6x6 scrapbook page, and one 3D project - and I'll probably have a few more to throw in as we go! :D IF you don't see something one day that floats your boat, come back the next day! :D Who knows what you might find??

Also, there are a LOT of samples on my blog. Please bookmark me, so you can come back when you have more time, and look around to your heart's content. :) My goal with my blog is to show you projects that YOU can do at home, not that you'll look at and say, "HOLY SMOKES! That's GORGEOUS!!!", and then not even attempt. :D I want you to know you can do it, and - if you don't like a color combo or a certain accessory, CHANGE IT! - and then DO it. :D

Please note: You can see any of the pictures larger by just clicking on them!! SCROLL DOWN FOR YESTERDAY'S BLOG TOUR POST!

If you have ANY questions, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask me! My contact information is in the sidebar; I'd LOVE to hear from you!

Now, ON WITH THE SHOW!

The Card

Card stocks: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Melon Mambo, White craft

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER!, Boho Backgrounds, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: IN COLOR Stampin' Write Markers, dimensionals, modern label punch, 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, word window punch, scallop edge punch, white gel pen (frosting! :D)

Fun, isn't it! :) Make several of these up at one time, and give a card and a cupcake to your co-workers for their birthdays! :D


The 6x6 Scrapbook Page

For some reason, this set certainly lends itself to Halloween layouts! :D I had a lot of fun designing this one.

Card stock: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie TEXTURED

Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, modern label punch, dimensionals, embossing buddy, Chocolate Chip and Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers, heat tool, black embossing powder, watercolor brush and bleach.

This was SUPER fun to do; the bleached areas actually came out almost perfectly matching the Crushed Curry!

The 3D Project
I'm showing you the same IDEA in two different celebrations here. :) The one on the left is a great birthday bag; the smaller picture is a Halloween bag. :) They're super simple; just cut your card stock 1/4" wider than your bag. Cut it twice as tall as you want the ffront to be PLUS 1/2"! Fold it so the 1/2" is in the middle, and cut out a section for the handles to go through.

I'll put the ingredients for the Halloween bag, WHERE IT DIFFERS, in parentheses. :)

Card stock: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White (Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry)

Ink: Jet Black Stazon (Versamark)

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Assorted IN COLOR Stampin' Write Markers (Word Window Punch, embossing buddy, heat tool, black embossing powder)

Can't you see a LOT of potential for this bag cover?? Oh, and do you see my "mock brads"? :D I just colored little circles with a Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker! Easy, and I think it adds my all-important TEXTURE! :D

OK!! I'm off to do even MORE wonderful samples to show you! :) I hope you enjoy yourself today on the tour - and then, please take the time to STAMP something!! :)

Happy Thursday! :D

Good afternoon! :) How are you today??? It's another beautiful day here in middle Tennessee; the temperature in the middle of the afternoon is only 82°!!! It;s AMAZING - and I'm so grateful! :)

Anyway. These two cards today are from Tuesday evening's ADVANCED TECHNIQUES class; we had a great time, and again the cards focus on using basic supplies. ALL TECHNIQUES ARE FROM TECHNIQUE JUNKIES! Go HERE to learn more - and tell Pat I sent you! :)

Now, on with the show!


Card stocks: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Summer Sun

Inks: White craft, Summer Sun, Old Olive

Stamp set: A Beautiful Thing

Accessories: Bone folder, paper trimmer, wide oval punch, scallop oval punch, dimensionals, Stampin' Write markers

Isn't it pretty? I really like this one - and it's a great technique, called REVERSE COLOR GRID.

Next card! :D





Card stock: Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamp set: Dasher, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Assorted Stampin' Write Markers, black fine point Sharpie, modern label punch, ruler

This one's called CUBIST TECHNIQUE. It's quite fun, and you can really do a lot just by changing the colors!!

OK, that's it for today! I hope you're looking forward to the BLOG TOUR that starts Sunday!!!! There are a LOT of great artists on the tour, and I know you're going to enjoy it. :)

Have a WONDERFUL day! And be sure to take the time to STAMP something!! :D

Happy Birthday, Dad!!

A quick share today; it's my dad's birthday, and here's the card I made for him! :) This will probably be on an upcoming Quick Card Class agenda! :) It's super simple, and very elegant, in my VERY humble opinion. :D


Card stocks: Whisper White, Taken With Teal, Basic Black

Inks: Basic Black, Sahara Sand

Stamp sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: modern label punch, word window punch, eyelet edge punch, dimensionals

See how quick and easy?!?!? :D This would be great in so many color combinations!!!! If you do one, I'd love to see it!!

OK, gotta jet. :) Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to stamp SOMETHING!!!

If I hurry....

I can publish this and say it's still morning! LOL!

Thank you SO much, those of you who said a prayer for me. There's lots going on IRL, and (to add to it!!!) yesterday morning I fell. In what could have been a very serious accident, God protected me! I've got some scrapes and sore muscles, but not nearly as bad as I thought I'd be the day AFTER. God is GOOD!

But to get on to what you're here for: the card. :D

I told you I'd be showing you more from the Medallion background stamp, so here's another. :D We made this Tuesday at my workshop; I just LOVE it!!


Card stocks: Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip (but we used Soft Suede for Tuesday's!); More Mustard on the inside

Ink: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip

Stamp sets: Medallion background stamp, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Define Your Life inside

Accessories: white gel pen, Pretties Kit, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, dimensionals, ticket corner punch inside

Isn't it CLASSY???? Single layer, so very simple - yet I think it's STUNNING. :)

OK! Lots to do today, including getting ready for the big blog tour coming up!!! I hope you have a FANTASTIC day - and please, make sure it includes taking the time to STAMP something!!! :)

It's being one of THOSE days already!!!!

Listen, if you pray, just say a prayer for me, OK? Things are just twisting, and I could use a little support. :) THANK YOU!

Now, on with the show!

I purchased the new MEDALLION background stamp as one of the first things when the new Idea Book went live. and I'm having a BALL with it. I have a hard time "justifying" purchasing the background stamps sometimes, but this one is REALLY versatile!! Today's sample? A Christmas card!


Card stocks: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

Inks: White craft, Real Red

Stamp sets: Medallion Background, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Embossing buddy, heat tool, white embossing powder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, dimensionals

SO simple and quick, but effective, isn't it? :D I'll be showing you more samples as the days go by, but this is it for today. :)

I hope you're having a WONDERFUL day!!!!! Don't forget to take the time to STAMP something!!! And Don't forget the new BLOG TOUR coming soon - details in the side bar!!!!

GOOD MORNING!! It's OPEN HOUSE day!!!

If you've never been to one of my open houses, I hope you're coming today. :D We stamp, we OOH and AAH, we laugh, we eat, and we OOH and AAH some more! :D From 4-7; email me if you need directions!

Today's two samples use the new MODERN LABEL PUNCH. This first card is one I made for my dear friend and great customer, Kathy's, birthday. :D

Card stocks: Whisper White, Gable Green, Melon Mambo (NEW IN COLOR!!!)

Ink: White craft, Melon Mambo

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes - NEW!!!

Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, pencil eraser, Big Shot, Top Note Die, glue dot, dimensionals

Isn't it FRESH?? I LOVE the new Melon Mambo!!!! It's glorious, so juicy! :D

This was my Father's Day card for my dad; he's a phenomenal gardener, and loves his lillies. :)

Card stocks: Whisper White, Summer Sun, Garden Green, Very Vanilla

Ink: Versamark, Garden Green

Stamp sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Clear embossing powder, white embossing powder, heat tool, embossing buddy, Summer Sun, More Mustard, and Pumpkin Pie re-inkers, Aqua Painters, Modern Label Punch, dimensionals

I really like the way it turned out!

OK. I'm off to do the last-minute things for the open house! Have a wonderful day, come see me if you get the chance, and CERTAINLY take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!