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Holidays Cards & Projects

May 29, 2017

First Sight Mother’s Day

Today is Memorial Day and before I get to the card I’m sharing today, I’d like to say Thank You to all of our service members and veterans. I’d also like to take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I am truly grateful for the freedoms I enjoy because of them.

Today, I’m sharing a card from my library class. Each month, we make two quick and easy projects. The class is early in the month, so this month we made a Mother’s Day card.

Wednesday will be the last day to order this stamp set, so if you like it, order it soon!

Stamps: First Sight, Oh So Succulent

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink: Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo, Basic Gray

Punch: Sweetheart

Other: Melon Mambo Stitched Satin Ribbon (vintage), Silver Metallic Thread, Basic Rhinestone

This will also make a lovely valentine. I can’t wait to use this design for my Valentines for Veterans project!

Until next time…..stay inky, my friends!

April 11, 2017

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Basket Bunch Easter Basket

We made this cute little Easter Basket at Stamp Club this week. I recently made a video for my downline and made this basket in less than 10 minutes, so it really is quick and easy. If you’d like the directions for this basket, let me know, and I’ll be happy to post them.

The Basket Bunch Stamp Set and Basket Builder Framelits Dies are being retired and they are on sale while supplies last! You can check out the retiring items here.

Stamps: Basket Bunch

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Smoky Slate, Sweet Sugarplum, Pear Pizzazz

Paper: Succulent Garden DSP

Dies: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits

Other: Aquapainter

If you have any questions about this project, let me know. And, if you need any stamping supplies, please visit my online store.

April 7, 2017

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Basket Bunch Bunny Nest

We always have a bonus project at my monthly Cards and More Class. Last month, we made this cute little Easter bunny nest.

I wanted something that would be quick and easy, and inexpensive to give to a group of people, so I designed this project myself. I got the chocolate bunnies in a package of six at the dollar tree. You can’t get less expensive than that!

This is made with a strip of 2″x 8 1/2″ cardstock, scored at 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 3″, and 5″. When assembled, this will even fold flat for transport, which is a big plus, as I’ve made 12 of these to swap at OnStage in Savannah this Saturday!

Stamps: Basket Bunch

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Dies/Punches: Basket Builder Framelits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Scallop Tag Topper

Other: 5/8″ Organza Ribbon, Blushing Bride Solid Bakers Twine, Easter Grass (non-SU)

I hope you like my creation! Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

March 30, 2017

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Pinch Proof Pin

Someone asked me to show a better photo of the pin I included in my Pinch Proof card. You can see the card here.

The medallion was the focal point of the card, and I secured it with a small glue dot, so it could easily be removed. I included a self-adhesive pin back with my card, so the recipient could remove the medallion, attach it to the pin, and wear it on St. Patrick’s Day to avoid those nasty pinches for not wearing green!

I used Cucumber Crush cardstock with a Scallop Circle punch (vintage). I put glue around the edges of the scallop and dipped it in Dazzling Diamonds glitter for some sparkle (which you can’t see very well in the photo). I stamped the image from the Pinch Proof stamp set (vintage) and punched it with a circle punch. I adhered this to the cucumber crush base with a dimensional.

I’m always happy to answer any questions you might have about any of my creations, so please comment below if you have questions or need more information.

Thanks for visiting!

March 21, 2017

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Pinch Proof

I made this St. Patrick’s Day card for a swap group I am in. We are challenged to create something different each month. This month our challenge was to use green and do this diagonal fold technique.

I have been slow to post this card because I didn’t want the recipient to see it online before she received it in the mail. Hopefully, she’s gotten it by now.

The Medallion in the center is attached very lightly with a small glue dot and I included a self-adhesive pin back, so she could remove the medallion and make a pin to wear on St. Patrick’s Day to keep from getting pinched!

Stamps: Pinch Proof (vintage)

Cardstock: Whisper White, Cucumber Crush

Ink: Cucumber Crush

Paper: Cucumber Crush 12 x 12 In Color Envelope Paper

Punch/Dies: Scallop Circle Punch (vintage) 1 3/8″ circle punch

Other: White sparkle ribbon (vintage), Tombow multipurpose glue, Dazzling Diamonds.

March 12, 2017

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Easter Message

I teach a monthly Cards & More class where we make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), plus a bonus project.

This is one of the cards from the February class.

Stamps: Easter Message

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Gold Foil, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Old Olive

Punch: Triple Banner

Other: 3/8″ Gold Metallic Ribbon (SAB), Linen Thread, Gold Wink of Stella

Thanks for visiting today. If you’re interested in being a demonstrator, I’d love to have you on my team!

March 8, 2017

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Basket Bunch Easter

Here’s my Easter wish for you!

May All Your Chocolate Be Solid

This cute little card is made with the note cards. These come 20 to a package, are pre-cut and scored, and include envelopes. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

The Basket Bunch bundle has 29 photopolymer stamps and 22 dies! That’s a LOT of stamps and dies for $46.75. Add a package of dimensionals and you have enough to qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item.

Although it’s hard to see in the picture, I used clear Wink of Stella on the peep, eggs, and bow to give them a little sparkle.

Stamps: Basket Bunch

Cardstock: Note Card, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party

Dies: Basket Builder Framelits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits

Thanks for stopping by today, and if you’re in the Elizabethtown, KY area, I’d love to stamp with you!

February 13, 2017

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Sealed With Love Treat

Another project from January Stamp Club made with the Sealed With Love Bundle.

It’s just not Valentine’s Day without chocolate, and this treat holds two little Hershey bars.

Stamps: Sealed With Love

Cardstock: Real Red, Emerald Envy, Whisper White

Inks: Real Red, Emerald Envy

Paper: Sending Love DSP Stack

Dies/Punches: Layering Circles Framelits, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Other: Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine

I hope you get a nice Valentine treat of your own this week!

February 11, 2017

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Sealed With Love

I made these mini cards as Make-N-Takes at Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage Local event in Atlanta. I thought they were super cute, so I decided to use them for projects in January’s Stamp Club.

The cards are 3″x3″. The bases are made from the Sending Love DSP stack, which is 6″x6″. Just cut a piece in two, fold in half, and you have two card bases.

Stamps: Sealed With Love

Cardstock: Real Red, Emerald Envy, Whisper White

Inks: Real Red, Mint Macaron

Paper: Sending Love DSP, Sending Love Glassine Sheets

Dies: Love Notes Framelits

Other: Sending Love Embellishments, Emerald Envy Solid Baker’s Twine

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to have your business. You can shop at my online store 24/7.

Thanks for stopping by.

January 1, 2017

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Candy Cane Christmas Treat Bottles

As some of you know, my 92 year old father lives with us. Over the last year, since my mom passed, he hasn’t had much appetite and has been gradually losing weight. At his last checkup, the doctor wanted him to start drinking Boost twice a day, in the hopes that it would help him gain weight.

Those of you who know me, know that I’m a recycle nut. I hate to throw away anything that might be reused. In my classes, we have recycled Frappucino bottles into Thankful Tree vases and Cracker Barrel syrup bottles into mini flower vases, so seeing those Boost bottles in the trash was just unacceptable! We started washing them out and at two a day, it didn’t take long to have a collection.

We made this cute treat at Stamp Club, and I also made a bunch more to give to family, friends, the UPS man, the mail carrier, etc.

They are filled with Christmas M&Ms, and I found that the Cucumber Crush and Real Red inks were a great match! I also wrapped a strip of DSP around the center section of the bottle, although I didn’t take a picture that shows it.