A Peek Into My Stamping Room

Thanks For Your Kindness!

Here is one of the many thank you cards I have been making for my daughter to use.  She needs to thank lots of people for graduation stuff and we are just about done.  I make the cards and she is doing the rest!  LOL

Here is one of my cards!

The patterned paper is from October Afternoon Thrift Shop collection.  The rolled rose is made from the Jumbo Scalloped Circle die from Spellbinders.  The sentiment is from Verve.  I love how this turned out!  I used Kraft, Posh Red Twill & Posh Ivory Linen Cardstock from Discount Cardstock.  The Posh Red Twill cardstock is on sale this week at Discount Cardstock so be sure to check that out!  It's a great deal!

I want to say "Thanks!" to my Stamping Sisters who came over last night and stamped with me.  I had a great time and I am thankful for your friendship!

Let It Snow!

Remember that December Posh Paper Kit I was telling you about last week?  Well, I had a chance to make some more stuff using the kit.  Such a fun bunch of colors in cardstock and accessories.  I used the Posh Violet, Posh Aquamarine Dungaree, Intense Teal Prismatic, Prussian Blue plus Posh White Linen.   The ensemble I made is a Box Bag, lip gloss holders and small card.  I made the ensemble as a special gift for the student teacher in my youngest DD's class at school.  The lip gloss is from the Dollar Spot at Target.  They taste like Betty Crocker Icing!

To make the Box Bag, I used the tutorial on Splitcoaststampers.com HERE.  For the base, I used the Posh Violet & Posh White Linen.  I even stamped on the White Linen using the Winter Wonder Remix set from Verve Stamps.  The inks I used are Pacific Point Classic Ink (Stampin' Up!), Violet Mist Vivid Ink pad & Turquoise Colorbox Cat Eye Chalk Ink (Clearsnap).  I stamped the snowflake images randomly and made my bag.  The snowflake die cuts are from Spellbinders Create A Flake line of dies.  In the middle of the snowflakes, I stamped the small snowflakes in the 3 colors and used Build-a-Brads (Stampin' Up!) in the center.  For the lip gloss, I stamped the smallest snowflakes onto a 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of labels.  Then I cut the lables to 2 x 2 1/2" and wrapped that around the lip gloss.  The holders are super simple, too and I will be posting a tutorial on them this week.  Even the ribbon is in the kit!  It's a beautiful ribbon that is kinda ruffled with a satin and organdy. 

Wonder how many more projects I can make using the December Posh Paper Kit?  It's been fun finding out!

A Christmas Shopping Ensemble!

If you have read my blog for awhile, you might have noticed that I really like Verve Stamps.  Well, I just recently got to order some for my Christmas cards and decided to make some stuff with the rest of my November Posh Paper Kit from Discount Cardstock.

Here is my ensemble!

I covered a tiny notebook to hold the Naughty & Nice list, then I made a portfolio that will hold all your receipts and on-line purchases paperwork.  Plus I made an emergency snack bag so you are covered while you are too busy shopping to eat.  These where super fun projects to make.  Here is how I did it!

First I took a 8 1/2 x 11" piece of Posh Ivory Linen cardstock and stamped the snowflakes from Winter Wonder Remix (Verve Stamps).  I used Artichoke, Teal, Cherry & Chocolate ink pads.  Then I set that aside and got busy with my projects.  I guess you could say I did a One Sheet Wonder!

For the portfolio, I scored a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11"  Posh Chocolate Felt at 5 1/2" down the middle.  Then I turned the cardstock 90 degrees and scored at 2".  I cut from the bottom to the 2" score mark and to form the "folders" using Score-tape on each end.   Here is the inside of my portfolio:

One side of my portfolio is for store receipts and the other side is for the On-Line Purchases.  Since it looks so cute, I will probably use it!  LOL   The snack was super easy.  I just put the Special K bars in a cello bag and made a topper for it.  The bars taste really yummy, too.  I also used Berry Red DoubleMates and Satin Aqua Cardstock for my layers.  I love how well these colors go together. 

I wanted to let you in on a great deal for Black Friday.  Discount Cardstock is having a great sale on Black Friday - 100% Free Shipping!  Which if you know how much cardstock can weigh, this is an excellent deal.  To take advantage of this, all you need to do is use the discount code - 100%FreeShip -be sure to enter it just like I typed it.  All day, November 26, completely free shipping on your order with Discount Cardstock.  Here is a link to the Discount Cardstock Monthly Newsletter.  You can sign up for the newsletter on the website.  Don't miss out on this great deal!

Paper Pleats!

I really love challenges, don't you?  So I check out the challenges on the Moxie Fab World blog all the time.  Unfortunately, I don't always have time to participate.  But today, I decided to do a challenge.  The challenge (which ends tomorrow) is to make a project using paper pleats called Perfectly Placed Pleats.  There are so many great examples of paper pleating on the Moxie Fab blog so be sure to check them out!

Here is my card for the Perfectly Placed Pleats challenge!

I used some Stampin' Up! stuff for this card.  The cardstock is Pacific Point and the patterned paper is called Blueberry Crisp.  The sentiment and scroll frame is from Verve Stamps called Love Story.  I used some Zva Creative pearls plus some Chantilly lace from Stampin' Up! to complete my card.  Pretty simple yet fun!  For the pleats, I cut a piece of patterned paper at 1 1/2" x 11".  Using some Scor-tape, I ran a piece across the middle and started pleating my paper and just pushed it onto the scor-tape.  Done! 

Have fun checking out all the other great projects from this challenge!!

It's Been a Lazy Week!

Well, I don't know about you guys but I have had kind of a lazy week.  I haven't really created much of anything but I have enjoyed cooking for the family.  I made some CrockPot Apple Butter which the family loves.  Here is a project I made today for the Flower Soft Challenge on Splitcoaststampers.

I used the digital template, Top Heavy Box, from The Digichick to make the gift card holder.  I added some Ultra Fine Raspberry Fizz to the butterfly for an extra effect.  The stamps are from Verve called Love Story.  I just love the set.  I don't have many wedding/anniversary sets and this one is just perfect!  You should make a card or project for the Flower Soft challenge this week.  There is always great prizes to win in the Flower Soft Forum on Splitcoaststampers.

Hope you have a great day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Flower Soft Challenge for You!

Ready for a hop? How about a challenge too?   This week’s challenge – Use your favorite color (or colors) of Flower Soft!!!

We’ll be giving away TWO prize packages! One prize package will be given away on the blog hop and another will be chosen among people who make a card using Flower Soft and post it in the Splitcoast Gallery using the keyword FSC01. Both prize winners will be chosen and announced on the Flower Soft blog on September 8^th. The winner of the Splitcoast Gallery challenge will have their card featured on the Flower Soft Blog on September 10^th!!!

 As you make your way through the hop make sure you comment on each and every post. There will be a prize winner chosen randomly among the blogs. The prizes (one set for Splitcoast players and one set for the blog hop!) :

Moments in Time Stamp set Man of the Match
Ultra Fine Toffee Flower Soft
Ultra Fine Sage Flower Soft
Flower Soft Glue

The prize winner will be announced on the Flower Soft Blog on Wednesday September 8^th. Good luck!  If you didn’t start at the beginning of the hop please go to the beginning at the Flower Soft Blog. 

My project for you today uses some brand-new stamps I received from Verve stamps!  I just love this set and think it works super with my favorite Flower Soft color - Ultra Fine Strawberry Flower Soft. 

The base for this card is made from black cardstock.  I used some My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Collection for the cute gingham patterned paper.  I stamped the heart image from the Love Story stamp set from Verve, 3 times using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  I colored in the images and cut/emboss them using Classic Squares Lg Nestabilities™.  I layered them onto black cardstock cut/embossed using Labels Fifteen Nestabilities™.    I stamped the sentiment onto a white piece of cardstock and cut/embossed from Labels Four Nestabilities™.  After I layered everything together, I stamped the heart image one more time and colored, cut and applied the Ultra Fine Strawberry Flower Soft .  I used up some left over pieces of a gem flourish from Prima for my embellishment.

Here is a close up of the Ultra Fine Strawberry Flower Soft:

Your next stop on this great Flower Soft Blog Hop is my sweet friend, Deb Felts.   Want even more inspiration? Do you like video tutorials? Make sure and visit  Flower Soft TV!

 

Gray & Blue!

Here is another card I made for a recent publication call.  As you can probably tell, submissions to publications is a hit and miss kinda of thing.  But it really gets your creative juices flowing!

For this card, I used some GCD Studios patterned paper.  The sentiment is from Verve Stamps set called Love's Flower.  I wanted to show off the patterned paper because I think its just beautiful so I left this card pretty plain! 

So I will be home tomorrow and will have lots to share with you Monday morning!  Hope you had a great weekend!

A Hybrid Project!

 I needed to make a hybrid project for a blog post on The Hybrid Chick blog.  I had a frustrating time trying to decide what to make but then I decided who I was making the project for.  That usually helps me find the right direction for a project.  A friend of mine is house bound due to Parkinson's Disease and I decided to make her something to lift her spirits.

Here is my project:

So my idea is this - she has this cute little basket plus these tags.  The tags she could use as a bookmark OR she could write a note on the back and give the tags to the people who have been helping her out.  See I think we all know what happens with Parkinson's Disease.  Unfortunately, its not good.  I want to bring a smile to her face and I hope she will be able to pass it along!

Here are the supplies I used:

Here are my supplies all the supplies I used:

• Fabrications Classic Scrapbook Pack - Quirky Twerp
• Easter Basket Template Set - Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs - print Large template onto dark gray cardstock and cut out.
• Loves' Flower Clear Stamp set - Verve Stamps
• gray ink pad, sponge, Ivory Organdy ribbon, black rick rack, Scor-pal, Scor-tape
• Jumbo Classic Scallop Borderabilities - Spellbinders Paper Arts

After printing out the basket bottom, I assembled it using Scor-tape.   Then I cut 4 pieces of  patterned paper that I printed out onto white cardstock.  I used the Fabrications Patterned paper #2.  Using a sponge, I added some gray ink around the edges to give it the vintage look that goes with this paper pack.

After adhering the sides into place on the basket, I cut/embossed the handle using my Wizard die cutting machine and the Classic Jumbo Borderabilities Petite die template.  This die makes a perfect handle for a basket!  Then I printed out the tags I wanted onto white cardstock and cut them out by hand.  Using the sponge, I added ink around the edges.  Then I stamped the sentiment using the same gray ink.  I love how this sentiment looks on the tag, don't you?

After I tied the ribbon into place, I used my Heat Embossing gun to "crinkle" my ribbon.  It doesn't take much heat and it is easy to do but don't heat the ribbon for too long or it will burn.  (Ask me how I know!)    Here is my completed project again.  I think my friend will really like this special gift!  Hopefully I will put a smile on her face!

Pretty Flowers!

Here are a couple of cards I have made over the past few weeks that I haven't shared with you.  I don't normally purchase pre-made flowers but when you see these, you will totally understand!

See what I mean?  These flowers are from Prima.  They are just beautiful!  The stamped sentiments are from Verve stamps and the rhinestone flourishes are from Zva Creative. 

Today is my day to blog over at the DRS Designs blog.  Check out another project I made for Teacher Appreciation Week.  Talk to you tomorrow!
 

 

Ways To Use It Challenge

Today on Splitcoaststampers is the Ways to Use It Challenge.  Today's challenge is called Mixing Patterns - so you must use different patterns on your project.  So here is a card I came up with!

I used some Webster Pages 6x6 Petite papers in different patterns.  But what I really want to show you is the felt flower I made the other night using The Wizard™ and the Dahlia Nestabilities™.  The dies cut thru the 100% felt like butter.  It was awesome!  I cut a Scalloped Paisley out of green felt for the leaf.  I then stacked everything together and using a needle and thread sewed thru all layers.  Super neat, huh?  Here are a few more I made!

 

I stitched around the outside of the layers on one of my flowers but that takes a long time!  I can't wait to make some projects for these cute flowers to decorate!  Hope you have a great day!  If you are interested in a tutorial on this, please leave a comment!  Very fun!