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Happy Valentine's Day

2012-01-29T20:34:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone!

I took a break to crochet a baby blanket for one of my coworkers who is due any day. Now I can get back to stamping again :-) I wanted to use up some scraps of Memory Box paper and step out of the box and make a purple Valentine's Day Card. I have to say I think I like it better than the traditional red and pink. I paper pieced her dress, the hardest part was the small area on her right shoulder. Hope everyone had a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Cindy :-)

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: SU Almost Amethyst (retired), Whisper White, Very Vanilla

Memory Box Patterned Paper

Ink: Concord Crush, Blush Blossom, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Real Red, Black Stazon.

Accessories: Punches - Marvy Scallop Circles, MS Scallop Lace, SU- Word Window & Modern Label, paper flowers, brads, pearls, ribbon, rhinestones, dimensionals, white gel pen

Elegant Christmas

2011-12-12T21:51:00.000-06:00

I was wanting to make an elegant Christmas card, so I used some Brushed Gold card stock and the Hand-Penned Holidays stamp set. Very easy card for mass production!

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Stamps: Hand-Penned Holidays

Paper: Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Northern Flurry EF, Gold Brads, 3/8" Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon

Have A Hoppy Christmas!

2011-12-04T20:34:00.000-06:00

Wanted to do something a little different and came up with this! Needed something whimsical and thought the frog would be cute on a lilly pad sled with a Santa Hat. The sled is made by stamping the lilly pad with Versamark and clear embossing. The sled rails were made with the Sizzix die and attached to the back. The scarf is my own creation, stamped a frog and drew a scarf and cut it out and used it as a template.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy :-)

Stamps: froggy2love and penguins4christmas (The Stamps of Life)

Paper: Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke, Real Red, Whisper White, Soft Suede.

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Big Shot, Sizzix Die (Flower, Wedding Foliage), Clear EP, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen, White Fun Flock, Frog Eyes.

Christmas Wreath

2011-11-27T15:29:00.000-06:00

I have been seeing all the wonderful uses for the Martha Stewart Branch Punch and just had to give it a try! First I punched a circle then a small circle in the center for the base of the wreath. Punched several branches and used Tombo Multi Mono Glue to adhere them. Added some rhinestones and a ribbon for the finishing touches. It is a little time consuming but the end results are well worth it.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Stamps: Inkadinkado "Merry Christmas"

Paper: Crumbcake, Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive, Sage Shadow, Retied SU DSP

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Circle Punches, MS Branch Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Red Rhinestones, Ribbon

Gently Falling

2011-11-19T13:36:00.000-06:00

This was a quick and easy one layer card with some linen thread and a button. The middle leaf is Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral. I was not sure at first how I was going to like those two colors together but I thought it looked great once it was done.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Stamps: Gently Falling & Hand-Penned Holidays

Paper: SU Naturals White

Ink: Choc. Chip, Pool Party, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Holly Berry Bouquet Button, Linen Thread, Corner Rounder, Glue Dots.

Falling Leaves

2011-11-13T13:05:00.000-06:00

Wow, hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only 11 days away! Did a card using the Spice Cake DSP as my inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Falling Leaves and Hand-Penned Holidays

Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz, Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Pool Party, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punches and Dimensionals

Vintage Santa

2011-11-05T17:26:00.000-05:00

I found this stamp at our local Stamping Store from LaBlanche (a company out of Germany). Very beautifully detailed, love it! Stamped in Black Stazon, only gave him a little color on the hat, face, cheeks, lip and some white gel pen on his eyebrows and some strands of hair. Did some sponging with Cherry Cobbler & Early Espresso. The paper doily is from the baking isle at local hobby store. Used the pine punch, layered garden green and always artichoke some Dazzling Details and some Flower Soft for the snow. SU button and linen thread.

Stamps: LaBlance

Paper: Retired SU DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Real Red, Garden Green, Very Vanilla

Ink: Black Stazon, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Circle punch, Scallop punch, Paper Doily, Pine punch, Dazzling Details, Polar White Flower Soft, SU Holly Berry Bouquet Real Red Button, Linen Thread, Glue Dots and Dimensionals.

Give Thanks Wreath

2011-10-23T18:33:00.000-05:00

I made this wreath for a friend of mine that was having a birthday this month. I used a 12 inch Styrofoam base, covered it in 2 inch cream colored satin ribbon. Made all the rosettes and then hot glued everything together, stamped and cut out leaves from Gently Falling and adhered to the wreath with hot glue. I love the colors in the Spice Cake DSP!

Stamps: Gently Falling and Hand-Penned Holidays

Paper: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, River Rock, Very Vanilla and Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, River Rock.

Accessories: Antique Brads, 2011 In-Color Brads, Spice Cake Designer Buttons, other SU buttons, Assorted Ribbon, Twine, Hot Glue w/ Glue Gun.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-22T18:51:00.000-06:00

I took a Copic Marker class at our local Stamp Store and this is what we did. WOW, these makers blend so well! I don't know who the stamp is made by as the image was already stamped for us before the class. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Image unknown, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla
Ink: Copic Markers and Early Espresso
Accessories: Colluzle (to make the oval), Word Window & Designer Label Punch, Leaf Brads, Rock Candy Stickles, Dimensionals

A Merry "Campbell" Christmas

2010-11-14T21:11:00.000-06:00

The Nurse Practitioner that I work with just fell in love with the card I brought in with the Greeting Card Kids. She said it reminded her of the Campbell Soup Kids. She has a friend with the last name of Campbell and asked me to make a Christmas card to send her and this is what I came up with.
She is stamped onto watercolor paper and I water colored with paint brushes using SU Classic Ink.
I used some white Fun Flock on the trim of her coat and hat. Used Gold & Red Stickles on the Christmas Tree for some decoration. Took the 2-Way Glue Pen and put dots all over to look like snow and covered them in Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Added a little Poinsettia with a brad.

Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy :-)

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Shimmery White, Watercolor, American Crafts Red Foil Paper
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Wild Wasibi, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Black Stazon
Accessories: Big Shot, CB Snowflake EF, Scallop Trim Corner & Border Punch, Scallop Oval & Large Decorative label Punch, Brad, Flower, Dimensionals, Fun Flock, Dazzling Diamonds

Snowflake Christmas

2010-11-11T21:58:00.000-06:00

A friend at work wanted me to create a card that she could easily reproduce as she needed to make 80 Christmas cards! This is what I came up with. Using the Northern Flurries embossing folder on Bashful Blue card stock and then applied some Whisper White Craft Ink with a sponge dauber over the snowflakes. Then with another sponge dauber over the White Craft Ink I added some Frost White Shimmer paint for a little sparkle. The edges of the Bashful Blue were sponged with Pacific Point. The Large Designer Label was sponged with Whisper White and Frost White. A rhinestone was added to the sentiment for some bling. The circles in the corners are stickers. The best part, my friend has finished all her cards!

Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy :-)

Stamps: Bells & Boughs
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pacific Point
Ink: Whisper White Craft, Pacific Point
Accessories: Norther Flurries EF, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Sponge Daubers, Rhinestones, Stickers, Dimensionals, Ticket Corner, Scalloped Oval and Large Designer Label Punches

Merry Christmas

2010-10-24T22:08:00.000-05:00

The inspiration for this card started with the Christmas paper from Memory Box. I embossed the paper with a Cuttle Bug Snowflake Embossing folder. Then layered onto some American Crafts Foil Card Stock. Some left over SU Ribbon from last year and some Stickles on the berries for some sparkle and a rhinestone on the star of the sentiment. Very easy :-)

Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy

Stamps: SU Tags on Board (retired)
Paper: SU Real Red and Always Artichoke, Memory Box Christmas Paper, American Crafts Foil Card Stock
Ink: SU Real Red, Chocolate Chip (distressed the edges of the paper)
Accessories: Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, SU Real Red Polka Dot ribbon, Snowflake Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Christmas Red Stickles and a rhinestone.

Elegant Soiree` Anniversary

2010-09-19T14:25:00.001-05:00

One of the girls at work needed an Anniversary card and she asked me to make one for her. I just received my Elegant Soiree` DSP and could not wait to use it! The sentiment is not stamped, I saw it on an anniversary card in the store and decided to use my printer. I thought the sentiment was fitting as they have been married for 27 years. I used the Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon but was not happy that I could still see where the two papers came together so I just added the Victoria Crochet Trim over the top of it.
I used the striped pattern for the male shirt and brads for buttons and the other heart I lined up the dots just right so I could put some crystals on it to make it very feminine. Cathy loved her card. She said her husband usually does not pay much attention to the cards that she normally gives him, however, this one he put up on his dresser so he could see it!

Thanks for stopping by :-)
Cindy

Paper: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree` DSP
Accessories: Full Heart XL Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Victoria Crochet Trim, Night of Navy Brads, Various Crystals, Dimensionals
Printer Fonts: Two Hearts - Times New Roman, One Lifetime - Edwardian Script

Spooky Halloween

2010-09-11T22:57:00.000-05:00

I love to make Halloween cards and the new stamp sets were calling my name! Greeting Card Kids & Wicked Cool. The bats in Wicked Cool remind me of the Scooby Doo Cartoon, one of my favorites as a child. I started with Whisper White Cardstock and stamped the girl with Black Stazon. Next I watercolored the image (light on the water since this is Whisper White) with my SU Classic Inks. I then took a Versamark Pen and colored over the image and then applied Clear Embossing powder and heated. I punched out a 1 3/4" Circle and applied Dotto adhesive to the back and then brayered the whole card in Daffodil Delight. Using sponge daubers I then sponged on the Wild Wasibi for the grass, Pumpkin Pie was next around the whole card, then Crushed Concord and some Early Espresso. I removed the Moon mask and sponged the moon lightly with Daffodil Delight, to give it a little depth I sponged a little darker in some spots. Then stamped the bats flying in the moon. The Scallop Oval around my sentiment was punched then I put Dotto on a strip of paper and put the Oval back into the punch at different angles to get the jagged edges. The Sentiment is done with Heat & Stick powder and Black Glitter.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids & Wicked Cool
Paper: Basic Black, Crushed Concord, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Blush Blossom, Crumb Cake, Basic Gray, Black Stazon, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasibi, Early Espresso
Accessories: Brayer, Versamark Pen, Clear EP, Heat Tool, Heat & Stick Powder, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Large Oval & Scallop Oval punches, Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Fine Galaxy Black Glitter, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals

Bells & Boughs Sneak Peak!

2010-08-15T11:51:00.000-05:00

Happy Sunday Everyone,

I received my "Holiday Mini" pre-order this week! I can't wait until September 1st, you are gonna love this catalog. The images are from the Stamp Set "Bells & Boughs." The sentiment is very vintage looking so I thought I would continue with the vintage theme and distress everything. The sentiment fit perfectly into the Scallop Oval Punch and layered onto the "New" Extra Large Decorative Label Punch.
The paper is also from the Mini called Deck the Halls. I sponged Always Artichoke around the edges and then sprayed it with the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, the Very Vanilla under it was also sponged with Always Artichoke. Hard to photograph, but if you click on the photo you can see some shimmer on the Poinsettia's. This look was achieved by mixing a drop of Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint with one drop of Real Red ink refill and then applied with a paint brush on Watercolor Paper. The pine boughs look like I used some Chocolate Chip but I did not. I painted an area too dark and so I added water to remove some of it with a paper towel and that is the result got. That was easy :-)

Enjoy, stay cool and thanks for stopping by,
Cindy

Stamps: Bells & Boughs
Paper: Watercolor, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Deck the Halls DSP
Ink: Real Red, Black Stazon, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Garden Green
Accessories: Coluzzle Oval, Scallop Oval & Decorative Label Punch, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Sponges, Paint Brushes, Dimensionals

Christmas Cards and Card Box

2010-08-08T18:46:00.000-05:00

I can't wait to get my "Holiday Mini" pre-order from Stampin' Up! OMG I think they out did themselves this year!!! In the mean time I have been making cards to sell at work. My co-workers are already bugging me for sets of cards. I found this easy box to make on Paula's Blog "Inking Addict Designs".
This box will hold 6 cards with envelopes. Trying to keep cards simple for easy mass production. The Christmas tree looks like it has garland on it as I used the Two-way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds glitter. I used a piece of Sticky Strip on the Eyelet Border on the card box and then applied the Fine Galaxy Gold Glitter, what's Christmas without a little bling! It is not visible in the photo but the Holiday Treasures DSP has been sprayed with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint. My recipe, fine mist spray bottle, add shimmer paint (more for lots of sparkle or less, depends on your own taste) then add Rubbing Alcohol and shake well. Then spray first to make sure you don't get globs then apply to paper. I use Rubbing Alcohol as it drys faster and does not warp the paper.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Heard From The Heart, Patterned Pines, Deer Friends
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Ruby Red, Whisper White Holiday Treasures DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Ruby Red
Accessories: Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, 13/4", 2" & 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punches, Eyelet Border Punch, 1" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Sticky Strip, Fine Galaxy Gold Glitter, Two-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals

Birthday Shadow Box Card

2010-08-02T22:17:00.000-05:00

I found this wonderful video tutorial at Julie Buhler's Blog - Paper Pleasing Ideas and just had to try it.
The best feature of this 3-D card is that you can fold it and put it in a regular size envelope! A friend a work wanted a birthday card for her daughter who loves shades of purple. So I used Almost Amethyst.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Well Scripted & Pretty Petals
Paper: Almost Amethyst, Old Olive, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery, Orchid Opulence
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Circle Scissor Plus, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Holiday Peace

2010-07-29T21:50:00.001-05:00

Here is another card I made using the To You & Yours stamp set. The snowflake looks glittery because I used Whisper White and embossed it with Iridescent Ice EP and then used my Snowflake Punch. Hard to photograph the glitter pen that I used on the Dove's tail, it looks better in real life! Very easy card to make using only two colors.

Have a great weekend everyone,

Cindy

Stamps: To You & Yours
Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Ski Slope DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Versamark
Accessories: Big Shot, Snowflake Embossing Folder, Large Oval, Scallop Oval & Snowflake punches, Snowflake Brad, Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen, Baja Breeze Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

To You & Yours

2010-07-26T00:00:00.000-05:00

I made six of these cards, very easy. Pretty much assembly line once everything is cut and stamped. I am loving this hot weather, to hot to go out so might as well stay in and stamp something for the cool season to come :-)

Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy

Stamps: To You & Yours
Paper: Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White, SU Ski Slope DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Nesties, Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, Sponge Dauber

Post-it Note Holder with Border!

2010-07-22T05:00:00.002-05:00

Earlier this week I posted the Post-it Note Holders found HERE. I changed the instructions just a bit to add the Eyelet Border. The original length of the Cover 3 1/16" x 8 1/2". I made mine 3 1/16" x 9".
I like this much better, very feminine.

Thanks for stopping by :-)
Cindy

Paper: Barely Banana, Pale Plum, Parisian Summer DSP (retired)
Accessories: Eyelet Border & Boho Blossoms Punches, Rhinestone Brad, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, SU Felt Flower, Post-it Note pad, Sticky Strip, Velcro to close flap.

Season of Joy Part 2

2010-07-21T05:00:00.002-05:00

Just had to do another one because I still had some paper left :-) This design is simple and easy to recreate for mass production. Not sure who makes the Snowflake brad, I got a grab bag gift and these were inside. It's hard to see in the photo, but I used Versamark on it and then added Iridescent Ice embossing powder and set it with the Heat Tool. I know everyone probably thinks I am nuts for starting already, but Christmas is only "5" months away!

Thanks for stopping by :-)
Cindy

Stamps: Season of Joy
Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, SU DSP (retired)
Ink: Real Red, Versamark
Accessories: 3/4" Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Heat Tool, Iridescent Ice EP, Snowflake Brad, Dimensionals

Season of Joy with Glitter!

2010-07-20T05:00:00.002-05:00

Yes, a little Christmas in July :-) When it's hot, think cool and go stamp some Christmas cards!
The DSP is over 3 years old and I don't remember the name but it came from Stampin' Up! I have a hard time parting with paper sometimes. My other addiction, not being able to give up any of my Christmas stamps!!! The Merry Christmas sentiment came from the 2007 Holiday Mini - Tags On Board. It works perfectly with the oval & scallop oval punches. The tree was stamped with Versamark and then added some Heat & Stick Powder heated with heat tool and then applied the Fine Cosmo Glitter Celery and reheated and Fine Galaxy Glitter Gold for the star.

Thanks for stopping by :-)
Cindy

Stamps: Season of Joy & Tags On Board
Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Real Red and SU DSP (retired)
Ink: Versamark, Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Heat Tool, Heat & Stick Powder, Fine Cosmo Glitter Celery, Galaxy Glitter Gold, Large & Scallop Oval Punches, 3/4" Polka Dot Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Signo White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Post-it Note Holders

2010-07-19T05:00:00.009-05:00

I have been working on gifts for Christmas already. I found the instructions for these at Crafts by Beth!
These will make a great gift for the Receptions that work on our floor. I am also going to include the Pentel R.S.V.P. pen with matching DSP to go along with it. These are so easy to make and they are soo cute! The shimmer on the paper is from Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, I love this paint :-)

Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy

Stamps: Printed Petals
Paper: Baja Breeze, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Gable Green, Parisian Breeze DSP, Tea Party DSP, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Felt Flowers, Flower, Corduroy & Rhinestone Brads, Button (unknown), Scallop Punch, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Sticky Strip, Velcro Dots, Post-it Note pads

Of The Earth

2010-07-18T12:58:00.000-05:00

I made this card before the new SU Idea Book and Catalog came out! I did however know that

Baja Breeze would be returning so that was my color of choice and it looks great with Chocolate Chip.

I teamed those colors up with Crumb Cake and leftover Pariasian Breeze DSP (retired) and Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Satin Ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week,

Cindy

Stamps: Of The Earth & Oval All

Paper: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Baja Breeze & Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Scallop Oval & Eyelet Border Punches, Satin Ribbon & Dimensionals

Bargello Top Note with Frayed Ribbon Flower

2010-07-13T22:09:00.000-05:00

What is Bargello? Bargello is a form of embroidery that is created through a series of upright flat stitches laid out in interesting patterns. This technique was in the June 2010 Stampin' Success magazine and I just had to try it. I cut strips of striped DSP (stripes work best) in varying widths, 1/8, 1/4 & 1/2 inches. I used a piece Whisper White cardstock for the base cut at 5.5 x 4.25 inches. Align colors into desired pattern and adhere to the cardstock and then I ran it through the Big Shot.
The ribbon is cut at 6 inches and then used linen thread and did a running stitch along one edge. Once that was done I straightened out the ribbon and on the opposite side of the thread I sniped 1/8th inch clips down the ribbon. Once that was done I pulled it together to form a circle and tied the thread and added the brad. Very easy.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Well Scripted
Ink: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Barely Banana, Whisper White,Tea Party DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Pink Rhinestone Brad, So Saffron 1/2" Grograin Ribbon, Linen Thread, Needle.

Because I Care - Thank you!

2010-07-11T21:44:00.000-05:00

I finally got a chance to break out this stamp set :-) I was inspired by these photos that I found on Patty Bennett's Blog! In order to get the color I wanted I broke out the Watercolor paper and watercolored with SU Classic Ink. I started with Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink & Bashful Blue. I then added some Pretty in Pink in the Bashful Blue to give it a little lavender color as in the photos. Leaves were done in Wild Wasabi & Daffodil Delight. The image looked a little flat to me so I added some White Gel Pen on the edges of the flowers, this gave it a little more depth. It is hard to see in the photo, but I added a little bling to the flower with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint. I already have it mixed in a mister with rubbing alcohol so I dipped my paint brush into it and then lightly applied to my flower. I kept the card simple as I wanted the flower to be the main attraction. If you click on the photo it will enlarge and you can see the shimmer.

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by,
Cindy

Stamps: Hostess Level 1 - Because I Care
Paper: Watercolor paper, Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Paint Brushes, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Cheep Talk Thank You in Baja Breeze!

2010-07-10T16:17:00.001-05:00

I finally got this stamp set. I was hoping it would be Clear Mount when the new catalog came out but it was not, darn! I am loving the Clear Mount stamp sets as they take up less room and.....I'm not killing a tree by using wood mount! Baja Breeze is back and I am soo glad because it was one of my favorite In Colors. I broke out some retired SU felt flowers and DSP Parisian Breeze to make this card.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Cheep Talk & Watercolor Trio
Paper: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP (retired)
Ink: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Felt Flowers, Sponge Dauber, Vintage Brads, Dimensionals

Butterfly Birthday Wishes

2010-07-07T21:46:00.000-05:00

I am on a roll this week, I think I got my Mojo back! It's been missing and "WOW" I hate when that happens! I really am having a hard time getting rid of the Retired Colors so I thought I would just use up what I have and sell my cards at work. They are always bugging me for cards anyway :-)

This layout is a version of the "Easy Thank You Card" I posted earlier but added a couple of extras, the scalloped edge and the butterfly.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Stamps: Watercolor Trio & Priceless

Paper: Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Eyelet Border Punch, Sponge Dauber, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Easy Thank You Card!

2010-07-06T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone!

I needed a quick and easy Thank you card so I went to the Clean & Simple Stamping Blog

and found this sketch. I felt like it needed a little something so I added some Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon!

I also thought this would be a great way to use up some retired DSP.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Short & Sweet

Paper: Almost Amethyst, Basic Black, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Elements of Style with Thoughts & Prayers

2010-07-05T05:00:00.004-05:00

A lady at work lost her brother-in -law and she asked me to make a Sympathy Card for her sister so I decided to use Elements of Style with the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. I wanted to use up some of my Almost Amethyst so I paired it with Elegant Eggplant. I stamped the flowers with Stazon and then used a blender pen and Classic Ink to acheive the look I wanted. I started with Pale Plum, then some Elegant Eggplant and a touch of Almost Amethyst to give it a slight blue tint. The centers of the flowers were done in Barely Banana The leaves and stems were done in Certainly Celery, Barely Banana and Garden Green.

I am really loving this stamp set, it has so many possibilities!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Elements of Style, Thoughts & Prayers

Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Almost Amethyst

Ink: Black Stazon, Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Garden Green

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Slit Punch, Vintage Brads, Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punch, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Sponge Daubers and Dimensionals

Masculine Birthday

2010-07-04T05:00:00.003-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Here is the card I made for my Dad this year, his birthday was Saturday.

Using of scraps of retired SU DSP to make this card. With the new book out, a lot is retired. But that's okay, cause I love the new changes they have made with the color!!!

I found the directions for the Origami Shirt HERE only I used a 4" x 5.5" piece of paper so the shirt would fit on the card. Very easy to make but practice on some copy paper first it's easier and you don't ruin your good paper. I used my Mat Pack paper piercing template to align the holes for my brads.

My card was looking a bit boring so thought I would cut some slits in the paper and run some Soft Suede ribbon though them. I find masculine cards to be a challenge but I do really like this one for once :-)

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Stamps: Well Scripted

Paper: Soft Suede, Old Olive, To The Nines DSP, Brocade Backgrounds DSP (Shirt)

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Mat Pack, Craft Knife, Soft Suede Ribbon, Dimensionals & Brads

~Corner Bookmark~

2010-07-02T23:26:00.000-05:00

I watched a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers the other day on how to make a Corner Bookmark. When I watched her make the score lines in the video I thought the Sizzix Bigz Die "Petal Card" (retired) would work great and it would already be scored for me! I needed a quick going away gift for a girl at work and this is what I made for her. I used Certainly Celery textured cardstock to make the main frame of the bookmark 4"x4". Lined up the tip of the 4x4 cardstock onto the tip of the Petal Card die so it only covered two of the score lines that I needed. I used some Razzleberry Lemonade DSP cut at 2.5"x2.5" and adheard to the center before adhering the petals together. The flower is made with Vellum Cardstock with the 5-Petal Flower Punch (3) then added the Flower Brad. Next I cut a 3"x 3" square of So Saffron using the Scallop Corner and Border Punch. Punch corner first then finish with the border. I wanted to add this backing so I could adhere the ribbon to the back with Sticky Strip and not be showing! I then used the Butterfly stamp from the Great Friend stamp set. Using smooth Certainly Celery cardstock, I stamped 2 butterflies with Versamark and then used Iridescent Ice Embossing powder and cut them out. I then added a yellow brad to both for a little weight and sandwiched them together with the ribbon with Sticky Strip.
This was fun and easy to make!

Everyone have a fun and safe 4th of July, celebrate your freedom and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live free!

Cindy

Stamps: Great Friend
Paper: Certainly Celery Smooth & Textured, So Saffron, Vellum Cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Bigz Die "Petal Card", Scallop Corner & Border Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Flower Brad, plain yellow brad, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Iridescent Ice EP, Heat Tool and lots of Sticky Strip!

~Dad's Day~

2010-06-19T21:06:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Just trying to use up some DSP before the new catalog comes out!!!

This DSP is SU's "To The Nines"

I had some chipboard letters that matched the paper so I thought I would use them.

I made some score lines on the top portion of the card but hard to see in photo.

The large star looked a little plain so I added a button with some Linen Thread.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend and thanks for taking the time

to stop by my blog!

Cindy

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Sage Shadow, Sahara Sand, To The Nines DSP

Accessories: Star, Modern Label and Word Window Punches, Chipboard Letters, Button from SU's Button Latte, Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Satin Ribbon (SU retired), Sponge Dauber, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Lovely as a Tree "Father's Day Card"

2010-06-15T20:16:00.000-05:00

The "Lovely as a Tree" stamp set is so versatile and this giant oak reminds me of a strong man.

Masculine cards are always a challenge but I really like this rustic look. The Log Cabin Smooch helped to achieve this look with just a hint of shimmer! I used the "Thumping Technique" on the top of the tree. Stamped entire tree in Certainly Celery and removed the ink from the trunk with a Blender Pen. Used Soft Suede for the trunk, then with my markers I thumped the top of the tree with Summer Sun, Old Olive and Soft Suede.

Stamps: SU - Lovely as a Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Soft Suede, Choc. Chip, Certainly Cerely, Old Olive, Summer Sun

Paper: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Kraft

Accessories: Big Shot, Dot Embossing Folder, Word Window & Designer Label Punches, Sponge Dauber, Cutter Kit Destressing Tool, Soft Suede Grosgrin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Blender Pen

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

"Thank You"

2010-05-22T22:01:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone,

What a beautiful Saturday! Hard to believe it was 60 degrees in Central Illinois yesterday.

This was an easy card to make, the stamp is from Hero Arts Clings. I have been wanting to try Copic Markers so I thought I would use them on this card. Takes a bit of getting use to but I like my results. I need to learn how to blend better. The best part is when I cut out the stamped image and it fit perfectly onto the Top Note Die. I also embossed it with the dots and sponged around the edges. Added some Stickles and Rhinestones for a little bling.

Stamp: Thank You - Hero Arts Cling

Paper: Whisper White, Pale Plum, Barely Banana

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (works best with Copic Markers), Assorted Copic Markers, Barely Banana Sponged on the Top Note

Accessories: Top Note Die, Stickles, Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

"Mother's Day"

2010-05-15T23:51:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to use some colors that I do not normally use. Sometimes I just get stuck on the same ones!

This is the card I made for my Mom, she loved it :-) Base of the card is Barely Banana with Baroque Motifs stamped in Barely Banana. I used Whisper White and Vellum and ran it through the Big Shot. Did the masking technique on the flowers. I used Basic Gray instead of Black, I did not like the harshness of the black when I tried it.

Stamps: Well Scripted, Greenhouse Garden, Baroque Motifs

Paper: Whisper White, Barely Banana, Vellum

Ink: Barely Banana, Yo Yo Yellow, Pixie Pink, Rose Red, Basic Gray

Accessories: Silver Brads, Top Note Die, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by, hope everyone is having a great weekend :-)

Cindy

Dave & Crystal's Wedding Card!

2010-05-02T16:31:00.001-05:00

Our friends Dave and Crystal were married yesterday and this is the card I made for them.

Their colors were light lavender and green so I thought I would incorporate them into the card!

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Stamps: All Holidays & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Alwasy Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Pale Plum

Paper: SU - Mellow Moss, Pale Plum, Whisper White Textured, Bride DSP

Other: Assorted Scraps

Accessories: Punches: Small & Large Oval, Scalloped Oval, Ticket Corner, Full Heart.

Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls from the Pretties Kit, Black & Clear Rhinestones

~Quick Birthday Card~

2010-04-28T22:18:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Needed a quick Birthday card and this is what I came up with. I had some Memory Box paper from their "Gossamer" collection and trimmed the patterned paper to fit. I added some brown gingham ribbon and decided it needed something so I added the scallop border. A card would not be a card without some bling so I applied some "Fruit Punch" Stickles to the flowers. Sentiment is SU from the "Well Scripted" Set.

Stamps: SU Well Scripted
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Memory Box - Gossamer
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Martha Stewart Scallop Punch, Brown Gingham Ribbon, Fruit Punch Stickles

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Groovy Guava Birthday

2010-04-12T05:00:00.001-05:00

Here is yet another birthday card using up some old "In Colors" and DSP! The Stamp set is retired SU "Live Your Dream". Sometimes there are just some sets that you just can't part with and this is one of my favorites! I also used Teeny Tiny Words stamp set for the Happy Birthday. I used several punches on this card, Ticket Corner, Word Window, Modern Label and a non SU Scallop Border. Inks used are Groovy Guava, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery and Old Olive. I added some stickers for a little bling!

Hope everyone has a great week and thanks for stopping by :-)
Cindy

Masculine Birthday

2010-04-10T22:35:00.000-05:00

Masculine cards are always a challenge. I had some left over design paper (unknown) and went with those colors. I also have been trying to use up some old "In Color" paper and ink. The card base is Blue Bayou and for added interest I added some Sahara Sand cardstock for layering. The b is for birthday (SU Party Hearty Stamp Set) is stamped in Blue Bayou, stamped again onto Sahara Sand with Versamark and used Clear embossing powder and used a circle punch to cut it out and then used a dimensional to pop it up. This creation went to my father-in-law for his birthday last week!

Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for stopping by :-)
Cindy

Celebrate!

2010-03-18T20:18:00.001-05:00

I am trying to use up as much scrap paper as I can. I hate to see paper go to waste. The DSP is SU's Autumn Vine on Baja Breeze cardstock. Image is stamped onto watercolor paper with black Stazon and then used SU Classic Inks with the Shimmer paint on the frosting. I did several layers to give it some depth, corner rounder and scallop edge punch for added interest and chocolate chip ribbon. It still looked like it needed something so I added some faux stitching.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Kindness

2010-02-21T15:56:00.005-06:00

Did a case from Stampin' Success magazine, I just changed it up a little bit as I did not have the new stamp set from the Occasions Mini - I (Heart) Hearts. Used the heart from the Love You Much set and punches to recreate the case. Using Boho Backgrounds & Itty Bitty Backgounds on the hearts with Clear embossing powder. I really like this color combo on the Whisper White, it really makes the colors pop!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Stamps: Boho Backgrounds, Heard from the Heart, Love You Much, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Paper: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Bermuda Bay, Certainly Celery, So Saffron
Ink: Versamark, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Acc: Signo White Gel Pen, Paper Piercing Tool, Heat Tool, Clear EP, Full Heart, Heart to Heart and Scallop Edge Punches, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig.

Enjoy Your Day

2010-02-18T22:24:00.009-06:00

As promised, here is the start of the Birhday collection. Using up some of my Pink Pirouette cardstock and ink. Some Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Barely Banana cardstock, Mellon Mambo cardstock and ribbon. Round Scallop and Border Punches. A little dimension with the Build-A-Brad, Buttons and a White Gel Pen to make a dot border. Stamps are SU Together Forever and Riveting (retired). I have a hard time letting go of stamps with sayings, you can never have enough!

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Cindy

Update!

2010-02-14T19:15:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone,

Did you think I had fallen off the face of the earth? Between work (I'm a nurse), we also own a Game Store, Isagenix and Stamp Club I have been a little busy! In the mean time I had to share my latest photos. I have continued to use the Isagenix 30 Day Cleansing & Fat Burning System with great results! I have release 47 pounds and 61.5 inches. I have more energy and with all that I have on my plate I need it. Anyone need some jeans? I can actually put those on over the sweatpants I'm wearing, what a great feeling. Will be posting some cards soon, have been working on some for an order from a lady at work.

Thanks for stopping by :-)
Cindy

The Last Christmas Card!

2009-12-26T19:48:00.000-06:00

This is the card I gave to the Nurse Practioner that I work with everyday. This is my masterpiece of the season! A little bit of everything going on with this card. The snowlady was stamped on watercolor paper with black stazon and watercolor with my SU Classic Inks. The snow at the bottom is called Snow-Tex and I sprinkled MS Crystal Coarse Glitter onto it while it was still wet. The candy cane was stamped with black stazon onto Whisper White cardstock. I filled it in with Stickles Glitter Glue and cut it out when it was dry. The shimmer effect was created by using Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint. I mixed it with rubbing alcohol and put it in a spray bottle. The alcohol dries faster and the cardstock does not warp from getting wet! The faux fur on the Snowlady was achieved by using Polar White Flowersoft.

Stamps: Snowperson w/ Wreath - Serendipity, Christmas Silhouettes - Inkadinkado, Peaceful Wishes, Season of Joy & Teeny Tiny Wishes - Stampin' Up!
Paper: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Real Red, Glitter Green & White, Watercolor
Ink: Versamark, Black Stazon, Garden Green, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Real Red, Champagne Mist Shimmper Paint, Bashful Blue
Accessories: White EP, Punches - Corner Rounder, Scallop Edge, Word Window, Modern Label. Heat Tool, Paint Brushes, White Gel Pen, Silver Thread, Stickles Glitter Glue - Holly, Red & Rock Candy. MS Crystal Coarse Glitter, Snow-Tex, Flowersoft.

Fall Birthday Card

2009-11-29T10:20:00.000-06:00

This is a card I made for my niece.

Stamps: Leaf Pets - Serendipity Stamps

Paper: Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Watercolor, Assorted Scraps, Chocolate Chip.

Ink: Stazon Black, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Old Olive, Real Red, Barely Banana.

Accesories: Word Window and Modern Label Punch, Leaf Brads, Sponge Daubers & Paint Brushes.

Happy Halloween Watercoloring

2009-10-10T12:57:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Lovely day in Central Illinois, the sun is shining today! The last two days we had constant rain and gloomy, yuck! This is my favorite technique, watercoloring with dye ink. It's like using Copics but without the expense. I smooch the ink onto the top lid of my SU ink pad add a little water and I can control the intensity! A little sponging around the edges and some extra leaves for dimension.
Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Serendipity - Happy Jack & Leaf Pets
Paper: Watercolor, Basic Black and Assorted Scraps
Ink: Versamark, Barely Banana, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Carmel, Choc. Chip, Ruby Red, Old Olive
Acc: Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Paint Brushes, Rock Candy Stickles, Gelly Roll Clear Glitter Pen, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals

Halloween "Side Step" Card

2009-09-25T21:26:00.000-05:00

I found this wonderful tutorial on my Fabulous Upline's Blog Julie Davison for the "Side Step" Card.

I love the House of Haunts Stamp Set and thought it would look awesome on the Side Step.

The House and the Owl in the tree were stamped with Versamark added Black Embossing Powder and heated. On the Owl I used a 1" Circle punch on a post it note to make a mask for the moon.

I used a 1 3/8 inch mask for the moon on the house. I then brayered both with Summer Sun.

Leaving the mask on the Owl I sponged around the edges first with Pumpkin Pie (used Sponge Daubers),

Creamy Carmel. Did the same with the House but added Chocolate Chip as my last layer. Once

everything was sponged I removed the post-it notes and layered onto Only Orange Cardstock.

Pumpkins are stamped with Only Orange onto Summer Sun cardstock. Happy Halloween was

stamped with Versamark and White Embossing Powder. The finishing touch is the Spider from

Autumn Apparitions. Stamped in Versamark and Black EP then punched out with the 1/2" circle

punch and applied to a Build-A-Brad. I really had fun making this card!

Thanks for taking time out of your busy life to visit my blog.

Have a great weekend :-)

Stamps: House of Haunts & Autumn Apparitions (retired)
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Only Orange, Summer Sun
Ink: Versamark, Only Orange, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Carmel, Chocolate Chip
Acc: White & Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Build-A-Brad, 1/2", 1" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Dimensionals

Saturday Stamp Class at our Local Stamp Store!

2009-09-19T19:17:00.001-05:00

Awesome Class today at Prairie Art Stamps & Supplies in Springfield, Illinois. The Class was given by the Wonderful Wendy Vecchi! She is a demo artist for Ranger Industries, she designs her own line of stamps "Studio 490" and she is on the Design Team for Maya Road and tim holtz-idea-ology. This project uses Wendy's Studio 490 stamps and tim holtz Grunge Board & Paper, Distress Ink & Stickles. Yes, that rose is made out of paper! What a fun class, I love learning new techniques. Due to Stampin' Ups new Demonstrator Agreement this will probably be the last time I can share info about other companies products. I will be able to show you what I have done but cannot share product info because I am a Demonstrator.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

WOW - So Many Questions!

2009-09-16T19:07:00.002-05:00

The 30 Day Cleanse System is what I am using right now and I am starting my 3rd month this week. I am down 28 pounds and 43.5 inches as of my last weigh & and measure 9/13/09. I have tried everything you can think of and have been frustrated about being hungry "ALL" the time. With Isagenix I can honestly say, I am NOT HUNGRY on this program! I am also one that needs results right away, so I don't go gaining again, and this WORKS for me!

I have LOADS more energy than before, and I can only see that getting better! What happens is this system FLOODS your body with vitamins & nutrients that are missing in our diets (that is why we feel hungry all the time) and you will notice a difference in the first few days. (Nutritional Cleansing does not mean you have to be by a toilet all day, that is Colon Cleansing!)

I don't want this to sound like a sales pitch, I am just excited about it and want to share it with everyone!!
I want to get my weight off FOR GOOD. Telling all of you keeps me more accountable as well.

For those that asked, I guess you could say that I sell it, but I would rather Sign You up on your own.
Here's why:

You get a way bigger discount (Regular $374, down to $260 for the 30 Day System!
You can then buy whenever you want, only having to pay a yearly fee (like Sam's Club Card).
Sign up with an ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT. It is the same price, but you can only earn compensation with this account!

I mean, I would love to keep the profit if you paid the full retail price for the 30 Day System, but I would rather you could afford it, so that you could loose the weight too! If you want, go check it out and click on the Contact Me button in the top right corner to ask me anything!

Just had to share my excitement, again :-)

2009-09-14T21:43:00.003-05:00

I have now been on the Isagenix 30 Day Fat Burning & Cleansing System for 2 months now and have lost
28 pounds and 43.5 inches off my body. I feel great. Check out my last post HERE, starting to see a big
difference now!
Now I am going to have to go out and get a new Bears Shirt as this one is about 3 times to big for me now, Woo Hoo!
Thanks for stopping by :-)

Winter Post

2009-09-12T20:52:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone! Just trying to use up some scraps as I hate to see paper go to waste when it is so beautiful!

I was going for the "Vintage" look and I really like the stamp from the Hostess Set - Christmas Punch as it has that vintage flair. The base of the card is Kraft and I sponged Close to Cocoa along the edges as I did with all the paper on this card. I used Versamark and stamped some snowflakes on the inside.

Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend and thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Winter Post & Christmas Punch

Paper: Kraft, Very Vanilla, I Wish DSP (retired)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red, Versamark

Acc: Large Oval Punch, Nesties, Pearls, Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals & Mini Glue Dots

We Have A Winner!

2009-09-11T04:00:00.002-05:00

Hazel Q is the winner of my Blogoversary Candy!

Hazel if you could e-mail me at:

discovermore@comcast.net with your

mailing address I will ship it tomorrow!

I went to Random.Org to help me pick the winner. First I put everyone's name into the List Randomizer starting with the first person to comment and worked my way down the list. Then I hit the Randomize Button and this is what came up! Thank you everyone who left a comment and shared my candy on your own blogs.

Have a great weekend and let us all say a prayer today blessing all those that were impacted by 9/11.

God Bless America!

It's my One Year Blogoversary!

2009-09-06T20:13:00.004-05:00

Wow, I can't believe it's been a year already! Just a little Blog Candy to give away. I will leave this post up until Thursday 09/10/09, you will have until 8pm to leave a comment and I will choose a winner to be announced on Friday! (US only please) I just want to say, "Thank you" to all who stop by and leave nice comments on my blog. I have found a lot of nice friends in the blog world :-)

I hope everyone is having a Great Labor Day Weekend, be safe!

Thinking Of You

2009-08-25T07:00:00.000-05:00

I was playing around again with the outline stickers and made this card and using some stamps that I have received as gifts. Trying out the Nesties and doing some sponging. I am really liking the Bermuda Bay although, I miss Baja Breeze.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful stamping day :-)

Stamps: Inkadinkado

Paper: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Acc: Outline Stickers, Nesties, Sponge Dauber, Twinkling H2O's, Paint Brush, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon, Dimensionals, Lemon Ice Stickles.

I just had to share my excitement!

2009-08-24T07:00:00.000-05:00

Yes, I know this is not a craft related post but I am so excited that I just wanted to share!

I started the Isagenix 30 Day Cleansing & Fat Burning System and in four weeks I was down 22 lbs and 30 inches off of my body. This weeks totals are 25 lbs and 35 inches. Woo Hoo :-)

The photo is of me and my Dad on 07-05-09, went to visit as they live in Oklahoma and my sister is in Arkansas. We had a wonderful time, just wish we lived a little closer. Too darn hot for me down there, I'm a Yankee! LOL! Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog and share in my excitement.

Wandering Words meets Autumn Days

2009-08-23T07:00:00.000-05:00

I wanted to make a very colorful card with fall colors. I got my inspiration from Stampin' Up's! Designer Series Paper "Autumn Traditions." I started out with Kraft cardstock and randomly stamped the leaves in different colors and since I just had to try out this new stamp I thought I might has well use my markers and do the leaves on the stamp in different colors. I really love how this card turned out, may have to make another one.

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Wandering Words, Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Kraft, Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla

Ink & Markers: Ruby Red, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango

Acc: Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon, Word Window & Modern Label Punches, Gold Brads, Dimensionals

Thank you card using Outline Stickers.

2009-08-22T15:45:00.004-05:00

Hi, just wanted to try these stickers that I received as a gift. They are outline stickers that come in various designs. Thought they would look cute on a 3x3 card as they are just the right size.

I placed the sticker onto Very Vanilla and then painted the flowers with Twinkling H2O's (shimmery watercolors) because I like shimmer & sparkle! I used the 1 1/2 inch circle punch to cut it out and layered onto the Bermuda Bay Scallop. A little ribbon and a white gel pen to put some dots on the scallop. I really like how this turned out, I may have to make some more.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Loving the weather here in Illinois, in the 70's, gotta love that global warming! Thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Very Vanilla & Bermuda Bay

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Acc: Outline Stickers, 1 1/2 inch Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Twinkling H2O's, Paint Brush, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon, Signo White Gel Pen & Dimensionals.

Fabulous Friend Birthday

2009-08-15T19:38:00.006-05:00

My Fabulous Friend Laurie will be celebrating her birthday on Monday and this is the card I made for her. She loves "Orange" shades of orange and Cats. So with that in mind, I chose

"A Kind Word" stamp set. I stamped the image with Black Stazon onto watercolor paper. I then water colored the image with water and ink smooched onto the lid of the pad. I start with the lightest color and work my way up to the darker colors. I painted around her in Bashful Blue to give the image some depth. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

As always..... thank you for taking time to stop by my blog :-)

Stamps: A Kind Word, Oval All

Paper: Kraft, Dusty Durango, Watercolor, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Ink: Black Stazon, Barely Banana, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal, Blush Blossom, Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss, Old Olive, Creamy Carmel, Dusty Durango, Pumpkin Pie, Yo Yo Yellow, Only Orange, Bashful Blue

Acc: Corner Rounder, Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, Paint Brushes, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon, Dimensionals.

A Dashing Christmas

2009-08-12T20:55:00.002-05:00

I received my Holiday Mini pre-order and just had to use some of the "new" Designer Series Paper Christmas Cocoa! I started with a scrap piece of whisper white cut at 4.25 x 5.5 inches.

I cut the DSP the same size and adhered it to the Whisper White and then ran it through the Big Shot. This makes it a lot easier to tie the ribbon! Dasher was stamped with Versamark and then applied Heat & Stick Powder, heated until melted and then I used the Chocolate Fine Super Nova Glitter and re-heated. Sentiment stamped with Real Red onto Shimmery White Cardstock and layered onto Real Red using the Word Window and Modern Label Punches. Hope everyone is having a great week.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Dasher & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Real Red & Versamark

Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Shimmery White, Christmas Cocoa DSP

Acc: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Real Red 3/4" Polka Dot Ribbon, Heat & Stick Powder, Heat Tool, Fine Super Nova Chocolate Glitter, Word Window & Modern Label Punches, Dimensionals.

Simply Scrappin' Christmas

2009-08-10T20:18:00.003-05:00

I do more card making than scrap booking so I never got the Simply Scrappin' Kits until last year. This paper and die cuts are from last years Simply Scrappin Kit - I Wish. I had a couple of die cuts left over so I thought I would put them to good use. I started with Kraft paper for card base 4.25 x 5.5 inches. I Wish DSP cut at 4 x 5.25 inches as the background. Photo corners punched out from I Wish DSP and Chocolate Chip. I used a 2-Way Glue Pen and added some Dazzling Diamonds to the ornaments and tied gold elastic cord on the tops. Used Dimensionals to pop them up off the page. Stamped my sentiment layered with scallop oval. These die cuts make card making easy. Check out this years Simply Scrappin' Kit - Christmas Jingle!

This Kit coordinates with the Tree Trimmings Stamp Set.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week :-)

Stamps: To You & Yours, Snow Swirled
Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Simply Scrappin' - I Wish (retired)

Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip

Acc: Gold Elastic Cord, Photo Corner Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals

Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 2

2009-08-09T11:19:00.004-05:00

I am loving the new Curtain Call Color Challenge at Stacey's Stamping Stage! I must give her a "Great Big Congratulations" for her accomplishments. Rising Star #13 at Convention this past week. How exciting! This beautiful towel set reminded me of the Fresh Cuts stamp set and thought it would look great on the Fresh Cuts Note Cards. Add a Button from Button Latte with a little bit of crochet thread and the Bravo Burgundy as a background and this makes for an easy thank you card.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Fresh Cuts

Paper: Fresh Cuts Note Cards, Bravo Burgundy

Ink: So Saffron, Mellow Moss

Acc: So Saffron Button , Glue Dot, White Crochet Thread

Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 1

2009-08-01T20:42:00.004-05:00

Stacey's Stamping Stage unveiled a new look and a new Color Challenge and I just had to participate! Love the colors and the bedding so I thought I would recreate my own version.

I started with a Whisper White base then using the Sizzlets Little Leaves Die I cut out Not Quite Navy and Night of Navy leaves. I put the Not Quite Navy leaves down first using Tombo Multi-Mono adhesive then I put the Night of Navy just off center of the Not Quite Navy Leaves.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Oval All

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Acc: Big Shot, Sizzlets Little Leaves, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Tombo Multi-Mono Adhesive, Dimensionals

Autumn Days

2009-07-29T20:22:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Bet you thought I fell off the face of the Earth, not quite but it felt like it! I'm so ready for fall so I can slow down (who am I kidding) LOL! This is a card I did for my Stamp Club. I wanted to show them embossing and how to tie a ribbon. Ribbon takes practice but once you get it you're good! I also wanted to let them try our new "In Colors" they are fabulous as always. They also got a chance to try the new Modern Label Punch. The wheat was stamped in Versamark and applied White Embossing Powder set with heat tool.

Thank you to everyone who leaves lovely comments :-)

Stamps: Autumn Days & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Versamark, Dusty Durango

Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Dusty Durango

Acc: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thoughts & Prayers with the "New In Colors"

2009-06-20T21:47:00.003-05:00

Our monthly downline meeting was this week and this is the card I made for the swap. My upline is Julie Davison and you can get some inspiration from her blog at Julie's Stamping Spot!

I am in love with the Rich Razzleberry and just had to use it :-) The butterfly is from the Great Friend Stamp set and I use it a lot! I first stamped the image in Versamark and then into Crushed Curry onto Whisper White cardstock. Added Iridescent Ice embossing powder and then heat set to give it some bling. Yes, and did you notice I colored the flowers with the New In Color MARKERS? That's right, SU made In Color Markers this year, doin' a happy dance ;-D

The In color ribbon is reversible, no polka dots on the other side, too cool.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Stamps: Great Friend, Thoughts & Prayers, Oval All

Paper: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Versamark, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Acc: Heat Tool, Iridescent Ice EP, Signo White Gel Pen, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot GG Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Butterfly Bookmark

2009-06-04T19:58:00.004-05:00

Hello Everyone,

I was at Barnes & Nobles one evening checking out the books that were on sale when I came upon this cool bookmark. They wanted $5.00 for this bookmark so, I slipped it out of it's holder to see what was so expensive. It was just paper and magnets! I thought, "Gee, I could make my own!" So I did. I started out with Baja Breeze cut at 2.5 inches x 8 inches and scored at 4 inches. The Parisian Breeze is cut at 2.25 inches x 3.75 inches I cut two one for front and back. I only stamped on the front. To give the butterfly a little dimension I decided to emboss with clear embossing powder. First I inked the butterfly stamp with Versamark and then into Chocolate Chip, applied Clear EP and heat set. Used the Round Tab punch for the top and used sticky strip to apply for added strength. The magnets I found at Hobby Lobby.

Thanks for stopping by and all the nice comments :-)

Stamps: Great Friend, Party Punch (retired)

Paper: Baja Breeze, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Versamark & Chocolate Chip

Acc: Round Tab Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Sticky Strip, Thin one inch magnets.

Embossing on Designer Series Paper

2009-05-28T20:00:00.003-05:00

I saw this in the Stampin' Success Magazine and just had to try it. What a quick and easy way to make a card. Stamp image on the paper with Versamark and emboss with White EP. It looks better IRL (in real life)! The size of this card is 3x3.

Thanks for stopping by ;-)

Stamps: Great Friends, Short & Sweet
Paper: Baja Breeze, Walk in the Park DSP
Ink: Versamark
Acc: Heat Tool, White EP, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Silver Brads, Corner Rounder

Graduation Card for my Friend!

2009-05-24T12:58:00.006-05:00

My friend Crystal received her MBA at graduation last Saturday and this is the card I made for her. I purchased the cap & gown at Hobby Lobby in the scrapbook section, I just could not resist! I also found this paper and Crystal likes browns, plus the fact that there is glitter in the flowers was an added bonus. Graduation was awesome and afterwards we were also invited to dinner. Crystal made mention out of the blue one day that she wanted a Wii, so we got her one! She said, "You guy's, a Wii!!!" But that's not all, during desert her boyfriend Dave proposed to her! What an awesome day.

Stamps: Say it with Scallops

Paper: Very Vanilla, Gable Green, Floral Print - "The Paper Studio"

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Acc: Cap & Gown, Scallop Square Punch, MS Border Punch, Crystals, Barely Banana GG Ribbon, Dimensionals

Jewelry Color Inspiration #36 & Mojo Monday #86

2009-05-13T20:51:00.006-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Sorry for the lack of posting, last week they found a superficial blood clot in my right leg. I was laid up for a couple of days and on antibiotics, elevate leg, heating pad, daily aspirin. Doing much better, pain is gone but there is still a lump in my leg. On to stamping...

I love the color combo that Stacey has this week and I thought I would give Mojo Monday Sketch a try also. I used the "Watercolor Technique" that I learned from Patty Bennett you should check it out, it's an awesome video tutorial.

I used the heart stamp from the "Always" stamp set and used Versamark on Shimmery White cardstock and used white embossing powder. I then sprayed the paper with water until the water was standing and then I picked up the reinker colors with the aqua painter and applied to the heart. I love the tie dye effect. The butterflies are from the "Priceless" stamp set. I first inked the stamp with Versamark then into Tempting Turquoise and stamped onto Whisper White and applied Heat & Stick powder heated and applied Dazzling Diamonds. Did the same with the Lavender Lace butterfly. I like this technique to use the classic ink and versamark together. TIP: I have two Versamark pads, one for this technique (as sometimes ink gets on the Versamark pad) & another one just for Versamark use only.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Always, Priceless, Short & Sweet, So Swirly Jumbo Wheel

Paper: Tempting Turpuoise, Lavender Lace, So Saffron, Whisper White, Shimmery White

Ink: Versamark, Tempting Turquoise, Lavender Lace

Reinkers: Tempting Turquoise, Lavender Lace, So Saffron

Accessories: Heat Tool, White EP, Heat & Stick Powder, Aqua Painter, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, So Saffron GG Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Dimensionals

Mother's Day Rose

2009-05-07T20:44:00.005-05:00

I have seen this rose all over cyberspace,

I did not come across the tutorial until after I had

already finished my rose. See "Patty's Stamping

Spot" for an awesome video tutorial.

I used shimmery white cardstock, versamark and white embossing powder. Then I mixed Pink Pirouette with Rubbing alcohol and diluted it to make a light shade of Pink. Next I mixed Barely Banana with the alcohol and did the inside of the petals. Went back over it again with the Pink Pirouette on the edges. Patty's Tutorial makes this so much easier but I thought mine turned out okay.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, All Holidays, Wild Rose (retired - needed leaves for the rose!)

Paper: Shimmery White, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, & Tea Party DSP

Ink: Regal Rose, Green Galore, Certainly Celery, Versamark

Reinkers: Pink Pirouette, Barely Banana

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Eyelet Border Punch, Heat Tool, White EP, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Rubbing Alcohol, Paint Brushes.

Top Note Quilting ~ KWerner CI #50

2009-04-29T20:03:00.005-05:00

Kristina Werner is having her 50th Color Inspiration Challenge!

Go check out her blog for all the awesome prizes for the winners of this challenge.

I really liked the first Top Note Quilt Card I did so I thought I would use up some scraps of DSP and try a different quilt pattern. I started with a 4.5" x 5.5" Whisper White card stock. I centered a 1" square on the whisper white tilted as a diamond. I cut 1" strips of paper and then I lined up the first strip to go along side the diamond and across the card and kept going around. Once the card was full, I trimmed off the edges that were overhanging. I then cut it out with the Top Note Die. I ran it through a second time using the Diamond Texturze Plate to give it a quilted look.

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Stamps: Great Friend

Paper: Scraps from several different DSP's, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, So Saffron

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Diamond Texturze Plate, Pretties Kit, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Flower Brad, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder.

Fabulous Friend Card Swap

2009-04-26T20:45:00.004-05:00

This is the card I made for our down line meeting this month. I really like how the flower in the Fabulous Friend stamp goes really well with the Bella Rose DSP. I colored in the flower with Pretty in Pink a light coat first then I went back over it in the dark areas to give it some depth. The center of the flower is done in Real Red and So Saffron. I also used Kiwi Kiss on all the little dots.

Stamps: Oval All

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Bella Rose DSP

Ink: Choc. Chip, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, So Saffron, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Flower Fusion, Silver Brads, Choc. Chip GG Ribbon, Blender Pen (for Kiwi Kiss), White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Top Note Quilt Card

2009-04-18T20:49:00.004-05:00

I have seen so many beautiful cards done this way that I just had to make one :-)

I really like the colors in the Tea Party DSP, it makes for a bright & cheery card!

Just a little edit, the quilt squares are cut at 1 1/4" x 1 1/4", you can use a paper cutter or the 1 1/4" Square Punch. I used a 4 x 5" piece of Whisper White to adhere the squares to (I just used Snail). The squares will not cover the 4 x 5 completely but it is the perfect size for the Top Note Die.

Have a great weekend.

Stamps: Oval All

Paper: So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Choc. Chip, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Certainly Celery GG Ribbon, & Dimensionals.

Walk in the Park meets Fifth Avenue Floral

2009-04-10T15:10:00.006-05:00

I love this new paper out of the Occasions Mini!

I was wanting to make an Easter card that was elegant looking and this is what I came up with. The flower was stamped with Timber Brown Stazon onto Watercolor paper. I then used Twinkling H2O's to paint the flower. I tried really hard to get a photo that would show the shimmer of the flower. Click on photo to enlarge it and you can see it a little better.

Happy Easter Everyone :-)

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral & All Holidays

Paper: Baja Breeze, Watercolor, Walk in the Park DSP

Ink: Baja Breeze & Timber Brown Stazon

Accessories: Twinkling H2O's, paint brushes, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals.

Jewelry Color Inspiration #31

2009-04-06T20:56:00.007-05:00

I thought I would give this color challenge a whirl! I would have never put these colors together. You can check it out at:

Stacey's Stamping Stage You will love her work, it's inspiring :-) Thanks for taking me out of my comfort zone Stacey.

Stamps: Oval All & Polka Dot Punches

Paper: Choc. Chip, Rose Red, Sage Shadow, Summer Sun, Whisper White

Ink: Rose Red, Choc. Chip, Summer Sun, & Sage Shadow

Accessories: Choc. Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Large and Scallop Oval Punch, Flower Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Mat pack, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue, & Dazzling Diamonds.

Walk in the Park Anniversary Card

2009-04-06T04:00:00.000-05:00

My Parents "48th" Anniversary was Sunday, what a milestone. I found this card on Split Coast Stampers and had to give it a little twist of my own. Because I am a Glitter Junkie I used Versamark first then into the Baja Breeze onto Whisper White. I then applied Heat & Stick powder and then Dazzling Diamonds, it's just the "pop" that it needed!

Stamps: Great Friend & Together Forever

Paper: So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, Whisper White, and Walk in the Park DSP

Ink: Versamark, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, & Regal Rose

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Pretties Kit Pearls, Dimensionals, Heat & Stick powder, Heat Tool, & Dazzling Diamonds

Thoughts & Prayers

2009-04-05T04:00:00.001-05:00

One of the girls I work with is going through a tough time right now as her father has pancreatic cancer. As a whole the floor, took up some donations and put together a basket for her and her family. I wanted to make the card instead of something store bought. I went with spring colors to try and brighten their day. She was so excited when she opened the envelope, "Ohhhh, It's a Cindy card!!!" I spoke with her later and her Mom could not believe that I made this card.

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Great Friend

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink DSP-(retired)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Corner Rounder & Dimensionals

Masculine Birthday Card

2009-04-04T18:10:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone :-)

My Father-in-law's birthday was this week so I had to come up with a masculine card. This is always a challenge for me cause I really like girly bling! Parisian Breeze DSP helped me bring it all together going for a neutral effect using Kraft, Choc. Chip and the Natural Hemp Twine.

Stamps: Party Hearty & All Holidays

Paper: Baja Breeze, Kraft, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Circle Punches: 1 3/8", 1", & 3/4", Circle Scissor Plus - 2", Silver Brads, Mat Pack, Natural Hemp Twine, Dimensionals.

A Spackle Flower!

2009-04-02T04:00:00.001-05:00

I bet you're wondering about this title. Well, I belong to Prairie Stampers Club. We meet once a month and we get to learn something new. Last month we learned how to use spackle (wall spackle used in construction). Start with watercolor paper and get it wet by dipping it in water. Next apply spackle, not too thick or too thin and do not make it completely smooth. Let air dry for about 20-25 minutes and then use a deep etched stamp and press it into the spackle and then lift directly up. Let image dry for 24-48 hours and then paint. I used Twinkling H2O's to give it a little shimmer. It sure didn't look like much in the beginning but it made a beautiful card. This will be going to Afghanistan for the troops along with others from Prairie Stampers Club.

Stamp: Stamp unknown, this image was already done prior as we did not have time to let spackle dry in order to complete a card.

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Ink: Lavender Lace

Paint: Twinkling H2O's

Accessories: Paint brushes, Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches, Certainly Celery twill ribbon, and dimensionals.

Floral Chick Easter Card

2009-03-31T04:00:00.001-05:00

My stamp club girls got a workout doing this card. Testing out the Circle Scissor Plus, the Eyelet Border Punch, and the new Scallop Oval Punch, along with paper piecing and piercing! They loved it. I really like this color combo, it makes a very springy card.

Stamps: A Good Egg

Paper: Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP

Ink: Black Stazon, Elegant Eggplant, Going Gray, Certainly Celery

Markers: Yo Yo Yellow & Only Orange

Accessories: Circle Scissor Plus, Eyelet Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Mat Pack, So Saffron GG Ribbon, Blender Pen, Sponge Dauber and Dimensionals.

"Manhattan Flower Mother's Day"

2009-03-30T04:00:00.000-05:00

This has got to be one of the easiest cards I have ever made. The textured impressions die from Stampin' Up! "Manhattan Flower" is gorgeous! I used Pink Pirouette cardstock (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) and ran it through the Bigshot and then trimmed around the flowers. Traced around parts of the flower with 2-Way Glue and then added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. This looks so much better in real life. Click on photo to make it larger and then you can see the sparkle!

Stamps: All Holidays

Ink: Regal Rose

Paper: Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Manhattan Flower Die, Big Shot, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

"I Won Blog Candy!"

2009-03-29T15:57:00.003-05:00

Tangii Crain was looking to start a new blog and needed some suggestions for a title and I suggested, "TangiInk" and "The Inking Spot of Tangii's Creations." Well, she uses www.tangiink.com to get to her blog and the title is "The Inking Spot of Crain Creations." Two of us won the Blog Candy as she only used part of one of my suggestions. I thought it was fun! Go check out her blog, you'll enjoy it :-)

50th Wedding Anniversary Card

2009-03-21T09:33:00.003-05:00

One of the Nurses I work with had some friends that were celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. She gave me the invitation (their photo was on it) and asked me to incorporate it into the card and this is what I came up with! Debbie was excited to give this card to her friends.

Stamps: Wonderful Words

Paper: Shimmery White, ? Gold Cardstock (it was a gift)

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Marvy Square Scallop Punches, Cuttlebug Folder, Heart Punch, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals, Gold EP, Heat Tool, Gold Ribbon.

YEAH! I'm up and running!

2009-03-15T18:36:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone :-)

I had to upload all my stuff on my husbands computer in order to get to my photos!

This is for my friend Krista, her birthday is Wednesday. I love the new Parisian Breeze DSP, it made such a lovely card. No time to chat as my hubby wants on the computer!

Stamps: Sincere Salutations

Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Baja Breeze & Choc. Chip

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, (NEW Occasions Mini) Oval Scallop Punch, Large Oval Punch, Flower Fusion, Flower Brad, Choc. Chip GG Ribbon, Dimensionals

Computer Issues

2009-02-28T10:57:00.002-06:00

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have not fallen off the face of the earth! I am having some computer problems and have not been able to upload my photos. Still trying to figure out what the problem is. I am posting this from my husbands computer.

Hope everyone has a great weekend,
Cindy

Sympathy Card

2009-02-13T17:30:00.000-06:00

I have a very wonderful friend who is a Gyne Oncology Nurse and I make cards for her Doctor to send to the patients family. This is just one of the cards, all the others will be the same except for the DSP will be different. I decided to go with shades of green for her cards and I really like how they turned out.

Stamps: Close as a Memory & Heartfelt Thanks

Paper: Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss, Close to Cocoa, Brocade Background DSP (retired)

Ink: Timber Brown Stazon, Certainly Celery, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Barely Banana

Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Eyelet Border punch, Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Elegant Thank You # 2

2009-02-12T17:30:00.000-06:00

I needed another Thank you card so I did another one but different. I like the Rose Red as the main part of the card and the Kiwi Kiss as an accent. Did a little more layering on the thank you. All in all, I like this card better than the first one I made!

Stamps: Elegant Thank You & Sweet Stems
Paper: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Rose Red & Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Square Scallop Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Dimensionals

Sympathy Card

2009-02-11T17:30:00.000-06:00

Not my favorite cards to make, but receiving a handmade card is precious to the receiver.
Another coworker needed five cards made and this is one of them. All were the same except
the DSP designs.

Stamps: Sweet Stems & Close as a Memory
Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Kraft DSP (hostess pack retired)
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Black Stazon
Accessories: Certainly Celery GG Ribbon, Eyelet Border punch, Marvy Square Scallop punches, dimensionals

The Pink Elephant Challenge!

2009-02-09T19:59:00.002-06:00

You must go check out the new blog: Click on photo above and it will take you there!
This weeks challenge is Pink, Black, & White and this is what I came up with :-)
I used Craft White with the So Swirly Wheel and then embossed with Clear embossing powder. The hearts were easy. SU now has Sticky Strip in Die Cuts, LOVE IT!!!
Just stick peel and add glitter, how awesome is that :-)
For a closer view (to see more sparkle) just click on the photo.

Stamps: Together Forever, Priceless, So Swirly Wheel

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, & Basic Black

Ink: Pixie Pink, Versamark, Craft White

Accessories: SU Sticky Cuts (Hearts), SU Glitter, Large Oval Punch, Pretty in Pink GG Ribbon, Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool.

Birthday Card for a Friend at work.

2009-02-09T17:30:00.000-06:00

I really like the colors in the Raspberry Tart DSP so I just had to make another card with it!
I also added a little extra bling on the top of the cupcake with some beads. This card got a
lot of attention at work :-)

Stamps: Party Hearty & Birthday Whimsey
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Whisper White, Raspberry DSP
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, YoYo Yellow
Accessories: Pretty in Pink GG Ribbon, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, dimensionals & beads.

Anniversary Card

2009-02-08T17:30:00.000-06:00

I made this card for a girl at work who needed an Anniversary card for her parents. Taking the photo was a bit challenging trying to get the right angle in order to see the Baroque Motif's embossing behind the heart. This look was achieved by stamping image in Craft White and then clear embossing. The heart was stamped on Vellum with versamark and embossed with Silver embossing powder. I turned it over and used SU Markers to color it to give it the stained glass look. This card looked so much better in real life!

Stamps: Always, Together Forever, Priceless, Baroque Motifs
Ink: Craft White, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Versamark
Markers: Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Pretty in Pink, YoYo Yellow
Paper: Shimmery White, Blush Blossom, Vellum
Accessories: Clear & Silver EP, Heat Tool, Large Oval Punch, Pretties Kit Pearls.

KWERNER Color Inspiration #40

2009-02-07T16:22:00.003-06:00

Click the KWERNER photo to get to her blog!

I am so ready for spring! I have never used this color combo and this is what I came up with.

I embossed the Old Olive with a CB Folder using my Big Shot. I used Versamark to stamp the butterflies on the So Saffron. The Ric Rac was made with the Eyelet Border punch. I thought

these colors made a great spring card.

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly

Ink: Versamark, So Saffron, Taken with Teal

Paper: More Mustard, So Saffron, Taken with Teal, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Ticket Corner punch, Eyelet Border punch, CB Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Bloggers Challenge from Stacey!

2009-02-02T21:11:00.003-06:00

The challenge: go to the 6th file on your computer and find the 6th photo!
Well, here it is! Please go visit Stacey at Stacey's Stampin' Stage
You'll love her blog!This is a 3x3 card that I made sometime last year using the chalkboard technique. I can't remember the name of the stamp set as it retired :-(

Elegant Thank You

2009-02-02T20:38:00.002-06:00

This was a quick and easy 3" x 6" Thank you card using the Raspberry Tart DSP and making Ric Rac with my scallop edge punch. If you stamp the Thank you with the swirl in the corner, this goes great with the square scallop punch!

Stamps: Elegant Thank You & Sweet Stems
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Corner Rounder.

Love You Much - Valentine's Card

2009-01-25T21:26:00.003-06:00

I just had to do a close up so you could see the sparkle of the Dazzling Diamonds glitter!

This was a real easy card to make, I just love the Candy Lane DSP and Heart to Heart punch. I used my Scallop Edge Punch to make the ric rac, filled in the LOVE with 2-way glue and added Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Black Stazon & Green Galore Marker

Paper: Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, & Candy Lane DSP

Accessories: Heart to Heart punch, Scallop Edge punch, 2-Way Glue, & Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Top Note Gift Bag

2009-01-20T21:14:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone,

I sure have missed blogging these past two weeks, to many other commitments I'm afraid. I
actually put this on my list of things to do today! I made this a few weeks ago and ready to
share. Thanks for stopping by, I love visitors and the kind comments you leave.

Here is a close up of the Heart, I used Real Red Craft ink and Iridescent Ice embossing powder to give it a little sparkle!

Stamps: A Happy Heart & Priceless

Paper: Whisper White & Pretty in Pink

Ink: Real Red Craft & Classic

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Heat Tool, Iridescent Ice EP, Real Red GG Ribbon, Large Oval Punch,

Small paper bag (3.5 " X 2" X 6.75"), Sticky Strip.

A Happy Heart

2009-01-04T20:55:00.005-06:00

My upline the "Fabulous" Julie Davison view her blog HERE is the inspiration for this card. I cased her sketch. I am still patiently awaiting my Love You Much Bundle from Stampin' Up! The Holiday's put a damper on shipping :-(
Until then, I'm using what I've already have.
The butterfly was stamped with black Stazon and I used the 2-way glue inside the wings to make them sparkle. The Love circle has glitter also

Stamps: A Happy Heart & Happy Heart Day
Paper: Whisper White, Pixie Pink, Real Red, Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Black Stazon, Riding Hood Red, Pixie Pink
Accessories: 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals, Photo Corner Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch

Thank You Cards Reverse Masking Techinque

2008-12-29T17:00:00.003-06:00

I made these as a Christmas gift for my Hair Stylist. She likes to send Thank you cards to all her new clients. I apologize for the poor photo quality, I was finding it quite difficult to photograph

the whisper white paper without washing out the image. I got my inspirations for this card from

Dawn Griffith . I wanted something easy and flat for mailing. I made eight cards two each of Pink Pirouette, Barely Banana, Pale Plum, & Bashful Blue.

Stamps: Essence of Love (retired) & Flight of the Butterfly.

Paper: Whisper White

Ink: Choc. Chip, Pink Pirouette, Barely Banana, Pale Plum, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Blast from the past!

2008-12-28T19:10:00.002-06:00

Wow, have you ever taken a photo and forgot about it? This is one of those photos ;-) The Purely Pomegranate and Wild Wasabi are retired now but I thought I would share this card anyway.

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks & Warm Words
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Purely Pomegranate w/ matching DSP, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Choc. Chip
SU Markers: Rose Red, Green Galore, Barely Banana
Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Scallop Edge Punch (to make the ricrac), White Gel Pen.

Gift Card Holder

2008-12-22T17:00:00.000-06:00

I needed a quick and easy gift card holder and this is what I came up with. Very Easy. I used a 4" x 8" piece of Ski Slope DSP and Scored it at 3" & 7 ". Used a Snowflake Scallop edge punch on top flap and place a piece of Whisper White behind it. Made a band with Whisper White, it just slides off the holder. The sentiment was stamped with Versamark first then into Baja Breeze onto Whisper White and covered with Irridescent Ice embossing powder.

Stamps: Curly Label Punch Bundle
Ink: Versamark & Baja Breeze
Paper: Whisper White & Ski Slope DSP
Accessories: Curly Label Punch & Dimensionals