Happy Birthday Sister!

Here's a cute birthday card that I made for my sister Hallie. Today is her Birthday!!  Make a wish Sis and I hope it comes true.  I am using an adorable image called Fluffles. I totally love Fluffles stamps, I was super sad when they were discontinued.  I am also using wonderful papers from Paper Temptress on this card.

The base of the card is Mica/Metallic in Flame.  Then I layered another Mica/Metallic called Bronze.  I added a great Hambly Studio Overlay called Gold Hanging Heliconias.  You can get Hambly Studio screenprints and overlays in a wonderful pack of 6x6" sheets which are perfect card size.  I stamped fluffles out onto some Neenah solar white classic crest paper and die cut him with Spellbinders Nestabilities.  Then I added a die cut sentinment in Kraft.

Mini Calendars

Here's some adorable mini calendars that I made for member's of my church this year as well as some that were sold at the local bazaar.

Mini Calendars

So one thing I made both for the Church Bazaar as well as to handout to the member's of my congregation this New year was cute little mini calendars with magnets on the back so they can put them on their fridge. I made about 50 of these.

companies above (clockwise): unsure, Fluffles-stampendous, Unity, CC Designs

Companies above (clockwise):  Cat's Pajamas, Stamping Bella, Squigglefly, Cat's Pajamas

Hope you didn't find Coal?!

Here's a fun card from Fluffles, but I hope none of you ended up with coal in your stockings and everyone was able to have a very merry Christmas.

Christmas Wishes

Here's another fun Fluffles card, I do so miss these stamps, I didn't realize that stampendous had stopped making them until I started doing a little search for them and found some on Ebay for about $50! Are you kidding?  I love Fluffles, but thankfully have most of the fluffles collection, well, most of the ones that I really wanted.  Guess if I ever see one I want at regular retail price, then I should pick it up.

Hope you are all filled with Christmas wishes and cookies today!

Cheers, Holley

It's Fluffles

So here's one of my all time favorites, it's Fluffles!! I totally love this funny cat. I can't really point out what it is, but I just adore this stamp, I always have. He comes from Stampendous.  I have a small (ok, pretty good size) collection of Fluffles stamps.

I am using a brand new background die cut that I just got, loving it, it cuts so well.  Hope you all enjoyed Fluffles today, I made a couple other Fluffles Christmas cards, so you will get somemore treats using him before the holiday ends.

Quick and cute gifts to share!

Here's a bunch of sweet and simple gifts that were easy to make and are perfect for handing out to friends and family.  They measure three and half inches across.  They are magnets that will stick on the fridge, office cube, cabinets, desk drawers, workshop or anywhere else you may want to put a little piece of handmade art with the current calendar.  It's a little year round piece of your work to share.  All the goodies here are using gorgeous paper from Paper Temptress.

Papers used (Left) Eclipse Black Cardstock, Neenah Solar White Stamp: I Brake for Stamps

(right) Black Licorice Glossy, Hambly Studio Screen Print Mini Graph, Neenah Solar White; Stamp: Stamping Bella

 

 Papers Used:  Solar Yellow Pearlescent, Eclipse Black, Heavenly White; Stamp Whipper Snapper

 

 

Papers Used (Left):  Flame, Neenah Solar White, Ruche Cocoa Crepe; Stamps: TAC

(Right):  Flame, Heavenly White, Emerald; Stamps: I Brake for Stamps

Papers Used: Brown Bag Cardstock, Heavenly White; Stamps: Stampendous, Starving Artistamps

 

I have lots more of these fun little calendars to share, I won't show all of them that I made, but will share some more as the year comes to an end. 

Cheers, Holley

Free Hugs for Everyone

Aren't you just so happy somedays that you want to set up a hugging booth?  Hand out some free hugs to people.  I guarantee you there are people in the world who could really use one.  Here's one of my all time favorites from Stampendous, Fluffles.  He's ready to hug the world.  Too bad I am not there to get one!

Hope you are having a great day.  Reach out and hug those around you.

Project Materials:  Cardstock (Bazzill Swiss, Neenah, AC);  Stamp (Stampendous); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Die Cuts (XCut); Buttons (American Traditional); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue All);

Little Gift Bag

Here's a little gift bag/box that I constructed for my friend Apriell.  I put a fun gift image of Fluffles on it.  Always love that kitty.  Put a couple of delicious snacks in there for her and gave it to her the last time we were together just prior to Christmas.  In case you wanna know what my fav snacks are--go by some super special market and I got her some Chocolate Dipped Kettle Corn nuggets, some Marbled Sensations Chocolate drops, and my fall back (but personal favorite) is Marich Carmels.

 Here's a closer view of the Fluffles image:

That cat is one of my all time favorites!  Though it was for a Christmas gift, I think this package is good for anytime. I could have colored it though to make a lot more Christmas-y.

Project Materials:  Cardstock (Glossy, Bazzill, Neenah);  Stamp (Stampendous Fluffles);  Ink (Memento);  Color (Copic Markers); Bling (Recollections); Lace (Recollections);  Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Ribbon Glue, Glue All);

A Gift for You!

Here's a wonderful gift from Fluffles. He's one of my all time favorites, I wonder what he has? Makes me think of this cat, it was outside an office building that I worked at. It was of course a stray, but it got lots of attention from the office and was left food and water from there. Everyday that cat would go to the nearby field and catch a mouse. It would proudly bring that mouse right up to the back (glass) door of the office.It would sit the mouse there for an hour or two. A few hours later you would come back and the mouse would be gone. The next day, the same routine. I guess it was that cat's way of showing that he was doing his job and he wanted you to know. Sweetest cat.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah, DCWV); Rubber Stamp (Fluffles:Stampendous); Ink (Memento); Die Cuts (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Ribbon Glue); Trim (Hobby Lobby);

Trick or Treat

Here's one of my all time favorite characters--Fluffles. I have always been a huge Fluffles fan. I had to use this adorable stamp to show a great image for Halloween. I can't wait to see the little kids walk the neighborhood this year to get candy. They are all so cute.

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Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Rubber stamp (Stampendous); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Button (Jesse James); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers);

Knit Happens

It's my favorite kitty Fluffles getting all tied up! I guess everyone gets tied up a bit during the holiday season, but Fluffles is literally getting tied up while playing with the yarn. I found a funny saying to go with this cute stamp, "Knit Happens." So have a great weekend and watch out if you start playing with the yarn!Project Materials: Cardstock (California Paper, DCWV, Neenah); Rubber stamps (Fluffles-Stampendous; Saying-Stamping Bella); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Color (Copic Markers); Ribbon (Doodlebug); Adhesives (Popdots, Glue All, Ribbon Glue); Die Cut (Spellbinders-Nestabilities);

Fluffles Ghost

It's one of my favorite cats, Fluffles from Stampendous. Here he is in his Halloween costume. Turns out he's quite a scaredy cat!! Hard to see based on the scanner but the ghost costume he is wearing has actually been colored in a couple of very light shades of grey. This kind of washed out in the photo making it look stark white.
For those of you who haven't been to Sweet Pea's site, she's having a GREAT grab bag sale right now, get 10 stamps for only $20!! That's only $2 each. Less than 1/2 price. See HERE!!

Project Materials: Cardstock(California Paper Goods, Hobby Lobby, Neenah); Rubber Stamp (Fluffles-Stampendous; Scaredy Cat-Sweet Pea); Brads(Halloween-Around the Block); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Adhesive (Pop dots, glue all); Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Color(Copic Markers);

Fluffles in my basket

Here's a simple Easter card I made with Fluffles. I sent this card to a dear family member whom I shared some crafting fun with. This is Fluffles the kitty from Stampendous. He's hiding in the Easter basket looking for some chocolate. Just want my friends and family to know that I wish you all a Happy Easter this weekend and so sorry that I didn't get to send you all cards this year!!
Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill, DCWV, Neenah); Stamps (Stampendous, Unknown); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Cutter (); Color(Copic Markers); Adhesives (Glue All, Pop Dots);

Friendship Garden

This cute little guy is called Fluffles. He's made by Stampendous and there's a whole line of stamps just for him. I really like Fluffles. Here's he's making a new friend in the garden.


What a wonderful week, can you believe it is more than 1/2 over now? Seems like it has flown by. I hope you have taken a moment to vote for your favorite card this week. The Poll is in the right hand column. Right now there is a seven way tie.....so cast your vote!!

Project Materials:
Cardstock (Bazzill); Sewn border (Linda Weber); Stamp (Fluffles-Stampendous); Ink (Versafine); Flowers (Prima); Bling (MAMBI); Saying (Rubon); Color (Derwent Inktense)