Be Inspired #17

This is for Beate's Be Inspired Challenge for today. I realized while making this that I don't make very many black and white cards. I usually put a little splash of red in there. I controlled myself, though, and just stuck with the black and white theme. LOL Be sure and check out what Beate, Danielle Lounds, Dawn McVey, Jennifer Buck and Silke Ledlow have created using today's inspiration. I'm sure they'll all be gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Comfort & Peace (GinaK Designs); Ink- Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Craft White (SU); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Basic Black (SU); Accessories- ribbon (May Arts), Yen Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), paper piercer, white gel pen, corner rounder

Too Hippy?

Here's another Just So Hippy tilt card I made. This time with the giraffe. You can find the tutorial here. After I took the picture and posted it, I realized that the penny is showing a little! LOL Oh well. . .you still get the picture, right? I colored the giraffe in using Copic markers. I LOVE making these cards. They're just so fun ! If you've made a tilt card, I'd LOVE to see it, so please post a link for me! Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Just So Hippy, Hip Hop Accessories (GinaK Designs); Paper- So Saffron, Chocolate Chip (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine), Burnt Umber (Palette); Accessories- duo satin ribbon (Darice), paper piercer, Copic markers

Hoppy Waterfall

I haven't made a waterfall card in a long while. Actually, I think this is only the second I've ever made. I made this one for Melanie's last contest. I started the baby kangaroo off on the bottom left of the square, and as the panels flip, you get more of the sentiment and the baby kangaroo hops across to finally end in his mother's pouch. (Did you notice him in his mother's pouch?) I thought it would make an adorable Mother's Day card. For a fabulous video on how to make one of these cards, visit Dawn! I'm sure you'll find lots of other fabulous video tutorials for those of you who are visual learners! Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Hip Hop Accessories, Just So Hoppy (GinaK Designs); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Blue Bayou, Whisper White (SU), patterned (DCWV Nana's Nursery Stack, Boy); Accessories- double stitched ribbon in Blue Bayou (SU), circle punch, brads (Making Memories), prima flowers, Copic markers, paper piercer, Not Quite Navy marker (SU)

Tiny Treasures

Here is a simple page I made with some "tiny treasures" of Isaac's that I took pictures of. I am excited to say that my scrapbooks are getting filled little by little! I still have a LONG way to go, but I'm doing much better with scrapbooking than I was at this time last year. The paper is the Circus Baby line from Scribble Scrabble. The stamps are the Big Deal Alphabet from Stampin' Up and Melanie's What's In Your Tin 1 set from GinaK Designs.

Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! We're hoping to get outside and play a little. The kids got outside yesterday and slept so well last night! That makes mommy so happy! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Big Deal Alphabet (SU), What's In Your Tin 1 (GinaK Designs); Paper- Circus Baby Sleepy Alligator (Scribble Scrabble), Chocolate Chip (SU); Ink- Burnt Umber (Palette); Accessories- paper piercer, Chocolate Chip marker.

Savannah's Box

I've had the idea to make this little flashcard box for Savannah ever since Melanie sent me her What's In Your Tin 1 set. The borders looked like playing card to me. I've had the Stampin' Up sets ABC Images and both ABC Alphabets since they came out because I thought they'd be perfect for things like this. The box is a template from a collection of templates I bought at Oriental Trading Fun Expressions. I've used the templates before and someone asked me for a link once and I forgot to post one. You can find this set of templates here. I used the Gift Box template for this project. I used quite a few stamp sets too. The monogram "s" and the letters on the flashcards are from the ABC Upper and Lower Alphabets from Stampin' Up. The images are from the ABC Images set from Stampin' Up. The borders and "this belongs to" stamps are from What's in Your Tin 1 from GinaK Designs, and the letters I used to spell my daughter's name are from the Simple Alphabet by Papertrey Ink. I haven't finished all of the flashcards yet, but I'm close! :) Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- What's In Your Tin 1 (GinaK Designs), Simple Alphabet (Papertrey Ink), ABC Upper and Lower alphabets, ABC Images (SU); Paper- Purely Pomegranate, Basic Black, Whisper White (SU); Ink- Purely Pomegranate, Basic Black(SU); Accessories- box template (Oriental Trading), double stitched ribbon in Purely Pomegranate, 3/4" and 1" circle punches, various markers (SU)

A Simple Tin

Here's a quick and simple tin I made using Melanie's What in Your Tin 1 set. I started out trying to make it look like a suitcase, but I'm thinking it looks more like a briefcase. I don't know. LOL I inked the solid "tin" stamp with Blue Bayou, then inked the Paisley Background stamp with Craft White ink and "kissed" the tin stamp on the Paisley to get this subtle look. I thought it looked like a pattern I have on my luggage. I am having lots of fun playing with this set.

On a side note, I was wondering if you all would mind keeping my mother-in-law in your thoughts and prayers. She is having open heart surgery tomorrow. Everyone is trying to stay upbeat and positive, but it's hard not to worry. I would VERY MUCH appreciate your thoughts and prayers! (and if you happen to have a card laying around that would brighten someone's day, I KNOW she would LOVE it. . .and I would love to see the smile on her face). Thank you all so much! HUGS!

Tiny Treasures

Here is a keepsake tin I made with Melanie's new set that she sent me, What's In Your Tin 1, available through GinaK Designs. I decided to make a little keepsake box for Savannah. Inside, I put her hospital bracelet and a lock of hair from her first haircut. The paper is from the Baby Girl Nana's Nursery Stack. I just LOVED the little girl outfits on the paper. The scallop that goes around the side of the tin was simply cut from the paper. . .how easy is that? Now I have to get busy making keepsake tins for my other two children! :) For more ideas on using these sets, visit Melanie's blog! She has new ideas every day! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- What's In Your Tin 1 (GinaK Designs), Simple Serif Alphabet, Classic Alphabet (SU); Ink- Groovy Guava (SU); Paper- Baby Girl Nana's Nursery Stack (DCWV), Wild Wasabi (SU); Accessories- hemp twine, clear button, Word Window punch, grosgrain ribbon.

EDITED TO ADD: For cd who posted the following:
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Happy Mail!": Are there any directions on making Melanie's monkey card? Would love to try to "case" it.cd

You can find the directions here.

Happy Mail!

I have received some awesome mail lately and I wanted you to see how awesome it is! This card is from Jessie Knight (aka Knightrone on SCS) from Can You Say Addicted to Stamps? She sent me this card because she said I inspired her to buy this set and she thought I should have the first card she made with it! How absolutely sweet is that? I just LOVE it, Jessie. I'm not sure how well you can see in the picture, but the focal paper is all shimmery. . .just beautiful! I asked Jessie if it was shimmery paper, but she said she used Perfect Pearls by Ranger on it. I'm going to have to give those a try. They create a beautiful effect! Thanks so much for the card, Jessie. . .I LOVE it! Stop by Jessie's blog and see more of the gorgeous things she makes! I hope you love your set, Jessie!

The second "package" I received was from Melanie Muenchinger at Hands, Head and Heart. I just LOVE this ape card, don't you? The ape can spin around the card. . .it's so cool! Melanie also sent me one of her newest stamp sets. . .have you seen them? What's In Your Tin 1 and 2? If you haven't, you need to go check out Melanie's blog and find out all about them! :) Here's the first thing I created with mine. I just LOVE the set. My idea was to make it to look like a scrapbooking tote I have with those pockets all around. Inside the tin, I will put pre-stamped, colored and mounted images and sentiments. My idea was that in an "emergency", when you don't have your stamps, you could pull an image and sentiment from the tin and attach it to a card front! That sounds like a Survival Kit for Stampers to me. . .how about you? LOL I will definitely be using this set a lot. Thank you so much, Melanie!

The last package I received was from Donna Baker at Serenity in Stamping. Donna is just SO sweet and thoughtful! Look at that ladybug card, first of all! ADORABLE! She also sent me Melanie's Just So Hoppy set! That was a HUGE surprise. . .especially since she asked whether or not I had the set so she could send me some stamped images! So, so thoughtful! She also sent some of that adorable paper from her card and a calendar that I can alter! Thank you so much, Donna! You're the best! If you haven't visited Donna's blog, please do! She just won Melanie's Just So Hoppy contest and you won't believe her amazing entries! In fact, you won't believe any of her amazing work! :)

Valentines

When I started seeing Melanie's stamp set, Just So Hippy, I thought it was adorable and I loved each person's project that I saw made with it. I didn't order it because I could go broke if I ordered every stamp set that I think is adorable! (I'm sure you all can relate). Then, Melanie posted this adorable treat on her blog and I HAD TO HAVE this set! LOL I just thought this was the cutest thing and SO PERFECT for Savannah to take to preschool for Valentine's Day! So, I whipped up 16 of these for her to take. They are filled with Sweetheart hearts. Savannah LOVED helping make them and she picked the color! Sorry to all of you who dislike purple. (you know who you are LOL) So THANK YOU, Melanie, for this adorable idea! I will use this often! :)

I also received a Valentine in the mail! It came from Jami at Crazy Daisy Creations. I have often referred to Jami as my little sister! Look at this adorable Valentine card she sent me? Do you think it was made especially for me? So, so cute! I just LOVE that little ladybug couple! Jami even went to and had the card postmarked in Valentine, Nebraska! What a wonderful touch! I was so thrilled about this thoughtful card that I finally had to call Jami! (it was a long time coming) She is just the same adorable little sweetheart "in real life" that she is over the internet! Jami, it was WONDERFUL to finally chat with you. Thank you so much for this adorable Valentine. I just adore it! You're the best! Big HUGS!

Tilt Card Tutorial

Here is a tutorial for the card from this post, just in case you missed it! :)

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-paper cutter
-craft knife
-stamps of choice (here, Just So Hippy from GinaK Designs)
-cardstock
-2 pennies
-Stampin' Dimensionals
-scissors
-Aquapainter
-ink pads (here, Wild Wasabi and Palette Noir)
-adhesive
-embellishments as desired





Step 1

Ink up and stamp just the head of the hippo. (I tried stamping the whole body and then putting the "behind" on top, but it looked weird when the behind moved and there were still legs there) LOL.















Step 2

On a scrap piece of paper, ink up the whole hippo and stamp. Cut out just the "behind".

















Step 3

On the piece of cardstock that just has the hippo's head, use your craft knife to cut out a square big enough for a dimensional to fit through, leaving a little space on each side. Attach dimensional to penny, then put penny behind cardstock with dimensional coming through cut square.






























Step 4

Peel off backing and attach another penny on top of dimensional to form your "penny sandwich". (the third photo is a side view so you can see the pennies on either side of the cardstock)






























Step 5

Color the hippo.














Step 6

Attach the hippo's behind on top of the penny. Once attached, tilt the piece from side to side to see that it works. If the hippo's behind doesn't tilt, try cutting the square a little bigger so the penny sandwich has a little room to move. Be careful not to cut the hole too big. . . unless you want the behind to spin around, that is!































Step 7

When you're happy with how the piece tilts, flip the whole piece over and apply dimensionals to the four corners. You want the penny sandwich to have room to move, so you don't want it to touch the card base.
















Step 8

Apply mattes, embellishments and sentiment to finish card!





Hope that all made sense and that you had fun! I'd LOVE to see any "tilt cards" that you make! Be sure and post a link for me!

Hip Hip Hooray!

Here's a card I made with Melanie Muenchinger's set Just So Hippy. Melanie was having a contest to win a free set of her new release, Just So Hoppy. All you had to do was submit a project using the Just So Hippy set. This is what I came up with. I'm not sure if this technique already has a name, but I'm just going to call it a Tilt Card. It's basically the same as a Spinner Card, but I made the "track" much shorter so that the hippo's bottom doesn't "spin", but tilts from side to side. I've taken a couple more pictures to show that. So, imagine reading the sentiment and with the first "Hip" you tilt the card right, and with the second "Hip" you tilt the card left!:) Funny, huh? Melanie has called this the Rump Shaker, which I TOTALLY love. . .isn't that a great name? I was so excited and extremely honored to get a Hippy Mention for this card in her contest! I think I'll definitely be making more of these because I know a lot of girlfriends who would get a kick out of it! Melanie thought people might want a tutorial on this, so I'll work on writing one up today.

Don't forget that tonight is Stampin' In Your Jammies over at Paper Pretties! It's like a mini Virtual Stamp Night! There will be 3 different challenges. . .one each hour. All you have to do is create and upload your submission by the end of each hour! Sound like fun? My fellow Prettie Girls are doing this from CHA, so it will start at 7pm PST. Hope you can make it! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Just So Hippy (by Melanie Muenchinger for GinaK Stamps); Paper- Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery (SU); Ink- Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery (SU); Accessories- Cuttlebug Spots and Dots embossing folder (Provocraft), ribbon from Michael's, paper piercer, pennies, dimensionals, Aquapainter.