Showing posts with label Valentine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Valentine's Berry Basket
Surprise! :) I'm back again this week!
I was going to save this for next week, but if you ordered NOW, depending on where you're located, you might be able to get the supplies for this in time to make favors for Valentine's Day - which is a week from Sunday. Plus, it's SALE-A-BRATION - get something FREE for every $50 you spend!
There's NO STAMPING on this basket. It's all paper! After I cut the berry basket, I embossed it with the large dot folder. The Real Red I cut at the same time as the Whisper White - the whole thing went together quite quickly!
For card stock and filling, I'm guessing this cost me less than 75 cents to make! It's not too big; if you want to make it sturdier, you can cut some press board (or an old cereal box!) into a 2.5" square to put between the layers of the berry basket.
OK, y'all, I'm outta here. I'm going to TRY to post once a week for a while, things that are exclusive to my blog. :) Have a wonderful week - and be sure to make the time to STAMP something!
Monday, February 16, 2015
MDS Monday - Valentine's Day 2015
Happy Monday! Did you have a good weekend? Now about your weather? We're getting wintry mix here - it's cold enough to be snow, but up where the clouds are, it's warm. So we're getting ice. I'm so not going anywhere today! :D
We're not big on Valentine's around here. I've NEVER liked the day, and it's never really all it's cracked up to be. :) The best one I ever had, as a matter of fact, was in college when three friends came over and made me dinner. :D
ANYWAY. Kenn brought me home chocolate-covered strawberries - one of my faves, and these are pretty low-carb because it was thin dark chocolate, mostly! :) - and some roses from Kroger. There were four colors of roses, but this is my favorite picture that would fit in an oval. :D Super simple page, Melon Mambo and Whisper White, one stamp, one "punch", and voila! It's done. :)
OK, I'm outta here! Maybe I'll take some time to create something today. Or maybe I'll take a nap... :D
Have a wonderful day! If you're stuck at home, maybe you should take the time to download your trial version of MY DIGITAL STUDIO here and play with it for thirty days! It's SO much fun!
Friday, February 14, 2014
Valentine's Day Card for Kenn
Hi, y'all! :D I wanted to show you the card I made for Kenn for today; it's VERY simple, made with just Whisper White card stock, glitter red paper, and gold foil - and the full heart punch and a couple of framelits. If you have questions, please ask! Oh, and the gift I made for Kenn can be found on Life's Little Pleasures. :)
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Have a WONDERFUL weekend! If you want to place a jewelry order to help me get some freebies, LMK by 2 on Saturday. :D Otherwise, I'll see you next week! Make the time to stamp SOMETHING!!!
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Have a WONDERFUL weekend! If you want to place a jewelry order to help me get some freebies, LMK by 2 on Saturday. :D Otherwise, I'll see you next week! Make the time to stamp SOMETHING!!!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Sketch Challenge Card
Happy Friday! Are you staying warm?? It's BEAUTIFUL here - brightly shining sun, fluffed cardinals in the trees and feeders - and a balmy temperature of 21! :) (Wind chill says it's feeling more like 10 degrees out there...)
Well. :D What to do to celebrate a Friday, toward the end of January? Make a card that fills a challenge, AND might inspire your Valentine's cards this year. :D
That's red glitter paper again - it's SO perfect for Valentine's Day, don't you think?? - with the silver and gold "foil". I think that name is a bad one for these; it's really shiny cardstock. It's not foil weight!
Anyway. :D That's Real Red, on Whisper White. The only stamp is the "I like you", which is from a FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set! :) I really like this card; it's clean and simple, and gets my idea across. :D
OK, I'm outta here! Have a WONDERFUL day - and be sure to make the time to stamp SOMEthing. STAY WARM!
Well. :D What to do to celebrate a Friday, toward the end of January? Make a card that fills a challenge, AND might inspire your Valentine's cards this year. :D
That's red glitter paper again - it's SO perfect for Valentine's Day, don't you think?? - with the silver and gold "foil". I think that name is a bad one for these; it's really shiny cardstock. It's not foil weight!
Anyway. :D That's Real Red, on Whisper White. The only stamp is the "I like you", which is from a FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set! :) I really like this card; it's clean and simple, and gets my idea across. :D
OK, I'm outta here! Have a WONDERFUL day - and be sure to make the time to stamp SOMEthing. STAY WARM!
Friday, January 17, 2014
Valentine's Day Treat
Happy Friday! :)
Last night, I was able to bless a women's group in Smyrna with providing the activity for their monthly meeting. We had great fun, and this was one of the two projects we did - there are Valentine's M&Ms inside this little fold-over!
We used Chocolate Chip card stock as the base; since I knew there would be non-stampers there, I wanted to keep the project pretty simple. :) So we used the Big Shot and the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder to put the lovely dots into the card stock. We used the designer label punch and some red glitter paper - LOVE that stuff! - for the back of the medallion. The "I think you're lovely" is from the upcoming SALE-A-BRATION brochure! Yes, this stamp set was FREE! :D You can earn it, beginning the end of this month, with just a $50 purchase - and it's a great stamp set.
OK. We stamped that in Chocolate Chip ink onto Whisper White, punched out the center, and put it on the glitter paper with Dimensionals. Then, we fastened the M&Ms inside with a mini glue dot, and fastened the front down with another mini glue dot.
Fast and easy, and I think it's quite cute! If I were to do it for school kids, I'd do different colors and probably a different stamp set - but for grown-ups, this is perfect. :)
OK, I'm outta here! Have a WONDERFUL day! Be sure to take the time to STAMP something - and why not bless someone else with it? :D
Friday, February 15, 2013
Valentine's Classes I didn't get to teach!
Happy Friday! :D How's your week been? Do you have big plans for the weekend? I do! It's gonna be BUSY! And I could really use some time to clean my studio.... :D
These two classes, the Simple Sophistication and Kids' Valentines, didn't get even one nibble. So I won't be sharing how to do them, or the supplies. I may keep them for another class, or they may be gone forever. I'm kinda sad, because the Simple Sophistication projects are really cool. But oh, well! I won't be offering any more classes before I leave Tennessee. I'm really hoping to offer a class or two wherever we settle in Oregon, perhaps at the library. :)
Anyway! I hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend! Take some time to stamp something - I bet you've forgotten how FUN it can be! :D
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Commissioned Valentine's Card!
Hi, everyone! Happy February 13! :) I know Valentine's Day isn't everyone's favorite day; it's not mine. But I have some fun little things to give Kenn this year, so I can't wait for him to see them. :D
ANYWAY. A college student asked me to make a card for his girlfriend using their school colors. And he must have told me three times that "she really likes cheer bows" - she's an all-state TX cheerleader. GREAT.
I was stymied. I appealed to my group of SU! demos, and got one reply that gave me an idea of where to start. So, I went and found their college's colors, and got to work.
The colors are Whisper White, Midnight Muse, and Daffodil Delight. I used the retired heart border punch; the embossing folder I used was Petals-a-Plenty. The hearts are all cut with the Heart Framelits. I watched a couple of videos about making cheer bows, and then I used the Daffodil Delight seam binding ribbon to make one. The front greeting is from TEENY TINY WISHES, and punched from the modern label punch. The inside heart is cut out of the Whisper White card stock, then I used the "V is for Valentine" from the OCCASIONS ALPHABET set and embossed it with white embossing powder.
It's not frilly, which I think HE liked. :) But it had everything he asked for!
OK, I'm outta here. Be sure and check out my review blog, Life's Little Pleasures, for a fun treat you could easily make to put into a candy box! Have a WONDERFUL day, and make the time to STAMP something - then give it to someone. You'll both enjoy it! :D
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Project #2: Our 3D project!
Happy Wednesday! How is your week going? Had a chance to stamp lately??
This is our 3D project from Saturday's class. Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, and I wanted to show off two of the Sale-a-Bration items, too!
This is "Valentine's Corn" that I got at Walmart, in our 1"x8" cello bags. The topper is Whisper White, with a Real Red heart cut with the Heart Collection Framelits. The tiny curly label punch is a stamp from the Petty Petites stamp set (SAB item) embossed with Melon Mambo, then punched with the Petite Curly Label punch (also an SAB item, but it says it will be available for purchase after SAB). We affixed it to the heart with a dimensional, then used Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details on the teeny-tiny heart in the corner.
There's a special for Valentine's treat giving that I want you to know about! If you want the flyer with BOTH Valentine's specials on it emailed to you, email me at poohisstampin@aol.com, and I'll get it right to you. Anyway - the treat one is a 20% savings! You get 50 of the 1"x8" treat bags the Happy Heart single stamp for only $5.95.
OK, I'm outta here. Lots to do, as usual. :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and make sure you take the time to STAMP something!
This is our 3D project from Saturday's class. Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, and I wanted to show off two of the Sale-a-Bration items, too!
This is "Valentine's Corn" that I got at Walmart, in our 1"x8" cello bags. The topper is Whisper White, with a Real Red heart cut with the Heart Collection Framelits. The tiny curly label punch is a stamp from the Petty Petites stamp set (SAB item) embossed with Melon Mambo, then punched with the Petite Curly Label punch (also an SAB item, but it says it will be available for purchase after SAB). We affixed it to the heart with a dimensional, then used Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details on the teeny-tiny heart in the corner.
There's a special for Valentine's treat giving that I want you to know about! If you want the flyer with BOTH Valentine's specials on it emailed to you, email me at poohisstampin@aol.com, and I'll get it right to you. Anyway - the treat one is a 20% savings! You get 50 of the 1"x8" treat bags the Happy Heart single stamp for only $5.95.
OK, I'm outta here. Lots to do, as usual. :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and make sure you take the time to STAMP something!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Hot Valentine for LAST DAY OF MY CHALLENGE!
It's FRIDAY! Valentine's Day is Sunday! Do you have big plans? We really don't, I don't think.... :D
Anyway. An incredible fellow demonstrator, Jackie Topa, inspired me to try making this card.
Card stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Craft (inside)
Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Brayer, Bride Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pinking Heart Punch, Scallop Square Die, Big Shot, Wide Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals
OK, so it's a little long for the bustier I was going for, but it DOES look like a teddy.... :D
Here's the inside of the card:
I've seen LOTS of things done with this DSP, and I decided NOW was the time I was going to get it. :D I'm so glad it arrived today, so I could show you how awesome it is! This card is shimmery and fun IRL - be sure and take a look at it when you come by for your next class or party!
OK. I'm off to teach our photography class! Have a great weekend, and be sure to stop by and check out my video on Monday (I hope!). :D Be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay safe and warm!
Anyway. An incredible fellow demonstrator, Jackie Topa, inspired me to try making this card.
Card stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Craft (inside)
Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Brayer, Bride Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pinking Heart Punch, Scallop Square Die, Big Shot, Wide Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals
OK, so it's a little long for the bustier I was going for, but it DOES look like a teddy.... :D
Here's the inside of the card:
I've seen LOTS of things done with this DSP, and I decided NOW was the time I was going to get it. :D I'm so glad it arrived today, so I could show you how awesome it is! This card is shimmery and fun IRL - be sure and take a look at it when you come by for your next class or party!
OK. I'm off to teach our photography class! Have a great weekend, and be sure to stop by and check out my video on Monday (I hope!). :D Be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay safe and warm!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Quickie for Day 9 of My Valentine Challenge!
Edited to add: Oops! There have been at least two questions asked of me recently that I haven't answered yet! The first was Ginny, who wanted to know about the flower on this Advanced Techniques card. Ginny, they're from Stampin' Up! :D They're called Filigree Designer Brads, the item # is 112577, and they're $5.95. You can always order them from my business site!
Bonnie S., you asked about the "lace" around the heart yesterday. I'll do a video this weekend and post it Monday. How's that? :)
This one is super quick, not much froufrou on it - but I think it's fun! I wanted to do something that was a little less gender-specific, and I think this fits the bill! :D
Card stock: Taken With Teal, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Going Gray, Taken With Teal
Stamp sets: Puns from the Past, Teeny Tiny Wishes (inside)
Accessories: 1-1/4", 1-3/8", and scallop circle punches, ticket corner punch (inside), dimensionals, Big Shot, Naturally Serif Alpha Sizzlit
I love this stamp set, but don't get to use it too often. So, here it is! :D See, not too girly to give to a guy, not too manly to give to a girl. :D
OK, I'm off - I have BIG plans for tomorrow's card, and I need to get it done today since I am going to have to go teach in the morning! :)
Have a WONDERFUL day, and take the time to STAMP something!!
Bonnie S., you asked about the "lace" around the heart yesterday. I'll do a video this weekend and post it Monday. How's that? :)
This one is super quick, not much froufrou on it - but I think it's fun! I wanted to do something that was a little less gender-specific, and I think this fits the bill! :D
Card stock: Taken With Teal, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Going Gray, Taken With Teal
Stamp sets: Puns from the Past, Teeny Tiny Wishes (inside)
Accessories: 1-1/4", 1-3/8", and scallop circle punches, ticket corner punch (inside), dimensionals, Big Shot, Naturally Serif Alpha Sizzlit
I love this stamp set, but don't get to use it too often. So, here it is! :D See, not too girly to give to a guy, not too manly to give to a girl. :D
OK, I'm off - I have BIG plans for tomorrow's card, and I need to get it done today since I am going to have to go teach in the morning! :)
Have a WONDERFUL day, and take the time to STAMP something!!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Valentine's Challenge Day 8!
We're getting close, ladies and gentlemen! Only TWO more designs until Valentine's Day, only FOUR MORE DAYS! Have you made plans? Reservations? Threats? :D LOL!!
Anyway. Here's today's design for you!
Card stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Ink: Melon Mambo, Whisper White craft (inside)
Stamp sets: I {Heart} Hearts, Well Scripted (inside)
Accessories: Big Shot, SU! Texturz Plates 1, Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Punch, Welcome Neighbor DSP Pad, Dimensionals, Small Square Glassine Envelopes
And here's the photo of the INSIDE....
(Don't forget that you can click on any photo for the full-sized image.)
Isn't the DSP FUN?!?!?! I *knew* I had to use it for one of the Valentine's cards - I mean, Melon Mambo AND hearts?!?!? :D
I know the texturz on the Whisper White hearts is hard to see, but I promise it's there! :)
I really enjoy using the pinking hearts punch to make lace; what a great and easy way to make something really girly! :D Don't forget that you have the great opportunity to order the I {Heart} Hearts set AND help the Haitian Relief Fund until February 28! All you have to do is go to my business site - click here, then click on the SHOP NOW button! - and order it - the item number is 117010 for wood-mounted, 118571 for clear-mount. Not only will you get a FANTASTIC stamp set, but you'll be pitching in to help, too!
OK, I'm off! Lots to do, lots of stamping going on, lots of Bible study to do, and lots to plan! :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING! LEAVE ME A COMMENT OR SEND ME A PICTURE! :D
Anyway. Here's today's design for you!
Card stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Ink: Melon Mambo, Whisper White craft (inside)
Stamp sets: I {Heart} Hearts, Well Scripted (inside)
Accessories: Big Shot, SU! Texturz Plates 1, Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Punch, Welcome Neighbor DSP Pad, Dimensionals, Small Square Glassine Envelopes
And here's the photo of the INSIDE....
(Don't forget that you can click on any photo for the full-sized image.)
Isn't the DSP FUN?!?!?! I *knew* I had to use it for one of the Valentine's cards - I mean, Melon Mambo AND hearts?!?!? :D
I know the texturz on the Whisper White hearts is hard to see, but I promise it's there! :)
I really enjoy using the pinking hearts punch to make lace; what a great and easy way to make something really girly! :D Don't forget that you have the great opportunity to order the I {Heart} Hearts set AND help the Haitian Relief Fund until February 28! All you have to do is go to my business site - click here, then click on the SHOP NOW button! - and order it - the item number is 117010 for wood-mounted, 118571 for clear-mount. Not only will you get a FANTASTIC stamp set, but you'll be pitching in to help, too!
OK, I'm off! Lots to do, lots of stamping going on, lots of Bible study to do, and lots to plan! :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING! LEAVE ME A COMMENT OR SEND ME A PICTURE! :D
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Day 7 of the Valentine Challenge!
Good morning from snowy middle Tennessee! It's absolutely beautiful coming down out there, and I'm so grateful to be able to do what I LOVE and not have to leave my house to go to the office! :D
Anyway. You're not here to read about the weather! (Have I said that before? It sounds familiar....)
Here's today's sample!
Card stock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red classic AND craft
Stamp sets: Things I Love, A Rose is a Rose
Accessories: Heat tool, embossing buddy, clear embossing powder, pinking hearts border punch
That is IT! It might be difficult to tell, but those are embossed rosebuds on the card. I was inspired by a photo I took at a wedding of the bouquet - lots of beautiful roses all pressed together. It's not exactly the same look, but I really love it.
When my mom saw the card, she said, "It looks like your wedding!" - and that's probably why I really like this one. :D My colors were white, red, and black. :D I love the pinking hearts punch - I love the lace look, and the fact that they are HEARTS! :D
Here's the inside of the card....
I just love the color combination! :) Have I mentioned that yet? :D
OK. I'm off to do some Bible study homework, to watch the birds in the snow, and to be grateful I have a warm home and a comfortable bed to sleep in. :)
PLEASE leave me a comment! Tell me if you're a demonstrator - and if so, why you visit my blog! Tell me if you're a customer of mine - it will increase my gratitude for you! LOL!! And if you're just someone who comes to visit, please tell me WHY! If there's something you'd like me to do more or less of, TELL ME. (Doesn't mean I'll change, but I want to know! LOL!!!)
Have a WONDERFUL day! Stay safe and warm, if you're in the path of this storm - and take the time to STAMP something!
Anyway. You're not here to read about the weather! (Have I said that before? It sounds familiar....)
Here's today's sample!
Card stock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red classic AND craft
Stamp sets: Things I Love, A Rose is a Rose
Accessories: Heat tool, embossing buddy, clear embossing powder, pinking hearts border punch
That is IT! It might be difficult to tell, but those are embossed rosebuds on the card. I was inspired by a photo I took at a wedding of the bouquet - lots of beautiful roses all pressed together. It's not exactly the same look, but I really love it.
When my mom saw the card, she said, "It looks like your wedding!" - and that's probably why I really like this one. :D My colors were white, red, and black. :D I love the pinking hearts punch - I love the lace look, and the fact that they are HEARTS! :D
Here's the inside of the card....
I just love the color combination! :) Have I mentioned that yet? :D
OK. I'm off to do some Bible study homework, to watch the birds in the snow, and to be grateful I have a warm home and a comfortable bed to sleep in. :)
PLEASE leave me a comment! Tell me if you're a demonstrator - and if so, why you visit my blog! Tell me if you're a customer of mine - it will increase my gratitude for you! LOL!! And if you're just someone who comes to visit, please tell me WHY! If there's something you'd like me to do more or less of, TELL ME. (Doesn't mean I'll change, but I want to know! LOL!!!)
Have a WONDERFUL day! Stay safe and warm, if you're in the path of this storm - and take the time to STAMP something!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Welcome Back to the Valentine's Card Challenge! :D
Good morning! Did you have a good weekend? Mine was BUSY, but good - and I didn't do ANY work yesterday. I needed a day off - not that I was LAZY, by any stretch of the imagination.... :D
So, anyway. My brain took a rest :D, and here's what it came up with when I asked it for a Valentine for today!
Card stock: Pink Passion, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip craft, Whisper White craft (inside, see below), Pink Passion, Green Galore, and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
Stamp sets: Love Ya Much, Celebrate Everything (inside)
Accessories: embossing buddy, heat tool, clear embossing powder, white embossing powder, Heart to Heart punch, Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper, dimensionals
It's a little busier than I usually do, but I got carried away stamping the big flowered heart! LOL! It was fun!
The DSP is on dimensionals, as is the Whisper White card stock. I didn't want it to look like it was just a punch on the Whisper White; I looked at doing it that way, but then the heart overpowered the flower - and I didn't want that! :D
Here's a look at the inside of the card:
So, what do you think? What are YOU stamping? Talk to me! :D There are only four more Valentine's card days left from me - what would you like to see????
I'm off - I've got some errands to run, and a party this evening! :) Have a WONDERFUL day - and take the time to STAMP something, would ya???? :D
So, anyway. My brain took a rest :D, and here's what it came up with when I asked it for a Valentine for today!
Card stock: Pink Passion, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip craft, Whisper White craft (inside, see below), Pink Passion, Green Galore, and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
Stamp sets: Love Ya Much, Celebrate Everything (inside)
Accessories: embossing buddy, heat tool, clear embossing powder, white embossing powder, Heart to Heart punch, Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper, dimensionals
It's a little busier than I usually do, but I got carried away stamping the big flowered heart! LOL! It was fun!
The DSP is on dimensionals, as is the Whisper White card stock. I didn't want it to look like it was just a punch on the Whisper White; I looked at doing it that way, but then the heart overpowered the flower - and I didn't want that! :D
Here's a look at the inside of the card:
So, what do you think? What are YOU stamping? Talk to me! :D There are only four more Valentine's card days left from me - what would you like to see????
I'm off - I've got some errands to run, and a party this evening! :) Have a WONDERFUL day - and take the time to STAMP something, would ya???? :D
Friday, February 5, 2010
Valentine Challenge Day 5!
Wow, the end of the first week! I think you'll be amazed at how much time I actually took to do today's! :D
Isn't she FUN? It uses paper piecing to do her pants and shirt - the pants and the background DSP are from the SENDING LOVE SPECIALTY DSP.
Card stock: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Chocolate Chip
Stamp sets: Tote-ally Tess, Well Scripted (inside)
Accessories: Sending Love Specialty DSP, Ticket corner punch, Heart to Heart punch, SU! Beary Lovely Sizzlits, Big Shot, 2 way glue pen
Actually, Tess herself is a clear-mount stamp. They are REALLY impressive!! SO easy to use, easy to clean, easy to care for. This was a fun card to do - and here's the INSIDE of the card....
OK! I'm off to teach our class! :) Have a WONDERFUL weekend - I hope I get to see you soon! LMK if I can be of ANY help to you! Be SURE to take the time to STAMP something - you'll be SO glad you did! :)
Isn't she FUN? It uses paper piecing to do her pants and shirt - the pants and the background DSP are from the SENDING LOVE SPECIALTY DSP.
Card stock: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Chocolate Chip
Stamp sets: Tote-ally Tess, Well Scripted (inside)
Accessories: Sending Love Specialty DSP, Ticket corner punch, Heart to Heart punch, SU! Beary Lovely Sizzlits, Big Shot, 2 way glue pen
Actually, Tess herself is a clear-mount stamp. They are REALLY impressive!! SO easy to use, easy to clean, easy to care for. This was a fun card to do - and here's the INSIDE of the card....
OK! I'm off to teach our class! :) Have a WONDERFUL weekend - I hope I get to see you soon! LMK if I can be of ANY help to you! Be SURE to take the time to STAMP something - you'll be SO glad you did! :)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Valentine's Challenge Day 4
Good morning! Well, no one's leaving any comments on the Valentines in general, but I'm getting blog views, so I guess I'll settle for that. :D
Today's is kind of corny, but it was in my mind and wouldn't go away until it came out - it's a quick, easy, less-than-ten-minute card. :D
Card stock: Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Ruby Red
Ink: Barely Banana
Stamp set: NONE
Accessories: paper snips, Big Shot :D, SU! Timeless Type Jr. Alpha Sizzlits set
Seriously. That's ALL that's done to this card! I didn't stamp the inside, but I'd probably use the "love ya much" from Well Scripted if I did.
I free-handed the heart (ANYONE who knows me should be impressed with how well it came out!), then dragged the Barely Banana ink pad all over the card stock. To me, those candy hearts always look a little grunged. :D (Oh, I didn't tell you that that's what this is supposed to look like, did I. :D)
Then I just cut out the three die cuts - there are two hearts that come in the Sizzlit set!), and stuck them on with 2-way glue.
SO easy! You could do this with any pastel color, since they're ALL in those candy heart bags/boxes. :D
OK, lots to do today, and it's getting a bit overwhelming. :D Have a WONDERFUL day - but be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!
Today's is kind of corny, but it was in my mind and wouldn't go away until it came out - it's a quick, easy, less-than-ten-minute card. :D
Card stock: Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Ruby Red
Ink: Barely Banana
Stamp set: NONE
Accessories: paper snips, Big Shot :D, SU! Timeless Type Jr. Alpha Sizzlits set
Seriously. That's ALL that's done to this card! I didn't stamp the inside, but I'd probably use the "love ya much" from Well Scripted if I did.
I free-handed the heart (ANYONE who knows me should be impressed with how well it came out!), then dragged the Barely Banana ink pad all over the card stock. To me, those candy hearts always look a little grunged. :D (Oh, I didn't tell you that that's what this is supposed to look like, did I. :D)
Then I just cut out the three die cuts - there are two hearts that come in the Sizzlit set!), and stuck them on with 2-way glue.
SO easy! You could do this with any pastel color, since they're ALL in those candy heart bags/boxes. :D
OK, lots to do today, and it's getting a bit overwhelming. :D Have a WONDERFUL day - but be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Valentine's Challenge Day 3!
Phew. This one took a bit! Can you tell which new punch I got yesterday? :D
Card stock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Going Gray (inside)
Stamp sets: Forest Friends (which is available as a SALE-A-BRATIONS choice this year!!!!), Teeny Tiny Wishes, Well Scripted (inside)
Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Full Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot :D, SU! Texturz Plates 1, Texturz Pad, Silicone Pad, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Ticket Corner Punch
I love using punches! It's so easy to get lots of dimension and detail and texture! :) I know you have to look closely to see the texturz embossing on the Basic Gray, but it's there! :D And the pinking hearts border punch is SO me - I LOVE HEARTS!!!
OK, I'm off - today will be a busy day. I hope you have a wonderful day - and PLEASE, take the time to STAMP something!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Second day of Valentine's Challenge!
Welcome back! :) Here's today's card for you - it's been fun to design for you so far. :D Of course, I need to design for some CLASSES, too.... :D
Card stock: Brocade Blue, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: Brocade Blue, Whisper White (inside), Rose Red
Stamp Set: I {Heart} Hearts, Picture This (Level 1 Hostess-only set, Occasions Mini), Define Your Life (inside), Thank You Kindly (inside)
Accessories: Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Top Note Die, Big Shot (LOVE THIS THING!!!), I {Love} Love Jumbo Roller, dimensionals, jumbo handle, Cosmo Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen
Isn't it sweet??? I decided to turn this into a friendship Valentine; here's the inside!
The definition is the one for "kindness". I think this is a sweet card, too! :D
OK, so I'm off to work some more! I hope you'll come stamp with me soon! No matter what, please! Take the time to STAMP something! :D
Card stock: Brocade Blue, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: Brocade Blue, Whisper White (inside), Rose Red
Stamp Set: I {Heart} Hearts, Picture This (Level 1 Hostess-only set, Occasions Mini), Define Your Life (inside), Thank You Kindly (inside)
Accessories: Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Top Note Die, Big Shot (LOVE THIS THING!!!), I {Love} Love Jumbo Roller, dimensionals, jumbo handle, Cosmo Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen
Isn't it sweet??? I decided to turn this into a friendship Valentine; here's the inside!
The definition is the one for "kindness". I think this is a sweet card, too! :D
OK, so I'm off to work some more! I hope you'll come stamp with me soon! No matter what, please! Take the time to STAMP something! :D
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Happy February!
Can you believe it?? One month already GONE from 2010! I hope you're living your life to its fullest, living IN every moment. Life is short! I'm living for eternity, myself, but that's another subject.... :D
We've had lots of snow and ice here in middle Tennessee, so things have been closed down from Friday on - many schools are closed again, to give the roads a chance to de-ice and be safe again. SO, the Fancy Folds III class has been RESCHEDULED for February 13. If you'd like to come, call or email me! I'd LOVE to stamp with you!
SO. I've decided I want to try and show you a VALENTINE each day (that I post!) until Valentine's Day, as another way I can thank you for reading my blog! :) You have no clue how much I enjoy knowing you're out there, and that you get a little inspiration from what I show you. (OF course, I'd LOVE to hear from you more often, but I take what I can get!!! :D)
Here is the FIRST Valentine, just for you! These are NOT going to be done in any class or party; these are ideas I'm coming up with JUST to share with you!
:D Isn't it FUN? The background is just Real Red card stock I decided to use for a backdrop. :D
Card stock: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Creamy Caramel, Basic Brown, Real Red (inside)
Stamp sets: I {Heart} Hearts (Don't forget! $2 from EVERY stamp set purchase for this one goes to the Haiti Relief Fund!), Animal Crackers, Teeny Tiny Wishes (inside)
Accessories: Embossing Buddy, Heat & Stick Powder, Heat Tool, Fine Cosmo Glitter (rose pink, I THINK...!), Heart to Heart Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Sending Love Specialty DSP (I LOVE THIS DSP!!!!!!!!!!), dimensionals
Isn't it FUN!?!??! I love this stamp set - I love puns, and it's SO cute.
Here's what the inside of the card looks like.... (Don't forget that you can click on any photo and see it at the size I uploaded it!)
So, I stamped the woodgrain hearts with Creamy Caramel, then inked just the small solid heart on the stamp that has three hearts on it with Versamark. Next, I swiped the whole card front with my embossing buddy - trust me, it will STILL stick, but not nearly as badly! :D - and then stamped several times with that small heart, re-inking each time. Then I sprinkled the hearts with Heat & Stick, and got rid of the excess - and then heated until the Heat & Stick melted to clear. Next came the glitter! :D I re-heat the Heat & Stick after putting on the glitter, just to set it and make sure nothing else would get stuck down. :D
I also used a Swiffer-type cloth to take off any extra glitter I didn't want on the card front. Those things are awesome! :D
Next, I stamped the image and inked around the Whisper White, just to set it off a bit. Matted it up the way you see it, and put it on with dimensionals.
Inside, I stamped the "Happy Valentine's Day" from Teeny Tiny Wishes, and punched the corners with the ticket corner punch FIRST, so I could see where the heart COULD be punched - if you got the new heart punch from the Occasions Mini, it would make those hearts MUCH easier to set in there, but I wanted to do this card NOW! :D Then I just matted that on Chocolate Chip, and adhered it inside the card.
SO fun, simple, and who wouldn't love to get that fun Valentine? :D
I'll see you tomorrow! GO STAMP SOMETHING!! :D
We've had lots of snow and ice here in middle Tennessee, so things have been closed down from Friday on - many schools are closed again, to give the roads a chance to de-ice and be safe again. SO, the Fancy Folds III class has been RESCHEDULED for February 13. If you'd like to come, call or email me! I'd LOVE to stamp with you!
SO. I've decided I want to try and show you a VALENTINE each day (that I post!) until Valentine's Day, as another way I can thank you for reading my blog! :) You have no clue how much I enjoy knowing you're out there, and that you get a little inspiration from what I show you. (OF course, I'd LOVE to hear from you more often, but I take what I can get!!! :D)
Here is the FIRST Valentine, just for you! These are NOT going to be done in any class or party; these are ideas I'm coming up with JUST to share with you!
:D Isn't it FUN? The background is just Real Red card stock I decided to use for a backdrop. :D
Card stock: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Creamy Caramel, Basic Brown, Real Red (inside)
Stamp sets: I {Heart} Hearts (Don't forget! $2 from EVERY stamp set purchase for this one goes to the Haiti Relief Fund!), Animal Crackers, Teeny Tiny Wishes (inside)
Accessories: Embossing Buddy, Heat & Stick Powder, Heat Tool, Fine Cosmo Glitter (rose pink, I THINK...!), Heart to Heart Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Sending Love Specialty DSP (I LOVE THIS DSP!!!!!!!!!!), dimensionals
Isn't it FUN!?!??! I love this stamp set - I love puns, and it's SO cute.
Here's what the inside of the card looks like.... (Don't forget that you can click on any photo and see it at the size I uploaded it!)
So, I stamped the woodgrain hearts with Creamy Caramel, then inked just the small solid heart on the stamp that has three hearts on it with Versamark. Next, I swiped the whole card front with my embossing buddy - trust me, it will STILL stick, but not nearly as badly! :D - and then stamped several times with that small heart, re-inking each time. Then I sprinkled the hearts with Heat & Stick, and got rid of the excess - and then heated until the Heat & Stick melted to clear. Next came the glitter! :D I re-heat the Heat & Stick after putting on the glitter, just to set it and make sure nothing else would get stuck down. :D
I also used a Swiffer-type cloth to take off any extra glitter I didn't want on the card front. Those things are awesome! :D
Next, I stamped the image and inked around the Whisper White, just to set it off a bit. Matted it up the way you see it, and put it on with dimensionals.
Inside, I stamped the "Happy Valentine's Day" from Teeny Tiny Wishes, and punched the corners with the ticket corner punch FIRST, so I could see where the heart COULD be punched - if you got the new heart punch from the Occasions Mini, it would make those hearts MUCH easier to set in there, but I wanted to do this card NOW! :D Then I just matted that on Chocolate Chip, and adhered it inside the card.
SO fun, simple, and who wouldn't love to get that fun Valentine? :D
I'll see you tomorrow! GO STAMP SOMETHING!! :D
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Easy Valentine's Gift!
So, Monday night was our Valentine's Stamp Camp - and this is one of the projects we did. It's SO cute IRL, and the Jelly Bellies were a hit! (Thanks, sweetheart!:D)
I love showing off the new product in the Occasions Mini - and a new way to use one of our Big Shot dies! (NOT an original idea, but I did figure out how to do it on my own! :D)
Card stock colors are Melon Mambo - which is a deeper pink than Pink Passion, but still a pink! - and Whisper White.
Expect to see a few more test tube projects for different holidays - they're fun to work with! :D
OK, I'm off - I still need to finish designing for this weekend! :) Have a wonderful day - and be SURE to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Friday Fun! :D
Hey, it's still morning here. Barely, but still.... :D
Don't forget to CLICK HERE to enter for my blog candy giveaway - you've got until Wednesday!
It's cold here, as it is in most of the country today; I've had so much pleasure from sitting at my desk, watching the birds feed - so many cardinals, I don't know which ones to watch! :) But I've also been having fun with the new Build-a-Bear accessories dies from the Occasions Mini. Wanna see?? (If not, don't look! :D)
Here's the first one....
May I just say I LOVE THE BUNNY EARS!!!!!!!!!! This is a FUN Sizzlits die; it's got the basket, the eggs, the ears, a tie, and a couple of little things I'm not sure about yet - I haven't played with them. :D
Colors are Certainly Celery and Melon Mambo - surprise. :D Bear is in Close to Cocoa, the ears are pinked with Pretty in Pink Stampin' Pastel, and the eggs are cut from Razzleberry Lemonade DSP. The "Happy Easter" stamp is from TEENY TINY WISHES, and the edges of the Certainly Celery are distressed with the Cutter Kit.
But wait! There's more! :D
I love this LOVE card. :D Here, I'll do it the way I usually do, as a "recipe".
Card stock: Whisper White, Glorious Green, Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Melon Mambo, White Craft
Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, I {Heart} Hearts (Occasions Mini)
Accessories: Big Shot :D, dimensionals, modern label punch, Valentine's accessories Sizzlit
This Sizzlit is AWESOME. There's a bow, for either a hair bow or a bow tie, the scalloped heart AND the matted heart, the LOVE letters, the rosebud, and a tiara/necklace. SO cute!
The little heart stamp I used on the background actually says LOVE on it, but I didn't ink the stamp totally; I just wanted to give the card stock some texture! :)
OK, I'm outta here - we're shooting a big wedding tomorrow, and I'm kinda trying to take today easy. But I've been stamping - make sure you take time to stamp something, too~! And check out the OCCASIONS MINI in the side bar! Remember, for every $50 you purchase right now, SALE-A-BRATION rewards kick in!!! HAVE FUN!! Enjoy your weekend!
Don't forget to CLICK HERE to enter for my blog candy giveaway - you've got until Wednesday!
It's cold here, as it is in most of the country today; I've had so much pleasure from sitting at my desk, watching the birds feed - so many cardinals, I don't know which ones to watch! :) But I've also been having fun with the new Build-a-Bear accessories dies from the Occasions Mini. Wanna see?? (If not, don't look! :D)
Here's the first one....
May I just say I LOVE THE BUNNY EARS!!!!!!!!!! This is a FUN Sizzlits die; it's got the basket, the eggs, the ears, a tie, and a couple of little things I'm not sure about yet - I haven't played with them. :D
Colors are Certainly Celery and Melon Mambo - surprise. :D Bear is in Close to Cocoa, the ears are pinked with Pretty in Pink Stampin' Pastel, and the eggs are cut from Razzleberry Lemonade DSP. The "Happy Easter" stamp is from TEENY TINY WISHES, and the edges of the Certainly Celery are distressed with the Cutter Kit.
But wait! There's more! :D
I love this LOVE card. :D Here, I'll do it the way I usually do, as a "recipe".
Card stock: Whisper White, Glorious Green, Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Melon Mambo, White Craft
Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, I {Heart} Hearts (Occasions Mini)
Accessories: Big Shot :D, dimensionals, modern label punch, Valentine's accessories Sizzlit
This Sizzlit is AWESOME. There's a bow, for either a hair bow or a bow tie, the scalloped heart AND the matted heart, the LOVE letters, the rosebud, and a tiara/necklace. SO cute!
The little heart stamp I used on the background actually says LOVE on it, but I didn't ink the stamp totally; I just wanted to give the card stock some texture! :)
OK, I'm outta here - we're shooting a big wedding tomorrow, and I'm kinda trying to take today easy. But I've been stamping - make sure you take time to stamp something, too~! And check out the OCCASIONS MINI in the side bar! Remember, for every $50 you purchase right now, SALE-A-BRATION rewards kick in!!! HAVE FUN!! Enjoy your weekend!
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