Two Sweet, Two Cute, and Two Charming

That about says it all for these two. I made this for my mother-in-law. It's not was I was originally going to make her, but I ordered the wrong size of something and now have to re-order. I'm hoping this holds her over. LOL I wanted to keep it relatively simple and flat so that she can frame it. The dimensions are 8x8.

Create Your Own:

Paper
Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper
Baja Breeze card stock
Whisper White card stock
Basic Gray card stock
Blue Bayou card stock (In Color 2007-2008)

Stamps
Sale-A-Bration Botanical Blooms

Accessories
Whisper White 1/4" ribbon
Sizzix Big Shot
Stampin' Up Billboard Sizzlit decorative strip die (114510)

Don't forget, Sale-A-Bration ends March 31st! You can get your last minute orders in with me. Visit my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator's website and click Shop Now! in the upper right hand corner to shop online with Stampin' Up! Thanks for looking, and don't forget to leave a comment so I know you were here.

Feeling Springish

Well I guess being in Florida, feeling springish isn't so hard to believe. But I found these pictures of my nephew and niece from a couple of years ago, and couldn't help but be inspired to make a scrapbook page. It was perfect because I needed a page to demonstrate at an SU party as well. These kids are just way too photogenic! I love the way her jacket matches the Baja Breeze card stock and the slide matches the Barely Banana card stock perfectly. The Good Friends stamp set was a perfect fit for the sunny day. The layout is so versatile and looks great with a single 5x7 also. Don't forget, you can click on the images to view them larger. Thanks for looking, comments are always appreciated!

SC2200 - Be Kind

I just have to give you guys a preview of the Designer Series Paper that will be available on April 1st. "A Walk in the Park", I think it's my new favorite. At least for today. ;o) This was for yesterday's sketch challenge on Split Coast Stampers. I will be back later to add the list of supplies used, gotta run for now...supposed to be taking care of "business". Hope you like!

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Paper
Basic Gray card stock
Cameo Coral card stock
Very Vanilla card stock
Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper (available April 1st)

Ink
Cameo Coral classic ink
Kiwi Kiss classic ink
So Saffron classic ink

Accessories
Baja Breeze ribbon

As Promised...

Here is the new design I came up with for the gift card holder. LOVE LOVE LOVE this. It uses my new favorite tool, the Big Shot (Birds & Blooms Sizzlit), and the too cute Sale-A-Bration Delicate Dots Designer Paper. Hurry up guys, less than 2 weeks left on Sale-A-Bration. For more details on Sale-A-Bration, click on the Sale-A-Bration graphic to the right. I won't list all of the supplies again, you can find those and pictures of it open, in the original post here. Enjoy!

Taste the Rainbow

We made these last night at my workshop. These cute little boxes are so simple to make and the Tart & Tangy stamp set is perfect for filling the bags with Skittles.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Stamps
Tart & Tangy (111514)

Paper
Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper (retired)
Bashful Blue card stock
Real Red card stock
Whisper White card stock
Tangerine Tange card stock

Ink
Real Red classic ink
Tangerine Tango classic ink

Accessories
Scallop Circle punch (109043)
1 1/4" Circle punch (104403)
1/16" Circle handheld punch (101227)
Crimper (101618)
Stampin Dimensionals
Medium Flat cellophane bags (102757)
1/4" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon

My New Favorite

My Big Shot that is! It's finally here and those of you that have it, will understand my excitemet. If you don't have it...you need to get it! ;o) Seriously, I can not believe I held out for so long. I just couldn't wait to christen it. So even though I needed to prep for my workshop that night, Saturday morning I opened it and started die cutting away! And it really was just the thing I needed to start the creative juices flowing. Here is my first creation with it. I almost didn't get a chance to photograph it, as my friend tried to steal it Saturday night. She agreed to let me keep it and photograph it if I promised to bring it to work Monday for her. LOL The Flock Together Designer Series paper is breathtaking in person. Try not to look too closely at my "free-hand" paper piercing.

Stampin' Up Supplies Used:

Paper
Flock Together Designer Series Paper (114018)
So Saffron card stock
Tempting Turquoise card stock
Very Vanilla card stock

Ink
Chocolate Chip classic ink
Close to Cocoa

Accessories
Stampin' Up! Birds & Blooms Sizzlits (113485)
Stampin' Up! Scallop Envelope Bigz Die (113462)
5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

The Best Gift Card Holders Ever!

At least I think so. I got the idea and directions from the incredibly talented Kimberly VanDiepen. She really is amazing and I just LOVE this one. I am making these for a workshop tomorrow for my WONDERFUL friend Kerrianne. I will change the design, as this one uses retired designer paper, but I will be sure to post the new one once I create it. I just got in a huge delivery from Stampin' Up!, just a little excited about it in case you can't tell. My Big Shot is finally here! I should have lots to post in the coming days. So enough talking about it, here it is:

Isn't it too cute?! You can find the directions on Kimberly's site here. Be careful, you could spend all day on her site.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Stamps
Dreams Du Jour (111624)
Heard from the Heart (111644)

Paper
Brocade Blue card stock
So Saffron card stock
Whisper White card stock

Inks
So Saffron classic ink
Old Olive classic ink

Accessories
Brocade Blue ribbon
1" hole punch
Stampin' Dimensionals

Where does time go?

It's been a busy week, but I still wanted to post something. So here are some invitations that I made for my son's birthday party last month. I used the Party Hearty stamp set and let me just say that I really like this one. I will try to get back tomorrow to upload another one. I've made something that I just LOVE for my hostess party this Saturday. Don't forget to leave comments so I know you've stopped by.

Life is a Bowl of Cherries

Or not. LOL I just needed something to make me smile. Murphy's Law strikes yet again. The day after signing our contract and putting down a 75% deposit on our kitchen remodel, our AC unit died. Now to some of you, March may not be a bad month to have this happen...but here in Florida...not good! Although, I guess it could be worse, it could be August. :) Well here is a little something that in spite of the circumstances, makes me smile. (Although in hind sight, I wish I had made the strip of designer paper at the bottom a little taller.) But I LOVE the way the Tart n' Tangy stamp set embosses.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Stamps
Tart & Tangy (111514)
Lots of Thoughts

Inks
Versamark
Real Red Classic Stampin' pad
Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' pad

Paper
Kiwi Kiss card stock
Bashful Blue card stock
Real Red card stock
Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper

Accessories
embossing powder
Stampin' Dimensionals

More Eastern Blooms

I told you I loved this set. It's so versatile! I've used some great summer/fall colors, and though it's a bit early for it, I couldn't help but love it. Instead of doing the usual "pop"ing of an image I decided to secure the middle flower with a brad and gently curl the edges of the petals up using my fingers. LOVE IT! Hope you enjoy.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Eastern Blooms stamp set (111626)
Kiwi Kiss card stock
Whisper White card stock
Summer Sun card stock
Riding Hood Red card stock
So Saffron card stock
Old Olive Classic Stampin' pad
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' pad
Summer Sun Classic Stampin' pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' pad
Heard from the Heart stamp set (111644)
5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon in Chocolate Chip
Fresh Favorites II colored buttons (107422)

Je T'aime Aussi

As I was browsing the Stampin' Up! demonstrator's site I came across this wonderful layout! I made a few small changes and omisssions just to make it my own, but I really like how it turned out. I really like this year's In Colors and will be so sad to see them go. :( I have a very special friend in mind for this card, the Sweet Bella series is right up her alley.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
Kiwi Kiss card stock
Pink Pirouette card stock
Whisper White card stock
5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Pink Pirouette (111373)
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Stampin' Dimensionals

Eastern Blooms

OK, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this set, Stampin' Up! Eastern Blooms (111626). I didn't think I would be that crazy about it, but it was love at first stamp. I used it here to create my own paper by stamping on Whisper White cardstock in Stampin' Up! Regal Rose, So Saffron, and Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad. The colors are so fun! I "popped" the center flower using Stampin' Dimensionals, and after I was all finished I decided it still needed a little something, so I added some Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter to the center of the flower. :)

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Eastern Blooms Stamp Set (111626)
Tempting Turqoise card stock
Whisper White card stock
Soft Sky In Color card stock
Regal Rose Classic Stampin' pad
So Saffron Classic Stampin' pad
Soft Sky Classinc Stampin' pad
Stayzon black
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
Cutie Pie Designer Series Paper

Well it is late here, I had planned on posting another 4 or 5 projects, but they will have to wait until tomorrow. Good night all!

Home Decor

So here is a little treat to start you off. I just love how this turned out, and the best part of all...it took all of 10 minutes to make! Actually me and my fabulous friend Kerrianne were stamping one night and as we were cleaning up, I spied this frame that I had scored at Michael's on sale. Well, the creative juices were flowing and the next thing you know, I was pulling out the Stampin' Up! Inspired By Nature stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Bella Rose Designer Series Paper (112014)
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad (100908)
Inspired by Nature Stamp Set

You can't beat that! I think this will look great in a series of four, using a different color/pattern from the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper. I just love that they are double sided and all coordinate.

Getting Started

This is officially my first post. It may take me awhile to get things up and running, but I hope to be able to update regularly. I will share tips, tricks, ideas, and templates of all of my favorite crafts and designs. Check back often as you never know what you might find.