Enabling Everyone To Stamp

Thrifty Saturdays...

2011-09-24T16:21:00.001-06:00

I am having so much fun finding little treasures.

This is my greatest find to date. $332 in Stampin' Up product for only $32!! I was so excited. As I already have most of this, I bought it for my Mom.

I like the color of the Ball mason glass. $3 and $1 for the insulator that looks "nothing" like a part of the male anatomy. Hehehe

I am really not to sure about this. I don't love it. Anyone interested?? The Pyrex is marked made in england

Now this one I do love. It is on the kitchen table $2

Another blue fridgie and a mini casserole each were $2.

And this last one is a cake pan, must find another one so I have a set of 2. You always need 2 cake pans

I hope you have enjoyed this weeks finds. Joyce....if you are reading this. I have a blue fridgie for you. The one that I put the cookies in :-)

Enjoy

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Treasure hunting...thrifty finds

2011-09-14T12:56:00.002-06:00

Well I can not seem to help my self now. Those who know me knows that waking up early is not my idea of FUN. But when it means going to a garage sale that states they have Pyrex that's another story. Here are my finds from the week end

$5 gravy boat. I believe this pattern is old town blue

I almost die when I saw this one. $5 with out the lid

We found these at VV. I was not going to get it but we found 2 the 404, 403. They had lots of marks on them but after a little tlc they are very nice. This pattern is Shenadoah

I never had the intention of buying the pots but Kyle thought they would look cool on display.

I have been wanting to chip & dip set from Pyrex, but for $2 in the mean time we found this one in the original box.

I loved the color of these insulators. $5 for both.

I am not sure it this is true milk glass or not. I don't really know much about milk glass but I really liked it and for $3 at the salvation army I decided to take it home.

We saw this popcorn maker a couple of weeks about at the sally ann and left it there. Well we went back and it was still there. Kyle loves popcorn and I think we are now up to 6 different poppers

Here is the after math of all the washing

I hope you enjoy

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New love for everything vintage PYREX

2011-08-25T15:56:00.001-06:00

In the last few weekends Kyle and I have been out hitting up the odd garage sales. We have always liked going to garage sales and now I have an even better reason to go. Pyrex. One of the blogs that I follow. Willow & paisley is a garage saler as well and she was finding these great pieces for one of her friends that collects pyrex. After reading a number of willows posts and doing some research of my own, I may have found something I will collect. Here is some of the pieces I have found.

This is the smallest of the 3 mixing bowl set. Paid $10 for all 3 at an estate sale in edgemont

So we walk in the garage and the guy having the sale asks me if I was looking for anything particular. Why yes I am. Vintage Pyrex. He yells in to the house to his wife and all you can hear is the wife opening and closing doors in the kitchen. Out she comes with the first 3 mixing bowls. They are not my favorite color but are in great condition. The husband then says. Oh that's Pyrex. I think there is another one somewhere. In the house he goes and brings out the casserole dish. I then paid another $10. All 4 pieces matching $20. My first vintage Pyrex purchase priceless. Lol

Ps. There is more to come

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Simply Amazing

2010-11-13T20:12:00.003-07:00

From November 15 through November 30, 2010 you can purchase the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits for only $107.50--that is 50 percent off the regular price of $215 for over $375 worth of paper or digital crafting and business supplies!

If you were ever thinking about joining the Stampin'Up! Family....now is the time....even if you were just thinking about being a hobby Demonstrator. This is an amazing deal!!!

Enjoy & TFL

Stampin' Up Updates

2010-08-02T20:32:00.006-06:00

Hello everyone. I must apologise for not blogging at all lately.....I have been a very busy girl with work, vacation and wedding stuff, both my husbands best friend and sister are getting married this year and I have done the invitations for both.....very busy. One is done and another to go in October. Kyle was the Best man for his bet friend and we are both part of the wedding party for his sisters. So, we have been spending a lot of time dealing with wedding stuff and it isn't even our wedding. I will admit....I am totally OK with it....I love being able to help out and be apart of the special days for these two!!!

On with Stampin' Up stuff.Details

You (as a hostess) will receive an additional $35 in hostess free merchandise dollars when they hold a workshop totaling $450 or more!

Online orders do not qualify.
You may use their additional $35 in hostess free merchandise on any regular catalogue/mini catalogue merchandise.
If your order is $900 you will NOT recieve $70, Only $35 maximum.
Deadline to order is August 31, 2010

These kits are so easy to get the new colors....they are a great idea...Stampin' Up was thinking with this one.

If you need any further details, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Enjoy & TFL

Last Chance List from Stampin' Up

2010-06-04T17:32:00.004-06:00

As I am sure you are all away, we are on the count down to the New Catalogue from Stampin' Up. Release day is July 1, I am super excited to see it. Some of the demo's in the States already have it and are lovely it, they get overnight delivery, us demo's in Canada have to wait upto 10 days to get our stuff, sometimes ever longer...... :-(

Please check out the link to see if there is anything that you love and need to stock up on...

If you were ever thinking about Joining the Stampin'Up family right now is an amazing time to do that. You can sign up right now for only $119ca, all the product you get is worth $157 plus all the business material. All items can be substituted except for the Color Coach (which is a must have) and the business materials.

Enjoy & TFL

Giraffe baby shower

2010-05-02T17:00:00.000-06:00

I totally cased this card. I was attending my Husband's cousin's baby shower and she has her nursery in a safari theme. I saw this card on-line and had to make it. I took my about an hour to make it as I didn't have some the same punches but I think it turned out really good.

Jolene loved the card and stated that she was going to frame it and put it up in the baby's room!!! How cool it that.

Here is the link to the website where I found the card.

Enjoy & TFL

National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

2010-05-01T18:32:00.004-06:00

It is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up has a great promotion. Purchase a qualifying scrapbooking stamp set or the My Digital Studio software and receive a FREE package of Designer brads--choose from four designs!

Here is the list of Stamps

Page	Description	Wood-Mount Item	Wood-Mount Price	Clear-Mount Item	Clear-Mount Price
81	Extreme Elements	115181	$35.95	---	---
119	Framed with Love**	114389	$36.95	---	---
128	Certified**	113706	$36.95	---	---
129	Circle Circus	115778	$38.95	---	---
12*	Elements of Style	118611	$36.95	120045	$26.95
13*	Mementos	119910	$36.95	120105	$26.95
13*	Elements de style	119900	$36.95	120099	$26.95
14*	Rough Type	118659	$35.95	120072	$24.95
22*	Sentimental Journey	118513	$31.95	120075	$23.95
25*	First Day	118521	$31.95	120051	$23.95
25*	Camino a la Escuela	120152	$31.95	120154	$23.95

*From Summer Mini Catalogue
**Last Chance stamp set!

My Digital Studio software

Page	Description	Item	Price
32*	My Digital Studio	118108	$106.95

*From Summer Mini Catalogue

Designer brads

Page	Description	Item	Retail Price	Price with Qualifying Purchase
179	Flower Designer brads	112579	$8.50	FREE
179	Filigree Designer brads	112577	$8.50	FREE
179	Circle Designer brads	112571	$8.50	FREE
179	Star Designer brads	112572	$8.50	FREE

Enjoy & TFL

New Summer mini Catalogue!!!!

2010-05-01T18:08:00.006-06:00

I am so excited about the new Summer Mini. There are some wonderful new products to Stampin' Up, the Smooch Spritz on page 15 have been so fun to place with and I am loving the stamp set Elements of Style...

Check out the cattie

Download it here

I hope you enjoy looking through the cattie.

There are some carry over items from the Occasions Mini, you can still order these items.

Carryover Items from Occasions Mini 2010

Item #	Description	Price
116519	Charming STMP	$19.95
117690	Vintage Vogue WM	$23.95
118598	Vintage Vogue CM	$17.95
118882	Vague vinatge WM	$23.95
119109	Vague vinatge CM	$17.95
118091	Tiny Tags WM	$22.95
118592	Tiny Tags CM	$16.95
117535	DÉCOR ELEMENTS F IS FOR FOX CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117536	DÉCOR ELEMENTS G IS FOR GIRAFFE CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117529	DÉCOR ELEMENTS IS FOR BLACK	$4.95
117541	DÉCOR ELEMENTS L IS FOR LION CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117542	DÉCOR ELEMENTS M IS FOR MONKEY CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117544	DÉCOR ELEMENTS O IS FOR OWL CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117528	DÉCOR ELEMENTS SCALLOP FRAME BLACK	$6.95
117549	DÉCOR ELEMENTS T IS FOR TURTLE CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117552	DÉCOR ELEMENTS W IS FOR WHALE CHOCOLATE	$4.95
118139	DS FOLK FLOWERS -SHELLI SIGNATURE COLLECTION	$12.95
117597	DS PAISLEY PATTERNS 2-STEP	$14.95
118072	PNCH CRNR PINKING HEARTS	$9.95
118870	PNCH CRNR SCALLOP TRIM	$9.95
117191	PNCH LG 2 STEP BIRD	$15.95
118073	PNCH LG FANCY FLOWER	$15.95
117649	PNCH MD BRDR PINKING HEARTS	$15.95
117190	PNCH MD JEWELRY TAG	$10.95
117193	PNCH SM SMALL HEART	$5.95
117310	SZX BIGZ L MINI MILK CARTON	$32.95
118138	SZX EMBSLTS BEAUTIFUL WINGS	$11.95
117332	SZX EMBSLTS SCALLOPED HEART OF HEARTS	$11.95
117335	SZX TI PERFECT POLKA DOTS	$7.95
116772	RECIPES BY DESIGN	$24.95
120435	HEART TREAT CUPS	$2.95

Enjoy & TFL

Stampin' Up Color Renovation !!!!

2010-04-08T19:08:00.000-06:00

I am super excited to tell you girls about this cool change to the Stampin' Up color palette. I will admit, I am one that will use the same colors

all the time.....I have grown tried of some of the colors over the last few years. With that said....change is coming with the new Catty in July!!!

We are going to be retiring some colors.

And then we will be adding some new ones and also bringing back some of the old in colors....I will admit that I find the new colors a great update and much more appealing. Can you tell how excited I am.

The new In Colors will be available for 2 years! Starting next year, there will be a total of 10 In Colors with five rotating out and five rotating in every year.

I will keep you informed on new color kits, Stampin' Up! markers for all Core Colors (including former In Colors and the newest colors), expansion of colors for Stampin' Pastels and Watercolor Wonder Crayons and an awesome Color Coach tool that will make color selection better than ever!

Enjoy & TFL

Clearance Rack

2010-03-01T19:46:00.003-07:00

Hey Guys, Just want to let you know that Stampin' Up has some things on clearance right now. This is changing all the time....I am heading on holidays, but if you would like to order, just click on the link to the left to place orders with me on-line.

Enjoy & TFL

Ribbon Valentines

2010-02-22T20:30:00.000-07:00

I did this card as a sample for me January Class. The girls loved it so much they asked for this card for the February Class. I got the idea from Here. It is very easy, just a little bit picky in layering the ribbon.

Receipe:

Stamps: Well Scripted

Cardstock: Kraft, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Very Vanilla

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Scrap bit of ribbon, 3 Heart Punch, Scallop edge punch, clear blocks

All Products Stampin' Up unless other wise noted.

Enjoy & TFL

Heart Treat Cups

2010-01-24T21:38:00.004-07:00

How stinking cute are these. They will go fast, so if you would like these for Valentine's Day, Please make an order ASAP.

Enjoy & TFL

Haitian Disaster Relief

2010-01-24T21:12:00.004-07:00

HAITIAN DISASTER RELIEF

Help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. From now until February 28, 2010, Stampin’ Up!® will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well- established in Haiti, and this money will be usedto provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts - clear-mount (block D recommended)	118571	$24.95
I {Heart} Hearts - wood-mount	117010	$35.95

All Heart punches that Stampin' up offers coordinates with this stamp set.

Enjoy & TFL

3x3 thank yous

2010-01-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

These were super fast and easy. Again how cute is this little bird.

Receipe:

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Dot, dot, dot, Upsy Daisy

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Shimmery White

Ink: Mellow Moss, Rich Razzleberry, Craft white, black

Accessories: Two Step Bird Punch, small and large Tag punch, Word Window Punch, small Oval punch, Scallop Punch

All Supplies are Stampin' Up.

Enjoy & TFL

Gift Card Holder - Birthday

2010-01-05T20:02:00.000-07:00

This is a little gift card holder. The paper is cut at 11 x 3 1/4 then scored at 4 1/2 and 4 1/2. Then just tape the little pocket and you are done....

For the flower image I just use my stamp pads and a blender pen to color.

Receipe:

Stamps: Well Scripted, Messages for Mom

Cardstock:Kraft, Shimmery White and the new DP Sweet Pea

Ink: Black and Melon Mambo

Accessories: Scallop punch and scallop oval

All Supplies are Stampin' Up

Enjoy & TFL

You stole my heart

2010-01-03T20:02:00.001-07:00

This is a little gift card holder. The paper is cut at 11 x 3 1/4 then scored at 4 1/2 and 4 1/2. Then just tape the little pocket and you are done....

For the raccoon I just use my stamp pads and a blender pen to color.

Receipe:

Stamps:Love Bandit

Cardstock: Kraft, Shimmer White, and the new DP Sweet pea

Ink: Black

Accessories: Scallop Punch, Square Scallop, Grey Ribbon

All Supplies are Stampin' Up

Enjoy & TFL

Love meter

2010-01-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

This card was super quick....dont you just love the little butterfly...OMG I love them.

Receipe:

Stamps: Like-O-Meter

Cardstock: Soft Seude, Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink

Ink: Black and Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Rose Red Ribbon, Corner Punch, scalloped punch, Beautiful Wing Embosslits Die, I colored the meter with ink pad and a blender pen then add the dazzling diamonds

All supplies are Stampin' Up

Enjoy & TFL

Love ya

2009-12-31T20:03:00.000-07:00

Ok this is not a very good picture....there is alittle detail around the top edge that I used a shimmery pen on, and it didn't even show up in the picture.

Receipe:

Stamps: Love Bandit, Well Scripted.

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Shimmery White

Ink: Black

Accessories: Scallop punch, Square Scallop, Rose Red Ribbon

All Supplies are Stampin' Up

Enjoy & TFL

New bird punch

2009-12-30T20:15:00.000-07:00

I cased this card right out of the new mini Catty "Occasions mini Catalogue" that is running Jan 5 - April 30, 2010. I think this is a super cute and fun punch and the punches can be locked closed and are easy for storage....gotta love it when they think about storage.

This was very easy to make..... for the bird I punched out the bird in Melon Mambo and then stamped it in the same color with the new Dot, Dot, Dot stamp. For the Branch, I punch in both Chocolate chip and olive green. I cut off the leaves from the olive green then ran a little line with my bone folder to make a little crease in the leaves then just glued them on this tombow liquid glue.

Stamped Wonderful mother sentiment from the new "Well Scripted" and then used the new border punch "Scallop Trim" from the Sale-A-Bration, and then the little epoxy brad. Super easy.

Receipe:

Stamps: Well Scripted, Dot, dot, dot,

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Shimmery White

Ink: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Two Step bird punch, Scallop Trim border punch, epoxy brads.

All supplies are from Stampin' Up.

Enjoy & TFL

Lifesyles letter press.

2009-12-16T08:19:00.003-07:00

Ok Girls, go and check out this website. I have been eyeing/wanting the Letterpress since they showed it at the CHA in the summer.....well it has arrived and sold out everywhere.

They are giving one away on there blog.....here hoping

Enjoy & TFL

Celebrate the Season

2009-12-12T17:28:00.000-07:00

I believe this is as traditional you can get with christmas cards. Red and Green. I like the color combo.

Receipe:

Stamps: Paper trey ink, Peach keen

Cardstock: Kraft - SU, Real Red - SU, Garden Green - SU

Ink: Garden Green - SU, Stazon - SU, White Craft

Accessories: Martha Stewart Punch and red pen, Nesties, button, ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Holiday Wishes

2009-12-11T17:29:00.000-07:00

I know I cased this card, but do you think I can find it again.....I will give credit where it is due.....(i know I have said this many many times). This one was pretty easy to make a bunch of, it was just alittle time consuming stamping all the snowflakes.

Receipe:

Stamps: Holiday Collection - SU

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip - SU, Baja - SU, Very Vanilla - SU

Ink: Baja - SU, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig - SU, ribbon, bling

Enjoy & TFL

Krafty Holiday Wishes

2009-12-10T17:31:00.000-07:00

I wanted to do the cracked glass technique some of my christmas cards. Some of the ladies at work liked this card so much, I had to make 35 of them...not fun. I actually burnt the skin on my right thumb from the embossing gun.

Receipe:

Stamps: Papertrey ink, CDS

Cardstock: Kraft - SU, Real Red - SU, Garden Green - SU, Very Vanilla - SU, designer Paper - SU

Ink: Garden Green - SU, Craft White - SU, VersaMark - SU, stazon black

Accessories: Circle Punch - SU, Scallop Punch -SU, snowflake border punch - eksuccess, ribbon - SU, nesties, Ultra thick embossing powder

Enjoy & TFL

Pretty Pink Season's Greetings

2009-12-09T17:29:00.001-07:00

I cased this card from HERE. I loved the color combo's and had to make a couple...

Receipe:

Stamps: papertrey Ink

Cardstock: certainly celery - SU, Pretty in Pink - SU, Soft Sky - SU

Ink: Certainly Celery - SU, Stazon - Black

Accessories: Word Window punch - SU, circle punch - SU, Nesties, Ribbon - SU, embossing folder - Provo Craft

Enjoy & TFL

Merry Christmas dear Friend

2009-12-08T17:30:00.002-07:00

Well I thought I would try and do a whole background with embossing powder. I think it turned out OK, but not great....I think I should have used white embossing instead of clear. Lesson learned

Receipe:

Stamps: papertrey ink, Curly Lables - SU

Cardstock: Real Red - SU, Shimmery White - SU

Ink: Real Red -SU, versamark

Accessories: embossing powder, curly punch - SU, Ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Holiday Wishes

2009-12-07T17:30:00.001-07:00

I think I post one like this already....but I can't remember. the other one was pink and green, But I still like the layout.

Receipe:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink

Cardstock: Mellow Moss - SU, Very Vanilla - SU

Ink: Mellow Moss - SU, Versa Mark

Accessories: Martha Stewart punch, Circle punch - SU, gold embossing powder - SU

Enjoy & TFL

Button Tree Birthday

2009-12-06T17:24:00.001-07:00

This is a masculine birthday card that was very quick and simple single layer card to do. And I love the buttons.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Shimmery White - SU, Basic Grey - SU

Ink: Basic Grey - SU, Chocolate Chip - SU, Creamy Caramel -SU

Stamps: Papertrey Ink, and I am not sure about the sentiment with out hunting through the stamp collection

Accessories: Big Note Die - SU, Buttons

Enjoy & TFL

Dasher Gift Card Holder

2009-12-05T17:18:00.001-07:00

Here is another gift card holder....I really love this stamp....It is so pretty.

Receipe:

Stamps: Dasher - SU, sentiment from PTI

Cardstock:Chocolate Chip - SU, Purely Pom - SU

Ink: Chocolate Chip - SU, Purely Pom - SU

Accessories: Scallop Punch, Ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Twas the night before Christmas

2009-12-04T17:32:00.001-07:00

I totally cased this from Poppy Paperie She Is an amazing designer for Papertrey Ink. I love their stamps...

Receipe:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink, Season of Joy - SU

Cardstock: Old Olive - SU, Designer paper - SU

Ink: Old Olive

Accessories: Buttons, Ribbon, Nesties

Enjoy & TFL

Gift Tags

2009-12-04T17:18:00.000-07:00

Here are some more quick and cute holiday gift tags. These took no time....love the cuttlebug and nesties.

Receipe:

Stamps: Papertrey

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss - SU, Kraft - SU, Vanilla - SU

Ink: Kiwi Kiss - SU

Accessories: Stampin up Ribbon, then a little bit of metallic ink around the edges on the Kraft paper

Enjoy & TFL

3x3 Gift Tags or Cards

2009-12-03T17:20:00.001-07:00

I just love these little guys, I was going to sell them, but I decided I am going to use them this year.

Receipe:

Stamps: Paper Trey

Cardstock: Vanilla - SU, I don't know the name of the designer paper

Ink: Mellow Moss - SU, Real Red - SU

Accessories: Papertrey Buttons, Circle Punch-SU, corner rounder Punch, Martha Stewart opaque markers in pomegrante.

Enjoy & TFL

Penguin Gift Card Holder

2009-12-02T17:20:00.001-07:00

How cute is this guy.....I know not traditional christmas card colors, but I still really liked it.

Receipe:

Stamps: Punch Pals - SU

Cardstock: Black - SU

Ink: Stazon Ink - SU

Accessories: Tag punches, Markers

Enjoy & TFL

Loving Memory

2009-11-30T17:23:00.000-07:00

One of the ladies at work had to say good bye to her beloved dog Stevie. What a sad day. I have a huge heart for animals and it hurts to see someone else hurt. So I made the situation ever worst and gave her a card that made her cry all over again. It is part of the healing. We had to say good bye to our family dog about 4 years ago, and I still cry when I come across a picture of him. Love you Mackenzie!! I know you are watching over all of us! You are truely missed.

Any ways one with the Card..

Recipe:

CardStock: Kraft - SU, Shimmery White - SU, Pink Pirouette - SU, Regal Rose -SU

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, I think CDS for the paw print and sentiment

Ink: Regal Rose - SU

Accessories: scallop punch - SU, butterfly punch by Martha Stewart, Bling & half pearls

Enjoy & TFL

In Colors Card

2009-11-29T17:25:00.000-07:00

I think this card is very busy....I liked it when I made it, but now looking at it in a picture it is very busy. I gave this to my Mom for her birthday....sorry Mom!! hehehe

Recipe:

Cardstock: Melon Mambo - SU, Bermuda Bay - SU, Chocolate Chip - SU

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral -SU

Ink:Melon Mambo - SU, Bermuda Bay - SU, Chocolate Chip - SU

Accessories: Cuttlebug and embossing folder, corner rounder punch - SU, Ribbon, mini half pearls, butterfly punch by Martha Stewart.

Enjoy & TFL

k werner cased card

2009-11-27T17:26:00.000-07:00

I fell in love with this card at K Werners Blog. I had to try and make one. It is amazing in person, the photo is not doing the card justice I didn't have any of the supplies to make this one, so I headed over to my demo's house and made it!!! How lucky am I to be able to walk across the alley and all the supplies are there. Thank-you Joyce for your open house!!!!

I will admit I was not a huge fan of the Medallion when I 1st saw it in the new catty, but seeing what others are doing with it, I am liking it now.

Receipe:

Stamps: Medallion - SU, Together Forever -SU

Cardstock: Basic Grey - SU, Shimmery White - SU, Pink Pirouette -SU

Ink: Basic Grey -SU

Accessories: Heart punch - SU, nesties for the white, liquid pearls.

Enjoy & TFL

Pretty with Pink and grey #1

2009-11-23T17:26:00.000-07:00

This was a very quick card to do. The picture didn't turn out as nice as the card. I used the new Versamark Dazzle in Champagne. I really think this new product. Then the half pearls are from Basic Grey.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Basic Grey - SU

Stamp: Bold Damask - Inkadinkado

Ink: Versamark Dazzle in Champagne

Accessories: Ribbon, half pearls from Basic Grey, Corner rounder punch

Enjoy & TFL

Clean and Simple 1 layer Cards

2009-11-21T17:30:00.000-07:00

So these were super super easy to make. I stamped the image of my choice and then with a rule drew the lines around the edge of the card, then embellished with bling. How easy!!!

Receipe:

Stamps: Sassy-Icons by me&my BIG ideas, sentiment stamp by Clear dollar Stamps

Cardstock: Melon Mambo - SU

Ink: Versafine

Accessories: Felt tip fine marker, Bling

Sorry about the last picture. It is blurry, plus I tried to restamp the image and that didn't work either......should have given up.....

Enjoy & TFL

Wedding Card

2009-11-17T17:22:00.000-07:00

I made this one for a lady at work that needed a wedding card. She wanted it very plan and simple yet elegant. I think I do ok.....

Recipe:

Cardstock: shimmery white - SU, going grey - SU, then I used some texture stock from Martha Stewart

Ink: Going grey - SU, Versa Fine

Stamps: Together Forever - SU (Thanks for letting me borrow Joyce)

Accessories: corner rounder punch, half pearls, shear ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Monkeys

2009-11-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

So when Tab at 7 kids college Fund put out the call for cards, these as some of them that I did.

How cute is this stamps. It by a new company called Your Next Stamp. How cute is this little Monkey? He is from the set called Monkey gone Bananas.

I just love the background paper, I was lucky enough to hit up a Jo-Ann's Fabric store when I was in the States. And they had all their scrapbooking paper stacks on SALE. For those of you that are lucky enough not to have to shop in Canada you won't understand the mark up on craft supplies. So here is an example, The 8x8 stack would cost in Canada regular price $19.99 and for a 12x12 $30 to $35. Now I got this 8x8 pack for only $5.99!!! Amazing savings.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Shimmery White - SU, Tempting Turquoise - SU, Pixie Pink - SU, the back ground paper is by DCWV called Animal Crackers.

Stamps: Your Next Stamp

Ink: Tempting Turquoise - SU, Pixie Pink - SU

Enjoy & TFL

Warmest Wishes

2009-11-13T18:48:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love the the simplicity of this card? This was so easy and fast to do. This would be a great card layout to mass produce for you Christmas cards.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Vanilla - SU, Mellow moss - SU

Stamps: 2008 Holiday tag collection - PTI, Christmas sentiments by Amy R Stamps (C.C. Designs)

Ink: Black, Regal Rose - SU, Pink Pirquette - SU

Accesories: nestibilities, Martha Stewart leaf punch

Enjoy & TFL

Book Mark

2009-11-12T17:25:00.000-07:00

I thought I would try and make a book make with self healing laminating punches by Scotch....and it worked. I love my new book mark. I am not one for book marks that go over pages, this one sits nicely in a book spine and it stays put!!! And there was no Stamping. and I just used scraps of paper.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Urban oasis - SU, Baja Breeze - SU, Regal Rose - SU

Accessories: Ribbon, Butterfly punches by Martha Stewart, corner rounder punch, self healing laminating punches by Scotch, Cuttle bug and embossing folders

Enjoy & TFL

Merry Christmas

2009-11-11T18:47:00.001-07:00

I cased this card from Nicole Heady at Capture the moment

Recipe:

Cardstock: Kraft - SU, Night of navy - SU

Stamps: Season of Joy - SU

Ink: Night of Navy - SU, White Craft - SU

Accesories: crimping tool, curly punch - SU, American craft ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Merry Red Christmas

2009-11-09T17:30:00.000-07:00

Here is another very clean and simple cards. I have used this layout before and I think it is very elegant.

Receipe:

Cardstock: Real Red - SU

Stamps: Bold Damask - Inkadinkado, sentiment from Amy R. Stamps by C.C. Designs

Ink: Versafine - Black
Accesories: black marker, bling

Enjoy & TFL

Fifth Avenue Vellum

2009-11-07T17:30:00.001-07:00

I love clean and simple cards....I know I saw this idea on splitcoaststampers and when I went to look for the card again to give credit, I couldn't find the card. Please if this is your idea, I will give credit where credit is due.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Purely Pom - SU (old color), vellum

Ink: whisper white in craft

Stamps: Fifth Aveue Floral - SU

Accessories: Ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Justrite Stamp

2009-11-05T17:30:00.001-07:00

I had to share this. My hubby and I have kinda made it a habit to go to "Winners" store once a month. He checks out the clothes and I head over to the crafts sections. One of the times I came across this. I almost fell over. I have been looking at them on-line for quite a while. I guess it sometimes pays off to wait. I only paid $16.99 for this whole set. What a score!!!

Enjoy & TFL

Sweet 16th Birthday

2009-11-03T17:24:00.001-07:00

This one I made for my little cousin that was turning Sweet 16. My Mom and I took her out for a ladies lunch only and had a good time. I think she likes her present more then the card. We got her this super cute necklace and Heart pendant. I saw her this weekend and she has not take the necklace off since her birthday in August!!! I think Mom picked out a good one.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Shimmery White - SU, Pink Pirouette - SU, Urban Oasis - SU (love this paper)

Stamps: Cupcakes - PTI

Ink: Versa Fine, Close to Coca - SU, Regal Rose - SU, Pretty In Pink - SU

Accessories: Ribbon, Scalloped Punch - SU, Corner Rounder Punch, Fun Flock, Half Pearls.

Enjoy & TFL

Helping out others.

2009-09-20T19:14:00.002-06:00

OK everyone out there that reads my blog. I am calling in so help. I am going to start making cards tonight. I would love to see how many we can make and help Tab at 7 kids college Fund getting this cards to Lisa to give to the kids at the hospital. What an amazing women, she is suffering herself from Cancer and wanting to help out the kids. Simply amazing. Let go all that we can do. Friends that are around me, I will send out 1 parcel for all of us. Please lets take the time and do good for others. I will make sure Tab knows who all participates in our parcel.

Enjoy & TFL

I have copies Tab's blog entry below. But go and check it out as well. 7kidscollegefund

Win a FREE subscription to Paper Crafts magazine!

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR A CHILD WITH CANCER!!!

I am giving away a one-year subscription to Paper Crafts magazine to one lucky customer. This magazine is full of amazing ideas using the most popular products. And, it's not just cards, there are tons of paper crafting projects.

How can you win this one-year subscription? It's easy, and you will be doing something amazing for children with cancer!!! Last week one of my customers told me about how she is currently making cards for the children at the Yale New Haven Hospital suffering from cancer. She herself has cancer and it has been a great blessing to her, even though she is ill, to make cards for these children. Lisa recommends that you write something like "Sending hugs and hoping you get well soon!" as well as signing your name. It really means a lot to the kids.

When I heard about her project, I just knew that there would be many 7 KIDS customers who would like to participate.

So, if you want to make a child hospitalized with cancer smile and you would like a chance to win a year-long subscription to a great magazine, please contact me for my mailing address. I will accept entry cards through Oct. 12. I may also photograph and display some of the cards on the blog.

CONTACT ME ABOUT ENTERING!

Little Prince

2009-08-31T19:30:00.000-06:00

Here is another one that I made with stamps that I have never use. I also tried a new technique. I first stamped my image with versamark, then used black embossing powder. Then I colored with watercolor crayons. The coloring is not the greatest, I should have used watercolor paper instead of Shimmery white.

Recipe:

Stamps: Frog - Snag 'Em Stamps by Imaginisce , Mixed Messages - PTI

Ink: Versamark, Old Olive - SU

Cardstock: Kraft - SU, Old Olive - SU, Bording Blue - SU, Shimmery White - SU,

Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, martha stewart scallop punch & ribbon, buttons, half pearl bling, watercolor crayons - SU, aquapen

Enjoy & TFL

Greatest Gift

2009-08-30T14:37:00.000-06:00

I made a very simular version of this card awhile ago. I love this set, and was per planning for Fathers Day. The only problem is, I can't remember if I gave my Dad the other one or not. Ok, I am a bad daughter.

Recipe:

Stamps: Father knows Best - PTI

CardStock: Shimmery White & Brown, Mellow Moss, Kraft, DP - Martha Stewart

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss

Accessories: Nesties, Ribbon - American Crafts, Bling, Scallop Punch

Enjoy & TFL

Stacey's frame

2009-08-29T19:58:00.001-06:00

I made this for my Sister-in-law. We did Christmas Wishes instead of giving presents and this was what she wanted me to do for he . I made with the colors that match her house. Her house is all earth tone colors. This was the only paper that I could find that matched all the colors. She seemed to really like it.

I pick up a bunch of these frames at Michael's when ever they go on sale for $1.50. They are such I quick project. Finished project cost no more then $3.

Enjoy & TFL

PPA5

2009-08-27T21:40:00.002-06:00

OK so I have discovered a great new blog!!! Paper Pal Arts They put on a challenge each week. I have had every intention to do them since they started (only 4 weeks so far) and I have just made the time tonight in between laundry, visiting with my brother and helping my husband in the garage and of course talking on the phone and it isn't even 10 pm yet. YESSSS!!!

I hope you enjoy this one. It was pretty quick to do and I think they are super cute. I am planning on filling them with candy!!

Recipe

Stamps: Tags so Much - SU

Ink: Versafine

Paper: K&Company halloween 12x12 paper, Elegant Eggplant - SU

Accessories: Cricut and Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cartridge, small and large tag punch - SU, Ribbon, and bling

Enjoy & TFL

Happy Heart Day

2009-08-27T20:15:00.001-06:00

I still can not believe I have not posted this card. I keep missing it when I am uploading my pictures. I made a bunch of V-Day cards to sell at work and this was one of them.

I paper pieced the Heart. I was not very fun trying to cut around the mouses hand.

Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Heart day - SU

CardStock: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Shimmery White

Ink: Versafine

Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, corner rounder punch, ribbon, bling

Enjoy & TFL

Celebrate and Sympathy bird

2009-08-26T20:21:00.000-06:00

This were a couple of cards that needed to make. The first one was for my Aunty Joni congradulations card in January. She got Married. And the Second I made for Kyle's sister whom needed a sympathy card.

As I was making these, I thought it was odd that the same card could represent 2 totally different occasions.

Recipe:

Stamps: Always, PTI

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Shimmery White, DP - SEI

Ink: Versamark, versafine

Accessories: embossing powder, nesties, half pearls, ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Happy Birthday Elephant

2009-08-24T13:05:00.000-06:00

I actually made this card for the guest designer spot on CDS but then decided not to apply. I didn't think the card was designer worthy.

Recipe:

Stamps: Ernie Elephant - CDS

CardStock: Basic Grey, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White, Basic Grey DP

Ink: Versafine

Accessories: Nesties, Brads, scallop punch, hodge podge

Enjoy & TFL

Simple Window Card

2009-08-23T20:58:00.000-06:00

Here is a very another simple Window card. Very fast and easy. I really am sad to see the '09 in colors go. I really have enjoyed them.

Recipe:

Stamp: Pocket Silhouettes

Card Stock: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Word window punch, nesties, SU buttons.

Enjoy & TFL

Cricut Cutting with Deep Blade

2009-08-16T13:08:00.001-06:00

I was inspired by a card that we made in card class and the fact that I need to try out the deep cutting blade that I bought for my self on my Birthday. I really like my cricut, but find that I am not using it that much. Has any one tried to use their vinyl line? I would really like to get the new home decor card and try it out.

Recipe:

Acetate sheet, cricut, deep cutting blade, DP, ribbon, Say it with Scallops stamp set from SU, real red ink.

Cut out the shape with Cricut, assemble, I use scor-pal tape on anything I can. I love the fact that you can just tear the tape and not have to use scissors.

You can get the tape at 7 Kids College Fund

Enjoy & TFL

Box for Basic Grey Bling

2009-08-15T13:06:00.000-06:00

I was surfing on Clearly Delightful and Laurie made a super cute box for her new Basic Grey Bling. Well not only did I make the box, I went and bought the bling from Clear Dollar Stamps. There are so many different colors, shapes and pearls, and they are not expensive at all. Yup I order all the ones that I liked and they all fit in this box.

Laurie's tutorial is very good. Please go check it out.

Enjoy & TFL

3 fold Birthday Card

2009-08-14T17:26:00.000-06:00

I wanted to make a card that was the size of a regular card and give it a little something different. Well, I think it worked.

Recipe:

Stamps: Cute & Curly, Cause for Celebration - SU

Card Stock: Pink Pirouette - Su, DP is Sabrina by Making Memories

Ink: Pink Pirouette - SU, Onyx Black - Versa Fine

Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch - SU, eyelet, crop-a-dile, Ribbon, Doodle bug glitter, Ribbon Punch by Making Memories

Enjoy & TFL

Your Next Stamp 1st Design Team Call!!!

2009-08-13T21:03:00.009-06:00

OK, So I have discovered a new stamp company and their design are super Cute!! They are called Your Next Stamp.

Go check them out right now. You will not be disappointed in these stamps. Bonus, they also have supplies on the site as well.

I am attached a couple of pictures to this post because I am trying out for the design team.

The medium I like to use for coloring is pencil crayons and water colors.

I sure hope this cards show well!! Please cross your fingers for me!!!

For those that follow my blog. I must apoligise to you for not posting more. With summer and camping a lot, I have not made the time...I am getting back in the zone.... I have a bunch of cards that I have taken pictures of and they are still on the camera. I will have new posts up in the next

couple of weeks.

Enjoy & TFL

Pretty Window Card

2009-07-16T13:09:00.000-06:00

I really like this card. It is so girly and very simple.

To do the window, I did the layer of the DP and then Punch through both layers with the square scallop punch. You could also do this with nestibilities. I stamped the branch on the kraft paper, stamped the bird and then cut it out, put it on with dimentionals. Then stamp the for you in blue and then punched it out.

Receipe:

Stamps: Song Bird Silhouettes - CDS, Say it with Scallops - SU

Card Stock: Kraft, whisper white, Urban Garden DP

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Baja Blue

Accessories: Scallop Punch, ribbon, half pearls

Enjoy & TFL

Simple Thank - YOU

2009-06-25T22:07:00.000-06:00

I have always enjoyed doing fast and easy cards. This is one of them. I cased the idea our of the Stampin-Up catty. Is anyone else excited about the new catty?

Recipe:

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes - SU

CardStock: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White all SU

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Word Window Punch, Nesties, mat stack and paper piercer

Enjoy & TFL

Clean and Simple Birthday Card

2009-06-10T21:04:00.000-06:00

I made this card awhile ago. I have been very bad at keeping up with the cards that I am making and posting them. I have been a bad blogger. I got this simple and clean layout idea from SplitcoastStampers. This is the Blog Link For Karie Klund. This is a very easy card to mass produce for cards sets. I love this layout.

I also made the same card with Pretty in Pink and chocolate Chip

Recipe:

Stamps: Inkadinkado Birthday Fun, PTI for the sentiment

Card Stock: Shimmery White, Baja Blue, and Chocolate Chip all SU

Ink : Chocolate Chip & Baja Blue ink - SU

Accessories: 1 1/4 circle, 1 3/8 circle punch, Mat Stack and paper

Enjoy & TFL

2009-06-08T20:02:00.000-06:00

So these are the Frames that I made for my self. I have not made any for my self before. My hubby hung them for me this weekend. They are hanging on the wall that is a joining my eating bar and kitchen. I think they turned out pretty good. I love these colors.

I used Urban Oasis which is my favorite DP pack from the Spring Summer 2009 Catty and Summer Love Rub Ons for the occasions mini catty.

I painted the frames White and then mod podged the paper.

Enjoy & TFL

Birthday Present From KIM

2009-06-07T16:44:00.000-06:00

So how cute is this. My birthday was in April, I know it has taken me awhile to post, but I wanted to share.

I would guess that she made this with her Cricut using the Tags, bags and More card.

It is super cute. And I got 3 beautiful hand blown beads for my Pandora bracelet. I think one of her friends makes them.

Kim, Thank you and I love them.

Enjoy & TFL

Cricut Acetate mini gift bag

2009-06-03T19:38:00.003-06:00

I was surfing the blogs one day and I came across a blog (sorry I can't seem to remember who's Blog) and I didn't realize or even think about putting acetate in my Cricut. I don't have a deep cutting blade, YET. (ps Mom, I found one on E-bay for $25 ca with shipping!!! Half price here in Canada)

Anyway, I did give it a try with my regular blade (yup I am impatient) let me just say DON'T. It kinda worked, but the next time I went to cut with that regular blade, it was done. It wouldn't cut through regular card stock.

Recipe :

Cricut and Tags bags Boxes and More Cartridge
double sided tape (I am using scor-pal tape, I love it. You don't need to cut it, it just tears with you fingers),
Cut little strips of DP and then run it through my crimper
Crochet Flower made by me for sale on my Blog
Designer Brads Filigree - SU

Enjoy & TFL

Going Nuts For CDS

2009-04-29T18:59:00.000-06:00

So this is my 3rd and final entry. The picture didn't turn out that great!! I can't wait till I get the little photo tent that I bought off of e-bay. Hopefully it will help me out in get cleaner crisper pictures. If you follow my blog you will know that I like the balloons for birthday cards!!! They are so much fun.

I got the idea in my head to hang/dangle something from balloons, and I haven't used the Just Nutty set from CDS yet. Why not hang the peanuts from the balloons?? Well I made the card and this is how it turned out. I attached fishing line to the balloons and then the peanuts to the line.

Recipe:

Stamps: Just Nutty, and another stamp of the month set, both from CDS

card stock: Basic grey, Soft Sky - SU, Neenah Solar white

Ink: Versafine

Accessories: cuttlebug, nesties, scallop punch, prisma pencil crayons, blending stumps, baby oil, prismacolor marker in 10& grey, punch out of paper with a scallop edge to make the clouds, fishing line

Enjoy & TFL

True Friend tin

2009-04-29T18:14:00.003-06:00

So I made this for the Design team call over at CDS as well. It is really funny, I made this last night at about 10 o'clock. I get the monthly e-mail letter from Splitcoaststampers and on the bottom of the news letter is a older list of projects/tutorials. And there is the pop-can idea. I just laughed at myself. I have saved these cans a couple of years ago, I have made projects off and on with them.

What I was trying to do with this was make it look like a wharf leg with the rope around it. The Design call is for adding something that dangles to your card or project. Will I took some wire and bent them to look like fishing hooks, stamped the shells, watercolored them and hung them from the hooks from the rim of the tin. Are you wondering if that is a real sand dollar. Yes it is, I found this on a beach either on Cape Breton Island in the Maritimes or in Mexico a couple of years ago.

Recipe:

Stamps: Shore Treasures - CDS

Cardstock: Kraft - SU

Ink: Versafine

Accessories: stampin up wire from many years ago, brown twine, scallop and oval punch and one real sand dollar

Enjoy & TFL

Mother's Day Box for CDS!

2009-04-29T18:12:00.002-06:00

I didn't really have many Mothers day's stamps. And for my birthday I went on a shopping spree at CDS!!!

This sentiment stamp was only $1.49 just had to get it. Check it out here!!

Clear Dollar stamps is having a design team call for the month of May and I have to try again. Here is my first project. I found this box design at stampspaperglitter. I knew when I saw this cute little project I would have to try and make it my own.

On the shimmery white card stock I use CDS Silhouette Wishes April 2009 So if you spend $50 in product in one order you will have received this stamp free. I really really like this stamp set, so I spent the money!!

Receipe:

Stamps: Mother's Day and Silhouette Wishes by CDS

Card Stock: Soft sky, Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey - SU, Neenah Solar White (got at CDS)

Ink: Soft sky, Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey, kiwi kiss - SU

Accessories: Martha Stewart Ribbon, Oval and Scallop Oval - Su, Top note Sizzix die, scor-pal and tape, little dangly mother of pearl trinket.

Enjoy & TFL

Blog Candy finds

2009-04-26T19:32:00.004-06:00

You must go check out these girls blogs. They have some amazing blog candy they are giving away. Go Check it out.

http://stephmuchadoaboutnothing.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftmaiden.blogspot.com/

http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com/

http://craftsbykim.blogspot.com/

http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com

http://corrosivecreationsbyjanet.blogspot.com/

Enjoy & TFL

Crochet Flowers

2009-04-24T21:27:00.011-06:00

Well, I have decided to just post the flowers that I have for sale on my Blog. I think this will be easier for me then trying to keep up with Etsy.

Here is a button to order the Flowers. I have again lowered the price hoping to make some sales. :)

Make a wish x 2

2009-04-24T19:50:00.000-06:00

I seem to be making two cards lately. Not always the exact same. I really liked the color combo on these and added the pink as a pop of color.

Recipe :

Stamps : Mini Messages - PTI

Card Stock : Kraft, Sage Shadow, Regal Rose - SU, Designer Paper is by Autumn Leaves

Ink : Versa Fine

Accessories : Hodgepodge - SU, Scallop punch - SU, Ribbon - SU, Small oval punch

Enjoy & TFL

Giddy about you

2009-04-23T19:05:00.000-06:00

So I made some Valentines cards to sell at work and this is one of them. I think this is my favorite. I just love CD stamps I could spend so much money on there right now it is not even funny. Gosh, I wish I was with Kyle for money and not just love hehehehe!!! Just Kidding.

I stamped Charlie first and then did a little masking job to make it look like he was holding the flowers.

Recipe:

Stamps: Charlie Gets Giddy - CD Stamps

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip - SU, Pink Pirouette - SU, not sure about the DP, Shimmery White - SU

Ink: Versafine

Accesories: Cuttlebug and Nesties, Ribbon from Michael's, Martha Stewart Scalloped Punch, Large Oval Punch - SU, prisma and Koh-i-noor colored pencils, baby oil and blending stump

Enjoy & TFL

Birthday Wishes w/Crocheted Flowers

2009-04-23T18:00:00.001-06:00

Here is 2 more cards, one that I left as is, and the other one that I added one of my crochet flowers on to. I like them both equally!!!

I was looking at the "mix it up with color" chart from Stampin-Up and choose one of their color combos. Tangerine Tango, regal rose, so saffron, and Kiwi Kiss. When I put the 4 full sheets of colors together, I thought to myself....this is going to make an ugly card!!! Well I think I pulled it off pretty good.

Recipe:

Stamps: Cause for Celebrations - SU, Always - SU, Mixed Messages - Papertrey

CardStock: Tangerine Tango, regal rose, so saffron, Kiwi Kiss, shimmery white all from SU

Ink: Kiwi Kiss - SU, Regal Rose -SU

Accesories: scalopped edge punch - SU, regal rose, ribbon - SU

Please check out my ETSY store to be able to own your very own crochet flowers.

Enjoy & TFL

Charlie Brithday ballons

2009-04-21T18:15:00.001-06:00

I am a big fan of Clear Dollar Stamps Their stamps are super cute and very affordable. I really wish our (Canadian) dollar/exchange was better, I would be shopping on there are the time. I made this card for my good/best work friend. Our birthdays are a day apart. We always celebrate our birthdays with a nice lunch out. She really likes western stuff, so this is the card see received.

Recipe :

Stamps : Charlie horse - CDS, Bitty Birthday - SU

Card Stock : DP is SEI, Shimmery White, Chocolate Chip - SU

Ink : Versafine

Accessories : Cuttlebug, Nesties, Prisma and Koh-I-Noor pencil crayons, word window punch - SU, Ribbon from Michael's

Enjoy & TFL

Shopping Time!!!

2009-04-19T17:11:00.003-06:00

You must go check out the new product available to 7 Kids College Fund.

Tab has 2 of the new Basic Grey collection up for sale. If you use the code BG10 you will get 10% off of their great price already. This code is good for all of the Basic Grey that she has for sale. Enjoy Shopping!!!

Birthday Wishes 4 card set

2009-04-18T16:45:00.000-06:00

This set of cards were made after I had taken a card class. I used the same lay-outs and changed out the stamps and colors. I think they are super fun for kids.

Recipe:

Stamps : BIRTHDAY FUN clear acrylic stamps from Inkadinkado

Card Stock: DP is Cutie Pie - SU, Riding Hood Red, Shimmery White

Ink: Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red, Certainly Celery

Accessories : Corner rounder punch, American Craft and SU Ribbon, Brads, stars are from Confessions of a Ribbon Addict

I got the stamps and brads from www.7kidscollegefund.com

Have fun shopping

Enjoy & TFL

SIMPLE THANK YOU CARDS

2009-04-17T23:00:00.001-06:00

This is a card that I had made for my soon to be brother in law. We exchanged christmas wishes this year with Kyle's family instead of but presents.

My Brother in law needed some Thank-You card for people at his work. This is what I can up with for a gender neutral card.

I did a single layer then embossed it with my nesties, stamp the image, a little ribbon and a tag. Clean and simple.

Recipe:

Stamps : All the Best - SU

Card Stock : Shimmery White, Mellow Moss - SU

Ink : Mellow Moss, White Craft - SU

Accessories : Cuttlebug, nesties, punch - SU, Ribbon - SU

Enjoy & TFL

Flight of the Butterfly

2009-04-15T17:26:00.001-06:00

I got flight of the butterfly - SU a while ago and never used it. I have been wanting to go on an Internet shopping spree and decided to look at the stamps that I have and use them. Go figure that I have stamps that I have not used......can any one else relate?? Stupid question....right?

I am really like the very simple cards right now. I don't think you always need a lot of layers.

Recipe

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly - SU

Card stock: Shimmery White - SU, Kraft -SU

Ink: Green Galore - SU

Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, American craft ribbon, buttons, hemp twine, dazzling diamonds - SU, and heat & stick powder - SU, dimensional

Enjoy & TFL

Urban Thank You

2009-04-14T21:50:00.001-06:00

I am loving this paper....the colors rock!!! I have had this My Favorite things stamp set forever and not really used it. I must start using the sets that I have instead of keep buying new stuff....I know I have said this many times!! Oh the pressure of internet buying...hehehehe.

Recipe:

Stamps: Curly Label Punch Bundle - SU, boho blossoms - MFT's

Paper: Kraft, shimmery white, Urban Oasis Dp - SU

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Scallop punch - SU, martha stewart punch for the butterfly and ribbon.

Enjoy & TFL

Fifth Avenue Anniversary

2009-04-13T14:39:00.001-06:00

I made this card for my Mom and Dad's 32nd Anniversary. I just love this stamp set and look. I really please with the looks of this card.

Recipe:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral - SU, Cake Occasions - CDS

Card Stock: Black - PTI, Kraft, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White from SU, Designer Paper is SU

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey - SU

Accessories: Jumbo Eyelets, Large Oval Punch - SU, Ribbon from Michaels

Enjoy & TFL

like no udder

2009-03-25T20:59:00.001-06:00

Ok, so I totally love the simplicity of this card. I made a bunch of Valentines cards to take and sell at work. This card sold out fast!! I definitely didn't make enough of them.

I know I am posting this card really late after Valentines day, but I still wanted to share.

Recipe:

Stamps: Very Punny - SU

Cardstock: Kraft - SU, shimmery white - SU, I am not sure about the DP

Ink: Versafine Black, real red - SU

Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, peircing tool and mat stack - SU, pencil crayons.

Enjoy & TFL

Thank you SO very Much w/Crocheted Flowers

2009-02-28T18:39:00.005-07:00

So, I have started crocheting some flowers.... because I need something else to do. Now here is the big news, I am thinking about selling them through my ETSY store (I am not including the link right now). I am going on vacation very soon and it would be really silly to have people placing orders on something that I can't delivery on for a couple of weeks. I already have about 100 made, now I am trying to figure out a fair price.

I made this card even before I started making the flowers, then I wanted to showcase the flowers, and I thought this was a great versatile card. I believe it works. Super easy to make!!!

What do you think about the Flowers!! (more to be shown later)

Recipe:

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly - SU

Paper: Shimmery White - SU, Kraft - SU

Ink: Pretty in Pink - SU, Regal Rose - SU

Accessories: American craft ribbon, buttons, hemp twine for the buttons, cuttle bug, nesties, corner rounder punch, jeweled brad, and crochet flowers - Shanna (hehehe)

Enjoy & TFL

Merry Christmas bird

2009-02-20T21:00:00.000-07:00

I really like this card. I wanted to show case the bird and I think I achieved just that.I ran the 6 squares through my cuttle bug with nesties, and then the bird and layer is also done with Nesties.

I am really liking the Kraft paper. I can't seem to put it away. I have been paper crafting for many years now, and really disliked the kraft paper. Then my Stamp-Up girl has been using it and the rest is history.

Recipe

Stamps: To you & Yours -SU, Cute & curly - SU

Card Stock: Kraft -SU, Riding Hood - SU, Baja Breeze - SU, DP Ski Slop - SU, Shimmer White-SU

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Accessories: nesties, cuttlebug, ribbon, Curly Punch, scallop edge

punch

Enjoy & TFL

Bag of a Birthday

2009-02-12T17:30:00.001-07:00

I made this card a long time ago. I hate hate hate the coloring. I decided to use markers and I hate it. Can you tell that I HATE it. I do like the layout. This was very easy to do. I also don't use the stamp-a-ma-jig very often, but when I tried to stamp the 3 images with out it, it did not line up very well. So out came the stamp-a-ma-jig. I love the designs of stamps that SU has, but I also love clear stamp because there is no guessing work when stamping.

Recipe

Stamps: Bitty Birthday - SU

Cardstock: chocolate chip - SU, pretty in Pink-UP, shimmery white - SU, DP is SU just not sure from which pack.

Ink: versafine

Accessories: photo corner punch -SU, brad, markers, stamp-a-ma-jig

Enjoy & TFL

Post-it note holder

2009-02-08T21:45:00.000-07:00

I made this awhile ago, it was for one of my very favorite people "Kim". It was her birthday last month. It was put in her birthday package.

I use chipboead coasters, then wrapped the DP around them. Then cut the black paper and put the ribbon behind it, make sure you cut it long enough for it to reach around so you can tie it in a bow.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Shimmery Black, DP is SEI

Enjoy &TFL

Charlie Horse Ballons

2009-01-20T21:00:00.000-07:00

First off....Happy New Year. I am sorry I have not posted in the last 2 months. I have been pre occupied with Christmas and such. I don't really have any other excuse, other then I just didn't make the time to post. Then My computer DIED....died....dead. (really Honey, I didn't do it on purpose) So, we ordered a new iMac for me. Well it arrived today. This is the first post. I can't wait to try all the new things there is to do. I know for sure that money will not be being spent on crafting for awhile. I must use what I haven't used first before I go and buy anything new. So you Crafting God out there....STOP....putting out so much cool cute stuff for the next 6 months so I don't feel bad about not buying it all.

I made this card in October, I have a bit of stuff that I have taken pictures of, but haven't written anything up yet. Stay tuned. I was also thinking about only posting a couple times a week instead of what I was doing before. I set up a 4 to 5 posts a week challenge for my self and I have failed miserably. So maybe a couple times is better.

I had the idea to do this card the moment I saw this super cute stamp set. Once I got in on paper, it is not as good as I would have liked.....meh oh well. I paper pierced the balloons

Recipe:
Stamps: Charlie Horse from Clear Dollar Stamps, Bitty Birthday - SU
Cardstock: the card base is from a pre-cut card pack (i am not sure what the name is), Kiwi Kiss- SU, Pacific Blue - SU, Tangerine Tango - SU
Ink: VersaFine - Black
Accessories: Hemp twine very fine, shimmery elastic cord in white for the ballons, corner rounder punch - SU

Enjoy & TFL

It's a tool time Birthday

2008-11-19T22:18:00.000-07:00

OK, I love this card.....It sure look me a while to do the checker board plate piece. I think I re-heated and added another layer of embossing powered 5 times.....I think all the work was worth it.

Recipe
Stamps: Jack Handyman - C.C. Designs , Heavy Metal - CDS, Screw Driver & Screws - CDS, Tool Time - CDS
CardStock: Shimmery Black, Baja Breeze - SU, Basic Gray - SU
Ink:Versa Fine - Black
Accessories: Embossing Powder, Prisma color pencil crayons, baby oil, blending stumps, prisma color markers

Enjoy & TFL

KOH-I-NOOR Woodless Colour Pencils!!!

2008-11-14T22:36:00.003-07:00

OMG OMG, I have been reading blogs and reviews about these pencil crayons for about a month now. I was going to head out to an art store locally this weekend, but went to Micheal's tonight (Mom and my weekly trip). As always I head to the Art department to check out to see what new and cool products they may have. Well Guess what......they had them in stock. I don't think I have ever seen them there, but then again, Michael's never really has what I am looking for. Luck will have it, I had my 40% of coupon in the car!!!

Box of 24 KOH-I-NOOR Woodless Colour Pencils = $24.99

40% off Coupon = $10

Final price = $ 15.74

The best coloring product you can find for blending = $PRICELESS$

Girls, go out and send the money, but please make sure you use your coupon. Micheals' over charges for everything. Anyone else agree, us crafty people are being riped off. I try to never pay full price for anything from Micheals'. (yup, I have a small hate for the chain, but yes I still spend money there cause I have no choice which anoys me to no end.) Any who, go and get them, you will not be disappointed.

Enjoy & TFL

Congratulations

2008-11-11T16:10:00.000-07:00

These were made for one of my co-workers. She needed some Congratulations cards that were gender neutral. This is what I came up with. I think they look a little retro...I am OK with that.

Recipe:

Stamps: All the Best - SU, Cake Occasions - Clear Dollar Stamps for the sentiment

Cardstock: Soft Sky-SU, Chocolate Chip - SU, Shimmery White - SU, Soft Sky DP - SU, Certainly Celery - SU

Ink:Chocolate Chip - SU, Certainly Celery - SU

Accessories: Ribbon - SU, Corner rounder punch

Enjoy & TFL

Happy Halloween everyone

2008-10-31T21:29:00.003-06:00

I made these for the girls at work.....I made the nugget box and tags.

Enjoy & TFL

Blog CANDY spotting

2008-10-29T17:16:00.001-06:00

Check out this Blog by Erin....she has wonderful ideas.

Have a wonderful evening

Enjoy & TFL

Shanna

Tree of Life

2008-10-27T19:00:00.000-06:00

My Father took at quick trip to Nova Scotia for his Father's 80th Birthday Party. Our family have been collecting this ornaments for YEARS. They release a new one every year for Christmas. He made it a point to make a quick trip to Amos Pewter for us. This is the new one for this year "Tree of Life". I decided I would put it in a frame.....I love the way it turned out.

This is the story that came with the ornament

"Look at a tiny seed and wonder at the extraordinary changes that will transform it into a majestic tree. With its high-reaching branches and deep-spreading roots, this tree becomes part of the great circle of life that links all living things. The Tree of Life reminds us of the greatness beyond our own lives, and the connections - past, present and future - which are such a part of who we all are and will become."

Enjoy & TFL

Catching up

2008-10-15T19:32:00.002-06:00

I am so sorry to everyone that follows my blog........I have neglected you, and I am sorry. I have been super busy with life and work that I have not really had the energy or the creative mojo to craft. I do have some cards/projects that I have taken pictures of but have not put them on the computer yet to be able to share them. I am hoping to get through this week and have some stuff up the middle of next week.

Hope to see you all next week.

Enjoy

I've Been Dieting....

2008-10-04T17:56:00.000-06:00

HeHeHe, Ok I think this is too funny and so true at the same time...

This is a standard "shaker" card. They are soo much fun. I just added buttons, but you can really add anything in there, little trinkets that match the theme of your cards would be so much fun.

Recipe:
Stamps: DIETING clear acrylic stamp set from Inkadinkado
Cardstock: Cameo Coral - SU, , Shimmery White, Dp by Basic Grey, Acetate clear plastic
Ink: Palette in Noir
Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, prismacolor pencil crayons, babyoil, blending stump, prismacolor marker in 20% grey, buttons, mirco beads, bobbles

Enjoy & TFL

Hop on Over

2008-10-03T17:09:00.000-06:00

I have so much fun with the Stick with It Adhesive Transfers by Doodlebug designs. They are double sided stickers that you can apply glitter, micro beads etc... to. I have so much glitter but don't use it all that often because I find that it is all over the house and never really stays on the card.

Recipe:

Stamps: HOP ON OVER clear acrylic stamp set from Inkadinkado

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette - SU, Baja Breeze - Su, Shimmery White, Dp by Basic Grey

Ink: Palette in Noir

Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, prismacolor pencil crayons, babyoil, blending stump, prismacolor marker in 20% grey, Brads - Making Memories, Stick With It Adhesive Transfers - Doodlebug Design, Fine Cosmo Glittler in Celery - SU, scallop punch - Martha Stewart.

Enjoy & TFL

Why are the best things in life Bad......

2008-10-02T17:57:00.000-06:00

Is this not so true. I the things we like we should do, like spend lot of money on paper crafts...nah that is not it, what am I talking about!!! Spend spend spend....:-)

One this one, I took a 4x4 piece of shimmery white, stamped the cupcakes and sundae's, then put the liquid applique on the cupcakes, sprinkled the glitter then used my heat embossing gun to puff up the liquid applique, then repeated for the sundae. I know it says to leave the applique to dry completely, but I never do and it still puffs up. Then I put the stickles on the cherry's. Background is done.

Recipe: Stamps: BAD OR FATTENING clear acrylic mini stamps from Inkadinkado

Cardstock: Regal Rose - Su, Shimmery White

Ink: Palette in Noir, Real Red - SU for the sentiment

Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, prismacolor pencil crayons, babyoil, blending stump, prismacolor marker in 20% grey, Liquid Applique in White, dazzling diamonds glitter - SU, Sugar Coating Glitter - Doodlebug, stickles in christmas red

Enjoy & TFL

You make me so happy

2008-10-01T17:28:00.000-06:00

Ok, I think this one is super cute. The color in the SEI DP matches perfectly with Stampin-up's new in-color Baja Breeze!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: WAG MY TAIL clear acrylic mini stamp set from Inkadinkado
Cardstock: Basic Gery - SU, Shimmery White, DP - SEI, Baja Breeze - SU
Ink: Palette in Noir
Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, ribbon, prismacolor pencil crayons, babyoil, blending stump, prismacolor marker in 20% grey, ticket corner punch - SU, Mat Stack - SU, Bling

Enjoy & TFL

Engagement Card

2008-09-30T17:34:00.000-06:00

Kyle's sister got engaged in July and this is the card that I made for the Happy couple to congratulate them. I had allot of fun making this one. She loved the card so much. Stacie and Alex have also asked both Kyle and I to be apart of the Wedding party.

Recipe:

Stamps: Always - SU, Mini Messages - Papertrey

Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate - SU, Soft Sky - SU, Basic Grey - SU, Shimmery White - SU

Ink: Basic Grey - SU, VersaMark

Accessories: embossing powered in Silver, butterfly punch - Martha Stewart, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter - SU, Scallop Punch - Martha Stewart, Ribbon

Enjoy & TFL

Poo Happens!

2008-09-29T17:17:00.000-06:00

I think I re-did this card 5 times, before I left it as is. I still think it is missing something.

Recipe:
Stamps: POO HAPPENS clear acrylic stamp set from Inkadinkado
Cardstock: certainly celery - SU, Baja Breeze -SU, Shimmery White, Dp by Basic Grey
Ink: Palette in Noir, certainly celery - SU
Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, ribbon, prismacolor pencil crayons, babyoil, blending stump, prismacolor marker in 20% grey, buttons, Ribbon punch - Making Memories

Enjoy & TFL