Sweet Ice Cream

It's October! How did that happen? The last of summer flew by and then so did the first month of school. So far so good. Kids are happy to be back and I'm happy about it too!

This card is one we made at a summer class. I got busy and didn't post it. When I made it for my class, I made it just a regular card, but one of my ladies suggested putting a piece of the Ice Cream Corner DSP on the back to make it a gift card. Great idea!

Thanks for looking!

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Sweet Ice Cream

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Ice Cream Corner DSP

Ink: Old Olive, Pool Party, Terracotta Tile

Accessories: Ice Cream Cone builder, Artistry Blooms adhesive-backed sequins

Under My Umbrella

Happy Tuesday! The sun has been shining these last couple days so we are trying to enjoy it before the rain comes back. This card will be fitting when it does.

Card Recipe

Stamp Set: Under My Unbrella

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Pretty Peacock, Whisper White, Plaid Tidings DSP

Ink: Calypso Coral, Pretty Peacock, Tuxedo Black Momento

Accessories: Paper Snips, Stampin Blends, Umbrella Builder Punch, 

Sweet Strawberry

 Wow! It's been a while. I would have thought I would have more time being home with the COVID lockdown this last year, but that's not the case. Just as busy, if not more.

I'm still making cards and still having classes (recently) and still trying to keep the chaos under control. My kids are growing so it's a different kind of chaos, but still just as crazy.

This is a card I made for my March class. I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest (I will find it and give credit). I tried to change it up a little from what she had done, but it's hard when it pretty close to perfect.

Makes me want to run out and buy strawberries for planting.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Set: Sweet Strawberry

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Blueberry Bushel (retired), Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Real Red

Accessories: Stamparatus, Strawberry Builder Punch, Big Shot, Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder (retired)

My First OnStage

Hi! It's been a long time since I've posted. Life is busy these days. I'll try to be better. Honestly, what frusterates me the most with this blog is taking pictures of my finished cards. I never like how they turn out and then I get annoyed and give up. Oh well!

In November, I attended my first OnStage in Portland with my fellow Stampin' Up! friends. It was an all day event. I came home with some free product which made it even better. Overall, it was a fun day.

These two cards are ones we made for our make-n-takes. I got one (or maybe both) of the sets for free. And maybe the tulip punch too. I can't remember. Anyway, we made these at one of my card classes.

This set uses the Timeless Tulips stamp set and the Tulip Builder Punch.

Painted Poppies is the set we used to make this card. It comes in a suite with matching DSP, dies, sequins, and accents. At first, I wasn't sure if this set would have made my wish list, but then I saw the paper and I was in love. It's so pretty. I'll be using this one again! Happy Stamping!

Sitting Here

Hi! Just sitting here, writing this post and wondering how time gets away from me. It's been a while since I've posted.

This is a card we made at March's card class. The coloring took a little while, but the rest of it came together rather quick. It's a basic card, nothing too fancy. We cut the pillows out and used a dimensional on the top one. Some of my ladies stamped a dog and others stamped a pot of flowers instead of the cat.

Supplies: 
Stamp Set: Sitting Here, Sheltering Tree
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Old Olive, StazOn (black)
Accessories: Triple banner punch, paper snips, blender pens

Mother's Day Cards

Hello! What a beautiful weekend! We made this card at my April card class, just in time for Mother's Day.

I loved the colors that Marisa Gunn used on her card and so I used the same. It's a great color combo. This stamp set and matching framelits are a lot of fun to use. I have lots of ideas, just need more time.

Stamp Set: Jar of Love, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Peekaboo Peach, Pumpkin Pie, Watermelon Wonder, Wild Wasabi, StazOn Black
Accessories: Everyday Jar Framelits, Big Shot, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Word Window Punch (retired), Modern Label Punch (retired)

Quick and Easy Card

Good day! It's a dreary morning, the kind where you curl up on the couch with a cup of coffee and a good book. Sounds lovely. Not gonna happen, I have a bathroom to clean, work to do, and a kid who doesn't have school today. In fact, the kids want to go to the zoo later. In this weather? It's actually the best time to go to the zoo in my opinion. No one is there and the animals are out.

I was making a "flyer" for a bazaar I was doing and needed some cute cards to show examples of some we make at my workshops. I saw this on Pinterest (by Judy May) and decided to go with it. I didn't change much because I was short on time. The cake has Wink of Stella on the frosting and candles, to add a little shimmer. Very quick and easy.

Supplies:
Stamps: Endless Birthday Wishes
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Melon Mambo
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, It's My Party DSP
Accessories: Banner Triple Punch, Wink of Stella, Mint Macaron Baker's Twine

A Nice Cuppa...

Hello! We have had some very hot, unusual weather these last couple days. It was in the 100's this last weekend and 90's the first part of the week. We are expecting rain for the next couple days which will be nice for the yard, but not nice for me because my sister and I are going to Bend for some lounging by the pool and girl time. Sad face.

I made this ensemble for Mother's Day. I love this stamp set and matching framelits. Very bummed it did not make it into the new catalog that came out June 1st.

Stamp Set:  A Nice Cuppa (retired)

Inks:  Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder

Cardstock:  Crushed Curry, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Have a Cuppa DSP (retired)

Accessories:  Have a Cuppa Embellishments, Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon, Cups & Kettle Framelit Dies, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, uni-ball Signo gel Pen, Petite Café Gift Bag, Melon Mambo 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Banner Triple Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Corner Punch

I'm back!

Hi! My computer died a long while ago and I bought a new computer, but it gave me problems most of the time so I just gave up on most things I used to do with it. It died and I got a new one and now I'm slowly getting back into the things I used to do. Which means I'm not getting much of other stuff done.

Anyhow, I have a lot of cards to show you all and now I just need the time to get them posted. Hopefully I can do a couple a week. We will see...my gremlins are just about out of school and probably won't let me "play" much.

The cards I'm showing today are from a workshop I had a couple months ago.

The bike card is from Sale-a-Bration and the set was called Pedal Pusher. I used the blender pens and ink pads to color in the bike/basket. It was a fun set and I like how the card turned out. I CASED (Copy And Share Everything) the balloon card from another demonstrator and I can't remember who, but I saw it on Pinterest. Love the color combo. It uses Gumball Green which is retired, but it's my favorite green and worked well with the other colors. Wink of Stella was used on the bow and bottoms of balloons, but you can't see it in the picture.

Stamp Sets:  Pedal Pusher (retired), Hardwood Background, Balloon Celebration

Ink:  Basic Black Archival, Crumb Cake, (Blender Pen and ink pads - Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Smokey Slate), Basic Black Archival, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Watercolor White, Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Accessories:  Blender Pen, Washi Tape, Balloon Punch, Wink of Stella

This card uses the Sprinkles on Top set and the Cherry on Top DSP. I LOVE these bright colors. Isn't the donut cute??

Stamp Sets:  Sprinkles on Top (retired)

Ink:  Bermuda Bay

Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Cherry on Top DSP

Accessories:  Banner Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-way glue

Banners and Pennants Valentine

My husband is out of town for a couple days so me and the kids are holding down the fort. I spent ALL day yesterday making cards. Pretty much neglected the house/kids (not really, they hung out with me in my craft room driving me nuts) and got nothing done that I should have. Oh, I did get one load of laundry done. These stamps sets are both retired, but I didn't use them much last year so I wanted to ink them up a bit more before I buy new ones.

This first card was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest.

 This next card was inspired by the one previous.

I have a couple more cards to show you in the coming days! Stay tuned...

Supplies:
Stamp Set:  Banner Blast, Language of Love, Wacky Wishes (all retired)
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Real Red
Accessories: Banner Punch, Banners Framelits, Hearts Border Punch, Petites Pennants Builder Punch, Island Indigo ribbon (retired), Island Indigo Bakers Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Heart Punch

Gorgeous Grunge

Back in October, I went to the coast with my stampin' buddies for 4 days of crafts and cards. While I was there I made this card for my workshop I was having a couple weeks later. I got the idea from a card I saw online.

I made 2 others using different colors, but I can't seem to find the pictures I took of them. Bummer, since I liked them a little more than this one.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Gorgeous Grunge, Petite Petals, Remembering Your Birthday

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Ink: Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Petite Petals Punch, Rhinestones

So Very Happy!

I ordered a bunch of new goodies from the new catalog a couple weeks ago and was very excited to get some time to play with some of my new stuff. So Very Happy is one of my new stamp sets. I didn't even realize when I ordered the set that I had the blossom punch that coordinates with the flower stamp. The washi tape is new too...it's called Beach House

I used my Blender Pens to add some color to the center of the flower and then added some Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter on top. I like how it turned out.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  So Very Happy

Cardstock:  Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Real Red

Accessories:  Beach House Washi Tape, Blender Pens, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen, Blossom Punch

Zoo Babies

I never have baby cards on hand so I bought the Zoo Babies stamp set a while back with the thought that I was going to spend a day making nothing but baby cards. That was months ago and I finally got a little time earlier this week to play with this stamp set. So cute!

The little toucans were stamped with VersaMark and then I used Silver Embossing Powder. Although you can't see in the picture they are raised a little and shiny silver. Looks good.

These little monkeys needed something so I added glitter to their bellies. Much better.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Zoo Babies

Cardstock:  Basic Grey, Chocolate Chip, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, I am Me DSP

Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Word Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Ruffle Stretch Trim - Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush (retired), VersaMark, Silver Emboss Powder, Heat Tool

Firetrucks

Abigail's preschool class had a field trip to the Oregon City Fire Department last week. Her teacher asked if I would make cookies so I did, but then I was looking on Pinterest and found some adorable candy bars with firetruck wrappers. I had less than a day to go to the store and find candy bars that would work for these, as well as make them. I worked into the evening, but got them done.

You can find the directions here. I added the ladder because Abigail said that it isn't a firetruck if it doesn't have a ladder.

Kids and firemen loved their firetrucks! Hershey Bars, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Kit Kats...who wouldn't love that?

Workshop

The weather has been so nice, who wants to be inside? Me and the kids went to the zoo today and got to enjoy the sunshine. Now they are napping and I have time to update my blog...wish I was napping.

I have a workshop planned for this Saturday and these are the cards we are making.

I love these File Folder cards. I've seen them everywhere and finally decided to make one. I think they would be perfect for a teacher or someone who is super organized, not me.

I included a Whisper White insert so you can include a note. The Bakers Twine is tied around the card to keep it closed.

Stamp Set: Just Sayin', Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Whisper White, I am Me DSP
Ink: Calypso Coral
Accessories:  Envelope Punch Board, Pool Party Bakers Twine, Ovals Collection Framelits, Word Bubbles Framelits, Big Shot

These cards very popular right now. I used the Scallop Tag Topper Punch for the closure part. I thought any mother would LOVE to get this card for Mother's Day.

I positioned the sentiment just over the hole where the ribbon goes so you can't see it.

Stamp Set:  Delightful Dozen

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet DSP (Sale-a-Bration)

Ink: Black StazOn

Accessories:  Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Labels Collection Framelits, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Pear Basic Jewels, Big Shot

My friend/fellow demonstrator, Heidi Boos, gave me this card for my birthday and I loved it. Everything about it. I copied it exactly, because you can't mess with perfection, but I used different DSP, ink colors, and ribbon color. It's almost as cute as hers.

Stamp Set: Gorgeous Grunge, Starburst Sayings
Cardstock: Silver Glimmer Paper, Whisper White, Birthday Basics DSP
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Crisp Cantaloupe, Raspberry Ripple
Accessories: Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Stretch Trim, Starburst Framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Big Shot

Workshop Cards

I had a workshop in March...3 cards for $6 and these were the cards we made.

This card uses Banner Blast stamp set and Banner punch, both from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. I was inspired by a card from one of my fellow demonstrators and friend, Heidi Boos of Stuck on Stampin'. She makes the best cards! Love her style!

Stamp Set:  Banner Blast (Sale-a-Bration), Remembering Your Birthday

Cardstock:  Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP

Ink:  Coastal Cabana

Accessories:  Banner Punch (Sale-a-Bration), Banners Framelits, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Pearl Basic Jewels, Big Shot

 I like how this card turned out. Love the Coastal Cabana Ruffle Trim along the Chalk Talk tag.

Stamp Set: Starburst Sayings

Cardstock:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Very Vanilla, Retro Fresh DSP

Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Chalk Talk Framelits, Starburst Framelits, Circles #2 Bigz Original, Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Big Shot

I was going for an easy card that didn't use the Big Shot and I thought Washi Tape would fit the bill. When it first came out, I wasn't too sure if I would like it, but I do. It's fun to use, peels off if you make a mistake, and comes in coordinating sets of three. And you can use it for so many more uses other than cards!

Stamp Set:  Yippee-Skippee!

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink:  Island Indigo

Accessories:  Garden Delight Washi Tape, Decorative Label Punch, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Celebrate A SWEET Birthday!

I've had some time lately to play in my craft room which is very rare. Kids have been playing hard and tuckering themselves out. Got to love nap time! I bought the Cycle Celebration stamp set a couple months back but never had the chance to ink it up. The Sweet Shoppe DSP is one of my favorites and I think the "celebrate a sweet birthday" stamp goes perfectly with the paper. 

Card inspired by Laura Mellinger

I like the layers I made using punches. Makes it pop!

Stamp Set: Cycle Celebration

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade (retired), Whisper White, Sweet Shoppe DSP

Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party

Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Owl Builder (heart), Square Punch, Chalk Talk Framelits, Big Shot, Island Indigo Ribbon (retired)

Sale-a-Bration

Banners seem to be in right now and Stampin' Up! has the cutest stamp set called Banner Blast in their Sale-a-Bration brochure. It even has a matching Banner punch. Both you can get free for every $50 spent. Even the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder is a free item.

I love the Fresh Prints DSP in the Occasions Catalog, although this design looks blurry in my photo.The colors are cheery and bright.

Stamp Set: Banner Blast, Just Sayin'
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Real Red,Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP Stack
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Real Red
Accessories: Banner punch, Just Sayin' stamp set, Word Bubbles framelits, Decorative Dots embossing folder, 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim - Coastal Cabana, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Big Shot

Let's go fly a kite!

My 4 year old had been asking all summer to go to the coast to fly her Minnie Mouse kite so we went a couple weeks ago. The weather was perfect!  You know, the sun was shining, it was warm, and there was no breeze so sand wasn't flying in your eyes and your hair wasn't all over the place.  Of course, no breeze meant no kite flying.  We tried and tried, but eventually gave up.  Instead, Cody and the kids played in the water.

So with thoughts of flying a kite, I made this card. The Send Me Soaring stamp set is retired, but I love it and have not used it much so it hasn't yet been added to the Craft Sale pile.

Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations, Send Me Soaring
Cardstock: Gumball Green, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray, Gumball Green, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Cupcake Builder Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Decorative Label Punch, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Silver Emboss Powder, Big Shot

Spring, Spring, Spring

I wish Spring would hurry up and get here.  It is still too cold outside for me to think that Spring is close.  I made these cards for my event on Saturday.  As always, I have options.  I don't know why I plan more than one choice...it creates more work for me.  Options are good, right?  I have never been to a workshop and thought, "Oh, I wish I could make this card using different color cardstock."  or "This card would look cute using the blah, blah stamp set."  I just make what they have available and I am happy.  But for some reason, I knock myself out with different options for DSP, as well as cardstock.  The Bloomin' Marvelous card in my previous post has options, too.

Back to my sample...I was dreaming of spring the other day when I came up with this card.  Looking forward to the little bit of warmer weather, flowers blooming, and walks with the kids in our raincoats.

Stamp Set:  Spring Sampler, Wacky Wishes
Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Real Red
Accessories:  1" Square Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Brights Designers Buttons