Pillows for Mom

Hi all - no I haven't fallen off the face of the earth....but it's been like that! I have one of those summer colds that just won't leave! Got it on Sunday and it's lingering like crazy :( Anyhoo....I haven't worked on many cards this weekend because my brain can't possibly think of something to create from scratch, so I finished up the pillows my mother asked me to make for her bedroom. She got a new white bedspread that has little cranberry colored flowers on it and she's thinking the room looks too white and wanted some color in there...so voila! Here mom---here's some matching pillows :)

Event Full Card

I was having trouble thinking of a 4th card for today's stamp camp. I knew I wanted to use the Event Full Hostess Set, so I went to SCS to look through the gallery. My husband walks in and sees this card and says, "Ooo...that's a nice one...do that...." So I did. This card is CASEd from Pure-Genius at SCS. Thanks Pure-Genius and Thanks hubby! :)

Stamps: Event Full Hostess Set

Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink

Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Accessories: Real Red Marker, Old Olive Marker, Certainly Celery Marker, White Gel Pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals

All materials Stampin' Up!

Happy Everything Card

I had fun trying to CASE this card from the Stampin' Up! Tampa Regionals (03-2007). I changed a few minor things but it's almost the same as their example. I free cut the leaves, bent them a little and added some lines to make them look a little more "life-like"? :)

Stamps: Happy Everything, Canvas
Inks: Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Garden Green
Card stock: Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Garden Green

Accessories: Stamping Sponges, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads, 1/8” Circle Handheld Punch

All materials Stampin' Up!

Split Negative - Butterfly of Happiness

I have made my first attempt at the Split Negative Technique. You can't see that great from this picture, but I made the red butterfly 3-d and then glued it to the card. Tell me what you think. I'm completely open to suggestions (and tips)...

Stamps: Butterfly of Happiness

Inks: Whisper White Craft Ink, Ballet Blue Craft Ink, Real Red Classic Ink

Card stock: Whisper White, Ballet Blue, Basic Black, Real Red

Accessories: 2 way glue pen, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Powder Pal

All materials Stampin' Up!

Both Way Blossoms Card

I'm back and I'm preparing for this Saturday's Stamp Camp. Here is one of the cards we'll be making. I got this idea from Tracy Leggett. Check out her blog http://stampingirl.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ if you get the chance. She has some great cards posted!
Stamps: Both Way Blossoms, Edgy Eloquence
Inks: StazOn Jet Black
Card stock: Whisper White
Accessories: ribbon, Watercolor pencils
All materials Stampin' Up! except ribbon

Happy 1 year anniversary!!!

One year ago....

Slacker!

Hi All! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've had a busy week. My hubby and I are about to celebrate our 1 year anniversary on Monday, 8/20. We will be heading to the coast to escape work for a few days. So no crafts this weekend :) But I will leave you with a picture or two until I get back....

Baby Blanket #1

Here is a cute baby blanket I just finished making for a friend. I have never liked pink but I love this dark pink, light pink and green combo. I enjoy making baby blankets--probably because they are not to difficult...you just need to go straight across...I can't imagine making a sweater...."what this piece needs arms?"

Jeweled Bookmarks

I went to the craft store the other day and saw some Jeweled Bookmarks that I just loved...well I thought to myself, "I can make that!" So I bought the supplies and went home and started making bookmark after bookmark. I've decided that I'm going to put them in my family's stockings at Christmas.

If you're family and you're looking at this blog, can you guess which one is going to be yours? :)

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

Chocolate Cake card

I love making these scratch 'n' sniff cards. I had my monthly Stamp Camp make these and I think they enjoyed the outcome, at least it made them all hungry for chocolate cake afterwards!

Stamps: Eat Cake

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Card stock: Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Barely Banana, Whisper White

Accessories: Veramark Pad, Stampin' Dimensionals, Silver Brads, Heat Tool, Clear Emboss Powder, sugar-free hot chocolate drink mix

All materials Stampin' Up! except drink mix

Tea Book

I made 3 of these Tea Books for my dear friend, Kathryn. She brought tea time to our department a few years ago. Every day at 10am we would take a break from work and enjoy a cup of tea and some snacks. Kathryn decided to go back to school and our department was extremely sad to see her leave. Before she left I had everyone donate a tea bag and a nice note. In each book I created 8 slots for a tea bag so that every time she makes herself a cup of tea she can think of the person who gave her that tea. I'll miss you Kathryn!

Adorable card

I got the idea to do this card from the Stampin' Success July 2007 issue. I just love their new Prints Designer Series Paper! I have a friend that is going to have a baby soon and I made this card for her shower. I love the sky blue and regal rose combo. I took the white thread and sponged it with regal rose ink to get it to match the other regal rose coloring...fun but a little messy...I have no patience with waiting for things to dry :) oh well....
Stamps: Canvas, Warm Words
Inks: Regal Rose
Card stock: Regal Rose, Soft Sky, Whisper White, Soft Sky Prints Designer Series paper
Accessories: 2-Way Glue Pen, sanding blocks, Stampin' Dimensionals, thread, chipboard, Soft Subtles eyelets
Most materials Stampin' Up!

Jewelry Time

So I took a break from card making and worked on my "beading". Here is a necklace and a pair of earrings I made. The earrings are for my great friend Michele! Her birthday was last month and she loves wearing jewelry especially hand made items. She wanted something black and white and so...here they are :) I hope she likes.

Delight in Life card

It's been a crazy long week and I've finally gotten the chance to sit down and make a card. This is the first time I've tried Dry Embossing...wow that takes some time and patience, but fun and I love the effect it creates. I got the idea for this card from Kristine Reynolds. Thanks Kristine!
Stamps: Delight in Life, Friends are Like Flowers
Inks: Basic Black, Apricot Appeal, Green Galore
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Apricot Appeal, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Classy Brass Templates, Stylus, Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi Ribbon, Watercolor Pencils, Aqua Painter, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals
All materials Stampin' Up!