Happy Valentine's Day!

 I was disappointed that I didn't get to participate in the SSS Blog Hop this month, I was truly just busy with all my other class preperations etc.  I did find time to make a couple of Valentine's Day cards and I must say, I LOVE how they came out!  I tried my hand at the flinger confetti card and so I made one for my husband (the first one) and one for my sister.  I used the Hardwood background stamp that has become one of my new FAVES! Some Real Red card stock and Baked Brown Sugar and a strip of DSP from the In Color 14-15' Color Stack.  I used the Hearts Aflutter Die set for the heart cut out in the front.  I added a retired button with some Linen Thread tied into a bow.  I stamped the Happy Valentine's Day using a stamp from my "go to" stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes.

 For the inside, I made a confetti flinger! It is so much fun! My husband kept loading it up and opening it! lol

This is the one I did for my sister. I just switched out the colors to Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloupe.  And the embellishment is one of the In Color 14-15" Boutique Details.  The inside is the same as the first one.  So, with this post, I want to wish every one MUCH LOVE and Happy stamping!  As I type, we are yet again, getting MORE snow...grrr...yesterday was BEAUTIFUL and thawed a ton of snow...hm, isn't it grand how Mother Nature can work?

More Owls!

 My latest consignment gig projects! I just love making these, in fact, I already have an idea for EASTER to make similar! Gonna put that thought into action here soon!  I used up some retired stuff, so the DSP for both are from last year's mini, Sweet Shoppe.  I love it, but it feels good to let it go, I think I have a hoarding issue? Oh well, at least it's a good hoarding choice.

 I won't bore you with all the details of how, but I wanted to say that I used a plethera of current product too. I used the Bubble Framelits and Just Sayin' stamp set from the current Mini catalog.  All of the cardstock is current as well and the Hearts Framelits for the base of the treat holder.

 I really love the way they turn out everytime.  I'm kind of addicted to owls on stuff...

I hope she can sell them, I would LOVE to receive one for Valentine's Day!

Geometrical!

Okay, before you laugh too hard, this was one of my first times with the Spiral Flower die from the Ocassions Mini, and I'm getting better at it with time, but I don't think it's completely awful, but it's definatley different.  Anyway, this is a workshop card I did this past week.  I used the Retro Fresh DSP, in which I am in love with the colors in this pack!  I started with a Pool Party card stock base and then added a piece of the Retro Fresh paper to it.  I ran the Hexagon Hive Framelit die (tip when using this die: place a piece of wax paper between the die and the card stock and you will never have an issue with it releasing from the die!)  I used my Two Way Glue Pen to adhere it to the DSP.  I stamped the sentiment in Tangerine Tango onto Whisper White card stock and then the arrow from the same set in Pool Party. Then came the flower, I used hot glue to assemble it and then to adhere it to the card.  I added a Large Pearl to the center because I had an odd gap in the center.  So there you have it.  My workshop projects are now all posted and I hope this inspires you to go make something fun today!

Banner Blast-More Salebration!

 I made these for my Make and Takes this month for workshops.  Seems like everything I do for M&Ts involve chocolate and this is no different. lol  I am always trying to show "outside the box" on products that everyone knows how to use just by looking at it.  I saw someone show how to make this cute little treat holder from the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch(p. 35 of the Ocassions Mini).  I cut a 1 15/16" x 7 1/2" piece of Whisper White Cardstock and scored it on the long side at 3/4, 1 1/2, 3, 4 1/2, 6, and 6 3/4.  I added a piece of Fresh Prints DSP(p. 33 of the Ocassions Mini) to the front(love chevrons!) and added some Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled Ribbon just to the underneath before adhering down permanetly.

I used the Banner Blast stamp set and coordinating punch(BOTH are FREE during Salebration!-p. 13 of the SAB Brochure).  I stamped one in Real Red and one in Baked Brown Sugar and then the heart in Real Red also, punched them out with the matching punch.  I faux added the Natural Twine just behind the banners before popping them up on Dimensionals and tying seperate ribbons at each end into bows.  I added a Basic Rhinestone to the heart and viola, FINISHED!  I folded it all up and tied it shut with Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon.   I hope you are enjoying these projects and that it will inspire you to make something fun today! Salebration starts Tuesday!

Sweet Sorbet Box- More Salebration

 If you follow my blog, you know that I am IN LOVE with the Envelope Punch Board! This is one of my January workshop projects, showcasing the EPB and TWO SAB Freebies you can choose.  I made the box using Summer Starfruit card stock and wrapped a Pool Party belly band around it(because why work so hard on decorating it to have it all mangled in the process of trying to get the goodies out-just make a belly band that slides off! ). I wrapped some of the Summer Starfruit twine from the Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (FREE-133522) and tied a bow.  I punched out a circle from a piece of pattern paper from  the Sweet Sorbet DSP Pack(FREE- 133521) and adhered it with Dimensionals to the belly band.  The cork flower is self adhesive so it was stuck down by peeling directly off the sheet.  I added some Basic Rhinestones to the center.  I stamped the Hello Friend from the stamp set Peachy Keen(p. 18 of the Ocassions Mini)in Pool Party onto Whisper White cardstock and cut it out by hand and flagged the ends, then adhered it to the "tag".

Inside, I tucked a Reese's PB Cup!  I think that this box is the perfect size for giving handmade jewelery, some other brands of chocolates, just about any little small treat. Stay tuned for some more SAB projects I made for January classes.

See Ya Later Alligator-Salebration

 See Ya Later Alligator! That's pretty much how I feel about January 2014! I have lived in the Midwest all of my life, but never have I remembered a winter being SO FRIGID in temperature. BRRR is an understatement.  Anyway, I am happy that we are almost done with January for that obvious reason, but also because the end of January means that Salebration starts! YAY! I always look so forward to it and this one is no different.  The next couple of days, I will be sharing the projects that I made for my January workshops. I am learning to bring back some oldies but goodies techniques that I learned 14 years ago when I FIRST laid the rubber to the ink pad and then to paper.  (Time DOES indeed fly when you are havin' fun!) This card is the ever loved Spinner Card.  I saw this awesome Decorative Dots Embossing Folder(133520-FREE with a $50 order)  reminded me of alligator skin and so, well, this is what I made.  I started with a Whisper White base, ran the DD embossing folder through using Gumball Green card stock and then added a strip of Watercolor Wonder DSP(132994-Ocassions Mini catalog-p.23).  I then punched the spinner opening using the Word Window Punch 3 times across the front.  Then for the actual spinner, I used the Zoo Babies stamp set(in the IB&C catalog) and stamped the alligator out on Whisper White card stock with Gumball Green ink and colored in the heart with Real Red marker.  I used the 1 3/8"(Daffodil Delight layer) and 1 1/4" circle punches(alligator layer) and adhered it to two pennies that I stuck together using a Dimensional and then added it to the opening.

 Here it is "in motion"....

For the banner, I used the See Ya Later stamp set (p.16 Salebration Brochure).  I used Gumball Green and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Markers to color in the words and stamped it on Whisper White Cardstock and then layered it onto Daffodil Delight card stock and fussy cut it out.  I added some Candy Dots  to it and added a bow made with Daffodil Delight Taffeta ribbon, which is on the Clearance Rack for REALLY cheap right now!  Salebration starts January 27th and runs through March 31st.  If you need a Salebration book or any other SU! current catalogs, contact me! Stay tuned for some fun with some more Salebration products and some newer products from the Ocassions Mini! Stay warm and happy stamping!

January Card Class

I cannot believe how fast January is going, it is GREAT, don't get me wrong, it's my least favorite month of the whole year, but I just realized how quickly when I finished up my monthly card classes already.  I thought I'd share them all at once again, since I will be working this next week on a new possible connection to my SU! business as I am making some Valentine's cards and treat giftables for a new store opening up in a nearby town and I'm SO excited, because all of the stuff she is selling in it, is right up my alley for decorating my stamp room-VINTAGE-like! I'm not going to go into listing the detail on each card, other than the important details.  So, without further ado, here are our January cards.....

 This one uses the new Scallop Embossing Folder from the Ocassions Mini catalog, the Tags For You Bundle and the Prints Paper Pack-Brights.

 This one uses the stamp set bundle Just Sayin'(p. 36 of the Ocassions Mini) and the Retro Fresh DSP Pack....I am going to be using these LOTS!

 This one uses the infamous Owl Punch and the new Photopolymer stamp set Countless Sayings 2.

 This one I used the Dude, You're Welcome stamp set and I am sad to say it's the FIRST time inking it since I got it last year. :( I also used the Arrows Embossing Folder on some Cherry Cobbler C'oordenations and used the sanding block to distress it a bit.

This one I used the Tape It! stamp set and the Chalk Talk and Hearts framelits.  On this one there is some of the new Gold Baker's Twine. I stamped the sentiment using different words from the Countless Sayings 1 Photopolymer stamp set.
I am now off to get my February cards "planned" out as well as work on my workshop for Monday and all my cards for consignment.  Wish me luck! Thanks for stopping by!