Mojo #174 & SR #55

I finally have a post to share today--HOORAY!!!! I found a challenge to participate in Mojo 174. Then after I had finished, I came upon another challenge that this card just so happened to fit the guidelines for as well: Stampin Royalty #55. Be sure to stop over to their sites and check out all of the lovely art work they each contain.

Recipe:

Stamps: Nature Walk, Tiny Tags
Paper: Early Espresso, Naturals White, Cherry Cobbler, Botanical Gazette DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive marker, Cherry Cobbler marker
Accessories: Linen Thread, Regals Designer Buttons, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots
Tools: Sponge, Jewelry Tag punch, Paper Piercer & Mat, Circle Scissor, 2 1/2" Circle Punch

Blueberry Razzle Dazzle

Today's post is another project that I did for U Stamp. This time I used Ilina's pattern and this is my version of her project.

Recipe:
Stamps:Razzle Dazzle, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand, Pacific Point, Vanilla, Blueberry Crisp DSP
Ink: Pacific Point, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Crop-a-dile, 1/2" circle, Scallop Trim Border, Word Window, 3/8" Vanilla Taffeta, 1/8" Vanilla Taffeta, dimensionals

I hope you enjoy it! Leave me a message and let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year everyone! I sure hope this one goes better! I have not posted in a VERY long time and I apologize for that. My computer crashed at the end of October so bad that I had to purchase a new one. When that one came, I was able to use it for about 2 days and it had issues. I then had to wait for a repair man to come and fix it!!! At this point it was the first part of December and I was then consumed with all the Christmas activities. (sigh) SO, one of my new years resolutions is to get back into the swing of posting!!!! I apologize for the lack of art work and hope to be back in full swing soon! Thank you for sticking with me!!!! "Rubber Hugs"

It's Official!

Hello everyone! Here with a quick update! It is official--my computer is ruined and so I have a new one on order. I CAN NOT WAIT to get it in!!!!! So sad to say there is going to be a learning curve coming in the near future again!!! PLEASE stick with me as I promise to have things coming for you to see!!!! I chalk this up to one HUGE lesson learned! Moral of the story--Back Up Back Up Back Up!!!

So Very Sorry!

Hi all! I just wanted to do a quick post to let you all know that I have had a VERY difficult time as of late. On October 19 I lost my beloved dog Lacey. She was my child as we can not have a child and this put me in a deep depression. Deeper than I have ever been in my entire life.

Then, if that weren't enough, my computer crashed and I lost everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am trying very hard to get something going again. PLEASE be patient and check back soon! Thank you so much and please accept my apologies.

Miss me?

Hello everyone! Have you missed me? Sorry for the absents! My DH changed my operating system which meant he needed to download everything I had on the other system onto a Zip drive and then reload it on this operating system. It took him Much longer to do this for me than we both had anticipated! SO, without further a do--here is a new post. Fall is in full swing here and this card has all of the beautiful colors that are out right now. I was inspired to create this card from Julie Davison.

Recipe:

Stamps: French Foliage, Trendy Trees
Paper: Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler

I would just like to say thank you for sticking with me and being patient while we got the technological stuff worked out! Hope you like today's post and will leave some comments for me! Happy Stamping!

2010 Holiday Mini Open House

On Saturday September 28 I had my first ever Open House! It was a lot of fun and went better than I was anticipating. Really I did not know what to expect, but I was very pleased! This first picture is of my invitation that I hand stamped and sent out.

Recipe:

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes, Snow Swirled, Sanded
Paper: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Brushed Silver
Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede
Tools: Sponge, 3/16" Corner Rounder, Scallop Edge Border Punch

I had to have some stamping for everyone to do. So browsing through the Mini, I was inspired by the tags that are on Page 21. This is a CASE of one of those.

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Collage, Bells & Boughs
Paper: Cherry Cobbler Textured, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory, Waffle Paper (Assortment 1)
Ink: Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Silver Glass Glitter, Silver Tinsel, Antique Brads, Very Vanilla Seam Binding
Tools: Blender pens, Big Shot, Matchbox Die, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Tombo Multi Purpose Glue, Dimensionals, Scissors



Here is the simple version I came up with for the Make & Take for the guests to do.

Recipe:

Stamps: Christmas Collage, Bells & Boughs
Paper: Cherry Cobbler Textured, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory
Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Suede Marker
Accessories: Very Vanilla Seam Binding, 3/8" Twill Tape
Tools: Big Shot, Matchbox die, Scallop Circle #2 Die, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Blender Pens, Sponge, Dimensionals

Thank You for stopping by! Remember to do something creative today!

Just Believe--It's Faux Bleach!

This was another FUN technique! It turns out different each time you do one. Each one is just so unique. It is a Faux Bleaching technique. The girls in my clubs enjoyed doing this card.

Recipe:

Stamps: Just Believe, All Holidays, Inspired by Nature
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum, Glossy White, Whisper White
Inks: Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum Re-inkers, VersaMark, Perfect Plum
Tools: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Iron, Wood Block, Rubbing Alcohol, Big Shot, Elegant Lines EF, 1 3/8 x 5/8 Oval, 1 3/4 x 7/8 Oval, Scallop Oval Punches

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you get to do something creative today!

Water Colored Daisies

This Technique, when I first saw it, took my breath away but I did not think I would be able to do it. It was MUCH simpler than first thought. I absolutely love the results! I can not remember where I saw this technique at though--SO SORRY! (if it is yours--please let me know)

Recipe:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel, Trendy Trees
Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Pacific Point
Ink: Old Olive, Pacific Point, Marina Mist Markers, Pacific Point Pad
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Modern Label Punch, Paper Piercer & Mat, Jumbo Handle, Dimensionals, Sponge

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you have a Great stamping day!

Awash with Plaid

My friend CherylAnn Robinson put a post on her blog using this technique and I knew I needed to give it a try too. I was just intrigued when I saw how this looked. Best part is, it is easy too!

Recipe:

Stamps: Awash with Flowers, Curly Cute
Paper: Old Olive DSP (retired), Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Inks: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant
Tools: Eyelet Border Punch, Scissors, Dimensionals

A Case of Bugs!

I bet that title got your attention!--LOL This adorable card of stampercamper's over on SCS was just too cute to pass up. I made some changes and came up with this one! Thank you to all of the fabulous stampers who love sharing their work with all of us.

Recipe:

Stamps: Bugs & Kisses
Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Ink: Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Coluzzle, 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4" circle punches, Dimensionals

Tahnk you for stopping by!

Just Believe

It was love at first sight with this set! I just knew I had to have this for my collection. Once I saw Trishka's sample on SCS, tweaked it a bit, I knew I was right.

Recipe:

Stamps: Just Believe, Inspired by Nature
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Tools: Big Shot, Elegant Lines EF, Sponge

Thank you for stopping by today!

"SWEET" Scoop

This card was so SWEET I just had to give this one a go! The idea came from over at SCS, by KT Hom Designs and you can check it out here. I made a few changes so I could use all Stampin Up! products. SWEET don't you think?

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Scoops, Birthday Bliss
Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Soft Suede, Pretty In Pink, Real Red Marker, Going Green Marker
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Scallop Square Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 2-way glue, dimensionals

Autumn Beauty!

This Beauty is a case from CathyRose over at SCS. I saw this and it took my breath away. What a perfect masculine card. i made a few minor adjustments but fell in love!








Recipe:

Stamps: Autumn Days, Sanded, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango, Crumb Cake
Ink: So saffron, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise Marker
Tools: 1 1/4" circle punch, Circle Scissors, Sponges, Sticky Note

Thanks for stopping by today! Would you be so kind as to leave a comment? Thank you!

Too Cute!

This card is inspired by Bingaling over at SCS. I just thought they were too cute to pass up!!! i made a few changes but really like how it turned out.

Recipe:

Stamps: Animal Stories, Occasional Quotes, Tiny Tags, Woodgrain
Paper: Pretty In Pink, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi
Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty In Pink, Bashful Blue
Tools: Paper Snips, Circle Scissors, Heart Small Punch, Two-Step Bird Extra Large, Sponge, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have a great day!