Easter Project - Box in a Bag

Happy Tuesday...  Just a quick post for a quick project.  Today's challenge over at SCS is a Box in a Bag  ...  So I quickly put this together using some extra scraps on the stamp table.  I will be filling my project with pencils for my daughters classroom.

I hope you were inspired by today's project, stop on over to SCS to learn how to make this project and see the other fun samples.

Supplies: SU Cardstock: so Saffron, certainly celery, crumb cake, white, punches: Martha Stewart grass & bunny border punch, SU tab punch & misc circle punches along with ribbon.

Enjoy your day!

Easter Project and Giveaway

Thanks for stopping by this Saturday morning... I have had several emails/requests on how I created these adorable chicks for my cards/projects this past week, so with that being said... I will include the details on this Blog post.

For the egg, I used my oval Nestablilites.  After the oval was cut out, I ran it thru one of my favorite embossing folders by Quickutz called Polka Dots.  I then used a pair of my pinking scissors and cut thru the center of the oval. 

For the baby chicks, I used the following punches.  Head (SU 1 1/4 Circle Punch)  Body (SU 1 3/8 Punch) Hands (SU Small Heart Punch) and Chick Hair (Martha Steward grass punch - left over scraps)

***My chicks on today's card/project were created with the following supplies:  Pail - Archivers, Cardstock - SU Crumb Cake, Almost Amethyst, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink and Pumpkin Pie.  Border Punches - Marth Stewart Grass and Bunny (both punches are hard to find) **The chicks nose can be created using a corner of any square or star punch.  For the eyes, I used my Close to Cocoa marker. *All shapes were sponged using the corresponding ink to make it pop.

Before I go, I also wanted to share a quick card I created for a friend of mine.  Quite a simple card to mass produce and looks quite fancy with all of the layers & embossing...

Please leave a comment, one lucky winner will receive one of my Easter cards and some twine.  The winner will be announced on Monday, March 12th.  Enjoy your weekend!

Easter Cards and Project

Happy Monday!  This whole week, I will be posting a NEW Easter card and/or project.  I start today off with another fun project and card.  While this looks like a card here, its acturally a 4 drawer box and I just designed the top portion of it. 

For full directions on how to create this box, please follow this link here.  For extra fun, I also created a card.  As of today, both the card and project are on their way to Norway.  God Paske - means Happy Easter in Norwegian).

The bunny image was printed out and colored in using my Copics.  For extra fun, I added some glitter and ribbon. 

Thanks for stopping by... Enjoy your week and don't forget to stop back soon, I will have more Easter cards/projects to share as well as a fun giveaway.



Easter Cards and Project

Happy Friday!  I would like to share a few cards and projects I have been working on for Easter.  I will be uploading more during this coming week as well as another fun giveaway.  For my first project, I created a basket using and 8.5 x 8.5 piece of brown cardstock.  Then I scored it at 2.5 on all sides.  I added the handle and then created the bunny from a digi image by Stamps and Smiles. 

Using some extra scraps, I then created a matching card.  The grass was created using an older border punch by Martha Stewart.  The bunny was printed out and colored in using my Copics.  To finish the card off, I added some extra Easter eggs, glitter and some twine.  Enjoy the close-up below. 

Please stop back soon as I will be uploading more cards and projects over the next week or so.  I will also have a giveaway.  Enjoy your weekend!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Since this might be my last post of the year, I want to thank all those that follow my Blog!  I LOVE sharing my inspirations with all of you and hope you will continue to follow my blog in the coming year! 

Before I go, I have one last card to share... Since my dad LOVES Starbucks coffee, I created card for him.  Most of the supplies are from SU.  The base of the card is crumb cake.  I rolled the background using the Snow wheel and white craft ink.  The cup was created by cutting a piece of red cardstock 2.75 x 3.75, then I used my scor-pal to slant in the sides to create a cup.  I then stamped the red cs piece using an image from SU called Dasher.  Before adding the cup to the card, I crimped another piece of crumb cake cardstock and wrapped a piece of twin and added a cute tag.  To finish the card off, I added a couple of snowflakes.

I hope you are inspired by today's card, it was super fun to create and will certainly be well liked by those that LOVE coffee!!!

Merry Christmas to you all ~ Ho Ho Ho

Top Note Die Box - Gobble Gobble

Hi there, just a quick post...  I want to share a fun box I created using two tutorials.  This box tutorial can be found here.  After I created my box, I then used my top note die and made to matching pieces for the top of my box.  Once those two pieces were cut out, I stamped on some leaves and then inked up the sides using some brown ink - close to cocoa.  To complete my box I found this adorable turkey tutorial from Chic' n Scratch Live.  Both of these projects are a must & I hope you are inspired as well.

Please stop by Thursday, I will announce the winner of my card giveway and share a Christmas project. Ho Ho Ho

Supplies:  Stamps: Autumn leaf prints - SU, top note die - SU, ribbon, Cardstock - chocolate chip, crumb cake, Old olive, pumpkin pie, more mustard, really rust, SU punches - scallop1 3/4 punch,  1 3/8 round punch, 3/4 round punch, 1/4 round punch, boho blossom punch and 3/4 square punch, ribbon.

Top Note Gift Card Holder & Giveaway

Today's card was inspired by a tutorial I saw on Dawn's Blog.  I was SO inspired by the video that I just had to create something special.  For my design, I started by using some designer paper by October Afternoon (this paper was purchased last year).  Since the paper is double-sided I was able to create a design that coordinated together. 

The top note fold opens to add a gift card or even cash. 

This card is super easy to make and makes a great gift card/money holder.  If you are inspired by today's card/project please leave me a message - One lucky will win the card and a few goodies from my stamp room.  Don't forget to stop by Dawn's Blog for more video tutorials.

Our Creative Corner Challenge - Fancy Fold

Happy Saturday Stampers!! Today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our October host has challenged the OCC DT to a fancy fold challenge.  We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.

For my sample, I used a NEW fold from SCS - Side Spring Card.  I used a stamp set from SU called Jolly Old Saint Nick.  Supplies used:  Cardstock, MS Tinsel Glitter, Copic Markers, SU Embossing Folder - Vintage Wallpaper.

Please stop back tomorrow, I will have another project to share.  For more idea's on fancy folds, please stop over and see the wonderful designs by the OCC DT - there are so many wonderful designs and inspiration for this holiday season.

Good morning crafter's!! Today's projects are the following challenges: Our Creative Corner (Let's Get paper folding) and for Project Tuesday (Gate Fold Card). Everyone is welcome to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies.

For my card, I created a gate fold card, you can find all of the directions here. For my sample, I used a NEW stamp set by Stamps and Smiles called Home Baked Goodies. Since I was baking some cookies for my daughters homecoming, I quickly put a card together for her to also hand out. Splitcoast created this easy to follow tutorial along with a super cute sample.

Since I have been super busy, I always seem to be playing catch up!! However, I did manage to play this weekend. We hope you have time to stop by and see all of the other wonderful samples by the OCC Design Team.
Before I go, I would just like to take a few minutes and say a prayer for all of those that lost there lives on September 11th. You will NEVER be forgotten!!

Happy Saturday and thanks for stopping by! Just a quick post for today's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our September host, Lori Rider, has challenged the OCC to feature letters and/or numbers on a card or project. We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.
Even though school has started for my kids, I created this pencil holder for Hannah's teacher - she will surprise her with it on Tuesday!! For my sample, I covered a small paint can with red cardstock and found this adorable FREEBIE over Meljen's Designs. The image was paper pieced (Rose, I hope I make you proud) and some of the pieces were popped up using pop dots. To finish it off, I added the sentiment and a chipboard letter.

Before I go, I would like to share a picture of Jake, as you can see from the picture, he is doing much better and his scar on his head fades a little more each day! Thanks for keeping him in your hearts and prayers!!

I am also sharing a picture I took off our our deck last night. Yesterday it was dark and rainy but for a few moments, the sun came out to play. It was SO beautiful, I had to share it with all of you!! Have a safe Labor Day weekend and don't forget to stop by Our Creative Corner to see the other fun samples by the design team.

Stamps and Smiles NEW Stamp Release - Day 3

Hello!! Today is the third day of samples for the NEW stamp release for Stamps and Smiles. If you are just stopping by, our samples started on Monday and will continue until this Friday. We have 10 BRAND NEW STAMP SETS and each day we will reveal 2 NEW sets. Please stop the Stamps and Smiles Blog to see all of the wonderful samples this far along with winning your favorite set!

Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop - Friday night, August 27th from 8 pm – 9 pm CST we will have our Blog Hop. Grab the banner on the side bar and place it on the top of your Blog, one lucky winner will win 5 FREE stamp sets from the NEW release. Don’t forget to sign your name with Mr. Linky so we can easily find you.
Today's projects are using the NEW Flower stamps: Martha, Rose and Daffodil. Please stop by the Stamps and Smiles store for a FREE download.

For my samples, I just used some extra canning jars and filled them up with my silk flowers. The images were stamped in Memento ink and colored up using my Copics. Quick, easy and affordable. All of the NEW images will be available to purchase on Friday night after the Blog Hop - 9 pm CST at the Stamps and Smiles store.

Here is a close-up from the top view. As you can see, I did not add the tops to the jars, that way I can just stick my hand in and pull a flower

This Daffodil image is available for FREE at the Stamps and Smiles store. Please hurry and stop by, this image is only available for a limited time.

See you tomorrow with a few more cards and projects!!

Stamps and Smiles - NEW Stamp Release - Day 2

Thanks for stopping by yesterday, ALL of your comments were SO sweet!! As you know, we are starting our second day of samples for the Stamps and Smiles stamp release. If you are just joining us, we have 10 BRAND NEW STAMP SETS to sample thru Friday, August 27th. Please stop by the Stamps and Smiles Blog for a chance to win your favorite set and to see all of the amazing samples by the Design Team!

Here are the next two sets to be sampled: Little Stinker & Yummy in my Tummy. As you can see by my samples, I have a lot going on!! I created this darling Box, blanket, onesie and card for some friends of ours that are expecting their first child and we are are SUPER excited for them!!

Here is a close-up of the onesie. I lined the onesie with a piece of cardstock and stamped the Little Stinker image onto the onesie using staz-on ink. I then stamped the blue fabric with the image and quickly ironed the stamped frabric onto no-sew adhesive. Once the image was cut out, I quickly added it to the stamped onesie. *This makes such a sweet gift and you can even stamp cloth diapers if you have them!!

I also am in the process of crocheting a baby blanket. After your blanket is complete, you can even create a tag. I would just like to add, that these sets were SO much fun to play and design with, I too hope you were inspired by today's samples!!

Before I go, I would also like to show you my card sample using the Yummy in my Tummy set. I have a ton of idea's using this set!! For my sample, I added some coins... what child would not like it? Please stop by after the release for my project and card samples using each of these sets!!

Join us this Friday night, August 27th from 8 pm – 9 pm CST we will have our Blog Hop. Grab the banner on the side bar and place it on the top of your Blog, one lucky winner will win 5 FREE stamp sets from the NEW release. Don’t forget to sign your name with Mr. Linky on the Stamps and Smiles Blog Post found HERE. See you all tomorrow with Day 3 of our NEW stamp release!! Have a fun day...