Single Layer Card

Hi,

One more camera phone picture to upload and my DH will be home! YEAH! I can't wait! Almost 19 years of being together and I still hate when he's gone! Like a sad puppy in a window! LOL! Anyway, here's an idea I had in my head for a while and thought I'd give it a try! What do you think?!!



I used all SU Products including the stamp set - "Embrace Life"! The paper is Taken with Teal, Bashful Blue and Whisper White. I didn't have all the matching inks so I used Sky Blue ink and black! I scribble colored the flowers with the Taken with Teal marker though! The corners were done with the ticket punch. I still like how it turned out and can see more being made....soon!

Thank You Tree Card

Okay, remember I said in my last post "bless the inventor of the camera phone"?! Well that being said, I am uploading a picture of a card I made tonight. It's a thank you card using some new stamps I just got yesterday from "Paper Trey Ink", an online stamp company. The set I got was for Father's Day and I just loved the trees and the compass that came with it so stay tuned for more from this set! Anyway, I made this card as a "thank you" for my administrators at school. This week is secretary appreciation week and they took us out for lunch! It was a very nice and leisurely lunch that we all enjoyed! I decided to make them this card to thank them for being great people to work for/with! If you notice I used all SU products (stamps being the exception) but I bet you can't guess what the tie was made from!! You know how you get clothes sometimes and the tags are attached with a string instead of those annoying plastic things?! Well, I saved one thinking I might have a use for it and voila! There it is in action! LOL! So Breanna will be happy as I recycled something on "Earth Day"! I hope you can see the card well enough in the picture to enjoy it!



I'm a little chatty tonight as I drank some tea a little later then I should have and can't sleep right now! LOL! The caffeine is killing me but my tummy feels better for having drank it!

Spring Flowers Class - Sneak Peek!

If you're on the fence, so to speak, about signing up for my "Spring Flowers" class here are some sneek peak pictures to push you over the fence! LOL! These are just a couple so far..... Enjoy!

We'll be using the "Jumbo Outline Letters" here along with one of the flowers from the tin



This one looks a little off as I didn't know how to photograph it to show it's best side (so to speak!) We'll be using punches too on this one as part of the front is actually a "peephole" to the inside showing off the flower!



Stay tuned for more pictures and sneak peeks!

Details of a Busy Week

It's been a crazy week at work! I felt like doorman for a revolving door at school! We've had more kids coming and going then at the beginning of the year! I come home totally wiped out, so bad if you're one to watch "my Mizuno" counter it hasn't moved...!LOL! I actually called home on Monday and told my DH that I wasn't making dinner but taking Breanna out to eat and would bring him home something! I don't know how he does it like this every day - crazy! We also had to get ready for his birthday so we did some much needed shopping to get a few last minute items we wanted to get for him! I had taken my friend Esther with me and showed her where to get the coolest cigar boxes ever - CHEAP! If you have a tobacco store near you pop in and ask if they sell their boxes! They really package those things in the neatest boxes! The same applied to Tuesday, Wednesday Breanna had plans to do something with "that boy" so Brian and I just ate whatever stroked our fancy (read that as cereal for me and Ramen for him!) Thursday, aaaah dinner on Thursday! LOL! Ever have one of those periods of time where you're better off feeding your family PB&J sandwiches? The meal I attempted that night was nothing short of horrendous! LOL! Burned the chicken, soupy mashed potatoes but the carrots turned out okay! My poor family! LOL! I hope it picks up this week! LOL!
I do have some projects I have been working on though! YEAH! I've gotten some scrapbook pages finished and some cards too! See what you think and..... tell me! LOL!

This one is following a "ricetta" from "Amy" - she has great layout ideas and I knew I wanted to do this one for my honey! It really showcases his accomplishment!



This is an old one I am finishing up of my oldest daughter. It's before I had my son and I won't say how long ago that was! LOL! You can see I'm still loving the little "dots"! They seem to work perfect for everything! I used SU's jumbo outline letters for the letters l-e on "playtime". I just love that set as it is so versatile!



On to the cards!

I used the SU set "Tart and Tangy" along with the coordinating papers for this card. I love the bright colors of this paper they're so "clean" looking! If you're a retro gal you'd love these too as they totally look "50's-ish"!



This stamp set is from the SU set called "Always". I love how the flowers are made to go into the bird like that. There are other stamps in this set that are really versatile to both card making and especially scrapbooking.



Here we are with another "Tart and Tangy" card. I can't remember the name of this set off right now but will edit this post later with it! Edited - The words are part of a Stampin Up set called "Smarty Pants"



I used old DP from SU on this one and a kitty sticker I got from Michael's dollar bin! The kitty is SO cute! I had to use him for a card for kids and, more dots!



I'm not crazy about this card but it was in my head to do so....it's done! Now it's back as it needs to be redone differently! I just need to figure out how! LOL! It's coming....stay tuned! LOL!

Call Me Bologna.......

Call me bologna cuz I'm on a roll here tonight! I went to my blogger friend Amy's site and saw the neatest tutorial on how to make floral stones into magnets! Too cool I thought but.... I needed something to put them in too! I had ordered the wrong tin from Papertrey last time I placed an order - or so I thought! What was a blunder has now turned into the "perfect container" for my magnets! I love how these turned out! I also had the chance to use my new Air Force stamps too! Love it! The AF one is going to a friend and the other two are going to my future hostesses of upcoming Stampin Up parties! I'm giving them away whether you did a book party or an "In-Home" type party! If you want to be a recipient just let me know! Take a look at them;

USAF magnet tin



Inside of USAF magnet tin - can you see how I got the stars & stripes in there too!



Showing off SU's new "Ginger Blossom" designer paper and "Embrace Life" stamp set



Here's the inside of the "Embrace Life" magnet tin



These magnets were insanely easy to do! I did another set but need to do one more thing before I post it! Stay tuned I have more.....

NOVA Shoe Box Swap

What a great Sunday! We went to church early because I had some great plans that I didn't want to miss out on! I was able to participate in a "shoebox swap"! What, do you ask, is a shoe box swap?! Well, my shoe loving heart was sad that it has nothing to do with shoes!! It does, however, have everything to do with making some awesome cards designed by other talented ladies! We knew ahead of time how many other people were coming, created one card for an example (the smart ones made directions - don't ask which one I was as it was my first!) and then cut supplies to share with everyone. We all then made one of everyone else's using that person's supplies! Great concept right! This was perfect to fill my card basket for upcoming shows! Check out the slide show below to see them all!

If you're looking at this and see something you like, let me know! Everything was made with items (including tools)from the current Stampin Up Catalog!

P.S. mine was the gray pocket card made with the sailboat stamp set!

Enjoy!!

New Cards!

Well, I finally finished up a few cards I had started recently. I must make mute cards a lot because sometimes, they just don't speak to me! I just couldn't figure out what they "needed"! LOL! Anyway, here are 3 cards I fnished up last night!

I used SU everything for this one and I am pretty happy with how it turned out too! I don't use the Designer Paper as often as I should! I think things are on a verge of change with these! LOL!



I made this card to give to a friend of mine at work! She's SO sweet and when she came back from New Orleans recently she brought me a small gift. This card is her "thank you"! I like to make the card and write on it with a post it note, that way they have the card as a little gift too! I really like this one!



This is my first attempt at paper piecing! The rhino was stamped on DP and then cut out and placed on a pop dot! I bet you'd never think I cut it from the other side of the paper I used as a background for the "celebrate" card above! I just love how SU does that with their paper! It's so versatile! Anyway, this was my mute card! It didn't speak to me and I'm still not so sure I heard it 100%! The words were my stopping point! What do you think? Oh, and I also limited myself to only SU on these cards!



So let me know what you think! I love feedback!

More Valentines!

I was playing around with my "stuff" while I watched Prison Break with my DH tonight! We love that show and can't wait for the DVD to come out! Anywhooo, I made a couple of Valentines to share with you! One I really like and the other, well, I just couldn't come up with anythint else to go with it - I need input please!! Oh, it needs to stay all Stampin Up products as I'd really like to show it at my Open House this weekend!

Here they are!

I like this one;



I'm not too sure about this one......



What do you think it needs?!!

Valentine's Day Cards

Valentine's day is getting closer and closer.... so with that in mind I made up some great new cards! I used traditional colors and non-traditional colors in these cards! Stampin Up has a great Valentine's day offer that you can't pass up - I didn't! Take a look below;

The adorable elephant below is from the SU Valentine's special. It could go either way - boy or girl! It's so cute but I have other ideas for that elephant! Can't you just see him as a "don't forget" type card or a children's congratulations type card or even for a lunch box love note! My daughter and I trade those back and forth so I think she might be getting one soon with him!



I used a "Level 3" hostess set I recieved as a gift from Stampin Up (a benefit of being a demo btw!) for the flower and the butterfly. If you look closely the butterfly is actually cut out and placed on the card with a "pop dot" type adhesive! I used the words from the Valentine's day set to make it a Valentine's day card! I love purple so I'm really please with how it turned out in the non-traditional Valentine's day colors!



Enjoy my ideas and let me know if you'd like to place an order for that special! It's so versatile beyond Valentine's day so stay tuned - you'll be seeing more!

Friend Card

I actually even finished a card last night! I was on a big roll! I finished a card that I am sending to a friend in Florida! She is just the sweetest person ever! I have known her for years via the internet and even got to meet her once! I made this card to add to a package of goodies I have been stockpiling for her - someday, and hopefully before the shipping gets outrageous, I'll get it in the mail! I hope you like it!

Cute Chicken Card!

Take a look at my newest creation I did last night! This chicken has GOT TO BE the CUTEST ever! I love it! When I saw the words that went with it - I had to have it! You're "with me" on that one right?! Look at how cute my card came out! I don't know why the picture of the inside came out blurry but you can tell what it says!







These three cards are just ones that I have been making for the upcoming craft bazaar I am in! I really like these and with a couple of small exceptions (green ribbon, B&W paper and the colored brads) they're all made with Stamin' Up items!




I am sort of a pack rat with craft items at times too! If I find a good deal I buy them and put them back for those "just in case" moments - KWIM! So stay tuned for more items that are coming from the "just in case" collection! LOL!

Nice To Be Appreciated!

In our school system this week is "Custodian Appreciation Week". It's great to have time dedicated to appreciate those people who don't get what they deserve for all that they do! I know ours at my school (like it's MY school ;0) )! They really work hard and tend to get some grief at times! Anyway, I volunteered there and at Breanna's school to make cards of appreciation. Here they are, one actually fills a challenge so I'll be posting it again on the SCS site later! I hope you like my cards!

I love the colors blue and brown together! I used Chocolate chip, sky blue and natural cardstock. My stamp comes from the Office Accoutrements set and the words are part of the "In Appreciation" set. Don't you love the ribbon trick in the center of the flower too? That is the neatest trick I picked up on another person's blog! If you want to know how to do it just email me!



This card is one of my favorites as I just love that little flower! Believe it or not it is the scallop punch with the 1' punch circle for the center. I glued the circle to the scallop and then snipped the indentions up to the circle and Voila! Flower! I used close to cocoa, pink passion, natural card stock, the paper is our Old Olive designer paper that you can get in lots of different colors too. Itty Bitty background stamps and the In Appreciation stamps. I also used the ticket corner punch, my wonderful mat pack and the small horizontal punch where I threaded the old olive ribbon!



This card is the one that fulfills the requirements for a challenge. I made the regular card and then cut 1" of cardstock off the front, put the Halloween designer paper on there, made my rectangle to hang over and there we go! I used black, river rock cardstock and the Halloween designer paper that is double sided. The stamps are from "Carved and Candlelit", and my words were cut out with the big window punch!



I have a confession on this card...... I used a paper that I bought a while back that isn't SU! Okay, I'm not a purist but 98% of me is! LOL! I did use SU's real red and brilliant blue cardstock, my wonderful mat pack, and the corners I hand cut but SU has a punch I am seriously deliberating over that can do the same much easier!



I hope you like my cards - let me know which one YOU like best!

Anniversary Card

18 years ago I met the man who changed my life for ever!



So I made him this card to commemorate the big day! It's not our wedding anniversary but the day we met! He thinks I'm a little silly for remembering all of our "little" anniversaries but hey, they're important to me!

I used the SU set "Baroque Motifs" set, brilliant blue ink and cardstock, whisper white and Night of Navy cardstock as well as So Saffron designer paper! Oh and I used the pretty white taffeta ribbon as well as one of the fire gem brads! He should feel pretty special since that's the first one I could part with! LOL! I slipped the card into his day planner! I think he liked it as he emailed me to thank me for asking him out first! I guess a girls got to do what a girls got to do! LOL!

Enjoy!

Holy Triptych Cards

Hello, I had time to stamp some cards with a friend today! I was so excited to do these since they are ones I have been wanting to do for a while! I was lucky my friend was willing to come over and be my "guinea pig"! It was great to be with her again as she left our school and moved to another one so I don't get to see her as much!

The first technique we did was one I found online at another ladie's blog and she called it "stained glass window" technique! So pretty yet so easy! You simply emboss your design on vellum paper (we used silver embossing powder) and then flip the vellum over and color in the background with colored pencils or markers! We did the colored pencils and the effect was a lot softer then the markers! Beth did the Holy Family and I did the Angel - notice her angel had blonde hair like her and mine had dark hair like me!! LOL! I think we were trying to make a statement! LOL! Hers is probably more true then mine!


Beth's


Michelle's- sorry about the shine!


The next techniques we used was watercoloring with Stampin Up's ink pads and the aqua painters and their watercolor paper. She (Beth) did the Angel and I did the Holy Family

Michelle's


Beth's

New Cards!

It's been a while since I posted anything here! I thought I should probably show that besides working and training I have been dabbling in some fun stuff too! I made these "cool" snowflake cards using all SU products except the tiny little red crystal in the middle of the red snowflake! I love this grey paper as well as the "embossing" technique you can see in the grey and silver card! Take a look!







There is a lady at the school where I work as well who should probably be wearing a superwoman cape as, in addition to being a kindergarten aide and mother of 4 with 3 being tripletts, she also works a part time job at Target (Tarjhaayyyy!)! The other day she took a pair of pants, that I got the wrong size in, to her Target and exchanged them for me! How nice was that?! Well to thank her I altered a mini notepad to give her as a "thanks"! It doesn't hurt that she was telling me she was looking for ideas for "thank you's" for their room moms too! I wrote my thanks on the inside!