G's First Birthday Card

I was asked to make a First Birthday card for a friends son, who carries a stuffed giraffe with him everywhere he goes. I knew which stamp set to use instantly! ;o)Hope they liked it!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Pumpkin Pie CS and Classic Ink, Not Quite Navy CS, Old Olive CS, Very Vanilla CS, Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1" circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Can you say GORGEOUS?!?

These two stunning cards were demonstrated at Stamp 4 Fun this past weekend by my sideline, Tania Green. Click here for the Sweet pea tutorial, and here for the rose tutorial. Huge thanks to Tania for demo-ing these gorgeous cards, to Judy the creator of the Sweet pea tutorial, and Julie, the creator of the rose tutorial. I am sure to be playing with these techniques myself in the near future!

Tropical Party Note Pad

Here is the last display item I took to Stamp 4 Fun this past weekend. I don't know about you, but I can never find a paper by the phone when I need to write a quick note. Here's hoping this little cutie will stay put! (New items from the upcoming Summer Mini Catalogue are highlighted in the ingredient list below)

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Tropical Party Stamp Set, Island Oasis DSP, Rose Red Classic Ink, binder clip and note pad from my office supplies

Tropical Party Chocolate Tin

Hi Ladies! I am back to posting samples that I made for Stamp 4 Fun this past weekend. The goal was to make items using products found in the Summer Mini Catalogue (which is being released May 1 - August 31). New items will be highlighted below...

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Tropical Party Stamp Set, Island Oasis DSP. Old Olive Classic Ink, 1/2" Satin Ribbon, Soft Suede Stampin' Write

SPCC 45

Hello all! Here is this weeks SPCC Color Challenge. Be sure to click here to head on over to the ever talented Samantha's site, and see all the other gorgeous creations, and to post one of your own. As always, Samantha has a great prize for the winner of the challenge, a prize she independently donates each week! Thanks Samantha for your generosity, and the continued inspiration you provide us with!

I'll be honest...when I saw this combo, I had nothing! Then I sat down and flipped through my binder (when I get a new stamp set, I always ink it up in basic grey on a white paper and file it alphabetically in a binder to refer to at a later date. I find doing this, I always have a visual of what stamp is where, and also the neutral color doesn't prejudice my mind as to how I "should" use a stamp set) and the ideas started pouring in! I think I'll be coming back to this combo in the future!!!

Big C's teacher is leaving at the end of April, and it's been such a wonderful match for them both (I hope!) ;o) we really wanted to create a special card for a special thank you letter. Luckily for Big C, the new teacher is a returning one he's had before and has really worked well with, and the departing teacher is just moving down a few classroom doors to cover another maternity leave. All in all, things will work out well I am sure!

Ingredients: (All SU!)unless otherwise mentioned)
Dusty Durango CS, 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon and Stampin' Write, Kraft CS (which is being renamed coming the July 1 catalogue release, to Crumb Cake. Best of all...we will be getting a matching ink pad!!! EEEKS! Sooo excited!), Green Galore CS, Sahara Sand Classic Ink, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button, Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, twine from my crafty stash.

happy birthday

Good morning ladies! Here is the card I promised yesterday. The one I semi "cased" from myself! I loved this combo so much, I decided to make a birthday card with it. (Plus...it was the 1st time I got the Scallop Trim Corner Punch to make such gorgeous squares...I had to keep going! LOL!) (New products being released in the up-coming Summer Mini from May 1 - Aug 31 are highlighted in my ingredients list below)

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Very Vanilla CS, Bashful Blue CS, Night of Navy Classic Ink, So Saffron 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.

hello baby

Be forewarned ladies! I loved the color combo on this so much, tomorrows post has very definitely taken some big inspiration from this card! LOL! I love (semi) "case"-ing your own work. ;o)

I'm trying to wrap my head around the soon to be released SU! Color Collections, so pulled out the list of remaining colors and set to work to design a baby card. I must say, I do think the result is sweet, sweet, sweet! (Soon to be released products from the upcoming Summer Mini are highlighted in the ingredients list below)

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Very Vanilla CS, Bashful Blue CS and Classic Ink, So Saffron Classic Ink and 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Night of Navy Classic Ink, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, and I don't have the SU! Star Punch, so I traced it from the catalogue, and transferred it to VV CS to hand cut...I think I need to invest in the punch now, it would make this card so much quicker to reproduce!!!

reMEmber...with flowers :o)

I was talking in my last post about having an idea in my head, and not quite getting it out on the paper. This card is a little closer to my original plan, but still not quite there! I'll keep working at it, and I am sure I will announce it to the world when my idea and reality connect! LOL! Anyway, I do like this card, it's just not what I am imagining. Hope you enjoy! (soon to be released items in the Summer Mini, available May 1 - Aug. 31, are highlighted in my ingredients list below)

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise noted)
Glossy White CS, Pixie Pink CS and Classic Ink, Green Galore CS and Classic Ink, Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink and 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Whisper White Craft Ink, Detail White EP, Heat Tool, In a Word Stamp Set, Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set, gems from my crafty stash

reMEmber

Hello! I had an idea in my head, and it hasn't quite come to fruition. I tried this card several different times, and think there will be 2 to show off in the end. If I figure out how to make what is in my brain, I'll be sure to post it! LOL! (new products being released in the Summer Mini Catalogue are highlighted below)

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Green Galore CS and Classic Ink, Glossy White CS, In a Word Stamp Set, Whisper White Craft Ink, Detail White EP, Heat Tool, Pixie Pink Classic Ink, Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink and 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

MARVELO{US}

Morning Ladies! I hate to pick favorites, but this one may be my fave mini card I've made so far! To be honest, I was NOT loving it, until I pulled out that ribbon, and stapler, and gave it a bit of attitude! LOL! I will continue to highlight the new items used from the soon to be released Summer Mini Catalogue (May 1 - Aug. 31)

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise noted)
Very Vanilla CS, In a Word Stamp Set, Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write and 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dusty Durango Stampin' Write and 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write and 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Staples (from my office supplies)

thanks a latte!

Eeks, so excited to share this cutie little coffee cup! Makes me want coffee... mmm.... Here is another card for a display at Stamp 4 Fun, which I am going to this weekend! I'll continue to highlight new product being released in the Summer Mini which is available May 1 - August 31.

Ingredients (all SU!)
Very Vanilla CS, Pink Pirouette Classic Ink (not new per se, and not coming back in the Summer Mini, but it's a returning color effective July 1!), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Stampin' Write and CS, Sip by Sip Stamp Set, Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set, Scallop Trim Border Punch

{so}rry

Hi all! My upline is hosting "Stamp 4 Fun" this coming weekend for all her downlines. I am totally looking forward to spending an entire day stamping, creating, talking and laughing with other demo's and clients! We are supposed to bring sample projects with at least one item from the Summer Mini (which is available to the general public May 1 - Aug 31). If you are going to Stamp 4 Fun and don't want to see my samples, come back next week! If you are anxious to get a look at newly released products, click back daily! I'll highlight the new products, so you know what to keep your eyes peeled for in the new mini when its released.

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Very Vanilla CS, Old Olive CS and Classic Ink, Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink, Pixie Pink Classic Ink, So Saffron Classic Ink, In a Word Stamp Set, Sweet Scoops Stamp Set, Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Mom'n'Me Mothers Day class

On May 1st, from 1:00 to 3:00 I am holding a Mom'n'Me Mothers day class at my house. We will be making a beautiful card, frame, bookmark, flower bag of candy, and a surprise gift certificate for Mom! For more details, check out my calendar at my Stampin' Up! site Mom's...take the afternoon off and send your child with another adult, or add this into your Mother's Day Fun! Hope to see you here!

Hugs,
Robbyn

OCC, OCCSC 10

Good morning ladies! I am hitting both OCC challenges in one card this week (oops! Actually I am missing the Sketch entry...I guess I am too late, but will post the link for the sketch anyway). The top card is my actual entry, the bottom card is the simplified version we will be making in my Mom'n'Me Mothers Day Class on May 1. The LO comes from the OCC Sketch Challenge, and the challenge at OCC was to use bows. Hope you all enjoy my happy, summery cards!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise noted)
Pumpkin Pie CS, Real Red CS, Sp Saffron CS, Flower Brad and 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Tempting Turquoise CS, Island Oasis DSP, Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch, Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Corner Rounder

SPCC #43

Happy Monday everyone! Isn't this a cute sunny card? Super fun color challenge coming from Samantha at SPCC, be sure to head over there to check out all the Diva's work, the other entries and the prize package! And, of course, be sure to submit your own creation!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise noted)
Basic Black Classic Ink, Yo Yo Yellow Classic Ink and CS, Glorious Green CS, Brocade Blue Classic Ink and CS, Whisper White CS, Blush Blossom Classic Ink, Crystal Effects, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, All in the Family Stamp Set, Family Accessories Stamp Set, Family Phrases Stamp Set, Polka Dot Background Stamp, thread and white gel pen from my crafty stash!

Sweet Spring Card

Hello Everyone! I've been spending some time on the Stampin' Up! website watching videos, and decided to try this technique! Emboss a window sheet (I recycled, and used the clear packaging from another product) through the sizzix, then use your sanding block to sand down the top, "embossed" layer. I don't think I got such a pronounced result, as the thickness of clear sheet was likely different, however, I still thought the technique was cool!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Green Galore Classic Ink, Gable Green Classic Ink, Pretty in Pink Classic Ink and CS, Pixie Pink Classic Ink and CS, Whisper White CS, Botanical Blooms Stamp Set, Clear Sheet (recycled), Brads from an office supply store.

SPCC 42, OCCC, Sketchy Thursdays

Morning all! We get Easter Monday off where I live, so with Big C off at a sleepover, and L'il C content to play in the backyard, I had a chance to create this card, for 3 challenges. The SPCC challenge this week is Whisper White, Basic Black and Elegant Eggplant. The OCCC Challenge this week is to use buttons on your creations. And the Sketch comes from Sketchy Thursdays Second Chance Challenge. Hope you all enjoy my creation!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Rockabilly Specialty DSP, Fresh Cuts Stamp Set, Whisper White CS, Basic Black CS and Classic Ink, Elegant Eggplant CS and Classic Ink, Buttons from my stash, Cut outs from my Slice.

Easter Baskets

Hi Peeps! This is a really quick post showing off the Easter Baskets I made using Keesh's tutorial . I whipped up 8 of these in an hour and 15 min, granted they aren't the most detailed of creations, but I was anxious to get them all done for my Nieces and Nephews and God Children. I'm also not posting an ingredient list as I used (2 year old???) retired In Colors, and DSP from my daughters Dollar Store pile. If you are looking for a quick, clearly written basket tutorial, I highly recommend this one. I can see it being used for any occasion!

ps- the "boy" basket is overstuffed with tissue paper, but is hiding 3 Cadbury Easter Creme Eggs inside, and the "girl" basket is holding 4 baby washcloths folded in half.

Sunny Day Card Class

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you are all having a fantastic Easter Sunday. These are the cards we will be making at my "Sunny Day Card Class", running May 28th, 7-9:30, and May 29th, 1:00-3:30. You will create 8 full sized cards and envelopes, and 8 3x3 cards and envelopes.Each person will receive 1/2 of the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit, and will go home with plenty of left overs to continue to play with on your own. I will be placing out all my sentiments stamps, so you can personalize your cards to suit your needs.

***RSVP with payment ($25.00) by May 14th, so I can order all of the kits***

Mothers Day Class

Hi all! This Mothers Day Class is running May 30, 7:30 to 9:30 at my house. You will make 2 of each of the above samples, and you can use any sentiments you want. They don't necessarily have to be for Mothers Day. Make one set to give away, and keep one for yourself! The tin holds Hershey Nuggets wrapped in the Fast Flower Standard Wheel image!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise noted)
Tea Party DSP, Whisper White CS, Almost Amethyst CS, Glossy White CS, Real Red CS, Yo Yo Yellow Classic Ink, Only Orange Classic Ink, Real Red Classic Ink, Pink Passion Classic Ink, Pixie Pink Classic Ink, Whisper White Craft Ink, Detail White EP, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Flower Assortment Brads, Tin and Journal from local craft store, Organza Ribbon from my crafty stash!

Sue is soooo sweet!

I was given this award by one of my SPCC Diva "Sisters", Sue. She is such a sweet woman, and week after week I love to see her work (as I do all the Diva's!) Go check out Sue's blog for some inspiration!

And onto my 10 nominees, blogs (and their creators! ;o) which inspire me...(also, in no particular order...also, avoiding all those Sue picked...)
1. Stampin' & Scrappin' with Donna
2. Inkspirations by Makeesha
3. Flower Bug Inkspot
4. Inking Idaho
5. Lawn Fawn Cards
6. Prairie Paper and Ink
7. Do More with Less
8. Kewl Stamps-n-More
9. Sunny Stampin' Inc.
10.All my loyal and supportive blog followers and lurkers! I appreciate all of your comments and support!

Thanks to all of you for the inspiration, creativity, lessons and passion for creating you share. You've all influenced me and pushed me to better in my paper crafting!

Hugs,
Robbyn

Grade 5 Mother's Day Project

Hi all! I created these for my brothers grade 5 class to make for Mother's Day presents. I wanted a "boy" version and a "girl" version, although, of course they can make any version they choose! Also, as a note, I've made the executive decision that the frame on the left is the one we will be using...someone (namely me!) will get lacerated trying to put the frame on the right assembled!

ps-These pretties will be one of the projects made at my Mom'n'Me Mothers Day Class (May 1, 1:00-3:00) ;o)

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise noted)
Whisper White CS, Classic Inks: (Boys) Sahara Sand, Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip (Girls)Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, So Saffron, Stamps: (Boys) Extreme Elements, (Girls)Enjoy Every Moment, Best Wishes and More, Just B, Season of Friendship