SUMMER!

Hello everyone! And Happy Summer!!!! I've been in a 2 month blogging block, but I'm back...not sure if it's that I have JUST taken down my St. Patrick's Day banner, that made me feel like I couldn't post my creations, or the fact that my studio WAS in such a mess it felt crampy creating, or the sprained ankle/damaged hip, and thrown out back that interfered with the fun of creating. No matter what it was, all has been fixed now (summer banner created and hung, studio purged and cleaned, ankle/back/hip 90% recovered :o) Hope you enjoy this banner, it's a super bright and fun welcome into my front door!    


Ingredients: (All SU!) 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder, Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die, Retired Pennant Die, Rich Razzleberry CS, Whisper White CS, Floral District DSP, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2 way Glue Pen, Beads and fishing line from my crafty stash

Love Wreath

Hey friends! Look what I whipped up today! Seriously, it was easy with Stampin' Up's new Hearts Collection Framelits Die. Unfortunately, as with all sparkly projects, it's hard to see the bling in the pictures. Come on in for a closer look!

This Pretty in Pink heart was stamped in VersaMark using the Hello Doily Background Stamp. It was then heat embossed with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.

This Pretty in Pink heart was dry embossed with the Petals Aplenty Embsossing Folder, and sponged with Melon Mambo Classic Ink.

And finally, this heart was cut from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP.

I have it hanging in my front hall on another mirror and it is very pretty! I'd love to show you what it looks like in it's "home", but the photography angle would be so wonky, you'll just have to use your imaginations! :o) Have a great day, everyone!

My Christmas Journal

Hey friends! Here is this years Christmas Journal. I like to keep a notebook in my purse at all times for those notes and scrap papers you need. I also like to keep a notebook of Christmas gifts bought, to be bought, things to make, chores to do etc. etc. etc. around this time of year. Last years Christmas journal is a bit worn and my "random purse notebook" is a disaster, so I made this to use for both purposes and must say I am loving that texture!

I've used the Petals Aplenty Embossing folder on the Not Quite Navy Card Stock, rubbed the Versa Mark on it, and heat embossed with the Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder. The Cajun Craze has that yummy torn edge and has been sponged with Early Espresso Classic Ink. The More Mustard was stamped with the (new for me, and I'm loving it!) Netting Background Stamp in Early Espresso and the whole thing was sponged around the edges with that color too.

This here is a notebook to use for Christmas, and all year long too!

ps-I intentionally did NOT stamp anything on the front indicating it was my Christmas Notebook to keep those little curious eyeballs away! ;o)

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Not Quite Navy CS, More Mustard CS, Cajun Craze CS, Eary Espresso Classic Ink, Versa Mark Ink, Sponge, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder, Netting Background Stamp

World Card Making Day, Project #1

Hello Ladies! A quick post today, as I am expecting the doorbell to start ringing shortly. We are celebrating World Card Making Day today, and I thought I'd share one of the 5 gifts cards and folders I designed for my guests to make. Peek back all week, as I will get to posting the others as well. Hope you enjoy them, and I hope my friends enjoy making them! LOL! The idea for the following 5 envelope/folder/3x3" card holders was demo'd at Convention (with a thank you theme...that would work great as a gift too!), and while I wasn't there, one of my sidelines was, and I saw her sample.

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Envelope from office supplies, Whisper White CS, Certainly Celery CS, Classic Ink, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired) and DSP (also retired), Contempo Christmas Stamp Set, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder, gems from my crafty stash, 3x3" Square Envelopes (not shown)

Stampinpalooza Swap Card

Hey All! I am away at Stampinpalooza in Toronto today, but pre-scheduled this post to show you all the swap card I created! I love it, I think it's totally elegant, and totally a card that can be replicated by any level of stamper with a huge impact! If you want this to be YOUR Christmas Card this year, contact me to place your Stampin' Up! order! Enjoy!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Basic Black CS, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, and Classic Ink, Whisper White CS, Basic Grey CS, Contempo Christmas Stamp Set, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder, Ornament Extra Large Punch, Pop Dots