So Saffron, So Sorry!

Don't you think this is an incredibly sweet clean and simple card? A friend of mine isn't too mobile at the moment. She not only loves to make cards, but she's also one of the good ones who gives cards too! (I find I am sometimes apologizing for giving someone a gift without a card! How can that be???) Anyway, every once in a while I head over to her house, and we put together packs of pre-stamped, scored, cut, cards. Everything is packaged up in zip lock bags, including accessories, so as she needs a card, or is into a creative groove, she can pull out the packs and complete them! She's one of the smarties out there who has a wide range of sentiments, so we usually leave the sentiment off, so she can customize the card to her needs. I should do that for myself!!!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Card Stock: So Saffron, Whisper White
Classic Ink: So Saffron
Stamps: Hello, Doily and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Gems from her crafty stash

Imagine the Possibilities...

Hello Everyone! I just came across this photo, and realized I forgot to share it! It's my latest journal, and it's already 1/2 full! LOL! I'll be more on the ball next time, I promise!!!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Cards Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, Versa Mark Clear
Stamps: Word Play, Hello, Doily
Accessories: Basic Gems, Clear Tinsel Trim (retired), Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Beveled Windowpanes, large rhinestone from my stash, ribbon from my stash
Punches: Lace Ribbons Border Punch

Doggie Love!

A few weeks back, kidlets and I went to Canada's Wonderland. Knowing this was a full day event, and knowing I couldn't leave my dogs that long, I hired AllyCats Pet Services to come in to see to the dogs. Now. For those of you who know me and my dogs, I realize this won't be shocking to you. For those of you who don't, here's quite a story! LOL!

I have 2 dogs, a (mostly) well behaved beagle, and an incredibly dumb but sweet Great Dane. Unfortunately said Great Dane has health issues, and isn't allowed to walk very far. So instead of a walk, ALL the pet sitter had to do was let the pups into the back yard for a 1/2 hr romp, some puppy love, a bathroom break, and some yummy treats. Sounds easy, right? Now factor in that it's MY dogs, and it's that PARTICULAR dog!!!! Don't I get a call that silly puppy broke a nail (seriously) and it wouldn't stop bleeding! My 1/2 hr visit turned into at least a 2 hour visit (I am guessing longer though!), a vet trip, AND my morning dishes and pet food bowls washed!!! (We noticed Allyson! ;o) So to thank the incredibly responsible, patient, kind, sweet Allyson, we whipped together a set of 8 3x3 cards for her. I think she enjoyed them!

So...for anyone in the Kitchener Waterloo Region looking for a pet sitter...I'd totally recommend AllyCats Pet Services!!!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
CS: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Melon Mambo
Classic Ink: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Basic Grey, Cajun Craze:
Stamps: Man's Best Friend (retired, but for obvious reasons, a set I'll always keep!)
Punches: Scalloped Border Punch, Corner Rounder

You're in my Thoughts

So I've been on holidays for a bit, and one of the challenges I set out for myself, was to take a color combo (Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Cajun Craze, and a neutral of Very Vanilla), a sentiment stamp set (Word Play), a Christmas Stamp Set (Delightful Decorations, and then I cheated and added a second set Tree Trimmings. I justified this with the thought that they are the same "type" of :o), and a set that I didn't think of as being a typical one for the color combo I chose (I {Heart} Hearts) and see what I could come up with! I also took a bevy of accessories and punches along, so here goes! Oh, and I took a copy of July/Aug PaperCrafts Mag, and the following ideas are all adapted from other companies, to Stampin' Up! products. Hope you enjoy!

There's a couple of surprises in this card. First, did you see the sweet l'il twine butterfly? And second, can you guess what stamp I used for my scallops? It's the solid heart from the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set! Cute, right?

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Crumb Cake CS, Very Vanilla CS, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Cajun Craze Classic Ink, Early Espresso/White Bakers Twine, Word Play, I {Heart} Hearts, button from my crafty stash. LO pg 50.

Christmas in August! (aka "Yay! 1st Christmas card made!" LOL!)

So I've been on holidays for a bit, and one of the challenges I set out for myself, was to take a color combo (Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Cajun Craze, and a neutral of Very Vanilla), a sentiment stamp set (Word Play), a Christmas Stamp Set (Delightful Decorations, and then I cheated and added a second set Tree Trimmings. I justified this with the thought that they are the same "type" of :o), and a set that I didn't think of as being a typical one for the color combo I chose (I {Heart} Hearts) and see what I could come up with! I also took a bevy of accessories and punches along, so here goes! Oh, and I took a copy of July/Aug PaperCrafts Mag, and the following ideas are all adapted from other companies, to Stampin' Up! products. Hope you enjoy!

I LOVE this card! To get the grid look score the back of your card stock in the grid pattern, then sponge on some ink. Super fast, super cute!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Very Vanilla CS, Crumb Cake CS and Classic Ink, Garden Green CS and Classic Ink, Cajun Craze CS and Classic Ink, Linen Thread, (retired) corduroy Chocolate Chip Button, Lace Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Word Play, Tree Trimmings. LO pg 22.

Wish Big

So I've been on holidays for a bit, and one of the challenges I set out for myself, was to take a color combo (Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Cajun Craze, and a neutral of Very Vanilla), a sentiment stamp set (Word Play), a Christmas Stamp Set (Delightful Decorations, and then I cheated and added a second set Tree Trimmings. I justified this with the thought that they are the same "type" of :o), and a set that I didn't think of as being a typical one for the color combo I chose (I {Heart} Hearts) and see what I could come up with! I also took a bevy of accessories and punches along, so here goes! Oh, and I took a copy of July/Aug PaperCrafts Mag, and the following ideas are all adapted from other companies, to Stampin' Up! products. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients: (All SU!)
Very Vanilla CS, Cajun Craze CS and Classic Ink, Basic Rhinestones, Word Play, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, Paper Piercing Tool and Matt Pack. LO from pg 63.

ps-wondering how I got the punched out shape in the centre? It's the Ornament Punch rotated 4 times to give that look!

Imagine the Possibilities...

So I've been on holidays for a bit, and one of the challenges I set out for myself, was to take a color combo (Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Cajun Craze, and a neutral of Very Vanilla), a sentiment stamp set (Word Play), a Christmas Stamp Set (Delightful Decorations, and then I cheated and added a second set Tree Trimmings. I justified this with the thought that they are the same "type" of image :o), and a set that I didn't think of as being a typical one for the color combo I chose (I {Heart} Hearts) and see what I could come up with! I also took a bevy of accessories and punches along, so here goes! Oh, and I took a copy of July/Aug PaperCrafts Mag, and the following ideas are all adapted from other companies, to Stampin' Up! products. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients: (All SU! unless otherwise mentioned)
Crumb Cake CS, Gardern Green CS, and Classic Ink, Cajun Craze CS, and Classic Ink, Word Play Stamp Set, Fancy Flower Punch, Blossom Petals Builder, (retired) vanilla Button, Linen Thread, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, (retired) corner rounder punch, Green Background shape and textured embossing folder from alternate sources. LO pg 49.