Scrappin' Kit Stamp Camp

Susan and I are getting together for another Stamp Camp in May. May is National Scrapbooking Month and our project will be an Flag Accordian Album and 2 cards made with a Simply Scrappin' Kit. It is a great way to use the Simply Scrappin' Kit in a different way other than a traditional scrapbook. We will use only half of the kit to create the album plus cards. No stamping is needed to finish these projects. All you will need are the photos to fill the album when you get home.

Here is a look at what the album looks like opened up. This would make a great gift for a teacher, graduation, birthday and more. Here are the details of the Stamp Camp:

DATE: May 21, 2011

TIME: 9 AM -Noon

WHERE: Susan's House

COST: $15

Please contact me by May 7th if you plan to attend.

The Simply Scrappin' Kit that we will be using is called "Playful Polka Dots" and can be found in the new SUMMER MINI. You can start ordering from the Summer Mini May 1st. I think you will like it. It is so bright and cheerful and can be used for any occasion. Well it is bright and sunny here today. I have to start working on Baptismal Invites so I will be very busy for the next few days. Go out and enjoy the day!

Happy Easter

This is Eli's first easter and he certainly has enjoyed it. Yesterday he colored eggs as you can see here!

And today he received his Easter basket. In his basket was this rabbit that sings and dances to a 50's tune. The bunny sings, "Who put the hop in the hoppity hoppity hop"! He loves it as you can see!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

April Showers Bring May Flowers

It is raining really hard here today. It reminded me of the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." Well, it is raining and it is April so I decided to post a card with flowers. received a card at Regionals that was the inspiration for this card. There was no name on the back so I can't give credit to the person that came up with the layout. I just love the Spring Vintage DSP and decided to use it on this card. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET: Build A Blossom

PAPER: Spring Vintage DSP, Rose Red, Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Pink Pirouette

INK: Pretty in Pink, Pear Pizazz

ACCESSORIES: Build A Blossom Punch, Fun Flowers Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon

The stamp set, punch, Big Shot Die, and DSP are found in the Occasions Mini. A reminder that the last day to order form the Occasions Mini is April 30. So if you need or want something from the Mini, please contact me before the 30th.

On the card I received at Regionals, the colors were very bright and bold and reminded me more of summer. This card has a very soft feel to it and would be perfect for a Mother's Day card. I love it with these colors and paper. I am now off to play with my grandson. They are visiting for the weekend. I am enjoying this weekend. You go and enjoy the day!

Easter Carrot Cone

I know that I have not posted for a while but I was overwhelmed with the wedding invitations. I worked on them morning, afternoon, and evening for days. And now they are done and delivered so I can get back to doing my thing.

With Easter a few days away, I thought I would post a project we were shown at Regionals in Hartford. As soon as it was demonstrated I knew when I got home, I had to make one. This Easter Carrot Cone was created by using the Petal Cone Die. How cute is that! If you look closely, you can see that the stamp set, Easter Blossoms was stamped on the cone using the same color ink as the cone. You can place candy inside of it and give to someone special for Easter. The supplies that I used for this project were:

STAMP SET: Easter Blossoms

PAPER: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive

INK: Pumpkin Pie

ACCESSORIES: Sticky Strip, 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Brights Buttons

I just think this is so cute! It will be showing up at my house Easter morning for my family. Today my daughter and her husband and baby Eli will be arriving at my house this afternoon for the holiday. I can't wait for his first Easter. I think the Easter Bunny will have something special for him at my house. Enjoy your day!

April Technique Sample Card 3

This is the third card that we will be making at Technique Class this month. This is a "Ribbon Rose". This picture does not do this card justice. This card in person, looks so elegant. After I was finished with it, I thought it would be perfect for a Valentine's Day card. The richness of the Cherry Cobbler on the card helps to give this car a more elegant feeling. For the class, I used Rose Red seam binding and cardstock to make this card. I found that I would not have enough if I demonstrated with the same color seam binding. So I decided to demo using the Cherry Cobbler seam binding. I was so surprised to see how much more elegant the card looked by changing the color. The supplies that I used for this card were:

PAPER: Cherry Cobbler, Cherry Cobbler DSP, Whisper White, Basic Black

ACCESSORIES: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Embroidery Needle (non SU), Embroidery Thread (non SU), Pearls

I saw a card on someone else's blog that had this rose and I just loved it. You can find the tutorial for this rose at this blog just click here. The tutorial is found under tutorials and is listed as Ribbon Rose. The rose is beautiful and adds so much to the card. It looks like it would be difficult to make, but once you get started it is really very easy. Well I am going to continue working on those wedding invitations now. I am sure I will be doing that all day. Enjoy your day!

Embossed Eggs

This is a totally CASEd card from a card that I received at a swap at Leadership in Nashville. When I got the card, I really liked the simplicity of the card. I knew that I was going to make this card sometime. But when I saw the new "Summer Mini" and saw that they were offering 3 NEW colored Embossing Powders, I pulled the card out. The new Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, and Wild Wasabi Embossing Powders were just perfect for the eggs. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET: Easter Blossoms

PAPER: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi

INK: Versamark

ACCESSORIES: Tulip Frame Embossing Folder, Ticket Corner Punch, Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo and Tangerine Tango Embossing Powders (found in the Summer Mini and will be available May 1)

The original card was more subdued in the colors, but I think these colors are very Easter looking. It is so impressive looking in person with the embossing. I would like to give credit to AnnMarie Lonas from New York for this card. This was a card that my friends and I made last night. They can't wait to order these new Embossing Powders. We had a great time last night. It is always a good time when you get together and stamp with friends. Enjoy your day!

Last Minute Easter Cards

Easter is coming fast and I need to get some cards done. So tomorrow night, 3 of my friends are coming over and we are going to make Easter Cards. This is one that I am going to make. This is a very pastel springlike card. I think it is so light and airy looking. For this card , I used the Crayon Resist technique. I stamped the Dogwood branch onto Glossy White cardstock with Staz-On Ink. I then colored in the flowers with white crayon. I think sponged over the cardstock using, Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue, and Certainly Celery. After adding the color, I took a paper towel and wiped over the entire cardstock until it is shiny and the wax is gone. I love the effect that you get from that technique. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET: Easter Blossoms

PAPER: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, White Glossy

INK: Black Staz-On, Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery

ACCESSORIES: Tulip Frame Embossing Folder, Certainly Celery 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Towel

I hope my family will enjoy this card when they receive it. Enjoy your day!