June Stamp-a-palooza

At this month's stamp class we will be making a spiral pop up card and learning random stamping while making a cool drink hanger. Because of the amount of RSVP's I have added another night for stamp-a-palooza. We will have class on Thurs. June 17 @ 6:30pm and Friday, June 18 @ 6:30pm. Please RSVP if you haven't already ASAP!!
Used: Hot Diggity & A Twinkle stamp sets.

June Suitcase Workshop!

This is so cool! You will be provided with all the items you need to create this one-of-a-kind gift! Using the very cool Passages paper from CTMH we will make the suitcase, post-it note holder, paper weight, 3 cards & a pen! All projects will be pre-cut so you must RSVP! The class is limited to 6 - so hurry! Workshop: June 29 @ 6pm Cost $15.00. (you will be charged if you cancel after your items are cut)

Birdhouse fun

Saw this in the archives of the Project Tuesday page and thought it would be fun to try. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. The splendor paper really made my cloudy day shine! Used: Goldrush, Moonstruck and Splendor papers, Moonstruck and Topiary Inks, vines from One of a Kind stamp set and bird stamp from Felicity set. Directions here.

May Stamp-a-palooza!

Well, you missed a fun one! We did puddle pads and paper folding!

(sorry the pic's are so bad!)

New Zippidee paper for shirt, Tag used SOM - Cherish the moment and A Flitter.

Altered Tin

I made this cute little altered tin for my open house. It was one of the silent auction prizes...The lucky winner was my new friend Betty!

The tin holds a post it note holder and 4 magnets.

Used: New* CTMH Splendor Paper & Paper flowers

My Mini-File Folder Album

I used the Aspiration stamp set & Unforgettable paper pack.

Congratulations Amber & Dupper!!!

I made this cute "LOVE" book for my dear friend Amber's bridal shower last weekend. She is the cutest, most laid back bride - ever! I wish the both of them the best life ever!!!

Valentine Countdown - Day 14

Well, this one was the big one. This gift was for my wonderful hubby. The one person in my life who really values all of my creative endeavors! I made this card for him, knowing he would love its "corniness". The box was done with much love...and at times, frustration.

I used: Card: Back Country CTMH paper, chipboard, "Backwoods" & "Bee Mine" stamp set. Box: Black, white & hollyhock CTMH paper. Silver & clear embossing, "Posterboard Alpha", "You Rock", "Fieldtrip Alpha" & "So Lucky" stamp sets. I'm sure I missed some stuff...

Valentines Countdown - Day 13

These candy sliders are for my kids. My daughter loved that book - I love you forever, so that one is her's and my son truly "rocks".

I used: CTMH cardstock & inks. "Love You Forever" & "You Rock" stamp sets.

Valentine Countdown - Day 11

Well, I can't really take all the credit for these. My 9 year old daughter came up with the idea when looking through a Oriental Trading catalog. She did the stamping, I did the cutting and some gluing and her Papi (my amazing DH) did the stapling! The blow-up guitars are really cute!

Valentine Countdown - Day 10

I really love how this turned out! I used: Library Card stamp set, heart punch, Classmates Alpha, Animal Cookies and Tulip paper...oh! and a clear button!

Cupcake Workshop!!!

Cupcake Box and Card Workshop is coming soon!! Please RSVP right away so I have enough materials for everyone! I have two workshop times: 6:30pm on Friday 2/12 AND 2:00pm on Saturday 2/13. PLEASE RSVP by 2/10!!! Hope to see you there! ($10 all materials included)

Topstitch Tri-fold album

When I saw this tri-fold album I had to try it! I wanted to make something girlie for my bff to use for her girls pictures and the Topstitch paper was perfect! The album was really easy to cut and assemble - the hard part was adding all the embellishments (I'm too obsessive at times!). I just hope she likes it!

Topstitch paper, stamps from Topstitch WOTG, chocolate card stock

What I've been up to...

Well, I guess my creative juices are flowing again. With the pressure of the holidays, craft shows and workshops off me for a little bit, I decided to do some projects I've been saving. This is one of them - Cool, Huh! This bag ideas is lovingly lifted from an amazingly talented woman, Pamela O'Connor - you have to check out her blog! She didn't have many instructions on the blog, because the info was no longer available, but I went with what she had and...well, Voila!

It holds my book, wallet, sunglasses, keys and afternoon snack quite well!

I used: (NEW) Vernada papers, Posterboard Alpha, stamps from "Felicity" paper pack, bag handles from Jo***, self-laminating sheets from Wal****.

You Rock card and calendar

The new "You Rock" paper pack from CTMH is soooo cool! The best part is, you can use it for a girl or boy. The coaster calendar I made for my rockin' neice and the card was for a boy in my daughters class - it held a gift card perfect! We plan on using them to make Valentines for her class too! I used liquid glass on the guitar, you rock and the 365 to make them pop!

Back to life...

Well, the snow day yesterday was nice, but its even better to be back to normal. I was hoping to do tons of creatin' over the break, but unfortunately the best laid plans...yadda yadda. I did sit down at my newly cleaned work area yesterday and played with some stamp sets I have yet to crack open...
Date book used: (D1372) Grown with Love, (D1285) Life's a Jungle, Celebrate
Valentine card used: (D1406) True Friends (SOM), Grown with love
Cupcake box used: Topstitch Paper
Hope you enjoy...not thrilled with how the date book turned out. The cupcake box is a pre-made box from a local craft store with layered paper flowers and gathered ribbon. I love the new Topstitch paper and the Grown with Love stamp set!

Card box with cards

I recently came across this great little box that holds 4 cards (with envelopes). Vicki Wizniuk has the coolest stuff on her blog - check it out! I used the upcoming sales promotion from CTMH called "Felicity Collection" and misc. ribbons, brads and buttons. Hope you like it!

StAmP-A-pAlOoZa

Join me for the first monthly...StAmP-a-PaLoOzA!!!
This months workshop will be a mix of getting ready for
those trick-o-treaters and creating 2 SUPER cute cards!

* When: September 24, 7pm
* Where: Watson Run Chuch (Brown Road/S. Watson Run Rd.(email/call for directions)
* What to bring: Adhesive, scissors and YOU! (if you have the items)
* How much: $5 ...or free with a $25 order! (Christmas is coming)

Email me with any questions...I know I missed something - I'm just soo excited to get started finally!!! If Halloween is not your thing...no worries, fall stamps will be available too!!