Disney Love

Hi there!  Today has started out with rain and gray skies but the sun may shine later.  At least the temperatures will only be in the 80's, as opposed to the 90-100 degree temperatures that we've had lately!  Way too hot!

Last week ended up being busier than usual.  As a result, there were no blog posts.  But I do have one today!  This is another card made from bits and pieces that I have accumulated over time (like most stampers).  Mickey's head was cut out on a Cricut and gifted to me many years ago.  A Stampin' Up! embossing folder, Large Polka Dot, was used for the background piece.  The "love" sentiment and heart were also made using Stampin' Up! products.  Such a fast and simple card.

Must run - Grandma is being beckoned!  Thank you for stopping by today!

Good Thoughts

Hi there!  Hope you had a good weekend.  Mine was busy with the granddaughter here and trying to get packed for my trip.  I leave today for FL to spend Thanksgiving with my oldest daughter.  The hubs will be here to hold down the fort.  Thought I'd have a chance to schedule some posts but that didn't happen.  Before I go, though, here is another card made with bits and pieces of projects that weren't used for one reason or another.  The sentiment is from Perfect Pennants by Stampin' Up!   Not sure about the name of set for the butterfly.  Sorry!

Must get going.  I shall return next week.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving and thank you for dropping by   today! 

Petite Petal Shadow Box

Hi there!  Missed you all yesterday but I'm back today with a simple technique that looks difficult.  It is called the shadow box technique and was one of the make n take projects the Hostess Club girls made at our monthly meeting.  Providing make n take projects for the Club members is just a small way to show my appreciation for their support!
Inspiration for the card came from Terri Gaines.  It was her 2014 Stampin' Up! Convention sample that was posted somewhere.  Unfortunately, I don't remember where it was posted and my search to find a blog for Terri proved unsuccessful.  But, I did find Dawn Olchefske's video here that explains how to achieve this origami fold!  

Need to scoot - lots to do before the weekend!  Thank you for coming by for a visit today!  Your visits are always welcome!   

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Petite Petals 

Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Hello Honey, White, Lullaby Designer Series Paper 

Ink: Hello Honey, Blushing Bride 

Tools:  bone folder, Large Polka Dots embossing folder, Postage Stamp punch, Petite Petal Punch, Bird Builder Punch (leaf) 

Other:  Hello Honey Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, pearls (medium), sponge daubers

Hey There!

Hi there and happy Monday morning!  Hope you had an enjoyable weekend.  Mine was busy but a fun one.  Saturday was our annual Christmas Card Workshop.  (Sure wasn't Christmas weather when you stepped outside, though. lol)   A huge "Thank You" to all who came!  We had such a good time!  Yesterday was spent with a friend who recently lost her husband.  She had invited some of her other good friends over for a little get together.  We had a great time!  The laughter was good for all of us. 
Lately my time has been spent preparing for our Christmas Card Workshop and other projects that will be revealed later.  So, the card today is one that I made at Jayne Singleton's Stamp Camp earlier this month.  The image is a single stamp by Stampin' Up! called Hey There Buds.  Three of our In Colors were applied to the stamp using our Stampin' Write Markers.  Those colors are Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, and Blackberry Bliss.  A bit of  Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper and the Large Polka Dot embossed background peeks out from under the focal piece.  Some coordinating ribbon and button add the finishing touches.
OK, I'm off to tackle my to-do list.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Your visits are always appreciated!

Cheery Make a Wish

Hi there!  Can you believe it's September already?  Yikes!  Christmas will be here before you know it!  Let's not waste any more time and get to today's card, which is another make-n-take the Hostess Club girls made.  Yep, more polka dots!  Inspiration for this card came from Susan Itell.  Love her work!  (Maybe she loves polka dots, too.  lol)  You can see her card here posted August 18th.  There were a few things I changed, like the placement of the stars.  Also there were some things omitted, such as the penwork on the stars and the Word Window sentiment.  The tag is a little different, too.  I decided to stamp the "a" on some scrap white cardstock with Strawberry Slush ink, punched it out with the 1/2" Circle Punch and popped it up on Dimensionals.  The ribbon was knotted and sits on top of the tag (adhered with glue dots) rather than looping it through the hole, which would have resulted in me ripping the tag.  (Don't know my own strength!  lol)  I love the cheeriness of this card and never would have thought of using this color combination.  Thanks Susan!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Perfect Pennants 

Paper: Crushed Curry, Rose Red, White, Flower Pot DSP 

Ink: Crushed Curry, Rose Red 

Tools:  Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Star Framelits, 1/2" Circle Punch 

Other:  Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon, Dimensionals, sponges

 

Flower Patch

Hi there and happy Labor Day!  Hope you've been enjoying your long weekend.  Mine has been pretty lowkey but that's OK.
Today's card was inspired by one pinned on Pinterest, which became one of the cards that the Hostess Club members made.  They loved it.  It was easy to assemble once all the pieces were stamped and cut out with the coordinating Framelits.  Gotta love that!   (Tip for using photopolymer stamps: Use a foam mat under your project when stamping.  This will ensure more even coverage of the ink. )
That's it for today.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thank you for coming by!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Flower Patch 

Paper: Soft Suede, White 

Ink: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede 

Tools:  Flower Fair Framelits, Large Polka Dot embossing folder 

Other: Pearls, Dimensionals, foam mat, clear blocks

 

From the Flower Patch

Hi there!  Didn't get a chance to post yesterday since it was our Card Buffet.  Thank you ladies for a wonderful day!  So, today I have one of the samples from our Card Buffet display board using the photopolymer set, Flower Patch.  The Flower Fair Framelits coordinate with this set.  Love that!  To achieve the partially embossed background, only a portion of the cardstock (about two thirds) was placed in the folder.  Stampin' Up!s Simply Scored Scoring Tool was used for the horizontal lines.  Be sure to lay your focal piece wrong side up on the score board, if you want the raised lines to show on the front.  Another tip, this time for stamping with photopolymer stamps, is to have a foam mat under your cardstock when stamping.  This will help to attain even coverage of the ink. 

Must take the granddog for a walk.  Thank you so much for visiting today! 

Stamps: Flower Patch, Fabulous Four

Paper:  White, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Strawberry Slush

Tools:  Large Polka Dot embossing folder, Flower Fair Framelits, Simply Scored ScoringTool

Other:  Dimensionals, sponges (to ink edges of leaves), foam mat, clear blocks

Zoo Babies

Hi there!  We had a full house at our Buffet yesterday and lots of laughs!  Thank you ladies for making it so fun for us, too.  One of our ladies recently became a first time grandma.  Above is the card I made to accompany a gift for her sweet grandbaby.  The giraffe is just one of ten adorable images from the Zoo Babies set.  Cute, cute set!  Her mane is from a strip of Crumb Cake cardstock.  (A pink giraffe has to be a girl, right?)  A little snipping down the length helps to achieve the look of a mane.  Her eye is a pearl, which has been colored with a black Sharpie.  The background panel was embossed with the Large Polka Dot embossing folder.  Love it!  You can find these products in the new 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. 

Must get busy cutting paper to replinish my supply for our Buffet tomorrow.  Have a good one and thanks for coming by today!