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Valentine's Stamp Class

2012-01-07T14:42:00.002-06:00

Valentine's Stamp Class

Thursday, February 2, 2012

9:00am-1:30pm

my house -1803 Salt Valley Dr. Katy 77493

RSVP by email or phone 281-347-7464

light snacks will be provided

**remember to bring your own adhesive!!! also a bone folder and paper trimmer if you have one

Class details:

**Class fee is $6.00 (plus cost of items made...prices are listed below)

Valentine's Card $1.00 (with envelope)

Rolos $1.25

Heart Pouch Treat Holder $1.25 (you put in your own treats)

Hershey Bar $1.50 (hershey bars are provided)

Heart Garland $1.75 (for 10 hearts) --lots of papers and colors to choose from so that you can match your own house

---FOR ALL PROJECTS...there will be a variety of colors and patterns to choose from with the paper...so if you like the project but the paper, not so much...there are options when you get here!

You will need to RSVP...do it quickly cuz my space is limited! Please RSVP by Sunday, January 29th.

When you RSVP let me know what you will be making and how many of each item

Everyone that RSVPs and pre-pays will be entered into a drawing for a really cute Valentine's Prize!!!! The drawing will be held at the class!

Baby Shower Invite

2011-08-04T12:30:00.001-05:00

I made some baby shower invites for a shower I am giving for one of my good friends!! She is expecting baby #3 and it's a boy!!!! :o) I totally snagged this idea from the Stampin' Up! catalog. I was in a bit of a time crunch to get these out and I just didn't have the brain power to come up with anything original. I think they turned out cute though. I am so in love with the banner thing right now! I wish I had more time I would just make and put up banners all over everything!
thanks for stopping in!

chat at ya later...

whats in it?

stamps...Inviting, Whimsical Alphabet

paper...bashful blue, wild wasabi, so saffron, marina mist, whisper white

ink...wild wasabi, so saffron, marina mist

accessories...white thread, silver brads

other...dimensionals, distresser, star die cut, big shot, circle punch, stamp-a-ma-jig

Summer Stamp Camp

2011-06-24T08:10:00.020-05:00

milk carton with pixie stix

pizza box (with Kit Kat inside)

sample of some of the cards we will make

flower pencils

journal/notebookbackpack

name banner

paper bag album

purse tote with candy

R.S.V.P. fabfullmers@yahoo.com

It is going to be all sorts of paper-crafting fun you don't want to miss!!!

Cute Pencils

2011-05-24T10:12:00.000-05:00

These are just some cute pencils I made for a few gals that I Visit Teach. They are so much more fun to write with than plain yellow pencils!! :o) I used paper and a brad and a little piece of ribbon around the pencil at the bottom of the flower to keep it from falling down. Super, Super Easy!!!!

what's in it?...

ink...rich razzleberry, melon mambo, real red

paper...rich razzleberry, melon mambo, real red, First Edition dsp

accessories...rhinestone brads, Crystal Stickles, ribbon in matching colors

other...Big Shot, #2 pencils

Spring Card Class

2011-04-07T13:03:00.007-05:00

Spring Card Class!!! -my house -THURSDAY, April 14th -9:00am-12:00pm -fee is $5.00 (plus the cost of each item you make) -you will need to bring your own adhesive, paper trimmer and bone folder -light refreshments will be served -RSVP quickly...space is limited!!! --all cards are $0.75 each (with envelopes) --easter basket is $1.00 empty or $2.00 filled

Happy Birthday Shawners

2011-02-11T08:26:00.005-06:00

The perfect birthday cake for a guy who doesn't really like chocolate with the exception of Hershey Nuggets WITH Almonds!!!! I used the Celebrations paper. I bought 3 different sizes styrofoam discs to adhere the nuggets to. The base is a round cake board that I covered with paper and ribbon. The "ribbons" on the cake are paper. I cut the 35 with my silhouette! (oh how I love that machine!) I ended up using the hot glue gun to stick the nuggets to the styrofoam! Turned out cute! A week and a half later...there are only a few nuggets left! I think he liked it!!!

Flowers for a friend

2011-02-06T17:49:00.009-06:00

This is a little bouquet of flowers that I made for a friend of mine. I wanted to really antique and distress them up and make them vintagey! I loved the paper I found at Archivers with the french words printed on it! I think that added a cool look! I used a die cut I had for the flowers.

thanks for coming by...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...

stamps...Happy Heart Day (love you)

paper...so saffron, perfect plum, very vanilla, patterned paper

ink...so saffron, perfect plum, close to cocoa, brown spritz

accessories...brads, saffron ribbon, metal oval frame

other...big shot, die cut, paper shred, bamboo skewers

Valentine's Class

2011-01-19T14:27:00.004-06:00

Valentine's Day Class

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

9:00am-1:00pm

if you are interested in coming email me! fabfullmers@yahoo.com

This is a super simple card! You will be able to choose from an assortment of really cute cut-outs & ribbons to make your cards unique!

This little treat box is simple to put together! The paper has felt hearts on it. You will be able to punch out any color of hearts you want and you can choose what sentiment you would like.

Could not be easier!!!! Chocolate Hershey bars wrapped in some cute paper and tied with a ribbon! Choose from an assortment of tags to add a little message!

Love You Much
I always have to throw in a birthday card cuz we always need those...right?!! This one features a new stamp set that is in the Occasion Mini Catalog! There are 4 different images you can choose from to make your own spinner card.

Hello Friend

2011-01-12T22:40:00.003-06:00

Hello Friends! This is just a quick card I put together the other day. I haven't stamped in so long that I needed to do a little something to get my mojo back! I just love this little bird image. Isn't he so cute staring up at that flower?!
Thanks so much for coming by! Hope you have a wonderful day!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Hello Chick (stampendous)
paper...regal rose, certainly celery, baja breeze, whisper white, Greenhouse Gala dsp
ink...black staz-on, regal rose, so saffron, baja breeze, certainly celery
accessories...silver brads, rose ribbon, diamond stickles
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, blender pens, distresser

Diaper Cake and some Mary Janes

2011-01-02T19:35:00.004-06:00

How cute is this diaper cake? I made this a few months ago for my best friends daughter in law!! Obviously she was having a girl...and I am happy to say that she had sweet little Evie Kay a few weeks before Christmas and baby is doing great!!These cute little Mary Janes make adorable treat containers huh? This was the little take home for the girls that came to the shower. Ticia made these! Didn't she do a great job? I don't remember the website but we ordered the already die cut shoes and then put them together.

She embossed them with the polka dot folder, she added ric-rac around the bottom and added some cute and simple circle flowers with a rhinestone brad in the middle.

thanks for stopping by...chat at ya later!!!

Teacher Clipboards

2010-12-28T11:30:00.012-06:00

These are a couple of the clipboards I made for the boys teachers this year. (There are 3 more to come!) I went to Archivers and tried to find papers that had the teacher's favorite colors or things I thought might suit them. These two turned out especially cute, I think! The boys signed the back and wrote a little message!

We just love our teachers and are so grateful for all they do!!!!! Thanks for stopping by!

chat at ya later...

what's in it?...

paper...from Archivers ( I totally forgot to make note of it when I made them)

accessories...lots of ribbon

other...clipboards, sticky strip, glue sticks, sanding block

Christmas Stuff

2010-11-08T13:35:00.005-06:00

This is a cute little treat holder that is sooo easy to make! I really think it's one of the easiest I have ever done! {love the easy ones!} All you have to do is cut out 2 of the tags from the Two Tags die cut with your Big Shot. I used some Andes Candies in this one...you can use so many different candies!! I pulled a ribbon through and added one little stamped image!
what's in it?...
stamps...A Cute Christmas
ink...old olive, cherry cobbler, black staz-on
paper...cherry cobbler, very vanilla, old olive, Jolly Holiday dsp
accessories...olive brads, stickles, olive ribbon
other...Big Shot, Two Tags die, scallop and circle punch, blender pen, dimensionals

Here is a fun Christmas card. I love the christmas color combos that have a touch of pink and blue in them!! Just a basic window card.

chat at ya later!!!!

what's in it?...

stamps...A Cute Christmas, Merry Christmas

paper...crumb cake, whisper white, baja breeze, Candy Cane dsp

ink...wild wasabi, real red, black staz-on, daffodil delight

accessories...pink ribbon, white gel pen

other...big scallop and circle punches, corner rounder

cutest m&m treats!!

2010-10-01T07:59:00.006-05:00

Is this not the cutest??!!! I am LOVING it...I already started to make a bunch of these for teachers and a few friends cuz they are just too cute not to share with someone!!! I saw this cute idea on Jenny's blog Stamping Moments. She was kind enough to share her directions for this cute box! {look for Spring Lollipops on her blog} I loved the idea of doing suckers but after I went to the store and couldn't find just the right sucker I decided to buy some m&m's and come home and try this! I just changed the template by punching 3/4 inch circles instead of the little holes for the sucker sticks! Super cute right? You can also see some other cute versions of this on Inking Idaho and Thoughts that Stick. Have a fabulous Friday!!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Fang-tastic
paper...rich razzleberry, old olive, whisper white, Wicked Fun dsp
ink...rich razzleberry, old olive, basic black, black staz-on
accessories...olive glitter brads, crystal effects, razzleberry ribbon
other...dimensionals, 3/4 in. circle punch, oval and oval scallop punch, scallop border punch

Halloween Treat Class

2010-09-23T14:54:00.005-05:00

I am holding a Halloween Treat Class on Friday, October 15, 2010. It will be from 7:00pm-10:00pm at my house! If you are interested in attending send me an email (fabfullmers@yahoo.com) and I will give you all the details. RSVP quickly cuz space is limited!! The following are pictures of some of the treat containers you can make.

Little Milk Cartons {the open container looks cute with pixie stix in it}

Pillow Box

Candy Wrappers Hershey Bar

Birthday Invitations

2010-09-21T08:58:00.005-05:00

Kailee's birthday is just around the corner and I made some invites for her to give to her friends. We kept them really simple but I think they are really fun! I am loving the whole banner thing! I am making a big birthday banner to match the cards! The stamp is from Hero Arts and the dsp is from Basic Grey! I LOVE this paper...it's Olivia!!!
gotta run...I have a party to get ready for!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Hero Arts Hello Flags
paper...whisper white, Olivia dsp (Basic Grey)
accessories...linen thread, scallop oval punch, oval punch
other...dimensionals, glue dots, font from computer (smiley monster)

Thanksgiving Flashback

2010-09-13T11:48:00.004-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! We had a fabulous Turkey Day! It was so relaxing...full of family time! It was perfect. We didn't have any visitors and we didn't go anywhere it was just us and we loved it! I thought I would share our Thanksgiving table since it was very crafty. I have been working on it here and there over the last few weeks. I like to keep things simple when it comes to the table so that the clean up is that much easier. I have never been big on "real" plates...cuz it's just more dishes to wash. I always find cute square paper plates and then we pull out the fancy wine glasses so we can have sparkling cider! So...under the flowers is a placemat type thing I made. I got the idea from Mary Jo's blog. It was so easy...you just cut out the large pennant die in different coordinating papers with your Big Shot and tape them together. The confetti circles are just extras from cutting out the pennants. I made some paper pumpkins for the center too. Each person got a pillow box with Andes Mints in them. I punched a big scallop circle from my giga scallop punch to put under the sparkling cider glasses. I used some dsp from last year that I had for the place mats under the plates...the colors just happened to match my Autumn Vine paper. The last thing is the name cards...I posted those awhile ago...I used some Doodlebug Rub-Ons for the names.
Have a wonderful rest of your holiday weekend!
chat at ya later!

Tropical Treat

2010-07-22T15:17:00.012-05:00

How cute are these? I wish so badly that I didn't have to give them away! I just loved how they turned out! This ridiculously cute box is one of the great tutorials that you can purchase from Becky over at Inking Idaho! These 2 boxes were early bird prizes for an activity that was for the women at my church! We are joining together to read the Book of Mormon and I thought it would be darling to put a mini Book of Mormon in here. The girls that won can keep it for themselves to read or give it to a friend with their testimony on the inside!! The dimensions in the tutorial worked perfectly to fit the book!! I added some york peppermint patties, kisses and yummy ghirardelli chocolate on the sides. They were a big hit with the gals! The only complaint was that there weren't more to go around!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Tropical Party
ink...chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, rose red, tempting turquoise, so saffron, old olive
paper...old olive, tempting turquoise, whisper white, Island Oasis dsp
accessories...colored brads, transparency, saffron ribbon
other...circle punch, scallop circle punch, sticky strip, glue dots, dimensionals

welcome vinyl

2010-07-12T18:24:00.004-05:00

So I am pretty much copying this one from the Stampin' Up! catalog! {shhh don't tell} I actually would have ordered the one from Stampin' Up! but they didn't have the size I needed and I didn't like one of the phrases on it. What's a girl to do???...well make my own of course! I just chose all different fonts and played with the sizes and thicknesses. I like how it turned out! It looks really cool above this mirror in my entryway. I love the collage of words! You could do this with so many different things, words, rooms, occasions...the possibilities are endless!! If you are interested in some cool word collages for your walls shoot me an email! {fabfullmers@yahoo.com}
thanks for coming by...have a wonderfully vinylicious Monday!!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
vinyl...brown (oracal)...I like to call it chocolate
size...8 1/2 in. x 35 in.
fonts...can't remember all of them {oops}
hours of sleep lost playing with words and getting them in just the right spot...2 or 3 AND lots of numbness in my mouse-clicking hand from being on the computer too long!
what can I say...I am a committed girl!

family vinyl

2010-07-11T19:45:00.009-05:00

I have been on the hunt for awhile now for an idea that I just loved for a Fullmer Family vinyl. I finally found a few ideas that I liked and from that I created this...I just adore the way it turned out! I have had the picture frame for a few years now {yes I still need to add a few pics! I got so used to seeing those white spaces I sorta forgot they needed to be filled} and I have wanted the vinyl above to finish off the wall. I love when something turns out even better than you hoped for!!! I had my doubts as I was putting it up as to whether or not I was going to like it! Now I love it so much I feel like all my vinyl needs that 2 tone/layered look!! :) If you are interested in having your own "family vinyl" email me or call me and I will be happy to quote you a price.
chat at ya later!
what 's in it?
vinyl...tan & chocolate (oracal)
fonts...Aquarelle & Lucinda Bright
size...12 in. x 26 in.
hours of sleep lost and gray hairs accumulated...just a few! ;0)

summer blocks

2010-07-09T18:22:00.008-05:00

Nothing too fancy, just some summer blocks that I have been wanting to make. I had some wood laying around {these are 2x4 cut at various sizes} and figured it may as well be something cute in my house instead of ugly in my garage! I love this summery paper from Stampin' Up! It's in the Summer Mini catalog right now. It's called Island Oasis. I sanded the edges and made it look a little worn. I used my silhouette to cut out the vinyl letters. {it's chocolate brown} I added 3 little vinyl flowers with brads in the middle. I think it's going to look great on my shelf. Even if summer is half over!
Thanks for coming by! Don't forget to check the post below for some great stamp sets and ink pads I am selling!
chat at ya later!!
***Would you like a set of these blocks? I will send you the paper, brads and the vinyl all you have to do is provide the blocks and some glue. Email me to place an order...cost is $10.00--that includes shipping!***

Motorcycle Card

2010-06-22T12:35:00.005-05:00

I made this card for my dad for Father's Day! He loves Harleys and I couldn't pass up this stamp when I saw it in the mini catalog. I knew it would be perfect for him! I used some great Bo Bunny paper I picked up at Archivers. I kept it really simple and decided not to color it in. I liked the black and white look.
Have a great day! chat at ya later
what's in it?...
stamps...Motorcycle
paper...sage shadow, black, whisper white, Bo Bunny dsp
ink...black
accessories, black grommet, silver star brad
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, distresser

Flashback

2010-05-19T08:01:00.004-05:00

I thought I would post an oldie today! I loved this card when I made it! I just thought it was so cute!! still do actually! I LOVE the wild wasabi (green) paper and I am soooo excited that Stampin' Up! is bringing it back! I have hoarded my wild wasabi and am down to my last few sheets. I haven't wanted to use them cuz I don't wanna run out!!! I will probably not use them either till I know I can order more....it's a sickness I know!
Hope you have a fantastic day!! chat at ya later
what's in it? {let's see how good my memory is}
stamps...Boatloads of Love
paper...regal rose, wild wasabi, so saffron, whisper white
ink...bashful blue, regal rose, wild wasabi, so saffron, going gray, black staz-on
accessories...brads, staple, rose polka dot ribbon, stickles
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, paper piercer, stapler, blender pens, Cuttlebug

Vintage Grad

2010-05-07T18:27:00.006-05:00

Happy, Happy Friday! Happy Mother's Day weekend to me and to all you ladies out there! I started my "weekend" celebrating already! My hubby came home from work early and we went to lunch and a movie before the kids even got home from school! Then he let me take a nap when we got home! Talk about spoiled!! We saw Iron Man 2....so good! :)
These are graduation announcements that I made for a very sweet girl. I made 50 of them. They took some time...but it was sooo worth it! They turned out darling and I think totally reflect who Alleigh is! The main card has the graduation announcement and info. The small pullout has info for the party after that she is having.I found a really cute stamp set at Archivers with different vintage chandeliers. The little swirl things in pink are from the same set. (I have no idea what it's called or the company) I embossed the image in black & added some pink blink to it to make it even cuter!I used my Silhouette to cut out the 2010 on the front! I {heart} my Silhouette! It does so much!
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!! Thanks for stopping in!
chat at ya later!

Subway Art....my version

2010-04-27T21:00:00.001-05:00

For Family Night a few weeks ago (actually it's more like a few months ago, who am I kidding?!)...anyway we all sat down a made a list for each one of the kids and came up with words that described that person. I took the lists and made my own version of "Subway Art" for the kids to hang in their rooms. I thought it would be a fun way for me to be creative and play with my vinyl and also a great keepsake for the kids. They will have a fun reminder of all the great things we thought of them in 2010!
I love how Kailee's turned out. I bought 16x20 canvas and painted it black. I used teal and white vinyl. I am a little bit picky so I spent a ton of time ( I won't even admit to how many hours) getting the image just right. I wanted the fonts to also express Kailee...which I think it does! She loves it and I love it! I have started on Austin's...we'll see how long it takes me to get it done....1 down, 3 to go!
**I also learned that vinyl doesn't stick so well to canvas. So after I got it all on there I painted a layer of modge podge over the whole thing!! {{Also I am pretty impressed with myself...I made the books on there all by myself from scratch!!!}}

Mothers Day and Graduation

2010-04-26T18:58:00.007-05:00

These are some cards I am offering in a Mother's Day Card Class I am doing next week! I totally cased all these cards! I just didn't have enough time to muster up the brain power to come up with my own ideas!! ;)Alright this one comes from the fabulous Nancy Riley at IStamp! She always has the best cards! Love her work!! I think I found all of these through her blog actually! Thanks for making my life so easy Nancy!! She always posts her IPicks on Sunday night and she finds the cutest ideas out there in bloggerland!!!
what's in it?...
stamps...Well Scripted
ink...tempting turquoise, rose red
paper...so saffron, tempting turquoise, rose red, old olive, whisper white, Island Oasis DSP
accessories...turquoise button, rose red ribbon, pumpkin flower die cut, silver brads
other...big shot, dies, bird punch, sponge, dimensionals, white gel pen
This one I found through Nancy's IPicks but the one who I cased is Silke Ledlow. I loved the 2 cards she made...so I used both as inspiration for this! Isn't it so pretty and girlie! I love the colors on this one!
what's in it?...
stamps...Well Scripted, Embrace Life
ink...rich razzleberry, melon mambo, bermuda bay, black staz-on
paper...whisper white, old olive, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
accessories...razzleberry ribbon, colored rhinestone brads
other...dimensionals, big shot, leaf die, blender pens, paper piercer and mat pack
I love this rose stamp! I like the layered look of the flower. The card I cased can be found here from Stampin' Garden. I haven't used my rose in forever and a Mother's Day card seemed like to perfect time to dust off this set.
what's in it?...
stamps...Fifth Avenue Floral, Well Scripted
ink...perfect plum, pretty in pink
paper...pretty in pink, perfect plum, whisper white, old olive, versamark
accessories...olive ribbon, clear embossing powder
other...big shot, top note die, leaf die, dimensionals, heat tool, spongeThis card I made using my high school colors...purple and white with some yellow accents! It's been a few years but I do still remember my graduation! ;) Go Lake Washington Kangs!! (kangaroos) Also...I thought this one up all by myself!!
what's in it?...
stamps...Go, Graduate
ink...black, elegant eggplant
paper...elegant eggplant, crushed curry, whisper white
accessories, curry ribbon, large white brad
other...dimensionals, blender pens, Stampin" Write Markers
Totally cased this one too! I love this little owl in this set, which is why I bought it! This cute card idea came from Krystal's Cards. I just decided to go blue with this card...i dunno why? I guess it will make a good boy grad card.
what's in it?...
stamps...Go, Graduate, Extreme Elements
ink...black, night of navy, brocade blue, versamark
paper...night of navy, brocade blue, so saffron, whisper white
accessories...saffron brads, saffron ribbon, clear ep
other...dimensionals, Cuttlebug, embossing folder, sponge, circle punches, heat tool
***Chat at ya later!!!

Pencils....lots of Pencils!

2010-04-22T08:45:00.005-05:00

That's a basket of flowers huh?! :)

There are about 80 different pencil flowers in that basket! Doesn't it look so cool when they are all together! We did a little handout for the ladies in my church and we gave them these pencils and a little notebook. This basket was just to transport them, when we got to the church we had made some cute little vases and put pencils in each one on the tables and those were the centerpieces! I wish I would have remembered my camera to take a picture of those, but it was a crazy night! I used up lots of scrap paper which was great! Even though I spent a ton of nights making these while catching up on some T.V....it was worth it...they turned out sooo cute!
These are the kind of flowers that I can take care of!
Have a wonderful day!
chat at ya later...
what's in it?...
paper...any DSP I had laying around
accessories...large silver brads, assorted ribbons
other...pencils, sticky strip

Kailee's vinyl project

2010-04-01T08:34:00.005-05:00

So not a stamp craft today...but another vinyl craft! I really do tell the truth when I tell you that the vinyl machine has made my life complete!! :) This is one of the projects Kailee did in her room. I wish I had taken a before pic but I didn't. This was an ugly old sign with a boat on it with an arrow, in ugly colors! Kailee painted it teal, sanded it and antiqued it with a Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze. (I love that stuff) We sat down and did the vinyl together! The flowers on the wall are from Target. This wall isn't quite finished yet, we have a few more ideas up our sleeves! Didn't it turn out so stinkin' cute! Fits her too!!! :) Have a crafty & fantastic day!
chat at ya later

Animals and Flowers

2010-03-26T23:34:00.003-05:00

Let's face it...I am on a roll and who knows when this will happen again so I gonna post a few things at a time!! It's either that or be lost forever in all my digital pics I have left to sort! These are 2 cards I made to show at my Stamp Club. Nothing fancy...just cute!
chat at ya later!

Easter Basket

2010-03-23T08:58:00.004-05:00

YES another post!!! I am feeling pretty accomplished! Nothing fancy just a cute little easter basket that I found the directions to on Splitcoast Stampers. The candy didn't last long enough around here to make it into the picture! It was sure cute for the short time it was in there though!
And to my ever so faithful stamp gal Angie....you are awesome! You make me laugh! :)
chat at ya later...
what's in it?...
paper...close to cocoa, whisper white, Tall Tales dsp
accessories...Sweet Pea felt flowers, eyelet border, olive & silver brads
other...sticky strip, dimensionals

it's been a while

2010-03-22T09:29:00.003-05:00

If there is anyone even still out there who bothers to check this neglected thing!...HI!! I know it's been months! I have just been so busy that capturing pictures and blogging has dropped to the bottom of my to-do list! I also have been so in love with my new vinyl machine that it takes up alot of time now!! I love it...as previously mentioned! :)
I thought I would share a quick card I made though and a simple vinyl project too. I recently held a birthday card class and this was just one of the cards that was offered...a boy and girl version. Super Simple!!My vinyl project is just a simple too and is a cute and fast way to add some fun when decorating for holidays or seasons. Target always has the cutest plates out. I bought these 2 for just a couple of dollars (and they are plastic...so no breaking!!!) I have just made a cute little saying in the vinyl and put it on my plate and your done! So cute huh!
I am selling vinyl too now so if you want or need anything...let me know and I would be happy to help!!!
Have a fantastic day!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Crazy for Cupcakes
paper...pumpkin pie, taken with teal, rose red, so saffron, old olive, whisper white
ink...staz-on black, pumpkin pie, taken with teal, rose red, so saffron, old olive
accessories...saffron & olive ribbon
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals

My Vinyl Skills!

2009-11-06T13:48:00.003-06:00

Ok...so I mentioned already that I have been so busy I haven't really had time to stamp! (As if you didn't know from the extreme lack of posts) I have been showing you a few of my home decorating projects. Today I have another one for you! I recently felt like my life was missing something! What was missing you ask?... My very own vinyl cutting machine, of course!! I am in love folks! It's the real deal...mushy gushy, no returns for me, already labeled it with my name kinda love!!! It ranks in my Top Ten...right after Shawners, the kids, diet coke and tacos!! So I really haven't had the time to play with it but i have been anyway. (who needs clean clothes or dinner) Who could resist? The kids had a 1/2 day today and so I spent the morning making and putting up this awesomeness in my kitchen! LOVE!!!
Have a super, duper fabulous weekend! The kids and I are going to the Rockets game tonight. Kailee is singing the National Anthem with her choir again this year. Then tomorrow Shawners will be home...after a very long month and half long of travel. (with only a few days home)
Thanks for stopping by!!!
chat at ya later...

crafty things

2009-10-21T17:55:00.003-05:00

Hi!! I wanted to share some of the crafty, non-paper related things I have been up to lately! I decided that I was sick of the yellow in my kitchen and I needed a new color on the walls! So even though that was the original idea...it still isn't quite finished! Of course when I decided that, then all these other ideas started coming to me too! With the help of my good friend Lela I chose a new paint color, 2 actually. Lela suggested doing an accent wall, I love that idea, I was just always too chicken to do it. I picked a creamy caramel type color for the walls and a shade darker for the accent wall. (pics to come soon) Then I thought why not paint the wall where the fireplace is the same as the kitchen walls so it all ties in together! Love how it turned out! Then after talking to another friend of mine I finally felt brave enough to paint my door black. I have wanted to for a long time but again was too chicken. I added a vinyl welcome and I LOVE the way it turned out! Would you believe that I made this?! It was just a plain old piece of wood when I started! Isn't it cool! I have wanted a clock like this for a long time! I finally have it! I love the way this red turned out...it's kinda bright in this picture. It is going to hang in the kitchen on those creamy caramel walls. {hmmm, I just realized that I am calling my walls a creamy caramel, but it's not the stampin' up color...just what it looks like to me!}
thanks for stoppin' in!
chat at ya later!

BOO!!!!

2009-10-11T09:44:00.013-05:00

Did I scare you? I mean it has been eons since I last posted anything! I miss my blogging and my blogging friends!! Life is just busy and unfortunately blogging is one of those things that gets pushed to the bottom of the "to-do" list all the time! Apparently it is frowned upon to completely neglect your children so that you could be at the computer all the time or making cards and crafty things! Whatever!!! ;)
Anyway....here is a "BOO" banner I made. I saw some pictures from convention of a cute one that I wanted to make...so this is my version! I loved using the pennant banner differently than just the typical triangle I had been making all my banners out of. For the BOO letters I just printed out the word in a font I liked and cut it out and added black stickles to it!
I hope you have a wonderful relaxing Sunday!!!
Thank you so much for coming by!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Extreme Elements
paper...black, old olive, perfect plum, pumpkin pie, Cast-A-Spell dsp
ink...black
accessories...build-a-brad, black brads, ribbons; black, pumpkin pie, basic grey, old olive, black stickles, silver cord, crystal effects
other...circle punch, scallop circle punch, 1/2 circle punch, pennant banner die cut, big shot, sticky strip

Long Time, No Blog

2009-09-29T08:23:00.006-05:00

Hello to all my blogger friends! What a crazy 6 weeks it has been! School starting, I was out of town, 1 week of sick kids, 2 birthdays, an anniversary and a hubby who is out of town for 3 weeks...I have had little time for stamping which is a total bummer!! I think that most of the crazy has died down and I am slowly squeezing in some fun therapy time for myself! I thought I would start out slow and simple. This was a fun idea I found years ago and just thought of it again to do! I made these for my daughter's kindergarten class and filled the bags with popcorn for a party they had. These are so simple the kids could help out in making them. I just used a 1 3/4 in circle punch for the "moon" and some black grosgrain ribbon for the "bats". I am going to be making a bunch of these for Halloween next month!
THANKS for coming by and for being so patient with me!
chat at ya soon!
Have a super, super day!
what's in it?...
stamps...Whimsical Alphabet
paper...yo-yo yellow
ink...yo-yo- yellow, black
accessories...black ribbon
other...1 3/4 in. circle punch, sponge, brown paper lunch sack

A Summer Banner

2009-08-20T09:06:00.006-05:00

I had to laugh as I started to post this...it is so like me to wait till summer is almost over to show you the banner I made for "summer". Here we are 4 days till school starts and I am just now getting around to taking pics and posting about this!! It has been the busiest summer we have ever had! Fun, but super busy! So forgive me...I really hope to show you the fall one I want to make in the fall, not in like in January or something! :)
I used a Scrap Kit for this banner. I loved the bright colors in the kit and thought they were perfect summery colors. The letters are printed from the computer from one of my fonts. I cut out each one and then glued and glittered section by section....it took forever and I was covered in glitter for about 3 days! It turned out cute though, so it was worth it!
I hope you have a fantastic weekend! Tomorrow starts our tax-free weekend so the kids and I are getting up early to head out school clothes shopping. We are hoping to avoid some of the crowds by going early! Monday is the day...boy school snuck up on me this year!!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, old olive, pink passion, white, Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit
ink...tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie, old olive, pink passion
accessories...glitter (olive, orange, turquoise, pink), pumpkin corduroy brads, buttons (pumpkin, olive), ribbon (pumpkin olive), turquoise brads, rhinestone brads, crystal effects, silver eyelets
other...big shot, flowers die, banner die, simply scrappin kit, chipboard, dimensionals

More Secret Sister Goodies

2009-08-12T20:12:00.006-05:00

Origami Box

Candy Treat Boxes (with the twisty ends)

Here are a couple of the other goodies we made for Kailee's secret sister this week at camp. We called the mom and asked her a few questions about what some of the favorites were. She told us any kind of candy that is not chocolate (which is good becuz it wouldn't have survived in this Texas heat!) and that her favorite colors were blue, peach and pink. So we made the Origami Box and filled it with Jolly Ranchers. The twisty boxes are ones that were shown on the demo side of the Stampin' Up! website. If you are interested in the template just email me and I will share it with you! :) The twisty boxes are filled with Skittles and Dum Dums! I made these boxes before...you can check this post to see a picture of the whole thing.
Have a great evening and great day tomorrow! Thanks for coming by!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Great Friend
paper...Tall Tales dsp, baja breeze, cameo coral, whisper white, Walk in the Park dsp

ink...baja breeze, cameo coral, basic grey
accessories...Summer Love Rub-Ons, grey ribbon, so saffron ribbon, diamond stickles
other...Modern Label punch, dimensionals, sticky strip

Pencil Flowers

2009-08-10T11:49:00.004-05:00

Hey there...it's been a while! No good excuse just the same old story...busy, busy, busy! Shawners is gone this week in Puerto Rico (tough job huh?), Kailee is going to be at Girls Camp this week and so it will just be me and the boys! On Friday my mom, dad, sister and niece will all be here. They are visiting from Seattle! I can't wait till they get here and then for Kailee and Shawn to get home this weekend! I have some fun things planned! :)
At Girls Camp, all the girls are given a secret sister. Kailee has to leave 4 little gifts for her "secret sister" throughout the week. This is so fun to do...there is a $5.00 limit. I love that cuz then we have to be super creative to think of some fun things! This is one of the gifts we made. We used a little vase I have had sitting in my "had to have and couldn't leave the store without it and now it's collecting dust on a shelf" stash! We used the Kaleidoscope dsp. After the pencils were done we finished the vase off with an "S" for her name.
Gotta run...I am taking Austin to see Transformers 2, he still hasn't seen it yet and I told him I would take him since I know he will be a huge help to me this week as the "Man of the House"! :)
Hope you have a great Monday...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Whimsical alphabet
paper...Kaleidoscope dsp, whisper white
ink...tempting turquoise
accessories...green galore brads, styled silver hardware, silver flower brad, yellow corduroy brad, turquoise ribbon
other...pencils, pen, sticky strip, 1 inch circle punch, sticky strip

Thank U

2009-08-03T09:51:00.003-05:00

Good Monday Morning! I was up early today...trying to get myself back into that school routine! I have to say that I think I hate waking up early more than the kids do! I love my summertime sleeping in days! Tyson is at Science Camp this week so it helps that I have to be up and ready to take him...I needed a little push to help get me back to the routine!
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! This is a card that I just love! It uses a old set but I haven't been able to part with it! I just love the giant "U". This was one of the first sets I bought when I started stamping and this card layout is one that I cased from a friend and love to use! I have used it alot over the years if I am feeling stuck. It shows off the gorgeous dsp used and it's a simple one to make! I did the 'rock 'n' roll' technique on the U. That is a fun one too!
THANKS for all the nice comments lately...love all my blogging gals!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...All About U
paper...chocolate chip, regal rose, whisper white, Sweet Always dsp
ink...pumpkin pie, apricot appeal
accessories...silver brads, rose and chocolate ribbon
other...dimensionals

Medallion beauty

2009-07-28T12:25:00.004-05:00

Isn't this gorgeous...if I do say so myself?!! I LOVE this medallion stamp and when I got my new catalog this was the one stamp I just HAD to have! It wasn't even a want...I needed it! ;) This was a very simple card but I think it is also quite elegant looking. I stamped the medallion in crushed curry on vanilla paper. Then I spritzed it with close to cocoa. Last thing was to add a build-a-brad to the center. I made 5 of these in about 10 or 15 minutes. Now I have some on hand when I need a gorgeous card! :)
Thanks for coming by! I am excited to show you the banner I have been working on! So check back in on Thursday or Friday to see the cuteness I have been making for my mantle!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Medallion background
paper...crushed curry, very vanilla, soft suede
ink...crushed curry, close to cocoa marker
accessories...pewter build-a-brad
other...color spritzer, 1/2 in. circle punch

Birdie thanks

2009-07-26T09:06:00.004-05:00

I'm home!!!! I had the most wonderful time in South Padre! We did so many fun things...I won't tell everything...but one thing that was really cool...We went to this Sea Turtle rescue place and they told us that they had babies that were hatching that night and that they would be released in the morning. So we got to go to the beach at sunrise and see baby sea turtle released into the ocean! How cool huh?!!! They were the cutest, most adorable things! It was fun to watch them! So you want to see a picture? Oh that's right you can't cuz guess who went on vacation and left her camera battery at home! That's right no pictures! Can you believe that! Oh well...we still had a wonderful time!
OK...card schtuufff. I made a set of these cards for some thank you's my sister needed. I played with this one alot till I found just the right accessories to balance the card with that darling bird! Easy card but time consuming!
Have a fabulous Sunday...I am home but still on vacation today! ;)
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Good Friend, Note of Thanks
paper...old olive, pink passion, whisper white, spring break dsp
ink...tempting turquoise, old olive, pumpkin pie
accessories...pumpkin corduroy button, white brad, flower chipboard, olive ribbon, silver hodgepodge piece, pumpkin brad
other...color spritzer, file, circle punch, dimensionals

2 Sweet Treat Holders

2009-07-17T11:35:00.004-05:00

I think I have a serious case of Fridayitis!! I am so anxious for the weekend to be here. There is a ton to get done but on Sunday it will all be worth it when we finally leave for our vacation! One week of pure relaxation in South Padre. We have a beautiful condo to stay in....we are going to spend all of our time on the beaches and at the pool. We are also gonna hit Schlitterbahn, take in a firework show, eat some yummy food at restaurants you can only go to in Padre, see a movie or 2, take boat rides, oh my....I could go on and on.... It will be FUN!
Ok...on to stamping stuff which is why you came here! :) I found this idea on the Stampin' Up! website. Aren't these cute!? They are quite simple. I taught the girls at my Stamp Club how to make these...they loved 'em! We filled ours with m&m's but the possibilities of what to put in them are endless! They are perfect little treat holders...I have thought of so many things to do with them already...now I just need a few more hours in the day to do them all! ;)
Have a fantastic Friday! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...pale plum, perfect plum, 2 Sweet dsp (simply scrap kit)
accessories...2 Sweet Simply Scrappin' Kit, silver brads, grey taffeta ribbon
other...1/2 in circle punch, demensionals, bone folder, sticky strip

Good Friend

2009-07-11T17:17:00.004-05:00

SHARE UPDATE: I have only 3 spots left for the paper share and 1 spot left for the ribbon share!! Contact me ASAP to place your order...all the share details can be found ---> here!
Happy Saturday to all my blogger friends! I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend! I am getting sooo excited in one week we will be leaving for our vacation to South Padre Island. I am getting into list mode...making all my gazillions of lists to make sure we don't forget anything we need! I have this next week to get ready and if I can't do it in a week then there was never any hope for me! :)
I made this card a couple of weeks ago with Kailee in mind. Trying to think what kind of card a teenage girl would like to give to her girlfriend! Shawn came in and saw it and said "Hmmm, does a skull and crossbones really say hey your a good friend?" Sure it does for a 13 yr old! :)
Thanks for coming by!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Good Friend, Just Jawing
paper...melon mamba, basic black, basic grey, whisper white, Ghostly Greetings dsp
ink...black staz-on, white craft, melon mamba
accessories...black brads, melon ribbon, white embossing powder, diamond stickles
other...heat tool, dimensionals, blender pens

Paper, Ribbon and Button Shares Update

2009-07-08T15:16:00.001-05:00

I have just a couple of spots left...I am almost ready to put the order in so if you would like to be in on the share hurry, hurry! See the post below this one for all the details!! If you know of anyone who might be interested in the share...please fell free to share this with whoever you want!!! :)
Those who have signed up I will be in touch soon!
chat at ya later! ---Tara :)

Paper, Ribbon and Button Shares

2009-07-06T17:29:00.006-05:00

I have decided that I am doing a share! This is a really fun way to get a sampling of some of the new goodies the Stampin' Up! catalog has to offer. It's a super affordable way too!! Here are the details...

-Designer Series Paper Share
8 people per group
cost is $25 per share plus $5.00 shipping {you are welcome to buy as many shares as you would like}
You will get a 6x6 square of all of the following papers: Nouveau Chic, Cottage Wall, Merry Moments, Autumn Traditions, Cast-A-Spell, Tall Tales, Kaleidoscope, Razzleberry Lemonade, Holiday Lounge, Storybook Specialty, Thoroughly Modern {with the Thoroughly Modern you will get a sampling of some of the die-cuts}
that is 69 sheets of 6x6 paper and a few die-cuts

-Polka Dot Ribbon Share
5 people per group
cost is $15 per share plus $2.00 shipping {again you can buy as many shares as you would like
You will get 18 yards of ribbon total. 3 yards each of the 6 new In-Color 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon {Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango}

-Button Share
3 people per group
cost is $7.00 per share plus $3.00 shipping {get as many shares as you would like}
You will get 20 buttons in an assortment of shapes and colors. They will be from the Playground and Sherbet Designer Button collections. {colors included are: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie}

A few more details...
Send me an email to fabfullmers@yahoo.com with your first and last name, address and your order. {mention dsp, ribbon, or button share in the subject} I will send you an invoice from Paypal with your total. I will combine shipping for multiple orders and that will be reflected on your invoice.
I will place the order as soon as the shares are full!
If you have any questions at all please feel free to email me!!
THANKS
Tara

Sweetest Birthday

2009-07-04T12:06:00.005-05:00

I thought I would post a birthday card I made since today we are celebrating the Happy Birthday of the U. S. of A.!!!
Have a great weekend!!!
chat at ya later
what's in it?...
stamps...Crazy for Cupcakes
paper...crushed curry, rich razzleberry, old olive, whisper white
ink...rich razzleberry, old olive, crushed curry, real red, bashful blue
accessories...razzleberry ribbon, pewter brads, crystal effects, diamond stickles
other...color spritzer, modern label punch, scallop die, circle scissors, distresser, dimensionals, blender pens, stamp-a-ma-jig

Summery Tree

2009-07-03T11:07:00.007-05:00

Happy 4th of July weekend! Shawners and I kicked off our long weekend last night with an impromptu date! We went to Maggianos for dinner {that place is sooo yummy!!} and then decided to go to see The Proposal. It was a super funny movie...loved it!! :) We are planning on lots of relaxing this weekend. We are just BBQ'in, swimming, watching firework shows and playing games...maybe we will do another movie too!
This is a card I did at my Stamp Club meeting last month to show off some of the new In Colors. I am soooo excited this stamp set made it into the new catalog...it is one of my favorites! I left a sentiment off for now, it is in my card stash until I need it for something!
Hope you all have a super fun and very safe weekend! Thanks for stopping by!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Season of Friendship
paper...soft suede, rich razzleberry, crushed curry, whisper white
ink...soft suede, rich razzleberry, bermuda bay, crushed curry, melon mamba
accessories...1/2 pearls, razzleberry ribbon
other...modern label punch, stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals

2-4-6-8...

2009-06-30T12:24:00.003-05:00

...who do we appreciate?...actually what do we appreciate? The new Stampin' Up! catalog!!! I am so excited to put in my order tomorrow of the things I just can't live without, which seems to be a hefty amount! :)
I made these 2-4-6-8 boxes for my Stamp Club girls. I wanted to give them a little something with their new catty. I used my new circle circus set. I love this set!!!! I filled the box with post-it's and a pen to mark up their new catalogs and some chocolates to munch on while they browse! I made them to kinda match the colors on the catalog cover! I think they turned out cute if I do say so myself!! :)
Have a fantastic day! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Circle Circus
paper...real red, crushed curry, whisper white
ink...tempting turquoise, real red, old olive, soft suede, crushed curry
accessories...silver brad
other...dimensionals, circle punches, sticky strip

Circle Circus

2009-06-25T17:52:00.004-05:00

Yeah for me! I finally found some mojo to create a card with my circle circus set that has been sitting on my stamp table feeling extremely neglected for over a week now! This cute set will be available for purchase on July 1st when the New Stampin' Up! catalog takes effect. I am loving these colors...they are so summery!! Also this card was pretty simple. I just stamped the images on a piece of white paper and used my various circle punches to punch them out! It was fun to play around with where to put them...I did that for a little bit to make sure they were just right!
Ok...on a non stamping note...I went to see Transformers 2 yesterday! It was great! I do have one complaint...there was alot of words that could have been left out and there were way too many half dressed girls. Being a mom of young boys, I was disappointed that there was so much of that in there. I don't think the movie would have been any less without all that stuff! The actual Transfomers stuff was awesome though! :)
Thanks for coming by!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Circle Circus
paper...old olive, whisper white
ink...old olive, melon mamba, bermuda bay, soft suede, pumpkin pie, crushed curry
accessories...melon polka dot ribbon, turquoise rhinestone brad, rub-ons
other...circle punches, scallop circle punch, sticky strip, dimensionals

In Color Butterflies

2009-06-24T00:22:00.006-05:00

It's 12:30am and for the 2nd night in a row I am wide awake and can't sleep! So might as well do some blogging! :) When I finally got my preorder of new catty goodies...it was about an hour before my stamp club meeting was going to start! Of course it was over a week late, so I open it up and they didn't send my stamp set I ordered! ugh! So I very quickly threw this card together just to be able to show the girls something! I know not my best. Please don't look at all the mistakes! Still it's something to share...something is always better than nothing...right?
Ok...I am going back upstairs and am going to attempt this thing you people call sleep ...yet again! We have a big exciting day tomorrow to go see Transformers 2 and I know my little guy is going to be waking me up early and wanting to get to the theater asap!! Hope you have a good evening or day...or whatever time of day you are seeing this!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Great Friend
paper...crushed curry, rich razzleberry, whisper white
ink...rich razzleberry, melon mamba, bermuda bay, crushed curry
accessories...razzleberry polka dot ribbon, silver grommet
other...circle punches, dimensionals

Shawners "new wallet"

2009-06-21T20:56:00.006-05:00

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there! I thought while I had a few quick minutes I would share the card I made for Shawners. I gave him a "new wallet". We always joke that he has a "George Costanza" wallet!! It seems to get full after a while and he knows it's finally time to clean it out when he is sitting and it makes one cheek sore! ;) {hmmm I dunno, was that too much info?}
Have a great evening!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Boys Will Be Boys
paper...close to cocoa, chocolate chip, very vanilla
ink...close to cocoa, chocolate chip, creamy caramel, black staz-on
accessories...pewter brads, taupe ribbon
other...blender pens, cuttlebug, sponges

A Father's Day Tie

2009-06-20T13:34:00.005-05:00

We just got home from Kailee and Austin's swim meet! They both did so good! It's been really fun to watch them and see them compete with themselves to beat their times and to see how much they have improved from last year! :) So now that we are home and before I have to get to the rest of my "to-do" list I wanted to post this other Father's Day card I made. I actually made a couple of these. It is a easy card but super cute I think!!
I used the Boys Will Be Boys set again. {from Taylored Expressions} I saw a card that Laurie did a while ago with this image and I wanted to case it. I have no idea what the dsp is...I just know it was one of those "had to have" from Hobby Lobby. {I have waaayyyy to many of those}
Time to go and get started checking off my list!
Thanks for coming by!
chat at ya later...
what's in it?...
stamps...Boys Will Be Boys
paper...real red, soft sky, pumpkin pie, whisper white, some dsp
ink...black staz-on, soft sky, real red
accessories...silver brads
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, blender pens

Par-fect

2009-06-19T08:11:00.003-05:00

I know?...right? You can pick your jaw up from your keyboards...you are seeing this correctly! I have posted another card the day after my last post....NOT a week later! I told ya I had a whole mess of cards I made yesterday! Actually I was in such a hurry that as I was finishing cards I was putting them right into the envelopes and sealing them up. When I was done it occurred to me that I hadn't photographed any of them...so what's a girl to do? Yep...you guessed it...I opened them all, took the pictures, and then put them in new envelopes! :) I know some of you out there will understand!!
Like so many guys out there...to say my brother loves to golf is a major understatement! He SUPER LOVES it! This was another reason this stamp set was a must have for me! I stamped the image in black staz-on ink. I applied the 2 way glue and used olive glitter to make "the green". I added a white brad for the ball. I also used crystal effects on the flag. I like the way this turned out...also my brother's cute little girls will probably love the glittery card! Thanks to Aunt Tara they will be glitterfied! {I know I was for two days while I made the card and every time I touched it! At one point I went to look in the mirror and I looked like a 12 yr old trying to look cool by wearing glitter all over my face!}
Anyway....Have a fantasticly fantabulous Friday!!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Boys Will Be Boys
paper...not quite navy, old olive, pumpkin pie, whisper white, Spring Break dsp
ink...black staz-on, pumpkin pie, not quite navy
accessories...white brad, pumpkin ribbon, olive glitter, crystal effects
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, 2 way glue pen, dimensionals, oval punches

The Grill Master

2009-06-18T18:16:00.005-05:00

I have been working furiously to finish a whole mess of Father's Day cards I wanted to send off to some of the dads in my family. I finished them at the very last minute of course...I ran them to the post office today right at 5:00pm just in time for them to be sent. Now hopefully they get there on time!!!
This one is a card I made for my brother. We don't live close to each other for me to know first hand (only once a year or so when we visit him) but I have heard that he is a "grill master" so when I saw this image in the Boys Will Be Boys set I loved it!! This card was a stretch for me cuz I was trying to match my own colors to this Cosmo Cricket paper instead of being so dependent on all of Stampin' Up!'s color matching stuff. It turned out better than I expected it to. I think he will like it! This grill is so cute though...how could ya not?
Gotta run...time to be taxi driver again...I have been schlepping kids back and forth all over the place this week!! :)
Have a fabulous day...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Boys Will Be Boys
paper...riding hood red, basic black, brushed silver, whisper white, cosmo cricket dsp, watercolor paper
ink...riding hood red, black staz-on, pumpkin pie, summer sun, close to cocoa
accessories...black ribbon and brads, orange stickles,
other...distresser, dimensionals, corner rounder, silver pen, blender pens

A flower pot

2009-06-12T12:36:00.005-05:00

These little flower pot cards are all the rage. I have seen them everywhere...and I have seen some really, really cute ones! I made this one to show my Stamp Club girls. A HUGE thank you to Andrea Walford. She made a printable template for the pot. I just printed right onto my cardstock and cut it out...it couldn't have been easier! This was fun...I just took my time playing with the flowers and arranging them, sponging them to add some dimension. I love these flowers...they are all on one die that I ran through my Big Shot. I am telling you if you do not have a Big Shot you really are missing out!!! It's one of the best toys ever! :) {oops I forgot to take a picture of the insert and the sentiment}
Gotta run I have another class to get ready for! Is everyone enjoying their summer so far?? I know we are!! Have a fabulous day! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Note of Thanks
paper...riding hood red, kiwi kiss, baja breeze, so saffron, whisper white, Parisian Breeze dsp
ink...riding hood red, kiwi kiss, baja breeze, so saffron, chocolate chip
accessories...baja breeze ribbon, chocolate corduroy brad, kiwi kiss button, chocolate ribbon
other...Big Shot, flower die, dimensionals

Lunch Sack Albums

2009-06-03T16:55:00.006-05:00

The books ended up pretty bulky after they were done but that's ok!

I didn't want to put other kids pictures on my blog without parents permission so I just photographed Ty's page.

I used jumbo eyelets to bind the book and put the ribbon through

Only a 1/2 day of school left!! I think I am gonna make it!! Although...this has never happened to me on a school day...I totally overslept this morning...missed my alarm, Shawn even said "wake up i am leaving" and nothing. I woke up at 8:15 which is the time the little boys are supposed to be at school!! aghhhhh! So the boys were late to school...oops. I think mentally I must be already out for the summer!!!

These are the lunch sack albums I made for Ty & Kyler's teachers. There is a picture of each child in the book. Also I went into the classrooms one day and kicked the teachers out so I could ask the kids questions. I put all of their answers on the back pages of each insert. Questions were, "What has she taught you?", "What will you miss about being in her class?" "Funny or silly things you remember from this year?" The answers I got were awesome! :) I think I used 4 sacks for each book. I bought a Simply Scrap Kit for each book {2 Sweet & Hoppy Memories} and just used mostly elements from that to decorate! On the back page of the book is a paper with all the kids signatures on it. These were so fun to do and I think both teachers loved their book!!!

Have a great day!

chat at ya later!card and gift certificate on the inside

There's no tie

2009-05-31T20:51:00.007-05:00

It's Sunday evening and I forced myself to finally make these 2, beyond simple, little cards that I have been thinking of all week. Does that tell you what my week was like!...crazy! Only 4 1/2 more days of school left and then my life will be a little more relaxed! I love the summer time and am super excited to have more free time!! :) {cuz that means a little more therapy time for me} I just grabbed some scrap ribbons I had in my ribbon container and tied them around the cardstock...that's it...sooo easy! I added the cute sentiment, it's from the Taylored Expression set Boys Will Be Boys. Have a great night and a fantastic week!! Thanks!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Boys Will Be Boys
paper...whisper white
ink...night of navy, tangerine tango
accessories...tangerine and navy ribbon
other...stamp-a-ma-jig

a dad's toolbelt

2009-05-28T19:53:00.005-05:00

No...you aren't seeing things...it really is me posting! I am telling ya...end of the school year keeps a girl busy! I have not had any time to do any stamping! This afternoon I forced myself to sit down and make a card with the image I stamped a few days ago. I stamped this toolbelt and then let it sit cuz I didn't know what to do with it after that! Is this not the cutest/coolest toolbelt! I ordered this set 'Boys Will Be Boys' from Taylored Expressions late Friday night and it was in my mailbox Tuesday! This by far one of the cutest and best Father's Day sets I have ever seen!!! :) I can't wait to ink up more of the images!!! Have a fabulous weekend! I would love to say check back soon...but let's face it girls! It's not gonna happen till school is out! 4 1/2 more days...yippee!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Boys Will Be Boys
paper...chocolate chip, creamy caramel, whisper white, cosmo cricket dsp
ink...creamy caramel, wild wasabi, real red, brocade blue, going gray, summer sun, black staz-on
accessories...pewter brads, chocolate felt ribbon, linen thread, crystal effects
other...dimensionals, distresser, stamp-a-ma-jig

Love Birds

2009-05-19T08:39:00.006-05:00

Hi all....I haven't gotten lost! I have just had a lot going on...which means my blogging is always what gets pushed to the bottom of the to do list. I hurt my back about 2 weeks ago and it kept me from doing anything for a week. I was confined to my black recliner and was bored to tears! I was on some medications...so I wasn't quite myself. I am feeling much, much better now though!! Also I have been working on some very special gifts for Tyson and Kyler's teachers for an end of the year 'Thank You' and' We Will Miss You'! I can't wait to be able to show you!!...just a few more weeks! Thanks for not giving up on me!! :)
I made these as invitations for a 25th wedding anniversary party a friend I threw for some other good friends! I wanted something really simple that just conveyed the message of "still in love after all these years". I think this did it! You can kinda see the inside. Since I used a white base I decided to dress up the inside a little. I printed the party info on baja breeze and added some hearts to the corners of the invite. I colored my birds with my blender pens. I love doing simple!!
Thanks for checking in! chat at ya later....Have a wonderful day!!
what's in it?...
stamps...Love You Much
paper...whisper white, baja breeze
ink...baja breeze, regal rose, sahara sand, black staz-on
other...3 heart punch, blender pens, stamp-a-ma-jig

"Love" rub-ons

2009-05-09T17:26:00.002-05:00

This is a super duper quickie!!! Hope you have a WONDERFUL Mother's Day weekend! :)
thanks for coming by...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...whisper white
accessories...Summer Love rub-ons, silver grommet, baja breeze ribbon
other...rub-on tool

Tree Card

2009-05-03T21:15:00.004-05:00

Ok...first here is my disclaimer: I saw this card on someone else's blog. I thought it was sooo cute that I just had to case it! Now I am finally getting around to posting it and I CANNOT for the the life of me find the blog it was on! I know you are out there you crafty girl you...so please let me know if this looks familiar to you I really want to give you the credit! Please excuse my mess of a brain right now...it is scattered in so many directions that nothing is being remembered if it isn't written down!
Isn't this card cute? I loved the pink and green. This tree on the top note die cut...loving it! It just fits on there so perfect!
I hope you have a super fantabulous start to your week!! Thank you all so much for all the fun, encouraging and kind comments you leave!! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Great Friend, Thoughts and Prayers
paper...kiwi kiss, rose red, whisper white, Raspberry Tart dsp
ink...kiwi kiss, rose red
accessories...rose ribbon, silver brads, swirly clip
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, big shot, top note die, dimensionals, ticket corner punch

Whale of a Birthday

2009-04-30T08:08:00.002-05:00

No time to blog about anything this morning...I am headed out the door {should've been 2 minutes ago} to go on a field trip with Kyler and his class. We are going to Dewberry Farms. Have a fantastic day!!!
chat at ya later...
what's in it?...
stamps...Pun Fun, Eat Cake
paper...real red, baja breeze, pacific blue, kiwi kiss, whisper white
ink...real red, baja breeze versamark
accessories...silver brads, kiwi ribbon, clear embossing powder
other...circle scissors, scallop edge punch, dimensionals, heat tool, stamp-a-ma-jig
---->update
I am home from the field trip and I am exhausted! I had 4 very active little boys in my group that ran from one thing to the next and I had to keep up with them! It was a lot of fun though...I wish I could take some of that 6 yr. old energy and bottle it up for myself! :)

A birthday tote

2009-04-28T10:17:00.003-05:00

Today the kids are home from school...we got sooo much rain last night that the flooding was insane. School is canceled and the kids get a freebie! Shawn and I woke up about 3:45 to look outside cuz the thunder and hail was so loud. The water was half way up our yard. It's all gone now but some people in the Houston area weren't so lucky and they are dealing with much worse!
Here is a birthday tote I made to show my stamp club girls. I was really excited when I saw this idea...I have hardly used my basket die cut. I was glad for a reason to try something new with it! I love this birthday paper...I am almost out, I don't know what I will do when it's gone! {sniff, sniff} Here is a link to the tutorial I found for these totes. I backed my dsp with cardstock so it would be sturdier. I didn't have a chance to fill this up yet...but I will when I decide who it's going to.
Have a great and hopefully dry day! ;)
chat at ya later...
what's in it?...
stamps...Loop to Loop
paper...riding hood red, basic grey, baja breeze, whisper white, Hand Drawn dsp
ink...riding hood red, baja breeze
accessories...red brad, baja breeze ribbon, celery ribbon
other...baskets and bloom die cut, big shot, circle punches, sticky strip, corner rounder, blender pens

Fabulous Topiary

2009-04-27T16:39:00.005-05:00

Just a quick post for today...I am ridiculously behind in all the things I need to get done. Despite being behind here I sit at the computer blogging! :) {sheepish grin here} This was just a simple card I made to play with my new Blooming with Love set that I got a few weeks ago. I have had fun playing with it and trying to color the terra cotta pot. I feel like that tiny little thing is about all I can handle when it comes to coloring something realistically with that light spot hitting it! :)
It's raining so hard right now...I am gonna go do some of my stuff and listen to the thunder and rain!
chat at ya later
what's in it?...
stamps...Blooming with Love, Absolutely Fabulous
paper...baja breeze, kraft, chocolate chip, whisper white, Parisian Breeze dsp
ink...creamy caramel, sahara sand, certainly celery, old olive, black Staz-On
accessories...baja breeze ribbon
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, blender pens

Choo, Choo....

2009-04-26T16:56:00.003-05:00

Here is another one of the cards I made Friday. This one was fun. It took way too long for this little thing....but it was still fun to make! I colored each image with markers and stamped on white cardstock. I cut out each train car and adhered it with dimensionals. I rolled the track in close to cocoa. After cutting all the train cars I didn't feel like cutting out the little puffs of black smoke so I punched them out with my 1/2 in. circle punch. Once I got all the cars on, there wasn't really room for anything else so I added some olive ribbon and I was done!
Have a nice rest of your Sunday...hope you are getting to relax a little before the week starts!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Choo, Choo, Sweet Little Sentiments, Crazy for Cupcakes
paper...real red, whisper white
ink...close to cocoa, chocolate chip, markers; old olive, brilliant blue, real red, so saffron, black, chocolate chip
accessories...olive ribbon
other...1/2 in. circle punch, dimensionals, wheel, stamp-a-ma-jig, exacto knife

Birds

2009-04-25T14:38:00.006-05:00

I actually found some stamping time yesterday...truth be told I stamped all day! I think I found a little of my mojo that had left me! I was getting ready for my Stamp Club and I just started stamping all sorts of cards! I had so much fun...I haven't done random cards for a long time!! This one was the first one I did and I needed a starting point. I cased a card from the catalog. {I don't remember the page #...but it's next to the Zoofari set} I wanted to try out my new wheel guide. I finally broke down and got one because I never use my wheels...why you ask?...cuz I can never get them straight! I don't know why I didn't get one years ago! It's wonderful! {it's great for my OCD and my need to have it be perfect!} I stamped the birds in black Staz-On and colored with my blender pens and ink pads. I crumpled & ripped paper {very therapeutic}, added some ribbon and brads and card #one was done! :) I liked how it turned out so well this ended up being the make and take at Stamp Club.
I am excited to be able to have things to share with you this week! Thanks for coming by! Have a great weekend! chat at ya later...
what's in it?...
stamps...Zoofari, See ya Around jumbo wheel
paper...bashful blue, pretty in pink, certainly celery, whisper white
ink...bashful blue, pretty in pink, certainly celery, apricot appeal, sahara sand, black Staz-On
accessories...saffron striped ribbon, silver brads
other...wheel guide, stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals, blender pens

Sympathy Card

2009-04-22T08:22:00.005-05:00

Good Wednesday Afternoon!!!
This is my very first sympathy card I have ever made. Unfortunately I have needed them in the past but I never wanted to make one. I always felt more comfortable letting Hallmark do it! I decided to just bite the bullet and get the Thoughts and Prayers set. I loved all the sentiments and the tree is one of my favorite images! This came together quicker and easier than I thought it would. I wish I didn't need these in my stash...but I do so I guess I will be making a few more. I colored the tree with my chocolate chip and mellow moss markers. I was super impressed with myself after I was finished the card I realized I am capable of making a card that looks nice without ribbon! I didn't know it could be done! ;)
Have a fabulous day!! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Thoughts and Prayers
paper...chocolate chip, kraft, baja breze, whisper white, Parisian Breeze dsp
ink...chocolate chip; chocolate chip, mellow moss markers
accessories...pewter brads
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, oval and scallop oval punch, dimensionals

Spring Banner

2009-04-19T14:15:00.010-05:00

Hello! I am finally able to post something! My computer decided to go all haywire on me. I couldn't open some of my files...some things were lost...I couldn't download my pictures. It's been a major headache! We are slowly getting things fixed...I think we figured out the problem. (when I say we, I mean my hubby...I just sat next to him pretty useless while he fixed it!)
I started this banner back at the beginning of March. (embarrassing, I know) I was so excited to use the Walk in the Park dsp. I finally finished and hung the banner yesterday! I love the way it turned out! The chipboard birds and branches are soooo cute! I used Summer Love Rub-Ons and the Great Friend stamp set. I inked all the edges in chocolate chip. After I started putting it together I wasn't sure that grey paper was really saying "spring" but after it was all finished I really love it! I love the different color combo! :) I am really having fun making banners for the different holidays and seasons. It's been a great way for me to use up some of that paper I end up hoarding! I am getting a little better!
Anyway...hope you like it! Thanks for lookin'! Have a super Monday and hope your week starts out wonderful!!...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Great Friend
paper...baja breeze, so saffron, kiwi kiss, cameo coral, whisper white, Walk in the Park dsp
ink...baja breeze, so saffron, kiwi kiss, cameo coral, chocolate chip
accessories...silver brads, saffron ribbon, kiwi kiss and baja breeze buttons, dazzling diamonds, sticky cut letters, Summer Love rub-ons, chocolate chip brads, so saffron brads, jumbo silver eyelets
other...dimensionals, big shot, pennant die, circle cutter, chipboard, circle punch, oval scallop punch, distresser, crop-a-dile

A Tote-ally Awesome Tote of my own

2009-04-15T22:51:00.005-05:00

I have said it before and I will say it again! Miss Becky is amazing!!! I know you have to have seen these totes floating around out there. She came up with this...I just changed the paper on this one to make it my own. I love her tutorials...they are easy to follow and a super great deal!! I didn't have alot of time to take pictures...so these aren't the best. {sorry} I had to get this in the mail. I decided to leave the clear inserts out of the inside of the box. I filled it with yellow shred and put a gift inside. It's for a special someone...they will see when it gets to them in the mail. :) The front pockets have chocolate and lip gloss in them. For my closure I used a build-a-brad and my scallop oval punch. I also used magnets to close the tote instead of velcro. It works fantastic!
Thanks for coming by! Sorry it's been slow posting over here. We have been so busy that I am just not finding time to sit and stamp just cuz. I have been getting ready for 3 classes I have this weekend and next week. Thanks for being patient and stickin' with me!! :)
Have a super fantabulous day!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...kiwi kiss, Good Morning Sunshine dsp
accessories...chocolate ribbon, chocolate double stitched ribbon, pewter build-a-brad, jumbo pewter eyelets
other...scallop edge punch, dimensionals, magnets, crystal effects, crop-a-dile

Wheelbarrow of trees

2009-04-10T13:02:00.004-05:00

Happy Friday and Happy 4 day weekend to us. The kids are out today and Monday for a long Easter weekend. We are leaving in about 20 minutes to go see Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D. I know you will all be anxiously holding your breath waiting for that review. ;) Kyler has his first soccer game tomorrow and then there is some running around here and there for kids that needs to be done...Easter on Sunday...and Monday we will play by ear after we see how the kids are holding up after all the sugar from egg hunts and bunny goodies!
This is a card I made last weekend. I am loving this set the more I use it. There isn't a whole lot to tell that you can see from looking at the picture.
I hope that you have a super Happy Easter Weekend!!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Blooming with Love
paper...whisper white, baja breeze, chocolate chip, Parisian Breeze dsp
ink...baja breeze, chocolate chip, creamy caramel, certainly celery, old olive
accessories...baja breeze ribbon, pewter jumbo eyelet, blue rhinestone brad, crystal effects
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 3/8 & 1 1/4 circle punches, eyelet border punch, dimensionals, blender pens

Spilled Dirt

2009-04-06T09:58:00.004-05:00

Good Monday Morning! I hope that you enjoyed your weekend! The weather here was absolutely gorgeous and we were able to just relax all weekend! No schedule to keep....that is almost unheard of for us, so it was really nice! :)
I had some time to play with some new goodies I got Friday afternoon. This is one of the cards I made. I am having fun with this set and "masking". It's a technique that has been around forever...but some sets just lend themselves better than others to this. I felt especially creative when I decided to make one of the pots 'tip' over and spill out the dirt. That just seemed appropriate to how I plant flowers! Always a mess! :)
I hope you have a super fabulous Monday and great start to your week!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Blooming with Love
paper...baja breeze, regal rose, so saffron, chocolate chip, whisper white, Parisian Breeze dsp
ink...black staz-on, creamy caramel, sahara sand, chocolate chip, baja breeze, regal rose, so saffron, kiwi kiss
accessories...saffron ribbon, silver brads, adhesive crystals, crystal effects
other...lace edge punch, circle punches, dimensionals, blender pens, post-it notes, stamp-a-ma-jig

Easter Basket

2009-04-04T12:10:00.004-05:00

Here is yet another copy from another super duper talented lady! Monica at Monica's Passions. She makes super cute things and I always love her bright, bold colors! She has a video on how to make this darling little basket. I had candy in it but it was eaten by my kiddos way before I got the picture was taken. I really love this basket and it is super simple. I am going to be making some of these for a few little easter treats for some special gals on my list! :)
Have a fabulous weekend! We are going to enjoy the gorgeous weather we have. I will also be working on getting Kyler feeling better...he has tonsillitis. I had some new goodies come yesterday so I am going to find some time this weekend to do a little stampin'!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...certainly celery, delicate dots dsp
accessories...brads, so saffron ribbon
other...scallop edge punch, paper shred

another copy

2009-04-01T13:22:00.005-05:00

I told you lots of copies this week! ;) This one is from the new Occasions Mini Catalog that came out today! This card is on the front cover. I am loving the rub-on cards with transparency sheets! They are such cool cards...but super simple and super quick! These cute rub-ons are in the mini catalog...Summer Love Rub-Ons.
A non-stamping moment! Did any of you see American Idol last night? The kids and I love to sit and watch together! {Actually I started making them fold their laundry while we watched...it's great, all the laundry gets done and no one complains too much cuz they all want to watch! I just gotta figure out how to get laundry done when the season ends!} Anyway....I have a couple of favorites on there...Megan is one of them...but last night was not good! As she was finished singing Kailee said, "She sounded like a goat!" :) {thought that was too funny...and she kinda did!}
thanks for all the super sweet comments you have left!
chat at ya later! :)
what's in it?...
paper...whisper white, transparency sheet
accessories...baja breeze ribbon, Summer Love rub-ons
other...glue dots

Copy Cat Basket

2009-03-30T15:36:00.006-05:00

Hello...Happy Monday! How has your week started? Mine was exciting...I popped on over to Nancy's blog to check out her Ipicks and imagine my surprise when I saw that my Rolodex Birthday Reminder {see post below} was one of her picks! That was a fun start to the week...I love seeing Nancy's picks! Thanks Nancy!! :)
This basket is a total copy cat of the one that MJ Albright did. That girl is amazing! I had just barely gotten my top note and scallop envelope die in the mail when she posted her basket and I wanted to try one too! {a little side note...check out the boat pop up card that MJ made it is sooo cute! } This week I am going to be sharing a lot of copy cat projects I have done over the past month. I have been quite busy with a couple of banner projects {I will be able to show you soon} so I haven't made anything new in a couple weeks!
Thanks for stopping by...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...A Little Something
paper...sahara sand, whisper white, Delicate Dots dsp
ink..chocolate chip, bashful blue, certainly celery
accessories...pewter jumbo eyelets, pewter brads, celery twill ribbon, hemp twine
other...crop-a-dile, dimensionals, sponge, three for you punch, paper shred, hershey chocolate eggs, big shot, scallop envelope die, top note die

Rolodex birthdays

2009-03-22T19:50:00.008-05:00

I am here, I am here, I am here {can you hear the chant from 'Horton Hears a Who' when the "Who's" are trying to be heard on the speck!} I can't believe how much time has passed since I last posted anything! I am just being way too busy with responsible things...I need to be a better blogger! :) This last week was spring break for my kids so I was busy playing the part of entertainer for the week. I think we will finally be getting back to our normal routine and hopefully that will include some major stamping time for me!
Remember way back in this post when I labeled it sneak peek and then didn't follow up! I know it's embarrassingly late but that's about my life these days! So here is what I made. For a really long time I have wanted a better way to remember birthdays. The books and calendars just weren't cuttin' it for me! So I decided to make my own rolodex. I love this idea for 2 reasons...one because I thought of it all on my own. After making it I have seen that others thought of it too but I am proud to say before I went searching and saw anyone else's work I thought this one up in my very own head!!! :) The second reason is cuz it is soooo handy for me. I can slip new names in there without having to squeeze it in on a calendar or do any crossing out or erasing!! I keep it out on my stamp table so that it is accessible and I can check it at the beginning of every month and know what I need! I found the super cute paper at Joann's and just cut out some of the cute images for each month. I kept this simple cuz I knew it would get a lot of use with me flipping through. I also found a super cool rolodex punch at Office Max!
I hope that you have had a fantastic weekend and have a great start to your week!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...riding hood red, baja breeze, certainly celery, whisper white, sahara sand, DCWV dsp
ink...riding hood red, baja breeze, certainly celery, chocolate chip
other...1 3/8, 1 1/4, 1 inch circle punches, dimensionals, roladex punch, corner rounder

A banner for Kyler

2009-03-12T12:34:00.006-05:00

Yesterday was Kyler's birthday...my baby is 6 I can hardly believe it! Time goes by waaayyyy too fast! I made him a special birthday banner. Instead of doing Happy Birthday, I did his name so he can hang it on his bedroom wall when it finally comes off the the mantle. He loved it! I used the Cosmo Cricket Robot paper I have. I bought a ton of it when it first came out....it is great boy paper! :) The letters are chipboard with white craft ink and some white fun flock on it. It turned out cute and was pretty fast to put together...I did the whole thing yesterday afternoon.
Have a great day and weekend! I am going with some friends to a hotel and a girls weekend tomorrow and Saturday. I can't wait...it will be so fun to have some fun girl time! :)
chat at ya later...thanks for coming by!
what's in it?...
paper...soft sky, wild wasabi, blue bayou, Cosmo Cricket dsp
ink...soft sky, wild wasabi, blue bayou, white craft
accessories...pewter jumbo eyelets, pewter brads, blue bayou ribbon, chipboard letter, fun flock
other...Bis Shot, pennant die cut, distresser, robot cut outs (Cosmo Cricket), dimensionals

Manhattan Flowers

2009-03-06T12:03:00.003-06:00

I have more new goodies to share! I also got the Manhattan Flower folder in my preorder! {i love the preorder perk of being a Stampin' Up! demo} Isn't it fabulous? It's similar to a Cuttlebug folder. This makes a really deep impression though and it's gorgeous. I love the simplicity and clean look. I ran my folder through the Big Shot with a piece of dsp from Walk in the Park. I loved the all grey look with just a pop of color from the ribbon! I sanded the flower print so it would really stand out. I used one of my new jumbo grommets, a white one. ..you just poke the grommet through your paper and folder the little spikeys down with your bone folder...easy peasy! I tried all sorts of things yesterday with this folder but this was my favorite.
Yeah for Friday....hope you have a super fantastic weekend!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...basic grey, Walk in the Park dsp
accessories...white jumbo grommet, olive ribbon
other...sanding block, Big Shot, Manhattan Flower plate, glue dots

Inspire

2009-03-04T22:28:00.006-06:00

I was too excited to wait till tomorrow to post this card! I got my new pre-order goodies today and look at this super cute card!! I love the new Walk in the Park dsp and Great Friend set that will be available in the Occasions Mini! I thought I would post this first and then I am going to go play around some more with a few other things I got! I can't wait to try out the new Manhattan Flower Texture Plate. It is gorgeous!!! It's in the back of the Spring/Summer Catty. Oh, I almost forgot...don't ya love that scalloped oval? I sure do! I feel like my scallop punches are complete.
ok...off to play!! :)
definitely be chattin' at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Great Friend
paper...baja breeze, basic grey, kiwi kiss, whisper white, Walk in the Park dsp
ink...baja breeze, regal rose
accessories...baja breeze ribbon and button, Summer Love rub-ons,
other...1 3/4, 1 3/8 circle punch, lg oval punch, scallop oval punch, rub-on tool, dimensionals

Off Roadin'

2009-03-04T14:30:00.005-06:00

Happy Wednesday! I am in such a great mood today...I went and got a pedicure and pedicure day is always a good day!! I think pretty feet are happy feet!!! :) I love the place I go to get my nails done. Tony is fabulous with my nails, Amy is the best pedicure gal ever {she always comes up with super cute, fun and beautiful designs for my big toe} and Jenny does beautiful eyebrow work!!
Anyway...this is a quick card I did the other night. I loved this set the minute I saw it. It reminds me of my sister-in-law and brother-in-law. They are the outdoorsy, camping, jeep drivin', bike riding kinda people and they love dogs....so this screams Tami and Jason!! I decided to practice my water coloring skills...it is a work in progress...I don't know why it's so hard for me but I really struggle with it! This turned out cute but not what I had hoped for. I made this really simple. I added a small dot of crystal effects to the dog's nose to give him that "wet nose" look that dogs have!
Have a super great day and go get a pedicure...you'll feel better!! :)
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Hit the Road
paper...creamy caramel, close to cocoa, chocolate chip, watercolor paper
ink...creamy caramel, close to cocoa, chocolate chip, real red, going grey, basic grey, old olive, so saffron, black staz-on
accessories...chocolate felt ribbon, dew drops,, crystal effects
other...1/2 inch circle punch, distresser, aquapainter, sponge

another acetate card

2009-03-01T22:41:00.004-06:00

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We did! It was busy but super fun and then we got to sneak in some relax time today! :) The Katy Rodeo was soooo much fun! I am going to be posting pictures on my family blog soon if you want to take a look.
This is another acetate card I made when I went a little crazy and made a bunch last week! I like this "hey cupcake" sentiment. I wish it was a stamp! These are just rub-ons from the Loop to Loop/Hand Drawn Bundle. The "hey cupcake" it on the acetate and the cupcake image and brad are on the baja breeze paper.
Have a great start to your week tomorrow! Can you believe it's March already? Where does the time go?
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...not quite navy, baja breeze, old olive, regal rose, acetate
accessories...pink brad, olive ribbon, Loop to Loop rub-ons
other...distresser, glue dots

Loads of Trucks

2009-02-26T08:12:00.004-06:00

Hi gals...Have I been a blogging slacker or what?!! I hate it when things get so busy that I don't have time to post stuff or stay caught up on my blogs I like to stalk...umm follow, I mean! :)
I am having a card class next week and I wanted to use up some paper I have laying around...someone might as well get some use out of it since it's just sitting in my drawer collecting dust. I have so much paper it's embarrassing! Does it keep me from buying more though?...sadly no! I love my designer papers! I love my truck stamp and haven't used it in a while so I thought this would be a fun one for a class since it's so versatile. I am going to have stations at my class so instead of having all your cards in front of you and having to ask 20 times can you pass me this and this...the girls will move from station to station and make a card at each one! I had fun coloring the last couple of days...I forgot how much I love it and how therapeutic it is! Coloring is good for the soul! :)
Have a fantastic rest of your day and weekend too! We are going to the Katy Rodeo on Friday night! I love when the Katy Rodeo is here...it's one of the things I love about living here! Then we have a super full Saturday too. I hope I will get to sneak in some stamping time somewhere in there...I got some new goodies I can't wait to play with! :)
chat at ya later
T

Crazy for Acetate

2009-02-19T16:09:00.005-06:00

So I went a little crazy last night after the card I made in my last post. I loved the look of the rub-ons on acetate so I went to town!!! I made a bunch of cards. Here is just one though...gotta spread out the love! :) I can't wait for the window sheets to be available in the new mini catalog!! These rub-ons are from Bright Delight. Seriously...if you want some super cute, incredibly fast and easy cards...these are the way to go! :)
Have a fab day! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
paper...whisper white, acetate
accessories...Bright Delight rub-ons, dark grey ribbon
other...rub on tool, glue dots

Rub-Ons and Acetate

2009-02-18T19:22:00.007-06:00

Hey....I couldn't resist sharing this card right away! I love the way it turned out {except for the little piece of rub-on right on the top of the owl's head that messed up...ugh} I snagged some inspiration from the new Occasions Mini Catalog that us demos get to preview! There are some darling and super fun ideas in there with window sheets. I love the idea of using rub-ons on them! I cut a piece of acetate the same size as my card front and adhered it in the 4 corners with glue dots. After the rub-ons I added the ribbon and I was done! It was so easy and super fast! :) I made this in the same time it took me to give Tyson his spelling pre-test!
Thanks for coming by! chat at ya later!
what's in it?... paper...kiwi kiss, acetate accessories...Bright Delight Rub-Ons, tangerine tango ribbon other...glue dots, rub-on tool

Trendy Trees

2009-02-17T21:30:00.004-06:00

I hope that everyone had a fantastic weekend! We had a long 4 day weekend at our house! We got so many 'to-do's' done that had been accumulating on our list! It was great! We also just relaxed...it has been a long time since we were able to just be at home and not have a gazillion places to be to!
Here are a couple of cards to share that I made this weekend. This is my 3rd attempt at getting a good picture and the weather is just not cooperating...so it is what it is! I give up! I love this Trendy Trees set! It is sooo cute!! I used my new paper that is offered for free in the Sale-a-bration catalog!!
**Are any of you Bachelor watchers? I couldn't believe that Jason let Jill go!! I really liked her...I was hoping they would get together! {I don't normally watch The Bachelor but I went to elementary, jr. high and high school with Jason so it's been fun to see him on there!} It's my latest claim to fame! Anyway...gotta go watch American Idol...I am a slave to my shows when Shawners is out of town! It keeps me company!
Hope you have a great night! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Trendy Trees
paper...sahara sand, certainly celery, bashful blue, whisper white, Delicate Dots dsp
ink...chocolate chip, certainly celery, bashful blue
accessories...so saffron striped ribbon, silver brads
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, paper piercer and mat pack, distresser, corner rounder, dimensionals

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T08:29:00.003-06:00

I wanted to wish all my blogging girls a Happy Valentine's Day!!! Ya'll are awesome and I hope you have a super great lovey-dovey kinda day!!! :)

lots of Milk Cartons

2009-02-11T22:59:00.007-06:00

It's 11:00pm and I can't sleep! So when I can't sleep...it's a perfect time to get my blogging done! :) I went crazy making Milk Cartons these last few days. Now that I have made a few I am getting faster at them. It's not to bad once I set up a little assembly line for myself. I even had to go to the doctor on Tuesday and took some things with me...I got a lot done while I was in the waiting room! :)
If you want to make these you can go to Becky's blog Inking Idaho...she has a fabulous tutorial for sale! I made the 2 Valentines ones for Tyson and Kyler's teachers. The other two are for friends whose birthdays are coming up...for a little birthday treat! {birthdays are always better with chocolate!!} Ok...I am off to bed...crossing my fingers I can get some sleep!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
Valentine
stamps...Love You Much, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
paper...riding hood red, pink pirouette, very vanilla, close to cocoa, Candy Lane dsp
ink...riding hood red, pink pirouette, chocolate chip
accessories...diamond stickles, cotton candy stickles, taupe ribbon, riding hood red/vanilla ribbon
other...scallop circle punch, paper piercer, sticky strip, key tag punch, blender pens, three heart punch, dimensionals
True Friend
stamps...True Friend
paper...rose red, cameo coral, kiwi kiss, whisper white, Raspberry Tart dsp
ink...rose red & rose red, cameo coral, real red, old olive markers
accessories...white ribbon, rose brad, kiwi kiss ribbon
other...scallop circle punch, paper piercer, sticky strip, key tag punch, 1 3/8 in. & 1 1/4 in. circle punch, dimensionals
Birdie Friend
stamps...Good Friend
paper...chocolate chip, kiwi kiss, pacific blue, summer sun, whisper white, Good Morning Sunshine dsp
ink...chocolate chip, kiwi kiss, summer sun
accessories...pewter brads, chocolate stitched ribbon, chocolate twill ribbon
other...scallop circle punch, paper piercer, sticky strip, key tag punch, 1 3/8 in. & 1 1/4 in. circle punch, dimensionals

I stamped a card!!!

2009-02-09T13:09:00.005-06:00

Can you believe it? I actually stamped a card! I have been stamping and doing other projects but it has been almost a month since I just sat down and stamped a card! {I didn't realize it had been that long till I just now looked!} WOW! Anyway...the other night I all of the sudden became extremely impatient and irritated that I didn't have my Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. {it's coming...UPS just isn't coming fast enough} So I cased the card that is in the Stampin' Up! Catalog next to that stamp set {pg. 106} using another set, Embrace Life. I love the green, blue and brown combo. The "birthday" sentiment is from a Papertrey Ink set. I can't wait to get my order so I can make some gorgeous card with that 5th ave. set!!! :)
I hope you are having a fabulous start to your week! Thanks for all the nice comments about the "cake"! Shawn absolutely loved! He waited a day to dive in cuz he said it was to cool to eat, but after he had that first candy...I am now seeing lots of empty spots! ;)
THANKS for stopping by! chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Embrace Life, Paper Tray
paper...certainly celery, baja breeze, whisper white
ink...chocolate chip, certainly celery, baja breeze
accessories...white ribbon, silver brads
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, wide oval punch, oval punch

cake anyone?

2009-02-05T21:08:00.006-06:00

While you are waiting, anxiously I am sure, to see the rest of the project I am working on. {see post below} I have something else to share with you. Shawners was out of town this year for his birthday. He was in Indonesia. We are going to be celebrating when he gets home tomorrow. Shawn isn't big on sweets...he really doesn't care for chocolate! I KNOW, I KNOW, it's painful even to type. I should've been more thorough in my question asking session before I agreed to the "I DO's" :) See what happens when you are twitterpated and the man you love asks him to marry you? You forget about the importance of some things! Oh well...we've come to far now! :) So he isn't big into having the traditional birthday cake. I found this in my google wandering {don't you love Google?...I could not live without it} He does love the Hershey Nuggets with Almonds though. He likes them cold from the freezer so he doesn't taste as much of the chocolate. I thought this year this would be a fun cake for him to have. He can have it all to himself and I even made a home for it in the freezer so he can enjoy it the way he likes it! The was simple to make. Just wrapping, and gluing and decorating. I used an old Simply Scrap Kit that I had left. I don't remember the name of it. I used toothpicks for some of the decorations to stand out a little. The paper curls I just wrapped around my stylus and then played with till they looked good to me. The candy is glued to styrofoam circles I got at the craft store.
Alrighty...I have babbled enough for one night! chat at ya later...
Thanks for coming by!!!
what's in it?...
paper...birthday scrap kit, tempting turquoise, old olive, pumpkin pie, apricot appeal, white, river rock
ink...tempting turquoise, old olive, pumpkin pie, apricot appeal
accessories...turquoise and apricot ribbon
other...styrofoam circle, glue gun, toothpicks, Hershey's Nuggets with Almonds, stylus

sneak peek

2009-02-04T22:14:00.002-06:00

I'm here, I'm here! I really am here! I gotta just start by telling ya'll that when your hubby {when I say 'your' I mean 'mine'} is gone for 10 days out of the country...it's like life knows and suddenly I am so crazy busy I don't have time for anything...even the things that need to be done! I have felt winded since he left! The kids have needed to be everyone all at once! Somehow all the laundry is dirty, the groceries are gone and of course I had one that was sick with Tonsillitis no less. Without draggin' this out any longer...let's just say that I have had zero stamp time. Until today...I got what I thought was a brilliant idea the other day and so I have been rounding up supplies to work on it. I am giving you a sneak peek of the front of what it is. You can probably all guess...anyway...I am going to remain mysterious about it until I finish and then I will share lots of pictures and details!
Thanks for your patience and for coming by! Have a super night!
chat at you later :)

Be Mine

2009-01-28T14:37:00.008-06:00

Be Mine Valentine! I have been wanting to make banners ever since I saw this die cut way back when! I ordered it right away and then...have I had any time to make a banner?! Nope...not till this week! I am wanting to make one for each season &/or holiday to hang on my mantle! I think this turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself! I used my Candy Lane dsp and some cardstock for the pennants. My letters are from the sticky cut letters (also a must-have that I ordered months ago and am just now using for the first time!) I stuck the letters on vanilla paper and then cut them out and adhered them to the circles. I wanted them to look the same since I was using dazzling diamonds and not have a different look from the different colored circles. After I embellished them up I added riding hood red/vanilla ribbon and hung it up! It really was very easy! It took some time but very easy to put together!! Oh my heavens...I gotta run...time to get the boys from school!...time goes by so fast when I am blogging! :) Have a fabulous day...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Love You Much
paper...riding hood red, close to cocoa, pink pirouette, very vanilla
ink...riding hood red, close to cocoa, pink pirouette, chocolate chip, kiwi kiss
accessories...dazzling diamonds, riding hood red/vanilla striped ribbon, pewter brads, pewter jumbo eyelets
other...crop-a-dile, 3 heart punch, circle cutter, sponges, distresser, big shot, pennant die, 2 way glue pen, blender pen

a birdie mailbox

2009-01-26T12:52:00.006-06:00

Hello my long lost friends! I feel like it has been forever since I have been able to stamp, blog or do anything else that wasn't related to the Wizard of Oz! The shows were this past weekend and Kailee and Ty did fabulous! The whole show was wonderful...the cast was excellent! Ty loved being a munchkin and I think he has been bitten by the acting bug! He wants to continue to do more plays! There are a couple pictures at the bottom of this post of Kailee and Ty in their munchkin attire!
Alright...on to the crafty schtuff! I know these mailboxes have been made and seen a bajillion times! I made tons when they first became so popular a few years ago! I couldn't resist buying 2 more though when I went to Target and saw them in silver. (I am pretty sure I still have a box of white ones in my closet somewhere) I made this to give as a teacher gift. It can be used year round and not just for Valentines with this cute Good Morning Sunshine dsp. This also gave me a reason to pull out some of my new stuff that has been sitting on my stamp table being neglected! I stamped the bird from the Good Friend stamp set on Pacific Blue paper in versamark ink and embossed it with clear powder. I used apricot and kiwi ribbons. I am excited to fill it full of goodies and send to one of the kids teachers! Our teachers are so wonderful...I feel like I can never do enough to show my gratitude!!!
Have a great start to your week! chat at ya later
what's in it?...
stamps...Good Friend
paper...Good Morning Sunshine dsp. white, pacific blue, chocolate chip, apricot appeal
ink...chocolate chip, summer sun, kiwi kiss, versamark
accessories...clear embossing powder. kiwi kiss and apricot ribbon
other...1/2 in. & 1 3/4 in. circle punch, sticky strip

A Box full of Goodies

2009-01-21T04:00:00.008-06:00

It's 4:00am and I am awake because my crazy daughter who couldn't sleep woke me up playing the Wii. She wasn't being all that loud but her remote gave her away...they like to make noise! I think she has butterflies about her performance today. The first of 5 shows is this morning for the Wizard of Oz.
I wanted to share this fun box I made about a week ago or so. I bought the fabulous tutorial that Becky made! It's worth every penny!! I wanted to make one right away but was limited on my time (see previous paragraph...Wizard of Oz also keeps the mom busy too!) I didn't do any stamping. Instead I broke into my new Loop to Loop Rub-Ons. I love them...I wish they would offer these and the paper from this bundle in the catalog, besides being in the Hostess Set. {sigh} These are just 2 of the 5 cards I made. I also added to the box, York Peppermint Patties, Ghirardelli Chocolates, Hershey Milk Chocolate Sticks with Caramel and decorated address labels for the envelopes that are under the cards. The paper is from the now retired Hostess Bundle. (it wasn't retired when I made the box) I added some 1 inch chocolate ribbon and 2 buttons in the middle to decorate the top of my box.
Ok...I have got to go lay back down and see if I can sleep! I have an hour before me alarm goes off! yikes!
chat at ya later....Have a great day!
what's in it?...
stamps...none
paper...baja breeze, kiwi kiss, pink pirouette, whisper white, chocolate chip, Holiday Happenings dsp
ink...baja breeze, kiwi kiss, pink pirouette
accessories...silver brads, kiwi and baja breeze ribbon, buttons, chocolate ribbon, olive brad
other...transparency, distresser, watercolor brush, rub-on tool, sticky strip, scallop circle punch, circle punches, paper piercer and mat pack

**So many of you asked about my clip art on my baptism cards (a few posts below) The clipart is from a CD I bought 6 or 7 years ago. It's called Primary Partners. I have no idea it's still available but I bet if you look online or at a Dessert Book Store you could find something similar!**

The Cutest Box

2009-01-18T22:02:00.012-06:00

Good Sunday evening!!! I hope you have had a great weekend and that if you are as lucky as we are you still have one more day to relax!! Yeah for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! I made this box a few days ago and have taken about a hundred pictures of it...just playing with my new camera! It was my test subject along with Kyler! (he was the only one who would let me keep flashing at him!) I get absolutely no credit for this box! I 100%, completely cased this from Jenn at Stamp Your Heart Out. {see hers here----->wish box} Is she not fabulous?! I love her craftiness! I had some of the same paper left over from my Country Living Kit and needed a box for a gift so I thought it was the perfect way to use it up! {THANKS Jenn for your awesomeness!!}
gotta run...gonna spend some time with Shawners!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Love You Much
paper...baja breeze, chocolate chip, kraft, whisper white, pink pirouette, Country Living Kit dsp
ink...riding hood red, baja breeze chocolate chip, black, kiwi kiss, pink pirouette
accessories...silver brads, chocolate felt ribbon, riding hood red striped ribbon
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, top note die, blender pens, 3 heart punch, sticky strip

It's great to be 8!

2009-01-15T23:20:00.004-06:00

As promised...snapped a few pictures!! I am so in love with my camera...it might be a little bit wrong! I am sooo excited thinking about the awesome pictures I am going to be able to get of Kailee and Tyson in their Wizard of Oz performances next week!!! I am also excited to take more pictures of the things I have been working on!
Alrightee then...on to these invites. In our church the children are baptized when they are 8 yrs old. We wait till the child is 8 because we believe it is the age of accountability. At the beginning of every year we invite all the kids who will be turning 8 this year to a Baptism Preview. We talk about baptism, what it means, answer questions, things like that. These are the invites I made for the kids and their parents. I made some pink ones for the girls and blue ones for the boys. I think they turned out cute. The image is from some clipart I printed off my computer. I used the retired Crew Girl and Crew Boy Scrap Kit papers.
Oh my heavens...it's 11:30! I have to be up early tomorrow...chat at ya later!
Thanks for coming by!
what's in it?...
paper...pretty in pink, bashful blue, basic gray pumpkin pie, regal rose, wild wasabi, Crew Kids Srap Kit dsp, white
ink...pretty in pink, bashful blue
accessories...pewter brads, rose ribbon, orange stripped ribbon
other...computer clipart, dimensionals, distresser, circle punches

and the winner is....

2009-01-15T16:31:00.004-06:00

...a Nikon D40!!! I love my new camera! I can't wait to start playing with it! I decided to get the same kind as Exxon. Shawn brought his work camera home so I could look at it a little and see how the fancy pants cameras work. After going to the store and testing many, many cameras...I decided this was the one I wanted! I figured if Exxon uses this to take pictures of rocks and relies on the pictures to tell them where to find the oil...then it would work for my card and kid pictures too!! :)
I hope to get some pics of what I have been working on and share something later tonight or tomorrow morning!
chat at ya later!!!

Stationary Box

2009-01-12T22:45:00.006-06:00

First things first...THANK YOU to all of you who gave your input on cameras!! It has been a huge help!! I am super excited to go get one...I am going in the next couple of days to get one. I have been doing all sorts of research online. Now it's time to go try the ones I like. Shawn was a huge help...he brought home one of his fancy pants cameras home from work and let me look at it and take a few pics (see photos above) to see what I liked and didn't like! As of now I think I am going with a Canon Rebel XS...Costco has the best deal right now! I know you will all be anxious to hear what I get...so I will update you soon!
Alright...post details! I first saw this on my friend Tiffany's blog. Then when I started looking around on Splitcoast I found tons! I found a few sets of directions there...I used pieces of a few to make this one. Here is a link to make the box...Jackie Topa's directions are fab! This is for a special friend of mine! I hope she will like it! I used the Crew Girl Simply Scrappin' Kit. My "notes, tags, birthday and stamps" words were just printed on my computer and then I punched them out with an oval punch. Inside are 6 cards with envelopes, 4 3x3 note cards with envelopes, 5 tags, a birthday book (each page has a month on it so you can keep track of birthdays throughout the year) and a place for stamps of course...oh and a pen. I attached my birthday book with velcro so that it can be removed easily for use but have a stable place to be stored.
Thanks for being patient with me...Have a fabulous, stampalicious day!!!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Love You Much, Birthday Wishes
paper...regal rose, basic grey, pretty in pink, wild wasabi, whisper white, Crew Girl SSK dsp
ink...regal rose, basic grey, pretty in pink, wild wasabi
accessories...rose, wasabi pink ribbon, silver brads, stickles
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, scallop edge punch, oval punches, sticky strip, slit punch, corner rounder, blender pens, dimensionals, velcro

Time to say Goodbye!

2009-01-07T16:10:00.005-06:00

I think my camera has bit the big one! I have been trying to revive it...but to no avail! It has sentenced itself to a life with forever pink tinted (and now blurred) photos! If you happen to be in the market for that kind of camera...let me know I have a deal for you! ;)
So...I know that there are lots of you out there that have fabulous cameras and I thought why not go to the best resource I have! I have a few ideas of what I want but I would love it if you would leave some comments and tell me what camera you have that you love! (or which camera your friend has that you love!!) What is the best? What is the best deal for the money? Best place to purchase? Any and all information you want to share would be awesome!!!
THANKS...all ya'll are so great!! I can't wait to hear what you have to say!! Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
chat at ya later!

Happy New Year

2009-01-06T15:21:00.008-06:00

Well...where to start? First let me say THANKS for all the kind comments and get well wishes! I am finally feeling better and my ears finally popped just 2 days ago!! It is wonderful to hear normally again and NOT hear myself chew! I soooo enjoyed my quiet time while Shawn and the boys were away! I ended up not stamping very much! I cleaned my house from top to bottom the first day...I know, not really fun but it felt sooo good to get it done and be in a clean house that wasn't immediately being messed up by little kiddos! Then I watched some movies, laid around in my jammies, did some shopping and did a little crafting on the last day! I took some pictures but they didn't turn out...which brings me to my next thing, the reason I have posted so little! My camera is dying! It is dying a slow death. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't...when it isn't working I get pink tinted pictures.
I did get these pictures this morning and they aren't too horrible. These were gift card holders I made for my brother and his wife for Christmas. I found the idea on Andrea's blog. It slides open to the side and the gift card holder is on the inside...I didn't get pictures of the inside cuz my camera quit working! When Kailee went to Seattle she called me one day and said "Mom, Aaron left his gift card holder here!" I said "Oh good bring it home with you...I forgot to take pictures and now I can post them and hang them on my board!!" Otherwise they would have been in the garbage!
Anyway...I did spend most of today stamping and so I am crossing my fingers that my pictures will turn out and I will have something new to share tomorrow! I have been chatting for long enough! Have a good rest of your Tuesday!
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Mr. Twigster, best yet
paper...bashful blue, whisper white, chocolate chip
ink...staz-on black, kiwi kiss, riding hood red, bashful blue, tangerine tango
accessories, star brads, crystal effects, crystal stickles
other...stamp-a-ma-jig, top-note die, blender pens, distresser

Birthday Backpacks

2008-12-29T02:44:00.004-06:00

I hope ya'll had a fabulous Christmas!!! We sure did! I have been sick and so that's why there have been no posts! I just can't seem to shake off whatever it is I have! I have had it for a little over a week now. I haven't had a chance to stamp anything in forever! Shawners and the boys are leaving in the morning to go camping for 3 days and Kailee is in Seattle...so I have 3 days to myself, in a quiet house to do whatever I want!! Obviously there will be lots of stamping time!!! :) In the meantime I thought I would share these backpacks I made for Kailee's birthday party. These were the invites! It was a sleepover party...so I thought the backpacks would be fun. I found wonderful instructions at Becky's blog...Inking Idaho. Hope you are all sleeping well...as you can see I am up at 2:50 in the AM. ;)
chat at ya soon...
what's in it?...
paper...certainly celery, Heidi Grace dsp
accessories...silver flower brads, silver brad, pixie pink ribbon (RABOM)
other...corner rounder, dimensionals, stickles, sticky strip

A Christmas Wish

2008-12-21T21:38:00.004-06:00

I had the best Sunday...I am sorta bummed it's coming to an end!! I went to church this morning where Kailee sang "O Holy Night" with another girl and she knocked my socks off! I have known she could sing and it's been fun seeing her develop her special talent...but today she was INCREDIBLE!!!! I was in tears...then I had her sing it again at home and I was in tears again!! It was beautiful...I couldn't believe the voice that was coming out of that sweet little 13 yr. old girl!! Then I had a Sunday afternoon nap and I woke up to Shawn making dinner...Zuppa Toscana Soup...it's a fabulous recipe I found and tweaked to recreate the yummy soup from The Olive Garden! Then a fun game with the family and now doin' a little bloggin'!!
Anyway...now that you are all caught up on my day...on to the card. :) I love this set and I haven't had much time to play with it. I thought it was perfect to do the spotlight technique on though! I am hoping to make a few more this week before I have to put it away till next year!!
Have a wonderful evening! ...chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Home for Christmas
paper...kraft, chocolate chip, old olive, riding hood red, very vanilla
ink...chocolate chip, riding hood red, old olive, more mustard, creamy caramel, going grey, close to cocoa
accessories...felt alpine ribbon
other...1 3/8, 1 1/4 circle punch, distresser, stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals

diet coke and chocolate

2008-12-19T18:08:00.005-06:00

It's always a good time for a diet coke and some chocolate! I made these for Tyson and Kyler's teachers...just a little something to help them get through their last couple of days this week! I took the water bottle idea...here is a link to the ones I made last spring...and just decided to make it a little more fun! I know, I know water is good for you but nothing beats a super fizzy, cold diet coke! :) Am I right? I tweaked the chocolate holder a little since the chocolate was thicker than the Crystal Light packets I used with the water bottles. I just made it a little more box like instead of pouch like.
Only 6 more days till Christmas...we are super excited here at our house!! All the "christmas schtuff" is done and it is time for relaxin'! I am so looking forward to spending time with Shawn and the kids for the next couple of weeks! Have a great weekend!! :)
chat at ya later!
what's in it?...
stamps...Cute and Curly
paper...chocolate chip, whisper white, Ski Slope dsp
ink...real red
accessories...olive twill ribbon
other...1 3/8 in. circle punch, scallop circle punch, 1 in. circle punch, 1/8 in. circle punch, curly label punch, dimensionals, sticky strip, diet coke, coke, chocolate