ScrapStampnMama

Hearts Aplenty!

2012-01-22T06:39:00.000-05:00

These adorable dotted hearts are the focal point on this card. The smaller one was turned around to add contrast. The sparkle was added using Creative Charms Gradient gem Stickers in red in the center of the hearts. DP was from Studio G

This card is a revival from one that I did several years ago. The hearts are used to create a flower on a stamped stem and the butterflies accentuate the sentiment. Gem stickers were added to the punched lace edge,

Winter Birthday Wishes

2012-01-08T06:00:00.001-05:00

For the card base I used White Bazzill card stock and edged the bottom with the MS Snowflake border punch. The Snowflake from the Kit of the Month from Creative charms was embellished with the snowflake and stars from the Winter Seasonal Sparkles with another snowflake added to the corner of the sentiment. The DP is from Authentique Journey collection and the solid card stock is Night of Navy and the sentiment is from Watercolor Tri stamp set both from StampinUp

Frosty the Snowman!

2012-01-01T18:57:00.000-05:00

We all know that Frosty was a jolly, happy soul, and so he is on this card! This stamp is from JustRite Stamps and he was colored with copics. Used Spellbinder dies to cut out and mat the snowman. Used the Vintage Blue Flower buttons because they reminded me of snowflakes!

Here is a close up of Frosty and his frosty flakes. I also love the look of the lacy snow on the card. Just the right touch.

Oh ChristmasTrees!!

2011-11-26T16:37:00.000-05:00

I am working on getting my Christmas cards done for this year. I still have a way to go. Here are 2 samples of cards. The first one uses the Green Wide Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon wrapped around triangles to build a Christmas tree. It is decorated with Holiday Gradient Gem Stickers and Red & Green Vintage Jewels all from the Creative Charms Deal of the month. The tree trunk is also one of the Vintage Jewels. I like how this one turned out.

This Christmas tree was stamped on card stock and once again decorated with the Holiday Gradient Gem Stickers from the Deal of the Month at Creative Charms. This deal is jam packed with goodies and perfect for completing all your Christmas cards!

A Gingerbread Christmas!

2011-11-25T20:19:00.002-05:00

Who doesn't love a Gingerbread Man and a Gingerbread House? I had so much fun making these shaped cards and what better Christmas cards to start with than Gingerbread cards? They were both cut from SVGcuts Warm Gingerbread SVG kit and sweetly embellished with assorted Creative Charms gems!

This Gingerbread Man is showing his sweet sentiment with a banner enhanced with Gradient Gem Stickers on the bows and also one for his sweet little red nose. Card stock used was red, white and green glitter card stock from Bazzill. The fur for the hat and boots were cut using White Daisy CS from CTMH and embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. Delicious!!

And how about this sweet little Gingerbread House. This one is embellished with both the Gradient Gem Stickers as well as the Vintage Jewels stickers in red and green! The white Gradient Pearl stickers on the snow on the rooftop worked perfectly. The candy cane and gum drops are cut from glitter card stock from Bazzill and the base is cut from Brownie Co'ordinationations card stock also from Bazzill. Makes me so ready for Christmas and all the magic that goes along with it!

Christmas Candy Winner!!

2011-11-01T23:16:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to the winner of the Christmas Blog Candy!

Laura (tweetyb) said...Love the tissue box cover!! So beautiful!!
♥ Laura ♥

Email me you address so I can send your prize!!

Creative Charms Blog Hop & some Christmas Candy!!

2011-10-28T08:59:00.050-04:00

Welcome to Creative Charms Blog Hop. If you arrived here from Amy's Blog then you are on the right track. If you didn't, go you can start HERE at the beginning. This adorable stocking can double as both a Christmas Ornament for your tree and a gift card holder. Just flip up the cuff on the stocking and fill it with a gift card of your choice. Anyone would love to receive one of these Christmas stockings! The stocking was cut with my cricut and adorned with Christmas Holly and red Vintage Jewels. A loop of the red Velvet Ric Rac Ribbon is used to hang the stocking!

Here is is open with a card inside! I also used an embossing folder to add dimension and texture to the stocking. The "Berries" are popped up with dimensionals. Super easy and fun to make. Here is a link to the pattern to make the stocking.

I made a few of these adorable Tissue Covers for Christmas gifts last year. I used a Winter Theme so they could be used beyond the Holidays. The snowflakes are in the Winter Medley set of the Seasonal Medley collection and layered over the punched snowflakes from blue glitter CS.

They are accented with Gradient Gem Stickers to give them more sparkle and are also added to the snowflakes on the top border. The panels on the tissue cover are embossed using the Cuttlebug embossing folders and inked to bring out the embossing. These were a big hit with the recipients!

Blog Candy Alert!

Leave a comment and become a follower of my blog and you will be entered into a drawing to win this Christmas blog candy! Winner will be drawn on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:00 PM!

The grand prize giveaway is November's Kit of the Month and Deal of the Month. Plus, throughout the weekend Midori will go to any given blog on the hop and randomly pick a comment and they will win a prize. She has a ton of prize kits made up just for this weekend. So be sure to leave a post on every blog you visit. All prizes will be announced on Tuesday, November 1st. To win the grand prize leave a comment on Midori's Blog to be entered.

Now continue on with the hop at Angi's Blog. Happy Hopping!

Here is the hop sequence:

Creative Charms - http://creative-charms.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://lisadorsey.blogspot.com/

Kristal - http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Diane - http://www.capadiadesign.com/

Arlene - http://www.teenyterrors.blogspot.com/

Laura - http://www.lauraevangeline.blogspot.com/

Amy - http://www.aimitup.blogspot.com/

You are here -->Ellen - http://www.scrapstampnmama.blogspot.com/

Angi - http://www.cokiepopaper.blogspot.com/

Christine - http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com/

Midori - http://www.scrapsforme.blogspot.com/

Chris' Kit - Breast Cancer Fundraiser!

2011-10-26T19:35:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone – for the rest of this month, all net proceeds from all Creative Charms web sales are going to be donated to the Susan Koman Foundation in memory of Chris Hertel.

Chris worked very closely with Creative Charms designing their catalog, creating the logo and all the new packaging and anything else they could come up with for her to create. This past July she lost her battle with breast cancer. She left behind a husband and two children. Their wish (and hers) is the find a cure to this disease so that families will no longer have to lose their wives, mothers and daughters to this horrible disease.

They are also featuring a pink kit called Chris’ Kit:

Chris’ Kit – 57 Pieces- $9.99 (Regular Price $23.21)

·         Pink 3D Sparkly Butterfly Garden Brads – 12 Pieces
·         Pink Sunflowers – 4 Pieces
·         Violet Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces
·         Pink Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces
·         White with Pink Sparkled Flowers – 6 Pieces
·         Pink Sparked Butterflies – 2 Pieces
·         Pink Sequin and Felt Flowers – 3 Pieces
·         Pink Sheer Flowers – 6 Pieces

Here is a sample of a card made using the Pink Sequin and Felt Flower

Boo to You!!

2011-10-20T18:01:00.001-04:00

Another Halloween card to share! The card was made using the Halloween Vintage Frame stickers from Creative Charms as the "o's" in Boo. The B is chipboard inked with Ranger Dried Marigold Distress Ink and then stamped with Dusty Concord Distress ink. Tip: It takes a long while for the ink to dry on the chipboard so I suggest using a heat gun to dry it before handling it.

This Halloween Treat was made by cutting the DCWV CS with a Spellbinders die and then framing it with black card stock and rounding the corners. I used one of the Halloween Twinkle Stickers also from Creative Charms to enhance it.

On October 28th, join us for a Blog Hop for Creative Charms and see all the wonderful creations from their Design Team. There will be Blog Candy too, so be sure to join us!

Halloween repost!

2011-10-04T08:19:00.000-04:00

This is a repost from last year but it show the adorable Halloween Twinkle Stickers available in the October Kit of the Month. You can have a chance to win this great Kit by commenting on this Post on the Creative Charms blog. See below what is in the kit of the month and the deal of the month...hope you win!!

October Kit of the Month - 102 Pieces - $14.99

Each Kit Includes:

Fall Seasonal Sparklers - 21 Pieces
Halloween Vintage Metal Frames - 6 Pieces
Halloween Twinkle Stickers - 12 Pieces
Orange Braided Daisy Medley - 4 Pieces
Orange Groovy Petal Medley - 8 Pieces
Purple Sparkled Flowers - 6 Pieces
Purple Itsy Glitsy - 45 Pieces

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October Deal of the Month - 244 Pieces - $6.99

Each Deal Includes:

Fall Medley - 14 Pieces
Purple Pure Blossoms - 14 Pieces
Orange 3D Sparkly Garden Butterfly Medley - 12 Pieces
Black Fancy Polka Dot Brads - 4 Pieces
Purple Twinkle Gems - 12 Pieces
Amber Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces
Violet Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces
Purple Gradient Gem Brads - 12 Pieces
Purple Gradient Gem Stickers - 76 Pieces
Amber Gradient Gem Stickers - 76 Pieces

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I just loves these two new promotions.

Winners will be announced on Monday, October 10th.

Eek! Trick or Treat!!

2011-09-28T00:02:00.001-04:00

With Halloween just around the corner I thought I would do a 2 page spread and be ready for the big day! The DP used was from DCWV Ghost and Goblins collection and the CS is of course Bazzill, my favorite. Love textured CS!

I made the die cuts with my Cricut Expression and the cuts are from SVGcuts. I love glitz so of course I had to use Glitter Paper from Bazzill and Stickles!

Also used various Gradient Gem stickers from the Amber collection to accent the die cuts. I also added the Vintage Halloween Self-Adhesive Metal Stickers.

Here are some close-ups of the die cuts

Creative Charms Design Team Call

When: Now – October 10, 2011

Details: Creative Charms is looking for self-motivated and creative designers to design projects twice a month for the Creative Charms blog. This position will begin on November 1^st with a three-month initial contract. Design team members are compensated with $30/month of Creative Charms products.

We are looking for designers that meet the following criteria:

·         have an active personal blog with a following of at least 100 members
·         be active on Facebook and at least 2 other “gallery” sites (2peas, CK, etc)
·         able to work within a short time frame
·         able to post at least twice a month on the Creative Charms blog
·         creative in scrapbooking, card making and altered projects
·         previous design team experience (preferred but not required)
·         published in print magazines (preferred but not required)

To apply please send the following:

·         name and mailing address (US mailing addresses only)
·         link to your personal blog
·         links to any design team that you currently serving
·         three (3) photos of your best original projects or link to on-line gallery
·         list of all design teams that you have been a member
·         list of published works (date/publication)

Please send all applications to midori@creativecharms.com with the Subject: Design Team Call before October 10^th. The Design Team will be announced by October 15^th.

Sew Cute!

2011-09-04T00:01:00.001-04:00

Tried something new on this card, actually sewed the top layer on for a new look for me! I really like how this turned out so I went out and bought a little sewing machine for my scraproom, shhh, don't tell my husband, he thinks I'm crazy as it is :o). I use BoBunny Double dot CS for the card base, pink Bazzill for the first layer and BoBunny Back to Basics a gift of love for the top layer and the strip. Love how double sided cardstock makes it sooo easy to coordinate your papers! Birthday wishes was stamped using SU stamps and punch and then popped to give it dimension. I completed the card with the CC Pink Sunflower and the little green daisies from the Fun Flowers. Also added some white Gradient Pearl stickers on the upper left corner, love those pearls! Hope you like how it turned out to

Fall Birthday Card!

2011-09-02T23:36:00.000-04:00

Fall is my favorite season of the year with all the beautiful colors! I made this adorable fall birthday card using the Pick a Pumpkin Kit from SVGcuts.com. I used the Black Gradient Pearl Stickers from Creative Charms for the eyes.

Here is a layout showing some flowers with a with Spring time look using a layout from SVG cuts Memory Garden Kit. The centers were accented with the Vintage Jewels. I find that I use these quite a lot because they add a nice touch to any layout or card.

Thanks So Much!!

2011-08-11T06:00:00.001-04:00

It is always nice to thank someone who has helped you, gifted you, or just plain was there when you needed them with a Thank You card. I know I always enjoy receiving them. I used one of my favorite Creative Charms flowers to adorn this card, the Multi Layered Organza flower in blue. It is such a soft looking flower and so very pretty! I also used a MS edge punch on the Bo Bunny Double Dot CS and accented the flowers in the punch with the Gradient Pearl stickers in white. The "lace" ribbon is actually a paper ribbon that I colored with ink to match the card and the stamped sentiment is from Stampin Up.

Birthdays & Butterflies

2011-07-13T07:00:00.000-04:00

I am so in love with these adorable Butterflies from the 3-D Sparkly Garden Brads from the Deal of the Month. They add just a little bit of whimsy to this card. I also used the Orange Fancy Felt Flowers on the stamped leaves and the Purple Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon as an accent on this card. I love this embossing folder for this card because it provides the perfect backdrop for the inset.

This center fold step card was such fun to make. I love cards that are unique and different. I also used the 3-D Butterfly on this card but this time in the green and included the Sparkly Floral gems from the 3D Sparkly Garden Brad collection. The same stamp was used for the stem on this card.

Wedding Bells and Happy Birthday!!

2011-07-04T08:53:00.000-04:00

This was a Black & White themed wedding and the Black & white Shimmer Flowers from the Simplicity collection were the perfect accent for this layout. And now these gorgeous flowers are now on sale until July 31, 2011. Go check out all the other Simplicity items that are on sale too!

Here is a closeup of the Shimmer flowers. I removed the pearl brads (to be used on another card or layout) and replaced them with the White Vintage Brads to add a little more glitz

Here is a birthday card I made using the Gradient Pearl Stickers in white. They always add just the right touch to any card or layout. The background was embossed and edges inked and a Green & White Fancy Polka Dot ribbon was added. The flowers were colored with copics and layered on a Spellbinder Oval Frame. The frame was accented with the pearl stickers.

Hooray for the Red, White & Blue!

2011-06-07T00:01:00.003-04:00

There are many patriotic holidays in the Summer, first there is Memorial Day, then Flag Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. All occasions to use the colors Red, White and Blue. My husband always celebrates his birthday on the 4th of July too so of course there is my chance to make a RWB Birthday card! I used the blue Vintage Jewels to accent the corners of this card and paper pieced the cake stand on this stamp. CS used was Bazzil and Bo Bunny double dot (one of my favorites)

On the inside I stamped a star and accented it with one of the red Vintage Jewels. These are only of few of the items you get in this months Deal of the Month!

This is one of my favorite layouts I have done recently. This is the 4th of July, 2010. Yes, I am a little behind. I love how the Vintage Jewels and the Gradient Gem stickers match so well and I used them to make fireworks for this layout.

Here is a closeup of the fireworks! Aren't they awesome!! Can you imagine the combinations you can use for these? This Deal of the Month is fantastic and you get so much!

Crochet & Lace!

2011-05-21T00:26:00.000-04:00

I loved all the crocheted items in the May Kit of the Month, A Knitted Garden! On this birthday card I used the flowers from the Orange Countryside Garden. I also added the Amber Gradient Gem Stickers from Deal of the Month. I stamped Happy Birthday on the White Daisy cardstock from CTMH and backed it with embossed Bazzil Peridot Gemstone Cardstock and Creme Brulee cardstock from CTMH. Used the MS ZigZag embossing border punch to finish the edge. Lace is from my stash and leave are the MS Pine Branch Punch. I love the soft look of this punch and use it quite a lot. DP is from DCWV.

Here is a close up of these adorable flowers. They would also look great with a Pearl Brad in the center. So many things you can do with these flowers. Once you try them you will want all the colors available. Enjoy!

We have a Winner!

2011-05-03T21:04:00.000-04:00

Thanks to all who joined in on the Creative Charms blog hop! The winner of my Blog candy is:

JANLYNN said...This is just the sweetest layout. Lovely girly colors that look so soft and cuddlely. I only have boy grandchildren so I don't get to do layouts like this. I would have to say my favorite CC embellees are the flower and butterfly ones that I use on layouts I do of garden tours I take with my mastergardener group.

Email me your address and I will send your prize! Congratulations!!

Now I would like to show what the Grand Prize was for the winner of the Secret Sentence contest on the Creative Charm Blog.

May Deal of the Month - $6.99

Sparkling Garden of Delight – 347 Pieces

·         Amber Gradient Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces
·         Blue Gradient Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces
·         Pink Gradient Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces
·         Assorted Gradient Pearl Stickers – 76 Pieces
·         Light Purple Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces
·         Light Green Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces
·         Green Gradient Gem Brads – 9 Pieces
·         Purple Gradient Gem Brads – 9 Pieces
·         18” Blue Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

May Kit of the Month - $14.99

A Knitted Garden – 46 Pieces

·         Knitted Strawberries – 3 Pieces
·         Orange Countryside Garden – 6 Pieces
·         Green Knitted Butterflies – 4 Pieces
·         Blue Small Knitted Flowers – 9 Pieces
·         Blue Blooming Garden – 12 Pieces
·         Pink Blooming Garden – 12 Pieces

Welcome to Creative Charms First Ever Blog Hop!!

2011-04-29T09:00:00.163-04:00

Welcome to the first Creative Charms Blog Hop! I hope you are having as good a time as I am. I have created this layout using one of my favorite Creative Charms embellishments the Gradient Pearl Stickers in pink. A pink ribbon was added to our little bundle of joy!

I have also added another fave the adorable Sunflower from the Countryside Collection. The leaf ribbon is from the Fuzzy Daisy Kit in the Loop d' Loop collection and the little pink flowers are in the Fun Flower Kit. The "lacy" backgrounds on both pages were cut using my Cricut and so was the Stork!

Creative Charms is also giving away a Grand Prize. Simply collect the Secret Word from each blog in the hop and complete the Secret Phrase. My secret word is "tour." You have until midnight on May 1st to email the secret phrase to Creative Charms to win the fabulous prize. The prize will be both the Deal of the Month and the Kit of the Month for May which will be announced on Monday, May 2nd! Drawing will also be May 2nd...Good Luck!

To celebrate our first official Blog Hop for Creative Charms, I am also offering some delicious Blog Candy. All you have to do to win is either subscribe or become a follower of this blog and leave a comment telling me what your favorite Creative Charms embellishment is.

The next stop along the way is Joscie have fun!

If you get lost along the way - Here is the list for the blog hop:
·         Creative Charms – www.creative-charms.blogspot.com
·         Kristal – www.kandrewdesigns.blogspot.com
·         Amber – www.thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com
·         Sandra – www.scrappinmomof1.blogspot.com
·         Jan – www.papercraftpeasures.blogspot.com
·         Laura – www.lauraachilles1.wordpress.com
·         Diane – www.capadiadesigns.blogspot.com
·         Jennifer H – www.jenniferhansenscrapgallery.blogspot.com
·         Michelle – www.chengunation.blogspot.com
·         Lisa – www.lisadorsey.blogspot.com
·         Chris – www.workforscraps.blogspot.com
·         Jamie – www.jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com
·         Amy – www.aimitup.blogspot.com
·         Jennifer Y – www.thepinkroom.typepad.com
·         Trudy – www.truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
·        (You are Here!); Ellen – www.scrapstampnmama.blogspot.com
·         Joscie – www.cutchens.com
·         Ilene – www.whatabunchofscrap.blogspot.com
·         Midori – www.scrapsforme.blogspot.com

Eastet Treats!

2011-04-15T21:26:00.001-04:00

These adorable Easter Egg Treat bags were made for the some special ladies who attended a retreat with me last weekend. They all loved them, especially after we filled them with "treats"!

All the embellishments on these "eggs" are from the Creative Charms Deal of the Month! The egg shaped treat bags are from SVGCuts.com and were super easy to do. The gorgeous Large Yellow Sparkled Flower and Amber Pure Blossoms on this one just scream Spring!

On this bag I used the Yellow Flower Bow and Purple Gradient Gem Stickers. Also embossed the pink cardstock with a Cuttlebug embossing folder to give it a little more texture.

This bag features the Gingham Butterflies with the purple Gradient Gem Stickers for the body and on the bag. All ready for Easter treats and I know some special little girls who would love these for Easter!

You can get all of items used on these projects and more on the Creative Charms website. Just look for the Deal of the Month! Here's what you will get for $6.99:

Purple Gradient Gem Stickers - 76 Pieces
Yellow Flared Flowers - 4 Pieces
Yellow Sparkled Butterflies - 1 Pieces
Yellow Flower Bows - 2 Pieces
Yellow Large Sparkled Flower - 1 Pieces
Pink & Yellow Flower Brads - 6 Pieces
White Flower Brads - 6 Pieces
Amber Pure Blossoms - 12 Pieces
Yellow Gem Butterflies - 12 Pieces
Bunnies with Flower Gem - 2 Pieces
Purple Organza Flowers - 2 Pieces
Purple 3D Sparkly Garden Brads - 12 Pieces
Pink Gingham Butterflies - 3 Pieces
12" Purple Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
12" Yellow Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

Too Many Hugs?

2011-03-21T00:00:00.005-04:00

It's true, one can never have too many hugs so hug someone you love today! This card features items from the Deal of the Month Kit from Creative Charms. I used the Gradient Gem stickers on 3 of the corners of the Nestabilities die cut. The 4th corner features the large flower from the Groovy Petal Medley included in the Deal! The card stock base was made using Bazzill Atlantic and the DP is Bo Bunny Gift of Love collection.

Inside the adorable Changito Monkey sports a Gradient Gem Sticker in his navel! Couldn't resist this adorable stamp set from Stampendous!

Birthday Rainbow!

2011-03-06T14:39:00.000-05:00

This is a card I did a while back for the Crop Shop. I love all the bright colors on this card.The solid card stock is Bazzill and the border punch used is the Martha Stewart zigzag embossing border punch. I also embossed the blue with an embossing folder from cuttlebug to give it some texture. Added some felt flowers and buttons purchased at the Crop Shop and some gradient gem stickers from Creative Charms. I love all the bright colors on this card and the rainbow ric rac ribbon!

Variety of cards and Blog Treat!

2011-02-26T17:25:00.003-05:00

The Kit of the Month for February has so many possibilities to choose from. This first card is called a "Z Fold" card and is one of my favorite to make because to me it seems like there is a "surprise" inside.

From the kit I used the White Flared Flowers and when you open the card it looks like the one on the bottom is floating. It is also accented with blue Gradient Gem Stickers to dot the I's and the exclamation point! Love how this turned out!

This second card uses the Black Vintage Velvet Poppies and I added the White Vintage Pearl Brads for the center of the flower. The sentiment is accented with Gradient Pearl Stickers and the Black Vintage Velvet Ric Rac ribbon sets it off perfectly. The bottom section is embossed using a cuttlebug embossing folder and then inked to bring out the embossed image.

The inside of this card is also accented with the Gradient Pearl Stickers. I just love using the Gradient pearls and gems on my cards.

On this Birthday card I used the tiny stars from the Winter Seasonal Sparkles to accent the snowflakes. I also used another of the White Flared Flowers included in the kit. There is so much in these kits it is amazing. I also used a Nestabilities die and inked it to bring out the embossed element of the die. The oval was embossed with a cuttlebug embossing folder and the snowflake is once again from Nestabilities. The lace border was punched using a MS punch.

Love is in the air!

2011-02-06T21:16:00.000-05:00

Love is in the air and everyone is thinking about what to get their special Valentine. Who wouldn't love to receive this card from your special someone. Valentines is all about hearts and lace and the adorable scalloped heart with pastel roses from Creative Charms sets off this card. It is accented with lace ribbon embellished with pink Gradient Pearl Stickers from Creative Charms. The paper doily heart is embellished with a red Vintage Jewel also from Creative Charms.

Birthday Wishes from Tilda!

2011-01-08T00:00:00.002-05:00

This Birthday card features one of my favorite little Tilda's from the Magnolia Stamp Collection. These little cuties just can't help but make you smile! She is accented with the blue Fancy Polka Dot ribbon and the blue Fancy Felt Flowers. Aren't they just the cutest flowers you have ever seen! Also used a MS edger punch for the lacy edge and Spellbinders Nestabilities to cut the scalloped circles. Paper was from an old DCWV paper stack.

I also made a few of these adorable Tissue Covers for Christmas gifts this year. I used a Winter Theme so they could be used beyond the Holidays. The snowflakes are in the Winter Medley set of the Seasonal Medley collection and layered over the punched snowflakes from blue glitter CS.

They are accented with the Gradient jewels to give them more sparkle and are also added to the snowflakes on the top border. The panels on the tissue cover are embossed using the Cuttlebug embossing folders and inked to bring out the embossing. These were a big hit with the recipients!

Last Chance and a Fall Project!

2010-10-24T16:54:00.001-04:00


Top view

This tissue box cover was made using the technique of the week over at Split Coast Stampers. My version was made using the Naturals White CS from SU and embossing with Cuttlebug embossing folders and applying ink to paper to bring out the embossing. I added some embossed punched leaves and inked them to bring out the veins in the leaves. Added some embellies from Creative Charms, the orange Fancy Felt Flowers and one of the stickers from the Thanksgiving Multi-dimensional chip board stickers. The top of the tissue box was created using Nestabilities Large Oval die #1 and the Small Scalloped Ovals die #1, Then the panel was adheared on top and embellished again with the punched leaves and orange felt flower. This cover will fit righ over top of the kleenex box and can be used over and over again. Love how this turned out. Now will have to make one for my DIL as her favorite season is fall!

Last chance for these great deals from Creative Charms...

October Kit of the Month – 14.99

· Vintage Halloween – 125 Pieces

o Halloween Vintage Frames

o Halloween Twinkle Stickers

o Amber Vintage Jewels

o Amber Vintage Brads

o Black Vintage Velvet Poppies

o Black Gem Stickers

o 18” Black Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

o 18” Black Velvet Ric Rac

October Deal of the Month - $6.99

· Fall Harvest – 145 Pieces

o Orange Itsy Glitzy

o 18” Yellow Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

o Amber Pure Blossom

o Orange 3D Sparkly Brads

o Amber Gem Stickers

o Orange Fuzzy Daisy

o Orange Braided Daisy Medley

· Early Christmas – 145 Pieces

o Clear Itsy Glitzy

o 18” Red Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

o Clear Pure Blossom

o Green 3D Sparkly Brads

o Red Gem Stickers

o Red Fuzzy Daisy

o Green Braided Daisy Medley

2010-10-17T19:40:00.001-04:00

Here we have a simple Birthday card created using a scallop square front cut on my Cricut Expression using Make the Cut Software. I used the Fall Harvest Deal of the Month adding the Yellow Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon, Amber Pure Blossoms and Orange 3D butterflies. The sentiment and background flora are from SU Watercolor Trio and sentiment was punched out using the oval and scallop oval punch and then pop dotted on for dimension. CS is Bazzill.

This layout was made using the Orange Fuzzy Daisy Kit (love the leaf ribbon!) and the Amber Gem Stickers. Also added the new a Fall Sticker from the Thanksgiving Multi-Dimensional Chipboard Stickers. These adorable chipboard stickers are perfect for the fall and Thanksgiving.

This was an amazing Deal of the Month, so much to choose from in this deal! Happy Fall Y'All !!

Just Rite Christmas Card

2010-10-02T16:20:00.000-04:00

This is my second Christmas card for 2010. Used the new Vintage Accent Frames to make my own embellishments. Also used the JustRite Hearts Come Home stamp set for the center. The bottom border was created with a MS border punch. Used Bazzill CS for the card base and SU designer paper from last year.

Be Merry!

2010-10-02T13:17:00.001-04:00

Today is World Card Making Day and here is one of my creations to celebrate! This is my first Christmas card for 2010 and I hope to get all of them done by Thanksgiving so they can go in the mail on Black Friday! I used one of the new Creative Charms Christmas Twinkle Multidimensional Stickers for the sentiment.

Halloween Fun

2010-10-01T18:00:00.003-04:00

It's officially fall and what better way to celebrate the season of beautiful colors than with Creative Charms October Kit! I just love those cute Halloween Twinkle Stickers and the Black Velvet Ric Rac ribbon! I also used the Black Gem Stickers and the Halloween Vintage Frames.

The image used is from the Fall Collection of Bildmalarna stamps. Just too cute! The image was colored using the Gamsol Magic technique and Prisma colored pencils. It was then layered on Bazzill Raven CS.

ScrapPink....Breast Cancer Awareness Local Crop!

2010-09-18T15:38:00.000-04:00

Creative Charms has teamed up with The Crop Shop to help promote their BCA Crops. Join me at the Crop Shop and help support Breast Cancer research.

Scrap Pink Crop

Saturday, September 25th 10am - 7 pm
$20 ($10 will be donated back to breast cancer research)
Includes: table space, use of equipment, snacks and beverages, give-aways and dinner
Location: Crop Shop - Greensburg, PA 724-832-3004
http://www.thecrop-shop.com/

2010-09-10T06:32:00.004-04:00


Sydney Rebecca

When I saw the new Deal of the Month I couldn't believe how adorable the It's A Girl set was. Just love that little Teddy Bear and it was just perfect for this baby card. I used one of the MS punch around the page punches for the lacy border and added some dotted green ribbon on this precious baby card. It was very timely as 2 weeks ago we welcomed Sydney Rebecca into the world. She is the most beautiful granddaughter in the world and so very Precious!

Boo! Halloween Card

2010-09-08T19:41:00.001-04:00

Getting ready for fall using up some leftover scraps. Boo was cut using the Cricut expression and embossed with Cuttlebug embossing folder in CTMH Hydrangea and shadowed with White Daisy. I colored Tilda w/Spider Web from StampingScrapping.com using the Gamsol Magic technique and Prisma color pencils. You can find a tutorial for this technique here. Base CS is Orange and Hydrangea from CTMH and discontinued DP I had leftover from last fall.

Fit for a Princess...

2010-09-06T08:55:00.001-04:00

This adorable Birthday Party invitation would make any little girl feel like a princess. The little crown is featured in the Creative Charms September Kit of the month, the pink version, which can be found here. They also have a blue version for little boys. Their deals of the month are fantastic and you get so many embellishments!. DP used was from DCWV and Bo Bunny, gotto love those dots! Sentiments were made using Just Rite font sets. Love how you can make any sentiment you want using these stamps. The little flower gems are also from Creative Charms and are a great way to add a little glitz to any card.

Here is a photo of all you get for $7.99...what a steal!

Pink Deal of the Month $7.00

Girl Deal – 143 Pieces

·         18” Red Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
·         Yellow Fuzzy Ducks (4 pcs)
·         It’s a Girl Felt & Epoxy Brads (18 pcs)
·         It’s a Girl Epoxy Stickers (18 pcs)
·         Playtime Girl Felt & Epoxy Brads (14 pcs)
·         Pink or Purple Sparkle Buttons (12 pcs)
·         Red Gem Stickers (76 pcs)
·         Pink Felt Crowns & Purses (4 pcs)
·         Assorted Girl Themed Brads (3 pcs)
·         Assorted Flower Brads (6 pcs)

Blue Deal of the Month - $7.99

Boy Deal – 161 Pieces

·         18” Blue Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
·         Beige Teddy Bears (4 pcs)
·         Yellow Fuzzy Ducks (4 pcs)
·         It’s a Boy Felt & Epoxy Brads (17 pcs)View Blog
·         It’s a Boy Epoxy Stickers (18 pcs)
·         Playtime Boy Felt & Epoxy Brads (11 pcs)
·         Blue Sparkle Buttons (12 pcs)
·         Blue Gem Stickers (76 pcs)
·         Assorted Sports Brads (6 pcs)
·         Assorted Star Brads (6 pcs)
·         Assorted Animal Brads (6 pcs)

You're So Kind

2010-06-03T20:45:00.001-04:00

This is a little notebook created from coaster sized chipboard and covered with DP from the discontinued Inque Boutique line. I got this at a super steal price from a local craft store and love this cardstock. To embellish this notebook I used some of the new Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon in yellow and green from Creative Charms. I also used on of the Shimmer Flowers in green and white and a white Dream Garden butterfly. I dotted the "i" with one of the Gradient Gem Stickers for a little bling! Stamp and sentiments as well as the punch are from SU.

You're Too Kind...

2010-05-30T13:14:00.000-04:00

A simple act of kindness deserves a simple card to thank someone for that kindness! The card base is made at 5 1/2" square using Gemstones cardstock from Core'dinations in Pink Diamond. The DP is from the BoBunny a gift of love collection using the Jazmyne Dew Drops. I love the glitter on this card stock. I embellished this card with a pink picot satin ribbon and a large pink posey and stamped the sentiment from SU using Vintage Labels and Whimsical Words and punched it out with coordinating SU punch. Love how these work together and think I will be using them a lot!

A Little Something...

2010-05-05T21:21:00.000-04:00

We had our semi-annual Girlfriends Scrapbooking Retreat a couple weeks ago and this is the gift bag I made for everyone. The flowers were cut using the Make the Cut software with my Cricut and the borders were punched with the MS zig zag embossing punch, I love the look of this punch! CS and DP are all from CTMH. This was very simple and easy to make. It was fun filling it up with little gifts and treats.

Spread a Little Sunshine...

2010-05-05T11:37:00.002-04:00

I finally finished the card for the Green, Yellow, Brown challenge on the Bildlamarna challenge blog but I am a day (actually more like a week) late and a dollar short as usual. Sometimes those creative juices just flow kind of slowly (or it could be I am going a little more slowly these days!). Anyway here is the card I finally finished. This little cutie is named Mimosa from the Bildmalarna Stamps which come from Sweden and she reminds me of my precious little granddaughter. I think these stamps are soooo adorable! I colored Little Mimosa using my copic markers: skin (E000, E00, E11 & R20) hair (E25, E29 & E31) ant the Dress (YG0000, YG01, YG03 &Y11, Y13 & Y15). The CS used is the Colonial White Textured for the base from CTMH, Coordinations Gemstone in Citrine, Basic Grey Origins double sided CS and green stripe vellum I had in my stash. I embellished the card with the Layered Vintage Flowers from Creative Charms and accented the flowers with the 3D Vintage Brads Antique Flower also from CC. Can I just say that I love the Vintage look these embellishments give to this card. Here is a close up of the stamped image and the flowers. I also added a couple sprigs of leaves using the MS punch. If you want to see more of my creations be sure to become a follower or sign up for email updates!

Happy Day!

2010-03-24T00:08:00.004-04:00

Wishing you a very happy day! I love the colors in this all occassion card. It just makes you smile when you look at it. The DP used on this card is from TPC and the Frosted Flower Brads from Creative Charms add a little bit of dimension to this card.

Pretty in Pink...

2010-03-23T12:03:00.002-04:00

Birthdays are a special day and this card was made to make someone's birthday extra special this year. This adorable Magnolia stamp is Dinner Tilda from the Yummy For Your Tummy collection and she is all dressed up and ready to go to a party. She is colored using Copic Markers: E000, E00, E11 & R20 for the skin, G20, G21 & G24 with R000, R81 & R83 for her outfit and for the hair used E25, E49, E53 & E59 and the shoes used C3, C5, C7 & C9. The springlike theme of this card is highlighted with the adorable felt flowers, 3D butterflies and Pure Blossoms all in pink from Creative Charms. I used MS punches to make the leaves and also for the border.

A Little Birdie told me...

2010-03-17T08:30:00.003-04:00

The sun is shining today and I saw my first sign of Spring even though it doesn't officially start until the weekend! Looking out the window of my workshop there was a robin sitting in the crab apple tree in my front yard. Such a welcome sign! Here is a little basket I made to welcome Spring decorated with the Sparkled Flowers and Sparkled Butterflie s collection from Creative Charms. The Dream Garden Dream Brads inside the basket must have attracted a visitor. If you look closely you will see a little birdie peeking out of the basket guarding her egg! Happy Spring!

Hello Friend!

2010-03-16T01:22:00.001-04:00

I love the colors in this cardstock, so bright and refreshing. This accordian fold card would be sure to brighten a friends day. I like working with cards with different types of folds and the double sided cardstock makes it so easy to match the colors. The carstock used is from TPC Studio and is the "Sunny Bunny" collection. I used the MS zig zag border punch on the front for dimension and added the flower sentiment using pop dots to set it off. The flowers were cut with Nestabilities flower die. I added some bling using the Sunny Bunny shaped jewels. Love this little chickie! You can see this card in person at the Crop Shop along with a lot of other beautiful cards and layouts.

Hippity, Hoppity, Easter is on it's way!

2010-03-09T10:37:00.004-05:00

Spring is definitely my favorite time of year, time to look forward to new beginnings and new birth! This adorable stamp is such a breath of fresh air and is from the Bildmalarna stamp collection. This stamp is available from Cindy at StampingScrapping.com who is the new North American distributor for Bildmalarna. This was my first Bildie stamp ever and I think the beginning of a new obsession! This image on this Easel Card was colored with Copics and the base CS is from Bazzill. The DP is from the Martha Stewart Playful Pink pad and the used the MS Lace Border punch for the borders. Pastel pink pears were added for dimension. The sentiment inside is from CTMH Eastertime stamp set. Green dot ribbon is from Bo Bunny. Hope you enjoy this glimpse of Spring!

Butterfly Kisses!

2010-03-09T00:02:00.000-05:00

I thought I would share another layout that I did from my son's wedding. These were 2 of my favorite photos from the wedding. So romantic! This is a 12x12 layout using designer CS from CTMH and DCWV and solid CS from Bazzill called String of Pearls. Loved the shimmery color of this CS. The title, Butterfly Kisses was cut on the Cricut using the Gypsy font using gold metallic and black CS, The embellishments are from Creative Charms and are from the Flared Flowers & Bling Kit in white.

National Craft Month Celebration & Giveaway at Creative Charms

2010-03-08T11:25:00.003-05:00

In celebration of National Craft Month Creative Charms has an exceptional offer for all new friends & "Followers" by treating them to something special from their garden of embellishments! "Friends are the flowers in the garden of life"...and one can never have too many friends or too many floweres! As such, Creative Charms would like to invite all new friends to add themselves as a "follower" in their Creative Lounge Designer Gallery (at http://creative-charms.blogspot.com/). Each week during the month of March a new follower will be chosen to receive a $5 Gift Certificate/coupon code for their choice of products from www.creativecharms.com. Sign up now, while supplies last. Thank you friends!!

Spring Layout

2010-02-25T09:52:00.000-05:00

Thought I would share something different this time. This is a layout I did for a design team assignment. It just screams Spring and since I am sitting here watching even more snow come down I thought this would warm the soul. This layout was made using the new Sunflowers from Creative Charms and the Pure Blossoms in pink. CS used is from CTMH Key Lime, Crystal Blue and Baby Pink. The Pink Gradient Gems and Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon are also from Creative Charms.

Happy Easter

2010-02-11T11:34:00.000-05:00

Spring is only about 5 weeks away, can't get here soon enough for me. Time to turn my thoughts to Easter as it will be early this year, April 4th. Here is another card using the BoBunny-A Gift of Love CS and stamps from Inkadinkado. The chick sitting on the egg was colored using the Gamsol magic technique giving it the soft colors of Spring. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday...

2010-02-11T08:30:00.022-05:00

Here is a simple Birthday card once again using the BoBunny - A Gift of Love CS collection. It is embellished with Daisy Dreams Snow flowers from Prima and a large dotted ribbon from BoBunny. Large pale blue pears enhance the lower right hand corner. The sentiment on the front is from StampingScrapping.com the Scent with Love Label Accents stamp set and is stamped on a tab cut from the Fabulous Finds Cricut cartridge.

A Non-Traditional Valentine Card

2010-02-11T08:30:00.021-05:00

This is an accordion fold card I made using non-traditional colors for Valentines day. It uses the BoBunny A Gift of Love CS collection in blues, greens and browns. Such a beautiful combination of color. Used CTMH stamp pad in Twilight, cut the heart using Make the Cut software and embossing with cuttlebug folder. Base card uses Artesian Pool and the flower is cut out from the BB CS and layered in Artesian Pool and Java CS from Bazzill. A pale blue pearl enhances the flower center. The sentiment on the 2nd panel is from Stampin Up and the sentiment on the 3rd panel is computer generated and enhanced again with the pale blue pearls in the lower right corner..

Wishing for Spring!!

2010-02-10T20:16:00.000-05:00

I am soooo tired of Winter and wanted to do something Springy! Here is a card I made for a friend using the BoBunny A Gift of Love CS collection. I used the Folded Frame technique from Split Coast Stampers to make the card and embellished it with a butterfly from Creative Charms Blooming Garden. Also added a flower from the Gem garden set. The base CS is from Bazzill and the edges were inked with CTMH Twilight.

Valentines Day...

2010-01-03T22:53:00.000-05:00

Here is another Design Team card for the Crop Shop. This one again used the Core'dinations cardstock from Bazill and the embellishments are the Vintage Poppy and Gradient Gems from Creative Charms all available at the Crop Shop. It was embossed with the Sizzix A2 Folder and the Cuttlebug border folder and then sanded to bring out the core color. If you are in the area stop in at the Crop Shop and see this card live and in person.

Just Because...

2010-01-03T22:44:00.006-05:00

Here is a card made for my Design Team assignment for the Crop Shop. It was made using the Vintage Core'dinations cardstock from Bazill. I just love the effects of sanding embossed images on this cardstock. If you want to see it in person, stop by the Crop Shop in the month of January.

Home Decor...

2009-12-20T12:02:00.001-05:00

Couldn't sleep last night so I got up and made this little item to decorate my home. The "Merry Christmas" and the holly leaves were cut on the Cricut from Joys of the Season cart. Added "Gradient Gems" from Creative Charms for the holly berries. Hope you like it!

Special offer from Creative Charms!...

2009-12-10T18:16:00.003-05:00

Hope you are all ready for the holidays!! I just wanted to pass along a special offer from Creative Charms - $2 OFF A $10 Purchase. Take advantage of this code: CCDT when you shop www.creativecharms.com from now through 1/15/10.

Also, Want to win $40 worth of Creative Charms products FREE?
Just visit http://www.creativecharms.com/ & sign up for E-Specials by January 1, 2010. You will become eligible to win $40 worth of Creative Charms products. Creative Charms will hold the drawing and announce the winner on their website on January 3, 2010. (No purchase necessary). *Ü* Good Luck Everyone!!

Holiday Wishes #1

2009-12-04T08:45:00.000-05:00

This is a Joy Fold Card I made using the Dream Garden Organza Flowers from Creative Charms. As soon as I saw these beautiful flowers I thought of snowflakes. I added the Snowflakes from the Winter Seasonal Medley pack accented with Gradient Jewels and used the Snowflake and Gradient Gem Brads for the closure mechanism also from Creative Charms. I also embossed the CS with the Snowflake embossing folder from Cuttlebug. The punches for the sentiment are from Stampin Up.

Season's Greetings!

2009-12-02T19:40:00.001-05:00

Here is a Christmas Side Step Card I made. I used the Cricut Winter Wonderland cart and CS from CTMH. I accented the Snow Couple with a Heart Brad, Sparkly Floral Gems and Gradient Jewels in Red for Mrs. Snowman and Southsea Pearls all from Creative Charms and also added some white Sparkly Floral Gems to the snowflakes with silver glitter paper. Hope you like it!

Criss Cross Christmas

2009-11-12T13:25:00.002-05:00

Another card I designed for the Crop Shop, this is the first of two. I used the Criss Cross Card technique. You can find the tutorial for making this card HERE. I used cardstock from Reminisce Christmastime collection and Reminisce chipboard Present stickers. Also used Christmastime self-adhesive Diecut stickers for the sentiment. On the front I cut the holly border from the Stretch Your Imagination cart on the Cricut Expression. For the "berries" I used the Gradient Jewels from Creative Charms. This was a fun card to make!

Trick or Treat!!

2009-10-30T14:17:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to share with you the little Trick or Treat gift bag I made for my granddaughter, Abby. Filled it with some animal crackers, goldfish, little coupons and a Halloween Mr. Potato Head toy . I did have some candy bracelets for her but decided she was too little for those (she's 21 months) and would think it was ok to eat her necklace beads. Used CTMH Frightening Fun (discontinued) stamp set and added a paper ribbon. Can't wait till she gets here so I can give it to her!

2009-10-26T16:59:00.007-04:00

I have been invited to be a member of the Creative Charms design team and I am very excited for this opportunity! This is an awesome company and you can find their embellishments on Addicted to Scrapbooking .com My first contributions are for Valentine's day and they include embellishments from the Sweet Tooth Collection. You can never go wrong with chocolates! Inside is the sentiment "sweet thing" is accented with epoxy candy stickers.

On this second valentine card we used GradientJewels to accent above the "lace" in the red and white and the adorable Sparkly Butterfly Gems from the Gem Garden collection. The flower bouquet was created by stamping a stem and adding the puffy hearts for the flowers and the inside again finished with the sentiment " i love you" and accented with pink heart brads.

Magnolia Christmas Easel Card

2009-10-21T13:49:00.001-04:00

This is my entry for the Magnolia-Licious Highlights Challenge Blog which was to make an Easel Card. You can find the directions HERE on how to make this card. You can change the dimensions of the card (mine is 6 x 4 1/4") to suit your needs. I used 60's Tilda from Magnolia-licious A Little Yummy for Your Tummy collection and colored her using the Gamsol Magic technique. CS used was Bazill Dotted Swiss paper and Bazill Basics. The Glitter paper used is from Reminisce Under the Sea collection. The glitter paper was cut with Spellbinders Lattice Pendants. DP used is from Stampin' Up from the Merry Moments pack. I think this is my favorite Christmas card so far!

More Christmas!! Ü

2009-10-12T09:47:00.000-04:00

I absolutely Love the glitter paper. This one is from Reminisce Under the Sea Collection and is called Sand in the Sun. This is a 5x7 card, not a usual size for me. I also used Core'dinations CS and embossed it with the Swirls folder from Cuttlebug, sanded it to bring out the texture. Letters were cut out on the Cricut using the Gypsy font Cart with the glitter paper and shadowing with Cranberry CS from CTMH. Also used Better Not Pout DP from American Crafts. Stamped sentiment is Inkadinkado.

Holly Christmas!

2009-10-12T09:35:00.001-04:00

Another Christmas card this time using embossing. I embossed the Holly on the Core'dinations Whitewashed CS, sanded it and added red stickles to the "berries". Used a Prima holly leaf and medium sized red brads for the berries. Ribbon was from a clearance bin at a LSS. CS is Bazzil and sentiment inside is from Stampin Up.

Happy Birthday E!!

2009-10-12T09:21:00.001-04:00

My beautiful daughter-in-law is celebrating her birthday so I made this Easel card (4 1/2 x 6") for her. Told you I love this style! Her favorite season is fall so I hope she likes this card! The layout for the front of the card was cased from a card class I attended at the Crop Shop (LSS). I love this technique of stamping on the vellum and coloring from the back to give it a stained glass type effect. Once again I used my Hero Arts Birthday stamp set for the sentiments. I also used the ticket punch from Stampin Up for the corners and accented with orange gems from Kaiser. The vellum was adhered to the Ivory CS with eyelets and pop dotted to give it more dimension. Leaf stamps are from CTMH - Fall Leaves. HAPPY BIRTHDAY E!!

Easel Cards

2009-10-12T09:09:00.001-04:00

I have fallen in love with the "Easel" Card. I will most likely do one of these for one of my Christmas cards. The cards here are for Thanksgiving and Birthday and were such fun to make! HERE is the link for a tutorial on how to make this card and keep in mind you can make it any size you want to. For the Thanksgiving card (4 1/2 X 6) I also used the Cricut Jasmine cart to make the title and popped dotted it to give it dimension. CS is from Reminisce Autumn Forest collection and the stamped sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co., flowers and buttons were purchased at LSS (The Crop Shop) where I design cards. Also used Stickles on the Title to spice it up! The Birthday cards (4 1/4 X 5 1/2) used CS from Best Creation and the stamped sentiments are from Hero Arts clear Birthday stamp set. This was a very simple card as the paper itself was all the decoration it needed.

Tilda with Hood Christmas Card

2009-10-01T15:23:00.004-04:00

Here is another Christmas card for this year. I used Tilda with Hood from Magnolia-licious and Bazzil Basics Scarlet CS for the base, DCWV Cream & Green Holly for the DP, Olive Textured CS from CTMH and Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder for the white oval behind Tilda. She was colored with Copics Used Prima Holiday Poinsettias and crushed velvet brads from Doodlebug designs. Used Liquid Applique for the "fur" trim on the coat. Inside greeting is from Stampin Up. I also scented the card with Holiday Home from Scent My Cards from StampingScrapping.com. Smells like Christmas!!

Snowman Christmas Card

2009-10-01T14:52:00.000-04:00

Here is another Christmas card I completed, this stamp is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and I used the Whitewash Core'dinations CS embossed with the Cuddlebug snowflake embossing folder. CS used is from CTMH - Crystal Blue and Ocean Breeze. Colored with Prisma Color Pencils and Gamsol

Another Christmas Card

2009-09-27T14:54:00.000-04:00

Another Christmas card I made for this year. This card uses a retired Nativity stamp from CTMH colored using Prisma pencils and the Gamsol Magic technique. The card base measure 4.25 x 4.25" and used the Nestabilities scalloped circle is mounted on to measure the full card length to 5 1/2". CS for base is Olive and Hollyhock from CTMH. The sentiment is stamped using CTMH ink pad in Hollyhock and distressed on the edges using Brown Bag. Also used stickles on the star and the halo and the little heart on the manger. Used a brown satin ribbon for accent.

Started on Christmas Cards!

2009-09-26T13:58:00.001-04:00

This is my first card I made for Christmas this year. I used stamps from Magnolia-licious, #297 Decorate Christmas Tree and 3443 Christmas Tree. DP is from DCWV and CS is from CTMH. Thanks for looking!

Fluffles and Snail

2009-09-15T10:55:00.001-04:00

Created this card using my new Fluffles stamp and colored using the Gamsol Magic technique. I layered using the Nestabilities die and dimensionals. Paper used was the Bo Bunny - A Gift of Love from the Back to Basics collection in powder blue dot. This is a double sided paper and I love it. I also used the Sizzix embossing folder to emboss the dots on the white cardstock. Added some checked ribbon I got at an unbelievable low price in the clearance bin and I love how this card turned out.

Magnolia-licious October Home Page Entry

2009-09-14T19:45:00.001-04:00

Here is my Halloween card that I made for the Magnolia-licious Home Page Contest. I used Tilda with Pumpkin and colored her with Prisma colored pencils using the Gamsol Magic technique. Hope you like her *Ü*

Scor Pal Pals Challenge

2009-09-03T15:56:00.003-04:00

This card was made for a challenge from a group I belong to called Scor Pal Pals. This challenge was to create a Side Step card. You can get the directions from HERE or HERE. Depends what size you want to make it. I used the Cricut cart Paper Dolls and Dressup to make the pumpkin, spider and web and the ghost. Used the MS fence punch for the fence on the bottom. I used Icicle stickles to give the web it's bling and used Peachy Keen New Arrival stamps for the faces. This was a fun card to make and I am happy with how it turned out.

Ribbons and Bows Challenge

2009-09-01T10:55:00.001-04:00

Here is my take on the Ribbons and Bows challenge on Just Magnolia Challenge Blog. This "bow" was made by simply tying a knot in the ribbon and attaching to my card. Gives it a different kind of look. I also tied little ribbons in her hair and in the buttons. Added little pearls for the snaps on the overhauls. I used sitting Spring Tilda for this card and it measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches.

Tilda with Sunflower

2009-08-23T20:20:00.003-04:00

This card worked for 2 challenges this week. First for the Magnolia-licious Highlights challenge for this week, making a fall card and treat bag and second for Scrappy Frogs Challenge # 11 for this week of paper piecing. Paper pieced the dress, socks and bow and used a Just Rite Stamp for the sentiment from the Favorite Occassions set. Added paper flowers with a glitter brad and ribbon for embellishment. Hope you like it.

Magnolia-licous Homepage Challeng

2009-08-17T15:22:00.002-04:00

Here is the bookmark I made for the Magnolia-licious yahoo groups homepage challenge. This bookmark hooks onto the corner of the page to mark the spot. Used sitting Tilda with Hat for the inner circle. The circles were cut with the Nestabilities dies and used Pink Carnation and Key Lime CS from CTMH. Colored her with copics, edged the bookmark with the MS Border punch and added ribbon for embellishment. You can find the directions for making the corner bookmark HERE

Just Magnolia Week 18 Challenge

2009-08-14T11:45:00.001-04:00

The challenge for this week on Just Magnolia is a friendship theme. I used the Cherry Tilda from Magnolia-licious and stamps from Unity Stamp Co for the Cherry inside and the sentiments. CS is from CTMH and DCWV. Used the new Borderabilities dies from Spellbinders to make the "fence" Tilda is sitting on and the inside too. Colored with Copics and used CTMH inks for the cherry border and sentiments. Hope you like it!

Sitting Tilda

2009-08-13T18:29:00.002-04:00

Made another birthday card for a friend of mine who's birthday is coming up next week! I used the Sizzix embossing folder on the Core'dinations Whitewashed CS and sanded it. Colored with copics and used the Nestabilities Scalloped circle and regular circle for Tilda to sit on. Used dimensionals on both the Tilda and the circle to give it dimension. Used clear buttons glued on to the DP with CTMH liquid glass to have them match. DP is "Cabana" from Inque Boutique. Also used the Spellbinder to cut the sentiment label and yellow satin ribbon. On the inside I used the peg stamps from Rubber Stamp Tapestry to make the border on the sentiment inside and layered it on the embossed Core'dinations paper and DP.

Unbelievable Blog Candy!!

2009-08-12T11:07:00.003-04:00

You have got to check out this blog! Steph from Where'd All My Money Go? is giving away $150 gift certificate to the store of your choice to celebrate 25,000 hits! That is a most generous amount to give away! All you have to do is add a new post about that post on your blog! Easy peasy! Now go check it out! Thanks Steph...love your work!!

ScorPal Bookmark Card Challenge

2009-08-11T12:20:00.005-04:00

This is a card a did for a ScorPal Challeng in the Scor-Pal Pals yahoo group I belong to. This was a fun card to make and was the perfect birthday card for a dear friend of mine who loves to read...Happy Birthday Cori!...The stamps used are from the Unity Stamp Company and they are colored with copics. DP I used is from InqueBoutique "Isn't it Romantic". Also used the ScorPal Bug from StampingScrapping.com to make the perforated score for the bookmark. Used ribbon and little button brads to embelish it.

Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge #7

2009-08-05T12:20:00.002-04:00

This is the card I made for the Peachy Keen Challenge #7. I used Basic Grey Orange Cream card stock from the Lime Rickey collection and Black Magic Coor'dinations cardstock for the background and embossed it with Cuddlebug pumkin vine embossing folder. Used Paper Dolls Cartridge for my Cricut to cut the "ghost" and stamped spider webs in the corners and used Stardust stickles to make them stand out. Stamped the face with Peachy Keen Rag Doll Faces #673 to make the face. Used Ric Rac ribbon to embellish and Studio G stamps to stamp "boo".