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2008-04-01T14:04:00.000-07:00

Hello! This card is for this weeks Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge. This was a fun and simple challenge and I am pretty happy with the outcome! Here is the recipe:

Stamp: Stampendous cupcake

Ink: Basic Black, SU markers, Copic markers

Paper: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, EK Success DP

Other: Non SU ribbon

Hope you have a great day!!!

Tiffany

Inspiration Challenge

2008-03-30T18:22:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the Splitcoast Stampers Inspiration Challenge. We were supposed to be inspired by something in our home. I chose this 3x1 feet long plaque that I found at Hobby Lobby. The card is 4x9 inches. Here is the recipe:

Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Crate Paper

Tools: Silhouette, slit punch, sponge

Ink: Basic Black

Stamps: None

Have a GREAT day!

Limited Supplies Challenge 160

2008-03-30T18:01:00.000-07:00

These cards are for the Splitcoast Stampers Limited Supplies challenge. You were supposed to use only a few stamps and limited paper to make two different cards. What a great idea!!!
These were fun to make. I love this set and the colors.
Here are the recipes:
Stamps: Stem Silouettes, Delight in Life, Canvas
Ink: Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa
Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, MME pattered paper
Punch: rounded tab punch
Embellishments: large brown brads, Offray ribbon
Have a great day!
Tiffany

2008-03-30T17:44:00.000-07:00

Hello again! I made this card for the Splitcoast Stampers sketch challenge- sc169. This called for a 1 inch panel. It was challenging!

Here is the recipe:

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery

Stamps: Pretty Princess

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Basic Black, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery

Embellishments: Non SU ribbon, rhinestone stickers, Stickles

Have a great day!

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #41

2008-03-30T15:37:00.001-07:00

Hello! Today is my last day home before I return to work after spring break. Bitter- sweet!

While I love teaching, I adore spending time with my own kids more. At least I got a lot of guilt free time in my stamp room.

I decided to try another one of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenges. This card is for Weekend Sketch Challenge #41. Here are the details:

Stamp: Autum Leaves 7 Petal Flower, Non SU sentiment (?)

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Soft Sky

Tools: Marvy Punches, Silouette, sponge

Embellishments: Non SU ribbon and rhinestone stickers

Have a great day!

Tiffany

Scrappin'

2008-03-29T11:56:00.001-07:00

My sister came over yesterday to do some scrapbooking. Here is a simple, 8x8 page I completed. I have decided to try to do more smaller pages. I feel like the traditional 12x12 are sometimes too large of an area to work with. I'll still do my share of 12x12's but this should be fun and different. This picture is of my son, Nathan, when he was 12 months old. I just can't stand all of the expensive professional photos I have sitting in envelopes. I decided to scrap them and get them out of my office.

Here is the recipe for this page:

Paper: Deja Views Little one collection

Tools: Cuttlebug, Quickuts die

Buttons: Doodlebug Design

Thanks for stopping by!

Tiffany

Summer Picnic

2008-03-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

I am having a blast with my new stuff. I'll keep it brief since I have to clean my stamping room for a busy day of uninterrupted stamping! Here are the recipes:
The first card:
Stamps: Tart and Tangy, So Very
Ink: Gable Green, Real Red
Paper: Summer Picnic, Whisper White, Real Red, Bashful Blue
Tools: Silhouette, Scallop Punch
Embellishments: White Souffle Pen, Ribbon Trends Ribbon, Diamond Glaze

The second Card: (Quick and EASY)
stamps: So Many Scallops
Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Old Olive, Summer Picnic, Whisper White
Embellishments: White SU ribbon

Hopefully I'll have something fun to show tomorrow!

Sprinkles!

2008-03-27T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hello! I made this card for my cousin's daughter's birthday. I guess that makes this for my second cousin. Duh. This was my first time playing with the Cutie Pie DP. I love the colors! This was also my first time playing with my Doodle Bug and Stampendous birthday stamps. I have to say I am impressed at how far clear stamps have come in the past few years.
Here is the recipe:
Stamps: Stampendous, Doodlebug Design
Ink: Bashful Blue, Basic Black
Paper: Rose Red, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Cutie Pie DP
Tools: Silouette, scallop punch, Cropadile, SU markers, Souffle pens
Embellishments: Offray ribbon, mm brads,
Have a great day!

Color Challenge!

2008-03-26T13:26:00.000-07:00

This is a card that I made for a color challenge on K. Werner's blog. I was surprised how easily the colors came together! They are not colors I have used together before. This is much prettier in real life.

Here is the recipe:

Ink: Whisper White Craft, Basic Black

Paper: Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie Orchid Opulence

Stamp: Rhona Farrar's Swirls, Warm Words

Other: Flower punch-EK Success, rhinestone stickers

Have a great day!

2008-03-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

I love this set! The paper in the Summer Picnic pack is so much fun. I am glad I made this purchase. This card is a case of the one I did with Dutch Girl paper awhile back. I love the layout and this paper is great for this layout. I attempted to cut the circles out with my Fiscars circle cutter. After fiddling with it for ten minutes and then getting Adam involved, I ended up just throwing it away. It just wouldn't work properly. Then, I was thinking about which products I would purchase to make circles, and how many different punches I would have to buy. Then it hit me! Duh! I have a Silouette! This machine is GREAT! I can make any size circle I want!!!
Here is the recipe:
Stamp: Tart and Tangy
Ink: Real Red, Gable Green
Paper: Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Summer Picnic DP
Other: Dimensionals, Quickutz Silouette, scallop punch, Diamond Glaze, Cropadile, SU ribbon

Sketch Challenge

2008-03-24T06:30:00.000-07:00

I got my new Stampin' Up order the other day and had to play!
I thought I would try a new sketch challenge for some inspiration. Sketch challenges really are my favorite. They give me the guidance I need to jump off and create something I love. I got this sketch from Jen Del Muro's blog, http://iheart2stamp.com/. Check it out. Her samples are so cute. Here is the recipe:
Stamps: So Many Scallops
Ink: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Summer Picnic DP
Tools: Mat Pack, Flower punch, EK Success, Circle punch 1 1/4, Designer Tab punch, Scallop punch
Other: Jewel stickers from Hobby Lobby, SU dimensionals

Have a great day!!!

Sketch Challenge

2008-03-16T17:12:00.000-07:00

I made this card for last week's sketch challenge at SCS. Here is the recipe:

Paper: K & Co, River Rock, Always artichoke (it matches IRL)

Sentiment: K&Co cut out

Other: pearl stickers

No Stamping!!!!!

Have a great day!

Splitcoast Sketch Challenge

2008-03-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the Splitcoast Stampers weekly sketch challenge. I kind of flipped it on its side. One again I used my Terrific Tulips set. This was fun to make!

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Linen, Terrific Tulips, Rhona Farrer Swirls

Ink: Certainly Celery, Rose Red

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Other: Celery grosgrain ribbon, pearl stickers

Thanks for looking!

Tulips!

2008-03-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I have had the Terrific Tulips set for over a year and I am just discovering how much fun it is! I mounted it less than a week ago. It is a free set that I received for being on the SU panel. What awesome perks! I have been trying to do more simple cards lately. I think I like the look of this one.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Terrific Tulips, Warm Words, Rhona Farrer Swirls

Ink: Certainly Celery, Rose Red

Paper: Whisper White

Ribbon: May Arts

Have a great day!

2008-03-12T14:51:00.000-07:00

Is it spring yet? It is this time every year when I get so jumpy and figidy- almost spring!
I bought a dress for Easter that is brown with green tulips. I know it doesn't sound pretty, but I promise it is. It inspired me to make these cards. I was hoping to go with a bright green, but I ended up with Blue Bayou. Go figure!
Here is the recipe:
Stamps: Terrific Tulips, Sincere Salutations
Ink: versamark clear embossing
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou
Other: White embossing powder, heat tool, mat pack, bayou ribbon, pastels-teal
Have a great day!

Hello!

2008-03-10T16:17:00.000-07:00

I saw a similar card to these on Heather Summer's blog. I had to try making them, but with my own twist! These are so easy and fast to make! Here is the recipe:
Stamps: Rhona Farrer swirls, Studio G flower, Warm Words
Ink: Rose Romance, Certainly Celery
Paper: Whisper White
Ribbon: Celery, (from Meijer)
I hope you like them!
Have a great day!

2008-03-10T16:11:00.000-07:00

Just a quick card for my father in-law. Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Linen, Stem Silouettes

Ink: True Thyme (I know, its old!)

Paper: MME, True Thyme, Old Olive, Archiver's brand paper

Ribbon: SU True Thyme

Other: Pewter brads, tab punch

Short and sweet today!

Have a good one!

2008-03-09T08:44:00.000-07:00

Wow! It has been so long since I have posted! I have not had the mojo lately. Friday night I made seven cards! Four are identical, but I guess they still count! This little owl is so sweet. I am so glad he came with the set I bought that had the monkeys I used for Nathan's birthday invitations. Bonus!!!!
Here is the recipe:
Paper: Soft Sky, Choc. Chip, PP My Mind's Eye
Stamp: Owl from Hero Arts
Ink: Basic Brown, Choc. Chip, Close to Cocoa, Yo Yo Yellow, Pumpkin Pie, Mellow Moss
Ribbon: May Arts
Tools: SU punches Scallop and tab (2x for circle)
Have a great day!

Cosmo Cricket Desk Caddy

2008-02-24T12:12:00.000-08:00

This is the desk caddy that I made this summer. I wanted something nice to put all of my junk in. :)

I bought the kit at Archivers, which was just the plain, unfinished wood parts. Each piece is seperate. Then, I painted it with MM paint. Then, I used Mod Podge to attach the Cosmo Cricket paper. I didn't embellish this because I thought it was kind of busy, and pretty on its own.

Thanks for looking!

Mini-Fritz!

2008-02-24T11:31:00.001-08:00

These are the smaller version of Fritz. Each monkey is 2x2. The mouths are hand drawn. That is the one thing about the Silouette. It seems to have a tough time with the tiny details. I am going to apply these to something for the favors for Nathan's party. For more information on Fritz, please see my previous post.

Here's Fritz

2008-02-24T11:18:00.000-08:00

Isn't he cute!? My husband designed this little monkey a few years back and he uploaded all of the pieces to my Silouette yesterday. He is 6.5x6.25 inches. We thought about using this card as Nathan's invitations, but I figured that would be a bit rough on the blade to do 25 of these. Each color is cut out seperately and glued on to the main brown image.

Nathan's Birthday Invitations

2008-02-24T10:30:00.000-08:00

Hello! It feels like forever since I have posted! I'll be post four projects today!
First is my son, Nathan's, birthday invitations. I have to make 25 of these, and that's just close family, so I had to keep it simple. The big blank spots are from where I removed personal information.
Here is the recipe
Font: Hurry Up!, dark yellow
Stamps: Stampendous, Changito The Monkey, Hero Arts, Playful Animals
Ink: Old Olive, Basic Brown, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: whisper white, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Prismacolor Pencils, odorless mineral spirits
I have made only 5 so far! Twenty to go!

Valentines for my son's little friends

2008-02-12T17:43:00.001-08:00

These are the valentines that I made for my 22month old's classmates. The class is called the Giraffes. I thought this set along with the wild about you sentiment was just perfect for the occasion.
Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Wild about YOU

Paper: Pretty in Pink, whisper white

Ink: Pixie Pink

Other: Marvy punch, Cuttlebug, heart embossing folder

Have a great day!

Valentine's Day

2008-02-12T17:23:00.001-08:00

Today was a rare snow day! It was great to be home from work. I slept in until 8:30! It was nice to catch up on the phone with family and friends. We had a very crafty morning making Valentines for both my son and daughter's classes and teachers. Then, I made chocolate chip pancakes for lunch! Healthy, I know. My daughter, Paige, who never eats, ate 4 of them!

Here is one of the Valentine's that I made for my son's teachers. They are so good to him and our family. It is nice to know that when I can't be with him, he is with people who really care.

Here is the recipe:

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, DP from Paper Studio

Stickers: K& Co- exclusive at Target

Ink: Pixie Pink for sponging the scallops

Other: Marvy punch, Offray light pink grosgrain ribbon, slit punch

Have a great day!

Thinking of you, again!

2008-02-11T17:31:00.000-08:00

I am really hoping and praying for a snow day tomorrow. We never get them, but it does look promising!

Here is another thinking of you card. I love the all occasion cards that you can use for anything. I decided to use the in colors since I HAD to have them. So, here is the recipe:

stamps: Best Blossoms, sincere salutations

Ink: river rock, blue bayou, mellow moss, really rust

Paper: river rock, blue bayou, whisper white

Ribbon: Comex Grey Blue (matches blue bayou perfectly)

Tools: Corner rounder, SU scallop punch

2008-02-09T13:36:00.000-08:00

I have had these jumbo paper clips from Walmart for about a year now. I have not been much in the card making mood- uninspired, I guess. So, I remembered seeing these little flower clippies all over Splitcoast and decided to use those as my inspiration. Thanks to all who have uploaded the clippies! They are darling! I used some felt flower peices that I got at Archivers for 75% off. What a deal! I think I'm going to give these to my kids' teachers for Valentine's day. I know they aren't Valentineish (is that even a word) but I like them anyway!
I want to make a SU order soon but I can't decide what to get. I want to spend just enough to get the Salebration set. The catch is, I am NOT buying any more flowers! I love so many flower sets but I don't need them. I need masculine and kid type sets. So, what would you recomend? I really have no clue!
Anyway, here is the recipe for the clippies:
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Lavendar Lace, Certainly Celery, Cool Carribean
Punch: SU scallop punch
Clips from Walmart
Felt Flowers: KI memories

Have a great day!

2008-02-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

I am so looking forward to a nice weekend without grading ANY papers! I feel like that's all I do lately! I am stampin as much as possible this weekend! Oh, and cleaning this mess of a house! Priorities!
I am going to order some of the MFT new stamps. I can't believe they put some of their sentiments on rubber! I laughed out loud on the night of the sneek peeks! Hilarious!!!!

I have to say that square shaped cards are my favorite. I guess the symmetry does something for me! I wasn't sure about Groovy Guava, but it is growing on me! The ribbon actually matches IRL.

Here is the recipe for this card:

Stamps: True Friend

Ink: Old Olive, Groovy Guava

Paper: Old Olive, Groovy Guava, Whisper White

Tools: Corner ticket punch, corner rounder, cropadile, Cuttlebug embossing folder, sponge

Embelishments: Ribbon: Michael's moss twill, Spare Parts brads

Have a great day!

2008-02-07T17:14:00.000-08:00

Hello! I made another birthday card to help fill up my card tin. I am working on a card tin just for birthdays. I am going to separate it by months and write birthdays and dates on the first index card. Then, as I make cards that I feel a loved one would like, I'll put it in the tin in their month. I hope that made sense. My friend Heather made the suggestion for the tin.
Here is the recipe:
Stamps: True Friend, Studio G
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Bazzil Brown, river rock, really rust, whisper white, Apple Cider DP
Tools: ticket punch (NON SU), ticket corner punch, corner rounder, Cropadile, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, Scallop punch
Embelishments: brads- Spare Parts, May Arts polka dot ribbon, Target Wedding ribbon

Well, I have TONS of papers to grade! Have a fabulous day!

SWEET STUFF

2008-02-06T17:58:00.001-08:00

Well, this didn't turn out quite as cute as I had invisioned, but hey. I tried! I just had to find a non scrapbooking project to use my Silouette on! The machine is so small and easy to use! I have Vista, and I have heard that some people had issues with the Silouette if they had Vista. The problems have been fixed. It only took me five minutes to set up the machine, download the software and cut out my first item! This is an altered hot cocoa can. I made this for my candy (just for the kids) in my classroom. I made a desktop organizer that matches the can. I'll upload that soon!

Here is the recipe:

Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Dutch Girl collection

Ribbon: Offray, white grosgrain

Tools: slit punch, Quickutz Silouette, Mod Podge

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday!

2008-02-05T14:36:00.000-08:00

I am still trying to increase my birthday stash. This card was quick and simple! Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Studio G, True Friend

Ink: Real Rust, chocolate chip

Paper: Apple Cider DP, River Rock, Choc. Chip, Really Rust, Whisper White

Tools: Silt punch, Marvy square scallop punch

Embelishment: May arts and Target wedding ribbon

Thanks for stopping by! I'll have a fun project to post tomorrow! Hint: It's not a card!

Thinking of you!

2008-02-04T14:22:00.000-08:00

I bought this cute little paisley stamp at Archiver's after I saw the Paisley Rocks set from The Angel Company. I borrowed the set from my cousin, Heidi (sweetheidijo, sweetsomethings), and I really loved it. Since I don't have a TAC demonstrator, and I wanted the stamp NOW, I picked this one up. I guess when you are inspired by something, it makes you want it that much more!
Here is the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Paisley, Hero Arts, sentiment, MSE
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Tools: Ticket punch, slit punch, cropadile
Embelishments: Brads, Spare Parts, ribbon-May Arts, Target satin wedding ribbon, K&Co flower

Have a wonderful day!

Elsiebelle!

2008-02-03T07:24:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I haven't played with my Elsiebells more! I am finally starting to feel a little better so maybe I'll have a chance this week! This was a quick one, not the most elaborate card, but I think this little lady just steals the show! The card actually opens at the scallops. That makes it look a bit crooked!
Here is the recipe:

Stamp: Elsiebelle

Ink: Black Stazon

Paper: PP-Imaginisce, SU Cranberry Crisp, Whisper White, Old Olive

Tools: Slit punch, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol oms

Embelishments: Ribbon- SU Cranberry Crisp Stitched ribbon

I have TONS of work to do because I missed almost an entire week of school. Lesson plans and grading are what I 'll be doing while watching the Superbowl. Just as well, my Cincinnati Bengals didn't make it anyway! Ha Ha! I know, I'm dreaming!

Have a Fun day!

Girlfriends

2008-02-02T10:50:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite Bella stamps. Could it have anything to do with my love of coffee? ;) Here is the recipe:

stamps: javabellas, studio g ink: black Stazon Paper: Whisper white, American Crafts Mother May I collection Embellishments: bling flower, K&co, Ribbon, Target $1 bin, Tools: slit punch, ticket punch, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol OMS

I am starting to recover from this yucky viral bronchitus stuff. My MIL called awhile and asked if they could have the kids for the evening. WELL! That works for me! Adam and I will be heading out to dinner, sans children! This NEVER happens! Yay! More cards tomorrow!

2008-02-01T07:26:00.000-08:00

Hello! I haven't uploaded or stamped for that matter in awhile. I have had bronchitus and just resting for the past week. Here is a card I made for a friend awhile back but haven't posted.

Stamps: Happy Everything, Studio G

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Mellow Moss, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

Other: Marvy Punch, ribbon-mm, pastels, white gel pen

Wow! I have been spending a ton of my time online while I have been home. Just browsing the different blogs and such. Very Relaxing! I have discovered a few great blogs that were new to me that may be worth checking out.

http://www.indigostudio-4hounds.blogspot.com/

(cool ribbon blossoms!)

http://www.stampinkub.com/blog/

(great design ideas- simple cards)

http://stampwithheather.typepad.com/stamp_with_heather/

(fun cards- exclusively SU)

Have fun!

Birthday Cards

2008-01-27T06:26:00.000-08:00

Hello! Here is my latest creation.
This blue and grey birthday card was inspired by this card, http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/752483 . Here is the recipe:
stamps: Simply Said, Studio G
Ink: cool caribbean, basic black
Paper: whisper white, cool caribbean, Bazzil grey
tools: SU corner punch, marvy square scallop punch
embelishments: SU white grosgrain ribbon, mm rhinestone brad

This was really quick and easy. I may do a bunch of these for my stash. I hate to do that because if I accidentally send someone the same card twice I'll feel silly.
I need to do a birthday calendar. Any suggestions? I have never done one and now that I am back to work I think I need to get organized!
Please take the In color poll!

2008-01-26T06:14:00.000-08:00

On my continued quest to use up old paper so that I can justify buying new dp from SU, I ran across the Cranberry Crisp In Color paper from last year. I made the penguin card for my friend Heather. She is the one who pointed me to Splitcoast. Need I say more?! She also pointed me to the post in the Splitcoast forum, general stampin talk, where I found a post to the SU Spring Mini! Too Cute Sets!!!!

Here is the recipe for the penguin card:

Stamps: Elsiebells juggling penguin, SU True Friend

Ink:basic black

Paper: SU Cranberry Crisp, Old olive, Whisper white, Imaginisce Polar Pinstripes

Tools: SU designer tab punch, Marvy scalloped punch, Cuttlebug, Prismacolor Pencils, OMS, sponge

Ribbon: SU Cranberry Crisp

The second card:

Stamps: SU True Friend

Ink: Chocolate Chip, pumpkin pie, certainly celery

Paper: Wild Asparagus, SU certainly celery, pumpkin pie

Tools: SU scallop punch, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, Cropadile

Embellishments: Non Su ribbons, rhinestone stickers

Thanks for looking! Have a fabulous day!

2008-01-25T15:08:00.000-08:00

I have been trying to use some old scraps so that I can justify buying some new paper. I need more paper like I need a hole in the head. I really want the Berry Bliss and Ginger Blossom paper from SU. Please be sure to do the paper survey on this blog! My personal favorite In Color is Wild Wasabi.

Here is the recipe for the first card:

Stamp: $1.99 bin at Archivers

Paper: River Rock, K&Co pattern paper (glitter), Bazzil Berry paper

Ink: chocolate chip

Embelishment: Ribbon- white SU

Tools: Scallop punch-SU, Cropadile, corner rounder

Here is the recipe for the second card:

Stamp: $1.99 bin at Archivers

Paper: SU Bashful Blue, Bazzil brown, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Tools: Cropadile, corner rounder

Embellishments: Ribbon-white SU, Flower-K&Co

Dutch Girl take 2

2008-01-24T14:27:00.000-08:00

Hey there! I have just been stampin' away! I saw this layout in the February issue of Paper Crafts Magazine. I loved it and I already had out the patterned paper and ribbon- and voila!

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Be Happy, Non SU sentiment (clear set from Hobby Lobby)

Cardstock: Whisper white (3x6inches), Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl

Ink: ruby red

Embelishments: SU white grosgrain ribbon

Tools: SU scallop punch, SU corner rounder, SU slit punch

Thanks for looking! Have a great day!

Smile! card

2008-01-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

I saw this layout awhile ago on Splitcoast Stampers and immediately thought of this paper and stamp set. How strange! That never happens to me. Here is the recipe:

Paper: Whisper white, Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl

Ink: Ruby Red

Tools: Cropadile, SU scallop punch

Embellishment: SU white grosgrain ribbon

I think I'll send this one to my sister who is having a tough time lately. Thanks for stopping by!

2008-01-21T06:28:00.000-08:00

Hello! I am enjoying a day off with my kids! This is one of my many attempts to increase my supply of birthday cards. I never seem to have the right one when I need it! Here is the recipe for this one:

Stamps: Happy Everything, True Friend

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Bazzil Brown

Tools: Ticket corner punch, Slit punch, Cropadile, sponge

Embellishments: Brads- Spare Parts, Ribbon- Target wedding ribbon- satin

I'll post again tonight!

Have a great day!

Quickutz Sillouette, cards

2008-01-20T14:55:00.000-08:00

Well, I have finally found time to upload some cards. I have gone back to teaching and have so little for stamping, let alone, blogging. I am going to try to do the blog thing at least twice a week now. It is so fun!

The cards are simple ones this time. I used Bazzil textured cardstock as the base of the masculine card. I love the blues in this paper. I got it at Archiver's as a freebie for doing a crop. The white is SU. I also used the SU ticket corner punch. The brads are from Spare Parts. I love finding them for half off at Hobby Lobby! The brown satin ribbon is from Target. 15 yards for three bucks in the wedding section.

The girlie card base is Bazzil black card stock and whisper white SU cardstock. The floral stamp is by Penny Black. The flower is Bazzil Wings with a MM rhinestone. The Sentiment is from a clear set, I'm sorry I can't remember the name. The black stitched ribbon is from Archiver's $1.99 bin!

My hubby spoiled me this year for Christmas. He got me a new Dell laptop and the Sillouette by Quickutz. Is he good or what?

More to come soon!

2007-08-13T18:19:00.001-07:00

Hello! I made this card for my teaching partner, Mary Lynn. Here are the details:
-Stamp: Teachabella
-Ribbon: Hobby Lobby, ribbon by the yard
-Colors: Card stock SU Purely Pomegranate, Blue bayou, Whisper White
-Other, Cuttlebug, Divine Swirls embossing folder, Non SU pewter brads, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, blending stumps,

Can you believe I found ribbon so close to Blue Bayou?!! I didn't have a card stock sample with me but I had a gut feeling that it was right. It was on clearance for $1.18 for about 15 yards. What a Deal!!!!!

I have been doing lots of shopping in preparation for back to school. I have to say that I am one of those people who shop around for the best deals on supplies each week. My favorite so far has been Staples! They had crayons for 5 cents, binders for 33cents, Crayola markers for 68 cents. I just get what I need, but lots of my students don't come to school with supplies or they lose them by the end of the first quarter. I like to be prepared! I spent the entire day in my boiling hot classroom today. It was miserable. But, I got a ton of work done. Dropping the kids off at daycare was not fun. Nathan was okay but Paige was very upset. She told us she didn't want to go because "she didn't want to wipe her BUTT by herself!" That's four years old for you!

bugs and kisses

2007-08-12T06:36:00.001-07:00

Hello! I picked up this background stamp at the Stampaway USA Convention in Cincinnati yesterday. It is by Morning Star Stamps (morningstarstamps.com) and it is so versatile! Here are the details!
-Stamps: Bugs and Kisses, Morning Star
-Colors: Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
-Ribbon: Making Memories
-Di mentions: 5x5
I used my Wasabi re inker and blender pen to color the background, the sentiment and snail.

Crazy Christmas Card/ Stampaway USA Convention

2007-08-11T11:10:00.000-07:00

Wow! My dear friend Heather and I went to the Stampaway USA Stamping Convention here in Cincinnati today. It was very cool and I could have spent SOOOOOOOO much money there! I left with only two goodies! Can you believe it!? Hopefully I'll get to play tonight!
I forgot to tell you the really cool news! I met BADSHERRY! How cool is that! I recognized her from her Splitcoast picture. It it funny how much you pay attention to things like that!
Here is the card that I made last night. It is way too busy for my taste but you know how these cards just take over!!!
The patterned paper is Rob And Bob as is the scalloped cut out and snowflake. The ribbon is dots and dashes and the card stock is wild wasabi and whisper white. No stamps on this baby! I'll post again in the morning!

Back To School

2007-08-07T19:15:00.000-07:00

Hello! I hope this finds everyone to be doing great! I am getting my classroom ready to go back to school this week and next. There is no AC so with the 100 degree temperatures it is very miserable. I am too tired to stamp! I know! Me!?? Well, this weekend I hope to get back into the stampin' mode! I am headed to a stamping convention here in Cincinnati so I know I'll get some inspiration there! I'll take pictures and post all of the goodies that I find!

2007-08-03T05:41:00.001-07:00

I was inspired to make this card by a gift bag that I saw at my sister's house yesterday. It was shades of baby blue and very different patters, but this is what I could come up with.
-Paper: bashful blue, real red, Baby Boy Dots (Archiver's)
-Tools: Cuttlebug, dots embossing folder, buttons
Have a Fabulous day!

My Latest Christmas Cards

2007-08-03T05:13:00.001-07:00

Here are two cards that I finished last night. I didn't stamp at all! the only thing I used was a Rob and Bob Christmas stack from a few years back. I never knew what to do with the whimsical patterns and none of the colors match the SU colors. I like how they turned out!
-Tools: corner rounder punch, SU
-Ribbon: Ric Rac, Walmart, SU white grosgrain
Have a great day!

Love to You!

2007-08-02T06:52:00.001-07:00

This is one of my favorite sentiments (and not because it was only $2). It can be used so much!
Here are the DEETS:
-Stamp: Love to You, Archiver's
-Ribbon: Green Dots- May Arts
-Paper: Always Artichoke, Pattern Paper-HL
-Punches, buttons

I am off to see my two week old nephew today!!
He is so tiny!
Have a GREAT day!

Wednesday's Card

2007-07-31T18:10:00.001-07:00

Wednesday is going to be absolutely crazy around here so I am uploading now! I made this card for the Dirty Girl Challenges on Splitcoast Stampers. This was a sketch challenge from Beate. This is my favorite sketch so far! It just fell together for me! Gotta Love when that happens!!!!!
Paper: Close to Cocoa, whisper white, MME patterned and blue
Ribbon: May Arts
Tools: Mat Pack, Cuttlebug, Quick Cutz bottle cap and small circle, Quick Cutz rub ons
Stamps: Happy Everything

Have a great Wednesday!

2007-07-31T13:19:00.000-07:00

Ok. This is a bit busy, wild and crazy for my taste but once I started cutting this thing out there was no turning back! I made this purse for the Dirty Girl challenge, think outside the box, for Splitcoast Stampers Fan club. You were supposed to make something besides a card. I used a template from a K&Co. purse kit that I got at Archivers. I just punched out the purse that they provided and traced it onto this patterned paper. I would do it again using less crazy paper!
-template: K&Co
-Patterned paper-MME Magnolia stack
-Flowers- Bazzil Wings, Prima
-other- non SU brads, stickles, ribbons, eyelets
-Tools- Cropadile, Cuttlebug Tiny Tags
Thanks for looking!

First Scrapbook Upload

2007-07-30T06:32:00.001-07:00

I spent the day at Archivers this past Saturday. It was very relaxing! This is one of the pages that I completed of my daughter, Paige. We were at Cox Arboretum in Dayton, OH. When I got home from Archivers I realized that the patterned paper does not have a manufacturer on the back. I will check back at the store if anyone wants to know who made it. The letters and numbers are Lollipop die cuts from Ellison. I used Bazzil basics card stock for the letters and numbers. The flowers are from Hobby Lobby and the buttons are from Bag o' Buttons. The green ric rac is from MM.
Thanks for looking and have a fabulous day!

Shopping: For once in my life I don't know what I want to order this month from Stampin' Up. I need your input. This is quite possibly my last order for this cattie! What would you order?

2007-07-29T17:29:00.001-07:00

I am so sorry that I have not posted in three days! I have been in a bit of a slump lately. I have two weeks until I need to get back into my classroom and I am not looking forward to leaving my two kids in daycare. WaH!
I know. Women do it every day! Now that you have listened to me whine here is one of my latest cards for the Dirty Girl Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. The challenge was to create a toile inspired card.

I used:
-SU Warm words and Penny Black, Modesty stamps
-Whisper white and non SU textured black cardstock.
-Black Stazon Ink
-Non SU rhinestones
- Cuttlebug photo corners
-Non SU ribbed ribbon
I promise to post again tomorrow!
Thanks for looking!

2007-07-26T07:07:00.001-07:00

This is a card that I made for the Splitcoast Stampers Dirty Girl Challenge that started yesterday. Each day members of the Fan Club will get four challenges and on Saturday and Sunday there are eight. This is very motivating to me because it gives me a place to start! I made this card as a combination of the make a card with an animal challenge and the sketch challenge. I used:
Stamp: Studio G, $1 Michael's
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl paper,
Ink: Stazon ink,
Coloring: Prismacolor pencils and gamsol for coloring,
Tools: Marvy mega punch scallop circle, mat pack and piercing tool,
Embellishments: burlap ribbon from Walmart and SU white ribbon and So Saffron Eyelet.
Thanks for looking!

2007-07-25T07:21:00.001-07:00

Wow! I was busy stamping last night! I wanted to make a simple Javabella card. I used SU whisper white, close to cocoa, and certainly celery card stock. I used stazon black ink and Prismacolor pencils with Gamsola and blending stumps to color the ladies. I glazed the shoes and vase for a shiny effect (can't see it!). I used the Cuttlebug swirls embossing folder. The ribbon is from May Arts.

For the second card I was attempting the Splitcoast color challenge. It was difficult for me to put these colors together. I am not loving it! I used the Cuttlebug swirls embossing folder, Word window punch, Fun Fibers, hemp twine, Old Olive, Regal Rose, and Pretty In Pink card stock. The Sentiment is Happy Everything.

For the third card I used Crate Paper! I love this paper. I attempted to do Jen del Muro's sketch challenge for this one. The sentiment is Happy everything. I used the ticket corner punch for the corners. I used non SU brads and ribbon.

Thanks for checking in!

So Very Blah!

2007-07-24T15:47:00.001-07:00

Okay. I need input!!! I am in a stampin' slump!
What would you add, subtract, change, etc. if you were making this card?
SU: Choc chip and Bashful blue cs and ink, bashful blue eyelets
Non SU ribbon and twine
Cuttlebug tag
So Very and Polka dots and Petals sets
Constructive criticism please!

Blog Candy winner!

2007-07-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

Well, the winner is, Cathy. Hubby chose the #5- so I just went down the list of comments until I got to number 5. I did not count the 1 comment that I removed. So, Kathy, please send me an email at tiffany.acdaniel.com with your address and I'll get you goodies in the mail!
Thanks for playing!

Last Day For Blog Candy

2007-07-23T05:01:00.000-07:00

Well! 700 hits came and went by quickly! When my hubby comes home I'll have him pick a random number between one and however many hits are in the blog candy post. So, you have until about 7 pm tonight to leave your comment.
I'll post the winner tonight after 8pm.
This card is 4.25x4.25. The image is SU, Friends Are Like Flowers, the BG is Great Impressions. I used Prismacolor pencils and Buckaroo Blue ink/card stock. I died the ribbon with my Buckaroo ink pad. I like the subtle color it gives. I tried using the reinker to die the ribbon but it was too dark.
I think that there are tons of things I could do to this card to improve it now that I am looking at it on the computer! Maybe I'll make some changes and post again later today!
I am feeling better! Thanks to all who asked!

2007-07-22T05:50:00.001-07:00

Here are the two cards that I worked on last night. I used Crate Paper- Baby Bee. I don't think this paper has to be just for baby! I love it! The card on the left could be for a baby. I used SU A is for Adorable, SU pumpkin pie ink and very vanilla card stock. The ribbon is non SU and I used the slit punch for the scallops. I used Mary mega square punch for the sentiments- which are "popped"up. The card on the right if for my cousin, Heidi (Sweetheidijo, sweetsomethings). She designed the fabulous banner for my blog and I just wanted to thank her. I used SU mellow moss for the sentiment and punched holes in the scallops. The tag is Cuttlebug, tiny tags and the little flower is Studio G (Michael's $1). I used mellow moss and pumpkin pie markers on the flower stamp. The flowers are Prima and the rhinestone brad is from MM. I used my cropadile to attach a so saffron eyelet to the tag, and hemp chord. Thanks for sharing!!!
Don't forget to leave a comment in the blog candy post!

Black and White!

2007-07-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

Hey! Thanks to all of you who came out to support my new blog! This is so fun! And no, my hubby has not fixed my banner yet. I really did try but I just ended up messing things up! Here are a couple of black and white cards that I made- just needed something different! The sentiments are SU Sincere Salutations. The black cardstock is non SU- cheap. I used SU white craft ink for the sentiment. The patterned paper is from a black and white stack- I think it is DCWV ( I ripped off the cover-sorry!). I used the Marvy mega scallop punch for the sentiment. The stitched ribbon is from Hobby Lobby.
Don't forget to enter a comment to win the blog candy! It won't be long now!!!!

My First Blog Candy!

2007-07-20T11:52:00.001-07:00

BLOG CANDY
Well, I would have uploaded this last night but because of the storms that hit yesterday afternoon I have been without the internet. Good OL' Cincinnati Bell! Anyway, Here it is!!!
-Clear stamp set from Doodlebug- photopolymer
-Velum snowflake stickers from Sticko
-Cocktail stickers from Sticko
-Margarita stamp from Katie & Co
-Mini Blossoms from MM
-1 yard each of SU ribbon- taupe, bluebird, vintage violet
-1 yard each of green and white polka dot, blue and white paisley, black and blue dots (matches cool Caribbean)
I will ship anywhere in the continental US. Sorry! I will auction this off randomly, after I get 700 hits. All you have to do is post a comment under this thread and tell me your favorite cocktail or adult beverage, or coffee drink. Caution: I may email you for recipes!!!!
Here is my favorite recipe for at home iced coffee mocha:
1cup milk, 1cup cold coffee, 3T chocolate syrup (more or less to taste), pour over ice! Enjoy!
Thanks for playing!

I am joining the living again!

2007-07-19T07:17:00.001-07:00

Well, I am feeling a little better today, still not up to stamping. Mostly because I have fallen so far behind in housework I might never catch up. Here is a little project I did for my Christmas in July party. I used baby food jars and painted the lids with MM paint. Then, I attached a red prima and rhinestone to the lid. The paper is Cosmo Cricket, Dutch girl. The tag is from Cuttlebug Tiny Tags set. The flower (SO CUTE) is from a $1 Michael's set. The red double stitched ribbon is from Walmart. The white is from SU (Don't get me started on the SU ribbon switcharoo! They really let me down with the going from 25yards to 15 and then raising the prices!) I filled these with Jelly Bellies.
Shopping:
Our HL has ribbon on sale half off! You know where I'll be later! Michaels has their 12x12 paper 4 for $1! They have lots of glitter Pocket full of Posies paper!

Tomorrow is Friday and that means BLOG CANDY! For my first blog candy it will be a little over the top!!!! Let's just say that there will be a stamp set among other things!

2007-07-16T06:16:00.001-07:00

This is the Christmas card that I am going to attempt to make about 30 of for my family and friends by the end of the month. I am on number three!
I used the Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, silver brads, rhinestone brad,
I used SU cardstock: celery, whisper white, non su black.
Non su ribbon- from Meijer- cheap!!!!
I first dipped the snowflake spot stamp into versamark ink then in celery. I sprinkled it with holographic embossing powder and used the heat tool! Voila!

New Banner

2007-07-16T06:09:00.000-07:00

Thanks Heidi for designing my BEAUTIFUL new banner! I love it! I know it is off center and too large- I haven't figured out how to fix it. I just don't have the energy to fool with it today. SOON!
I have been ill for the last few days. Today is the first day I have been out of bed long enough to update you! I have pleurisy, a lung condition that pretty much keeps you in bed for a week or two. I'll keep resting this week so that I don't end up with pneumonia. It is contagious so all play dates are off until my fever is gone. Sorry kids!! Needless to say I haven't made any new cards so I'll post one that I haven't shared yet.

Here He Is!

2007-07-14T14:51:00.000-07:00

Finally! Harper Daniel Allen made his mommy wait for over three days in the hospital before he decided to grace us with his presence. He is well worth the wait!
He is just 4 pounds-11ounces, 18 inches. He was born on Friday, July 13th at 11:20pm! Lucky day for us!
The red marks on his cheek are from the forceps. FUN!
We are so Blessed to have him in our family!

Harper's card

2007-07-12T09:40:00.001-07:00

This is the card that I made for baby Harper, my nephew who will probably be born on Friday the 13th! Lucky kid! This card looks much better in person than it does in this picture! I used SU:
real red, whisper white, ballet blue, bashful blue.
The H is on chipboard and the ribbon is robin egg blue-SU. I did the stitching, which I hate, with glaze pens.
Thanks for looking.

Ready or Not!!!!

2007-07-11T14:45:00.000-07:00

Here comes baby Harper!!!
My younger sister, Erin, is being induced tonight. Harper is her first baby. He wasn't due until July 27th but her ultrasounds have shown that Harper is small and the umbilical cord is missing a valve- he isn't getting enough nutrients. Please say a little prayer for her! I'll upload pictures tomorrow of the newest addition to our family!

Latest creations!

2007-07-11T14:27:00.001-07:00

The first item is Prezzybella. I think she is so cute! I used white cardstock for the background and all of the other paper is from MME Magnolia collection. I absolutely love all of the paper in that stack! It was just $10 for 180 sheets! I always use my coupons for Michaels and Hobby Lobby to get stuff like this! I used a prima and a button from Bag O Buttons. The tag is a Cuttlebug tiny tag. I used my cropadile to set the eyelets. If you don't have a cropadile--- you don't know what you are missing. I never used eyelets until I bought this product! I made a ribbon box with 20 eyelets in less than 5 minutes! Oh, yeah. Back to the card. I used my Marvy circle scallop punch to do the corner. The ribbon is non SU.

The purse: Wow. I bought a purse kit from K&Co last month. It comes with 32 double sided purse punch outs with embellishments for each one. It was $15 and worth every dime. This little purse is just the right size for gift cards. I added extra embellishments and ribbon, primas, stamped the word "Friend" from SU- Everyday Flexible Phrases. I also inked the edges of the purse and embellishments with Mellow moss. The ribbon for the handle is SU white and moss. The other two green ribbons are non SU. I just made it my own!

Summery Bella

2007-07-10T16:51:00.001-07:00

I just love this Bella! My cousin Heidi from sweet somethings surprised me with two sheets of Bellas at my dd's birthday party. She Rocks!
The patterned paper is Crate Paper as is the yellow punch out. I used SU close to cocoa, regal rose and whisper white. I colored her in with SU pastels and a blender pen. I used SU taupe ribbon for the triple ribbons on the right.
Thanks for looking!
What do you think?

SHOPPING:
I want to let all of you know that I just got a coupon in my email from Cookie Cutters. It is for a $9.95 kids hair cut. I know that my kids love to go there! Paige, who is four, begs to go get her hair cut. Nathan, who is 15months had his first haircut there last month and loved driving the car and watching the video. Personally I think it is worth a little extra for the cut if they make the kids feel at home! I'll forward it to you if you are interested. Just send me your email!
Have a fabulous day!!!!

2007-07-09T17:56:00.001-07:00

This is my first card with Javabellas.
My sister gave me the sentiment for my birthday and I knew just what to do with it! The image is a little lopsided for my taste but I can't change the stamp! The brunette has stickles all over her dress. I diamond glazed the shoes and the vase.
Cardstock: SU: certainly celery, Whisper white, chocolate chip, bashful blue
Patterned paper: Archiver's
Ink: Black stazon, choc. chip
Other: ribbon, brads, primas, stickles, diamond glaze, prismacolor pencils, gamsol, blending stumps.
What do you think?

My Little Doodles!

2007-07-09T05:52:00.001-07:00

These are some of the cards that I am making for our church fund raiser. I used 12x12 paper from MME that I picked up at Hobby Lobby for 25 cents!!!!! I stickled some of the flowers, used rick rack ribbon, non su ribbon, and my Marvy scalloped punches. I colored the images with prisma color pencils, gamsol and blending stumps!
Stamp sets: Doodle That, FriendsAre Like Flowers, Delight in Life- all SU

2007-07-09T05:47:00.000-07:00

I have had her for months and not touched her! I KNOW! I just got this cool wave paper from a pack at Archivers. I knew it was time to use her when I opened the paper. The ribbon came off of a birthday present given to my daughter this year. I just couldn't bear to throw it away! Her suit is stickled and her glasses are diamond glazed. The "Sand" is made by spreading tan chalk on the paper then glue, then stickles. What a fun card! Now I'll get her out more often!
I used prismacolor pencils, gamsol and blending stumps to color bella. Thanks Heidi, for the stumps and guidance! You are the best!
Now, where can I find the diet that will give me Bella's body???????

CHRISTMAS IN JULY Party

2007-07-08T17:33:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the cards that I made at my Christmas in July party that are actually Christmas cards. I tend to go with some non traditional colors.

The Be Merry card is 3x3. I made it for a 3x3 swap on Splitcoast Stampers. I used all Stampin' Up materials except for the rhinestone brad which is MM. I used The Snowflake Spot for the main image. I used Warm Words for the sentiment, white grosgrain ribbon, Cool Carribean ink and paper, and Whisper White paper. I stamped the snowflake in Versamark then in Cool Carribean. Then, I sprinkled it with holographic embossing powder and used the heat tool. I like the monochromatic look. Thanks to my cousin Heidi for the cool idea! 3x3 cards are a pain. Not enough room to work with in my opinion.
I used the mega scallop circle punch from Marvy to cut out the snowflake. Just a word of advise- Spend the extra money and order the punches with the Clever Lever! I think the old style that I have of this punch is very difficult to use. It is loud and requires tons of pressure.

The Cheers card features The Snowflake Spot set from Stampin' Up. I used my favorite green-Certainly Celery, Real Red, and Whisper white. I also used green and white ribbon by May Arts (from Archiver's). I just feel like this ribbon gives cards such a polished look. It is one of my favorite ribbons that I have found. The button is from a set of Christmas buttons I purchased from Michaels a long time ago. I used the Mat Pack from Stampin Up to punch the holes around the image.

More cards to come tomorrow!!!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

2007-07-08T08:52:00.000-07:00

Stamping!
This card was made at my Christmas in July party. I intended it to be a Christmas card but it didn't turn out that way. Oh Well!!! I kind of like it. I am always open to suggestions and constructive criticism.
The paper is all Stampin' Up: chocolate chip, always artichoke, mellow moss, whisper white
Ink: chocolate chip, mellow moss
Ribbon: from Archiver's- green tafeta
Other: Mat Pack- Stampin' Up
Stamps: Main Image-from Archiver's, Rhona FerrarFancy Swirls set, SU-Wonderful Words

Shopping:
My favorite adhesive for cards is from Meijer- Meijer brand double sided tape- just 99cents per roll.

Since this is my first post I want to let everyone know that there will be blog candy soon! Keep checking back!