Mother's Day Gifts

I bought a tutorial a couple of years ago and at a day long crop Jenna and I both made one to give to my Mom and my Mother-in-law for Mother's day. We made cards using a different stamp set than Becky did to go inside. If you'd like to make your own, I highly recommend Becky Robert's tutorial.

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2010/03/tote-ally-awesome-tote.html

My Christmas Swap Card

I cased the card (sorry, not sure from who) but added the spirelli ornament using Stampin'Up's scallop circle punch and gold cording.

Cool Hallowe'en suckers for card

Found these cool suckers and thought they would be perfect to use with the Hallowe'en stamp from the Sweet Centers set. Inked up the square stamp with 3 different colours for a fun look and I used a retired itty bitty Hallowee'en set from last year for the background of the card.

Just Beclause

I had lots of time to be creative yesterday. First

a scrapbook layout class at Lizz's and last night I created 17 swap cards for the Simply Stars swap on Saturday. I enjoyed playing with the new Just Beclause set and the wheel from Stampin Up's Holiday Mini. You can't see it very well but I used glitter on the white parts of Santa so my husband told me I had a sparkling personality.

Ist chance to play with in colours

This is the first chance I've had to play with the new in colours. This is a tri fold gift card holder using the slit punch to close it on the right side. I don't have the new in colour ribbon and couldn't find anything in my stash that would go. I did however find some non Stampin Up flowers and glitter that would do the trick. I used one of my favourite swirls from the Baroque set as my background stamp and my largest scalloped square punch from Marvy.

What I earned during Sale-a-bration

This is the stamp set I earned during Sale-a-bration. I loved the little girl on the swing. Jenna really likes the cat in the bonnet that comes with the set.

Card for a newlywed couple

We were invited to a reception to honour a newlywed couple this weekend. As a family we presented them with a framed copy of their wedding picture and added this card to the gift.

For Alysha's Graduation

My sister's oldest, Alysha is graduating from Wilfred Laurier University on Friday so I used the Stampin Up's Great Grad set was perfect to mark the special occassion. Notice the horseshoe for good luck hanging from the medallion peeking through the front of the card.
Congratulations Alysha, we are all proud of you.

Happy Birthday Eliz

I had intended to post this card last night for a dear friend but didn't finish the card. I called her today to wish her Happy Birthday and didn't want her to think I forgot about her card. It is a tri fold shutter card and fits inside an invitation size envelope. Instructions can be found here http://craftiblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/2009-04-23-quad-fold-card-sample-tutorial/

Stampin Up's Dream a Little Hostess set and Four Square set were used to create this card.

Hope your day was happy Eliz.

Playing on a rainy day

I'm trying very hard to squeeze 20 minutes or so out of my day to do something creative. I had a chance to play this morning.
During my blog hopping this morning I found a card on Michelle Zindorf's blog that I cased.
Used some different colours and different stamps but I like the way it turned out.

Busy as a bee!

I've been as busy as a bee today doing jobs that desperately needed to be done like groceries, laundry and cleaning but I took a little break to use a set from this catalogue that I have not used before. The working bees are flying on wire to get to where they need to be.

Ever have one of those days?

I couldn't resist this little guy when we were in the Stamps by Judith booth at Great Lakes Mega Meet in Novi. We also bought the matching Hang In There stamp but I can't find it right now. I guess that's par for the course.
Well back to my housecleaning. I'm sure the Dust Bunnies have settled in nicely.

Friendly Words Wheel Class

These beautiful vintage inspired cards feature 11 different techniques using Stampin' Up's
Friendly Words Stampin' Around Wheel.
4 cards and a gift bag complete this set.

Tuesday, May 25, 2009 1-3 pm or 7-9pm $15.00
Please Contact me to register

Under the Stars, Lovely as a Tree and Wow Flowers

I haven't made a card in a while so decided I would make some for the Scout leaders who gave up their holiday weekend to take Aaron and the others canoeing in Algonquin Park.
I when I get to use a lot of my Stampin Up products in one project. It justifies having them, doesn't it?
Paper: water colour paper, chocolate chip, really rust & glorious green cardstock (sorry the plaid paper is something I had in my non Stampin Up stash.)
Stamps: Under the Stars for the bear and the accessories, Lovely as a Tree for the trees, Wow Flowers for the thank you
Inks: chocolate chip, close to cocoa, really rust, tempting turquoise, cool caribbean, summer sun, only orange, kiwi kiss, hunter green and glorious green.
Ribbon: chocolate chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Dies: Top Note Big Shot die
Punches: Designer Label.
Adhesive: Snail and Stampin Up dimensionals.
First I stamped the bear. Using a mask, I stamped the trees in the background and then stamped the compass, the sleeping bag, the can on a stick and the bugspray over his arms and legs to complete my scene.
I stamped the bear twice again so I could layer a full bear and then the face on the card putting dimensionals between the top 2 layers.
I stamped the sleeping bag onto the plaid paper and just cut out the roll part of the top to layer on the card.
Forgot to mention the sponging of the sky and the ground.
I also put dimensionals under the frame I made by cutting the top note die.
Now I'll just have to make 3 more (3 leaders and one to keep), get 3 Timmy's gift cards and they will be ready to give when the troop returns on Monday.

Seaside step card

last week I was at my friend Eliz's last week and she always has a challenge to try when I'm there. We cased this card by Kimberly Crawford. The stamp set is Stampin' Up Summer by the Sea. I just love
and like how this card turned out. Will have to do some more stair step cards. Just love the added dimension.

Lovely as a tree

Went to a Children's Hospital Change Bandit Fund Raiser put on by Stacey Leggate in Thedford. This card was done using what was left over after cutting the top note sizzix die and using it as a template to sponge on the green for grass and blue for sky. The stamp is Lovely as a Tree which has been in the Stampin Up Catalogue for years and has appeared on numerous cards before. I really like Stacey's updated version of it. Thanks for a fun evening for a good cause.

Sweet Stems Faux Silk Purse and Card Class

Have a great time creating this elegant purse and card set and enjoy the excitement when you give it as a gift to someone special…even yourself! You’ll also have fun learning the great Faux Silk Technique that you can use to enhance all kinds of projects with supplies you already have!

In this class, you will make:
· One Accordion Style Purse to hold cards
· Four coordinating cards with envelopes

Class Information
Date: Wednesday May 6 , 2009
Register By: April 30, 2009
Time: 7-10 pm
Class Fee: $15.00 per person
These projects feature the Sweet Stems and Thank You Kindly stamp sets and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper (DSP). The projects feature the elegant Faux Silk Technique and rich bright colors. All the inspiration you need to make beautiful and thoughtful gifts. Once you’ve had a great time making this set challenge yourself to make another set using the same layouts and just changing the colors and DSP you use, you’ll enjoy the creative process and the results!These projects feature the Sweet Stems and Thank You Kindly stamp sets and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper (DSP). The projects feature the elegant Faux Silk Technique and rich bright colors. All the inspiration you need to make beautiful and thoughtful gifts. Once you’ve had a great time making this set challenge yourself to make another set using the same layouts and just changing the colors and DSP you use, you’ll enjoy the creative process and the results!

Masculine Mix n' Match Card and Box Class

This handy card set combines great masculine cards with ready-to-add mix n’ match greetings all stored in a handsome box! Have a great time creating this set and you will be prepared with those ever elusive masculine cards perfect for any occasion!
In this class, you will make:
• One box to hold cards
• One bag with eight greeting tags
• Four coordinating cards with envelopes
These projects feature the Sincere Salutations stamp set, Key Tag Punch and To the Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). The projects showcase the handsome new corduroy buttons with simple designs and earthy colors perfect for masculine cards.

Tuesday May 19, 2009 1-3 or Tuesday May 19, 2009 7-10 pm

$15.00 per person Contact me to register

Sizzix pop up cake die challenge

My Stampin' Up upline Heather challenged us to a Sizzix pop-up cake die challenge.

She gave us materials to make a card using pieces of the sizzix cake die and we could add anything we wanted. Here is my punch Mermaid card with underwater castle.

I had so much fun with the popup shell, crab and the swimming fish.

I used Best Wishes for the inside of the card. Just not sure sentiment I want to use for the outside of the card.

Colourful flower pots in a row.

This card was copied directly from a tutorial by Michelle Zindorf. I like making her cards because she helps me justify all the ink pads I own.