Because I Care!

I made this card and bag for my friend who just had surgery and then complications. I feel so bad for her. I wanted to let her know that I am thinking of her so I will be sending this over filled with some Bath and Body Products so she can pamper herself. I haven't used my cuttlebug in a while and I was missing it, so I pulled it out as well as my swiss dot embossing folder. I used my sympathy set, but just replaced the sentiments with ones that worked for the occasion. I love the flowers from this set. For the bag, I kept it simple since it most likely will be thrown away. I added some of the retired patterns DSP and another stamped image. She is not a girly girl, so this is really a stretch. I wanted to keep it cheery, though. It was hard for me to get a good shot of the set because of the time of day. I hope everyone has a safe, happy Halloween! Thanks for fluttering by!

Friend To Friend

I loved yesterday's sketch challenge over at SCS, but I didn't have time to play. I decided I would use the sketch and try my hand at it. I thought that "Pocket Silhouettes" worked perfectly for the tiny squares. I also used the coordinating "Urban Garden " DSP. This card was easy peasy. I know I have said it before, but I really love when the DSP matches a specific stamp set so that things just all go together. I added a bit of paper piercing and Baja Breeze ribbon. Of course I had to add some diamond stickles to the images. I love that stuff!

On Sunday, we took the kids up in the canyon for some fall pictures. Do you love how one kid is looking at me and the other isn't? I had picture after picture of this. Once I got home and uploaded them I realized that having my husband stand behind me and make them laugh was the wrong thing to do. One kept looking at him instead of me! I was really irked, but I got some great shots that I can't wait to scrapbook. Thanks for fluttering by!

Light of Mine

I played along in yesterday's FS Challenge over at SCS. I picked a card that worked really well to incorporate some of the new release images from The Saltbox Studio. I chose to use one of the candles and sentiments from "Holiday Lights". I finally got brave and added my own "glow" to the candles. I don't know how well I did, but it looks a little warmer than not adding any at all. I knew that I needed it for sure since I was using that particular sentiment. LOL! I also added some wide gingham ribbon to continue with the homespun feel. All stamps can be purchased at http://www.amuseartstamps.com/ . Thanks for fluttering by!

Always Box and Card

I needed a "Thank You" to give to the girl who took over my class at church last week while I was in Disneyland. I haven't bought much of the new SU! DSP, so I opted to use "Sweet Always" that I love. I always like when the paper matches a specific set so that all of the guess work is done for me. None of the sentiments from the set worked for this occasion, so I chose to use the new "Thank You Kindly" set. I used lots of glitter that never shows up in my pictures for some reason. The box is a simple 2-4-6-8 box, except it measures 2.5, 5, 7.5,10 and the lid is 1/16 of an inch larger at each measurement. Super easy. I added some of the wide pink pirouette ribbon to the top, but it doesn't really hold anything down, so the lid just slides off. That way the knot will stay pretty. LOL! The card measures 3 by 3.

Also, I have been wanting to add more links on my sidebar of blogs I browse, but have never taken the time. There are so many artists out there who I consider my friends and I love their work. If you see I have added your blog, I hope it is Okay! If you would like me to remove it, let me know. I will be adding more in the next few days.

Vintage Dreamer

Of course I had to play along with Jen Del Muro's Saturday sketch. I played last week and had a blast, so I decided to check it out again today. The sketch, which you can check out here: http://iheart2stamp.com/ worked perfeclty with some of the great stamps from TJ Designs which can be found at http://www.tweetyjill.com/ . Over the years I have been fortunate to be able to work on several publications that she has put out as well as her current design team. Now she has her own line of stamps that are AMAZING!!!! I love the deeply etched rubber, but that they are unmounted and easily applied to acrylic blocks without mounting tape. Just grab, stamp and go! I also used the fabulous paper from her line as well called "The European Collection". The whole collection has great patterns and a full section absolutely full of ephemra for those extra touches that make your projects pop! I think I veered a little from the sketch, but I certainly had fun making this card. I added some chunky glitter (surprise) to some of the images to add that vintage flair. I used quite a bit of different paper, so I opted to only use buttons and ribbon for the embellishments so that it wouldn't feel too heavy.

We have all recovered from the long drive home from California and I am catching up on laundry. I took it easy yesterday and watched all of the shows I missed from being away. My feet were killing me from so much walking, but I think they have finally recovered. I used so many bandaids on my feet throughout the trip... I think I left a trail of them all over Disneyland. LOL! Thanks for fluttering by!

Minnie Thanks

I am back! We just got back from Disneyland last night! We had so much fun! My kids had such a great time. It was pure magic. I loved seeing my kids with the characters and all of the fun Halloween Decorations they had everywhere.

We spent a couple of days in Disneyland and one day,plus "Mickey's Trick-or-Treat party" at California Adventure. We were able to see the Pixar Parade which was super cute.

We also ate one breakfast at Ariel's Grotto and one dinner at Goofy's Kitchen. My kids loved it! I loved watching their eyes light up! I made a card for my family to say thanks for all they did. We went with my Mom, step-dad and my sister. I used my 1 3/8 inch circle punch for Minnie's head and 3/4 inch punch for the ears. I added a tiny bow of gingham ribbon, which should have been polka-dot, but I didn't have any. I used my Bella Rose paper for the background.

I was in the mood for some glitter, so I outlined Minnie's head with liquid glue and added some black glitter essentials from SU! I thought it added a little something "extra"! LOL! I stamped the sentiment and cut the edges into a swallow tail. Super simple, but I thought the fun touches gave it a little pop. Thanks for fluttering by!

Tiny Make and Take

I created this tiny card for a make and take from a workshop I did back in August. I liked that it was easy to put together, but focused on some new products...riding hood red taffeta ribbon (yum), Bella Rose DSP, and Only Ovals stamp set. The guests really liked it even those it was so simple. I had quite a bit of materials cut and prepped that didn't get used, so I think I will take it to my workshop on the 28th. Wish me luck! LOL~!