tied up with string

 

 

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stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, october afternoon, my mind's eye

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  from my stash



 

 

 

 

 

stamped square frames

Between technical issues, adopting a kitten, my husband's recent surgery and all of the holiday "bus-ness," my poor little blog has been neglected.  But now I have some new stamps & dies to break in, and I'm super excited to get back into my stamping routine . . . 

 

 

 

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"stamped square frames"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

punch:  stampin' up

embellishments:  button - papertrey ink



modern whimsy style

I really love the "softness," but "fun" feeling of this style!

 

 

 

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stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, ki memories

dies:  papertrey ink, sizzix

embellishments:  twine - doodlebug





 

celebrate

For my childhood friend/college roommate/bridesmaid - oh, the fun we had growing up together! We managed to survive the 60s & 70s together.  We've lived on opposite coasts for almost 30 years, but I still think about her often . . .

Just Add Ink

colour challenge

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stamps:  paper smooches, stampin' up

papers:  project life, stampin' up

embellishments:  brads - doodlebug & american crafts

 





smarty pants

I really enjoy making these little "mini" cards for my family & co-workers.  This one was so quick & easy to make with just a little strip of washi tape and a piece of ribbon . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up

die:  stampin' up

embellishments:  washi tape - stampin' up; ribbon - offray; clip - from my office stash





peace, love, joy

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inlaid die-cuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers: my mind's eye, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  ribbon - may arts; embroidery thread - dmc; sequins - darice



hot pink holly!

I loved the color combo in the striped paper and thought it would be fun to use it for a "non-traditional" Christmas card. It's so bright and cheery - that's what the holidays are all about!


* tip for sewing on felt - use a scrap of tissue paper as a "stablizer" - then tear it away from the back of the felt pieces when you're finished



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"Dimensional Leaf Wreath"

 

(I don't know why the color of the felt looks off - I tried several photos with different lighting and still couldn't capture it's true color - it REALLY does match the pink stripes!)

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink
papers:  ki memories, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  felt, button - papertrey ink, twine - doodlebug

simple elegance tag

Unfortunately, stamping had to take a back seat to, what has seemed like at least a MILLION medical tests & procedures for my husband over the last few months - and the monumental arrival of our FIRST grandbaby - he's such a cutie :)  and SO worth giving up some creative time!!! 
This was a super speedy project (a rarity for me!) I found a piece of ribbon with a little sparkle and then watercolored the frame in soft colors to coordinate with it. I used the same watercolor paper to cut the tree and deer - thick foam dimensionals gave it the depth I wanted.


*tip - I like to put some ink on a 6x8 sheet of plastic, spray it with water until the colors blend, then place a piece of watercolor paper on top of the ink, carefully pick it up and turn it over to dry - after that, it's ready to die cut

ink:  stampin' up (pool, bashful, celery)
dies:  papertrey ink
watercolor paper:  artist's loft
wired ribbon:  scrap

for the guy who . . .

LOVES soccer and the color green . . . 

Papertrey Ink's

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Layered Border Cut Dies

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up, dcwv

dies:  papertrey ink

embossing folder:  stampin' up

embellishments:  clip - tim holtz

Just too busy . . .

being a grandma . . . here he is, our first grandbaby (and yes, he REALLY is this sweet :) 

HALLOWEEN HEAT 'n BOND

I wanted a gauzy texture for this ghost and spider web, so I bunched up some cheesecloth on a piece of heat 'n bond (sandwiched between a paper bag so it wouldn't stick to my iron) and the texture turned out just right . . .

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stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  ribbon - sheer creations; divine twine; button - my stash

fall is just around the corner

Schools started WAY too early around here this year - the middle of August! Noble Orchards has just opened for the fall season - we can get apples right up to the first day of spring.  We were pleasantly surprised last Friday when they were still picking peaches, so we bought an entire lug!

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies: papertrey ink 

embellishments:  divine twine; button - papertrey ink

shower thank yous

Just a little sneak peak of the special projects I made for Natalie's baby shower - I went with a "little sprout"/gardening theme . . . we slipped the little seed packet into the polka-dot sacks.

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  button - papertrey ink; crochet thread

wishing you all the best

Just want to let a co-worker know I'm so happy for her - she's newly engaged and moving out of state to start her new life.

WPlus9

Monday Mood Board

stamps:  wplus9, papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  wplus9, papertrey ink

oven fresh accents

I did it!  I completed all of the challenges . . . Melissa's "Earthquake Cake" is gone . . . so I guess the party's over  :( 

It will probably take me a week to clean up, but I sure enjoyed creating to my heart's content!

stamps:  papertrey ink, rubber stampede

papers:  stampin' up

die:  sizzix

embellishments:  glass beads & Suze Weinberg's gold ultra thick embossing powder from my stash

rolled dough designs

I've used the paperclay before, so I was interested in trying Melissa's technique with two layers of velllum . . . and yes, it oozed out all over the place when I ran it through my big kick, but it was very easy to clean up.  I really like the texture it creates - it seemed "winterish" to me . . .

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

die:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  ribbon & bells - stampin' up

sugar coated

Happy Birthday to our little sweetie cake . . . aka "cupcake queen" and "baker extraordinaire!"  She's a lovely young woman/soon to be mother (and that's going to make ME a grandma :)

stamps:  wplus9, papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, my mind's eye
dies:  papertrey ink, wplus9
embellishments:  washi tape - smash; dazzling diamonds glitter - stampin' up

"scent-sational!"

Oh, what fun . . . it was soooo easy to make this scented embossing mix - I used my beloved "apple pie spice" and this little gingerbread man's heart smells heavenly without even scratching it!  Can't wait to repeat this technique with some pumpkin pie spice on my Thanksgiving projects  :)

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  sizzix, papertrey ink

embellishments:  button - papertrey ink, divine twine, felt from my stash

gallon, quart, pint

Co-workers have decorated their nursery in an ocean theme for their 1st baby - and they don't want to know if it's a boy or girl - they just want to be surprised!  I'm hoping for a GIRL  :) 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

punch:  stampin' up

breakfast bake & take

There were too many fabulous color combinations to choose from - I think I'll refer back to them for future projects . . . check out this button - isn't it awesome???

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

die:  my favorite things

button:  papertrey ink

limited ingredients challenge

yes, this was a CHALLENGE!!!

(no buttons, no ribbon, no twine - yikes!)

stamps:  papertrey ink, my favorite things, wplus9

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, wplus9

embellishments:  none  :(

sprinkle of salt

                                       

Isn't this fun!!!

(bet I'm not the only one with a big, fat MESS at their house :)  This is an old Stampin' Up! set, but it seemed so perfect for this technique . . .

stamps:  stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up, artist's loft watercolor paper

die:  papertrey ink

ribbon:  may arts

spray mists

Guess I'm in a "fallish" mood today . . . I masked the witch shape and just used black to spray a drop shadow effect on the "moon" for a fun tag.  I know a "good" witch (she was born on Halloween) who will be getting some Kara caramel fudge for her birthday with this tag tied around the box.  (I have to say "good" witch, because she's my boss - and she's THE BEST!!!)

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, my favorite things

embellishments:  ribbon - stampin' up; twine - divine twine; button - doodlebug

tea staining

                                  

I've always wanted to make one of Melissa Phillip's "fluffy" flowers, so this was the perfect opportunity!  I tea-stained muslin, die cut the flower and then stamped it.  It took a few minutes to get the right combination of layers . . . and voila!

stamp:  stampin' up
papers:  stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
embossing folder: cuttlebug
fabrics & trim:  from my stash
button:  papertrey ink

Papertrey Ink's "Stamp-a-faire"

I'm hoping I'll get a "remix" for this card  :)

oh, the wisdom of youth . . .

I combined 2 challenges for this card:

and this sentiment pretty much says it all . . .

stamps:  inkadinkado, papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  my favorite things, papertrey ink

2&1 = 3

Just a few more weeks and I'll be holding my little grandson!

                                                

stamps: papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, cuttlebug