kissing booth

here is my "mini" valentine for my husband, created from my scrap drawer (I love the black heart)!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  sizzix, papertrey ink

embossing folder:  cuttlebug

embellishment:  brad - paper wishes

no sew quilt

I'm SUCH a great big marshmallow for quilts!  This "warm and cozy" kind of project is perfect for a loving mother's day card . . .

 

(check out my "quilt" label to see past posts using the same technique)

stamp:  papertrey ink
papers:  ki memories, papertrey ink, my VERY OLD stash!
die: papertrey ink
embossing folder:  cuttlebug



love you

here's a simple little way to say, "love you" (and I'm a BIG fan of anything asymmetrical - by adding an element that extends "over the edge" just makes it even more interesting!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  stampin' up

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

die:  papertrey ink

embossing folder:  cuttlebug

embellishments:  ribbon - from my really OLD stash  ;)





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

Eat Cake mini

Spent the weekend creating multiple "mini" cards to use around the office - there have already been more birthdays at work since the new year began than I was prepared for!

Make It Monday #99: Repeats & Rainbows

stamps:  stampin' up
papers:  stampin' up
tools:  embossing folder - cuttlebug; punch - stampin' up; die - sizzix
embellishments:  button - papertrey ink; ribbon - offray

I Adore Quilts . . .

. . . so you can understand why I had to have this mini hexagon set from Papertrey Ink!  Think I'll make a few more "quilts" in the near future . . .

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  cardstock - stampin' up
embossing folder:  cuttlebug
embellishments:  ribbon - michael's basic basic; button - papertrey ink

The Fun of Fall

Even tho we're empty nesters, I still like to have some fun with Halloween - my husband just rolls his eyes as the decorations come up from the basement . .  . although . . . he was very helpful with a suggestion for a birthday gift for my boss a few years ago - when I told him she was born on Halloween, he said,  "she must need a new broom."  So, that's exactly what she got!  (thank goodness, she thought it was hilarious!!!)

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stripe - pebbles ink; cardstock - stampin' up
dies:  cat - sizzix; border - papertrey ink; tag - my favorite things
embossing folder:  cuttlebug
embellishments:  divine twine; button - papertrey ink