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

Papertrey Ink's

"MAKE IT MONDAY"

138

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



Make it Monday

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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