Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Mom's Love Shoes!

Well my Mom was not a big fan, but it may have had something to do with money being tight all her life.  When she could by any shoes she wanted, she had no where to go in them.  So I made up for her lack of shoe interest!  I have MANY shoes, but none made of Flowers!  Loved this stamp and never have inked it up.  This stamp is on the retired list so I'd better hurry!  How much is that shoe in the window?

The card base is Smoky Slate with an overlay of Fancy Foil Silver Vellum.  Tombow Glue is applied to the stripes so this paper appears to float over the card base.  The Shoe was embossed in Black embossing powder and colored with various markers.  Then cut out the Shoe with an Oval framelit.  The same size oval was cut in Basic Black.  The next smallest Oval creates a nice frame.  The sentiment was cut with a Chalk Talk Framelit.  Perfect for Mom or any of your Fabulous Friends!






Ingredients:

Fabulous You  126522 Clear $11.95,  131995 Wood $14.95
 
Smoky Slate card stock  131898 $6.95
Basic Black card stock  121045 $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730 $8.50
Fancy Foil Vellum  Silver 133364 $10.95
Oval Framelits  129381 $26.95
Chalk Talk Framelits  129983  $24.95
Versamark ink  102283 $7.50
Black embossing powder  109133 $4.75
 
 
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Weekly Deals April 29th

Here are some great deals!!  Framelits on sale, we always love those!!  Use the Hostess code below and order by noon Wednesday the 30th.  I will post a May Hostess code May 1st.


Daffodil Delight 1/4 Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Price: $4.95 $3.71
Downtown Grunge Photobook Template - Digital Download
Downtown Grunge Photobook Template - Digital Download
Price: $19.95 $11.97
Dress Up Framelits Dies
Dress Up Framelits Dies
Price: $24.95 $18.71
Early Espresso 1/4 Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Early Espresso 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Price: $4.95 $3.71
Merry Minis Punch Pack
Merry Minis Punch Pack
Price: $16.95 $12.71
Raspberry Ripple 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon
Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $6.71
Regals Core'dinations
Regals Core'dinations
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Talking Tag Message Labels
Talking Tag Message Labels
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Monday, April 28, 2014

Pomp & Circumstance

Here's another Grad card and I must say I was at first turned off by the Brain image in this stamp set, but now that I inked it up, I think it's pretty cute!  And I imagine most GUYS would think so too!  By using an entire 1/2 piece of card stock with the framelit you can make this card a money or gift card holder.  Lookie below:

Trim at 5 3/8 inches so your card stock will fit IN the Framelit.  Leave the right edge above the Frame so it does not cut.  Fold in as shown below:  Add a strip of Designer paper.  Fold card and emboss the entire card(fits perfectly in the folder)


I punched a smaller 1 inch circle to show the gift card or cash, and marked and punched the edge with the 2 1/2 circle punch to match the cut out.  Use Sticky Strip to form the pocket. 


Now decorate the Circles.  I stamped the images in Stazon Black, sponged with Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate and Night of Navy.  Punch out with the 2 1/2 inch circle punch.  Cut out the hat and pop up on the Brain!
 
Then flip to the Sentiment!  Love it!



Ingredients:

Pomp & Circumstance 134168 Clear $14.95,  134165 Wood $18.95

Smoky Slate card stock  131202 $6.95
Very Vanilla card stock  101650 $8.50
Modern Medley Designer paper  126926 $10.95
Stazon Black ink  101406 $7.95
Crumb Cake ink  126975  $5.95
Night of Navy ink  126970 $5.95
1 inch Circle punch  119868 $12.95
2 1/2 inch punch  120906 $16.95
Circle Thinlit  133480 $32.95

Sticky Strip  104294 $6.95

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Amazing Mother

I love this Polka Dot pattern from the Fresh Prints paper stack.  I kept this card simple and used the Coastal Cabana Ruffle trim.  Have I said I'm going to miss this ribbon?  The IN Colors will be here another year, but due to manufacturing issues the matching ribbon and buttons are retiring.  Get 'em before they are gone!

 
The card base is Soft Sky, and the stamping is done in Baked Brown Sugar.  I used Soft Sky ink on the Doily but it does not show up well in this photo.  
 
Ingredients:
 
Amazing Family  129192 Clear $19.95,  131907 Wood $25.95
 
 Fresh Prints paper stack 132996 $6.95
 
 Soft Sky card stock  131203 $6.95
Soft Sky ink 131181  $5.95
Baked Brown Sugar ink 131174  $5.95
Lace Paper Doilies 129399 $2.95
 Coastal Cabana Ruffle Trim  130024 $8.95
 
  
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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Blue Ribbon Grad

This Grad card was designed for my Raytown group and their School colors.  I used the Blue Ribbon stamp set since it has interchangeable sayings to go on the ribbon.  Crumb Cake card base with a paper from the Fresh Prints stack in the mini.  Lots of great neutral paper in this stack!  Pacific Point stitched ribbon and card stock represent the School colors.  Punches used are 2 3/8 Scallop Circle,
1 1/4 Circle punch, 1 3/8 Circle punch.  The ribbons are hand cut.  I used the Pacific Point marker to outline the patterned paper.   More Grad cards coming soon...............

 
 
 
 
Ingredients:
 
Blue Ribbon  125981 Clear $20.95,  131964 Wood $28.95
 
Pure Gumption 126317 Clear $12.95,  132067 Wood $16.95
 
Crumb Cake card stock  120953 $6.95
Pacific Point card stock  111350 $6.95
Pacific Point ink  126951  $5.95
Pacific Point Stitched ribbon  126878 $4.95
Fresh Prints 132996 $6.95
 
2 3/8  Scallop Circle punch  118874 $16.95
1 3/8 Circle punch  119860  $15.95
1 1/4 Circle punch  119861 $15.95
 
 
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Friday, April 25, 2014

Watercolor Mom, LAST DAY FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!

Orchids are everywhere!!  I saw some beauties at Trader Joes and even Hyvee!  This color combo is my all time favorite and I have 2 orchids in my dining room, but they have never re-bloomed, but they are alive.  Maybe some day they will show their beauty once again.

The card base is Sahara Sand card stock stamped with Black Stazon ink.  A Blender pen was used to add Perfect Plum and Pear Pizzazz ink to the Orchid petals.  A Chalk Talk Framelit was used to cut out the Orchid stem.  A mat of Perfect Plum was cut with an Adorning Accent Edgelit and embossed with Wildflower Meadow.  Linen Thread is tied around the mat and adhered to the card base.  The Orchids were popped up and Perfect Plum candy dots were added for accent.



Ingredients:

Delightful Dozen  122652 Clear $24.95,  128547 Wood $32.95

Happy Watercolor  133191 Clear $21.95,  133188 Wood $29.95

Sahara Sand card stock  121043 $6.95
Perfect Plum card stock  101889 $6.95
Perfect Plum ink  126963  $5.95
Pear Pizzazz ink  131180 $5.95
Blender pens   102845 $9.95  (3 pens)
Regals Candy Dots  130932 $5.95
Chalk Talk Framelits  129983  $24.95
Adorning Accents Edgelits  125595  $9.95
Wildflower Meadow embossing folder  129376 $7.95
Linen Thread  104199 $4.50


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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Dress Up Mom

Here is a shiny card using the Fancy Foil Vellum sheets and Foil Sheets.  These are available in the Occasions Mini catalog.  I will be trying to use these more in the next few weeks.  I wanted to use the Venetian Romance paper for the dress and paired it with Pistachio Pudding card stock and Ruffle trim.  Oval Framelits enhance the Sentiment from My Mother.



Ingredients:

My Mother

Fancy Foil Vellum Sheets  133364 Silver  $10.95  133363 Gold
Foil Sheets  132178 Silver $3.95,  132622 Gold
Venetian Romance Designer paper 130144 $10.95
Pistachio Pudding card stock  131294  $6.95
Pistachio Pudding Ruffle trim  130020  $8.95
Dress Up framelits  130101 $24.95
Oval framelits  129381  $26.95


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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Flowers for Mom

Oh I am going to miss Secret Garden!  It is on the Retired List and I think it is already gone!  Sad face!!  I am going to keep it forever, so don't ecpect this stamp set and framelits on the Retired table.  I love how it pairs with the Petite Petals. 

I stamped the Mother's Day sentiment in Black Stazon ink, then layered the flowers in Daffodil Delight, Crisp Cantaloupe and Pear Pizzazz leaves on a Whisper White Top Note.  The Top Note is popped up over a Whisper White card base and edged with Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled ribbon.  I am so sad this ribbon is retiring, grab some while you can,  as these IN Colors will be around for another year.




Ingredients:

My Mother  133083 Clear $12.95,  133080 Wood $16.95
 

Whisper White Card stock  100730 $8.50
Petite Petals Bundle  134822 Clear $21.25,  134821 Wood $24.50  Stamps and Punch!!!



Daffodil Delight ink  126944  $5.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Pear Pizzazz ink  131180  $5.95
Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle trim  130021  $8.95


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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Weekly Deals Tuesday April 22nd

Great Deals, Great prices and FREE Shipping thru Friday April 25th!!!!
2013-2015 In Color Core'dinations
2013-2015 In Color Core'dinations
Price: $11.95 $8.96
5/8 Inch Crochet Trim Victoria
5/8 Inch Crochet Trim Victoria
Price: $6.95 $5.21
Afternoon Daydream Kit -- Digital Download
Afternoon Daydream Kit - Digital Download
Price: $9.95 $5.97
Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper
Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper
Price: $10.95 $8.21
Large Pearl Basic Jewels
Large Pearl Basic Jewels
Price: $4.95 $3.71
Naturals Designer Buttons
Naturals Designer Buttons
Price: $4.95 $3.71
Pacific Point 1/4 Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Pacific Point 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Price: $4.95 $3.71
Rich Razzleberry 1/4 Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Price: $4.95 $3.71



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Mother's Day Blitz

For the next few days I will be showing Mother's Day cards.  I will be experimenting with lots of styles so stay tuned!


















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Monday, April 21, 2014

RETIRED!!! FREE Shipping April 21-25!!!!

Get ready to check this list, then check your WISH list and don't miss out on items retiring.  Once they are gone, they are gone...........................




Sponge daubers? Really, I love those things!!


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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Easter Blessings


Wishing everyone a Blessed Easter!!


This card is one of my Favorite color combos.  My Mothers Counter top was very similar to this pattern of flowers.  The Cross is made with the new Hardwood background stamp.  So many uses for this stamp.  I stamped Soft Suede on Crumb Cake card stock and cut the pieces and tied the together with some Linen Thread.  Ovals in Whisper White and Perfect Plum provide the Frame.  Flowers from Summer Shillouettes were stamped on the White Oval and the card base.  Easter Blessing(retired) was stamped in Early Express on both pieces because the card was TOO small!  But I love the look.  The card base was then embossed with the Square Lattice embossing folder and the ovals popped up to match the script of the Sentiment.

This card will be going to my 98 year old Aunt Irene, she loves getting notes from me and I am so Blessed to still have her in my life.





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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Celebrate Grunge


Here is Take Two of the Grunge card.  Which one is your favorite?  Leave a Comment and pick a FREE item from the Blog Bucket next time you attend a class.  I have been wanting to use this Candle Wheel for a long time, and thought this was the perfect opportunity.  The Candles are wheeled in Crushed Curry and mounted on Real Red.  A few Rhinestones add some shine.  The Background is Gorgeous Grunge stripes in real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Midnight Muse, Pool Party and Crushed Curry.  The Sentiment from Perfectly Penned is stamped in Black Stazon on Real Red and cut out with the Chalk Talk Framelits.  Arrow Embossing folder adds texture.



Ingredients:

Perfectly Penned  122892  Clear $12.95,  128703 Wood $16.95

Gorgeous Grunge  130517  Clear $17.95,  130514  Wood $24.95

Real Red card stock  102482  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Real red ink  126949  $5.95
Pumpkin Pie ink  126945  $5.95
Midnight Muse ink  126860  $5.95
Pear Pizzazz ink  131180  $5.95
Pool Party ink  126982  $5.95
Chalk Talk Framelits  129983  $24.95
Birthday Candles Wheel  130111 $8.50
Stazon Black ink  101406  $7.95
Arrows embossing folder  132187  $7.95

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Birthday Grunge

Lisa has been sending me some PINspiration and here is what I came up with.  Perfectly Penned and Gorgeous Grunge meet Bright Colors for this Happy card!  The card base is Real Red.  A Whisper White mat is Inked with Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Midnight Muse, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party and Tempting Turquoise. and embossed with the Arrows embossing folder   Pool Party Ruffle Stretch trim adds the finishing touch on this card.



Ingredients:

Perfectly Penned  122892  Clear $12.95,  128703 Wood $16.95

Gorgeous Grunge  130517  Clear $17.95,  130514  Wood $24.95

Real Red card stock  102482  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Real red ink  126949  $5.95
Pumpkin Pie ink  126945  $5.95
Midnight Muse ink  126860  $5.95
Pear Pizzazz ink  131180  $5.95
Tempting Turquoise ink  126952  $5.95
Pool Party ink  126982  $5.95
Stazon Black ink  101406  $7.95
Arrows embossing folder  132187  $7.95
Coastal Cabana Stretch Ruffle trim  130024  $8.95

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