cheers!

This is one of many projects I'm working on this weekend.  This is an example of a "goodie bag" for a client whose hosting a bridal shower.  I wanted something that was easy reproduce but was still fun and coordinated with the theme of the shower.  Once the design is approved I'll be making 20 or so of these cuties!

Happy Easter!

I've neglected by blog recently... but I have been busy with projects!  These cute little Easter baskets (made using the Fancy Favor Big Shot die) were great fun to make at my Easter Class in March. 

Color Throwdown #125

I love this Pillow Box die cut - and it's the perfect size for a little Valentine's Day treat for a teacher, co-worker, or friend.  At my monthly stamp class we're making a handful of Valentine's Day themed pillow boxes in a variety of designs.  I thought the colors of this week's color throwdown were perfect for this class.  I do realize color throwdown is usually cards but I couldn't resist posting this one.

Recipe:

Stamps - Filled with Love

Ink - Crumb Cake (formerly known as kraft)

Paper - Blushing Bride, Patterned DSP, Certainly Celery (sub. for pear pizzaz)

Punches - Heart Small, 3/4" circle, Decorative Label Extra-large

Embellishments - Linen Thread, Taffeta Ribbon (Certainly Celery)

Big Shot - Pillow Box die

Ice Cream, Presents & Cake OH MY!

It’s been a month since my last post – too long!  Life has been full to say the least.  Now I’m back on track. I am donating a silent auction item to our local Relay for Life event.  It’s the basics to start a birthday party – here is the invitation but it will also include thank you cards, party favors & hats.  I’ll post pictures of the finished project when it’s complete.

Invite Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

DSP - Patterns in Certainly Celery

Stamps & Ink:

Introducing (on the Last Chance List)

Birthday Bliss

Soft Suede Ink

Extras:

Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Up Dimensionals

Ticket Corner Punch

Scallop Circle Punch

Island Floral Bigz Die

PPA40 - Monochromatics - Blues

I finally had a moment to sit in my craft room and create.  I thought this week's PPA challenge would be perfect - the monochromatic blues remind me of a baby boy.  Now I just need someone to have a little baby boy.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Whisper White & Bashful Blue

DSP - Patterns Pack (hostess level 1) Night of Navy

Stamps & Ink:

Picture This

Night of Navy Ink

Extras:

Big Shot Stars #2

Modern Label punch

Jumbo Brads 5/16" Whisper White

PPA36 - Color Challenge

This week's PPA Challenge is a color challenge.  This week I couldn't get the hearts they use to show the colors out of my mind.  So I decided to use them on my card.  I added a little embellishment and this cute thank you card was born. 

Mini Milk Carton

We made 6 mini milk cartons at my last class (Valentine's Day themed) there were 3 designs and everyone made 2 of each.  This little guy is my favorite - they all turned out cute - but there is something about the little bee that just makes me smile. 

Project Recipe:

Paper:

Bashful Blue Card Stock

Real Red Card Stock

Night & Day Specialty

Ink:

Basic Black

Embellishments:

Gingham Ribbon (black)

Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (real red)

Punches:

Scallop Circle

1" Circle

1 1/4" Circle

Heart to Heart

Big Shot & Mini Carton Die