Fable Friends and Lovely as a Tree

For today I wanted to combine new and old... especially the all time favorite "Lovely as a Tree" that is going to retire with this catalog. I think it has been the single oldest stamp set that has been loved my many over the years! Mine is dated 2001. That is a record of 18 years!

The card I created, also serves the purpose of introducing some of my line dance friends to stamping... I am taking the supplies along tonight and let the ladies make their own little Easter or Spring card...

I have some steps prepared ahead of time to make things go a little faster...


Product List

Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set [148670] $22.00	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245] $8.50	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146972] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $9.00	Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148554] $11.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $7.50	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad [147142] $7.50
Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $9.00	Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00

Happy Easter

Some of you may have missed my posts for the last 10 days or so... Well, I had some catching up to do for filing taxes last week... but now I am back and my goal is to stay ahead of the game.

I did manage to make some Easter Treats ... with the help of my Paper Pumpkin and thought I'd share the pictures today with you all.

The first one is done just like the kit suggested:

The 2nd one was meant to be just a little card... but I needed more treats so I made them into "bag toppers":

Happy Easter to all of you!

Thanks a Bunch

I've been wanting to make a card with Peeps on it for a while now... and started to play with the idea for next month's stamp club... The card I am posting today is not the one that made the cut LOL... but it's still cute!

Supplies used:

March Stamp-a-Stack, Card #1 - Basket Bunch

Now I am going to show you one of this month's Stamp-a-Stack card ... which is an Easter card... I just LOVE the bundle used here! It's called "Basket Bunch"

It was a LOT of die-cutting, especially since the ladies were making 5 cards each LOL ... but we still had tons of fun!

Supplies used:

ICS Blog Hop Welcome Spring

Welcome to our blog hop in March. The theme is to welcome Spring with a 3D item and a card. Which could also be Easter...

So I made a gift and card... one Easter and the other a spring Birthday.

Here is my 3D item... I used a polka dot cone cellophane bag to make a treat bag: 

A better picture of the tag:

And in case you can't tell... the bunny ears are shimmery:

The ears were first colored in with Blushing Bride ink and blender pen, then glitter was added over it with the clear wink of stella glitter brush.

The cheeks were colored with a q-tip and ink from the Blushing Bride ink pad to give it a softer look.

And here is my card:

The background is simply sponged - I just tried to avoid the clouds to keep them white.

The clouds are shimmery too:

I just love those glitter pens!

Supplies used:

Please be sure to check out the complete Blog Hop. I am sure there are tons of great ideas... Now hop on over to Jennifer Blomquist and see what she has to offer today. Simply click on the button below:

Hippity - Hoppity

and I am back just like that... Sorry, I missed posting yesterday.... It's true what they say...time flies when you're having fun LOL. It was way late when I notice that I had forgotten, so I decided rather than rushing a post, I'd just give you all a break... and pick back up today.

And I am here with a super cute Easter card:

And it is what I think is called "cut apart card", because the middle section of the card is missing...

See:

If you wonder how to do that... It's really simple! The CS for the card is 4 1/4 by 7 1/4, scored at 5 1/2. Then add any panel in the middle... and the bottom strip is 4 1/2 by 2.

I decorated the top and bottom section with DSP (calendar pages) from a previous Paper Pumpkin kit... You could stamp and make your own or just use DSP that you have on hand...

I really like the little Easter Bunny Chick... to add the ears to the chick is not my original Idea. I've seen it done several times in blog land and thought it was too funny and I had to make one too and it just makes me smile... I hope it has the same effect on you. 

Supplies used:

March Downline Swap: Easter

I had selected the theme for this month’s dowline swap Easter or Spring. And though some of us have/had problems with pastel colors, I think we got some really neat projects done!

Here they are!

Julie (fun, interactive card):

 

Laura (dimensional flower egg):

 

Nikki (banners, banner, banners!):

 

Toya (Pastel flowers):

 

Tracy (treat bag with double tag):

 

Vonetta (Tag created in My Digital Studio):

and just in case you were wondering what kind of treat is behind the tag:

Mine (Egg Holder made with Scalloped Tag Topper Punch):

If you’re one of my customers that is not in club and would like the instructions for this particular project, you can get it if you place an order for that punch… just let me know and I’ll hook you up

February Stamp-a-Stack

Thursday and Today we had our monthly Stamp-a-Stack session and I thought I’d better share the cards before I get busy with stamp clubs.

Here is card #1:

Which could be an Easter Card… or a Birthday Card with this sentiment:

The Bunny stamp “Ears to You” is one of the Single Stamps that is only available until the end of the month! Let me know if you have to have one before it’s gone. By the way, it has all 3 bunnies and the greeting on one stamp. I chose to do minor surgery and cut it up so now I have 4 stamps

Supplies used:

Category	Item #	Description
Ink Pad	126974	Classic Ink Pad - NC Early Espresso
Ink Pad	126963	Classic Ink Pad - SC Perfect Plum
Ink Pad	126962	Classic Ink Pad - SC Marina Mist
Ink Pad	126958	Classic Ink Pad - SC Certainly Celery
Pieces	119247	Jewels, Adhesive - Basic Pearls
Pieces	103683	Adhesive - Glue Dots (300)
Pieces	104430	Adhesive - Stampin' Dimensionals
Product	118309	Punch - Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Sheets	101889	CS - 8.5x11 - SC Perfect Plum
Sheets	111349	CS - 8.5x11 - BC Tangerine Tango
Sheets	111352	CS - 8.5x11 - SC Baja Breeze
Sheets	100730	CS - 8.5x11 - NC Whisper White
Sizzix Die	125595	Sizzix Edgelits Dies - Adorning Accents
Sizzix Die	127003	Sizzix Framelits Die - Apothecary Accents
Sizzix Die	129378	Texture Folder - Honeycomb
Stamps	132659	Single Stamp - Ears to You
Stamps	129204	Beyond Plaid - Clear
Stamps	122707	Everybunny – Clear

 

And here is card #2:

 

Supplies used:

Category	Item #	Description
Inches	120931	Ribbon, 1/4" Grosgrain - Early Espresso
Ink Pad	126974	Classic Ink Pad - NC Early Espresso
Pieces	104430	Adhesive - Stampin' Dimensionals
Product	119871	Punch - 3/16" Corner
Sheets	122924	CS - 8.5x11 - IC Pool Party
Sheets	119686	CS - 8.5x11 - NC Early Espresso
Sheets	102316	CS - 8.5x11 - Naturals White
Sheets	100730	CS - 8.5x11 - NC Whisper White
Sizzix Die	127022	Texture Folder - Cloudy Day
Stamps	129630	Feeling Sentimental - Clear

This card is very simple yet elegant with it’s clean look and seems to be a good masculine card. The Ferris Wheel is one of the images from the “Feeling Sentimental” Stamp Set that can be earned for free during Sale-a-Bration. It will be gone for good on 3/22/13!

I had a great time the last 2 days spending time with my stamping friends and wanted to say thank you to the ladies for coming to my events! You guys are awesome!