Playing with Colors 35

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Thursday !!!

Today's post is Playing with Colors- Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake and I used Whisper White for my Neutral.  This card is just so sweet and so perfect for those anniversaries.  I used the circle scallop punch and added pearl embellishments. I did paper piecing on the birds. I just used a plain and simple background using the DSP Crumb Cake. Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog (Bear Hugs and Inky Paws)  and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Love you Much, A Word for You
Paper:  cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: grosgrain ribbon, jumbo brad, pearls
Tools:  scallop circle punch, extra large circle punch

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Stampin' Up Have a Seat

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Happy Wednesday !!!

Every now and then, I try to step out of my comfort zone and create something that I struggle with- distressing.  The vintage look is another thing. The background was from MDS that I distressed to tone down the color. I also did some distressing on the ribbon.  I added the flower (using the 5 petal flower punch) which I distressed and sprayed a touch of glitter. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Have a Seat, Occasional Quotes
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Basic Black
Accessories:  grosgrain ribbon, jumbo brad, glitter
Tools:  Big Shot, square lattice EF, 5-petal punch, tag punch

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First Christmas

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Happy Tuesday !!!

It's Scrapbook Tuesday and I am sharing Cade's First Christmas page. He was  able to sit for a few seconds on his photo shoot.  He did go crazy playing with the roll of Christmas gift wrap, but back to his hands after that.  Anyway, he just turned 5 months Dec. 30th.  I started with a Soft Suede background and changed the opacity, added the textured stamp, added some ornaments and borders. Hope you like it.

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Stampin' Up Seasonal Sentiments

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Happy Monday !!!

I am starting my day with "hearts" in mind.  This is another Valentine's card for our Simply Simple week.  I created a clean layout with some textures in the background. I added the flowers with rhinestones on the heart punch. I also added a rhinestone brad in the red satin bow. I love the saying and it just makes this card so special.
Hop over to Jean's blog (Bear Hugs and Inky Paws)  and see what she has created.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Seasonal Sentiments
Paper:  Real Red, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories: satin ribbon, rhinestones and brad
Tools:  Big Shot, square lattive EF, Score-Pal, scalloped heart die cut, Large heart punch

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Stampin' Up Have a Seat

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Happy Sunday !!!

This is such a fun card that I did at our 2 Bee Stampers class.  What an endearing way to say Happy Valentine's Day to a special someone. I used the Have a Seat stamp set, stamped the hearts, punched them with the heart punch and popped them with dimensionals. The pinking hearts border punch came in handy to create the perfect border. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Have a Seat, Filled with Love
Paper:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Real Red
Accessories:  satin Real Red ribbon, pearls
Tools:  piercing tool, medium oval punch, large and scallop oval punch, pinking hearts border punch

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Stampin' Up Filled with Love

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Happy Saturday !!!

I found this beautiful card that I cased on Laura's blog (Texas Two Step) and I just love how she designed it. I did make a few changes -I move the ribbon up; added glitter to my big heart and added the small heart instead.  I really enjoyed casing her.
Thanks Laura for this opportunity to cased you. You have a lovely blog.
Hop over to Jean's blog  ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see who she cased. It could be you.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Filled with Love
Paper:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:  grosgrain Pretty in Pink ribbon, pearls, jumbo brad
Tools:  pinking hearts border, circle punches, dimensionals, stickles

Stampin' Up Teeny Tiny Wishes

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Happy Friday !!!

Another Valentine's card that I am posting today- using the Scalloped Heart embosslit and heart punch  that I framed on a circle frame. I added a few texture on the white background and I used this cute button to add to my main image. If you notice, there is very little stamping here.
Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, DSP
Ink:  Chocolate Chip
Accessories: polka dot ribbon, button
Tools: Big Shot, Tasfeful Trim, scalloped heart embosslit, window punch, modern label punch

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Stampin' Up Filled with Love

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Happy Thursday !!!

I had the most fun yesterday with the 2 Bee Stampers -what a way to start the new year with such awesome group of women who certanily know how to have fun.  After that, I get to hang around with Jean and visited our favorite stores. it was already dark when I came home and too tired to do anything else.
Today's post must be something I have dreamed of because I know exactly what to design when I started working on it. The colors are- Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White for my Neutral. What a cute and endearing saying this is and just perfect for that main squueeze in your life.  Inside the card- Be my Valentine. How sweet ! Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog (Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Filled with Love
Paper:  REal Red, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black
Accessories:  polka dot ribbon, small dew drops
Tools:  Big Shot, Scalloped heart embosslit, medium oval punch, pinking hearts border punch

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From This To This- A Second Look at ATC

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Happy Wednesday !!!

I thought I'd do an early post since today is going to be a very busy day for me. I am getting ready for my class and wanted to make sure I get everything done.  These are ATC cards that we swap monthly with our group. The size is 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 and you can make 10 out of a 8-1/2 x 11 cardstock.  You can turn them into cards just like the one above. Hope you like it.
RECIPE:
Stamps:  Filled with Love
Paper:  Real red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pattern DSP's
Ink:  Chocolate Chip. Real Red
Accessories: polka dot ribbon, brads, glitter
Tools: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim, circle punches

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Soft and Pretty

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Happy Tuesday !!!

I was so glad to be cancelled last night and got a few stuff done for my class tomorrow.  I even have time to do today's post while I was playing with my new stamp sets.  I used the Bold Blossom stamp set and added the hearts from Filled with Love stamp set- kind of out of the box creation. The colros are just soft and pretty, don't you think?
RECIPE:
Stamps:  Filled with Love, Bold Blossom, Occasional Quotes
Paper:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, In Color DSP
Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories:  poly-stitched ribbon, small dew drops
Tools: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim, Itty Bitty Shapes punch, small heart punch, dimensionals

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Stampin' Up Happy Together

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Happy Monday !!!

I love this Framed Tulips EF from Stampin' UP. Of course, I say that with all their EF's . This one is a present favorite of mine. I created this Simply Simple card just using the Framed Tulips as my background and it just makes an elegant addition to this card.  I added just a bit of twist to my polka dot ribbon by using two colors to match my flowers. What do you think?
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she has created.
RECIPE:
Stamps:  Happy Together, Itty Bitty Buds
Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry
Accessories: polka dot ribbon, black pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Framed Tulips EF, dimensionals

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Valentine Defined Project Kit Tutorial 2011

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Happy Sunday !!!

I could not contain myself anymore -January Project Tutorial revealed.
Today's post is my tutorial using the Valentine Defined stamp set.  I used some sentiment on the Filled with Love stamp set, but it is optional. The good news is you can get this Project Kit tutorial for FREE. 
The kit tutorial consist of 4 cards and a 3-d item with step by step instructions and pictures on how to make it. It will come to you in a pdf format via e-mail. Please make sure you add my e-mail in your safe list, so you will get your tutorial promptly. You will get the tutorial January 4th when you order.
Here's how to get this tutorial for FREE:
1. Purchase my next 3-month tutorials- February, March and April and you will get January tutorial for FREE. (3- month tutorial for $10.00)
2. Place an order on my website or through me (minimum of $25.00 in merchandise) and you will get the January Kit for FREE. If you are placing an order and would like more information on the supplies I used, please e-mail me anytime.
It's that simple and I think you will really love these projects.

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Valentine Defined January Kit Tutorial 2011

3-month Tutorial (Feb,March, April and January FREE) $10.00 USD Jan. Tutorial Only $3.95 USD Jan. Kit ( Cards Only) $18.95 USD Jan. Kit ( Cards and 3-d item) $21.95 USD

A Year in Pictures

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Happy New Year !!!

Let me just say that 2010 was full of adventure, fun and great memories of family and friends that make my life truly meaningful. I wish I could capture all these sweet memories of a lifetime in pictures but there are some memories that just stay in your heart... and nourish your soul. 

Here are a few of my 2010 memories in a scrapbook page. Hope you like it.



Reflections for the Year 2011

JUST BREATHE

J -ust when you thought

U- have everything under control

S-omething happens unexpectedly,

T-ake a moment and just

B-reathe

R-elax,

E-verything will take its course

A-nd in due time. Be

T-hankful and HE will guide your path

E-veryday.

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Playing with Colors 33

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Thursday !!!

I know I am late posting today because I did a few hours of baby sitting for my grandbaby.
I really enjoyed  doing it and he is such a delight now.  Wait till I show you some pics that I took.
Anyway, today's colors are Marina Mist, Old Olive, Crumb Cake and I used Whisper White for my Neutral.  I used the Framed Tulips EF again and it just creates a beautiful frame for this card. Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws)ans see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Butterfly Prints
Paper:  Marina Mist, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink:  Marina Mist, Old Olive
Accessories: grosgrain ribbon, dew drops
Tools: Big Shot, Framed Tulips EF, butterfly punch

Apple Blossoms

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Happy Wednesday !!!

Just a quick post before I go to bed- using the new Framed Tulips EF on the new Occasions Mini. I can already tell I am going to love this embossing folder.  It makes such a beautiful frame for this card. I used the Apple Blossoms stamp set  and stamped the image in beautiful Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive ink. Hope you like it.
RECIPE:
Stamps:  Apple Blossoms
Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Accessories:  striped Old Olive ribbon, jumbo brad, pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Framed Tulips, modern label punch

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Stampin' Up Cute by the Inch

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Happy Tuesday !!!

Here is anotherValentine's card that was inspired by the Mojo Monday 171 sketch. I created the sqaures using the scallop trim corner punch.  I stamped the heart image 4 times and mounted it on the squares. I added stickles to the heart after I colored them. i finished it off with the polka dot ribbon, Hope you like it.
RECIPE:
Stamps:  Filled with Love, Cute by the Inch
Paper:  Real Red, basic Black, Crumb Cake, Pattern DSP
Ink: Basic Black, markers
Accessories: polka dot ribbon, heart brad
Tools: scallop trim border, circle punches

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Stampin' Up Filled with Love

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Happy Monday !!!

I don't know about you but I am still recovering from the holidays. I did some cleaning, putting away some holiday stuff and catching up on household chores. Today is my Uncle's birthday and we are going to celebrate it at my Mom's house.
Today's post is sweet and simple using the Filled with Love stamp set.  I used the heart punch after I stamped the image. I layered it in DSP paper nad pop the heart image. Hope you like it.
Hop over to jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she has created.
RECIPE:
Stamps:  Filled with Love, Graceful Greetings
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories: polka dot grosgrain ribbon, small dew drops
Tools:  heart punch, dimensionals

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Stampin' Up Northern Hearts

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Happy Sunday !!!

Hope everyone had a joyous holiday season. We celebrated Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so I am pretty tired. It did not help that I went to work last night but after a nice long shower, I am awake and ready to post. 
These are tealights that I made using the Jolly Holiday DSP and the Northern Hearts stamp set. I also created a cute box to hold the tealights using acetate top. Hope you like it.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Northern Hearts, Grateful Greetings
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Old OLive, Jolly Holiday DSP
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Accessories: grosgrain ribbon
Tools:  Tag punches, sticky strip

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