Love Helps

Hello and Good Morning!!!

I know you have favorite stamp sets ion the new Occasions Mini.This is one of my favorites and I got it at the Regionals. It was a wonderful set and it even comes with a Jumbo wheel. I love the rich look of the satin ribbon in Old Olive. I am sure I am going to used this...a lot!

This is a very simple card with just a few touches that I added- the pinking hearts punch in the bottom and I stamp one of the little flower and mounted it on top of the big flower for a 3-d look.

Otherwise, it's CAS.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, With All My Love

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink: Rich razzleberry, Old Olive

Accessories: Old Olive satin ribbon, brads

Tools: pinking hearts punch

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Have a great day stampin'

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Darling Raccoon

Hello and Good Morning!!!

I am starting my day early and what better way to start by posting a card from the Love Bandit set. I just love this set from the Occasions Mini and I can do so much with these cute critters. The Well Scripted are the best-also from the Occasions Mini. I also used the Sending Love DSP and the Sweet Pea DSP to add to my background. Hope this will inspire you and create some cards using this set. To see more of the Occasions Mini, click on the right side of my blog that says Occasions Mini.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Well Scripted, The Love Bandit

Paper: Chocolate Chip. Very Vanilla, Real Red, Sweet Pea and Sending Love DSP's

Ink: Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black

Accessories: Gorsgrain ribbons, eyelets

Tools: dimensional

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a fun day stamping.

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From This To This- A Second Look at ATC

Hello Peeps!!!

I am still trying to recover from last week's convention- It was a blast!!! as always!!!!

Today, I had my class where we make trading cards and this is my swap-using the Love Bandit set. I used the Sweet Pea DSP for the grassy area and mounted the stamped images.

I incorporated the new punch-Pinking Hearts border and the Sending Love DSP. I also added Crystal Effects to the heart.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Love Bandit, Well Scripted

Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Sweet Pea, Sending Love DSP's.

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Creamy Caramel

Accessories: real red grosgrain ribbon, eyelets

Tools: pinking hearts border

Thansk for stopping by.

Have a wonderful stampin' day!

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Love You Much

Hello Peeps!!!

I know... and I sincerely apologized that I said I was going to post my convention swaps but I did not realized how busy the leadership convention was. I do want to tell you that it was a very wonderful and rewarding experience and I enjoyed every minute of it. Just being there and absorbing all the energy from all the demonstrators was simply awesome. My friend Jean and I took home with us lots of great swaps, super cool goodies from the Memento Mall and great business tips you would not believe. And...best of all, just meeting new demonstrators...a plus !!!!

Here is another swap card that I did for convention and just a great card for Valentine's.

I used the Love Bandit set and the new polka dor background. The heart embosslit is also a new one from the Mini.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Love Bandit

Paper: Bermuda bay, Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Ink: Basic Black, Bermuda bay, Melon Mambo

Accessories: brad, polka dot ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Embosslit. window punch

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a great day stampin'

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Punched Bird

Hello Peeps,

Good morning!!!

This card is so clean and simple to make and with a few accessories, I think it turned out to be adorable. I used the new punch from the mini. Make sure you checked it out. This is one of my convention swaps. I am sure you can add a bit more to dress it up.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Heard from the Heart

Paper: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry and DSP, Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: polka dot ribbon

Tools: Scallop punch, extra large two-step bird, ticket punch

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great day stampin'

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UPsy Daisy

Hello and Good Morning!!!

I finally got some stamping done and I do apologized for not posting soon. I have been working on some swaps for convention and I will be posting them on a daily basis.

These cards that I did were for my etsy. I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes which make wonderful sentiments for these cards. I incorporated the DSP and I used the Modern label punch.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Upsy daisy, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: brads

Tools: modern label punch, window punch

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great day stampin'

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Happy New Year 2010

Hello Peeps!!!

Here's a thought for the New Year !!!

2- always give yourself a time to reflect on the things that matters most-family, friends, and to God who makes all things possible.
0-kay to treat yourself with some of the finer things in life- you owe it to yourself.
1- way to show your love is to love without reservation and without any stipulation- Just simply Love!!!
0- h, and most importantly, take a deep breath and enjoy the simple things in life!

HUGS to all my friends that follows me on my blog....I am grateful for all your support!!!
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Fa La La Christmas

12 Days of Fa la la Christmas-Peppermint Stick Holder

I made these gifts for my friends at work-just a little treat to show them my gratitude- which I consider my extended family. After they enjoy their treat, they can used the holder as photo frame and bookmark.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Make Merry

Paper: Kraft, Whisper White, Old OLive

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red

Accessories: ribbon

Tools: tag punches, circle punches

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas !!!

May this Christmas brings you everything you wish for- good health, inner peace and love with family and friends. Let us reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and share this blessings with our family and the friends that we hold so dearly.

Holidas wishes from,

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Fa La La Christmas

11 Days of Fa la la Christmas- Top Note Snowman Bag

I enjoyed making this bag and I used it to put hot cocoa packet and peppermint stick. The snowman made a perfect image for those cold and snowy days. I am sure you will find lots of ways to put inside this cute bag.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Snow Buddies

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink: White Craft, Basic Balck, Creamy Caramel, Real Red

Accessories: eyelets, brown paper bag

Tools: Big Shot machine, top note die cut, circle die cut, circle punch

Thanks for stopping by.

have a great stampin' day!!!!

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Fa La La Christmas

10 Days of Fa la la Christmas- Merry Tags
Hello peeps!!!

Here 's another ornament/tag that you can add to your holiday decor. It is sturdy enough to hang in your Christmas tree or use as a gift tag. With the scallop square design and beautifully added ribbons, these tags will put you in a merry mood.

RECIPE:
Stamps: retired stamp

Paper: Real Red, Kraft, Whisper White

Ink: White Craft

Accessories: polka dot ribbon and striped ribbon

Tools: square scallop, Nestie die cut, Merry embossing folder

Thanks for stopping by.

have a wonderfu stampin' day!

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Fa La La Christmas

9 Days of Fa la la Christmas- Journal
Hello Peeps !!!!
I love the way this turned out using the scallop squares and making a journal. I decorated the front with DSP, polka dot ribbon and die cut flowers. This journal will make a nice Christmas list,
Christmas recipes or you can put Christmas pics.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Priceless
Paper: Soft Suede and DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: polka dot ribbon, brad, metal tag
Tools: Big Shot machine, scallop square die cut, Bind-it-All

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Have a wonderful day stampin'
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Fa La La Christmas

8 Days of Fa la la Christmas- Jingle Magnets

Good Morning !!!!

What a wonderful sentiment that captures the true essence of this holiday; and what's even better, these cute sentiments are magnets. I even made this cute holder that will come in handy to make gift giving easy.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Make Merry

Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: brads, jingle, red grosgrain ribbon

Tools: piercing tool, Score Pal

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Have a wonderful day stampin'

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Fa La La Christmas

7 Days of Fa la la Christmas- Deer Friends Ornaments

Here's another idea using the Deer Friends stamp set- I made 6 ornaments using the Merry embossed design and the Deer Friends images in the center. I used the tab punch for the holder and different colored grosgrain ribbons. I even made cute boxes with acetate on top.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Deer Friends

Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Brocade Blue, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede,Brocade Blue, Night of Navy

Accesories: ribbons, eyelets

Tools: Big Shot machine, embossing folder, circle punches, round tab punch

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Have a wonderful day stampin'

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Fa La La Christmas

6 Days of Fa la la Christmas- Scallop Bookmarks

Hello peeps!!!

These are bookmarks that will be great stocking stuffers for the kids. They have magnets that hold them together to mark the page and they are so cute and fun to give away. I used the scallop punch for the top and added Santa, Snowman and Tree image from the Deer Friends

retired stamp set.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Deer Friends

Paper: Real Red, Brocade Blue, Old Olive, Whisper White, DSP

Ink: Real Red. Brocade Blue, Old Olive

Accesories: red grosgrain ribbon, hemp

Tools: piercing tool, scallop punch, circle punches

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day stampin'

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Fa La La Christmas

5 Days of Fa la la Christmas-Teeny Tiny Notes

Hello peeps !!!

Here is another idea for the holidays- 4 Teeny Tiny Note cards that comes with envelopes in a cute box from Stampin' UP Bitty Box and Envelope die cut. Again, it is just fun and easy to make and decorate. The little tags were decorated with scallop square punch and tag punch and just a touch of DSP Specialty Papers.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations

Paper: Real Red, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Specialty Papers

Ink: Real Red
Accessories: polka dot ribbon

Tools: tag punches, square scallop punch, Big Shot machine, Bitty Box and envelope die cut, circle punches

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great stampin' day!

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Fa La La Christmas

4 Days of Fa la la Christmas-Christmas Basket

Good Morning !!!

I saw this tutorial on SCS and I did save it on my faves on my old hardrive but since I got a new one this month, I wasn't really sure how to retrieve it. This cute basket will make gift giving easier this year with Christmas goodies.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink: White Craft

Accessories: polka dot ribbon, brad, hemp

Tools: window punch, oval scallop punch, oval punch, circle punches, die cut flower folds, SU fancy favor box

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day stampin'

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Fa La La Christmas

3 days of Falala Christmas-Cube Frame

This idea was from a Lorri from a few years back that I got from one of our swaps.

I revised it using cardstock instead of wood. It hangs beautifully in the Christmas Tree and you can add a picture to it. I also designed the box where you can open it and you can put something lightweight.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Grateful Greetings, Cute and Curly, Delightful Decorations

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Specialty Papers, Soft Suede

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: grosgrain ribbon, tafetta ribbon, hemp

Tools: square punch, eyelet, tag punches, eyelet screw

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful day stampin'

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Fa la la Christmas

2nd Day of Fa la la Christmas-Noel
Here is another gift idea that we made at our class. I did get the inspiration from the Holiday Mini with a few minor changes. it is really fun project and so easy to make. I was able to utilized the Cricut Alphabets and using the stamps from Delightful decorations for accents. I even did a bit of dry Merry embossing on one side to decorate the sides.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Snow Buddies
Paper: Real Red, Night of Navy, Old Olive , Soft Suede, and Whisper White
Ink: White Craft
Accessories: brads
Tools: circle punches, Big Shot machine, embossing folder

Thanks for stopping by.
have a wonderful day stampin'
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Fa La La Christmas

1st Day of Falala Christmas- Stampin' Techniques

Good Morning !!!

I am really excited to show everyone Giftable ideas that hopefully you will be able to used to get ready for the holiday season. Some of these ideas came from great friends that have such extra ordinary talents and some of them are my original creations.

This item I made for our Christmas swap. Each has to come up with a gift idea and we get all different ones. I used Stampin' Techniques that I found on SCS and it worked out wonderfully.

They can even used it for their class if they want to.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Grateful Greetings, Lovely Letters Alphabet

Paper: Real Red, DSP and Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: White Craft

Accessories: brad, polka dot grosgrain ribbon

Tools: scallop circle punch, circle punches, three flowers punch, tag punches, Bind-it-all

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful stampion'day!

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From This to This-A Second Look at ATC

JOY
Hello and Good Morning !!!!
I am really feeling bad that it went almost 2 weeks and have not posted. I have just been so busy with 2 Christmas parties for our group. But now that is over, I can start posting and I am even thinking of some projects that I wanted to show you a for my 12 days of Christmas ideas.
Today, however is my ATC that I had made for our swap. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Baroque, Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Real red, Old Olive, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: tafetta Old Olive ribbon, brads
Tools: circle punches, scallop edge punch

Thanks for stopping by.
Have a great stampin' day!
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