Stampin' Up Filled with Love

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Happy Tuesday !!!

This is such a cute treat box for Valentine's day. While I was cleaning my stamp room, I found all sorts of templates and this was one of them. This heart shape makes such a cute treat box.  It could have been Stampin' UP template. The ribbon is the one holding up this box and it revelas some chocolates inside. I didn't want it to be too heavy so I just limit the goodies to 2 or 3.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Filled with Love
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Real Red, Whisper White, Love Impressions DSP
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories: poly-stitched ribbon, pearls
Tools:  piercing tool, medium oval punch, scalloped heart embosslit, Itty Bitty Shapes punch, scallop trim border punch

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Stampin' Up Just Believe

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Happy Monday and Happy Luther King Day !!!

Starting my day with a cup of coffee and  a post for today's Simply Simple.  I made this card for my 3-minute demo and showed the girls how to make the rose ribbon. The nice thing about making this rose ribbon is you can make it in any colors.  I used the Just Believe stamp set and added the rose ribbon.
I added this cute brad and use it in the center of the ribbon bow. Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws)  and see what she has created for her Simply Simple week.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Just Believe
Paper: Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  grosgrain ribbon, brad
Tools:  dotted scallop ribbon border punch, dimensionals

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Skateboard Kid

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Happy Sunday !!!

I woke up early today and decided to make a card for my son's birthday tomorrow.  I can't believe my baby is turning 19. My oldest just turned 24 Jan 14th (Cade's dad). It does make me feel "old".
We had family over and had a nice celebration for both of them. 
This card was done using the MDS. He loves to skateboard and I thought this would be a great card for him.  I downloaded it yesterday and this card took less than 10 minutes to make. I added the shadow by "copy and paste" and changed the color to gray and change the opacity.
What a cool way to do it. Hope you like it.
RECIPE:
Stamps:  All About Birthdays
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Basic Black
Accessories:  eyelets
Tools: Big Shot, square lattice EF, corner punch,Crop-a-dile, circle punches, dimensionals

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Stampin' Up Valentine Defined

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Saturday !!!

A bit late starting my day since I have a roomful of kids (4 of them) under the age of 7. My nephew and his wife went away for the weekend and it was a team effort to watch all 4 kids between me, my sons and hubby. They are too cute and  it was kinda nice to have them.
Today's post is from Ilina's blog ( My Creations)  and she has this cute and pretty  Valentine's card that I just have to cased. I made a few changes but the layout and design is basically the same. I added the CE on the hearts and I just added some pearls for the finishing touches. Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see whos she cased. It could be you.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Valentine Defined
Paper:  Real Red, PInk Pirouette, Whisper White, Love Impressions DSP
Ink:  Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Early Espresso
Accessories: satin ribbon, pearls, brad
Tools:  Big Shot, Elegant Lines EF, 1/4" circle punch, CE, dimensionals

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Art Punch Swap

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Happy Friday !!!
Last night was our stamp meeting and it was a lot of fun as always. We laugh so hard, ate so much and needless to say we had a blast !!!
The swaps were incredible-Art Punches. This was our first time doing this swap and I think the girls did a marvelous job. I got my  inspiration from my card at the convention. The main punches used were Owl and Bat punches. The sentiment was done using the MDS.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  MDS
Paper: Real Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink:  N/A
Accessories:  rhinestones
Tools:  1" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, 1/4'circle punch, owl punch, bat punch

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Playing with Colors 35

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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

Hello Peeps !!!
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

Hello Peeps !!!

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

Hello Peeps !!!

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

Hello Peeps !!!

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

Hello Peeps !!!

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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