Sunday, January 27, 2008

Birthday Cards


















Hello! Here is my latest creation.
This blue and grey birthday card was inspired by this card, http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/752483 . Here is the recipe:
stamps: Simply Said, Studio G
Ink: cool caribbean, basic black
Paper: whisper white, cool caribbean, Bazzil grey
tools: SU corner punch, marvy square scallop punch
embelishments: SU white grosgrain ribbon, mm rhinestone brad

This was really quick and easy. I may do a bunch of these for my stash. I hate to do that because if I accidentally send someone the same card twice I'll feel silly.
I need to do a birthday calendar. Any suggestions? I have never done one and now that I am back to work I think I need to get organized!
Please take the In color poll!

Saturday, January 26, 2008





















On my continued quest to use up old paper so that I can justify buying new dp from SU, I ran across the Cranberry Crisp In Color paper from last year. I made the penguin card for my friend Heather. She is the one who pointed me to Splitcoast. Need I say more?! She also pointed me to the post in the Splitcoast forum, general stampin talk, where I found a post to the SU Spring Mini! Too Cute Sets!!!!
Here is the recipe for the penguin card:

Stamps: Elsiebells juggling penguin, SU True Friend

Ink:basic black

Paper: SU Cranberry Crisp, Old olive, Whisper white, Imaginisce Polar Pinstripes

Tools: SU designer tab punch, Marvy scalloped punch, Cuttlebug, Prismacolor Pencils, OMS, sponge

Ribbon: SU Cranberry Crisp


The second card:

Stamps: SU True Friend

Ink: Chocolate Chip, pumpkin pie, certainly celery

Paper: Wild Asparagus, SU certainly celery, pumpkin pie

Tools: SU scallop punch, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, Cropadile

Embellishments: Non Su ribbons, rhinestone stickers
Thanks for looking! Have a fabulous day!

Friday, January 25, 2008














I have been trying to use some old scraps so that I can justify buying some new paper. I need more paper like I need a hole in the head. I really want the Berry Bliss and Ginger Blossom paper from SU. Please be sure to do the paper survey on this blog! My personal favorite In Color is Wild Wasabi.

Here is the recipe for the first card:

Stamp: $1.99 bin at Archivers

Paper: River Rock, K&Co pattern paper (glitter), Bazzil Berry paper

Ink: chocolate chip

Embelishment: Ribbon- white SU

Tools: Scallop punch-SU, Cropadile, corner rounder

Here is the recipe for the second card:

Stamp: $1.99 bin at Archivers

Paper: SU Bashful Blue, Bazzil brown, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Tools: Cropadile, corner rounder

Embellishments: Ribbon-white SU, Flower-K&Co

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Dutch Girl take 2



Hey there! I have just been stampin' away! I saw this layout in the February issue of Paper Crafts Magazine. I loved it and I already had out the patterned paper and ribbon- and voila!

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Be Happy, Non SU sentiment (clear set from Hobby Lobby)

Cardstock: Whisper white (3x6inches), Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl

Ink: ruby red

Embelishments: SU white grosgrain ribbon

Tools: SU scallop punch, SU corner rounder, SU slit punch

Thanks for looking! Have a great day!

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Smile! card


I saw this layout awhile ago on Splitcoast Stampers and immediately thought of this paper and stamp set. How strange! That never happens to me. Here is the recipe:
Paper: Whisper white, Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl
Ink: Ruby Red
Tools: Cropadile, SU scallop punch
Embellishment: SU white grosgrain ribbon
I think I'll send this one to my sister who is having a tough time lately. Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, January 21, 2008


Hello! I am enjoying a day off with my kids! This is one of my many attempts to increase my supply of birthday cards. I never seem to have the right one when I need it! Here is the recipe for this one:
Stamps: Happy Everything, True Friend
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Bazzil Brown
Tools: Ticket corner punch, Slit punch, Cropadile, sponge
Embellishments: Brads- Spare Parts, Ribbon- Target wedding ribbon- satin
I'll post again tonight!
Have a great day!

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Quickutz Sillouette, cards



Well, I have finally found time to upload some cards. I have gone back to teaching and have so little for stamping, let alone, blogging. I am going to try to do the blog thing at least twice a week now. It is so fun!
The cards are simple ones this time. I used Bazzil textured cardstock as the base of the masculine card. I love the blues in this paper. I got it at Archiver's as a freebie for doing a crop. The white is SU. I also used the SU ticket corner punch. The brads are from Spare Parts. I love finding them for half off at Hobby Lobby! The brown satin ribbon is from Target. 15 yards for three bucks in the wedding section.
The girlie card base is Bazzil black card stock and whisper white SU cardstock. The floral stamp is by Penny Black. The flower is Bazzil Wings with a MM rhinestone. The Sentiment is from a clear set, I'm sorry I can't remember the name. The black stitched ribbon is from Archiver's $1.99 bin!
My hubby spoiled me this year for Christmas. He got me a new Dell laptop and the Sillouette by Quickutz. Is he good or what?
More to come soon!
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