Classic Get Well

A very dear friend of ours has been having some health issues for the last few weeks. This is a first for him and is very scary. The dry embossed mat was embossed with the new Cuttlebug Diamond Plate EF. The edges of the main image are lightly sponged with brocade blue ink. I got my inspiration for this card from sf9erfan....

Thanks Michelle for your fabulous work to inspire many people around the world! MWAH!!!!


Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Basic Grey and Brocade Blue
CS: SU! Prestwick DP (ret), SU! Basic Grey and Brocade Blue CS, PTI White
Stamps: SU! Classic Pickups and Versatile Verses (inside verse-both ret)
Acc: Screw Brads, Ribbon, Foam Squares, Hole Puncher, Sponge, Cuttlebug Diamond Plate EF
Tech: Sponging, Dry Embossing

A Classic Birthday Inside

I normally don't do too much as far as decorating the inside but wanted to do a little something different. The sides of the mat and main image piece are distressed like the outside.

A Classic Birthday

This is the second version I made of another card in my splitcoast gallery. I redid this card for a friend of hubby's surprise birthday party tonite. Knowing this person, they're going to be in for a shock! LOL!!! I haven't had time this week so I'm cramming to get things done today. Thanks for looking! :)


Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip
CS: PTI White, SU! Not Quite Navy Chocolate Chip and Kraft CS
Stamps: SU! Classic Pickups (ret), RCRW Another Candle
Acc: Robin's Nest Men's Dew Drops, Ticket Corner Punch, Foam Squares, Sponge, CTMH Distressing Tool
Tech: Sponging, Tearing and Distressing

Stepped Down

I am very sorry but I have had to step down from Sunshine's Stamps for the time being. Too many things are going on that need my full, undivided attention right now. I am hoping to go back to the team when things get calmed down again. Thanks for the encouragement and fabulous comments about my DT work!!!

Flying By Birthday

My DS's birthday is coming up in a couple weeks and he adores helicopters. Maybe mom is finally getting on the ball and getting his card ready AHEAD of time...lol! This is a real shocker!!!!! My DS and I love this Digi Image by Sunshine Stamps. I printed this image on GP cardstock from WalMart and colored it with copics. The first couple of times I tried didn't work so, I let it sit for at least a couple hours instead of rushing as usual and voila! Thanks Tami and the other gals on the DT for the suggestions on coloring digi images with copics. You gals ROCK!!!! Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Digi Image, Copics
Stamps: Hockerdocker Helicopter Digi Image by Sunshine Stamps
CS: SU! NQN, Old Olive, Bashful Blue and GP White CS, SU! Maine Blueberry DP (ret)
Acc: Dew Drops, Bug Harlequin EF
Tech: Dry Embossing

A Little Divaness

This card is a little out of my comfort zone but I wanted to try something different. The image is the Hot To Trot image from Sunshine's Stamps. You can purchase this image here. I am really loving these digital images! This is the first one I've ever tried. This was really simple to make. The hardest part was probably painting the flower ribbon sliders...lol. I painted them with deep coral Making Memories paint. I got my inspiration from here. Thanks Amy for inspiring me with your stunning work!

Supplies Used:
Ink: printed image
CS: PTI White and SU! Basic Black CS, SU! Prints Pack (ret)
Stamps: digital image
Acc: Lg Circle Nesties, Lg Scallop Nesties, Coal Shimmerz Paint, Pop Dots, Foam Squares, Prisma Pencil, Black Buttons (DCWV), SU! Flower Ribbon Sliders, MM Deep Coral Paint
Tech: none

A Glittery Winter

Here's another card I finished last night but didn't get a chance to UL it. This was very quick and easy to make. I am really liking this top note die and my Martha Stewart glitter!!! The edges of the top note die are lightly sponged with night of navy ink.


Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Night of Navy
CS: SU! Night of Navy and Brocade Blue, PTI White
Stamps: SU! Lovely As A Tree
Acc: Top Note Die, MS Crystal Fine Glitter, Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Bug Snow Dots EF
Tech: Sponging

A Graveyard Halloween Version 2

I am much happier with this version. I added candle light shimmerz to the moon. The bats still have black stickles on them. The only other thing I changed was the way I did my sponging and added pumpkin pie to the sunset mix. I'm not sure if this'll work on other whites as I only use PTI white but I was able to rub the color in (after stamping off so it wasn't too dark) instead of just dabbing like the first version.

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Really Rust, Mellow Moss, Summer Sun and Pumpkin Pie
CS: SU! Basic Black and Mellow Moss, PTI White
Stamps: SU! Lovely As A Tree, Amuse Bat Trio
Acc: Sponges, MS Graveyard Edge Punch, Candle Light Shimmerz, Black Stickles, Paint Brush
Tech: Masking and Sponging

A Graveyard Hallowen

I made this sample for a card swap I'm in. It was very simple to make but the sponging was a little time consuming. The bats have stickles on them but not sure if it really shows up or not.


Supplies Used:
Ink: Archival Black, SU! Really Rust, Summer Sun and Mellow Moss inks
CS: SU! Basic Black and Mellow Moss, PTI White
Stamps: SU! Lovely As A Tree, Amuse Bat Trio
Acc: MS Graveyard Edge Punch
Tech: Sponging

Spooky Halloween ATC

Just playing some more with my new Martha Stewart punches. This is for another ATC swap I'm in. I soooo love these punches!!!!


Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: SU! Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black
Stamps: none
Acc: MS Graveyard Edge and Bat Punches, Cuttlebug Spider Web EF, Foam Squares
Tech: Dry Embossing

Frosty Village ATC

Wasn't sure if I could come up with something to use this Martha Stewart Frosty Village Edge punch when I purchased it. I am really loving her punches this year! This is for an ATC swap I'm in. Thanks for looking!


Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: SU! Night of Navy and PTI White
Stamps: none
Acc: Pop Dots, KC Dark Blue Rhinestones, MS Frosty Village Edge and Snowflake Punches
Tech: Dry Embossing

I Am Now A DT Member For......

Sunshine Stamps!!!! I was asked this morning if I would be willing to sit on the Design Team. Well, I said yes, of course! I am so stoked!!! Look for new things coming very soon made with the wonderful digi images from Sunshine Stamps.

Thinking of You

Made this card for a friend's mom for the anniversary of her son who'd passed. His favorite color was yellow. I used the sentiment, Eskimo Folklore, from River City Rubber Works on the inside. Thanks for looking!

I got my inspiration from here.....
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...mp;thumbcheck=

Thanks Twinshappy for some fabulous cards to CASE.


Supplies Used:
Stamps: Flourishes Vintage Wall Paper, Flourishes Thinking of You, RCRW Eskimo Folklore
Ink: VersaMagic Thatched Straw
CS: SU! So Saffron and White CS
Acc: Narrow Organdy Ribbon, MAMBI Rhinestones, Nesties Label 4, Foam Squares

Verve Challenge Card VLVMay04

I got this set just in time! LOL! I didn't have any type of Verve masculine sets and this was my fave out of this last release. I did't have anything other than something that says Happy Father's Day so I wanted a few different sentiments. This card was really simple to make but....just remember to put the little foot down when you're sewing! *eye roll* This was the first time I've actually used my Janome and I do have to say....the best 40.00 investment I've ever spent! The good part is...I managed to sew it without sewing my finger...ROFL!!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Night of Navy
CS: SU! Night of Navy and PTI White CS, Basic Grey Granola DP
Stamps: Verve Dad's Day
Acc: Dew Drops (mens), Foam Squares, Plain and Scallop Square Nesties, Janome Sewing Machine
Tech: Dry Embossing

Mojo Monday Sketch 70

I am really enjoying these sketches much more than I thought. I didn't really participate because I didn't want to use up all the various things I'm hoarding, BUT...I think I've gotten to the point I'm tired of looking at it so, I might as well use it up and buy more stuff later. Isn't that how it's suppose to go? lol

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, SU! Regal Rose, Copics (R 83&85- flower, YG 63&67-stem and leaves
CS: SU! Patterns Pack II (regal rose) DP, SU! Basic Black and Regal Rose CS
Sets: SU! Bloomin Beautiful and Little Paper Shop A Dream
Acc: SU! 1/4" Rose Grosgrain Ribbon (ret), Circle Nesties, Pop Dots, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Square Punches, Robin's Nest Dew Drops (water)

Wild About Baby

During my play time yesterday I decided to try my first Mojo Monday card. This is for Week #68. Yeah! I know I'm waaaaay late since this was the card for January but as the saying goes, it's better late than never right? LOL! This was a little out of my comfort zone and now I realize...I stink at getting brads straight....hehehehe I have had this set fr a long time and have really been wanting to get it dirty. I bought the paper a while back and finally got around to using it. I seem to say that a lot don't I? LOL Anyway, it was fun to step out of my comfort zone a little and just explore the possibilities.

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa
CS: SU! Old Olive, Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip CS, DCWV Nana's Kids Baby Boy matstack DP
Sets: PTI Mixed Messages and Bitty Baby Blessings
Acc: Button, Brads, Plain and Scallop Oval Nesties, Cuttlebug, Foam Squares, Hole Punch

MFT Gift Box

Here's something else we made at Kim's class. I am sooooo loving the Chocolate Kiss Collection. I am definitely purchasing the ribbon if I can ever catch it back in stock! LOL!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rick Cocoa
CS: Brown CS, MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP, Acetate
Set: MFT Bling Bet
Ribbon: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection
Acc: Swarovski Crystals Chocolate Kiss Collection, Foam Squares, Plain and Scallop Oval Nesties, MFT Hot Fix Tool

MFT Gift Box Top

I just wanted to show you what the top looks like. I didn't get a chance to make the little bath salt gift inside. I have to get some scent oils first. I'll post another pic with the salts when I get a chance to get it completed.

Time Out the MFT Way

This is one of the items we made at Kim's (Owner of MFT) class a couple weekends ago in Mt. Dora. It was such a blast to spend some time wither her and learn some new things! I finally got to try the hot fix tool. I'll tell you what! This thing was AWESOME!!! It was sooo easy to use and I didn't even burn myself....LOL!!!!! Thanks for a wonderful time Kim!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa
CS: Brown CS and MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP
Sets: MFT Girls Day In
Ribbon: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection
Acc: MFT Ribbon, MFT Hot Fix Tool, MFT Swarovski Crystals Chocolate Kiss Collection, Copics (sorry but I don't remember which colors), Fiskars Treading Water Punch

Gifting the MFT Way

This was the 3rd project for Kim's (MFT owner) class a few weekends ago. I wasn't able to post this until the products were actually released. I don't have anything in it yet since I just bought the ingredients to make handmade bath salts. I absolutely LOVE these jars. I'm just waiting on my order...lol!!! This new mini set Time for the Bubbly Label Set is awesome!!! It was made specifically for the jars and it fits them perfectly!! My order just can't get here fast enough...ROFL!!! I wanna play!!!!!! Anyway, there are many other projects you can use these jars for. If you haven't already looked, check out some of the projects on the MFT design team blogs or on splitcoaststampers. To cut the DP for the lid, I believe it is the largest classic circle nestability that fits. It was already pre cut for us with the marvy circle punch but we figured it out for those that don't have the punch.

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa, Copics (I apologize but I don't remember the colors)
CS: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP and Brown CS
Sets: MFT Time for the Bubbly Label Set
Acc: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection Ribbon and Button, Twine

3x3 Mini Tote Template

Here's the other template hubby drew up.

3x3 Mini Tote

Here's another project hubby drew up for me to make. I am really enjoying taking a break from making cards. These are so simple and quick. Gotta looove instant gratification...ROFL!!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: SU! Chocolate Chip CS and Rebecca DP (retired)
Sets: none
Ribbon: Pink/brown ruffled ribbon from Limelight Papercrafts
Acc: Ribbon, Glue Dots

Verve Challenge Card VLVMay03

I must be on a roll or something...LOL!!! Here's my week 3 challenge card for Verve. I'm actually ahead so now I just gotta wait a few days for next week's. I do have to say though...patience is NOT one of my virtues *eye roll*. I am working on that though but sometimes, it's just soooo hard!!! LOL! Anyway, this one actually took a while to get the layout the way I wanted it. Maybe I'll use this for next year's Mother's Day...or....just hoard it like the rest of my cards...hehehehe

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa and SU! Pretty In Pink
CS: MFT Chocolate Kiss Collection DP, PTI White and SU! Chocolate Chip
Sets: Verve becuase of You
Ribbon: Flourishes 1 1/2" Crocheted
Acc: KaiserCraft Chocolate Pearls, PC Swiss Dots Emb Folder, SU! Ticket Corner Punch, Glue Dots, 1/4" Scor Tape

Verve Challenge Card VLVMay02

Here's my week 2 challenge card. I wasn't too happy with my first card for this challenge so I made another one last night. I am a lot happier with this one although, it is waaay out of my comfort zone. I gotta get to work on week 3. I'll be posting that as soon as I get it finished. I am so stoked to finally have a set that isn't Christmas to compete with in the challenges. I think if I actually won a whole month's release someone would definitely be picking me up off the ground...ROFL!!!!! One of these days I'll get to complete my wish list from Verve! Hmmmmm....I think that's going to be hard since they have a new release every month ...BWAHAHAHAHA

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore
CS: PTI White, SU! Tempting Turquoise and Green Galore
Sets: Verve Because of You
Ribbon: none
Acc: Paper Piercer, SU! Mat Pack, SU! Bold Brights Grads, KaiserCraft Aquamarine Rhinestones
Tech: Paper Piercing

Blog Candy Alert!!!

OMGOSH!!!! If you love blog cnady...check out this blog!!!! Talk about blog candy...this is like the motherload of all candies!!!!!

Verve Challenge Card VLVMay01

I am FINALLY getting to participate in the Verve challenges!!! I haven't played before because all my sets are Christmas ones. I absolutely ADORE this set. It's called Because of You. It seems to sell out pretty fast so if you want it, you'd better grab it next time you see it in stock. I really have to say...this is the absolute BEST designer series paper SU! has ever come out with!!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Baja Breeze
CS: SU! Kraft, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip CS and Parisian Breeze DSP
Sets: Verve Because of You
Ribbon: SU! Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Acc: SU! Ribbon, PC Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Hmmmm....

Well...I was going to add more things to post later this week but apparently my adding a pic button is not working now. I'll try again later I guess...lol!

Parisian Breeze Clutch Purse Template

Here's the template hubby made up for me. If you have any questions, just lmk! I didn't cut the slanted area in the top of the template. I just cut them all the way off.

Parisian Clutch Purse

I have been wanting to branch out a little and make some new stuff other than cards. I'll be posting the template to this (thanks to super hubby!). I see so many wonderful purses, card boxes and totes so I wanted to try making one of my own. This was a lot of fun once hubby drew up the template for me. It's also very simple to make. I think the hardest part was coming up with a way to close it...LOL!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: none
CS: SU! Chocolate Chip CS and Parisian Breeze DSP
Sets: none
Ribbon: Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Acc: Buttons, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, White DMC Floss, Scor-Pal, BG Brads

CASEING Denise.......

I saw this card by Denise (peanutbee SCS) and just had to case it!!!! I didn't have a lighter shade of purple copic marker so I just used what I had...lol! I absolutely LOVE her work. I also have to say, it's all her fault I bought this set....LOL!!!! Anyway, My grandmother's favorite color is purple so I made this for her for Mother's Day this year. She raised me for a good portion of my life and has always been the one constant person I can count on. Love ya grandma! MWAH!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics (YG69-leaves, V09-flowers, Y13-flower centers)
CS: PTI White and SU! Elegant Eggplant
Sets: There She Goes Flowers of Happiness and SU! More Great Greetings (retired)
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant
Acc: Yellow Stickles, Purple Dew Drops

Lighthouse Prayers

I absolutely looove lighthouses! Guess you didn't know that already huh?? LOL! Anyway, I was so happy to get time to play the other night I actually cranked out 5 cards. I have to fix one so that'll be another post for another day. I used Glimmer Juniper Berry by the Paper Temptress for the card base on this one. Loooove this color, the sheen...heck! all of it!!!! Yeah, I know...surprise, surprise hehehe Ya know! I really need to win the lottery or something so I can just buy as much of this stuff as I want! I think if I did that, Patricia would be in for a serious shock...ROFL!!! The image was stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink on Poison Ivory also by the Paper Temptress and colored with copics. I then matted my image on the Paper Temptress Black Velvet cardstock. As you can see on the right side of the sentiment....make sure you let the card dry before sticking your fingers on it *insert eye roll*. Anyway, here's all the deets....

Supplies Used:
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics (Y11-sun, N2+N3-lighthouse, 110 special black-birds and distant mountain, B41-water, G21-grass, E33-sand and E43-boat)
CS: PT Poison Ivory and Juniper Berry
Sets: IO Small Lighthouse, Inkadinkado-sentiment

Elegant Rose Birthday

I really wish I could come up with some snazzy title names....LOL!!!! Anyway, I got some playtime the other night and this is another simple card I came up with. I am really liking these simple cards! They are very quick and easy to make. The base card is Glimmer Mountain Rose from the Paper Temptress. This is more stuff that's DA BOMB!!!! This is the first time I've tried this color and am VERY impressed!!! I love the sheen and it takes embossing like a dream!!!! I stamped the sentiment on Cream Velvet. It has a great texture for stamping. Loooove it!!! I made this card with my Aunt in mind. One of her favorite colors is pink. Being an elegant, prim & proper type person, I thought it would fit her well...lol!

Supplies Used:
Ink: VersaMagic Pink Petunia
CS: PT Mountain Rose and Cream Velvet
Sets: SU! Elegant Greetings (retired)
Ribbon: Cream Satin
Acc: KC Pearl Pearls, Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder, Oval Scallop Nesties, Foam Squares
Tech: Dry Embossing

Tea For Mother's Day

My Aunt and Uncle are very into Victorian things. They attend Victorian tea parties in Victorian dress, attend other parties, etc.. She is very prim & proper also so I made this with her in mind. This was the first time I've tried the Paper Temptress Cream Velvet cardstock. I'm not too sure how much the texture shows up in my pic but this stuff AWESOME!!!! Yes, I do realize that I say that about all the Paper Temptress cardstock but, I just can't help it!!!! I would shout it from the mountain tops how much I love working with these papers. They are so FABulous!!! Anyway, enough of my ranting and raving...lol!!! GO SHOP!!!!!

eta...I just noticed that my rhinestones look like different colors...lol! The actual color is the one on the bottom.

Supplies Used
Ink: VersaMagic Spring Pansy
CS: PT Cream Velvet
Sets: PTI Tea For Two
Acc: KC Purple Rhinestones

My Sincere Apologies

I am so sorry for not posting to my blog for the last two weeks. Things have been extremely hectic around here. My DS has ADHD and has been having a hard time lately. I am also dealing with another family member (my cousin's wife) getting ready to pass through the Gates of Heaven. I swear...cancer has struck my family and friends waaaay too many times since I was a little girl. The last time that monster struck was almost 2 years ago when it took my father (July). The weirdest part though.....in the neighborhood I live in, cancer has taken 5 lives that have lived on the exact same short street only houses away. 2 have been both my parents, 1 was a dear childhood friend, 1 was the father of a boy I use to babysit when he was like 2 years old and the other was actually a man I'd never met. There may have been a couple more from that street but I can't remember right now. I did manage to make a few cards on Sun but I'll save those to post more this week. We are also in the process of replacing a lot of furniture to bare, sand and stain yourself wood. As I'm typing this, DH is sanding down spots in our bedroom so we can repaint the walls. On that note....I'm going to go see if there's anything I can get accomplished until he's finished. Have a wonderful night! Always remember, chin up!! If God can bring you to it, He'll bring you through it!

Flowers For Mother's Day

I absolutely LOVE these colors together!!! I believe this was a sketch somewhere but I have totally forgotten where I saw it...lol! I used the Teal Felt Grandee from the Paper Temptress to mat my paper and image on. I'm telling you....this stuff ROCKS!!!! The texture is absolutely FABulous!!!! It also punched better than some of my other cardstock! It is just the right thickness so it doesn't stick in the punch but sturdy enough to make a card base.


Stamps Used: SU! Echoes of Kindness and More Great Greetings (retired)
Paper: SU! Very Vanilla, PT Teal Felt Grandee CS's and DCWV Nana's Kids PP
Ink: Ranger Archival Black
Acc: Martha Stewart Doily Lace Punch, Copics

Mini Goodie Backpack

I was doing my usual splitcoast stampers gallery gazing and ran across this little beauty. Well...if ya know me, you KNOW I just gotta make one...LOL!!! I found one that said there was a tut (tutorial) on their blog so off I go. I landed on Becky Roberts blog and the rest....is history! I used the Black Suede cardstock from the Paper Temptress this time with just a little of the ivory for balance and elegance. I'm tellin' ya!!! This suede stuff is as soft as your favorite soft blanket or your most favoritest (is that a word...lol?)broke in flannel jammies!!! You definitely won't be sorry for purchasing this stuff! Ok....since I'm sure that someone's gonna wanna make one of these, here's a little tutorial...lol!. I will post a pic of the backside so you can see what it looks like. Thanks for checking out my blog ! Have a great day!!

For the body itself, start with a piece of cardstock measuring 10 1/4" x 5 1/4". With your cardstock lying lengthwise, score it at 3 1/2". Then, on the short side, score it at 3", 4 3/4", 7 3/4" and 9 1/2". Turn your cardstock back to lengthwise and cut the left bottom (will be the short score on your far left) box out on the score lines. Fold on score lines and set aside. You will have to gently bend the sides of the backpack to close it.
Next, you'll need to make the pieces you'll use for the flap, pocket and pocket flap. The pocket itself is 3" x 2". Score this at 1/4" and 1/2" on the sides and bottom. Cut the little boxes at the bottom on the left and right sides following the score lines so it looks like a T. The pocket flap is 1 1/2" x 2". Score this piece at 1/4" and 1/2" on ONE lengthwise side only. The backpack flap is 2 15/16" x 2 1/2". Score this piece also on ONE lengthwise side only. Fold everything on the score lines and set aside.
For the ribbon slots you'll need to use your 1/8" punch. Punch 2 holes side by side and the section that will be the backside of the backpack (if looking at it lengthwise with the missing corner to your left, this will be the far right section) about 1/2" down from the top. You will also have to punch 2 holes on the bottom of that same piece (NOT the flap part) about 1/2" from both the bottom and sides. I did not tie knots in my ribbon on the inside. I used mini glue dots to hold them in place.
After that, assemble the pieces and Viola! You have your backpack.

Supplies Used:
CS: PT Black and Ivory Suede
Ribbon: 1/4" Ivory and black narrow organdy ribbon
Acc: SU! Scallop edge punch, 1/8" Scor Tape

PS: Don't forget...this is ON SALE this month!!!!!

Mini Goodie Backpack Backside

Here you can see the straps in the back. You could use this as a little gift with a pack of gum, a gift card or even something like movie tickets. It's a great little package and was a blast to make!

Frame of Elegance

Here is something else I have had lying around my craft room. See!!! I AM using this stuff...LOL!!! Anyway, this is a chipboard frame that I picked up in an LSS that has gone out of business. :( I used the Ivory Suede cardstock from the Paper Temptress to cover my frame. OH MY!! This stuff is sooo DREAMY!!!! It feels like a suede jacket....FOR REAL!!! I'm sooo in love...lol!!! Anyway, I intentionally left the picture area bare. When you open the back and insert the pic you won't see it anyway. I just couldn't use up all my luscious ivory suede on just ONE project! After covering the frame, I stamped my sentiment in Versafine black ink then onto the frame. I stamped the leaf branches in Versafine also and randomly stamped onto the frame. I will warn you though...see between the 2 leaf branches on the bottom right side...that little smudge? Make SURE you keep your fingers off the frame when done until dry. I totally did not even think to heat set the ink before I moved it. Luckily, mom's little spit bath worked pretty well...LOL!!!!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Versafine Onyx Ink
CS: PT Ivory Suede
Stamps: There She Goes Butterfly Happiness

PS: Don't forget...this is ON SALE this month!!!!!

Men's Leather Desk Frame

Yep! More leather stuff! I LOOOOVE this cardstock!!!! It is so fun to work with. It's nice and stiff but very easy to work with. I used the Navy Blue Leather from the Paper Temptress. I had a wood frame sitting in my craft room for a while and finally got to use it...lol!! I used Scor Tape to adhere the cardstock to the frame. I tell ya what! This tape will hold just about anything. Hmmm...I wonder if it would hold my kid to the ceiling...ROFL!!!! Anyway, thanks for checking out my blog!

Supplies Used:
CS: Paper Temptress Navy Blue Leather
Acc: Peel Off's
Tech: Altering

Men's Leather Desk Set

This was a LOT of fun to make!!! I had some small book from Michael's 1.00 bin laying around so I thought I'd actually use one *eye roll here*. I really need to either stop buying this stuff or stop hoarding it! Hmmmm...I think I like the stop hoarding it part better...LOL!!! Anyway, I also used the Navy Blue Leather from Paper Temptress on the book. I think I may just being doing some shopping soon and loading up on this stuff! Don't forget...the leather cardstock is on sale at the Paper Temptress!!!!

Supplies Used:
CS: Paper Temptress Navy Blue Leather
Acc: Peel Off's
tech: Altering

Sexy Tractor

I have been just dying to make this card. This song popped into my head when I first saw this image so I finally got the stamp and had some play time last night. It only took me 3 tries to get my image the way I wanted it...LOL! Needless to say...I forgot to do the white shirt and blue jeans. That just gives me a reason to make a revised one hehehe! Thanks for looking and have a blessed day!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Ranger Archival Jet Black (this does not smear with copics)
CS: SU! Not Quite Navy, Old Olive and PTI White
Paper: SU! Maine Blueberry (ret)
Stamps: Tractor Riley (Hanna Stamps) and Karen Foster Snap Stamps
Acc: MM Distressing Tool, Prisma Pencils (Elec. Blue- sky, Olive Green and Lime peel-grass), Baby Oiol, Blending Stump, White Liquid Applique (smoke puffs), Micron 03 Blk Pen (crosshatching on hat), PC Houndstooth EF, Copics (YG67-tractor, Y21-hay and hat, 110-tires, seat and steering wheel, E57 & 49-Riley, C5-muffler & hubcaps)

Craft Room Redecorating 3

Well...here's MY Tower of Power (thanks Jody!!!). I got this from texasjodylynn (SCS). Check out her awesome blog!! Yeah! She's gotta WHOLE lot more than I do but...I'll get there eventually...BWAHAHAHA! Next thing to work on is my punch storage. Right now I'm just using one of those plastic shoe racks from WM. There's plenty more punches I will be purchasing in the future and I don't have room for a metal rack or anything so...I'll be brainstorming for ideas when the time comes. Hmmmmm...may I should just stop buying and use up everything I have then get all new schtuff! NAH!!! Shopping's too much fun! ;) Anyway, I have always been so AR about keeping my sets together. Well, after following Jody's advice, I took the plunge! Let tell ya! It was sooo very liberating!!! See those 12x12 3 drawer bins in the middle and on the right? There's 11 of them total. The very top on in the middle hold my wheels and misc stamp stuff like extra scrubby pads and ez mount. The other 10 are holding the rest of my stamps. The most amazing thing!?!? I have 109 complete SU! stamp sets in those. I also have all my wood mounted single stamps like House Mouse, Amuse, etc.... Nope! Don't even ask how many total 'cuz I'm not countin' 'em!!!! lol

Craft Room Redecorating 2

This is the wall opposite of my work space. As you can tell...I still have to find room for a few things...lol! See those photo boxes on the floor? 3 of those are full of images from image swaps and PIF's! I think I'm actually suppose to be using them, not hoarding them ;) The filing cabinet is storing my CS (only 2 drawers so don't pass out on me! lol). I have GOT to find a better way. I want that thing outta there! I would love any suggestions you may have.

Craft Room Redecorating 1

I got tired of looking at my cramped space soooo I'm in the process of redoing my playroom...lol! I bought these little 5 drawer totes at WM for like 6.00 a piece. They work awesome for storing all my coloring stuff. I will, however, have to add more once I start purchasing more copics. I had to get rid of the laptop (I can't stand them) soooo, hubby brought home a new flat panel monitor! YAY!!!!! Hmmm...I'm thinking now...maybe I should move my ink rack over there *insert eye roll*. We moved DS into the bigger room so I moved all my things to the smallest room. Man! I didn't realize I had so much crap! ROFL!!!!

A New wallet For Hubby (inside)

I wanted to make something totally different. I was browsing the SCS gallery and came across some billfolds. I found one that had the dimensions/directions so I went to Lorri Heiling's blog and proceeded with my project. I decided to change the inside a little...mostly because I messed up so this is how I fixed my boo boo...LOL!!! The sentiment is from the SU! For Father (ret) set. The sentiment on the tab is from the SU! More Great Greetings set (ret). I completed the wallet then added the sponging and stitching. I sponged the edges with SU! Sahara Sand classic ink. I wanted to give it a little bit of a worn look.

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Sahara Sand
CS: Paper Temptress Gray Leather, SU! Sahara Sand and GP White
Sets: For Father, Classic Pickups and More Great Greetings (ret)
Acc: Ticket Crnr Pnch, Round Tab Pnch, 1/8" Scor Tape, Sponge DMC Floss
Tech: Stitching, Sponging

A New Wallet For Hubby (outside)

I made this wallet out of Gray Leather from the Paper Temptress. First, let me tell you about this cardstock!!!! It's LEATHER!!! This stuff is DA BOMB!!! So nice and smooth but with great detail. It's also veeeeery nice to stamp on. This also doesn't distort your image. I got the dimensions from here. Thank you to Lorri Heiling for the directions on her blog! The stitching was done by hand using DMC floss. I used SU! Classic Pickups (retired) for my image.


Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Sahara Sand
CS: Paper Temptress Gray Leather, SU! Sahara Sand and GP White
Sets: For Father, Classic Pickups and More Great Greetings (ret)
Acc: Ticket Crnr Pnch, Round Tab Pnch, 1/8" Scor Tape, Sponge DMC Floss
Tech: Stitching, Sponging

May I Have Your Attention Please!!!!

Now announcing....the Paper Temptress Blog!!!! Yep! Ya heard it here! Also...a SALE!!! The leather line is 40% off AND....the velvet, suede and plastic cardstock is on sale for 30%off. These specials will run through the month of April. Go HERE to shop!

Purse For A Friend

This is another little goodie I have been wanting to try! I can definitely see more of these little babies in my future...LOL!!! I used the SU! 5-in-1 envelope template to make this. I cut my cardstock into a regular A2 size card. I laid the template onto my cardstock. I then traced, cut and scored as directed. Once my purse was cut out and scored accordingly I used my SU! So Swirly wheel with Pretty In Pink ink and rolled it across the bottom flap on the backside so it would be in the front when finished. Once I got my wheel rolled and my purse together I used a foam square to attach my circle and placed it just enough on the edge to also close the purse. I added my 1/4" white grosgrain ribbon to the back for my handle and attached KaiserCraft Rose colored pearls to the flap for an extra added touch. I used the Paper Temptress Cotton Candy Pop Tones cardstock. Verrry nice shade of color! To me it looks like a peachish (is that even a word???) pink color. Beautiful!!!!!! I have been so impressed by the Paper Temptress cardstock. There is wide range of colors that you just can't go wrong. There's the perfect shade for any occasion!!!!

Ink: SU! Pretty in Pink
CS: PT Cotton Candy pop Tones and PTI White
Stamps: SU! So Swirly Jumbo Wheel and Elegant Greetings
Ribbon: SU! 1/4" White Grosgrain
Acc: KC Rose Pearls, Foam Square and 1 3/8" Circle Punch

You can purchase the Paper Temptress Cotton Candy Pop Tones Here...

Handmade Wedding Present

This ain't no ordinary wedding present...LOL!!!! This was actually very simple to make. The card base in the paper Temptress Retro Black Glossy cardstock. Looove the design! This picture doesn't do it any justice!!! You can see a small part of the design at the very top of the card. It is veeeeeeery smooth! To get a better pic of the black the silver would have been so shiny it would've been blindingly bright. I used the Paper Temptress Vintage Silver Lustre cardstock for the 'ribbon' and bow. To make the bow I just cut strips of the Vintage Silver Lustre cardstock and used mini glue dots to stick them together where the fold meets and to the next layer. I stamped the sentiment after I had my ribbon and bow on my present. This card could be used to hold a great surprise inside such as money or a gift card to the receiver's favorite restaurant, hotel, department store, etc....

Supplies Used:
Ink: Rubber Stampede Silver
CS: PT Vintage Silver Lustre and Retro Black Glossy Lustre
Sets: SU! More Great Greetings (retired)
Acc: Mini Glue Dots

You can purchase the Retro Black Glossy Lustre cardstock here...

Vinatge Silver Lustre here...

A Father's Day Train

I love this image so I finally got a chance to get it dirty...LOL!!! I used the Paper Temptress Pearl Vellum. I love the sheen!!!! This picture does NOT do it justice at ALL! Very smooth and YUMMY stuff!!!! I stamped my image and sentiment using Stone Gray Staz On ink directly on the vellum and let dry. This vellum takes ink very well. I used mini glue dots in the corners to adhere it to my card base. The card base on the card is made with the Paper Temptress Retro Black Glossy Lustre cardstock. I used gray dew drops on the corners to add that extra touch to my card.

Supplies Used:
Ink: Stone Gray Staz On
Sets: SU! Happiness Is A Journey and SU! All Around Argyle (sentiment)
CS: PT Pearl Vellum and Retro Black Glossy
Acc: Gray Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots

You can find the paper Temptress Pearl Vellum here....
Retro Black Glossy Cardstock here.....

Mother's Day will soon be here.....

so I thought I'd get a start on my cards for this year. My Grandmother's favorite color is purple. I just happen to have some Violet Vellum from the Paper Temptress that I still haven't tried yet. It was karma I tell ya! LOL!!! Anyway, I wanted something simple enough to show off the vellum without distracting from it. This is another shade of purple I'm very happy with. The vellum itself it VERRRY niiiiice!!!!! It doesn't tear, shred or anything else when you dry emboss it. I cut a piece of the Violet Vellum to card front size. I used this sentiment from SU! All Year Cheer II set (now retired) in black stazon ink and stamped directly onto the cardstock. I used my Stylized Flowers embossing folder and zipped it through my bug. I ran my dotto adhesive all the way around the vellum and attached it to the white base. Then I took my KaiserCraft Pearl pearls and put one on each corner of my vellum. Voila! Finished!

Supplies Used:
Ink: Black Staz On
CS: PT Voilet Vellum and PTI White
Sets: SU! AYC II
Acc: Mini Glue Dots and KaiserCraft Pearl Pearls
Tech: Dry Embossing

You can purchase the paper Temptress Violet Vellum here....

Flowery Tote Bag

I have been really wanting to try one of these. I see lots of them posted in Split Coast Stampers galleries and on blogs. I'm very happy with the way it turned out. It is very simple to make. You can find a tutorial for this tote
here....

Thank you very much mcshamus75 (splitcoast stampers)for your template to make this tote.

Instead of using patterned paper on my tote I decided to use a flower stamp from the SU! set In Full Bloom (now retired). I stamped my flower randomly over the entire piece of cardstock with SU! Elegant Eggplant ink before I did any cutting or scoring. I used the Paper Temptress Grape Jelly Pop Tones for the tote. This is a really beautiful shade of purple!!!! Love it!!! There are a few colors that I am VERY picky about the shade and purple is definitely one of them! hehehehe It is also just the right thickness for altering projects or making totes, purses, etc... It isn't hard to crease, score or anything yet sturdy enough to hold cards in. Once I had my tote put together I used black 3/8" grosgrain ribbon for my handles. You can also use cardstock or ribbon going from front to back depending on how you want the finished product to look.

Supplies Used:
Ink: SU! Elegant Eggplant
CS: PT Grape Jelly Pop Tones
Sets: SU! In Full Bloom
Ribbon: 3/8" Black Grosgrain (from Pink Hedgehog Paper Crafts)
Acc: PC Swiss Dots EF

You can purchase the Paper Temptress Grape Jelly Pop Tones cardstock here...

Butterflies For A Freind

I absolutely loooove this color!!!!! This Paper Temptress Rose Vellum. This was actually my first time using vellum. I have to say....I'm very impressed. Especially with the quality. I ran a card front size piece of vellum through my cuttlebug with the textile embossing folder. It came out very crisp and very sturdy! Then I used the Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly punch for all the butterflies and set them aside. I took the sentiment (SU! All Holidays) and flipped it rubber side up. I took my Orchid Brilliance Dew Drop ink and dabbed it onto the stamp. This method makes the ink last longer since there is less chance of over inking. I used pop dots to adhere my butterflies to the card then added KaiserCraft Snow Pearls to their backs.

Supplies used:
Ink: Orchid Brilliance Dew Drop
CS: PTI White and Paper Temptress Rose Vellum
Sets: All Holidays
Acc: KaiserCraft Snow Pearls, MS Classic Butterfly Punch, Pop Dots, PC Textile EF

You can find the Paper Temptress Rose vellum here....

Mardi Gras Mini Book

I was just having a little fun with my Bind It All and some more Paper Temptress cardstock. I wanted something a little bright and funky. Those that know me KNOW this is way out of my comfort zone...lol!!! Anyway, it being Mardi Gras time around where I live I couldn't think of a better way to showcase this cardstock. I used the Golden Glow Metallic cardstock. I took two 4x4 chipboard coasters and traced them onto the cardstock and trimmed them to size. I then took my typeset uppercase alpha to make the letters in elegant eggplant ink. The ink doesn't show up real clear in my pic...it looks black for some reason. I'm still learning this new camera...lol! So after those were completed I set them aside to dry. I took some regular index cards and trimmed them to size. I used the side with the lines to make it easier to write notes on. You can use how ever many you like but make sure your wires are large enough to accomodate them. After the ink was dry, I used my BIA to punch the holes into the coasters and the inside pages. I inserted my coil and closed it. I didn't have the brighter ribbon colors so I had to improvise...lol! I then added some elegant eggplant and some hunter green ribbon to the wires and the clear rhinestones to the corners. My project is now complete. This can go in your purse (how many of us need to jot something down and can never seem to find paper when we need it???LOL!!!) or given as a gift.

Supplies Used
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
CS: PT Golden Glow, Index Cards (reg. ones you can buy at WalMart)
Sets: Typeset Uppercase Alpha
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant and Hunter Green 1/4" gorsgrain
Acc: BIA, Clear Rhinestones


You can find the Golden Glow cardstock here....

Golden Anniversary Gift Inside

Here's the inside. On the insides of the postcards I used the Paper Temptress Sandy Stripes Vellum. The inside pages can be left blank so the receiver can add things to them or they can be altered or made into a mini scrapbook by the giver.

Sandy Stripes Vellum can be found here...