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