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