Cheekie's Ink Pad

Daisy Flower

2012-01-22T18:57:00.003-06:00

I made this card some time ago & never got the chance to post it. I cased this card from etsy. When I saw it I fell in love with it & knew I had to make it!

The card base is Early Espresso with crumb cake embossed with the houndstooth embossing folder. The center flowers are made from the daisy #2 die with Riding Hood Red. I used old Olive 1/4" grograin for the leaves.

I hope you enjoy!!

Once again my disappearance.....

2012-01-22T18:48:00.003-06:00

Sorry to have disappeared from blog site again, but I have been suffering from health problems. Long story short, I ended up in St. Mary's hospital in Enid, OK for a week with abdominal pain & pneumonia.

I am home now & have been recovering for a few days. I am getting better each day that passes, but for now am on home oxygen & breathing treatments.

Thanks to all that called, visited, & send cards while I was ill & recovering.

Special thanks goes out to my husband & my mom for everything they have done for me. I couldn't have done it without either of them!

Heidi

Drum Roll Please...........

2012-01-02T17:43:00.002-06:00

The winners of my drawing for my customers that signed up for my blog are......

Holly Stotts & Suzy Hensley

Congratulations u2!!

Heidi

Frosty

2012-01-02T02:45:00.003-06:00

I made this card to send to all my new customers that came to stamp class in December. Isn't he the cutest ever? I just love this little guy from the Snow Much Fun set that was new to 2011. I used Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler to color him, with a Cherry Cobbler card base. It is hard to see, but I used the new Dazzling Details in the center of the snowflakes & his snow buttons.

I hope you enjoy!!

1st post for 2012!!

2012-01-02T02:39:00.004-06:00

I hope that each of you had a wonderful christmas & a safe Happy New Year's eve!!!

2012 is going to be the best year ever!!!

Happy New Year to all!!!

Sneak Peek for Saleabration!!

2011-12-20T03:01:00.003-06:00

Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale of the year is just around the corner! Starting Jan 24th you can once again earn a free item for EVERY $50 you spend. There is no limit to how many items you can earn through March 31st!

This is a sneak peek of some of the free product. I used the new DSP pack of paper called, Everyday Enchantment. It matches the 2011-2012 In-Color family. It is so pretty! The flower stamp is also an earn-able item called, Fresh Vintage Stamp Set. I used Lucky Limeade as the card base & shaded the stamped flower image with Pool Party. The Happy Birthday is stamped in Calypso Coral. The little butterflies are from the beautiful wings embosslet.

I hope you enjoyed!

January Stamp Class Schedule

2011-12-18T18:45:00.004-06:00

I hope that January will see in a Fabulous 2012 for each of you! It's hard to believe, but it is almost time for stamp class again!!

January 7th @ 10 am at my house in Hennessey

January 8th @ 1pm at Leesa's House in OKC

Please RSVP for the class you wish to come to. Both classes are on a 1st come 1st serve basis!

Can't wait to see you all in the new year!!! Happy New Year to each of you!!

Another January Class Card

2011-12-18T18:34:00.002-06:00

This is another stamp out of the Occasion Mini called, Candy Conversations. It is one of the great single stamps that SU! sells. The base cardstock is Lucky Limeade. The textured dotted DSP is also from the Occasion Mini called Sweet Shop. I layered the main image with Calypso Coral. The "love you" stamp came from the P.S. I Love you stamp set also out of the Occasion Mini. It is a real simple card with vibrant colors. I used the taffeta white ribbon to add a bit of dimension.

I hope that you enjoy & come to the January stamp class to make this card!

Death by Chocolate

2011-12-13T21:28:00.003-06:00

I got out my new stamp set, P.S. I Love U, to play with today. I absolutely love this set. All of the stamps used on this card came from this set. I used the Chocolate Chip marker to color the bottom of the Strawberries, Cherry Cobbler to color the strawberry part, & Garden Green to color the stem. The cardstock is Cherry Cobbler with a Chocolate Chip layer. I used the new textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the border around the bottom of the card. My favorite part of the card is the Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details that I placed along the chocolate line. All these products will be available in the new Occasions Mini Starting January 4th & I can't wait!! The Holiday Mini will come to a finish January 3rd, so if there is anything you still want, then now is the time to order!!

I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek of the upcoming catalog! We will be doing this card for the next class coming up in January!

Another Baby Card

2011-12-11T18:38:00.003-06:00

My mom made this baby bootie card for our new cousin on the way. She will be here tomorrow!! We can't wait!! My mom used the stitched stocking set from the holiday mini. The background & layer are Pretty in Pink. She punched the islet with the Lace Ribbon Border Punch.

I hope you enjoy!

Run, Run, Rudolph!

2011-12-09T18:00:00.003-06:00

We made this adorable Reindeer candy bar wrapper in class for December. The wrapper itself is DSP from the Neutrals paper pack. I cut the Chocolate Chip piece 51/2" x 6" & wrapped it around the candy bar. The nose is made from the 13/8" circle punch in Chocolate Chip & 1" circle punch in Red Glimmer Paper. The tuff of hair is 1/2 of the 13/8" circle scallop punch. The eye lids are one 1" circle punch cute in half from the Chocolate Chip & the eye balls are 3/4" circle punch in white & 1/2" circle punch in black. The antlers are made from the big shot sizlett die called Swirls and Scribbles.

These were such a big hit at class!! Most of my customers are making them to give as gifts for christmas!! Good Luck ladies!

Baby Elephants

2011-12-05T11:20:00.004-06:00

We have a new baby coming in the family we are so so excited!! My cousin Ashley Wilson & his wife Brooke are finally having a baby!! They are adopting a baby girl & she is due Dec 7th. If she is not here by the 12th she will come to the world c-section.

My mom & I decided that we better get busy & get some cards made. My mom already finished the baby bee & the receiving blanket for me to give. I bought the material & she sewed it up. In our family we call blankets made with flannel & batting that are tied out with yarn, bee's. They are a long family tradition & we love them!!

The card that I made is this darling elephant card. The stamp set is a retired one called Baby Steps. I fell in love with this stamp set when I saw it. I have had it since Sellabration last year & have been waiting for the right occasion. The base to the card is Pretty in Pink & I used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder to give the background some texture. The layer for the main image is the shimmer silver paper. I just love this paper. It comes in both red & silver. The elephants I stamped in Pretty in Pink & cute out ears for a 3-d affect. The ribbon I tied on the card is a silk & organza ribbon that is not Stampin' Up!. I know shame on me huh? hehehehehe

Next post I will share the cutest hershey bar wrapper you have ever seen for christmas!!

Frosty the Snowmen!!

2011-12-01T22:15:00.000-06:00

I made these snowmen for the craft shows I have been doing. They are Hershey Bar wrappers. I had a little help from my mom making the hats. Aren't they cute???

Sparkly Stockings

2011-11-29T21:50:00.001-06:00

After class in November, I came home & made this card using the gorgeous glimmer paper from Stampin' Up!, of course. I used real red for the card base & whisper white embossed with the big shot using the Snow Burst embossing folder. I used the stocking builder punch with glimmer paper for the stockings. I had issue with getting the glimmer paper to stick to the other one, but with a little mini glue dot it did the trick! The Merry Christmas sentiment is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set.

I hope you enjoy!

Match Box Die

2011-11-27T21:58:00.005-06:00

This cute little box is from the Stampin' Up! Matchbox Die for the Big Shot. It holds 4 Hershey Nuggets. I stamped whisper white paper with the It's a Wrap Holidays stamp set. After cutting them out I snailed them on & reinforced with tape. The card stock is a little strong to stay without some tape. Labels can be used & will not have to be taped. We are going to make this project at December's class. Hope to see you there!!

I hope you enjoy!!

Rudolph with your nose so bright.....

2011-11-26T19:52:00.000-06:00

Don't you just love this card?? I cased this card from Rhonda Griffin. I met Rhonda at a craft show that we were both doing. I started buying her cards to case!! I laughed as I bought them, because another card is just what I needed for sure. I changed her card just a bit, but it is basically the same.

I used real red as the main card stock with Early Espresso & Crumb Cake layers. The Crumb Cake layer I ran through the Big Shot with the Snow Burst embossing folder. The reindeer are made with the Petite Pennants Builder Punch & the matching stamp set called Pennant Parade. His little antlers are punched with the Snow Flake Punch.

I hope you enjoy!!

December Class Dates

2011-11-24T21:25:00.003-06:00

I wanted to announce the December class dates so you can book one on your calender now! December class is being held early so that orders can be delivered before christmas.

Class in Hennessey is going to be held on December 1st @ 11 am. I will hold additional classes at my house to fit your schedules.

Class in Oklahoma City is being held on December 4th @ 2 pm.

I hope to see you all there!!!

O' Christmas Tree...

2011-11-24T18:57:00.000-06:00

This is a card that I made with the Snow Swirled stamp set. The picture does not do it justice at all though. It was a super easy card to make. I used bashful blue as the card base & one of the layers. Whisper white for both of the other layers. I love this new embossing folder. It is called Snow Burst from the holiday mini. It is one of my favorites right now. I embossed the tree in silver & used one of our large rhinestone gems for the topper.

I hope you enjoy!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2011-11-24T18:52:00.002-06:00

Just a small note to say Happy Thanksgiving to all of my followers & hope you are having a blessed holiday weekend!!

Besties Birthday Card

2011-11-10T19:04:00.003-06:00

Made this card for my bestie. Mind you, I'm a little late with it. Her birthday was in October.....gasp!!!! She will still love it. She always waits for my cards....literally usually. LOL I just love this new Elebration set. I used the silver glimmer paper behind the little guy. The basic card stock is Delightful Daffodil with a strip of Rich Razzleberry pattern paper.

I hope you enjoy!!

Lost My Mojo

2011-11-08T19:33:00.002-06:00

I guess you have noticed by now that It has been months since I posted to my blog. I had completely lost my mojo to stamp lately. I have finally gotten back on the wagon, so I hope it won't be so long again.

I had a fabulous sale at the craft show I went to last weekend. I sold over 35 cards!!!! I am working on cards again this week to take this weekend. This weekend's craft show is in Kingfisher in the expo buildings. Hope to see you all there!!!

November Class Projects

2011-11-08T19:22:00.006-06:00

These are the 4 cards that we made for Nov class. I am still available for these cards to be done at my house. Just give me a shout!!!

I hope you enjoy!!!

ATC

2011-09-22T05:33:00.000-05:00

My sister in law made this ATC for me. ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. They are about the size of a baseball card & are tradable in the stamping world. Some people really get into collecting these. I think it just turned out just beautiful!! She is really into the vintage look. I can not even fathom how to make something look like this. She sure has the nack for it! I really do not know the supplies she used to make it, so I can not list them all out, but wanted to share this with you all to see!!

I hope you enjoy!!

Oldie But Goodie

2011-09-19T05:08:00.000-05:00

I pulled out an oldie but goodies stamp set to create this card called For Father. I think this set was in the Occasions mini a couple years ago. The minute I saw it I knew I had to have it with this dog image in it. I just love dog stamp sets! Maybe that's because I am an animal lover! I watercolored this image, which I am not the best at. I drug the edges of the cardstock through the black ink pad to give it that tarnished look.

Stamps: For Father, Small Little Sentiments

Ink: Brocade Blue, Real Red, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy

Cardstock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Modern Label Punch

I hope you enjoy!!

Wedding Card

2011-09-13T17:48:00.004-05:00

One of my customers needed to make a wedding card for a relative of hers & this is what we came up with! I really love this card & thought it turned out gorgeous! Great work us!!

Stamps: Baroque Motif

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Versa Mark, Versa Mark Pen

Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Finial Press Embossing Folder

I hope you enjoy!!

With Sympathy

2011-08-26T00:59:00.000-05:00

This was a quick card that I made for a sympathy card. I love this set a lot. Who am I fooling. I love all the sets that I have! You can not tell by the picture but I used Dazzling Diamonds on the little flowers to dress it up.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Thought & Prayers

Ink: Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Dazzling Diamonds, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Thank you for looking!

Another swap Card

2011-08-25T00:37:00.000-05:00

I made this card for a winter/christmas swap that I joined. I thought I would try this Mother of Pearl technique for the background. I think it turned out way cool! It is hard to see in the picture, but it looks all iridescent in person. I will share some of the cards that I received back from the swap later in the week.

I plan on us doing this card for September stamp class since we are going to do Christmas cards!! I have told my customers that I will try to teach a different technique each month, so this will be the one for September.

Stamps: Polar Party

Ink: Basic Black, Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo

Card Stock: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Shimmer White

Accessories: Tissue Paper, Shimmer White Paint, Marina Mist Polka Dot Ribbon, Snowflake Punch, Dazzling Diamonds

I hope you enjoy!!

Pumpkin Patch

2011-08-24T00:27:00.003-05:00

I designed this card for my August Stamp Class. I just love this set!! Button buddies is now one of my new favorites. I feel this card is very versatile. It can see it being used for Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, or just a thinking of you card for the season.

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive

Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White

Stamps: Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Big Shot, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Brights Buttons

I hope you enjoyed!!

Got Milk??

2011-08-23T00:20:00.005-05:00

This is one of the projects that we will be making at my August Stamp Class. I had never used the milk carton die before, but isn't it just the cutest??? It's a bit smaller than I expected, but I think it is darling & everyone is going to love making it!!

Ink: Basic Black

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Cajan Craze, Frightful Sight DSP

Stamps: Batty for You

Accessories: Big Shot, Milk Carton Die, 1 3/8" circle punch, circle scallop punch

I hope you enjoy!!

Love Birds

2011-08-16T16:40:00.003-05:00

My mom & I made this card to have to give to family, & to sell in my rack at the pharmacy. We just think the little love birds are darling!! Reminds me of my hubby & I sitting outside watching the stars & the moon. My hubby is an avid star watcher.

Ink: Marina Mist

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Basic Black

Stamps: Short & Sweet

Accessories: Owl Builder Punch, 21/2" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Perfect Dots Embossing Folder

I hope you enjoyed!!

VC Rocks Blog Hop

2011-08-14T16:52:00.004-05:00

This weekend is VC Rock's last blog hope for the year. I'm a little late because of our internet, but I guess it's like the old saying goes, better late than never!! The blog hop

is spotlighted around Punches.

I decided to showcase this darling new stamp set called Kiddoodles!! I just love this new set!!

Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories: Large Scallop Circle Punch, Spider Web embossing folder, 3/8" Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

You probably got here from Madbug Designs. The next stop on the hop is InkPaperStamps.

I hope you enjoyed your stop here!!!

Tweet Tweet

2011-08-05T20:21:00.004-05:00

Mom & I made this card today. It is a case from the Stampin' Success. We just thought this little guy was the cutest & you know how much I like punch art!

I hope you enjoy!!

SU! Special for August!

2011-08-03T15:42:00.003-05:00

The special this month through Stampin' Up! is buy 3 designer series papers & get 1 free. I know there is a lot of you paper hoarders like me out there!! This is a great chance to fulfill your need for greed!!

Please contact me today if you would like to order from me!!!

Mom's Card

2011-07-27T03:31:00.004-05:00

My mom made this card after casing it from splitcoast stampers. I do not know who's card it was from. I thought it turned out very cute & wanted to showcase it.

Stamps: Hello Blossoms

Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Garden Green

Card Stock: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake

Misc: 1/4" Circle Punch, Bold Brights Buttons, Real Red Ribbon

Hope you enjoy!!

Photo Book for Class

2011-07-25T22:26:00.005-05:00

This month in stamp class we will be making a little photo book for both photos & journaling. It has a total of 8 pages. I will not show them all so something can be a surprise for class.

Each book is made from a 12 x 12 DSP page. I learned how to make this little book at a retreat that I went to.

I hope you enjoyed!!

Pinwheel

2011-07-24T12:25:00.003-05:00

Here is another card that we will be making in the July stamp class. Pinwheel cards are all the rage right now & I just had to learn to make them!

You start by cutting a 3x3 square piece of double sided DSP. Then you score it from corner to corner. Cut from each corner in towards the center. Leave about 1/2" from the center on each cut. Place SNAIL or glue dots on every other corner. Now you are going to stick down the corners one by one in a clock wise movement in the center. Make sure to cross the center point with each one, so that when you place your brad you will catch each point. Using your paper piercing tool punch a hole in the middle & place your brad. Waaaalaaa your done!!

I hope you enjoyed!!

Butterfly Butterfly.....Fly away home

2011-07-21T18:45:00.003-05:00

Today I started working on my class for July. This is one of the cards that we will be making for July Stamp class. I got this new punch & really wanted to use it. I love the way the white looks on darker card stock. I pulled out my new stamp set, Flower Fest for the butterflies. Aren't they just the prettiest ever??

Stamps: Oval All, Flower Fest

Ink: Concord Crush, Versa Mark

Card Stock: Concord Crush, Whisper White

Misc: Scallop Oval Punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Basic Pearls

I hope You enjoy!!

Tool Time

2011-07-21T05:52:00.000-05:00

My Mom & I cased this card from Splitcoast Stampers for her fathers day cards to all the men in the family. We had a lot of fun making these cards! There was a lot of cutting out to do, but together we got er' done!

Stamps: Totally Tool

Card Stock: Brushed Silver, Night of Navy, Real Red

Ink: Basic Black

Misc: Non SU! Embossing plate, Big Shot, Silver Brads, Cork Sheets

I hope you enjoy!!

Elephant on Parade

2011-07-18T23:13:00.003-05:00

I made this card for my bestie in Ohio! It was a very quick & simple card to make. She loves elephants & collects everyone she sees. I know she will love this card! I am sending it to her just because.

Stamps: Long Fellows

Ink: Basic Black, Basic Grey

Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Grey

Misc: Heart to Heart Punch

I hope you enjoy!!

Cupcake Time

2011-07-18T05:38:00.004-05:00

Here is another card that we did in my June Stamp Camp. This cupcake was cased off the internet, but I do not remember where from. The cupcake was another farewell stamp set that we used, & I sure will miss it! I'm also sad that I discovered this paper as it was retiring! It has some beautiful patterns in it for sure, & the houndstooth is just one of them!

Stamps: Simple Birthday Thanks

Card Stock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, & Love Letter DSP

Ink: Basic Black

Misc: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Tape, Basic Rhinestones, Big Shot, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder

I hope you enjoy!!

Pun Fun

2011-07-08T22:21:00.005-05:00

Pun Fun was one of the sets that retired this year. My June class was focused on sets that were retiring. This was one of the cards that I designed for class. I paired this stamp with the Blushing Bride & Poppy Parade from the 2010-2011 In color family. I used the new scalloped edge Chocolate Chip polka dot ribbon. The tool kit was used to rough the edges of the layers.

I hope you enjoy!!!

Cookiessssssssssssss!!!

2011-06-16T20:38:00.003-05:00

I made this card for my monthly punch swap sample for June. The choices were Favorite Holiday, Food, or Wedding. I went with food!

I used the confetti set for the background stamped in Chocolate chip. The cookies are made by punching out Early Espresso & Whisper White with the Extra Wide Oval punch, & layering them together. I used the Pinking Hearts Border Punch & the Level one hostess set for the greeting.

I am going to a stamping retreat tomorrow & Saturday & hope to come back with lots of things to show you!!

I hope you enjoy!!

Goodbye to a wonderful set!

2011-06-13T18:32:00.003-05:00

This is a sad time of the year, when Stampin' Up! puts out the retirement list. I am sorry to see the Pick A Petal set leave. We have used it a couple times in class, and we will be doing this card in class for June. I cased this card out of this years catalog. I love the cork to off set the card. It gives it texture & depth. I used the Lucky Limeade paper for the background. I think I have said this before, but I LOVE this new color!!!!!! It's my new favorite color I think! The sentiment is from the level I hostess set out of the summer mini called Swirls & Curls verses.

I hope you enjoyed!

VC Rocks Blog Hop

2011-06-10T23:21:00.004-05:00

This is the first time I have ever been in a blog hop!! I am so excited! The subject for the blog hop is the Big shot. One of my favorite subjects!! So, let's get started!

I created this card by using the big shot mostly. This is my favorite new color combination too! I used Whisper White, Melon Mambo, & Lucky Limeade! Lucky Limeade is one of the new In Colors that comes out July 1st, so you are getting a sneak peek.

I used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing floder to emboss the card base & the flower. I cut out the flower using the Fun Flower die. I layered the flower on the trusty top note. The sentiment came from the hostess set, Swirls & Curls Verses from the Summer Mini.

Now that you have looked over my project please feel free to hop on over to Angela Walter's blog . If you would like to go back to the previous blog, hop back to Mary Jo Price-Williams's blog .

I hope you have enjoyed! Feel free to leave me comments & let me know what you think!

VC Rocks Challenge #5

2011-05-30T18:38:00.003-05:00

I made this card for a color challenge over at VC Rocks . The challenge issued was to create a card using at least 3 colors from the Regal family, 1 brown from the Neutral family, & 2 embellishments.

I expected to have more trouble with this challenge than I did. When I started I said to my mom that these were fall colors, but after finishing the card, I feel that they are warm & rich in nature, & not limited to fall. I really like how the card turned out. The design is not mine. I did this design at a stamp camp I went to of my sideline, Barbara Hendrickson's.

The punches used are the 1 1/4" Circle, 3/4" Circle, the Circle from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack. I used Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, & Night of Navy Card Stock. The Sentiment is from the Bring on the Cake set.

I hope you enjoy!!

March Monthly Punch Art Swap

2011-05-29T19:53:00.000-05:00

I am just now getting around to posting the Swaps I received back in March from the monthly punch art swap I am in. I really love some of these cards & think they are beautiful!

I hope you enjoyed!!

VC Rocks Challenge

2011-05-26T19:43:00.001-05:00

VC Rocks is a new group I joined on Yahoo Groups. It stands for Virtual Convention Rocks. Last weeks challenge was to make a card using at least 2 colors from the soft subtles family with either Early Espresso or Chocolate Chip with either Whisper White, or Very Vanilla.

This turned out to be quite a challenge for me since I am a bold bright person. After finishing my card, I noticed that I ended up choosing 2 of the brightest subtles! Imagine that! I chose Rose Red & Wild Wasabi with Chocolate Chip. I love this little stamp set called Hello Again.

I hope you enjoy!

Dimensions for Nugget Box

2011-05-25T19:34:00.004-05:00

I have had several requests for the dimensions for this little Nugget Box. You start by cutting your DSP of choice to 6" x 3". You then score it long ways @ 2 1/2". Turn to the other long side & score again at 2 1/2". Then score on the sideways side @ 2", 2 1/2", 4 1/2", & 5". Fold on all the score lines. Cut Ribbon 5 3/4".

I hope this helps. If you have any questions please let me know.

Projects for May's class

2011-05-18T16:12:00.008-05:00

These are the 4 projects that we are doing this month for class.

This first project is a Hershey's Nugget purse. Each little purse holds 2 Nuggets. We will be using the In-color Designer Series Paper, with 4 different color choices. This purse is made with the Concord Crush DSP. I used the 3/4" Circle punch for the closer with a Clear Rhinestone Brad. The handle is made with Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.

This 2nd project is a card featuring the new colored embossing powder!!! I used the Wild Wasabi, & Melon Mambo powder for this card. The stamp set used is the Printed Petals set. When the new catty came out I knew I had to have this set. The card is layered with Wild Wasabi card stock & a Melon Mambo card base. The ribbon I used to tie it all together is Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain.

This 3rd project we are using a new technique called polished stone. It is an awesome technique that I just learned also. I promised my classes that I would start trying to include a new technique each month, & this is the one I picked this this month.

This 4th project we are using the Wellness Wishes stamp set. This stamp set is one of my favorites. I know I'm always needing a get well card for someone. Seems to be so much sickness these days. I used Rich Razzleberry ink, card stock, & stripped ribbon. The brad is from the antique brads & I think they are stunning on cards. The card base is made with Crumb Cake. The embossing folder is the Elegant Bouquet.

I hope you enjoyed!!

Another Swap Card

2011-05-18T15:54:00.000-05:00

I ended up taking 2 spots in the monkey swap & this is my 2nd card. I'm not sure I am as happy with this one or not. I know I am harder on myself then I should be. I am interested in what you all think. I LOVE the Real Red Glitter paper!! It is a carry over item, so I am hoping that we see more colors in the new catty. A girl can dream can't she?

This monkey stamp I got from a friend of mine who had received a bunch of stamps from a lady that was giving up the hobby....shreeeeek! Can you imagine this? Well, I for 1 can not!

I hope you enjoy!!

Getting Ready for Swaps

2011-05-12T05:02:00.000-05:00

I did not participate in the monthly punch art swap last month, but am back on track for May. This months choices are birds, spring theme, trees, or flowers. I chose birds. I know I posted one of these birds some time ago, but I redid her a little with updated colors & am posting her again. Isn't she darling? I hope the participants enjoy her as much as I do.

The 2nd swap I am doing this month is a monkey swap. I have taken 2 spots in the swap. for one I made these sock monkey cards. I also have posted a card similar to this one before. Never hurts to post the good ones again I say. I only had to make 5 of these for the swap.

I hope you enjoy!

Pre-School Graduation

2011-05-10T16:46:00.005-05:00

My nephew graduated from pre-school last week! He was the cutest there of course! Well, don't you think he is? He is a ham.

I made this card for his graduation. I know that it is not Stampin' Up!, but the monkey was too cute to pass up. My sister-in-law was not sure what there school colors were, but she thought blue & something, so I chose Real Red to go with the Pacific Point Blue. I used Soft Suede for the monkey himself.

I hope you enjoy!

2011-05-03T21:00:00.004-05:00

Well I have fallen off the posting wagon again! I guess it's better late then never that I get back on. Lots has been going on while I have been gone. One of the exciting things that happened while I was gone was our son got married to the most wonderful young lady! Here is a pic of the happy couple!

If you follow my blog then you will remember them from our Disney World trip. We had the best time at the wedding. The kids did most of the wedding planning & decorations themselves.

Here is the card that I made them for their wedding.

I hope you enjoy!!

Punch Art Swap Received Day #2

2011-03-01T20:11:00.000-06:00

Here are 3 more cards I received in the Punch Art Swap from February. I will post the last 2 in a few days.

I hope you enjoy!

Punch Art Swap Received Day #1

2011-02-27T20:07:00.000-06:00

Here are 3 of the cards that I received last month from the Punch Art Swap. I will show more in a few days!!

I hope you enjoy!

February Punch Art Swap

2011-02-25T19:59:00.000-06:00

I made this card for the monthly Punch Art Swap I am in. I told you about it last month & told you to check back each month to see what I was doing for the swap. This month the choices were, winter holiday, Easter, or Aliens. I can't wait to see what some do with the Aliens category. As you can see I chose Easter for this month. We are going to be making this little chick in class in March also.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Regal Rose

Card Stock: Regal Rose, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Misc: Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Word Window Punch, 2-way Glue Pen, SNAIL, Google Eyes from Retail Store

I hope you enjoy!!

Mom's Chicken Card

2011-02-23T19:56:00.000-06:00

Here is another card my mom designed! Isn't it just darling. I love my mom dearly. She is my rock & don't know what I would do without her. I am thankful that we have this hobby together also. Most of this card is from retired stamps, but it's good to dig out those retired goodies sometimes!

Hope you enjoy!

Purse Card

2011-02-21T21:52:00.003-06:00

I know I already posted once today, but I just had to post this darling purse I cased from Lyn Johnston. It is made from a template. It was so so easy. I also used the new button embosslet & Glimmer Brad from the occasions mini. I would have never thought of using these colors together, but I got my color coach today. I am not sure if you can tell but I used Not Quite Navy, Poppy Parade DSP, & Crumb Cake on the button. If you post a message with your e-mail I can forward you the template. I haven't quite decided if we are going to do this card in class or not. Do you all want to do this in class????

I hope you enjoy!

Little Purse

2011-02-21T19:48:00.003-06:00

Isn't this the cutest think stinkin' purse? I have to admit that once again I did not create this little purse. I cased this little purse from Chic' n Scratch. She has a nice video tutorial to make these little cute purses. We are going to be making these in class in April. So if you are a customer hold tight I'm going to teach you to make these.

Hope you enjoy!!

Mom's Bugs

2011-02-20T20:17:00.003-06:00

My mom made this card last week & we are going to do it in class in March. She used crystal effects on the bugs to give them a glossy look. The stamps are from the Bugs & Kisses set. The small Flowers are from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack.

I hope you enjoy!!

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

2011-02-09T22:00:00.000-06:00

I created this card with my mom. We cased this from somewhere on splitcoast. I got this set & just love it! Don't we love all the sets we get though....lol. I think my mom love this set of mine as well as any. She's always looking for cards to make with this set.

Stamps: Cute as a Bug

Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red, Basic Black, Garden Green

Card Stock: Pacific Point, Real Red, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Other Items: Big Shot, Perfect Dots Embossing Plate, Hemp Cord, Red Button (from retail store), Pacific Point Stripped Ribbon

I hope you enjoy!

Owls for Fun

2011-02-08T21:38:00.001-06:00

I made these cards for fun & I'm not sure if we are going to do them in class or not. I have not decided what our 4th card is going to be yet. So, for now they are just for fun! I love the owl punch but get tired of all the little pieces for the eyes. The new FREE celebration set called Punch Bunch makes owl cards easy! I love it!!! I can still dress them up with different colored vests, but without the hassle of the eyes.

Stamps: Punch Bunch, Smarty Pants, Woodgrain

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Prints Pack DSP (retired)

Other Items: Two-Step Owl Punch Extra-Large, Decorative Label Punch

I hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday!

2011-02-07T21:18:00.002-06:00

I also made this card in preparation for class this month. We are also going to be making this card. I also love this new set from the Occasion Mini Catalog. I have chosen this card to be for all the males in my life that have birthdays this year.

Stamps: Take a Spin

Ink: Pacific Point

Card Stock: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper, Celebrations DSP

Other Items: Game Spinner Hands

I hope you enjoy!

Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes!!

2011-02-06T21:11:00.001-06:00

I made this card as preparation for class this month. This will be one of the cards that we do. I love cupcakes & I love this new set & punch from the Occasions Mini. I cased this card & I'm sorry I do not know where from.

Stamps: Create a Cupcake

Ink: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Other Items: Build a Cupcake Punch, Melon Mambo Pompom Trim

I hope you enjoyed!

Goofy Bird

2011-02-05T20:55:00.004-06:00

My mom & I made these darling bird cards off a case that we got years ago, & never made till now. We both have loved this bird since we saw her! My mom wants to send this pretty lady to a few members of our family this card for their birthday. I would be delighted to receive this card if it was my birthday.

Stamps: Pick-a-petal

Paper: Night of Navy, Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Summer Sun (retired)

Ink: Basic Black, Night of Navy

Other Items: 2 3/8" Circle Scallop Extra-Large, 1 3/4" Circle Extra-Large, 1" Circle Medium, Large Oval, 3" Large Paper Daisy, Buttons from retail store

I hope you enjoy her as much as I do!!

Calendars

2011-02-01T10:00:00.001-06:00

I ordered these calendars as a kit from Sharon Wheet. I'm sorry I do not have the link to her site. Everything was included in the kit except for the ink & stamps. They came with nice directions & everything was cut & ready to assemble. I used the baroque motif set to create my backgrounds. I think they turned out cute. I'm interested in what you all think???

SWAP Cards

2011-01-31T10:14:00.000-06:00

Everyone month I also play in another swap. It is a swap where u send out 5 cards directly to 5 people & receive 5 cards in return from different people. Here are 3 of the cards that I have received for January so far.

I hope you enjoy!!

Under The Stars

2011-01-30T08:00:00.001-06:00

My mom designed this card & I think it is just darling. She is using it for a bunch of her male birthday cards this year. My mom & have a goal to get all our birthday cards ready for the entire year. Especially the male cards. Female cards are easier to come up with. I got this set right after it came out a couple years ago & have never used it till now. I think my mom did a great job!!

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Stampin' Pastels

Card Stock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun (retired)

Misc: Large Oval Punch, Hemp Cord

I hope you enjoy!!

Daisey Card

2011-01-29T21:47:00.001-06:00

I am in a birthday club swap group that you send a card to each players birthday on theirs, then in return they all send you a card on your birthday! I was in the swap last year & rejoined this year. It's a lot of fun to get 25 cards around your birthday! This is the card I made for the Jan birthdays. What do you think of the card? I really liked it a lot.

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Misc: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Plate, Flower Daisy #2 die, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad

I hope you enjoy!!

Problem Child

2011-01-28T21:41:00.003-06:00

When my mom & I stamp in my stamp room we have a fury friend that loves to bug

my mom. He can not get enough of her. His name is Max.

You see that is his perch when I am at my desk. He loves to be apart of the show. I just had to show you all my stampin' partner in crime!! hehehehehe

Swap Card

2011-01-21T06:00:00.000-06:00

I made this card for a punch card swap that runs for 12 months. Each month there are different categories to choose from. This month I choose the St. Patrick's Day option. You will have to check back each month to see what category & punch card I create.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Old Olive

Card Stock: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Pear Pizzazz DSP

Misc: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Heart Extra Large Punch, Scallop Heart of Hearts Embosslett, Big Shot, Snail. Stampin' Dementionals, Clear Circle Rhinestone Brad

Hope you enjoy!!

Class Card #4

2011-01-20T17:00:00.000-06:00

I saw this card on Gretchen Baron's blog & just loved it! I had to case it for class this month. My mom & I always debate over buying this set, so I finally did! This set is so versatile & can be used anytime of the year. I just love the hearts to add a cute touch for valentines day. Plus I love the Glimmer paper to boot!!

Stamps: Season of Friendship, On Your Birthday

Ink: Crumb Cake, Regal Rose

Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Regal Rose, Real Red Glimmer Paper

Misc: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Small Heart Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Snail, Stampin' Dementionals

I hope you enjoy!!!!

Just Funning Around Card

2011-01-19T17:00:00.002-06:00

My sister-in-law came over a couple weeks ago & this is the card we cased from Dawn Griffith. I thought this card was just stunning when I saw it on her site. I just had to case it. What do you all think about it??? We are going to make it in class next month!

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Misc: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dementials, Snail

I hope you enjoy!!

#3 Card for Class

2011-01-18T19:26:00.003-06:00

I wanted to use the "Love you much" stamp set this year again. Here is the card that I came up with to use in class this year. I also wanted to incorporate the Real Red Satin ribbon on this card. I'm so happy with the way this card turned out. It was also one of the favorites of class.

Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red

Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Love Impressions DSP

Misc: 13/4" Scallop Circle punch, 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dementionals, Snail

I hope you enjoyed!!

Card #2 for class

2011-01-14T20:11:00.003-06:00

I know that I have posted fish cards several times, but I couldn't resist posting these glitter fishies. I love the new glitter paper available in the new Occasions mini. We will be making this card for our sweeties in class. Even though I have showed the fish numerous times, I have never done them in class.

Ink: Real Red

Card Stock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, Love Impressions DSP, Red Glimmer Paper

Punches: Heart Small, Ornament Extra-Large, Heart to Heart Extra-Large, 1/2" Circle, 1/4" Circle

I hope you enjoy!!

1st Valentine for class

2011-01-09T17:21:00.003-06:00

Here is the 1st card I designed for class this month. I used the new DSP from the occasion mini called Love Impressions. I just love this paper. We will be using it on 3 out of the 4 cards in class this month.

I used Real Red for the card base & the hearts made from the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die. The ribbon is some of the new 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon.

This card was so so simple! I hope you enjoy!

New Years resolution 2011

2011-01-07T17:16:00.004-06:00

Where has cheekie been this time you ask? Things got incredibly busy for me after halloween. Time flew by until Thanksgiving when my son came home for a week. Then 1 week later I left for Disney world with my son & his fiance'. I will include a couple pictures at the end. We had a blast.

Once I returned home, it was almost christmas & I started having stamp camps at my house! I am so excited to have a group of ladies that want to attend class at my house. We moved a year ago & I had been having my classes at my up-line's house in the city still, but attendance had dwindled to mostly the ladies from my new area anyway.

So here I am after the new year with a resolution to keep my blog updated this year at least once a week, but hopefully more often. I also resolve to start videos at some point this year.

I would love to hear about your New Years resolution as well. Happy New Year & I'll see you soon!!

My Son Bobby & I

My Son & his Fiance'

Pretty Pansies

2010-10-12T22:57:00.004-05:00

I made these cards before I went into the hospital. I can not take credit for the design of the pansies. I really do not know the originator of this beautiful flower in the stamping world. Can you believe that it is made using the butterfly punch & reinkers? Yes, it is true! The day my mom & I made these cards we ended up making 16 cards. I learned to create these beautiful flowers from Dawn Olchefske. She has done a wonderful video on these pansies. I hope to be doing my own videos real soon, so stay tuned!

I hope you enjoy today's card!!!

& the Weiners are..........

2010-10-08T18:57:00.002-05:00

My friend randomly chose 2 people out of hat. She chose....Doris D. & Kimberly S. I need both of you to e-mail me your snail mail addresses & your full names. Congrats you 2!!!! Thank you to everyone for all the kind comments. I will be back to posting on my blog after the weekend is up.

Happy Stamping!!

Cheekie

Sorry for the delay

2010-10-07T07:36:00.002-05:00

I wanted to check in & let you all know why the delay in choosing the candy winners. I was hospitalized last Tuesday. I will be choosing the winners on Friday, Oct 8th. I am out & feeling much better now. Thank you for your prayers & visits while I was hospitalized.

Cheekie

Happy Birthday & 5000 hits Blog Candy!!!

2010-09-26T21:51:00.003-05:00

My one year blog anniversary just passed on Sept 12th for 1 year for my blog. I know that I have not been faithful this year, but will be this year & forward!

I also have just hit 5000 visitors to my blog. I am celebrating double time for these 2 events. I will be giving away not 1 but 2 stamp sets from past catalogs. You can sign up for a chance to win some candy by signing up as a follower to my blog & posting a comment. The cut off time & random drawing is Wednesday @ 9pm.

Please join in & help me celebrate in these awesome occasions for my blog!!

#4 Sept Card Class Card

2010-09-22T08:39:00.003-05:00

This card was designed by my upline Jody Moss. She loves the Cardinal Christmas set. We used water color crayons to color the cardinal. One thing we did different though that I had never done was instead of using blender pens to blend the crayons, we used actual water & fine paint brush. I really enjoyed this technique.

Hope you enjoy the card!

Itsy Bitsy Spider

2010-09-21T20:28:00.004-05:00

Tonight I decided to make a card trying the ribbon bunching up technique, or so I call it...lol. I'm unsure what the technical term for it is. It was actually easier than I thought it would be. Don't worry customers, we are going to learn this quick & easy technique in class in October. I think it adds some cute dimention when u need a little break in the card.

Stamps: Batty For You

Inks: Only Orange, Basic Black, & Whisper White

Card Stock: Only Orange, Basic Black, & Whisper White

Extras: Big Shot, Spider Web Texture Embossing Plate, 1 1/4" Round Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Round Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip, dimentional, & Snail

I hope you enjoy!!

Mojo 157

2010-09-20T22:02:00.004-05:00

Today's Mojo Sketch challenge was a real hard one for me. Here is what I had to work from:

I created the card below from the sketch. I am not sure if I like it or not, but it was the best I could do. This sketch really stretched my mind while trying to come up with the design.

My downline & friend & I do these together over the internet. We talk back & forth to each other with yahoo messenger while working on them. It is a lot of fun & much better than doing them by myself.

Stamps: Punch Potpourri, & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Rose Red

Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Whisper White, & Retired DSP

Extras: Playground Designer Buttons, 1 1/4" Round Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Round Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Pearl, & SNAIL

I hope you enjoy!

Sept Class Card #3

2010-09-20T09:00:00.000-05:00

This was the 3rd card my customers made that I cased from Julie Pitta. She is one of the artists that I so enjoy her work. I read her blog quite frequently. I really didn't change much from her card at all. The spiders I found at one of the "danger zone" stores (as I like to call them). When we left workshop yesterday, we all had glitter all over us from this card. Glitter is good! It feeds the soul!

Stamps: Sweet Centers, & Seasonal Sentiments

Ink: Basic Black

Card Stock: Basic Black, Vellum, Whisper White, & Concord Crush

Extras: Big Shot, Spider Web Texture Embossing Plate, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds, 1 3/4" Round Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Round Circle Punch, Dimentionals, Tombo Adhesive Glue, & Self Adhesive Spiders

I hope you enjoy this card as much as I do!

Sept CLass Card #2

2010-09-19T20:45:00.005-05:00

This was a card I designed using a waterfall design card. It looks very difficult, but really is not. My customers were so surprised at how easy it actually is. The difficult part is cutting all the pieces out. This was the first waterfall card I had ever made myself! I learned from a video by Dawn Griffith.

Stamps: Paisley Prints, & Seasonal Sentiments

Ink: Old Olive, & Pumpkin Pie

Card Stock: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, & Whisper White

Extras: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Gold Brads, Sticky Strip, 1 1/4" Round Circle Punch, Square Lattice Texture Embossing Plate, Big Shot, & Snail

I hope you enjoy!!

Stamp Class Card #1

2010-09-18T10:00:00.004-05:00

This is one of 3 cards that I made for stamp class this month. I cased this card from Sheri Kellog. These little guys were too cute not to case for class. On a funny note...I made these cards for a swap & goofed them up a little bit. I will post below. See if you can figure what I did wrong....lol.

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Inks: Basic Black

Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Whisper White

Extras: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Googly eyes, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

I hope you enjoyed!! I will post another card from class the next 2 days.

Playing with the Big Shot

2010-09-17T22:31:00.005-05:00

Tonight I decided to play with some old Rub Ons & the Big Shot. I have been wanting to personalize it for a long time, just never took the time to do so. I have been saving these Rub Ons for a couple years. I used the Love & Happiness Rub Ons from SAB a few years ago, & Hidden Garden Bulk Rub Ons I won at convention when I went 2 years ago. Here is what I came up with.

I had a lot of fun doing this. If you have not tried our Rub On's you should do so today. I have used them from the "other stores" & they do not rub off as well as ours do. If you would like to try some get with me to place your order today!

Tweet Tweet

2010-09-16T10:00:00.004-05:00

Oldie but goodie. I pulled this card out of the class book to show you today. We did this at a class probably about a year ago. We used the Shaving Cream technique to make the background on this card. I am thinking of doing my first video soon, & I think I will do the shaving cream technique first. It has been a favorite at several of my classes. Many tell me they have never done it because it sounds complicated. It really isn't if you follow the directions step by step. Keep watching for the video to come out!!

Inks: Kiwi Kiss (retired), Riding Hood Red,Chocolate Chip & Pacific Point

Card Stock: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, & Glossy White

Stamp Set: Cheep Talk

Extras: Pacific Point Corduroy Brads, Linen Thread, & Shaving Cream

Birthday in the Bag

2010-09-15T21:34:00.004-05:00

I made this card a couple weeks ago when I was at my downline, Jessica Sitterly's house. I used the level I hostess set called Birthday Bakery. This is a cute little set & is one of my level I set favorites. You can easily earn this set by hosting a workshop or book party! Be sure to ask me how if you are interested.

Inks: Real Red, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, & Pear Pizzaz

Card Stock: Real Red, & Whisper White

Stamp Set: Birthday Bakery

Extras: Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

PPA 59 & Clean & Simple 107 Challenges

2010-09-09T20:54:00.008-05:00

Where has the week gone? I can't believe it has been over a week since I last posted. We had company in town over the holiday weekend. I never found the time to post.

Today I am back & wanted to do 2 of my favorite challenges, so I combined the 2 into 1 card. The PPA challenge was a color challenge. I was to make a card using Tempting Turqoise, So Saffron, & Old Olive. The Clean & Simple Challenge was using the layout below.

Here is the card that I made using the colors from the PPA Challenge & the Layout from the Clean & Simple Challenge.

I never would have dreamed using these 3 colors together, but I really love them. They are bright & cheery. I used the Inspired by Nature Stamp set for the main stamped imagine.

Leave me a comment if you like my work! I really love comments!!

PPA57 Challenge Card

2010-08-29T16:25:00.005-05:00

I got bored last night & decided to do another challenge card. This time I chose Pals Paper Art to do. Here is the sketch that I had to work with:

Here is the card that I created:

I used some retired DSP called Sweet Slumber Specialty Paper. The card base & sentiment is Baja Breeze card stock, & the layer is whisper white. I used the eyelet punch for a border on the DSP. The stamp set I used was a current set called Awash with Flowers. I used Sincere Salutations for the sentiment.

I hope you enjoy the card!

Clean & Simple: 105

2010-08-28T13:07:00.006-05:00

Today I completed another challenge. This time I did a Clean & Simple Challenge . This is the sketch for the challenge:

Here the card that I created from this sketch:

I used the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set on this card with the matching butterfly punch. The card base is Cherry Cobbler. I used Pacific Point for the layer & Whisper White. I used Old Olive for the scalloped layer. I first punched out a solid butterfly in Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point, & Old Olive for the base of the butterfly. Stamped the butterfly & punched it out. Used the Three Flower Punch for the small flower on the top of the butterflies & secured them all together with a gold brad. I used the scallop border bunch on the old olive & layered with Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon. The just for you stamp is from the Tenney Tiny Wish set. I used the small oval to punch out just for you, & layered with Cherry Cobbler with the large oval punch.

I hope you enjoy!!

Where I have been?

2010-08-28T12:50:00.004-05:00

I know I have been absent for 4 days now. I bet you didn't even miss me. I went to my downline, Jessica Sitterly's house in Arkansas. Her first stamp class was on Thursday & she wanted me to be there with her. Here are the cards that we designed together for her class.

Aren't they just darling? I just love the new owl punch, & of course sock monkey is always a favorite to me. On the owl card we used the new Play Date DSP. The card base is Tempting Turquoise. For Mr. Monkey we used the celebrations DSP. Both of these packs of DSP are just gorgeous, with many very pretty designs. To color Mr. Monkey I used crumb cake. I was worried that there would be no color for him since creamy carmel is gone. That is the color I have always used in the past.

I hope you enjoy the cards!

Mojo Monday MOJO153

2010-08-24T00:07:00.003-05:00

This is my first Mojo Monday Sketch challenge. For those of you who are new to sketch challenges, you are given a layout to follow & create a card. You can use any stamp set or accessories you want, as long as the layout is the same.

For this challenge I used the Cute as Bug stamp set with Real Red & Basic Black card stock. I used the new square lattice embossing plate. I really like this one. It has such a cool texture to it. I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes for the sentiment & the modern day label punch for the layer.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Party On!!

2010-08-22T03:04:00.004-05:00

Hello all my blogging friends! I have insomnia once again & decided to make another card to share. This time I used the Sock Monkey set that I love so much, but I only used the party hat. I saw a similar card made with the Party Hearty set by Angel Walters.

I used Real Red for the card base & Pacific Point for the layer. The DSP is from one of the prints packs that I have had. I rarely think to use this paper. I used the 1 1/4" circle punch to punch out the hats, & 1 3/8" circle punch for the Daffodil Delight layer on the hats. I used the modern label punch to make the real red layer for the sentiment. The Happy Birthday stamp is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set. I really use this set a lot. It has just about everything you would want to say & just the right size.

I have never ever thought of using real red with pacific point before, but with the loss of brilliant blue I wanted a bright blue, so I gave it a shot. I think it goes very well. What do you all think of this color combination?

I hope you all enjoy this card. Keep those comments coming, because they make my day!

Using up old Stuff

2010-08-20T14:16:00.002-05:00

Last night I decided to use up some old paper & make a card. I combined 2 cards I saw a long time ago using the retired Cottage DSP. The card base is Orchid Opulance, which is now retired. The stamp set is one of my favorites, A Flower for all Seasons. I used the Beautiful Wings embosslet to make all the pretty butterflies in Rich Razzleberry paper. Mr. frog is colored in Old Olive. The flowers are colored in Rich Razzleberry & Orchid Opulance.

I hope you enjoy!

Lady Bug

2010-08-19T00:02:00.005-05:00

Hello everyone! Tonight I bring you a card that I cased from somewhere a long time ago, & do not know from where. If you are the owner or know the owner please let me know for the credit. I am terrible about saving a photo, but not knowing later who the owner was. I am going to try to get better with this.

I just love ladybugs. I even have a lady bug purse. I'll have to get my mom to send me the pic of all of our purses that she made & photographed together. Well, I saw this cute little lady, & knew I just had to make her. I am still only using my I-phone for the pics of everything, so the colors are not quite true to color.

I used certainly celery for the card base & layer, with basic black layer in between. On the real red layer at the bottom I used the pinking hearts border punch. The scallop flower is made by punching out 1 real red 1 3/4" scallop circle, cutting partially towards the center at each scallop, then punching out a 3/4" circle in delightful daffodil (0ne of the new core colors) & attaching over the center. I just used a black maker to make the little dots on the yellow.

For the lady bug I used the extra-large circle to punch the body, the 1/4" punch for its spots, the large oval out of vellum card stock for the wings. 1 1/4" circle for the head & 1/2" circle punch for the antennas.

Thanks for stopping by & Have a great day!!

2010-08-18T01:47:00.004-05:00

I cased this card from the Stampin' Success magazine, using the new Level I hostess set, Punch Potpurri. I really love this set a lot. I also am using the one of the new core colors, Cherry Cobbler. I love, love, love, this new color. The DSP is from one of the new paper sets for christmas, called Jolly Holiday. The base of the card is Crumb Cake, formally known as Kraft. Another new item that we have that I dearly have fallen in love with is the new pearls that are self adhering. Aren't just the perfect accent to any card? I sure think so.

I hope you have enjoyed my share today!!

Sock Monkey Time!!

2010-03-18T15:41:00.002-05:00

My son turned 23 this year & wanted to make him a special card. I pulled out some old DSP that I had from a couple years ago from Azure for the background. The main card stock is Brilliant Blue. The monkey & balloons are all colored with SU Markers. I taped the croquet string on the back of the balloons & snail to hold the strings in his hand. I hope you enjoy!