Valentine's Galore and More

2012-02-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

This is a display of many ideas of my own and some from other talented demonstrators as well.... I will have these up close and personal at my next open house.... If you like anything you see.... please contact me because after all it is Sale-a-bration time and a lot of these stamps, papers, ribbons and some items are only available through the end of March as a special promotion that you can earn for FREE!! Yup, you heard me... FREE...

For Details on the current promotions... Please visit my page here.

Here I created a box to keep a set of 6 cards and envelopes...The beautiful card was created by Riley Fitzgerald, and I just had to make a box to match... or almost match...
it's decorated with Calypso Coral (I'm loving this beautiful color more and more) and the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper from the Saleabration mini catalog.. it also showcases the coordinating brads and colorful ribbon. You're wondering how I made that beautiful design along the front of the box....well, in the Occasions Mini Catalog, Stampin'Up! is now carrying wafer thin dies... like the Spellbinder ones? anyway, they are super thin and one of the new ones creates this beautiful scalloped edge to any card, or design. In addition, new also is the coordinating embossing folder that makes the matching embossed line on the scallop... I LOVE LOVE LOVE this new mini. The sentiment is mounted on the other new Framelits die...that nest together in the Labels Collection... of course, there is a heart collection one too!!! Soooo much to see in this new mini catalog... Available Now through April 30th..

Here I recreated a Love Coupon Folio!! It is so easy and so much fun... you can make one for any occasion, Anniversary, romantic gift, birthday... anything!! Just use your imagination for the inserts... the rest I can show you. This was the idea of another fellow demonstrator, Mary Brown... thanks Mary!!! and I changed up a few things to make it more me..

Cover of Folio

Inside the Folio there are 10 tabs that hold the coupons nice and snug...

Here they are all spread out.... I made these real quick using the new Stamp set: PS. I Love You.. in the Occasions mini and 2 dies... the Two Tags (for the sayings) and the Pillow Box. for the pockets. On the front cover I used the beautiful Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing folder... Love all these toys!! Stamp and punch out circles in 1 1/4" and a mat in 1 3/8" and you are set.

The pockets empty...

Another close up at the coupons.

The beautiful Book...decorated in the Everyday Enchantment Papers from the Saleabration mini... don't wait!!! I'ts only avail for a short time...

This is just a trio of fun cards and a little something I came up with that can be a gift for a good friend, Teacher, Mom...anyone really...

This is what I came up with from a little plastic box (for HP floppys) that a friend gave me... I use them also to house my mat and piercing tools ...it's the perfect size to hold the 4x4 mat and piercering tools.... So, with this, I used the beautiful Twitterpated Designer Series Papers in the new Occasions Mini (pg 13)... I love these color combos... Also, featured are the framelits Labels collection dies and the new every sooooo soft Pleated Satin Ribbons... they come in 4 colors... here I used the Baja Breeze... Oh, and the coordinating Twitterpated designer buttons!! They are soooo cute. Sprinkled a little bit of the tiny pearls around the sentiment and spritzed with Vanilla the back Red...it's all shimmery.. and the flowes were colored in Riding Hood Red Blushing Bride and Island Indigo... with a sponge... again I used the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing folder for the front cover...

Here is the box open... the lid houses a monthly calendar (that you can pull out and replace each year), in the middle a holder with a mechanical pencil, and the bottom houses a note pad of sticky notes... they can also be pulled out to be replaced...

Isn't this fun? My very own idea!!! I love to alter stuff!!

Of course, I had to add a little something to the back... from the inside.. this stamp set is one of my fav's now: Creatively Yours... it has many different sayings that you can finish your wonderful creations with... this one says: Made just for you...

These I love... ok, so I love all my stuff...LOL... can't help it.. I have fun playing.... These are cornucopias for anyone!! Could be Teacher,Mom, Sister, Aunt, Friend...etc. Just a goody bag made by you!! This uses the Petal Cone Die and the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing folder (yes, again), and I colored the surface with an ink pad to showcase the embossing on the cone and added some designer paper on the little flaps and added coordinating in color brads to hold the petal flaps. I ran some Pool Party Binding ribbon through to the bottom to create a handle and added a little flower on the bottom. Inside, I added some candy in a bag with a coordinating tag.

This is my Pink and Red Version... love it with the little hearts on it.

Showcasing the Twitterpated papers, and scallop die cut on the card. Also hanging next to the sentiment is the new Heart Trinkets... in brushed silver.... they are of beautiful workmanship and quality!! The array of hearts were made with a small sizzlet (Fashionable Hearts) that punches and embosses 5 hearts of different shapes and designs all in one run... from the Occasions mini. Created by Margaret De Witt... with a twist or two of my own.

This is a must make project... wait til Christmas!!! The creator of this is genius... Brenda Quintana!! I just used her idea and went for it... using the Twitterpated papers, the Heart dies and the new ribbons... OMG!!! This is only about 10 inches tall to the top of the heart!! by like 4.5 inches wide... sooooooooo cute... you can hide any kind of little treat in the little drawers and count down to your favorite occasion or holiday!! The little drawers are made using the Petal Card Double Punch and it punches and scores the fold lines all in one and I used the new Simply Scored Tool to make the box... what a cinch!!!

The base again using the Framelits dies in the Labels collection...

Two more Cards... Having fun with the Everyday Enchantment Papers... and Heart punches.. PS: I love you stamp set... Over and over... many images in this one to use.... The Heart one courtesy of Mindy Backes ...

This was a little different, but I've been wanting to piece a stamped image, and the coffee pot was perfect! Thank you Riley Fiztgerald!!

This is a Valentine Cupcake kit I put together... was wondering what to do with all these empty boxes??? Tah Dah!!! Cupcake kits!!! It has 8 cupcake wrappers (pink and red dots) and 8 cupcake decorative toppers... oh, and in the heart on top of the box... Yup, I added real sprinkles you can use for the cupcakes in coordinating colors... Like the little treat box/card? Attach to the ribbon and Viola!! Can be used for any occasion in any design.

Here is a 12x12 Layout using the Everyday Enchantment DSP that I totally CASE'd from another talented Demo...Denise Cox... I added a few things and worked on my butterfiles, but I LOVE THIS!!! Can't wait to have some Spring Pics to put in it...

close up of the Butterflies....

This is just another idea of fun stuff to make as little gifts.. here I used a 2pk of nail files that are in Red and Pink (how convenient) and I decorated for Valentines....

Another Case'd idea (Tisha Copeland) on how to make these custom Kleenex (travel size) covers using Stampin'Up! Fabric... quickest sewing project I ever made... actually... there is only sewing around the rectangle edge!!! Literally 5 mins!! I then made coordinating pin cushion Button holders (could be any trinket) with a Jelly Jar decorated in the same Flirtatious Fabric... i added coordinating ribbon along the rim of the jar with sticky strip... The square one in the middle is a coaster, just different dimensions.

Side view...

This is my creation for Valentine's Day...
I have to finish the second page, but it's Red and Blushing Bride on top of Soft Suede Cardstock... added the blush pleated ribbon, I then used the Everyday Enchantment Paper in the background... I really like how this pulled together...

I cut out a large scallop heart, stamped all over it and then cut out another heart in the center... added some tiny pearls, added some other color hearts with Crumb Cake binding ribbon decorated with more heart and key trinkets.

PS: I Love You stamp set on the bottom heart. Now, I cut out a bunch of hearts with the little sizzlet die... see the pink heart with the polka dots.. the little frames on the bottom left are the left over frames... I immediately thought of photo negatives... the kind you use on a projector... Anyway (now I'm dating myself... hehe)... I thought they added a bit of fun to the page.

Second page closeup... LOVE the Pearl accents!!! They come in 4 sizes now and I am using them everywhere... also used the antique brads... so pretty.

Lastly I used the ovals die in 2 sizes and teh ovals frame texture embossing folder layered with some love and mini bitty pearls.
It all came together nicely... I think anyway...

Calendar/Memory Holder
This is totally my creation to hold an 8x8 page next to a Monthly calendar/journal...The page inserts into a page protector, so you can change out each month or quarter... nd then the calendar/journal is housed on the right separately from the page so you can journal on it. It all stands up like an open card on your desk. The back side... has a plastic box, per se... the holds the remaining months nice and tucked away until you need to change them... add some photos and you are done. Would you like a kit? Post a comment with your email address and I'll give you all the details. Here is a sneak peek!

Standing up...

January Layout.. huge snowflakes with a llittle blitz on the bottom...

February Page... Love this paper... Worked out so easy!!

March and April Pages...
Here in Green is March, with the lovely Label Die cutout for a pic frame and the Everday Enchantment papers... a few pearls drizzled here and there... and again in Green the Easter Bunny hiding behind the basket of Eggs. The ears are made with the new Bigz L Die Dresden Designs that has 2 size petal? design to cut out? Anyway... I thought of bunny ears... had fun.

This is the clear box that is attached to the back of the Folio... it holds all your other months nice and neat all n one place.

When you are all done with a month... simply remove the page from the front with the journaling calendar and add them to a 12z12 page and put in an album. Viola!! Multiple uses out of this project.

Here are some other treat holders... basket with little purse treat holders.. Yum Ghirardelli Chocolate Raspberry!!! Easy to make... You can make 50 in under an hour... easy!!

Here is the basket with a Box that holds cards in it... decorated with the same papers and just a few decorations... both of these were made using the scalloped envelope die and the pillow box die... QUICK QUICK QUICK projects!! Let me show you how!! I put a set of 8 cards with envelopes in the box, but it'll hold about 25 or so.

Close up of the box, cards and little envelopes (Diana Carr) ... too cute!!

Fun, easy Valentine Card... CASE'd from Mary Cavalier, another talented demonstrator... just changed up the colors a bit.

Another Case... from Becky Robert's... she's amazing and I had to make these... I have to have the lollipops each year. Love them... again using the scallop envelope die...

This is a case of an Easel Card... I had to have this one... Absolutely stunning job by Karen Gilbert ... very easy... using the Heart Framelits to make and I Heat embossed with clear over Cherry cobbler the stamped image. Not much work really.

Front view... showcasing the pleated satin ribbon... did I tell you how soft and pliable this is? Wonderful ribbon to work with.

That's it folks... I'll be busy with Spring next... I'm just swamped right now, so I may not post for a while. Thanks for stopping by to take a look.

Keep in touch... I'll be posting when I will have my next Open House... 'til next time!!
Happy Stamping!
Sandra

Here comes Santa Claus

2011-10-26T08:36:00.000-07:00

In case you thought you've seen it all with the Big Shot...guess again... Lorri Heiling has come up with a Top Note Die Santa Sleigh that is just too cute!!! Best part of all, is that you can fill it with gifts and decorate as you wish.... In my version, I also embossed it, sponged it, added some jingles and a stick horse, candy cane in a stocking and lots of bows. I LOVE IT!!!

Hope you like it... it's going on a scrap page.

Here is the basic breakdown of this wonderful creation... In case you don't own a Big Shot, you can get one for free until October 31st if you join the Stampin'Up! family!! Ask me how... hurry!

Top Note die and for the bottom I used the Swirls Scribbles Sizzlet Die.. that's it!

Get Ready to Count Down!!!!

2011-09-22T12:03:00.000-07:00

Yes, you read correctly... not too many shopping days left for Christmas, but more importantly is the time to celebrate the festivities and Season of Giving with a special Advent Calendar....

This Class will be held on November 4th 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at my house!!

If you came to my Open House in September... you saw the beautiful creation first hand, but in case you didn't... here are some views....

If you like what you see... come on over to my Events calendar and sign up now!!

Sandra

Holiday Topiary Class... come join!!

2011-09-20T23:32:00.000-07:00

Holiday Topiary Class

October 7th, 7-10 pm

1767 Clayton Way

Concord, CA 94519

925-685-2103

Enrolling Now!!

Join us for this class that you will want to repeat for other occasions as well. We will be creating a holiday topiary that can be used as a center piece for a Holiday table, Mantle or anywhere you wish to show it off.

This is a One of Kind Holiday Treasure you’ll want to bring out Year after Year!!!

Closer views...

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How do I Sign Up?
It’s easy!
Call: 925-413-3367 or text me to sign up… There is NO CHARGE FOR THE CLASS.

Due to space limitations, the class limit are 8… be sure to call me right away.

***This class is for adults only due to the tools being used during class... infants are welcome as long as they are not walking. Children over the age of 13 are welcome if they wish to participate as an enrollee.

Description: You will be using the Designers Series Papers from Holiday Mini Catalog. They are the Holly Berry Bouquet Papers and new little Jingle bells that are dangling from the bottom of the Green piece… absolutely gorgeous!!! All embellishments are included in the kit… these are: the Red Satin Ribbon, the green taffeta ribbon, the red striped ribbon and crumb cake ribbon….in addition: the bakers twine, jingle bells, pins and felt. Oh and the adhesive’s and Silver glimmer paper as well.

As was the holiday frame class… this one is sure to delight and will fill fast.

***What you will need to Purchase PRIOR to the day of the class***

You will need to purchase by Sept 30^th… if you want the order to be shipped and make it to you on time (Call me with a CC if you wish me to order for you) these items will be heavily used so you need to have your own. You will end up with leftover papers, buttons and gorgeous red glimmer papers that you can use for anything you like. Even make another one at home!!!

1. From the idea book and catalog:

· 119880 5 petal punch 16.95

· 119858 Boho Blossoms punch 16.95

· 124004 Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Papers 12.95

· 121790 Red Glimmer Paper (includes 2 sheets) 4.95

· 119787 Brights designer buttons pack 8.95

Plus shipping and tax

2. From any craft store:

· 2 size Styrofoam balls: One about 3.5” and one 2.5”. No bigger!!!

· One dowel. About 18” long… if longer, no worries, we can cut… and about .25” in diameter.

· A can (could be formula or nuts can) with plastic lid… washed and clean. About 5” tall (can be 4.5 or 4”) by 4” in diameter.

I will provide the fill to weigh the can down.

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BONUS!!!!

If I have a full house, as in the last class… I will be raffling a complete stamp set!!!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE

Thanks again for your interest and continued friendship.
Sandra Hanedanian
Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator

Here comes Halloween, Here comes Halloween!!

2011-09-09T23:14:00.000-07:00

OMG!! I can't believe how long it's been that I've posted here... whew!!! Been very busy with my surgery, kids summer, vacation and now back to school... FINALLY!!! I'm playing again and have had an Open House that was a lot of fun.

I've come up with some classes for the Holiday Season and my Kickoff is a Perpetual Frame (as I call it). Perpetual because you can interchange the insert as often as you like... match your favorite Holiday, Occasion or whatever you like!!! Make it a unique Living Masterpiece of your own...

So, here is my Holiday Perpetual Frame Art project.... For Class enrollment and information, please visit: www.creativeplaytime.stampinup.net . Space is limited and fills fast... don't miss out... it's only $20.00.

And, bonus Sneak Peek of my Halloween Perpetual Frame class.l. Happy Fall Y'all!!

Sandra

Full Frame view... all items are layered and some 3 dimensional...

My cute Hanging Bats...

Sparkling Spooky Candle holders...

Another view...

My beautiful Thanksgiving Frame...

The frame has little envelopes that have special Thanksgiving sentiments in them...

Hope you don't miss out!!

Sandra.

New Catalogs!!!

2011-06-08T21:47:00.000-07:00

I love this time of year when Stampin'Up! retires the old and in comes the new!!! And, yes this year they actually shipped the catalogs to us early!!! Wanna see... viola!!! UPS dropped all this off today... and yes, it's all mine!!!

Sorry... that's all I can show for now... can't give you a preview of the actual books.... but, you know I have them now!!!
It was kinda funny cause I left to drop off Alina at daycare when I saw the UPS guy wave at me as I pulled out of the driveway... so I went down the street a bit and saw he pulled up to my house (he never drops off this early!! EVER!!!), so I flipped around and came back.. as he's unloading all the boxes he sees my garage open... and he burst into laughter... guess he didn't expect me to turn around... well, you got that right!! Too precious to leave all that sitting on my porch!!! He waved goodbye and I closed the garage door.... quickly returning to open the goodies!!! Woo Hoo... playing now! Bye.

CC's Card

2011-06-07T13:41:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again and of course I'm gonna make the card!!! No brainer there... and what better to use than our new SU stamps that are going to be released next month!! Woo Hoo!!! So for those of you who cannot see the new papers, colors and product yet... Here is a preview.... Tah Dah!! I semi cased a sample in the new book!! I love how cheerful this came out.... isn't that how birthdays are supposed to be? Thanks for looking!


Front view and below with Envelope... gotta decorate that too of course....

All Products are Stampin'Up! unless otherwise stated

Recipe:

Stamps: From New IBC (coming in July 2011) *Pennant Parade, from Current IBC: Create a Cupcake and Word Play

Inks: All Classic: Daffodil Delight, *Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie and Tempting Turqouise

Cardstock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, and *Lucky Limeade.

Other:

Designer papers: Patterns pack in pumpkin pie and tempting turqouise design

*Petits Pennant Punch, 1 3/4" rouind and 2 3/8 scallop round punches. Scallop border punch.

Itty bitty buttons, dimensionals, glue dots, paper piercing tool.

You can order everything with the exception of items with * infront (releasing next month) 24/7 here.

Our Princesses

2011-05-29T11:04:00.000-07:00

I had a vision and went with it and Viola!!! My mermaid came to life within a few moments of playing around with my punches... soon , I had an elaborate body attached to a torso and head... then the HAIR!!!! Lovin the hair.... flowing Red like Ariel's locks... even got her big bangs!!! Soon it all came together and then to add details I embossed her tail strategically and pearlized it as well as bedazzled it... her seashell top super sparkly and a dainty little pearl necklace. So, here is my lovely Ariel... she'll be adorning my Baby Girls scrappage from Disney.

I will post all the details very soon... I promise. Thanks for looking.

And then, there was Cinderella..... ready for her ball.....

Oh Father... how we Idolize you

2011-05-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I seem to remember a lot of Father now in my 40's... or maybe it's just the fact that I have kids and I remember a lot of the stuff my dad did with us as growing up... I sure miss him.

So, of course this year I had to use the new Summer Mini stamp set (Best Dad Ever) for Father's day!!! I also used Travel Log for the Map and sayings as well as Totally Tool from the main Catalog pg 61... been wanting to use that forever!! So, now I combined all three!! And, here is what I came up with...

Mostly inspired by my kids who think that everything they break Daddy can fix... and they are very fortunate to have a Dad that is extremely adept in many areas of "Fix It" world. He also enjoys the outdoors, and getting his hands dirty.... So, here's to you Dad... hope you like it.

Close up of the tools.. I used crystal Effects on the Screw Driver Handles and the Tape Measure box... gave them a little extra pop.. you know.. like the real thing?

All Products can be found here 24-7 for your shopping convenience or feel free to contact me for anything.

Recipe:

Stamps: Totally Tool, Travel Log and Best Dad Ever (the last two are from Stampin'Up!s Summer Mini Catalog and are only available for purchase through August 31st.

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Old Olive, whisper white and Brushed silver

Ink: Basic Black, Basic Grey, Old Olive, Soft Suede and Marina mist.

Other: large Oval Punch, window word punch, paper piercing tool, silver brads, crystal effects, sponge, stampin write markers (same colors as inks plus poppy parade, pear pizzazz and daffodil delight on the map and tape measure). Cork sheet for the tool wall and the Brights collection of Pattern Designer Series Papers (stipes) in Marina Mist. Stampin Dimensionals (pop up thingies) to make the map and jar of tools pop off page, glue dots and Snail tape to assemble.

Hope you enjoy and get inspired! Thanks for Looking... til next time.

Sandra.

Summer in Full Bloom

2011-05-17T22:30:00.000-07:00

Today I had to come up with a Scrap Layout that I could use in a demo for a group of ladies. So, what better opportunity to use my new stamp set from the Summer Mini... I used the card sample on page 20 as my guide and changed up the colors and punches I used. This is a clouse up of the stamped images... I took sponge daubers to add the color to the images and then played with my Dazzling Diamonds to add some bling. The butterfly is decorated with the rhinestones... I LOVE THE RHINESTONES!!! LOL. I used the 2 3/8" scallop circle punch and used it on the concord grape flowers and added some dimension by lifting them off the page. The mats are also Concord Grape with a little window box in the coordinating Designer Series Paper from from the 6x6 pack in the Level 1 hostess pack. These are easy to earn and I love using them.

Here is the complete page... no words, but they can be added when you add your photos... Can't wait to do that.... Much brighter in person...

A little close up of the pretty butterfly.... All this from one stamp set!!! Love it!!!

If you like this page and what you see here... you can order 24/7 here

These are the supplies you'll need:
(Items with * are from the summer mini or only available for a limited time)

Stamp Set: *Flower Fest
Cardstock: whisper White, *Concord Grape (mats), In textured: Daffodil Delight (scallop trim), *Pear Pizzazz
Designer Series Paper: Window boxes on Mats.... *In Color DSP 6x6 Pack ... level 1 hostess (can earn it
with a qualifying order)
Inks: *Concord Grape, *Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose, Daffodil Delight and *Peach parfait
Other: Dazzling Diamonds glitter, clear rhinestones, glue dots, dimensionals, 2 3/8" round scallop punch, butterfly punch, Scallop border punch and sponge daubers.

Have fun!!

Mother's Day Full of Cheer

2011-05-11T16:58:00.000-07:00

I wanted to make something cheerful for my sisters and Mom... so, I came up with this. Was feeling like Yellow and Green...clean, crisp, fun. Hope you like it.

A close up of the dimension.

Yes, it has bling.. not too much, but enough. :)

Sandra.

My recipe:

All Stampin'Up! products unless otherwise mentioned.

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, In Color DSP, Whisper white
Stamp: Bold Blossom, Four Frames and Well Scripted
Ink: Classic Grey, Pear Pizzazz and Daffodil
Other: Label Punch, *New Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Top note die, big shot, olive grosgrain ribbon, dazzling diamonds, crystal effects, dimensionals, glue dots, Brights button assortment and Sweet Buttons Embosslits

You can order any and all of these products 24/7 here

My Baby's Bunny surprise

2011-04-13T13:22:00.000-07:00

Like many of you... I buy I buy and then it just sits...well, I'm making and EXTRA effort to use all my dies and pretty papers and stuff... Whew!!! IT'S SOOOOOOO MUCH FUN!! To just use the stuff instead of hording the stuff... Well, so I have this die that makes these cute little bags... with a lid.. soooooo, naturally with Easter right around the corner and I had also bought these fun little eggs filled with bubbles on a necklace at your local craft store... and presto!! They are a perfect fit for each other... the egg fits just right in the bag with a little extra room up top and Mercedes from: mercedesweber... a fellow demonstrator from Stampin'Up! came up with this bunny made up using Stampin'Up! Punches... Too cute!!!

I used her idea and made some variations... I love it!!! puffy nose with googly eyes and he fits right smack on the topper part of my bag!! I can't wait for the kids to see these. Thanks Mercedes for your video... I changed the punch for the ears for the new Build a Blossom Punch.. using two of the coordinating petals.

Here is Mr. Easter bunny
Thanks for looking!!
Sandra.

From Behind...

You can have a personalized stamp too!!! I love putting her name on the little treats.

Ask me how.

My little Sister's Birthday

2011-04-12T14:23:00.000-07:00

Ok, so if there is a day you don't want to forget it's your sisters birthday right? Well, my sister picked a special day to make her appearance in this world... Tax Day.. How can you ever forget when your taxes are due!! LOL... anyway.. I really wanted to make her a special card and really wanted to use these stamp sets together... and Viola!!! I lov it.. full of bling, oozing with crystal effects on the cakes and so fortth... can't forget those itty bitty teeny tiny self adhesive little pearls that are decorating the gift bag!!! How perfect are they!!!

Well, I invested an afternoon creating.. haven't been doing much of that lately or rather cards.. mostly scrapping.. or trying to with a friend stamper and crafter... HI Amelia!!!

So here it is.. hope you like it...and so does she!!

Sandra.

And a close up of the details...

Desktop Calendar

2011-01-29T10:34:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite places to get ideas from is the wonderful world of Splitcoaststampers. Created by a Stampin'Up! demonstrator who was looking to share ideas. It turned into such a huge success that almost everyone I know knows about it and goes there pretty regularly for ideas and to share as well.

Anyhow, I have a favorite person I got to for calendar ideas and templates. She is wonderfully generous and has shared her templates with us fans.

This is my version of a Desktop Calendar originally created by: Cami or Cambria Turnbow (one of my favorite crafty ladies) and using CAT's desktop calendar template for 2011. I love how it came out and that it's the size of a regular greeting card 4.25x5.5. I could fold it and mail it to a special friend if I wanted to, but this time it's mine. I need it. LOL.

Hope you like it as much as I do. Each section is a Season Quarter.. so I started with Winter.. Jan-Mar and tried to encompass colors and Designer papers and punched embellies that may represent the season and each months Holiday if any....

Winter

New Years-Valentine's Day -St. Patty's Day

Side view

Spring

Easter-Mother's Day-Father's Day

Side view

Summer

4th of July-Harvest-Labor Day

Side view and more true to color...

Fall

Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas-Hannukah or Kwanza

Side view... Can you feel the changes in the air? Love to play with the dies

this shows the middle band holding the card upright.. tucks behind first layer on card.

Supplies used are all Stampin'Up! products unless otherwise stated:

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Real Red, Whisper White, Garden Green, Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry
Designer Papers: Play Date, Springtime Vintage, and from retired ones: Sweet Pea and a couple of Past Holiday ones.
Other: Punches: Scallop Circle, Window Word, Modern Label, Two step bird, large Heart,1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1" circle punches, New Snowflake die, Leaves #2 die, swirly die, sponges for color, rhinestones, button from Brights collection.
Dimensionals (pop up sticky dots), glue dots, snail tape.
Stamps: An old favorite: Everyday Flexible Phrases

Thanks for looking.
Sandra

A "Sucker" for Valentine's

2011-01-13T15:44:00.000-08:00

With Valentine's quickly approaching.. I thought I'd take my time to make little treats for my baby's friends at school. I bought some cherry flavored heart pops at CVS and wrapped them up.

What do you think? I love them and they were so easy to make.

You can make these too! All products are from Stampin'Up! and can be ordered from me 24/7 here.

I used:
Cardstock in: Real Red, Melon Mambo and Regal Rose. Fronts are Whisper white.
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Sweetheart, Jolly ol St Nick, and Got Treats
Other: Heart punch, 1/4" grosgrain ribbons in Real Red, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White, crop a dile for hole on bottom for sucker to go through.
I mounted the white cardstock on the Melon Mambo and closed the box with one glue dot in the front...

Here are some pics for reference.

From one sheet of 8.5x11 cardstock you can make 4.. well, 5 if you don't mind a bit narrower one.

Measurements are 2.75x5.75, so if you cut first on the 8.5 side... cut a strip at 2.75 inches off, then you end up with a sheet of 5.75 x 11 and then cut 4 strips at 2.75" along the 11 inch side... you get 4 exactly. If you cut the long strip to 5.5, now you have 5 sucker covers.
This pic shows the strip scored at 2.5, 5" and 5.5. So, the back is the side with the 2 smaller flaps, the first small flap (1/2") is the bottom of the sucker where the stick goes through and the 1/4" flap at the end... that tucks neatly under the front part where you will glue dot them in the center.

Here is what it starts to look like when you fold it... see the flaps... it all tucks under...

This pic shows the front white cover stamped and adhered to the front. Whisper white Cardstock was cut to 2.5x2.25 to fit the pink square perfectly center. I stamped the Heart saying first, then punched out a scrap heart with my punch and adhered it to the center of the stamped heart saying... again, I took the heart punch aligned it over the heart (now stuck to the white) and punched it ... see next pic.

The back I stamped a saying from Got Treats stamp set and the "From" from Jolly Ol St Nick and signed my baby's name. Here you can see the hole I punched with the Crop-a-dile to slide the sucker stick through.

Here you can see both layers punched through now... ready to assemble

Push stick through... and add a glue dot to flap on bottom so you can bring the top front cover down and close the box. Easy for kids to open if you only have one glue dot.

Add a cute ribbon in a bow to the front... and viola!! Make a bunch.

Hope you found this easy to follow.

Til next project.

Sandra.

Welcome the Holidays

2010-11-13T21:28:00.000-08:00

With only a week or so before the mad Thanksgiving rush... wow!!! I started making some ornaments... Tell me what you think? I love these and can't stop making them... in as many papers as I can find that will coordinate with my home decor this Holiday.

Happy Halloween everyone

2010-10-28T14:28:00.000-07:00

Here is what my baby's daycare teachers will be getting... these fantastically easy to make little treat bags are just too cute. I can fill with any treat I like and I made them last night. In addition ... I made the covers for the individual chocolates... cute aren't they?

All the fun background is courtesy of MDS (My Digital Sudio) of course!!! I love using the software... it's loads of fun... Ask me how you can get it and I'll even include a printed manual.

Til next time...

Valentines already?

2010-09-29T10:16:00.000-07:00

Not really... just showcasing what you can make with the products now available in the Stampin'Up! Holiday Mini ... I love this little catalog that is just loaded with wonderful ideas and product!! Always available 24/7.

Lots of Layers - Holiday Mini Swap Samples

2010-09-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I can't wait to post these... here you go... my first card is a Valentines theme because I didn't think anyone would make one and I love this stamp set and I love my card... I hope you like it!!

My next card is a Christmas themed one... also lots of bling and I love it too!!!

All stamp sets are from the Holiday Mini, as well as the designer papers, and ribbons.

Thanks for looking!!

Sandra

And here they are ... TAH DAH!!!

Anne's creations... so pretty!!

Frances's all 3 holiday cards

Can you see the pearly eyes on those bats!!! Love our little pearl accents.. they go anywhere...

Jenn's beautiful Thanksgiving card

I love how JoAnn used the same color schemes, but differently... so pretty!!

Kim was in the spooky mood... cased from StampinConnection with many more layers and details!!! Awesome!

Sharon's Winter cards... I love them!! So much in the texture of these cards... take a closer look by clicking on each one!!!

Shelley's happy Santa... I love love love all the DSP use!!! Great layout and color combo!!

Of course... Theresa's beauties... so intense in color and richness.. Ahhhhhhhhh... I love the holidays!

Ok, so Tina made me buy this stamp set... I had been eyeballing it for a while, but broke down with this cute card... I love it!!!

Another of Sharon's cards... I don't know if you can appreciate all the subtle bling here... she used shimmer white cardstock and then used the shimmer paints... Gorgeous!!

Thanks to you all lovely ladies for participating and making my holidays so much more brighter!!!

Sandra

My baby turns 12!!

2010-09-28T17:34:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my son turns 12 already... wow!! So, this year he is getting a huge present for his Bday and a card I made for him...
I hope he likes it!!

Lot's of bling!!! Hope he's not embarrassed!! LOL

Boo-k to Look!!

2010-09-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun at my haunted manor workshop that I had to make some extra things to show off our decor elements from the Holiday Mini.. YOU TOO can make these and all elements are available 24/7 right here

Just select the Holiday mini and see the Decor Elements on page 8... it's huge 24x12 approximately... well... you'll see here in my 16x20 frame how big the wording is... I love this stuff!! I made my frame based on a sample one that a talented Demonstrator on Stampin Connection made.. . I made some modifications and blam!!! I love my frame....

Book to look and again all items available except for the jar at the link above...

Inside the jar are little treat boxes made with the latest BigZ L die "Candy Wrapper" on page 10 bottom

It's so easy to assembly.. just a little sticky on one side of the box and turn the end in towards the box... presto!!!

The lid is topped off with black grosgrain ribbon studded with Brads in coordinating colors and the stripped 1 1/4" grosgrain ribbon around the neck of the jar that looks like a collar tied on with the new peach parfait in a bow

Close up of lid before I had the book to look on it... but youget the picture

you can also swap out the lid covers... It'll be my trick or treat jar!!

Spooky Things Décor Elements	120909
Regular Price: $16.61
Preferred Price: $14.95

Holiday décor goes a long way to setting the atmosphere for fun, which is why our Spooky Things Décor Elements are a must have once October is on the scene. Apply them to walls, décor projects, or windows to put friends and family in the right mood for some bone-chilling, hair-raising good times. ■ Self-adhesive, die-cut vinyl images ■ Instantly add color and flair to walls and home décor items, such as picture frames, lamp shades, vases, and more ■ Creepy shapes and phrases ideal for Halloween décor accents ■ Crow is 7” x 7-1/4” ■ Set of 10

Spooky Mansion Class coming up!!

2010-09-18T09:33:00.000-07:00

Presenting...................

The Spooky Manor Class

I will be hosting a class to make this Spooky Mansion with some very lively ladies and friends! Would you like a kit to make this Spooky Manor? Let me know and I can arrange that, instructions and all embellishments!!... If you are interested in only the Manor itself... you can buy one here 24/7... just scroll down to the Home Decor Elements.. it's only $5.95!!!

Here is a frontal view... but Oh My!!! You have to see the other 3 sides!! They are way too cute!

This Manor comes complete with the coordinating Platform (I made this from scratch!!), spooky spider webbed Trees, flying distressed bats, hanging bats, peeking ghosts, spiders with jeweled eyes and sparkling smoke in the chimney!!!

Other views:

Tricker treaters under my window and spooky bats hanging under eaves...

Spooky critters peering out of the dark room

This Irridescent spider actually has two rhinestone eyes, but with the flash... they look like googly eyes.. they are truly sparkly..

Again... my booing ghosts!!

The average time to complete... I'd say about 2 hours for an expert crafter and probably 3 for those who like to take their time... who says you need to rush? We are well ahead of Halloween, but I'm starting just a little earlier because I have lots more coming.

Thanks for looking and visiting my site!

'til next time... happy haunting!!

Sandra

Halloween Fun begins

2010-09-07T19:17:00.000-07:00

Whether you are a fan or not, I'd love to receive this chocolate filled bucket anytime!! I am using products from the Holiday Mini from Stampin'Up! Available beginning Sept 1st...........DAY AFTER TOMORROW... Do you have your Mini in your hands???

I am really liking the feel of the waffle paper that you see her inside and around the little tin... it's very soft and pretty easy to work with... and the new lacy ribbon in black???? It's soooooooo soft... I love it.

You can order any of these supplies (except the bucket) 24/7 Online here

Supplies: (Items in Red font... are from the Holiday Mini catalog)
One tin or bucket
Wicked Fun Specialty Paper 117400 $11.95
Ribbons:
1/2" Concord Crush Stitched Poly ribbon 119266 $8.95
1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Basic Black 119261 $5.95
1/2" Lace Trim 120988 $5.95
Wicked Cool Stamp set 118738 Wood mount $19.95 or cling 120600 $14.95
Basic Black Ink: 101179 $5.95
Whisper White Craft Ink 101731 $7.50
Old Olive Stampin' write Marker100079 $3.50
Punches:
1 3/4" Circle - Extra Large 119850 $16.95
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra - Large 118874 $16.95
Bitty Bat Large 119279 $15.95
Paper Piercing Tool 116631 $3.50
Dimensionals: 104430 $3.95
Snail adhesive: 104332 $6.95
Cellophane bags: 102210 6x8 $4.95 pack of 50

Add your choice of sweets in the bag... I used a Hershey's mixed mini bars pack... yum!!!

Hope you like it!!

LOL in full swing with new catty

2010-08-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

I just was dying to watercolor this beautiful little witch... so here she is in full bloom on her pumpkin and surrounded by a colorful scallop circle on a dry embossed card front... isn't she just darling? This is my swap card for my wonderful group of ladies on Splitcoast.

And here she is with the scallop...

And the final product!!

And for my next entry.. this so reminded me of the costumes my mom made for my older sister, my younger sister and me... we won a contest in San Francisco on Halloween... I have to dig up the pic and you'll see what I mean...

And, this is what we'd look like together... LOL!!

Hope you like them... Sandra.

Well ladies... I had time to swap out all the beautiful cards... here they are in random order... I did closeups of the details on some of them... I love the variety we got with this swap...lots of bright cards and some more serious, but all beautiful... thanks again for participating!!

Frances Hicks

Are these not cheery or what??? I love the variety Frances!! The Sunny Garden papers are one of my fav's and I love what you did with it... great color combo and layout...s ame for the Play date!! FUN FUN and those itty bitty pearls on the bottom mushroom.. too cute..

A closeup of the bling!! I'm loving the new rhinestones and pearls...

Sharon's cards... I didn't get the wolf one... boo hoo!! That's ok.. I love the aging technique in all these cards and this is one of my fav color combos...

Shelley's cards ... I love the layout of the flower card.. one of my favorite stamp and DSP's... I hadn't seen the lacy ribbon.. love it.... And, how about that crock?? He was hungry!!

JoAnn's... on a more serious note, but nontheless... gorgeous!! Love the Amour card wth the red fireworks behind the Eiffel Tower... I know it's really not fireworks... but it works for me....clever cutting along the edge of the DSP ... love it.

Susan's cards... I love the brightness of these two... very different, but both very cheery.. gotta love all our new brads!!

Close ups...

Tina's card... suttle bling... I love this.. the empty nest... or in this case... the empty cage.. clever!!

And finally Theresa's cards...

Closeups... check out the top of the cage!! Bling! and this card tucks in under the phrase which is sitting on the lovely embossed layer...

More Bling!! Rhinestones next tot he gift bag and the delicate pearls as the butterfly body....

WOO HOO!!! CONVENTION 2010....

2010-07-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

I'll be adding more pics as I can.... this was the stage pic on the side of the Main Stage

Some friends .. Me, Susan Miller and Kim Moore...

My Lots of Layers Ladies... Theresa Argonza, Susan Miller, Kim Moore, Tina Taves and myself.

Here are some of the beautiful displays...

Close ups... gorgeous!!! I wanna work there!!!

Here we are busy in our Marker stands... it's an assembly line!!!

and the finished products were sheets of color groups of Cardstock, ink and marker samplers for us to take home in each color family.. it was fun!

Purse Gift card holder

2010-06-30T16:45:00.000-07:00

I wanted to convert my larger purse to a little purse for gift cards... so, here it is... what do you think?

Pic of inside....

Milk Carton Carrier for SU mini milk cartons

2010-06-14T20:26:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to make one of these carriers, so here is my version and instructions above on the page link... I mostly just wanted to get the template out there, but I love that pink pirouette came back and with the new Early Espresso!!! Wha-bam!! They go soooooooo well together!!

I'M GOING TO CONVENTION!!!! YAY!!

2010-06-11T09:54:00.001-07:00

I'm so excited that this year I'll be going to convention!!! We (Kim, my downline) and I decided last night...well, she was really waiting on me!! So, here we come Salt Lake!!! Can't wait... I'm designing our shirts and stuff we'll take and we're working on Swaps...yup, this year I'll swap... last time in 08 I didn't.

I hope to meet some of my Lots of Layers swap ladies there... that would be fun.

If you are interested in meeting with us for dinner or whatever... post here!!!

I can't wait!!

New Catty Tabs...

2010-06-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

Yes, I have my hands on the New Stampin'Up! Catalogs and I LOVE THEM!!! For those of you wondering .. here is how I organized my catalog this year:

Took my book to Kinko's (for under $6.00.. I provided the clear plastic pages)

Had them remove the spine and spiral bind the book.

I inserted clear heavy duty book cover plastic sheets on the cover and back, in front of each section of the book... Hosess, Holidays, Occasions... etc.

Then in the back under accessories I made tabs all in the same color and printed front and back with what's in that section... at a glance I can find pretty much anything!!!

I tabbed the wheel index and then the Stamps Index was my last one.

After page 224 I inserted 6 clear plastic pages so that I can make clear pockets that will last me the season without ripping.

I use these pockets to insert the supplies list, a calendar, bus cards, wish list, promo's that I may print, etc.

So, I've posted these pics that DO NOT SHOW ANYTHING but the tabs.... Sorry, after July 1st, I can begin to post the full pics so you can better appreciate the way the book looks.

I like spiral binding because it allows the book to lie completely flat when open, or I can fold the book in half wherever I want flat and it is extremely sturdy.. pages don't rip as with a 3 ring binder. I don't like the idea of putting each page in a page protector with a 3 ring binder either...expensive and makes the book too big!!

Anywho... here are my pics. Questions? post here and I'll answer... Thanks for looking.
Sandra

Question on what vinyl covers to use... see comments and pics.
Kelly Paper in Concord, CA

My Sunny Day Large Accordion Album

2010-06-03T23:33:00.000-07:00

I found this wonderful tutorial on how to make a quick accordion album and I transformed it into a large book and altered the scallop background... and here it is... I love it and am adding pics as soon as I can... for a tutorial, please see above on the Page Links.. Accordion Book Large.,. These pages are almost 8 inches square!! TFL!!

It has hide-a-pages!!!

And Hide-a-tabs!!!

And, the whole book spread open!!

TFL!!!

If you wish to purchase any of the items in this sample... HURRY!!! Most are on the Last Chance List available now here until the end of June or until supplies run out!

Until next time... Sandra

Tropical Purse ..bonus!! Tutorial Free

2010-05-17T18:40:00.000-07:00

I loved the Invitation I made for a customer and had to make a similar one for scrapping... so here is my version of the Accordion scrapbook Purse... I hope you like it!! I love the brightness of it and can't wait to add some pics.

My free tutorial is above next to the Home Tab... says Trop Purse Tutorial... It'll take you to the page

Let me know if you make one how it went.. I'd love to post it here!!

It's my first tutorial ever on my blog. Thanks...

Sandra

Beep Beep!! Here she comes...

2010-05-17T14:57:00.000-07:00

I had to make one of these VW's for a coworker of mine.. she loves her red convertible bug... and she has all these grand babies ... had to start her off on scrapping.. so here it is...Kaye's Journey book...

closeup of Antenna

For her wedding pics.. if she likes...

Closeup of mat decor...

Children....

There is one here for Family, but didn't take a pic....

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Grand babies!!!

I hope she likes it... it's a 12x12 and I've included additional mats in different sizes for her to play with...

Sandra

Another Invitation card

2010-05-14T19:30:00.000-07:00

I found this card layout and cased it with some modifications of my own.. of course...and I also semi cased this idea of the dress on Stampin'Up's gorgeous Bride Specialty Paper... LOVE IT!!! I added all the embellies myself and the bling.. hope you like it!!

I used only one stamp set: Blissful Bride for all the stamping...

I think you can appreciate the effect of stamping on this designer paper... the ink does not stick to the swirls in it, so you still get the beautiful paper design subtly on the dress... I watercolored with the ink pad and a blender pen, then added two way glue an dazzling diamonds.. I love the effect...

here's the open view of the semi assembled card..

Thanks for looking.. for dimensions... stay tuned...I'll be back.

Sandra.

Teacher Appreciation week

2010-05-07T12:58:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun making gifts for the teachers this week.. .here is my last gift for my daughter's Daycare... I found the notepads in the $1.00 bin at Joann's and the colors immediately caught my eye (hello??? Melon Mambo, Pixie pink, pretty in pink, choc chip only orange) I had to get them... add that I've been dying to make these cute little owls from Punches and viola!!! Just perfect!!

So, here are my playful little friends.... hope you like them!!

Punch Art Pretty Owls:

And here is how to make them:

And, then here are my 4 pals!!

Supplies:
All Punches Stampin'Up! unless otherwise noted:
Body:
112082 Wide Oval (need two.. one cut longer than the other for the backside... it'll be longer so as to be the tail and hold the paperclip)
Wings:
114889 Scallop Oval cut in half
Head:
112208 Curvy Label punch - scored down the middle and folded over
Feet:
116628 Snow flake punch.. you get lots of feet from this punch
Beak:
113694 Heart to Heart... used the smallest heart (this also serves as the back layer to the Itty bitty heart buttons from the Summer Mini Catalog...see below)
Eyes:
104390 1/2" circle punch for Whites
1/4" circle punch for pupils (used what I had)

Eyelashes:
From Summer Mini Catalog pg 11
118309 Itty Bitty shapes (punch pack... used the flower)

Sticky strip, dimensionals, 2way glue, dazzling diamonds for the ruffled belly.

Other:
Large paper clips.

Have fun creating!!

Oh, I forgot I wasn't done... so, I had to create a larger owl to scrap with... this pretty is 5 x 4 finished size... I substituted the punches in some cases for larger ones that SU has and Big Shot dies (all ovals, scallop oval for the body, top note die cut in half and then made a bit smaller to make the head smaller. Used some sizzlits for eyelashes and again the same heart punch for beak... made some actual ruffles on the belly that is popped up on dimensionals and the feet are made with the modern label punch... WOO HOO... I'm on a rolla nd can't stop.

Hope you enjoyed my Owls.. I have to give credit to many demonstrators I borrowed some ideas from and expanded them to my liking!! Yay for casing!!

Til next time...

Happy Stamping...

Sandra.

Purse invite... so much fun!

2010-05-04T17:37:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine has me very busy with making little invites here and there, so I came up with this purse that has credit card slots for the directions and party info... What do you think? I love it!!! And I used the Elements of Style stamp set from the New Mini... Yeah!!! I haven't decided on the flowers on the front yet, but they're there for now and the oval is a broche that will have a sentiment on it.. I just couldn't decide which one yet.

My Marbled Tripled Scoop!!

2010-05-04T13:20:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving the new Summer Mini Catalog ... in case you haven't seen it... here is a taste of what's to come... I love Ice Cream just as much as my kids... and they love the marbled ones especially... so I figured... let's make a Marbled Triple scoop!!! Yum! I've made this for my Lots of Layers Swap that is due to swap out this week... I hope you like it and thanks for looking....

This is my Group of Cards... I love them.. just wanna eat the ice cream with the cherry on top!

If you want to reproduce my card I've listed the supplies needed below. You can place an order today on my website: http://www.creativeplaytime.stampinup.net/

Stamps: Sweet Scoops item numbers: Clear Stamp: 120078 or Wood Mount stamp 117078.

Cardstock:
Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Chocolate chip (also in textured) whisper white & Pretty in Pink,
Specialty DSP- Presto Patterns These white papers have a texture that makes them perfect to sponge color directly on them and see the patterns magically appear... I used it n the sentiment of the card... looks like a waffle pattern once I sponged the melon an chocolate over it!!

Ink:
Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip classic ink and Versamark.

Other:
Clear Embossing Powder, sponges, big shot, Scalloped Square, and Ovals dies, Regal brads, piercing tool, 5/8” regal rose grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals and glue dots.

Enjoy!!

For a special occasion...and OMG.. My 100th post!!

2010-04-15T18:25:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I have that many posts.. hwat Milestone for me. Yay!!!

You can modify the cake slice to be for any occasion... It never ceases to amaze me...

Ask me how!!!

Playin Round

2010-04-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

Just cause they're so pretty!!! The Flowers Awash set that just came out.. Oh my.. so pretty.

And, here we have some paper piecing with SU's beautiful top note die and DSP... love the colors and layered flower!!

My Bunny Boxes

2010-03-29T11:39:00.000-07:00

I've been commissioned once again to make some treat boxes for class party... this is what I came up with last week... I had made a St Patty's pin and created this cute button for kids to have after the bunny treats are gone... my baby girl loves to wear them. You can make the box with or without the pin.. up to you.
Enjoy!!

March Lots of Layers...all cards

2010-02-27T23:32:00.000-08:00

These are Theresa's beauties...love the coloring on the pretties flowers...

Susan Miller's beauties... gotta love the bunny flowers... I cased these and made pins!!!

Bonnies' beauties..love the technique... nice!!

From Left to right then down: Kim's pretty bird, Deb Townsends lovely layerd flower and Tina Taves' cute Turtle... I added some crystal effects to my copy!!

Here is Andrea Sharp's cards... love the punch technique and the quilted die!!

Another flower bunny by Gina Cardera and her St Patty's card!!

Here are Sharon Totton's creations... lovely as usual!!

Below are Joann HW's cards... lovely spring cards!!

This was my entry... I always loved those beautiful sugar eggs at easter... and most of all looking inside the Panoramic view... the scenes inside.. So beautiful... Here is my recreation of one... Thanks for looking.

Sandra.

Rock-a-bye Baby Announcement

2010-02-21T16:12:00.000-08:00

I made this card inspired by many different cards on Splitcoast.. thanks ladies!!

My DVD Filing system... Unmounted rubbah!!

2010-02-15T15:35:00.000-08:00

So, here is my system.. I can maximize the DVD size case that SU sells to unmount all my wood block stamps. Using 2 way glue and making them repositionable again... I win! I can fit as many sets as I like per case.. using both left and right sides of the case cause they barely touch when closed!!!

So, then I created a spine for each box and label what's inside.. see the yellow circle on the text in white? I wrote the stamp set, quantity, stamp number and a code "HM" Holiday Mini and added a pic of the Holiday mini in the red circle for reference. On the left.. I indexed just like the catalog... so I could file together.

Bottom left photo shows you what it looks like from the side view... I can see all my stamps!!

Right photo shows the box open.. plenty of room... I have 2 stamp sets on the left and 2 on the right.

Notice these are from the Occasions Mini... I will mak the appropriate label for this box as well... yay!!!

Hope you find this useful!!

Hope this inspires someone else... Tell me what you think?

Sandra.

Sweet Treats for my baby's Teachers

2010-02-03T16:37:00.000-08:00

I really wanted to use my little heart sweet treat cups and stamp set... Soooo, here it is.. in untraditional Valentine's Day colors.. but I love how bright and fun these little frames are. Very simple to make and I'm loving the treat cups. Enjoy!

You too can make these with the products shown below... they are available at Stampin'Up! and you can find them here!!

Sweetheart 120415

Show your sweetheart how much you care with the Sweetheart stamp set.

Coordinates perfectly with our Heart Treat Cups and Full Heart punch!

Available in both wood- and clear-mount.

Full Heart Punch 113693 Sweetheart Treat Cup 120435

Too Early to think Convention????

2010-01-29T19:35:00.000-08:00

I know it's kind of early to think about Convention, but I really want to go this year... I went in 08 and it was a bit stressful, but lots of fun... here are some pics.... Down Memory lane for me...

Checking our cool bags we just got... My upline Martha on the left... The Blonde used to be in my downline Dianna and next to her my sideline Amelia...

My Downline with me...

Inside the room making our projects....

Taking a break outside... whew!! It was hot out there...

Here we are on Saturday ... just before we came home... I didn't stick around for the freebies.. but my wonderful downline got them for us!!! Yay!!!

In case you were wondering... these shirts were my idea ... I came up with them, put them together and man... they were a hit at Convention!!!

Lot's of Fun...

Thanks Catherine for lending your backside for the pic!!!

Now off to the drawing board for my swap group at Convention 2010!!! Will you join us??

Sandra.

Occasions Sneak Peak!

2010-01-24T15:36:00.000-08:00

As promised... I've been playing around with MDS and LOVE LOVE LOVE what I can do with it... and this is just by playing!! If I got serious.. whew! Who knows what I could do...

These are my wonderful swapping ladies... I still have a few that are left to deliver their swaps to me... hope you like them...

GMCSTAMP

SHELLEY RYAN

TTAVES

HAVETOSTAMP

STAMPIN2FUN

SHARP_VT

HLW966

JOANNHW

STAMPINTOTTON

STAMPIN4SANDRA

CTXTR

Lot's of Love!!

2010-01-15T21:44:00.000-08:00

an you feel it in the air?? Love is all around us and I just Love to Show off all the new products from the SAB Mini catalog and the Occasions mini catalog.. I LOVE THEM!!! This was my card for my Lots of Layers swap.. hope you enjoy!! You can purchase all materials for this card right here

Thanks for looking!!! Happy New Year!!!

My SAB ladies...

2010-01-15T21:36:00.000-08:00

Ladies... excellent work as usual for my Lots of Layers swap.. thank you all for participating... I love all the samples... here they are... Enjoy!!!

Sandra.

New Year.. New Look

2010-01-04T20:53:00.000-08:00

I am truly loving our MDS... it rocks... what do you think about my new background? How about my banner... I hope to be able to create more gadgets for my sidebar... off to practice. I hope to have it done tonight!! Well, I got a lot of help from Debbi and she is DA-BOMB when it comes to Web Design... Thanks Debbi!!!

Sandra... more changes a comin...

SAB Swaps... Sneak Peek at the new Sellabration items

2009-12-20T14:02:00.000-08:00

Aren't these just gorgeous?? Here are my early birds for my Sellabration Swap group... these first two are by Kory and she uses the new set "Good Neighbors" it's a set of 10 with houses that you can mix and match with 3 trees. The roof tops are separate.. very cute and it comes in the new clear stamp too!! In addition she used the new Designer Series Paper: Welcome Neighbor that is a 6x6 stack of 24 double sided designs. 3 sheets each to amke 72 sheets!! Visit my website (www.creativeplaytime.stampinup.net) to see how you can earn those free!!!
Kory placed 9 layers.. yup 9 on this card and it came out gorgeous!!

Kory's second card... also using the same stamp set and DSP as listed above... she is also using SU's polka dot ribbon, small clips and pink brads to accent. Love the colors!!

This is Andrea's card... she is using the felt flowers and saffron brads to accent the centers. She is using from SAB mini the new set Whimsical Words... One of my fav's from Saleabration... it's a set of 6 sayings in whimsical handwriting... one each for different occasion. Love it. The DSP is also from the new Occasion Mini that hits the market on January 5th... so double sneak peek!!! It's from the Sweet Pea DSP pack of papers.. it's 48 sheets of 12x12 double sided paper. It has 2 each of a design. The colors are gorgeous.

Andrea's second card is a beautiful Valentine's creation? Maybe just a motivational card.. also using Whimsical words and the new Occasions mini set called " I hearts" also available in Clear stamp... she used the Sending Love Specialty papers on the strips behind the hearts!! So pretty... love the bling on the paper. Another of my favorite stamp sets. I can't wait to post some more pretties when I receive them.

Stay tuned for more... they're on their way!

Sandra.

Merry Christmas a la MDS...

2009-11-26T10:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays everyone... I was playing with my MDS two days ago and wanted to make my own Christmas Card... so I quickly (about 20mins) designed my card and sent to Costco for printing... I was very pleased that the color match to SU's colors is exact!!! WOO HOO!! Only .20cents each. So, what do you think? You can do it too!! If you are interested in learning how ... visit my SU site (www.creativeplaytime.stampinup.net) and there are tutorials and all product information...

Enjoy!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!

Winter Bling LOL swaps...

2009-10-26T23:32:00.001-07:00

Here we go ladies... TAH DAH!!!! I was very impressed with all the BLING I got.. many generous cards with lots and lots of layers and embellishments... Thank you all !!!
Forgive me for the sun in some pics... I really just wanted to post these....

Shells004... love the sparkly snowflakes and the color combo!!!

Bonnie!!! Wow!! all those layers...love the colors!!!

Another Bonnie... I love the Beads... lots of layers for sure....

Very Chic Susan!! Love the brown sparkly deer!!!

Dawn... what can I say... way to use the colors and the shimerz on the snowflake!!! Love it!! Oh, and layers.. hello?? 12 or 13?? Way to go!!

Andi... you must love quilting and I love your card... the design is just so much fun and those sparkly flakes... gotta love it!!!

Sharon's festive tree and another tree by Bonnie... lovelie ladies... so much shine and holiday spirit in these cards!!

Sharon and Shelley's cards just look like they belong together... love the color combo and that snowman so happy in his sparkly snow dance and those flakes!! Love what you did with them Shelley..

Theresa's lovely snowflake wreath with all those rhinestones... wow!!! And check out the bling!!!

A closer look... love it ...

Bek's card took me by surprise... I love when that happens, cause when I opened it.. wow.. it unfolded into this lovely creation... wow...the bling and layers... gorgeous!!

Closer look at the sparkle loaded crystal effects on the ornament

This silver embossed Dasher by Sharon is just so adorned... wow.. how'd you do all the dazzling dots of snow Sharon? Wow!!!

Susan.. the simplicity of this card just is amazing and beautiful... I love how you used the design of the Holiday Lounge DSP to enhance the ornament.. which is very sparkly!!!

Shells004's lovely gold peacock...wow... so different.. loe th color combo... and Bonnie (snuck in again) we saw earlier....

Bonnie's pretty is all dressed up for her holiday party... so sparkly and adorned... and checkout silver Rudolph with his lit nose? Love it!!! By Shelley R.

Another very sparkly Theresa's card... I love the color combo an the trees... this set I got as soon as I could... thanks for the inspiration... very nice.

Sharon used a very sparkly cracked glass technique on her lovely ornament card and Gina went out of the norm with her pink Winter card... I love it...

I want to thank all of you so much for sticking around for so long... it's been wonderful!!!

Sandra.

Lollipops anyone??

2009-10-20T14:06:00.001-07:00

This was one of the display items I made for my Open House last Sunday. You can't see the back, but they are jack-o-lantern faces on the lollipops... folks came and went... it was a new experience and I sold some of everything... which was nice. I have a ton of retired stamp sets and I'm selling at a HUGE discount... I have to get my list up here. After the Open House.. I still sold some Halloween kits I had made...

These cuties I made for my baby's classroom... as well as another little halloween treat... I now hav to get busy on my son's... Too much fun!!

Full swing and production...

2009-10-07T20:28:00.000-07:00

Here comes the Holidays and I've decided to do an Open House for the first time... any suggestions? I'm trying to do a mixture of Sales and show. So here are a few of my kits I'll be selling ... thanks to my upline upline upline upline... Linda and the little cards I figured out myself... with the pouches. Those were fun to make.

My Digi Studio and my projects

2009-09-24T21:12:00.001-07:00

I love love love the My Digi Studio.. my good friend asked me to help her with some shower favors for her daughter in laws baby shower and I came up with this... I wanted to send her the grouping of pics and then a lightbulb went off!!! Aha!!! MDS... Whoa!! I made this layout and added the paper behind the photos and watermark!!! Love love love how easy it is to use... I'm a total novice to Digital any craft... I am sooo pleased that I will be showing this at my open house in a couple of weeks... Yippeeeeee!!!
Thanks for looking!!
Sandra.

Halloween Lanterns

2009-09-22T20:33:00.000-07:00

Need a light? Well... I got this idea in my head to make some lanterns when by accident I cut out some Top Note dies from a folded piece of cardstock... well, this isn't the only idea I had ... wait til you see the cards!!! Pretty cool stuff... the other three sides are decorated with Stamped images as well as dies... this was a lot of fun. Thanks for looking...

Oh, and by the way... I LOVE MY DIGI STUDIO!!!! Look what I did to my jpeg file!!!! Yay!! Ask me how>>>

Sandra.

Halloween LOL swaps are here!!!

2009-09-21T10:45:00.000-07:00

For your viewing pleasure... be sure to give credit if you are copying the cards...

This wonderful sampler is from Joszette....

Here is a closeup of the technique she used on her card... the circle in the middle has an x cut out in the middle and each point is turned out to reveal the back paper design... coupled with the photo corners in two colors... very clever indeed.

This Elegant spooky spider on it's web is by Bekka... lovely indeed, yet spooky!!! Love all the layers of punches ..

These two were made by Bonnie... I'm glad you used the Haunted house... how soon we forget when we're focused on the new and how well is goes with the DSP!!! To the left the Sweet Centers stamp set that you can use to send a card with candy...

These classy cards are by Debbie ... I love your layers Debbie and the Card on the right... WOWzer's!!! Love the spookiness...

Closeup... you would think she stamped the wording, but in fact it is one of the designer papers from the Night & Day packet!!! Love it.

These cuties are by Jamie and I love the creative punch work!!! Great job Jamie.. very clever!!!

These two are mine...

These two are by Susan.. Love the Haunting hill wheel on the Orange and the creative use of the oval windows for both cards... nice design.

This fun fella is by Yvette... love your layers Yvette.. and the use of the black with the Green DSP... great job.

Last, but not least is Shelleys cards... I love love love the skeleton dancing among the tombstones Shelley!!! Hello???? Great job.. it took me a minute to really look at it and it hit me... great job!!!

See what I mean??? Nice!! I'm gonna case this a bit Shelley..

Thank you ladies for joining my swap!!!

Sandra

Holiday Mini Lots of Layers Swap samples

2009-09-09T15:10:00.001-07:00

Holiday's you say??? Better believe it... once school is back in session Wham!! The holidays are right there waiting to jump on our wallets... LOL...

So here are my swappers for the Holiday Mini!!! Yes, it should be in your hands already and I thought I'd share some beautiful Samples with stamps and products from the mini catalog... ENJOY!!

Theresa's cards...

A closeup of the fold...

Theresa's 5x5's

Susan's cards...

Joszette's cards...

More of Joszette's cards..

Shelley's cards...

JoAnn's card...

Sharon's cards

A closeup of the new embossing folder... love the poinsettias!!

Some more of Sharon's cards...

Can you see the sparkle on this little guy?

Kory's cards...

A close up of the new snowflake window sheets....

Janelle's card...

Gina's cards...

Sparkly Santa!!!

Debbie's card...

Bonnie's cards... nice!

More cards by Bonnie...

Bonus card by Ann Marie...

Andrea's Cards...

Kim's cards... watch out for all those layers on that skeleton... can you count them??? 10 in all!!

France's cards... nice !!

And voila! My card... I am filling a spot for the last group where someone couldn't make it.

My second card in group 3 to fill the missing one...

Thank you to all the ladies that participated and created all these fun cards. Sandra.

Pumpkin Pickin

2009-09-06T12:58:00.000-07:00

I had this idea with the swirls big shot negatives... hope you like it... and I mean the swirls on the bottom... the background cardstock is textured, but you can't see it... it's much richer in person. I had fun making this.

Sneak Peak at my Sweet Centers...

2009-08-23T10:52:00.000-07:00

It's almost the end of August.. and like the weather outside... I am feeling a bit like fall... I'm really enjoying our cooler than normal summer.... Anyway, below is a card I made for Britta's swap on SCS where the challenge was to use the Sweet Centers stamp set (it's supposed to be used with the little plastic cups that go in the center punch out so you can fill them with fun stuff or treats!) without the plastic cups... It took me a while to play with it, but finally I came up with my soaring heart design... I hope you like it... I really wanted to use the new Bermuda Bay color, it's so rich and had to have the red heart, so here it is.... TFL.

Profile so you can see the embossed heart and layers.

Recipe: (all products Stampin'Up!)

Cardstock: Real Red, Bermuda Bay, whisper white

Stamps: Sweet Centers

Ink: Craft Real Red and classic Soft Suede

Other: Big shot machine and Texturz plate, square scallop punch, 1 3/4" and 1 3/8" round punches, clear embossing powder and heat gun, silver brad, dimensionals, organza white ribbon, paper piercing tool.

Her you have the cute little clear cups that will be available in the Stampin'Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. The catalog will be available to purchase from beginning September 1st!!! Only 7 more days folks!! The cups are pretty sturdy plastic and nice and flat on the bottom so you can add a circl punched image if you like or just fill with treats and stamp on the plastic directly with Stazon.

They come in a dozen per pack for $2.95 US dollars.

I'll post some more projects with these fun little cups.

Her you can see the blat bottom.... the white you see on the cup rim is a paper covering the adhesive. You fill the cup, peel the paper and stick to a background... it's that simple.

Lots of Layers is here... Tah Dah!!! New Catty samples for you to feast on

2009-08-12T14:49:00.000-07:00

WOW WOW WOW... is all I can say... I've taken pics of the groups as they went out and in this order... Close ups were taken of cards with a technique that made the card WOW and/or special layering or pizzaz.

They are all wonderful cards!!! Thank you sooooo much again ladies... later tonight I'll update with who did what where!! Stay tuned

Group 1 - 5x5

From L to R and T to B:

ScrappyQueen, Tara Travis, Stampin2fun, Baskets56, Havetostamp, SusanMiller and Stampintotton

Lot's of layers!!!

And details....

Technique.. ooooooooooh!!

Just beautiful!!! Use those beads baby!!

Group 2 - 5x5
From L to R and T to B:

Trish G, MonaR, Catxtr, Stampin2fun, Stampintotton, havetostamp & ShelleyRyan

Are you in the mood for Christmas yet??? How great is this card? Love the DSP!!

Front view...

Bring on the Mary Englebreit (spelling???)... I love it... gold embossed Dasher... wow.

Talk about stunners!!! Wow with the Silver embossing and the embossed flower dies...

Front View... lots of details here....

Ok, so this isn't my favorite set, but I love Owls and this little guy in his starry background.. common... he's just too cute!!!

Goup 3 - 5x5
From L to R and T to B:

Redhead Witch, JoAnnhw, stampnscrapcrazy66, JenJen, NJGranny, Stampintotton & Annie01
Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Group 1 - 4.25x5.5

From L to R and T to B:

Catxtr, Ohana93, TrishG, JoAnnhw, Stampintotton, Havetostamp & stampin2fun

Lots of Rich colors... gotta love this one wth the circles and sponging!!!

Again... Rich colors... love the Rock and Roll!!!

And Theresa's gonna make me buy these little guys... aren't they just too cute???? Great job on all the layering and the bling is just perfect!!

Group 2 - 4.25x5.5

From L to R and T to B:

SusanMiller, Redhead Witch, Stampintotton, Ctkris, Stampin2fun, TrishG & Shelley Ryan

Rich!!! Love the mambo with the Grey!!! Dazzle me with that Razzle!!

WOW.. that butterfly just jumps off the card and the inside looks like it's shadow... gorgeous detail...

Cupcakes are my weekness... gotta love these rich colors together!!! YUM YUM....

This guy is pretty creepy, but wow what a job with those blingy eyes!!!! Love it!!!

How about this half fold? Great card.. show off that technique~~ The band is just beautiful... rich!

Group 3 - 4.25x5.5
From L to R and T to B:

KMoore, Stampintotton, TaraTravis, Stampnscrapcrazzy66, Annie01, Havetostamp & Baskets56

Love the cupcakes again!!! Great Bday card if you want it to be... love the dsp and great color combo... bling!!!

Fall is indeed upon us soon enough and this layout with the color combo and layers... wow!!! Love the Dry emboss background... GREAT CARD!!

I did my best to take this pic, but no matter what it wouldn't show the beautiful Polished stone technique used here... you'll see it if it's in your swap... beautiful gold flecks on that background... Lovely.

Talk about Rich??? Checkout this card... wow, clear embossed with dazzling diamonds... and all those colors!!! Great job....

Again... Thank you all for being so punctual, following all the rules and for being such great swappers.

Sandra.

Swaps galore...

2009-08-05T15:11:00.001-07:00

I joined a swap online and here's what I came up with... this is the first Canadian swap and any swap I've joined in a while... it only needed 3 layers, but you know... once you start layering... they just keep a comin... LOL... hope you like it...

Leave a comment! I'd love to hear what you think...

Sandra.

Recipe: (All products Stampin'Up! unless specified)

Cardstock: Taken with Teal, Bermuda Bay, Shimmery white, Holiday Lounge DSP, Textured Bermuda Bay

Stamps: Dasher and Hostess level I: Holiday Best

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Other: Bermuda Bay polka dot ribbon, 2 way glue, dazzling diamonds, silver brads, paper piercing tool, scalloped edge punch, original dies ovals and bigz dies scallop Oval Frame and big shot .

BOO Halloween LOL swap!!!

2009-07-27T19:21:00.001-07:00

The holidays are creeping up faster than I'd like them to and so we start with my Halloween swap with lots of layers.... hope you like my card. It's too much fun!!

Here is a side profile, not sure if you can see, but I actually made a frame with the Designer Paper and it's like your peeping out the window with Scary hanging on to the curtain... LOL.

Recipe: (All Stampin'Up! products except for the boogly eyes)

Cardstock: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, summer sun and Textured Elegant Eggplant.

Ink: Stazon both Black and white, Craft White

Other: Word windo and modern label punches, circle die and clear circle die with Big shot, cast a spell dsp, antique brass brads, white EP, pumpkin striped ribbon, pumpkin grosgrain , dimensionals. boogly eyes (non su)

Here is my 4.25x5.5 for the swap... very different from the first, but I like it.

Side view... you can see all the popped up layers...

Thanks for looking...

Sandra.

Can you say In Colors???

2009-07-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

Ok, so can you say my walls are an exact match to SU's In Colors??? I started laughing so hard cause it's just by coincidence... I had my walls painted 2years ago now in November over the Thanksgiving Holiday... too funny... I put the cardstock right up against the wall today and just cracked up when they just blended in. Anyhow... thought I'd share...

My Princess turns 2!!

2009-07-22T14:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it... already 2 next month... whew time flies. This year I decided to make the invites to her party. The new stamp set Princess Birthday was just screaming at me to use it... so, here is her invitation... I made it postcard style so It wouldn't weigh as much. I love it.

So here it is... in all it's splendor and sparkle....

Butterflies butterflies.. oh so sweet

2009-07-22T14:17:00.000-07:00

I love butterflies and had this picture in my mind since I saw the new Catalog from Stampin'Up! Page 118? Yes, I knew I had to make my frame in the Cottage Wall papers... I LOVE IT!!!!

It wasn't that hard to cut out the butterflies at all and with all the sizzix dies... piece of cake... just had to work the colors and Tah-dah! There you have it. Hope you like it... I do!

Sandra.

Our Nations Birthday this month and....

2009-07-11T21:07:00.000-07:00

Aside from celebrating our wonderful countrie's birthday...

Stampin'Up! celebrates on July 1st with their new Idea Book and Catalog release... and WOW WOW WOW... it is gorgeous... I'm sure most of you have seen it already and may be enjoying all the beautiful new products and stamps they have to offer.

In case you have missed it, (I'm guilty of not posting sooner cause I was on vacation...).. go to my page and enjoy all the new videos and links to wonderful things... here's a pic of it and the new Decor Elements catty on the left...

Here are some photos that I took of my stuff while playing... enjoy!!!

Our new In Colors... oh and WE GET MARKERS!!!! YAY!!

This is the Razzleberry Lemonade new Designer Series Papers... gorgeous!!!!

Here I was testing my ink pads with the new colors... if you click on the pic... you can see better up close... very nice!!!

Occasions Mini with Lots of Layers

2009-05-14T20:25:00.001-07:00

Ladies... for your viewing pleasure of all the beauties that you may receive in your swap package depending on how many groups you joined... Thanks so much.

This one is mine....

Havetostamp x 2

Stampintotton x 3

Joann and ??

Tara Angus

Catxtr - ShelleyRyan - Baskets56

jeknurse - Bobbilu - SerenityStamper

Dailystamperof5kids x 2

SeeSusanStamp - DawnMarie - Catxtr

Stampintotton - Havetostamp - ?? No name

Dailystamperof5kids x 2 - ShelleyRyan

Havetostamp - Baskets56 - Stampintotton

Joannhw

On this Occasion...

2009-05-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

The pic never does justice to what you see in your hand, but ... here is my swap card for my 5x5 Occasions Mini swap ... lots of layers.. hope you enjoy.

For Our Children...

2009-04-30T12:46:00.001-07:00

I decided I wanted to make one of those cute circular scrapbooks that Stampin'Up! advertised in their magazine last month.. so... viola!! To our children... with love... I loved the papers and how they worked with the SU cardstock... using the Big Shot made this super easy....

I also used some rubbons and embellies that are non SU... I was very happy with the outcome

First half with front cover flower... center of Rock-n-Rolled butterfly are dew drops...

Second half.. I added our silver flower brads to be able to hide the glue dots.. HE HE.. pretty sneaky, but it also worked well, then I printed our wish for our babies on vellum and stamped the cardstock with butterflies....

Here is our sentiment ....

Big Shot Swap...WOW!!!

2009-04-24T12:18:00.000-07:00

And finally, here are Frances' - Hickoryfah cards... very very pretty and full of details... Frances, these are beautiful...

See this closeup of her card that tucks shut...

Ok, well, since I'm not blog saavy.... I can't move the pics around...
This is JoAnn's - Joannhw lovely card... she just layered those flowes... oh my... and the embossed white... how pretty... I love this card...

And of course...Shelley's - ShelleyRyan cards... don't you just love the hula bear??? Too cute Shelley... and the flower bouquet??? How fun is that?? Perfect for Mother's Day!! I think I'm gonna case with other colors... Thanks Shelley!!

Ladies.. thank you as always... for your wonderful work... here are two oh so pretty thank you's I got from Shelley (bookmark) and Joszette... and she's in the hospital! You get better Joszette.

Here they are... after such a long wait... first off we have Bonnie - Havetostamp and she made 2 cards in each category... lots and lots of layers Bonnie... love the cards...

Next is Joszette - Dailystamperof5kids with her 6 entries!!! Way to go!!

Lovely watercoloring...

And, how about the beautiful Lilly? It's so soft but sparkly....

And, of course... she didn't stop there... see the inside?

More of Joszette's cards... interesting use of the curly label and new die together...

Mona - Mona Rodriguez has an interesting closure on her card... I'll surprise you and you can comment here on what you thought...

This is new comer Lorita's - Annie01 card... very soft and sweet...nice!

How about them daisies??? I love, love, love this card!!! Great job Debbie - Baskets56

We have Susan's - See Susan Stamp card... so pretty with those lovely paper butterflies... the inside also has a message... just lovely...

Lovely top note card by Michelle - stampsnscrapscrazy66 lots of layering and piercing... very very pretty!!

And, this one... wow... I'll tell you, Theresa - Stampin2fun wrapped this card like I haven't seen so far... you'll see what I mean if you get one of her cards...so pretty. Thanks for treating it with love.. nice idea too. Love the embossed birdy.

Tara Angus' lovely layered butterflies and scalloped ovals...love the chocolate flower buttons... very nice.

You'll be fooled by the color of the ribbon on the flower pot... it is the new white, but when you look at it on the card.... it picks up the grey and looks silver.... so prtty... great job Tara - Tara Travis... watch the cherries... they look yum yum

Funny thing... When I first saw the urban papers.. I wasn't crazy about them... guess what? Like every thing else... you all change my mind when I see creations like Lisa's - biffsbee... Just lovely... I love it!!! Thanks Lisa. I now own Urban papers. LOL....

Side view.

Trish G - all the way from Canada ladies... we have some embossing in the middle card and dry embossing on her kitty.... but pay close attention to the latte.... Trish used her scrap from the top note... embossed it and placed it as the background... How clever is that? I don't throw my frame leftovers either... nice!!

See what I mean??

Oh Sharon - Stampintotton, your cards are always so romantic? I guess... I love them all... The butterflie's boddice ... with the ribbon and rhinestone.. how pretty and the oval with the shaded paper in the background.. very very pretty.

New to the swap is Pauline - meisu4... what do you all think? Isn't her layering and details just perfect for this swap??? I love them both... glad you could join Pauline....

Up close... love the cheery colors you chose and the ribbons...

Another new comer to the swap is Kim - Kmoore.. she certainly got into the spirit with layers on this card... very nice Kim... thanks for joining. Love the color combo.

Last but not lease is my card... I had this idea for a while, and finally put it all together... I have the best time when I can participate in my own swaps...

Interesting that the theme was Blue's, and greys on this swap... Thanks so much ladies..

Hello There....

2009-04-20T12:12:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I finished my entry to my own Big Shot Lots of Layers swap and here is my finished card... I love this large flower... gonna run and scrap some with this same theme... Don't you just love the color combo??? Gotta hand it to Stampin'Up!

Surprise surprise..

2009-03-30T20:55:00.001-07:00

Ok, so can you guess what these are??? I found these cute little book marks on a post in Splitcoast (can't remember where, but i did find them online) and decided to include one in each packet that went out to my swappers this month... I hope they like it... they truly are fun and easy to make, but most of all.. they lay flat and snug in any book!!

Oh Mom... You are the Best...

2009-03-30T20:48:00.000-07:00

It's a bit premature.. Mother's Day... but, I have a lot going on and decided to join a swap... and yes.. it was outside my swap.. tisk tisk... So here is my mom's day card.

Easter is almost here and the layers keep coming in...

2009-03-29T10:19:00.001-07:00

And here are the lovelies from my Easter swap... lots of chickies!!! Hope you enjoy...

No recipe in these cuties... But Shelley says hers is the oh so soft yellow Peep, and I love Yellow and her creations... very cute.

Bonnies peep and Mona's Basket... how fun...

will love it when you see it up close...

she even made grass!!!

And we had to have a blingy peep... LOL... love it... look at all those layers!!! Way to go Michelle!!

And here are Sharon's and Joszette's... love them... check out the DSP's...

Inside Joszette's card... wow... Joszette!!!

This is Frances' first time with us and wow.. beautiful job Frances!!

Bonnie and JoAnn.. as always so pretty ...

Joszette, Joszette!!! Take a look at that bunny... and all those chicks!!! WOW... what a great basket!!!

Oh, and wait... she even added more on the inside!!!! Holy smokes 64 chickies you had to cut... amazing!!!

It's funny how someone like Susan can change ones mind about a certain DSP... I wasn't too keen ont this paper, but WOW.. .I love what she did witht he basket and colors of layers... great job Susan...

And, here are the Spring Theme PEEPS... aren't these bright? I love bright colors!! And, am so ready for Spring... love them!!! Aha... Shelley on the left with those bright panels.. love it, and Sharon mad the polka dot egg peep...love it too!

Thanks Ladies... for your continued participation...

I hope you like the litte something Ithrew in your package...