Oh Father... how we Idolize you

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?  

 

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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

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!!!

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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

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:

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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

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My Baby's Bunny surprise

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.

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My little Sister's Birthday

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...