a special birthday --

hi everyone --

been a while since i posted -- but i have a cute ladybug birthday card and bag for you today!

i have been blessed with 3 god-children (one is my nephew, 2 my best friends little ones), and the youngest little one just turned 1!  happy birthday little sophia!

it was a ladybug themed party -- and i'm so thrilled with how this turned out.

isn't this the sweetest card! :)

 the card base was done using a Sizzix die in my Cuttlebug -- it's this die:



i used black cardstock covered with the red and black polka dot paper.

the ladybug is popped up on a demensional, and is made using a 1 1/4 circle punch for the head - large oval punch, and 2 medium punches (SU punches were used) for the body and the wings.

the stamp set fro the letters is from hampton arts.

i drew - freehand, the lines and dots around the edge of the white cardstock. 

how fun, right?!

but, no 1st birthday ladybug party gift could be without a special bag ;)

i purchased the red bag, and used my 1 3/8 SU pinch to make some ladybug spots -- glued them all over the bag.  how cute, and EASY!

then, i added the fun name tag.  the white craft ink (SU)made it look like a chalkboard.

too cute, and the birthday girl loved the fun colors! :)


thanks so much for stopping by!  be sure to stop back soon!

happy stamping!  hope to see you again soon!

winter thanks. . .

a cute project to share with you today -- these are the thank you notes i made to send out after christmas.

cute, huh?  here's how they went together ---

• the card base is from studio g, the snowman was already cut out.

• the ribbon - although you can't tell from the pics very well -- has a sparkle to it, i picked it up in acmoore's. 

• the tag - the bottom layer is a piece of green cardstock i had on hand - same with the plain white.  i used marina mist ink from SU, and the thank you set also comes from an SU stamp set.  i used a dauber to add some old olive ink (also SU) around the edge.  the white tag was cut out with the large SU tag punch -- the green one i cut freehand.  the tag is finished off with blue baker's twine.

• you can see the round piece a little easier in the above photo.  this was cut out with a 2 3/8 circle punch from SU - again, olive green on the edges.  then i used versamark to stamp the snowflake, and covered it in snowflake embossing powder.

• i also used the olive green  to highlight the edges of the pre-cut snowman.

thanks for stopping by!  be sure to stop by again -- lots more fun stuff happening around the craft table! :)  happy stamping!

happy father's day . . .

sorry this is a little late in posting -- although it's still father's day - LOL.

here are the cards i made for my dad and my FIL this year.
both are handy -men.  :)

isn't it cute!  here is the list of "stuff" o used to make it - everything but the embossing folder is from Stampin' Up

papers ~~ lucky limeade, ballet blue, white
stamps ~~ power up, and nuts and bolt wheel
inks ~~ ballet blue, lucky limeade, versamark
embossing folder ~~ distressed stripes

here is how it went together --

first i rolled the nuts and bolts wheel on the front of the card - using versamark - and then ran the front though the cuttlebug and embossing folder.

you can see it a little closer up in the next picture.

i then stamped the tools, and punched them out with a 2 inch square bunch.  i then "cheated" a bit - lol, i hate to measure.  so i glued the tool pieces onto the opposite layer, and trimmed them down to size.

the 'happy father's day" i printed from teh computer - didn't have a stamp -- hmmm, that must mean it's time to go shopping ;)  hehe.

then it's just a matter of sticking them on the card front.

and that's it -  quick and easy, and so cute!

hope everyone had a great father's day  ---
stop back soon - lots more projects to check out! :)

happy stamping!

--d

sweet 'n sassy anniversary --

when i went to the Allentown stamp show back in April - i bought a stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps -- i love it!  so cute!  here is an anniversary card i made using the set - called togetherness silhouettes. 

i used a polka dot embossing folder in my cuttlebug for the background of the card.   the ovals are cut out with nestabilities.  i stamped the umbrella on some designer paper and cut it out -- i also used some demensionals to pop it up a bit.  in the next picture you will also notice i used for crystal effects from stampin' up to put some "rain drops" on the umbrella.

i used the same designer paper behind a piece of vellum with the verse stamped on it.

i also added a little color around the larger oval with a dauber and some marina mist ink from stampin' up.

love this set!  you can follow the link above to check out this set and more.

thanks for stopping by!  hope to see you again soon!

happy stamping!

--d

birthday wishes - -

ok -- back with some new cards - up today is a cute and easy birthday card.

how sweet is this ---
the card is a pre-cut tag card from Paper Cuts -- i picked them up when  went to the Allentown show in April.

i then used a piece of fun designer paper that i had from a stack i got in the craft store, and stamped it with the happy birthday greeting - i'm not sure "who" the stamp is by.

i finished it off my punching a hole t the top and attaching a matching ribbon.

a quick and great card.

hope you enjoyed it - and it gave you an idea :)

thanks for stopping by -- be sure to pop in again - more cards are o the way ---

happy stamping!

--d

bright and colorful birthday cupcake ---

a fun and bright birthday card for my sister!

the paper and cardstock i had on hand.  the cupcake is from the SU build a cupcake set - and i use the matching cupcake punch.  added just a bit of glitter for some sparkle - and a few pink rhinestones for some added bling!  cute - simple - bright and lots of fun!

thanks for stopping by!  happy stamping!

a colorful thanks --

hi everyone -- thanks for stopping by!

remember that baby shower i posted about?  well, little sopia is here, and her, her mommy, daddy and big brother are all doing great!

here is one last post related to that shower - i made these sweet little cards to send out the the ladies who helped me put it all together.

you can't really tell from the picture, but the card is smaller than the average card -- it measures about 4x3 or so.

the green cardstock is from SU - called lucky limeade - a new favorite color!  the pink designer paper is something i had on hand from a stack and the ribbon i picked up at michael's.  the 'thanks' stamp is also from SU, and it is stamped on a piece of vellum, and placed over another piece of the designer paper - i used dimensional to pop it up a bit.

a cute little note of thanks for their help!

thanks for stopping by!  happy stamping!

sympathy silhouettes --

a dear friend of the family lost her mom recently - still feeling the pains of my own mom's passing, i made this card to send off to the family.  i got a beautiful thank you in return. in this day of emails and texts, and facebook and twitter -- all of which i use (probably too much - LOL), there is something wonderful and so special about a hand written note, a piece of real mail.

i love the simpleness of the card - i love this set, i use it a lot.

the stamp set is from stamping up - called inspired by nature.  the papers  and inks are also SU - chocolate chip, and crumb cake.  there is another example of this stamp set HERE.

i am also going to enter this card into 2 challenges.  it's been awhile since i've had the chance -

Stampin' Sisters in Christ
 - this week's challenge is to use a dark and light color.  this weeks scripture also plays along very well with the purpose of this card:

Ephesians 5: 8-9 

“You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth.”

and i'm also entering in at Paper Sundaes
 - this week's challenge is a "girlie" card.  while the colors don't seem very girlie, the flowers are.  and i have many beautiful women friends - who love the earthy colors. :) 

thanks so much for stopping by!

be sure to check out some of my other posts - and stop by again!

happy stamping!

cute little onsie --

you may have been following along with the things i made for a baby shower.  if not -- scroll back a few posts and you can check them out!

here is the last post for the shower -- this is so cute!  this is the card i made for mommy.

ADORABLE! right?  i found the template for the onsie on pintrest -- i'm addicted to pintrest btw ;) (i'll add the link to the template below)

i folded white cardstock in half, so it opens up - fold at the top.  i then covered it in a cute designer paper.  teh white ruffles are made using the small scallop punch from SU, and a circle punch.

a cute little ribbon sets it off!

here is where you can find the template ONSIE TEMPLATE

i hope you've enjoyed the projects from the baby shower!  be sure to stop by again soon and check out the other fun projects i have in the works :)

you can follow me on pintrest and see what other fun ideas i've found:

thanks for stopping by!  happy crafting!

--diane

quick and simple --

i love the simplicity of this card -- it's so cute, and oh, so simple.

this uses SU cardstock - i think it's called kiwi kiss (???) for the wreath.  the punches are also  SU - the large scallop and the small scallop, it also uses the 1 3/8 circle bunch for the middle of each.   the sentiment is stamped in cherry cobbler.  the ribbon is just something i had on hand.

i also used the same green to sponge around the outside of the scallops.  i also popped the top part of the wreath up with dimensionals.

it's so quick and easy, but so cute too.

thanks for stopping by!

happy stamping ---

'tis the season --

looks like i'm slipping again --- don't worry i've got lots of stuff for you to check out ---

well, it looks like christmas is just around the corner - so i thought i'd share some fun projects with you that i used at some craft fairs this year  --

this first one is so much fun!

i can't take all the credit for it -- i saw the idea on splitcoaststampers.com.   here is a link to the directions on patty's stamping spot .  it uses SU punches, and some embossing folders.   i changed mine up a little, and added some ribbon so this guy can hang on the tree - he's so cute!

more chirstmas projects to come soon ---

thanks for stopping by - happy stamping.

as promised -- bats! :)

here they are - the moment you've been waiting for -- LOL.

here are the bats that i bought along with the ghosts from yesterday.

these are also pretty cute!

i used a SU! set called batty for you to make the cute little tag.  the ribbon and designer paper are some things i had on hand.  very cute for a fun halloween hello!

  

thanks for stopping by!!!

happy stamping!

time for some halloween!

thanks for stopping by!

thought maybe we'd break out some halloween stuff today!

i was in AC Moore's awhile ago, and ran across these pre-cut cards.  i bought these, and some bats that i'll post tomorrow.

 the cards themselves are to cute, so i didn't want to do to much to cover them up -- so i just added a cute little "patch" at the bottom.

to cute, right!!


stop by tomorrow and i'll post the bats!  they are too cute too!

have a great day -- and happy stamping!

post-it project --

as i've mentioned before -- i've been working on some stuff for an upcoming craft show.  here is one of the projects i'm working on ---

i made a bunch of these -- they are cute little clipboards for your post-it notes!  i stuck some magnets on the back so it can be attached to the fridge.

these are quick to make -- start off with a square chipboard coaster.  and cover it in designer paper -- i covered both sides, but i guess you could just cove the front if you wanted.  i also added a strip of card stock or designer paper to the binder clip to dress them up a bit.

these are just a few of the ones i made for the show -- thought i'd give you a bit of a sneak peek!

thanks for stopping by! 

happy stamping!

apple picking --

another reason i love fall is all the harvest -- apple picking, apple cider - pumpkins and cornstalks.  i love the colors of the season -- earthy and warm

here is another fall card -- another card i sent to my splitcoaststamper secret sister --

another simple card -- it's done on ivory cardstock, and i like the texture of the brown band and the circle.  the apple bucket is from the give thanks SU set.  the ribbon and green pearl accents  are some things i had on hand.  the circle is also popped up with dimensionals.

i colored this in with colored pencils and gamasol.  i really like the look i can get from this product - without pilling the paper, or getting it really wet.

to finish the card i used some espresso ink (SU!) around the edges of the card.

another fun, quick and easy fall card.

stop bac again soon -- i have a cool project to share with you next time!

happy stamping!

happy fall ---

i love fall!  my favorite time of the year!  i don't always like the season that follows, but --- we'll save that for another day -- hehehe.

here is a fun late summer/fall card i made for my secret sister on splitcoaststampers. 

i also love sunflowers!  ;)  i have a friend who loves them too -- i'm sure she will love this card! :)

this was such a quick and easy card - and it looks so cool! :)  i used a stampin' up embossing folder (sorry, can't remember the name) to emboss the card stock.  also used SU! chocolate chip ink -- the flower is colored in with a SU! marker too.

quick and easy -- but so cute!

thanks for stopping by!  happy stamping!  see you next time!

busy, busy, busy --

it's been awhile since i've posted -- but i have a good excuse!! :)  i've been getting things ready for a craft show coming up in a few weeks, i started a new job, and i've been keeping up on etsy.  busy, busy, busy.

BUT i have a fun project to share with you today -- i've been playing with altered composition books.

i like this one -- i've been really stuck on pink and brown lately.

it's covered with designer paper -- i love the paper on the binding!  it look leather like with that great texture. 

i recently went to a stamp show in rhinebeck, ny -- while i was there i picked up a catalog from the close to my heart company -- the directions to make the flower where in there --- so easy and cute!  here is a close up of it -

it's pretty easy to make -- punch out 9 circles 1 1/4 inches.  fold 8 of them into thirds. glue them all onto the 9th circle.  i added a rhinestone brad and a piece of card stock in the middle.

it adds a nice touch to this composition book!

so -- hopefully the quietness around here will die down!  i've been working on some fall and halloween cards -- and some other projects for the craft show.

stop back soon and check them out!

happy stamping ---

see ya soon!

a sweet little hello --

i'm participating in splitcoast stampers (SCS) divine secret sister card swap again -- it is always so much fun.

this is a card i'm getting ready to drop in the mail to my little sister.  hopefully she doesn't see it here and guess who i am;)  i think i'm safe -- i won't post it over there! hehehe --- it'll be our little secret! :)

i love a black and white card from time to time, and this is a fun one!

here is the recipe -

the background stamp set is from autumn leaves, and it is called flourishes v.2.  the flower and 'hello' are from SU's posy punch, and i used the punch to cut it out.

the rest is just black and white cardstock, and some black ribbon -- and a few little black embellishments.

hope she likes it! :)

thanks for stopping by -- and happy stamping!

a little bird told me. . .

i love the colors in this card! i'm entering this into the stampin' sisters in Christ weekly challenge.  the challenge is to use one of God's creatures - great or small in a card.  this little birdie is so cute here ---

the papers are from a stack i picked up at acmoore's last week --- they were a "hot buy" -  $20 packs for $10 -- so of course i bought 2 ;)

the ribbon i had on hand, and i think came from the dollar bin at micheal's.  the punches are from stampin' up.

this was so quick to throw together.  it's blank -- so it can be used for just about anything.

thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

quick and cute magnet

i know, i know --- this has been neglected again.  i'll try to be better! ;)

here is a cute -- and quick project for you today ---

i just made some of these to put in my etsy shop.  the other one is a cranberry color.


these are made with the SU stamp set simply said.  the papers are also from SU -- an older patern pack - pack 3 i believe.

once everything is stamped and put together i put it in a 2.5 x 3.5 acrylic frame - with a magnet on teh back.

i love this stamp set -- i use it alot.

this is such a sweet little gift for a friend!

thanks for stopping by!  happy stamping!