Staley Memorial Bake Sale Donation

Hello Fello Stampers and Paper Crafters!

Below is the donation I made to this years Children's Church's Bake Sale. They're so cute!

Of course I used the Top Note die along with my handy dandy Big Shot to make the owl's face and used assorted punches for the eyes, the little beak is from the 5 petal punch and the little "feet" (would that be claws) were also punched from Pumpkin Pie card stock with the Blossom Punch. Too Cute!!!  Inside the cello bag is my version of chex party mix (minus the chex) using Cheezit's, Bugles, mini pretzels and peanuts all sprinkled with ranch dressing mix, YUM!

Well, I sure hope they are successful today, not only are they having the bake sale but the elders of the church are having a yardsale and the children are offering a carwash.  If you find yourself down that way

(1446 North Graham-Hopedale Rd., Burlington, NC 27217) please stop in and visit and don't forget to grab some of my yummy party mix!

Ok, until next time...Happy Stampin'!

Sympathy Cards for my Cousins

Hello fellow Stampers and Paper Crafters!

Last week we lost my Uncle Charles, one of my Mother's Brothers.  He will be greatly missed by his Family and his Church but we all know he's in a better place.  I made cards from us "Cooley Kids", that's what everyone still calls us although the youngest of us is way into her 40's.  :o)  Anyway, below is the pic I made for our Cousin Tim and his wife:

I kept this card pretty simple since it was mainly for Tim, I used Early Espresso for my base, Always Artichoke for the first layer followed up with Paisley Petals dsp (retired).  The Stamp is from the set called Four Frames which corresponds with the Decorative Label punch . I also punch three little blossoms in E.Espresso from the Boho Blossom punch with a center of Marina Mist.  This is one of those cards you had to see in person, a picture just doesn't showcase it very well!  

For my Cousin Deborah we wanted something a little softer so again I used retired dsp Paisley Petals ( I just love all the colors this designer paper has) and Early Espresso for the base.  For the layer, Whisper White cs was embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper folder. To finish it off I stamped another one of the stamps in the Four Frames set with Marina mist and wrapped it all up in a pretty little bow using our 5/8 Organza Ribbon. (As always just click on pic for a closer view of the detail on this card!) 

Ok, until next time folks... 

Mickey and Minnie Birthday Card

Hello Stampers and fellow Paper Crafters!

One more Disney card to share.  This request was for Mickey and Minnie in a landscape with clouds and Cinderella's Castle in the background! 

I began by punching out the parts for the castle, but after punching and punching and working and working I just couldn't get a castle I liked, just couldn't get a small enough image to work as a background. So, after much thought I decided to try and pull a digital image off the web and see if I could make my card a hybrid instead.  Once I did; it all seemed to fall in place.  Using circle punches for Mickey and Minnie, then the Cupcake Builder Punch for the clouds and finally using the masking technique I sponged the background in Marina Mist, Old Olive and for the Sun, More Mustard.  I think it looks GREAT! 



Ok, until next, Happy Stamin'!

Minnie Mouse in Pretty In Pink

Hello Stampers and fellow Paper Crafters!

When my Daughter called yesterday asking if I would make a card for a friend who's wife is a big fan of Disney, I racked my brain and finally hit the web trying to find punch art of a sweet little Disney Princess, couldn't find a thing I liked.  So I thought about a card I saw on Pinterest with Minnie Mouse and decided that would be the best to way to go.

For this card I just about CASED it to completely except for the bow which I made from scratch with card stock.  I got the idea from the cover page of our new SU Catalogs, love it, love it, love it!!! For the card base I used Basic Black and layered Pretty in Pink on top embossing with the retired Backgrounds Texturz plate.  To make little Minnie's silhouette I used 3/4" and 1/2" circle punches and made the bow from the Owl and Cupcake Builder punches. I think it would look better had I put the ears in front it almost looks like Minnie has no face, lol  but I think it's just adorable and can't wait to show my Daughter! 
Don't forget to click on pic for a closer look!

 

Ok folks, back to my Craft Fair projects...until next time, Happy Stampin'!

August Birthday Cards

Hello there fellow Stampers and Paper Crafters!

WOW!  Has it been a month since my last post???  Where has the month gone? Really where has the year gone, it's almost September? (!!!) 

So, now I am finally getting around to posting cards for my August Birthdays, except one, looks like I  mailed my good friend Lisa's B-Day card before getting a picture of it, but it was lovely and match her to a tee!  No fear, I did get the other two cards and will post them right now!  :O) 

This card was one I made in one of the classes I attended a few weeks back and is for my Hubby's sweet Aunt Betty, she is a sweetheart and we love her very much!  This pretty card uses Concord Crush and Perfect Plum CS along with C.Crush and Pear Pizzaz Inks.  Vintage Vogue stamp set was used and  unfortunately this set is no longer available, sure wish I had it, Love it!

Next card is for my Brother In Law Johnny, his Birthday is actually today, and as usual I forgot to mail the card, so he will get it late, hehe!  I used my most favorite manly stamp set, The Open Sea.  Crumb Cake, Red Riding Hood an Very Vanilla CS and ink was used.  Can you see the Striped embossing folder I used?  It's really great for a lot of different projects but especially for a masculine card.

Ok guys, that's it for now.  Hopefully it want be soooo long for my next posting!  Happy Stampin!

Finally! Cutting Station for my Craft Room!

Hello fellow Stampers and Paper Crafters! 

Finally, finally, finally I have the Cutting Station I was looking for!  I had a very complex sizing to find...height, length, width and depth of the drawers had to all be taken into consideration! You would not believe how long we have looked for just the right size piece of furniture for this station.  And finally...my dear Hubby found this ugly old thing one day as he was out and about and snatched it right up for me!  Very little repair was needed just a good paint job to match my cabinets.  This is perfect for me to put all my cutting tools, papercutter and trimmers in along with my Big Shot dies and accessories, love it!!!     

Create A Cupcake Class

Hello Fellow Stampers and Paper Crafters:

Yesterday I had my Create A Cupcake class and we had such a blast!  The girls made an Awning Card along with a matching matchbox which showcased the stamp set Create A Cupcake with the coordinating Cupcake Builder Punch. They also made an adorable gift bag with voltive candles we made using the tissue paper technique.  As with all my post; just click on the picture and you can usually get a larger view.

 

Cardstock: Perfect Plum and Blushing Bride
Ink: Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride and Early Espresso
Tools and Accessories: Fancy Favor box die, Stripe EF with The Big Shot and Cupcake Builder Punch 

Create A Cupcake Stamp Set  with Coordinating Builder Punch, Too Cute!!!



Ok, until next time, Happy Stampin!