Origami Christmas Tree

I created one of these last year and they are so cute. So I decided to do another one on a card this year. I used White Pigement ink to add a snow looking effect to the branches, and accent to the edges of the card. I also added red sparkles to look like ornaments and add a little glitz to the tree.

I hope you like it and if you would like instructions on how to make one let me know in the comments section and I can send you instructions.

Stamp Storage

The last little while I've been accumulating some rubber stamps that are usually mounted on wood blocks. I am going to share how I store these stamps because I don't mount them on the wooden blocks. I love the acrylic block system, I am able to stamp way better while using it because I can see where I'm stamping.

There are however some really cute stamps that I like that are rubber so I've mixed the two systems. When I get my rubber stamps, I pull the rubber off the foam adhesive. I then mount them on EZ Mount which is sticky on one side and has a smooth cling on the other side. You can then mount them on your acrylic block and stamp with them.

This is how I have chosen to store my cling mount rubber stamps. In a CD case. I found an old CD that I didn't listen to anymore and took the black holder out. This now leaves a nice empty smooth back for you to work with.

I cut a piece of cardstock 4 3/4 square and applied the labels to the cardstock and slid it in the side with the tabs. That way if my case gets broken for some reason I can just slide it out and put it in a new case. I also applied the little label for SU stamps on the outside binding that way it's easy to see which stamps they are.

Here is a look at the stamps inside the case. As you can see they cling right to the plastic. I think it's a great way to store the stamps and doesn't take up a lot of room like they would do if I had them mounted on the blocks.

What are you going to do with all the wooden blocks you have leftover???? Well I'm working on that one, and when I figure something out I will do a post up on it. I'm sure there are tons of things I could do with them. Got any ideas?

Snowman Shaker Card

I made this shaker card tonight and I have to say it was a lot of fun.

I used my nestabilities and cut out a circle from the heavy cardstock, not quite as thick as chipboard but heavier than cereal box weight. Make sense??? Then I lined up my patterned paper and cut the same hole in it.

I stamped my image on some White CS, and put adhesive all the way around the hole leaving no gaps. Then I added some glitter and white fun flock for snow. I adhered a window over the hole of my patterned paper. Then added ahesive around the hole where the glitter was leaving no gaps as well. I sealed the windowed patterned paper over the hole evenly and pressed it to make sure I had a good seal.

Then I decorated the front a little with some striped paper and a scalloped circle to spotlight the shaker portion. Stamped my sentiment and inked the edges of the whole card front. I hope you enjoy my little shaker card as much as I do.

Today I have a Autumn themed card to share with you. I made this just before Thanksgiving. I really love this kit, Boom-Di-Ada is so fun and versatile, you could use it for a ton of different themes. I also used some of my felt flowers, love those. I hope you enjoy it.

I have some fun news, I was looking through blogs last night and found Christina's blog she is so talented. She does a fun little thing called Sunday Suppers, I thought it was a great idea, so I submitted one of our family favorites. She featured it today :) I was kinda shocked and very pleased to be highlighted on such a fabulous blog. Thank you Christina you just made my day.

Happy Birthday Little One

My baby girl who is not so much a baby anymore is turning 4 this weekend. We are having a little party with some of her friends from pre-school today. It should be fun. I made some little gift bags using small brown paper bags, genie bags I think they are called on SCS. They turned out quite cute and it helped me to use up some retired paper that is in my stash, because they are the perfect colors for a little princess.

Items used:

Paper - Pink Carnation, White Daisy, and Kiwi CS, Precious Paisleys DP

Stamps - Princess

Ink - Pink Carnation

Ribbon - Heavenly Blue Organdy

Tools - Word window punch, cutter

Blog Candy

Sooooo Tisha you were the only one who posted what you liked about Autumn so you get the Sarah Kay card I made. I will bring it to the workshop. :) Thanks for your support girl, you're awesome.

I'm Thankful......

For families around the Thankgiving holiday. I'm sorry I didn't get this posted sooner, I just didn't have a whole lot of "my time" this past weekend. We cooked a turkey and have my whole side of the family (about 15 people) over for the big feast. I really wanted to space things out too so I didn't get stressed on the big day. I baked the pies a day ahead, the buns and did a lot of the prep work for the monday. I have a couple of pictures to share with you. And I have a project that I did as well to use for a centerpiece, save the best for last......

The delicious pies, I also made my husband's favorite....raspberry apple crisp. Yum!

The turkey, my dh bought me a new roasting pan to cook him a turkey in lol.

My girls pullin the wish bone to see who gets to make a wish.

This is the little project I did, I bought these ornamental pumpkins for like a $1 each. I stamped on them using Staz-On. If you plan to try this let me warn you how SLIPPERY Staz-On is. Oh boy I had no idea what I had gotten myself into lol. I think I had to stamp each letter at least twice to get a semi decent looking image. The grooves in the pumpkin weren't very helpful either hehe. Anyways, it can be done, and I was pleased with how they turned out in the end. I did get a "you are just too creative" out of my sister so it was all worth it. :)

Autumn has arrived....

I've been working on autumn themed cards lately. I created this one yesterday, but couldn't post is because my camera was in the van with my husband at work. I used some older paper that I'm trying to use up. I tend to stash paper and don't use it because I don't want to run out. I know it's silly, but that's just the way I am.

The sentiment is from the Autumn Splendor stamp set. Paper flower and leaves are the Just Blooms sunflower and leaves. Cardstock is Autumn Terracotta, and a Barn Red bigger brad to hold the flower in place. (All products are CTMH)

I hope you are enjoying autumn, i'm just really hoping it doesn't snow tomorrow like it's forcasted to do.

500 Hits......some blog candy.

Woohoo, I just hit 500 views of my blog. I know that's not really tons but it's a baby step for me. So I thought to celebrate this little milestone I will give away the Sarah Kay card I just made (you can see it a few posts back) All you have to do is post a comment and let me know what your family traditions are for the fall season. It is hands down my favorite season, and I would like to hear how you celebrate it. The winner will get a bonus little something if they posted about this giveaway on their blog. I will draw a winner on Monday October 13th.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Anniversary Card

I had a request for more anniversary cards, so I put this one together. I struggled with it a little, but i'm pleased with how it eventually came out.

Items Used: Tulip, Col. White, black and white daisy cardstock, patterned paper from the Silhouette kit, Clear sparkles, Say it in Style D1283 Stamp set. (All CTMH) I cut out the circle and scallop circle using my nesties. Inked the edges using a foam sponge as well.