Delightful Decorations

Yes, I have actually stamped in the last month or two, I just haven't done much of it and those that I have stamped haven't made it to my blog. I am going to try to get a few more up here the next couple of days or weeks.

This was a 3x6 card I originally planned for a workshop in September. The ladies really liked it; it just was not a good choice for a make and take. With that in mind, I modified it for my second workshop and they really liked the look and the ease of it. I also did this for a swap too.

This card uses almost all product for the wonderful Holiday Mini (I will be sad when it ends, but can't wait to see what will be new too). I need to work on my daughter's birthday invites next and design my Christmas cards. That is fast approaching isn't it?

Sets: Delightful Decorations, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Real Red
Accessories: Merry Moments Designer Paper, Mistletoe Ribbon Originals, Silver Elastic Cord, Modern Label Punch, Ornament Punch, and 3/4" Circle Punch

Butterfly Notes

I cannot believe that it has been over a month since I have posted! I know that I have been busy, but I have stamped a few things I guess I just haven't had time to get a picture and post them. My apologies. I am really going to try to do better, but I know next week I will be busy getting ready for the kids' parties at school. Here is a card that I made and sent to my mom. She likes butterflies and I had just gotten the Beautiful Butterlies Bigz Die and wanted to use it right away.

Sets: Notes of Thanks Mini Note Kit (Retired)
Ink/CS: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Naturals White
Accessories: Pearls (from Pretties Kit), Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Crushed Curry Ribbon, Cutter Kit (Distressing Tool), Final Press Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Ticket Corner Punch, Paper Piercer

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad

I cannot believe that it has been over three weeks since I have posted. I am not sure where the time went besides I was busy with family, school starting, and lately with being the "Lunch Wagon Lady" for my husband and the guys that work for us during corn chopping season! Fun times let me tell you!

Anyhow, today is my parents' 38th anniversary-Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!-and I made this card for them. I CASED this card from Sharon Bridwell. I changed a few things, but used her concept. I really like how hers turned out. I am not sure of mine, but it is growing on me. I think I needed to do a better job with the Stamp-ama-jig.

This card uses my new favorite big stamp, the Medallion.

Sets: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Basic Gray, Versamark
CS: Almost Amethyst, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Accessories: Basic Gray Taffeta, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer, Distressing Tool, Modern Label Punch, Magnetic Movers & Shapers, Big Shot, Jumbo Silver Brad

Teacher's Notecards

This year I decided to make up a back to school kit for my girls' teachers a Fresh Start to the School Year gift with some not so usual items in them. I am putting in Clorox Wipes, Clorox Anywhere Spray, hand sanitizer, and room spray. I am also putting in some Dove chocolates and a set of 6 note cards for them. I let my girls pick the designer series paper from my retired stash for their cards . I did not have a lot of time to work on them (I always think that I will and when it comes down to it, I don't) so I made them pretty simple and focused more on the designer series paper. This is for my oldest daughter's 4th grade teacher. She is beyond excited for school to start.
My daughter also made a card to put with the gift that she used some scraps from what I was working on. I helped with the Big Shot stuff, but I thought she did pretty good.


My daughter is going to take this to her open house tomorrow night. I still have one more set to get done for Wednesday, for my youngest daughter's open house and for her 2nd grade teacher. Yes, I am the Queen of Procrastination-just ask my husband or anyone else! But sometimes, my best work comes at the last minute! But I still have another day and a half (and a million things/appointments to do during that time too!)

In-Color "Life is what Happens ..." Circle Circus

Sets: Circle Circus, Full of Life
Papers: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, and Bermuda Bay Textured
Ink (Pads & Markers): Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Bermuda Bay, and Crushed Curry
Accessories: SU! Finial Press Embossing Folder, Top Note Die, Cutter Kit (Distressing Tool), Paper Piercer & Mat, Fire Circle Brads

So I have a few swap cards to make. This is one of them, actually the only one I have designed. I thought I would have so much time to get them done, but between sick kids, getting ready for school to start, kids thinking they would love to stamp and create (which I am all for, except when I am really trying to focus and they keep interrupting with, "Can I use this? Can I use this" and then they forget to ask what adhesive they can use and I hear a WHOLE LOT being used aaargghhh), and nap times not lasting as long as I think they should, I haven't gotten the time I want to hide in my stamp room and create.

I used a color combination that Stampin' Up! recommended. I knew what layout I wanted, but I was not 100% sure about the saying and the brad. It is growing on me. I love the mixed textures of the rest of the card. I was able to do the saying in multiple colors only because we have In-Color markers now!! Woo Hoo!! I knew they would be nice but I didn't know how much I would appreciate having them! They are also the perfect way to get all of the In-Colors to try before you decide what you HAVE to HAVE (I know you will HAVE to HAVE them all, but this is a start!) Contact me today to order!

Remember to sign up for my class on the 22nd as well! Space is limited!

A Note of Razzleberry Thanks

Just a quick post today. I took my daughter to an appointment this morning and this afternoon I have an appointment. Hopefully I will get a chance to stamp a bit more tonight.

I had some scraps of Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper after working on the Razzleberry Monogram cards and needed a quick thank you for a sideline so I put them to use. I thought it might be too busy, but I really like the way it turned out.

Set: A Note of Thanks (Retired Under $10 Kit)
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories: Melon Mambo Marker, Pumpkin Pie Marker, Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Curly Label Punch, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper

Feel Better Soon Circle Circus

I cannot believe that it has been over three weeks since I posted last! Well, actually I can. I have not had time to stamp or get anything posted. We don't start school until after Labor Day, but I am really hoping that I can get a regular stamp time and have some Creative Mojo going on while it happens!

My father-in-law had a knee replacement so I made this card for him along with his favorite cookies. This is the new Circle Circus and I used the Color Coach, something I have not pulled out in a LONG time, and found this masculine color scheme. A simple card, but I am happy with the way it turned out, especially since I haven't stamped in several weeks!




Sets: Circle Circus, Kind and Caring Thoughts (Hostess Level 3) Ink: Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Kraft Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Sizzix Magnetic Movers & Shapers, Vintage Brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Fresh Favorites II Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Color Coach

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Remember to sign up for my upcoming Razzleberry Monogram Card Class to be held Tuesday, September 22nd at my space. You may choose the morning session from 9:30 am-11:30 am or the evening session from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This is the first of monthly Giftable classes to be held.


Make this IN COLOR pack of 12 full size Razzleberry Monogram note cards with envelopes AND a Gift Box -not shown but keep watching my blog) for a friend or family member.
$16 for 12 cards, envelopes & gift box. Bring your Adhesive, Paper Cutter, and Scissors. Make two sets for $30. You'll need to know what inital you want to stamp....so think about whose gift this will be! They will love it! RSVP by August 31st with payment and receive a bonus gift from me! Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, September 8th. Space is limited!

(Love the class idea, but can't make in on that Tuesday? Gather a group of 4 or more together and we can set up your own date! Email me or call me to do so right away!)