Inspiration from Melissa

Friday, September 30, 2011

Purse pocket for cards

 this was my big secret that i created for the club gals as well! i sewed chip boards in there so it will protect the cards inside if they choose to put it in their purse! That was my intention. sometimes it's just nice to have a card at your finger tips and this is a perfect way to carry them! Each gal, got a glitter letter in their first initial on the front! I sewed these using the super pretty fabric, deck the halls.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

thank you

i made these thank you notes as a token of appreciation for my club gals. I used a piece of chipboard and the large scallop bigz die. covered the chipboard w/ the fabric and then stamped and embellished. how cute is the little butterfly. i forget i have that (is it a sizzlit?) ;)

supplies:
paper: crumb cake, rich razzleberry
ink: rich razz, old olive
stamps: sillhouette sentiments
tools: big shot, circle scallop bigz die, circle scissor plus, butterfly sizzlit
accessories: rich razz ribbon, mini glue dot

Saturday, September 24, 2011

everyday sleepy moments

i always love watching babies sleep. what is more peaceful than that right? this is the Chase man, snoozing at random different times, the bottom pix was his favorite position. hand under tummy. feet crossed @ ankles.


supplies: MDS, the flower is a free download

Friday, September 23, 2011

Easy Events


For baby girl using the fun Beau Chateau dsp paper, how easy a cute card comes together! adding a smidge of dazzling diamonds on my water was just the right amount of sparkle!

supplies:
paper: blushing bride, beau chateau dsp, whisper white, choc chip
ink: choc chip(i used stampin pastels to color my image)
stamps: easy events
tools: circle scissor plus, large scallop circle punch,
accessories: blushing bride ribbon, choc chip ribbon, dazzling diamonds, flower brad. 2 way glue pen

Thursday, September 22, 2011

easy events 'baby thank yous'


the rest of the 3X3's for baby girl...not very baby'ish, but cute for Mom right? hope she likes;)

supplies:
paper: peach parfait, whisper white, melon mambo
ink: peach parfait, melon mambo
stamps: best friends forever, tagtastic(hostess set!!!)
tools: scallop circle punch, dotted scallop ribbon punch
accessories: polka dot crushed curry ribbon, rhinestones, stampin dimensionals


and finished of w/ a cellophane bag and top note die w/ some pretty ribbon, tagtasic stamp set again and punches!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Easy Events

baby girl thank yous in some bright fun colors! a few days back i said a baby girl was born and this is what got my mojo back! so fun to play w/ these colors! i decided i couldn't show until the mommy received them in case she peeked @ my blog! so she got them yesterday!

i just traced the image above w/ my stampin write markers to add my color

supplies:
paper: melon mambo, whisper white, daffodil delight
ink: melon mambo, daffodil delight, old olive, tempting turquoise
stamps: teeny tiny wishes, easy events, best friends forever
tools: 1 3/8" circle punch, small oval punch, dotted scallop ribbon border punch
accessories: lucky limeade ribbon, stampin dimensionals

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

best dad ever

another of the previous....jus changed up the colors a smidge! Enjoy!

do you have stamps that you have bought and not used or even mounted yet??? I challenge you to stop reading and go do that right now!!! don't let them collect dust! ;)*wink*

supplies:
paper: pear pizzaz, pocket full of posies dsp, whisper white
ink: baja breeze, pear pizzaz, daffodil delight
stamps: best dad ever
tools: big shot, square lattice impression folder, glass mat, circle scissor plus
accessories: choc chip 1/8" taffeta ribbon, mini silver brad

Monday, September 19, 2011

best dad ever

guess i'm on a manly kick! no special reason, just wanted to play w/ these ties bc i like them. this card comes together quickly and i like using my circle scissor plus to cut them out @ 2 1/2" so i don't have to do any hand cutting to make them look special! ;) the rest is self explanatory....

supplies:
paper: baja breeze, whisper white, pocket full of posies dsp
ink: baja breeze, pear pizzaz, daffodil delight
stamps: best dad ever
tools: glass mat, circle scissor plus, big shot, polka dot impression folder
accessories: mini silver brad, choc chip 1/8" taffeta ribbon

Saturday, September 17, 2011

'manly' thinking of you

 sometimes you just need a simple and sharp card that embraces a bit of masculinity right? i think this one hits the spot. since we just recently did the fabulous dsp share(love it!) i have this fun new paper to play with @ a fraction of the price! This charming paper is from the pack 'well worn'.  has some good fall hues to it, hence the tree and distressing(aka smooch spritz) pulls it all together. check OUT the new teeny tiny brad....is that awesome or what? They are a new in the big caty p. 199 you get 200 for only $5.50.(item # 122941) endless fun!
supplies:
paper: well worn dsp, not quite navy, naturals ivory
stamps: thoughts & prayers, best dad ever(sentiment)
ink: choc chip
tools: modern label punch
accessories: mini silver brad, smooch spritz log cabin,

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

best friends


supplies:
My Digital Studio

i suppose some of you may be wondering what happened to me in the blogging world!? eeek....i don't know...just have not even held a stamp in my hand for over 3 weeks i think! amazing...today i am stamping. A baby girl was born and that gets my juices flowing! ;) can't wait to share the cuties that i just got done stamping!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

full tummy

  double 12X12 here... have you seen that MDS is running a contest??? Check it out!!! i just finished my entries to submit! super excited to give this a whirl!...we'll see what happens! ;)  ten finalists—five customers and five demonstrators—will be chosen by Stampin’ Up! judges, and the public will choose six winners--three customers and three demonstrators--via online voting. Give yours a whirl today!! ;)

Saturday, September 3, 2011

BBQ neighborhood invite

what a dashing little grill we have here eh? well i can't say the bbq stamps are su! saddly, but they are something i bought a LONG long time ago and dusted off to make these! perfect for the situation;) the salutation "you're invited" is su! from the cute set really retro(now retired). first i stamped my grill in basic black. took my aqua painters and some cherry cobbler on the tips to color them in. after they dried nicely i filled in the grills w/ crystal effects. so cute, you can't help but touch if you were the recipient....
the cute red checkered dsp is from the pkg Love letters DSP and of course some black ribbons.

don't forget to sign up for the Pretty Card Keeper Box Class coming up on Sept 27! Deadline is Sept 9 to sign up! See post below for more details...

Happy Stamping!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Pretty Stampin Card Keeper Class

 Sept 1 is HERE(holiday mini catalog goes LIVE).....Yipeeeeeeeeee! the time has come! i got my supplies, designed the box and now i can set a date for this "first time ever type of class" for me! i can't wait. If you have a Mother, MIL or friend that is hard to buy things for...this is PERFECT!!! and of course you need one for yourself to put those pretty cards you make inside to have ready @ your finger tips when you need one!
 Sparkly flower and leaves all made from punches...done in a snap
These white chipboard dividers are included in w/ your box, we will cover them to make them look dazzling!

Class Break down: Cost $30 (each (up to 2) additional box is $12)

Included is: One card keeper, one package of the spice cake designer series paper, 2 1/2' early espresso quilted ribbon, everything else you see in the pictures AND six cards you will create to put in your box. They will be simple and all made using your dsp that you will have w/ the bundle. If you would like to make more than one box, you can cover 3 boxes w/ your one pkg of dsp included in this bundle.

Click HERE TO RSVP  Deadline is Sept 9.... you might be thinkin' jeesh, why so early, but i will have to order all the supplies for each of you to make your card keepers and i don't want to have late shipments! ;) When u RSVP, let me know how many boxes you would like to make! Thanks!

lil tid bits...
~when you place a $30 order at the class, you can take $7 off your total!!
~when you bring a new friend w/ you...you can pick something FREE out of the 'friend basket'!!!

i dig dirt


tools: MDS