My girl's b-day invite

So I got busy and actually made my first invites for my girl's birthday party! Can you believe it? I've been a demo for almost 4 yrs and never remembered to do it! ;)) To make the pocket for my invite is real simple. Cut a 8 1/2 X 11" sheet of paper in half the long way so your paper will then be 4 1/4 X 11". Then score 3 1/2" from each long end and fold over. Then cut a corner off depending on how big of a 'V' you want on the front for your insert to show through. and i just tacked the bottom w/ sticky strip so it won't go anywhere!

supplies:
paper: choc chip, whisper white, melon mambo, pumpkin pie, (pink and orange polka dot paper was a scrap that's been in my pile for ages!)
ink: pumpkin pie, melon mambo
stamps: perfect princess, really retro sayings(you're invited)
tools: scallop square punch, eyelet border punch,

Upsy Daisy Challenge SCS252

This was Wed sketch challenge on Split Coast that i gave a whirl. For my main image i just took a rectangle scrap a bit smaller than my very vanilla piece and did the masking technique. So i tacked it on there and then used a sponge to ink the old olive color around it. When i was done sponging i pulled the scrap off and i have a frame of sorts! Then i used my stamp a ma jig to place the flower from Upsy Daisy inside! Putting a bit of crystal effects on all the flowers gives some dimension and shine.

supplies: paper: old olive, very vanilla, basic black
ink: basic black, old olive
stamps: teeny tiny wishes, upsy daisy
tools: big shot, perfect details texturz plate
accessories: crystal effects, polka dot black ribbon, stampin dimensionals

Animal Stories...

A high school buddy of Jesse's recently had their second little boy and so tis' the tradition to make a baby card and send their way! Boy colors are so fun! I love putting choc chip and old olive together! I think it makes me hungry, is that possible? This is a simple card that goes a long way just by adding the button. Picture this card w/o out it, very plain huh? So by just adding a button w/ a smidge of ribbon in this case, pulls it all together! tip: for the giraffe, i inked up my stamp good w/ old olive and then "stamped off" once on a scrap piece of paper b4 i put it on the whisper white bc i didn't want it SO dark.

supplies:
paper: choc chip, old olive, whisper white, choc chip dsp
ink: old olive, choc chip
stamps: teeny tiny wishes, animal stories
tools: scallop edge punch, stampa ma jig(get that title perfectly STRAIGHT)
accessories: button, choc chip ribbon, stampin dimensionals

CAS37

i wanted to put together a simple sympathy card for a gentleman who passed away from our church. This is what i came up w/ on the challenge of CAS(Clean and Simple).

supplies:
paper: choc chip, whisper white, wild wasabi dsp
ink: white craft ink
stamps: thoughts & prayers
tools: scallop edge punch, big shot, button die(for the little wild wasabi button)
accessories: stampin dimensionals, linen thread

On your Birthday...

Ever make a card and wish you had a button just the right color but you don't? Well here is an option for you to solve your problem! The jumbo button you see above, i made out of paper! I first punched 5 circles(1 3/4") out of scrap cardstock, glued them all together on top of each other. Then punch one more circle out in your color of choice, i chose this Razzleberry Lemonade dsp for the top of my button. Glue that to the top of your stack, sand the edges so they are all smooth. Punch your hole pattern w/ your crop a dile. Then be generous w/ the crystal effects and set aside to let dry. When dry, tie your ribbon of choice through the holes and you have a custom made button!

supplies:
paper: rich razzleberry, crushed curry, whisper white, razzleberry lemonade dsp
ink: rich razzleberry
stamps: on your birthday
tools: big shot, little leaves sizzlits die, texture plates, scallop edge punch
accessories: rich razzleberry polka dot ribbon(flipped over so the polka dots are hidden)

Deal of the Week #4

Week 4 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
116214	Princess Party Kit	$9.99($15.95 reg)
116213	Pirate Party Kit	$9.99($15.95 reg)

If you are needing to plan a child's birthday party this would be the perfect kit to buy! You get treat boxes, invitations, and more! This offer is good until next week Monday morning 9:50 MT! As always, you can place an order online 24/7 or contact me and i can place for you too!

Season of Friendship

When i seen this card @ Convention, i thought ... "i gotta give that a whirl!" I love all the punched circles to make the tree complete! the grass is just scraps from when i'm done punching w/ my scallop border punch~

supplies:
paper: ruby red, old olive, choc chip, whisper white
ink: choc chip
stamps: season of frienship
tools: scallop oval punch, scallop border punch, small oval punch, 1/2" circle punch, 1" circle punch, matte pack( for piercing on scallop edge)
accessories: hodge podge hard ware

Tree Trimmings

Hello! Been slackin a bit in the stamping/sharing dept as i've been busy designing for my upcoming stamp camp! Today's card is a simple Christmas card that packs some punch!

supplies:
paper: whisper white, perfect plum, bermuda bay
ink: perfect plum, white craft ink
stamps: tree trimmings, Many Merry Messages
tool: paper snips, stamp a ma jig
accessories: organza ribbon, stampin dimensionals

Don't forget this week's Deals of the week! Contact me if you would like to share shipping fees if you are in my area! Or you can order anytime online 24/7 by clicking the upper left corner of my blog!

Almost all my Derksen cousins & Deal of the week #3!!

This was at the lunch after my Grampa's funeral. So from my counting i think we are still missing 11(mostly little people and for some reason there are 3 adults missing here...all men... i tell you they just don't listen when i say picture time!!!) There could be more i'm not even sure! ;)

Below you can see the speicals of the week good till this coming Sunday the 25th. As always you can contact me to place an order or order online by clicking on the upper left SHOP 24/7!!

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
114348	179	Basic Jumbo grommets	$6.95	$4.49
109857	179	Mini Library clips	$12.95	$8.99
112571	179	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$3.99
112581	179	1/2" Library clips	$6.95	$3.99

Die Cut Box #2

This cute little box was made using the die cut Box #2 along w/ the big shot. After it's cut and b4 it's assembled i used the Retro Remix standard wheel to roll along the edge. I just did tone on tone, so Old Olive ink right on the Old Olive paper. Used my 1/2" circle punch to take a little notch out of the side so you know which side to open it on. Use some sticky strip to put it together and then tie a bit of melon mambo ribbon around it. For the whisper white piece i used the stamp set Hello Again to embellish a bit! Stamped the flower on scrap and snipped out w/ scissors and popped up w/ a dimensional.

supplies:
paper: textured old olive, whisper white, textured crushed curry
ink: old olive, (melon mambo, bermuda bay, crushed curry stampin write markers)
stamps: hello again, retro remix standard wheel
tools:big shot, 1/2" circle punch, Modern Label punch
accessories: melon mambo polka dot ribbon, rhinestone brad, stampin dimensional, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds(for top of flower)

Nursery Necessities

Just another simple stack of baby girl thank yous to give as a baby gift. Using punches makes card assembling a cinch! who wants to take the time to cut out stars??? Not me, so having 2 different size star punches is the way to go~ and don't forget to stamp your envelope so it matches perfect...

supplies:
paper: Sahara sand, whisper white, pretty in pink dsp
ink: white craft, regal rose(pretty in pink wasn't dark enough to show up on the Sahara sand)
stamps: nursery necessities, really retro sayings
tools: big shot, texture plates, large star punch, small star punch
accessories: brads, stampin dimensionals

NO STAMPING!!!

Almost feels weird making a card w/0 doing any stamping on it? But this is an easy way to have a stash that would be great for any occasion. Real simple layout w/ some designer series paper good to go!

supplies:
paper: bashful blue, so saffron, delicate dots dsp
ink: NONE!!!
stamps: NONE!!!
tools: big shot, texture plates, 1 1/4" circle punch, boho blossoms punch, matte pack(for piercing)
accessories: brads, stampin dimensionals