Thursday, August 28, 2014

Birthday Camera

My niece, Tara, is married to a cameraman for a Boise TV station.  I thought this camera card would be perfect for his birthday.


Stamp Set: Petite Pairs
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Silver Foil, I Am Me DSP
Ink: Basic Grey
Accessories: Envelope Punch Board, ticket duo punch,3/4" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, 2-1/4" circle punch, jumbo rhinestone, dimensionals

I found a great tutorial for this card by Debbie Henderson.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Weekly Deals 8/26 - 9/1

It's Tuesday and time for some new specials.  We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!
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Marina Mist 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130016
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.95 US/$9.38 CAN




Clips Essentials Hardware Item # 129964
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN




Chocolate Chip 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130014
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN




Circles Collection Framelits Die Item # 130911
Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN




Blossom Punch Item # 125603
Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN




Vintage Faceted Buttons Item # 127555
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN




Playful Polka Dots Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 126027
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Monday, August 25, 2014

Mojo Monday 360

Keeping in the Western theme today; I've participated in the Mojo Monday 360 sketch challenge.  Here's the sketch:


Here's my version:

Stamp Set:  Yee-Haw
Cardstock: More Mustard, Real Rust, Shadow Sage, Very Vanilla, and Outlaw dsp
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Rust, and Shadow Sage marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Rounded Tags framelits,  5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, paper snips, and dimensionals

I'm still loving my new Yee-Haw stamp set.  I found some retired Outlaw dsp and wanted to used it with this paper.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Howdy! PPA216

It's time to hop back in the saddle and participate in another creative challenge.  Today's card is from this week's PPA Sketch Challenge 216.
PPA216

Here's my version of the sketch:

Stamp Set: Yee-Haw
Cardstock: Real Rust, Shadow Sage, and Outlaw dsp
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: 1-1/4" burlap ribbon, paper snips, dimensionals

I've been wanting to ink up my newest Western themed stamp, Yee-Haw.  The burlap ribbon brings in that cowboy feel.  The designer paper has a lot going on with it; so I kept the rest of the card fairly neutral.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Back to School

Monday was Back to School day for my daughter.  She was so excited to be going back that she had a hard time getting to sleep Sunday night.  I'm happy for school to be back in session too, I'm got some "ME" time now.  While I think teachers have a hard job, I really want to thank the bus drivers that get up early to drive our children to school every day.  Driving a car with several kids is very noisy, I can't imagine what a busload is like!


Stamp Set: It's Academic and Wonderful Words
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Basic Black, and Summer Sun
Ink: Basic Back and Real Red marker

I made this card years ago for our bus driver at the end of the school year.  I thought I'd share it again to express my thanks this year's bus drivers.  Thank you!

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Weekly Deals 8/19 - 8/25

We've got some great deals for you this week.  We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!



Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921
Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN




Finishing Touches Edgelits Die Item # 127010
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN




Vanilla Coaster Board Item # 129392
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$6.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.21 CAN




Twine Baker's Early Espresso Item # 123124
Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN




Elegant Butterfly Punch Item # 127526
Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN




Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129378
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN




Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845
Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN




Travel Journal Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 121071
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Make A Birthday Wish

Summer vacation ends on Monday when schools starts up again.  I had visions of posting on my blog daily - so wrong!  I thought I'd have lots of time - wrong again!  Summer vacation is when children what all of your undivided attention.  School means parents have their own time.

I've been in a creative funk for a few weeks and I'm terribly behind on getting a birthday to one of my nephews.  Thank goodness for Paper Pumpkin!  The July package came to my rescue to get a card done for him.


This card is the standard follow the directions in the kit card.  All I needed was a glue dots for the solid silver star I added to the inside of the card.  I love having all the work done for me sometimes - creation, preparation etc.  This time I just needed to put it together.  It was so easy.  If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, what are you waiting for?

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Yee-Haw and Weekly Deals 8/12 - 8/18

Stampin' Up has released another photopolymer stamp set - Yee-Haw!  It's an adorable Western themed set perfect for the little cowboy or cowgirl.

Yee-haw $25.95 item 138107
Of course, it's Tuesday and we've got some new deals to share this week.

Big Shot Die Bigz L Petite Purse
BIG SHOT DIE BIGZ L PETITE PURSE
Price$32.95 $24.71
Envelope Liners Framelits Die
ENVELOPE LINERS FRAMELITS DIE
Price$26.95 $20.21
Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
FANCY FAN TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER
Price$7.95 $5.96
Label Petite Curly Punch
LABEL PETITE CURLY PUNCH
Price$12.95 $9.71
Natural 7/8 Cotton Ribbon
NATURAL 7/8" COTTON RIBBON
Price$7.95 $5.96
Rosette Designer Bigz XL Die
ROSETTE DESIGNER BIGZ XL DIE
Price$42.95 $32.21
Tea Time II Digital Kit -- Digital Download
TEA TIME II DIGITAL KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Price$7.95 $4.77
Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
WILDFLOWER MEADOW TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER
Price$7.95 $5.96

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Weekly Deals 8/5 - 8/11

It's Tuesday and time for another round of specials.  We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!



Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130017
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN



Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 130916
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN



Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131171
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN




Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127023
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN




Pear Pizzaz Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131180
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN




Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die Item # 130159
Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN




Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131179
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN




Travel Log Kit - Digital Download Item # 126022
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN




Oh Baby Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 129350
Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN

Monday, August 4, 2014

Style is Eternal

Today is my daughter's birthday.  Happy Birthday, Miranda!  This is a girl that thinks style and fashion are all important.  What a better way to celebrate her special day with special and Paris (her favorite place in the world).


Stamps: Style is Eternal (Hero Arts)
Cardstock: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White
Ink: Memento Black, Blendabilities (Flesh Tones and Melon Mambo), Chocolate Chip marker, and Silver Encore.
Accessories: Big Shot, Style is Eternal framelits (Hero Arts), Lacy Brocade TIEF, 1/2" Melon Mambo Scallop Dots ribbon