April '14

Have you gotten over the shock of your favorite stamp set being on the Retirement list??

I was surprised at a few things on the list myself, but will not allow myself to be sad until I see the new book.... I have faith that Stampin' Up! will not let me down!!

Today's share is a card that includes all retirement items... can you pick them out?

Betsy's Blossoms with the matching wheel.

Yes, the leaves did get cut out by hand.

All the colors are from the retiring In Colors,

Primrose Petal

Raspberry Ripple

Gumball Green

There is some dimension to this card due to the flower layers,

the knots of the ribbon too.

I love this bird cut out... she is just asking for that Rhinestone eye. 

It was a tough decision about a sentiment. To add one or leave blank, I really was not sure.  The bird looks great holding this "banner"  birthday.  

I would like to see if you can pick out the items here that are NOT retiring.

Leave a comment here on how many you find.

Reminder: Flowers and Folds Stamp camp money is due Friday.  Are you signed up yet? Not sure what Stamp Camp is all about email me and I will fill you in on all the details!

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

It started with...

Happy Tuesday Everyone! 

 Happy first of the month!!

Happy $1.00 day....

This post is all about something that spurred an idea from just $1.00

This little wooden "basket".  

It was actually found for me, she knows who she is... and she was right, I love it!

So cute, right?? but what do you see??

Here is what I saw....

I was describing this idea, in its infancy, to my hubby and he says... ohhh so like an Easter basket.  So, I went with that.... Thanks sweetie!

 

 See the new rosette die?? and of course the petite petal?? 

The stamped flowers are from Betsy's Blossoms.

Using the scalloped punch it looks almost like a flowered letter.  

Keeping the raffia was a great place to perch a butterfly. Just an excuse, but it goes....

This birdhouse is made from the purse die and early espresso core'dinations paper... again it was the hubby who said it needed a bird inside.  The roof is made from one of the floral frames collection.  This little butterfly is a great way to "hide" a knot.

  

Trying to figure out what was used for the "house"?? 

Have you guessed?? It is 2 cut outs of the milk carton die. The roof is the pansy punch and petite petals punch. 

 

Now what to use for grass?? humm, How about candy?? 

The rest of the "basket" was filled with Easter candy.  

I hope you are enjoying this 1st of April.  Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

November '12

I finally was able to go to a Stampin' Up! event and I knew I wanted a good swap.

What do you think?? Want to see the inspiration for these little cutties??

Trevor came home and needed a "box" for a gift.  Here is what we came up with.

It measures 6 X 6 inches and it glowed in the dark... with the battery operated candles inside!! Sorry no picture of that.

He wanted layers on the sides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and a trap door...

the button is for easy removal of the "bottom" 

 

an extra scrap piece of matching cardstock not completely taped in helps to hold up the above piece

So back to my swaps....  I loved how Trevor's box turned out.  I wanted to do a 3D swap for our Regional meeting in Lansing. The colors used were compos of Pretty in Pink with Raspberry Ripple, Always Artichoke and Summer Starfruit, Certainly Celery with Gumball Green and Pool Party with Midnight Muse.

This little box fits a small hand sanitizer or even a small lip gloss. I took the concept of the bigger box and modified for size, still wanting a background, flower and the soaring bird.  I changed the saying because I wanted to  Inspire someone else to try the box!

Layering the small scallop circle with two different colors added some dimension as well as some lightness to the flower.  

HINT: Put a some body spray in your water bottle for an added WOW!!

For the ribbon I just tied knots on the inside with plenty of room for treasures still on the inside.

Lastly, for ease of closing and opening I trimmed the edges of the insert.  

So because there are two projects here, if you wanted written instructions for either of these projects please email me.  I will include punch sized and all the colors that were used.

Thanks, I do HOPE you enjoyed today's post.

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!!