It started with a $1

It started with just $1.00... yes found the wreath at a garage sale for ONE DOLLAR

and a few scraps...

At first I was just going to use the left over fabric and add the tulle behind the flowers,

It wasn't enough.... And yes I forgot to take a picture. Sorry.

 

I had the Angel that I picked up over the garage sale season. She has been hanging in the Kitchen patiently waiting for her proper place.  She was only $1.00.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

I have to say this one took a couple trails... I do NOT adhere ANYTHING until I am happy. Pins for this were a big help. 

Once things were heading in the right direction...the greens were added to frame everything and add a natural element.  I did use a hot glue for this project.  Our Angel is wired on just for extra security. 

 

 

Next was our scrap flowers from another project.... the tulle was from the same one.  The flowers did need some Bling... glimmer paper snowflakes to the rescue.

And of course it needs a bow... I just used the same tulle with 6 loops wired the middle and .... 

there you go!

 

 

So, I know, I have kept you in suspense long enough....

Thanks for stopping by today... 

Have fun 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!!!

August '12

Good Day Everyone!

How about this beauty?? You know this one is all me!!

Purple and Butterflies!!

Here is double butterflies for depth,

multiple ribbons even different textures.

Simple embossing and rhinestones

The use of multiple size rhinestones adds just an illusion of the body.  

Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!     

Supplies:CS: Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade

Stamps: Word Play, Loving Thoughts

Ribbon: Crochet Trim, 3/8 Ruffled in LL and WW

Misc: Big Shot, Elegant Lines embossing folder, Beautiful Butterflies and Scallop Square Duo dies.  

Operation Write Home .. Sketches Blog Hop..

Here are the two cards that I came up with for our hop... 

I used sketch 27 for my new Hero card....

As if anyone really needs a reason, but here is mine...

I wanted to let Operation Write Home and Kris know that Trevor is back in the states, after 7 long months of being in Afghanistan, as of  Thursday and will be home here for a visit on Sunday night....

I also wanted to thank a friend of mine Tammy (she knows who she is) for helping me find OWH.  I have enjoyed making cards for the heroes and they sure know how much we love them.  The support we give them is welcomed and appreciated.

I knew when I saw this sketch that I was going to use this big retiring ribbon.  I will miss it.  

And be nice I hand stamped each letter.... :-)

This my very 1st time in a blog hop... I hope everything turned out alright.
And that everyone gets inspired.

I do have blog candy.... you will have to check out the Friday night post to see what it is... but its a good one.   Ohh this is how you get the blog candy, you must post a comment and I would appreciate a few new followers too... 

So the other thing on everyone's mind is graduation, right?? 

Well I thought so too... I love this stamp set for that...

I got the idea from sketch number 114. 

Yes, it was changed just a little.

The footprints are the steps we have take to get where we are and where we want to go..

Enjoy your Daring Adventure and the rest of the Hop!!

Thank you for stopping by!!

Have a Great Day Getting Crafty!!

Pre blog hop post... Blog Candy.

I am super excited to be participating in my very 1st Blog Hop!! And I knew that I could not do this without giving some blog candy away.....

As an OWHer for a few years now, we know that the above is not true.

We make cards for soldiers that we have NEVER met, 

We make cards for the family that we do not expect to hear from

But we know that with each loving thought and care we take in our cards that 

A family is Happier and a Soldier is thought of Lovingly. 

Here is a general card ...

Do you see New items here??, YES!!.

Love the new additional framelits that Stampin Up! has added to the new catalog!! (HINT)

 

The addition of different ribbons here adds new texture and a more whimsical look, well at least I think.

and a POP of color....

Okay, You have been patient enough, Here is the blog candy.

2 each of the retiring In Colors(right to left), the current In Colors and the new In Colors.  That is 30 sheets of Stampin UP! cardstock  and  as a Bonus you will get a new catalog!! 

The winner will be picked on June 1st.

May '12

Graduations are right around the corner.....

Here is a sample of the rejected invite card for my niece's Graduation Party

Her school colors are black, orange and royal blue(which I did not know until later).

How perfect is Basic Black, Whisper White and here Pumpkin Pie.

I sent her several text messages asking, then silly unexplained questions and based on those questions I sent her one different and one fancy sample.  This is the fancy....

This one is not short of bling for sure!!

I left the inside somewhat blank for the invite info..

I am also excited to say that I will be participating in my very  

1st Blog Hop!! 

 It is a little over a week away and I have tons to do!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Word Play, Thoughts & Prayers

CS: Basic Black, Whisper White, and Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Basic Black and VersaMark

Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes

Misc: Big Shot, Label Framelits, Designer Frames embossing Folder, Stripes embossing folder, Iridescent Ice embossing powder, 5/8 Organza Ribbon, Rhinestones and sponge.

Happy Birthday... to Me!!

I actually made the featured card for a friend of mine, but I figured it would be fun to post on

My Birthday!

 That butterfly on the envelope is a pin made out of flashing.

As you will see the card is so my style.....

  Queen at least for one day....

 I know that is the sale-a-bration ribbon, but there is also the NEW Daffodil Delight seam binding ribbon.  I do LOVE the effect of that wispy ribbon.

How lucky am I that my friend Jen likes butterflies too, right!! 

Okay, enough teasing... here is the Full front. I hope you like it as much as she did!

Hope you have as GREAT of a day as I hope too!!

Only two days left of the Occasions Mini ... was there something you needed still??? email me if so!!

Don't forget to check out the retiring items... stamps... paper....ribbon.... there is a link for the stamps on the side and the accessories on the post below this......

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

March '12

Here is a sneak peak of paper and ribbon that will be available April 1 as a preview for the new Catalog in June.  It is sooooo Cheery!

I used the new Framelits to create the card frame.... Scored the frame for easy folding.

Even the strip that the top is resting on is a framelit section. Added a few 1/8 ribbon strips for some added fun.

I know this cards is bright, but needed a little Bling too. The Sentiment is a perfect match for this cheery card. 

Supplies:  

CS: Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Calyso Coral, and Summer Smooches DSP

Ink: Island Indigo

Stamps: Elementary Elegance

Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes, Curly Label

Misc: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings embosslit, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, and Rhinestones.

Operation Write Home Sketch 112

A Masculine Birthday for OWH.  Featuring a piece from the 

Summer Smooches DSP.

Operation Write Home (OWH) has sent over 1.5 million cards to our troops out of the United States.  Can you help out too??

The only dimension I added was the layers for the Sentiment. 

I do love the Island Indigo and Daffodil Delight together. 

Supplies:

CS: New**available April 1st, Summer Smooches, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade.

Stamp: Word Play

Misc: Big Shot, Circles #2 Die, XL Oval Punch, 2 1/2 Circle Punch.  

Weekend Special Part 3

Part 3 of 3 for our Weekend Special 

Happy 4th Anniversary Jen's Hair Company!!

The final piece to this Flower explosion is the door hanger. 

As you can see I was able to muster up a few new flowers here too.

 

A very cheery way to start and end your visit!!

Stop by Jen's Hair Company see what they can muster up for you!

Supplies Used on these projects:

Big Shot, Floral Fusion, Little Leaves, Beautiful Butterflies, Beautiful Wings, Flower Folds, Petal Cone, Paper Doily and Blossom Party dies.   Bird Builder,  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer, 1 3/8 Scallop Circle, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pak, Full Heart, 5-Petal Flower, Fancy Flower, Boho Blossoms, and Butterfly Punches