Christmas Goodies

Since Thanksgiving, I have been frantically working to finish many projects for family members...especially the ones out of town since I have to send them early in order for arrival by Christmas time!

When my niece was born 2 years ago I decided to start an annual tradition...creating a handmade scrapbook ornament to treasure for years to come.  Here is this year's ornament for my sweet niece, Piper!

And here it is on the Christmas Tree...

My sister and her husband also enjoy my handmade goodies, so I decided to make an ornament for them to add to their Christmas tree.  Here's my creation:

Since my family lives in different parts of the U.S. and we don't get to visit each other that often, they really enjoy receiving my handmade cards vs. "Hallmark" for all occasions!  Here are my Christmas cards for this year:

Finally, as a teacher who loves to craft, I always enjoy creating an ornament project for my students to make for their parents.  This year, I used a variation of an ornament I found on Pinterest:

I set up stations in my classroom, explained each station to the class, let them choose their paper & colors, and create away. students had a BLAST making these for their parents and they turned out to be super cute!!!

My goal for 2013 is to participate in more color and sketch challenges, post on my blog more often, hopefully win some "Blog Candy", and get my Stampin' Up Business off the ground!
I wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

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Harper's Letters

Wow!  It has been a long time since I have posted anything!  Once school starts, life gets really crazy!

A colleague at work just had her 2nd baby and asked me to create letters for the baby's room since I created letters for her older daughter.  Using colors from the crib and nursery, here are the results:

Congrats, Natalie!

Mother's Day/Mom's Birthday

Hello Blog World,

Now that it is summertime, I am having a BLAST scrapbooking again.  I just finished two wonderful "Holiday Project" camps with 11-12 year old girls.  We made a variety of projects for the girls to recreate for their friends and loved ones (sorry...forgot to take pictures). 

And...I had time to finally make my mom's birthday/mother's day present to go along with a gift card I gave her.  Sorry, it's sooo late, mom, but you know how crazy the month of May is for me!

I was inspired by an idea presented in March 2012 Stampin' Up's Success catalog we get as demonstrators...they had a version of these "Mom" blocks, but of course, I had to embellish it my own way.  Here's the result:

BTW--my mom LOVES them!

 

 

Paper:   Twitterpated DSP, Baja Breeze CS, Pear Pizazz CS, Red Riding Hood CS, Basic Gray CS, Blushing Bride CS, and Indigo Island CS

 Ink and Ribbon:  Baja Breeze, Pear Pizazz, Red Riding Hood, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, and Indigo Island ink pads to distress the edges, Versa Mark ink pad, and Blushing Bride pleated ribbon

Stamps & Punches:  Mixed Bunch stamp set, Papillon Potpourri stamp set, Blossom punch, Scallop Oval punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, and Modern Label punch

 Embellishments:  Stampin' Up's wood blocks (pack of 4), White Embossing Powder and heat tool, Polka Dots Embossing Folder using the Big Shot, Stampin' dimensionals, Pearls, Rhinestones, buttons, a straight pin, and my Cricut with Cuttin' Up cartridge for the letters

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Baby Shower Card

Hi Blog World,

I'm back with another baby shower card...our workplace is booming and keeping my cardmaking afloat!  Today's inspirations came from Card Patterns Sketch #163 and CR84FN Color Challenge.  Unfortunately, the picture was taken at night and doesn't really do the card justice.

Paper:   Pastel Pink and Blue, Kraft, Whisper White, and Twitterpated DSP

 Ink and Ribbon:  Marina Mist ink pad, rosey colored scallop ribbon, pink twine, and light pink fibers

Stamps & Punches:  Punch Bunch stamp set and Pennant Punch

Embellishments:  stampin' dimensionals and mini library clip

 

 

 

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Birthday Wishes

Today's card is a special one as it is for my Sister's Birthday coming up this Friday!  I was inspired by the colors at Color Throwdown #188 and the design from Stamping 411's Saturday Sketch Challenge.

Paper:  Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and
Certainly Celery as the DSP pattern

 Ink and Ribbon:  Always Artichoke ink, Pretty in Pink pleated ribbon, and Always Artichoke ribbon

Stamps & Punches:  Occasional Quotes and Loved Ones stamp sets and flower
punch (not sure which one)

Embellishments:  Antique Brad, tiny brads, and stampin' dimensionals

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Bridal Shower Fun!

I have a bridal shower card for you today!  My inspiration came from Stamping 411's Sketch Challenge #250.

Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, & Grey cardstock, and So Saffron DSP

 Ink and Ribbon:  Basic Black ink and Basic Black Striped Grosgrain ribbon (torn apart)

Stamps & Punches:  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder Pennant Parade stamp set, 2 1/2 circle punch, 2 3/8 scallop punch, and small oval punch

Embellishments: key trinket and stampin' dimensionals

 

 

 

 

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Masculine B-Day Card

It's SPRING BREAK this week and I am in HEAVEN!!!  I've spend the past couple of days spring cleaning and landscaping my front yard (needed lots of TLC from the wintertime days).  But, I have found lots of time to read, and of course, scrapbook.  So, my card today is for a masculine birthday and came from two inspirations.  The color inspiration was provided by Color Throwdown #183 and the sketch challenge was provided by Cardabilities Sketch #51. 

Paper:  Baja Breeze, Kraft, Certainly Celery, and Cajun Craze (closest I could come to Really Rust)
card stock and a patterned paper (not sure where from)

 Ink and Ribbon:  Basic Black ink, Certainly Celery Striped Grosgrain ribbon (torn apart), and twine

Stamps & Punches: Loved Ones stamp set, 2 1/2 circle punch, Mixed Bunch punch (cut to display "brother"), and Tasteful Trims die 

Embellishments:  mini brads, buttons, and stampin' dimensionals

 

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Baby Boy

I'm back with another card!  This time it is for a baby boy's shower for a colleague at work. I'm sooo excited because I bought my first sewing machine and had my mom and grandma teach me how to sew just so I can add sewing to my scrapbooking.  I used my sewing machine for my very first time on the card below and I think it turned out okay.  I have LOTS to learn though!!! I enjoyed using the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #245 and the colors from CCMC191.  Thanks for the inspiration! 

Paper:  SU DSP, Island Indigo, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, and Whisper White card stock

 Ink and Ribbon: Island Indigo ink and ribbon with white fibers

Stamps & Punches: Sweetness Unlimited stamp, Scallop Oval punch, and Decorative Label punch
Embellishments:  Twitterpated fabric sewn on, library clip, and mini brads

 

 

 

 

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Happy Valentine's Day 2012

Just wanted to share some of the gifts I made for special people!

Thanks to my good friend, Erica, for the idea, I made these cute "sour cream" gifts filled with Reeses and M&M's for my teammates and administration.

Thanks to my Stampin' Up Demonstrator Catalog, I saw these cute Valentine's Day gifts and decided they would be perfect for my 28 students.  I filled them with a "secret surprise" inside behind the M&M's (a free no homework day) and of course, added a must-have pencil to the back!

I also made two cards using all Stampin' Up products for the special women in my life...my mom and my grandma!

And, of course, the inside of both cards!

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Happy Counselor's Week!

This is Counselor's Week and I was inspired by a variety of things (a blog challenge...HSS Anything but a Card Challenge #103, a scrapbook club gift, and Pinterest) to make this special gift for my two favorite counselors!  Enjoy, ladies!

It's a small pink pail from a local craft store with tons of "pretty ribbon" on the handles.  I used the Hearts framelits, patterned paper, the true friend stamp from the Punch Bunch stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink, and of course, rhinestones!

And...inside are homemade chocolate chip cookies with brown ribbon to tie them up, everyone's favorite peanut butter cups, and shredded paper in red, white, and pink!

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Sweet Sunday Birthday!

Hello Blog World,

Today's card was created for a special friend's birthday, which happens to be today!  I was inspired by Sweet Sunday's Sketch Challenge 151 and the beautiful colors from CR84FN Color Challenge.

Paper:  SU DSP, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, and Real Red card stock

 Ink and Ribbon: Staz On Jet Black, Rose Red marker, Real Red ribbon, and fibers

Stamps & Punches: Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set, Elementary Elegance stamp set, Scallop punch,
& 1 1/4 Circle punch

Embellishments:  mini clothespin and SU rhinestones

 

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