Happy Birthday Abi

I made this card for my sisters birthday, I was only about 3 weeks late. Is that still fashionably late? I hope so. I did call her on her birthday. Anyway one of my wonderful customers had brought a printout of this card that she had found on SCS (here is the original http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1067578?cat=14649) to open stamping night. I wanted my card not so red and green so I went with the Bella Rose DSP.

Birthday Party Baskets

We had a surprise birthday party for my MIL the weekend before last. I made 40 of these little baskets and placed them around the centerpieces. Again, I used my Big Shot with the Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die. I used Bella Rose DSP, matching ribbon and Rhinestone Brads. These were very easy to cut. I just folded a 12" x 12" piece of paper in half and ran it through the BS. Assembling took a little longer, these can be a little tricky. I did find using sticky strip is the best way to hold them together. Everyone loved them (they were filled with kisses).

Halloween Party

My kid's school is having a Halloween party tomorrow night and this is a basket I put together for the raffle. I was so happy with the way it came out. I used my Big Shot with the Serif Essentials Die and Ghostly Greetings DSP to create the letters. For the tag I used a piece of chipboard I had and my circle and scallop punches with the stamp from Batty for You. Hopefully the winner will be as excited about winning it as I was about putting it all together!

Halloween Photo Album Class & Kit

OMG! As most of you know, I have so far been the queen of CASE (copy and share everything), until now. About a month ago I took a class with Karen English to make these great little accordion books. I took her idea and designed this FABULOUS (I must say) little Halloween Photo Album. This picture does not do it justice, you must see it for yourself. I am sooooo proud of this. And I must also say that I love my Big Shot. The kitty in the pictures is my oldest on her first Halloween. Yes, I made the costume. You didn't know I could sew too did you? Okay, I really can't, that costume took me way longer to make than it ever should have. I am so glad I ended up finding my niche.

Don't worry, I am not leaving you out. I am offering a class to make this little book. Classes will be held in my SPOOKY STAMPING DUNGEON on October 18th at 6:00pm. All supplies will be included for $25 and you will also receive A SPOOKY GIFT from me!

Kits may be availabe for purchase after Saturday. Please let me know if you are interested in one.

Last, but Not Least

Created by Mindeola.

Stamps: Winter Post
Ink: Baja Breeze
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Baja Breeze Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Little Felt Flurries, Tombow Glue, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Cutter Kit, Mini Glue Dots

Created by Ann Marie Perry.

Stamps: Season of Joy

Ink: Ballet Blue, Silver

Cardstock: Whisper White, Ballet Blue, Silver, Night of Navy

Accessories: Silver Brads, Silver EP, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Velcro

This card opens under the scallop circle and folds down to hold a photo in the middle and space to stamp or write a greeting on the bottom.

Created by Lilyinkpad.

Stamps: Bold Snowflakes Jumbo Wheel, Heard from the Heart

Ink: Whisper White Craft

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Top Notes Bigz Die, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, White Embossing Powder, Uninked Jumbo Cartridge, Whisper White Ink Refill

More from the Photo Card Swap

Created By TaraAngus.

Stamps: Scandinavian Wheel (I believe the "Christmas" stamp is retired, you could use the one from Everyday Flexible Phrases).
Ink: Baja Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Real Red
Cardstock: Baja Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Ski Slope DSP
Accessories: Rhinestone Brads, Large Star Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Top Note Bigz Die, Little Felt Flurries

Created by Shelley Ryan.

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Basic Gray, Night of Navy

Accessories: Small Star Punch, Large Star Punch, Soft Subtles Brads, Paper piercer

Created by Brittany Roach.

Stamps: Deer Friends (hostess set)

Ink: Old Olive Pad, Summer Sun & Chocolate Chip Markers

Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Holiday Treasures DSP

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Created by Karen Belanger.

Stamps: Snow Swirled
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red
Paper: Riding Hood Red CS, Kraft CS, Whisper White CS, Bella Rose DSP
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Created by Kimberly Wong.

Stamps: Punch Pals, Best Yet (hostess set)

Ink: Versamark

Cardstock: Ballet Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Silver EP, Black Gingham ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

Created by Jessie Sawyer.

Stamps: Wondrous Gift, Star Burst

Ink: Old Olive, Versamark

Cardstock: Ruby Red, Whisper White, Old Olive, More Mustard

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon

Christmas Photo Card Swap

I have decided to post all the cards that I received from this swap. A few of them came with photos on them, but the majority of them were added by me. Here are a few to get started. Watch for more coming this week. They are in no particular order.



This card was created by Buckeye Stamper.

Stamps: Mr. Twigster, Heard From the Heart

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red

Cardstock: Whisper white, Real Red, Green Galore

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

This card was created by Janabanana.

Stamps: Doodle This, Curly Label

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Old Olive

Ink: Versamark, Mellow Moss Craft

Accessories: Satin Craft Ribbon, Clear EP, Dimensionals, Mini Glue dots, Double Rectangle Punch, Curly Punch

Created by Shannon Bracken.

Stamps: Spotlight on Christmas, Snow Burst, Snow Swirled

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Naturals White, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand

Ink: Whisper White Craft, Always Artichoke

Accessories: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Coluzzle Cutting System, Cutter Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals

Christmas Photo Card

I am hosting a swap for Chrismas photo cards with demonstrators from across the counrty. This is the one I made for the girls that mailed thier swaps on time. I just made the card, but the picture is a few years old.

Stamps: Heritage Holiday

Many Merry Messages (inside)

Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Real Red

Paper: Ski Slope DSP, Old Olive CS, Real Red CS, Chocolate Chip CS, Whisper White CS

Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch

Fits 2" x 3" Photo