To say it's been a little while is an understatement. I'm going to be sweeping away the dust and will be back to blogging (and creating/sharing) very soon. Hope to see you then! :)
P.S. Here's what's been keeping me so busy!
Friday, January 17, 2014
I'm finally back! (Well, almost!)
Hello! Do you remember me?? I wouldn't blame you if you didn't, ha!
To say it's been a little while is an understatement. I'm going to be sweeping away the dust and will be back to blogging (and creating/sharing) very soon. Hope to see you then! :)
P.S. Here's what's been keeping me so busy!
To say it's been a little while is an understatement. I'm going to be sweeping away the dust and will be back to blogging (and creating/sharing) very soon. Hope to see you then! :)
P.S. Here's what's been keeping me so busy!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Friday, October 12, 2012
An update!
Hello, hello!
I thought I'd pop in with a little update! :)
Our little boy, Max, arrived on August 29, 2012, at 2:52pm. He weighed 7lbs, 6oz. Labor and birth went pretty much how I would have wanted it to go, which was great! I stayed at home as long as possible before traveling up to the birth center, and we arrived at about 8:14am. I actually had an appointment that morning, at 8:30am. Well, I was checked out and everything was going the way it should, and I was ready to be admitted - yay! So, they took me downstairs to the birthing rooms. I had to wait in one room while they were finishing getting the one with the birth tub ready, but we were soon able to move to that one. I had a doula (an awesome one at that) and Seth with me, and my mom arrived at around 11:30am or so. I was able to actually have a water birth, which was an incredible experience. :) And everything went very well, so I was able to go home around 9pm that night! It was so nice to be able to sleep in my own bed. :)
Max has grown so much already! Here's a photo of him when we arrived home that night:
And here's the little chunker now... :)
He is probably over 10lbs now, just 6 weeks later! Maybe even 11lbs, haha. Obviously, he is nursing well. :) He does pretty well with sleeping at night, just waking up to eat and pretty much going back to sleep, which is awesome.
We'd decided to cloth diaper, which has been going well too. I use a few different brands, but I have a few favorites. They just all look so cute on him!
He has such a personality already...
More soon! :)
I thought I'd pop in with a little update! :)
Our little boy, Max, arrived on August 29, 2012, at 2:52pm. He weighed 7lbs, 6oz. Labor and birth went pretty much how I would have wanted it to go, which was great! I stayed at home as long as possible before traveling up to the birth center, and we arrived at about 8:14am. I actually had an appointment that morning, at 8:30am. Well, I was checked out and everything was going the way it should, and I was ready to be admitted - yay! So, they took me downstairs to the birthing rooms. I had to wait in one room while they were finishing getting the one with the birth tub ready, but we were soon able to move to that one. I had a doula (an awesome one at that) and Seth with me, and my mom arrived at around 11:30am or so. I was able to actually have a water birth, which was an incredible experience. :) And everything went very well, so I was able to go home around 9pm that night! It was so nice to be able to sleep in my own bed. :)
Max has grown so much already! Here's a photo of him when we arrived home that night:
And here's the little chunker now... :)
He is probably over 10lbs now, just 6 weeks later! Maybe even 11lbs, haha. Obviously, he is nursing well. :) He does pretty well with sleeping at night, just waking up to eat and pretty much going back to sleep, which is awesome.
We'd decided to cloth diaper, which has been going well too. I use a few different brands, but I have a few favorites. They just all look so cute on him!
He has such a personality already...
More soon! :)
Friday, June 1, 2012
The new catalog is here!
Stampin' Up!'s 2012-2013 Annual Catalog is live! I'm so excited about the new format and the goodies within the new catalog. You can view the catalog online here, or by clicking the links on my sidebar. If you would like a hardcopy delivered to you, just contact me! I'm here as much (or as little :) ) as you'd like!
You can also shop the catalog on my website here! Have fun! :)
Monday, May 28, 2012
Happy Memorial Day and a special announcement!
Hello and Happy Memorial Day!
I have been keeping a secret! I'm ready to share now, so here we go...
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Haha, just kidding! I mean, we've been gardening, but that's not it, as you can see! ;)
Yes, we are expecting! This last photo above was taken a couple of weeks ago. :) Here's the bump as of last week!
Due date is around the end of August, and we're having a little boy! :D We are just over the moon excited!
In case you were wanting to know more about the garden... it's doing really well! The first photo above was taken this morning. We're growing tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, jalapeno peppers, green bell peppers, rosemary, basil, and cilantro. We had a few box gardens at Seth's parents' house a few summers ago, and I've just missed it so! Our apartment community decided to build some for the residents, and we jumped at the chance to have one.
I think I am most excited (garden-wise :) ) about the zucchini! I am hoping that all goes well. We tried growing zucchini and yellow squash before, and they were growing so wonderfully... until they succumbed to the crazy squash bug. :( We didn't get to this point though!
Here's another view of our garden... you can see some tomatoes! We're pleased that everything is doing so well.
That's all for now! Thank you for stopping by, and thank you to all of our past and present service men and women for defending our country!
I have been keeping a secret! I'm ready to share now, so here we go...
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Haha, just kidding! I mean, we've been gardening, but that's not it, as you can see! ;)
Yes, we are expecting! This last photo above was taken a couple of weeks ago. :) Here's the bump as of last week!
Due date is around the end of August, and we're having a little boy! :D We are just over the moon excited!
In case you were wanting to know more about the garden... it's doing really well! The first photo above was taken this morning. We're growing tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, jalapeno peppers, green bell peppers, rosemary, basil, and cilantro. We had a few box gardens at Seth's parents' house a few summers ago, and I've just missed it so! Our apartment community decided to build some for the residents, and we jumped at the chance to have one.
I think I am most excited (garden-wise :) ) about the zucchini! I am hoping that all goes well. We tried growing zucchini and yellow squash before, and they were growing so wonderfully... until they succumbed to the crazy squash bug. :( We didn't get to this point though!
Here's another view of our garden... you can see some tomatoes! We're pleased that everything is doing so well.
That's all for now! Thank you for stopping by, and thank you to all of our past and present service men and women for defending our country!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Field Flowers Birthday
Happy Monday!
Hope you had a great weekend! We had fun at the International Biscuit Festival! :) We've been all three years that they have had it now. If there's one thing I like, it's biscuits! I had the most delicious biscuit filled with molten chocolate... yum! Of course, there were also some other yummy ones I tried, with local bacon.. ham.. garlic butter... and more. :) I can't wait for next year's already, ha!
Well I'm sure you didn't come to read about biscuits! I have a card to share... :)
Yes, I did stamp the flowers and cut them out! The Field Flowers stamp set makes me remember just how much I love 2-step stamping. I used the retiring In Color Poppy Parade for both parts of the flower, stamping off on scratch paper to make the "filled in" area a little lighter than the outline.
As always, thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful rest of the day!
Field Flowers Birthday card supplies:
Stamps: Field Flowers, Creative Elements, Something to Celebrate (retired)
Ink: Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, VersaMark ink
Paper: Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Crumb Cake Designer Button, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Stampin' Sponge
Hope you had a great weekend! We had fun at the International Biscuit Festival! :) We've been all three years that they have had it now. If there's one thing I like, it's biscuits! I had the most delicious biscuit filled with molten chocolate... yum! Of course, there were also some other yummy ones I tried, with local bacon.. ham.. garlic butter... and more. :) I can't wait for next year's already, ha!
Well I'm sure you didn't come to read about biscuits! I have a card to share... :)
Yes, I did stamp the flowers and cut them out! The Field Flowers stamp set makes me remember just how much I love 2-step stamping. I used the retiring In Color Poppy Parade for both parts of the flower, stamping off on scratch paper to make the "filled in" area a little lighter than the outline.
As always, thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful rest of the day!
Field Flowers Birthday card supplies:
Stamps: Field Flowers, Creative Elements, Something to Celebrate (retired)
Ink: Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, VersaMark ink
Paper: Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Crumb Cake Designer Button, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Stampin' Sponge
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Another card!
Hi again!
Yes, two posts in one week! Quite the shock lately, eh? Haha!
Well, hopefully you won't get sick of me! I'm hoping to get back into making cards and using my stuff.. then I can buy new things! I'm so excited about the new catalog and what is to come!
Here's another card I created. I based it a little on a card the SU! designers created for the Spanish supplement Celebrando Creatividad, changing up pretty much everything... but you might be able to recognize the basic sketch. :)
I dragged out my old Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware (which actually is still available for a great deal on the Clearance Rack!) and layered it in between Little Leaves Sizzlit die-cuts. I added in some layered flowers, created with the Floral Fusion Sizzlits die and embossed with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions embossing folder.
Hope you like the card! Thanks so much for stopping by.. hope you have a wonderful day!
You are simply wonderful card supplies:
Stamps: Fresh Vintage (retired), Friendly Phrases
Ink: Soft Suede, Pool Party
Paper: Pool Party, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Blushing Bride, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Basic Pearl Jewels, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Labels Framelits Die, Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Square Lattice and Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
Yes, two posts in one week! Quite the shock lately, eh? Haha!
Well, hopefully you won't get sick of me! I'm hoping to get back into making cards and using my stuff.. then I can buy new things! I'm so excited about the new catalog and what is to come!
Here's another card I created. I based it a little on a card the SU! designers created for the Spanish supplement Celebrando Creatividad, changing up pretty much everything... but you might be able to recognize the basic sketch. :)
I dragged out my old Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware (which actually is still available for a great deal on the Clearance Rack!) and layered it in between Little Leaves Sizzlit die-cuts. I added in some layered flowers, created with the Floral Fusion Sizzlits die and embossed with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions embossing folder.
Hope you like the card! Thanks so much for stopping by.. hope you have a wonderful day!
You are simply wonderful card supplies:
Stamps: Fresh Vintage (retired), Friendly Phrases
Ink: Soft Suede, Pool Party
Paper: Pool Party, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Blushing Bride, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Basic Pearl Jewels, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Labels Framelits Die, Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Square Lattice and Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Hello and a Mother's Day Card
Hello there!
Yes, I am still alive! Sorry for my absence! Things have been a bit different around here - I will share about that soon! :)
I have been crafting a little, but not very much... I miss it! I did create a couple of Mother's Day cards. Here is one of them, based on last week's Mojo Monday and colourQ challenges:
I will be back very soon to share the other card! Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope all of you mothers out there had a great Mother's Day! :)
By the way... the new Stampin' Up! catalog will be released on June 1st - earlier this year! It is a new format, too, and I think you will love it! If you would like to reserve a copy, please contact me today! I will also be starting up a new round of clubs soon, so keep an eye out for that.
You are simply wonderful card supplies:
Stamps: Just Believe, Friendly Phrases
Ink: Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White cardstock, Twitterpated and Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Antique Brad, Pear Pizzazz Pleated Satin Ribbon, Labels Framelits Die, Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
Yes, I am still alive! Sorry for my absence! Things have been a bit different around here - I will share about that soon! :)
I have been crafting a little, but not very much... I miss it! I did create a couple of Mother's Day cards. Here is one of them, based on last week's Mojo Monday and colourQ challenges:
I will be back very soon to share the other card! Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope all of you mothers out there had a great Mother's Day! :)
By the way... the new Stampin' Up! catalog will be released on June 1st - earlier this year! It is a new format, too, and I think you will love it! If you would like to reserve a copy, please contact me today! I will also be starting up a new round of clubs soon, so keep an eye out for that.
You are simply wonderful card supplies:
Stamps: Just Believe, Friendly Phrases
Ink: Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White cardstock, Twitterpated and Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Antique Brad, Pear Pizzazz Pleated Satin Ribbon, Labels Framelits Die, Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Accordion Scrapbook - UStamp with Dawn and Friends - Let's Score!
Hello!
Just popping in again to share my other project for the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Let's Score! event... sorry, popping in is all I seem to do nowadays!
This is my accordion scrapbook and matching card. And yes.. that's a doughnut, haha. :) The mini scrapbook is scored using the Simply Scored tool, and ties closed with the Basic Gray Satin Ribbon:
I have to say, I love how the Basic Gray grounds the brighter colors.. and I'm just in love with this year's In Colors, aren't you?
Click the banner below to be taken to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Let's Score site!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great rest of the weekend!
Just popping in again to share my other project for the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Let's Score! event... sorry, popping in is all I seem to do nowadays!
This is my accordion scrapbook and matching card. And yes.. that's a doughnut, haha. :) The mini scrapbook is scored using the Simply Scored tool, and ties closed with the Basic Gray Satin Ribbon:
I have to say, I love how the Basic Gray grounds the brighter colors.. and I'm just in love with this year's In Colors, aren't you?
Click the banner below to be taken to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Let's Score site!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great rest of the weekend!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
All-Occasion Card Set - UStamp with Dawn and Friends - Let's Score!
Happy New Year!!
Just popping in to share one of my projects for the latest UStamp with Dawn and Friends event - Let's Score! My project went live on the site today, an all-occasion card set...
All of the cards fit nicely into the box, along with their coordinating envelopes. I put together two of my favorite stamp sets - Kindness Matters, and Always Elegant. Let me know what you think! :)
Here's a side view of the box.. it took a while to put all of those pearls on there, ha! I love how it turned out, though.
Click the banner below to be taken to the Let's Score! site!
As always, thanks for stopping by! :)
Just popping in to share one of my projects for the latest UStamp with Dawn and Friends event - Let's Score! My project went live on the site today, an all-occasion card set...
All of the cards fit nicely into the box, along with their coordinating envelopes. I put together two of my favorite stamp sets - Kindness Matters, and Always Elegant. Let me know what you think! :)
Here's a side view of the box.. it took a while to put all of those pearls on there, ha! I love how it turned out, though.
Click the banner below to be taken to the Let's Score! site!
As always, thanks for stopping by! :)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
UStamp with Dawn and Friends holiday blog hop winner!
Hi there!
First, I want to thank all of you for your wonderful comments this weekend on my project! :) I loved reading each and every comment.. thank you so much!
The winner of the blog candy is...
Congratulations to Scarlet! Please email me at melissahuie at gmail dot com with your info to claim your prize. :)
First, I want to thank all of you for your wonderful comments this weekend on my project! :) I loved reading each and every comment.. thank you so much!
The winner of the blog candy is...
Thursday, December 1, 2011
UStamp with Dawn and Friends! Up on the Rooftop Blog Hop!
Welcome to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Up On The Roof Top Blog Hop!! Holiday 2011.
If you have been following the blog hop from the beginning, you should have just come from Mercedes' blog and seen her beautiful rosette. Isn't it just gorgeous? I love the way she created the poinsettia!
If you are just jumping in on the blog hop, no problem, as you can start at any point. All of the designers' blogs are linked together, so you will be able to see ALL of the super projects we have for you!
I chose to create a Christmas tree ornament. Wouldn't this just be a great gift? Every time the recipient looks at it on the tree, they'll think of you! :)
I created the ornament using just a clear glass ball ornament, covered in Metallic Silver Waffle Paper. You'll want to sit down with your favorite movie or show for this part! :)
Here's a close-up of the ornament:
Don't you just love those sparkly snowflakes? I was pleasantly surprised to see that even though it's a Sizzlit die, the Northern Frost Decorative Strip Die will cut through the thicker Silver Glimmer Paper! And I just love the font in Hand-Penned Holidays!
Here's my matching card:
Cards are so much more fun with a coordinating inside and envelope, don't you think?
But wait! There's more! :)
You have the opportunity to get the downloadable PDF Tutorial for my project free! It's a gift from UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Yay! See the blinkie below to access the FREE blog hop website.
In the spirit of the holiday season, you have the opportunity to get in on "Special Holiday Pricing" for the upcoming UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! SCORE!! Event. The Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Tool is HOT STUFF, and SCORE!! will feature 40+ projects, all created using the Simply Scored Tool. SCORE!! is a MUST NOT MISS Event!! See the blinkie below to join and get in on the Early Bird savings.
And now for the most exciting giveaway of the season...
Everyone that joins the new and exciting upcoming event - SCORE!! - with "Special Holiday Pricing" will be entered into a Drawing to win 1 of 3 FREE Passes for an ENTIRE YEAR of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events!!
YES!!
You read that right!!
YOU could win a whole year of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events FREE!!
***Special Holiday Pricing of just $19.99 ends Dec 8th***
Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec 9th.
Click the Blinkie below to join SCORE!! with Special Holiday Pricing and a chance to win a FREE Year of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events!
Click the blinkie below and you will be taken to the Up on the Rooftop Blog Hop website!
Of course it's ***FREE*** to join and there you will find the tutorials for all the blog hop projects, plus live chats, challenges and more prizes!!
You will even have an opportunity to be considered for a spot as a Guest Designer!!
Yes!! It is all FREE, so tell all your friends and join the fun with UStamp with Dawn and Friends!!
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Last, but certainly not least, please hop on over to Julia's Cards, where you will find Julia with a lovely frame to show you!
Thanks again for stopping by, and Happy Holidays!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Online Extravaganza Sale is coming!
Just a heads up! Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza Sale will be November 21st-November 30th. Some items will be on sale ONLY from 12:01am - 11:59pm MT (Nov 21st 2:01am - Nov 22nd 1:59am EST). The deals will not be extended past the deadline, so make sure you grab what you are wanting. If it's anything like last year's sale, you won't want to miss it! :)
Shop at my website, at http://melissahuie.stampinup.net!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
10 Things I Love About You mini album - UStamp with Dawn and Friends
Hello!
Just a quick post - my mini album entitled "10 Things I Love About You" went live today on the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Knockout Punches event!
Our 10-year anniversary is coming up in February, so I decided to create an album with 10 things I love about Seth. :) How awesome is it that I have it done early? Yay!
The album covers were cut from On Board sheets, and covered with paper. Here's a peek inside:
If you'd like to access the tutorial, you can find this along with over 50 other projects as part of the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Knockout Punches event! I have one more project for this event, which will post soon!
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great night! :)
Just a quick post - my mini album entitled "10 Things I Love About You" went live today on the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Knockout Punches event!
Our 10-year anniversary is coming up in February, so I decided to create an album with 10 things I love about Seth. :) How awesome is it that I have it done early? Yay!
The album covers were cut from On Board sheets, and covered with paper. Here's a peek inside:
If you'd like to access the tutorial, you can find this along with over 50 other projects as part of the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Knockout Punches event! I have one more project for this event, which will post soon!
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great night! :)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Life's Moments Paper Bag Album - UStamp with Dawn and Friends
Hello!
Here is the last project set that I created for the Paper Parade event at UStamp with Dawn and Friends!
It's a paper bag mini album! This was the first time I'd made a paper bag album and I just loved it! My favorite color combo lately seems to be Pink Pirouette + Marina Mist + Pear Pizzazz + Soft Suede, doesn't it? And of course, you have to add in my all-time favorite Crumb Cake too. :)
Here are a few pages from the album:
With the next couple of pages, you can see there's a little side pocket under the Beau Château Side Note to the right:
Each set of pages has an insert where paper bag originally opened. Here's one of my inserts:
My tutorial (along with over 40 other full-color PDF tutorials as a package deal!) can be found over at UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade. Thanks for stopping by!
Here is the last project set that I created for the Paper Parade event at UStamp with Dawn and Friends!
It's a paper bag mini album! This was the first time I'd made a paper bag album and I just loved it! My favorite color combo lately seems to be Pink Pirouette + Marina Mist + Pear Pizzazz + Soft Suede, doesn't it? And of course, you have to add in my all-time favorite Crumb Cake too. :)
Here are a few pages from the album:
With the next couple of pages, you can see there's a little side pocket under the Beau Château Side Note to the right:
Each set of pages has an insert where paper bag originally opened. Here's one of my inserts:
My tutorial (along with over 40 other full-color PDF tutorials as a package deal!) can be found over at UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade. Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Housewarming Gift Set - UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade
Hello!
My housewarming gift set project went live on UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade last week! This project would be a great alternative to a bottle of wine or a toaster, don't you think? :)
The set includes a framed wall décor piece that says "Home Sweet Home", and has Mini Clothespins attached to allow you or the recipient to switch out the photo when they'd like! Also included is a set of tumbled tile coasters. I just love the Sweet Floral image, don't you? I can see so many uses for this pretty background stamp!
If you'd like step-by-step instructions for this project and over 40 others, visit UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade!
Have a great rest of the weekend, and thanks for stopping by!
My housewarming gift set project went live on UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade last week! This project would be a great alternative to a bottle of wine or a toaster, don't you think? :)
The set includes a framed wall décor piece that says "Home Sweet Home", and has Mini Clothespins attached to allow you or the recipient to switch out the photo when they'd like! Also included is a set of tumbled tile coasters. I just love the Sweet Floral image, don't you? I can see so many uses for this pretty background stamp!
If you'd like step-by-step instructions for this project and over 40 others, visit UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade!
Have a great rest of the weekend, and thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Halloween Wreath - UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade!
Hello there!
I'm just popping in to show you one of my projects that I made for UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade that was posted this morning! This event is all about celebrating our lovely cardstock and Designer Series Paper.
Wouldn't this be lovely over the mantel, as part of your Halloween decorations? You could certainly hang it on your front door, too, but I wouldn't put it where it could be exposed to the elements (in between a front door and screen door could work). And can you believe.. it's only made from about half a pack of the First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper! It's definitely not a small wreath however, as it uses a 12" wooden wreath frame as the base, and is approximately 20" across. It was so fun to make, and definitely creates a wow factor!
You can find my step-by-step tutorial as part of the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade event! There are over 40 full-color tutorials included in the price - a great deal!
Let me know what you think, and thanks for stopping by!
I'm just popping in to show you one of my projects that I made for UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade that was posted this morning! This event is all about celebrating our lovely cardstock and Designer Series Paper.
Wouldn't this be lovely over the mantel, as part of your Halloween decorations? You could certainly hang it on your front door, too, but I wouldn't put it where it could be exposed to the elements (in between a front door and screen door could work). And can you believe.. it's only made from about half a pack of the First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper! It's definitely not a small wreath however, as it uses a 12" wooden wreath frame as the base, and is approximately 20" across. It was so fun to make, and definitely creates a wow factor!
You can find my step-by-step tutorial as part of the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Paper Parade event! There are over 40 full-color tutorials included in the price - a great deal!
Let me know what you think, and thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Celebrate Today
Good morning!
Can you believe it's September already? The year is just flying by for me!
Today's card uses Stamping 411's sketch challenge from this week, and some of my favorite colors...
I'm really loving the look of this sentiment stamp set, Perfectly Penned. What do you think? I love that it's a little elegant, yet a little whimsical at the same time. It also has a touch of vintage!
The lovely Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate was used with Crumb Cake Craft ink, on Crumb Cake cardstock. It feels so nice to the touch - just like a real letterpress. A great subtle effect!
Today also marks the release of the new Holiday Mini Catalog! This is my favorite Mini of the year! Be sure to check it out here!
Well, I have a lot on schedule for today, so I have to run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!
Celebrate Today card supplies:
Stamps: Creative Elements, Perfectly Penned
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Paper: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Pearl Basic Jewels, Mini Library Clip, Old Olive Scallop Dot Ribbon, Linen Thread, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Top Note Bigz die, Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
Can you believe it's September already? The year is just flying by for me!
Today's card uses Stamping 411's sketch challenge from this week, and some of my favorite colors...
I'm really loving the look of this sentiment stamp set, Perfectly Penned. What do you think? I love that it's a little elegant, yet a little whimsical at the same time. It also has a touch of vintage!
The lovely Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate was used with Crumb Cake Craft ink, on Crumb Cake cardstock. It feels so nice to the touch - just like a real letterpress. A great subtle effect!
Today also marks the release of the new Holiday Mini Catalog! This is my favorite Mini of the year! Be sure to check it out here!
Well, I have a lot on schedule for today, so I have to run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!
Celebrate Today card supplies:
Stamps: Creative Elements, Perfectly Penned
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Paper: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Pearl Basic Jewels, Mini Library Clip, Old Olive Scallop Dot Ribbon, Linen Thread, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Top Note Bigz die, Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
UStamp with Dawn and Friends!
Hello!
I just wanted to share with you my special holiday project! When Dawn came to me and asked me if I would like to be a guest designer for her UStamp with Dawn and Friends holiday event, I was just so excited! This event is called I ♥ the Holidays and is just filled with all kinds of lovely goodness!
Here's a look at my project, which went up at midnight - I just love how it turned out!
The little book on the left is a Christmas Planner! I've always been meaning to create one of these, but would always run out of time. Nothing like being prepared for Christmas in August! :)
The planner opens up, and there is a mini book inside, with folders for gift, meal, and decoration planning and journaling, as well as spaces for you to document special traditions and other notes. There are also pockets inside for the card and tags!
If you'd like step-by-step instructions on how to make it, head on over to UStamp with Dawn and Friends! You get over 40 amazing tutorials and project ideas from awesome designers.. well worth the price IMO!
Have a great night, and thanks for stopping by!
I just wanted to share with you my special holiday project! When Dawn came to me and asked me if I would like to be a guest designer for her UStamp with Dawn and Friends holiday event, I was just so excited! This event is called I ♥ the Holidays and is just filled with all kinds of lovely goodness!
Here's a look at my project, which went up at midnight - I just love how it turned out!
The little book on the left is a Christmas Planner! I've always been meaning to create one of these, but would always run out of time. Nothing like being prepared for Christmas in August! :)
The planner opens up, and there is a mini book inside, with folders for gift, meal, and decoration planning and journaling, as well as spaces for you to document special traditions and other notes. There are also pockets inside for the card and tags!
If you'd like step-by-step instructions on how to make it, head on over to UStamp with Dawn and Friends! You get over 40 amazing tutorials and project ideas from awesome designers.. well worth the price IMO!
Have a great night, and thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Kindness Matters
Hello!
Here is a card I created, using Stamping 411's sketch as a starting point:
I'm telling you, I just love the products in the new Idea Book & Catalog... those romantic/vintage images just appeal to me so!
I stamped the large doily background image onto First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper - isn't it pretty? One of my new favorites! I also love the half-doily image in the Kindness Matters stamp set (and that font? Gorgeous!) - it fit so nicely in the large scallop die-cut from the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, which I cut from the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper.
The focal area of the card was created by first embossing the Lucky Limeade cardstock with the Designer Frames embossing folder, then I tore around the embossed portion. I cut out an oval using the Ovals Originals die, and stamped it with the trio of butterflies. The butterflies were also stamped onto another piece of Very Vanilla, watercolored, and cut out. I added them on top of the stamped oval with Stampin' Dimensionals to add more dimension:
It felt so good to make a card! It's been way too long. :)
Well, I have to run for now, but thanks for stopping by! Have a great night!
Kindness Matters card:
Stamps: Kindness Matters and Hello, Doily background stamp
Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Soft Suede, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade, Pink Pirouette, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty and Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Crumb Cake Designer Button, Pearl Basic Jewels, Linen Thread, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Set, Ovals Originals die, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
Here is a card I created, using Stamping 411's sketch as a starting point:
I'm telling you, I just love the products in the new Idea Book & Catalog... those romantic/vintage images just appeal to me so!
I stamped the large doily background image onto First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper - isn't it pretty? One of my new favorites! I also love the half-doily image in the Kindness Matters stamp set (and that font? Gorgeous!) - it fit so nicely in the large scallop die-cut from the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, which I cut from the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper.
The focal area of the card was created by first embossing the Lucky Limeade cardstock with the Designer Frames embossing folder, then I tore around the embossed portion. I cut out an oval using the Ovals Originals die, and stamped it with the trio of butterflies. The butterflies were also stamped onto another piece of Very Vanilla, watercolored, and cut out. I added them on top of the stamped oval with Stampin' Dimensionals to add more dimension:
It felt so good to make a card! It's been way too long. :)
Well, I have to run for now, but thanks for stopping by! Have a great night!
Kindness Matters card:
Stamps: Kindness Matters and Hello, Doily background stamp
Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Soft Suede, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade, Pink Pirouette, and Very Vanilla cardstock, First Edition Specialty and Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
Accessories/Tools: Crumb Cake Designer Button, Pearl Basic Jewels, Linen Thread, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Set, Ovals Originals die, Big Shot, Stampin' Sponge
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