Born to Shop

I was playing around with some images that I had colored awhile back and this is the end result. I have a special friend that I think will enjoy this card.

Cards Completed in August

As promised - here they are!

This first card was done using paper I had cut some dies from and thought it would make a good background, so I added some flowers stamped and die cut some matching paper and this is how it all came together.

This second card is one that I re-worked several times. I had this circle designer paper and couldn't find a sketch that I was really happy with, when I remembered I had received these images from SCS Wish RAK. I cut them out with my circle punch then glued them to some paper I punched from my scallop punch and think they ended up making this a neat card.

These two cards were made using up some DSP scrap paper I had. I tried using some Shimmerz Spritz I had ordered awhile back and finally after several attempts got a shimmer to the card on the right. I don't really think you are suppose to use it on cardstock though, lol.

This card is one I had started for a challenge and put it away because I didn't know how to finish it. It was suppose to be a card that used only StampinUp supplies, but it needed the flower so I then I couldn't submit it for that challenge, but I do like the way it turned out.

This card is one I made playing around with my nesties dies. I'm still trying to decide if I like this label design.....but for now it works on this card.

And this is another card using the same nesties die and again it seemed to work on this card, but still not sure if I really like them. As you can tell I DO LIKE to use primas and flowers alot! I think they are my most used embellishments. What is your favorite embellishment?

Well the last two weeks didn't turn out to be the greatest in the world, but I'm back and trying to get caught up. I did manage to get a couple cards done and hoping to be much more productive next week. The card above is a sample, but that's all I can say right now. I will take pictures tonight of the other cards I worked on and get them posted tomorrow.

Completed Boxes for Cards Heros Project

Remember an earlier post that stated I was working on card boxes for the Cards for Hero Project, well I have finally finished the boxes and now I'm ready to start on the cards. Since this is a Labor Day challenge, I think I better get really busy making those cards. Each box will hold 25 cards and will consist of a vareity that includes: thinking of you, miss you, love you, all occasion fall, and all occasion winter cards.
Below is a close up of a box that is for a "special hero". I am hoping to have the cards posted by the end of the weekend so check back and see how far I actually get.

The challenge is over at SCS if any of you would like join. Thanks for stopping by and many blessings to you all!

I've Been a Busy Crafting Bee..............

There is a design team call that I want to apply to be on so I'm making some altered boxes for my submission. Above is a box I altered for my darling daughter.

Below is a 4 x 4 gift box that I think I'm going to give to a friend filled with........well I can't tell you until she gets the box.

Below is a card holder box that I'm going to put thinking of you and miss you cards in for the Cards for Heros Project. I haven't finished the cards yet but couldn't wait to post my box.

And last but certainly not least is a card I made using this new set from SU. I think I will be using it alot for the Cards For Heros Project. Just love it!

Now you get to tell me what you think. Until next time.....Blessings to you all!

What I'm working on today

I've had this cross image for a long time not knowing what I was going to use it for. One of my best friends called and told me she had lost a member of her family, so I knew right away I was going to make her a card with this image. I wish I knew what company makes this stamp so I could get more images, but alas I don't.

On a happier note, I'm still working on wedding card designs. I'm not real happy with certain elements of this, but I really like the initials so I'm going to try to design something around them. Check back often to see what other projects I have going.

I hope you all have a blessed day! Thanks for looking.

My Brother is Getting Married

My baby brother (he doesn't like to be called that since he is 30) is getting married next April so I wanted to make a card, a memory box and a card for my future sis-in-law. So before I started on what is going to have to be perfect, I thought I would play with some designs. This is what I have started, what do you think? Any feedback would be very much appreciated.

Criss Cross Fold Cards

Ok, so I've told you that I'm trying to use things that have been neglected while trying to put items together for a fall craft fair. What I think I may do with these and with some of the coaster is make mini 2010 calenders. I've ordered a bind it all so as soon as it comes in I'll post what one of the calenders looks like when it is complete.

Top Note Gift Bags

I have been playing around with various designer paper I've been hoarding and thought I would make some gift bags. I really love the SU Top Note Die and use it ALL the time. I'm also trying to use up some embellishments, so this is what I've got so far.

Now I just need to figure out what I'm going to do with the gift bags. Hmmmm any ideas?

Coaster Project

So I have a box of chipboard coasters and thought I would find a project I could use them for and this is what I've come up with so far. Now I just have to decide if I'm going to put a magnet on the back or use them for something else. I have about 50 of these coasters so I think I'll be busy making more. I'll let you know when I decide what I'm going to do.