On the Move for Cole

This is a card I made for my youngest son, Cole.  He had something at school that he needed a card and this is what I came up with.   I used KaiserCraft's newest line " On the Move".  With two little boys this is just the cutest paper for them.

I love the way I made the little smoke tail with the Baker's Twine.  I just love the retro feel of this line...super cute.

Hugs,

Prickley Pear Rose Tutorial

 Hi Everyone,  I'm thrilled to be able to share this super simple tutorial with you today using Prickley Pear dies and stamps. 

 Supplies Needed: Scalloped Circle Die, Circle Clear StampWinter, Quilling Tool, Scissors, Ink, and Paper

Step One: Cut Scalloped Circle Die

Step Two: Stamp both sides of the die with matching stamp set.

Step Three: Cut through the circle and cut center circle out leaving the outer rim only

Step Four: Curl around quilling tool tightly and then remove…let it open up some and bend back some of the filigree edges back around the outside for a finished rose. Glue to your project to set.

Hugs,

Last Minute Gift Idea

Are you needing a small little handmade gift for a teacher, hostess or friend? I have an easy gift that really doesn't take long at all to make but is so useful. A tissue box holder. You can pick up wooden tissue box covers at your local craft store for just a couple dollars and then the creative fun begins.

You can cover the box with just one sheet of designer paper...granted I used two but I just wanted the mixed up patterns and I love this collection for KaiserCraft  Then just add a few die cuts and and your done. Of course you can go more detailed if you want but I figured you didn't want to much going on as you needed to be able to get to the tissue.

I used the beautiful Blossom Branch die from Scrapping Cottage. I did ink up the center and some of the edges with a little distress ink and then cupped the flowers with my McGill paper tool to lift them up. Easy Peasy...glued them down with some strong glue and topped them off with "of course" pearls. I do love me some pearls, LOL.

Have a great rest of the week

Pure Beauty Layout

Two things I adore...My beautiful mother (who is photographed here) and this new line from KaiserCraft "Sweet Nothings"  It's just so beautiful. 

Some of my flowers are the layout are handmade and some of them are Kaiser's paperblooms that have been topped of with a pearl brad. 

I really liked the effect that the ripped paper gave this layout.  I did do it very controlled with an Xacto tool, quilling tool and some distress ink.  The vintage feel this techinque gives is just perfect.

I hope I've made you drool just a little over the Sweet Nothings collection...be sure to pick yours up today. 

I also used a Cheery Lynn die, Polynesian Sails.  With my handmade flowers this layout qualifies for Cheery Lynns Current Challenge: Handmade Flowers...

Hugs,

Merry Christmas from Heartfelt Creations

Something everyone loves to get is a gift card to their favorite store.  I know stores have little cards you can put them in, but why not go the extra mile and make a little gift card wallet.  They are so stinkin cute and honestly very easy to make.  Please hop over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog and you can see the directions for this project. 

I have to admit I'm in love with this collection from October Afternoon Paper...OMWord...it's adorable.  The stamp sentiments and the holly are all from Heartfelt Creations. The gift card was made using my Scor-Pal...that I love so much.  Oh and I used Sakura over the berries to give a glossy finish.  Everything just came together perfect on this project.

I also can't wait to share this exciting news with you...Heartfelt wants to say thank to all their fans and they are giving away goodies....here's the scoop.

As a thank you to all our loyal HC customers, Heartfelt Creations will be giving away 50 - $50 Dollar Gift Certificates on December 21st at 9PM EST. On December 21st we will be providing you with the direct link to the giveaway page on our blog, Facebook and email. Once the page goes live you submit your information and a $50 gift certificate will automatically be emailed. Once the 50 gift certificate limit has been reached it will be indicated on the page. Mark your calenders and make sure you are available at that time, they will be snatched up quickly!

You sure don't want to miss out on that, so be ready next Wednesday.  Now go check out Heartfelt's Blog where you'll get directions for this project and also see some more amazing creations from my fellow design team members.

This project qualifies for the following challenges:
Scor-Pal : Last minute gifts
complete scoring directions found on the Heartfelt Blog

Hugs,

Kasier Mini Drawers

This is one of my Beyond the Page projects I did for Kaiser using the Madame Boutique Collection.  The mini drawer/chest is perfect for holding all those little odds and ends...buttons, pins, paperclips, well you get the idea

KaiserCraft's beyond the page projects make it so easy to create really stunning gifts in no time at all.

 

Don't forget to decorate those backs...to me they are like a little secret..not something you know about right away. 

See ya soon,

Hugs,

Scrap-Mart and Heartfelt Creations Blog Hop

Today is a great day....not only is it Hearfelt Wednesday but it's a blog hop with Scrap-Mart too! You could win a $25 Heartfelt Creations gift certificate...so be sure to head over to Heartfelt's Blog and leave a comment for your chance to win. 

Today's layout is what Christmas is all about to me...A child.  One little child that was born that changed the world forever.  Having two little boys myself I always am in awe that my savior came into this world as an innocent baby.  I can't imagine what Mary must have felt and thought...it really is amazing to me.

If you would like complete instructions on this layout including the beautiful three dimensional flowers be sure to go to Heartfelts Blog.  You'll also be able to get inspired by the rest of the design team and what Christmas creations they have for you.

Hugs,

My New Love...FINLEY

This is the new love in our family, Finley.  He is a Wheaten Terrier and is full of so much love.  He adores the boys and me and is just such a great fit to our family.

This is a layout I did of Finley.  He is now convinced that the bed is his and I'm just lucky enough to get to sleep there at night, LOL.  I used the new Madame Boutique collection from KaiserCraft.  It's a really versatile collection that will lend itself to any type of layout.

Hugs,

 

Prickley Pear Monday All Around

I adore this sentiment from Prickley Pear...Great Little One, don't you think it's so sweet.  My card is simple but I wanted to show you even simple can be really beautiful.  The two little birds are from the Small Winter Lovebirds. 

One of the things I love about Prickley Pear is how affordable they are.  You can get unmounted stamps for a couple of dollars...just think how far your money can stretch you.  I hope you'll go check out their collection...it's amazing.   Also be sure to get more inspiration from the rest of the PPRS Design Team. 

Hugs,

PSA Essentials & CottageCutz Holiday Card Blog Hop

Hi! and welcome to the PSA Essential and CottageCutz Holiday Card Blog Hop! Our two design teams have joined forces to bring you lots of holiday inspiration, along with a chance to win some fabulous prizes! You should have arrived from my friend Jennifer, if not you may want to start at the beginning, so you don't miss a thing.

Today I created this adorable card using the Santa's Clothesline die.  There is so much detail you really don't need much else on your project.  I love the little polka dot on the boxers..adorable!!!  I love to uses the Dries Clear Glue/ the the metal applicator for my dies.  It lets me control very small amounts of glue in tiny places so my assembled die cuts come out perfect everyday, but stay together strong with the glue. 

Here are some details about prizes and of course your next stop on the hop!!!

PRIZE PACKAGE DETAILS: Readers who hop to each of the blogs, comment at each, and are a follower of PSA Stamp Camp will be entered to win the “Holiday Card” prize. This prize contains 3 Peel & Stick stamp sets, 1 stamper, 1 black ink & 1-2 color ink from PSA Essentials. The winner will also receive a $50 gift certificate to The Scrapping Cottage for the grand prize. There are also 9 opportunities to win a 3 x 3 die from The Scrapping Cottage.

Now it's time to hop along to Jeanne Streiff's Blog  - don't forget to leave comments along the way! If you get lost along the way - here's a full list of the hop participants:

·www.kcreatedbykay.blogspot.com - Kay Norman

·http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net - Angie Holden

·www.thethinkinspot.blogspot.com - Lorie Souther

·http://paperiepetals.blogspot.com - Kim Schofield

·www.maisymary.blogspot.com- Pearl Liu

·www.lingshappyplace.blogspot.com - Vera Yates

·www.stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com- Janice Wilson

·www.simpleflourishes.com - Jennifer Holmes

·www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com - Lori Leng

·http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ - Jeanne Streiff

·www.ginicagle.blogspot.com- Gini Cagle

·www.livingthecircuslife.blogspot.com - Kim Moreno

·www.taylordconcepts.blogspot.com- Erika Taylor

·www.fantastink.blogspot.com - Meylssa Connolley

·www.handmadebyangelica.com- Angelica Suarez

·www.sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspot.com- Cheryl Walker

·http://maearmstrong.blogspot.com - Mae Armstrong

·http://scrappingcottage.blogspot.com/ - The Scrapping Cottage

·www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com – PSA Essentials

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win!!!