A True Friend - Post It Note Holder

I had some friends over to stamp this weekend, and this is one of the projects we made.

Emily at Stamping and Stuff has a great tutorial for making these. You can find it HERE . They are so easy, and I think they would make great little gifts for your friends at work. The sky is the limit on embellishing and designing the cover. So you can use your imagination and even personalize them for the recipient.

The designer paper is from Basic Grey. I used my corner rounder to make the scalloped border at the top, and my Marvy Oval Punches to punch the sentiment and scalloped layer. The sentiment is from A Muse Artstamps. It's out of stock right now...sorry.

I know this is short and sweet but I've had one heckuva day...stress to the MAX! Ever have those? LOL!

I'm off to try to relax a bit and have dinner before turning in early.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cupcake, anyone?

Sorry for the crummy picture, but it was the best I could do before we ate the cupcakes! LOL!

I had some friends coming over to stamp today, so I made cupcakes. The REAL reason I made cupcakes was because I wanted to use my new cupcake holder, AND because I wanted to make some toppers. So I had to have something to put ON the cupcake holder and something to hold up the toppers, right?

I had seen these cute little toppers a while back on Stampin Scoops . She makes the most awesome cards and projects, and so far as I know she designs exclusively for A Muse. Great stuff! If you haven't checked out her blog, please do! It's fantabulous!

Anyway, so I made these carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting (all out of a box, mind you), to have something to hold the Halloween toppers! It was pretty fun...and something different to make.

I have something new for you tomorrow...so be sure to stop by.

Thanks a bunch!

Changito Rocks!

I only had time for a quick card. I got my new Spellbinders Nestabilities dies tonight, so I've been busy playing with those. They are soooo cool! But I will save that for another post!

This stamp is from Stampendous and it's called Changito Guitar . I stamped him on watercolor paper using VersaFine Onyx Blank ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. The image was then colored using Tombow markers and a blender pen. The lime green layer was cut with Fiskars Pinking scissors.

The sentiment is You Rock! from A Muse. I used SU! oval punches for the sentiment and the green layer. The blue layer is a McGill oval punch. I've had that punch for a very long time. I do wish I could find those since they match the SU! ovals so well. I will definitely keep looking.

I think the ribbon is from May Arts. Isn't it gorgeous? So sorry, but I didn't make note of the designer paper before I adhered it to the card. My bad!

So...that's it for tonight. I've got some packages to wrap, still need to do something about dinner, and oh yes....I will need a nap sometime tonight! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by!

Fun on the Beach

Yes....I know it's a little too cool for the beach today! But I just got this stamp in from Inkadinkado and I couldn't wait to color it!

The name of the stamp is Fun on the Beach . I guess maybe it reminds me of those carefree days when life was so simple. We weren't rushed all the time, and didn't have deadlines. Remember? Ahhh....those WERE the days!

I stamped on watercolor paper using VersaFine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. The image was colored using Tombow markers and a blender pen.

For the bottom of the card I tore pieces of tan cardstock, then chalked them using a Q-tip. I laid them into three layers to give the appearance of a sandy beach, then tucked the colored image inside one of the layers.

The sentiment is from A Muse, and is called Life's Simple Pleasures . It just seemed so appropriate for the mood I was trying to create.

This really was a fun card for me. I love trying different things...and this style was certainly different for me!

Thanks for reading my blog, and leaving such nice comments for me. I will have something new for you tomorrow....I hope?

Wild About You!

It would be an understatement to say that I was inspired by this card by Julie Ebersole . You can view the specific card in the A Muse Artstamps gallery. The truth is that I have shamelessly CASED Julie's card. When I saw it I just loved it....so why try to improve on perfection? Right?

All images are from A Muse. First, I stamped the Skinny Oval with Brilliance Beige ink. That gave a foundation or floor for the other images. Then I stamped Tiger in Versafine Onyx Black. The Palm Tree was colored with Tombow markers. Then I stamped Wild About You to complete the scene.

I used Fiskars Pinking scissors to cut the orange layer, then used lime cardstock to frame the orange layer. The ribbon is from Michaels.

I think my grands will get this card. It's so perfect for them, and they will just love it!

Thanks so much for stopping by tonight. Be sure to check in tomrrow for something new.

Santa's Elves?

Elf shoes? Or witch shoes? Could it be both? LOL!

This card was made with the Witch Shoes stamp from Stampendous. I stamped it on watercolor paper with Versafine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

The stamped image was colored with Tombow markers and a blender pen. I added Stickles Glitter Glue to the boots and the hem of the skirts for a little sparkle. I also added some Stickles around the lacy edges of the sentiment.

The background for the sentiment is a cute little stamp from A Muse called Lacy Oval . I inked it first with VersaColor Lime Green ink, then tapped the edges of the stamp with VersaColor Green Tea. The Ho! Ho! Ho! sentiment is also from Stampendous. It was stamped over the inked Lacy Oval then cut out.

The red and green cardstock was Cutlebugged (is that a word?) with the Tiny Mosaic embossing folder. I added a few Green Geo Shapes stickers for added interest. I just love those little jewel stickers. They are soooo cool and easy to use.

To see the original Halloween card I made with the Witch Shoes click HERE !

So.......we have a Halloween stamp which doubles as a Christmas elf card. Too fun!

DON'T FORGET! The Dreamy Treats winner will be announced tomorrow night. If you haven't registered yet, this is your chance. Just Do It! :-)

GREAT Mail Day!

It is sooooooo much fun to get great mail! That almost NEVER happens at my house, but today was certainly the exception!

I received both of these fabulous cards in my mailbox today as thank you cards for hosting the get-together on Saturday. Is that sweet....or what? Carolyn sent me the postage stamp card made with the A Muse Flower Doodles stamp. Isn't it a great card? I love her choice of stamps! Thanks my dear friend!

The other card is from my friend Mary. She used Stamp Shop , Lampost , and Rather be stamping , all from A Muse! I love this card, and those scallops are perfect in the background. She knows me all too well. I WOULD rather be stamping! LOL!

Thanks guys..........you ARE the best!

I received shipments from Stampendous and Paper Inspirations...so I'm off to finish uploading those images to the webstore before I call it a night.

Thanks for stopping by!

True Friend...

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings. How true, how true!

That sentiment is from A Muse Artstamps, and is called True Friend . I stamped it on lavendar cardstock using Versafine Vintage Sepia ink. Then the stamped image was framed with the punched out portion of a Marvy Giga Scallop Square punch.

The lavendar cardstock strip behind the sentiment was paper pierced on the top and bottom edges. I added May Arts ribbon to the center, and three GeoSparkler jewel stickers on top of the ribbon.

The background paper is from Deja Views, and is called Plum Blossoms. I really love the colors in that paper, and found it very easy to work with.

I am stamping with a few of my friends tomorrow morning, so I will have some new things to post for you soon.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Pixel Tree

Isn't this just about the cutest little Pixie Elf? It's a new stamp I just got in from Stampendous, and it's called Pixel Tree . I don't know what a pixel is....but maybe it's just me!

I stamped the image on watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. I know some of you probably get tired of me saying that, but it's important because it gives such a detail and crisp image.

The stamped image was colored using Tombow markers and a Tombow blender pen. I added Stickles Glitter Glue on top of the star, and Liquid Applique for the fluffy stuff.

The sentiment is a new one from A Muse, and it's called Christmas Magic . I can already tell that it's going to be one of my new favorite sentiments.

I hope to have some time for stamping this weekend. I have some new images in stock that are calling my name...begging to be inked. LOL!

Have a grand weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

Bee-utiful Day!

I just love these little bees. This stamp is from Stampendous, and it's called Bee Trio . Isn't it adorable?

I stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

The image was colored using Tombow markers in colors to coordinate with the background paper. I punched the colored image using my Marvy Mega Circle punch. Then I punched the background for the bees using a Marvy Giga Scallop Circle punch.

The sentiment is from A Muse. It's called Bee-utiful Day . I love that little stamp. It's just the right size, and the font is so cute!

I added a couple of primas, and put some Stickles Glitter Glue on the wings and on the brad on the primas.

This was a simple card....but so fun.

So....I do hope YOU have a bee-utiful day. And thanks for checking in.

Just Sittin' Here

The moment I got Patch (the puppy) in the mail, I knew I wanted him to be sitting on the stump. For some reason it's taken him a while to get up there! LOL!

I didn't have much time to play today, but I did put together this little scene made from A Muse stamps.

This is a little tricker that it looks, because you have to think ahead to plan for your masking. I stamped the Tree Stump first, then masked it. After that I stamped the Grass twice with green ink, then masked the grass while I stamped the flowers.

I could have quit, but oh no...more is more, so I added the cute little Caterpillar for extra measure. Since I knew I was going to color him green, I didn't do any masking. The green marker covers the grass behind him.

The sun is a 1.5" circle punch, then I added a bit of Yellow Stickles Glitter Glue for a little piazza.

The verse is also from A Muse, and I've used it on several different cards. It's called Sittin' Here .

I know you all had a wonderful weekend, feel completely rested, and are looking forward to a fantastic Monday. (Yeah...right!)

Until tomorrow........

A Shower!

One of the girls that works in my office is having a baby boy, so we're having a shower for her at the office next week. Since I'm giving her a gift card, I thought I needed a little something special to put it in.

This stamp is from A Muse Artstamps. One of the things I like about it (besides the fact that it's adorable) is that it's appropriate for any kind of shower whether it's girl, boy, wedding, etc.

I stamped the image on watercolor paper with Versafine Onyx Black ink then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

The stamped image was colored using Tombow markers, and the background was created using a Cuttlebug Baby embossing folder. Since I don't own many baby stamps, the Cuttlebug folder was the perfect touch for my background.

I'm posting a little earlier than usual. I'm having a birthday in a few days, so some friends are taking me to dinner tonight. Yes...ANOTHER birthday. And there is no way I can be 39 AGAIN! LOL!

Thanks for checking in.

Life IS Sweet!

I had the most wonderful weekend! I never left my house yesterday, no real cooking (except on the grill), and no stress! Does it get any better than that?

I spent Saturday working on boxes that are still unpacked from when I moved into my new house 6 months ago! Don't laugh...I'm not finished yet! Then I hung out at the pool for an hour (or two?) before I got busy working on uploading new images to the webstore. I finished off the evening with a *little* wine and grilled chicken salad. Yes...life is sweet!

Today I got to do some stamping. This card is made with A Muse stamps that I just got in last week. Doesn't that whole card look ice creamy? (Is that a word?) The main image is the A Muse Ice Cream Truck. I stamped it twice, once on the Marvy Giga Scallop and once on white cardstock.

After I colored the ice cream truck stamped on the white cardstock, I cut it out then adhered it over the one stamped on the scallop oval. It's okay if you don't cut it perfectly (like the wheels), because the image you put it over takes care of those little imperfections. Hey...we need all the help we can get, right? :-)

I stamped You Make Life Sweet on yellow cardstock, then layered with pink, and then violet trimmed with my Fiskars Scalloped scissors. I meant to put Stickles glitter glue on the ice cream cone, but forgot it until after I had photographed the card. Oh well....you get the idea!

I definitely need to send this card to the grands........they will love it!

Have a good Sunday evening, and a really good Monday. I'm off to make dinner and get ready to watch Desperate Housewives.

Wildflower Bouquet

This is one of those cards that I really, really like. You know how it is...sometimes you like what you do...other times it's just okay.

My friend Nancy stopped by my house this afternoon to visit for a few minutes. As a surprise she brought me this Cuttlebug Stylized Flowers embossing folder. Thanks Nancy! What a great gift! I could hardly wait to use it, so I whipped up this little card. Isn't it sweet?

The stamp is A Muse Artstamps Wildflower Bouquet. I used three different Marvy oval punches to set off the image, which is colored using Tombow markers.

The Earth Laughs in flowers is a stamp from Printworks. I love, love, love that stamp. It comes in two sizes, and I have both (of course).

So I had a fun afternoon of stamping and creating something I enjoy. It was very gratifying and relaxing after a long hard week at the office. I hope your afternoon was fun too.

Have A Beautiful Day!

The flower in vase is a new stamp I just got from A Muse Artstamps, as is the sentiment. One of the reasons I love A Muse stamps so much is because they lend themselves to quick and simple cards. And besides...they're cute!

The patterned paper I used is from a DCWV Glitter Stack that I bought at Hobby Lobby. I like just the small touch of sparkle without it being too much. I wanted something to tie all the colors together, so I found this ribbon in my stash. I really like this card because it's happy and cheerful.

And I DO hope you have a beautiful day!

Easter Greetings!

For those of you who know me, I promise that I really DID make this card tonight. I know it isn't my style, and doesn't look like anything I have ever done. But.....I wanted to make an Easter card for my grands that would make them giggle. (They are the most adorable when they giggle!) I thought the huge easter egg in the grass with the caterpillar would be funny to them, so I just went with it. What the heck!

The large easter egg is from Penny Black. The grass, caterpillar, birdie and tiny flower are from A Muse Artstamps. I was trying to keep it kind of boyish, so I didn't use any ribbon or girlie things on it. That in itself was somewhat of a challenge!

Anyway....it's going in tomorrow's mail to my grandchildren. With any luck, they will smile when they open it, and think of me.

A true friend...

I really love this card. It seems simple, yet kind of elegant. I think that just maybe my friends might be happy to find it in their mailbox.

The stamp is a new one from A Muse Artstamps, and the paper is from the BasicGrey Stella Ruby collection.

I stamped the image using VersaMagic Jumbo Java, then clear embossed it with JudiKins detail embossing powder. Then I punched the Marvy Mega Scalloped Square from Bazzill paper, and aged it a bit by sponging the Jumbo Java ink on the edges. The layers of Bazzill dark pink cardstock were also aged with Jumbo Java to give it that "shabby chic" look.

The flowers on the card were from my stash, and are from Making Memories as well as Prima. They looked a bit too fresh and bright, so I mustered up my courage and sponged them with the Jumbo Java as well. (I hadn't tried that before. Whew, it worked!)

I have been in a shabby chic mood lately...can you tell?

Just sittin' here...

Maybe I should work on my taxes more often. It makes me want to stamp! (Could that just be my way of escaping the inevitable?)

I whipped up this little card pretty quickly. My friend Nancy came by to visit Friday night. She had just gotten the Marvy GIGA circle punch (which I don't own yet) so she brought it so I could punch some circles until mine arrives. She is indeed a good friend. :-)

The stamps are from A Muse Artstamps. First, I stamped the long skinny oval using Ranger Seashell pink. Then I stamped the chair and lamp using VersaFine Onyx Black, and embossed using JudiKins clear detail embossing powder. I "paper pieced" the chair and lampshade by stamping them again on patterned paper, then cutting out and adhering over the stamped images on my white circle. That's a technique I learned looooong ago, but just forget to use. I used my white gel pen to doodle on the edges of the scalloped circle. Then I used my fave Stickles Crystal Glitter Glue to add a little sparkle around the parameter of the white circle.

Just add a little touch of ribbon, and it's a card! Now who should I send it to?