Lucky...

So I do know that its June, but this was a project I made for my house and as I was looking through pictures, I realized I never showed it to you. :) Also, there are a few retired products on this, but again, since it was just for me I used what I had. :)
I so love this! Maybe I shouldn't say that, but I do. Its one of those things I love and just want to look at all the time. I think it was almost May before I finally took it down to store for next year. :)

I posted lots of pictures so you could see all the detail in each square. Again, everything is inked or sponged in some way...I just love so much the way that it makes things look. :)

If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks for visiting....Have a great day! :)

Turkey Treats...

Now, I know that Thanksgiving has long been over...but since I slacked and didn't post anything for two months, you didn't ever get to see the fun holiday stuff I made. :) I think over the next little while I will show you all of those holiday projects, but with most of them, you change them up for any reason or holiday. :)
Today is my cute turkey...I love him. :) I saw a lot of different versions of the sweet treat cup turkey, but this was my version. I of course had to have candy that matched, so I got Reese's Pieces...they were the perfect colors. :) We made the turkey at a workshop in Southern Utah. The hostess wanted a place card for her guests on Thanksgiving, so I glued the turkey to a 3x3 card. Wouldn't you love sitting down to him?! :)

Here he is from the side so that you can see the card. I love the way he turned out...maybe the only thing I would have changed would be inking the edges of everything. :) You know how I love everything with the edges inked. :)

If you have any questions, just let me know. Thanks for visiting...have a great day! :)

Birthday Fun...

Last month our friends little boy turned 1! He had a monkey theme for his party and when I saw that, I got all these ideas in my head. :) I wanted to make a monkey tag and a matching bow. I have seen these bows online before, but I have never tried to make one. So this is my first attempt...pretty good, I think. :) I mixed up the layers a little, but its still cute.
I wanted a BIG bow, so this was the next one I tried. I like how it turned out...I know a few things for next time I try one this size to change, but all in all...pretty fun. And it is really big! :)
This is the bow I finally decided on. Its a little smaller than the last one, but I love how it turned out. It was perfect. :) Here is just a shot of all three together so you can see the size differences. :) Also, I know some of the papers are retired, but I still wanted to show you. :)
Now, on to the cute monkey. :) Isn't he so cute?! Maybe I shouldn't think that, but I do...I love his little heart nose. :) I used the Scallop Circle die and Big Shot for his head and then various circle punches for his eyes, ears and mouth. :)
This is what I did with the back. I cut out a circle with the Clear circle die and then used that to cover up the ears and make a clean spot to write on.
Here is the final product. :) I found some fun kraft wrapping paper and then used some linen thread to make the monkey into a tag. I had so much fun making it and I know the birthday boy had fun opening it all up. :)
If you have any questions, let me know! Thanks for visiting...have a great day! :)

Clearly Fun...

I love making boxes! They are so much fun to decorate and even funner to fill and give away! :) A few weeks ago when I was borrowing some of Ashley's Big Shot dies, I thought how fun it would be to make some clear boxes...I cut a bunch out but hadn't had time to play with them till the other night.
So, this is the Box #2 die...it is such a fun box. I am still in Halloween mode, so of course I had to make it all fun and Halloween-y. :) Here is a close up of the ghost. I don't know if you can tell, but I crinkled up the black scallop before I glued it on, and I embossed the ghost with black embossing powder. :)

Then here is the cute box from the back. :)

Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for visiting...have a great day! :)

Purple People Eaters...

Are these not the cutest things ever?!?! First of all, I just want to say that I did not come up with this idea. The cute and creative Barb Mullikin came up with them. I thought they were so cute I wanted to make some purple ones. :) Now, I know they aren't technically purple people eaters, they are missing the horn and wings to fly with, but that's okay! :)

So I used my scallop circle to make the bodies...I punched them out once, put a little dotto on the back and stuck them to computer paper, then punched them again only I turned the punch just slightly. :) I used the word window punch for the legs and shoes and then the 1", 3/4" and 1/2" circle punches for the eyes. I put a peppermint patty in the middle. :) Let me know if you have any questions! :) Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!

Stamps: none
Ink: Basic Black
Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Sponge Dauber, Scallop Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, 1", 3/4" and 1/2" Circle Punches

Fun Halloween Treats...

I LOVE Halloween! I love making treats, decorating, dressing up, everything about it. :) After making these for my Halloween Treats class, I knew I wanted to make more! :) Don't be surprised if you see more. :) Anyway...for these ones I used the super fun new Night & Day Specialty DSP. I love this new paper! Bonus...it comes with two printed window sheets! :)

Now, to make these treats is so SO easy. I used the Petal Card Die and the Big Shot. Then just fold on three sides, add a little adhesive and your done. Decorate however you want. :) Seriously, so fast! One piece of advice when you are gluing it...I fold the sides in first, then fold the bottom up. Just put a little adhesive on the bottom section, but not in the middle of or you will glue your treat holder shut and wont be able to get a piece of candy in it. :) Does that make sense? Let me know if you have any questions. :)

Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!

Stamps: Batty For You

Ink: Basic Black

Card Stock: Basic Black, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Accessories: Petal Card Die, Night & Day DSP, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" and 1" Circle Punches, 1/16" Hole Punch, Dimensionals

Spooky Halloween Treats!!!

It's that time of year! I want to help you have a jump start on the holidays this year...starting with HALLOWEEN!!! You are invited to a FABULOUSLY SPOOKY class! We will be making a fabulous Home Decor plate (OR...use this plate to bring some festive treats to friends and neighbors), and FOUR fun Halloween treats. (Since it's Halloween and you often need more than one of a particular treat item...I have listed options below if you would like to add-on to your kit and get more of any one particular item :) )

**Note: the plate easel pictured above is not included in class fee.**

Friday, September 25th--North Ogden, UT
6:00 pm
My House

Stamp Camp Registration: $15.00

RSVP must be made by Saturday September 19th.

You will receive: All supplies needed for the amazing projects (except for adhesive), Yummy Snacks, Door Prize, Great Special Deals for Attendees Only.

Please bring your own adhesive or you can purchase at class for a fee.

PRE-ORDER SPECIAL: Order ANY Halloween stamp set priced $18.95 or higher before the class and get to make DOUBLE the treat boxes at the class!!! (Instead of FOUR treat boxes, you will be making EIGHT!!!)

ADD-ON KIT OPTIONS: Want to make extra PLATES?!? Add on $7.00 for each additional plate desired. Want to make more TREAT BOXES? Add on $7.00 for each extra treat box set desired. If you would like to make extra of just one particular treat boxes, let me know and you can make 4 of that one if desired. If any of these options are desired, just tell me when you register!

Please let me know if you have any further questions! Look forward to seeing you at this class!!

Hello Again...

We got to make so really cute projects this year at convention. I wanted to show you the two things we made with the set Hello Again. :) I have to admit this wasn't one of my favorite sets when I first saw it. I think it is because the images in it are small...I just don't know what to do with them. :) After playing with it though, I am really starting to like this set.
We made this cute card and matching envelope. It uses one of the fun new In Colors, Crushed Curry. Then we made this super cute little box. :) It has that yummy new polka dot ribbon. Some of my favorite ribbons this year. :)

We made some more really cute things this year. I can't wait to share them all with you. :)

Have a great day!

*Card*

Stamps: Hello Again

Ink: Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Rose Red

Card Stock: Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

*Box*

Stamps: Hello Again, Retro Remix Stampin Around Wheel

Ink: Bermuda Bay & Old Olive Classics Pads, Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers

Card Stock: Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Dimensionals, 3/4" Circle Punch

Card Portfolio Class...

You are invited to a beautiful and FUN class! I know you will love it as much as I do!!! We will be making a fabulous card portfolio that holds EIGHT cards inside. YOU can customize each card for the occasion YOU need! Keep for yourself or use for a gift! (You could even make more than one if you need multiple! :) )

Friday August 28th--Kaysville
6:00 pm

ASHLEY VAN CAMP'S HOUSE

or

Monday August 31st--No. Ogden

6:00pm

MY HOUSE

Stamp Camp Registration: $20.00

(This fee includes a roll of 1" Rose Red Double Stitched ribbon and you get to take all the extras home! There will be lots to use for more projects! :) )

RSVP must be made by Tuesday August 25th.

You will receive: All supplies needed for the amazing projects (except for adhesive), A Full Roll of 1" Rose Red Double Stitched Ribbon, Yummy Snacks, Door Prize, Great Special Deals for Attendees Only.

Please bring your own adhesive or you can purchase at class for a fee.

PRE-ORDER SPECIAL: Order the "Fifth Avenue Floral" stamp set BEFORE the class and get a FREE package of 8 1/2 x 11 single color card stock of your choice!!! ($5.50 value)

CLASS ON THE GO KIT: If you are not able to attend this class, but are still interested in having a set of these items, there is an option for you. You may purchase it as a "Class on the Go" kit. It will come with all the supplies needed for the projects and COMPLETE project instructions so it will be easy to put together on your own. The price for this kit to go is $25.00 for pick-up or $30.00 with shipping.

***BRING A FRIEND!!!! If you register a friend that has never come to a class before you will receive a FREE gift for YOU and YOUR FRIEND!

Please let me know if you have any further questions! Thanks!!!

Treat Purse...Take 2!

So, back in May I showed you THIS Treat Purse. It just has the one main pocket or place to put things in. Well, while I was making it I was thinking it would be fun to have two pockets, one bigger pocket for treats or a small gift and then a smaller pocket to put a little card and gift card in. :) So, that's what I want to show you today. :)

Here is the front of the treat purse. I used the fun Urban Oasis DSP and one of the small black grommets from the mini catalog. This is the first time I have used one of the grommets and I must say that I think they are so fun! :) Here is a front shot of it opened. You can see how I covered all the inside areas with DSP to make it pretty. :) I also thought it would be fun to write a little message to the recipient on the part that flips down.

Here is the little 3x3 card I made to put in the front pocket.

Then here is a top view of the pockets and you can see that I put 3 Ghirardelli chocolate squares in the back "treat" pocket.

Enjoy! If you have any questions, let me know!

Lets Read a Book!...

Today I just wanted to share this fun bookmark real quick. My little sister was going to Girls Camp this week and wanted to make a bookmark to give to one of her friends. This is what we came up with. The saying I did on the computer and then we used the super fun Sweet Slumber paper to make the bookmark.

I love how the top turned out. Also, quick tip...I wanted to jumbo eyelet to match everything else and we don't sell black jumbo eyelets (so of course, I don't have any. :) ) so I just colored a pewter one with a black sharpie. :) Perfect! :) I'm sure that's not a new thing, but still thought I would share. :)

What I used:

Stamps: none

Ink: Basic Gray (for the edges)

Paper: Whisper White, Sweet Slumber DSP

Accessories: Round Tab punch, Pewter Jumbo Eyelet, Crop-O-Dile, Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain ribbon, So Saffron 1/2" Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Black Hemp Twine

Laura's Hostess Gifts...

Back in March, Laura was my hostess. I planned on showing these fun projects, but then my camera got ruined. I forgot that I had these pictures on my old memory card till the other day as I was going through it. :) Anyway...even though it was awhile ago, I still want to share them with you. :) I had so much fun making these...the paper, stamps and chipboard have been my favorite things this year. :)

First, I made an altered notebook, customized with her name. Ok, so they are kinda hard to see, but the polka dots on the bottom are my favorite part. :) I punched out a bunch of 1" circles and then inked all around the edges before gluing them down.
Then I did this fun post-it holder using one of the owls from the On Board So Tweet set. There are so many fun images in that set. Plus, there is like 8 of each thing in the set, so you can make multiples of things if you want. Love it! :)

A close up of all the fun dimension on the front. :)

Last, I did these three bookmarks. These are one of the many fun things they showed us at convention this year. They open up and there are magnets inside, at the bottom, so that they wont fall out of your books. :)

Let me know if you have any questions! :)

Treat Purse...

I made this fun treat purse this weekend. I love how it turned out. I got the idea from my friend Ashley. You can see her treat purse HERE. She got the tutorial HERE just in case you want to make one also. :)

Ok, so if you use the original template, which I did....it is cute, but the front doesn't stay closed. The front flap just falls open, which is cute, but I liked how on Ashley's she made a latch to keep it closed, so I made one as well. Mine measures 1 1/8" x 4 1/8". Then I scored it at 1 1/8" and 2 5/8". The longer section gets glued to the back and then covered up by DSP. :)

Then here is the purse open.

I lined the inside of the purse with DSP as well. It hides the ribbon ends. Also, I know its not Easter anymore but all I had at the moment was Jelly Beans to put in it. :)

I hope you enjoy! If you make one be sure to let me know because I would love to see it. :)