Truly Grateful (undefined)

 

Hello Everyone! I actually had to sit down and stamp this past weekend.. :) My oldest son will be making his Conformation in a couple weeks, so I needed to get out his invites for the family. Looking through my stamps I realize, I have nothing appropriate for a conformation card/invite. No dove, cross, or anything remotely close to what I needed. So.., what else do I do besides go into full blown panic mode,... I break out my Undefined stamp carving kit, and make my own.. Whoop!! Here is my card and handy-work -

 

 

I kept the images REAL simple considering this was the first time I ever did this, and I love the outcome. I used a sentiment from the set Truly Grateful and think it fit just fine too! OK, I am off to get these in the mail and one their way. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Cross, Bread, Chalice,  hand carved with Undefined stamp carving kit, Truly Grateful

Paper - Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss

Ink - Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Baked Brown Sugar, Black

Accessories - Natural Trim, Dimensional dots

Give thanks

Hi Everyone! I took some time for myself yesterday, and played a little downstairs. I have had very little time for any play time since the beginning of the school year, and it really felt good to get a little inky. I had a back to basics kind of play day yesterday, and played with only things that were in front of me on my desk,.. Paper, Ink , Scissors, and punches, and of course some stamps sets that had yet to see any ink. :) I decided to play with Nuts about You, and... a hostess promotion exclusive set called Good Greetings. Both sets can be earned if you host a $300 dollar workshop. Good Greetings however is FREE with a qualifying order through the month of October... ,.. So Hurry up and get yours! Anyhoo, here is my card -

 

 

I had a lot of fun with all the fussy cutting, while listening to some oldie but goodies on the radio. I think my favorite parts of the card are the little birds pilgrim hat, and the picket fence.. Fun! OK, I am off and running... Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Nuts about You, Good Greetings, Hardwood
Paper - Whisper White, Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Ink - Chocolate chip, Soft Suede, Old olive, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Black
Accessories - Small Oval Punch, Scissors, Build a Cupcake punch, mini stapler, Dimensional dots, sponge

 



 

Partridge & Pears

 

Hey Everyone! I took advantage of the heat this last week to make a few samples for an upcoming demo meeting showcasing the new holiday catalog, and the blendabilites markers. I was asked to come up with a project, and some examples, so I have a share today of one of those samples. :)

 

 

I used the new set Partridge & Pears.. When I got the holiday catalog, I was immediately drawn to this set.. Probably considering it would be super fun to color with none other than SU's new Blendabilites markers.. *wink* Love the outcome and the markers! Hopefully you will give them a try too.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

 

 

Heather

 

 

 

Stamps - Partridge & Pears
Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whisper White, Trim the Tree DSP stack
Ink - Memento Black
Accessories - Blendabilities, Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Pistachio pudding ruffled ribbon, Gold Metal button, linen thread, Paper Piercing tool, Project life corner rounder, Scallop edge border punch, Dimensional dots, glue dots

Frame for Neighbors

Hey Everyone! LONG time no post right?! No excuses this time, I have been away, and that is that. I needed a break, and thats what I did. I have really needed to put some time into other things, the end result, nothing really notable to share. C'est la vie. :) I do however have a share today... a frame for my next door neighbors wedding today.. Yup, TODAY... nothing like waiting until the very last minute right..

 

 

I used mostly SU colors and papers for this creation. The textured paper is from a local craft supply store, to match the ribbon from their invitation.. I used a retired set called Because I care for the Hydrangea image, and an old favorite color Kiwi Kiss too! Sorry for the picture quality, I guess I am a little rusty, considering the time away. OK, I am off to wrap this baby up, and get ready for their big day.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Because I care

Paper - Textured purple (Bazill), Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Concord Crush,

Ink - Versa Mark, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories - Big Shot, Fun Flowers Die, Envelope Punch board, White EP, Heat tool, Paper piercing tool, 2 1/2, 1 3/4, 1 3/8, circle punch, small oval punch (leaves), Basic Rhinestones, 5/8 vanilla flower trim, hot Glue, dimensional dots

 

50 Years

 

Hey Everyone!... I have a share this evening..:) I know it is late, but I still wanted to share this creation with you. I needed to make a 50th Anniversary card for some long time family friends, and really wanted to make something special for them.. I found some inspiration via a Google search of Anniversary cards, and landed on a card made by Yvette Ashe..... Uber talented, and a fellow Dirty Girl Alumni.. :) Here is my inspired card -

 

 

I took alot of her same elements, and just change a few things around. I think they will love it, I know I do... :) OK.. Off to put the kiddos to bed.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Papaya collage, Memorable moments
Paper - Very Vanilla, Gold Foil
Ink - Versamark, Crumbcake
Accessories - Big Shot, Mosaic EF, Gold EP, Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Crochet trim, Sponge, Dimensional Dots, 1 3/8 and 1 inch circle punches, Basic pearls, Heat tool, Paper piercing tool

 

 

Blooming with Bliss and Hope

Hello Everyone! I had some time to play yesterday.. another chilly and rainy day here in Chicagoland..So.. why not get inky with some new goodies from the new catalog.. Whoop! I inked up  the hostess set Bloom with Hope, and broke out the new blendabilities markers and here is my result ..

 

 

 

Used a new in-color too.. Blackberry Bliss... *sigh*... love this color! I think I am going to have to practice with these new markers too, a bit of a learning curve.. but love the intense color.. :) Can't wait to play some more! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)Stamps - Bloom with hope
Paper - Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight DSP, Whisper White
Ink - Memento, Blendabilities
Accessories - Paper Piercing tool, Hello Honey Satin Ribbon, Dimensional dots

 

Hello Love

Hey Everyone!! I have a quick post to share today... The sun in finally out here in Chicagoland, and we might remain rain free for a few days! Whoop!! Good for my plants and water bill, but bad for allergies! Anyhoo, I am getting ready for my club this week, and here is one of our cards -

 

 

Of course we will be using new stamps and Papers! This stamp is actually a hostess set called, Hello Love.. Way Cute! and the paper is the new Blue Lost Lagoon.. another LOVE!! Wonderful new in colors in this years catalog! Be sure to check them out! OK, off to get some more samples made, and enjoy the sunshine too! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Hello Love
Paper - Whisper White, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Moonlight DSP Pack, smokey slate
Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Smokey Slate, Hello Honey
Accessories - Metal buttons, Crushed Curry Twine, Paper Piercing tool, Dimensional dots

 

For Becky

 

Hey Everyone!.. I have a quick post of a card that I have made for my neighbors upcoming nuptials. I broke out the set Best of Brides and Babies for the first time. I always loved the couple image found in the To Have and To Hold set from way back when, so I was thrilled to find it in the best of set. OK, here is her card -

 

 

I had a lot of trouble this morning trying to get a good picture, I think to much white is the problem, so I took a close up and that had a little bit truer colors in it -

 

 

 

 

Lots of little details, but super fun to make. OK.. I am off to rally the kids to clean their rooms before we get head long into the summer.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Best of Brides and Babies
Paper - Whisper White
Ink - Memento Black, Stampin' Blendabilities - Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Skin tones, Copics
Accessories - Big Shot, Tulip Border EF, Paper Piercing tool, Doily, Small piece of tulle, DD, Dimensional dots

For the Bride and Groom

 

Hey Everyone! I have a quick share this evening.. This weekend I will be attending a wedding, and wanted to share the card that I have made for the newlyweds.  I broke out some older papers, considering they are the brides colors, and a scrap of some old big box store DSP. Had to use it because it fit perfect -

 

 

 

I cased myself for this card, just changed up the colors, which I adore! Such beautiful combo of Purples and greens..I colored the image with copic markers, and am hoping that SU will come out with a similar color grouping with their new alcohol markers, blendabilites. I also made a scrap page/frame for them too, but do not want to share until I get permission from them considering I used their invitation/names on the page. So if I get the OK, I promise I will share that with you too! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! Have a great weekend everyone!

 

Heather:)

 

Stamps - Woodgrain, Apothecary Art, Sweet Essentials, Papaya Collage, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper - Whisper White, Pale Plum, certainly celery, Scrap of Big box store DSP

Ink - Memento tuxedo black, various copics to color, crumb cake, versamark, Pale Plum

Accessories - Big Shot, Labels Framelits, Paper piercing tool, Certainly celery satin Ribbon, , two way glue, DD glitter, Vanilla Flower trim, open scallop border punch, Vintage faceted button, White Twine, Sponge, White EP

 



For my Grads

Hey Everyone! I have a share today.. I made a card/invitation this afternoon for the Grads in my house. My beautiful step-daughter Cassidy is graduating from high school, and my oldest, who surprises me everyday with his wit and caring smile.. Sean, is graduating from middle school.

 

 

They are really very similar and very close, and it doesn't surprise me at all. I think he really looks up to her. :)

Happy times!

OK, onto the card... I used contraband, so please forgive me, but this occasions called for it. 

 

 

 

I broke out my Paper Trey, By The Numbers dies, and some ancient Brilliant Blue card stock. I found a sheet of some big box store holographic DP. The congrats Grad and the congratulations banners are  from the SU set, Blue Ribbon. I punched a scallop circle the SU gold foil paper, and finally added the gold sequin trim and some piercing for detail. Really a straight forward card too. Love that! OK, off to bed for me.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

P.S. I have been having trouble with feed burner, and would love to know if ?anyone? out there is getting any updates from me? if you could reply to me that would be great.. :)

 

Stamps - Blue Ribbon

Paper - Brilliant Blue, Whisper White, no name DP from big box store, gold foil

ink - Brilliant Blue, black, crushed curry

Accessories - Big Shot, Paper Trey By the numbers dies, Scallop circle punch, Sequin Trim, Paper piercing tool, dimensional dots

Fabulous Bags

Hey Everyone! I have been busy the last couple of days knocking out some last minute Teacher gifts. I am sure that some of you will recognize these little bags I have made, considering I make these for all kinds of occasions.

 

 

These are really just a larger version of a "Box in a Bag". There is a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers, for a smaller version, and that is where I got my idea. Here are the directions for the larger version. I really love making these bags as they come together with little effort, and make such an impact for what ever the occasion. OK everyone, gotta run and take advantage of the days good weather. :) As always, thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Petal Parade, Million & One

Paper - Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet DSP (2014 SAB retired)

Ink - Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Summer Starfruit

Accessories - Big Shot, top not die, Scallop border punch,(retired items.. Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss striped ribbon, Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze Corduroy buttons, Large Eyelets, White Taffeta ribbon)

Wetlands

 

Hi Everyone! I have another card to share from my play day yesterday.. I am getting ready for my card Club this weekend,.. so ... I have a few samples that I can share over the next few days. We are not going to be meeting in June, as a couple of us have some Graduates to celebrate, and then there is Fathers Day in there. So why not knock out a Masculine card to use next month -

 

 

I chose the layout straight from the SU annual catalog for this card, just changed the colors. Why mess, and try to reinvent the wheel right? I really think the ladies are going to like this one! I sure do. Thanks For stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Hardwood, Wetlands
Paper - Naturals white, Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, Baked Brown Sugar
Ink - Black, Baked Brown Sugar, Raspberry Ripple, Versamark, Crushed curry
Accessories - Big Shot, Wood Grain EF, Blender Pen, Linen Thread, Hole punch, Dimensional dots, Paper Piercing tool

 

 

 

Play day...

 

Hello Everyone..Remember me?? I have a share today.. I have been away for awhile now haven't I? Not my intention of course, as I do miss this little part of my world/sanity more than you think.. So I actually played today.. I have ALOT of pins on my "getting inky with it" board over on pinterest, so that is where I started today for inspiration. :) I pinned this card and decided to CASE it. Here is my card -

 

 

I loved the original cards color combo, so I went with the same, and just changed up a few things to include some items that are on the SU discontinued list...Such as the Sizzix Lattice Bigz die. I love the out come. Hopefully you do too! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Petite Petals, Flower Shop, Papaya Collage, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper - Whisper White, Old Olive, Wisteria Wonder
Ink - Black, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories - Big Shot, Pola dot EF, Window Frames Framlits, Lattice Bigz Die, Petite Petals Punch, Flower shop Punch, White Signo Gel Pen, Blender Pen, Glue Dots, Paper Piercing tool, XL bird punch, Dimensional dots, Calypso Coral polka dot brad (discontinued)

 

Off the Grid kind of Love

 

Hey Everyone! Didn't want you to think that I would let a big creative holiday like Valentine's day go by with out a little sharing.. :) I created this card for someone really special in my life.. my Mom. Here is my card -

 

 

a real straight forward card. I stamped Off the grid in versamark, heat embossed with white EP, then used my sponge daubers to add the different colored ink, die cut the love using the expressions thinlits, and added the sentiment you. I added a few basic rhinestone and the twine for detail to finish it off. I am sure she will love it! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Off the Grid, Friendly Phrases

Paper - Whisper White

Ink- Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, black, Versamark

Accessories - Corner Rounder, Heat tool,  white EP, Sweet sorbet Accessory pack, Basic Rhinestones, sponge daubers, Big Shot, Expressions Thinlits dies, Dimensional dots

 

When Skies are Gray

Hey Everyone... Super quick post today..just sharing another card that I made with the Retro Fresh Papers and a soon to be available Sale-a-bration set,  See ya Later...

 

 

 

 

I added some of the fun Essential wooden elements, and the Sequin trim too! OK, gotta run.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - See ya Later

Paper - Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Retro Fresh DSP,

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories - Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Essential wood elements, Sequin Trim, Dimensional dots, Paper Piercing tool

 

Love, Love, Love

 

Hello Everyone.. :) While I have been downstairs playing with some of the new goodies, I have also been trying to get a little more organized and clean up my stamp room. New goodies means that some "older" things have to go.. :( As I could never bare to part with my stamps or must haves *wink*, I decided to clean out my old publications that I have earmarked sketches in. So... that means I HAVE to make the card or scrapbook page. Oh.. the horrors..being forced to sit and scrap or stamp.. will someone please rescue me??! :) Here is a card that I have made with an earmarked sketch from a magazine dated 2010, YIKES! -

 

 

I used some of the cheerful Fresh Prints DSP stack again..they are super fun! All of the stamped images are from the set Love you to the moon..Just inked up the word "love" from the full images. Easy Peasy right.. I only wish I didn't have to get organized with all this pressure! :) thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Love you to the moon

Paper - Whisper White, Red Glimmer, Pool Party, Fresh Prints DSP stack

Ink - Real Red, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories - Big Shot, Hearts Framelits, Expressions Thinlits, Corner rounder, Hung up Cute clips, Basic Metal buttons, Cherry Cobbler Bakers twine, Paper Piercing tool, Dimensional dots, hole punch

 

 

 

Peachy Keen

Hey Everyone! I have a card to share today..:) I have been trying to get some samples made to showcase some of the new stamps found in the Occasions mini. Today I broke out the Set Peachy Keen. Here is my sample -

 

 

I paired it with some of the new Retro Fresh DSP too! Love the colors in these papers..:)

I added some fun Sequin trim, and a Essentials wood element to the mix, and really love the out come.. Hopefully you do too! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Peachy Keen

Paper - Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar, Retro Fresh DSP

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories - Big Shot, On Film Framelits, Stars #2 die, Sequin trim, God Bakers twine, Naturals buttons, gold glitter, Two way glue, Essentials wooden elements, Paper piercing tool, Dimensional dots

 

To the moon and back

 

Hey Everyone! I have a really quick post to share this afternoon.. I have been inside hiding from the cold like I am sure most of you have been doing since the beginning of the week... What not a better time to play a little with some more new goodies from the Occasions mini catalog. :) This time I played with a set called Love you to the Moon -

 

 

This image is SO cute! I have been wanting SU to come out with this sentiment forever, and am "over the Moon" to say the least, that it finally happened.. *wink* OK... Gotta run to get the kiddos from school. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Love you to the Moon, Gorgeous grunge

Paper - Basic Gray, Whisper white, Midnight Muse, Smokey slate, Epic Day DSP

Ink - Real Red, Midnight muse, White craft, Smokey Slate

Accessories - 2 1/2" circle punch, Cupcake builder punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensional dots

 

You and Me

Hello Everyone! I have a quick card to share this evening.. It snowed all day today in Chicagoland.. why not play a little. *wink* I played with the new Ampersand embossing folder from the Occasions mini catalog. Here is my quick card -

 

 

I paired it with a new stamp from the set Hip Notes, also from the mini catalog, and Just love the outcome. Hope you do too! OK, off to get my kiddos to bed. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Hip Notes

Paper - Whisper white, Basic Black, Smokey Slate, Real Red

Ink - Basic Grey,

Accessories - Big Shot, Ampersand EF, Paper Piercing tool, small heart punch, dimensional dots

 

You're the best

Hey Everyone!! it's been awhile again hasn't it.. I know it has been awhile and I have really felt bad about neglecting things here.. I have really needed to take a break from here to recharge and re-evaluate things in my life. I really sound like a broken record, don't I. Well I just wanted to pop in and say hey, and let those that are still here that -

 

 

For sticking with me during my much needed creative break. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

 

Stamps - Just Sayin' (Avail. Jan 3, 2014)

Paper - Whisper White, Real Red, Fresh Prints DSP stack

Ink - Real Red, Coastal Cabana, White craft

Accessories - Big Shot, Word Bubbles Framelits, Hung Up Cute clips, 3/8 circle punch, Dimensional dots