Falling Leaves

Hi Everyone! As promised I am back today with a quick post, and a little SU goodness. :) I am getting a head start on my October workshop cards, and I think the sample I have to share today, is going to be one of them. I used a set from the main catalog that I have had for many years, but rarely use. I tend to forget these sets, but this year I am determined to show them a lot more love. :) OK, so on to the card -

The Sketch I used is from the PaperCrafts magazine Go to Sketches. I stamped my leaves in More Mustard, Cajun Craze, and Early Espresso. Then punched them out with my 1" circle punch. I arranged them to look as if the leaves were falling, and then attached the punched circles onto a panel of Soft Suede stock stamped with Woodgrain. I added a scrap of Cajun Craze punched with the scallop border punch for detail, then finished it off with the Scrumptious Early Espresso Quilted ribbon from the Holiday Mini Catalog, and a sentiment. Easy Peasy! Have a great day everyone, and thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :) Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Falling Leaves, Woodgrain, Just Believe ( sentiment )

Paper - Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink - Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso

Accessories - 1" circle punch, scallop border punch, Early Espresso quilted ribbon, dimensional dots

For the Bride and Groom

Hi Everyone! I want to let all of you know right off the bat that the sample I am sharing with you today, does not, I repeat, does not contain all SU images. I am a die hard SU fan, but sometimes you gotta do what ya gotta do, and I felt inspired by an old stamp (circa 2007) that found it's way into my stash by happenstance. REALLY!! :)

My husband and I are invited to a 50th Anniversary luncheon this upcoming weekend, and I need to make an Anniversary card, and I wanted to keep it simple, but stated. So here is my card made with contraband -

All I can say is that you can find this image at your LSS. I stamped the image in black Stazon on Naturals White, and water colored the image with reinkers ad an Aqua painter. Once I was done coloring the image, I went over the brides dress, veil, and the grooms shirt with a some Encore Gold ink. I think you can see a little of the sparkle. Here is another picture to get a better look -

While the paper was still wet from coloring, I traced the inside of the outline of the brides dress using a stylus, then flipped the image over, and burnished the inside of the traced lines to stretch the paper a little, and give the dress a little form. This technique is also known as Pergamano. I added a little gold framing to the embossed panel, by dragging the edges of the paper over the Gold Encore ink pad. I like the way it turned out, and I am sure the happy couple will like it too. Thank you for hanging in there with me all the way to the end of this post using contraband. I promise I WILL be back with some SU goodness Soon. Have a great day, and thanks for taking a peek! Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Stampendous, All Holidays

Paper - Black, Naturals White

Ink - Black Stazon, Black, So Saffron, Encore Gold, Soft Suede, blush Blossom

Accessories - Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Aqua painter, Dimensional dots, Stylus

Stitched stockings & Pool Party

Hi Everyone! I have a quick card to show you today. I played along in the color challenge today on Split coast, and was really inspired by the colors for this week. The colors for this weeks challenge are Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, and Pool Party. I said the same thing....Pool Party? Such a "cool" color with such deep tones?? Well guess what? They are AWESOME together! Here is my card - 

See I told you!!! I used the set Stitched Stockings, and the new Frostwood Lodge DSP that is from the Holiday mini! LOVE IT!! I hope you find these colors as inspiring as I did! OK, that's it for me, thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Stitched Stockings, Family Re-union

Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Pool Party, FrostWood Lodge DSP, Early Espresso

Ink - Pool Party, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, So Saffron

Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Polka dot EF, Scallop trim border punch, Stocking punch, Linen Thread, Mini Clothes pin, Dimensional dots, Sponge

Live in Sunshine

Hello Everyone! According to the calendar, today is the first official day of Fall. WHOOP! My absolute favorite season! I love the colors, smells, and most of all those wonderfully sunny, crisp days that beg you to take a long walk, and absorb it all with each step. Turning your face upward to the sunshine, and feeling all the worries, and little things just melt away....Happy Times in the Sunshine! My card sample for you today is my way of welcoming in the Season -

I used the set called Pursuit of Happiness. Very fitting if I do say so myself. This card also fits the Ways to Use it challenge on SplitCoaststampers. We were to use a brown paper bag on our project. I punched some circles out of a lunch bag, and made my little flowers. For my flower centers, I used basic pearls, and colored them with an orange sharpie. Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :) Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Pursuit of happiness, En Francais'

Paper - Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, Naturals White, Brown Lunch bag, Dollie, Beyond the Garden DSP

Ink - Crumb Cake

Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Pennants die, Coluzzle, Paper Piercing tool, Sponge, glue dots, Dimensional dots, Daffodil Delight 1/8" taffeta ribbon, Basic Pearls, orange sharpie

A New Favorite

Hello Everyone! What a weekend....Did yours fly by in a blink of an eye too?? I had grand plans of getting to some VERY needed yard work, but the weather was not in my favor, so I got busy inside with a toy room that also needed ALOT of attention. All the Lego's are in their proper places instead of in the laundry baskets, and under beds. :) I swear they multiply when the lights go out at night. ( Maybe I need to invest in some of those night vision goggles, and surprise them yelling "Yup the jig is up!!" )

So when all the work was left to two little boys, I took a break, and got a little stamping time! YEA!! I had yet to clean up my desk from the last 2 cards I made, so there were scraps on my desk, and I put them to use. Here is my card, using what I think might become a new favorite color of mine -

Can you believe I even said that!? Calypso Coral a Favorite? Well......I 'll give it a few more chances, and then I will give you a definite answer. :) For my border on the side I used the decorative label punch combined with a stamp from the coordinating stamp set called Four Frames. I punched out the Frame and attached it to a label punched from Soft Suede. I just offset it a little to create a frame. The flower was made with the Fancy flower punch, and the floral fusion sizzix die. I distressed the flowers with Soft Suede ink and water, then crumpled them to distress them a little more. I formed the flower center using basic pearls. I think the flower and frame I used paired nicely with the leaves from the set French Foliage, and the sentiment from Falling Leaves. That is all for me today, off to get the rest of the day complete....Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - French Foliage, Four Frames, Falling Leaves

Paper - Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Calypso Coral, Newsprint DSP

Ink - Versamark, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade

Accessories - Big Shot, Floral Fusion die, Fancy Flower punch, Sponge, Crochet trim, Decorative label punch, basic Pearls, Calypso Coral ruffled ribbon, Dimensional dots

Something Sweet

Hi Everyone! I have another quick post for you today, I am off to my Mom's to help her start to get ready for a big move from her home in Chicago. She has lived in this house for close to 40 years, and has a lot of stuff/boxes to sort thru before she moves her stuff and such closer to me and my Sister! Yay!! So that is my plan for today. This week is also my Beautiful Step-daughter's 16th birthday. Boy time sure has flew by... With that said I needed a Sweet 16 card. I looked at my stamps, and found that I had never once used the set Birthday Bakery from the last catalog. (how I managed not to ever ink it up, is still a little baffling to me!). I checked out Split coast for a little inspiration, and found an adorable card made by leighastamps which is actually a CASE from Di Gibbs. So Anyhoo, here is my version -

I just changed up the papers, and the colors slightly.(her card was perfect, so why mess with it!") I used my billboard alphabet for the "Sweet", and went over them with some crystal Effects for a little bit of depth. I used my SU markers to color the images, and added a little bit of crystal effects to the cherries on top. I think it turned out super CUTE! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Birthday Bakery

Paper - Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride DSP

Ink - Black Stazon, Blushing Bride, Blush Blossom, Pretty in pink, Creamy Carmel, Melon Mambo, Going Gray, Versamarker, Early Espresso

Accessories - Scallop edge punch, Big Shot, Billboard Alphabet, Blushing Bride Poly twill ribbon, Crystal Effects

An Elegant Thank you

Hello Everyone! I have a quick post for you today. I had a chance to play yesterday for a little while, and really wanted to ink up a new set from the main catalog, called Established Elegance. I have spied SO many amazing cards made with this set, I really wanted to join in the fun. Here is my card -

I also used the new color Calypso Coral. I would lying to you, if I said that I REALLY liked this color when I first received it back in July. It was one of those colors that I shielded my eyes from, but pairing it with the neutrals, it really isn't Glaring to me anymore. :) I made my own DSP using the set Friends Never Fade. I think it turned out really nice, don't you? OK, that's all for me today, gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Established Elegance, Friends Never Fade, Just Believe

Paper - Neutrals Ivory, Newsprint DSP, Calypso Coral DSP, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake

Ink - Calypso Coral, Island indigo, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate chip, Crumb Cake

Accessories - Big Shot, Oval Frame EF, Pinking heart border punch, Paper Piercing tool, sponge, Scallop circle punch, perfect pennants Die, Dimensional dots, Crochet trim, Essential Pearls, Coluzzle, Distressing tool

Thankful Thoughts

Hello Everyone! Doesn't it always seem that when you really want to get to some creating, that the powers that be have something else in mind for you? That has certainly been the case for me lately, and I can't thank you all enough for sticking with me as my my posts have been getting a little scarce. So with that said, let me share a card with you that I made with all of you in mind -

I really like the outcome. I used the set French Foliage, and a sentiment from the set called Grateful Greetings. Both sets can be found in the Main Catalog. I am really looking forward to the fall, and the cooler weather, so I can hunker down and get to creating, and sharing with all of you. Thanks for stopping and taking a peek! :) Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - French Foliage, Grateful Greetings, Woodgrain

Paper - Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake

Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Pennants die, 1 3/4 circle punch, Cherry cobbler quilted ribbon, hemp twine, sponge, cherry cobbler button, dimensional dots, distressing tool

Sublime

Hi Everyone! I have a quick post for you today... As you know from yesterdays post, I have been on the look out for my Mojo.. I did catch a glimpse of it yesterday, and I thought it wise to continue on my search, and get a little creative, to help the juices flow a little more. When I am in a rut, I usually like to page through publications, and get inspired that way. Well Yesterday was no exception. I found this Uber fantastic card in a publication, and HAD to recreate it, but with adding my little touches here and there. This card also happens to fit the Free for All Friday challenge over on Split Coast, and I LOVE when that happens! :) Here is my card -

Isn't it "Sub-lime?!" (he-he) For the Body of the sub, I used the center of the Scallop Oval Frame for the Bigshot. I paper pierced around the oval to make it look like little rivets, and constructed my periscope using a 1/2" circle punch cut in half, and scraps left on my cutting table. The sentiment is from that old and trusty Loads of love Accessories. I just stamped it and cut it up to break up all the white. I think it turned out "sea"riffic! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Loads of Love Accessories

Paper - Daffodil delight, Basic Gray Textured, Whisper White, Poppy Parade

Ink - Black, More Mustard

Accessories - Big Shot, Scallop Oval frame Die, sm. oval punch, 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, Heart to heart punch, Paper Piercing tool, Sponge, Dimensional dots

The Badlands, a Sketch and a big wish

Hi Everyone! I have had some trouble getting going, and down here lately. My Mojo is missing, and I have looked everywhere! REALLY! Under all the beds, behind doors, even in the garage..(otherwise known as the Badlands) to find that elusive thing that chooses to take flight when IT wants to! But I think I saw it peek out from behind a box to let me catch a glimpse of it this morning! :) I checked out the sketch challenge on Split coast this morning, and felt inspired. Here is the card -

I used a new set to me called Established Elegance. I fell in love with this image in particular when I spied it in the new Catalog back in July. I also used a stamp from Bring on the Cake for my sentiment, and Just add cake DSP. I punched the "h" and "b" from the DSP and added some crystal effects to them to make them look like typewriter keys. So Do you think I found it? I hope so! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Established Elegance, Bring on the Cake, A to Z

Paper - Early Espresso, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, So Saffron, Poppy Parade DSP, Just add Cake DSP

Ink - Poppy Parade, Black

Accessories - 1/2" circle punch, Spiral edge punch, Cherry Cobbler bakers twine, Crystal effects, Dimensional dots

Enjoying the adventure

Hi Everyone! I want to sincerely apologize for my extended absence from the blogging world. I have had a REALLY busy couple of weeks...You know wrapping up the Summer before the kiddos headed back to school, and taking care of some other things that really needed to get done around the ol' homestead, including going thru and thoroughly cleaning my stamping space. Maybe I'll take a few pics of my "dungeon" and share. :)

OK, onto some fun stuff! It has come down to the last few days to order from the Summer mini catalog. Yeah...remember that one! Well here is a card that might help you remember -

It uses the set Travel Log, found in the Summer mini. I really like this set, I guess that's the reason I waited until the very last to use it. I found inspiration for this card in a publication, and just recreated it using SU products, and added a few more fun details. This is the last week to purchase this set, so you had better hurry before it is gone for good. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :) Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Travel Log, Fabulous Phrases

Paper - Whisper White, Basic Gray, Lucky Limeade, Domestic Goddess DSP, Poppy Parade

Ink - Going Gray, Marina mist, Lucky Limeade, Poppy parade, white craft

Accessories - White EP, Word window punch, 3/8", 1/2" 1 3/8" circle punches, corner rounder punch, Poppy Parade twill ribbon, dimensional dots, mini paper clip

Olivia's Rocker

Hello! We are on the last day of the

 If this is your first time visiting, be sure to go back and look at all my posts from the past 10 days or so to take a peek at my projects, and be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the posts to all the other Artisan awards winners projects.

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, I will be sharing some of Olivia's favorite things here at home. One of her favorite things to do, is join me in my stamp room, and keep me company. She even has her own little rocker to sit in -

I spied this little rocker at a thrift store, and knew it would be perfect for my Bear. I spray painted it white, and made a cushion for the seat using the Sweet stitches Designer Fabric, and added Tangerine Tango Pom-Pom trim finish the look. I am going to have to keep my eyes open for another to replace the one I submitted. I know I will!

Sometimes Olivia like any other girl, feels like she needs to change things up a little for the sake of fashion. So she changes her dress and her ribbon in her hair -

The second dress is also made with the Springtime Designer Fabric. I added a little bit of crochet trim down the center of the jumper, and added a few Razzleberry buttons for detail. Here is the outside of the Suitcase that I keep her change of clothes in -

I didn't think to take a picture of it closed before I sent it off to SU. But it's all good! I got the idea for her to have a Suitcase, considering she would be traveling to SLC. :) The Suitcase was made without a template. I basically folded her outfit and measured it, then created the box around it.  The Suitcase is really just a gussied up pizza box. I cut a piece of Crumb cake card stock, ran it thru my Big Shot using the Square Lattice EF, distressing it a little with Soft Suede ink, and applied it to the front of the Case. I made some straps out of Textured Soft Suede card stock, applied those with sticky strip, and added some brads for detail. The handle is a medium sized oval punched from Crumb Cake, with slits made at the ends to slide another strip of Soft Suede stock  through to create a handle.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing all of my entries, and visiting all the other Award winners projects too. I konw I did! :)

We are once again off to check out Cheryl Lefore and her lovely project she is showcasing today.

Here is the list of the other AA winners blogs in case you missed out

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Accessories - Build a Bear, Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric, Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric, Sweet Stitches Fabric Brads,
Tangerine Tango Pompom Trim, Brights Buttons Collection,
Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Sewing Machine, Small Chair, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Brads, Sticky Strip, Circle punch, Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Sponge, Med Oval punch, Scoring blade

Meet Olivia

Hi Again! We are coming up on our final days of the -

I hope you decide to stay with us! There really is alot more to share!

So if you are here from Heidi Kings blog, you are in the right place.

As if you didn't notice, I held off showing you my 3D projects until now. There is a logical reason for it, really cause', they all go together. :)  Please meet Olivia -

She is my Build a Bear, dressed to go on a play date in her new Springtime Vintage Jumper that her Mom made for her. Isn't she the Cutest!! Let me show you another picture of her workin' the camera -

I need to share a little story as to how I picked her name. As you may know I live with all boys. 4 to be exact. Olivia is my little girl. She is precious, and soft and has a giving heart. A perfect teddy bear.  You also know that my last name is Klump. That would mean that her initials are O.K. If something happens and someone needs a hug, she makes it all "OK".

As I mentioned above her Jumper is made using the Springtime Vintage Designer Fabic.  I found a doll clothes pattern for a jumper and made some adjustments to fit a bear. The pockets of the jumper are made with the Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric. I added some of the Tangerine Tango Pom-pom trim to the edge of the pockets for a fun detail, and used the Fabric Brads of the same design on the jumper shoulders. She also has a little seam binding bow pinned to one ear.

That is my 3D for today, and tomorrow I will show you all of the things that Olivia uses here at home.

Be sure to check out Cheryl Lefore's blog for the next project on the hop!

Or you can visit any one of the AA winners blogs by clicking on their name below

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

Heather :)

Details -

Accessories

- Build a Bear, Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric,

Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric, Sweet Stitches Fabric Brads,

Tangerine Tango Pompom Trim, Brights Buttons Collection,

Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Sewing Machine

Pink Stitched Stockings

Hi Everyone! I have had some time to myself, so I thought what not a better time than to play with some new goodies from my favorite man in brown! Nothing like some new goodies and tools to make me stamp happy! I got my preorder of products from the upcoming Holiday mini catalog. There are SO many CUTE and must have's in this upcoming catalog! I haven't been this excited about a mini catalog in a LONG time! Ok. Let me give you a little sneaky peek at some of the fun stuff available starting Sept. 1st -

Aren't those little stockings CUTE! I made them using a punch that is in the new mini!  I ran a piece of Vanilla card stock thru the big shot using my Square lattice embossing folder. Added the stocking details with a new coordinating stamp set called Stitched Stockings, Oh and those mini Jingle Bells! . HEAVEN!!! My sentiment is from a set called Grateful greetings, and can be found in the main catalog! I actually think this card could be used for a holiday card, or even a new baby, when made in these colors. What do you think? Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :) Details below -

Heather :)

Stamps - Stiched Stockings (avail. 9/1), Greatful Greetings, Pennant Parade

Paper - Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzaz DSP

Ink - Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede

Accessories -Stocking Builder Punch (avail. 9/1) Mini Jingle Bells (avail. 9/1), Pretty in Pink 1/8 tafeta ribbon, Big Shot, square lattice EF, 3/8", 1/2", and 3/4" circle punches, bitty buttons, Paper Piercing tool, Rhinestone, Crochet trim, Linen Thread, Sponge, Glue dots, Dimensional Dots

Apples of my eye

Hi all! I have a quick post for you today on the -

We are still going full steam! You should be dropping in from Heidi Kings blog. I have to say that she truly is a tough act to follow! :)

Today I have my last scrap page to share with you. I really enjoyed making this page. It brought back the memories of that early fall day in September. Everyone was in good mood, and the weather was great! It really couldn't have gotten any better.

 I think this page is a pretty good representation of that day. :)

Next stop on the hop is Cheryl Lefore.  

If want to hop around a bit, here is the list of the AA recipients -

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

See you tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Details -

Stamps - Wood Grain, Create a Cupcake

Paper

- Soft Suede, Old Olive, Whisper White, Real Red, Crumb Cake, School Days DSP,

Ink

- Real Red, Crumb cake

Accessories

- Big Shot, Timeless Type junior Alphabet, Billboard Alphabet Sizzlet, Bleach,

Sponge, ¾ circle punch, ½ circle punch, 1 ¼ Circle Punch, 2 3/8 scallop circle punch. Scallop

Circle punch, create a cupcake punch, Square lattice embossing folder, Dimensional Dots, paper

Piercing tool, metallic brad, Brights Button Collection, Linen Thread, Mini Glue dots, scoring blade

Just My type (Day 7)

Hi Again! We are officially on day 7 of the -

Can you believe it? So many projects have been shared, and still a few days to go. Whoop! Who needs sleep! (pshaw!!) :)

I am just on my way back here from Heidi King's blog. I love her style. I really think that is something that stands out about all the AA winners this year. We all have a different style. So as I mentioned before, for those that are going to enter this next year,  GO FOR IT! I don't think that there is a certain formula or style of cards that Stampin' Up! is looking for. So give it your best!

I have a card entry to share with you today. This card was actually one that I created to share with my club girls. I really didn't use this set much while it was active, and I can't really figure out why? It was one of those must haves for me. Probably because it was about Puns. Totally up my Alley! OK.. onto the card -

I stamped my image and sentiment separate from each other. I used my stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the sentiment vertically on a scrap, then cut a slit in the top of my typewriter image and inserted the sentiment to make it look like to was coming from in between the rollers. I cut out my cork sheet out using the scallop rectangle clearlit. I punched a few hearts out, used a scrap of Newsprint DSP, added 1 3/4" dry embossed black circle then tied it all together with some Poppy parade poly twill ribbon.

A really quick and straight forward card.

Next stop is Cheryl Lefore.

And a list of all the 2011 AA winners

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

See you all tomorrow when I begin to share my 3D projects with you! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Details -

Stamps

- Puns From the Past

Paper

- Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Poppy Parade,

Newsprint DSP

Ink

- Basic Black

Accessories

- Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing folder,

Cork Sheet, Scallop rectangle clearlit, Heart to Heart XL punch,

Poppy Parade Poly Ribbon, white string, mini glue dots,

Dimensional Dots

Definition of Happy

Welcome to day 6 of the AA hop everyone!

If you are coming here from Heidi King's blog, you are in the right place! Today I have another Scrap page to share -

If you have ever been here before, you would know that, these are my boys. No matter how much they can be "boys", I can not even imagine one day with out them in my life, or remember what my life was like with out them. They truly make me happy! Hence the title of the page.

I have used this layout before, and really like it for a single picture. It lends itself to easy and clean.

The papers I used are the retired School days DSP. Bright and cheery, and went well with picture.

The journaling was created with my MDS. For my title I used two different alphabets, Timeless type Junior alphabet, and the billboard alphabet. The other embellishments are pretty much interchangeable with what picture you decide to use. :)

On to our next stop Cheryl Lefore. I do hope you are having fun seeing all the wonderful creations here and along the way. Feel free to pop in for a visit at all the other AA blog hop stops too! These ladies wouldn't mind at all

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Details -

Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, So Saffron, Pear Pizazz, Tempting Turquoise

School Days DSP

Accessories - Scallop trim border punch, 2/12", 1 3/4", 1 3/8", circle punches, Heart to heart punch, Big shot, Timeless type junior alphabet, billboard alphabet, Sewing machine, scallop border punch, MDS, marker, ruler, dimensional dots, corner rounder punch

The card to match

Hello! Are you still there? I know you are....who could not enjoy all the awe inspiring projects on the

you have to admit, you are saying to yourself, I can do that! And you're right! You can! I would encourage any demonstrator to enter. It is a real challenge to push yourself out of your comfort zone and do your best. I personally set a goal that I would give it my all this year, and I accomplished that goal! (Patsy if your out there I'm talking to you!) What a great feeling! :)

OK, back to the hop. So if you are here you should have already checked out Heidi Kings project for today. No? That's ok, just click on her link in the list at the bottom of my post to hop anywhere you like to see the other AA winners projects. :)

Today I am sharing the card that matches my sisters Scrap page -

As I said before, I really loved making that scrap page, and I wasn't ready to put the papers away yet. I looked around at the pieces left over from the pages, and there was enough to make a wedding card too! I kept the elements of the scrap page the card the same, as well as the layout. In my own humble opinion, I think this is one of the prettiest cards I have ever made. I just love how elegant it is, and how it all came together. :) (OK, some one needs to tell me to put a sock in it! HA!)

Be sure to check out Cheryl Lefore's blog to continue on the hop. And if you have time for a leisurely stroll down the AA trail, here are all the ladies that would love a visit along the way. ;)

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

Have a great day everyone, and thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Details -

Stamps - Fabulous Phrases, Sew Suite

Paper

- Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Very Vanilla Textured,

Love Note DSP

Ink

- Classic Black, Basic Gray

Accessories

- Big Shot, Top Note Die, Bigz L Fun Flowers Die,

Boho blossom punch, small heart punch

Paper Snips, Crochet Trim, Black Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls,

Two Way glue, Dazzling Diamonds, Vanilla Buttons,

Basic Black Marker, Paper piercing tool, Mat Pack, Glue Dots,

Dimensional Dots

Still Partyin' Hearty

Hi Again Everyone! We are into day 4 of the -

Did ya ever think you would get a post from me everyday? I sure didn't think so! So maybe this hopping is a good thing?

I do hope you are all enjoying seeing all the winning projects up close. So much work goes into the projects. I lot of dedication to the craft I tell ya! Well done Ladies! :)

Have you checked out Heidi Kings Creations yet today? If not you can catch her on the way around the hop. Today I have another card to share -

I have to admit, you may have seen this card on here before. I simply changed up the colors a little on this one. I love this little punch art owl. Is it a sitting in a nest? Or is it sitting on a branch with ruffled feathers?

You decide? I made my branch using an SU shipping box. I peeled off the top layer of paper to expose the corrugated center. Then cut a branch freehand in the shape I needed. The Polka dot leaves were made using my med. oval punch. I punched out one then reinserted the punched piece back into the punch to form the leaf. I did the same thing to make my Owl, I just kept the larger piece. Isn't he Cute?

I really like this little guy, and hope to recreate him sometime soon. :)

Our next stop on the hop is -

Cheryl Lefore

and a list off all the other ladies on the hop -

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

See you all tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Details -

Stamps

- Party Hearty

Paper

- Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Peach Parfait, Early Espresso,

Pear Pizazz In Color Hostess pack DSP, Crumb Cake

Ink

- Soft Suede

Accessories

- XL oval Punch, Create a cupcake punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon

Border punch, Ity bity Shapes punch pack, crop-a-dile, Peach parfait poly Ribbon

SU shipping box, mini glue dots, Dimensional dots, Paper snips

On your Special Day

Hi Again Everyone! We are officially on Day 3 of the -

This blog hop has really got me excited! Honest! I love seeing all the projects up close, and how the creator wants us to see it. It is really a lot different than standing behind a rope at the display board and leaning WAY over to catch the detail and stuff! :)

As in the previous days, you should be landing here from Heidi King's blog. So if not, be sure to check out her amazing (that should have been in all caps really!) AMAZING entries!

Today I am sharing a scrap page with you. I Loved making this page SO much I actually made 2, and a card to match!

This is a photograph of my sister on her wedding day. She was Stunning! That day was truly perfect for her and her Hubby Tim. It was SO perfect, that I actually ran out and got my own hubby named Tim and got married exactly one month later! Well, it didn't happen quite like that, but we ARE both married to guys named Tim. What were the odds of that?! 

I had mentioned to her around Christmas that I would be entering the AA contest, and that I wanted to use a picture of her to let her know that I would need her to sign a release. I finished the page about a month later, showed her, and needless to say did not leave with it. So this is actually a duplicate page. I had to get more Love Letter DSP to complete it. :)

There are lots of details on this page. Too many to count really. But I do want to show you one that may be new to some -

I used our basic pearls for the flower centers, but colored them with a black Sharpie before attaching them. Cool huh? Yup, you can have different colored pearls. If you have a rainbow of Sharpie markers, you can have pearls in every color. Just let them dry, and you are good to go! :)

OK, I am off to check out Cheryl Lefore and get even more inspired! Here are all the other Uber talented ladies on this hop, if you feel like hopping around for your own viewing pleasure -

Connie Collins

Sandra Farrell

Heidi King

Heather Klump (you are here)

Cheryl LeFore

Laura Mellinger

Jennifer Picard

Heather Stevens

Summer Stone

Heather Summers

See you at the next stop! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Stamps - Fabulous Phrases, Occasional Quotes, Winter Post, En Francais
Paper - Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Very Vanilla Textured, Love Note DSP
Ink
- Classic Black, Basic Gray, Versamark, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories

- Big Shot, Top Note Die, Bigz L Fun Flowers Die,

Boho blossom punch, Ity Bity Shapes punch pack, Scallop Trim border punch,

Paper Snips, Crochet Trim, Black Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Black Sharpie marker,

Two Way glue, Dazzling Diamonds, Vanilla Buttons, Distressing tool

Basic Black Marker, Paper piercing tool, Mat Pack, Glue Dots,

Dimensional Dots