Wood you be mine?

Hey Everyone! it's been awhile...But it was out of my control. My computer decided it had enough of me, and my demands, and decided to up and quit.. I should have seen it coming really.. life was going a little to smoothly.. :)

 I also took a short trip with my darling husband to Washington D.C.. We took  in some sites, and took time to breathe a little with each other. We have never been "alone" on vacation together, and it was about time.. so thanks to my Mom, we escaped for a few days.. Yea! :) 

So this week I am excited to have a new computer,  and to play with some new stamps that came while I was away. Whoop! Today I am sharing a card made with a Valentine set from the Occasions mini called "Wood you be Mine".. its a little quirky at first glance, but Super Fun!! Here is my card - 

I used my Blendabilities markers to color this LOVE-able Lumberjack shouting "Timber!"

Here is the inside  -

I just separated the sentiment, masked it, and stamped the tree line image so it appears behind it. I love it! This is such a fun Valentine I can't wait to send it! :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Heather 

Stamps - Wood you Be Mine

Paper - Smokey Slate, Whisper white, Chocolate Chip, Crisp Cantaloupe, Stacked With Love DSP, Coastal Cabana

Ink - Memento, Soft sky, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Real Red

Accessories - Blendabilities markers, sponge, Cupcake Builder Punch, Best Year Ever (SAB) Accessory Pack, Linen thread, Dimensional Dots, Scallop edge punch, paper piercing tool

You Brighten my Day, Love..

Hey Everyone! I have a really quick share this morning of another SAB sample.. Can you guess the set I used? Yup!... You Brighten my Day.. here is my card - 

 super simple, sweet, and quick to top it off! I told you this set was fun, hope you get a chance to play with it too! OK... off to get this day underway! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Heather :)

Stamps - SAB You Brighten my Day

Paper - Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Gold Foil

Ink - Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Hello Honey

Accessories - Big Shot, Perfect Print Alphabet Die, Small Heart Punch, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, In color Sequin Assortment, Dimensional Dots, Paper piercing tool, two way glue

So Happy For you

Hey Again Everyone! Are you as excited as I am today!? I hope So.. It is after all the beginning of SALE-A-BRATION! AwwwYeah! There is free stuff to be had by all that want to join in the fun!  :)  I told you yesterday that I had time to get inky with the SAB set You Brighten My Day,.. Well, here is my second creation with this sweet set -

I combined the little house image with a sentiment from another SAB set called Simply Wonderful! Another super fun set, with those essential sentiments that we use so much. Love! I hope you join in the SAB fun, and get your hands on some free goodies soon! Thanks for stopping by taking a peek! 

Heather :)

Stamps - SAB You Brighten My Day, SAB Simply Wonderful

Paper - Whisper white, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight

Ink - marina Mist, Black, Real red, Old Olive, Versamark

Accessories - White EP, Itty bitty punch pack, Daffodil Delight Bakers Twine, Basic Pearls, Dimensional Dots

Brighten my Day

Hello Everyone! I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season, and are still on track for keeping those New Years resolutions too. I am SO glad that the holiday hustle is over, and that the kiddos are back to school. I actually had some time to stamp this morning, and broke in a new set for SU's Sale-a-bration.. which begins tomorrow! Whoop! Here is my card - 

Lots of cute sets to be had in this years Sale-a-bration catalog. This image is from the set called, You Brighten my Day.. Super Fun! I will try to share some of the other samples that I have made in the next few days. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Heather 

Stamps - You Brighten my Day

Paper - Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Black

Ink - Memento Black

Accessories - Blendabilities markers, Silver Metallic marker, Basic Black marker, Ruler, Paper piercing tool, Dimensional dots

Greetings from Earth

Hey Everyone! I have been trying to knock out some last minute Christmas cards the last few days, and wanted to share a card that I really like and is not your typical "Christmas/Holiday" card. I always try to look at my stash of stamps and try to figure out how to use them for every occasion. I pulled out the set Greetings From, and a retired set called Greetings of the season, and came up with this -

Super fast and clean and simple card... Just paper and ink..really. I think its perfect to give to anyone during the holiday season. Yea! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Heather :)

Stamps - Greetings From, Greetings of the Season

Paper - Whisper White

Ink - Black, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Smokey Slate, Real Red

Accessories - Silver 1/8 ribbon, two way glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensional Dots

a dazzling 60 years

Hey Everyone! I have been busy, like the rest of you I am sure, getting ready for the upcoming holidays. This past weekend I painted our back hall, and yesterday I made an anniversary frame for my beloved neighbors. They are celebrating 60 years of marriage. Wow! I am just in awe of them every time we share stories over the fence with each other. They both are wonderfully amazing people, and full of life and love for each other. So, as a token of my love for them, I decided to make a frame for them. I made a card a few months back for a couple celebrating their 50th. A fellow demo, Carol Carriveau, made the suggestion to put it in a frame, so that's what I did. Thanks Carol! Here is the frame -

I just changed up the numbers, and used Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper in lieu of the gold foil on the original considering it is their diamond anniversary. :) Here is a close up - 

I really loved making this for them, and I am sure they will love it too! OK, off to get some ingredients for this weekends Boy Scout bake sale! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Heather :)

Stamps - Papaya Collage, Memorable Moments

Ink - Versamark

Paper - Whisper White, Very Vanilla DSP, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper 

Accessories - Big Shot, Paper Trey by the numbers dies, 1 1/4, 1 3/8 circle punches, Basic Rhinestones, Crochet Trim, White Satin Organza ribbon, Gold Embossing powder, heat tool, Dimensional dots, paper piercing tool, Frame

Peace & Joy

Hello Everyone! We made it to the weekend! :) This past week has been productive in the creative dept, and I couldn't happier! Whoop! Here is my latest project - 

I have had this idea tooling around in my head for over a year, and had intended to use the retired Neighborhood Wheel, (one of my all time favorite images from Stampin' Up! by the way,) but how convenient that SU comes out with Holiday Home. Whoop! Perfect for the project wouldn't you say? 

I had so much fun coloring and making all the little details. Here is a close up -

 Yes, it took time, but the time was well worth it,.. I love it! Besides, some quality me time was had too! OK, I am off and running, as always thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :)

Stamps - Holiday Home, Good Greetings
Paper - Whisper White, All is Calm DSP, Silver Glimmer
Ink - Black Memento, Old Olive
Accessories - Big Shot, Decorative Dots EF, Silver 1/8 ribbon, Cherry cobbler Bakers Twine, Confetti Stars Punch, 7/8 scallop circle punch, White EP, Versamarker, Blendabilities- Cherry cobbler, Old Olive,Crumb Cake, and Daffodil Delight assortments, Two Way glue, Dimensional Dots, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Clear EP, Nordic Designer Buttons

Oh Happy Day

Hey Everyone! I mentioned in my post from yesterday, that I needed to sit down and crank out one more Birthday card this week. Well, that is just what I did. Here is my second birthday card this week - 

I used two hostess sets for this card, Nuts about you, and Hello Love. :) Over the last couple of weeks I have had to do some reorganizing in my stamp/laundry room due to some plumbing issues. While I was putting things in their place, I found some retired SU cork sheets. Never opened of course, until yesterday... a little late to the party, but better late than never. :) Who knows, maybe you have some, and can breathe some new life into them too! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Heather 

Stamps - Nuts about You, Hello Love
Paper - Whisper White, Kraft, soft sky
Ink - Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Hello Honey, Basic Black, lost Lagoon
Accessories - Cork Sheet (retired), In color Sequins, Build a cupcake punch, Dimensional dots, Paper Piercing tool

A Masculine 50

Hey Everyone! I hope everyone had a great Halloween, and their fill of all the treats too! I know I certainly have. :) I have a quick share this afternoon... I needed to sit down and make a 50th birthday card for a family friend. I wanted to keep the card simple, and stated considering he is a no frills kind of guy, but,.. step it up all the same.. Here is my card - 

I used some retired stuff from my stash/hoard that I found while reorganizing recently. :) I like the outcome, and I am sure the recipient will too. OK, off to make one more card for another friend with a birthday this week! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

Heather 

Stamps - Memorable Moments, Sanded, Family Reunion
Ink - Island Indigo, Basic Gray
Paper - Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Sweet Pea DSP stack, Soft Sky, Basic Gray, Silver Glimmer
Accessories - Big Shot, Star thinlits, Basic Gray candy dots, 1 2/4 scallop circle and circle punches, 1 inch circle punch, paper piercing tool, glue dots, dimensional dots, corner rounder, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon

You little furball

 

Hey Everyone! I have a quick share this morning.. The house was quiet last night and I took advantage of it, by listening some good tunes, and getting a little inky too! I broke out a new stamp set to me called You Little Furball, a must have since I have two furballs in this lil'ol' house of mine..:) I wanted to knock out a Halloween card with this set, and here is what I came up with -

 

 

I got super creative with my punches and dies, and used the hostess set Good Greetings again. LOVE! It literally has a sentiment for EVERY occasion.. :) There are only a couple of weeks left to get yours! :) OK, I am off to chores, and hopefully carving a pumpkin or two! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - You Little Furball, Good Greetings, Hardwood

paper - Whisper White, Soft Sky, Basic Gray, Black, Silver Glimmer, Moonlight DSP stack, Smoky Slate, Tangelo Twist

Ink - Smoky Slate, Tangelo Twist, Basic Black

Accessories - Coluzzle, Paper Piercer, Cupcake builder punch, Lg Star Punch, Confetti Stars Punch, Small oval punch, Cloud template (handmade), sponge, 1/4 circle punch, dimensional dots, two way glue

 

 

 

Thanks Pumpkin(s)

 

Hello Everyone! The sun is finally out here in the midwest. We can at long last get some pictures of all the beautiful trees turning, and see everyones pumpkins on their porches. :) Inspiring to say the least.. I was inspired to play a little more with the Good Greetings hostess set, and pair it with the sweet Fall Fest set from the holiday catalog. Here is my card -

 

 

 

I stamped my pumpkins in Crushed Curry, then sponged on Tangelo Twist for some depth, and used my chocolate chip marker to add the little vines too. Definitely a busy card, but I think it all works together. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!



 

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Good Greetings, Fall Fest

Paper - Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Whisper White, Tangelo Twist, Champagne glimmer, Trim the Tree DSP, Garden Green

Ink - Crushed Curry, Tangelo Twist, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip

Accessories - Paper piercing tool, Big Shot, Fun Fall thinlits, Autumn wooden elements, Linen thread, lg oval punch, Dimensional dots, post it note for masking, sponge

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