Yippee Skippee 13

Hey Everyone! Quick post today.. I want to share a card I made for my Sean, who is finally 13! Yikes!! The teen years with him are going to be um'.. let's say...... the word escapes me right now, but when I find it, I will be sure to share! :) Yippee-Skippee!!

 

 

 

I used some new colors for me too, Coastal Cabana and Summer Starfruit. Love this combo. The numbers are non SU, but love none the less. (hint, Hint SU!) Such a fun card for a really terrific kid! Love you Sean, and hope your day is great! :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Yippee-Skippee, Bring on the Cake

Paper - Coastal Cabana, Summer starfruit, Naturals white, Silver glimmer

Ink - Coastal Cabana, Summer starfruit, Soft Suede

Accessories - Coluzzle, Paper Trey numbers dies, paper piercing tool, Bakers Twine, Basic Rhinestones, toothpicks, sponge, Washi tape

 

Sampling the Open Sea

Hello Everyone! I have some more to share today.. :) A few weeks ago I made myself a sampler with the Setting Sail Photo polymer set and I just love LOVE it! You guys liked it too.. Thanks! Someone else that fell in love with it was my Mom.. So off I went downstairs and created another Sampler with a nautical theme....

 

 

and a close up -

 

 

I couldn't make our Samplers exactly the same now, could I? I used some retired DSP (which is one of my goals this year) that was perfect with her living room decor. She Loved it!! OK, that's it for me today... Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - The Open Sea

Paper - Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory, Cajun Craze, Fan Fair DSP (retired)

Ink - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Not quite Navy

Accessories - 1 3/8, 1 1/4 square punches, Sponge Paper Piercing tool, Linen Thread, Brad, Color Spritzer tool, Dimensional Dots

Digging you

Hey Everyone! As promised I am back today to show you a creation made with some of the new goodies I have been playing with since my return from Convention... This year in our Convention bags we received the new Ronald McDonald House Charities set Tag it. This set is so super cute and sweet.. I am sure you have already spied lots of projects made with this set.. Here is one of mine -

I know, tons going on with this card for such a simple image.. This is one of those times that my card took on a life of its own.. :) But it's all good! Hope you think so too! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

Heather :) 

Stamps - Tag it

Paper - Baked Brown Sugar, Daffodil delight, Whisper White, gingham Garden DSP

Ink - Basic Bray, Strawberry slush, Baked Brown Sugar, Island Indigo

Accessories - 1 1/4" and 7/8 scallop circle punches. bitty buttons, Linen thread, Paper doily, 3/8 circle punch, paper piercing tool, Lace tape, Gingham garden Washi tape, glue dots, dimensional dots

You're the Icing

 

Hello Everyone! I found some time to get downstairs today, and had every intention of sharing a new creation with you, but time simply ran out... So What a better time to share a creation with you that I created while being a Dirty Girl for Splitcoaststampers -

 

 

This is Certainly one of my most favorite creations while on the Design Team. The pattern for the Cake Slice Box is from the SU pattern library from forever ago, so I do apologize for not having a source for the pattern. OK, I am off to get a head start on tomorrows chores so I can hopefully share some new paper goodness tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :) 

 

 

Stamps - Best of Birthdays

Paper - Basic Gray, Whisper White, Basic Gray Textured, Brushed Silver, Lucky Limeade

ink - Black

Accessories - Cake slice box pattern, Printer, Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, 1/2 circle punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, black brads, White bakers twine, Basic Pearls, sponge, glue dots, dimensional dots

Settin' Sail

Hey Everyone! The day is here! Yup!! I have some paper goodness to share today. :) I want to share a Sampler that I have made with the photo polymer set Settin' Sail. I really can't say enough about SU coming out with Photo polymer stamp sets..I just love them, really! OK, onto the Sampler -

 

 

 

and a close up of the sentiment -

 

 

 

I think it is just perfect for my mantel in between the seasons.. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Settin' Sail. The More the Merrier (bird image, retired)

Paper - Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze DSP, Daffodil Delight DSP

Ink - Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Midnight Muse, Daffodil Delight

Accessories - Sponge, Color Spritzer tool, Paper Piercing tool, Circle Punches, Brad, Basic Rhinestones,Dimensional Dots, Square Punches

 

 

 

updates....

Hey Everyone...:) Just letting you know what's been up these past weeks... As you know I attended the SU Convention,and came back with lots of ideas. I have been trying to implement some, and get crafty too, but there are only so many hours in the day. :) While I was away, my boys were also away So.. this left the opportunity for my Darling husband to start and hopefully finish a small kitchen revamp..Starting projects is easy, but sometimes finishing them can be a little tricky when under time constraints....but it's all good, and finally done..

 

Here is the before -

 

 

and the after -

 

 



 

I know it doesn't seem like much, but we are happy all the same. It was a definite DIY learning experience for both of us. OK.. I promise I will be back soon with some paper crafty goodness, Thanks for taking a peek! :)

 

Heather

suprised sweetness

Hey Everyone... :) Found this little note on my desk left by my Husband this morning after I came back from my walk... It's the little things sometimes right??

 

 

Thanks for taking a peek! :)

 

Heather

 

Time to Fly

Hello Everyone!! I have a Uber quick post to share... I am busy packing for the SU Convention in SLC... :) I can't wait to see friends and get away too! It's gonna be great!!

 

 

 

 

 Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Around the World

Paper - Early Espresso, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Black

Ink - Real Red, Crushed Curry

Accessories - Paper Piercing tool. Paper Piercing guide, Real Red Marker, Black Marker, White Signo Gel Pen

Dog Talk

Good Morning Everyone... Super quick today too! Sharing a card that started out as a swap for Convention, but took a completely different direction. :) SO... it has become the perfect birthday card for my friend Megan -

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Animal talk

Paper - Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Gingham Garden DSP, Daffodil Delight, Strawberry slush

ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Island Indigo, Soft Suede

Accessories - Big Shot, Square lattice EF, Circle punches, itty bitty shapes punch, Gingham garden Washi tape, Island Indigo bakers twine, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensional dots, corner rounder punch

 

 

Bring on 25

Hi again Everyone.. I have another quick share for you today... It is less than a week away to the Stampin' Up! 25th Anniversary Convention. Where did the time go?? I know I ask myself that question EVERY day it seems like.. .days turn to years, and before you know it, a milestone has been reached. So goes it for Stampin' Up too! So to celebrate with them, I made a little cake -

 

 

Some of you might recognize this card... I made one very similar for one of the Dirty Dozen galleries. Lots going on here, but it's all good.. I had such a great time creating it, and will certainly do it again in a heart beat. Congrats SU! I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in the years to come. :)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

 

 

Stamps - Memorable Moments, Bring on the Cake

Paper - Soft Suede, Early Espresso Core'dinations, Crumb Cake, Shimmery White, Whisper White, Brushed Silver, black, Print Poetry DSP, Summer starfruit, Primrose Petals, Gumball Green

Ink - Versamark, Crumb Cake,

Accessories - Window sheet, Simply Scored,Big Shot, Houndstooth EF, Square lattice EF, 3/4 circle punch, itty bitty shapes punch, Argyle EF, White EP, Silver EP, Sliver glass Glitter, Basic Pearls, Striped EF, Basic Rhinestones, Colored Pencils, Dimensional Dots, Scallop Trim border punch, Dotted scallop ribbon punch, oval punch, sanding block

The World to me

Hey Everyone! Super quick share today... It's another scrap page from my Artisan entries.. I made it using the Epic Day DSP, and an Instagram pic that I took of my sweet husband Tim -

 

 

and a close up of the title -

 

 

Well.. I guess you get a close up of the hubs too... ( Love this Picture! *wink) OK... Time to get the day started and finished... Hopefully early so I can play a little too! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Family Reunion, Word Play, Sent with Love

Paper - Sahara Sand, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Epic Day DSP

Ink - Early Espresso, Black, Calypso Coral

Accessories - Big Shot, Labels framelits, Typeset alphabet, Epic Day This and That Washi Tape, Basic Rhinestones, Stapler, Sm heart punch, Dimensional dots, Paper Piercing tool, Marker, Ruler

Forever & Always

 

 



Hello Everyone! I am still sharing my entries for Artisan this week. I hope you are still reading and not getting to bored.. Just Kidding.. :) In yesterdays post I hinted that I would be sharing a scrap page today..I have to say this scrap page has to be my ALL time fave page I have ever created. I know I may have said that in the past, but this one trumps those.. really...!! My subject matter in the past has always been my kiddos, or sweet husband, and has been of pictures that I have snapped of them over the years. I have, or rarely have scrapped pictures from my past, or even further back, before I was even a twinkle in my Fathers eye. :) It seems even more daunting than scrapping altogether. So needless to say I scrapped some vintage pictures of someone I miss very much, my Dad...

 

 

and a close up -

 

This is a page that I will never tire of gazing upon, and will be recreating it for myself to frame. This page just sums up what my Dad was, and I will always remember that "a loving heart is the truest of wisdom." Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! (Squishy Hugs!!)

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Word Play, Family Reunion, Loving Thoughts, Memorable moments

Paper - naturals Ivory, Pool Party, Real Red, More Amore' DSP, Basic Gray

Ink - Basic Gray, Chocolate chip, Real Red, Island Indigo

Accessories - Big Shot, typeset alphabet, Fashionable hearts embosslit, Butterflies embosslit, 7/8 scallop circle punch, 1/2 circle punch, sm heart punch, owl builder punch, Oh Whale clearlit, Pool party bakers twine, artisan embellishments, Postage stamp punch, xl oval punch, 5/8 flower trim, sponge, dimensional dots, paper piercing tool, basic gray marker, ruler



Playing dress up

 

Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a restful weekend.. I was under the weather, so I am glad to be back downstairs. I have yet another Artisan entry to show you. If you hadn't noticed yet, my entries kind of had a theme of a tea party right? Well you can't attend a tea party with out the proper attire or tea service -

 

 

 

 

 

I found my dress up items at the $1 spot at target.. I simply added some ribbon and a crepe paper flower to the Easter hat, and some of the Lace found in the Artisan embellishment pack to the gloves. for extra detail I added the 5/8 flower trim, and a ring made out of the designer builder brads from the last spring mini catalog. I also made a broach to add to my strand of pearls. which so happen to match the necklace on my invitation. :)

 

The Tea set is perfect for a play date tea party too! I used the Tea for Two Designer fabric to make some little tea bags, and stamped the sentiment "you suit me to a tea" from the set Tea Shoppe onto Canvas Creations for the tea tag. I then added some simple embellishments to the tea pot itself, making a tag, and adding some basic pearls to the lid, and adding the label to the front. I stamped the White Peony tea Shoppe image onto crepe paper in stazon, then flipped it over to color it, then glued it on with some crystal effects thinned with some water. :)

That is all for my 3D projects too, onto scrapbook pages tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

Heather :)

Party Banner

Hey Everyone! Hope all those that celebrated the 4th of July holiday had a great time.. I know that I got to much sun, and a few too many servings of home baked cookies.. :)

 

I have another non-winning Artisan entry to share today...I made a banner to help decorate the tea party that I made invites for. I took a few different pictures of the banner, so I hope you enjoy.. It was a labor of love -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I do think I will take the time to make another for myself consider I really Love it, maybe a Christmas or even a Halloween one.. I have so many DSP's for Halloween its ridiculous, so I think that is where I will start. Stay tuned... :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Tea Shoppe

Paper - Tea for Two Dsp, First Edition DSP, Vellum, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Ink - VersaMark, Crumb Cake

Accessories - Simply Scored, Big Shot, Typeset Alphabet, Delicate Dollies sizzlit, 3/4 circle punch, Iridescent Ice EP, White EP, Very Vanilla 5/8 Flower trim, Doilies, Artisan Embellishment pack, Natural Ribbon, Vintage Faceted buttons, Pink Pirouette two tone ribbon, paper Piercing tool, sponge, hot Glue, Dimensional dots

Oh, Hello? You're Invited

Hello Everyone...It is coming up on that time of year again for the SU Convention in Salt Lake City. It also means that there will be another round of the Artisan Award Contest. This year I decided to enter again to push myself alittle and see if I could achieve the ranks one more time. Well, the calls went out late last week, and unfortunately it was not in the stars this year. C'est la vie.. So,.. what not a better time to share those creations here with you. :)

 

My first to share with you is an invitation for a high tea party -

 

 

I used papers and embellishments that were from this past spring catalog. I loved the Tea Shoppe set and pretty DSP that coordinated with it. I used the set Oh, Hello for the "You're Invited"sentiment, which if you hadn't already noticed, carried over into the new main catalog. Love! :)

I have lots more to share, so stop by again soon. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :) 

 

Stamps - Oh, Hello

Paper - Very Vanilla, Tea for two dsp, Naturals DSP, Pink Pirouette, Naturals Ivory

Ink - Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake, Versamark

Accessories - Big Shot, Dress Up Framelits, Lg Oval Punch, XL Oval punch, Designer Frames EF, Paper Piercing tool, Simply Scored, Artisan Embellishments, Basic Rhinestones and Pearls, Sponge, Dimensional Dots

 

Made the scene

 

Hi Everyone! I have a quick post for you this morning..just sharing another card from my Dirty Dozen days that I wanted to share with you here.. I know it is another Christmas card, but it is coming right?? *wink*

 

 

 

OK, off to clean up the weekend.. Merry Monday everyone! :)

 

Heather

 

Stamps - Greetings of the Season, Evergreen

Paper - Whisper White, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, pool party dsp

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Versamark,  Wild Wasabi

Accessories - coluzzle, dotted scallop border trim punchm white gel pen, cherry cobbler bakers twine, Dimensional dots

Smiles & You

 

Hey Everyone!! I have been playing a little this week getting ready for my upcoming club this weekend.. I wanted to put some samples together using some new product and colors. When I spied the new set Around the World in the new catalog, I knew it was a must have :) I just {heart} those little camera images.. here is what I came up with using those two images -

 

 

I paired the images with the set Petite Pairs for the sentiment, and just love the out come.. (SQUEE!)

Can't wait to play again! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Around the World, Petite Pairs, Woodgrain

Paper - Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, silver glimmer, Raspberry Ripple

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Raspberry Ripple, Summer starfruit, Early Espresso

Accessories - Owl Builder punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensional dots

 

Some Joy and Cheer

Hey Everyone! I have a card to share today that was from my time as a Dirty Dozen on Splitcoaststampers. Enough time has passed that I can share these creations here on Downstairs Designs. I Loved my time on the team, and put my heart into every creation, and wanted to share one more time. :)

 

I realize it is the first day of Summer on the calendar, so bear with me when I show you a Christmas card.. Maybe it will put you in a cooler frame of mind. :) Here is the card -

 

 

While being on the Design Team it allowed me to use all kinds of retired papers that are in my stash. So this paper may bring back some memories and.. prompt you to use some of it that you may have hiding in your stash too. *wink* Now there are some current products used to, so don't worry, if you have some of that paper, the card stock and alphabet are still readily available. :)

OK, that's it for me today... gotta hit the road to pick up a kiddo away at Summer Camp! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Morning Post Alphabet, Sweet Essentials, Music Note Wheel, Apothecary art

Paper - Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Real Red, Holly Berry Bouquet

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Gable Green Marker, Wild Wasabi marker, Pretty in Pink Marker, Real Red marker, black Stazon

Accessories - Big Shot, labels Framelits, dotted scallop trim border punch, mini clothes pins, bakers twine, paper piercing tool, dimensional dots

 

 

Sugared Plum

Good Morning Everyone! I have a card to share today..Earlier in the week our family as well as others in our community were shocked by the very sudden death of a friend to so many.  So needless to say, I needed to sit and make a sympathy card..

 

 

I used a new color, Baked Brown Sugar, and an old Perfect Plum. I like the rich combo.. :)

A really straight forward card too... no fuss or muss. OK.. off to the post to get in the mail. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Fabulous Florets, Simply Sketched

Paper - Baked Brown Sugar, Perfect Plum

Ink - Perfect Plum, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper white craft

Accessories - Natural Trim, Basic Pearls, White EP, Dimensional dots

 

a sampling of USA

Hey Everyone! It's been a week from my last post... sorry.... Summer is in full swing here, and the boys are off to this and that..So that means, Mom is driving here and there.. and everywhere.. :) I have been in the yard, and busy putting out the July 4th Holiday decorations inside and out. I started inside with a sampler of red white and blue -

 

 

I made it with a retired set from a summer mini catalog from years ago.. I am sorry I don't know the name, but the set belongs to my stamping friend Pam D'Urso.. :) I love it.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

Heather :)

 



Chirp Chirp..Tweet

Hi Everyone! Taking a break from yard work, and sharing another card that is made with some new goodies. :) This time around I am using some new DSP from the Gingham Garden Suite in the new catty. The colors in the papers are so fresh and Sweet.. I paired the papers with the set Animal Talk and came up with this card

I just love the Island Indigo gingham in this DSP. I jumped for joy that Island Indigo has carried over as a new core color in the catalog. :) There are some retired elements on my card too,.. I have to use the old before I buy some new, (it's so hard when everything in the catty is like a new shiny penny.) I just remind my self to breathe. :) OK, off to get the yard work complete. thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

Heather :)

Stamps - Animal talk

Paper - Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Whisper white, Gingham Garden DSP

Ink - Daffodil delight, Pear Pizazz, Chocolate Chip, Island Indigo, Pumpkin pie, Melon Mambo

Accessories - Big Shot, Stripes and fancy fan EF, Window Frame and Oval Framelits, Cupcake builder punch, Brights buttons, white bakers twine, paper piercing tool, Dimensional dots, daffodil delight 5/8 grosgrain ribbon

Sideways???

Hey everyone! I just wanted to chime in and say that I am sorry that my picture for todays post is wonky/sideways, if you open it via mobile or tablet... I really have no explaination.. :( It is fine here when added to the post, but then something goes amiss.. If any of you out there have a clue as to why, please let this one confused woman know.. Thanks!

Heather :)

A simple sketch

Hi Everyone! Quick post for today... I tested the waters with some new goodies from the new catty last weekend. Did you notice the new 2013-14 catalog link on my Sidebar? I Love the new colors, and there are SO many uber cute sets that are certainly on my wish list.. Check it out. :) Here is a card made with a hostess set called Simply Sketched-

  

So.. what do you think? Sweet right?... Told you there was fantastic new stuff in the catty. :)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Heather :)

Stamps - Simply Sketched

 Paper - Watercolor, Very Vanilla

 Ink - stazon, Strawberry Slush, Old Olive, crumb Cake

 Accessories - 3/8 circle punch, lucky limeade ribbon, basic rhinestones, paper piercing tool, Aquapainter, dazzling diamonds, two way glue, dimensional dots

Special Delivery Dude...

Hi Everyone! I have a card to share today.. My Ian was in need of a Birthday card for a classmates party that he would be attending this evening. Do I have any Tween cards on hand??? Um.. no... Better still, do I have any "boy" Tween cards on hand...?, an even bigger Um.. No.. ! Now I am faced with the task of making a card that is age appropriate, masculine, and on short order.. :) The horrors...*wink* .. Here is the my card for today -

 

 

 

Inspiration was from a card by Amy Sheffer.. I combined some Gender neutral sets and DSP to create my card..., and really like the outcome. OK now if I am smart, I will sit and create another, and then I will be ahead of the game for next time.. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Dude you're Welcome, Sent with Love, Morning Post Alpha, and Bomb's away Birthday
Paper - Gumball Green, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, First Edition, This and That Epic day, Crumb Cake, silver glimmer
Ink - Black, Calypso Coral, Gumball Green, Daffodil delight
Accessories - This and That Washi tape, small star punch, star die, hole punch, paper piercing tool, dimensional dots, calypso Coral twine, sponge dauber

 

Living the Life

Hi Everyone! I have a really quick and easy card to share today. I was in need of a last minute Grad card for this weekend, and really didn't have the time to spend downstairs... So here is my card -

 

 

Super easy, but still has impact. The sentiment is a new set from the upcoming SU catalog called Really Good Greetings. I have no "Grad" sets on hand so I thought this sentiment would work just great. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Really Good Greetings (Available Jun. 1)

Paper - Black, Whisper white, Silver Glimmer

Ink - Black

Accessories- small star punch, Dimensional dots, glue dots, ruler, black marker

Old Fashioned hello

Hi Everyone! I have another card to share today, using some products from the Spring Mini catalog that will no longer be available after the 31st of the month. I really love the Print Poetry DSP stack form the spring catty... The retro colors and prints are so bright and cheery... Inspiring me to make this card -

SO Fun! The Designer Build a brads make such a great rotary phone dial.. Who would of thunk? :)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

Heather :)

Stamps - Oh, Hello

Paper - Gumball Green, Black, Very Vanilla, Print Poetry DSP, Basic Gray Textured, First Edition DSP, Sahara Sand

Ink - Black, Gumball green

Accessories - 1 3/8, 1 1/4, 1", 3/4, 3/8 circle punches, 3/16 corner rounder, Paper Piercing tool, Basic Gray Stitched ribbon, Sponge, Dimensional Dots

River Rock Friend

Hi Everyone! I have a card to share today that my club girls made this past weekend... We used retiring items considering we only have a little over a week to order the retiring items before they are gone for good. Here is the card -

 

 

We used the single stamp from the main catalog called Just thinking, some Comfort Cafe' DSP, and River Rock card stock.. Needless to say they loved the card. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Just Thinking

Paper - Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze, River Rock, Naturals Ivory, Comfort Cafe' DSP

Ink - Midnight Muse, Versamark

Accessories - Big Shot, Window frames framelits, Early Espresso EP, Striped EF, Midnight Muse stitched Ribbon, Designer Build a brads, Naturals buttons, Paper piercing tool, Dimensional Dots

 

 



Tipsy Pot Planter info

Hi Everyone! I had someone.. (Hi Mary Ann!!) inquire as to how I made the Tipsy Pot planter in my garden. So here is what I used -

 

1  16" clay pot with drain hole in center (base)

1  12" clay pot with drain hole in  center

2  10" clay pots with drain holes in center
1 8" clay pot with drain hole in center

1  67" piece of Rebar ( found at Lowes or Home Depot by the cement mixes)

Pea Gravel ( had on hand ) for the bottom of the base pot

 

Start making your planter by pounding the piece of Rebar into the ground about a foot or so. Once done, slide your base pot over the rebar to the ground through the drain hole in the center of the pot. Fill the pot about 1/3rd full with the Pea Gravel, or some other rocks to make sure the base stays put. (the gravel or stone also cuts back on filling that huge base pot full of potting soil :) ) Once you have your base pot full of your potting soil, slide the next pot onto the rebar. Tip this pot to the side. Fill most of the way with potting mix. Proceed with the next pots, flipping the positions of the pots. Fill your Tipsy pots with the flowers of your choice. I added the painted bird house to hide the top of my rebar, and you can add on too.. or top with what ever makes you happy.

 

I hope these instructions helped out. :) Mine was really fun to make, and I hope you decide to make one too. Thanks for stopping by -

 

Heather :)

The Sun on my back

 Hi Everyone! I have got to say that I have missed you..:) In the last month or so.... my life has been crazy.. In April, just after my last post, my town was under water. Just like many towns in the Chicagoland area we were affected by the flooding of the DesPlaines river. Here are some pictures from my front steps -

 

 

Like most, if not all around us, we got water. :(  My stamp room is in the basement, where we got water. Double :(( I lost only a few things in my room, but getting the rest of the basement back together was a slow process. But its done.. so I can finally come up for some air... and get into other things that are not so depressing. I have been in the yard for the past week.. letting the sun warm my back and sooth my soul.....

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! I will be back with some paper goodness very soon. :)

 

 

Heather :)

 



Up for Air

Hey Everyone... :) Remember me?? I finally made it up for some air, and wanted to pop in and say that I will be getting downstairs soon, and I PROMISE to share.. I miss you guys! :)

Heather :)

A Spring Sampler

Hello Everyone... I was away stamping with friends last weekend, and we worked on putting together a class for next month. A while ago, you may have noticed out there in the crafty blog land, lots of people making samplers for the upcoming holidays and so forth.. Well, I finally bit the bullet and made one with some inspiration from my stamper friend Pam D'urso. All of her samplers are so Beautiful.. Here is is mine -

 

 

so Sweet right... Here is a little closer view -

 

 

 

The picture is a little fuzzy.. thanks for no sun here in the Midwest.. :( I used the Spring Sampler set from the Spring mini Catalog, and Pursuit of Happiness for the sentiment. It was so fun to make, I hope you try one too. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps Spring Sampler, Pursuit of Happiness

Paper - Pool Party, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Pear Pizazz, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Peach Parfait and Pool Party DSP, twitterpated DSP

Ink - So Saffron, Pear Pizazz, Pool Party, black, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Chocolate chip

Accessories - 1 3/8. 1 1/4, 1" square punches, 1, 3/4" circle punches, itty bitty shapes punch pack, saffron brad, basic pearls and rhinestones, pool party and calypso coral twine, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Dimensional dots, 1 1/4 scallop circle punch, scallop edge punch, cupcake builder punch



 

Pleasant Poppies

Hi Everyone! I have been busy with some design team obligations, but I am done...:) So... that means today is a play day!! Whoot!! :) A few weeks back, I saw a card on Case Study, and wanted to recreate it with SU products..and I finally have that chance.. So here is my card for today -

 

 

 

So Pretty Right?! I stamped my poppy image in versamark onto Crumb Cake paper, heat embossed it with white EP, then colored it with my SU markers.. Couldn't be easier.. and what a WOW card. I hope you give it a try.. OK, I am off to play some more.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Pleasnt Poppies, Delightful Dozen

Paper - Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ink - Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Crushed Curry, Versamark

Accessories - White EP, Heat Tool, Ruler White Signo gel pen, Old Olive Satin Ribbon

 

 

Just Ducky..

Hi Everyone! I am still recovering from jellybean overload from this past Easter weekend.. So needless to say it is slow going for me today..:) I do have a card to share today... My Mom is in need of a baby card for her Pastor at church, and I simply CAN NOT pass up the opportunity to make a baby card.. in particular for a baby boy.. My heart just melts for sweet baby boys! OK, enough blathering, my Husband will read this an probably suggest I get my head examined....Tee-Hee :) Here is the card -

 

 

 

I found inspiration in a current issue of Paper Crafts magazine. The Parachute is actually an umbrella from the SU set Rain or shine, and the ducky is from the Spring Sampler set. Both sets can be found in the spring catalog. So Cute together! OK I am off to deliver this to my Mom.. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! :)

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Rain or Shine, Spring Sampler, Little Additions

Paper - Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Patio Party DSP

Ink - Summer Starfruit, Baja Breeze, Daffodil delight, Pumpkin pie

Accessories - Paper Piercing tool, black marker, XL create a cupcake punch, sponge, Dimensional dots

 

It's Easter Everybunny

Hi Everyone! Just popping in to say I hope all of you that are celebrating the Easter holiday this weekend has a great time with family and friends.  

 

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Everybunny

Paper - Pool Party, Water color, Pool Party DSP, Whisper White

Ink - Stazon, Pool Party, Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Elegant Eggplant, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Pretty in pink

Accessories - Big Shot, Ovals Framelits, Paper Piercing tool, Create a cupcake punch, Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon, Basic pearl, Aquapainter

 

Perfect SAB

Hey Everyone.:) I have a super quick post today... We are in the final week of Sale-a-bration. Time Sure does fly right? So If you haven't placed your order for Sale-a-bration goodies, time is running out. I have a card made with a bunch of the Sale-a-bration products, so if you haven't seen them in action here is your chance -

 

 

The DSP, image, button, and ribbon are just some of the SAB goodies to be had! Hope you decide to join in the celebration! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

Heather :)

 

Stamps - Vintage Verses

Paper - Summer Starfruit, Island Indigo, Sycamore street DSP, whisper White

Ink - Versamark, Tangerine tango

Accessories - White EP, big Shot, Labels Framelits, SAB ribbon and button pack, Island Indigo, bakers Twine, Basic Rhinestones, Paper pircing tool, Festive paper piercing pack, Dimensional dots

 

 

 

Clearly Lost...

Seems that way right?? Well I am sorry for the absence. I wish I had a good story to go with the absence, but alas I do not, just WAY too busy doing everything and nothing.. :) But I do have a card to share today! Whoop!! Have you heard? Stampin' Up! is offering clear Photo polymer stamps! What?! Yep!! Here have a look -

 

 

 and here is the card that I made using the set -

 

 

 

So Fun! What a great option from Stampin' Up! OK, off to get the kiddos to swimming!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!

 

*ETA* - A sweet lady named Jacquie left a kind comment regarding my card, and was wondering if I was entering it in Moxie Fab World speech bubble challenge.. ? Well, I think will! Thanks Jacquie! I think this is a great challenge to help us get our juices flowing with this brand new set., and....I might just have to play along again! :)

 

 

Heather :)

 

 

Stamps - Designer Typeset, Morning cup

Paper - Whisper white, Gumball Green

Ink - Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Primrose petal, Midnight Muse

Accessories - Word Window Punch, Paper Piercing tool, Dimensional dots