Sweet Day

Not only is today a sweet day since everyone will be getting some chocolate, this card is designed to be for a sweet day as well. Today we are having an Easter egg hunt at the house, and everyone gets chocolate afterward. I try to always do this before Easter so we can attempt to explain the difference between the reason for Easter and the Easter bunny.

I love all of the sets that were designed for the sweet treats cups. I did not use the cups on this card, but I did use the stamp set. If you were going to mail a card done with this stamp set, not using the cups, but instead stamping some images inside the gumball machine is a great way to not have to use the padded envelopes or pay for extra shipping. It might not be quite as fun for the recipient, but it still looks cool and is fun to make.



Stamps: Something Sweet
Inks: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry
Papers: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Rich Razzleberry DSP, Crumb Cake DSP,
Misc: Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch

I need to get out of here, I have to get the bowls ready for dying Easter Eggs..... wow am I behind this year. I hope you all have a very Happy Easter.

I think my card worked...

The last week or so it has been cold and dreary here, but today is nice warm weather again, so maybe my bright colored cards are working. This is another we did at our stamp club the other night.

Stamps: Fast & Fabulous
Inks: Rose Red, Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Misc: 1/4" Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, Brights Buttons, Scallop Edge Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals

This has to be a short post as I am on my way out the door to work. Hope you all have a great night.

Holiday Mini Sneak Peak

It's never too early to start your Christmas cards! I had a class this past weekend and we were doing distressing techniques, but I also wanted to show some of the lovely goodies from the upcoming holiday mini. This uses a brand new ornament stamp from the set Tags til Christmas and the jumbo wheel Jolly Jingles. I am loving these new jewels, and the pearls are just the perfect finishing touch on this card.


Stamps: Tags til Christmas, Jolly Jingles jumbo wheel, Delightful Decorations
Inks: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
Papers: Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, Jolly Holiday DSP (brand new!)
Misc: Basic Pearls, Sponges, Cutter Kit (distressing tool), Ornament Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Wheel Guide

I love wheels, but I especially love them when they are lined up like this and can be cut apart if you want to. This one in particular can be taken off the wheel and cut into about 12 different stamps!! That is great value, 12 stamps for 10.50!! When I come across wheels like this I have a tendency to order 2 of them, one to cut apart and one to leave on the wheel.

mmmm cake......

I love cake but I really love making cakes, usually real cakes, but this card was sooo much fun to do. I have a couple nieces birthdays coming up so I was making birthday cards last week for them. I try really hard to make fun and special ones for the family that we don't see very often. I cased this one from Marie on SCS. I didn't have the stamps she used, but MDS does so I printed them out on whisper white cardstock and used dimensionals to add them to the card. I love MDS and love all the options it open up for me in my scrapbooking and card making.





Stamps: Party Hearty
Inks: Rose Red, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Whisper White, SAB DSP, Tempting Turquoise
Misc: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Corner Rounder Punch, MDS, 1/4" Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon

Butterfly Anniversary

This post is going to be quick... I am posting while we found some free internet on our way to a family reunion this weekend.

I made this card for my sister in law and her hubby. they celebrated their 15th anniversary a little while ago, and I wanted to make sure they got it before I posted it.


Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks: Perfect Plum
Paper: Perfect Plum DSP (retired) Whisper White, Perfect Plum, Sahara Sand
Misc: Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch

something old, something blue

Nope, this isn't about a wedding, it is all about using up old stock.

I love the forest friends set, and corduroy buttons are probably my favorite embellishment ever. This is a pretty simple card, but I love it all the same.

Stamps: Forest Friends
Inks: Chocolate Chip
Papers: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Delicate Dots DSP
Misc: Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons, 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

I am having a bit better night so far. The computer was acting stupid again, and this time my speakers were all messed up. After 3 hours of trying to figure it out, it turns out my 4 year old got a hold of the speaker utility and messed with the settings. I never ever would have guessed he was able to do that. I am hoping to get quite a bit of stuff done after he is fully in bed tonight. Tomorrow is *supposed* to be nice out, and if it is, I am planting my garden. I was wanting to get it done around the 23rd or so of may, but it has been way way to wet to get it done. If I do managed to get out in the garden I will not have anything for you all tomorrow night.

Sweet birthday

I made this card for my niece's birthday earlier in the month. I was going to post it then, but decided to save it for while I was away. I have set up a few posts to automatically post while I am away so you will have something to come and look at while I am enjoying the warm & sunny (I hope) weather.

This is a case of a card I saw on LeeAnn Greff's blog. I did not have the set she had, so I used my brand spanking new set called Sweet Scoops instead. I could not believe how easy it was to do this card. It looked so pretty on her blog I just had to try it, esp, the syrup on the ice cream.





Stamps: Sweet Scoops
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss (retired) SAB paper (retired)
Misc: Corner Rounder Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Texturz Impressions Background, Crop-a-dile,

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'