Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #236

Is everyone getting back to normal after the Christmas Holiday? It is so hard to get back to normal and then have another holiday come up on you. This will be our very last Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411Blog for 2011!! Can you believe we have another year under our belt? Here is to an awesome 2012 for everyone!!

Haven't played along with us yet? Why not make a new year's resolution to play? That sounds like a good one to me!!

I used the brand new Sweet Shop DSP, Calypso Coral & Whisper White Card Stock, the brand new Packed for Birthday a la carte stamp, the brand new Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Pretty Postage Stamp Set, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon and 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed Brads.

I stamped this image twice. Once in Pool Party Classic Ink and then again in Calypso Coral Classic Ink. I then cut out a couple of the images in Calypso Coral and adhered them to the Pool Party image with our Stampin' Dimensionals.

Now head on over the Stamping 411 Blog to check out the other Operators. While you are there you should play along with us!! Sketches are my go to for crafting. I just love them!!

Have a great day!!

Christmas Tag

Here is a simple but cute Christmas Tag I made for a recent swap I had with my team. We had to make 3 tags each for each person that signed up.

I actually found this Tag on Pinterest. If you have not checked this site out you need to!! It is the new obsession of everyone I know!!

Or if already are on the site you can follow me by clicking on this tab. I love love love this site and have lots of great ideas swimming around in my head!!

I used Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White & Early Espresso Card Stock, Eyelet Border Punch, Winter Post Stamp Set, Crop-A-Dile and Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine. I just love how they turned out!! Don't you?

Have a great day!!

My Christmas Card

Trying to recover from Christmas!! How about you?

We had a great Christmas and everyone received everything they wanted. I am sad to say this is probably the last year that someone in our household will actually "believe" in Santa. Jordan will be 10 and in fifth grade next year. She was teetering this whole holiday so I am sure she will figure it out by next year. Kind of sad to think about it, means they are all growing up way too fast!!

This was my Christmas Card I sent out this year. A little late but they went out all the same!! I used My Digital Studio to create it, printed them off at Wal-Mart and matted them onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock. I got the little calendars through a bulk buy Yahoo group I am part of. If you want more information about this group go HERE.

My card base is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and I added magnets to the back side so you can hang this on your fridge all year long.

Have a great day!!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #235

We have another great sketch for all of you from the Stamping 411 Blog and this card I am showing you today is extra special. I made it for my oldest daughter's birthday which is today. Happy Birthday Kaitlyn!! She turned 15 today. Boy time sure does fly by fast!!

Here is the sketch for all of you.

And my card I made for Kaitlyn using this sketch. This card is also a sneak peak too of brand new items coming out in the Occasions Mini in January. Gotta love new products!!

I used Twitterpated DSP, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red & Whisper White Card Stock, Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, Pink Crystal Simply Adorned Bauble, Trinket Crown, Scallop Boarder Punch, Elementary Elegance Stamp Set and my Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.

Don't you just love all the bling!!??

Sure hope Kaitlyn had a wonderful birthday today!!

Now head on over to the Stamping 411 Blog to check out the other Operator's cards. I am sure you will be inspired by all of them!!

Have a great day!!

Memory Boards

Have you ever had a Memory Board? They are great for all ages and occasions and a great place for your keepsakes. I had these and others at the last Craft Fair we did. I sold most of them but have lots more fabric/boards in stock so let me know if you want one!!

I use all kinds of bases from sheet board, bulletin boards, heavy cardboard and anything else I can find to recycle. If the base is smaller I will use Stampin' Up!'s Designer Fabric but when I have the bigger bases I use fabric from different stores. I always use our ribbons and buttons though!!

The above baby one is sold but I still have some of this fabric if you need one for a baby gift. They are perfect to hang in the baby's room for keepsakes like pictures and cards.

This Memory Board just screams Christmas to me!! Perfect to hang up and display all your Christmas cards on during the season. I still have this one available so if you are interested in let me know!!

This above one was a special order. She actually gave me the bulletin board, picked out her own fabric from my stash and I put it together for her. Custom orders are always welcome!!

Have a great day!!

Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge #18

It is time for another sketch challenge from the Stampin' Queens!! AND we have Blog Candy too!!

I just love the huge center piece of this sketch!! So many possibilities.

I know it is Christmas time but I just had to pull out some of the brand new items from the up coming Occasions Mini that goes into effect Janurary 4, 2012. So exciting!! I just love new stuff to play with!!

I used the brand new Sweet Shop DSP, Calypso Coral, Pool Party & Whisper White Card Stock, the new Sweet Cake Stamp Set, Whisper White Bakers Twine and Modern Label Punch.

This stamp set comes with three different sayings. One for birthday, Valentine's Day and the one above.

Pretty straight forward card don't you think? Now head on over to the Stampin' Queens Blog to check out what the other Queens did with this same sketch. While you are there make sure to play along this week for your chance at some Blog Candy!!

Have a great day!!

Stocking Builder Punch

We just received word from Stampin' Up! that one of the most popular items in the current Holiday Mini will not be carried over to the brand new Idea Book & Catalog that comes out July 1st, 2012!!

"Our occasion-specific mini catalogs allow us the opportunity to share the latest seasonal products with you and your customers, and we often carry over products from our mini catalogs into the following Idea Book & Catalog. This time, however, we have decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog into the next Idea Book & Catalog.

Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase. We hope many Stampin' Up! stockings will adorn cards and brighten holiday projects this season and look forward to seeing what you create with the next seasonal design."

So if you have either been on the fence about purchasing this punch or were going to wait until the new catalog came out I would get yours now before they are gone!! Go to my Online Store and place your order NOW!!

Have a great day!!

Santa

Here is my final layout we did in my Scrapbooking Clubs in November.

I used the Frostwood Lodge DSP, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso & Whisper White Card Stock, Lace Ribbon Border, Large Oval, 2 1/2" Circle & Stocking Builder Punches, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Welcome Christmas Stamp Set, Linen Thread, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Mini Jiggle Bells and my Big Shot with the Timeless Type Junior Alphabet & Two Tags Bigz Die.

I cut out a strip of DSP with the Lace Ribbon Border Punch and then cut it in half log ways. After doing that I then threaded the ribbon. Kind of a different look.

I just love these stockings hanging from the faux mantle, don't you?

So what do you think? Everyone at club just loved this months layouts!!

Have a great day!!

My Crafty Picks is Missing!!

If you are here to enjoy My Crafty Picks today I am totally sorry but for some reason Clipmarks is not working for me and I have an email into them to see what is going on. As soon as I can get this fixed I will be back in business with My Crafty Picks.

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #234

Just wanted to let you all know that I had to step back from Stamping 411 last week but I am back this week with another new sketch challenge!! I just love this bunch of gals, when things are pretty crazy we know we can step back, take a break and they have your back. Thanks 411 ladies!!

What a great sketch and I have a special occasion I used it for too.

My youngest nephew, David, just had a birthday and I needed a card for him. Boy/Guy cards are not my specialty but I knew no matter what I made him he would LOVE the gift!! heheheh!!
And he did!!

Just look at him!! Is he not the cutest kid ever?? And don't you just love his cake? My niece, his sister, made it for him. Hanna did an awesome job on that cake!!

So what do you think of his card I made him? I really do like how it turned out!! I used Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Baja Breeze Card Stock, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Mini Brads, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Scallop Border Punch, Need for Speed & Bring On the Cake Stamp Sets and my Big Shot with the Houndstooth Embossing Folder.

David really did like his card but he loved his present even more!! I wrapped up $25 in all ones all wadded up in a box. When he opened it his eyes got really big!!

Head on over to the Stamping 411 Blog to check out what the other Operators did with this same sketch. I hope to see you all join us too!!

Have a great day!

Castle Band Craft Fair

We had our last Craft Fair of the year two weeks ago and it was by far the best one we had all year long!! And this one was the only one we did with our awesome set up too!! My husband finally made me the tri-fold chicken wire stand to hang our stuff on after I complained so much about our peg board display we were using. I also found this ladder display at one of my friends store and talked her into selling it to me. I LOVE IT!!!!!

Hi Emily!!! Here is picture of our whole booth. We had a lot of space at this Craft Fair and I really like how our booth turned out.

Still needing Christmas gifts? I will be posting close ups of the Shadow Boxes we have left from this Craft Fair. They make the perfect present for anyone!!

Interested in one of my Chicken Wire Frames? I still have the black one above for sell. Contact me ASAP and I will get you a price plus shipping. These are beautiful frames you can hang anywhere to display pictures, jewelry, hair bows and/or anything else you can think of.

Everything above was SOLD except the big brown frame in the back. I still have it if you want it!! And if you see one you really like but it is sold just let me know your color and size and I can see what I have in stock and make it custom for you.

All the Chicken Wire Frames you see in this picture were again SOLD that day but I can make you one custom to your size and color. Just contact me anytime.

I also make Memory Boards. I find wood, bulletin boards, chalk boards, canvas and anything else that will work and cover them with batting, then material, then ribbon and buttons. I sold all the ones I took to this Craft Fair except the two shown in this picture. If you are interested in one let me know ASAP. I can also make them custom with whatever fabric you want.

We also do Dry Erase Boards. These are perfect for the kitchen to write down your grocery list as you run out of items for for phone messages. They are great to just sit around with inspirational messages written on them too. We have all different sizes and colors. Let me know if you are interested in one!!

So what do you think of our booth? Let me know if you are interested in anything you see or have questions about anything.

Have a great day!!