Papaya Collage and Ice Cream Shoppe collide!

Here is the first creation, as promised! I used the Paper Pumpkin introductory design to make this birthday card last night. It was a quick throw together. I used some of the Ice Cream Shoppe cutouts to expedite the process. Don't be surprised if this arrives in the mail for you!! ;-)

Paper Pumpkin Take 2!!!

I received my May Paper Pumpkin in the mail yesterday! My children asked me about it and were so intrigued as I opened the box to unveil the contents. I too was super excited. I snuck in some moments throughout the day to look at it and then I made the first card while my husband put the kids to bed. Then I made the rest while he was picking out a movie for us to watch! Yes, it was that quick!! And it was so easy! I must confess I changed the one pictured ever so slightly. Instead of using the included Basic Gray stampin' spot for the ink spot, I used my wisteria wonder and marina mist stampin' write markers. I must recant my statement in a previous post -- Paper Pumpkin is worth the price. I have four handmade cards, a great stamp, a small gray ink pad, a new D sized block, new ideas, and new inspiration! Worth every penny! I made four wonderful cards and am now inspired by the design to see what else I can do using another stamp set. That is my goal for the week: two more cards with the same design, different colors, paper, etc.

Tea Shoppe Still My Favorite!!!

In spite of the clean house I am supposed to be maintaining as of late, I decided to get messy in my "craft area." I have a guest coming over to stamp tomorrow and I wanted to do something a little different. Inspiration did not strike, so I decided to do a little CASEing. I found my inspiration at http://brandyscards.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Tea-Shoppe-5.jpg and here is what I came up with.... Tea Shoppe is so versatile. I think I'm going to try a couple more of Brandy's cards tomorrow. Happy Stampin!

PAPER PUMPKIN!!

The last ____ months ( I don't want to admit how long it has been!) have been a whirlwind. I won't bore you with the details, but I am determined to stamp every week again. My inspiration was the arrival of my trial "Paper Pumpkin" at my front door. I opened the box to find a quick and easy project that I could do in a matter of minutes. I must admit that the project I received was a little... blah. I needed some bling, so I added the button, rhinestones, and the little clip as a sort of book mark. It came with the stamps, the butterfly adhesives, the baker's twine,the book, and a small sample of Island Indigo ink. It's a cute little gift for someone or just to keep for myself! I must admit (...and I'm sorry Stampin' Up devotees...) I think it was a bit overpriced. I did get a size D clear block with it, but there wasn't much to it otherwise. I will sign up for my monthly Paper Pumpkin anyway! Curiosity and such... I do love my little book! It has inspired me to try and make some journals as gifts for people! I'm going to get started tonight!! Best....

Are you ready???

There was a hint of coolness in the air today. A welcome surprise in this normally stifling month and a short preview of what lies ahead.... FALL- the best season of all in my opinion!! Here's a little bit of fall stamping to get you excited as well!!

Try #2....

I was dwelling on the fact that I didn't use a diamond on my previous Saturday Sketch Challenge, so I tried again while the crew were all out getting their hair cut...(I'll deal with my nappy locks for a little peace and quiet!!! :-) ) Anyway, that being said, here is try number 2.

The photography leaves a lot to be desired, but I wanted to get this card up here sooner rather than never. For some reason the bottom right corner looks off in the picture, but it is straight as an arrow on the card itself. Go figure. I used my Scentsational Season stamps and framelits --- bought as a package!!! Happy Stamping!

Happy Birthday Wishes!

After FINALLY, receiving my freebies during sale-a-bration, I was excited to start using them. I decided to use some inspiration from the brilliant stampers at Stampin' 411. Here is the inspiration....

Of course, in my exhaustion, you can notice the flaw in my use of the inspiration, but I like the way it came out regardless. I used all of this year's in-colors... and the new stamping pads are to die for!! They are so much easier to use. Well, until next time... I better tend to the chores and bed so I can use my inspiration a little better in the future! ......