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....