Friends Always

Hi fellow bloggers.  I'm about to get started on sewing up the chair covers for my daughter's first grade class, got them all cut out and ready to go yesterday.  We finally figured out the perfect size and now it's just a matter of getting them made.

 

I made this card for my dear friend who is having a big birthday this year.  We met in California when our husbands were in the Military and have remained friends all these years later.  When we get together (she lives in Texas, I live in New York) which isn't often, or talk on the phone (it's often) it's like we can pick up right where we left off.  So, although we didn't know each other when we were kids, I thought this set from Squigglefly was perfect for her birthday.

 

 

 

I didn't use embellishments because I love these digi's by Lynn Stansberry to much, that I like to let them be the main focus of the card.  These litle gals putting on nail polish is just so sweet, I love it.

And, the sentiment on the inside came with .  I made this for the challenge at Squigglefly, but didn't get it posted in time and I see they didn't have a winner because no one used a Squigglefly image, drat!

 

 

 

Really simple card.  Started with pale blue card stock and a polka dot card stock.  Corners are a punch and border punch is Stampin' Up.  Colored with Copics, sponged with blue dye ink.

 

Hope you have a great Tuesday.  Thanks for stopping by.  Until later.............

 

BSS Monday Idea - Twisted Card

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea.

I saw this card idea on SCS and could not wait to try it. There are directions at this link:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/try-new-technique-f44/tlc394-~-twisted-card-~-9-10-12-a-t560760.html

Here's my take on the Twisted Card

It starts with a piece of card stock 11x41/2 inches. Score a line from the top right hand corner to the bottom left hand corner. Fold on the score line, then fold in half to create the card. You can have a pocket on the front and inside or you can glue them shut if you don't want pockets.

Great for giving little gifts like tickets or gift cards.

Base cardstock is green pearlized textured. The designer paper is 6x6 sheets that

are on the counter at the store, but I don't know whose they are, ask Sharon.

The Oval is a Quick Kutz Lacy Oval. The sentiment is Art Gone Wild (G2-615).

The border die is Martha Stewart. Ribbon is from my stash.

This is the inside. On the front I glued the pocket shut. On the inside I used

the pocket for a gift card.

Base card is gold textured cardstock. The designer paper is

Basic Gray Jovial Paper Pad 6x6. Both the punches, the pine boughs and

the snowflakes are from Martha Stewart. The darling little "Jingle Tots"

are Art Impressions (UMT3606). Sentiment is Penny Black (3517F).

Gold mirror paper strip along the edge of the pocket.

This is the inside, the stamp has the four Tots on it, I just cut them out

and used two on the front and two on the inside.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great Monday.  Until later..........

 

 

Game Boy

Hi Friends.  Hope everyone is doing well. I have hauled out the sewing machine and I've been dusting off my sewing skills.  I used to sew a lot when my daughter was young, but since I started stamping not so much.  My daughter is a first grade teacher and I am in the process of making some chair covers that hold a folder in a pocked on the back of it.  25 of them!  And the chairs aren't all the same!  It's going to be a project.  They go together quickly thankfully.  And we chose bright primary cotton duck material so they are rugged and bright and cheery.    Anyway, that is what has been taking up some of my crafting time.

Today's card is for my Grandson's 12th birthday on Sunday.  He LOVES video games, so this digi from Mo Manning was just the ticket.

 

Digi - Mo Manning

Papers - Recollections, Michaels

Embossing folder - Cuttlebug

Colored with Copics

Cupcake is a punch

Stickles

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Until later.........

 

For those who have asked about the puppy, here is the latest picture.

She will be 18 weeks old Saturday.  She weighs 20 pounds already!

 

 

 

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge # 128

HOUSE MOUSE AND FRIENDS MONDAY CHALLENGE #128

Time again for another House Mouse Challenge.  Our Sweet, talented teamie, Tracy, has chosen the theme "FRIENDSHIP" for this two week challenge.  You have until Saturday September 22, 2012 at 12:00 midnight EST to enter a card/project.

 

 

 

Card Recipe

 

Stamps - Opossum Handbook (HMOR1112), sentiment - Whipper Snapper Designs

Papers - Reflections, Michaels

Pearls, Kaiser

Black cardstock base card

Colored with Copics

Baker's cord - Pizzazz Aplenty

Charm from my friend America

 

Our generous  Sponsors for this challenge are:

 

Simon Says Stamp - $25 Gift Certificate

Note:  Tax and Shipping are the responsibility of the winner.

 

 

And

 

 

Di's Digi Downloads - $10 Gift Voucher


We are welcoming in Kristina and Teresa as our Guest Design Team members for the month of September.  For some "Friendship" inspiration, check out the design team's cards/projects on the House Mouse challenge site.

So, ink up those stamps and join us.  Love to check out your entry to see what you came up with.


Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great Monday.  Until later...........

 

 

BSS MONDAY IDEA - Star Fold Card

WELCOME TO THE BUFFALO STAMPS AND STUFF MONDAY IDEA.

I'm excited to share this Star-Fold card with you this week.

This is the completed star-fold card closed.

I used the Inky Antics clear set, Punny Christmas Pups (11129MC)

The Papers are from the Authentique 6x6 Festive Collection.

Snowflakes and pine bough are punched. Colored with Copics.

This is the inside of the card.

Card fully opened.

Here is how you make it.

Start with a piece of card stock 101/2" by 12"

At the top of the 101/2 inch length, mark the center (6")

with a small dot. Line a 12 inch ruler up with that dot and the right

hand bottom corner of the paper and draw a line. Do the same on the

left side. You now have a large triangle. Along the edge of each side of the triangle,

mark the 4 inch, six inch and 8 inch with a small dot. Connect the dots of the

six inch marks to create a small triangle. Connect the four inch dots.

Connect the 8inch dot on the left to the four inch dot at the bottom. Connect the 8 inch dot on the right, with the 8 inch dot at the bottom.

Cut out the large triangle and score all the connecting lines you have drawn.

Fold the first score line up to fit into the center triangle. Fold the second

score line down to form the star. Use a bone folder to crease each fold.

To close the card, tuck each star point one end inside and the other end

outside.

Now for the fun, decorate the star. Make triangles 1/4 inch smaller than the points to mat them.

Trace the inside panels, then make mats just a little smaller. I added a hanger, as this could be used as a hanging decoration for the holidays.

This is a fun project. As with all fold cards, measurements must be accurate for

it to work, so measure carefully. It's pretty easy to put together and fun to decorate.

Hope you have a chance to try this fun fold card.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great day.  Until later.........

 

BSS MONDAY IDEA - Altered Front Part 2

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea.

Happy Labor Day. Hope you can enjoy the last of our summer holidays doing something fun.

Today's idea is a throw-back to last weeks idea. This time, we are going to cut off

some of the front of the card on the side instead of the top. I cut two inches off of

mine and added a Martha Stewart border.

This beautiful little fairy stamp is by La Blanche. I stamped in Versamark Onyx and embossed with clear embossing powder. Colored with Copic Markers. White glitter added to her wings. Diamond Stickled the grass. Sponged clouds with sponge applicator by Ranger and a torn paper towel.

Papers are by Bazzill Basic Paper 6x6 stack, Kraft color. Image and mat are adhered only on the left side.

Here is the card when opened. The sentiment is Inkadinkado 97817

Ok, we have altered the front of the card both up and down (see last weeks

post) and from side to side. This little cut can make a great statement on a card.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Until later...........

WASH DAY

Hello again, it's the weekend, most everyone's favorite time of the week.  Hope you have something fun planned, or have some extra time for crafting.  We are attending a birthday party this afternoon, shh....it's a surprise, will tell you more next time............

Today's card is for the challenge at Squigglefly.  It's #34 and the theme is Falling into Fall.

 

I have used this absolutely gorgeous image by Lynne Stansberry.

 

I kept the card really simple because I wanted to let this digi be the center of attention on this card.

I added some sticker leaves from my stash and some fall colored tiles.  Papers are layered mats and I colored  with Copic Markers.

 

The inside sentiment which came with the image says "I hate four letter words, like wash, iron, cook and dust".

 

I am absolutely in love with this artist's drawings and they are a dream to color.

 

Hope you have a great Saturday.  Enjoy your weekend.  Thanks for stopping by today.

Leave me a comment so I know you were here.  Until later............