Stampin Up Owl & Scallop Punch

Punches are so versatile.  It always amazes me how they make me feel like a professional, and they are easy to use.  So, convenient!!!  Plus ,cute cards always come of them.  I added these cute puffy eye stickers from Michael's.  Doesn't the little owl look like he could just hop right out of the card. lol

Summer Time

A few more cards I made this summer. They were a mixture of a Cricut cartridges, punch pieces, paper scraps, rub-ons, and the faux silk technique.  I enjoy a good challenge.  My paper drawer was over flowing with left over scraps, and these beautiful cards were just waiting to be made from it. :)

Summer Birthday Wishes

Sometimes summer birthdays post a challenge.  Inspiration can be found as close as your garden. :)

Western Congrats

Congrats card done with melted crayon - technique is Crayon Resist I think.  Melt crayon on craft iron, spread on glossy cardstock then stamped Stampin Up cowboy image with black Staz-On.

Bubbles!

Ah... summer time, let's relax and play.... with bubbles that is!  This card was inspired by a friend.  She demonstrated it and this is my version.  You mix bubble solution with a few drops of any color of re-inker in a cup, mix, blow bubbles with a straw till they hit the top (like when we use to play with our milk as kids ;)  then touch your paper to it and wala - instant bubble effect.  Fun and creative!

Fuzzy Felt Fun!

Have you ever tried using sticker rub-ons for cards?  If you think those are fun Martha Stewart came out with Fuzzy Felt ones!  It is sticky on both sides. 1st you rub on the image then peel the front off and rub on one of the 4 color felt papers the kit comes with.  I really love how these turned out.  They feel so fuzzy and cute like you're really petting a baby deer. :)

Welcome Baby Card

Here is one of my first attempts at using the 12 x 12 sheets of duel color paper.  On the top it's dark purple, run it through a Sizzix machine with embossing plate of choice, then gently sand it with sand paper.  It gives you a beautiful texture effect.  The butterfly is a 3 step Martha Stewart(EK Sucess) punch.  And the off white pearls gives it that extra touch. 

Little Red Wagon - Valentine's Day Treat

Ah... tis' spring break in my area.  I should be stamping but I have so many ideas to try I just don't know where to start. :)  First things first, I have some cards I made and haven't had time to share them with you.  So here we go....

These little wagons were perfect for my Valentine's Day treat for the gals I work with.  Each one holds a mini Kit Kat.  I bought the svg file for these from:
http://www.cleardollarstamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=CDSSMLittleRedWagonSVG-PDF
I sized mine down just a bit and used the rectangle from the handle piece to make mini license plates on the back.  Printed off each persons name cut and glued it to the plates for that personalized touch.  Also, I wrapped the Kit Kats with Valentine style paper, along with a cut out heart from my Cricut and stamped greeting - wishing you the sweetest day ever! (Stamp from Stampin Up).  The wheels have heart brads, and I made little tags to hang from the handle that say Happy Valentine's Day!

Christmas Revisited!

I was looking back through my projects and found this picture of a gift card I made using Button Buddies from Stampin Up.  I borrowed this idea from a card I saw on Splitcoast Stampers website.

I used some ribbon pieces for his scarf, and rhinestones for his buttons.

Christmas Past Part 2

Before Christmas break we decided to try a 3D card.  I was at a loss for ideas and a good friend of mine Jean came up with this wonderful idea. I know it's a little past the season but what a great idea to get a head start on Christmas 2012.  It will be here before we know it. :)

She used what is called the Tea Bag fold.  Simple and easy but elegant.