Secret Treat Box

I recently purchased a Martha Stewart score pad.  Kind of like the Scorepal.  It has helped me do folds so much cleaner and crisp then just eyeballing it like I use to. lol  And they never turned out right.  After searching the web I found a fun tutorial on Splitcoaststampers with the help of Pinterest.  It looks easy usually that means it is hard to make, well not so much as hard but time consuming.  This box took me awhile to make.  But the time was well worth it.  I have a special friend whom isn't feeling well that I'm sure this will help put a smile on her face. :)

 

 http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/secretbox/

Halloween Magic Card

I found this cool magic fold Halloween card idea on youtube.  But can't seem to find the link. :(
Whom ever came up with it thank you it was fun to make!

Halloween Ghirardelli Chocolate Treat Holders

This year I made for my co-workers little chocolate treat holders.  Each held one square and a tea bag.  The original idea is actually from http://www.dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/ she has some of the best ideas with video tutorials.  I used a variety of paper including Graphic 45 (LOVE them!!!) stickers from Michael's along with scraps I already had.  OH and Stampin Up set - Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit my very good friend Jean gave me. LOVE that set as well!!! Each one is unique and different.

Baby Shower & Lady bugs Invite

Another dear friend of mine is getting ready to be a 1st time grandma.  Her daughter loves Tiffany Blue and lady bugs.  So I went to Dawn's website (has a great tutorial)http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stamping_thoughts/2009/06/lady-bug-box-purse-video-.html and the little lady bugs worked great.  I used Tim Holtz new 2 color paper.  I embossed it, then sanded it so the blue color would show through.  Baby sentiment was cut out using my Cricut.

Birthday Butterflies

I borrowed this idea from a card I found on Pinterest.  Another great site for ideas.
Supplies: Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Happy Birthday stamp from Stampin Up, and paper pearls.

Birthday Wishes!

Alcohol Ink Faux Bleach Technique mixed with stickers, cream pearls.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/fauxbleachalcohol/

Birthday Celebrations!

This card was made with rub-on stickers, and black pearls to accent the bees and flower petals.  The celebration sentiment was stamped with a bleach technique.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/stamping_with_bleach/

A Helpful Hand

Do you have one of those friends that stamps and every time she makes something it turns out more amazing than the last card she showed you?  Well I do! And her name is Jean, she's awesome - such an inspiration to me! :)  One day I was so frustrated, I stamped an image (the bee & flower) and couldn't go any further.  So, Jean took it home and this BEAUTIFUL card was created. And now I can't bare to part with it. :)

Thank you Card

Recently my family and I went on vacation.  I have 3 four legged kids whom needed a sitter.  So my mom aka grandma took care of my little Chihuahuas for a few days.  To thank her I made a card with help from my youngest daughter to show our appreciation.  Each Chihuahua was made to resemble our real little ones.  LOL  And yes the littlest has the biggest eyes just like in real life. :)  Made with svgcuts files and one my friend Jean shared with me from -http://wecanbeaoriginal.com/blog/2011/04/free-svg-file-download-chihuahua/

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