Wednesday, April 11, 2012
You're My Type
Monday, March 19, 2012
Catalog Case Part 2
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Stylin' Stampin' Squad March Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to your March Blog Hop! Whether you are joining me from Rose's Blog or just started here be sure and work your way through all the wonderful blogs. There is a complete list at the end of this post and if you click on the Next Blog Button it will take you on your way. This month one of our themes is Spring and the card I am going to share with you just feels so Springy to me. The colors are just so light and fun and of course Spring is the start of all the wonderful flowers that start to emerge after a long winter. The supplies for this card are from the Occasions Mini and include: Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Bordering on Romance Stamp Set, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies and Textured Impressions Folders, Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die, Sincere Saluations Stamp Set, Baja Breeze Card Stock and Classic Ink Pad, Blushing Bride Card Stock and Classic Ink Pad, Island Indigo Classic Ink Pad, Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pad, Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad, Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink Pad and 5/8" Whisper White Ribbon.
My second project is a fabric project and what girl doesn't want a new bag for their new Spring or Easter outfit? The ruffled bags have been showing up all over the place in catalogs and on pinterest and I decided to try and make one myself. I read through a few tutorials but in the end I just sort of winged it and while I love how it turned out I did find a few things that I would change for the next time. Like finishing my edges differently. The best part about this bag is the fabric is free this month with a $50 order. I used all of the pink prints in the Flirtatious Designer Fabric and then with the third I made a head band which I will share with you another day. I also used1/2" Melon Mambo Scallop Dots Ribbon for the trim and for the straps (which are fed through button holes on the sides of the bag) to carry the bag which is a draw string back pack style. While making the bag I decided my next project is going to be an apron with more cute ruffles. I just have to decide which fabric to use next. I have really loved doing more sewing projects lately and have a major project to share with you in the next few weeks, but it isn't quite ready yet. :)

Shellie G. of Creative Electica
Annie L. of Love Me Cards
Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
Amanda H. of Live Laugh Craft
Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
Michele M. of Michele's Stampin' Blog
Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Birthday Window
Good morning! Hope you are having a great week. We are here and today everyone will be back in school so I have a lot to catch up on. :) Today's card is one that was made with a little bit of this cand that. The base is one that I used to show how easy the new Framelits are to use. I just randomly cut a window out of the Soft Suede Card Stock and set it aside. Then when I had a few moments to stamp I decided why not finish that card so I added another Framelit from the Label Collection behind the card front so that it showed through the window. The card is stamped with the Apothecary Art Set and colored with Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade and Calypso Coral. I used a Vintage Brad, Victoria Crochet Ribbon and Calypso Coral Ribbon to attach the sentiment to the front of the card. I also used the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder on the front of the card to add extra dimension. All the supplies are available to purchase through my Website just by contacting me.
I hope you enjoyed today's card, I hope to finish a couple more today that I will share with you tomorrow and Friday. Have a great day and as always thanks for stopping by, Tonya
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Celebrate You!
Good morning! It is once again Monday and the new week has started. Today I thought I would share with you a card that we made at a recent workshop. It uses the new Send me Soaring Stamp Set that can be found on page 37 of the Occasions Mini. I altered the card that can be found on the same page just a bit and am happy with the result. The other supplies are Pool Party Card Stock and Classic Ink Pad, Lucky Limeade Card Stock and Classic Ink Pad, Wisteria Wonder Card Stock and Classic Ink Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Ink Pad, Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker, Whisper White Card Stock, Small Oval Punch, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon and the Striped Embossing Folder which you can get for free during Sale-a-bration. The kites are stamped on scrap paper and then cut out and added to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals but the card is pretty simple to make. I am working on a 3d project that I hope to have ready to share by the beginning of next month but I will have another card to share tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by and as always have a great day, Tonya
Friday, January 20, 2012
So Grateful!
Good morning! It is cold out today, wow I really dislike winter so this card gives me hope that I will see spring and the pretty flowers again. I know that it is a ways off and we still have lots of cold days ahead but I can dream right? The Occasions Mini is such a wonderful one and the Apothecary Art Stamp Set is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It is such a fun set to watercolor and with the Coordinating Labels Collection Framelits cutting out your stamped images is a snap. This card using Crumb Cake for the base, with Whisper White, Soft Suede and Pink Pirouette for accents. The image is stamped with the Basic Gray Classic Stamp Pad before we colored it with a blender pen with Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue and Marina Mist. There are Pearls added to the sentiment and we used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch along both sides of the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper. If you would like to purchase the supplies to make this card you can order online at My Online Store or by contacting me to help you place your order. Thanks for stopping by today. I will be photographing new cards today as I still have a lot to share. Have a great day! Tonya
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Valentine's Hearts
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Occasions Mini and Thank You Blog Hop
Hello and welcome to our Occasions Mini and Thank Yous Blog Hop. I have two projects to share with you today both that use some of the new products available in the new Occasions Mini. If you haven't taken a look at it yet, WOW! It is amazing and has so many wonderful new products but lets get onto the projects for today.The first is a Gratitude Journal that I made for my daughter to write in through the upcoming year. I thought the new Apothecary Art Stamp Set with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper was just what her journal needed. I added Basic Gray Satin Ribbon and made her a coordinating ink pen. I also used the new Edgelits Dies to add the curved portion next to the ribbon. I had to cut it three times along the Designer Series Paper to get the piece long enough but with a little patience it worked well. The Apothecary Art Set has a coordinating Framelits Label Collection Die that has 6 different sizes. I used two different sizes on this journal.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Just a Bit More Spring!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday Updates
Springtime Butterfly!
The butterflies are kind of small to stand alone but on the front of a card they are perfect. I used a base of Crumb Cake left over from yesterday's card then added a layer of the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini. I added a second print from the same DSP pack and a Not Quite Navy piece of Card Stock that has been edge punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch. I added the Very Vanilla Seam Binding and added the Fabulous Friend sentiment from the Oval All Stamp Set. I stamped on Very Vanilla Card Stock in Basic Gray before coloring with the Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad and the Aquapainter. I used the Scallop Oval Punch and the 1 3/4"x 7/8" Oval Punch on the sentiment. The butterfly was made with Baja Breeze Card Stock, the
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Occasions Mini Carry Over List
Monday, April 18, 2011
Fun Club Card!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Easter Card For Club

Good morning, it is pretty early as I type this but I wanted to get a card up to share with you today. This card is one that we are doing for Stamp Club tonight. The stamp set is Easter Blossoms and the Designer Series Paper is Springtime Vintage. The card stock colors that I used are Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla. For ink I used the Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad, Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad, Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad and the Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Marker. There is a little coloring of the flowers, buds and eggs with the blender pen. The Very Vanilla Seam Binding is added to the card with Mini Glue Dots and Sticky Strip. I am so glad Stampin'UP! has added new colors to our Seam Binding Collections as it is so fun to work with. The Happy Easter is also included in the Stamp Set and after stamping was punched out with the Wide Oval Punch. Now I have at least one Easter Card ready to send and Lent hasn't even started yet. :) If you are interested in making this card or any card you see on my blog please let me know and we can set up a private class for you and your friends. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya
Monday, February 28, 2011
Pattern Pieces!
Good morning, I have one more card to show you with our new Oh Sew Suite Collection. I made this card on Friday while we were enjoying a snow day. I wanted to use the Pattern Pieces Stamp and use Vellum and make it look like a pattern pinned down to fabric ready to be cut. The other stamp set I used is Totally Tess. I thought the little tiny scissors and the sentiment were perfect for the card and idea that I was going for. The base of the card is Regal Rose and I used the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I sponged the embossing with the Regal Rose Classic Stamp Pad and a sponge to make it pop. The "fabric" is the Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper. I also used Crumb Cake Card Stock and Wild Wasabi Card Stock which were punched out with the Medium Oval Punch and Scallop Oval Punch. The scissors were stamped on Silver Card Stock with Jet Black Stazon and cut out with our wonderful Paper Snips. The sentiment was stamped with the Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink Pad. I added a few pins to hold my Pattern onto the "fabric" and a few Pearls to the edge of the sentiment. This card would make a nice addition to a handmade gift or for that seamstress in your life. Today is the last day of the month but Sale-a-bration continues until the end of March so you still have time to place earn the Sale-a-bration sets.Give me a call if you need to place an order or have questions about starting your own Stampin'Up! business. I would love to have you join my team
whether you want to earn extra money or just get a discount on our wonderful products. Today is a busy day with lots to accomplish so I had better run. Have a great day and to all my local customers I will be sending out my newsletter tomorrow. Thanks again, Tonya
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thanks Sew Much!

Good morning! Sorry for the days off with no posting. I have been working on a quilt project and while it isn't ready to share with I will be sharing it before to long. I am considering staring a Big Shot Quilt Block of the Month Club and am playing around with ideas. Is this something you might be interested in? I would love some feedback and input from all of you. Today I have a fun and bright card to share with you. My daughter and her friend had a school project to do on Tuesday and they used a lot of our Brights Collection and while the stamp pads were out I thought I would use them on another Sewing Card. The base of the card is Tempting Turquoise that has been textured with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Big Shot. To make the button panel I used the Button, Button Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini and stamped with Buttons with Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Rick Razzleberry Classic Ink. There are 17 buttons in the stamp set and 12 of them can be punched out with our Circle Punches. I added Melon Mambo Card Stock to the top of the Whisper White Card Stock and them added the new Melon Mambo Pompom Trim to the bottom of the Whisper White Card Stock. I have been wanting to use the Pompom Trim since I received my order but just haven't found the right card. I think this card is perfect for it. We also have Tangerine Tango and Daffodil Delight Pompom Trim available for all your projects. To finish off the card I added Sweet Buttons Embosslits that were made with Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise Card Stock. These were attached with Mini Glue Dots. The sentiment is from Three Little Words and while I wish it said "Thanks Sew Much" I still think it works for the card. The Three Little Words Stamp Set is available for free until March 31 with a $50 order. Please Stampin'UP! can we have a Sewing Sentiment Set in the new catalog in July. I stamped the sentiment with Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink and punched it our with the Word Window Punch then layered it with a Melon Mambo Modern Label Punch. I dotted the ends to make it look sewn on. I hope you enjoyed today's card. I am hoping to get a few more done today but it is a snow day for the kids so who knows what the day might bring. Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you think about a Quilt Block Club. Have a great day, Tonya
Monday, February 7, 2011
Springtime Pin Cushion

Good morning! This is going to be a super quick post. I wanted to let you know that I am still around. ;) I just had a busy weekend and didn't find time to post. Friday night I had a workshop with Jennifer and her friends. I had a great time and I sure hope they did too! Saturday morning it was Valentine's with the kids. I love how creative kids can be when you give them some supplies and let them use their imaginations. This week is Stamp Club week. We will be having Club on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. I will be finishing up those projects today and will be posting them through out the week, but today I wanted to show you a quick pin cushion that I made over the snow days. There have been examples of these and I really can't say where I have saw them but I recently received the Springtime Vintage Fabric and I just had to cut it. I had a old jelly jar in my cabinet with a ring and lid so I was ready to make my pin cushion. I cut the fabric with the Scallop Circle Big Die and the Big Shot. I added some cotton balls for stuffing (couldn't find any polyfill in the house) and just attached the fabric with the ring. I did add a package of Springtime Vintage Big Designer Series Buttons to the jar for added color and interest. Quick and easy! It would make a nice gift for a person who likes to quilt or sew. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya
Monday, January 17, 2011
Concord Irises
Hello everyone! I love the Build a Blossom Stamp Set and thought it would be fun to try a different type of flower than the traditional flower so I decide to make an Iris. I love Irises and have a variety of colors. This card is one that I made for a swap I recently participated. The colors I used are Concord Crush, Whisper White, and Certainly Celery. The Iris was stamped by using the solid image off stamped with Concord Crush then the detailed stamp stamped with Concord Crush at full strength. The center of the Iris has a Basic Pearl. The Blossom Petals Punch makes punching out all the petals for the card super fast and easy. :) The thanks is from the Thank you Kindly Stamp Set and was stamped with Basic Gray Classic Ink on Whisper White Card Stock then punched out with the 1 3/4"x 7/8" Oval Punch and layered with a Certainly Celery Scallop Oval Punch. The ribbon is 5/8" Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon that was scrunched and attached with Sticky Strip. I have found a better way to scrunch the ribbon that I will be sharing on another card soon. Hoping to see some sun today so I can take a few pictures of projects we did over the weekend. The base is Concord Crush with a layer of Certainly Celery then a embossed layer of Whisper White. The new Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is great to frame a project and so easy to use. I think I will be using it quite a big in the coming months.That is it for today's card. Today is a planning day for my upcoming Birthday Card Class. I need to finish up some samples and of course spend some time with the kids since they are home today for Martin Luther King Day. Thanks for stopping by, Tonya
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Thinking of You
I think this is my favorite set from the New Occasions Mini ( or at least it is for this week ;) I think my favorite thing about it is the Coordinating punch that makes building the flowers so easy. It really takes only a few minutes to have a beautiful flower. For this card the card stock used is: Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, and Peach Parfait. Then for ink we used Cajun Craze, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz and Basic Gray. The stamp set is Build A Blossom and the coordinating punch is Blossom Petals Punch. I let my club ladies pick what sentiment they wanted on the card but they were all from Sincere Salutations. We also added the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to the Very Vanilla Card Stock and the flower was finished off with a Antique Brad. I did find that they flower was easier to make this time by first b
uilding it on a 1" Circle then attaching the circle to the card front. Another nice thing about this stamp set is that you can use the different images to allow for more variety. The inside of the card has a piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock with some leaves added to the coroners. On the inside leaves we used both the solid image (off stamped once) and the image with the detail (stamped at full strength).I hope you enjoyed today's card. I am working on Valentine's Cards today and hope to have a new one to share with you tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by, Tonya
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Spring Time awaits!

I know that Springtime is still quite a while away but when I saw this stamp set in the Occasions Mini I just knew I had to have it. I love everything about it from the silhouette girl to the tree branch with flowers. It is such a pretty set. This card is one that I did for a swap that I am taking part in. I used several new items on the card and I am excited to share it with you. First the card stock is Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, and Crumb Cake. The inks used are Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, and Versamark. The little girl is embossed using Crumb Cake Classic Ink and Versamark with Clear Embossing Powder before the tree branches were added. I also used the Spritz Tool with the Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker on the main image and colored the flowers in with the Blender Pen and Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad. The oval is made with the Frame Scallop Oval Die and the Big Shot. The corners of the Crumb Cake Frame were punched with the Scallop Trim Corner Punch. The new Designer Paper which is so pretty is the Springtime Vintage. I can't wait to use it some more. The Baja Breeze Seam Binding is also new and if you loved the ones in the Holiday Mini then you will be thrilled that not only are they back in the Occasions Mini but they also added Crumb Cake, Rose Red and Pear Pizzazz in addition to the Baja Breeze. My daughter loved the new Vintage Flower Adornments when she saw them so I ordered those first thing and I am so glad I did. They are flat on the back and attach easily to your project with Mini Glue Dots. You get three colors Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze and Rose Red, eight of each for only $5.95. Are you ready for Spring? I know I am but until then I will keep playing with the wonderful new Springtime Vintage Suite. To see the complete line of the Springtime Vintage be sure and check out my online store. Thanks for stopping by. I am hoping to find sometime to stamp today and if so I will be sure and share with you tomorrow. Until then have a great day, Tonya






