Treats for the team!

Hello and Happy Sunday! Today I want to share my sewing project for the week. I needed to do treat bags for my daughter's gymnastics team mates for this weekends meet and she asked if I would make them Scallop Square Purses. Of course I was happy to do so, she just needed to pick out the fabric. After looking at several locations she choose the bright daisies and four solid fabrics to coordinate with the daisies. Each girl's bag is different and they have lots of goodies inside. They are so bright and cute I hope the girls like them as much as we do. This size is a little smaller than the other two bags I have shown you. They only have 14 scallop squares total with the front being just four squares. If you have any questions about how I made these please let me know.

Finally today is the last day to place an order for the I {heart} Hearts Stamp Set if you want $2 to go to the Red Cross Haitian Relief and Recovery Fund. I will have a final total of the amount donated later this week for you. Thank you to all of you that have ordered the set. Also I will be getting my February Thank You Card sent this week to everyone that placed and order with me this month. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by, Tonya

New Baby Fun!

Good morning, hope you are having a great weekend. The sun is shining which is a big plus. A couple of days ago I shared a card that I had CASE'd from one that Renee VanStralen had made. This is the second card that I had made that day using the same layout. The base is Pretty in Pink Card Stock, I also used Whisper White and Rose Red Card Stock, the Designer Series Paper is from Tea Party. I used two stamp sets Fox and Friends and Family Phrases. The ribbon is Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon and there are three punches used on this card, the Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch and the 1 3/8" Circle Punch. I inked up the whale with the Pretty in Pink and Rose Red Stampin' Write Markers. It is really hard to see in this picture but on the upper part of the card I have stamped happy new baby in Pretty in Pink Classic Ink. Nothing to fancy about the card just simple and sweet.
I am off to finish getting kids ready for the day. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Quick and Easy Easter Card

Good morning, I am actually finding time to post in the morning which means my day is going a little smoother. First a couple of reminders. You only have until Feb. 28 to purchase the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set to help the Red Cross Haitian Relief and Recovery Fund. You can place your order directly through my website or email me. I will be out of town over the weekend but will be checking emails as soon as I get back. Also March is the last month to take advantage of Sale-a-bration, if you would like to schedule a fun evening of Stamping with your friends please contact me as my calendar is getting full.
Now about today's Easter Card. I had this idea for an Easter Egg card since I made the Chocolate Bunny Card. As I punched out the Happy Easter, I thought the Wide Oval Punch would make a great Easter Egg. The card base is Pretty in Pink Card Stock, just a piece I had leftover from a recent workshop project. The Whisper White Card Stock is cut 5 1/4" x 4" and I used the Scallop Circle Punch to make a template from scrap paper and sponged Bashful Blue Classic Ink with a Sponge Dauber to make the clouds. It really is quite easy to do, give it a try if you haven't before and let me know how it went. I stamped the Happy Easter from the Well Scripted Stamp Set with the Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad. I punched out three Wide Oval Eggs from the Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper and the So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper. The grass was made from the Shades of Spring Designer Series paper. I used the Scallop Edge Punch to punch the top, then went back and punched it again just a little off the first punch and it made the pointed grass edge.
After I used the Paper Snips and cut down from the top between blades of grass to allow the grass to bend and place the eggs in it. The grass was added to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals and the Eggs were put on with Pop Up Glue Dots. This layout would also work well for a scrapbook page with the Easter Eggs across the bottom. Now that I have made a few Easter cards I am really starting to get in the mood for Spring to arrive, but first I guess we have to get rid of the snow. Oh, well Winter can't last forever. Thanks for stopping by today and be sure and stop back again this weekend, I will have new projects both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday's will be a sewing project. Have a great weekend, Tonya

Monkeying Around!

Good evening! I have found that this week it is just easier to post of an evening after all the activities of the day are done. Hopefully next week I will be back posting during the day but this works for now. I recently received my Stampin' Success Magazine and there was a article about Renee VanStralen and a really cute card with the Fox and Friends Stamp Set and I just couldn't resist CASEing it. Now for those of you wondering was Stampin' Success is, it is a great monthly Magazine that Stampin'UP! puts out. How do you receive it well, all you have to do is sign up to be a Demonstrator. It is just one of the great perks of being a Demonstrator. The layout is the same but I made a few changes and took off a layer or two. I used the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper and Taken with Teal Card Stock, Fox and Friends Stamp Set, Family Phrases Stamp Set, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock and Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon. After making

the outside of the card I just couldn't resist added a few monkeys on the inside too. They are just so cute and playful. This would make a great birthday card for a little boy or girl. I also used the Scallop Edge Punch on the inside of the card just to finish off the Whisper White card Stock. I made another card in a similar layout but for a new baby. Maybe I will share it tomorrow.
Well, I am off to watch a little more Olympics before I call it a night. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

Grandma's Chocolate Rabbit

Hello and good afternoon, I debated since I made this card if it was to soon to share it with you. I mean really Easter isn't until April but I just couldn't resist and had to share. So if you are wanting to get a head start on your Easter Cards then this is the card for you.

The Chocolate Bunny Stamp that is in the Occasions Mini just had to be mine when I saw it. You see it makes me think of my Grandma (on my mom's side) who for as long as I can remember and from what I have been told even before that has had a Chocolate Easter Bunny just like this one for our Easter Center Piece every year. She has stored the bunny in the freezer every year until it is time to get him out and set him on his special green glass dish surrounded by jelly beans. Every child I know has been told not to touch the bunny and the story of how it is saved each year. Now to some this may seem odd but it is a treasured family tradition for our Easter Dinners and so today this card is in honor of my Grandma. The layout is fairly simple, I decided to do a Top Note Quilt as the center because I haven't made one lately. The base of the card is Pretty in Pink Card Stock that has polka dots thanks to the Stampin'Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder. The designer series paper is the Shades of Spring Series Paper from the Occasions Mini. The Chocolate Bunny was stamped with the Chocolate Chip Craft Stampin' Pad on Close to Cocoa Card Stock. I embossed it with Clear Embossing Powder before cutting him out. I used the Well Scripted Stamp Set also from the Occasions Mini and the yummy Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon. I really hope that Stampin'Up! keeps the 5/8" Satin Ribbon that is in the Mini in the new catalog and adds more colors. This card will be going to my Grandma when it is closer to Easter of course and I will try and take a picture of the Chocolate Bunny to scrapbook this year as family traditions are important to record. Do you have a special Easter Tradition that you would like to share? I would love to read about it and if any of my family is checking in what is your favorite memory of Easter at Grandma's house? Thanks for stopping by today and I will try to keep the Easter Cards in check until closer to April. 'Til next time, Tonya

Vintage Razzleberry

Hello, I had a workshop this weekend and one of the cards that we made was this one. I really love these colors together and this set is so pretty. The stamp set is Vintage Vogue and I used the coordinating wheel Very Vintage. The colors for the card are Kraft Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Pale Plum Card Stock, Close to Cocoa Card Stock and Very Vanilla Card Stock. Ink colors are Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Pale Plum Classic Stampin' Pad and Close to Cocoa Classic Stamp' Pad. We also used the new Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon and the Modern Label Punch. The punch was layered on the Big Shot Movers and Shapers Coordinating Modern Label Die. See how nicely they layer. Just a few dimensionals and this card is ready to send. I love the sentiment "Life Happens. Love Helps." Do you know someone that could use a few words of encouragement? Why not sent them a handmade card, I guarantee they will appreciate it. Well, I am off to watch Olympics with my older kids before I send them off to bed. We like to keep up with how team US is doing. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by, Tonya One more thing before I go, Shelli Co-founder of Stampin'Up! is now on Facebook so if you would like to see what she is up to be sure and check it out. I am a fan and can't wait to hear about her upcoming workshops.

Time is running out to help the Red Cross!

Yes, I know that I have been showing a lot of cards with the I {heart} Hearts Stamp Set but time is running out to purchase your set to help the Red Cross Haitian Relief so here is one more card just in case you haven't decided that you can't bear to be without this set. We did this card at a workshop that I had this past weekend. It uses quite a few of the Occasions Mini items and it really a lot of fun to make. So here is the list of supplies: Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Close to Cocoa Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Whimsical Words Stamp Set, Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder, and the Big Shot. I think this would make a great Anniversary Card, Wedding or just any occasions really. Change the sentiment and you have a perfect new baby card for a little girl. There are so many possibilities with this set. If you would like to purchase the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set and you are in the USA and don't currently have a demonstrator I would be happy to help you. Remember $2 from the sell of every set goes to the Red Cross but it is only until Feb. 28 so time really is running out.
Well, I am off to finish a sewing project that I started yesterday. I can't share until next week as it is a surprise for a great group of girls I know and love. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

A Little Spring time!

Ok, I know that Spring time seems a long way off especially with all the snow we are currently getting but it will arrive at some point, right? I sure hope this is the last of the snow until next winter, I am personally sick of the white stuff, but lets move onto the card and more cheerful thoughts. After finding out that the Heart Treat Cups and coordinating stamp set were going to stay around for a while I just couldn't resist making this cute card. The design is pretty basic and I might add a sentiment but I haven't quite decided yet. I again added a secret door in the card to get the M&M's out. Who wants to tear up a pretty card just to get the chocolate out but you don't want chocolate to go to waste either. So for the supplies: Full Heart Punch (113693), Heart Treat Cups (120435), Sweetheart Stamp Set (wood mount 120415, clear mount 120780), Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Lavender Lace Card Stock (101614), So Saffron Card Stock (105118), Old Olive Card Stock (100702), Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad (102277), Lavender Lace Classic Stampin' Pad (101305), Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111368). Sorry for the short post but I have spent the day sewing more purses and just have a couple left and I want to get them finished up tonight. Have a great evening and I will be posting a new card tomorrow. I had a super productive Friday and got 7 new cards made. I love days like that. Thanks for stopping by, Tonya

More Vintage Vogue

Good morning, what a dreary yucky day. I hope that this weather doesn't affect all the activities that our family has planned for this weekend. I really want Spring to arrive, but enough about the weather. I have a new card to share with you today. It has a lot of detail to it and was fun to make. Lets get started with the supplies: Vintage Vogue Stamp Set ( wood mount 117690 or clear mount 118598), Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel (117693), Jumbo Handle (103661), Kraft Card Stock (102125), Not Quite Navy Card Stock (101722), Rich Razzleberry Card Stock (115316), Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad (102277), Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad (115659), Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad (103008), Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad (103139), Old Olive Stampin Write Marker (100079), Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker (100072), Kraft Taffeta Ribbon (109068), Eyelet Border Punch (113692), Crimper (101618)

The base is of course Kraft Card Stock which I rolled the Very Vintage Wheel across the bottom of the card. I then used the Eyelet Border Punch to make a Not Quite Navy Strip to go across the center of the card. This was Crimped before I added it to the card. I used Sticky Strip to attach the Not Quite Navy Card Stock to the card folding it as I went to give it a ruffled looked. I then added the Kraft Taffeta Ribbon around the card and tied it with a knot. I stamped the Life Happens. Love Helps. first on the Very Vanilla Card Stock then used the Stampin' Write Markers to ink up the vine and stamp it twice on the Very Vanilla Card Stock. I then stamped the flowers and leaf on scrap Very Vanilla and cut them out with my paper snips. They were added to the card with Mini Glue Dots and Stampin Dimensionals and there you have the finished card. It looks more complex than it is.

Well, I have a long list of things to accomplish today and one of them is to stamp. I haven't found much time to do that this week so I need to get back into my craft room. Have a great weekend and be sure and stop by and see what I have been making. Thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Holiday Mini Items Still Available!

Were there items that you would have loved to have from the Holiday Mini but time just ran out, or did you purchase the wonderful Shimmer Paint but used it all? Well the following items are still available to purchase all you need to do it call me or place your order online. How great it that! I going to get these items back out and see what I can make that is new and exciting. Watch for updates. Thanks, Tonya
Item # Description Price
116794 Ornament punch $15.95
116806 Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint $5.95
116854 Frost White Shimmer Paint $5.95
116807 Platinum Shimmer Paint $5.95
116829 Décor Elements Blocks $9.95
116824 Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty $7.95
116821 Stampin' Up! Holiday Windows Magnetic Movers & Shapers
$29.95
116819 Stampin' Up! Table Setting Bigz XL die $42.95
116820 Stampin' Up! Embosslits Merry die $11.95
116823 Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Merry Details die $5.50
116822 Stampin' Up! O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL die
$42.95
118140 Stampin' Up! Tree Decorations Sizzlits die $5.50
118108 My Digital Studio $79.95
116519 Charming stamp set $19.95