Big Shot Flower

Good afternoon! I am back sooner than I expected with a new project. I was checking out some projects on the Stampin'Up! website and came across a hair accessory and just had to give it a try. I used some scrap fabrics (so I didn't waste my good fabric) and the Big Shot with the Scallop Circle #2 Die. I used a needle and thread to stitch the Scallops together and added a button to the center to complete this flower. I am trying to decide if I am adding a hair clip back or a pin back to this flower. I think it would make a great addition to my Black Hat and with a pin back I can take if off and add it to other things. If you would like to make your own flower contact me and I will be happy to show you how. Thanks for stopping by and as always have a great day, Tonya

Sorry, nothing new right now

Good morning, I thought I would just stop by and let you know that while I had not planned on going this long without a post some things can not be avoided. We had a super busy weekend and on top of that I am coming down with something that seems to have zapped my energy. All I want to do is sleep. Not fun at all and definitely not a productive way to create. I am hoping to find some energy and time to make something new today and if I have time I will post later tonight or tomorrow morning. Just a few reminders that Sale-a-bration will be ending March 31 but there is still time to place your orders and signup to start your own Stampin'Up! business. I am so that I made that decision back in August of 2004 and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Give me a call if you would like more information about Stampin'Up! or the benefits of being a demonstrator for such a great company. Have a great day, Tonya

Trio of Blossoms

Wow has this week gone by quickly and I just realized that I haven't stamped a new card all week. Looks like I had better get busy so you have something new to look at tomorrow. Today's card is a 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" card. It uses the Build a Blossom Stamp Set and Blossom Petals Punch. It also uses the Sincere Salutations Stamp Set. The colors on this card are Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic Gray and Whisper White. The supplies are left over from a workshop I had last month. I used a smaller blossom petal and made three flowers for this card. I also used the 1/2" Circle Punch to make the centers for the flowers. I hope we get to see some real flowers before to long. I am ready for the warm weather to arrive. This would be a perfect pick-me-up card for someone special in your life.
Stampin'Up! announced yesterday that the Ornament Punch is now available to order and the issues with the punch have been worked out. If you have been waiting to order it contact me and we will get your order placed. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Stepped up Thoughts and Prayers

Good morning! As the title of this post implies this is the stepped up card that I mentioned in an earlier post. I used the Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set again but this time instead of using the Stampin' Write Markers to ink up the image I used Versamark to stamp with then used the Stampin' Pastels to add color to the Versamark. The colors used on this card are Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla and Old Olive. For Stamp Club we used Old Olive and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Pastels and lightly tapped the Versamark areas. You don't want to rub as this will smear your image. The Thinking of You... is inked with the Night of Navy Stampin Write Marker, stamped on Very Vanilla Card Stock and Punched out with the 2"x 1 3/8" Oval Punch. There is a Old Olive Decorative Label Punch behind the sentiment. Before the main panel was added to the card we added a layer of Old Olive to the top and a layer of Daffodil Delight that was punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch along the bottom. We also added a piece of Night of Navy Taffeta Ribbon across the card. A knot was added to the ribbon to add interest. Finally the sentiment was added with Stampin' Dimensionals. The layout is the same basic layout as the first Thoughts and Prayers card but with the new technique and added punched elements this card takes on a different look. Not sure if I will get any stamping done today or not. I need to clean up from last nights club and put away the supplies before I start another project so we will see how productive I get today. The sky is starting to cloud up again so it looks like another dreary day is in store for us. Maybe I will take a few moments to stamp. It always improves my mood. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

March 8th Digital Downloads!

Stampin'UP! has once again released new Digital Downloads for your Digital Scrapbook and Card making needs. The new digital downloads can be viewed here. To order your Digital Downloads just go to my online store make your purchase and then download directly to your computer. How easy is that. My card post for today is below so please scroll down to take a look. Thanks again for stopping by. Tonya

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

Black Eyed Susan's

Hello! I am so excited with the way today's card turned out. I am really enjoying the Build a Blossom Stamp Set and coordinating Blossom Petal punch and love showing it off to everyone. This is the third card that we made on Friday night at Patti's Workshop. We used quite a few punches which makes for easy assembly. The sentiment is from the Word Play Stamp Set, if you haven't checked this sentiment set out I encourage you to do so. It has a lot of fun sentiments that work for lots of occasions. The sentiment was stamped with the Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad on Whisper White Card Stock. The base of the card and the petals are Blushing Bride Card Stock and the flower petals were stamped with the Regal Rose Classic Ink Pad before they were punched out. The flower centers are the 1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval Punch and Early Espresso Card Stock. The ovals do have textured added by running them through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Die. The stems of the flowers are made with Early Espresso Card Stock and the Two-Step Bird Punch. We used the Branch for the stem and added a Early Espresso leaf to one stem. Not a difficult card to make at all but it looks like it took so much longer. Well, I hope you enjoyed my card for today. I am going to work on sewing today so no stamping but I still have lots of new projects to share with you. So please stop by tomorrow for another card. Enjoy your Monday and thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Thoughts and Prayers

Good morning, I had a wonderful time at Patti's workshop. It was a great way to spend the evening. I would love to have a workshop with you and your friends give me a call and we can set up a night to get together. This card is one that we created last night. I haven't used these sets in a while but I the Thoughts and Prayers Set is one of my go to sets for Sympathy and cards of encouragement. I used the tree image which we inked up with the Early Espresso and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers. This takes a little longer but it gives you a much more real tree. The Thinking of You was also inked with the Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker and then punched out with the Wide Oval Punch. The card stock we used is Night Quite Navy, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla. The inside of the card also has a tree on it just a smaller version. It is from the Forest Friends Stamp Set which you can get for free during Sale-a-bration. I can't believe that Sale-a-bration ends this month. You still have time to take advantage of the the specials including joining my team of demonstrators. Give me a call if you would like more information. I had better run I have a lot to do today to get ready for Stamp Club tomorrow and Tuesday. Have a great weekend and remember I have more new projects to share with you so be sure and stop by again. Thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Stamping with Acrylic Blocks

Good afternoon, sorry for not posting yesterday. I had every intention of posting but I got busy creating new cards and ran out of day and energy. I did make several new cards so I will have new things to show you in the next few days. Today's card is one we are doing at the workshop I have tonight. I wanted to share the Artistic Etchings set with them. The card stock I used it Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Basic Black. I used Stazon Jet Black, Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake Classic Ink. I used the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to add some texture to the card front. The Square on the main image is from inking up one of our Acrylic Blocks with Classic Ink and then stamping. It is always nice to find an extra use for one of your supplies. The Crown was punched out with the 1 1/4" Circle and layered with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch. There is a Rhinestone added to the crown because every crown needs jewels. I did decorate the inside of the card too but didn't take a picture of that. Need to have a little surprise for the ladies tonight. I hope you enjoyed today's post and remember I have more to share with you. I am super excited to share with you one of the other cards we are doing tonight but that will have to wait for tomorrow. Have a great evening, I know I will since I will be stamping with friends. Thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Springtime Awaits

Good afternoon, I was able to get a little time to stamp today and have a card to share with you. I cased a layout I saw on Stampin' Connections but rotated the card 90 degrees. I used the new Springtime Blossoms Stamp Set and the Tulip Frame Impressions Embossing Folder. The card stock color I used is not one I traditionally pull out and is Shara Sand. The Very Vanilla Seam Binding looks better in person so it must be the color is off from the monitor or at least that is what I am going with right now. :) I stamped the images in Basic Gray Classic Ink and used the Whisper White Watercolor Crayon to color in a few of the flowers before I watercolored them with the Regal Rose Classic Ink Pad and the Aquapainter. The Crayon resists the ink and leaves the white accents on the flowers. The sentiment was punched out with the Oval Punch and layered with the Scallop Oval Punch that was punched out of Pretty in Pink Card Stock. I added a layer of Pretty in Pink Card Stock behind the stamped image and this card is complete. Pretty simple but it helps me get back into the stamping mood after I have taken some time off. I hope you enjoyed today's card and are looking forward to spring as much as I am. I am ready for some really flowers and buds to appear on the trees. Thanks for stopping by and I hope to have something new to share with you again tomorrow. Until them have a great day, Tonya