Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.  We did.  Lots of great food, and fun times.  But, with all the food making, I never got back to my shack to make any Thanksgiving cards.  That means I had new stamps for Halloween and Thanksgiving that didn't get inked up ... but they don't go bad, and so I will look to using them next year.  For today's share, Debbie did one more Thanksgiving card (at least you got Thanksgiving from her!).  I of course, did another Christmas card for my stash.  I think I am up to about 40 cards that can be sent.  Not bad, with a few weeks to go.  Let's do today's cards... I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

 

The Sketch

I think this is a sketch that I did last year when it first came out.  At first glance, I seems ... a little complicated, but when you get all the pieces placed, I really like it. You know I love the ones with more pieces as they are so different from the clean and simple style that I am not crazy about.  And I think it is like that only because they all look alike.  This one is definitely doesn't look like all the rest.  Your thoughts?

Oh, I do have one quick share of a handmade item ... yesterday, my granddaughter wanted to help making something for school ... she wanted to make a girls and boys pass for the restroom for her math class.  This is what we came up with ...

The base is a very heavy chipboard.  We found these two papers in my stash and thought they would be perfect.  The letters are from an alphabet die set.  They measure 2 1/2" x 7".  They are not the size I think I would have gone with, but it is what she wanted.  Easy Peasy! 
This next week is my teaching week and so I am afraid you will not see me until late in the week.  This class is the tag, gift card, gift bag class, and there is going to be lots of die-cutting prep work.  The last of the kids are going home today and I am sure, I will start prepping this afternoon.  I will be back tomorrow with the Sunday words of wisdom.

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Happy Snowman!

Hello!  I almost forgot to post this card, as I promised.  Doing some pre-baking for tomorrow's big day, and wasn't thinking about that I needed to write a post.  We'll make this one quick, so I can get back to it.  Today's card is another one that Donna and I worked on together.  I had tons of scraps from the My Minds Eye Winter Wonderland 6 x 6 pads (I had two pads), so we got creative and used a bunch of scraps to make this adorable card ... let me show you ... enjoy!

 

I found enough larger pieces for the big squares behind the circles, some in red dots, some blue dots, etc.  And then we cut the scraps into those flags!  This image in from Stampendous.  It is an adorable set with all kinds of things you can hang between the branches.  We kept it simple and did the ornament string.  Love how it came out.  I hope you do too! 



 

I pulled out a Thanksgiving Owl set I want to make a card for you for tomorrow, but not sure I will get a chance to ...we'll see!  If you don't see me tomorrow, then let just say ... Happy Thanksgiving!  We all have so much to be thankful for.  Count your blessings.

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Just Chillin'....

Hello!  Today I have a card for you that my friend, Donna and I made together a couple of weeks ago in one of our card making get togethers.  We combined a sketch idea from me and papers from my stash with stamps and ribbon from her stash to come up with this adorable card.  Let me show you ... enjoy!

 

 

I love how this came out.  The sketch we used had ribbon across the front, but no ribbon we tried looked good, until ... we found this ric, rac!  So perfect!  This is a very easy sketch to recreate!  Maybe you will try this one.  The stamps are from a very old set from Darcie's.

I have another fun card for you tomorrow.  See you then.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  O.k. so I have a hundred quotes on my pinterest board, but I decided to go searching for one that would be good for Thanksgiving.   I found the one I am sharing with you today, along with a bunch of other that I had to "pin" to my words board!  I love word quotes!  But, let me show you my quote for today ... enjoy!

So true!  Have a great day!
I will be back early in the week to share a couple more Christmas cards.  And maybe, I will even get time to do one Thanksgiving card for you.  I got some new Thanksgiving stamps than haven't been inked up yet.  I got them before I decided to skip Thanksgiving cards and go right to making Christmas ones! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello!  This week is one of the circle or square choices.  I went with a square, a small one, 4 1/4 inch and Debbie went with a large circle, almost 5 inch.  So, you have two sizes for one sketch.  Makes it interesting, doesn't it?  Let me show you.  First, my card, then Debbie's, and then, of course, the sketch choices.  Enjoy!

 

 

My Card

 

 

Debbie's Card

The Sketch Choices





I went with Christmas again, as I am still making extra's to add to the Christmas card stash.  I must find out how Debbie made this very large circle.  I love it!  The sketch is one we both liked.   I also was thinking you could make this same sketch into an A-2 size card.  Sometimes the sketches will work to change the sizes, sometimes they won't.  Do you like this sketch?

Day before yesterday it was 70 degrees, then yesterday is was 37 ... it is that darn Texas weather! 
See you tomorrow for the Sunday quote!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Christmas Blessings!

Hello!  My friend Donna and I have been getting together every week to work on more Christmas cards.  I come up with the card ideas and we do all the stamping, cutting, etc. to make as many finished cards that will allow for the paper used.  I have one of them to show you today.  A couple of weeks ago, for a Saturday sketch share, I made a card with a nativity.   See it here to remind you.  Well, I really wanted to make more than the additional 7 I made, but I could not find any substitute for that swirl blue paper I used on the first layer.  Then, another great friend donated a bunch of papers to me that she purged from her stamp room, and in that group was this really pretty teal and purple swirl paper and I could just see the nativity with it.  I was going to do another sketch, but why mess with a great thing, right?  So, same sketch, but totally different papers used.  Now, it is not traditional colors for Christmas, but Donna and I both liked it anyway (of course, teal and purple are her colors, so she probably isn't the best person to ask!  lol!)  You can be the judge ...enjoy!

So, what do you think?  Do you like the colors for a Christmas card?  And do you like the strip of gold/silver bling?  The sketch card had a sentiment square on the left, but we didn't like it because even though the card base is white, it just looked too stark white.  We also tried embossing in gold, but didn't like it either,  The sentiment showed up a little better on the purple than it did on the teal, so that is what we went with.  The inside sentiment is "Christ the Savior is Born". Not much info to give you in a recipe.  The main thing you need to know is the die is from Taylored Expressions, the bling is from Elizabeth Crafts, and the sentiments from Verve.

See you tomorrow for the sketch share.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  I am back today with another favorite "pin" from my words Pinterest board.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

See you next week!

Happy Stamping!

Tina

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello!  Well, you almost didn't get a card from me this week, as the class preps took way longer than anticipated.  And I was also working on my December class which is the previous post.  Anyway, I got it done but didn't make extras for my Christmas card stash.  I might make more later if needed.  And especially if I hear you like this one.  For me, not real sure.  So, let's get to it ... I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

What do you think of the sketch?  Would love to hear!  I do like Debbie's card.  So maybe that means, it's the papers and not the sketch I am unsure of ...?

See you tomorrow for the Sunday Words of Wisdom post. 
Happy Stamping!
Tina

December Class Share!

Hello!  I didn't get this post done yesterday, so today you get two!  This one is showing you what I will be teaching in my December class.  I like to teach late in the month, but not in December, as there is too much stuff to get done personally.  So, my December class falls on the first week of the month.  This one is called Creative Christmas Gift Helpers.  It all started when I made these adorable snowman gift toppers for the church bazaar.  No, you didn't see them on my blog because when they sold so well and were such a hit, I decided to do them in my December class.  So, along with 3 more tags, a gift card holder, and a gift bag ... it's a class.  Let me show you the parts ...enjoy!

 

 

 

His nose is a tea light and it really lights up!

Inside - holds gift card or money!

A gift bag!

Side View - yes a lunch size paper sack!

 

Here are the class details if you can come or would just like a kit ...
Creative Christmas Gift Helpers - Wed. Dec. 4th 11:00 a.m. and Sat. Dec. 7th 2:30 p.m. $25
Make your Christmas gift giving special with this class packed full of unique and creative helpers.  We start off with three fun tags featuring Christmas stamps and dies.  Next is a snowman package topper that is also a tag.  The best part about him is that his nose actually lights up!  You will also make a gift card holder that looks like a wrapped package and last but not least, , a santa gift bag.  Please bring adhesive to include 1/8" score tape, an X by Xyron, pop-up dots, detailed scissors, and your preferred coloring medium.  All other supplies provided.  (Copics used: penguin tag 100, Y17, TG25, R29, R37, N1, ornament tag Y26, TG17, R29, BG57, these are listed only for those that have asked for them). 

Be sure to scroll down for the Saturday Sketch Share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Hugs and Smiles!

Hello!  I am back today with another card and the recipes for the last three days of my "short and sweet" posts.  I guess that is a good way for me to do, when I don't have time to write longer posts.  Like yesterday's card, this is another one that could be for many occasions.  In fact, I gave my friend from church who purchased these cards from me, a little baggie with several sentiments inside like Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, etc., so she could decide what occasion they would be used for.  I simply die cut the sentiments in ovals or circles and added scor-tape to the reverse side.  Let me show you today's card ... enjoy!

 

 

 

Recipe for today's card -

Paper - Authentique Gathering 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock White, Black

Stamps - Verve Hugs and Smiles set

Ink - Memento Black, Distress Ink

Tools - Spellbinders Borders set, Classic Circle, Verve Flag Banner die

Other - Pearls, Grosgrain Ribbon

 

Recipe for You are Such a Joy To Me - 11/13 post -

Paper - Simple Stories Vintage Bliss 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock White, Gray
Stamps - Verve - Floral corner from Because of You set, and sentiment from Hugs and Smiles set

Ink - Versafine Smokey Gray, Copics

Tools - Spellbinders Classic Circle, Lacey Circle

Other - Rhinestones

 

Recipe for With Sympathy - 11/12 post - 

Paper - Cardstock White, Green

Stamps - Flourish from Rubbernecker, Sentiment from Verve

Ink - Versafine Spanish Moss

Tools - Spellbinders Filigree Delight, Classic Oval
Other - Pearls

(One note from me ... sympathy cards need to be simple and this one is just that ... simple but oh, so pretty!)

 

Recipe for It's Cake Time - 11/11 post -

Paper - My Minds Eye Hootenany 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock White, Blue, Pink

Stamps - Sizzix/Hero Arts stamp and die set- Birthday, sentiment from Endless Creations

Ink - Distress Ink, Copics
Tools - Spellbinders Lacey Circle (this small one does not have holes but is a nice size), Classic Circle, My Favorite Things Large Scallop Border

Other - Rhinestones

 

That should do it.  If you missed the last three posts, be sure to scroll down and check them out.  I am trying to finish up my December class samples today.  If that gets done, I will see you tomorrow for that.  Have a good one!

 

Happy Stamping!

Tina



 

 

You are Such a Joy to Me!

Hello!  O.k. it is day three of my short and sweet posts.  Be sure to stop in tomorrow to get my takes on the last three days of cards and also the recipes for each.  Until then, enjoy ...

 

 

To be continued.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

With Sympathy!

Hello!  This is day 2 of short and sweet posts.  I will post details about the cards and the recipes on Thursday.  Today's card is a pretty sympathy one ... enjoy!

 

 

To be continued.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

It's Cake Time!

Hello!  Today is a perfect example of how I get behind on my blog posts ... I have a card to show you every day this week, but I haven't written my posts.  And, I am right in the middle of making class kits.  So, today's post, and the next two days posts will be very short and sweet. Basically, I am showing you my card and the recipes will come on Thursday morning.  Here is the first one ... enjoy

 

 

 

 

To be continued.

 

Happy Stamping!

Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  With Veteran's Day tomorrow, I decided  I would like today's quote to be patriotic.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

And I got this next one off of my facebook wall ...

 

 

 

So, go find a Vet and thank him for his service! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with another sketch share between Debbie and I.  Earlier this week, I looked at my calendar and realized how close Christmas really is and so, I made the decision that every sketch share for the next 6 weeks, I was going to turn it into a Christmas card that can be sent.  And I would make additional ones, as much as the supplies on hand allowed.  That means you probably won't see as many fall cards, but something has to give!  I just ordered a nativity die that I have wanted since last year and so I decided that it could work in this sketch, but quickly found out that I was going to have to do a much bigger card.  Found an envelope size that would work, thus making the card approx. 4 1/2 x 6 1/2.  Enough about my card, as Debbie's card is very "fallish" ...perfect for the season and so pretty!  Let's do it ... I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

Love them both, don't you?

By the way, I was able to make seven additional ones.  I wished I could have made more, but that is all the blue swirl paper I had.  It came out of one of those big 12 x 12 pads from Die Cuts with a View and one I bought a couple of years ago ... so, that makes it next to impossible to find another sheet exactly the same.  I will be using this die again, (FYI: die is from Taylored Expressions and sentiment is Verve) in a different sketch and different papers.  Gotta do it.  That is it for today.  I am off to a funeral at the church and helping with the food after the service.  I will see you tomorrow for Sunday words of wisdom post!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sending Get Well Thoughts!

Hello!  I have been busy in my room this week working on my December class samples and six cards for a lady at church.  I haven't finished the class samples yet, but I did get all the cards made for my friend.  She asked me probably a month ago if I would make her a set of cards.  I had told her it would but it would be after the church bazaar before I got to them.  That was a week ago, and so now it was time to get them done.  Since next week is my teaching week when you usually don't see me, I am spreading out the cards, one a day!  Let's get to today's ...enjoy! 

 

 

 

I love how this one came out.  Simple and so pretty!  Of course, I cased the layout!  Mine is different papers, stamps, etc. but the idea is the same.  What did I do before dies?  I do love all my dies!

Recipe:
Paper - My Minds Eye Indie Chic "Saffron" 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock Natural White, Dark Brown
Stamps - Rubbernecker
Ink - Memento Black
Tools - MFT Medium Scallop Border die, Upsy Daisy dies
Other - Lace, Ribbon, Pearls

I will see you tomorrow for the sketch share and then on Monday I will be back with another of this group of six cards.  When I get my December class samples done, I will be sneaking that post in too!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Thinking of You with Angels and A Butterfly!



Hello!  I am back today with three more cards that Donna and I worked on together for a card order for a lady in Ohio that contacted Donna after the Blue Star Mother's convention.  For some suggestions, Donna sent her to her own creations pinterest board.  That is where the first idea came from.  She wanted one with purples, a thinking of you, and a butterfly.  This first card is pretty much cased from a card that Donna had previously made.  Too pretty, not to share ... enjoy!



 

 

 

She also wanted a card with an angel with a dove, also in purple, and also with a thinking of you.  Donna and I combined my stamps, my idea, and some purple papers from her stash to come up with the next card.  I cut the layers and Donna did the coloring.  (Angel stamp is from Stampendous and Thinking of You is from Verve).  So peaceful, so pretty ... enjoy!

 

 

Before I go to the next card, I want to share part of the email we got back from the lady we made the cards from ..."The purple butterfly and angel with the doves......unbelieveable!  I wanted the angel with the dove to send to Capt Jennifer Harris's family.  She was a casvac pilot killed in Iraq 2/7/2007 and flew with the Purple Foxes.  Jen had long blond hair....I cant believe the angel has long blond hair!!!  Her call sign was the Dove.   I guess Donna and I had some angels watching over us when we made this card!

She always requested another angel card, this time with blue daisies!  Yes, daisies!  Oh my, this was probably the hardest one for us, a real challenge.  It is not like you buy and angel stamp and think oh, won't that be perfect with that daisy stamp? They just don't seem to go together, but we did it!  In the same email, she explained it as ... "The angel with the BLUE DAISES have a very special meaning for our past BSM President, Kris Dervin."  So, glad we could meet her expectations.  I do love how it came out.  ... Enjoy!

I found in Donna's stash this corner daisy stamp and thought, hmm. maybe I could make that work.  So, I stamped the daisy stamp in the corners.  Donna stamped the angel, did all the coloring, and I, went looking for some kind of paper that the angel could "rest" on.  That cloud paper was so perfect!  (Sorry, I didn't make note of who makes the stamps I used.  I can find out, if you need me to.) 

What do you think of the three cards I showed you today?  I am so glad we did a great job for the order.  It is just a feel good kinda thing!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Thanks for Protecting Our Freedom!

Hello!  Remember back in the summer when Donna and I made all the patriotic cards for the Blue Star Mother's president to sell at the convention?  Well, we added Donna's email on the back of each card as a contact.  And ... a lady from Ohio contacted Donna about us making her some more cards!  We made eight cards for her.  Three of those were repeats of the cards that were in the original group that we made for the convention.  So, between today and tomorrow's post,  I will show you the other five.  The ones for today are the two additional patriotic ones she asked for.  She specifically wanted one for a Marine and so this is what we came up with ... enjoy!

 

 

 

I am so glad that Donna had this stamp in her stash, as this was perfect.  The sketch is one we did a while back to send to the troops.  But, with different papers and stamps, it looks totally different.  I like how this one came out!   She also wanted one that said "I salute you" and said a card with a flag would work ... but, flag images are so hard to find, at least one that is an open design so that you can make it red, white and blue as it should be.  Looking for a good image, we came across a flag sticker and used it!  Don't tell the "stamping police"!  Hee, Hee!  We also reworked a card I had made earlier in the year  ... here it is ... enjoy!

 

Looking online for something else, I found a Cricut (which Donna owns) cartridge called United We Stand that all kinds of flags, words, and patriotic images that we are thinking that we could incorporate into our cards.  Of course, I ordered it.  No fear from the "stamping police" here!  Hee, Hee! 

Tomorrow, I will have the other three cards to show you!  See you then!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello! I am back today with another favorite from my pinterest board.  I think the way they arranged the words, they are calling this subway art.  But, I am more interested in the words themselves.   To me, they are reminders for our everyday life.  Enjoy!

I still have five handmade cards that I have not shared with you that Donna and I made a couple of weeks ago for a lady that we did an order for.  Of course, I might have to break them up and share them in more than one post!  Either way, I will see you tomorrow.

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with another sketch share between Debbie and I.  The sketch today is interesting.  It is a little different, but I like it.  Let's get to it, so you can see what you think.  I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

O.k. what do you think?  For one thing, it is nice to have a sketch that is horizontal as opposed to the all the vertical ones.  And, with the slanted panels, it does create "interest".   Like I said above, it is different and I guess since I usually like different, it would make sense that I like this one.  The thing is, without an interesting sketch, every card looks the same.  (to me!)  Thoughts?

I will see you tomorrow for another Sunday quote!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Assorted Post-It Notes with Measurements!

Hello!  My friend Donna and I got back from our little getaway yesterday, but I didn't get back out to my room to make you any Halloween goodies and so no post for me yesterday.  I am a little disappointed with myself that I didn't get any Halloween cards made to send.  But, something had to get marked off the list for October and Halloween cards was what it ended up being.  Today, I do have some more craft bazaar items that I made.  I have to share these as they make great gifts for any day of the year.  I, of course, got all the ideas from Pinterest.   I have four kinds of note holders to show you.  All of them use assorted designer papers and various sentiments from my stash.  I will be showing you a couple of pictures of each kind, followed by their measurements and instructions.  First up, are the ones that hold the standard 3 inch size post it notes.  

 

Inside view ...

Colored cardstock is cut to 3" x 6 1/2" and is scored at 3" and 3 1/2".  One note from me: next time I make these, I think I might measure the depth of my post it notes and only make the gap that tall, so it will fold tighter.  But, it still worked.  Now, you need to make a small slit on the front cover, slightly to the left of your first score line.  They suggested a ribbon slot punch, but I don't have one of these.  So, I simply made a small cut with an exacto knife.  Worked fine.  Insert your ribbon thru the slot and attach your post it notes to the back cover with strong adhesive.  The front and back covers are Spellbinders Large Scallop Square (the second largest) and you simply adhere them over the fold-over.  Add pattern paper and decorate.  That is it!  Easy Peasy!  On to the next style ...

Inside view ...

 

At a dollar store in Tyler, I purchased these post it notes that were a 4 inch square.  Their depth was as least one inch high.  At first, I thought they were just notepads, but when I realized they were post it notes, I decided to just tear off about a 1/4" of them and make them into multiple holders.  So, all I did was create a fold-over where I would have a 1/4" double score line above and below the notes. My meaurements for this one is 4" x 9 1/2" with score lines at 2", 2 1/4", 6 1/4", & 6 1/2".  I added pattern papers and then on the 3" end, I used a Spellbinders die to create the edge.  Added the Basic Grey magnets to hold it together, added a stamp quote and voila... done!  Easy Peasy ... again!

Next, is a similar created holder with some store bought note pads.  I have had these notepads since last January as they came with some calendars that I got from Dollar General to use for a class. 

 

Since they had cupcakes on them, I made it the theme!  Below is the pattern papers I picked and the sentiment I used (from Reverse Confetti) onto a Spellbinders Labels One die.  On this one I just  added foam tape behind the sentiment panels only on the lower portion so the top flap could just slip behind it and hold the note card holder together. 

And last but not least ... I made a few of these ...

 

This one was super simple!  All I did was die cut the largest size Spellbinders Scallop Square, add a square of pattern paper, and the post it notes.  Then I added a smaller size Spellbinders Scallop Circle behind and added a flower or butterfly as an accent.  The ones I saw on Pinterest did not add this circle to place the accent piece on it, but I thought it was a good idea.  Here is a close-up look ...

 

And here is a back view, so you can see the circle and the magnet I added on the backside.  I am not sure where these magnet strips came from, but they worked perfectly for these. 

 

That is it!  If you have any questions, just let me know!  I will be back tomorrow for the Saturday Sketch Share!

Happy Stamping!
Tina