Monthly Madness September 2021

Hello!  I know I am a little late this month in getting my samples done.  First, I had to wait on some product I ordered, and then when that got here on Saturday, I got the first card done and then Sunday, my creative mojo just went away, but yesterday, it got better and I got them done.  The theme is Halloween which is a favorite of mine because I have so many fun memories both as a child and as an adult.  I really love how the cards came out and can't wait to show you!  

Let me remind you of the kit details.  You get 2 each of the 5 designs plus a bonus card made by me, ready to send.  All this for $35 ($30 + $5 shipping).  You can pay me by Paypal, Venmo, check, or cash. The kits will get mailed around Oct. 1st, which gives you plenty of time to get them made and sent.

Okay, let me show you cards, enjoy...

The first one is really special as you will be creating a haunted house card ...

And of course, it open to reveal the message ...

Next one is quite ghostly (lol)...

No coloring makes for a fun, quick card!

On the next one, I used a really old stamp from my stash, that hasn't seen ink very often.  So glad to use it!  

Not sure it shows in the photo, but he is lookin' a little green! lol!

The inside sentiment I "had" to do on my computer, as it totally makes this card!

Time for a sweet Halloween card, even with a witch stamp ...

She makes me smile!

I ordered this cute bat paper, so I had to make a bat card.  I really think this bat needs some tiny googly eyes.  I did not find the right size in my craft room, but I will be getting some to add to the kits!

And last but not least, my bonus card ...

In my stash, I found a bunch of scraps of this brightly colored paper I used a couple of years ago, so I thought I would combine it with a cool witch die ...

I hope you liked the cards this month.  I think they are worth the wait!  If you are not one, that gets consecutive months of the kits, be sure to let me know as soon as you can so I know to make you a kit.  

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Monthly Madness August 2021!

 Hello! I am a couple days late with my samples, but they are done now and I love them!  Fall is the theme, but instead of making them only to be sent at Thanksgiving time, I decided to make them multiple occasions so that you can use them September thru November.  Or of course, of you prefer, they will be perfect to send at Thanksgiving by just adding a Thanksgiving sentiment.  Before I get to showing you the cards, I want to say that my booth at the Grapevine Convention was a success and so, so fun!  I enjoyed meeting new ladies and reconnecting with past customers of mine!  As a reminder, in the kits, you will get 2 of  the 5 designs, plus the bonus card made by me, ready to send.  All for $35 ($30 + $5 shipping).  Okay, now let's get to the cards ... enjoy!

Every month I try to do one card that is a fun fold.  This card they call a spanner card.  I think they could have come up with a better name, but basically, from the front is one view, then you lift the first flap to get the second view, and then fully opened you get a third view.  It is super easy to make!  I think this card would be perfect for a thinking of you or a thank you card.

View #1 aka the front of the card ...

Lift 1st flap for view #2...

And then lift the middle flap for view #3 aka the inside of the card...

Next, card theme is birthday because I figure you are bound to have at least a couple of birthday cards you need during the fall months, but if not, just let me know, and I will change front sentiment to leave out "birthday".

I have to say, I love this card!  Probably because it has cute animals and that sweater on the little mouse, just makes me smile.  Here is the inside ...

This next card is a pretty fall floral ...

I decided to leave the inside blank, so you can add the best sentiment, as it such a perfect card for lots of occasions including birthday, thinking of you, thank you, even a get well card.  And of course, Thanksgiving.  If you need something specific and you had rather have it stamped instead of writing in, just let me know, and I can add whatever you want.

I usually have a couple of cards with some cute animals, had to do this one, so fun ...

I went with Happy Fall sentiment for the inside of this one.  You can still add a sentiment for the occasion you are sending or you can flip the panel over to add.

Two years ago,  I used this stamp set with the scarecrow, I love it so, I wanted to use it again ...

The inside reflects a thank you card, but once again a sentiment could be added with it or on the flip side of the inside panel.

 
This is my bonus card ...

 This inside is blank, because since I am making them for you, there is no flipping the panel over.

These are my August Fall samples.  I hope you like them, as much as I do!  Remember, if you are not one that gets kits on consecutive months, make sure you let me know you want one.  I will start cutting today!

Thank you and Happy Stamping!
Tina

Monthly Madness July 2021!

Hello!  Don't freak out, I know I am early with my samples!  Truthfully, they got made a couple of weeks ago because I am doing a booth at a stamp convention the last weekend in July.  I am teaching a couple of classes with the June and July kits so I had to get them done to promote my class.  But, beyond that, I knew I could not think about them until the June kits were made and in the mail.  That happened last weekend so now I thought I should show you July!  I love summer image stamps so that is the theme but I did combine the summer images with all occasions, like birthday, thinking of you, get well, friendship, etc.  I love them all, and I hope you do too!  Enjoy!

Wait, I should give you the kit details, just in case, you are not familiar ... you get 2 of 5 designs, plus a bonus card made by me, ready to send.  And of course, it includes complete instructions, and color copies of each finished card.  Cost is $35. ($30 + $5 shipping).

Card #1 is my fun fold of the month!  It is a Peek-a-Boo card!  It is one that I have not made before, but I love it!

From the front, you see a circle opening with a ice cream cone, but then,,,

When it gets opened, instead of a ice cream cone in the circle, there is a sentiment -Peek-a-Boo!

What is summer without flip flops?  I had to do it, especially when you find cute paper!

Here is the inside, which makes for a perfect thinking of you card, or you could even write in Happy Birthday!

 Looking for summer papers and all, I came across this set of seal stamps, cuteness overload.  I had to order them, sealiously!!

Since I used a die to create the water instead of designer paper, I decided to add another seal stamp on the inside panel...

Summer picnics and ants make for a perfect friendship card ...

I had in my mind to do a summer daisy card, but then I saw this floral stamp with daisies and thought perfect!

I decided to leave this card blank on the inside because it will work for a couple of different occasions like thinking of you or get well.  And it might even be okay to make it a birthday card.  If you need me to stamp a specific sentiment inside, just let me know, and I can do that! 

And then there is the bonus card.  The paper reminded me of a pool, so I was glad to be able to ink up this Pure Innocence girl that I bought a year or so ago and have never used! lol!

Another one I left blank, so that you can add what you want! It will definitely work for most all occasions!

Those are the July cards.  I am making more than usual but that doesn't mean you should not let me know you want one, especially if you are one that picks and chooses the months you want.  And if you are local, and are planning to attend the Heirloom Stamp Convention in Grapevine, let me know, and I will bring your kit and you can save on shipping. Plus, I would love to see you!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Monthly Madness June 2021

Hello!  June samples are done and they are pretty awesome.  I can't wait to show you.  On my Facebook page, I asked the ladies if anyone needs anything special as this month and next are the last two before we get into Fall, Halloween, and Christmas.  I tried to listen to everyone who voiced their answers.  So, this month there is a variety of cards for many occasions.  Next month cards will be summer themed, which is one of my favorites and they also work well for several occasions.  You'll be seeing those samples real soon, but for now, let's talk about June.  Here are the cards... enjoy!

One quick push to sell (lol!), just a reminder, each kit includes 2 of the 5 designs plus, a bonus card made by me.  11 cards for $35 ($30 + $5 shipping).  It is a deal!  

The first card I made for the occasion of new home, however, on the backside of the inside sentiment panel, I will also stamp "Thinking of You" so you have a choice.  I have made center step cards before, but this one has an added twist.  It has an easel built in.  Looking for ideas, I saw this type card and thought, oh, that might be too much prepping for me, but you know I decided I will make it and then decide.  Wow, once it was done, and I saw how adorable it is, I knew it had to go in the kit. (even though I will be regretting it later, lol!)

Here it is opened...

The next photo shows how it will look when you take it out of the envelope so it fits in a regular A2 size envelope ...

One of the ladies asked for a thank you card, well, you know me, I want to do a cutesy one ... hence the mexican cow!  I see one of the rhinestones came off in the corner, there should be three!

Here is the inside ...

Next card is fun and the panel inside gives you a choice of occasions ...

Here is the thinking of you choice and below that is the backside of the same panel stamped with a birthday sentiment!

 

As you know, my favorite kind of cards are where the designer paper matches the stamps!  This card  is a perfect example.  Aren't these dog stamps adorable?  

And the inside ...

Sympathy card kits are always great to have when needed.  As I was making this card, I thought, it would really be a pretty get well card too, so you will get two sentiment die cuts that you can pick from for the front of the card.

I decided to leave the inside blank, since it will depend on which occasion and situation on what you will want for the inside.

And last but not least, my bonus card!

If you don't get the monthly kits every month, make sure you let me know that you want this one! Don't miss out!  

Happy Stamping!
Tina