Look Who Is ... 50!

Hello!  Today is Donna's birthday and we are cruisin'!  Woo Hoo!  I, so wanted to show you what I made her for her day, but I knew I couldn't show you before we went, as she would see it on my blog!  So, I figured posting it on her actual day, would be perfect!  I think I told you in a previous post that I would have her birthday "card" to show you.  Well, I actually made a mini book, but I had to say card, as it was a surprise!  I have several pics to show you, so let's get to it!  Enjoy!

The front cover. (sorry about the glare)

The inside left front cover.

Shows the three pockets and the front and back covers

One of the 3 pull out pages

A homemade coin envelope enlarged (look closely to see where it is put together).

Shows the accordion binding that holds the pockets.

Humor Card #1

Humor Card #2

Humor Card #3

I think all my pics really give you an idea what this little mini book looks like.  Originally, I was going to do regular size coin envelopes, but I went a little crazy with all the humor and needed more space to add all the words on the cards.  Be sure to click on each one to read them better.  They are pretty hilarious!  What do you think?  I am hoping she loves it! 

Remember, I have set up Saturday's share post for you already, so be sure to come see the blog for that one!  And, once again Happy Halloween!  One side tidbit, my parents married on Halloween after only dating for 4 months.  When my dad died in 1996, they would have celebrated  59 years!  I just figured out that if my dad was still with us, they would be celebrating their 75th this year!  Wow! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I have the Saturday sketch share for you.  It looks like both Debbie and I had Halloween in mind!  (One last Halloween creation from me!)  I will show you my card, Debbie's card and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

I absolutely love my card and Debbie's card is too fun!  What a great way to say Happy Halloween to you!  Yes, I know we are a little early, but right now, I am on my way to Galveston to head off on a cruise tomorrow.  If you missed this little detail, go to this post here to read all about it.  Now, you know I will be back on Monday to show you what I made for Donna for her birthday. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

December Class Share!

Hello!  Yesterday, I showed you the November class share and now today, I have the December class share to show you.  One note before I show you ... remember last year, I did 10 tags in the December class and I said NEVER again!  This year, I stuck to my guns and only did 5 tags, which still took a while to come up with.  But, I am also teaching how to make this cool Box Card, which looks like a card, but when open, reveals a box.  So cool.  Let me show you!  Enjoy!

This will be a great class, I think.  I will give you instructions for the Box Card after the class is taught.  One note, see tag 3?  The question on this one is ... when is a daisy not a daisy?  When it is a poinsettia!  I think it works!  Do you like?  Here are the class details for this one.

Gift Giving Helpers - Wed. Dec. 5th 11:00 a.m. and Sat. Dec. 8th 2:30 p.m.  $25

In this class you will create a very unique box card, which looks like a card, but when open, reveals a box and a pocket perfect for a gift card.  You will also create 5 tags to add to gifts.  Each one is a mini creative card.  Please bring adhesive, detailed scissors, an X by Xyron (if you have one), and your preferred coloring medium (copics, colored pencils, etc.)  All other supplies provided.

Come back on Saturday for the share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

November Class Share!

Hello!  Today I have the three cards to show you that I will be teaching in a my November class in a few weeks.  Let me show you.  Enjoy!

I love how all three turned out, don't you?  Here are the class details in case you are interested ...

Christmas Favorites  - Wed. Nov.14th 11:00 a.m. and Sat. Nov. 17th 2:30 p.m.  $25

Come create three creative holiday cards from our favorite companies, My Favorite Things, Inky Antics, and our new favorite, Impression Obsession.  We will be using dies and pretty papers.  Please bring adhesive, to include pop-up dots, detailed scissors, and your preferred coloring medium (copics, colored pencils, etc.). All other supplies provided.  Bonus: You also will be making a surprise mini project for Fall. 

Did you see I mentioned a surprise mini project?  Well, after the class, I will share with you that one too! 

Tomorrow, I will show you December's class samples.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Hello Pumpkin!

 Hello!  Did I tell you I am going on a cruise with Donna and we are leaving on Saturday to drive to Galveston? (Super excited!) And, that I have lots to do to get ready, including writing blog posts for you?  I had thought I would show you two days of my class samples first, but today I am going to start with the Sketch For You To Try challenge for October because I have to remember to link it to Jen's blog to get entered into the challenge.  Then, tomorrow, you will see my November class samples, and on Thursday, my December class samples.  Debbie and I did our snail mail exchange for the Saturday sketch shares, so I will  write those so they will post on the two Saturday's on time.  The cruise is for Donna's 50th birthday, so next week, on her day, the 29th, I will show you her card.  That is the scoop and the schedule of what you will be seeing and on what days.  Let's get to today's card.  I will show you my card and then the sketch.  Enjoy!

When I first saw this sketch, I was way thrown off by those two side panels.  I really had to put some thought into what to use for this card.  I wanted the card to look like those angled panels were there for a purpose.  It took some thinking and some playing with it, but I love the result.  I think the pumpkins I picked are perfect!  What do you think?  However, I don't think this sketch will be added to a go-to folder, but it still made for a fun challenge! 

Recipe:

Paper - Imaginisce Halloween 2012 line, Cardstock White, Orange, Green, Black
Stamps - Verve Bountiful Harvest clear set
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Spellbinders tag
Other - Rhinestones by Queen & Co., Ribbon by Creative Impressions

Tune in tomorrow and the next day for the class shares.

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share and Birthday Wishes!

 

 Hello!  O.k. I am back tonight with the share that I tried to write this morning.  It would not let me load my pics and since my blog is all about the pics, well there was nothing left to do but wait until I got home tonight.  And then, I almost forgot!  On to today's share ... first, we must say Happy Birthday to Debbie, as her birthday is tomorrow!  I have been doing Halloween cards for my shares this month, but this week, of course, I had to do a birthday card!  I wrote in her card that I thought it was perfect timing for her birthday to fall the day after our share! LOL!  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

We both did birthday cards ... how fun is that?  And, don't you love this sketch?  You can see how easy it is to work with.  When I do my next list of "go-to sketches", this one will definitely need to be on it! 

I am sorry you have not seen me all week.  I taught this week and I also worked on my November and December classes.  I am happy to say that my class samples are done!  I won't to show you what I came up with so look for those posts early next week.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

P.S.  Happy Birthday Debbie!  Have a wonderful day!

Saturday's Sketch Share will be late ...

Hello!  It seems Blogger is having some kind of trouble, as it is not letting me load pictures.  So .... I will post this evening when I get back from teaching my class in Waxahachie. 

See you soon!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! First, before I get to the share today, I want to say thank you to the ones that left me such kind words on yesterday's post either here on my blog or on facebook. I am truly blessed to have such special people in my life! Now, on to 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

What a super easy and fun sketch ... I love this one!  Just a couple of thoughts on the cards ... I love my card except for the little ribbon "thing" I did under the brad.  Not quite sure about it, but I decided in the end, I liked it enough to leave it as it is!  I used another one of my fun witch stamps, this one, from Rubbernecker.  It doesn't show up very well in the pic, but those gold bead embellishments on Debbie's card totally make the card pop, especially the ones on his crown!  Just adorable!  What do you think? 

I am off and running this morning.  See you next week.  I will have the November class share for you, and maybe even the December class share too!  Wow!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

A Birthday Card for Mom!

Hello!  It seems like I spent a lot of time on this card.  I started out with one idea, and then led to another idea, and to another.  In some ways it seems kinda of silly to put so much effort into a card that she will likely not even hardly look at.  But, the fact remains, I always have made a card for my mother and this year should be no exception.  I just can't hardly believe she will be 97 tomorrow!  She has outlived her 5 sisters and my dad has been gone since 1996.  In this last year, she has progressed a lot, but not in a good way.  They now do everything for her at the nursing home and she doesn't always know me.  I pray that she will not suffer too much more and that God will take her to be with my dad and her sisters which she misses so much.  Thanks for listening from my heart and maybe when you say your prayers, you will add my mother, Dorothy to your list.  Now, let me get to the card.  A while back, when we were able to converse, I brought her some cards to show that I had made, and there was one that had a sentiment on it, that really touched her, so I used that stamp on her card.  You have seen it before, but it is so perfect thinking of a "mom"!  Here is my card ... enjoy!

I love how it came out!  So pretty!  And of course, pink, as it is my mom's favorite (and mine!) 
What do you think ...  pretty in pink?

Recipe:

Paper - Basic Grey Serendipity 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock two Pinks, White
Stamps - Verve One Person set
Ink - Memento Black, Copics

Tools - Sizzix Basic Grey Diamonds embossing folder, Spellbinders Circles
Other - Pink Rhinestones

I will see you tomorrow for the sketch share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Hey Pumpkin!

Hello!  Are you ready for another Halloween card?  Good, because I have one to show you today!  The gift shop where I rent space to sell my cards just called and said that my cubbey holes are looking kinda bare!  The last three posts, including this one, are cards I made this week to take to sell.  But sounds like three isn't going to be enough.  I am still working on my next class samples and that has to be a priority, but maybe this weekend, I can work on some more cards for the booth.  For now, let me show you another cute Halloween card.  Enjoy!

The sketch is another one in my list of "go to" sketches.  I love the slanted panel!  What do you think?

Recipe:

Paper - Green stripe is from Bo Bunny Whoo-ligans line, Dots I think is from Target $1, both are from my stash, Cardstock White, Black
Stamps - Rubbernecker
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Verve Flourish Trim die, Spellbinders Circle
Other - Ribbon from May Arts, Pearls from Queen & Co.

Tomorrow I will be back with a "pink" birthday card.  I don't have it made yet, but I know it will be pink because I am making it for my mother and that is her color!  Saturday is my mother's birthday.  She will be 97!!!  She is still here, but in body only.  She doesn't even know me most of the time.  But, I know her and I know she would want a pink birthday card from me! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Witchly Wishes!

Hello!  I have another Halloween card for you today.  I was looking through my trays of Halloween stamps and was noticing how many witch stamps I have.  I own at least 10!  Some are scary and some are sweet, like the one I am using today.  Now I know when you think of a witch, the word sweet just doesn't go with the image, but that is exactly what goes with the stamp I used on this card.  Let me show you ... enjoy!

See what I mean?  Doesn't she have just the sweetest face?  I have a whole case full of Halloween papers, but all the images just didn't seem right for this card, so I went looking through my 6 x 6 pads to see if I could come up with some papers with smaller print that would work together.  The orange print and the dotted print came from two different pads, but they work great together!  This sketch is from My Favorite Things from back in July and can be seen here.  In the sketch, they used a scallop border across the bottom, but I couldn't resist using my new favorite in it's place.  I love how this one turned out, don't you?

Recipe:

Paper - Orange print is from Crate Paper Farmhouse 6 x 6, Grey/Orange Dot is from My Minds Eye Darling Dear 6 x 6, Cardstock Purple, White, Black
Stamps - Recollection (this set is red rubber on cling that I got at Michaels last year), Sentiment is from Rubbernecker
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Spellbinders Circle, Verve Pennant Trim Die, Cuttlebug Polka Dots embossing Folder
Other - Rhinestones, Button, Twine from The Twinery

I am still working on my November class samples.  But, I have another Halloween card ready to show you tomorrow.  So, I will see you then!

Happy Stamping!
Tina 

 

Trick or Treat!

Hello! I have a few Halloween cards done that I will be showing you this week.  I wanted to get a few done that I could take to the gift shop that I sell my cards at.  I know not everyone likes Halloween but I have some of the cutest Halloween stamps, so I am thinking they won't be able to resist.  For today's card, I went with one of the Saturday's sketches and one that I put in my go to sketch group.  (You can see my group here on this post.)  Let me show you my card ... it's pretty cute!  Enjoy!

Do you see the border of the graveyard at the top?  Last year, one of my friend's brought several border punches to one of the crops and I punched a bunch out.  Then, what I didn't use on cards last year, got put in the same container as my Halloween papers to be ready for this year.  It was perfect for this card.  Isn't little Frankie adorable? 

Recipe:

Paper - Stripe and multi dots by We R Memory Keepers Spookville line, Green dot bkgd by TPC Studio Monster Mash line, Purple Dot by Bo Bunny, Cardstock White, Black, Purple
Stamps - My Minds Eye Blackbird clear set
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Ek Success Border Punch (possibly Martha Stewart, but not sure), Spellbinders Classic Scallop Circle, Classic Circle, Petite Oval
Other - Black Pearls from Queen & Co., Twine from The Twinery

Remember the card I did last week with the awesome Halloween die across the front?  (See it here.)  I made a remark that I thought the inside of the card was too plain.  Well, my friend Cathy text me with some suggestions!  Her suggestion was to take the negative of the die and color it on the inside piece with some ink.  I thought it was a great idea.  But, with playing around with it, I found that I didn't like the whole negative, mainly because the house is solid, so I decided to go with just a part of the negative for the inside.  Below is what I came up with ...



Below is what the whole think looked like ... do you see why I wasn't crazy about the solid house?  So, much cuter with all the windows cut out.  Don't you think?

I will be back tomorrow with another Halloween card.  I am now off to work on my November class samples!  I have to have them done by the beginning of November for a special event they are having at The Crafty Scrapper promoting the holiday classes at the store.  I am teaching next week, then there is one week before my cruise!  See you soon!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! I haven't been back in my room for a few days, instead I have been online looking for ideas for my November Christmas card class. I hope to work on the class samples in the next few days. But, let's get to what you came to see today ... the Saturday share between Debbie and I! 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 I made mine the day after I made the Halloween card I showed you a few days ago ...I obviously was in a Halloween mood!  The Dracula stamp is one of those $1 individual clear stamps from Imaginisce.  I really don't think it is the best made polymer stamp, as it didn't stamp as smooth as I would have liked, but who can complain for $1, right?  I love the flower die that Debbie used.  In person, it looks like she die cut it out of white and then colored it with ink.  So pretty.  What do you think of this week's cards?  Do you like the sketch? 

I guess this is World Cardmaking Day today, so ... don't be left out ... go make a card or something creative!  See you next week!

Happy Stamping!
Tina  

Not Afraid of Storms...!

Hello!  I am back today with a non-holiday card.  I told you I am not quite ready to do the holiday cards every day yet.  There are a couple of stamps from Verve that I got in my free haul a while back that I keep seeing show up on blogs.  I decided it was time to ink them up!  In getting caught up on my blog reading, I saw an interesting sketch from Verve and thought it would be perfect to pair the two!  This challenge is actually a month worth of sketches, maybe I will try to do them all, we'll see how it goes.  But for now, let me show you my card with the stamps I have been anxious to ink up.  I will also show you the sketch I used.  Enjoy!

I love how it came out even though I almost ran out of room for the little boat image.  Yes, I know the sentiment was too tall for the sketch, but by the time I figured it out, I had already decided on colors, papers, etc.  So ... I made it work.  I went with a rectangle of vellum so that it would be see -thru and I could still see the sentiment.  I think it works, how about you? 

Recipe:

Paper - Echo Park - Paradise Beach 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock Blue, White, Vellum
Stamps - Verve Learning to Sail set
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Verve Flourished Trim die, Cuttlebug embossing folder curve border (made waves on vellum)
Other - Rhinestones

I hope to be back tomorrow with another card, but for sure on Saturday for the share.

On a personal note, the grandson's pig did not place yesterday at the fair.  But, I know Sean enjoyed the experience and will likely try again next year.

See you soon -
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Happy Halloween Card #1!

Hello!  I promised to be back today with a Halloween card.  When I was at The Crafty Scrapper last weekend teaching I saw that they got some new dies in from Impression Obsession.  I got a couple to use in my November class and I also got the Halloween scene one that I am using today!  So many stamp companies have gotten on the band wagon to sell these silver metal dies to compliment their stamps!  It's great because there are lots of choices, but also bad because I want so many!  I have alot of Halloween stamps so I debated about getting this die, but I am so glad I did.  Let me show my card ... sooo cute!  Enjoy!

Front

Open



I made it like the card I taught in my August class where there is a split and the top part of the front of the card is cut away.  You can't see it in the photo but the moon is made with that shimmer cardstock.  This was a super easy card to make.  I might have to make a bunch to send.  The only problem is I don't have a lot of the star paper as it was just one sheet I found in my Halloween stash, so I'll have to look and see what I can substitute for it.  But, don't worry, even if I make this my card to send, I will still be making other Halloween cards to show you.  And really, I should make them soon, so that I can take them to the gift shop where I sell my cards.  So, this month, you will see a combination of regular themed cards (not giving in totally to the holidays ... yet) and Halloween cards.  Looking at the images above, I think the inside rectangle writing space needs some help, it is too plain!  Will change that if I do make more of this one!  What do you think ... do you not adore this die?

 

Recipe:

Paper - Star Paper from my stash ... on the back it said Die Cuts with a View (but I know it is old), Cardstock Black, White, Orange
Stamps - Sentiment by Rubbernecker
Ink - Versafine Black
Tools - Impression Obsession Halloween Die, Spellbinders Classic Scallop Oval, Classic Oval
Other - Orange Pearls

I will be back in a couple of days with another creation.  Tomorrow we are off to the State Fair to see the grandson show his pig.  I hope "Bacon" does well!  I know, ... what a name he picked for him.  When you show at the fair, they keep the animals, so I guess "Bacon" is an appropriate name.  But, still ....

 

See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

October Class Share!

 

Hello! For my second post of the day, I wanted to show you the pics for my October class. I know it seems a little early in the month for me to already have this accomplished, but my class dates won't be at their usual last week of the month because I will be gone on a cruise ... yipee! Actually, I am also already working on the November and December class samples, as those dates are different because of the holidays. So, soon I will have those to show you too. But, for today, I have the October class pics. Let me get to them. Enjoy!

First, here is the pic of all three ...

 

 

And then the pics of them individually ...

Another Honeypop card ... don't you love the new red/white honeycomb?

This is a side step card - check it out in the first pic!

 

This is a Slider card ... the penguin on his iceberg slides back and forth!

And here are the class details -

Snowy Friends for the Holidays - Wed. October 17th 11:00 a.m. or Sat., October 20th 2:30 p.m. $25

We are kicking off holiday cardmaking with some of the cutest snowy friends stamps. All three cards are creative and unique, and include a honeycomb pop-up card, a side step card and a slider card.   Please bring detailed scissors, adhesive to include a glue stick, your preferred coloring medium (copics, colored pencils, etc.) All other supplies provided.


Tomorrow I will be back with a Halloween card.  See you then!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Angel Birthday Wishes!

Hello!  I finished the card I told you about on Saturday, so I have that one to show you.  I am also doing a second post with my October class samples, so look for that one in a little while!  I think I told you that a lady from my church asked if I could make her a card for her sister's birthday.  She also told me her sister loves angels.  Other than possible Christmas angels, I knew of one set that might work.  And it did work.  Since the card would be given and not sent, I used one of the flowers that doesn't lie so flat and also make it an easel card.  Let me show you.  Enjoy!

 

 

I think it came out nice.  I gave it to Charlene, the lady, yesterday at church.  She liked it and thought her sister would like it too!  I sure hope so!  What do you think?

Recipe:

 

Paper - My Minds Eye Quite Contrary Little Miss Muffett line, Cardstock Natural White, Pink - shades
Stamps - Stampendous angel clear set, Sentiment by Verve
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - My Favorite Things Prima Donna Petals, Fancy Flourish Die-namics, Spellbindrs Classic Ovals
Other - Rhinestones and Pearls

I am going to work on my second post for today.  See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina