Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  Today's quote is simple ...and true ... enjoy!

See you soon!  Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with another share between Debbie and I.  I guess we had better get to it, as today is my teaching day and I have a few things to do before I can leave the house.  I will be showing 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 this week's sketch?  I liked it.  The stamp set I used is new and it is from The Rubber Cafe.  I see Debbie used one of those mini Magnolia's ... cute! 

See you tomorrow for the Sunday words of wisdom post.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Cross for Sympathy!

Hello!  Today completes my share of the five sympathy cards that I made for an order from a lady that I see at church.  Let me show you today's card ...enjoy!

 

 

 

 

I have a confession.  This card is actually a "case" from myself.  You see, a couple of weekends ago, when I was trying to finish up this order, I was having a bit of a "creative block" and decided it would not hurt to go look at cards I made a couple of years ago to get an idea.  And that is what I did.  This card was originally done in pinks.  So different in the aquas, but still simple and very pretty.  One note, I now see where I missed coloring a little vine on my card.  It is too late now!  Oh well, maybe it won't be noticed!)  Just FYI, the cross and sentiment are both from Inky Antics.

See you tomorrow for the Saturday share!

Happy Stamping!

Tina

Are We There Yet?

Hello!  Today, I have the copy of the post that will be on The Crafty Scrapper's blog today.  Enjoy!

Hello, it's Tina here again with another card creation using some fun products including an oh, so cute die cut from The Leaky Shed! 

The Leaky Shed was kind enough to let all the design team members pick out a chipboard design to use in a special project.  I picked out a set of fancy ovals.  Then last weekend I was at The Crafty Scrapper and saw the cutest die cut I think I have ever seen!  I just had to trade it out so I could make this adorable card for you!  

 

Isn't that Airstream Camper die cut adorable?  To transform it, I first colored it with Ranger Distress Paint in the color Peacock Feathers.  I then covered it with embossing ink using Rangers Dabber and added clear embossing powder.  The tires and trailer and accents on the door were made with a black Copic and a Medium Point Silver maker from Pilot. 

The papers that made the card all come together are from the new line from Echo Park called Walking on Sunshine.  I used accents from three different sheets, including the tiny dots that created the curtain in the trailer door window.  The stamper in me, thought the card needed a stamped sentiment.  I found the perfect words from a set from My Favorite Things. Twine, Rhinestones, and a Wooden Heart Circle from Maya Road are all added elements that made the card complete!

 

You can find all the supplies and see the card in person at my favorite store, The Crafty Scrapper!

Happy Stamping!

Tina

With Sympathy!

Hello!  I am back with another sympathy card to share today.   Let me get right to it ...enjoy!



 

 

 

 

The corner flourishes is a two piece die from Spellbinders, through Just-Rite stamps.  I have been wanting it for about two years.  Found it at the scrapbook show, and it was a good deal, so I got it!  I just had to use it.   Both pieces are the same, one larger and one smaller.  This is the smallest one, so as you can see, for my size of cards that I make, it is still kinda large.  Even so, I think overlapping it like I did here, makes for one pretty card.  The cross is from Spellbinders too.  The sentiment is Verve.

 

Today is my teaching day, so that is where I am today.  I got all of this week's posts done last Sunday, so you would have something to look at through the week.  I will have one more sympathy card for you on Friday.  Tomorrow is my card for the store's design team.  See you here tomorrow for that!

Happy Stamping!

Tina

They Shall Be Comforted!

Hello!  I am sharing this week a series of sympathy cards that I made for a lady at church that put in an order for them.  Today's card is simple and is as much about the sentiment from Sparkle Stamps, as it is about the pretty papers used with the sketch.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

It is hard to see but both of the crosses in the sentiment are lightly colored with copics.  Simple but elegant, at least I think so!

 

See you tomorrow for another card.

Happy Stamping!

Tina


 

 

Be Still!

Hello!  I still have a few sympathy cards I made that I haven't shown you, so that is what you will be seeing in the next few days.  Today's card using for all time favorite sentiment which is perfect for not only sympathy but a great reminder for everyday.  This card I did in some muted browns and greens, thinking it could be one that could be sent to a man.  Let me show you ...enjoy!

 

The sentiment is from Verve and that little cross is from Stampendous.  Love how the card came out!

Tomorrow I'll have another sympathy card to share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  Here is my pick for the day ... enjoy!

  And one more ...

That's it for today!  I am writing a few posts right now so that you will have cards on here to look at while I am busy class prepping this week.  Thursday one of my cards will be seen on The Crafty Scrapper's blog, and of course, here too!

Have a great week!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am back today with the Saturday share between Debbie and I.  We are at one of the weeks where we had a choice between circle or square.  This time we both went with the square choice!  Let's get to it ... I will show you my card, Debbie's card and the sketches choices.  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketches

That patriotic set I just got last weekend at the scrapbook convention.  It is from Taylored Expressions and when I saw the sketch, I thought, wow, that stamp set just perfectly fits the sketch!  I love how it came out.  A little early for the 4th, but never too early for patriotism!  Debbie's card brings a smile to my face!  That little bee is so cute, especially with those wire antennas and googly eyes!  Both are cute, this week, don't ya think?  What about the sketch, do you like it?

See you tomorrow for the words of wisdom post.  I still have a few cards to show you.  I just need to get the posts written before I get knee deep in class prepping! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

With Sympathy!

Hello!  I made five sympathy cards for a lady at church who put in an order for them.  I have the first of those five to show you today.  This card could actually be for any occasion, just change the sentiment on the front.  So pretty, let me show you... enjoy!

Do you see the words panel?  That is a big background stamp and has been in my stash for very long time.  I went searching for it and thankfully found it.  It is a Stampin' Up stamp and is the Irish blessing repeated over and over.  The best part is that pretty script font.  The flowers, the sentiment, and the leaves die are all from Verve.  I haven't gotten out of the habit of writing down the name of the papers I used.  I do know this is from a 6 x 6 pad from my stash!  Love this card, don't you?

Happy Stamping!
Tina

You Rock!

Hello!  I have two cards to show you today!  I am putting them in the same post because they have kinda the same theme!  And I used the same stamp set, one that I got recently at the scrapbook store in Tyler.  The first card is one that I made for our granddaughter who turned 15 on Saturday.  She gave me a compliment saying that the card was special because I made it ... awww, what a sweet thing to say to me!  And she liked it, too!  I hope you do ... enjoy!

 

The next card is the one that I made for my hubby for Father's Day.  As you may or may not know, "music" is his hobby, as he collects and buys and sells records, including lp's, 45's, cd's and more.  His whole room is filled with shelving from floor to ceiling.so this stamp set perfectly fits him, for sure.  His favorite color is green ... so, his card is primarily green ... enjoy!

 

Now, the funny part of his card, is the inside.  I decided that this card should be from CoCo, the chihuahua and me.  So here is the inside ...

 

The set that both cards are made with is by Taylored Expressions and it is called "Rock My World".  The small inside sentiments are from The Cat's Pajamas from their Penguin Rock set and the Happy Father's Day is from Great Impressions.

I have more cards to share tomorrow!  See you then!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  Today is Father's Day and I thought I should give you a nice quote about dads but then I saw this one and thought, oh how true and well said it is ... enjoy!

And here is a nice photo of my dad taken in 1989.  My dad died in 1996 with prostate cancer, at the age of 79.  He always looked at life on the bright side and always had a smile or a kind word to give. 

I love you daddy and I miss you.

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello!  What a fun day I had yesterday at the scrapbook convention with friends!  Today, I am back with the share between Debbie and I.  Let's get right 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

For some reason, cards are not showing up clearly, especially the sentiments ... so fyi, my sentiment on the front says: whale, hello there and Debbie's says: Beautiful wishes for a beautiful day.  When I first saw this sketch, I thought, I don't think so ... but, after putting the card together, I really like it!  What do you think of it?

See you tomorrow for the Sunday words of wisdom post!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

June Class Share!

Hello!  I am a little late in posting today and it is all because of a big thunderstorm that rolled through this morning and took our electricity with it!  So, when the lights came back on, I took my photos, and here I am.  I want to share my June class cards with you today.  Even though, I have already taught the card in a box, I decided to do another one, a variation of sorts.  It is a rectangle shape and folds flat, small enough to fit in an A2 size envelope.  On pinterest, I have seen some cool 3D stars and pinwheels, so I went looking for how-to's and added these to my patriotic card in a box, miniature versions, of course!  Every month I have used a different die.  The die of the month is the Never Ending die from Inky Antics.  In fact, it is really getting a work-out, as I am using it on two cards this month!  One is using it in the traditional way, creating a never ending square of images and the other card is using it as a pop-up, pop-out!  Ok, I guess I had better start showing you my cards ... enjoy!

 

 

 

Back side to write your sentiment...

 

 

Card features an envelope to hold the never ending squares ...

 

 Next 4 shows, the never ending square panels ...

 

 And of course, the inside of the card ...

 

 It's hard to see in the photo, but the diagonal stripe hangs over the top of the square panel aka lemonade stand ...

Open the middle square and you see this pop-up/pop-out ....

 

 And the inside of the card ...

Pretty cute, huh?  It is always a challenge to get them to come together, but the result?  Love them!  If you do too, check out my class times or order a kit.  Contact me or the store: The Crafty Scrapper 972-923-3151.

Summer Fun - Wed. June 24th 11:00 a.m. and Sat. June 28th 2:30 p.m.
In this class you will make three creative and unique cards.  We all loved the box in a card that we made a few months ago, but I have a fun variation for you ... a rectangle one and it is all red, white, and blue!  Plus, on this one we will be making 3D stars and pinwheels!  And then continuing our series of creating with a different die every month, we are going to use the Never Ending Card die by Inky Antics to make some fun add-ons and pop-outs for two of the cards, both with summertime themes!  Please bring adhesive to include scor-tape (any size),foam tape,  pop-up dots, detailed scissors, and your preferred coloring medium.  All other supplies provided.  (Copics used (for those who have asked to know ahead of time): card 2: YG01, Y08, Y38, B000, E43, E00, E35, card 3: C1, R05, BG13, YG03, Y32, B52)

I had planned on having another card for you tomorrow but with the way the day has gone, I am behind for sure.  I will be back on Saturday for the share.

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Hats Off to You!

Hello!  Today, I am back with another card.  This one is a graduation card that I made for a friend's daughter.  Another friend had "cased" a card similar to this one that she found on pinterest.  But, I changed mine because I wanted to use some pattern paper and then playing around with it, I even changed the card design from vertical to horizontal.  I like the result.  Let me show you ... enjoy!

Yes, it is purple!  School colors ... in fact, she graduated from the same school I did (36 years later).  You think that was a long time ... my mom graduated from there 81 years ago ... wow!  Anyway, back to my card ... the little purple confetti does shake around which is really cool!  I found the darkest and brightest purples I could in my stash.  The tiny purple dot is Bazzill.  And the star paper is from a pack of $1 paper pack from Target.  What do you think?

 

I am still working on class samples - One down (A 4th of July card ...love it!), on to the second, so far, so good.  Gotta get them finished TODAY!  See you tomorrow for either the class samples or one of the sympathy cards I made to sell to a lady at church.

 

Happy Stamping!

Tina

 

Flowers Just for You!

Hello!  My friend, Donna and I got together last week and did a joint creative project, combining some supplies she has and some that I have.  She had purchased the Memory Box window die, and I had gotten the Memory Box window box die and then just recently I got some dies from Impression Obsession that I thought we could combine together to make cute window cards.  Well... we soon found out that her window die and my window box are not the same sizes!  I have the large window box die and she has the smaller window, so this week at the scrapbook convention, I will be on the lookout for the smaller window box die!  To make them match, I had to do a little cutting on the window box, but really I don't think anyone would know (except you, 'cause I just told you!) because I covered it up with flowers and green "stuff"!  Let me show you ... enjoy!

 Here are the Impression Obsession dies that made the floral stuff ...

Look for the rolled flowers in the next one ...

 

And the die set ... the smallest die in the pack made those miniature rolled ones.

And here is the set of four cards I made (Donna made 4 too)!

 

 

Most of the window cards I have seen are just the window on the base, but you know me, I had to come up with something that would add interest to the card, without taking away from the focus of the window.  I like how it came out and I hope you do too!

I am off now to get back to my class samples.  Gotta get them done, as it is already two weeks out!  Yikes!  I have other cards to show you, so hopefully, I will be back with another card tomorrow! 

Happy Stamping!

Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  I had a hard time picking the quote of the day.  I decided to go with a couple about life!  Enjoy!

 

 

 

I do have some cards to show you, so see you tomorrow!

 

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Tina 

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  First, I like to say, thank goodness for the Saturday shares, as they seem to be the only cards that I am sharing on my blog lately.  So, let's get to today's share.  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 both Debbie and like this sketch.  You know there doesn't seem to be as many sketches that are horizontal designs.  This one fits that bill plus, I think, it has a lot of interest.  We used it in two ways.  She put her main image in the circle, and I added a sentiment there.  Do you like this sketch?

See you tomorrow for Sunday words of wisdom!
Happy Stamping!
Tina 

What Cancer Cannot Do ...!

Hello!  I have a couple of cards to share that I recently made for those I know that are going through a battle with cancer.  A good friend of mine had this stamp about cancer with wonderful uplifting statements, so back in January at the stamp convention, I got this same stamp.  (It is unmounted and I don't remember the company, sorry.)  My first card today, I used this stamp.  Have you ever purchased a sentiment stamp and wished it was in a different font or layed out differently?  This is one of those stamps.  So, I took the words and typed them out on my computer, printed it and used that for the second card.  Too cards ... enjoy!

 

 Photo below shows the easel card part ...

 

 And the second card, this time with printed verse ...

I would like to figure out a better card with the actual stamp, as I really need to do one more cancer thinking of you card for someone else.  I also have plans this week to work on a group of sympathy cards for a lady at church.  And, I need a graduation card, and I need to get going on my class sample ideas.  As I get the tasks completed, I will try to show them here. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  My pick for the quote of the day comes with a story.  A moral, really.  The moral is ... you never know how you or what you do affects other people.  Here's my words of wisdom for the day ...enjoy!

And here is the story... This week was my teaching week and so I always find out the names of who is coming to class, because I make name tags.  Well, one of the names I was given, was a name that sound familiar. I figured she had taken one of my classes in the past.  So, when this lady showed up, she kinda looked familiar and I asked her name and she told me and I thought well, I am not sure about her taking a class before, but I really didn't think anymore about it.  So, after class, she says to me "I had just lost my mother when I found your store". ... (light bulb here - she was a customer of mine!)... "and you and your store saved me"!  (Note here, I told this story to my husband and he rolled his eyes at this point, but anyone that crafts, and I know you do or you wouldn't be reading my blog, "gets it", crafting can feel the void of sorrow, grief, anything and everything!)  The story continues ... she also said that she did not know it was me teaching, until she got here and saw me!  She had seen my cards and thought, hey I will treat myself to a card class for my birthday.  And then finds out I am the one teaching.  Wow, God is in there, for sure!   Thanks for letting me share.  And remember, YOU have gifts to bring to the world, whether it is told to you or not!

Happy Stamping!
Tina