Cherry Cobbler Christmas Cards!

For these two cards, I used dazzling diamonds and pear pizzaz on one card and 1/2 inch circle of patterned paper on the other.

An anique brad and an old olive button on these cards.

On the last two cards I used a glass pebbles and a build a brad. For the cards I used the Holly Jolly DSP, cherry cobbler cardstock, old olive cardstock, old olive satin ribbon, cherry cobbler ink, Word Play stamp set, old olive striped ribbon, very vanilla 5/8 inch grosgrain ribbon, linen thread, 1 3/4 circle punch and the 2 3/8 scallop punch.

What is so great about these cards is that you could make 108 cards using one pack of patterned paper but one roll of satin ribbon will make only 90 cards.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Friends Are Flowers That Never Fade

I know that at first this project looks very plain but I was tight on time and my creative juices were quickly drying up as I worked into the wee hours. I had actually started to make this project a few years ago but never completed it. My daughter's best friend is moving away this weekend so I wanted to make something that will help them stay connected. Although her friend is only moving 2.5 hours away, it is very far for an 8 year old girl.

So...I made this stationary box that has an address book for all the friends that she will write to. Of course my dear daughter's name is on the first page. I put it in there since we do not have her address yet but maybe I should ask her mom tomorrow for it. Would it not be so exciting to receive mail at your new house the first week that you are there?

Here is the address book with the Friends Never Fade stamp set. Love this set. There is a little pocket for stamps as well. I did not put a pen in as I was out of time and energy.

Inside the pockets are 4 standard sized cards with envelopes and 4 - 3 x 3 cards that she can colour. I also included a gift card that my daughter's friend can use to buy whatever her heart desires and her mom approves of.

At this moment, I feel very sad for these two little girls since they seem to be a perfect match for each other. Her friend has so many wonderful qualities and I really hope this friendship never fades.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Treats Trio

Oh....what could be inside this lovely box?

Mmmmm...it is 6 delicous devils-food mini cupcakes.

If 6 mini cupcakes are too many for you, then how about 4?

What if you do not like cupcakes? Oh do not say it is so. Well, how about a snickerdoodle cookie in a pretty package?

I absolutely loved completing this project. For those of you who know me personally, my projects usually have a purpose or person in mind. I could not possibly make these packages without putting something in them. My family throughly enjoyed the project as much as I did {insert smile here}.

I am always looking for ideas to package home baking or other homemade items to give as gifts. There is nothing quite like pretty packaging to get your eyes and tummy ready for what is inside. I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed producing it. Would you like to see more ideas like this on my blog? Let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Vintage Wedding Card

I am calling this a vintage card because a number of the products that I used were classified as part of the vintage suite in the new Stampin' Up catalogue. I must admit that I do not gravitate to this style. I made this card for my husband's friend and his bride.

I also was trying my hand at making a Joy-Fold Card. I think that I like it and will make more of them.

Pony Party Present

Thank you Tania for your comment about getting back to stamping and creating as a form of therapy. It felt so good to complete a project despite the fact that my stamp room is in CHAOS (Cannot Have Anyone Over Syndrome) and my personal life has been a little busy as well. My plate is definitely over flowing and it looks like I will have to make a few decisions soon about that.

Anyway........back to the project. I made this little portfolio for a 5 year old girl's birthday present. I used the stamp set called Pony Party for the card, portfolio front and for the 3 x 3 cards included in the portfolio. Her mom said that she would like something crafty. Although she does not get to stamp, she gets to colour each one of the cards and give them away to friends. Also, I had to add a little bling with rhinestones and chunky glitter. I love using the chunky glitter on the sticky cuts. It seems to work the best on the sticky cuts.

Well, my break is over so I am back to cleaning up my stamp room.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Gift Card Case

I cased (copy and steal everything) this card from the new Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalogue (page 111). I used the stamp set Pocket Silhouettes and a new punch from the Punch Pack found in the Summer Mini. Rhinestones were put in the middle of the flowers.

I apologize for not posting in a long time. I had lost my mojo in the mist of personal issues, starting a new job, decluttering my house (ongoing) and being a full time wife and mother.

Now, I have realized that I need to keep on creating in order to balance my life better. I need to make time for myself and to finish a project each time that I create. Keep following me to see the many ideas that have been in my head but I have not taken the time to create.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~