Finally, I am back.

 

Just a quick post for my first one in a long time.  Here are a couple of cards that I made with my last club.  The first one is a pleated dress card which I found the template for on splitcoaststampers.  The other card was made with a tutorial that I found on Where the Rubber Hits the Road.  I really like what she makes.

Tomorrow, I am working on teacher appreciation gifts as it is that time of the year so stay posted.

~danita~

Envelope Album for My Hubby

I made this album last month for my husband. I used 5 kraft envelopes for this project. We live in rural community and don't go to the bigger centres for shopping very often. So my children and I picked out gift cards for some of his favourite places to shop and eat at. I think that I will be making many more of these and perhaps doing a class as well.

Happy stamping,

~danita~

Birthday Boy Card

Here is a card that I started a short time ago and finished up yesterday for a birthday party that my 6 year old son was attending. I really love the simplicity of it. I was going to emboss the "Happy Birthday!" but the power was out because someone hit the pole yesterday and BC Hydro had to replace it. Instead I used Pacific Point ink since it is so bright and can stand out without the embossing.

Happy stamping,

~danita~

Colour Inspiration

Today, with the help of my friend Michelle, I tried to create a card that was inspired by a colour combination that I found on the blog, Moxie Fab World (http://www.moxiefabworld.com/). I go to the blog regularly but have never been inspired until recently. I absolutely love the colour combination of the shoe and the pom pom. I selected the papers and stamp sets to be used and Michelle and I created this together. Thank you very much Michelle. Michelle was out of her comfort zone since she is not a fan of purple and the green is too close to old olive which she also does not like. Recipe for the card:

Stamps - Delicate Doilies, You're a Gem

Papers - Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, and Concord Crush

Inks - Versa Mark, Lucky Limeade, and Concord Crush

Other - white and clear embossing powders, rhinestones

The card looks really good in person. The lucky limeade doilies are clear embossed and the sentiment is popped up with dimensionals. What don't you try to challenge yourself with this combination as well.

Happy stamping,

~danita~

CASED Cards

I found these ideas from other papercrafters but I cannot remember where they are from. I CASED (Copy and Share Everything) these ideas and I hope you enjoy them. I hope to posting regularly very soon as summer arrives.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Barbeque and Apron Card

Hello Everyone,

I cannot believe that it has been so long since I posted last. I have been extremely busy and stressed. Let's just say that my plate was overflowing so much that I was carrying 2 plates. I was working a lot but now it will all end very soon. I am looking forward to getting in my stamp room more often and posting regularly. I am going to post a lot of projects in the next day or two for my stamping club ladies. They like to see the projects that we will be making ahead of time. I am going to highlighting masculine cards and 3D projects.

First up is the barbeque and apron card. The card can fit inside of the barbeque. Also, a gift card can fit inside as well.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Candy Box Card

Just a quick post today as I seem to be getting sick. My throat has started to get sore so I am off to bed shortly. I decided to make a special card that houses a treat and a greeting. I was trying to use my new goodies from the Occasions Mini (button and pompom trim). I also used a new stamp set to put the greeting "Happy Birthday" inside. The treat is a favourite candy of mine, Lindor chocolates. I love, love them. Well that is it for now. Happy stamping, ~danita~

Never Ending Card

This card has 4 layouts that continues to open until you come back to the beginning. It is really something to see in action. I really like cards that move. Don't you? Of course, you might have to send the receipt instructions with this card as well. The finished card measures 6 x 6. Well, I am off to finish up another creation and will post it tomorrow.

Happy Stamping,

~danita

Spectacular Deals

Today, Stampin' Up came out with this fabulous sale. Items are discounted from 20 - 50% off. Click here for further details on the sale. The sale runs from November 22 - 30 so contact me if you are interested in placing an order. Happy stamping, ~danita

Card Maker's Rights

I don't have a project to post but I found this on another blog and wanted to share it with you.

As a cardmaker, you are entitled (but not limited) to the following rights:

• You have the right to take as long as you want to complete one handmade card. This may be five minutes or two weeks.
• You have the right to send a card for not other reason than to show off your new stamp, embellishment or technique.
• You have the right to create fabulous card for your husband, partner or roommate-just because you know it will stay in your house
• You have the right to spread your card making things out all over, just to admire them.
• You have the right to purchase a certain cardmaking item for no other reason than because a) you like it; b) you think it's cute; c) you'll never find it again or; d) you know you'll use it someday.
• You have the right to reserve using your most precious supplies on cards only for recipients who will truly appreciate them.
• You have the right to a workspace of your own. This may be the basement, you college student's old bedroom or the kitchen table.
• You have the right to make cards when inspiration strikes - whether the dishes are done or not.
• You have the right to request peaceful, kid-free, stress-less cardmaking time - guilt-free.
• You have the right to let the handmade card be the gift too.
• You have the right to value you personal style.
• You are creating a treasure - and part of the treasure is you.

~Author Unknown~

Cheers,

~danita

Fabric Anyone?

This is another first for me.....fabric on a card. And of course, I used one of the more difficult die cut (snowflake) that one could use. Be advised. Do not try this at home unless you have the support of your papercrafting friends. I got really excited about this that I took the entire adhesive backing off and of course all the branches of the snowflake stuck together. Next time, I would remove adhere one branch at a time. Despite all of the stickiness, I really like it. There was no stamping done at all on this card and the Big Shot was so easy to use for this project. Now, I want to make a rag purse or a little girl's apron with this material. Happy stamping, ~danita~

Stencilled Christmas Card

This is my first ever stencilled card. I used the Vintage Ornaments I from the Definitely Decorative catalogue. I have had this set for almost a year but I had never played with it. I did a few fun things on this card besides the stencilling. I ran the brushed silver through the big shot using the polka dot embossing folder. What else? Faux stitching (still a work in progress), daubered platinum paint, and using a border punch that I seldom used. Hmmm looks like there is something common amongst all of these things............................start using what I have and just get crafting. Happy stamping, ~danita~

Happy Thanksgiving!

We were invited for a potluck dinner this year for Thanksgiving. You would think that hosting a potluck dinner might be easier than cooking the whole thing yourself, it is actually just as much work. In light of this, I decided to make the hosting family a little gift. I made the candle box and stamped 3 votive candles to go in it. I gave the family the candles stamped with leaves. I was playing with my Cherry Cobbler paper again so I also made a Christmas themed candle set as well.

Since it was a potluck dinner, we brought this delicious Reese's Pieces Cheescake and 2 pumpkin pies. I made this cheesecake using my friend's recipe. Love it! I am so thankful that there was a little left over to put in my freezer. My husband and our children made the pumpkin pies including the pastry from scratch. My husband makes the most amazing crust.

I am thankful for the family and friends that have nearby but I dearly miss those who live far away. You know who you are.

Happy stamping,

~danita~

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~

New Goodies

Today, I received my pre-order from the new SU catalogue. The stamp set is a retired set that my daughter often uses called, Birthday Best. The new goodies included paper. Well..................of to price out all my retired stamp sets, paper, ink and accessories to sell. Stay tuned.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~