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~