Bow Chica Wow Wow

I wanted to share another card I made during our Stampin' Away!

This one is for a dear friend that just happens to be my "boss"!  She LOVES dogs.....I mean LOVE!!

Well, while I was at my stamping weekend, she got wonderful news!!

She passed the CNN!!  I am so proud of her!

So, without further waiting here is a cute little card I made for her in Congratulations!

Way to go Jill!!

I just love this little dog stamp!!  It is a newbie from TAC called Animal Thoughts (the sentiment is also a new stamp set called Bow Chica Bow Wow).

I used a new MS border punch here called Pinking Scallop.

Thanks for stopping by today!

{Bow Chica Wow Wow}

Stamps:  Bow Chica Bow Wow (TAC), Animal Thoughts (TAC), Polka Dot Basics II (PTI)

Ink:  Dark Chocolate and Fresh Snow (both PTI)

Paper:  Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz, and Rustic White (all PTI)

Misc:  ribbon (Michaels), Pinking Scallop border punch (MS), Watercolor crayons

ShoeBox Projects

As promised, here are the ShoeBox projects that we completed while at Stampin' Away!

First up, is the card I designed as my project.  The inspiration for the colors for this card, admittedly came from a SU flyer.  But the goodness on the card is ALL PTI!!  I think I am in love with these Button Bits stamp sets!  This flower image just sold me on this set and you don't even have to use buttons for it to be useful!  Really, nothing fancy here on my card but I really like how it turned out especially with that large sentiment! 

Next up, is the card designed by Jen Carter.  This card uses PTI goodies as well starring Green Thumb.  I don't personally own this set so it was so much fun to stamp with it!  I used her set to make another card that will be posted at a later date. 

Next, is a card designed by Barb Foster.  Her card uses a very popular TAC set called Victorian Elements and the rock 'n roll technique.  Very fun and I love the results!!

Next up, is a card designed by Laurie Willison.  Her card uses a stamp set from TAC as well called Wonder and Joy.  And if you like to color, this is a set for you!  I got in on using OMS and Prismacolor pencils for coloring this one!  I stamped off some other images from this set (thanks Barb) so that I can practice some more coloring!

Lastly, is a card designed by Brenda Hauff.  This card uses a stamp set from TAC too!  This set is called Dear Friend.  Here I used a different coloring medium:  Copics!!  I need lots more practice but it turned out so pretty! 

{Sending You}

All products PTI unless noted.

Stamps:  Polka Dot Basics II, Baby Button Bits, Big and Bold Wishes

Ink:  True Black, Versamark

Paper:  Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado

Misc:  ribbon (Michaels), white/cream mix buttons, Corner Chomper, Scallop border punch (SU), button twine

Coach's cards

Ok, we finally had our summer baseball party and guess what? It happened to be the same day and time that Brett's 1st Fall baseball game was!!! Well, he played his game and we rushed over there because it was a swimming party. He received his trophy, borrowed a swim suit, and had a great time. Tim and I collected $ from all the parents of the players and purchased gift cards to thank them for all their time, patience, and energy that they gave to our kids. You have to admit these people do have the patience. I don't think that I could ever be a coach!! The practices, fund-raisers, parents.....the list goes on. Anyway, Brett is absolutely loving baseball this year. He actually prefers to watch SportsCenter on TV than anything lately!! Go Royals!!

I made these cards for each of the players to sign for the 2 coaches we had. In the stamp lineup were several sets on this card including: Star Prints (PTI), Let Freedom Ring (PTI), and Grand Slam (TAC--an oldie but goodie). I LOVE how this came together. I had someone comment on how the color "grey" was making a comeback.....now for this card I didn't choose grey but rather these were The Sharks baseball team colors!! Don't you just love the font for this card? This is the font for all the words included in this set!! I created a small bit of my own patterned paper for where the stars are placed. Well, I hope you enjoyed this card......I have a VERY hard time making masculine cards but this one I like!!

Stamps: Star Prints (PTI), Let Freedom Ring (PTI), and Grand Slam (TAC)

Ink: Noir Palette, Charcoal Palette, Fresh Snow (PTI)

Cardstock: Going Gray (SU) and misc. white/black from my stash

Other: Pop dots and EK Success border punch (my favorite one)

What a hoot!!

When I attended the annual TAC seminar a couple of weeks ago in Wichita, this NEW stamp set was one of my favorites in the new catalogue called Be Square (set of 5 owls and 3 sentiments).
And you know what? Those that attended received this set while there!! Mischelle Smith wanted to give the seminar attendees one of her "favorite sets". Whahoo!! I couldn't wait to use this cute set when I got home. This card was made for my father-in-law's birthday. Do you notice the shiny eyes? I used crystal laquer on them. Mr. Owl was colored using my SU markers that I've had for eons and the background is Background Basics: Spots and Dots from...you guessed it!! PTI!! Do you see that border punch? This is one of my favorites in the EK Success line. It is so versatile and it embosses!! Well, what do you think? Need to get your hands on one of these owl stamp sets? Email me and I can make it happen!! I am still a demonstrator for TAC and would love to show the new catalogue to you!!

Stamps: Be Square (TAC), Background Basics: Spots and Dots
Paper: Cardstock (brown-Bazzill, kraft/white-PTI)
Ink: Dark Chocolate (PTI), Fresh Snow (PTI)
Other: border punch (EK Success), Square 3/4" punch, Grey Tombow for shading

I'm back.....literally!!

Hello to you all......I am back both from the annual TAC seminar for angels and back into my blogging! I have been busy, so in the next few weeks you will go back in time with me to review some of the projects/cards that I have made. I know it has been almost 3 months since I've posted, I must confess.......I miss it!! And some of you would say, you've missed it too (I've heard this numerous times :) )








First up, I wanted to share my swap that I took to seminar with me. I used one of my favorite stamp sets called Build-a-flower from TAC and my new favorite punches, the Extra Jumbo flower and Super Jumbo flower punches!! I love these things paired with button centers.



Next up, are a couple of pics of some of the friends I knew and now know a lot better!! We had lots of laughs and definitely stayed up way too late!! Here were my roomies:

From left to right: Jen C., me, Laurie W., and Diane H.

Finally, here is a group picture of all us angels that hung out together during seminar!!

From left to right: me, Diane H., Laurie W., Jen C., Barb F., and Brenda H.

There will be more seminar pics posted in the coming days so please come back and thanks for stopping by today!! If you are interested in a new TAC catalogue, please email me....I have a limited number of catalogues.

These are adorable!!

Look at these super cute little "purses" I found the other day at my local Dillon's. There were 2 to a package and were on sale from Valentine's!! I knew the perfect thing to put in there and who to give it to. I had been saving a cute little TAC GWP stamp to give to my boss since she LOVES doggies. She has an entire room set up in her house for them with a bed and all!! It is just the cutest thing. Anyway, this is how I packaged this cute "paw print" stamp for her since she makes scrapbooks of her doggies!! The tag was made using Around and About Sentiments from PTI and a mini button for the center of the flower!!!

Baby Announcement

I know my little princess is now 3 years old!!!! But I couldn't resist posting her baby announcements that I sent out after her birth. This was made by using vellum with my journaling on it (ran through computer printer). I attached the photo by sliding it under that little piece of cardstock stapled to the base!! So, behind the pic is the computer generated info on vellum!! I LOVE to do this on cards....it was just the subtle effect I was looking for on her announcements!! The word baby was embossed with clear embossing powder several times!

BIA fridge magnet

I made this adorable refrigerator magnet for my Clinical Coordinator (my boss) where I work. Last year at seminar, several other "sister" angels and I decided to find my boss's dad's Dairy Queen because if I remember right, someone wanted m&m's. Do you girls remember this? Remember we were making memories!!! So, I said let's try to find the Dairy Queen and it would mean so much to my boss if we could visit her dad's store. So, after a LONG time driving around, we finally found it and it looked just like the Dairy Queen I used to go to every Friday when I was a little girl. My grandpa would come over every Friday to watch Dukes of Hazzard, Dallas, and Falcon Crest. We would then drive down the street to our local DQ to get us a blizzard!! I really remember those memories fondly as my grandpa passed away a number of years ago. Anyway back to the story, I introduced myself to the owner and told him that I worked with his daughter. We then got a picture in front of his DQ and I made this for my boss. Wheww, that was a lot of talking!!! Here's how this was made. I had ripped apart one of those Coffee Break board books and adhered some TAC exclusive paper. I the ran it through my BIA, attached picture, ribbons and scrappers floss. See that little tag on the top? That is actually a pull tab that can be pulled out and has my journaling on it for my boss!! She loved it!!

Last year's valentines!!

I can't believe it's been a year since I made these super cute Valentine's mailboxes (from Target) for my kids and never took a pic and posted it here!! They LOVE them and like to see them in the kitchen to see if they received "mail". I used misc. patterned papers from HL and ribbon from my enormous stash. I colored some chipboard letters to monogram the fronts. I didn't really want to put ribbon on my son's but what the heck. I think it still looks boyish. I have since found some different mailboxes from Dillons after Christmas that are much larger and the flap of the mailbox opens differently (it's attached and pulls down). This year I plan to set their mailboxes out on the kitchen table before we leave on our vacation and when we get home their Valentine's will be waiting!! Of course, I will use my favorite new PTI set Heart Prints for my Valentines this year!! I will post pics of those cards after Valentine's Day.
This cute little 3 1/2 X 3 1/2" card just fits in their mailboxes. I used TAC's Hoppy Everything set. This set is SOO cute and this image was perfect to add "googly eyes". The frog was colored in using watercolor crayons---one of my favorite mediums. The "Love You" sentiment was a GWP stamp from a couple of catty's ago.

Disney name tags!!

I just can't remember where I saw this idea so I can't give adequate credit but I made these name tags for my kids to wear while on our trip. On the back, I put what "resort" we were staying at in case my kids got lost. I found the Disney lanyard at Michael's in the $1 bins a while back. For Payton's, I used a retired TAC set for the castle image and a TAC alphabet. For Brett's, I used misc. Disney paper, punched out Mickey ears and used the TAC alphabet.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye......

Here is the invitation I made for my daughter's birthday party last October. It is a simple gate-fold card using the Scor-Pal. The ribbon "ties" it together. The inside invitation greeting goes something like this and a castle was stamped "behind" the words:

"Hear Ye, Hear Ye! All ye Princesses

Princes, Kings and Queens

of the Land"

You are cordially invited to

attend the 3rd birthday celebration of

Princess Payton.

This event will be held at the

Kolling Castle

in the Kingdom of Topeka.

This celebration will commence on

Oct. 26, 2008.

Please RSVP to the King or Queen.

It turned out so cute!! I had great responses from those that RSVP'd asking what the Queen thought Princess Payton would like for her birthday!! I also made matching thank-you's that I sent out.

An oldie but a goodie!!

I love this cute little quick project. I made this a while back but just had to share. This is made using one of those office supply clips. I used TAC papers and found ribbons to match from my HUGE stash.....one of these days I will take pics of my ribbon drawers. Anyway, I have several of these made and put some wallet size pics in them on my shelves in my scrap/stamp room.

Introducing TAC's Serendipity!!

Here is the cover of the new Spring/Summer 2009 Magalogue!! I have it in my little hands and I am so excited because there are quite a few new sets that I just HAVE to get. See below for pics of some of my favorites. The "Fishy Friends" has got to be my #1 choice. Oh, I didn't mention that there are new embellishments and HOSTESS sets!! All of this is available starting Feb.1st!!

Christmas gifts

I wanted to post the pics of the gifts I made for various people this year at Christmas. I did break down and buy some Papertrey Ink stamps and I have to say.....WOW---love them!!! I will definitely be ordering more soon. I love how they have release parties, countdown, and NEW stamps every month!! Well, check out the link above for yourself if you are interested in clear stamping, new paper lines and new Palette ink colors. Now, on to the gifts I made.

This tin is from Papertrey Ink and was "lifted" from somewhere with a few minor changes I made. The red cardstock and ink are Papertrey....yep matching paper/ink!! The aqua cardstock and ink are SU. I absolutely love the versatility of this stamp set......Holiday Treats and who wouldn't like to get a personalized gift like this? These stamps fit exactly on Avery labels and they fit on Hershey nuggets!! This was made for my son's 1st grade teacher.

Now this second project is one using the bind-it-all machine...I love this thing!! I again made this for my son's 1st grade teacher. It is a magnetic notepad that can be personalized with a picture of her children. I did use TAC stamp set Forever Family for the heart and Build-a-Flower for the "happiness". The chipboard for the bases are just coasters you get from restaurants. Nothin' fancy!! Did you notice I also made a pen that matches her notepad?? How cool is that?

Now, we have various tins that were made for my husband's friends at work. I used another set in there this time....Can you see it? Yep, it's the Sweet Goodies stamp set from TAC for the tags!! To make the tags not so "white", I just used a sponge to lightly dab the white tags. This technique just "softens" it up a bit. Now, wait I'm not done yet!!

Here are the tins I made for my boss a.k.a. clinical coordinator and DON where I work. Here I got out my Alcohol inks and started inking them up. Not so traditional colors this time but I think they are oh so cute!!

What do you think?? Let me know!!

You don't have much time left..........

To buy stamps at 50% off!!! That's right, 50% off T-coded stamps in the catalogue!!!! Doesn't that sound awesome? If you want to take advantage of this specTACular offer from TAC....you must email me your order by Jan. 26 especially if you want to receive the free GWP with your order.

Here's what I've been working on.....

My brother's family and ours have been planning a DisneyWorld trip for quite a while now and it is finally down to less than a month away before we leave. I made this flip over "Countdown to Disney" for my niece and nephews. They should be getting it in the mail today hopefully so that they can start it Weds. My kids are excited to start "flipping" the days over until DisneyWorld. I used Heather's mini calendar idea for my countdown idea for Disney. I think it turned out so cute!!! Now, I did make several of these mini calendars for Christmas presents last month. They were a hit!! Thanks Heather for the idea!!! I love how the numbers are right justified and can flip over without having to move the ribbon. Too bad these numbers are a retired TAC stamp set.

Christmas cards 2008

I just wanted to show you my Christmas cards I made this year. The first one uses the TAC stamp set Joy of Christmas from TAC and cardstock from Papertrey Ink (which I am LOVING the coordinating products). This is the first time I have used the Cuttlebug embossing folders and I have to say these are awesome!!! The swiss dots folder was used here. I went ahead and added some large hardware and ribbon tied with Scrapper's Floss. I think it added just the right touch. And of course, last but not least STICKLES!! Besides ribbon, stickles are my next favorite embellishment!!!

Now, my second Christmas card uses the same stamp set from TAC but using more traditional Christmas colors. With the tree stamp, I actually cut off the top and the bottom to make better use of the tree. On this card, I also used Papertrey paper products. The word stamp came from a retired TAC Christmas set from 2007. These cards were fairly simple this year as I had to make around 70!! Enjoy....