JOY Centerpiece

This project was inspired by a similar one I saw at a local craft store. I particularly liked the small, low profile . . . can't have something too tall or large taking up valuable real estate on the dining table, huh? The original project used wooden blocks a little larger than these card stock ones, but the price was better on these = D Templates for the boxes I made can be found here. Mel's blog is awesome and full of patterns and ideas, so prepare to visit awhile when you visit. I only used the bottom portion of the boxes and turned them upside down. I used American Craft dp and red satin ribbon, then covered some chipboard letters with SU's Real Red card stock. The three boxes are held together with mere paper clips. I'll add some silk holly and a couple of candles and viola!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous day. It is nasty and rainy here, but I'll take rain over snow any day, thank you very much.

Hugs,

Colleen

Masculine Card Debbie Olson CASE

I loved Debbie Olson's masculine card from the other day so much I decided to borrow her design and create a similar card for my brother-in-law's birthday. Using a different Basic Grey dp (6x6 pad) but the same CHF sentiment, it was easy peasy and I know he will like it. I have a hard time omitting ribbon from any card (even a masculine one looks naked without it imho), and the little ribbon loop with a button is just perfect. This is a layout I intend to use again.

Thanks for stopping by. Tomorrow I have a centerpiece you must see, so see you then.

Hugs,

Colleen

Lockhart Holly Cupcake (My Favorite)

Another version of the Lockhart Holly Cupcake, as promised. I think this is my favorite . . . what do you think?

It feels wonderful to be creating again. I have so many ideas . . .

Thanks for stopping by. Tomorrow I have a masculine card that is Debbie Olson inspired.

Hugs,

Colleen

Lockhart Holly Cupcake

I bought this Lockhart stamp with my niece's December birthday in mind. I used Basic Grey's Wassail 6x6 paper pad. Don't you just love these scaled down versions of their designer papers? The cupcake is colored with Copics and some Ranger Glossy Accents added to the berries. I did another card with this cupcake, but couldn't get a decent picture of it. I'll try again tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blogosphere.

Hugs,

Colleen

Belle for Alayna's Birthday

For me, a little time to stamp is worse than no time at all. I get frustrated leaving ideas and projects half complete and would rather not stamp at all. I also do not like feeling that I have to do something. Some intensive therapy would probably reveal that I'm still rebelling against my mother, but I want this blog to be something I enjoy and if it becomes a chore on my to-do list, it's no longer fun. Can anyone relate?

Anyway, I made this card a couple of months ago and just never posted it. I used a Jolee's sticker for Belle, so there's not a lot of originality here. I am working on some other cards and hope to update more frequently. I appreciate your patience and thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Colleen

Zindorf CASE

Right out of the chute, I must confess that this card is a CASE of one by the great Zindorf. If you are not one of the thousands following her blog, here is the link: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ If you scroll down, you'll find the card I case'd.

Sorry to post and run. I thank you for stopping by.

Hugs,

Colleen

Ambrosia Butterflies

Happy World Card Making Day! I bought this Verses stamp weeks ago and left it on my desk so I wouldn't forget about it. The Ambrosia line of designer paper from Basic Grey is so gorgeous and inspirational. It may be my favorite to date from BG. And I just LOVE the 6x6 scaled down versions. Anyway, the butterfly is a Martha Stewart punch that I layered with vellum, inked with SU Pumpkin Pie and Riding Hood Red over a base of Marigold Morning. I did my inking on the vellum first, then punched out the best part. The ribbon is from American Crafts and the brads I'm not sure of . . . I take those out of their packaging. I wish I had more of these larger brads. I think the wider ribbons call for larger brads.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing WCMD with me.

Hugs,

Colleen

Brittany's Birthday Card

I had so much fun making this card for my niece. I bought this Penny Black stamp with her in mind and had a ball coloring the jeans and accessories with my Copics and Spicas . . . borrowing heavily from the illustration on the wood mount. I used my Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing folder on a piece of card stock that I previously stamped with Cornish Heritage Farm's Denim background. I used a Stampin' UP! mini library clip with a scrap of ribbon cut down to fit and tied through it to embellish the sentiment a bit. I'm sorry, I'm not at home and don't recall the maker of the sentiment stamp. Anyway, pretty simple all in all.

Thank you for stopping by. I've been out of town for the past week . . . heading home tomorrow. DH prefers I not announce to the world when we're going out of town. He doesn't realize how small my "reach" is or he'd wouldn't be so concerned LOL

Hugs all! I can't wait to do some stamping!

Birthday Card to Casey

I thought I had posted this card, but apparently not. Casey is a pilot, so I'm always on the lookout for cute aviation themed stamps. This one is from A Muse, and I used a clear Happy Birthday stamp to create the banner. I used Neenah natural white in their heaviest weight card stock as a base so the card would be substantial enough to hold a gift card and added the Webster Pages patterned paper. The zig zag embossed edge was created with a Martha Stewart border punch. I've had this little arrow embellishment forevah and it was the perfect color and addition to hold the card closed. Don't you think the arrow looks like a propeller? Well, it reminded me of one anyway . . . I'm just surprised I could find it. I created the pocket with a little red line tape and it was done!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Colleen

Changito B-day

As soon as I saw this stamp by Stampendous, I knew it was going home with me (tee hee) I colored the image with Copics and cut it with my Nestabilities (what did we do before we had these?!). The dp is Sassafrass Lass and the scallop edge is part of the paper design.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Colleen

STAMPIN' UP! ONLINE ORDERING

Did you know that you can now order Stampin' UP! products online? Cool, huh?!! THIS link will take you to my website where you can order anytime, and it will ship directly to you. You can pay by credit card, too! Just click the "shop now" button below my name in the upper right hand corner to begin. Of course, I'm happy to place your order for you! I just want you to know you have options.
Happy Stamping!!
Hugs,
Colleen

Happy Birdie to YOU!

Two posts in one day! Ok, just don't get used to it lol! The chick is from Penny Black, the sentiment A Muse, and the dp from Cosmo Cricket's "Hello Sunshine' 8x8 pack. I colored the image with Copics, added some applique and glitter to the cake and finished with SU ribbon. I'm very pleased with this one.

Thanks for staying with me through my dry spell.

Hugs,

Colleen

Best Wishes and Happy Birthday Flowers

Here are a couple of very simple cards using some hoarded primas and a had to have Hero Arts set that is just now seeing ink. I cased these, but for the life of me cannot find who to credit. I apologize.

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog.

Hugs,

Colleen

We will never forget!

An Udder Year Older

All stamps used for this card are from Cornish Heritage Farms. Isn't this just the cutest cow image ever?! I colored her with Prismacolor pencils and cut her out with my Nestabilities. The card stock is SU! Blush Blossom and, it may be hard to see, but I stamped that with the weathered background stamp. The cow background was stamped on white and matted with black and, yup, that's cow ribbon, too. I do not remember where I got it, sorry. I made several of these with different sayings, but guess I haven't downloaded the others from my camera.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Colleen

Another Anniversary Card

I just love black and white with a touch of red.The designer paper is from Imaginesce, the mini hearts from Amuse, and the bird duo from Inkadinkado. Thanks Carol, for letting me stamp some of these off. You can see I'm putting them to good use.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Colleen