Savannah's Birthday Treats

Today is Savannah's day to bring in treats at school, and it's also her birthday celebration in school. Besides the "healthy" snack she's taking in, I wanted to send in something for a birthday treat. I was blog surfing this past week and found this ADORABLE treat holder on Angie Kennedy Juda's blog. When I made them this weekend, I had to make up my own measurements since she didn't have that listed yet, but I saw today that Angie put up an awesome video tutorial! My version ended up being a little bigger than Angie's, but I was going by the size of the little bags of Skittles I was putting in them. I started with a 3.5"x6.5" piece of cardstock and scored at 2", 3" and 5.5". I put a piece of sticky strip inside the holder so that the bag of Skittles wouldn't slide out. To hold them closed, I put a staple that is covered up by the bug. I'd probably use velcro or something like that if I weren't doing it for kids, but I know they'll probably tear it open to get the candy anyway. (GASP!) LOL So I made 26 of these and they really did go very fast. So, follow the link above to see Angie's video tutorial, and you can make them a little smaller like hers or a little bigger like mine. . .or a size all your own to fit the treats that you want to use! :) Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Bugs and Fishes (Paper Pretties), Bugs and Kisses (SU), Hugs and Kisses (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- Pure Poppy (PTI), Basic Black (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Accessories- 1" and 1 1/4" circle punches, scallop punch, Real Red marker (SU), lollipop ribbon; Finished treat measures approx. 3.5"x2.75"

Featured Cupcake Sampler

I was so excited earlier this week to receive an email from Taylor at Taylored Expressions asking me to be her Featured Cupcake Sampler this week! How exciting! The sketch was a lot of fun to work with! I had such trouble deciding whether to go with warm and yummy colors or bold and bright, so I made two different cards. I used the Hugs and Kisses set from the Cornish Heritage Farms Kim Hughe's Collection. If you haven't participated in Taylor's Cupcake Friday Sketch Challenge, give it a try! It's a lot of fun and you don't have to use cupcakes for your image! Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Hugs and Kisses (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- DCWV, Wild Wasabi , Regal Rose, Basic Black (SU); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, circle punches, scallop circle punch (SU), ribbon (American Crafts), dotted ribbon (May Arts), paper piercer, gem stones, Stickles in Christmas Red and Stardust; Finished card sizes: 4.25" square

Let's Make Cupcakes

This card is for two challenges, both by Taylor! It's for Taylor's Friday Cupcake Sketch Challenge, and for her Dirty Dare Cupcake Challenge. I used the What's Up, Cupcake set from My Favorite Things that Michelle of Stamper's Dream sent me, and the Lined Paper Backgrounder from Cornish Heritage Farms. When I saw the sketch, the tilted panel made me think of a piece of paper (or list) that got stuck to the card. So, I used the Lined Paper Backgrounder and made a shopping list for the cupcakes.

On another note, I've been asked to include the dimensions of my finished card in my card recipes. I will try to remember to do that from now on. For past cards, most of my cards are the standard 4.25"X5.5". If it's a square card, it's always 4.25" square since that still fits in a standard envelope. Sometimes I'll create 3"x6" cards, but they're usually in response to a challenge asking for that specific size. Hopefully that information will clear up any questions on cards I've posted before today. Thanks for stopping by and as always, I hope you're having a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- What's Up, Cupcake? (MFT), Lined Paper Backgrounder (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- Pacific Point (SU), patterned and pink (DCWV); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Soft Sky (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, Sakura glitter pen, polka dot organdy ribbon (May Arts) Finished card: 4.25"x5.5"

Beate Weekend Sketch #44

It's time for another one of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenges! Are these weeks flying by for anyone else? It seems like it was JUST Friday two days ago! I sure hope the summer doesn't go this fast when it gets here. I used Tyson the Turtle from Cornish Heritage Farms for my sketch card today. I colored him in using Copic markers. I used the Cuttlebug negative effect on the Wild Wasabi panels, but it doesn't show very well. Probably because I used Wild Wasabi! I was afraid using Chocolate Chip would "dirty" the card up more than I wanted. Make sure you check out what Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, Mary Jo and Sharon have come up with for today! I'm heading over now! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Tyson the Turtle (Kim Hughes, Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip (SU), gold (DCWV) white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Accessories- Copic markers, brads (Making Memories) double stitched ribbon in Wild Wasabi (SU), Tiny Bubbles Cuttlebug folder, paper piercer, Chocolate Chip marker.

Love Bug

Last night I was supposed to go to a workshop being held by my upline, Kathy. Isaac and I headed out and ended up turning around and going back home because of the weather. It was just starting the freezing rain and I was afraid of what it was going to be like coming home if I went. I was looking forward to going too! The hostess of the workshop, Sandy, (Hi Sandy!) bought everyone one of these mailboxes and she challenged us to alter them for her workshop. I had my camera all ready to take pictures and share everyone else's mailboxes with you! I still do want to see everyone's mailbox, so I hope somebody took pictures! :) I bet you could all guess what I was going to make with my RED mailbox, huh? Yep. . .it's a sickness. LOL I decided to pull out my Pick a Petal set that I haven't used in ages. I just LOVED the ladybugs that people were creating with it. I took the circle from the Simple Serif Mini Alphabet and stamped the black dots over the white dots. I used the Love Bug sentiment from the Kim Hughes Hugs and Kisses set from Cornish Heritage Farms. I made the ladybug twice and stuck them on either side of the flag so that you could see her from either side of the mailbox. I finished it up with the glittery paper from The Glitter Stack and some polka dot organdy ribbon. Hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Pick a Petal (SU), Hugs & Kisses (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper - Basic Black, Whisper White (SU), patterned (DCWV Glitter Stack); Ink- Ruby Red, Basic Black (SU), StazOn Jet Black; Accessories-1" circle punch (SU), black polka dot organdy ribbon (May Arts)

Beate Weekend Sketch Challenge #33

Have you noticed how quickly Fridays come? At least for me anyway. It's time for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge! I decided to use the Kim Hughes Hugs and Kisses set from Cornish Heritage Farms. I have had this set for a while, but this is the first time I've used it! I know. . .terrible! I thought this little love bug would work perfectly in Beate's sketch for this week. I added some Stardust Stickles on the "rose" colored part of the ladybug, and use my Black Spica Glitter pen on the black parts of the ladybug. She's extra sparkly! :) I can't wait to see what Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, Mary Jo and Sharon have come up with for this sketch! It certainly was a fun one for me! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Hugs and Kisses (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- Basic Black, Whisper White (SU), rose (Magnolia), heart pp (DCWV Spring Stack); Ink- Regal Rose, Rose Red, Basic Black (SU); Accessories- rhinestone brads, 1" and 1 1/4" circle punches, gingham ribbon, Stardust Stickles, paper piercer, Basic Black marker.

Simple Thanks

I needed to make some thank yous FAST! I just love this stamp set from the Kim Hughes Collection at Cornish Heritage Farms. You can make cute, simple cards that don't need all the "extras". I, of course, adore this little ladybug! I used the same layout that I used for my baby thank yous. Remember the little bug in the bathtub? I was able to stamp a bunch of these cards in no time.

If you haven't signed up for a chance to win the Oodagoodies, you have until tomorrow at 10am EST. Just leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite part of Christmas was. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Cute Curls, Vases (Kim Hughes Collection); Paper- white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), Purely Pomegranate (SU); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine), Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi (SU); Accessories- horizontal slot punch, double stitched ribbon in Purely Pomegranate, 1" circle punch, blender pen (SU)

Beate Weekend Sketch Challenge #26

It's Friday and time for another one of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenges! I really liked this sketch because it's something that's different for me. I decided to use my Simply Sent Sending Happy Thoughts card kit from Stampin' Up. I finished all of the cards that came with the kit and had a few pieces of cardstock left over as well as ribbon, brads and Dazzling Diamonds glitter. I really LOVE this set. I love the two-tone image you get in one stamping step! I think I'll use this stamp set over and over again. For this card, I stamped a bunch of the flowers across the focal panel and then stamped some extras that I cut out and mouted over top with dimensionals. I used the photo corner punch to "frame" the focal panel a bit and used the dotted square to make a "frame" around the whole center image. The background of the card is my new favorite Backgrounder from Cornish Heritage Farms, Reverse Dots. I inked it up in Old Olive ink and stamped it onto olive cardstock. Be sure and check out the amazing creations of Beate, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, Mary Jo and Sharon! They always come up with something gorgeous! Happy Friday! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Sending Happy Thoughts (SU), Reverse Dots Backgrounder (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Kraft (SU); Ink- Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Basic Black (SU); Accessories- red zig-zag twill from Jersey Ribbon Originals, vintage brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU).

Basic Pomegranates

This was for this week's Color Challenge on SCS, Basic Pomegranates. . .to use Basic Gray, Purely Pomegranate and Soft Sky. I thought this was a striking color combination and not something I would normally put together! I used my Cute Curls set from Cornish Heritage Farms. I made a staff out of the one swirly line stamp and used the music note for the tune of "Happy Birthday". I had to fill in the music note and add or take away the flag in order for the rhythm to be correct. . . one of the downfalls of being married to a Professor of Music--it drove him nuts! :) He gave up trying when some of the flags didn't totally come off. I know that most of you would probably never notice, but for those of you who are musically inclined, hopefully you will find this amusing! :) Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Cute Curls (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- Basic Gray, Soft Sky, Purely Pomegranate (SU); Ink- Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky (SU); Accessories- double stitched ribbon in Purely Pomegranate, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches (SU), bling, Cuttlebug Swirls folder.

FS36 StamperTammy

This was for this week's Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS, to CASE StamperTammy! I just loved looking through her gallery. She has a lot of beautiful creations in there! I chose to CASE this card. I changed the colors and the stamp set for my version. If you haven't visited StamperTammy's gallery, you really should. . .you'll love it!

I used the Cute Curls set and Vases set by Cornish Heritage Farms. Now you see why I HAD to have the Cute Curls set! :) Aside from the adorable font, I just couldn't resist that ladybug! I actually won the Vases set through the scavenger hunt that took place right before the release of the Kim Hughes line. I think I'm really going to like that set too.

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope your week is off to a good start! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Cute Curls, Vases (Cornish Heritage Farms, Kim Hughes Collection); Ink- Basic Black, Bordering Blue, Purely Pomegranate (Stampin' Up); Paper- Purely Pomegranate, Purely Pomegranate Prints Designer Series, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White (Stampin' Up); Accessories- spiral border punch, small and large oval punches, photo corner punch, rhinestone brad, blender pen.

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #23

Another Friday and another wonderful Sketch Challenge by Beate! The sketch was very simple, so I thought these new stamps of mine from Cornish Heritage Farms Kim Hughes Collection would be perfect for a simple layout. I LOVE these stamps, but they are a very different style for me. If any of you have seen the whole set, you probably know which image made me HAVE TO HAVE this set! :) I started this card 5 different times and just couldn't get it right. I'm still not completely happy with it, but I think it's because it is so different from what I usually do. I finally had to leave it or start a card with a completely different stamp set. Being a little short on time, I decided to leave it. I can't wait to see what Beate, Jenn, Laurie, Lori and Sharon have come up with! I'm sure I will LOVE them all! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Cute Curls (Cornish Heritage Farms); Paper- Pherris Wheel and Hang Ten (Basic Grey Aged&Confused Phresh&Phunky), white (Papertrey Ink), Wild Wasabi (Stampin' Up!), navy (DCWV); Ink- Palette in Noir, Wild Wasabi, Blue Bayou (Stampin' Up!); Accessories- paper piercer, double stitched ribbon in River Rock and Wild Wasabi, aquapainter, horizontal slot punch, Night of Navy marker, bling from Walmart.