Gift Card plus bonus treat holder

A Gift Card holder plus treat box holding Hershey Kisses inside. I love the Emerald Envy color. I might have to stock up in just this color! Here is a cute little Happy Birthday box that I found from Dawn's stamping thoughts. She has some really cute ideas for boxes and cards.

Simple Happy Birthday

As Summer Vacation goes on one day at a time, I am keeping busy in my craft room. I really love these colors. A very simple card with a simple Happy Birthday wish. I'm hoping to get even more done while on this lengthy vacation. Next month I'll be working on Christmas Cards for the upcoming Holiday. 

Pop Up Birthday Card

Once again Dawn at Dawns Stamping Thoughts never ceases to amaze me with her wonderful tutorials! Here is a Birthday Pop up. ( don't mind the fingernail! It does actually lay flat!)The only thing I believe I need to tweak a little is the sliding part. Of course this was my first attempt at it. So I know that I will be doing it again!

I've had to put my crafting on hold for the day and continue again tomorrow! Stay tuned for more great ideas and cards!

File folder card w/ sliding insert

Hi everyone! Today I bring you a file folder card using the envelope punch board! I have done a few of these and each time I do one I want to do just one more! I love the look of the file folders with the DSP from Sale a Bration and stamp set BYOP. The inside of the card slides out where you can attach a Gift card or write your sentiment on it.

File folder card using Just kidding stamp set

I tried this tutorial out which you can click on under "tutorials" in the links above. Using the punch board it creates a file folder card that you can use as a simple card or adhere a Gift Card to the inside. I'm sure I'll do more. I love the look of this card and it fits a standard A2 envelope!

2 more draw string boxes

I worked on two more boxes this evening before finally shutting that craft light off and shutting the door.  I have been trying to make the most of my last late night up before going back to the horrible sounds of an alarm, after completing these two boxes I'm thinking that there needs to be more added.  To me it looks a little plain.  I might fiddle with them another time. These two were done within about 30 minutes.  Very easy to do.

A collection of beautiful Cards!

 Hello fellow creative friends!..Things have just been crazy for the past few months and it has definitely limited my time on line to even do the slightest of posting on projects that have been done. Its crazy how fast life can go by when you don't take moments out to breathe! I'm sure many of us know how crazy life can get between work, being a mom, a wife, a taxi and new adventures you "think" you have time for. That's me!. Every day is a new adventure for me and the boys.

I've returned back to school part time, as well changed my job and am still keeping up with being a Demonstrator and Hair stylist. Too much? No way! Lets add in that my son is also a Senior in HS this year. Which adds so much more to the table! Vacation? Yes one of those are planned in there as well.
I've done numerous cards, birthday, get well, teacher appreciation, just because and I've finally found a few moments to get them posted for you.

This first one was a Birthday card for a wonderful CoWorker, I will admit this one took some time. I wanted it to be just perfect and Perfect is what it turned out to be!

 

The next one was my wonderful Husband's birthday card. Yes he turned THE BIG 40!. It was a wonderful day and he absolutely loved this card. He is my music man and the DSP fit perfect for the card.

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher Appreciation: Sometimes you meet people that absolutely amaze you in their ability not only to teach but to have compassion in what they do every day. Chris definitely deserved to be recognized!

 

 

 

 

 

This was a Mother's day card done for my BF's MIL, I took this idea from a previous card I had made. Cute colors!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

My final card, a quick card done because I was still in the going mode of crafting. This one still sits in my craft room. I love the DSP and Colors on this card. I could craft all day using these colors.

 

 

 

Don't forget STAMPIN UP! has released their new Annual Catalog!. Its a wonderful catalog with great products!. I'm getting ready to place my first order from it. If you are wanting a catalog or supplies you can shop with me 24/7!

 

Happy birthday pop up

Tonight was our sons award ceremony for his JROTC.. So I didn't get to finish up the card I was working on till now ..I came up with the measurements for the card so it fits into a standard envelope from stampin up.. If you remember I was working on it before and it just seemed to big ..
So here is the finished Happy Birthday pop up card ... I'm going to work on a tutorial for this one and get it up here this weekend..tomorrow is my birthday then Sunday is my husbands, so its a pretty busy weekend!. Have a great weekend!..Come back again!.

 

 

 

 

Happy birthday chalkboard card

This idea was found on a favorite blog spot of mine Lisa Young ...she has some beautiful cards ! I thought I would try the chalkboard effect , when doing it I was a little skeptic on doing the craft white ink in case I got way too much on there .. I'll try it again and see if I can come up with something without being skittish on applying that "chalky" look ..
Thanks for stopping !