Everyday Enchantment Butterflies

As i mentioned yesterday I created these cards for my online customers (customers who purchase SU product online through my website) in the month of March. I'm not much of a mass producer but when i find something that is simple and quick to create I'm all for it.. : )

I absolutely love the 2011-2013 In colour ribbons! --LOVE THEM!
I had fun switching up the colours to match the DSP : )

This exclusive SAB DSP is so versatile you can mix and match any of the patterns. I had fun playing around with the butterflies, mix and matching them with the solid in colours.

The Everyday Enchantment DSP is only around for 3 more days so now is your last chance to take advantage of Sale-a-bration! Stock up on some great product and earn this paper for FREE! or choose any items of your choice from the SAB mini!! If you place an order online I'll send you this card as a thank you!! AND don't forget ONLY 3 more days to earn your FREE exclusive SAB tutorial from ME.. : )


Products used for this project:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650), Calypso Coral (122925), Pool Party (122924), Poppy Parade (119793), Lucky Limeade (122926), Peach Parfait (119794)

Ink: Basic Black (101179)

Accessories and More: Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots (117335), Window Sheets (114323); Scallop Edge Border (119882), Butterfly Punch (119484), Everyday Enchantment DSP (126154), 2011-2013 Assorted In Color Ribbon, Linen Thread (104199), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail adhesive (104332)

--Don't forget if you order $60 (before shipping and taxes) or more through me between March 8th - 31st 2012, not only will you receive a Fabulous FREE Sale-A-Bration product but you will also receive a Fabulous FREE card tutorial from me!! ; )

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Spring Butterflies

I created this card last June for a club card but haven't used it for club yet. I'm finally going to share it with my club girls at next club get together. I love the clear polka dots over the coloured butterflies. It looks so beautiful in real life!! I really couldn't get a good photo. I tried every which way to capture a good shot of the clear polka dot sheets but kept getting a bit of glare through the natural light....


To attach the butterflies all i did was tie linen thread around both the card stock butterfly and the window sheet butterfly. I also used Stampin' Dimensionals to raise all 4 butterflies.

Since this was a pretty quick and simple card to create i knew right away i was going to case if for my online customer thank yous for this month. I pulled out my SAB's Everyday Enchantment DSP and whipped up several thank you cards and created a few birthday cards while i was at it!!--with a crazy schedule these days i really need to stay ahead of the game and since i was mass producing i thought I'd throw in a few b-day cards while i was embossing and punching..!!

I'll post some of the designs tomorrow so come back to see how they turned out.. ; )


Hope you like... : )

Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Happy Greetings (retired)

Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Rose Red (102544) or textured (optional), Pretty in Pink (100459), Daffodil Delight (119683) or textured (optional)

Ink: Basic Black and Pretty in Pink Stampin Write Markers

Accessories and More: Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots (117335), Window Sheets (114323); Scallop Edge Border (119882), Butterfly Punch (119848), Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon (109032), Linen Thread (104199), Brights Collection Patterns DSP (117155), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail adhesive (104332)

--Don't forget if you order $60 (before shipping and taxes) or more through me between March 8th - 31st 2012, not only will you receive a Fabulous FREE Sale-A-Bration product but you will also receive a Fabulous FREE card tutorial from me!! ; )

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You & Me

Well, I'm still on the scrapbooking kick.  I've been having a blast creating a few pages, and I'd love to share this one with you.  Firstly, I have to say this is a case of a gorgeous layout that I've had sitting in my ideas folder forever, and was not watermarked.  So, if you recognize this layout as your original, please, please email me, and I'd be happy to provide credit.  Also, here is some the inspiration behind this page:

Now I have to tell you a funny story that happened the other day.  The picture on this page is of my two children Emma and Finn.  I took this picture of them the day Finn came home from the hospital.  They are 9 years apart.  Emma was so excited to meet him and bring him home.  She insisted on wearing her special white dress that day.  From that day on, she was always his "other Mommy".  She loves him, and he adores her.  He doesn't call her Emma, he calls her "my Emma".  It is so sweet.  I had to laugh out loud the other day.  Emma is now almost 13 and Finn is 4.  They were playing together the other day, and I heard Finn say: "Let's go ask main Mommy if we can have a treat".  Main Mommy?  I guess I'll have to be happy with that! 

Products used for this project:

Card Stock: Whisper White, various DSP in Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasbi, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Regal Rose, and Pink Pirouette.

Stamp Sets:  Define Your Life (MDS)

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories and More:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, MDS, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Glue, and Sewing Machine. 

Herringbone Technique

My friend Louise wowed me with a card she created using the Herringbone technique. I love using up my scraps of card stock/DSP so i was in love at first sight. I knew right away i was definitely going to case her card for one of my stamp club projects!! (This card is a direct case...thank you Louise)

I cut a piece of the Multipurpose adhesive sheet to 5" x 3-3/4"--THIS STUFF IS STICKY...At one point i had it sticking to my elbow...teheee : )

The strips are 1/2" thick. The longest strip being 6" is the pool party (across the middle). The DSP strips are 2" and 3" long and then small scraps to fill in the teeny spots that remain. Using the pool party strips as the focal point, fill in the DSP in a "V" shape format. Once your finished placing all your stripes down you will notice they hang over the edge of the multipurpose adhesive sheet. Just cut around all 4 sides with your scissors...then use a paper trimmer if you want to get an even cut all the way around (optional).

If you want you can add a pretty greeting banner at the bottom.... are you shocked i didn't add one.... ; )

Hope you like... : )

Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Fresh Vintage (W125115,C125117- Exclusive SAB set)

Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Calypso Coral (122925), Pool Party (122924), Poppy Parade (119793)

Ink: Poppy Parade (119782)

Accessories and More: Big Shot (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Blossom Punch (125603), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Crop-a-dile (108362), Craft Scissors (108360), Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (127279), Everyday Enchantment DSP (126154), Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (120805), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail adhesive (104332)

--Don't forget if you order $60 (before shipping and taxes) or more through me between March 8th - 31st 2012, not only will you receive a Fabulous FREE Sale-A-Bration product but you will also receive a Fabulous FREE card tutorial from me!! ; )

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Weezie!

On Friday evening Louise (aka Weezie) came over for a fun night of stamping. Alyssa and I were super excited to share the yummy treat we made her.

Here's the card i created for Weezie!

I used the Hearts Collection framelites to create the clover. Once i cut out the 3 heart shaped clovers i drew and cut the stem. I placed Old Olive DSP behind the cut out image.
I added a bit of ribbon, yes it took me a bit of time to create a neat little bow.... you know how it goes for bows....--me not so patient.. ; )

Oh and of course there's a banner greeting....oh dear will banner greetings ev-ah get old..? ; ) : )

Hope you like... ; )

Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz (119674) Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Basic Black (101179)

Accessories and More: Big Shot (113439), Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (125599), Cutter Kit (106958-distresser), Full Heart punch---to create greeting banner (119883), Basic Pearls (119247), Brights Collection Designer Series Paper (117155), Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (122977), Paper Snips (103579), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Snail adhesive (104332)

--Don't forget if you order $60 (before shipping and taxes) or more through me between March 8th - 31st 2012, not only will you receive a Fabulous FREE Sale-A-Bration product but you will also receive a Fabulous FREE card tutorial from me!! ; )


Here is the recipe to the yummy treat we made for Weezie!

Green and minty, cold and creamy....
A St. Patrick's Day dessert..

21 Fudge mint cookies--i used mint girl guide cookies! (1 1⁄4 cups finely chopped )
1 tablespoon Butter, melted
1 qt Chocolate Mint Ice cream
1 container (8oz) Frozen Topping, thawed, divided
Additional fudge mint cookies, cut in half (optional--for top to decorate)

Preheat oven to 350.
Finely chop cookies using Food Chopper; place in Small Batter Bowl. Add butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of Square Baker. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool completely.
Place ice cream in fridge for 20 minutes to soften. Chill Classic Batter Bowl in Fridge at the same time. Place square baker with cooler crust in freezer.
Scoop ice cream into chilled Batter Bowl. Stir until softened & blended; gently fold in 2 cups of whipped topping. Spread ice cream mixture evenly over cold crust.
Cover with aluminum foil; freeze 6 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, let stand at room temp 10 minutes. Cut dessert into squares with knife dipped in warm water. Garnish each square with whipped topping and add cookie half if desired...




Let's say by the time i grabbed the camera she had eaten half the dessert...

..... she's ate the dessert with a blink of an eye.

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A wee note from Alyssa:

Are you wondering if i worn my green PJ's all week??

....YES I certainly DID! I had fun being a sccchweet Leprechaun! ; )

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patty's Day! It's been a very green week around here!--in a good way.. ; )

Since last years St. Patty's day post I've learned that many of our readers celebrate St. Patty's day! --Happy St. Patty's Day to you all!

Alyssa was told that her great grandpa was Irish so when the kids heard that they had a bit of Irish in them that was it...it was time to celebrate! The minute Gran told Alyssa she had a wee bit of Irish in her she believed that she was a schhhhweet lucky Leprechaun... --look how cute she is here... : )

We thought how could we make St. Patty's day Special?? Here are some fun ideas the kids came up with.


A little bit of Lucky Charms for breaky-- all week long! Yum! --Alyssa says --"Hey Finn, they're magically delicious...right : )



Look everyone this is my cute morning Leprechaun face...!

The kids made lucky lime shakes. (Lime sherbet and soda--yum!)
Ethan looks like a little Leprechaun ...his nose so shhhquished! The Leprechaun Glasses say "The Drink's on Me"!

Ethan finally realizes that you can actually see out of these glasses!! ; )

Cheers to Ireland!
-- Erin Go Bragh!

The kids and i wanted to make a yummy treat for my fabulous Irish friend Louise (aka Weezie). She came over last night for some craft time and Alyssa was super excited. This is Alyssa's craft for Weezie (among so many other "art" projects she made her--i think Louise was a tad overwhelmed!) --- i'll share the yummy treat along with a special St. Patty's day card tomorrow!

Alyssa uses about 100 stickers...she said she'd save a few for Gran's project.....

Here is the
After she started sticking the stickers to the card stock i had to cut the card on the "bigger" side to make sure all the Shamrocks would fit on the front like she wanted them to. The inside is my favorite part. Kids are so cute when they create something. I always wonder what goes on in their little minds. There is a funny story behind this card. Alyssa told me she wanted to stamp dogs and only 2 dogs (Louise has 3 dogs). One time when we went to Louise's house one of her 3 dogs ran out into the front yard barking like mad when Louise opened the door to greet us. The dog managed to take off across the street still barking it's head off..!! Alyssa was laughing and scared at the same time. Such great memories for her as she must of had this in mind when making her card. When Alyssa gave Louise the card she explained the card. She told Louise that she gave the dog a leash and only had 2 dogs on the card cuz the other dog ran away and she could use a leash. lol - when Alyssa was stamping the greeting i explained that the greeting i gave her said "good luck" and asked if that was what she wanted to stamp. She said yes ... and then said good luck on catching the dog! lol.... so cute.

Here is the Shamrock Alyssa made using the Butterfly Punch....and a whole lota glitter! --oh what fun.

The kids and I are curious to know how you celebrate St. Patty's Day? Any family traditions?

Here's Alyssa saying...come back tomorrow to see what yummy treat i helped mommy make for weezie!! ; )

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Flower Heart Birthday Card....

I came across this beautiful card created by Cristina Kowalczyk a while ago and really liked the simplicity of it! I thought I'd give it a try using the Hearts Framelits.


Here is my take on it using Stampin' Up! products:


If you love buttons check out the SAB catty on page 9. You can earn the Brights Designer Buttons for FREE with purchase. I also couldn't help but add a greeting banner...i've popped it up with SU dimensionals.... ; )


Thank you Cristina for the inspiration!

Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Sweet Cake (W125490,C125492), Awash with Flowers (W117062,C120549)

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight (119683), Old Olive (100702), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Old Olive (102277)

Accessories and More: Big Shot (113439), Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (125599), Cutter Kit (106958-distresser), Full Heart punch---to create greeting banner (119883), Brights Designer Buttons (119747 or 127714 if you chose this product as a SAB item), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Snail adhesive (104332)

--Don't forget if you order $60 (before shipping and taxes) or more through me between March 8th - 31st 2012, not only will you receive a Fabulous FREE Sale-A-Bration product but you will also receive a Fabulous FREE card tutorial from me!! ; )

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Hoppy Easter!

Hoppy Easter!  Aren't these little bunny finger puppets the cutest?  What child wouldn't LOVE to get this card for Easter?  The original version and pattern can be found on marthastewart.com.  This is my take on it.  There are holes in the base made with the 1" circle punch to put your fingers through :)

Products used for this project:

Card Stock:  Pool Party, Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder,  Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral.  

Ink:  Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride Stampin Marker

Accessories and More: Blossom Petal Builder Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Beautiful Wings Sizzlit, Curvy Label Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Lucky Limade Ruffled Ribbon, Lucky Limade 1/8" Organza Ribbon, Calypso Coral Bakers Twine, SAB Brads, White Bakers Twine, White Felt, White Pom Poms.  

Get Well Wishes...

I'm super excited....Today's the first day of my 3 week SAB special!! -- FREE card tutorial with product purchase!! Do you have your wish list ready? Click here for all the details!! : )

Ethan's little buddy Reece has been sick for the last few weeks with Pneumonia. He's on the road to recovery and should be back to school after spring break. Ethan has been at a total loss without his little buddy around. They have been in the same class, on the same soccer and hockey team for the last 3 years so they see each other pretty much everyday! Ethan's been tremendously bored without Reece around. Nobody to goof off with... -- this card was a perfect card to reflect their personalities when they are together.. ---goofballs.. : )

With being very weak and tired Reece hasn't been able to do much so Ethan thought it would be a good idea to get him a Nintendo DS game....cuz who likes to do homework when they're sick..ewwwwwwwww school work...no fun..lol..

Not sure what Reece thought of the card but he was pretty excited about his new game and goodies Ethan delivered to him!! It sure brightened up his day!

A few deets about the card:

I punched out a Pennant in Not Quite Navy (NQN) and Whisper White. I trimmed down the white pennant to fit nicely inside the NQN Pennant. I sponged around the crumb cake greeting banner with crumb cake ink and of course used the heart punch to fork the ends. (little obsessed with making greeting banners lately..{big smile})

With the cutter kit i distressed the edges of the NQN card stock and DSP (sorry this DSP is retired and i can't remember the name of it?)

I paper pierced the little monsters by stamping the images on DSP in black ink and cutting them out with paper snips. Stampin' Up's paper snips are so sharp it makes cutting paper really quick and simple!

I'm in love with the bakers twine and hope they keep the in-colours around after the mini ends....oh and of course add some new colours when the new catty comes out in May! : )


Hope you like... : )

Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Make a Monster (W118742,C120606), Sweetly Said (W122860,C122862), Really Retro (retired)

Card Stock: Tangerine Tango (111349), Not Quite Navy (101722), Old Olive (100702), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730),

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Crumb Cake (121030)

Accessories and More: Big Shot (113439), Star #2 Die (113461), Petite Pennants Builder Punch (122361), Full Heart Punch (119883), Paper Snips (103579), 2011-2013 Disgner Printed Brads (122940), Island Indigo Baker's Twine (125575), Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine (125572),
Stampin' Sponge (101610), Paper Percing Tool and Mat Pack (for brad), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Snail Adhesive (104332), Flat tootpick.

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