Christmas Ornaments

I wasn't sure about ordering this set but I am glad that I did.  The ornaments are made using the stamp set and then cut out using the new matching framelits that Stampin Up! has started offering.  I have made some gift tags using this set too and they came out really professional looking.

Woodland Walk

One of the things I like about Stampin Up! paper is how well it co-ordinates.  The green stripe and vanilla with green and brown dots in picture number one, the kraft color with vanilla flowers in card #2, and the green paper with the vanilla flowers in card #3 were all in the same package of paper.  The circle in the fourth card was also made with paper in the stack.

Happy Birthday May

Today would have been my MIL, Jim's mom's birthday.  She loved my cards and saved everyone of them.  We miss both of our mom's very much and wish they were here to say HB to them.

Stampin' Up! CASE

This card was in the monthly publication that SU demos receive.  I changed the background stamp, designer paper banners, and the embellishments because I didn't have what they used on their card.  This was an easy card to make.  I am already planning a card using Christmas paper in the same layout.

Ginger Blossoms

The designer paper on this card is from the same package of Stampin' Up! Ginger Blossom DSP as I used on the one sheet wonder a few days ago.  The paper belongs to one of my card buddies and she gave me a few sheets of the different styles.  Thanks Candy.

Some Christmas Ideas

I won this paper pack at our recent downline meeting so of course I had to come home and try it. Both cards have the same layout but I used different stamp sets to see what each would look like.

A Few More Bottles

Here are a few more of the wine bottle tags that I made.  So many people bring a bottle of wine as a gift when going to someone's house during all of the holidays.  These were decorated for Christmas.  Just add a bow to the top and it is ready to present.    Santa's buckle is made using the Stampin' Up! champagne color glimmer paper.  It is so sparkly IRL.

Bottle Covers

I have been working on some projects other than cards the past few days.  Here are some tags for wine bottles.  They could also be used on other types of bottles.

One Sheet Wonder

                                                                                                            This technique is called a one sheet wonder because you use one sheet of SU designer paper to make all these cards.  Of course you need other paper and embellishments too.  The graph paper is the layout that I designed using a combination of patterns I have seen on line and a few of my own.  I have seen people make as many as 16 cards out of one sheet but they are a little skimpy on the DSP for me.

Musical Birthday Wishes

As usual I get on these themes when I make cards.  I was into my music theme this past week.  I punched the bird using one of my SU punches.  I hope he is singing in tune.

Recycled Paper

I made these flowers using some pretty tissue paper I received in a gift.  You would think I didn't have any paper the way I save any type that I get.  This matched Stampin Up! melon mambo almost exactly so I had to use it.

Get Out the Boots

We have had so much rain already that we sure don't need a tropical storm.  I hate to say rain, rain, go away because I know so many places need the rain right now.  I wish we could send the water to them.

Go Away Issac

So tropical storm Issac is headed our way.  We are in the wait and see stage right now waiting to see exactly where he is going.  I don't think there is any way he is going to miss us.  Hoping it isn't too bad of a storm.

The Nurse and Doctor

One of my young friends recently graduated with a degree in nursing.  Her mom gave her this nurse card that I made.  I made a doctor card too just in case someone needs a doc.

So I have a question?  Does anyone really look at my blog.  I know my friend Anna does but when I check my stats, most days the only visitors I have are from Russia and I am sure none of them care about my cards.

Happy Anniversary

Yesterday was our best friends anniversary.  We went out to dinner with them and then back to their house for games and dessert.  Did I remember to bring them a card?  NO.  As we were driving to the restaurant I remembered but we were not going back.  Turns out one of my Stampin Up! buddies anniversary was yesterday too.

Thinking of Fall

I am thinking of fall for two reasons.  One is that it is so hot and humid that I am ready for some cooler weather.  But the second reason is that I have to make cards ahead of the seasons to keep ahead.  This punch art I saw on  Lee Ann Greff's blog many years ago and just made it now.  The hair is some jute split apart that I have had around here since macrame was an in craft to make.

Christmas Ice Cream

When I was young I remember my parents getting me some Christmas ice cream that was only available in December.  I think it was called Kris Kringle and made by Sealtest.  It wasn't peppermint though because I don't like peppermint flavor for the most part, although if it is Thin Mints that is a different story.  I think the ice cream was butter brickle or like a Heath bar kind of taste but it wasn't chocolate.
What this has to do with the card is the DSP is one of the Christmas papers in the new Stampin Up! catalog.  I love to get paper that can be used for several occasions.

Serene Sunflower

This is one of the first Stampin Up! sets that I bought quite a few years ago.  It retired a few years ago but it is one of my favorite sets since I love daises and sunflowers.  This is a new technique for me that I recently saw as a technique challenge on Splitcoast.

Awash with Flowers

The two top sets were made with a set called Awash with Flowers.  I got the idea for them from a Stampin Up publication that I receive monthly.  I love making cards with flowers.

Some Punch Art

 I usually do a better job of taking pictures, loading them to the computer, and posting them so I keep track of what I have posted.  Somehow I am behind in posting and now I can't remember what I posted without looking back.  I am not taking the time to look back so if you have seen these before, sorry.