Vintage Leaves

Happy Wednesday and last day of September!

I can't even believe that we are closing out another month already.  I can't seem to grasp how quickly the days are going.  I am so sad to see summer go, but in my area, the temperature is still in the 80's most days, so I can't really get into the Fall spirit.  As much as I love spring and summer, I do have to admit that I love when you get that crisp air and all the leave start changing colors.  After than, you can make is spring again ;o).  This girl DOES NOT LIKE COLD!  So, in the spirit of the Fall season, I have a couple of projects to share with you...

This first project is a little treat box that I made with the idea of using it with a Thanksgiving Place setting.  The idea is that instead of stamping the sentiment, you write your guest's name on the leaf and place it on the table.  You could fill it with a little before or after dinner treat.  Here is the video I posted earlier this week on how I made this box.

My second project is a card that coordinates with the box, but can definitely be used all on it's own.  I love the Leaflets framelits.  They cut the most beautiful shaped leaves.  I stamped the background in Crumbcake ink, put a strip of the Into the Woods DSP in the center and layered onto a piece of Tangelo Twist.  Then I cut the maple leave with Tangelo Twist, stamped it with the Grateful for you Sentiment from For All Things and let it take center stage on the front of my card.  I love how vibrant the colors are in the DSP which ties so nicely with the Tangelo Twist leaf.  Here is a quick video showing how I made this card:

Well, that is all for me today.  As always, all the supplies can be purchased from my online store by clicking the link on the right.  Thanks for stopping by and see you back here soon!

Cindy

October Stamp of the Month

Hello everyone!  I promise I am trying to be better about posting, but I swear the time just gets away from me.  Does that happen to you?  I know I can't be the only one with WAY TOO MUCH on my plate.

Last week, I sent an email to my online and monthly Stamp Club Members and asked them to vote on October's Stamp Set.  There were four choices: For all Things, Thankful Forest Friends, Reason for the Season and Flurry of Wishes.  I welcomed the transfer of decision making as I was really having a hard time deciding which set to use.  I was shocked at how many actually chose the Thankful Forest Friends and how few chose a Christmas set.  I was certain that everyone would want to start in on Christmas.  So with out further ado....our October Featured stamp will be Thankful Forest Friends.

No Samples to sneak peek yet.  I didn't actually have this set so once my order comes in, I will post the sneak peek and additional supplies needed.

If you are interested in joining my online or monthly in-person Stamp of the Month Club, please let me know and I would be happy to add you to the distribution list and give you all the details.  I might even be offering a discount to new members.  Be sure to email me for details.

Also, my holiday card series will be starting in just a couple of weeks.  I am so excited about this year's stamps and can't wait to get started!

Thanks,

Cindy

Holiday Weekend and a Little Treat Box (5 days late!)

Some how this didn't go out on Friday (I had the date listed wrong in the scheduler - YIKES)

Happy FRIDAY!  I don't know about you, but I am so glad today if Friday AND a long holiday weekend.  Between the kids going back to school, supplies, homework, and soccer practices, this mama is WIPED OUT!  I am gratefully looking forward to an opportunity to just relax.  I feel like I haven't seen my husband or sat down to a family meal in over a week!  I miss him!  Yuck - I got all mushy on you - sorry.

So, onto today's project.  I wanted to give the kids a little something special today for making it through the first week back to school.  I didn't want it too big, because I don't believe in sending my kids to school with unhealthy snacks, but I thought a "little" treat today was necessary.

I used the Cherry on Top DSP and the Barnyard Babies Stamp Set again for the sentiment - "Hogs and Kisses" which I thought was very fitting since the little box contains Hershey "KISSES," he he (sometimes I just crack myself up).   The box is a quick little project that only takes a 1/4 of a sheet paper so you can 4 of these little cuties from one sheet of cardstock.  Here is a little video I made showing you how to create these.

I hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!  I will be back next week with another set of new projects.

Thanks,

Cindy

PS - all supplies used can be found in my online store by clicking on the link to the right.

Reason for the Season

I am so excited that the Holiday Catalog is now LIVE!  I do however apologize that my first project is a Christmas Card. I mean really it is only September, but if you are like me, if you don't get started now, they will never get done in time to send out in December.  Plus this card is one I created for a Christmas Card Swap I am participating in with some fellow demonstrators.

So a quick story...when I first looked through the new catalog, this was the first set that made me stop flipping the pages.  I fell in love with the coordinating punch first (Festive Flower).  As soon as I received my first Pre-Order shipment I made the 3D poinsettia and was just in awe of it.  Call me odd, but there is just something about 3D elements and their wow factor.  So I just new that this set was going to be making it's debut first.  Here is a video on how I made this card.

If you haven't seen the new catalog yet, What are you waiting for?  It is truly lovely and I really had to be mindful of what I ordered and didn't.  If I could have ordered the whole thing I would have!

Have a great day!

Cindy

And they are off!

Today was the official first day of school.  My oldest started high school and my youngest started middle school with my middle child finishing up her final year of middle school.  Wow they grow so fast.  It is really hard to believe how time has flown by these last couple of years.

Anyway, before I get too emotional, I will move onto today's post.  I wanted to make some cute little notes to throw into the kids lunch boxes so that they knew I was thinking about them.  The first day of school can be a little tough, so I wanted to them to be reminded that they are always in my thoughts.  I found some of the cutest sayings in the Barnyard Babies set, and it made me realize that they really aren't for babies (which is why I originally got this set).  So they made the perfect lunch box cards.



Here are 4 of the cards I made which really come together quickly with some DSP Scraps and these really adorable animal puns.

Join me on Wednesday for a Christmas Card using the Reason for the Season stamp set that will be release TOMORROW in the new holiday catalog.

See you soon.

Cindy

September Stamp Club (Edited)

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick post for you guys today as I am trying to catch up on all my "to do's."  I hope to update this blog post with a quick sneak peak of the cards as well as the additional supplies needed for the September's Stamp Club, but wanted to at least announce the set for September.  We will be using the Howl-o-Ween Treat stamp set as well as the coordinating thinlits (although the images are very easy to fussy cut).  This is such a fun set and perfect for Halloween.

Edited...here is a sneak peak of the cards we will be making

Additional Supplies needed:

Boo to you Framelits (optional if images are easy to fussy cut)
Hello Honey Ink
Jet Black Stazon Ink (or your choice of black ink)
Blackberry Bliss Ink
Tangelo Twist Ink
So Saffron Ink
Sponges or daubers
1-3/4" Circle Punch
Into the woods Embossing Folder
Snail
2-way glue
Dimensionals
Rhinestone
Dazzline Diamonds Glitter

See you soon.

A2 Card Gift Box

Hello my crafting friends!  A quick post today as I am running out to see a movie with my kiddo's.  I posted this video last night showing you how to make these A2 Card boxes.  I mentioned in the video and show a diagram that shows you the score lines and cut lines.  If you are interested in the PDF of this diagram, let me know and I would be happy to send you a copy.

The details for this box are as follows:

Paper size:  8" x 11"

Make the following score marks along the 11" side:  3/4, 5-1/4, 6, & 10-12/

Make the following score marks along the 8" side: 1/2, 1-1/4, & 7-1/4

You will then cut and score as shown in the video and diagram.

Any questions, let me know!

I will be back soon!

Cindy