Lady bug, lady bug....

As a demo I have access to a site where other talented demo's post their creations. I was inspired by a fellow demo for making this cute little lady bug. My niece loves ladybugs, so it was natural that I make this up.

I embossed the whisper white with a texture plate from the catty, and dry brushed some pastels over the top, just to add a little colour. The lady bug is made with a treat cup, and the red skittles are her body.

There is still room at the crop on Saturday...drop me a line if you would like to attend.

Enjoy your day...I am off to work, then I get to enjoy a lovely 3 day weekend...I can hardly wait!!!

Recycled Treats

Happy Monday...wow what a change in the weather. Last week was sunny and warm, today, cool and rainy. Good day to stay inside and stamp.

These are recycled Starbuck Cappacino bottles. I washed them out really well, added some dsp, frilly flower on top, and yummy Easter candy inside. These were invitations to our family Easter dinner.

The chocolate bunny is stamped in brown, cut out and mounted on 2 large ovals, that look like Easter eggs. I cut up some old olive paper and now he looks like he is hiding in the grass.

Take a look around your house and see what jars, or containers that you have on hand that can be turned into cute little treats. Feel free to leave me a comment with what you transformed.

Happy Spring

Just a quick post today...love the spring feeling of this card. The colours seem to pop right off the page. Hope you have some Spring events to attend to, if not...read on:

Friday March 26th...stampastack my house...still have room...send me a note.
Sat March 27th...all day "Crop at Yorkview"...there is tons of space and we always have tons of fun, so please join us!

Happy Spring...

Happy St Patty's Day..and check out the Stamp a Stack!

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
traditional gaelic blessing

Welcome to Spring! What fantastic weather we are enjoying right now! Sure wish I had a day off to enjoy it!

I am inviting you all to a stamp a stack, on March 26th, my house! Pictured is one of the cards we will be making, totally copied from the talented Angie Kennedy Juda. This uses a set that is only available until Mar 30th, and it is FREE with a $65.00 order.

We will make 9 cards, plus a bonus project (just in time for Easter!). The fee is $10.00 or free with a minimum order of $25.00. I will extend my Birthday sale to this event as well...so order $65.00 and receive a free pkg of paper your colour, FREE.

I will post peaks of the rest of the cards later this week. Get out and enjoy the sun...and if it isn't sunny where you are...stamp, create and have fun!!

Pretty Paper Posy!

Take a look at this lovely posy! All the flowers are punched from paper using the new punch from the Spring Mini. All you do is crumple the flower this will break down the fibres and then you are able to pull it apart. I cut a styro ball in half, then hot glued it to the top of the pot. I attached the flowers to the styrofoam ball using pins. The container is from the dollar store. This is a great project to do while sitting and watching tv. I punched out all the flowers, then "pulled" them apart while watching "Rules of Engagement"...that is such a funny show!

There are so many things to make with punches...just type in "paper flowers" in google, and you will have tons of eye candy to feast on.

My birthday is this Friday, and I would like to give you a GIFT! Salebration is quickly coming to an end, so anyone who places an order of $65.00 or more, will not only get the free Salebration item, I will add in a pack of 8.5 x 11" paper...colour of your choice.

Enjoy your week, and don't forget to get your order in!!

Sorry for the double pictures, but I am too tired to edit!!

I have the best hubby...

Look at the wonderful ink storage he made for me. I showed him a picture, and off he went to Home Depot, and now I have the perfect unit for all my ink pads. This one will hold 40, and what a difference it is going to make on my desk. I will be sure to post some before and after pictures....then you will see what messy conditions I have been working in.

I am getting organized for the next "Crop at Yorkview", here are the details.

Sat March 27th,

Option 1: 9-6, $10.00, includes lunch, snacks and a make n take
Option 2: 9-9, $20.00, includes lunch, snacks, make n take, and a hot supper.

Please rsvp, by March 24th, so I can prepare.

Chocolate Easter Bunny

This is a really cute little stamp from the occasions mini. I stamped him in chocolate chip craft ink. The embellishments are from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit, also from the mini. This little kit is so versatile, and as shown here...isn't just for decorating eggs. The kit is $13.25, and the stamp is only $10.95. The card base is whisper white and I used some grossgrain ribbon as an added element.

Thanks for stopping by...and get hopping...Easter is right around the corner.