







I began by stamping daffodils from a new set being released by JustRite Stampers on February 7, 2010. It is called "Breath Of Spring" which is what I need right now as I look outside at the snow that needs to be shoveled. I colored the flowers using my Copics.
I diecut each layer using Spellbinders Classic Ovals & Scallop Oval Nestabilities. Each layer has popdots between to give lots of dimension. It almost looks like you are seeing the daffodils through a window. I used the Martha Stewart Loops border punch to create a "frame" for my image.
The photo below shows how much dimension my card has.
That's it for today. Thanks for stopping in for a visit. I hope everyone enjoys your day.
Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - Breath Of Spring Centers & Borders, 2 1/4" x 3 1/16" wood stamper
Paper: Worldwin
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers (Y17, YR04, Y19, Y08, G05, G29, E29, E99)
Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Oval & Scallop Oval nestabilities, Martha Stewart Loops border punch, ribbon, popdots, Cuttlebug Swirls embossing folder

I just purchased a plain white clock, printed a photo of my 2 girls with Oreo (Heather's pet guinnea pig) and cut it to fit inside the clock. To make my clock numbers, I used the Curlz font ensemble by JustRite Stampers, stamped them onto acetate and punched them out using a SU circle punch. Then all I had to do was put the clock back together.
Heather really seemed to like the clock. This photo is so cute.
That's it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday. Thanks for stopping in for a visit.
Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - Curlz Font Ensemble
Paper: photo paper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: SU circle punch, acetate
Thanks for stopping in for a visit today. I hope you enjoy your Christmas with family and friends. These times are very precious!!!


This shows the side view of the lunch bag. This was a very easy bag to make and it is really adorable.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for stopping in for a visit.
Supplies:
Paper: DCWV
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 8, Cricut Expression with Fabulous Finds cartridge, black brads, white lunch bag


Also, the JustRite Stampers blog has a new home. It is now located at justritestampers.typepad.com. Be sure to check it out. 
For the front of the bag, I added a 2" wide band embossed with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. Then I stamped this image from the Old Fashioned Christmas borders & centers set by JustRite Stampers, colored with Copic Markers. I diecut the stamped image as well as the mats using the Spellbinders Classic Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities.


Thanks for stopping in for a visit today. I realize this week is very hectic for many people (including myself). I will have posting this entire week so be sure to check back each day if you have a few extra minutes.
Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - Curlz Font Ensemble, small rectangular wood stamper
Paper: Worldwin
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Cricut Expression, Mini Monograms cartridge, SU Rounded Tab punch, SU 3/4" circle punch, gold cording


Around the top of the bag, I added a border using the Martha Stewart Arch Lattice border punch. To bling it up, I also added Magenta Stickles.
That's it for today. Thanks for stopping in for a visit.
Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - Bonus Pansy Center
Paper: Best Creations, Inc, DCWV
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamagic Pink Petunia, Copic Markers (C3, RV32, R85, RV34, R08, BV13, Y19, G05)
Accessories: Spellbinders Oval & Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice border punch, Magenta Stickles, ribbon, pop dots
Isn't this card adorable!!! And the only thing stamped is the sentiment. Even better. This paper is called Amongst Friends by Murdock Country Creations. Kellie has some amazing scenic paper. If anyone is interested, you can check out her blog Polished to Perfection and send her an email to get information on how to get some of this amazing paper.
That's it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and stay warm.
Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - Big Occasions Centers & Borders
Paper: Murdock Country Creations - Amongst Friends
Ink: Memento Bamboo Leaves, Versamagic Turquoise Gem
Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Polymark Dimensional Fabric Paint, Kaiser rhinestones, misc ribbon, glitter, pop dots

My paper is DCWV cardstock and Basic Grey Bittersweet mousse designer paper. I used the Martha Stewart lace heart border punch for the wide mat. Then I used a designer center from the "Just A Note" set by JustRite Stampers. This was then dicut using the Spellbinders Classic Hearts & Scallop Hearts nestabilities.
That's it for today. I am off to take care my sick daughter. Hopefully she will be well enough to go to school tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping in for a visit today. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - Just A Note Borders & Centers
Paper: DCWV, Basic Grey
Ink: Memories Cherry Red
Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Hearts & Scallop Hearts nestabilities, Martha Stewart Lace heart border punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder


On the back of the ornament, I cut the circle from the patterned paper and then cut a slit just wide enough to get the gift card in. Then I adhered the patterned paper to my cardstock. To dress up the back, I used the EK Success Fleur de lis border punch.
I think Oreo will be excited to see his gift card and to be able to go shopping at his favorite store.
Thanks for stopping in for a visit today. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - Decorative Frames Borders Square, 2" square wood stamper, Brayton Font Ensemble
Paper: DCWV Christmas Stack
Ink: Memories Cherry Red
Accessories: Cricut Expression, Mini Monograms cartridge, SU Rounded Tab punch, Copper Stickles, EK Success Fleur de lis border punch, cording, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
I made my Santa using my Cricut Expression. He is cut at 6" using the Paper Doll Dressup cartridge. It is the perfect size for this huge Hershey's Chocolate bar. The "santa list" is cut using the Christmas Cheer cartridge.
I wrapped my candy bar with a sheet of paper from the DCWV Christmas Stack.
That's it for today. Thanks for stopping in for a visit. Please come back again tomorrow for more projects.
Supplies:
Stamps: Peachy Keen face stamps
Paper: DCWV Christmas Stack
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, red Sharpie
Accessories: Cricut Expression, Paper Doll Dressup cartridge, Christmas Cheer cartridge. Large chocolate bar, pompom
Today I am playing along in Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply challenge. Her challenge was to alter a store-bought card. This year I actually made most of my Christmas cards. I guess having this blog has been good for me because I have made several cards to post on here.
To personalize my card, I pulled out my JustRite Stamps. For the top portion of the stamp, I used the Holiday Demi Phrases. Then I used the 15 point Times Roman font to spell out "From the Barkhouse Family". These stamp sets make it so easy to personalize cards and to let the receiver know that you took that extra step to make them feel special.
The center snowflake is from the Merry Little Christmas set. I added lime green stickles to make the snowflake pop. To add more sparkle, I also added silver stickles to the tree branches and the ornament.
Good morning everyone. Today I made an ornament for our Christmas tree. I think we are going to decorate our tree this coming weekend. I used to put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving but I don't like to have things "out of place" so I would complain about it and want to take it down. So now my husband says we can't put it up until a few weeks before Christmas. I usually take it down either Christmas Day or the day after. I like to get my house back in order as soon as possible.
My ornament is made using a tin favor from Wilton. My snowman is from the Something Sweet Borders & Centers set by JustRite Stampers. I stamped it onto Neenah white cardstock and colored it using Copic Markers. I applied 4 layers of popdots to the back so that the snowman was closer to the opening. Next I added fake snow and a silver cord for hanging the ornament. Once I put the cover on the tin, I applied blue striped paper to cover up the silver tin.
I got the instructions for this A-2 notecard box on Splitcoaststampers. The instructions were very easy to follow. I adjusted mine and did the Arch lattice along the bottom edge of the cover.
This is a look at the opened box with the monogrammed notecards inside. When I think of Monogrammed Notecards, I automatically pull out my JustRite Stamps. These stamps make personalizing gifts so, so easy. And now with this square stamper set it is even better. I think the "square" shape shouts elegance. Very nice presentation.
I made a set of 8 notecards. There are 2 notecards of each version but are all done with the same parts. I used the Martha Stewart Arch lattice border punch to seperate the cardstock with the printed paper.