Thursday, December 31, 2009
You Hold The Key To My Heart
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Daffodils
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
Monday, December 28, 2009
Photo clock
I made this clock for my oldest daughter for Christmas. I wasn't able to post it before now because I didn't want her to see it. She actually reads my blog (Hi Heather :-D )
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
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thank You notecard
Thanks for stopping in for a visit today. I hope you enjoy your Christmas with family and friends. These times are very precious!!!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Santa Bag
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
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas To My Hubby
My inspiration for this card is from the sketch challenge at Taylored Expression. Sketch challenges are such a lifesaver for me when I don't know where to begin with a card.
The background brown cardstock was embossed using the Cuttlebug Argyle embossing folder. The rope border was made using the Fiskars Rope Border punch.
My sentiment is from the Romantic Sentiments set by JustRite Stampers which will be released in January. These centers have some really nice sayings. The border is from the Decorative Frame Borders set also from JustRite Stampers. Be sure to stop over at the JustRite blog and check out some other projects using these stamps. I diecut the sentiment and border using Spellbinders Classic circle nestabilities and then matted it onto green cardstock diecut using the Spellbinders Labels Six.
On the inside of my card, I stamped this saying using the Times Roman 15 point font set by JustRite Stampers. I loaded my small rectangular wood stamper with the letters and then stamped it onto white cardstock using Memento Bamboo Leaves ink.
I love the way this card came out and I am sure that my husband will love it also.
Thanks for stopping in for a visit today. Enjoy this wonderful time of the year.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Christmas Gift Bag
Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope everyone is ready for Christmas. I am finally DONE!!! This bag that I made completes my Christmas wrapping. I needed a package for some handmade cards that I made for my sister-in law. All of the bags that I had were either too small or too large. So I decided to make my own.
I used my Cricut Expression along with the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge. I chose the bag that I wanted and cut it using the "Fit To Page" option and the 12" x 24" Cricut mat. My finished bag size is 6 3/4" tall x 8" wide x 2" deep.
Supplies:
Monday, December 21, 2009
Santa Gift Card Holder
This view shows the inside of the gift holder. The gift card just slips right under Santa's black belt, Isn't that cute!!!!
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
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Gift Card Bag
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
Friday, December 18, 2009
Stamp Simply Challenge 118
Today I am playing along with Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply challenge. The challenge is to incorporate snow into a project. I have about a foot of snow in my yard right now with temperatures at about 3 degrees. I am wishing for Summer from Santa but I don't think that is going to be in my stocking.
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.
My sentiment is from the Big Occasions Centers & Borders set by JustRite Stampers. Then I diecut the center & border separately using Spellbinders Classic Circles & Scallop Circle Nestabilities.
I added Polymark Dimensional Fabric Paint along some branches and sprinkled some glitter to give some "snow" effect.
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
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Just Because
I did get a few minutes to play along with the sketch challenge on Splitcoast today. I have all of my Christmas cards done so I decided to make a Valentine's Day card instead. Maybe it will make me feel like Spring is just around the corner (one can always wish).
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
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Ornament Gift Card Holder
This particular gift card is going to "Oreo" who happens to be my oldest daughter's guinea pig. He is so adorable. He is black and white which is why Heather named him Oreo. I wasn't sure what food he likes (he is very picky) so that is why I decided to get him a gift card to Petco.
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
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Gift Card Beanie
Monday, December 14, 2009
CHRISTMAS MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!!!!
Santa Candy Wrapper
Today I decided to play along with the challenge at JustBuggin' and make this cute Santa candy wrapper. Now who wouldn't love to find this in their Christmas stocking. I know that I would!!!
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
Friday, December 11, 2009
Stamp Simply Challenge
I have also been worrying about my poor little cat. She went outside the day before the snow came and has not been back in. I'm hoping that she is just on a little "vacation" and will be back soon. She was not meant to be an outside cat but we started letting her out this past summer and she enjoyed it so much. When she decides to come home, she will be in for the rest of the winter. I can't take the worrying.
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Christmas Ornament
Monday, December 7, 2009
Golfing with Dad
Happy Monday morning everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We had our first measurable snow. It is pretty as it is falling but when I am shoveling it, it is not so pretty. Oh well, life in Maine includes snow.
Today I am playing along with the weekly challenge on Just Buggin'. These challenges are so much fun. It makes me get out my Cricut Expression and use it. I decided to do a scrapbook page for this challenge. I haven't done a scrapbook page for soooo long. I am way behind in my pages. Hopefully after the holidays I will get back in the swing of it.
This photo was taken this past summer when my husband, his brother, and their dad went golfing. They really enjoy playing and don't get to play together very often.
To make my page, I used the Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge. It was perfect because it has the golf cart, golfer, & golf greens.
For my page title, I used the JustRite Stampers Brayton Font Ensemble. These stamp sets are so perfect to personalize scrapbook pages. I think it looks much better than just printing something from the computer.
That's it for today. If you get a chance, stop on over to Just Buggin' and give their challenges a try. You will be amazed at what you can create with a fun starting point.
Supplies:
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Notecard Ensemble
I decided to make this notecard set for my sister-in-law. She sends out a lot of notes & thank you notes throughout the year so what better notecard to send than one with your own monogram on it.
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.