Stamping Space

In an earlier post (click here to see) I showed you my stamping space in my apartment. Now that I'm home for the summer I've had to reorganize my things and I finally have it just the way I want it. My best friend wanted to get rid of a bookcase she had in the guest bedroom because that bedroom will soon be turned into the baby's room. I gladly accepted the bookcase because I thought it would be perfect to organize all of my stamping items.

Thanks for looking! I've got to go finish setting up for my Garden Greetings Stamp a Stack that I am hosting tonight.

Thinking of You

This is a tri-fold card I made for my high school English teacher. She's struggling with ovarian cancer and has been having some rough days. I'm hoping this bright and cheery card will bring a smile to her face. Feel better Mrs. Rittierodt!!

I got the idea for this card from Roxy who got the idea from Lene.

Recipe:

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts (available in the upcoming catalog next week!)

Ink: Black Stazon

Paper: Kraft, Pink Flamingo DSP, Real Red

Accessories: Big Shot Flowers from Birds and Blossoms

Be sure to check back tomorrow, I've been reorganizing my stamping space and I can't wait to share it with you!

Hey Lucky!

My dad always says, "Hey Lucky!" and when you ask him why you're lucky he'll say, "Because you're lucky to know me." I think he's right. These are the three cards I made for my dad for his special day. The one on the left is from me, the middle one will be from my mom, and the one on the right will be from my brother. He's a pretty special guy so I think he deserves all three. :) Love you dad!

Recipe for card on left:
Stamps: And Many Mower
Ink: Brown Stazon, Pumpkin Pie Marker
Paper: Kraft, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Bella Rose DSP
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss ribbon, 1 3/4 punch, 1 3/8 punch

I got the idea for this card here.

Recipe for middle card:
Stamps: N/A
Ink: N/A
Paper: Kraft, Baja Breeze, Manhattan DSP
Accessories: Rich Regal Brads

Recipe for card on right:
Stamps: Cheers to You
Ink: Stazon, More Mustard Marker
Paper: Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi, I don't remember what kind of DSP that was, but it's retired

Hidden Garden Class

I just had three lovely ladies over this morning for my Hidden Garden Rub Ons class. Here are the 5 projects they made.

Happy Day Card

Recipe:
Stamps: N/A
Ink: N/A
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Bella Rose DSP
Accessories: Hidden Garden Rub Ons, Blooms Again Die Cuts, Rhinestone Brad (Circle Fire), Dimensionals



This is a small pail I got from Target in the $1 Spot last fall. There are some strips of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and a piece of Melon Mambo ribbon. I also gave them a Stampin' Spot and two incentive stamps to put inside the pail.

Recipe:
Stamps: N/A
Ink: N/A
Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Accessories: Melon Mambo ribbon, Hidden Garden Rub Ons



Quilt Card

Recipe:
Stamps: N/A
Ink: N/A
Paper: Raspberry Tart DSP, Rose Red, Cameo Coral
Accessories: Hidden Garden Rub Ons, Window Sheet, Rose Red Brads (Rich Regals Pack), Dimensionals

Post it Note Holder

Stamps: N/A
Ink: N/A
Paper: Bella Rose DSP
Accessories: Hidden Garden Rub Ons, post it note, L-shaped picture frame

Cube Shaped Window Treat Box

Recipe:

Stamps: N/A

Ink: N/A

Paper: Pink Passion, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Accessories: Candle, Black Gingham ribbon

The template for this box can be found on Andrea Walford's website. I can't seem to find the exact location on her website, but I know I got it from her. If you would like the dimensions let me know.

That's all for now! Have a great weekend!

Baby Shower Invitation

Here is a picture of the baby shower invitations I have been making. My best friend is due at the end of September and I am throwing her a shower at the beginning of August before I go back to school. As the weeks go by I will be posting some other items I plan to make for the shower.

Recipe:
Stamps: Big on Spring
Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and Barely Banana
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Accessories: 1/4" Grosgrain Chocolate Chip Ribbon

Gift Bag

I made this cute little bag using my Big Shot! I should have taken a picture from the side, but I forgot. I bought a small sandwich bag and cut off the top, then I sandwiched it in between two pieces of River Rock cardstock, next I layered some designer series paper over the top of it the cardstock and to finish it off I added some ribbon. Inside I have an incentive stamp and an ink spot. I made about 4 of these bags and plan to give them out either as door prizes or to a new stamp camp attendee.
I am addicted to making these little bags! They are the perfect size to give a little gift to someone to let them know you are thinking of them.

Recipe
Stamps: N/A
Ink: N/A
Paper: River Rock cardstock, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot, Top Note Die, small sandwich bag

Rustic Rooster

My Aunt Sandi loves roosters so I thought I would make some cards for her with my newest set that Mr. Brown brought me yesterday. I love how these colors look together it's not something I would usually think of but they just seemed to come together. I saw this card on Splitcoast and was inspired by the layout.

Recipe:

Stamps: Rustic Rooster

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Baja Breeze, Bella Rose DSP, Regal Rose, Whisper White

Accessories: Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Babysteps...

It's 10:17 am and I am patiently waiting for Mr. Brown (aka the UPS man) to arrive. I have a Stampin' Up! package that is scheduled to arrive today after 4 pm with lots of stuff from the upcoming catalog. I made this little bag for Mr. Brown to pass away the time until my package arrives. I truly appreciate Mr. Brown and all the lovely Stampin' Up! packages he brings my way.

Recipe:

Stamps: Lots of Thoughts (Sale a bration set from a year or two ago), Starring You

Ink: Basic Black, Brilliant Blue

Paper: Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, Basic Black

Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, Medium Cellphane Bag, Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch, Staples

I'm back!

Ok, I've been home for a couple weeks now, but between my garage sale, stamp camps, and life in general I haven't had the time or energy to post, but I'm hoping to get back on track and start posting every day again. We'll see how it goes...

I have an exciting new addition to my stamping tools, my mom and dad bought me a Big Shot!! I've been having lots and lots of fun playing around with it and as the weeks go by I plan on showing you some of the fun things I've been making with my new "toy". Yesterday my cousin came over and we made Stampin' Up! Color Reference Charts with the Big Shot. One of the great things about the Big Shot is that it is manual, you don't need to be near an outlet or make sure the battery is charged, you can take it ANYWHERE! The weather has been so lovely here in the Pacific Northwest so we took the Big Shot out on the deck to enjoy the beautiful day.

Recipe:

Stamps: N/A

Ink: N/A

Paper: All 48 colors from Bold Brights, Earth Elements, Rich Regals, and Soft Subtles, also Kraft, Basic Black, Going Gray, Basic Gray, and Sahara Sand.

Accessories: Big Shot and Stampin' Up! Top Note

I cut out the color charts out of an old catalog I had and glued them to the bottom of each chart so that I would know which color was which on the charts.