BAH HUM BUG CCMC Winter 13 01

October 31, 2013

Halloween night should be a fun night, but it is  lonely at my house.  We moved away from the city a few years ago and we do not have Trick-or-Treaters at our house.  That makes me sad.  I used to love passing out candy and talking to all the little characters!  :(((

My grandchildren live about an hour and a half away, so I didn't get to see them.   I decided to make a card to brighten my spirits.  I also watched, Charlie Brown's Halloween Show.  That brought back a lot of memories.  I wanted to enter the Create With Connie and Mary Challenge, so this card and stamp was perfect for tonight.

                                              

My pictures are dark because I had to take them inside.  I am sorry!

Stampin' Up Products:

Paper:  Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Seasons of Style DSP, Whisper White

Ink: Versa Mark

Stamp Set:  Very Merry Tags

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Heat Buddy

Embellishments:  Black and White Chevron Ribbon

Time to go to bed!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Happy Birthday cQc #213

October 31, 2013

                                                              
                                                             

                                                                    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It seems so strange not posting a Halloween card today, but those have already been mailed out for this year.  I do hope all the little Trick-or-Treaters have a Boo-Ti-Ful day full of candy and fun!!

This card is for the Colour Q color challenge.  I still need to build up my birthday stash, so I am making another birthday card today.  The colors felt happy to me, so I decided to use one of my favorite stamp sets, Flower Shop.


                                                                    
                                                                 

Stampi

 

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Caypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Basic Gray

Stamp Sets: Flower, Shop,  Secret Garden, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Pretty Print  Embossing Folder, Secret Garden Framelits, Pansy  Flower Punch, Modern Label Punch, Window Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Wisteria Wonder Ribbon, Rhinestones

It is a gorgeous day!  Hope the rain stays away for all the parties and events tonight!

Happy Stampin!

Claire

Happy Birthday, NAC 61

October 30, 2013

One more challenge for today!  Nacho Average Challenge had a very clean and simple sketch and I needed a few more birthday cards, so this worked out perfectly!  I LOVE BIG Buttons, too!!!!!


                                                               

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Basic Black, Real Red and a fun Black and White Patterned Paper from Imagine

Ink:  Staz On Black

Stamp Set:  Banner Greetings

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  White Buttons from my jar, Black and White Baker's Twine

This was a very simple and quick card!  It will be PERFECT for on of my Georgia Bulldog Friends! 

Happy Stampin!

Claire

Amazing You! FMS #110

October 29, 2013 

I found extra time to work in my craft room.  (Happy Me!)  Just wanted you to know that I ironed half my pile:)  YIPPEE!!!!!  I even went to the grocery store!!!!  Anyone that knows me well, understands that is painful for me.  I just seem to always buy the same things every trip, so I don't find it very much fun!

I did find a fabulous sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.  When I saw it, I immediately knew what stamp set I wanted to use.  When I taught first grade I always talked about being unique---or (Un E Que as we called it.)    Here is my take on the sketch.  ENJOY!

                                                            

I took about 20 pictures and never could get the Bermuda Bay to look vibrant.  It is one of my FAVORTIE Stampin' Up! Colors and I apologize for the pictures.  They do not do the color justice.  I am SORRY!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Staz On Black

Stamp Sets:  Zoo Babies, Express Yourself

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Window Punch

Embellishments:  White Button, Black and White Baker's Twine 

I hope you are having an AMAZING Day!
Thank you for visiting my blog!
 
Happy Stampin'
Claire

Congratulations!!! CASology 68

October 30, 2013

Wow--one more day until Halloween!  Hope all of you  mailed your cards and have your candy ready for all the little Trick-or-Treaters.  Such a fun night for children!  

I found the CAS ology challenge yesterday and decided to play along.  I have never made an all black card, so to speak.  I really like the way it turned out.  New Year's Eve is coming soon!
                                                         
                                                         

                                                         

       

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Basic Black, Real Red

Ink:  White Pigment

Stamp Set:  Embellished Events

Tools:  Stampin Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Sponge

Embellishments:  Rhinestones

CHEERS!

Happy Stampin'
Claire

Mr. and Mrs. SFF 102513

October 29, 2013

Happy Birthday, Madilyn Grace!  I can't believe you are 2 today!  Grammy loves you!!!!!!

I am still working on my to-do list, so next is a anniversary card for my bonus daughter and her great husband.  I found the sketch challenge at Sketch Frenzy Friday to be absolutely perfect.  Our Chrissy is not a bow and bling kind of girl, so the simplicity of this sketch made my card easy to create.  I used colors I know she loves, too. 

                                                        

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Smokey Grey, Pear Pizzazz,  Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Garden Gingham Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede


Stamp Sets:  Embellished Events, Banner Greetings

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Chevron Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Rhinestones  (Sorry, Chrissy, it needed some bling:)) for the bubbles!!

It is a gorgeous day in GA!  Finished my tennis season this morning.  So sad to see it end!
On to the holidays!!!!!

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Happy Stampin!
Claire

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PP #169 Friday Mashup #133

October 28, 2013

I am trying to get ahead on my to-do list----(that will never happen)!!!  (Oh and by the way, that ironing pile is still in my laundry room from last week!)  I got my Halloween cards in the mail today so, now on to November.  My Bonus Daughter's birthday is next week, so I wanted to make a special card for her.  She LOVES rhinestones and bling so, when I saw that the Friday Mashup was for a birthday cake card with Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Basic, Grey and Smokey Slate, I knew just what I wanted to do.  I really like The Paper Players sketch, too.  It is perfect for my card!!!

                                              

It is very gloomy today---the Basic Grey looks black or purple in the photos---SORRY!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Smokey Slate, Basic Grey  (It looks different in the picture), Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Smokey Slate, Basic Grey

Stamp Sets:  Topsy-Turvy Celebration, Embellished Events

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Chevron Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Oval Collection Framelits, Six Sided Punch for banners, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Coastal Cabana Baker's Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Button, Rhinestones

Now, if she reads my blog, she will see her card.   It is made with lots of love, Niki!  XOXO

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Chalk Talk Santa CCMC 274

October 28, 2013

I am in a bit of a tissy today.  I am having my closet painted in my craft room.  I had to pull EVERY THING  out of it and I have stuff EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!  I can barely find my table top.  I swear it looks like a hoarder lives here!!!!!!  I can not believe how much stuff I have collected over the years for crafting.  I am going to have a closet organizer put cabinets in the closet and hopefully, in a few weeks, I can show you a picture of a clean and organized space------stay tuned!!!!!  I am excited about the project, so I have to live with the mess for a few weeks.  I know it will all be worth it in the end. 

Now for my card for Create with Connie and Mary.  It is a color challenge this week.  The colors are Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla and Soft Sky.  Raspberry Ripple is one of my favorite Stampin' Up! colors. 
                                                    
                                                

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Raspberry Ripple, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple

Stamp Set:  Chalk Talk

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Argyle Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Emblossing Folder, Chalk Talk Framelit, Owl Punch for little hearts, Stampin' Dimensionals,

Embellishments:  Raspberry Ripple Ribbon, Pearl for Santa's Hat

Hope you are have a Merry Day!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Wishing You a Wonderful Day NAC# 60

October 27, 2013

Today was a great day!  We celebrated Madilyn Grace's second birthday.  I always love the days that I get to see my GRANDS and my sons and bonus daughter!!!!!

I am trying to get this card on my blog before the deadline for Nacho Average Challenge.  
                                     
I really like the color combo and I need a few birthday cards for November, so this was the perfect challenge for me.

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Midnight Muse, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse

Stamp Sets:  Delicate Doilies, Bring on the Cake

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Blossom Punch, 2 1/2 " Circle Punch, 1 3/4 " Circle Punch, Piercing Tool, Paper Piercing Occasions Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Primrose Petals Buttons (Retired)

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Madilyn Grace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 


 Happy Stampin!
Claire

Field Flowers / Birthday DD # 76

October 26, 2013

It's Saturday, so that means Dynamic Duos comes out with a new color challenge.  This week it is Wisteria Wonder and Perfect Plum.   Although these colors look beautiful together, they are out of my comfort zone.  Anyone that knows me well, knows I LOVE bright colors.  I do like the way this card came together and know the perfect friend to receive it for her birthday.


                                                 

                                               Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Sahara Sand

Stamp Sets:  Field Flowers, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Gorgeous Grunge

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Sizzix Embossing Folder (Vines), Window Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Pearls, Antique Brad

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Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Happy Stampin!
Claire

Santa -Ho Ho Ho FMS # 109

October 26, 2013

It is a beautiful, cool day in Georgia.  I had a lot of Stampin' Up! orders to deliver this a.m. from my Open House!  Thank you to all my friends that came and supported me!!!!!

I finally got to finish this card for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge.  I put Stickles all over Santa's fur and it took quite a while to dry.  I know it is hard to believe that Christmas is coming in just a few weeks.  I need to get geared up to do some of the things on my list in the next few days.  
                                                      

Stampin' Up Products:

Paper:  Garden Green, Whisper White, (red polka dots-unknown)

Ink:  Staz On, Black Staz On

Stamp Set:  Oh Goodie, Santa (unknown--found him in my Christmas box)

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Rotary Blades for Trimmer, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat Tool, Heat Buddy, Black Embossing Powder, Stampin' Markers

Embellishments:  White Stickles  

Happy Weekend!
and
Happy Stampin!
Claire

From the Bottom of my Heart PPA # 177

October 24, 2013

I always LOVE the Pals Paper Challenges.  The sketch this week is so creative and the simplicity of it is calls for a clean and simple card.  Hope you enjoy my take on the sketch.  You all know by now that I am a polka dot queen.  
 

 Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Witches Brew Designer Series Paper

Ink:  White Pigment Ink, Black Staz On

Stamp Set:  From My Heart

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1" Square Punch

Embellishments:  Pearls, Red Hearts --from my Valentine box

Hope you are having a fabulous day!

Happy Stampin!
Claire