Friends TTS13

March 31, 2014

It has been a beautiful day in Georgia!!  I spent most of the day in my craft room.  I don't do well in pollen, so I stayed in.  I love Spring and all the blooming trees, but the pollen and sinus problems don't go together!

My dear friend Angel, told me about a new challenge called 'Tis The Season Christmas Card Challenge.  I wanted to join in on the fun and I thought how great it will be to use more of my Christmas items and also, when December rolls around, I will already have a few cards made.  Here is my first entry in the challenge.  ENJOY!  

                                                           Tis The Season:

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, (Basic Grey Blitzen Designer Paper from stash)

Ink:  Real Red

Stamp Sets:  Ornament Keepsake, Sentiment stamps Papertreyink-Believe)

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Envelope Liner Framelit, Scallop Punch, Arrow Border Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Embellishments:  White Baker's Twine, Pearls

Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!

Wishing you a wonderful week!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Congratulations CMCC No13

March 30, 2014

We are off to Miss Addison's birthday party in a little while, so I need to get this posted quickly.  I absolutely loved all the colors in the Colour Me Challenge this week.  Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry and such beautiful colors.  I don't think I have used Cajun Craze since last Fall.  It was great to pull it out again.  My dear friend just moved to a new home and I wanted to make her a card.  She loves these rich colors, so this challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to create a card for her.   

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Staz On Black

Stamp Sets:  Good Neighbors, Express Yourself, Right at Home

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Aqua Painter, Modern Label Punch, Banner Punch, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Crushed Curry Buttons

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.  I love to hear from you!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

You Make Me Happy--CCMC296 and PPA197

March 28, 2014

WOW!  What a great day it has been.  Miss Addison helped me make her first card for the Create With Connie and Mary Challenge and the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge.  I can not begin to say how much I love Summer Starfruit and Pacific Point.  I love Pacific Point so much and it is a color that is rarely used in cards you see on blogs or Pinterest.  I really should use it more often.

It is paired with Smokey Slate for the neutral and I love the way my card turned out.  I think it is extra special because I had help with the embossing.  Addison loved turning the handle on the Big Shot and seeing the results for the embossing folders and framelits.  I see card making in her future!  ENJOY!

   

       

               

                  

                

                           

Stmapin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Smokey Slate, Summer Starfruit, Pacific Point, International Bazaar Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Pacific Point

Stamp Set:  See Ya Later

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Envelope Liner Framelit, Starburst Framelit, Dots Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Pacific Point, Summer Starfruit Markers, Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Scalloped Tag Punch, Sponge Dauber

I stamped the sun and cloud twice and fussy cut them and popped them up with dimensionals to give the 3D looks.  Lots of embossing on this card so Miss Addison could help. 

Embellishments:  Pacific Point Candy Dots, Pacific Point Ribbon, White Baker's Twine

Now, we are off to watch Frozen.  I hope you have a wonderful evening!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Happy Easter SSC72

March 28, 2014

I am having a blast today with Miss Addison!  We went to get our nails painted and went to the Muppet Movie.  It is so great to spend special time with her!

I made this card for Sunday Stamps last evening before she arrived so I wanted to get it posted.  I love the way it turned out.  It looks so Springy with the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper.  I am trying to add to my Easter card stash, so I hope you enjoy it!

What is better than a tulip for Easter?

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Staz on Black, Island Indigo, Rose Red

Stamp Sets:  Tiny Tiny Wishes, Backyard Basics, Stampendous Bunny from my Stash

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Envelope Liner Framelit, Modern Punch, Window Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Embellishments:  Daffodil Delight Candy Dots

                       Special fun with Grammy for her birthday weekend!


TGIF and Happy Stampin!
Claire

Trust NAC #82 HSS #182

March 27, 2014

I am in a rush to post today.  I went to Athens with my friend today.  We had a great time shopping, eating lunch and just catching up!  I love special times like that.  Lots of laughs and good girl talk always does the heart good.

Tonight Miss Addison will arrive and spend two nights with us.  I love spending time with her and she is so much fun to be with!  We are doing pre-birthday fun with Grammy!

My card today is for two challenges.  The Nacho Average Challenge is perfect colors and the Hand Stamped Sentiments had the perfect sketch.  I am making this card for my dear friend that is battling cancer.  I hope she enjoys it.  It is made with love.

Stampin Up! Products:

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Black Staz On, Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red

Stamp Sets: Simple Stems, Trust God

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Dot Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Envelope Framelit, Oval Scallop Punch, 

Embellishments:  White Twine, Button

Hope you are having a terrific Thursday!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Pop Up Box For Miss Addison!

March 26, 2014

I loved creating my first Pop-Up Card box the other day, so I decided to give it another try.  My GRANDdaughter, Addison will be 5 this weekend.  She loves Princesses, Pink and Bling so this card should cover all the bases!  I hope she will love it!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride, Pink Polka Dot Paper from my stash

Ink:  Versa Mark, Black Staz On Coastal Cabana, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Rose Red

Stamp Sets:  A Round Array, Petite Petals, Peachy Keen, Lawn Fawn Critters Ever After, Crown from stash, Sketched Birthday

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Glue Dots, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Lawn Fawn Framelit, Heat Tool, Heat Buddy, Black Embossing Powder,  2 3/8" Scallop Punch, Petite Petals Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Punch, Paper Snips

Embellishment:  LOTS of Rhinestones!!!

Let me know what you think!  Leave a comment, I love to hear from you!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Happy Easter- DD#95

March 26, 2014

It is a beautiful sunny morning, but oh so chilly.  I am so ready for warmer days!  

I LOVE the colors in the Dynamic Duos Color Challenge this week.  Rich Razzleberry is a favorite of mine.  I do not have Pale Plum in my paper stash, so I substituted Wisteria Wonder.  I know the Pale Plum has more pink in it, so I hope that will be excepted.  I absolutely adore this Sir Rabbit stamp by Stampendous.  I really need to get started on my Easter cards, so I hope you enjoy my card!  

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Rich Razzleberry Desingner Series Paper (Polka Dots)

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Early Expresso, Soft Sky

Stamp Sets:  Wacky Wishes, Stampendous Sir Rabbit

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Aqua Painter, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Oval Framelits, Just Sayin' Framelits, Argyle Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Early Expresso Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Soft Sky Candy Dots

Let me know what you think of Sir Rabbit.  I just love the way this turned out. 
Leave a comment, I love to hear from you!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Hippo Birdie To You! PPA196

March 25, 2014

Today is cold and very windy.  I thought Spring had arrived, but I guess it is definitely a Lion day today!  Hope the lamb comes back tomorrow.  March is almost over, so it can't last much longer.

Anyone that knows me well, knows I LOVE hippos!!!  I have written about them before in my blog.  The great sketch from Pals Paper Arts was perfect to use my new stamp from Lawn Fawn.  I hope you smile when you see it!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Basic Black, Whisper White, Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Black Staz On, Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight

Stamp Set:  Lawn Fawn Year Four

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Aqua Painter

Embellishments:  White Baker's Twine, Rhinestones, Coastal Cabana Button

I hope you are smiling today!

Leave a comment and let me know what you think of this cute little hippo and his birdie friends!  I love to hear from you!

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Dreams Come True FabFri37

March 24, 2014

I have been busy getting ready for a luncheon tomorrow, so I have not had much time to get into my craft room.  Also, pollen season has arrived and I have a sinus headache that makes it hard to be creative.  ------

My ADORABLE, Miss Addison will be turning 5 this week.  She has brought so much joy to my life and I wanted to make her a very special card.  She LOVES PINK and PRINCESSES!!!!!!!  She is so girly and also loves bling-bling.  She is related to me!  

The Fab Friday Sketch Challenge was perfect for my card.  I hope you enjoy it!  I think she will be thrilled when she finds this in her mailbox.  

http://fabfridaystampinchallenge.blogspot.com

                       

I am sorry the pictures aren't very bright today.  I could not find anywhere outside without  shadows to take my pictures.  It is much brighter and the rhinestones more shiny if you see it in person!  :)

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Blushing Bride Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Versa Mark, Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder, Daffodil Delight

Stamp Sets:  Morning Post, Elementary Elegance, Wacky Wishes, (Lawn Fawn-Critters Ever After  Stamp and Dies)

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Heat Tool, Heat Buddy, Black Embossing Powder, Just Sayin' Framelits, Aqua Painter

Embellishments:  Rhinestones, White Baker's Twine

Let me know if you think this card is worthy of a Princess.

Leave a comment, please!  I love to hear from you!

Wishing you a "Dreams Come True Kind of Day!"

Happy Stampin!

Claire

Sweet Baby NAC 81

March 21, 2014

It is a beautiful day in Georgia.  It is 70 degrees and sunny!  I perfect day!
Lunch with special friends and girl talk makes for an even better day!

Now, to share my card I created for the Nacho Average Challenge this week.  I wanted to use the Baby We've Grown Stamp Set and couldn't decide on pink or blue.  I have two friends having their first GRAND and they don't know what the baby is going to be, so I took a chance that one would be a girl.  Think Pink, I guess!  

                              Here:http://nachoaveragechallenges.blogspot.com

                  I always leave a space to write a personal note to the new parents or Grand parents!


Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Blushing Bride Designer Series Paper

Stamp Set:  Baby We've Grown, Itty Bitty Banners

Ink:  Versa Mark, Blushing Bride

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Dots Embossing Folder, Envelope Liner Framelit,  Starburst Framelits, Heat Tool Black Embossing Powder, Heat Buddy, Aqua Painter, Itty Bitty Banner Framelit,  Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponge

Embellishments:  White Twine, Blushing Bride Candy Dots

I love how this card turned out.  It is perfect to welcome any little girl!
Let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!!!!!!

Happy Friday and
Happy Stampin!
Claire

You're The Best! CCMC295

March 20, 2014

Spring time weather certainly has made me feel better today!  I have been in my craft room most of the day.  I love days like that!!!!!

The Create With Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge just came out and I decided to play along.  I love all the samples by the Design Team!  They inspire me each week and I love all the creative ideas.

Stampin' Up! Products!

Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Very Vanilla, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Set:  Peachy Keen, Just Sayin', Spiral Spins

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Envelope Liner Framelit,  Just Sayin' Framlits, On Film Framelits,  Banner Punch

Embellishments:  Baked Brown Sugar Candy Dots, Retro Fresh Washi Tape

Please leave a comment!  I always love to hear from you!!!

Hope you are enjoying the First Day of Spring!

Happy Stampin!
Claire