You Make Me Happy-Spinner-FMS162

May 31, 2014

I had a few extra minutes, so I decided to watch a few YouTube videos to learn something new today.  I have seen so many spinner cards on Pinterest and wanted to make one.  I found Linda Gutierrez's Video very helpful. Spinner cards are so much fun and I know my little granddaughters would love to receive one in the mail.  

I wasn't sure what stamp to use, so I decided to go with the cute little elephant in the You're Amazing Stamp Set.  It will be retired in a few weeks, but I will keep it around.  I really like this set.  Tara's Challenge at the Friday Mashup  called for "Stripes" and "Moveable Parts."  I had so much fun making this card.  It doesn't leave a lot of room for ribbons, bows or much bling because you need room for the elephant to flip.  I will be on the look out for more stamps that will be work for the spinner.  

         This little Elephant loves to spin around when you shake the card!  :)))

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Whisper White, (Lilybeedesign-Picket Fence for Stripes)

Ink:  Smokey Slate, Real Red

Stamp Sets:  You're Amazing, Hello Lovely

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

Embellishments:  Sequins and Clear Stickles, 2 Pennies

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

Wishing you a fabulous weekend!  Do something you LOVE today!  

Happy Stampin!
Claire

Get Well CCMC305and cQc #243

May 30, 2014

Well, here we are at the end of another month!  I just don't know how the year could be  flying by so quickly!  WOW!  I wish I could slow down time!  I worked most of the day organizing my craft room!  I am the world's worst at cleaning my desk top after creating a card.  I just keep piling up the paper.  Anyone that knew me when I was teaching, knows how my desk ALWAYS looked!  Well, after 3 hours of sorting paper and filing it back where is belongs this is what I came up with!


          

                       This is "AS CLEAN AS IT GETS!"

I think this will last about one day, but my new goal is to try to keep it more organized!  

Today's card is designed around the sketch from Create With Connie and Mary.
I used the colors from the Colour Q Color Challenge.  Both challenges provides some awesome examples from the Design Teams.  Stop by their blogs and check out the beautiful cards!

I made this card for a dear friend's Mama that fell this week.  She is 85 years old and loves purple.  I know she will smile when she gets this card. 

Stampin Up! Products:

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, International Bazaar Designer Series Paper, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Pear Pizzazz

Ink:Perfect Plum

Stamp Sets:  Best of Shelli, Array of Sunshine, Express Yourself

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Envelope Liner Framelit, Corner Rounder, Paper Snips, Bird Punch, 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Embellishment: Pearls

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

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Happy Stampin'!
Claire

You Can Never --FMS 138 and CMCC No22

May 28, 2014

I am going to post my other card for today.  It was so noisy around my house with the power washing, I wanted to run away!  LOL!  Thank goodness, that is done!

The Colour Me Color Challenge requires fabulous colors this week.  I love Cajun Craze!  I don't think it is a very popular color except in the Fall, but I had fun incorporating it into my card today.  Jen's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches is perfect!  It is simple, but allows for so much creativity.  I hope you enjoy my card.  It might look a little like, Fall, but when it is 92 degrees, Fall is always a nice thought!  ENJOY!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Baked Brown Sugar, Wild Wasabi, Cajun Craze Core'dinations, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cajun Craze

Stamp Set:  Yippee Skippee, Gorgeous Grunge

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Envelope Liner Framelit, Corner Rounder, Bird Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch, Oval Punch, Sand Block, Paper Snips

Embellishments:  Burlap Ribbon, Linen Thread, Black Buttons

If you have a minute, please leave a comment and let me know what you think! I love to hear from you!

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Wishing you a wonderful evening!

Happy Stampin'!
Claire

You're The Best Paper Craft Crew #95 and FabFri 42

May 28, 2014

It has been a gorgeous day in Georgia!  The men arrived to power wash our home today---NOISY does not begin to express the sounds I have heard all day.  Somehow, I was able to get a couple cards made even though it was very difficult to think.  I am thankful to have this done, though.  Now, on to the painting!  Always something to do when you own a home!

The Paper Craft Crew sketch looked like fun, so I decided to pair it with The Fab Friday Color Challenge.  The Design Teams had fabulous samples.  Stop by their blogs to get inspired!  

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Afternoon Picnic DSP

Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe

Stamp Set:  Just Sayin'

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Starburst Framelit, Envelope Liner Framelit, Banner Punch, 1/2' Circle Punch, Arrow Border Punch, Stampin Dimensionals

Embellishment:  Very Vanilla Candy Dots

This was a fun card to make and I hope it brought a little sunshine your way!  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!  I love to hear from you!

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Wishing you days filled with sunshine!

Happy Stampin'!
Claire

Thank You PP197

May 27, 2014

I had a little extra time tonight, so I just had to play along with LeAnne's Sketch Challenge at The Paper Players.  This sketch is awesome and is perfect for any occasion.  If you get a chance, check out all the wonderful cards featured by the AMAZING Design Team.

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Black, Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Versa Mark, Crisp Cantaloupe, 

Stamp Sets:  Four You, Best of Butterflies, Gorgeous Grunge

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Envelope Liner Framelit, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Black Embossing Powder,  Aqua Painter, Glue Dots

Embellishment:  Pearls

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Happy Stampin!
Claire

Lovely As A Tree CCMC304 and FM161

May 27, 2014

I hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend!  I took a few days off from my blog and card making.  We had 12 here for part of the weekend, and we had a wonderful time.  Lots of fun with the GRANDS and also the big kids!

Today I wanted to make a card for The Friday Mashup Challenge and the Create With Connie And Mary Color Challenge.  The Soft Sky, Basic Gray and Sahara Sand were the perfect colors for the card I wanted to create. The Friday Mashup called for embossing and the use of a tree.  I loved seeing all the beautiful Father's Day cards.  I lost my Daddy two years ago and the pain is still so strong.  The Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set is one of my all time favorites and I know my Daddy would love this old tree.  The stamp set is so beautiful and can be used for so many occasions.  I hope you enjoy my card!


                                                 

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Basic Grey Core'dinations Paper, Whisper White, Soft Sky Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Sahara Sand, Versa Mark

Stamp Sets:  Lovely As A Tree, Thoughts and Prayers, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Vine Embossing Folder, Envelop Liner Framelit, Heat Tool, Heat Buddy, Black Embossing Powder, Sponge Daubers, Paper-Piercing Tool, Paper Pierce Mat, Paper Piercing Pack Essentials, Stampin' Dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 3/4 Circle Punch, Stampin' Sanding Block, Scoring Board and Tool

Embellishment:  Soft Sky Seam Binding

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

Also, let me know if you need a new Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I would love to be your Demonstrator!

Here is a few pictures from our weekend on Lake Oconee!

                    Victoria's first ride on Big Mable!  Addison was not so sure about the ride!

 My son, Joe and I having a few laughs and Miss Addison and I waving to everyone on the boat.

Happy Stampin'!
Claire

Cheers! PPA 205

May 23, 2014

Today is a BIG day for us.  We are off to Atlanta to watch Miss Addison graduate from Pre-K!  I am not sure how she grew up this quickly, but it happened.  

We are having a lot of family in for the holiday weekend, so I am not sure I will be in my craft room for a few days.  I wanted to make a card for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge.  I love this sketch!  It is perfect for any type of card and comes together quickly if you need a card for a certain occasion.  The Design Team rocked the challenge this week with all their amazing cards!  Although, I must admit it made me sad looking at some of the Father's Day cards.  I lost my Daddy two years ago and I miss him so much!!!!

I used the Sweet Sorbet paper for my card today.  I made this card for a special friend that is retiring after many years of teaching!  She deserves to be toasted!  I hope you enjoy my card today!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Summer Starfruit, Pistachio Pudding

Stamp Set:  Happy Hour

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Circle Framelit, Envelope Liner Framelit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips,  2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 2 1/2"Circle Punch, Corner Rounder

Embellishment:  Rhinestones

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

Wishing you a FABULOUS Memorial Day weekend!

Happy Stampin'!
Claire

Spoil Yourself Today! CMCC No21-Techno Stamper

May 22, 2014

It has been a perfect day!  I got to play tennis this morning and then I finally met my neighbor and found out she LOVES Stampin' Up! and used to be a demonstrator in Florida!  I call those God moments when something so fabulous happens to you.  We are so busy sometimes that we never stop to recognize the blessings all around us!  

The colors for the Colour Me Color Challenge are very subtle this week.  Soft Sky, Primrose Petals and Early Expresso make a beautiful soft palette.  The TechnoStamper (Try Stamping On Tuesday) sketch challenge was perfect for my card today.  I really like the You're Amazing Stamp Set and it is on the retired list for this year.  I have never used the hot air balloons and decided it was a good time to show them some love.  I created my background paper with watercolor paper and sponged Soft Sky to create the cloudy look.  I hope you enjoy my card today!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Early Expresso, Soft Sky, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper

Ink:  Soft Sky, Primrose Petals, Early Expresso

Stamp Sets:  You're Amazing, Bring On the Cake

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Envelope Liner Framelit, Paper Snips, 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Neutral Buttons, Linen Thread

Please leave a comment if you have time.  I love to hear from you!

Wishing you a wonderful evening!

Happy Stampin'!
Claire

Missing You! --Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch #94

May 21, 2014


The Paper Craft Crew's Card Sketch Challenge is so intriguing this week!  The attention to detail that is required makes this a very fun sketch!  I decided to use more of my Doddlebug Designs Stars and Stripes papers.  I love the Coastal Cabana that is mixed with the Red and Blue.  Hope you enjoy my card!  

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Doddlebug Designs: Stars and Stripes

Ink:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets:  Simply Stars, Petite Petals, Lawn Fawn: Wish You Were Here

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Circle Framelits, Star Framelits, Lawn Fawn Framelits: Wish You Were Here, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Embellishments:  Naturals "White" Button, Baker's Twine, Real Red Candy Dot

Let me know what you think!  Please leave a comment!  I love to hear from you!

Have a great evening!


Happy Stampin'!
Claire

HOORAY for Today! FMS137

May 21, 2014

Well, I made it through the 18 holes of golf~~~~  that is all I can say!  I had such a FANTASTIC time with my girlfriends and we sure had A LOT of laughs!  I don't think any of us are going on the tour soon!  

Today I had to wait for a handy man, so it is the perfect time to sneak into my craft room.   The Freshly Made Sketches Challenge is fantastic this week.  Oh, there are so many ways to go with this sketch.  Since the Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, I decided to go with a Patriotic card.  I have this bright, cheery paper from Doddlebug Designs and decided I would put it to good use.  I hope you will enjoy my card!  It was really fun to make!

I feel like this card can be used for graduation, birthday or just to send a holiday note to a friend!  

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Doddlebug Designs 6 x 6 Paper Pad: Stars and Stripes

Ink:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Set:  Simply Stars, Geometrical

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Star Framelit, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments:  Real Red Candy Dots, Baker's Twine

I hope you will take a minute to leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.  I love to hear from you!

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Happy Stampin'!
Claire