Cards Kits Day 4

Here's more!! I HAD to do an Easter one. Love this new stamp & the cheery way you can color in the tulips. 

I also got "By The Tide" stamp set & I REALLY like it!! It can be either feminine or masculine. Have a wonderful day & don't forget to take a little time each day for YOU!! Even just 1/2 hr... You not only NEED it ...you deserve it!!!

Card Kits Day 3

There's just so many ways to use these!! It has been really fun getting them all done & ready to sell.

Of course I had to do some with my favorite coffee set...

And music of course. 

A few more to share with you tomorrow...

More Card Kits

Can you tell I'm having fun with my card kits? Can you tell I love these flowers? I've sure used them alot lately!! 

I will be putting these in a tea shop so I figured I better have some "tea" cards.

Aaaaannnnd.... Of course coffee cards!

Hope you enjoy these & that it'll get you inspired to get some card kits as well!!

Card Kits Day 2

Here's another beautiful card made with a card kit! I used Secret Garden stamp set & framelits also.  Such a pretty card on a dreary day!!

Card Kits

Have you ever tried one of SU!'s card kits? They are pre-cut & sometimes laser cut depending on the style. Anyway today I am playing with some I've had around awhile & have been itchin to see what I could do with them. Here's a few samples:

Stay tuned tomorrow for more.....

Miss you a latte!!

Marina mist & Early Espresso make a perfect blend on this card. The EE CS is the Coredinations paper from SU and u used the Woodgrain embossing folder. I sanded the Woodgrain a little but you really don't have to ....& it has a tendency to tear along the embossed grain. :( Even if you don't sand it has a Woodgrain that shows up a little lighter JUST from embossing. A great card for any friend  who enjoys a good cuppa joe!! 

Gingham Happy Birthday

I love the soft sweetness of this DSP. The colors are not to bold but the gingham in the package makes it striking but at the same time feminine-ly country!! Great potential in this pack!!!  And you know me.... Here's the Top Note die AGAIN!!! 

Have a happy Sunday!!!

Elmo AGAIN!!

If you're an Elmo fan then you'll love this card. We called it a "5 second" card at class. That's because it's soooo quick & easy to put together. All I used was the

1 1/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, extra large oval and the 2 1/2" circle punch. You can emboss the card base if you want (like I did here) with the Argyle embossing folder but even without embossing he's really cute!!! 

Banner Happy Birthday

Don't you just love these colors? This card uses the Retro DSP paired with the Banner Framelits. It was a fun card to make & I think everyone in class enjoyed it too!!:)

Happy Thursday!!!

The Final Calendar Page

Ok here it is... The December page  

of my calendar. Whew! It was a project I was glad to have completed!!

Quilted Happy Birthday

Here's a card that is fun to make & so elegant too. Especially if you have a quilter friend .... 

This card uses the Hexagon punch &.... Your scraps!!! Such a great way to use all those DSP scraps that we as stampers SAVE!!! Punch, punch & punch some more. Then place the Hexagon pieces on a 3 1/2"x 4 3/4" piece of CS. As you work toward edges you'll have alot of DSP hanging over. Trim to edges of CS. Mount on another piece of CS that is 1/4"-1/2" bigger. Run thro Big Shot using  Square Lattice embossing folder. This makes it looked quilted. Then mount on your card base. Finish off with ribbon or lace & the 2 3/8" scallop punch & 1 3/4" circle punch with your greeting. Lovely... Just lovely!! 

Cheesecake Brownie

Brownie portion:

3/4 c butter melted

2 c sugar

1 c cocoa powder

1 t salt

1/2 t baking powder

1 T vanilla

Mix well! 

Add in 3 eggs & beat. 

Add 1 c flour

1 c chocolate chips

Mix well.

Cream cheese portion:

2 (8oz) cream cheese

3/4 c sugar 

2 t vanilla

1/4 c sour cream

2 lg eggs

Mix well. 

Grease 9x13 baking pan. Spread 3/4 of the brownie portion in pan. Spread cream cheese portion over top. Put remaining brownie portion over top in dollops then swirl with knife. Bake at 325• for 35-40 min. 

Fiesta Pinwheels

8 oz cream cheese

1/2 c sour cream 

1/4 c picante sauce

2 T taco seasoning

Sprinkle garlic powder

Olives diced

4 oz diced green chilies

1 c shredded cheese

1/2 c sliced green onions

Mix all together well & spread on 8 flour tortillas & roll up & cut like cinnamon rolls.  Serve with salsa.

October Calender Page

Our passion!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

You're my Hero!!

Here's a cool card coupling the Honeycomb Embossing Folder & the Octagon punch.  Hasn't SU! had some cool DSPs over the years?  I've always loved this nautical paper!!! Have fun!!!

Snowy Day card

Well it's still winter here in Central Oregon!! So here's a cheery card to send to a good friend for a wintry day.  4 1/4" x 11 CS scored  at 1 3/4" from one end & 4 1/4" from the other end. Top with your favorite DSP! Don't you love these snowflake framelits? SOOO pretty!

I Love You (with a Dove)

A card with a little something extra!! Sometimes that's what we need!! 

I used the script embossing folder on the black & the diagonal stripes embossing folder on the silver. If you don't want a Dove in the heart punch out window (...is there anyone who wouldn't???) then just add a greeting there. I added some extra hearts, inside & out to tie it all together.

Just a few more days!! Better get all your Valentines cards made today!!!

September Calendar

Here's a musical page from when we were in Idaho!!

August Calendar

One of our favorite things to do in the Fall!! 

It's a"Chili" kind of day!!!

The EASIEST chili recipe in the world is in my crockpot right now!!

It's snowing here in Central Oregon so I thot a chili simmering in the crockpot was just the thing when my guys come in out of the cold!! 

Check out the recipe below:

1 lb hamburger

1 lg onion chopped

Fry til well done then place in crockpot.

Add 2 qts diced tomatoes

2 qts pinto beans

2T chili powder

2T Worcestershire sauce

2 cloves garlic chopped

Stir well. Cook in crockpot on low 8 hrs or high 4-6 depending on your crockpot.

So easy & soooo yummy!!!

Love Bird Anniversary

Good Morning Everyone!! 

It's snooooowyyyyy here in Central Oregon this morning! Great day to stamp!!

Here's a sweet card I made for a friend to give to his wife for their anniversary. This is using an oooold SU! stamp set called Nesting Place. It's one of those sets I can never ever get rid of, you know? The stamp set does include a bird stamp but I needed them to face each other so I used the bird punch with DSP. Anyway I thot the two little "love birds" were so cute for an anniversary!

Hidden Happy Birthday

Ok I can FINALLY post this!!  My sweet friends husband asked me to make a birthday card for him to give to her. This is what I came up with.....

I had to wait to hear from her to make sure she received it BEFORE I put it on here for fear she might see it. 

I used "Everyday Enchantment" DSP along with Secret Garden stamp set & framelits. I also used Beautiful Wings and Little Leaves Sizzlits.  

On the inside I used more Beautiful Wings to tie outside & inside together plus the largest oval framelit. A beautiful card for a beautiful friend.... With alot of love put into it!!

July Calendar

There's that glare again.... Oh well you get the picture I think.... This was our 2013 graduate...

May Calendar

And yet another page of my calendar...

June Calendar

More fishing pictures!!!  We love to fish & I love to take pictures of it all!! Hence.... Scrapbook pages!!

April Calendar

This sure has an awful glare on the left side... Sorry about that. 

Anyway just have to share what I've been up to!