tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49708316615544365112024-03-13T22:02:17.254-04:00CardolaCreativity and Papercrafting with Teresa WilsonTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-81732204710131689072015-10-01T02:28:00.001-04:002015-10-01T02:28:36.123-04:00Where Did the Time Go???Oh my, where did the time go? Has it really been so terribly long since my last post???<br />
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Obviously, I took a break. You can't imagine all that has transpired in the last five years. Trust me, you don't want to know.<br />
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I'm not making cards at the moment. I actually had so much "stuff" that it became tedious just to gather the materials I needed to make a card.<br />
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So, I sold all of my stuff.<br />
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Now I have acquired a <em>small quantity </em>of stamping supplies, so I may just post something soon.<br />
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Happy Fall!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
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TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-35043483918012501712010-12-29T13:45:00.004-05:002010-12-29T13:51:39.616-05:00Holidays are a Bear<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TRuCvcnPtXI/AAAAAAAAAxM/WBqcxulQf94/s1600/177.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556178316937901426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TRuCvcnPtXI/AAAAAAAAAxM/WBqcxulQf94/s400/177.JPG" /></a> but I like them...<br /><br />Today I am sharing some cards made at camp. My upline, Susan Smith gets the creative credit for the cards. I've not had much time to create, perhaps later today...<br /><br />Enjoy and Happy Holidays!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"><em>Teresa</em></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TRuCuwVnR1I/AAAAAAAAAxE/IhtNZFKVXkI/s1600/168.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556178305052788562" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TRuCuwVnR1I/AAAAAAAAAxE/IhtNZFKVXkI/s400/168.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TRuCuf1XNSI/AAAAAAAAAw8/L93Rp6DF0Rg/s1600/175.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556178300622550306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TRuCuf1XNSI/AAAAAAAAAw8/L93Rp6DF0Rg/s400/175.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-3755545626906623732010-11-29T16:49:00.002-05:002010-11-29T16:55:18.125-05:00Welcome Christmas Into Your Heart<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TPQgVlX_G8I/AAAAAAAAAwM/23GmmsXmGUU/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 308px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545092596381981634" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TPQgVlX_G8I/AAAAAAAAAwM/23GmmsXmGUU/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The Christmas Season has begun and I am going to be posting several Christmas cards from my card classes and camps. Susan Smith is my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">upline</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">StampinUp</span> demonstrator and gets the credit for this awesome card design. I love the music notes wheel, and the use of the ornament punch is great. Two different greens used here, Certainly Celery and Old Olive.</div><div> </div><div>This cards really represents the spirit of the season, family, love, and being together.</div><div> </div><div>I pray those things for you.</div><div> </div><div>Teresa</div><div> </div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-62942911048275471142010-11-18T18:58:00.003-05:002010-11-18T19:19:33.728-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TOW--UygB-I/AAAAAAAAAwE/-veVZEpXldM/s1600/141.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 313px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541044894490953698" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TOW--UygB-I/AAAAAAAAAwE/-veVZEpXldM/s400/141.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Isn't this card awesome? All <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">StampinUp</span> products were used in the creation of the card. The card base is Early Espresso as is the watermark background. The leaf images come from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Up's</span> Autumn Splendor stamp set and is stamped with Early Espresso and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Versamark</span>, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I used a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">brayer</span> for the multi-colored decorative image portion of the card by using glossy white paper with Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, and More Mustard. After braying the decorative <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">background</span>, I wiped off the image to ensure the leaves were clear and crisp. A corner round was used on the right side of all the layers. The stamped image was layered on Cherry Cobbler card stock, added a cute little brad the pop the image and adhere a small piece of the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon in the new Holiday Mini. <br /><br />Just a little blurb about the Seam Binding Ribbon....if you are ribbon challenged like me, this ribbon was made for you!!! It is very light and flexible, easy to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">maneuver</span>, tie, loop, etc. It comes in three colors, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, and Always Artichoke. It is currently available in the Holiday Mini which expires on January 2, 2011, get it while you can, it is the bomb!<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed today's post! If you are interested in purchasing any of these products, please contact me as I am a NEW <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin</span> Up Demonstrator and would love to help you create this fabulous card!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-75912900392261914672010-11-01T10:29:00.009-04:002010-11-03T00:01:03.865-04:00StampinUp's New Owl Punch<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7QT3zXSpI/AAAAAAAAAv0/j_vSDjwqzHI/s1600/157.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534590031900396178" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7QT3zXSpI/AAAAAAAAAv0/j_vSDjwqzHI/s400/157.JPG" /></a> I've been busy making lots of cards lately. This post showcases <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">StampinUp's</span></span> new Owl Punch.<br /><br />The newest <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">StampinUp</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">catalog</span></span> and Holiday mini is the best I've seen. So good in fact that I've become a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">StampinUp</span></span> demonstrator.<br /><br />If you are interested in these card recipes, or other ideas for the Owl Punch, please leave a comment.<br /><br />Blessings!<br /><br />Teresa<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7QHScJNnI/AAAAAAAAAvs/SDK5yG7OKfw/s1600/156.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534589815712462450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7QHScJNnI/AAAAAAAAAvs/SDK5yG7OKfw/s400/156.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7P1740EAI/AAAAAAAAAvc/8rAWNAoNQk0/s1600/155.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534589517600919554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7P1740EAI/AAAAAAAAAvc/8rAWNAoNQk0/s400/155.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7Psvzl5uI/AAAAAAAAAvU/HcEwupkvL5A/s1600/152.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 307px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534589359738971874" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7Psvzl5uI/AAAAAAAAAvU/HcEwupkvL5A/s400/152.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7PdDRE1nI/AAAAAAAAAvM/fDknscnWgls/s1600/153.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534589090085000818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/TM7PdDRE1nI/AAAAAAAAAvM/fDknscnWgls/s400/153.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-76033080905687005772009-07-26T13:12:00.004-04:002009-10-03T18:18:24.799-04:00Flower Pot Note card<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPuBHip6I/AAAAAAAAAuw/a8X0qcMucIc/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 325px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362819277028239266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPuBHip6I/AAAAAAAAAuw/a8X0qcMucIc/s400/003.JPG" /></a> This cute <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">little</span> flower pot comes from the ladies at Pair-A-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dox</span></span>...thanks for sharing. I think it is adorable. Instructions and dimensions are included because this just had to be shared.<br /><br />About the flowers....they were created using Spellbinders <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shapeabilites</span></span> Daisy Heads, just used the smallest flower. I love the detail "veins" in the flowers.<br /><br />About the leaves....easy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">peasy</span></span> and too cool. They are hand created, notice the veins and the alternate ripples? To make, just take a 2 X 11 piece of green cardstock and fold long long ways, crimp, cut out leaves, unfold. Awesome end result, minimal work.<br /><br />About the paper....this is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">SU's</span></span> retired Parisian Summer paper. If you have some, you are a head of the game, it is very hard to find. The solid <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">cardstock</span></span> is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stampin</span></span> Up. I have found the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">SU</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">TeaParty</span></span> paper looks good with this card.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPtlPCdTI/AAAAAAAAAuo/kIroH1DiGss/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362819269543490866" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPtlPCdTI/AAAAAAAAAuo/kIroH1DiGss/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br />About the ribbon, brown and pink and coordinates perfectly with the paper, costs $3.99 a spool at Michaels.<br /><br /><br /><div>You can click on the photo and save a copy to print/obtain the instructions.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Blessings,</div><div></div><div>Teresa<br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPs3kB_3I/AAAAAAAAAuY/-o-FJl6i0rM/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 323px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 450px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362819257283510130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPs3kB_3I/AAAAAAAAAuY/-o-FJl6i0rM/s400/005.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPtA9paUI/AAAAAAAAAug/kZTdLXzApcA/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 351px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 447px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362819259806869826" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SmyPtA9paUI/AAAAAAAAAug/kZTdLXzApcA/s400/005.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-71005711771439588012009-06-09T14:26:00.002-04:002009-06-09T14:52:34.723-04:00Love is in the Air<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Si6sLnVX2bI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/IZf7hm_tXnA/s1600-h/Sacher+wedding+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345399123272522162" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Si6sLnVX2bI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/IZf7hm_tXnA/s320/Sacher+wedding+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> I made this anniversary card for a friend to give to his wife for their first anniversary. I like the shimmer and softness of the card.<br /><br />The CS is a gold and chocolate shimmery <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bazzil</span> paper. The bird image is from "Our Daily Bread" designs and is called "Sing Unto the Lord". The "Love You" image is from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">StampinUp</span>. The DP is from last year and I don't recall the company name. Ribbon is a brown sheer ribbon from a local craft store, the brad is a beautiful pink and bronze butterfly.<br /><br />The inside sentiment says "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides". Not to mushy but very sweet.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Si6sLTiw8SI/AAAAAAAAAuI/WcnTp10f-y0/s1600-h/Sacher+wedding+002.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Si6sLTiw8SI/AAAAAAAAAuI/WcnTp10f-y0/s1600-h/Sacher+wedding+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345399117959983394" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Si6sLTiw8SI/AAAAAAAAAuI/WcnTp10f-y0/s320/Sacher+wedding+002.jpg" border="0" /></a>Blessings,<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-86647215480637371192009-06-06T08:00:00.001-04:002009-06-06T08:00:01.728-04:00Tea Bag or Candy Holder<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4wNgr5vI/AAAAAAAAAuA/2l6mz90sfIw/s1600-h/2009+Tea+Bag+or+candy+holder+(4).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343512990042547954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4wNgr5vI/AAAAAAAAAuA/2l6mz90sfIw/s320/2009+Tea+Bag+or+candy+holder+(4).JPG" border="0" /></a> I have been busy playing with this teabag holder template I found on <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/teabagholder/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Splitcoast</span></a>. Fun Fun!<br /><br />While it is a great tea bag holder, I find I prefer to fill them with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ghirardelli</span> chocolates. I just know you are saying "Well of course". I used a variety of papers, this is a great way to use your scrap papers, of which I have an abundance. This is the case with all of the items shown here except for the layered large flower, it is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SU's</span> Tea Party designer paper and I just had to use it on at least on of the holders. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4v-i6ekI/AAAAAAAAAt4/U_Hn_1Fr1d8/s1600-h/2009+Tea+Bag+or+candy+holder+(3).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343512986025359938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4v-i6ekI/AAAAAAAAAt4/U_Hn_1Fr1d8/s320/2009+Tea+Bag+or+candy+holder+(3).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Enjoy,<br /><br />Teresa<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4vtKA-II/AAAAAAAAAtw/kDUlJS4KjY0/s1600-h/2009+Tea+Bag+or+candy+holder+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343512981357525122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4vtKA-II/AAAAAAAAAtw/kDUlJS4KjY0/s320/2009+Tea+Bag+or+candy+holder+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4vEvub3I/AAAAAAAAAto/SopLezHvDkA/s1600-h/2009+BoBunny+Anna+Sophia+Bold+teabag+or+candy+holder+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343512970509840242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 284px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4vEvub3I/AAAAAAAAAto/SopLezHvDkA/s320/2009+BoBunny+Anna+Sophia+Bold+teabag+or+candy+holder+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4vDqZVmI/AAAAAAAAAtg/0WuFSRPHKNY/s1600-h/2009+BoBunny+Anna+Sophia+Bold+teabag+or+candy+holder.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343512970219050594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sif4vDqZVmI/AAAAAAAAAtg/0WuFSRPHKNY/s320/2009+BoBunny+Anna+Sophia+Bold+teabag+or+candy+holder.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-19611987215748213732009-06-05T08:00:00.002-04:002009-06-07T16:44:11.386-04:00Birthday Card with Coordinating Box and Gift Card Holder<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sifzvllv3ZI/AAAAAAAAAtY/JtC6SQmakjg/s1600-h/2009+Jennifer+birthday+(3).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343507481768222098" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sifzvllv3ZI/AAAAAAAAAtY/JtC6SQmakjg/s400/2009+Jennifer+birthday+(3).JPG" border="0" /></a> Happy Birthday Jennifer!!!!<br /><br />She won't see this post however, this is her birthday assemble, it is a card, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz-hjTdb6m8&feature=sdig&et=1243996732.44">matching box (Dawn on YouTube again)</a>, and gift card holder.<br /><br />The card stock is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SU's</span> Lovely Lilac, the designer paper is from Creative Imaginations and is double sided. No name on the paper, unless it is "Renae's House". There was a lot of paper cutting involved in this project. The flowers are embellished with glitter pens and gems for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bling</span> I love so dearly.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sifzd_xek8I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/e1cwN5sgsSs/s1600-h/2009+Jennifer+birthday+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343507179559097282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sifzd_xek8I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/e1cwN5sgsSs/s400/2009+Jennifer+birthday+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a>Until later...<br /><br />Teresa<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SifzdUJ9SUI/AAAAAAAAAtA/noJuWeTun8s/s1600-h/2009+Jennifer+birthday.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343507167850613058" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 374px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SifzdUJ9SUI/AAAAAAAAAtA/noJuWeTun8s/s400/2009+Jennifer+birthday.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SifytUgYspI/AAAAAAAAAsw/bIPYv1vvSgQ/s1600-h/2009+Jennifer+birthday+(2).JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SifytNgedAI/AAAAAAAAAso/QUwxZXo-CdU/s1600-h/2009+Jennifer+birthday.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-43577936100346198222009-06-04T11:41:00.004-04:002009-06-07T16:47:21.475-04:00Masculine Birthday Card and Coordinating Gift Card Holder<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SifrisBIQHI/AAAAAAAAAsI/99LAEzAuzQQ/s1600-h/2009+Garret+and+Jerry%27s+birthday+cards.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343498464062357618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 345px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SifrisBIQHI/AAAAAAAAAsI/99LAEzAuzQQ/s400/2009+Garret+and+Jerry%27s+birthday+cards.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hello again! It has been a while and I'm sorry about that, however, the yard has been a life sucking force for the last several weeks. You know, raking, digging, pulling, planting, hoeing, once done, the cycle starts again. Our yard is beautiful, but man it is a lot of work. Also, we have had several happenings in the family, husband returning from overseas and several birthdays.</div><div></div><div>So, I have been creating, just not posting much.</div><div></div><div>The photo I'm sharing now was inspired by a card that was created by pair-a-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">dox</span></span> creations. Kudos ladies, this is a great man card. The smaller card is actually a coordinating gift card holder. I found the template for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gift card</span> holder from Dawn on YouTube. The colors for both projects are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SU's</span></span> River Rock and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Baja</span></span> Breeze. The stamp set us <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SU's</span></span> Nature Silhouettes. On the card I used a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Cuttlebug</span></span> embossing folder for the background.</div><div></div><div>For the gift card holder..to create do the following:</div><div>cut card stock 4 1/4 X 11</div><div>Score at 3, 5 1/2, and 8</div><div>Fold score lines <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">accordion</span> style</div><div>Tape the two center folds together using tacky tape</div><div>Use the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SU</span></span> Word Window punch to create a straight line within the center fold.</div><div>Use a 1/2 inch circle punch to create an indentation that allows easy grasp of the gift card.</div><div>Decorate.</div><div></div><div>You can add a belly band if <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">preferred</span> over the ribbon, cut it at 1 X 7 1/2.</div><div></div><div>Blessings!</div><div></div><div>Teresa</div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-44106750115998437912009-04-30T08:00:00.001-04:002009-04-30T08:00:01.042-04:00Flower Fairies<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfM4ll5fGsI/AAAAAAAAAsA/fjfq-N-EB5Q/s1600-h/Fairy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328665002588969666" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 331px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfM4ll5fGsI/AAAAAAAAAsA/fjfq-N-EB5Q/s400/Fairy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I found this stamp at <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Michael's</span> on clearance and thought I could make a pretty card for my grand daughter. I colored the image with colored pencils but think it would <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">have</span> come out much better with water colors. With that said, it took a long time to color, so when I have a chance I'll take another crack at it.</div><div></div><div>This image provides a great opportunity to practice blending, which I think looks pretty good.</div><div></div><div>The stamp comes from Stamps Happen, Inc. and is made in the good old USA!!!! It is called "Flower Fairies".</div><div></div><div>Blessings!</div><div></div><div></div><div>Teresa</div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-19522449932136620932009-04-29T08:00:00.001-04:002009-04-29T08:00:01.675-04:00Chicks...lots of em!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfM0-PoU-UI/AAAAAAAAAr4/r51DZuG8V5w/s1600-h/Youre+a+tweetie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328661028061641026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfM0-PoU-UI/AAAAAAAAAr4/r51DZuG8V5w/s400/Youre+a+tweetie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Recently my friend Linda and I went antique shopping. While at a new antique mall I stumbled upon a booth with paper crafting items, it was glorious. I purchased several cards (want to support the craft and add to my ideas). Also, I found a card rack that was in excellent condition and only cost $25.00. I was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sooo</span> excited.</div><div></div><div>I thought these little chicks were cute and showed this card to my card pal, she knew exactly where they can be purchased. So, of course I did.</div><div></div><div>If you would like to know.....</div><div></div><div>They came from the <a href="http://www.denamidesign.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Denami</span> Online Store</a>. I forgot to pick up a business card while at the shop, so I don't know the name of the card creator, but I do know the back of the card is stamped with "Sweet Cheeks".</div><div></div><div>Thanks for looking!</div><div></div><div>Teresa</div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-63936653121847954442009-04-28T08:00:00.002-04:002009-05-14T14:53:20.660-04:00Saturday Evening Post - Bird WatchingThis is a Father's Day card I just created. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMwpWj6egI/AAAAAAAAArw/zXgotd-UcjE/s1600-h/Fathers+Day+Card.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328656271098411522" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMwpWj6egI/AAAAAAAAArw/zXgotd-UcjE/s400/Fathers+Day+Card.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I know Mother's Day hasn't arrived yet but I thought I better get the jump on Father's Day because my masculine stamp line is limited and I find man cards to be a bit of a challenge.<br /><br />This cards doesn't exactly please me...for one thing, it looks like it would be better suited for fall. Another issue, it really needs a little pop, or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bling</span>, or something. Don't get me wrong, it is OK but this stamp is so cool, I would think I could create a better card. So if anyone is reading this and has suggestions on how I can use this stamp and create a GREAT Father's Day card...I am listening. In the meantime, I'm going back to the drawing board to see if I can improve this one.<br /><br />The stamp was purchased from Cornish Heritage Farms and is called "Bird Watching". It was stamped with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SU's</span> chocolate chip and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. The paper came from a scrap heap I had on my desk. The ribbon is a sheer brown that I dearly love and I used <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SUs</span> Aged Copper <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">embellishments</span>.<br /><br />Just thinking ahead...now I better get working on a Mother's Day card.<br /><br />Blessings!<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-61658781695279380872009-04-27T08:00:00.003-04:002009-04-27T08:00:00.801-04:00Sunflowers and Roses<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMtTsjzNEI/AAAAAAAAAro/X__c0EYhGxc/s1600-h/rose+vase.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328652600511509570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMtTsjzNEI/AAAAAAAAAro/X__c0EYhGxc/s400/rose+vase.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For those of us that like to create cards...I think some of the attraction to card making is that card making doesn't require a long term <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">commitment</span>. We can whip up a card in an hour or so, fulfill our need to create and move on. I have recently learned the same can be achieved with one stroke painting.<br /><br />As mentioned in earlier posts, I've been attending art classes at a small shop in my neighborhood. This is the product of the class. Nothing fancy and only took a few hours. That is to learn and to paint. Once you know how to do this, it can be done in thirty minutes or less. Gotta love that. To date I have painted a sunflower and a rose. I will be painting a hydrangea and iris next. Once I have learned several flowers, I am going to paint a flower garden. I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sooo</span> excited!<br /><br />Hope your day is filled with sunflowers and roses!<br /><br />Be blessed!<br /><br />Teresa<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMtTZDyRwI/AAAAAAAAArg/yrj7JCEVAm4/s1600-h/Rose+candy+jar.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328652595276957442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMtTZDyRwI/AAAAAAAAArg/yrj7JCEVAm4/s400/Rose+candy+jar.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-35089041358275101922009-04-25T08:00:00.002-04:002009-06-07T22:14:24.414-04:00Great is Thy Faithfulness<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMfP6gzznI/AAAAAAAAArY/14DLeQJJqO0/s1600-h/Great+is+thy+faithfullness.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328637142374796914" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SfMfP6gzznI/AAAAAAAAArY/14DLeQJJqO0/s400/Great+is+thy+faithfullness.jpg" border="0" /></a> I recently purchased a few stamp sets from Our Daily Bread Designs. I just love that store. Kelly has created some wonderful stamp sets. One of her newest offerings is the Scripture Collection 1 and 2. This card is made using Scripture Collection 1. The paper is Basic Grey's Bittersweet. I used the Martha Stewart "twig" punch.<br /><br />This verse makes me excited, just to know of God's faithfulness and that His mercys are new everyday. He knows we are flawed and subject to fall short of His glory, yet He provides new mercies everyday.<br /><br />I cased this card design from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SplitCoast</span>, went back to find the name of the poster, went five pages in with 96 post on each page, didn't find it. If I find it, I'll edit this post to ensure proper credit is given. Also, the "Our Daily Bread Designs" gallery is awesome, every card is beautiful.<br /><br />Now it is time for me to head outside. So glad I can, the weather has been wet and cold for weeks and I have been sick. Today, sunshine and blue skies and I am feeling a little better.<br /><br />Have a day filled with sunshine and blue skies.<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-46655210080157548382009-03-31T08:00:00.003-04:002009-03-31T11:59:05.320-04:00Creating paper from a napkin - more wisdom from Rebbecca<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sc-dWLl9jNI/AAAAAAAAAq0/ppHHikOiR9c/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318642689342541010" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 395px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sc-dWLl9jNI/AAAAAAAAAq0/ppHHikOiR9c/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a> This card was created at a card club gathering, our hostess Rebbecca shared this technique with us.<br /><br />Who would have thought of creating beautiful paper using a napkin? Well that is one of the projects Rebbecca shared with us. It is truly lovely. We used Pearl-X paints that really adds pop and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bling</span>.<br /><br />How was it done you ask... The napkin was unfolded with bumpy side up, painted with flexible black acrylic paint. While drying, I mixed four different shades of Pearl-X powdered <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">metallic</span> paints (just a measured smidgen) with a bonding medium. In one of the vials, I added glitter. Once the painted napkin dried, I took a baby wipe cut it into four pieces, then dabbed the colors onto the napkin. Allowed that to dry, then turned the painted image down on a table then added a peel and stick paper adhesive to the back side of the painted napkin. Cut out the newly made paper and added it as accent paper to this lovely card.<br /><br />Did not paint the stamped image as it would take the focus off the paper.<br /><br />It was a little work and took a while, but the effect is dramatic. I like it.<br /><br />Thanks Rebbecca!<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-66753876090245869952009-03-30T08:00:00.004-04:002009-03-31T17:17:04.006-04:00Technique - Making paper black shiny cardstock and Pearl X<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sc-ZPBborkI/AAAAAAAAAqs/sU6B1iyt4cQ/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318638168309280322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sc-ZPBborkI/AAAAAAAAAqs/sU6B1iyt4cQ/s400/006.JPG" border="0" /></a> I recently attended a card club as a guest. The person hosting was the most graceful <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rebbecca</span>. The evening was a coffee/tea theme and each <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">attendant</span> brought a card for each person there. Wow, I loved that part, I acquired a stack of nine awesome cards. But the best part of the evening was meeting these lovely people and having fellowship. You know when you meet people that love paper crafting, you can ease into smooth free flowing conversations in a second...and we did.<br /><br />Back to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rebbecca</span>, it was her turn to host the evening, meaning she brought a few projects for us to do. We used Pearl-X paints to create a metallic background. It really was easy, we mixed the paint with Jacquard Finest Grade of Pure High Gloss Clear <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Copolymer</span> - a brand of varnish. Stirred the mixture then poured the paint on shiny black <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cardstock</span></span>, rubbed another piece of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cardstock</span></span> with the first piece..had to move quickly or the two papers would bond, then came up with this.<br /><br />I could envision this being used on a Christmas card with the one star or as a backdrop for the wise men. Just thinking out loud.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-73725576933168688492009-03-29T11:31:00.004-04:002009-03-29T11:43:24.294-04:00Sunflowers<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sc-WJCw9-_I/AAAAAAAAAqk/cCkmHQXm_5Q/s1600-h/010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318634767053093874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/Sc-WJCw9-_I/AAAAAAAAAqk/cCkmHQXm_5Q/s400/010.JPG" border="0" /></a> I attended another art class, this time to learn one-stroke painting. It is fun and easy and with some practice could really lead to creating some very pretty art. I am thinking flower pots and ceramics mostly. This really wasn't difficult to do considering the class took two hours and I had never painted one-stroke before. Again, I feel if you can tell it is supposed to be a flower, I am ahead of the game. I expect to expand on the painting possibilites and am excited to see where I go with it.<br /><br />Blessings!<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-91028058264383578592009-03-27T08:00:00.005-04:002009-03-27T09:18:31.152-04:00Ever Buy Inspiration?<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJqv7EK_RI/AAAAAAAAAqU/3vd7IQHhHMM/s1600-h/2009+Cardmake+Love+Kit+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314927881792191762" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJqv7EK_RI/AAAAAAAAAqU/3vd7IQHhHMM/s400/2009+Cardmake+Love+Kit+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> I have. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Cardmaker</span> has a card kit club that I recently joined. The first kit is sold at a substantial discount, so not much to lose if you don't like the kit and you can quit at any time. I thought I would give it a go. This is what I received in the first kit....<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJqvgTv06I/AAAAAAAAAqM/BK-HHyWuTjg/s1600-h/2009+Cardmaker+Love+Kit+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314927874609763234" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJqvgTv06I/AAAAAAAAAqM/BK-HHyWuTjg/s400/2009+Cardmaker+Love+Kit+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I like it. The kit has enough materials for ten cards. I only made three (one I sent to my dear husband). There are a few items in these cards that stood out for me, one is on the love card, note the window...that is approximately 30 small pieces of folded paper. I've never quilted paper before, the photo doesn't show this well, but the effect is very nice. As for both cards, I loved the use of hot wax and stamps. You melt the wax then press your stamp into the wax for a very nice touch. I also liked the use of windows. I received a box of window cards and was at a complete loss of how to use them, now I have some ideas.</div><div></div><div>I also learned, you should handle black <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cardstock</span> minimally as it does show fingerprints and smudges in certain light. I liked the use of black, tan, and white papers with large red brads, really looks elegant.</div><div></div><div>Synopsis....worth it. Especially for the use of new techniques. I just received my new kit, it is all birthday cards, some of the highlighted techniques are the use of pop ups and an explosion insert (whatever that is). Wish me luck!</div><div></div><div>Blessings and happy paper crafting!</div><div></div><div>Teresa</div><div></div><div></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-2057713268423636122009-03-26T08:00:00.000-04:002009-03-26T08:00:00.305-04:00Little girls love Tinkerbell<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJiwGRGrAI/AAAAAAAAApk/Wh2BRDebuDk/s1600-h/2009+Tinkerbell+(10).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314919088706202626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJiwGRGrAI/AAAAAAAAApk/Wh2BRDebuDk/s400/2009+Tinkerbell+(10).JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My grand <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">daughter</span> just love fairies, especially Tinkerbell. Her birthday just passed and it was a fairy themed celebration. Of course I had to find Tinkerbell paper and embellishments to make her special card. Actually, I made a few. Here they are...<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Happy</span> birthday Victoria, I hope it was wonderful. Love Grandma.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJiv2Bg51I/AAAAAAAAApc/pgEW66Y3Xy0/s1600-h/2009+Tinkerbell+(9).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314919084345845586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 283px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 381px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJiv2Bg51I/AAAAAAAAApc/pgEW66Y3Xy0/s400/2009+Tinkerbell+(9).JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJivjc9JJI/AAAAAAAAApU/zVq_lgC6f0w/s1600-h/2009+Tinkerbell+(8).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314919079360668818" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 367px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJivjc9JJI/AAAAAAAAApU/zVq_lgC6f0w/s400/2009+Tinkerbell+(8).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-78563572770698662282009-03-25T08:00:00.005-04:002009-03-25T08:00:00.561-04:00Time for Tea<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJnti0662I/AAAAAAAAAqE/YFQxbvp7jgE/s1600-h/2009+Tinkerbell+(7).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314924542391151458" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJnti0662I/AAAAAAAAAqE/YFQxbvp7jgE/s400/2009+Tinkerbell+(7).JPG" border="0" /></a> I will be attending a coffee/tea card workshop and swap. I was tasked with making ten cards to go with the theme, thank goodness my friend Michelle came by to help get me moving. I just couldn't make up my mind what to do. This is ultimately what I ended up with...lots of bling.<br /><div></div><div>I used SU's scalloped punch and Top Note die cut. The scalloped oval is from Nestabilities. The paper is Cloud9Design Palace Walls - Green sparkle cardstock purchased from JoAnn's. The pink is SU's Pink Pirouette. The blue is generic basic blue from Joann's. I bought the butterfly brad and jewels from Archiver's and cannot recall who made them. The image was painted using glitter pens. Ribbon is generic and came from Cord Camera.</div><div><br />Blessings,<br /></div><div>Teresa</div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-43513052947905990852009-03-24T08:00:00.000-04:002009-03-24T08:00:00.506-04:00Listen Honey<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJgp-uNJvI/AAAAAAAAApM/7BVLLP1uFAA/s1600-h/2009+Listen+Honey.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314916784578307826" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJgp-uNJvI/AAAAAAAAApM/7BVLLP1uFAA/s400/2009+Listen+Honey.JPG" border="0" /></a>I love Emerson Quillen's stamps, they can be found at <a href="http://americanartsstamps.com/">American Arts Stamps</a>. He is an Indiana artist and produces whimsical stamps that are loaded with encouragement. This card was created using Cloud 9 Design "Pixie Dust - Green 2-sided and SU's River Rock cardstock. The blue strip is from my scrap drawer, the ribbons, flowers, and brads all came from Jo Ann fabric.<br /><br /><div><div><div>I just love the shoes. I stamped the shoes on River Rock paper, punched out with a circle punch, then layered on the designer paper, last layer was punched with SU's scalloped punch. I then used the layered scallop as a "sealer" for the envelope.<br /></div><br /><div>Hope you like the card.</div><div></div><div>Teresa</div></div></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-59018035248331120552009-03-23T08:00:00.000-04:002009-03-23T08:00:00.649-04:00Painting class<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJcovZ5TBI/AAAAAAAAAo0/JmW0odBF3o0/s1600-h/2009+My+Cardinal.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314912365240208402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/ScJcovZ5TBI/AAAAAAAAAo0/JmW0odBF3o0/s400/2009+My+Cardinal.JPG" border="0" /></a> It has been a while since my last post, really have been very busy then under the weather. Still not feeling very well, residual weakness after being sick. Hope it doesn't take very long to rebound, I really need to be able to push through.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Several posts ago I mentioned attending a class at a quaint little shop called "That Cute Little Shop". It is located on Kentucky Avenue, owned and operated by Terry. Terry is very talented and a patient instructor.</div><div></div><br /><div>This is the first thing I've ever painted, so be kind....ta <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">da</span>! This is a canvas with an acrylic painted cardinal. I think I'm ahead of the game because you can actually tell it is a cardinal. The background was very difficult. I'm told it would have been easier to blend if we had used oil based paint, still worth the experience.</div><div></div><br /><div>Cards coming soon.</div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-52479263012648265702009-02-24T22:40:00.005-05:002009-03-19T12:16:57.166-04:00Hippity Hoppity Easter is on it's way...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SaS-w_a0GxI/AAAAAAAAAos/2gVwEQ22B0s/s1600-h/2009+Easter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306576009816185618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SaS-w_a0GxI/AAAAAAAAAos/2gVwEQ22B0s/s400/2009+Easter.jpg" border="0" /></a> I am proclaiming it...the weather is going to get warmer and spring will arrive on the wings of the red-winged blackbird. I know everyone says it is a sign of spring when you see the robin...but I think it is the red-winged blackbird that lets you know when spring has truly arrived.<br /><br />Today I was "playing" with an origami box using paper from my stash. I came up with this....<br /><br />The photo quality isn't very good, not sure why. The box is smaller than I was aiming for, however, I can change the dimensions of the paper and easily change the size of the box. The bottom portion of the box is made from a very high grade Bazil paper, it is actually too brittle for this purpose. I do love the paper though, it is a very soft 'banana' color. The top of the box is designer paper that I picked up last year, it is Far East's "Pocket Full of Turquoise". The photo doesn't display the bling on the floral paper, but it is there. The yellow ribbon is a Michael's dollar bin variety. The tag is from Making Memory's Garden Party. The candy...yummy Dove chocolates.<br /><br />Hope to be posting more frequently as my schedule isn't quite as hectic.<br /><br />Blessings all and Happy Early Spring!!!<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970831661554436511.post-79762013261657090592009-01-22T20:38:00.004-05:002009-01-23T00:08:28.241-05:00Lot's of Valentine's<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SXkgRlMRbII/AAAAAAAAAog/DMEnfjsa9sQ/s1600-h/2009+Valentines+(17).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294298323364179074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 342px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SXkgRlMRbII/AAAAAAAAAog/DMEnfjsa9sQ/s400/2009+Valentines+(17).JPG" border="0" /></a> Oddly enough, the new SU catalog is out and I don't have one yet. Not to say one isn't on the way, I assure you it is, I'm waiting......<br /><br />I will admit with some hesitation, I own a few stamp sets, SU and others, that haven't been touched. So I can wait for the catalog, in the meantime, I've been looking at it via a pdf file. I see a few nice additions and have already acquired most of the "I just can't live without" sets.<br /><br />Papers used here and in earlier post is....<br />The floral paper (one of my absolute favorites and made in the USA) Anna Griffin. It doesn't have a name but has one of the most beautiful floral designs ever. You gotta look it up, really.<br />The stripe is from Wild Asparagus, and is called "Sisters", it is two sided, dark beautiful red on one side, coordinating stripe on the other. The dark red with a small starburst design is from <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SXkgRY2Bh1I/AAAAAAAAAoY/5MyRqjwgLYI/s1600-h/2009+Valentines+(16).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294298320049637202" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SXkgRY2Bh1I/AAAAAAAAAoY/5MyRqjwgLYI/s400/2009+Valentines+(16).JPG" border="0" /></a>The Paper Company and is called "Starburst Translucent". I've also used an EK Success heart shaped corner punch, a Marvy oval, and SU's scalloped punch. I also used shiny red card stock from Archiver's. The heart shape brad is generic and purchased last year. The ribbon came from Cord Camera.<br /><br />The oval has been dry embossed with a Sizzik embossing folder. I also added a few elements from SU's Home Again Simply Scrapping kit.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uijIvWyGyw4/SXkgRY2Bh1I/AAAAAAAAAoY/5MyRqjwgLYI/s1600-h/2009+Valentines+(16).JPG"></a><br />I do need to start creating a few birthday cards, have a few special ones to make for a few VERY special people before this weekend.<br /><br />Until later.<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376726458157126974noreply@blogger.com0