love

Hi there! Super quick Sunday post! When I saw THIS card from my sweet and talented crafty friend, Laurie, I just had to CASE the idea. It's so darn clever I just couldn't resist *wink*! Here's my version:

Doesn't that "Love Script" stamp make a perfect balloon string?!?! Laurie is a creative genius!! If you've never stopped by her blog, you definitely NEED to! Click HERE! You will LOVE her work!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Small Heart Outline E132, Love Script K38 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko)

Cardstock: Kraft (Papertrey Ink), Cherry Splash (Bazzill Basics)

Patterned Paper: Dots and Stripes (Echo Park), Love Me (My Mind's Eye)

Punch: Patterned Circles Large Edger Punch (EK Success)

Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper: (We R Memory Keepers)

Valentine Gifties

Hi there! Just dropping by today to share a couple of Valentine's Day gifties I made and sent to my parents and my nephew!

This is a little gift card holder. I cut the envelopes from patterned paper. Then, I used a craft knife to cut an opening in the one envelope and placed a patterned paper heart in it.

Here's a looksie at the inside:

I attached the gift card to a box of cinnamon bears wrapped in tissue paper and baker's twine and shipped it off to my folks! (They LOVED it!!!!)

Next up is a take-out box of paper fortune cookies that I made for my seven year-old nephew! I did a tutorial for a similar project on the DeNami Design Blog not too long ago! Click HERE for the tutorial!

First, I stamped out some patterns onto die-cut circles.

Next, I created the paper fortune cookies, following the steps of the tutorial (only this time I decided to put dollar bills inside the fortune cookies instead of messages!)!

Then, I placed the fortune cookies inside a decorative take-out box (purchased at Michaels) and shipped it off to my nephew in California! Hope it got a kick out of it!

I hope you're having a GREAT weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

"Sending You Love" Gift Card Holder and Candy Package:

Stamps: Small Heart Outline E132, Mini Heart A94, Sending You Love F171 (DeNami Design), Polka Dot Basics (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Cherry (American Crafts)

Cardstock: Kraft (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Love Letter (ki memories), Bitty Box Basics (Papertrey Ink)

Die: Gift Card Greetings Die (Papertrey Ink)

Baker's Twine: Maraschino (The Twinery)

Fortune Cookies in Take-Out Box:

Stamps: Mini Heart A94, Small Heart Outline E132, Hearts Stamp Set PF43, Love Sentiments Stamp Set PF42, Three Line Border N128, Sending You Love F171, Cuddly Cats Stamp Set PF46 (DeNami Design) 

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Cherry (American Crafts), Aqua Color Box (Clearsnap)

Copic Sketch Markers

White Copy Paper

Cardstock: Kraft (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Circle (Spellbinders)

Tool: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Punch: 3/4" square

Scor-Tape: (Scor-Pal)

Take-Out Box: (purchased at Michaels)

Bee Mine

Hi there! Dropping by today to share a Valentine I made using the sketch from the most recent "Just Us Girls" Challenge! Here's the sketch (FABULOUS):

And here's my creation:

The images and sentiment are from the ADORABLE "Sweet Bee" stamp set by Lil' Inker Designs featuring 2 Cute Ink! I actually won this set from Lil' Inker during their sneak peek festivities last month, and I was SO EXCITED to ink it up! LOVE IT! (Thanks, Laura!!!)

I'm going to send this card to my mom for Valentine's Day!!! I hope she LOVES it!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Sweet Bee Stamps (Lil' Inker Designs featuring 2 Cute Ink)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Cherry (American Crafts)

Copic Sketch Marker R29

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Kraft, Lemon Tart (Papertrey Ink); Cherry Splash (Bazzill Basics)

Patterned Paper: Kitch (The Girls' Paperie)

Punches: Abstract Flower Edger Punch (EK Success), Lace Heart Edge Punch (Martha Stewart Crafts)

Baker's Twine: yellow/white (Whisker Graphics)

Adhesive Tape Runner: (Elmer's)

Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)

Pop Dots: (Plaid Enterprises)

Scor-Tape: (Scor-Pal)

For My Tweet-Heart

Hey there! It's time for another Product Spotlight at DeNami Design! Today we're featuring the Tweety Bird Border K83!!! Isn't it just too cute for words?!?!

One of my favorite things about this stamp is that the images are spread far enough apart that they are super easy to ink up individually! Here I inked up the two tweeties on the left first and stamped them. Then, I stamped the scalloped heart image. Then, I inked up the two tweeties on the right and stamped them. I stamped the Small Heart Outline within the scalloped heart and then onto a piece of patterned paper. Then, I inked up the center tweetie all by himself, stamped him into the center of the patterned paper heart and again onto a different piece of patterned paper. A little paper piecing, coloring and VOILA!

The sentiment was created in Microsoft Word. Kinda fun, huh?!?! I like it!

Want to see some more super creative and fun ways to use the Tweety Bird Border stamp??? Head on over to the DeNami Design Blog to see what my fellow DT gals created!!! These girls are SO INCREDIBLY TALENTED!!! And...as a reminder...the Tweety Bird Border is on sale this week for 10 percent off!!! YAY!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Tweety Bird Border K83, Small Scallop Heart E133, Small Heart Outline E132 (DeNami Design)

Sentiment: Created in Microsoft Word

Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko)

Copic Sketch Markers

Cardstock: Charcoal (DeNami Design), Rustic White (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Love Me (My Mind's Eye), Passion Fruit Journal (BoBunny)

Punch: Lace Heart Edge Punch (Martha Stewart Crafts)

Button: Aqua Boutique Buttons (DeNami Design)

Twine: Caramel (American Crafts)

Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)

Scor-Tape: (Scor-Pal)

Martha Stewart Scoring Board

{Heart} Pattern

Hi there! Quick post today to share a cute little card I made using several of DeNami Design's ADORABLE heart images!!!

I created the background using DeNami Design's Heart Stamp Set and my handy dandy Stamp-A-Ma-Jig tool! The set contains four different heart designs and is PERFECT for creating backgrounds, borders, focal points, etc!!! It's one of my FAVORITES!

Lots of my blog friends have been stamping on vellum lately, so I thought I'd give it a whirl!!! I LOVE how it allows the background to show through and I think it adds a certain softness to the design.

How was your weekend? Did you do something fun and/or crafty? Are you one of the lucky ducks hanging out at CHA??? I'm determined to make it there one of these days!!!

We went skiing on Saturday! It was an absolutely GORGEOUS day and the snow was GOOOOOOD!!! Fun times!! Here's a peek:

 

Thanks for visiting!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Heart Stamp Set PF43, Small Heart Outline E132, Sending You Love F171 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Cherry (American Crafts), Timber Brown StazOn (Tsukineko)

Cardstock: Brown Kraft and Cream (DeNami Design)

Cream Vellum: (purchased at Michaels)

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Tool

Punch: Scalloped Heart (Marvy Uchida)

Patterned Paper: (from my scraps pile)

Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper: (We R Memory Keepers)

Hugs and Kisses

Hi there! Popping in really quickly today to share another Valentine I made for Winter's "Cards for St. Jude" card drive!!! DeNami Design's sweet little chickies ALWAYS bring a BIG SMILE to my face, so I'm hoping this little guy will do the same for the recipient of this Valentine!

I also wanted to remind you to play along in DeNami Design's "Anything Goes" Challenge!!! (Click HERE for all of the details!) For this challenge you can make a card/project for any occasion! The only requirement is that you use at least ONE DeNami Design stamp! SO EASY!!! AND...you could win a gift certificate to DeNami's on-line store!!! They're getting ready to release some FABULOUS new images and products SOON, so that twenty bucks could come in handy!!! Just sayin'...

The challenge ends Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:59PM PST, so there's still time to play along!!!!

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Supplies:

Stamps: All Stamped Images are from DeNami Design

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)

Copic Sketch Markers

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Tool

Cardstock: Cream and Black (DeNami Design), Cherry Splash (Bazzill Basics), Harvest Gold (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Labels One Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Medium Scallop Border (Papertrey Ink)

  

Love

Hey there! It's Product Spotlight Day at DeNami Design! Today we're featuring the elegant Love Script image!

Here's my creation:

I also scored two lines above and below the strip of polka dots (although it didn't show up very well in the photograph). I think it's a nice detail. Here's another view:

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Are you planning to make any special cards or treats for the people you love?

Be sure to check out the DeNami Design Blog for LOTS of incredible inspiration from my fellow DT gals!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Love Script K38, Small Heart Outline E132, polka dot heart from Hearts Stamp Set PF43, Polka Dot Background N133 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Satin Red Versafine (Tsukineko)

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Tool

Cardstock: Cream and Black (DeNami Design), Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Labels One Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Ribbon: Red Grosgrain 5/8" (DeNami Design)

Scoring Board: (Martha Stewart Crafts)

Adhesive Tape Gun: Scotch ATG 700 (purchased at DeNami Design)

Zots: Medium (Therm-o-web)

Pop Dots: (All Night Media)

Bee Mine!

Hey there! Winter Simms is hosting a HUGE Valentine's Day card drive for St. Jude, Texas Children's Hospital, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, and St. Louis Children's Hospital (Click HERE for all of the details)!!! This is such a wonderful event, and I always enjoy participating in it each year!!! Here's a cute little number I created using Jen Del Muro's January 2012 "Sketch For You To Try"!

Here's the sketch:

And here's my take:

Winter still needs LOTS of cards!! So, if you have some time to get inky, please consider making some sweet little Valentines for these brave little kiddos!!!! Just imagine the BIG SMILES on their faces when they receive all of this SUPER FUN snail mail!!! All cards must be received by Winter no later than January 31, 2012, so we need to act quickly!!!

Enjoy your weekend!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Giddy Bugs (Paper Smooches), Smitty's ABCs (Lawn Fawn), Teeny Heart A91 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Cherry (American Crafts)

Cardstock: Cream and Black (DeNami Design), Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Paper Reverie Noir (Making Memories), True Blue "Daydream" Paper from Fine and Dandy Collection (My Mind's Eye), Lost and Found Two: Rosy (My Mind's Eye)

Dies: Heart (Ellis---cut at Archiver's), Small Standard Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)

Pop Dots: (Plaid Enterprises)

Scor-Tape: (Scor-Pal)

Adhesive Tape Gun: Scotch ATG 700

Patterned Hearts

Hi there! The most recent CAS-ual Fridays Challenge is to create a CAS card using scallops!!! SUPER FUN! Here's my little creation:

I absolutely ADORE these patterned papers from the "Love Me" collection by My Mind's Eye and couldn't wait to paper piece bunches of hearts with them! The Small Heart Outline from DeNami Design works PERFECTLY for this! It's the ideal size and simple to cut out!

Hope you like my card for today!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Small Heart Outline E132, Mini Heart A94, With All My Heart F189 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Satin Red Versafine (Tsukineko)

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Cardstock: Cream (DeNami Design)

Patterned Paper: Love Me (My Mind's Eye), Mischievous (My Mind's Eye)

Punch: Apron Lace Border Punch (Fiskars)

Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper: (We R Memory Keepers)

Adhesive Tape Runner: (Tombow)

Pop Dots: (Plaid Enterprises)

XOXOXOXOXOXO

Hello! It's Product Spotlight Day at DeNami Design! Today we're featuring the Small Heart Outline stamp!

This is such a versatile stamp! You can paper piece it and layer it with the Small Scallop Heart (like I did here)! Or...you can use it "as is," color it, stamp sentiments into its center, layer the images from the Hearts Stamp Set PF43 onto it, create sweet backgrounds and borders with it...and the list goes on and on and on!!!

And this week you can purchase this stamp for TEN PERCENT OFF!!! YAY!

Hop on over to the DeNami Design Blog to see the SUPER CREATIVE ways my fellow DT gals used the Small Heart Outline!

Hope you're having a FANTASTIC week!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Small Heart Outline E132, Small Scallop Heart E133, xoxo from Love Sentiments Stamp Set PF42 (DeNami Design)
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Tool
Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko)
Cardstock: Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Church Social and Her Bureau (from the Farmhouse Collection by October Afternoon)
Button: Espresso Boutique Buttons (DeNami Design)
Twine: Caramel (American Crafts)
Punch: Scalloped Scallop Edger Punch (EK Success)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)