Here is my Album Cover again for my Disney Album I am working on:

Here is a video showing you how to create it.  I hope you enjoy it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrs3FvcOW6w

Here is another layout from my album:

The downloads I used for this layout include:

Designer Kit-Day in the Life-128876

Font-LD Drive Me Dotty
Circle Punch
Designer Kit-Grad Party DSP-129877
Designer Kit-Downtown Grunge-Stitching-126056
Extreme Elements Stamp Brush-119099
Font-Sf Brooke

I hope you are enjoying your day and creating something fantastic.  You can check out my Digital Store for all your DIGITAL creating needs. 

XOXOXO

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As I said the other day I would have a tutorial ready for you on how to make the Halloween Tree Decorations. I am so excited that day is TODAY! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to stamp and every year I add a few new decorations to my tree and my Halloween display.  Let me share my Halloween display as well as the tree.

What's fun about this display is the many memories that go along with the items made.  So many of these fun decorations were made sitting with friends or even a class that I have taught. Every year it's a joy to pull out each decoration and put it on the display. What's better is adding more decorations.  My display consists of a Bakers Rack that I change out every season. There is another project on my display I cannot wait to show you. It's a banner that I made with my friend Denise.  We had so much fun creating it.  I'll share much closer pics soon.

Here a closer look at my tree.

You can see many of the decorations I've made over the years. On the video you will see another Holiday Decoration with the same concept only it's a Christmas Ornament.  Here are a few closer pictures for you:

I used the Christmas Lodge stamp set for this decoration. You can find all the products I've used here in my Online Store.  Make sure you check the Clearance Rack.  There are some great holiday items you can get at a GREAT discount. Don't miss it. 

Here is the video and I hope it helps you as you make a few handmade decorations fro yourself. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6O_cYgXfqY

The weekend is almost here!

XOXOXO

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Today I hope to make a few folks happy campers.  Actually, I strive for this every day but it doesn't always work out. Just ask my kids.  BTW, I loved hearing the stories of your kids "When I grow up…" They made me laugh hysterically and I also don't feel so alone. 

A few weeks back I showed you a Card Box I had made using the Stampin' Card Box Keeper HERE.  On the top I used the Die Cut Fun Flowers and went to town.  Many have asked how to do this. I put a video together but I'm actually making another project.  It's a double dog Friday type of day! This means you you get to see two projects made using the same thing!

First, here is another box with the flower on it and a picture of the Die Cut I used.  Fun Flowers is a must have to your die cut collection.

I love our fabric! It's beautiful and I love that it coordinates with other products.  The Stampin' Card Keepers make a great gift project to put cards or recipe's in.  How about decorating the box and putting the gift INSIDE the box.  Wouldn't this be a crowd pleaser? Don't forget to add your Simply Adorned bauble to make this project turn into a WOWSER!

Okay, now for the double dog Friday project.  I've made these Paper Flower Bookmarks for my customers who have ordered from me this month.  It's nice to get a little somethin' somethin', sometimes. Isn't it? Here it is:

I received one of these beauties from my SAM early this year and I just loved it.  To keep the flowers in place they used dimensionals.  I changed it up and used my Hot Glue Gun aka Liquid Glue Dots to me. <smile> Putting this flower together is the same concept as the flower on top of the box, I just used more of the flowers. 

Check out the video for some Flower Fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF58zHbtQ-g

These are just as addicting as the pin cushions! Have you checked out my Online Store? It's super cute with Super CUTE things in it.  Check out the clearance items too. 

Have a super fantastic weekend.  Tomorrow is World Card Making Day. I'll have a few cards for you tomorrow.

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I put together a video to make the one with the Antique Frame I showed you yesterday.  You can find these frames at any of your craft stores near you. 

I mentioned yesterday I had a light bulb moment.  I think my light bulb died during that moment because my cool idea did not work.  I was hoping to make the backside look a little cleaner and you will see in the video it's not bad, but I am sure there is a way to make it better.  I get frustrated when something doesn't go the way I had planned, but I am sure we all feel this way, right? LOL!  

Here is another pin cushion using the Beau Chateau fabric.  I love this one because you can see the chicken.  Super pretty and vintage looking.  

Below is the video I promised. I hope this helps you in your quest of making lots of pretty pin cushions. I would love to see your cushions!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvohIu0Yxjg

Have a FANTASTIC Thursday!

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I can't thank you enough for your patience in waiting for the FREE class tutorial using the Four Frames stamp set and Paisley Prints DSP.  I think it's a cute and easy project.  It will make a great gift for May Day or Mother's Day.  I'm not quite sure I understand May Day yet.  I looked online and there are so many different countries that celebrate it and then it became a little confusing to me. If it's just a day to give someone something you made I think it has to be a GREAT day! Without any further waiting…

Here are the projects. 

The first photo is the Card Holder.  This is so simple! At the end of the post you will see the document to download with instructions and you will see a short video (shortest I've EVER done!) on how to make this. 

These next four cards fit perfectly inside the Card Holder.  These are Note Card size but the Card Holder fits full size cards.  WOW, isn't that fun?

Download the Spring Blossoms Instructions HERE!  This will ONLY be available until the end of the month.  You will be able to find the document on my Classes to Go page after today. 

You can watch the video on how to make the Card Holder—–>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwowICxBk4g

You can find all the products to make this fun project in my Online Store. 

If you purchase the Four Frames stamp set and Paisley Prints DSP from me you will receive a bonus PDF with more fun card ideas as a THANK YOU!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope this inspires you to stamp away this weekend. I'll have more news on the home front later tonight.

XOXOXO

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Today I wanted to share a nice Spring card that showcases the great Watercolor Crayons again.  I love to watercolor because it's so relaxing. There are times though that I don't have a lot of time to sit and watercolor.  Today's technique is perfect for this.  Let me show you.

This technique is when you take the Watercolor Crayon directly to the rubber stamp and then spritz some water (or your Stampin' Mist in my case) over the image and then you stamp it.  This creates a watercolor effect and really looks beautiful.  The technique is easy and works SUPER great with solid images like the one above from the stamp set Just Believe. I've created a video for you so you can re-create this technique.  Whoo Hoo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QHw7Tan3TM

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Just Believe

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Garden Green, Confetti White

Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive, Garden Green

Accessories: Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Decorative Label Punch,Cutter Kit, Brights Collection DSP, Brights Watercolor Crayons, Regals Watercolor Crayons, Snips, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack

Enjoy the video and have a SUPER week!

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The other day I asked if you had a stamp set that you haven't used in awhile. One that you were SO in love with but it's sat on your stamp room shelf being neglected. This really made me think about a few sitting on my own shelf.  Morning Cup was one of the first stamp sets I had to have when the new catalog came out.  I was so excited about having a coffee set.  Funny how this set has just collected dust.  I pulled this stamp set out last night and had a BLAST.  What's even better is I created a video making this card because I  had a Watercoloring Trick discovery.  Whooo Hoooo!!!  I was so excited at 11pm last night and no one was here to celebrate with.  WHAT a bummer!!  I shared my excitement with you on my Video!! I hope you don't mind. 

I challenge each of you to pull out that FAVORITE stamp set you HAD to purchase and stamp with it today.  Wipe the dust bunnies away and make it smile.

Here are the products I used for this card.  You can find all of them in my Online Store.  It's filled with FUN products just waiting for you to use. I loved pulling out my Watercolor Crayons, too!  Boy have I missed these guys!

Stamps: Morning Cup, Elizabeth

Ink: Stazon Ink Black, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Confetti Cream, Watercolor Paper, Soft Suede,

Accessories: Finial Textured Embossing Folder, Decorative Label Punch, Neutral Buttons, Neutral Watercolor Crayons,      2 3/8 Scallop Circle punch, Aqua Painter, 1 3/4 Circle Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Linen Thread

Here is the video! Enjoy and have a GREAT day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaOjQ_OL3lY

Are you looking for the Easter Blossoms Tutorial? Click HERE to download it today.  It will only be available for 30 days. 

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Here is the card we are going to make:

Go ahead and grab the following supplies and stamp along with me.  You will find all these great products in my Online Store.  <The colors are so Springy!>

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla

Ink: Old Olive

Stamp sets: Curly Cute and Ornate Blossom

Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Small Corner Rounder

Dimensionals will be needed!

Tip: The Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch creates a beautiful mess when you are punching.  Save your workspace and use the Powder Pals as a way to catch your punchies.  <——-Is that even a word?

Enjoy the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZRnQcR56Io

Can you see how easy this card was to create? Share your creation with me! I would love to see what you created!

XOXOXO

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I have a video for you tonight! Yea!  I wanted to show you how I did some of the elements on this CARD from yesterday.  It was so much easier than writing it all out. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so3Al4ruv4c

In other news…

Today was one of those days that just didn't go as planned.  Russ and I had planned to go shopping for a new ride for me.  All of a sudden he didn't feel well and ended up sleeping most of the day.  He even ran a high temp.  It was really crazy.  He took some medicine and started feeling better.  At least well enough to join us down in the stamp room to work on Valentines for the kids.  It was a family affair.  Here is the family in action:

Whatever it takes to get 60+ Valentines done, we can do it. 

Lastly, I wanted to share my chubby bird card. 

I love the Bontanical Gazette DSP and I just love the bird on this DSP.  So beautiful.  I wanted this image to be seen on this card so I cut the paper just right so the chubby bird could be seen.  The sentiment came from the Engraved Greetings stamp set.  This is a set that you can get for FREE when you spend $50.  It's in the back of the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  I love this set.  Love how it fits inside the Decorative Label punch.  I added some of the Crumb Cake Seam Binding and the Victoria Lace.  So pretty.  It's really a simple card with just a few sweet elements. 

I hope your weekend is amazing.  Looks like this weekend will be more laid back than planned.  It's okay. 

XOXOXO

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The chocolates can be found at Costco or you can get the fancy flat chocolates at Target.  I prefer the first because you can buy a HUGE bag of them at a reasonable price.  I am in the process of making the kids teachers a Valentines Basket and this is one of the projects that will go into the basket. 

Here is the project & video!  I hope you enjoy! I have to finish up more of my Valentines for the Prince this week and I'm in the middle of stamping chaos as I get my DIVA projects finished and in the MAIL!  I'll share once they have received their pretties.  It's a BUSY stamping week here….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDx1FLUaSbs

To watch the video in HD click on YouTube at the bottom right corner. 

In other news..

I don't know about you but it seems like my weekends FLY by!  It was so nice to sit with friends last night and watch the Super Bowl together and laugh at the commercials.  Russ and I are HUGE Dorito fans so the commercial of the guy licking the finger of the other guy…. made me laugh ALL night.  Just thinking about it right now makes me giggle again.   I really loved everything about the Super Bowl.  I am not much of a football fan but there is something about watching each team and how they come together for the win.  It's almost a little emotional for me.  Then I am so excited for the team that wins and crying sad for the other team.  I know… pretty sad!  Anyways, I loved it all.  The half time show was spectacular and seeing all the people in the stands gave me goosebumps.  I ate all night long.  I love a good reason to graze on food.  <smile> SO, even though I was rooting for the Steelers (Russ said so) I will give a shout out to all my CHEESE HEAD friends and say "Congratulations! Your team did an outstanding job!"  I don't think I could be a Cheese Head.  That hat would surely mess my hair up!

Have a FABULOUS Monday!

XOXOXO

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