{ School inspired layout–Technique Tuesday }

I have a layout on Technique Tuesday blog today, along with some other DT members. The challenge was to use some kind of office/school supply on a layout or a card. Here is my layout and I used a tag, staples and paperclips.

For the background stamping I used Big Timber Outline Lowercase and Big Timber Lowercase stamp sets. I added gesso to the patterned paper background to tone it down a bit and for the letters to stand out.

I inked the full stamp set while still on the sheet and used it as a stamping block. That particular set was still new, and the stamps in their original places. I used the matching stamp set to stamp over some of the letters.

Technique Tuesday stamps and dies:

Say It - Remember - Memory Keepers Studio - April 2015
Big Timber Outline Lowercase
Big Timber Lowercase
Follow The Arrows
Memo Pad Card - DIY Steel Die

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Thanks so much for stopping by today.

On another note, my Etsy shop is open again if you would like to take a look. Have a great Thursday!

 

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{ Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge No. 21 }

 Sarah posted a beautiful card for the sketch challenge and I loved it so much I had to make a card.

I had some extra Summer mini kits left over from my Etsy store and the little bag was perfect for the sketch. I used October Afternoon patterned paper for the card base. I added the crepe paper ruffle that I sprayed with Glimmer Mist. The bag is stamped with Impression Obsession stamp Silhouette 11 and Hampton Art stamps. I punched Prima Marketing paper with Martha Stewart punch and added a little jewel from Kaiser Craft. 

The tag on the inside is stamped with the same Silhouette 11 stamp. I tied ribbon to the top that I got at JoAnns. The little bags are from Michaels and they are perfect for these tags. The tag can be used for another card or a gift.

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 I wanted to share a photo of Alex eating the Halloween cupcakes he helped me make last night.

Happy Halloween!

{ Summer mini kit giveaway }

I want to give away a little Summer mini kit I made last week. I am gathering some fun things for a mini album that I want to make and I came up with this little idea. I added this to my Etsy store and I am slowly adding some other items. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and read my little blog.

Leave a comment and let me know if there is anything you would like to see on my blog...more cards, layouts, tutorials, photos of Alex...let me know. I have 282 followers, come out and say hi!

***ETA: open to everyone!

You will get:
1 stamped tag
2 journaling tags
1 Fun in the sun tag
1 die cut butterfly
2 small butterflies
1 flower embellishment, handmade with die cut felt flower, paper and button

1 paper doily

24 inches of crepe paper streamer (sprayed with glimmer mist)

1 yard of bakers twine

1 mini paper sack, hand stamped by me

{ Digital stamps and new Cricut }

Kathy Martin asked me to make a card with one of her new digital stamps Party Banner.  Check out her blog for more wonderful ideas using this stamp.  I used October Afternoon and My Mind's Eye patterned paper. The chipboard is painted with white paint and sprayed with Shimmerz Spritz. Here is a closer look at the banner.

I made my first official card using my new Cricut Expression! There are so many things I have to learn. If you have a Cricut and have any tips I would love to hear them. Link me to some Cricut resources and blogs I can check out.

I am making cute little Easter bags for Alex and his friends that I will show you as soon as I get a photo. Here, I am cutting grass for the eggs.

As I was getting ready to list this Life Mini album in my Etsy store I got a request to make one...perfect timing. I had several other people asking about it. If you would like one, email me and I will be more than happy to make one for you. I updated the store with some new items and I will be adding more.

{ My Etsy, Impression Obsession New Stamps - CHA sneak peek, Project 365 - week 29 }

I made my fist sale last week!!! I was so excited! One big thank you goes out to my sweet customer in Somerville! My store (right side bar) is still new and I will add more stuff as time goes by. If there is anything that you see and want, and it's not in the store, let me know.

I was frantically working late into the night on some cards that needed to go out ASAP. The cards are on their way to CHA, now, but I packed them up and shipped them. After they were gone I remembered that I didn't take photos of the last three cards. I was so bummed. Thanks to my friends at Impression Obsession I am able to show them, well, one for now. I stamped Tall Trees (F2343) on patterned paper and cut them out. The background is stamped with our NEW Cover-a-Card™ stamp, Tapestry (CC025). There are 26 backgrounds to choose from. The Clingable™ stamp measures 5.75" x 5.75". It covers an entire A2 card, horizontally and vertically. I used VersaMark and Iridescent embossing powder for the background. The sentiment is from Christmas Sentiments set (CL44).

The new stamps will be available August 1.

Project 365 - week 29.

7.13 - here is Alex after his bath, playing with flash cards. He recognizes most of the "first words" cards. When you ask him he will point to the right card. 7.14 - this was day #7 with temperature over 100. Most of this week was spent indoors. We did go out to splash in the water, but only around 7pm. 7.15 - funny thing, as I look at these photos...Alex spends most of his time in pajamas around the house! He found my wallet and was ready to shop for some clothes, other than pajamas.7.16 - getting ready to go to the doctor, daddy was not feeling well. Alex wants to brush his (2) teeth with a big toothbrush. He does have 4 teeth now, others coming in any day. 7.17 - mommy loves to buy fun things, like this bubble machine, but they don't always work as promised. 7.18 - Dinner with the boys after a stamp show (without the boys). I thought this one was cute of Alex walking to the car after dinner.7.19 - Alex taking a little break.

I hope you are having a great Wednesday! I will be able to share some fun stuff soon. Here is a little peek.