Another Dollar Store Redo

I can not take any credit for coming up with this idea. I saw it on www.tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com She has amazing decorating ideas and you should run over and check out her blog!

I used My Digital Studio to make the background paper because I didn't have any Valentine's paper on hand. It is one of the Love Letter designs. That is something that is soooo nice about My Digital Studio! I am going to print out Amore on My Digital Studio and add it to the blank space at the bottom.

The frame is another one from the Dollar Store. If you dig you can find some really nice frames.
I just got a bag of the decorative gems and used E600 glue to adhere the gems to the glass in the frame.

Valentine's Day Frame

I got this mirror today at our Dollar Store. It was super shiny white. I sanded all of the edges that were raised and then I took watered down black acrylic paint and painted where the raised bumps are on the frame. I wiped it off with a dry paper towel. I finally finished a Love banner that I started last year, so as soon as I get it hung I will take a picture of my whole display.

Accessories: Love Impressions Rub Ons from the Occasions Mini Catalog, Basic Rhinestone Jewels and Pretty in Pink 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon.

Happy Birthday, Gram

Oh my goodness, I am so embarrassed about how long it has been since my last post! I have been exploring some other crafting mediums and I have totally neglected my stamping! I am going to get better though. It is Sale-a-bration time so I am going to be getting lots of new goodies to play with...the hubby just doesn't know it yet :)

My grandma's birthday is today. When I called her to wish her a Happy Birthday she said she wasn't having birthdays anymore. I told her having a birthday is much better than not having one even if it means that you are another year older. She said she supposed that was true!

Paper: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, and Brushed Gold
Stamp Set: Vintage Labels (retired)
Ink: Crumb Cake and Basic Black
Accessories: Basic Pearl Jewels (Love them!), Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, eyelet border punch, Matchbox Stampin' Up! Bigz die

Together Forever

Stamp Set: Together Forever(retired)
Paper: Shimmer White, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
Ink: Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
Accessories: Blender pen, Fancy Flower Extra Large punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, corner rounder, pearls from pretties kit(retired)

Challenge: Create With Connie and Mary CCMC 106

Happy Birthday, Phil!

This birthday card is for my husband's cousin. He is celebrating his 50th birthday today. He was not suppose to make it to 50 because he is suffering from a degenerative nerve disorder, so this birthday is really one to celebrate! His wife has planned all sorts of special surprises for him. I figured I would stretch out the celebration and send his card a little late. Ha! I used the Mojo Monday sketch from June 28.

Stamps: Artifacts(retired)
Paper: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Naturals Ivory
Ink: Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
Accessories: Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz, star brad, circle scissors plus and glass mat, Circles #2 sizzix die and Square Lattice embossing folder

Happy 4th of July!

Artwork © 1990-2010 Stampin' Up!

I create this card with the Mojo Monday sketch from last week. I used My Digital Studio to make the card. I just didn't have time to get down to my craft room. It is such a disaster from pulling out all of the retiring items, that I don't think I could find room to stamp anyway!

Have a safe and happy 4th! Thanks to all of you that serve this country to keep it free!

Challenge: Create With Connie and Mary

Tryin' to keep it Simple

For some reason simple cards are really hard for me. I like to fill up all the space with something! My friend, Liz, came over the other afternoon to give stamping a try. I didn't want to overwhelm her with too much so I tried to make a simple card that she could copy easily. This is the card we did. I love that she took the basics and completely changed it around. I will ask her if she is ok with me posting her card as well for comparison.

Stamps: Sweet Scoops (Summer Mini)
Paper: Pink Pirouette and Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake and Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Brayer, sponge. Scallop Circle punch, striped grosgrain ribbon(retired) and Square Lattice Embossing Folder