Dynamic Blue Bugs

Now that I'm feeling better during the day, I've been taking advantage of it to get some stamping done.   When I saw the new challenge from Dynamic Duos today I just had to go play along!   I'm not one to jump at color challenges, but I love this one!   Two colors and neutrals are much easier for me to work with than 3-5 colors!  I kept my card pretty simple, but I think it turned out pretty cute!

Stamps:  Bugs & Kisses, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Neutrals DSP stack, misc. retired dsp

Tools/Accessories:  Bashful Blue 3/8 Taffeta ribbon (retired)

Saying Goodbye Class

Preparing for this class made me a bit sad. I hate to see products retire, but getting new things more than makes up for it. I think you'll love the new catalog, but don't forgot to pick up your favorite retiring sets before they are gone!   I will have one more project to share with you tomorrow, so stay tuned!   :)

Isn't this little box adorable? It is perfect for a little thank you gift! So Many Thanks stamp, Night of Navy ribbon, and the stylus are all retiring this month. 

Stamps: So Many Thanks

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Night of Navy

Accessories: Night of Navy 1 1/4 striped ribbon, basic pearls, linen thread

Tools: Big Shot, Fancy Favor die, scallop circle punch, circle punch, textured lattice embossing folder, Itty Bitty punch pack, stylus

Here is another perfect little treat holder! It uses the two tags die and can be decorated for any theme or event. It makes a little tent that is perfect to stash a few Hershey Nuggets. :)

Bugs & Kisses and the gorgeous pumpkin pie ribbon are both retiring this month. 

Stamps: Bugs & Kisses

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: 1 1/4 Pumpkin Pie stripped ribbon, Brights Buttons, linen thread

Tools: Big Shot, Two Tags die, Fancy Favor die (for the grass)

Need an easy, but festive way to use up some of your retiring designer paper? Make giant candles! Isn't this a fun card? I love it!  Thanks to Carol for the inspiration!   

The hostess designer paper stack and All Holidays are on the retiring list. 

Stamps: All Holidays, Build a Blossom

Ink: Peach Parfait, Concord Crush

Paper: Hostess in-color dsp stack, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Whisper White

Tools: Blossoms Petal punch

Accessories: In Color Glimmer brads, Dazzling Diamonds

Simple, yet sweet is how I'd describe this card. I adore this stamp set and will definitely be keeping it in my retired stash. The tree is one of my favorite stamps and the little owl is just too cute.   This card was inspired by Julie's beautiful card found here.  

Forest Friends and the Jolly Holiday designer paper are both retiring this month.

Stamps: Forest Friends, Something to Celebrate (retired)

Ink: Chocolate Chip Markers: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Jolly Holiday designer paper

Tools: paper snips, scallop border punch

Accessories: chocolate chip ribbon (retired)

Need a fun idea for a teen? The Extreme Elements stamps are perfect and definitely something I'd recommend getting before they are done. I LOVE playing with Extreme Guitar and am sad to see that it is retiring. 

I am going to go back and sponge some pink ink on the white circle. It is just standing out too much for me. :)

Stamps: Extreme Guitar, Grunge Rock

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, versamark, Basic Black 

Paper: Melon Mambo, Subtles Patterns Designer Paper stack, Glossy White, Basic Black 

Tools: Big Shot, Stars #2 die, circle punches, square punch, brayer

I'm still alive!

Don't you hate it when your real job interferes with the job you LOVE?   I finally found some time to craft this week and wanted to share a couple of projects with you.  These are two of the lunch box notes I designed for my upcoming class.   It was my first time using two of the new colors, Blushing Bride and Early Espresso.   Love them!  

I saw these cute treat bags on a few other websites and of course I had to make some for myself!   :)   I am so thankful for my wonderful husband and his endless patience!   He made a funnel for me to use to get the candy in the bag and it made them so simple to make.   I can't wait to make up more of them for Halloween and Christmas.

September Class

These adorable lunch box notes are a fun and easy way to send a little love note in your child's lunch or backpack to brighten their day and let them know you are thinking about them. 

In this class, you will make 10 assorted cards and receive envelopes to go with them. If you haven't stamped before, this is a great class to get started! All supplies will be provided, but if you prefer an adhesive other than glue sticks, please bring it with you. Cost is $10 and includes light refreshments and a fun mom's night out. :) Please RSVP and submit payment at least 3 days before the event and specify boy/girl/neutral so I know the perfect cards to plan for you.

If you can't make the class but would like to purchase a set of completed cards, please contact me.

Loving the new Color Coach!

I found this cute card and thought it would be perfect for my first birthday card class.   I didn't have the exact colors that were used on the original, so I pulled out the Color Coach and found some that worked for what I did have.    It is great to have some guidance on what colors work well together because I hate sitting around trying to pair them up myself.   Thanks Stampin' Up! for the wonderful tools that make paper crafts so much easier!