Father's Day Card

Maybe, I need to try to get ahead of the game. I am sorry that I post things after it is already over. The main reason I do is because I do not want the person receiving the card to see it on here before they get it. It kind of takes the surprise out of giving it.
This card was made for my husband. He really likes anchors and the nautical theme. The stamp set, The Open Sea, is one of my favorite stamp sets. It just makes very beautiful cards. There are many stamp sets that I love because of their versatility. These are the type of sets to have and keep for a long time.

Stampin' Up! products used to create this card:
Stamp Sets: The Open Sea, Woodgrain, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Classic Ink: Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, and Cherry Cobbler
Tools: Stampin' sponge, Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, 1 3/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine and Neutrals Candy Dots

I hope your Father's had a very Happy Father's Day! Thank you for visiting. You are always more than welcome to leave a comment.
Now go-n-stamp!!

Work of Art Graduation Card

It is Graduation time! I had a niece graduate this year. I thought it would be neat to try the Work of Art stamp set for this card. It was missing something, though. That is when I pulled out the Gorgeous Grunge set. Once, I added that set to it, I was happy. If you wonder why I chose these colors, well, I was trying to go with the school colors. The problem I ran into was they are black, white, and gold. I do not have any gold cardstock. I ended up just using what I had and didn't worry about it. In case you wonder about the tassel. I created it using the Whisper White Baker's Twine. I just kept in mind what they look like and created it from that.

These are the Stampin' Up! supplies I used to create this card.
Stamp sets: Gorgeous Grunge, Work of Art, and Memorable Momonets
Classic Ink: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, and Memento Black
Cardstock: Whisper White and Basic Black
Tools: 1" square punch (cut to make a diamond), 1 1/4" circle punch, Elegant Butterfly
Accessories: Silver Glimmer Brad (retired), Whisper White Baker's Twine

I hope you like what you see and will visit more often. This is an easy card to make and turned out very elegant. My husband said it looked like an invitation! Sorry, once again, that the picture takes away from how nice it really did turn out. I keep saying I need to make a light box. I really do!
Now go-n-stamp!!

Flower Shop Card Set

Today, I am sharing a 3 x 3 card set with you. These can be used when giving a gift bag or gift of any kind. I did not put any sayings on them, which allows them to be used for whatever you want. There are 8 cards, 2 of each color, and a box that they fit into along with their envelopes.

Stampin' Up! supplies needed to create this set.
Cardstock: Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pink Pirouette, Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, and Calypso Coral
Classic Ink: Crumb Cake, Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay, Wild Wasabi, Calypso Coral, and Early Espresso
Stamp Sets: Flower Shop, Petite Petals, and Gorgeous Grunge
Accessories: Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Neutrals Candy Dots, and Linen Thread

Have a very nice day. Thank you for checking this out.
Now go-n-stamp!!

Mother's Day Flower Pot Card

Since Sunday was Mother's Day, I needed to make a card for my mom! She has always liked flowers. I have seen a lot of the flower pot cards created by many different people and thought I would give it a try. Once again, my inspiration was from Pinterest, which was a video. You can see it here.
After making this one, I do believe, I will make more. They are really fun and turn out beautifully!

Stampin' Up! supplies needed:
Cardstock: Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Whisper White
Ink: Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple
Writing: MDS2
Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Pansy Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, and Stampin' Sponge
Accessories: 3/8" Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon

Do you know what I just realized? I was going to use the candy dots for the middle of the flowers. Guess what? I totally forgot to put them on. Well, it is way too late now. If you make one, try not to make the same mistake. It would have given it a little more bling, especially if it were a rhinestone or pearl. I am sorry I forgot to put them on.
Thanks for looking. You may leave a comment if you would like. Thanks!
Now go-n-stamp!!

Flower Shop Meets Off the Grid

Welcome to my blog. I hope that you will enjoy visiting and leave inspired by what you see. There is so much satisfaction in making something yourself to give away.
The card that you see here was made for a lady that placed an order from me for Stampin' Up! supplies.
I really need to make a light box. The reason being, once again, this card looked so so so much better in person. The lighting makes such a difference in how something shows up. 

 Stampin' Up! supplies needed.
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Island Indigo, Whisper White
Classic Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy, Tempting Turquoise, and Sahara Sand
Stamp Sets: Flower Shop, Petite Petals, Gorgeous Grunge, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and Off the Grid (retiring)
Tools: Petite Petals Punch, Pansy Punch, and the distress tool
Accessories: Regals Candy Dots

I liked this card so much that I wanted to make another one. I can't say I always feel the same way about every card I make.
Have a beautiful day and thank you for visiting.
 Now go-n-stamp!!

Easter Bunny Punch Art Belly Bands

Happy Easter, Christ is Risen! I pray, today, is a wonderful Easter for you celebrate the true meaning of Easter, as well as, spend it with your loved ones. I have not been the happiest camper because we had to cancel our family get together. I decided to come down with some kind of bug early in the morning yesterday and my husband also about 12 hours later. To try to not pass it on, we chose to cancel. Of course, I feel better now, but I am not sure how long you can be carrying the germs. Better safe than sorry.
Today, I am sharing with you a couple of bunny belly bands I created for my grandson's Bibles. They were created using punches and a Big Shot. I have a few pictures I am going to show you. The first pictures I took I had forgotten to put the whiskers on the bunnies. I remembered when I looked at the picture where I got my inspiration from to make these, Pinterest, of course, found here.

  The picture above was from before I glued them onto the belly band.

The picture above is when I still had not remembered to add the whiskers. I do believe it made quite a bit of difference.

Above, is the final result. What I think really made these turn out so well, was adding the sponging around the edges of the Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock. It gives it depth. I love using the sponge!

These are all of the Stampin' Up! products you would need to create these cute little guys.
Cardstock: Watercolor Wonder DSP, Marina Mist, Baked Brown Sugar, Garden Green, and Whisper White
Classic Ink: Early Espresso
Tools: Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Oval and Circle Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Owl Builder Punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, and Stampin' Sponge, Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker, and Fringe Scissors
Accessories: Subtles Candy Dots

If you have a minute, please, tell me what you think, by leaving a comment. Happy Easter!!

Now go-n-stamp!!

Monkey Bib Card

Welcome everyone! I pray you have been having a wonderful time since I last posted. I am so glad it is beginning to warm up outside. I love hearing the birds tweeting outside when I first wake up in the morning. I believe, spring is finally here.
Today, I am sharing with you a card I made as a sample for someone that is going to make invitations for a baby shower. She wanted them to have a monkey theme. I personally do not own any stamp sets with a monkey in them. I told her the only thing I knew to do was use punches. As you can see by the attached picture, that is what I did. I searched on Pinterest for some ideas of how other people had created their monkeys from punches. I used different ideas off of different ones to come up with mine.

These are the Stampin' Up! supplies you would need to create this card.
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Stampin' Write Marker Early Espresso
Tools: Big Shot, Circles Collection Framelits, 3 1/2" and 1" Circle Punches, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Full Heart Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Owl Builder Punch (circles), and lastly, Little Leaves Sizzlits
Accessories: Neutrals Candy Dots and Early Espresso 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

To be quite honest with you, I would not have chosen Daffodil Delight for the bib, but the lady showed me the crib set that was going to be purchased and these were the colors used in it.
Thank you for looking and have a great week.

Now go-n-stamp!!