I finally used my Tart and Tangy stamp set. I really didn't like the stamp set at first, but when you put them with the matching DSP, Summer Picnic, they are very nice looking cards. I may do a class in the future with this set because it is so easy to use.

Recipe for card on Left:

DSP: Summer Picnic

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Stamp Sets: Tart and Tangy and Sincere Salutations

Accessories: Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, white UniBall gel pen

Stamp Pad: Old Olive

Markers: Real Red, Old Olive, and Chocolate Chip

Recipe for card on Right:

DSP: Summer Picnic

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie and Real Red

Stamp Set: Tart and Tangy

Markers: Real Red and Old Olive

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon, white UniBall gel pen, Rub-Ons "Chit Chat"

Spring Card and Candle

I made these things at the beginning of this month. Sorry it is taking me so long to get things posted on here. I made this card and candle for my next door neighbor's birthday. The card I made I used a technique that someone else figured out how to do. I printed the instructions, but I don't know the blog that it was from. If someone else knows, you can comment and tell me. I will edit this post and give them the credit for it.

These are the SU! products I used to make these things.

Stamp Sets: One of a Kind, Sincere Salutations, andCurvy Verses

Cardstock: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Elegant Eggplant

Stamp Pads: Elegant Eggplant and Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Boho Blossoms Punch, Large Oval Punch, Rhinestone Circle Fire Brad, and flower brads on the candle that aren't Stampin' Up!, Old Olive 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon, Elegant Eggplant 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch

Thanks everyone so much for taking the time to look at my blog. Please feel free to comment on my posts. It is very nice to hear what you think about what I have created. It is a good way to know what works and what doesn't. Thanks again, Chris

Keep watching because I have a couple of more things to post. I will try to get them on here within the next few days.

Lovely as a Tree

David and I celebrated our 24th Anniversary on September 29. He took me to the Lodi Outlet Mall. It was such a beautiful day. I really enjoyed our day together. Anyways, this is the card I made for him.

This is what I used to make it. All materials are SU! unless I say otherwise.

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree and Hugs and Wishes

Cardstock: Really Rust, Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White, and Summer Sun

Stamp Pads: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, and VersaMark

Accessories: Corner Ticket Punch, Elegant Eggplant Ribbon, and Stampin' Pastels

Updating Everyone

I just wanted to let you know that I will be adding some new stuff on here in a day or so. I would do it now but my eyes are giving me problems and I need to stop looking at this screen because it makes it worse. I am tired and ready to get to bed also. So don't stop looking I have more to come. I am sorry it takes me so long to put things on here. I need to work on that. Anyways, thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.

Priceless Birthday Card

I told you I had quite a few birthdays this month. I made this card for my sister-in-law. I have to say Priceless is my favorite stamp set. The swirls are great for backgrounds. It easily makes very nice cards/papercrafts.

This is the recipe for the card and all items were Stampin' Up!.

Cardstock: Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, and Handsome Hunter

Stamp Set: Priceless

Stamp Pads: Handsome Hunter and Ruby Red

Accessories: Circle Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, and 1 1/4 Circle Punch, Straight Scallop Punch

Not Stampin" Up! Stickles Frosted Lace

I love this card!!

Lovely as a Tree Masculine Card Class

These are the cards I have come up with for my masculine card class. Almost all of the cards we tend to make they are more for the feminine side. That is the reason I wanted to have this class. I am sure we all have men or boys in our lives that we need to send cards to.

I used Stampin' Up! materials, of course. I used designer paper (Windsor Knot and Prestwick) that looked more masculine in color. I picked the Lovely as a Tree stamp set because it is so versatile. The cardstock I used (Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, So Saffron, Sage Shadow,and Basic Gray)matches the designer paper.

Now I need to get this class scheduled and figure out how much to charge. I can honestly say trying to figure out how much to charge can be very difficult for me.

Thanks for taking the time to look.

I've been Tagged

My friend and upline, Heidi, tagged me. Here are the rules for this:
1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my facts:
1. I only wanted girls when I was pregnant.
2. I save the best for last.
3. I put my money in denomination order and then by newness (oldest I use first, then the new).
4. I teach 2nd and 3rd grade girls at my church.
5. If owning too many Bibles is a sin, I have committed it!!
6. I love sad songs and movies.
7. I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

Here are the 7 lucky bloggers I have chosen to tag.
1. Nikki http://militarywifestampinspot.blogspot.com/
2. Dawn http://www.treasureoilerdesignz.blogspot.com/
3. Tara http://www.stamp-a-licious.blogspot.com/
4. Carrie http://www.carriestamps.com/weblog/
5. Yvonne http://www.yvonnesstampingplace.com/
6. Kimberley http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com/
7. Deann http://www.stampwithdeann.blogspot.com/