Gettin' Inky!

Remember all those teabags I folded when I was too sick to do anything else crafty? And I had no idea what to do with them all?? And these were just some of the ones I made:

Well, I took some of them and turned them into bookmarks:

I used the SU Two Tags die (#115954) as a base:

What do you think?
I'm thinking about making a bunch of these up to sell here.

And I used this one:

As the inspiration for this card!

This image, Serenity, is from The Stamping Boutique found HERE.

Inside of card

I have lots more to do!! Be back soon!!!

TSB Challenge #10

The Stamping Boutique's Challenge this week is
a Summer Theme!

And this is my Design Team card:

This fun digi image is from the Laundry Line series, and can be found HERE!

I was able to use new DSP from Bo Bunny (love that name!!) and this cute wave die from My Favorite Things! I also used the new Pool Party and Lucky Limeade card stock from Stampin Up.

Inside of card & matching envelope

I hope you'll feel inspired to join us for some hot, beachy Summer Fun over at The Stamping Boutique's Challenge Blog this week!!! See you there!

TSB's July Patriotic Blog Hop!

Welcome to The Stamping Boutique's
July Blog Hop!

You should have reached my blog from Miranda's blog. If not, please start at the beginning with The Stamping Boutique's Challenge Blog! I wouldn't want you to miss a single, gorgeous creation!!!

The Design Team was given two images to work with, and I chose to make a card with this lovely Bald Eagle digi stamp. You can get your own copy HERE! I hope you'll feel encouraged and inspired to play along!!! Be sure to check the Challenge Blog for more details on what prizes Tracey is offering for this Hop!

My card:

My son Shane has just started Basic Training with the US Army at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. This will be his first card from me while there!

Side View
You can see the silver embossing better.

I love our flag and our country!!!

Inside of card

With matching envelope too, of course!

I'm so glad you popped in to see my card. Your next stop is with the ever crazy talented Collette!! I'm so glad I don't have to post after her because her cards are just A-MAZ-ING!!! Enjoy!!!

A Fantastic Fairy! :-D

Isn't this a darling, twirling Fairy?? This incredible digital stamp can be yours too, from The Stamping Boutique, right HERE!

She was so much fun to color with my Copics, and for this card I used some of my very newest and very oldest crafting goodies!!! I LOVE PAPER CRAFTING!!!

Inside of my card

I even stamped a matching envelope!!

I have a couple of commissioned items coming up next...stay tuned!

Getting my craft on!

With all the craziness that's been going on around here, and all the health issues, I finally just made time to hit my Stamping Studio!! It seems like forever since I've posted any new creations!!! I'm going to be craftin' it down today too, as I've got a dentist appointment tomorrow (FINALLY!!) and I might not feel like doing much of anything for a bit depending on how that goes....

Shane's graduation card
Doing masculine cards is hard for me, lol! I also gave him a military gift card so he can use it to buy whatever he needs/wants while at basic or tech school. He leaves in just a few days!!! I know he's so excited to just get started, AND to get away from the living arrangement he's been in for the past year. Good luck, Shane!!!

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Thomas' Father's Day Card

Close-up
This is a TSB image & I love it!

Inside of card

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This wasn't made for anyone in particular, but I just wanted to use this image! I'm really happy with how it turned out. This is another TSB image as well. What do you think??

Close-up
I colored the pearls with my copics.

Inside of card

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I LOVE THIS CARD!!
Tracy outdid herself on creating this image for her store! And she gave it to her entire Design Team! YAY - thank you Tracy!

Close-up

Inside of card

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I've had this image colored for a long time, but didn't quite know how to finish it! I wound up using some new crafting goodies, and older stashed goodies to get the job completed.

Close-up

Inside of card

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One of my favorite cards!

Close-up

Inside of card

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Today I am going to be working on a project for Bella's teacher. Her last day of school is this Thursday. I'm SO not ready for summer vacation!!! (ugh!) But at least she has half-time Summer Enrichment program from June 27th - July 22nd. That should help with the "I'm bored"s that I know are coming!

TSB's Sponsored Challenge!

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring this week's challenge over at One Stitch At A Time! This week's theme is Fancy Folds! There are so many different kinds you can choose from. Have some fun with this!!!

My Design Team card:

Close-up of the Iris Fold technique I used.

I also layered two of the daisies, to give it a 3D look!

Recipe:
Stamps: TSB's Daisies
Paper: Garden Green, Certainly Celery, So Saffron DSP, Certainly Celery DSP, Copic white
Ink: computer ink on image
Accessories: Copics, dimensionals, lacey square nestie, square coluzzle, scallop border punch

Your turn! Click on the top image to play along this week!!

TSB Blog Hop!

Welcome Hoppers!

If you have come from Michelle's blog, you are in the right place! If not, perhaps you'd like to start at the beginning, The Stamping Boutique. Be sure to leave a comment on each blog to get in on all the goodies!!! There are two groups - commenting on each blog DOUBLES your chances of winning!! Woooo hoooo!

My Blog Hop card:

Recipe:
Stamps: TSB's Maypole (only $1 next Tues.!!!), Lots of Thoughts
Paper: Pale Plum, Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, Copic white
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Copics, clear rhinestones, glitter pen, Sq lacey nestie, dimensionals, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, small tag punch, large tag punch, flower brad, polka dot embossing folder

Win It!
Leave a comment on this blog post and you are entered to win this card for yourself! It will be sent "blank" with an envelope so you can use it for yourself! Become a follower of this blog and you'll be entered twice - easy peasy!

EXCITING NEWS!!!
The Stamping Boutique is have a ONE DAY $1 SALE!!! Be sure not to miss it next Tuesday! I'd head over now and make a list from her What's New section!!!! You can bet I'll be there too!!!

Now, hop on back to the beginning and leave a comment that you've finished Group Two of this hop! Lots to see, and win!, from both groups so be sure to visit and comment at each stop!!

Happy Hopping!!!

Join in on this TSB sponsored Challenge!

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the challenge this week at A Spoon Full of Sugar! 5 awesome digi's of your choice is the prize!!! For the challenge you are to pick any ONE color + white - fun!

I decided on yellow + white!

Close up of the main image.

Recipe:
Stamps: TSB's Rainy Cynthia, SU's Something Sweet
Paper: Crushed Curry, So Saffron, Copic white
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Crushed Curry, More Mustard
Accessories: Copics, corner rounder punch, crystal effects, dimensionals, Crushed Curry ribbon, mini glue dots, ribbon banner nestie, heart border punch, sponges, sparkle gel pen, pearls, butterfly embosslit

Why not give this challenge a try?!?!?
You can use any image of your choice!

A Mother's Day Challenge

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring a Mother's Day challenge on the 2 Sisters Challenge Blog! (click on the picture for the link!) You could win five digi images from TSB - so give it a try!!

My Design Team card:

Recipe:
Stamps: TSB's Aletha, SU sentiment
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Copic white, gold doilie
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Copics, dimensionals, gold rhinestones, Dazzlin Diamonds glitter, two-way glue pen, ribbon border punch, scalloped corner punch, gold embossing powder, scalloped oval punch

Good Luck!

Audrey on a Tri-Fold Pocket Card!

I saw something really cool on Dawn's blog...a tri-fold pocket card! I knew I had to give this a shot...and I did! I slightly altered the dimensions, but this is basically the same thing she made with hers.

(click to enlarge!)

Close-up of the front

Opened up to reveal pocket inside.

Isn't that the truth??? LOL!

Recipe:
Stamps: Spring Cleaning Audrey, Lots of Thoughts
Paper: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Copic white, PinP DSP
Ink: Momento's Tuxedo Black, Real Red
Accessories: Copics, dimensionals, small heart punch, corner rounder punch, sq lacey nestie, stickles, crystal effects, white gel pen