Punched Windows

Yet another technique that will be taught in July!

Colors: Sorbet, Creme Brulee, Juniper, Black

Papers: Key to My Heart paper pack

Stamps: Mindscapes - Inkadinkadoo

Patchwork Technique

This is another technique I'll be teaching during Tag Techniques #4 class.

Colors: Dutch Blue, Citrus Leaf, Watermelon, Ocean, Black

Stamps: Cathedral Windows (retired), Ms. Chillin, Botanical Borders

Patriotic Horses

The more techniques I try from Michelle Zindorf, the more I absolutely adore this woman's talent!

I saw this tutorial on her site some time ago and knew I would have to try it one day. I picked up this horse set by Inkadinkadoo at the Wilton tent sale for $5.00! There are quite a few beautiful horse images in the set.

Colors: Cranberry, Outdoor Denim, Parchment, Bamboo, Desert Sand, Chocolate, Black

Stamps: Simple Stitches, Star Power - CTMH; Horses - Inkadinkadoo

Accessories: Hemp

Black Magic Technique

This is a technique I will be teaching at the tag techniques #4 class in July.

Colors: Black, Holiday Red, Clover Meadow

Stamps: I am

Tools: CTMH Water color pencils, white gel pen

Accessories: Ribbon

My 8 year old daughter made this!

How cute is this?! Renae decided to come create with me last night and this is what she made! She picked a card layout from the Originals book and I cut the pieces for her, but she did all the glueing and stamping.

Colors: Ocean, Bubblegum

Papers: Whoops-a-Daisy paper pack

Stamps: You're Great, Birthday Bash

Tools: Optic dots punch from Martha Stewart

July Stamp Camp projects

Stamp Camp is Friday, July 9th at 7:00 pm.

We will use the July Stamp of the Month, Happy Forever.

First card:

Colors: Moonstruck, Clover Meadow, Goldrush, Desert Sand
Stamps: Happy Forever, Childhood Portrait, Delight in Everything




Second card:

Colors: Smokey Plum, Black, Sunflower
Papers: You Rock
Stamps: Candlelight

Tag Technique Class #4

It's that time of year again. What time is that? Time to learn 10 new techniques to add to your tag technique book, of course!

This class will be held on Tuesday, July 20th at 9:30 am and again at 6:30 pm. The cost is $15.00 and includes everything needed to recreate each of the 10 techniques.

You will learn the following techniques:

Reinker Float
Black Magic
Embossing Resist with Random Stamping
Patchwork
Punched Windows
Glimmer Mist
Herringbone
Jenny's Coat
Antique Wallpaper
Etched Fossils

Butterfly Wishes

Good morning!

I found this butterfly in a set that I bought at the Wilton tent sale over the weekend. Isn't is gorgeous? The body is actually a fairy.

Anyway, I needed a birthday card last weekend and this just screamed to be used.

Colors: Watermelon, Black, White

Stamps: Damask Tiles, Happy Birthday, Connections, Butterfly - Inkadinkadoo

Accessories: Black Organdy Ribbon

Wonderful Friend

This card was made using the June stamp of the month, Wonderful Friend. I also used Gear Up for the pop dotted gears.

Colors: Indian Corn Blue, Desert Sand

Stamps: Wonderful Friend, Gear Up

Completed Fishing Creel Gift!

Okay! Here is the finished fishing creel project! I can't wait to add pictures and give this to my father-in-law!

The fish open to reveal photos, as does the can of worms. The fish tales book is a mini photo album.

I almost want to keep it for myself (except I don't fish)!

Father's Day Card

My dad really loves his horses. He raises them, trains them, trades them and takes really good care of them.

When I saw this stamp set at the Wilton tent sale yesterday, I knew I had to have it! They had acrylic stamp sets for $5.00 each! Couldn't pass it up!

Colors: Olive, Autumn Terracotta, New England Ivy, Black
Stamps: One of a Kind, Horses - Inkadinkadoo

Happy Birthday, Honey!

Today is my husband's birthday! He's away on a fishing trip, so I hope he's having a great day!

Fishing Creel Box

I'm making this box that holds a mini "fish tales" album, stringer of paper fish, paper bobbers and "can" of worms tag for my father-in-law for Father's Day. When I finish the other parts, I will post them.

I bought the pattern here.

My husband, daughter and father-in-law are on a fishing trip right now and promised to take a lot of pictures! I will also add a t-shirt that says "My grandchildren have me hook, line and sinker"
with embroidered fishing flies around it.


Colors: Brown Bag, Chocolate
Stamps: Eastertime, Chocolate Alpha Small, Simple Stitches
Accessories: Pewter brads, bobber, foliage, fishing net, twine

Manly Card

I was inspired by Michelle Zindorf for this card. I just love her brayering techniques!

Colors: Brown Bag, Dutch Blue, Black, Chocolate, Cocoa, Crystal Blue
Stamps: Raccoon & Friends, Weathered Backgrounds, Childhood Portrait