SC200, WT193 Rudolphs Wish

Good morning on this beautiful day. Although it is in deed cold outside. But it should warm up to at least 50 degrees today. My mom usually calls me everyday to see how the weather is. I let her know that it's cold right now, but will warm up to 50 degrees by noon. She always teases me and says, "50 degrees, you say its warm"? Well since moving out of California 12 years ago, and moving to 3 states (which are all in the midwest) since then (due to my husband who is a United States Marine), my blood and body temperature has adjusted. Someday, I would really like to go back to Minnesota. My kids miss the snow and I want to see my friends. Ok, I combined 2 challenges here on this card from SCS. The sketch challenge is SC200 and the Pearls for the Ways to Use it. Off of a sudden, I have been buying all sorts of DP and came across this from MME Glitter stack from Michaels. It already had the glitter on the paper, except for the sleigh. I added a little bit of emboss powder using the heat gun and also the versamark pen. I wish I would of thought of that pen before. I stamped the faces of the reindeers with brown stazon, cut out only the faces, added the MS branch punch for antlers, and added the rhinestones for their noses. I sponged around the vanilla c/s and used my CM corner rounder. I added pearls and colored the sentiment using a marker. The 3 squares on held on with pop dots. Have a wonderful day and thanks for dropping by.

Stamps: SU Small Script,
Paper Creations-Reindeer Face (HL)
Cardstock: SU Very Vanilla, SU Garden Green, DCWV Gold Metallic, MME Christmas Glitter Mat Stack
Ink: Gold (Colorbox), Saddle Brown Stazon
Supplies: CB Swiss Dots folder, CB Scallop Squares die cuts, CM corner rounder, sponge, rhinestones, clear emboss powder, heat tool, versamark pen, MS Branch punch, pearls, gold metallic ribbon, glue dots, mini pop dots

A Gift for You!

Would you miss your daily walk for a challenge on SCS? Well, that's what I did this morning. I couldn't wait to play. The challenge was to make a Pop up gift card holder. I decided to add an ornament to the front, so the person receiving this can put it on their Christmas tree. As we went grocery shopping at Walmart yesterday, my husband went one way in the store, whereas, I went the other way and I went to see if my store had these clear stamps. I have most of them, but didn't have the alphabets. So I sneaked them into the cart. My husband wanted to know how they got in the cart and pass the register without him seeing them. If he only knew. You have to distract his attention and slip them into the bag. He really doesn't mind that I buy stamps or anything like that. Ok, onto my gift card. Inside: I stamped the sentiment using the stamps that I mentioned before from Walmart and mounted it to white c/s. Added a snowflake. I stamped snowflakes with burgundy and silver inks onto the blue c/s. I used the CM circle cutter, MS snowflake punch, and added a rhinestone for the flap of the gift card. Outside: I cut a piece of DP and used the CB snowflake folder and attached to the front of the card. I wanted to add a little character to my gift card, so I created a circle medallion using the decorative corner punch. I made 2 of these out of burgundy c/s. I used the CM circle cutter for the image on the snowman to fit inside. I colored the image using Prismacolor pencils, versamark pen, clear emboss powder, and heat gun. I added diamond dust to the ground and liquid applique for the outline of the snow. I then added mini pop dots to the front and back of the medallion sandwiched between the snowman to make it pop out. I punched 4 blue and 4 silver MS snowflakes, sprayed adhesive, and added diamond dust for the sparkle. Remember to wear gloves or something on your hands if you are going to work with spray adhesive, because afterwards, I was so STICKY.
I added an eyelet, silver cording, and metallic ribbon to complete. I wanted something to make the ornament come off the card, so I looked through my sewing stash and found some velcro. I had my thinking cap again! So I added a small piece to the top of the card and also to the back of the ornament. It really isn't all that noticeable once the ornament if off the card. I also added satin ribbon to tie it shut. I will be making more of these as gifts for teachers, friends, and the bus driver. Thanks for visiting!

Stamps: SU Bundle Up, SU A Christmas Wish, Walmart clear stamps (alphabets)
Cardstock: SU Bravo Burgundy, SU Bliss Blue, DCWV Metallic silver, white (Georgia Pacific), Sandylion DP
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, silver, Bravo Burgundy
Supplies: CM circle cutter, CB snowflake folder, MS snowflake punch, decorative corner punch, Prismacolor pencils, clear emboss powder, diamond dust, heat gun, versamark pen, liquid applique, pop dots, glue dots, spray adhesive, rhinestones, metallic ribbon, cording, satin ribbon, velcro

TLC189 Santa's Cookies

I just love my Scor-Pal. I don't know why I waited so long to get it. It's so addicting. I've been wanting to make this mini pizza box challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com, but I didn't want to make it the hard way. I waited until I received my Scor-pal that I ordered from my penpal Laura. Check out Laura's stuff here.
Whirlpool of Imaginations. I wanted to do something with Santa Claus and cookies. This is what I came up with. It is time consuming but was fun to do. I hand drew my own templates for the cheeks and nose. I also used a little chalk on the cheeks. I used 2 lids to outline the half circles to make the mustache and ran it through the CB bubbles folder. I glued snow white felt along the edges on the lid to the box. I happened to be at Walmart today, glanced over, and saw these white feathers. I thought it would look good for my santa box for the hat and beards. Well, I trimmed the fuzzy parts off the feathers and used spray adhesive to make them stay on. Needless to say I was covered in feathers tonight. My kids told me I looked like a bird. I have a ton of ideas for Christmas but so little time, so it seems. I don't seem to want to go to bed because I want to play with my ideas. My husband thinks I am silly. I made the cookies by using my CM circle, CB bubbles folder, and hole punch. I also made another circle for the back to make it more sturdy. To make it look like santa took a bite out of the cookie, I used the scallop circle punch. I really enjoyed making this, and I'm sure Santa Claus will like it too. Have a wonderful night!

Cardstock: Bazzil red, white, peach, hunter green
Supplies: Scor-Pal, CB Bubbles folder, CM circle cutting system, chalk, brads, feathers, spray adhesive, snow felt, faux tag, tacky tape, Scallop circle punch

Darnest Things!

Good morning! It looks like its going to be a beautiful day here. But that is only the view I have from the window. But, I know the temperatures are about 40 degrees right now. Brrrr! It's cold. But not like Minnesota where we used to live. You know kids just do and say the darnest things, at least mine do. Here's one for you! Enjoy! I have been very busy here lately working on my Christmas projects for teachers, classmates, family, and things like that. I've been staying up late just about every night until my husband would leave for work in the mornings. (which usually is 3:30am) I know, that's pretty bad isn't it? I'm so tired. You'd think I do all I needed to do during the day since I'm a SAHM. Trust me, I just don't stamp would have all day with my time. I grocery shop, clean, laundry, errands, and volunteer at the schools when they need me. Anyways, getting to my story. My son Cody was having a sleepover at his friends house. This morning the phone rings, and I threw the blankets off and I really can't see the time that early or when I first wake up, old age or something. Here I was thinking it was Friday (dead asleep) and look at the clock. Cody says to me and says "mom, do you still have my pizza coupon?"...ahhh, Cody "do you realize what time it is? It's 8:00am. He laughs. **sigh**. Yes, I still have the coupon silly. Go back to bed, because I'm going to. OMG! Why would Cody think I wouldn't have his pizza coupon? The kids get a free coupon for their reading logs at school once they are completed for the month. Kids do the darnest thing at anytime. We laughed and I went back to bed. It was just weird because I just had mentioned to my sister Connie about the pizza box last night through the email. I opened my email this morning and I she had mentioned to me that I wrote pizza butt in the subject line. I must of been tired! Have a wonderful day!

Christmas Penguin Snow Globe Card

You know as I was out doing my errands this afteroon, an idea came to my mind. I couldn't wait to get home and start on it. My penpals have been wondering also. I have seen snow globes in stores, magazines, things out of recycled items, but none as a card. I've always wanted to get my kids a snow globe but never found the right one. I just don't want to buy one just to buy it. I want it to be special and that my kids can look at it and Believe! I decided to make a card instead. I don't remember where the original idea came from but I drew the template to the best of my knowledge. I started out by tracing the template onto white c/s. There's 2 dotted line areas for the fold of the card (1 inch on the ball and 1 inch on the base).
1st Step: From the template, I traced another circle onto white c/s and cut out. This will be your globe. 2nd Step: From the template, I traced the base onto gold c/s and cut out. Set aside. 3rd Step: I took the circle and stamped the image with black ink. I colored the penguin using Prismacolor Pencils. This part can get very sticky and get on your hands if you are not careful. I've done that several times. I used spray adhesive on the whole circle and sprinkled glitter on the globe. OMG! You should see me now. I just sparkle. Set aside. 4th Step: This is where you add the ribbon or however you want to decorate it, before you glue the base on the card. I added ribbon which gave me a little trouble, but I think it looks ok. I stamped the sentiment from Studio G, sponged the edges with gold, and attached. 5th Step: This part is tricky also. I like to use tacky tape on cards like these, because it holds alot stronger. I carefully laid the globe down 1st making sure it covers the base of the card (the whole card). It leaves 1/4 inch part of the globe on the bottom but it will cover up once you attach the base. Add the base to the card. Oops! I wrote my story almost for the directions, sorry. This was fun to make. I hope you like it. ! Have a great night!

Stamps: Hampton Art-Penguin, Believe! (from Michaels), Studio G (sentiment)
Cardtsock: Georgia Pacific (Walmart), Gold glossy
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, gold
Supplies:Prismacolor Pencils, spray adhesive, glitter, tacky tape, scissors, grosgrain ribbon, window punch, sponge

My Silly Kids Joke!

I have to tell you something that got me and my husband David on our toes tonight. OMG! It was hilarious. My husband was outside with the kids working on building a cat bed out of wood. I was in the house collecting all the trash because I thought today was Thursday. Wrong. Anyways, I came across this red orange looking lizard on the floor just glaring at me. It was about 4 inches long. I quickly opened the front door and yelled..."David, get the lizard...its by the door". He comes running and says, we have to get that lizard quick! I said, let me run up the stairs to get my camera and I'll take a picture of it, for proof. I tried to get the lighting on the camera, but I was in a hurry so it's a little blurry. Sorry! I even tried to put the cat near it to see what she'd do. Nothing. Well, My husband decides to see if he can grab it with his hands. He looks at it with a strange look. He turns around really fast and says, OMG! And tosses it at me, I SCREAMED bloody murder and ran. He laughs. It's a RUBBER LIZARD...I was so embarrassed as he was too, because he fell for the joke that my kids put on us. We both kept laughing and the kids were too. Then later on after dinner, my son comes up behind me and lays that lizard on my shoulder and I PANIC. I don't do critters of any kind, let alone dealing with mice all summer. I thought you could use a laugh. Enjoy the rest of the night!

LSC195, SC203 Chocolate Square Punch Medallion

I started this sketch late last night, actually as soon as it hit the computer around midnight. I ended up going to bed around 3am. My husband looked at me kinda funny and says "Don't you ever get any sleep?" I have been learning from others on SCS, that you can go outside the box when producing a card sketch. I started with Chocolate Chip c/s as the base of the card. I used my square punch placing it over the flower on the dp. I then used the CB Textile folder on all 4 of them. I used the CB Flower borders for the vanilla pieces, spacing with the same panel on each. I thought about it several times for the look I wanted to achieve and came up with this idea using the square medallion with my decorative corner punch. I saw the new tutorial on Becca Feekers blog here www.amazingpapergrace.com. I punched between the lines instead of on the lines. I stamped the sentiment from Stampabilities called True Friends with black ink onto MME dp. I also made an extra backing piece to make it more steady. It's like a sandwich. There are mini glue dots in between the CC and the DP to make it stand out a little. I added a piece of satin ribbon and tied with a bow. I'm still learning the ribbon tying too. The medallion is placed on with pop dots. I added a silk flower with a fabric brad (which I clipped the brad prongs off to look like a button). I also used my corner punches. I added mini rhinestones to complete the look. I liked how this all came together and hope you do to. I had a really fun time doing this challenge. Have a great day!

I happened to check out today's Limit Supplies Challenge on SCS and it said to use anything that involves Chocolate. So, I decided to change the name and use it for the challenge.

Stamps: True Friends by Stampabilities
Cardstock: SU Chocolate Chip, SU Very Vanilla, MME DP
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies: CB Textile folder, CB Flower borders folder, decorative corner punch, corner punch, Friskars lace corner punch, square punch, rhinestones, satin ribbon, silk flower, fabric brad, scissors, pop dots, glue dots