I started a new job just a short time before my birthday, maybe a week or two, and was very surprised to be included in part of a birthday celebration they were having for a co-worker who was having a birthday close to mine! I thought it was really sweet of them to do that! One of my co-workers is a scrapper and stamper, too. I love chatting with her about Copics, ATG guns and more! She is a delight to work with and she fills everyone's mailboxes with goodies and special treats for their birthdays and holidays. Just look at the sweet little treat she left for me in my mailbox for my birthday!
Isn't this little box the cutest thing ever? It is adorable!! Just check out the inside:
Kathy is super creative and I love how she made this fun little box in my favorite colors (how did she know??) to hold some yummy Ghiradelli chocolate squares. Yum! I wanted to make a thank you card for her kindness. I knew right away I wanted to use the little girl from the Brighten Your Day stamp set (T3263)! I just love that fun stamp set!!
I used my Wizard (K308) and Labels 1 Nestabilities (K300) to create the background. I ran the brown cardstock through my Wizard (K308) with my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder for more texture. To paper piece her hair bows, collar, shirt and pants I used the double-sided Emma Soar With It Collections designer paper (V856). I used the coordinating Emma Cardstock (B326) for the card base and background. I colored her hair with my Bic Mark-It's for some shine and then her skin was colored with my Copics.
Those shapes make a fun little insert to leave a message! The sentiment says You're so thoughtful! I'm so thankful! That comes from the same stamp set, Brighten Your Day (T3263). Speaking of thank you cards...I created some thank you note cards for customers that placed an order with me. I miss getting to do that but right now my stamping supplies are in storage so I am really limited with what I can do! Take a look at these:
I used my Nesties Label 1 on the front of these, too. The sentiment "for you" on the front is from Tag Tidbits (T-1186). These cards were created using our new double-sided Maggie designer paper (V847) and coordinating Maggie cardstock (B326).Hope you enjoy seeing these fun projects and my birthday treat! I will update again soon with some more photos. I am eager to get into our new house so I can set up a new craft space for me and I am really excited about the possibilities! Until next time...
Angel Hugs,
Angel Hugs,
For the card base I chose some Kraft cardstock I had. I layered on green cardstock next from the new double-sided Emma coordinating cardstock. I love this gorgeous floral patterned paper so I used it for my main image. It was too pretty to cover up. I took my Labels 1 Nestabilities and my Wizard to create the "many thanks" layers. Those cardstocks are from Emma, too. The sentiment is from the Tag Tidbits in Raw Sienna Palette Hybrid ink. I ran my Clear Stardust Gelly Pen over the letters for a little shimmer! I rounded the bottom corners of the card and layers with my Corner Chomper! Love it!! The inside is the gray color, with the corners rounded as well.
His dad helped me with the invitations. We embossed the Running Stitches stamp set from The Angel Company on Kraft cardstock with black embossing powder. The "You're Invited" is computer generated. Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater are embossed as well and Paul colored them with my Copics, Tombows and Bic Mark-Its. Here's another look at the invitation:
I sponged the Kraft cardstock with Burnt Umber Palette Hybrid ink. I used my Cricut Cartridge CARS for the "Pit Stop" inside:
I sponged the inside as well. The font is all computer generated, too.
These are the treat bags. Javan and I made pencil pouches. See the screw brad? I love it! That's from TAC, as well. I used the Tag Tidbits and Sweet Goodies stamp sets for the tootsie roll package. There's 3 tootsie rolls because they are Javan's favorite candy and he is 3 years old today! The three theme is continued with the three pencils and a third party favor: a wrapped granola bar in Javan's favorite flavor peanut butter. Javan and I embossed the Nestabilities Label to create a fun look for his bag topper and granola wrapper. The embossing came from a Cuttlebug folder Diamond Plate. I hope he has the best birthday ever!!
Isn't this a gorgeous card? 
The Faux Embossing technique I am sharing with you today will be compared to the white piece that is embossed in the photo above.
To achieve this look, simply take two punches or cut out two shapes that are about ¼" different in size. I used white cardstock but you could use any color paper. Simply layer one on top of the other like in the photo above. I used a sentiment from Tag Tidbits, as well. You could also sponge the edges of each piece before layering if you wanted to. This technique is so quick and easy to do, you can faux emboss several pieces in no time! I'd love to see your projects if you use this tip! Have a wonderful day!
I had a lot of fun creating this special card! It's a Joy Fold card featuring two stamp sets in Serendipity Street. The cupcake is from Little Cupcake and I used my Stardust Glitter Gel Pens to add the shimmer!
Here I am with my little leprochaun Javan! He insisted we call him Coach today! He's got basketball on the brain since he's been watching his sister play Upward Basketball. It's over now but he will continue to think about it and talk about it for a while!
Here's my two favorite guys! Aren't they cute in their St. Patrick's Day shirts? Javan let me know, "You t'ant pinch me tuz I am wearing gween!" That happens to be his favorite color, too!
This little pouch is one I shared before. I just love that cute Tilda sitting on the cloud! I stuffed it full of Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks for Kadesia to pass out to her classmates and teachers. I love using The Angel Company's Willoughby designer paper for St. Patrick's Day. It is perfect!
Here's a close-up of the binder notepad holder I made her. The chipboard measures 4" x 4" and is covered on both sides with Willoughby paper. The binder clip and ink pen also have the same paper to match. The sheets are loose so she can refill it with scrap papers, a sticky note pad or whatever she'd like!
This card was made using the Trendy Greetings stamp set from The Angel Company. This is a MUST HAVE stamp set for all - occasion cards and projects. There's a stamp for various holidays and themes in this set! The clover is from the Purchase With Purchase stamp set called Fancy Suits and it's only $2.95 with any $30 purchase! I used Jardin Moss to ink it up. The edges were sponged with Cognac and Burnt Umber. We are making a Suspension Card similar to this in our card class on Monday!
June wanted everyone to make a scrapbook page at her FunShop so that is what we did. She chose a birthday theme and it was a lot of fun to create this for them! I used a sketch I found in one of my scrapbooking magazines. It is a very simple design but I like to keep the focus on the photos and journaling. The balloons were punched out of the designer paper with my Super Jumbo Scalloped Punch and popped up with dimensionals. The strings were created with Scrapper's Floss. There's enough room for a 4"x6" photo and a 3¾" x 5¾" photo.
Here's a close-up of the journaling box. We used Tag Tidbits and Squiggle Ladybugs for the journal box "border" using "giggle," "joy," "laugh," and "happy birthday." All the inks are Palette Hybrid: French Lilac, Bordeaux, Starr Night, and Jardin Moss.