Happy Halloween!!!

Wishing you all a safe, fun-filled and Happy Halloween!!!!!!

Remake #2

While I'm on my gift card kick...I decided to remake a card originally posted on September 28. You can take a look at the card and its directions by clicking here. To make this card into a gift card holder, follow the same directions (but don't stamp anything on the insert piece). Pull the string until the insert card is out as far as it will go. Tape your gift card so that the top edge of the insert and the top edge of the gift card are aligned. Then cut off any part of the insert piece that is exposed (I used a yellow highlighter to mark the pieces that should be cut off):



Now, when you pull the string just the gift card will rise up:


OK...I think I'm done with my remakes for now!! Tomorrow's Halloween!!!

A Remake and RAK

Gift cards are a great present for Christmas time...it saves the giver some time and the receiver can get what they want. I was thinking of ways to give a gift card and thought about doing a remake of a card I originally posted on July 13. You can take a look at the card and see the instructions by clicking here. To make this gift card holder, I followed the same procedure...I just changed the dimensions of the card. The CARD measures 4" x 12". I made scored lines at 3-1/4", 6-1/2" and 9-1/4"" from the right edge of the card. The POCKET piece measures 2-1/2" x 4-1/2"...make a 1/4" score line along the 2 short ends and along 1 long edge.

Instead of stamping a greeting, tape your gift card on...then when you open the card, your gift card will slide up!!!


I'll show you another remake tomorrow!! I also wanted to share an RAK I received from Denise:



What a total surprise this was!!! So thoughtful and generous!!! You can check out Denise's creations on her blog, Denise Loves Stamps. Thank you so much, Denise!!!

Taking A Break From The Holidays

I picked up some of these paper flowers from Brian (Photo Craft) the other week...here are a couple of ideas I came up with:





Brian has these flowers in a bunch of different colors...hmmmm...may have to pick up a few more!!!

A Holiday Treat

Ok...you still have a few more days to make some Halloween treats...click here for a pattern that's really easy to make. (Just cut on the solid lines and fold on the dotted ones). This Halloween treat uses stamps #A109 (Web), #A110 (Halloween Cat) and #B108 (Halloween Scroll). Or, here's a sample using it as a Christmas treat:



Stamps used for this treat are #B103 (Fancy Scroll), #B113 (Merriest Christmas) and #C113 (Sam & Tweet). I also received these 2 really adorable cards from Susy that I wanted to share with you:



Sooo cute!!! Thanks, Susy!!! Hope you all have a great week!!!

Maddy & Snowman Ornament

Hope you're all having a nice, relaxing Sunday!! It's a rainy, dreary day here in Hawaii...I hope this project adds some brightness to your day!! I picked up some of these clear, fillable ornaments at Ben Franklin (they're actually going to be on sale from October 31 - November 7 at Ben Franklin...just in case you're interested!!!). I cut out a piece of clear acetate (traced around the smaller half of the ornament)...then stamped #A113 (Snowflakes) with Staz-On white ink. I stamped, colored and cut stamp #C110 (Maddy & Snowman), and glued it to the piece of acetate. I also used the Staz-On white ink to stamp more snowflakes to the outside of the ornament. This was actually pretty tricky since the ornament is not a flat surface. What I found to work the best is the watch the inside of the ornament as you're stamping the outside (holding the stamp upside down). This way you can see exactly where the stamp is making contact with the ornament). It also helps to use a slow, circular motion when stamping. I added some glitter glue here and there on the snowflakes...then, glued the acetate to the smaller half of the ornament and snapped the two halves together. I finished it off with a bow and a silver cord to hang it up. Here's a closer look:



Oh! One more thing!!! Remember the card I made from the last post? Using the Sam & Max stamp? I had a bunch of circles on my worktable that I had punched out to make that card...they looked like ornaments, so I decided to make them into gift tags:



Stamps used: #918 (Reindeer) and #925 (Holly). Thanks for stopping by!!!

Sam & Max

I finally got a chance to ink up this new stamp (#C109 - Sam & Max). Things have been so hectic that I haven't had much time to play with my stamps. Hopefully, I'll have some time over the weekend to make some things that I can share with you! Well...you know how that sometimes goes...but, I really will try!!! This card has a finished size of 3-1/2" x 5" and the christmas tree paper measures 2-1/4" x 3-1/2". I used a Marvy (blue) circle punch to punch out the circle in the christmas tree paper and for the white cardstock with the greeting (#923 - Happy Holidays and #925 - Holly). I used pop dots to mount the christmas tree panel and also to make Max stand out.

Have a great weekend!!!

A Holiday Treat

Here's a little treat you can make ahead of time and keep on hand for all those last minute Christmas gifts that EVERYONE needs. (You know, for the lady you buy coffee from every morning, the unexpected visitor at the office...). All you need to do is wrap a strip of vellum around a piece of candy, and tie on a quick tag. This tag used stamps #923 (Happy Holidays), #926 (Snowflake Christmas Tree) and #927 (Snowflake Scroll).

Happy Monday!!

Here's a super fast Christmas card using just 2 stamps: #A113 (Snowflakes) and #B112 (Penguin Buddies). The finished size of the card is 3" x 3", and I used pink and green for a little brighter look than the traditional Christmas red and green. By the way...I finally got all my new images uploaded to the website...take a look and be sure to stop by your favorite retailer to pick some up!!!

Christmas Lights

How's about a little bit of Christmas? I figure we have about a month before the hectic holiday season really begins...it's a good time to start stocking up on christmas cards!! This card started with a 2-1/2" x 9" piece of cardstock, folded in half for a finished size of 2-1/2" x 4-1/2". I used a large Marvy (pink) scalloped oval punch to punch out the red printed paper...and I also punched out half a scalloped oval punch from the cover of the card. I used some Crystal Lacquer to accent the christmas lights...here's a closer look:



I'm working on getting all my new images uploaded to the website...I'll post a note when it's all done. Thanks for your patience!!! Have a great weekend!!

1 Pumpkin, 2 Holidays

Don't you just love these cute, little pumpkins? I get a few every year to decorate for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Here's a couple of ideas for your fall decorating!!!

A Card To Share

Just wanted to share a card that Yuki, from Little Craft House (www.littlecrafthouse.com) made...isn't it cute? Yuki just started an on-line store (she carries Dandelion stamps!!!)...so, hop on over and take a look!!! I know it's hard for some of you who don't live in Hawaii to get my new designs...so, this is a good way to get them!!!!