Flowers!!

Back again...trying to play catch-up this weekend. I actually released this new cling set a few weeks ago, but am only now getting around to posting it...so sorry!! I've been wanting to add a little more florals into my line...so, here's my first attempt:



The pattern that's included in this set is for a gift card holder...it's a card that pops up to reveal your gift card...one in pink:




...and one in purple:




Also, I wanted to share a couple of cards using my new cling stamps. Both cards use the same "Buddy" stamp:



I added the lollipop (with some Glossy Accents) to make an everyday card:




...and then I added some holiday candies for a Christmas card:



It's a lot of fun to mix and match the stamps...I'll share more ideas with you soon!!

New Designs!!

Happy September everyone!!! This summer has been a busy one for me...my son left for college and I've been busy working on some new designs...and I'm finally ready to share them with you today!! I've always enjoyed using different stamps together...a dog holding a cupcake...a girl with an ice cream cone...but one thing that always bothered me was that the item just looked glued onto a hand. Anyway...that was the thought behind this new line of stamps. I used 5 of my top selling characters along with an "extra hand" stamp. I know you're thinking...whaat??? Well...take a look at the 12 new cling sets first and I'll explain later.















ok...there they are...did you notice that the first 5 sets had an extra hand stamp? (who couldn't use an extra hand...ha! ha!!!) If you stamp, color and cut out that hand stamp you can use it to let your character hold almost anything...and now it actually looks like they're holding it!!! Mix and match with the other sets and that one character can now be used for many different occasions!! Here are some examples of everyday vs holiday (pay special attention to the hands):









I'll be back tomorrow...I released a new cling stamp set a couple of weeks ago, but never got around to sharing it with you. I'll also start sharing some ideas for using these new stamps. Have a great long weekend!!!

Ever Had One of Those Days?

Hey There...

Taking a little crafting break...love this paper combo from Cosmo Cricket. Sometimes the paper just makes the card come together so easily!!! Love when that happens!! Stamps are from the "Happy Thoughts" cling set.

Clear Matchboxes

Happy Saturday!!! Ready for some weekend crafting? I made some little matchbox favors with clear covers (so you can see the goodies on the inside!!!). They fit 4 of the miniature sized chocolates...click here for a pattern. They were so easy and fun to make!!





The smaller pattern piece is for the cardstock tray and the larger pattern piece is for the clear acetate cover. Cut along solid lines and fold along dotted lines. Use double stick tape on the 4 corner tabs of the box...and also along one edge of the acetate (as shown in the photo below):



Then just slide the tray into the acetate cover:



Stamps used: Henry and chocolate bar (Hello cling stamp set) and #A106 (Chocolate dipped).

Try it...you'll have fun!!!

How's Your Summer Going?

I can't believe that July is already half over...where has the time gone? I've been busy trying to get some drawings done for my holiday stamps (it's hard to think Christmas in the middle of July!!!) and getting ready to be an empty nester as my son prepares to fly the coop!!! Anyway, I had some time to make a trip card today and wanted to share it with you:



This is the first time I've inked up this bird stamp...it's part of the Fun Trip cling stamp set (clouds are from the Happy Thoughts cling set).

Enjoy your summer!!!!

A Quick Card To Share...

Short and sweet....


Stamps used: C134 (Sitting Quincy), #C135 (Sitting Pong), C133 (Rosebud Heart), "Friends" (CL-8 Friends Cling Set) and Heart Border (CL-4 Lots of Love Cling Set).

Have a great day!!!

Candy Sticks

I first released "Wrapped in Love" (stamp #C146) last year as part of my Christmas line...since then I've been meaning to do a project using this stamp in a non-Christmas way...now that it's almost July, I'm finally getting around to it!! Better late than never!!! I decided to use it as a baby announcement since I can't think of a better gift to receive than a new baby. I paired it up with some cute candy stick bags that I picked up at Ben Franklin:









Thanks for stopping by!!!

Hot Summer Days

I was rushing through the market yesterday and thought my lemonade bear (Sunny Days cling set) would go nicely with this bottled drink...for a pool party maybe...or a 4th of July celebration? Looks so refreshing!!!



Also wanted to share the cutest little caddy that Lianne (Cute Stuff) gave me using my "Friends" cling stamps. Can you believe she even decorated the kimonos? Cute!!!



This summer has already been so hot...that cold drink is calling my name!!

A Bunch of Tags

Hi!! Hope you all had a great weekend!! I had some time over the weekend to do a bit of crafting and I made a bunch of gift tags. Funny how sometimes a project takes on a life of its own...I didn't really have any plans when I started, but I knew I wanted to paper piece the 2 kimonos on these girls (from the Friends cling set) and this is what I ended up with:





I don't know if you can see it, but there's a "shaker thing" going on...to make the shaker, I cut out a rectangular frame and added a piece of acetate to frame opening in the back...then I lined the edges with double stick foam tape (make sure you don't leave any gaps...don't want the glitter falling out)...then sprinkle some glitter on the center of the tag before you adhere the frame:



I liked the way it turned out, so I made some more using my "Fun Trip" cling set:




The clouds on this tag is from the "Happy Thoughts" cling set and the tiny to/from stamp is stamp #6023.

Hello Again...

Today I'm using the stamps from the "Hello" set again...this time to make a card:



It's good to keep a bunch of these very general types of cards around...when the occasion arises, just stamp an appropriate sentiment inside...Happy Birthday, Thank You, etc...it goes with almost anything. Hope your week is off to a great start!!!

Hello...

Back to share the last of the new cling sets...this one features a new character, Henry the Hedgehog:



The pattern that comes with this set is for a gift box that can hold either a candy bar or a gift of money...here's what it looks like from the outside (you can personalize it with someone's name on the tag):



Open the box up to reveal Henry...surprise!!!



Here's a view of Henry holding flowers and a gift of money:



Hope you enjoyed seeing our 4 new sets...I'll try to better about posting more regularly!! Until next time...have a great weekend!!!