BIRD HOUSE

I bought this bird house at Target in their dollar bin. I knew I had to get it to alter. Its amazing how much you can actually spend in the "dollar bin" ! There are so many possibilities.

ALTERED ABC BOARD BOOK

I found these ABC board books in a 3 pack at the dollar store. I decided I would play around and see what happened. I made this for my niece Kaylee. I think next time I will slice the pages apart then cover them. They dont close very well with all the paper in it. Will look really cute on her shelf with pic of the family in it. She lives in NC and us in NY :( 

Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White

DSP: Razzleberry Lemonade

Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

EASTER CHOCOLATE MILK POUCH

I found this pouch tutorial on the internet for Hot Chocolate, but I knew what I had to do with it. I had just found Chocolate Milk pouches at Michael's.

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizazz

DSP: Sale-a-Bration paper pack

Punches: Decorative Label and Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

I also used Pear Pizazz Binding ribbon and Vintage Flower Adornments.

POP-UP CHRISTMAS CARD

This is Christmas card #15, I may be behind 1, I will have to check. Its been busy, but my studio is alittle more organized (?)

Cardstock: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla

DSP: Holiday Treasures

Stamp Set: Cardinal Christmas

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Ridinghood Red, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray and Versamark

Punches: Modern Label and curly Label

I also used a Red Corduroy Brad and retired Christmas Ribbon

BABY ANNOUNCEMENT

My friend asked me to make up some birth announcement cards for her to pick from. It is still unknown what the baby is so I will make boy and girl cards.

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and Whisper White

Stamp Set: Event Full

Small Tag punch and retired Bashful Blue ribbon where also used.

GERBER DAISIES

I saw these on a  Stampin Up! site for Demonstrators. I just knew I had to give them a try. I love them. Thanks to whoever I saw them from.

It uses the Daisies #2 die cut, you need 4 of each size. I wrapped a bendy straw with ribbon for the stem. I dont know how long it will hold, I may make more but use a large brad in the center to hold the staw on and then cover the back with a circle to hide the brad.

FUN FOLD CHRISTMAS CARD #14

This card is so fun. I dont know if this is the true name for it though.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake
                                                        Ink: Soft Suede and Crumb Cake
                                               Stamps: Winter Post and Musical Notes wheel
                                                                  DSP: Deck the Halls

MOJO MONDAY #185

This card is for my personal Christmas Challenge #13 as well as for http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/ challenge.

Cardstock: Real Red, More Mustard, Early Espresso, and Whisper White

DSP: Holiday Treasures

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes and A Flower for All Seasons

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Real Red, More Mustard, Old Olive, and Early Espresso

For the punches I used the 1 3/4 circle and played around with the Decorative Label to make the mat for the back of the main circle.

I used Real Red ribbon and rhinestones

FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLY

This card turned out so much better than I had expected when I started out. Some things have a way of pulling themselves together.

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White

DSP: Bold Brights Pattern Pack and Play Date

Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, and Chocolate Chip (for edges)

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly and Inspired by Nature

I also used retired Chocolate Chip ribbon, Rhinestones and the Butterfly punch.

CCMC #144

This card is for http://www.createwithconnieandmary.com/ .

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and Whisper White

DSP: Bashful Blue Sutles Pattern Pack

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, and Wild Wasabi

I also used the Decorative Label Punch, a retired Certainly Celery ribbon and Hodgepodge Hardware.

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

INKSPIRATION COLOUR CHALLENGE #64

This is the color challenge for http://www.inkspirations-challenges.blogspot.com/.

Poppy Parade, More Mustard, and Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, More Mustard, and Early Espresso

Ink: Cajun Craze

Stamps: Falling Leaves

Punches: 1 3/4 and 1 3/8 circles, Decorative Label, Modern Label, and Scallop Dotted ribbon.

I also used Early Espresso striped ribbon, Antique Brads, Twine, and my paper piercer.   

CONES

I made this cone for Easter, but it could be used for anything.

Cardstock: Certainly Celery and So Saffron

DSP: Bright Patterns

Stamps: Easter Blessings and Teeny Tiny Wishes

I used Twine, a So Saffron brad from the Rich Regals pack, White Satin ribbon as well as a retired Chocolate Chip ribbon. 

SCIC# 46

This card is for http://www.stampincelebration.blogspot.com/ inspiration challenge.

Cardstock: Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight

DSP: Sunny Garden

Stamp Sets: Medallion and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Versamark and Basic Gray

Retired Tangarine Tango ribbon

I clear embossed the Medallion.

The Modern Label Punch and Vintage Trinkets were also used. 

CPS #211

This is for

http://www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ sketch challenge. Im trying to make boy cards, but it doesn't come as easily as those beautiful floral cards!

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Basic Black and Whisper White

Ink: Basic Gray, Basic Black, and Versamark

Stamps: Exteme Elements, Extreme Guitar and Birthdays Count

DSP: Newsprint

I embossed the guitar guy with White embossing powder and added a grommet to the sentiment.

PERSONAL CHALLENGE #10

This card was next in my alphabetical order of set to stamp. The layout is an old http://www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ sketch, #163.

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

DSP: ?

Stamps: Eastern Blooms and Something to Celebrate

Ink: Early Espresso'

Markers: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, and Old Olive

I used vintage brads, and retired Felt Flowers. (forgot I had those!)

COLORQ CHALLENGE #78

The http://www.colourq.blogspot.com/ color challenge was Kraft,Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery,Whisper White, and Early Espresso.

Cardstock: Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, and Early Espresso

Stamps: Dreams Du Jour and Bella Toile

Ink: Early Espresso

Markers: Certainly Celery and Pink Pirouette

I used the Scallop Border punch and Certainly Celery ribbon as well

CARD PATTERNS SKETCH #108

This is my take on the http://www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com/  sketch challenge. It is also #12 for my personal challenge .

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Real Red and Whisper White

DSP: ?

Stamps: Jolly Old St Nick

Ink: Soft Suede, Real Red and Basic Black

I used the Water Brush to color the Santa, the Paper Piercer to pierce the Soft Suede circle, the Sizzix Scallop Circle #2 for the Red and the Large Scallop for the striped. The ribbon is a retired color.

STAMPIN 411 #153

This is the color challenge at http://www.stampin411.blogspot.com/. Night of Navy, Pretty in Pink, and Old Olive

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Night of Navy, and Old Olive

Ink: Night of Navy and Pretty in Pink

DSP: Play Date

Stamps: Circle Circus and Something to Celebrate

Ribbon is Pretty in Pink

PINS

This was the Make-n-Take at my local scrapbook store (Captured Moments). Fabric Flowers