Sunday, February 3, 2013

NEW BLOG

I want to let everyone know that I have started a new blog. I am no longer involved with Stampin Up! and wanted to start fresh start. The new blog http://michelleslittlecreations.blogspot.com/ is geared toward a wider variety of things, but mostly Project Life. I would love to have you stop over there.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

CHRISTMAS BRAG BOOKS


These are two Christmas brag books I made. The first pic are the covers.


 This pic is of the inside of the front of the books.


This pic is of the inside back of the books. I think I will make more of these, they were fun.
Cardstock: Cranberry Crisp, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, and Very Vanilla
DSP: Holiday Thyme
Punch: Five Petal Flower
Die Cut: Perfect Pennants
I also used Vintage Brads.

BOO BOXES



I found the tutorial for these cute "boo boxes" here http://qbeesquest.blogspot.com/2011/09/boo-box-tutorial.html What a cute idea! Behind the "boo" should be a piece of candy, but I did not have any that fit at the moment. When I saw these I had to make them right away!
Cardstock: Basic Black, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Spooky Bingo Bits
Punches: Petal Card, Postage Stamp, and 1 circle
Ink: Basic Black and Pear Pizazz
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, and Pear Pizazz
I also used silver brads, dimensionals, and window sheets

Saturday, October 15, 2011

BOO BANNER


I love to make banners, you can use so many different items all in one project. I totally love the eclectic feel.
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, and Pear Pizazz
DSP: ?
Punch/Die: Scallop Circle Punch and Perfect Pennants
Other items I used are, Chipboard Letters, Paper Piercing Kit,  Twine, Vintage Brad, Library Clip, Brads, and Raven Trim Lace (retired- I am a hoarder!)

SENDING YOU LOVE & HELLO




These cards are made with the sketch from www.inkspiration-challenges.blogspot.com #91.
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip
DSP: Good Morning Sunshine
Stamps: Easy Events
Ink: Crumb Cake
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Real Red, and Bashful Blue
Punches: 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 circles

Friday, October 14, 2011

TO MAKE IT BETTER

Pinned Image



I was so inspired when I saw this card on Pinterest. Of course after looking at the designer I was not surprised, I have been following www.artisitcavenger.com for a while now, not sure how I missed this beauty! To make the "tissue box" I scored all 4 sides enough to fold over, and used doubled up pop dot to secure it to the paper.
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, and Whisper White
DSP: Sweet Always
Ink: Early Espresso
Stamp Set: Petite Pairs
Punches: Modern Label, Small Oval and Scallop Oval
I also used dimensionals, Pretty in Pink ribbon and Vintage Trinkets

POSY





This card was inspired by the www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com sketch #136. I am so happy with how this turned out. It makes me feel "happy"!
Carstock: Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso, and Whisper White
DSP: Sweet Always
Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, and Pumpkin Pie
Stamp Set: Posy Punch
I also used Early Espresso ribbon and dimensionals.

Punch: 3/4 circle


Wednesday, October 12, 2011

FRIENDS







I made this card for the www.inkspirations-challenges.blogspot.com color challenge #90.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Markers: Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberrry,  and Certainly Celery
Stamp Set: Just Believe
I also used the Scallop border punch, Martha Stewart chopping scissors, and Twine

SO GRATEFUL







This card is definetely out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to give it a try. It is for sketch challenge #239 at www.cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com .
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, and Certainly Celery
Stamp Set: Just Believe
Punches: 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 circles
I also used Chocolate Chip brads

HALLOWEEN BOX







I found this beautiful box on one of my favorite sites,
http://reneevs.blogspot.com/2011/10/display-stamper-easy-events-3d.html where she then directed me to the video for the box. It is also for www.fridaysmashup.com challenge #27.
Cardstock: Basic Black, Confetti White, and Pear Pizazz
Stamp Set: Twick or Tweet
Ink: Soft Suede and Crumb Cake
DSP: ?
I also used a vintage brad and dimensionals.

Monday, October 10, 2011

SNOW MUCH FUN



This card is for 2 challenges. First its for www.freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com challenge #5 and also for my personal Christmas Card Challenge, #25.
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, More Mustard, and Hearts and Snow Much Fun
Punches: Snowflake, 2 1/2 and 1 3/8 Cirlces, Scallop Circle, and Decorative Label
I also used the Snow Burst embossing folder and the Water Color Crayons.  


Friday, October 7, 2011

SIMPLICITY



This card is a bit more simple in design, light on the layers, but beautiful. The sketch is for www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com challenge # 135. It is also # 24 in my Christmas Card Challenge.
Cardstock: Basic Gray and Whisper White
DSP: Wintergreen
Stamps: Snow Flurries and Bright Christmas
Ink: Pool Party and Basic Gray
I also used  Basic Gray ribbon, the 3/4 circle and ribbon border punch.