In my Sweet and Simple card class we have been doing a series on punch art. Punch art is a great way to make those punches go even farther. I think this card is cute and precious!!  See what you think.





How cute is that right!! It's a perfect combination of textures- the new Ruffled Embossing folder, the doilie and the metallic shapes on the wheels!! The new Ruffled embossing folder is a show stopper!! It honestly transforms the paper, it literally looks like it's shaded. When I embossed my paper, I spritzed the paper just a little before running it through the big shot. Spritzing the paper, lets it 'bend' and that's how it embosses so deeply. VERY COOL!!






Baby carriage instructions:

1. Punch out 1 circle using the 2 1/4" circle punch in So Saffron
2. Cut that circle in half, and take one of the half circles and cut that into half again (so you have 3 pieces)
3. Daub all edges in So Saffron
4. For the wheels I used 3/4" circle punch in Smoky Slate, edges daubed with Smoky Slate
5. I used Whisper White Baker's twine for the bow
6. I cut a doilie in half and scrunched it up, like it's ruffled too!

I made this card for our first grand baby's  1st Easter. We got him some of the cutest lil' Easter things, I just can't wait to see him in them. I think this little card just turned out so precious, I used the Sketch CCMC397 from Create with Connie and Mary this week.

Here is that sketch: (this is a great sketch, thank you Connie and Mary!!!)




Here is our sweet little Easter card:





Did you notice the words on the Onsie? It's from the Made with Love stamp set, I thought it just looked great here! The onsie and the little duck are so cute here and really make this card.



To make the words "Happy 1st Easter" I combined two stamps, the Crazy about You and Day by Day stamp set. I love combining sets to make it personal and unique!! Here's how I finished the inside.





If you know me, something happens to me when I get the Fringe Scissors in my hands.  :)) I can't explain it, but somehow the sky is bright, I get to giggling and all the troubles in the world are gone!! :)) Maybe I should use them everyday!!




I hope you have liked my Easter card today, I was totally fun to make!! If you're in the Burleson area, and want to come to some fun classes, get a hold of me. If not, I encourage you to find a demonstrator in your area and go to some classes. To hand make cards for family and friends, is just so incredible, it gives back to you more than you can ever imagine! You may never know who's day or life your changing!!

Here's the items I used:



Have a great day!!

Saturday Series: Oh Whale baby cards

I have to share these super cute baby cards!! I used the Oh Whale (retired) stamp set and die to make these! This is a gift I made for my daughter-in-law's baby shower. We gave them a big gift, but this is the kinda gift that keeps giving! This is a box of Thank You cards that she can mail out. I was thrilled how they turned out....oh the  happy dance around our house!!! This will be our first grand baby ...so no pressure!!  Hee-hee!!

Here they are:





Are those too cute?? I used the Tin of Cards tin to complete the package!! I used a couple items from the clearance rack for these projects, be sure to check it out....it's a little gold mine! I think these cards are too adorable!!


I made this tag using the Scallop Tag Topper and the White  1 1/4 inch Jute Ribbon. How fun is that?!! She will be able to keep the cards all together and it matches the theme!! Perfect!! :)) Pretty adorable right?? Boy I thought so!! Here's a closer look at each card:





For this card I used the Maritime Designer Series Paper that is on the clearance rack. This paper is so cute for this project. I stamped the waves on the paper. To make the Oval cut out I used the Oval Framelits and made it look like the Whales were peaking through!!







I also used the Cloudy day embossing folder (retired). The card base is Daffodil Delight, and I used Pool Party cotton ribbon and ink.








For this card I used the Lullaby Designer Series Paper that is on the clearance rack! This paper is so cute here, for bubbles and playful water type effect!. I used the 2 1/2 inch Circle Punch to cut the paper. The stamp here, is from the Oh Whale stamp set.






Ok...just about the time you thought all cuteness was ending! :)  This little card is too sweet!!





To make that stamp 'the world just got a little cuter'  rounded like that I just bent it to the shape I wanted and put it on the block. This stamp is from Made with Love, since it's photopolymer, you can shape it like this and stamp it in a curve!! Way cute right!!



Ok...ok! I know I so squealled when this card came together! Do you want to hear the good news....it's easy.  The adorable here is from the Made with Love stamp set!!!


1. start with a regular size card base : 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" folded in half


2.  Use the largest circle in the Circle Framelits-(which is actually the only scalloped circle) and place it on your card base as shown above. You want a little hanging over the folded edge. Then take that on your Magnetic Board and cut in your Big Shot. See how it looks below once cut.


3. Then take using the biggest circle that is not a scallop, cut one out of Whisper White.





4. Then take a smaller circle and place it as shown above and using the Magnetic platform, cut in your Big shot.




5. Using your hole punch, punch holes and insert ribbon. When you put your ribbon through the first hole, tie a knot at the end, then make bow in the middle and insert ribbon through the other side.



Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did making them!! Please be sure to check back on Saturdays for my Saturday Series, where I showcase paper, themes etc. Click here to order. Have a great day!!

Here's what I used:

I wanted to share this cute little card I made using Zoo Babies. I made this for one of our neighbors, who's theme fit just perfect with this stamp set!!I think baby cards are one of the most fun cards to make, maybe it's the colors, or all the excitement that surrounds the new coming baby. Anyway it's always fun for me!!


Here's my card:






Isn't that cute? I just love how the colors turned out. I am someone who doesn't like 'naked' envelopes, so I stamped the giraffe on there.






Did you see how I made this bow? I tied a knot in the ribbon and secured the sides to the back of the Calypso Coral cardstock. I think this gave it a soft touch, without over-doing it. What do you think??





Items used:
Stamps: Zoo Babies, And Many More
Paper: Calypso Coral cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Lullaby Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Smoky Slate Ink, So Saffron Ink, Pool Party Ink, Calypso Coral ink, Best Year Ever Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration)


Have a great day!! The Ribbon used here is one of the items you can get for FREE during SALE-A-BRATION.   Click here to check out all the SALE-A-BRATION items and this weeks specials.

Janet Holmes

I have been playing with the new Something for Baby stamp set and Framelit, and .I  came up with this super cute gift bag. I wanted to use the new Polka Dot Tag a bag and for some reason to me, baby and polka dots go together.

Baby Shower Candy Bar

Here is a cute candy bar favor. One of our neighbors is gonna be a grandma. Here is one of the favors we made for the shower!! So stinkin' cute!