Teacher Gifts

I found this idea online...can't remember where now! So, I decided to give it a try.
Teacher Gifts are so much fun for the princess. She loves to give her teacher a gift, and apparently she loves the reactions she gets because it's always handmade! This year I had to make one of these little altered notepads for her as well.

I decided to make one for each of the little prince's "teachers" as well.

So cute - they hold a pad of post-it notes inside. Perfect for throwing into your purse - never be without a scrap of paper again!!

I used 2 pieces of chipboard cut to 4x4, covered the fronts and backs of the chipboard with DSP. Used markers to colours the flowers, various brads to attach them. Spiral punch along the top of the "notes" piece and ribbon attached with Crystal Effects so it flips open.

Let me know what you think!!

I'll be back tomorrow with another "recycled Christmas" card!

Recycled Christmas #11

As promised, here's a different version! I used much more of the original supplies, but to be honest - each time I made this card it was different. I finally decided to change the layout to "landscape", had 3 "ornaments" and dropped the pink rectangular piece and just stamped the greeting!

Sheesh! Who knew it would be so hard!?!?!

So, what's your opinion? Recycled Christmas #10 or #11??

See you tomorrow!

Recycled Christmas #10

This is was the MOST difficult card for me. I have had so much trouble with this set of supplies!

I'll show you the original just below, but this example has practically nothing of the original! Tisk, tisk on me, I suppose!

I love the concept of colouring the stamp with two different colours, but I don't think I hit the nail on the head with this particular design.

Here's the original...but I want to hear your suggestions on improvement!

Tomorrow I'll have another version that I came up with for your viewing enjoyment!

Recycled Christmas #9

I love snowflakes!!

Here's #9 in this series...I'm almost done my Christmas cards for this year. I'll have a few more examples to show you over the next few days, probably until the end of the week.

Right now I'm working on finishing the cards up and concurrently I'm designing some "teacher" gifts for the princess and the little prince to give this year.

That process is difficult, but only because there's a tonne of ideas running through my head!

Here's the original:


Practically identical, isn't it?

Recycled Christmas #8

Happy Monday to you!

I think Christmas cards should be simple. And even though simple could seem boring...there's still some work to every handmade creation, and no matter what - everyone appreciates that work.

Markers are at the heart of this creation, I stamped "NOEL" in black and coloured the letters and ornament. I took the ornaments from "Take Three" and coloured only a portion of the stamp in Almost Amethyst for the bottom portion. I added some Saffron ribbon along the side and I'm pleased with the outcome.

Here's the original:

I used pastels on the original, so the picture doesn't do it justice...

Recycled Christmas #7

What I love about DSP is that there's always two sides to every story...

When I was trying to figure out how I would alter this set of supplies to become a little Christmas-y, I thought the original was a little too pink. I know what you're thinking..."Kim thought there was too much pink?! She'd never think that!" LOL!

So I flipped over the DSP to reveal some different colours and pulled from those colours and I'm happy with the end result!

Let me know how you're enjoying this series...even if you're not enjoying it - let me know and I can post some different creations! I promise, I won't be offended!!

Here's the original:
I'll be back tomorrow with another one...

12 Days of Holiday Sales...

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colours of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colours to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

If you would like to view what's available CLICK HERE and be sure to select me as your demonstrator to get preferred pricing and the best shipping prices!

See you tomorrow...

Recycled Christmas #6

I decided not to cut the grid for this variation, but I'm still happy with the outcome.

The "happy holidays" portion of the rub-on was in a long line so I found it was coming off on my fingers while I was trying to hold the other part to transfer it. Explains why only 2 sides were done, doesn't it?

Isn't the swirling snow pretty?

This is the last one for this colour combination/variation.

Check back tomorrow to see some new combinations!!

Have a great day!

Recycled Christmas #5

A variation, as promised.

This rub-on was one large snowflake that spelled out "let it snow". I think it's kinda cool after it's been "shattered" out on the grid.

Please, if you're feeling panicked about your Christmas cards this year...drop me a line. We can create beautiful yet simple cards for you!

See you tomorrow!

Recycled Christmas #4

Some might say this is a little "goth", but I love the boldness of the colour combination!

When we originally did this card we used a bleaching technique. That technique did, however, prove troublesome! ;)

I used white rub-ons and transferred the sleigh, reindeer and snowflakes separately, then I cut the "picture" to create the grid.

I added the snowflake brad (which isn't SU!), but I love it.

Here's the original:





I'll have a couple more variations of this one. There's only so many of the same rub-on images in a package. Be sure to check back...

OMG! I forgot to post!

And this is #3 in my series...recycled Christmas!

I'm really quite fond of how this one turned out, and so simple!

The only thing I added was a couple of "ice" rhinestone circle brads. I couldn't resist a little bling!

Still used the same set "Heard from the Heart" for the sentiment, but traded out last year's SAB for Serene Snowflakes.

Here's the original:

Recycled Christmas #2

Here's # 2 in my little series. I adore Kiwi Kiss & Pacific Point together and I love how this turned out.

New elements include Patterned Pines (which is a Level 1 Hostess set exclusive to the holiday mini catalogue), the Modern Label punch and Serene Snowflakes - also in the holiday mini. Oh and let's not forget the "merry & bright" from To You and Yours, which I believe is on the dormant list that will be retiring on 5 Jan 2010.

I think I might actually enjoy the Christmas version better than the original. But I do love, love, love the Choo Choo set in the original. Screams little boy!

I'm really enjoying this little project of mine - I find myself completing a couple of cards here, a couple of cards there. No stress, not mass producing and no cutting! Did I mention how much I love not having to cut anything!?!?

Here's the original:












Have a wonderful day!

Recycled Christmas?

Allow me to explain...

You see, I'm a busy mom of two, who works full-time outside of the home, I work out 6 times a week between kickboxing, weights and cardio and spend most of my time exhausted. We're going on vacation soon and things around here are piling up.

And while I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE making my Christmas cards...something has got to give!

A while back I was running $10 card classes. All supplies were pre-cut par moi and you wonderful ladies came in, stamped, assembled and went away with some fabulous cards (if I do say so myself!). I still have some of those supplies left hanging around. I had thought I would sell them off as kits to those who wanted them, but as time flies by me...I've been putting it off and putting it off.

Well, 2 nights ago I decided it was as good a time as any for me to stick to what I love - stamping and assembling! UREKA!! No cutting required!! Whew! I really didn't think I was going to have the time to get this done!

This is the first card of a series, which I will call recycled christmas! Don't you love how you can simply change out the stamp set and the card has a completely different feel!?!

Does it look familiar now???

HUGE SALE FROM STAMPIN' UP!

One week only!! Stampin' Up! is offering its Holiday Extravaganza sale with products up to 50% off!

You can place your order online or through me. Just let me know!
Happy shopping!!

Item	Description	Regular Price Sale Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$59.90 $29.95	$29.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90 $20.95	$20.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$41.90 $20.95	$20.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$35.45 $17.73	$17.73
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$67.50 $33.75	$33.75
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$54.90 $27.45	$27.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$42.90 $21.45	$21.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85 $34.93	$34.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85 $34.93	$34.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$69.85 $34.93	$34.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$33.90 $16.95	$16.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$27.00 $16.20	$16.20
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$170.95 $102.57	$102.57
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$56.95 $34.17	$34.17
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95 $35.37	$35.37
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$58.95 $35.37	$35.37
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$57.40 $34.44	$34.44
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40 $47.04	$47.04
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$78.40 $47.04	$47.04
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$115.90 $69.54	$69.54
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85 $44.31	$44.31
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$73.85 $44.31	$44.31
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$56.85 $34.11	$34.11
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85 $60.51	$60.51
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85 $60.51	$60.51
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$100.85 $60.51	$60.51
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20 $35.14	$35.14
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20 $35.14	$35.14
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.20 $35.14	$35.14
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$71.70 $50.19	$50.19
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$61.10 $42.77	$42.77
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85 $35.60	$35.60
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$50.85 $35.60	$35.60
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85 $37.70	$37.70
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85 $37.70	$37.70
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$53.85 $37.70	$37.70
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90 $64.33	$64.33
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90 $64.33	$64.33
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$91.90 $64.33	$64.33
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$53.95 $37.77	$37.77
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$53.95 $37.77	$37.77
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$11.25 $7.88	$7.88
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$9.95 $6.97	$6.97
112081	Scallop Square punch	$22.95 $16.07	$16.07
113693	Full Heart punch	$22.95 $16.07	$16.07
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$22.95 $16.07	$16.07
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$22.95 $16.07	$16.07
112571	Circle Designer brads	$8.50 $5.95	$5.95
112579	Flower Designer brads	$8.50 $5.95	$5.95
112572	Star Designer brads	$8.50 $5.95	$5.95
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$53.95 $37.77	$37.77
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$93.95 $65.77	$65.77
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$53.95 $37.77	$37.77
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$86.95 $60.87	$60.87

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Cast-A-Spell DSP Birthday Card?

Soooo, not what you think of when pondering a birthday card! But hey, I love Halloween, what can I say!?!?

The person that received this card is probably used to it - his birthday is the 28th of October!

Simple, simple, simple. Cast-A-Spell DSP, two strips were cut at 1 1/4" x 3 1/4" and the middle strip is 1 1/4" x 4 1/4". There's a layer of Perfect Plum and then I stamped the sentiment from Full of Life in Basic Black onto Whisper White. The ribbon is Organza in Perfect Plum and Old Olive. I just twisted the ribbon so it was smaller looking (and less girly!) and tied two pieces of Old Olive onto the Perfect Plum.

On the strips of DSP, I coloured a tiny bit of the edges to be sure it stood out a little from the background piece of DSP.

We're heading into the weekend - yippee! And remember, next Wednesday is Remembrance Day - please take the time to remember soldiers past and present. Lest we forget.

Have a great Friday!

Lovin' the stars!

I'm all about stars when it comes to masculine cards and I am losing mojo quickly! It seems I always fall back on my star punches - and they always come through for me!

This card was for a new co-worker's birthday this past month. I used Whisper White, Ruby Red, More Mustard and Old Olive. The Modern Label punch is in there, along with of course, the small & large star punches. I trimmed down the Old Olive star with my Paper Snips so that a sliver of the Ruby Red was showing through. The ribbon comes from Elementary collection of Ribbon Originals. Also included, 3 Soft Subtle Certainly Celery brads. No Earth Elements in this room to be found!

See you tomorrow!

A little "pop" of colour!

When I saw this layout, I just fell in love. The "army" side of me couldn't help but adore the gridwork look to it!
But, I was making a birthday card and felt a little morbid after a stamped a black cupcake!!

I decided to use my Stampin' Write markers to colour each of the letters in a different colour to make it "pop"! After I stamped that, I just knew I would colour the cupcake to reflect that same feeling.

Colours used are: Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Grey, Real Red, Lovely Lilac & Green Galore. I used the 1 3/8" square punch for most of the squares, but had to trim down the far right squares to 1 3/8" x 1" to make them fit. I also used the new Modern Label punch for the sentiment and some silver brads to finish it off.

And I actually got a very nice compliment on the card from my husband! What's that all about!?!!?

Have a great Wednesday!

Pretty in Pink

Who doesn't love Pretty in Pink? I've been making so many cards for the male co-workers in my life, it was refreshing to make a girlie card!!

Colours used are Whisper White and...you guessed it - Pretty in Pink. I embossed the image from Embrace Life in White, used the Scallop Circle punch, the 1 3/8" circle punch and one flower from the Trio Flower punch. Some fire circle rhinestone brads and some girlie pink ribbon. None of the ribbon came from Stampin' Up! I just have so much pink ribbon - I guess that's what happens when you have a little girl in your life! I stamped the "happy birthday" from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Basic Grey and used my Big Shot to dry emboss the background piece with the Elegant Bouquet textured impression folder as well.

I just LOVE Pretty in Pink!

See you tomorrow!

A going-away card

Good morning!

This card I made for a co-worker who was heading away on a course. It's difficult for me to make masculine cards to begin with, and there isn't many sentiments out there for the event, so this is what you get!

I used Define Your Life stamp set and the colours are Real Red, Night of Navy and Creamy Caramel. I coloured a few of the squares in Creamy Caramel and Real Red on the Night of Navy DSP to change it up a bit. I "thread" my buttons using tiny strips of co-ordinating card stock and the Corner Rounder punch for the tag.

The recipient actually said, "Did you make this? You're great competition for Hallmark!" I guess masculine cards aren't that difficult after all!

See you tomorrow!

Long time, no blog!

I know, I know. I've been so busy that I haven't had time to blog. Being back to work kinda sucks my creative energy right out of me. But I've made myself a promise to get back into that mood and get creating.

These little beauties were fun to make, even though I hate mass-producing anything! The princess took these into her classroom - even though there's "no gum allowed". Silly me, I thought - no peanuts/no milk/no whatever - that would be good. Apparently not!

Anyhow, I used Sweet Centers stamp set along with the Sweet Treat cups. Soooooo cute! I cut the Pumpkin Pie card stock 6" x 3" and folded it in half to make a 3"x3" pouch. There's sticky strip holding the card stock together and the lollipop stick in. However, word to the wise - don't put a round peg in a square hole. They don't stay together all that well. They made it to school, so it's all good!

Check back tomorrow for a card!

Loving Brocade Blue

I was just chatting the other night with a friend about how much I love Brocade Blue & More Mustard together for masculine cards. I don't make masculine cards often, but over the next couple days you'll see a few of them. I've been asked to make up a few birthday, going away and all occasion cards for some co-workers, how could I say no?

This card is fairly simple, as most masculine cards are...kinda like men themselves! ;)
I used Chocolate Chip DSP for the circles, popped them up with some dimensionals. The sizes are 1", 3/4" and 1/2". There's a couple of the 5/16" brads on there and I used a Texturz Plate for a piece of the chocolate chip background.

I was looking forward to playing with my new stuff, but only managed to get one set put together as my husband ended up home early. Besides, I was losing my "crafty" with every yawn.

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

So little time...

So many new things to play with!

I received a bonus from Stampin' Up! this month, $125 in free products - my choosing! How cool is that?

But, I've been so busy at work I completely forgot that it was scheduled to arrive today. And oh, how I love that man in brown!

Here's a little peek at what he delivered yesterday, but I simply ran out of time to play last night after my kickboxing class, preparing bottles, lunches, packing bags...you get the idea.
Be sure to check back tomorrow, I've got new stuff and a husband who's out ALL evening - yeah, me!
Have a great Tuesday!

Happy Birthday...

...to my baby sister! Muah!

Here's the card I made for her to celebrate her day. I know what you're thinking...that's an awful lot of blue! It's her FAVOURITE colour, so I went all out!

It's a wee bit detailed, so here goes:

Colours used: Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue and Whisper White
I used markers in Brocade Blue and Bashful Blue to colours random squares on the Night of Navy DSP. Cool effect, eh? I stamped out 3 cakes and the cake holder from the On a Pedestal stamp set in all three colours onto Whisper White card stock. Cut each of those pieces out and used Crystal Effects to secure the micro beads. Ribbon is 5/8" grosgrain in Brocade Blue & 1/2" striped grosgrain in Bashful Blue and I tied the two together at one end. There's tiny strips of co-ordinating card stock "sewn" onto the buttons (that little trick I showed you a little while ago), and 2 of those buttons are from Playground and the other, I'm not quite sure;) Stamped out happy birthday from the Birthdays Count (retired, but remember I told you - I don't care!) onto Whisper White and layered it onto Brocade Blue. I used mini glue dots to secure that piece and the buttons to the card. Finally, I coloured the candles in Brocade Blue & Summer Sun, cut them out and put a tiny bit of Crystal Effects on the flames.

And...that's it! Enjoy!

Stars & Circles

My apologies for not posting yesterday! Busy day at the apple orchard!! What a great day for it though! Beautiful, gorgeous weather here in Southern Ontario!

Here's a card that I had to try out after I saw it in the new PaperCrafts mag!

Colours used are Whisper White, Night of Navy and Brocade Blue. I used some DSP from the Print Patterns III (hostess) in Night of Navy, 2 sizes of star punches and the 1 3/8" circle punch. There's one strip of Night of Navy that I sponged with White Craft ink and layered some 5/8" grosgrain ribbon on it. Popped the circles off with Pop-Up Glue Dots, a dimensional under each of the large stars. I used 2 silver brads to secure the small star to the large stars for the left and right ones and a rhinestone brad from the Pretties set to secure the centre one. Stamped a simple and elegant "happy birthday" in Night of Navy from "Birthdays Count". I don't care that it's retired, it's my absolute favourite Happy Birthday to use! ;)

Let me know what you think!

Inspiration in Action Challenge

Gretchen Barron, who does fabulous work posted this sketch challenge on her blog on Thursday.








When I found it, I just had to try it - plus, I needed a masculine thank-you card for a friend of mine.

Here is my version of the sketch:

The colours I used are More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Ruby Red and Soft Suede. I used Autumn Traditions DSP and watercolour paper. There's some paper-piercing and I popped the three leaves at the top using some dimensionals.

Awesome sketch Gretchen!

Snappy Birthday!

So, I'm going to brag for a bit here...

This is the project we made for our Girls' Night Out club meeting on Tuesday night. Thanks Heather! I love the punched creations she comes up with - so awesome!

My princess also enjoys stamping, punching and crafting in general. Now that she's a little older, her and I have a blast playing together in my stamp room. Prior to Tuesday night's get-together, she wanted to create the project too! Of course, how could I resist my little sweetie!?


Here's her wonderful creation:

She literally did everything herself - just by looking at mine. The child just amazes me!

Enjoy your Thursday!!

A complete departure

Wow! This card was difficult for me to do!

Those who know me, know how much I LOVE blue and silver for Christmas. Well, I have the Night & Day Specialty DSP from the mini and just adore the window sheets. I wanted to use the Serene Snowflakes, but wanted to include the DSP as well. For me - this was crazy! Black on a snowflake!?!?! No, no, no, no!

Here's how it panned out:
I used Kraft, Bermuda Bay and Basic Black. I stamped the snowflakes in Bermuda Bay and popped out a 1/2" circle in Bermuda Bay card stock, on which I filled in some dots with my Basic Black marker. I took a 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" piece of Bermuda Bay CS for along the bottom, but needed to secure the Window Sheet to it! So, I punched some holes using my 1/16" hole punch and used a needle to help with the Linen Thread. The sentiment was done with markers (Merry in Basic Black and Christmas in Bermuda Bay). I sponged both the Kraft pieces on all the edges in Basic Black. And there's a couple dimensionals behind the sentiment piece as well.

Let me know what you think!

Love this Build-A-Bear

I could give this to my husband for our anniversary IF he hadn't insulted me the other night!!! Just joking - about the insulting, not the card!

My princess took one look at this card and asked - "is this Kanda and Putter?" Kanda is her bear we made for her 3 years ago while Daddy was overseas and Putter is the new little guy we made for the little prince. I thought it was so sweet!

I used Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Whisper White. The stamped images are coloured with markers. I secured the sentiment with two "ice" rhinestone brads and while the picture doesn't show all of it, there's some paper-piercing on the card as well.
Ugh - they're just so stinkin' cute!
Have a great Tuesday!

Build-A-Bear

Who can resist those cute, cuddly little darlings?

Well, Stampin' Up! has teamed up with Build-A-Bear Workshop and they're all in the new Holiday Mini Catalogue! There's tonnes of products to choose from, even for the Big Shot!!

And this month:

• Host a workshop totaling $330 (before s/h & taxes) or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalogue for only $14

This includes ANYTHING you see in the Mini Catalogue - even if it also appears in the idea book & catalogue. Example: Movers & Shapers die (pg 201) worth $57.95!!! *Unfortunately, the $14 item doesn't include My Digital Studio or hostess sets.

When you're ready to book your workshop, just send me an e-mail!!

Have a great day!