Stamp Some Smiles

Thank You Cards, can you ever have enough?

I had the opportunity again to be involved in a group effort to give thank you cards to a friend who has had a loss in their family.  Such a sad time, and if you are fortunate enough to have caring people in your life that want to help you ... then you end up finding yourself needing thank you cards.  The last thing I would think a person would be feeling at a time of such great loss would be "creative".  The group I am in is a great one, and my upline is very thoughtful.  We made this box for a fellow member and friend this Monday:

 
 When someone in my family saw it they said "when would you ever need that many thank you cards"....I thought about it and said "most of the time, I don't think I could ever have enough."  Don't you find that true?  I was thinking of all the people I owe a thank you to.  Some are so past due.  Most of them don't even realize they should be getting one, because they are so kind and thoughtful by nature that it doesn't even occur to them that what they did meant the world to me.  I am blessed to have such good friends, neighbors, and stamping buddies I would love to adopt because they seem like family to me.  Small gestures like baked goods on your break, a hug in the grocery store, a huge smile and a wave in a crowded office, a caring hand on your shoulder...sending a thank you card.  These are things that are so appreciated, and I am glad I am able to be a part of giving, and also helping other people give that special feeling of support and appreciation.  Make someone a card today, it will not only make their day, but it just might make your day too!

 
Thank you all for supporting my business!

Beautiful handmade cards from my stamp camp in March

Giving someone a card that they cherish forever...one that you made for them...is such a great feeling.  Going home from my stamp camp with a card in your hand like this one:

  This sweet little clown brought lots of smiles at stamp camp.  Fabric was used for the ruffle on his/her hat and we used beautiful vintage colors that were pulled to match the fabric.  I heard many of my stamping friends saying they knew just who they were giving it to.  I actually told one of my ladies she should give it to her husband ... with a message about "clowning around"...that got a good laugh out of her!  This sweet little clown reminds me of a chenille stuffed clown I had when I was younger...wish I still had it.

Here is a group shot of the cards we made this month:

 
Here is another "vintage" feel card for you, this one has a charm that can be taken off of the card as a little gift for the recipient!  It can be used on a bracelet or as a charm for scissors, a camera, a phone, or added to a bookmark.

 
The key is so pretty, I wish I had gotten a better photo of it then THIS!
Now what do you think of the vivid happy colors on this card?

 
Sew Sweet right?  LOL

and what about this beauty:

 
I must admit I added dazzling diamonds to the frame after this photo was taken.  She needed some sparkle.

Although I hate needed to give Sympathy cards, a handmade card from the heart always means so much.  I have gotten personal calls from people wishing to extend their sincere thanks for cards I have made for them.  This simple and elegant card is no exception:

 
Next post I will show you my new banner "CREATE" and some other awesome cards...so be on the lookout for more awesome cards!  If you miss your opportunity to make these beauties ... don't be left behind in April!  Email me today or go to my website to contact me about getting registered before it's too late!  Stamp camp will be held on Saturday April 16th and I need at LEAST 10 days notice to be able to get a kit cut/bagged and ready for you...sometimes 10 days isn't enough if I don't have enough supplies on had...so don't wait...Contact Me now!

Petal Cone Die, how did I ever live without you?

OMG, I just LOVE my Petal Cone Die!  At the Retreat I went to at Jan's a couple weeks back a few friends had pictures of things they had seen on the web of creations made with the petal cone die.  I went right to work making as many of them as I could.  There will be more to come, believe me, because there is so much more out there and they are so fun to figure out and to create.  Here are a few of the things I have made...so far:

 
 
 

  
  
 
Okay, can you believe this?  Now don't go thinkin' I came up with these ideas, like I said, I saw photos of them that had been printed off of the internet and just figured out the best I could, using what I had on hand...how to make them.  It was so much fun I really didn't want to stop!  I will show you the beautiful banner I made at regionals using this same die...and the clown we made at stamp camp using different colors and fabric for the ruffle on the hat. (It reminded me of a stuffed clown I once had that was made with chenille).  Imagine all the things you could make using this die, Imagine how much fun it would be to give your family and friends these projects! Your next party is sure to be a hit when you give favors and gifts in this fun vintage looking petal cone!  Imagine ordering it NOW by clicking here: and adding the Petal Cone Bigz L Die, Order number 121810 to your order!  The price is just $32.95... order from me now and I will come up with more ideas and pass them along by email to you.  I can't wait to see what YOU come up with!

 

Quick update, card class is on the calendar

 
Check out these funky fold cards that are not only fun and a real WOW but will also make a great gift set!  You could make the cards to give away one at a time, or as a set...any girlfriend, mom, grandmother, aunt or even teacher would be happy to get such a creative gift set! (or maybe send them as invites to friends to come and watch the Royal Wedding!) Teabags can be held in the little basket, one card has a special spot for a gift card, one could even hold a special photo.  Instructions will be given and measurements included, which means you can go home and make more!  Cost of this class is just $20.  This Class is FULL.  Please check out the new cupcake card class!

I am so far behind~

Oh my gosh. I am so far behind.  I can't stand it much longer.  I hope I will be able to step up and get back on track.  I can't keep up with my life for some reason, and I feel so unorganized.  I am glad Spring is on it's way because I usually kick into high gear and clean everything really good, and sort/toss/rearrange/give away all of my excess "Stuff".  That helps so much.  What doesn't help at all is the fact that the clock says it is 11:40 but really it is only 10:40 to me, and I am not even a bit tired.  But the alarm clock will go off at 6:15 ... which will really only be 5:15...and I will be VERY tired then!  LOL

Here are a couple of cards I forgot to share with you, and a group shot of the cards from January as well:

 

 

 
Quite pretty don't you agree? 
Now just to try to get caught up a little here is February's line up:

 
OOOh, now I just LOVED all of these!

 

This punch is awesome, love the stamp set too!
 
I love the bee, don't you?

 

This soft and beautiful card was cased from my friend Laurie Winslow...I just melted when I saw the pretty plum color and the cardstock vellum.

 
 

 
This card was my favorite, the colors, the "handmade" designer paper, the tissue flower, the awesome vintage brad...I love everything about this card.

I hope you enjoyed my post, I will have stamp camp this coming Saturday and I think I have outdone myself...I love all of the cards for a second month in a row!  Not even sure which one is my favorite!  Be on the look out...there is more to come!