HB Jackie

My cosmetologist just had a birthday. When I thought of what stamps I wanted to us, I instantly thought of this set. She always keeps me current.She even cuts my DH's hair. As a matter of fact, there was a period of time when she groomed my Bichon Frize! Our own little family stylist! What more can you ask for? Deets:

Stamps: Haute Couture

C/S: Black, White Red

Inks: Black, White Red

(C) StampinUp! TFL

HB Janet

A very dear friend had a birthday. I made these things for her. Deets:

Card:

Stamps: Antique Lace, Eclectic Corners, Say it with Scriptures

C/S: Lavender Lace, Whisper White, Rose Red

Inks: Lavender Lace, Rose Red, Black, Yo-Yo Yellow, Garden Green

Accessories: Dimensionals

Coasters:

Stamps: Antique Lace, Say it with Scriptures

Inks: Lavender Lace and Black Stazon

Accessories: Tiles, Rubber Feet, Sealer

Candle:

Stamps: Antique Lace, Say it with Scriptures

Inks: Lavender Lace, Rose Red

Accessories: Tissue Paper, Lavender Lace Ribbon

Pen:

Stamps: Antique Lace

Inks: Lavender Lace

Accessories: Tissue Paper, R.S.V.P. Pen

(C) Stampin'Up! TFL

HB Dana

My niece works in the school system, so I was really excited to be able to make this card for her. I used White Craft Ink, which stays wet for a longer time and covers any color cardstock. While it was still tacky, I colored the flowers and stems. It makes the black cardstock look like a chalkboard IRL. I wonder if any of the school systems actually use chalk and chalkboards anymore... Hmmm. Deets:

Stamps: Happy Harmony

Paper: Orchid Opulence, Basic Black

Ink: Craft White

Accessories: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Orchid Opulence and Old Olive Chalks, Designer Label and Ticket Punches

(C)Stampin'Up TFL

HB Uncle Eddie

Made this for my Uncle. His birthday is coming up soon. It's getting easier to make cards for men. I've learned to stay away from too many light colors, flowers and bows. This stamp set lets me do just that. Deets:

Stamps: Birthday Whimsy

C/S: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Certainly Celery

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

(C)Stampin'Up TFL

Happy 4th & Thank You

I made these cards to send to family and troops.

Here are the deets:

Stamps: Happy 4th

C/S: Brilliant Blue, Rose Red, Naturals

Inks: Brilliant Blue, Rose Red, More Mustard

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Wide Oval, - Scallop Circle, - & Scallop Oval Punches

(C) Stampin'Up! TFL

A Card Only A Mother Can Love, Hopefully!

My Mom’s birthday is coming up and she loves swans. I bought this swan stamp off of EBay and had a hard time trying to figure out how to use it. After I stamped the trees and the swan, I stamped the swan again on a piece of plastic, lined it up and pressed it on the card for the reflection. I had to cover both the swan and the swan reflection and then stamped the trees on another piece of plastic and lined it up on the card as tree reflections. Then, I water colored the sky, land and water. I hope she likes the card.
Deets:
Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Swan

Paper: Naturals White

Inks: Green, Blue Yellow

(c)Stampin'Up TFL!

Donations? Donations? Anyone?

Threw these boxes together at the last minute for a fundraiser for my church. I wanted to use flower vases, but my DH pointed out to me that if they fell off the counter, there would be glass all over the place. I put pillar candles in the bottom of the boxes so that they would be more stable. We bagged groceries at our local Winn Dixie for tips. All the proceeds went to the Adullam House which provides a place for children of prisoners to live. I was amazed (and proud!) of the generosity of our community. We had a wonderful time and the kids were richly blessed!

TFL!