Fun with Swiss Dots

I had a lot of fun playing this morning with my new Swiss Dots folder. Thanks to Kim for picking it up for me! I waited too long to go get it after I knew they were finally at one of our local stores and when I got there, there weren't any left! So, Kim to the rescue...she actually had doubles of the Swiss Dots and the Paisley, so I bought both off her. :) I think this card turned out to be a fun looking card, I think it'll be appropriate for a birthday or perhaps the arrival of a new baby girl. I just learned today that a friend in our playgroup just had a new little baby boy...yeah, gotta love new little babies. Now, we just need a new little girl in the group for me to give this card to! lol :)

Well, Jim's bringing a friend home for supper tonight for a 'Thai' themed night...so I should actually be making the dinner instead of making cards and blogging...even though it's a lot more fun! Anyway, I had better get the show on the road, somehow I don't think they want leftovers instead of my Thai dinner! lol :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: 'joy' - Boho Blossoms (My Favorite Things), Butterfly - Natural Beauty (SU)
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise (SU), Groovy Guava (SU), White Linen (Bazzill)
Ink: Basic Black (SU), Tempting Turquoise (SU), Cameo Coral (SU), Black (StazOn)
Tools: 1 1/4" and 1" Circle Punches (Creative Memories), Aqua Painter (SU), Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Piercer, Piercing Mat, Piercing Guide
Embellishments: Tempting Turquoise 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (SU), White 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels), Antique Brass Frame and Brads- Hodge Podge Hardware (SU)

Friendship is Joy

I saw this card a while back on the blog, Heartfelt Greetings by Amy Westerman and I knew right away that I wanted to CASE it with a few slight changes. Amy does absolutely beautiful work and she has so many creative ideas. I swear she can work with any patterned papers together and not only make them work, but make it look like they were always meant to be together! I seriously don't know how she does it! Definitely a skill I wish I had! lol :)

I really like these colours together and I had fun playing with the Boho Blossoms flower to create the background for this card. I masked off a portion of the flower and only used one petal to make each section of the background. I'm lovin' this MFT set, I'm not gonna want to give this set back to Kim...I think I better order my own set right away and perhaps it'll be here before I go to see her next week! lol :)

Well, lots to do tomorrow, gotta go get some rest.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Boho Blossoms (My Favorite Things), Butterfly (Magenta)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (Bazzill), Charcoal Flat (CRS), White Flat (CRS), Tempting Turquoise (SU)
Ink: Basic Black (SU), Tempting Turquoise (SU), Black (StazOn)
Tools: 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success), 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" Circle Punches (Creative Memories), Aqua Painter (SU)
Embellishments: Self-Adhesive Clear Rhinestone Gems (Finishing Accents - Darice)

Altered Clock and Jar Candle Lid

I had a really nice time last night with having a few of the girls (Kim, Louise and Catherine) come over last night to stamp with me. I got a bit frustrated as I ruined the first clock that I made, I used Chocolate Chip ink to do the numbers and they just didn't show up well enough, so today I re-did the whole clock face, this time using VersaMark and White Opaque Embossing powder. Now, I think the numbers really pop. I'm quite happy with how it turned out this time. I hope Brenda and Tim like it in their new home together. :)

I also finished the lid to the jar candle last night that I made for them earlier. I borrowed this stamp from Kim and used her Nestabilities to do the scalloped circle layer and the embossed circle. Wow, the Nestabilities are so cool...I really need to get some! ...Perhaps the Birthday Fairy will buy me some next month for my 34th Birthday! :) The Boho Blossoms set from MFT is on my wish list for the near future, as well. It's such an elegant set, I just love it and I think it looks really nice with the 'Tiara paper' on the jar.Well, I only have a couple of hours before I need to go to work and tonnes of stuff to do around the house. I'll be back tomorrow with another creation.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Boho Blossoms (My Favorite Things), Clear Stamps - Scribbles Number 2 by Rhonna Farrer (Autumn Leaves)
Patterned Paper: Bohemia - Backyard "Adventure" Dragonfly/Brown (My Mind's Eye) Cardstock: Flat White (CRS), Soft Gray (The Paper Company)
Tools: Scalloped Circle and Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Scissors, Terrifically Tacky Tape (ProvoCraft), Silent Setter (for hole punch in centre of clock for clockworks to come up through), White Opaque Embossing Powder (Stampendous), Embossing Buddy (SU), Embossing Tray, VersaMark, Paint Brush, Heat Tool