Cha Cha is HERE!!!

I have stamped again!!! That is an amazing thing. I just couldn't wait any longer to play with my new Cha Cha paper collection. I created this card in just a few minutes. I used the new Cha Cha paper, Cha Cha cardstock, Cha Cha hardware (which by the way contains awesome new designed eyelets), and the Cha Cha ribbon. Plus I stamped using the coordinating stamp set called Salsa Flowers. This was a fun project to make and I enjoyed employing my creativity skills once again. Sure beats the "insulating" skills I have been employing while working dilligently on the new addition on our house.

I hope you are inspired to check out our new products. I've been very impressed with

the new paper lines. TAC is running a special for the month of September. They have 2 FULL paper collections (paper, cardstock, ribbon, hardware) along with a limited edition stamp set all for $24.95. One of the special features the FULL mimi line with one limited edition stamp set, and the other one contains the Lilly Anna line with another limited edition stamp set. Want to see more info, drop me an email.

Thanks for sharing a inspirational moment. Have a great day!

Yikes!!! Has it been that long?!?!?

I'm back with the latest card to come out of my studio. This card was created for my last funshop. It was a fun time had by all. We played with all my toys, and I think the guests couldn't believe how many toys I could pull out of my carrying case. :0) As usual, the table was a mess by the time we finished, but everyone was smiling and carrying home their latest creations.

This card was created with the swirly gigs set, and Road to a friends as well. We matted the house, and colored it. Also outlined/shaded it with that terrific grey marker (a stampers secret weapon). Then we folded the top of our matting down over the house, and held it in place with one of TAC's Sonic Bloom brads. Those things are absolutlely adorable in person. Oh yes, can't forget to mention that we colored and added "Bling" to our cards with the ever versatile Stickles. (Another secret weapon).

This card was a lot of fun to make, and it looks complicated to boot. Go ahead and steal my idea and try a sparkly card today!!

Oh by the way, don't forget to drop me an email telling me about any ideas you like, don't like, and all about the creations you have made with your stamps. I'd love to hear all about them.

Happy Stamping!

Let's think Spring!

This project has a ring of Spring to it. :0) I started out with our Four seasons set and used the "spring" tree. Then colored it with Prismacolor pencils. Next I matted it and distressed the edges. Can't forget that I used Matchmakers cardstock and stamped some fancy "stitching" onto the side of my matting. I stamped from our Sweet Sayings set so it would say Thank You. Then I tied some gorgeous ribbon to a paper clip and "decorated" the matted section with it--yep, that's my ribbon club coming up again!!!

Pretty simple project, but a nice touch of spring. Would be a great idea for those thank you's to send to your friends during this time of year. :0)

Enjoy and stamp something fun Today!!!!

No longer MIA!!

Wow, it's been a while since I've shared with you. Sorry for the delay. I had the pictures taken and ready to go, but just didn't go. :0) The project I am sharing with you today brings a smile to my face. I created it having a flower theme in mind. For those of you who know me--flowers are not my strong point. They are not the first thing I reach for in my craft closet. So this was a stretch for me.

I used TAC's excluse paper--the Whimsy blossom line. I cut out the flowers and mounted them on white cardstock matted on matchmakers cardstock. Then I stamped little words around the flowers with reflection blue ink. I also tried my hand at those loopy brads that are all the rage.

Just a little side note about loopy brads.--My friend and neighbor just LOVES those things. She talks about how she loves to use them, and she does a terrific job using them. Personally for me, loopy brads are one of those "patience trying" embellishments. You all know what I mean. It's like this. If you get them mounted on your project and get the stuff "looped" through them to boot, and you don't THROW them on the floor in disgust instead--you are a patient person. It's a little secret "test" in the paper crafting trade. So although I used them, I almost failed the test. :0) But don't tell ayone--it will be our little secret. LOL!!!!!

I looped some terrific ribbon from my --you guessed it-- ribbon club. And yes, that is double sided ribbon. Gorgeous stuff!

I love how it came out. I thought it a great effort in the flower field for me--Miss Flower Challenged.

Enjoy the inspiration and go and stamp today!

WOW!!! I'm posting AGAIN!!

I decided to post yet another project I have done. This was a swap card I did for a swap I was in. The challenge was to use our new TAC papers on a card. I decided to use Uptown Girl. I just LOVE the pinks and blacks. It makes me smile. :0)

So I got out my Big Shot die cut machine--I just LOVE that thing too! I decided to cut out a triangle tab and adhere it on the black square of paper with some pretty pink brads. Tied some pink and black ribbon on the tab. Then I used one of our new hostess sets calle Petal Pack and created the flower. I cut it out and glazed it with our crystal lacquer so it shines!!! I also distressed the base piece of black cardstock with our Edge Distresser. It gave it some nice character. :0)

I was pleased with the look! In fact, I love the look of it. I hope it inspires you to get our your new products and create today too!!!

I'm back with my inspired creation

Sorry it took me so long to return. I sat down and was inspired with the ribbon, but then didn't post anything to show you. So here is my inspired piece. I call him "Orange Cat". My daughter tells me he is too orange, but I like him. I'm a very monochromatic stamper and scrapbooker. "Orange Cat" makes me smile, and that's what counts for me. :0)

I tried a new technique. I've been seeing a lot of people using circles in their backgrounds for their cards and such. So I went to use a circle, but didn't have my coluzzle system with me. So I traced my palette ink pad and cut out the paper to that shape. I thought it gave a the card a funky oval type feel to it. I sanded the matchmakers cardstock to show the white core, and distressed around Mr. Cat to give it depth. Finished it off with some of our brads.

I loved putting on the printed ric rac to dress it up as well. I was happy with the results and can't wait to play with more of the ribbon.

Right now, I'm working on my next stamping party. I'm very excited! I've been planning the projects and all the great products I'm going to get to share about--and USE!!! That's the best part!!! Playing with all our great products. I'm planning to show our Tray Chic, and gelly pens, stitches set, sanding blocks, and the list just keeps growing. I'm picking a lot of my favorite products--because I love what I do. Want to see my favorite products? Click on this. I'm going to get my workout when I pack all the goodies and take them to my funshop!

Friday project

It's Friday already and I just had to share with you the latest thing I've stamped. I designed this card yesterday. It's very simple. Although it is simple, it still is nice enough to send to a friend to help brighten their day. I used one of our new Gift With Purchase stamps from TAC. I added some color to the lady with our awesome Gelly pens. I love those things!!!! I also jazzed up the card front by stamping with our new stitches set. It gives the card a "sewn" affect. I was surprised with how adorable that lady is when she is stamped out on paper. She looks cute in our brochure, but I think she looks even better stamped. I hope I have inspired you to get out your stamps and play today. Enjoy and be inspired to CREATE!!!!!