Sizzix Pop N Cut Garden Chair

 

 

I love the Pop N Cut die by Sizzix!  I used the Chair insert to make my Garden chair above.  I trimmed down the arms of the chair and used my Spellbinder's small rectangle die to open the back of the chair.  I recently purchase the Trellis die from Cheery Lynn Designs.  That is what I used to make the back of the chair.  I wanted to find another use for the chair but I do love the chair used in a living room.  Very cool!  The papers I used are from Graphic 45- mostly The Secret Garden collection!  

Here are a few more pictures-

 

Side View

 

 

Front view

 

 

It is soooo hot here! We have had several days of hot weather and more to come!  I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July!  Here are a few shots of what my family did over the 4th.  Hope you can stay cool too!!

 

 

 

Anniversary 3D Paper Piecing Card

Look like us!

 

Today is my 20th Wedding Anniversary! It is hard to believe we have been together that long!  How time flies! I bought this stamp with our anniversary in mind.  My husband, Tom loves golf!  I also play but not as much as he does!  I hope to play more after I retire.  I imagine this is what we will look like in just a few short years!   I used the 3D paper piecing that Mariksa does on her blog, Sending you a little Smile.

 

Here is a link to her blog and her wonderful cards! She has also done a tutorial over at Splitcoast Stampers.

 

http://sendingyoualittlesmile.blogspot.com/

 

Up close!

 

 

I love how my card turned out.  I still need to practice this technique!  Don't look too close or you will see my boo boos.  It is fun to see it come together as you glue the pieces on.  I used the syringe that Mariksa uses since there can be very small pieces to glue on.  I think I may have pressed down just a little too much but I love it anyway!   The sentiment is on the back of the card.  It is hard to take pictures to show the effect- here is a little closer view. 

I just realized I don't have any Wedding pictures on line!  I will have to scan some pictures of that day!  We had a quiet wedding in a church with a couple of friends standing up for us.  Later we had a back yard celebration and invited family and friends.  I will search for those pictures and share them with you.  Tonight we are going to dinner with family but today I will just relish the memories of the last 20 years!

Stack the Deck Mini Album

I love Laura's, from Follow the Paper Trail, wonderful tutorial that shows how to make a Stack the Deck Mini Album using envelopes!  I had a blast making this mini album for a co-worker.  I used Graphic 45 & My Mind's Eye paper - I love both of these companies!!! 

Here is a link to the video tutorial with Laura.  She makes making this album look easy- because it really is!  Hope you enjoy viewing my mini album too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_6pe2ZhDI

Squirrel Good-bye!

We said good-bye to a co-worker this week!  I wanted to make a card for her for everyone to sign.  This squirrel is all punch art.  I saw something similar on Pinterest. As soon as I find it- I will give credit.   I used Spellbinder's oval and circles to make my Squirrel.  The tail is a free hand cut. I love the new glasses die I have- I even used the piece that drops out of the glasses for the nose - upside down!  I used my new Sizzix Pop N cut to have the Squirrel stand when the card is open.  The acorns are from Memory Box-which I borrowed from my sister, Rochelle!  Below is a picture of the envelope I made using my new ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD!  Love it too!!

 

 PS:  I found the inspiration for my Punch Art Squirrel.  You can check it out here-
http://www.ckspaperscraps.com/category_26/Paper-Pieced-Critters-.htm

 

Fun & Games Tag

I love playing with the Prima Doll stamps! I haven't posted anything on my blog lately  so I thought I would show you what I have been working on.   I found vintage Bingo cards the last time I went "Junkin" along with an old Monopoly Game.  I used one of the cards from that game for this tag.   I have a jar full of old Scrabble letters that I use once in a while and they seem to fit on this tag.  You can't tell from this picture but I raised the skirt on this doll and her hair too.  Below is a picture of the back of the tag.  I am going to add a sentiment in the pocket.  

A co-worker had a birthday recently- I was happy to make a card for her!  My sister owns the cutest stamp that I had asked to borrow.  I believe it is from Art Impressions.
I love it!  I had seen a similar card on Pinterest and thought I would give it a try.

I used my new Sizzix Pop n Cut die to make this card.  I know you can make your own Pop up card but
with this die it does make it alot easier!  The clouds are from Memory Box.  This card reminds me of how I feel when I go off with my sisters for an adventure~  Pure fun!  Have a wonderful Monday!

Welcome Baby Safari Card

A co-worker asked me to make a Baby Shower card.  The shower will have a Safari theme!  I have been wanting to do some Punch art so I used this opportunity to create this card.  It is the 3D card technique that I used to make the Circus train in May- you can find the link to the instructions under Blog Archive on the right of this post. 

 

The palm trees are from Memory Box.  The monkey is a Sizzix die - that I love!  The other animals are from Punch art.  I think it turned out cute!  I really had fun coming up with the design. 

 

 

Our Grandson, Ezra, came for a visit this past weekend!  It was a quick visit but I always love it when we see him.  He is really a great kid!  He can figure out any game on my tablet!  I really have fun watching him- when he gets tired- he makes me play!  I am becoming a GAMER!!!  Not really, but I can pretend! 

 

 

 

 

Hello Friend Bendi Card

I had to make another Bendi Card!  This one is the same wideth but I made it taller.  I needed height for my Castle!  Boy, it is really hard to get a good picture since the Castle is quite round like a tower!  My dragon is Punch Art.  I have no particular need for this card- I am going to save it for when I do!   Maybe a little girl's birthday card or a "Hello Friend" card. 

 

 

The tower required two tabs instead of one.  But it was really easy to do!  I used a Magnolia stamp for my Princess!  You can find the tutorial for the Bendi card on Splitcoast Stampers.  The link is on my post just before this post. 

 

 

I have to work tomorrow but I am just as happy since it is soooo hot here!  I love the air conditioning at my office.  I will say my Studio in the cellar is very cool too!  Hope you have a fabulous weekend!