Thanks Kelli!!

What a super fun and festive Christmas card we received from my cousin Kelli and her family in Arizona this past week!

I just love the colors you have chosen for this layout Kelli -- and the hanging tag was the perfect embellishment for this ;o) Yeah!!

Thanks soo much Kelli!!

~TFL & Enjoy~

Season of Joy

Stamps:
Season Of Joy Stamp Set
Totally Tabs Stamp Set

Cardstock:
Baja Breeze
Riding Hood Red
Chocolate Chip
Whisper White

Inks:
Baja Breeze
Riding Hood Red
Chocolate Chip
Always Artichoke
Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen

Accessories:
Clips Assortment
Ribbon Taffeta Chocolate Chip 3/8 Inch
Punch 1/2 Inch Circle
Punch Round Tab
Stampin Dimensionals
Punch Spiral
Punch Large Star
Punch Corner 3/16 Inch
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Peaceful Wishes

This is another one of my all time fave stamp sets -- the pine 'leaves' also work great when stamping guy cards -- birthday, thinking of you, sympathy, etc -- I love love love this set...why do all of my faves retire?! *sigh*

Stamp Set: Peaceful Wishes Stamp Set

Card Stock: Bravo Burgundy, Mellow Moss

Stampin Pads: Bravo Burgundy

Accessories: Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, Ribbon Grosgrain Bravo Burgundy 1/4 Inch,
Punch Ticket Corner

~TFL & Enjoy~

Christmas is Coming...Quickly!!

....and here is a quick card you can CASE (copy and share everything!!) to get your cards done and in the mail soon ;o)

This uses my fave tree stamp set ;o) Is it one of your favorites too? I have also used this same layout with a different mask and color theme and that has turned out awesome too!! I'll try to get pics of that and post it sometime in the near future (I'll need to stamp another as I gave them all away! lol)

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree

Card Stock: Night Of Navy

Stampin' Pads: Always Artichoke

Stampin Write Marker: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Stamping Sponges

I hope this finds that your holiday season has been full of festive fun ;o)

~TFL & Enjoy~

Happy Christmas!!

It's snowing outside here - so what a perfect time to share this card with you! Thanks to our friends at Stampin' UP! for their inspiration here!!

This card measures 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"

Stamps:
Season Of Friendship Stamp Set

Cardstock:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Night Of Navy 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Chocolate Chip 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Bashful Blue 8 1/2X11

Stampin' Pads:
Craft Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Versamark Pad

Accessories:
Punch 1 3/8 Inch Square
Scissors Paper Snips
Glue Dots Mini
Paper Cutter
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Stampin Dimensionals
Crop-A-Dile
Ribbon Taffeta Whisper White 3/8 Inch
On Board Something Seasonal
Rub Ons Season Of Cheer

Instructions:
1. Stamp snowflake image repeatedly in VersaMark ink on Bashful Blue card stock (4" x 4"), and adhere to Night of Navy card stock (4-1/8" x 4-1/8"). Adhere card stock to Chocolate Chip card.

2. Ink chipboard snowflake with Chocolate Chip Craft ink. Punch hole in top of snowflake using Crop-A-Dile. Tie Whisper White taffeta ribbon through hole. Adhere snowflake to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Apply “Happy Christmas to you” Rub-On to Whisper White card stock using stick included in packaging. Punch out using 1-3/8" Circle punch and adhere to chipboard snowflake using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

~TFL & Enjoy~

Tis' the Season!!!

What can you do with an ordinary plain brown paper bag?? CREATE with it ;o) How about this cute little number for your gift giving needs?

Cardstock:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock So Saffron 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Kiwi Kiss 8 1/2 X 11

Stampin' Pads:
Classic Stampin Pad Really Rust

Accessories:
Ribbon Grosgrain Striped Riding Hood Red 5/8 Inch
Accents & Elements Season To Share
Accents & Elements Button Bouquet

Instructions:

1. Punch top of paper bag using Scallop Edge punch.

2. Layer self-adhesive oval die cuts. Tie crochet thread through Riding Hood Red button and adhere button to die cuts.

3. Punch hole in layered die cuts using Crop-A-Dile. Thread Riding Hood Red 5/8" striped grosgrain ribbon through hole and tie around front of bag.

Now take this same idea and turn them into all sorts of different bags -- birthday, anniversary, friendship -- the ideas are just endless ;o)

~TFL & Enjoy~

Welcome Christmas

Have you started on your Christmas cards....or are they already done? Tomorrow is December 1st!!! Here is a fun idea to get you thinking Christmas + Cards!

Stamps:
PUNCH PALS STAMP SET
HEARD FROM THE HEART STAMP SET

Cardstock:
CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8 1/2 X 11
CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK BASHFUL BLUE 8 1/2X11

Stampin' Pads:
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT

Accessories:
RIBBON TAFFETA WHISPER WHITE 3/8 INCH
PUNCH SCALLOP CIRCLE
PUNCH 1 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
PUNCH 3/4 INCH CIRCLE
SNAIL ADHESIVE PERMANENT

Thanks to Kathy Brown for this inspiration!!

~TFL & Enjoy~

Home For Christmas!

"Though far and wide on earth we roam, at Christmastime our hearts come home" Have you decided on your final Christmas plans yet? It's quickly approaching!! My immediate family lives right here close to each other so we always get together on Christmas Eve for a fun family gathering! What about yours?


Stamps:
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS STAMP SET
POLKA DOT STAMP SET

Cardstock:
CARD STOCK CHOCOLATE CHIP 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8 1/2 X 11
CARD STOCK VERY VANILLA 8 1/2X11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES

Stampin' Pads:
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD CHOCOLATE CHIP
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDING HOOD RED

Accessories:
RIBBON ORIGINALS ALPINE
BIG FELT FLURRIES
JUMBO EYELETS PEWTER
BRADS VINTAGE

Thanks to Karin Grotjohn for the inspiration on this awesome card!

~TFL & Enjoy~

A Cardinal Christmas

Ohh! How pretty! It would be perfect for the upcoming holidays!

Stamps:
A CARDINAL CHRISTMAS STAMP SET

Card Stock:
CARD STOCK GARDEN GREEN 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK CHOCOLATE CHIP 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SKI SLOPE

Stampin' Pads:
VERSAMARK PAD
STAZON PAD JET BLACK
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD GARDEN GREEN
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDING HOOD RED
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD MORE MUSTARD
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD CHOCOLATE CHIP

Accessories:
AQUA PAINTERS
BRADS VINTAGE
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/16 INCH CIRCLE
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
STICKY STRIP
SNAIL ADHESIVE PERMANENT
RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED 1-1/4 INCH

Thanks to Cherise Schlicher for your inspiration on this card!!

~TFL & Enjoy~

Deck the Halls

Here is a fun & festive card for the upcoming holidays ;o)

Stamps
Deck the Halls
Classic Stripes background


Ink
Real Red Craft Stampin' Pad
Jet Black StazOn pad
VersaMark pad


Cardstock

Naturals Ivory card stock
Chocolate Chip textured card stock
Kiwi Kiss textured card stock


Accessories
Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
Rope twine
Crop-A-Dile
Tag Corner punch
Pewter Jumbo eyelets
Stampin' Dimensionals
3/16" Corner Rounder punch
Medium Kraft envelope

Magnet Fun

Stamps:
Spotlight on Christmas stamp set

Cardstock:
Very Vanilla
Old Olive textured

Riding Hood Red textured

Very Vanilla textured

Stampin' Pads:
Chocolate Chip
Riding Hood Red

Accessories:
Alpine Ribbon Originals
Season of Cheer Rub-Ons
Stampin' Dimensionals
1" Circle punch
Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up!
Birds & Blooms Sizzlits dies
Top Note Bigz die
Magnets
Stapler

Instructions:
1.Cut flowers from Old Olive and Riding Hood Red textured card stock using Big Shot and Birds & Blooms die.
2. Stamp joy circle image in Chocolate Chip and Riding Hood Red ink on Very Vanilla card stock. 3. Punch out images using 1" Circle punch, and adhere to centers of flowers using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Adhere flowers to magnets, and adhere lightly to Very Vanilla textured card stock. Insert into cello bag.
5. Cut topper image from Riding Hood Red textured card stock using Big Shot and Top Note die. 6. Rub greeting onto topper using wooden applicator included in packaging.

7. Tie ribbon around topper, and fold over bag. Staple to secure topper.

~TFL & Enjoy~

Seasons Greetings Fun

Stamps:
To You & Yours stamp set

Cardstock:
Chocolate Chip
Very Vanilla
Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper

Stampin' Pads:
Chocolate Chip
Ruby Red
VersaMark pad

Accessories:
Very Vanilla 5/8" taffeta ribbon
Linen thread
Stampin' Dimensionals
Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up!
Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die
Treat bag

Instructions:
1.Cut basket and tag from Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla card stock and Designer Series paper using Big Shot and Baskets & Blooms die. Assemble basket.
2. Adhere Chocolate Chip strips to basket.
3. Stamp home image in Chocolate Chip ink on Very Vanilla card stock. Distress image corners, and adhere to basket using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4.To create tag, stamp swirl image in VersaMark ink on Very Vanilla tag.
5. Stamp greeting in Ruby Red ink over swirl image.
6.Cut Designer Series paper tag, and adhere top to Very Vanilla tag.
7. Tie Very Vanilla ribbon around tag, and hang from treats using linen thread.

~TFL & Enjoy~

Holly Jolly!

This Holly, Jolly Christmas card measures 2 5/8" x 4"

Stamps:
A HOLLY, JOLLY CHRISTMAS STAMP SET

Paper:
OLD OLIVE
WHISPER WHITE
RUBY RED
BASHFUL BLUE

Stampin' Pads:
RUBY RED
VERSAMARK PAD
BASIC GRAY

Accessories:
GLITTER DAZZLING DIAMONDS
GLUE DOTS MINI
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
TOMBOW MONO MULTI LIQUID GLUE ADHESIVE


Instructions:

1. Stamp star image repeatedly in VersaMark ink on front of Old Olive card.

2. Stamp Santa image in Ruby Red ink on Whisper White card stock (2" x 2-1/2"). Apply Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter to gloves, coat, and hat.

3. Stamp sentiment in Basic Gray ink on Bashful Blue card stock (2" x 1-1/4"). Adhere Bashful Blue card stock to back of Whisper White card stock. Adhere strip of Ruby Red card stock (2" x 1/16") to Bashful Blue and Whisper White card stock. Adhere card stock to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Tie More Mustard 1/4" grosgrain ribbon and adhere to card.

~TFL & Enjoy~

Deck the Halls

Stamps:
SEASON OF JOY STAMP SET

Cardstock:
WHISPER WHITE
ROSE RED
CERTAINLY CELERY

Stampin' Pads:
ROSE RED
OLD OLIVE
VERSAMARK PAD

Accessories:
HEAT TOOL
HEAT & STICK POWDER
GLITTER DAZZLING DIAMONDS
GLUE DOTS MINI
CRAFTERS' TOOL KIT
BRADS SILVER
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
RIBBON GROSGRAIN CERTAINLY CELERY 1/4 INCH
PUNCH 1 INCH CIRCLE

Instructions:

1. Print the brushstroke horses box pattern (you can get this from your SU! demo) on a full sheet of Certainly Celery card stock; cut out.

2. Stamp swirl image twice in VersaMark ink on front of box pattern. Apply Heat & Stick powder to images and cover with Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter. Heat swirls using heat tool.

3. Assemble box. Adhere Rose Red card stock (10-1/2" x 5/8") around box. Adhere Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon around box.

4. Stamp tree image in Old Olive ink on Whisper White card stock (1-7/8" x 2-3/4"). Adhere card stock to box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Tie Certainly Celery 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, and adhere to box on right side of tree.

6. Stamp sentiment in Rose Red ink on Rose Red card stock; punch out using 1" Circle punch. Attach Silver brad to top of circle, and adhere circle to box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

7. Distress top edge of box.

~TFL & Enjoy~

The Holidays Are Coming....

Stamps:
BIG ON CHRISTMAS STAMP SET

Cardstock:
TEXTURED NEUTRALS
TEXTURED RICH REGALS
TEXTURED OLD OLIVE
TEXTURED CHOCOLATE CHIP

Stampin' Pads:
STAZON PAD JET BLACK
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD OLD OLIVE
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDING HOOD RED

Accessories:
2-WAY GLUE PEN
GLITTER DAZZLING DIAMONDS
COLUZZLE CUTTING SYSTEM STARTER SET
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8 INCH
ON BOARD ESSENTIALS
PUNCH SCALLOP EDGE
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS BUTTON BOUQUET

Instructions

1. Pierce row of holes in Chocolate Chip textured card stock (4-1/4" x 1/2") using paper-piercing tool from Crafters’ Tool Kit. Adhere card stock to Old Olive textured card.

2. Punch right edge of Baja Breeze textured card stock (8-3/4" x 3-7/8") using Scallop Edge punch. Fold Baja Breeze card stock around card with scallop border hanging over right edge of card and adhere.

3. Stamp “Happy holidays” in Jet Black StazOn ink on Whisper White textured card stock (5" x 5"). Watercolor “Happy” in Baja Breeze, Old Olive and Riding Hood Red ink using Aqua Painter. Cut out image in a circle using Coluzzle Cutting System.

4. Punch 13 circles from Whisper White textured card stock using 1/4" Circle punch. Adhere seven circles to large stamped circle. Apply Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter to the remaining six circles and adhere to large circle. Adhere large circle to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Cut a scrap piece of chipboard into a tree trunk, cover with Chocolate Chip textured card stock. Cut off one side of a large chipboard star and cover with Old Olive textured card stock; adhere to tree trunk. Adhere So Saffron textured card stock to small chipboard star, and adhere to top of tree. Tie crochet thread through Riding Hood Red button and adhere to tree. Adhere tree to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6. Tie Riding Hood Red 5/8" striped grosgrain ribbon around front of card.

Christmas Mug

Stamps:
SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTMAS STAMP SET

Cardstock:
TEXTURED NEUTRALS 12 X 12
TEXTURED EARTH ELEMENTS 12 X 12
STAR BRIGHT DESIGNER SERIES PAPER ORNAMENTS

Stampin' Pads:
STAMPIN WRITE MARKER RUBY RED
STAMPIN WRITE MARKER OLD OLIVE
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE

Accessories:
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/16 INCH CIRCLE
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
PRETTIES KIT
RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8 INCH
PUNCH SCALLOP SQUARE

Instructions

1. Tie Riding Hood Red 5/8" striped grosgrain ribbon around top of bag.

2. Punch scallop square from Old Olive textured card stock using Scallop Square punch. Stamp square image in Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, and Baja Breeze ink on Whisper White textured card stock and cut out. Attach Clear Circle Rhinestone brad to center of snowflake image. Adhere Whisper White square to Old Olive scallop square using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Punch hole in top of Star Bright Ornament star and top-left corner of Old Olive scallop square using 1/16" Circle punch. Thread crochet thread through both holes and tie to Riding Hood Red ribbon.

~TFL & Enjoy~

Faux Tearing

Sooo...ya' don't want to cut into that fancy patterned paper for a card? Create the illusion of a torn layer with sponges and scrap paper!



Supplies you'll need for this project:
Cardstock
Scrap paper
Brayer with foam attachment or sponges
Ink
Stamps
Removable adhesive

Our friends over at SCS are up to it again -- providing great stamping ideas and inspiration for all of us!

Here is a step by step tutorial for this technique

Check out the gallery just for faux tearing here

~Enjoy & TFL~

Christmas in July!!

Hello Everyone!!! I wonder if it's as hot where you are as it is here in the midwest? We got into the 90's today for the first time all year ~ now I know some of you are just laughing at this as you are in the triple digitis and have been for quite some time (sorry Sista' Mike -- I know you are living in your pool this time of year!) but I think for us here it's just the beginning of the hot stuff!!

So thinking about something cool ~ I thought of these today -- and I actaully bought some bulbs after Christmas last year on clearance so I could make some of these this year ;o)) Now may be the time to create, huh?

Once again, I found this inspiration from my fave stampin' site ~ SCS!! ;o) If there were a town named 'splitcoaststampers' I think I'd wanna move there ;o)) hehe!!

So follow this link (you know, like to a virtual address in splitcoaststampers'ville) to the awesome tutorial that Vickie Maduzia has created for us!

You may just start 'seeing clearly' on these hot summer days too ;o)

Here is a whole gallery full of ideas related to Glass Ornament inspiration ~ take a break, grab a glass of iced tea and begin to create!!

~TFL & Enjoy~

Thanks Nicole!

Isn't this just the neatest card? I received this in the mail from Nicole (fargonicole) this past week ~ Thanks soo much for thinking of us this Christmas season Nicole -- all of your stampin' work is absolutely beau-T-ful!!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!!

TFL~

Happy Mail!

What a cool card! We recently received this in the mail from my cousin Kelli who lives with her family in AZ. She has just gotten into stamping recently ~ I'd say she is off to an awesome start!!

This is a tri-fold card ~ meaning the 'happy holidays' opens up to another fold which is then open and you can read their holiday message.

This is just great ~ Thanks Kelli!!!

~Enjoy & TFL~