Archive for Occasions and Themes
Flower Friend Card
Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | Comments
Thank you all so much for the fabulous tips about New York. As each day passes I’m getting more and more excited! Of course I’m also kind of stressed because there is so much to think about and so much to get ready. Being self-employed of course, there is also the stress of making sure that everything that needs to get done ahead of time is ready to go. Apparently the “boutique” hotel we are staying at has terrible internet connection – I guess that’s what happens when you book last minute (as in last week) – all the really good places are gone LOL. That means that to stay connected we’ll need to either find an internet cafe or a Starbucks – I’d prefer the Starbucks!
Today’s card is one that was created by Tracy – one of the fabulous girls on my Sunny Stampin’ Team 
! This is another project that was featured in the Paper Crafter’s Library within the last few weeks. It’s probably one of my favourite cards that Tracy’s made because it features some of my favorite elements: newsprint paper, machine-stitching and rhinestones, and of course one of my favourite punches – Stampin’ Up!’s Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch.
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to enter into our draw for the 2012 Calendar and Note Pad tins – and if you’re interested, don’t forget to pre-order your bundles. All the information is in this post.
At this point in time, I’m only planning on continuing the pre-order until Sept. 12th and they are due to ship out starting the week of Sept. 19th. When I place my order with the printer, I’ll probably order a few extra but not huge amounts since they are time sensitive (given that they are dated). Once they are gone, they’ll be gone until 2013.
Wish Big Birthday Card
Posted: Monday, August 22nd, 2011 | Comments
Happy Monday everyone! What’s there to be happy about? Well, I’m on a countdown. My husband and I (no kids!) are planning a 4 day getaway to New York City and we leave this Sunday am! Every year, Phillips, one of the manufacturer’s that Wesco (the company my husband works for) deals with has an incentive. Last year my husband earned a $3000 travel voucher which we applied to our 12 Mediterranean Cruise. This year, he earned a $1500 voucher which was just enough to cover our hotel for 5 nights – LOL (New York City is expensive!). We’re taking the train there on Sunday, we then have 4 days to spend in the city and we’re coming home on Friday. Even though the train ride is about 13 hours, I’m pretty excited about the whole thing because I’ve never travelled that long by train, and we both get to relax, and read and just spend time together. Whereas if you drive, the person driving gets pretty tired.
We’re planning on getting 4 days of Hop on and Hop off double decker bus passes, and then a 3 day New York City pass which gives us admittance into about 40 different attractions (we choose which ones we want to go on). We’re also planning on taking in a Broadway show – Mary Poppins – one of my favourite movies since I was a kit. Other things we’re hoping to do include visit the Statue of Liberty (I’d love to go to the top), the Empire State building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Central park, Ground Zero, Wall Street, etc. etc.
If any of you guys have been (or better yet – live there) I’d love to know if there are any great restaurants or other things you guys think are “must-do’s”.
Today’s project is actually one that I created and posted for Paper Crafter’s Library a few weeks ago. The whole flag theme kind of falls along the lines of my love of pennants and banners. I created the flags out of stirps of patterned paper which I wrapped around toothpicks. I then used them as part of the focal point of my card. All supplies are listed at the bottom of this post.
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to enter into our draw for the 2012 Calendar and Note Pad tins – and if you’re interested, don’t forget to pre-order your bundles. All the information is in this post.
At this point in time, I’m only planning on continuing the pre-order until Sept. 12th and they are due to ship out starting the week of Sept. 19th. When I place my order with the printer, I’ll probably order a few extra but not huge amounts since they are time sensitive (given that they are dated). Once they are gone, they’ll be gone until 2013.
Oh, and one other piece of news, I should have the free video and tutorial on how to make the calendar tins up either tomorrow or the day after. The video and handout will be for the tin using all SU product.
Stamps: Word Play (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink (Tsukineko); Tempting Turquoise & Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write markers (Stampin’ Up!); Lemon atyou spica (Copic)
Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Daffodil Delight CS, Big Top Birthday DP, Just Add Cake DP (Stampin’ Up!)
Accessories: 1 3/4″ circle punch, scallop circle punch, paper-piercing tool, foam mat, 1/4″ Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon (Stampin’ Up!); red stitched ribbon (Papertrey ink), toothpicks, red seed beads (other)
Happy Dirtday!
Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 | Comments
I have to say that I am loving this cute “I Dig You” Stamp set! It is perfect for any little (0r big) boy on your list. I wanted to prepare something for next year when my little guy turns 6. He has been going around insisting to everyone that he is 6, when the reality is that he is only 5. So obviously this will be a highly anticipated birthday, and I willl be all ready when the moment is here.
I wanted to create some movement with my digger, and I wanted to covey the idea of un-covering a new year. I think it turned out perfect! Both fun and easy to do. The video will be found in the library later this week.
Supplies:
- Stamps: I Dig You
- Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, More Mustard, Island Indigo, Chocolate Chip Classic ink/ Stampin’Write marker
- Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Cherry Cobbler CS, Whisper White CS, Chocolate Chip CS, Just Add Cake DP
- Other: Stampin’ Dimensionals, Multi-purpose glue, White gel pen, Scallop Circle punch, Stampin’ Sponges, Paper Snips, 1/16″ hole punch, gold brads, Glitter Glue, Stamp-a-ma-jig
“Congratulations Card” featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Just Add Cake Designer Paper
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Comments
Where has the week gone? It feels like we’ve barely been home and already the week is ending! This weekend we’re planning on heading to Ottawa for our annual 1 week family trip. Every year – either the last week in July or first week in August, we meet up with my sister and her family and spend the week together with my parents. Although it’s a week we really look forward to (especially the kids) – coming on the heels of CHA it’s pretty challenging to try and catch up from the week we missed, and get ready for another week away.
Today’s project is a great way to use up all those little patterned paper strips and ribbon bits that you’ve been “saving” (a.k.a. hoarding – if you’re anything like me). For this card I used one of my favourite new patterned paper collections from the Stampin’ Up! Catalog. We do have a video for this in the Paper Crafter’s Library.
Supplies:
Stamps: Curly Cute (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink (Tsukineko)
Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Whisper White CS, Just Add Cake DP (Stampin’ Up!)
Accessories: paper snips, mini glue dots, Tangerine Tango ½” Scallop Dots Ribbon, Daffodil Delight (or So Saffron) Taffeta ribbon, Baja Breeze ⅛” Taffeta Ribbon (Stampin’ Up!); Double Sided adhesive (Thermoweb); orange rhinestones (Kaiser); Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)
Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch Birthday Card – Video Tutorial & pdf Handout
Posted: Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 | Comments
Do you know that I’ve owned both of Stampin’ Up!’s Triple Layer punches since the first day we could pre-order them, and I hadn’t used them until today? Isn’t that awful? I’ve come to the conclusion that I have a very serious case of the ”need it now” affliction….
….but only with art & craft supplies. I see a gorgeous pair of shoes, or a stunning outfit, I can turn the other cheek. But a new punch? stamp set? color medium? embellishment? I whip out my credit card faster than you can say “charge it”.
So, I’ve decided that I’m going on a mission. Every week, I’m going to pull out something I’ve owned for awhile and I’m going to create with it. AND, I’m going to refrain from shopping……well, maybe not the latter. THAT would be too much, too soon LOL. But moderation. That will be my new mantra…..moderation…..moderation……moderation……is it working? I guess we’ll see.
Today I thought I’d share with you all a video tutorial and pdf handout for a card I created Stampin’ Up!’s Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch. I have to say, I really like this punch. I think the concept of being able to get three coordinating images out of one punch is totally cool!
Watch the video below:
Oh, and here’s a fun little picture I thought I’d share with you of my second youngest – Matthew. In the afternoons while the three oldest are at school and the youngest is napping, Matthew likes to come down to my office and play while we work. He’s been fighting a fever since last Wednesday night, and has been quite crabby, but he refuses to “officially” nap. He’s been refusing to nap since he was 3. If you put him down to nap he plays, or cries, or wanders out of his room. However, if you get him staying still long enough, at least a few times a week he’ll fall asleep.
Today was one of those days. He brought his Playmobile into the office to play with, lay down to “arrange” his guys and promptly fell asleep.
That’s all for now!
Supplies for Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch Card:
Stamps: Sincere Salutations, Bold Blossoms (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (Tsukineko); VersaMark, Melon Mambo Classic ink, Stampin’ Pastels, Melon Mambo DP from Brights Patterns Stack (Stampin’ Up!); black multi-liner (Copic)
Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Very Vanilla CS, Sweet & Sour Specialty DP (Stampin’ Up!)
Accessories: embossing buddy, Wild Wasabi, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, precision file (Stampin’ Up!); buttons (to coordinate with flowers); coffee filter (other); heat tool (Ranger)
Andrea Walford 
