Tea Time

I picked up this paper at my favorite scrapbook store, Violette's.  Unfortunately, they closed, and I miss going there and spending my hard earned money.  She had the best supply of paper, stamps, embellishments and everything else you need to make the perfect card or scrapbook page.    I was able to use this paper with a stamp from Paper Nest Dolls that I picked up at the annual scrapbook convention which is coming soon next month to Orlando.  I better start saving so I can spend!

Supplies:  

Stamps:  Paper Nest Dolls - Emma in Wonderland, Papertrey Ink - Tea Time

Paper:  Bazzill, Paper Company, Echo Park

Ink:  Versafine

Misc:  Mama Elephant - Bow Die, Papertrey Ink Tea Pot & Cup Dies, Cheery Lynn Designs Doily Die, Copics, Cricut Clock Cut & Drink Me Tag

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Happy Birthday Part 2

Just another quick birthday card using two of my favorite companies, Papertrey Ink and My Favorite Things.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Sentiment-Spellbinders, Papertrey Ink-Flower Fusion #1

Paper:  Bazzill, The Paper Company

Ink:  Papertrey Ink, Versafine

Misc:  Crochet Flowers, My Favorite Things Grass Die, Buttons

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Another Birthday Card

Here is another card for Operation Gratitude.  I found this die set at Sugar Pea Designs.  The banner is from My Favorite Things.  

Supplies:

Paper:  The Paper Company, Echo Park

Misc:  Baker's twine, Sugar Pea Designs - Letter Message Die, My Favorite Things - Banner Die, Diamond Glaze

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Crossbody/Hipster Bags

I've been spending some quality time with my embroidery machine.  I love making purses.  They are different sizes and styles.  They all come with a fun key fob charm.

This a medium fully lined crossbody purse. It measures approximately 9 (nine) by 5 1/2 (five and a half) inches. It has an adjustable strap to accommodate most body dimensions. It is fully lined.  Check out more of my purses at my Etsy shop, Bethapalooza.

Supplies:

Misc:  Fabric, thread, marine vinyl, purse hardware, nylon webbing

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You’re the Apple of My Eye

One of the things that I love about this card is the multiple textures and layers.  I used lots of pop up dots, one of my favorite staples.  Paper punch butterflies, die cuts, crochet flowers, buttons a little bit of Diamond Glaze were also used.  I really want to take a Copic class as I'm still struggling with getting my coloring exactly the way I want it to look.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Paper Nest Dolls - Fairest of Them All, Papertrey Ink - Fruit Fusion:  Apple Stamp

Ink:  Momento, Versafine

Paper:  The Paper Company, Echo Park, Bazzill

Misc:  Paper Punches, buttons, crochet flowers, pop up dots, Diamond glaze, Copics, Memory Box Mini Scalloped Border Die

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Thank You Teacher

I'm totally addicted to the Petite Places collection at Papertrey Ink.  They are so much fun to put together.  The combinations are endless.  For this one, I just used the school set for a special thank you card.  I added some apple brads and a pencil made with paper punches to finish my card off.

Supplies:  

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Petite Places School

Ink:  Versafine

Paper:  Echo Park, Bazzill, The Paper Company

Misc:  Papertrey Ink Petite Places School & Trees Dies, Paper Punch

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Happy Birthday

I decided that my box of cards for Operation Gratitude would be for birthday cards.  So, I decided to do take out of my favorite Papertrey Ink sets started stamping.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Flower Fusion #1

Ink:  Papertrey Ink

Paper:  The Paper Studio, Pebbles

Misc;  Embossing folder, buttons, Papertrey Ink flower dies, pop up dots.

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Berry Bunny Baskets

I saw these adorable baskets on Pinterest and I knew I had to make them for my coworkers.  I have a bunch of berry baskets in my stash and I'm really trying to use up my stuff before I buy any more.

I was super excited when I found I had matching cardstock to go with the berry baskets that almost never happens!  Babette used punches and dies to cut her bunny bodies.  I decided to use my Cricut to cut the ears and paper punches for the feet.

The tail is made from Papertrey Ink flower dies and pop up dots.

I folded one of the ears down and the other I adorned with a pretty gingham bow.

And, you can't for get the candy and treats to fill the basket up with!

Supplies:

Paper:  Bazzill, My Favorite Things

Misc:  Paper punches, candy, pop up dots, Cricut, paper shred, My Favorite Things Bow Die, berry baskets, Papertrey Ink Flower Dies

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You’re Pretty Awesome

This is a Pinterest inspired card.  It's a great way to use of scraps and it combines two of my favorite things, sewing and card making.  All I did was punch out the shapes, layered them, and sewed a straight stitch right through the middle.

Supplies;

Stamps;  The Paper Studio - Sentiment

Paper:  Echo Park

Ink:  Versafine

Misc;  paper punches, sewing machine 

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You Were Born to Fly

I love lots of things, including airplanes.  This is something I share with the world's greatest Dad, my Dad.    I used a combination of paper piecing and Copics for this card.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Hero Arts- CM324

Paper:  The Paper Cut, Echo Park

Ink:  Versafine & Momento

Misc:  Pop Up Dots

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Hanging with My Farmer Gnomies

I love making gnomes.  This is my latest batch.  After looking at hundreds of different ones on Pinterest, I combined my favorite ones into one.  I’m constantly tweaking the pattern to get the perfect look.

I call these gnomes my farmer series.  I'm not sure if farmers wear top hats, but mine do!

If you are interested, I have these and more listed in my Etsy shop.

Supplies:

Fabric, poly fil stuffing, rice , oven bake clay, plastic shoes, foam rollers, hot glue gun, flowers, buttons, faux fur, buttons, glass stones.

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Happy Birthday Shark Style

Jaws is one of my favorite movies, and I love shark stamps.  This great set from Avery Elle has so many possibilities.  For this card, I chose to make a birthday card.  Shaker cards are so much fun and I thought it would pair well with these smiling sharks. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Avery Elle-Hello Chum

Paper:  Echo Park, Bazzill, The Paper Company

Misc:  Copics, Sequins, My Favorite Things Happy Birthday Die Circle, Pop Up Dots, Sequins, Circle Shaker

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Cute But Psycho

Next to Jaws, Psycho is my other favorite movie.  When I saw that Whimsy Stamp set Cute But Psycho set, I knew it was made just for me!  Wishful thinking, but still it's a perfect a set for me.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Whimsy Stamps:  Cute But Psycho

Paper:  The Paper Company, Thte Paper cut

Ink:  Versafine, momento

Misc:  Enamel Dots, Copics Pop Up Dots

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You Bake the World a Better Place

I love this Karen Lockhart apron stamp.  It is so versatile.  Paper piecing and Copics can change the apron to suit any occasion.  I've been baking a lot lately, trying to perfect my cakepops so they don't look like lumpy balls of chocolate and my cupcakes decorated by a third grader.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Karen Lockhart - Apron,  Open Studio - Life Is What You Bake it

Paper;  Authentique, Bazzill, The Paper Company

Ink:  Momento, Versafine

Misc:  Open Studio Baking Dies, Baker's Twine, Pop Up Dots

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You're the Apple of My Eye

Just a simple card.  A little paper piecing and a little Copic coloring.

Supplies: 
Paper:  Bazzill
Stamps:  My Favorite Things Love You to the Core
Misc:  Baker's Twine, Diamond glaze, Pop up Dots
Ink:  Versafine, Momento

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Seasons Greetings

Here is another card I made for Operation Gratitude.   I love the simple clean and white (even though the picture looks blue).

I also love snow globes.  My Favorite Things Scenic Snow Globe was used for this card.  I kept the colors neutral so it could be used for any winter holiday.

Supplies:

Paper:  Bazzill, Echo Park

Ink:  Versafine

Misc:  Pop Up Dots, Nestabilities 

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Cookie Time

 

This is a new set I "treated" to myself.  It has lots of stamps and dies all baking themed.  After I made this car, I thought it looked liked a Valentine, but I think it would work all year round.

Supplies:

Stamps:   Honey Bee-You Bake Me Happy

Paper:  My Favorite Things, Bazzill

Misc:  Cookie Sheet Dies, Pop Up Dots, Diamond Glaze, Sequins

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Hanging with my Easter Gnomie

I've been doing a lot of sewing lately.  I love making gnomes.  Each one is made individually and has it's own personality.  They make great holiday decorations and even better gifts.

Supplies:
Fabric, Yarn, Mini Ribbon Bows, Mini Sneakers, Rice, Polyfil, Oven Baked Clay, Carrott

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Operation Gratitude

I like to make cards in bulk, just so I have extra.  I also love to give away my handmade creations.  I found this group Operation Gratitude.  They send care packages to our Military and First Responders.  They put the cards into the care packages so that our Service Men and Women and First Responders can send their loved one a handmade card.

One of the parts that I love about making cards for Operation Gratitude is that I can make them for all of the seasons.  I love making Christmas/Winter cards but never have enough time during the holiday season, so this way I can make them all year round.  

Last year sent 96 cards (in two different packages).  My goal this year is to make 200 cards.  

Supplies:
Stamps:  MFT Super Girl
Paper:  Echo Park, Bazzill
Ink:  Versafine, Momento
Misc:  Copics, Pop Up Dots, Enamel Dots

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Baby Shoe Box

I just love baby shoes, they are just so darn cute.  A friend of mine at work is expecting a baby girl so I decided to make her a small gift.

I bought these great shoes at Amazon and made them the focal point of my box.

Each side is decorated with homemade embellishments.  Tiny teddy bears holding crochet hearts.

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Paper punch flower vine and lots of layers.

 Supplies:

Paper:  Bazzill, American Crafts

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Baby Button Bits

Ink:  Momento and Versafine

Misc:  Baby Shoes, Heart Border Die, Crochet Hearts, Pop Up Dots, Flower and Leaves Paper Punches, Scor-Pal, Doily Die, White Tulle

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Teacher Backpacks

I love making teacher cards and I thought this great backpack die from the Spellbinders Die of the Month Club would make a great card.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Teacher's Apple
Paper:  Echo Park, Bazzill
Ink:  Versafine
Misc:  Heart Border Die, Backpack Die

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It's Coffee Time

It's always time for coffee, and I need plenty of it!  I've been doing tons of crafting and haven't posted anything and I'm making another resolution attempt!

I've used a lot of my favorite techniques, paper piecing and Copic coloring in making this card.

Supplies:

Stamps:  MFT Grande Sized Love, Cup of Love

Paper: Echo Park

Ink:  Versafine , Momento

Misc:  Copics, Enamel Dots, Pop Up Dots

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