My friend Theresa has a wonderful die cut business, click here to place an order for this explosion box, you choose the colors and she will cut them for you. The prices are very reasonable and the service is super terrific. You can see some of my other design work on her web sight as well.
Once you buy the die cut you’ll never go back to cutting these fun boxes by hand. She even has a die to cut the individual panels if you would like those as well.
It has been a wonderful Sunday and I am ready for some down time with my family in front of the television. Have a great night and Stamp Happy!
Ok, the card is a bit crooked on the scanner, but it is darn cute!
I used some glittery paper for the bottom 3rd and white embossed vellum for the top. It is embellished with ribbon, crystal lacquer and it is a mojo Monday sketch from about a year ago.
I hope you guys are having a wonderful Sunday. My day has been very quiet and rainy. I can feel the cool air of Autumn starting and I’m looking forward to the change of season.
I am participating on a Splitcoast stampers swap for Penny Black images, I chose this cute cow with a Christmas reef for the focal image. I used DCWV patterned paper, and coordinated it with retired Stampin Up card stock. The image is colored with copic markers and embellished with glitter, dew drops. The sentiment is from Hampton Art Stamps.
I am just in love with pinks this year for swaps, I really love the wonderful soft feeling of pink, it reminds me deeply of my favorite color mauve pink. I used a sizzix strip die (maybe called a border die) for the side of the card trying to change up the layout a bit.
It is already nearly the middle of September. It has been a hard year. Today, I had the honor of speaking with someone who has suffered somewhat silently with the depression issue. Depression is not a victimless problem. Depression like any medical issue is just that a medical issue in need of proper medication, treatment and follow through.
I did not choose to have depression in my life, but I have chosen to see a Psychiatrist, get proper medication and be honest with myself and those I love the most dearly about issues as they arise. I know how hard it is when you are in the grasp of this to even get out of bed. Things don’t make sense. There is hope, Jesus said in Jeremiah 14-21, I know the plans I have for the Future. Plans to give you a HOPE and a purpose. Plans to prosper you and give you a FUTURE. .
Yes, I am paraphrasing and don’t have the scripture exactly as it is written. My point is Jesus Christ as the greatest Physician, the greatest love of us mere humans and our greatest asset. My prayer is if you do not know him as personal Lord and Savior, you will pray a simple prayer asking him to meet you where you are, to have him come into your heart and change your life. I promise my friend, he will.
Be of good courage, have faith and be a blessing. As always, Stamp Happy!
Two of my dear friends came over for a day filled with stamping, die cutting and fun! We had a great time together. One of the ladies loves the color red so I made this cute red tag book.
It is inspired by one made in a class on Fort Meade. Amanda’s idea is so cute I have had to adapt it for my own. I have not only enjoyed making these as gifts but love the reaction the receiving person gives me for them. I used the retired sizzix super scallop die, covered with DCWV patterned paper. I sanded the edges smooth and sponged them with white Stampin Up craft ink. I also embellished with ribbon and glitter. The coasters are individually punched for the binding with a bind it all machine and 3/4″ white binding wires.
Currently the best price on the bind it all machine can be found at Amazon.com. I really enjoy my machine. It is easy to use.
So now that I am celebrating my 3rd Blog Anniversary the first blog candy prize will be one of these tag books in your choice of colors. Remember I’m celebrating from today, September 10, 2010 until October 10, 2010. Stay tuned for prizes, one on one card exchanges, and even a round robin! I promise this will be an exciting venture.
Please post your comments any where on the blog for a chance to win. NOTICE THERE WILL BE SURPRISE MINI CANDY DRAWINGS FOR RIBBON AND STAMPED IMAGES! Please don’t miss out, visit often and tell your friends!
Have a great weekend, stamp happy and be a blessing!
