Monday, April 19, 2010

Baby Buggy Cards


I made these baby buggy cards for my husband's co-worker. I'm happy with the way they turned out and I love how they stand up! The card is made with the scallop circle die and the Big Shot.

Supplies
Stamps: So Many Sayings (retired)
Paper: Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi (coming back, yea!), Creative License Simply Scrappin' kit DSP
Ink: Blue Bayou
Accessories: Scallop Circle die, Stars #2 die, Scallop border edge punch, Top Note die, ribbon

Sunday, April 18, 2010

April Club


We had lots of fun at stamp club this month. We've got Mother's Day on our minds so that's what we did. Mom - don't look! :) This card is folded a special way called a Joy Fold.

Supplies
Stamps: A Rose is a Rose, All Holidays
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Barely Banana, Bella Bleu, white
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery
Accessories: ribbon

We also heard the news of many colors that will be retiring in July so we made a card with those.

Supplies
Stamps: Trendy Trees
Paper: Almost Amethyst, Gable Green, Glossy white
Ink: Almost Amethyst, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: ribbon, button, linen thread

We also made an explosion box. I don't have a picture of it but for those who wanted the measurements, here they are.
Box is 8 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 2 7/8 on each side
Lid is 6 x 6, scored at 1 1/2 on each side

Saturday, March 13, 2010

What to do???

Brady and Bryson were challenged this week to go without any t.v., radio or computer (except for homework). It hasn't been too hard up until today. Bryson was forced to play outside then play games inside with a friend. Brady went longboarding. He was invited by some friends to go watch a video tonight, but chose to stay home. (He wasn't very happy about that.) We all wanted to watch a movie, but we couldn't, so instead we went for a walk then came home and had dinner. After dinner Brady read a book and Mark did taxes. The rest of us decided to mold Rice Crispies into some sort of sports theme. Lacie and I chose tennis and Bryson and Carston chose lacrosse. It was really fun!

Lacrosse player sitting against a tree, bushes on the sides, lacrosse net across from him and choc. chip grass.
I then started reading a book to them and they all fell asleep quite quickly. I think it was a good challenge and made us all think a little outside the box.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

New Niece


Yea! We have a new niece in the family! My sister-in-law just had a baby girl last week. This makes 2 girls on the Bethers side and 7 boys. I sent Amy some cards I made that she can use as thank you's or announcements. Hurray for girls!

Supplies
Stamps: Everything Nice, Inspired by Nature
Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Pale Plum, Old Olive, White
Ink: Certainly Celery, Pale Plum
Accessories: Button, Ribbon, Top Note die, Bird punch (for leaf), 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Pinewood Derby




Carston's Cub Scout pack had their Pinewood Derby last weekend. He had so much fun! His car was patterned after a Lamborghini. Carston and Mark put a lot of work into the car and a lot of paint. Hence, he won the best paint job award. His car wasn't the fastest, nor was it the slowest. Perfect!
Barely winning this race.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Wacky Hair Day


Lacie and Carston love wacky hair day. They always go way out and we have fun thinking of new styles. According to Jason's mom, I'm the only one "allowed" to do his hair. They're so funny!

Monday, March 1, 2010

St. Patrick's Day coming soon!

Holy cow! Can you believe it's March?! With St. Patty's Day coming up I've wanted to make some cards but I don't have any stamps that say "Happy St. Patrick's Day!" So, I've been playing with different stamps and punches to try and get the idea across without exactly saying it! Here's what I came up with:

Supplies
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Define Your Life
Paper: Old Olive, So Saffron, White
Ink: Old Olive, Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Heart to Heart punch

Supplies
Stamps: All Holidays
Paper: White, Old Olive, Sahara Sand
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Ribbon, Heart to Heart punch, Polka-dot texture plate