The Greatest Show on Earth!

Last night we went to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus. It was so fun! The clowns were great! This one came up to us and kept showing us what a "catch" he was.

Right in the beginning one clown came up to Mark and made him come with him out onto the floor. I was so nervous for him! Mark and a few other men got to play musical chairs with the clowns. It was hilarious!

After musical chairs they had him and 3 other men show that they don't even need chairs. Lucky for him they weren't mean to him and we all had a good laugh!

The high wire act, the acrobats, the tigers and the elephants were all amazing! I think our favorite act were the trick dogs. They had two different acts that were phenomenal! They did amazing jumping acts as well as walking on their hind legs and walking on their front legs. Two dogs did the wheelbarrow, one pushing and one being pushed. It was sooooo cute! It was a great family activity that everyone enjoyed!

Kim's Workshop

I had a great time at Kim's house last week! Here is what we made:

Supplies

Stamps: Vintage Vogue

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, So Saffron

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron and Certainly Celery

Accessories: Ribbon, Scallop Trim border punch, slot punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, hole punch

Supplies

Stamps: Sock Monkey

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Glorious Green, Kraft, white

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Glorious Green, Regal Rose

Accessories: Heart to Heart punch

Feb. club

We had a great time with everyone who came to club today! We missed several of you though and hope you'll be able to come next time. Today we had St. Patrick's Day, Easter and weddings on our mind. Here's what we made:

I love the Chocolate Bunny stamp in the mini catalog. When you emboss him he looks like real chocolate! Yummy! I taught everyone how to emboss with classic ink and a Versamark pad. We all loved the new Sweet Pea stitched felt as everyone got to pick which flower to use on their cards. And... we had fun using the texture plates to add a fun dimension to the Regal Rose piece.

Supplies

Stamps: Chocolate Bunny, All Holidays

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa, White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark

Accessories: Sweet Pea Stitched felt, Top Note die, Flourish texture plate, Old Olive ribbon

I don't think we have ever made a wedding card so I thought it was time. This card uses a lot of punches but comes together quickly once you decide what colors you want the birds to be.

Supplies

Stamps: Whimsical Words

Paper: Kraft, Bella Bleu, Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: Two-step Bird punch, Heart to Heart punch, Designer Label punch, Hodgepodge hardware

For our little extra project, we made the matchbox with a St. Patrick's Day theme. I punched a hole and added a piece of transparency to one side to make a little window. I just love the way the "gold" nuggets show through! The shamrock is made by putting four hearts together in a north, south, east, west direction.

Supplies

Paper: Petals and Paisleys DSP (retired), Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Transparency

Accessories: Staples, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Heart to Heart punch, Matchbox die, chocolate Nuggets

Sweet Treat Cups

I love the new Sweet Treat Cups! Here are a few projects I've made with them:

The snow globe is simple and impressive. It's made by adding a small amount of glitter to the treat cup. Then add water almost to the top of the cup edge. Seal it off with a heavy plastic. A sheet protector cut down would work perfectly. Place stamped image behind the treat cup how you'd like it and adhere it to the card. (I know these are pretty crummy instructions, maybe I'll do a picture tutorial!)

I made this fancy favor gift for a friend who turned 50. She loved it!

Supplies

Stamps:

Paper: Night and Day

Ink: Pink Passion

Accessories: Fancy Favor die, Chipboard number, Sweet Treat cup, candy, 1 3/4" circle punch, ribbon

Matchbox die

I made a big splurge and bought the matchbox die.... and I LOVE IT! I want to give everyone a little treat made out of it! They are so fun and EASY to make. Wahoo! Hope everyone from club enjoyed their extra treat!

Supplies

Stamps: Define Your Life

Paper: Loves Me DSP (retired), Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Matchbox Die, Ribbon, button, Heart to Heart punch, M&M's (yum!)

Jan. Club

Wow, it's been a long time! It's hard to get back into the swing of things after being away so long. Well, I'm back. We had such a great time at club a couple of weeks ago! Knowing that Valentine's day is the next holiday, I wanted to make Valentines. Here is what we made:

This card was made with boys in mind. It really could be a card for any boy on any occasion, I guess that's why I like it!

Supplies

Stamps: Pun Fun

Paper: Green Galore, Brilliant Blue, Yo-yo Yellow, white

Ink: Black Staz-on, Brilliant Blue, Green Galore

Accessories: Stars #2 die, aqua painter

This is a pocket card with a pull out message. Love the Sale-A-Bration Scallop Trim Border punch!

Supplies

Stamps: Love You Much

Paper: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Pink Flamingo DSP, white

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch, Scallop circle punch, 1" circle punch, word window punch

I love the new sweet treat cups and wanted to show everyone how fun they are. I'm especially excited for the new heart treat cups, but mine hadn't arrived yet so this is what we made.

Teri came up with the most brilliant idea with this card. We were discussing how to get the candy out and she suggested making an "X" in the back of the cardstock with the perforating tool (one of the tools on the cutter kit). Then the recipient just pokes a hole through the X. I hope this makes sense because it makes it so easy! Great idea Teri!!!

Supplies

Stamps: Fox and Friends, All Holidays

Paper: White, Real Red

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Heart to heart punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, sweet treat cup, ribbon

3 Weeks until Christmas!

Of course I can't believe it! Really? Three weeks? I really need to get shopping! Here's another Christmas card idea or any occasion...

Supplies

Stamps: Medallion

Paper: Black, White, Kraft

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Ribbon, half pearl, white ep