Black Friday!

Who isn't looking for a deal on Black Friday?!  You can find the image I used today and many others on sale over at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  Save, save, save!  :o)

The image I used is called Molly Snow Day by Studio 313.  I just love adding Dazzling Diamonds (SU!) to snowy scenes.  The added sparkle looks terrific!

Card Recipe:
Stamps/Images-Digital Image called Molly Snow Day by Studio 313
Ink-Printer Ink (black), Positively Pink
Paper-Basic Gray, White, Studio G Holiday Design Paper
Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitch, Ribbons, Silver Cord, Dazzling Diamonds, Distressed Edging, Oval Punch, Marth Stewart Snowflake Punch, Silver Brad, Dimensionals, Copics

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Now....we begin the holiday season!  Yeah!!!!
Enjoy your day!
Angie  ♥

Thanks Be For Thee

Hello and Happy Monday!

Well, it is Thankgiving week!  Do you have your menus planned, grocery lists prepared and the house squeaky clean?  Hope that sentence didn't stress you out!  Hee Hee!  I look forward to decorating the tree, eating, watching the Macy's parade and looking at the Black Friday ads!

Today I am posting a Thanksgiving card using an old Stampin' Up! set called Thanks Be For Thee.  I just LOVE this image....sooooo cute!!!  I posted a close up picture of the image, too.

 

Card Recipe:

Image/Stamps-Thanks Be For Thee (SU)

Ink-Basic Black

Paper-Basic Black, White, Basic Gray, Old Olive Design Paper, BooVille DP

Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitch, Dimensionals, Simply Scallops Die-Namics by MFT, Copics, Black Ribbon

I am very thankful for my followers and your sweet comments!  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Angie ♥

Happy Turkey Day

TGIF!!!

Today I am posting a card that I made for the flashback newsletter over at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  Be sure and sign up for the M5D newsletter so you can be updated on new releases and sales.  Right now there are many seasonal sets on sale including the fun set I used today....Funny Little Turkeys. 

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away!  Time really does fly by quicker and quicker the older I get.  I sure do love this time of year!  LOVE the hustle and bustle of the holidays!  Okay...back to today's card.

Card Recipe:
Images/Stamps-Funny Little Turkeys by Studio 313 (www.mcmahonfivedesign.com)
Ink-Printer Ink (black), Bravo Burgundy
Paper-Crumb Cake, Old Olive, White, Basic Grey Design Papers
Accessories-Sponging, Dimensionals, Seam Binding, Circle Template, Large Scalloped Circle Punch, Piercing Tool, Mini Rhinestones, Copics

Have a wonderful weekend!
Angie  ♥

Halloween Gift Tags

Hello!

Today I am posting two Halloween gift tags.  My two sons are teenagers and don't go trick or treating anymore, but I still like to make each one a small treat package.  It is always fun dragging out the Halloween stamp sets!

Tag Recipe:
Stamp Sets-A Haunting We Will Go & Halloween Hedgehogs (SU!)
Paper-Basic Black, White, BooVille Design Paper
Ink-Basic Black, Only Orange
Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitch, Dimensionals, Button, Silver Cord, BooVille Circle Sentiment, Copics

Wishing you a safe and fun Halloween! 
Angie

Halloween Fun

Good morning and Happy Friday!

Today I am posting two Halloween creations.  What a fun time of year!  My family went in search of the perfect pumpkins for carving last weekend and we had lots of luck!  My two teenage sons like to use those sketch books to find the creepiest carving designs.  They always turn out spooky and spectacular!

My first creation is an October calendar.  I have this hanging on my refrigerator!  The mini calendar was a freebie from My Favorite Things months ago, but you could print any month you need right off of the internet.  There are quite a few calendar sites.  I also found a fun Halloween paper pack from my local Archivers.  The pack is called BooVille by Little Yellow Bicycle.

Calendar Recipe:
Paper-White, Basic Black, BooVille Design Paper
Ink-Basic Black, Printer Ink (black)
Image/Stamps-Halloween Ghosts & Frankie Digital Set by Studio 313 (availabe at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com), Cloud template
Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitching, Buttons, Wire, Dimensionals, Small Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Copics


I used the Halloween Ghosts & Frankie digital set for my second card, too.  The images are just so darn cute!  I had fun coloring Mr. Frankie!  I also used the same design paper pack.  Don't you just love the purples, oranges and greens?!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamps-Halloween Ghosts & Frankie by Studio 313 (availabe at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com), A Haunting We Will Go (sentiment from SU!)
Paper-White, Pumpie Pie, Eggplant Envy, Basic Black, BooVille Design Paper
Ink-Basic Black, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Sponging, Jumbo Scallops Die-Namics by My Favorite Things, Modern Label Punch, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Black Ribbon, Swiss Dots CB Embossing Folder, Copics

Be sure and check out the Flashback Newsletter at www.mcmahonfivedesign.  This set along with a few others are on sale.  You can get your last minute Halloween cards finished at a great price!  Have a fantastic weekend and thanks so much for stopping by today!

Angie  ♥

Halloween Air Freshener

Hi!  Hope you are having a terrific Monday!

Today I am posting a picture of yet another air freshener.  I made a Halloween colored freshener this time.  I found this great idea on Pinterest a few months back and now I give them to everyone I know!  Hee Hee!  They are so easy to make!  I found a 4 pack of half liter wide mouth mason jars at Walmart.  Then you add 1/2 cup of baking soda along with 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil.  I always use orange or lemon.  Cut a circle of your favorite design paper and punch several holes in it.  Screw on the lid and decorate!  Easy and oh so cute!!!

Air Freshener Recipe:
Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jar
1/2 cup Baking Soda
8-10 drops of essentional oil ( I order mine from www.rockymountainoils.com)
Design Paper
SU! Buttons
Colored Wire
Small Hole Punch
Ribbon
Hot Glue (for buttons)

I hope you get a chance to make one of these fun air fresheners!  Enjoy your day!
Angie 

Happy Harvest

Happy Friday!

Today I made a card using this darling digital image from Solocosmo called Feels Like Fall.  It was so much fun to color!  You can find this digi at www.mcmahonfivedesign.  Don't forget to check out the terrific clearance section, too! 

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Feels Like Fall digi, Load of Love Accessories (sentiment from SU!)
Ink-Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Printer Ink (black0
Paper-Old Olive, Basic Gray, Perfect Plum, White, Welcome Neighbor DP
Accessories-Machine Stitch, Sponging, Dimensionals, Mini Rhinestones, Ribbons, Copics, Chalks, White Gel Pen

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Angie ♥

Apple Season

Happy Monday!

What a wonderful time of year! I just love the warm days and the cool nights, the beautiful changing leaves and bonfires in the crisp evening air!  My family likes to visit the apple orchard this time year, too!  We absolutely love Honeycrisp apples...delicious!  Don't forget to add some warm caramel!!!  Today I am posting a card which was inspired by our recent trip to the orchard.

Card Recipe:
Stamp/Image-Freebie from Taylored Expressions back in 2011 (unsure of name)
Ink-Chocolate Chip, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, White, Jolly Holiday DP
Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitch, Mini Gems, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Copics

Thanks so much for looking!  Hope you have a wonderful start to the week!
Angie  ♥

JUST A NOTE

Happy Saturday!

Well, the first week of school is behind us.  I have a sophomore in high school and a freshman in college.  My boys are off to a terrific start!  Now I can start in again with my fun hobby...STAMPING!!!  :o)

Today I made a card with this beautiful digital image called Why Dream? by Solocosmo.  You can find this digi and many many more at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Why Dream? by Solocosmo, More Great Greetings (SU!), Computer Generated Music Note
Paper-Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Black, Pink Pirouette, Head Over Heels DP by lilybeedesign
Ink-Basic Black, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Sponging, Simply Scallops Die-Namics by My Favorite Things, Ribbon (Costco), SU! Button, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Copics

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for stopping by today!!!
Angie ♥

Cupcake Kitten

Happy Monday!

Today I am posting a card that I did for the Clean and Simple challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com.  The theme was summer treats.  I have a summer birthday
and so do many of my family members.  Every time I turned around I was enjoying some
birthday cake or cupcakes....I am NOT complaining!!! 

I used this oh so cute digital image called Cupcake Kitten by D' Amour Allure.  You can
find this image at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  The M5D team has been on a summer
break so releases have been minimal over the summer.  We will be back to the weekly
release schedule soon.  Check out the site often to see what fun images are coming!

Card Recipe:
Images/Stamps-Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!), Cupcake Kitten
Paper-White, Sweet Always DP, Pink Pirouette, Pumpkin Pie
Ink-Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Lattice EF, Mini Rhinestones, Sponging, Dimensionals, Piercing Tool, Large Scalloped Circle Punch, Large Circle Punch, Ribbons, Maya Road Heart Pin, Copics

Enjoy your week!
Angie  ♥

Poppin' In!

Hi All!

Wow...I can't believe we are just about to close out another month!  It has been a fun and busy summer, but I am starting to look forward to fall when my boys start school and I actually have time
to work in my stamping room!  I forget how much I love to color....hee hee!!!

Today I am posting a card with such a sweet sentiment....Just poppin' in to say Hi!  This darling digital image is called Poppin' In by McMahon Five Designs.  You can find this cutie at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com. 

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Just poppin' in by M5D
Paper-Crumb Cake, Cameo Coral, Bashful Blue, Welcome Neighbor DP
Ink-Chocolate Chip, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Sponging, Dimensionals, Seam Binding, Butterfly Sugar Pick by Jillibean Soup, Copics

I hope you have a wonderful week filled with lots and lots of creating!!
Angie  ♥

Scoops of Thanks

Happy Friday to You!!!

Today I am posting a thank you card.  I used this precious image called "amplee TUDE" from www.stampingbella.com.  She is holding a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of strawberry!  It has been
so darn hot here in Minnesota and a nice cold scoop of ice cream has been on my dessert menu each and every night after dinner! 

Card Recipe:

Image/Stamps-amplee TUDE by Stamping Bella

Ink-Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Paper-Crumb Cake, White, Chocolate Chip, Bella Birds

Accessories-Sponging, Scalloped Template, Mini Rhinestones, Large Circle Punch

Large Scalloped Circle Punch, Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Buttons, Ribbons, Linen Thread

Thanks so much for looking today!  Enjoy your weekend!

Angie ♥

Pinwheel Thanks

Hello and Happy Tuesday!

Today I made a thank you card using a sweet www.stampingbella.com image called Pookie Lollipop.  I love the bright and cheery colors in the design paper!  I found the darling pinwheels at my local Archivers store. 

Card Recipe:
Stamp/Image-Pookie Lollipop from Stamping Bella, Happy Moments from SU! (sentiment)
Paper-White, So Saffron, Rose Red, Kaiser DP called Giggle from the Playtime Collection
Ink-Basic Black, Bravo Burgundy
Accessories-Sponging, Paisley EF (cuddlebug), Mini Rhinestones, Pinwheel by Pebbles, Dimensionals, Ribbons, Simply Scallops from My Favorite Things (Die-Namics), Textile Rectangels by MFT, Copics, Word Window Punch

I hope you like this cheery card!  Enjoy your day!
Angie  ♥

Happy 4th of July

This will be short and sweet!

Hope you are having an enjoyable 4th of July!

I wanted to post this card before going to watch fireworks this evening.
We just finished grilling and are about to have delicious rootbeer floats...YUM!

Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday!

Angie  ♥

Card Recipe:

Stamps-Bear Necessities and More Great Greetings (both from SU!)
Paper-Crumb Cake, White, Delicate Dots DP, Cherry Cobbler
Ink-Basic Black, Brocade Blue
Accessories-Sponging, Simply Scallops Die-Namics by MFT, Machine Stitch, Circle Template, Spiral Clip, Gingham Ribbons, Red Mini Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Copics

One More Graduation Card

Hi and Happy Friday!!!

I have one more graduation card to share with you.  I pulled out an oldie but goodie SU! set called Sweet & Simple Salutations.  My color scheme is once again the school colors of the graduate. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps-Sweet & Simple Salutations (SU!), Brushstroke Alphabet Numbers (SU!)
Ink-Basic Black
Paper-Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Accessories-Sponging, Cuttlebug EF, Small Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Scalloped  Border (SU!), Copics

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  It is going to be a HOT one here in Minnesota (the entire week)!

Angie  ♥

Girl Graduation

Hello and Happy Sunday!

Today I am posting a girl graduation card....as promised yesterday!  Again, I used a Precious Moments stamp which I absolutely adore!  Isn't she sooo sweet?!  I also used my favorite sized card to work with...4.25 x 4.25 inches.  I went extra girlie on this one by using pinks, purples and design paper with mini hearts.

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Precious Moments Girl Graduate (garage sale purchase years ago)
Paper-Basic Gray, Rose Red, White, Eggplant Envy, Welcome Neighbor DP
Ink-Basic Black, Eggplant Envy
Accessories-Machine Stitch, Sponging, Large Scalloped Circle, Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Large Circle Punch, Tim Holtz Mini Clips, Grey Ribbon, Mini Rhinestones, SU! Scalloped Punch, Copics

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for looking!!!

Angie  ♥

Boy Graduation

Wow!  I haven't posted a card in ages!  I took a little time off during my son's high school graduation.  Both of my boys were in track and there were so many activities surrounding graduation.  I plan on crafting much more now that the craziness has past!  I am posting a
boy graduation card today and tomorrow I plan a posting a girl graduation card.  I just love
Precious Moments and was so happy to find these cute graduate stamps!

I went very basic on this one.  I don't like to add a lot of embellishments on boy cards! 

Card Recipe:
Stamp-Precious Moments Boy Graduate (bought at a garage sale many years ago)
Ink-Basic Black
Paper-Very Vanilla, White, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Love Letter DP
Accessories- Sponging, Circle Punch, Simply Scallops Die-Namics by MFT, Ivory Ribbon, Dimensionals, Copics

Thank you for checking in even though I haven't had anything new posted.  I promise to keep
the creations coming!  Have a great day!

Angie  ♥

Inspiration Card

Happy Saturday!

Today I made a card for the Inspiration Challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com.  I found some earrings with the colors orange, yellow and blue on the inspiration website.  I used one of my favorite design paper sets called Washington Apple from SU! which has all three colors....just perfect my challenge card!  I used a new digital set called Patched Up Friends by Studio 313.  Isn't it cute?!  You can find this set at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  There is a coordinating set that is FREE called Patched Up Accessories.  Be sure to stop by the M5D store to check out this awesome offer!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Set called Patched Up Friend by Studio 313
Ink-Brocade Blue, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-White, Washington Apple DP, Bordering Blue
Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitch, Dimensionals, Yellow Brads, Ribbons, Circle Punches, Piercing Tool, Decorative Rectangle Template, Cuttle Bug Paisley Folder, Copics, Oval Punch

Thanks so much for looking today!!!
Angie ♥

Floral Sympathy

Today I am posting a sympathy card using a wonderful digital set called Floral Greetings by McMahon Five Designs.  You can find this set at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  You will find this image and four different sentiments...such a great versatile set for your collection! 

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamps-Floral Greetings by McMahon Five Designs
Ink-Cameo Coral, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette, White, Bella Birds DP
Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitch, Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Ribbons, Copics

Hope you have a fantastic day!!!
Angie

Mother's Day Air Freshener

Hello and Happy Monday!

Today I am posting an air freshener that I gave to my mother-in-law for Mother's Day.  I am addicted to this easy Pinterest project!  I used 8-12 drops of lemon essential oil with the 1/2 cup of baking soda.  Mmmmm....it smells terrific!  Decorate your short/wide mason jar (I found mine at Walmart) with design paper of your choice and add your desired embellishments!  Don't forget to poke some holes in the design paper so the scent of the essential oil can fill the air!  Quick, easy and oh so cute!!!

My son is graduating from high school in a couple of weeks, so I have been busy making his graduation dinner invitations and cupcake toppers.  I haven't had time to do much else.  I will be back doing my favorite Splitcoast challenges soon!  Thanks so much for looking today!

Angie  :o)

Home Tweet Home

Today I made a card for the Ways To Use It challenge at www.splitcoaststampers.com.  We were to have a bird on our creation.  I knew just what image I wanted to use.  Studio 313 has a new digital set called Home Tweet Home which is available at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  The image is darling and there are some really fun sentiments, too!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Set called Home Tweet Home by Studio 313
Paper-White, Springtime Vintage DP
Ink-Night of Navy, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Sponging, Circle Template, Scalloped Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Chalks, Piercing Tool, Ribbons, Brads, Copics, Border Punch

Thank you for taking a peek at my blog today!!!
Angie ♥

Chic Princess

Happy Monday to you!

Today I made a card for the Clean & Simple challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com.  The inspiration word is "CHIC".  I glammed up this sweet Princess with some Dazzling Diamonds and Silver/Grey accents to make her extra chic!  The button has a bit of sparkle, too!  :o)

I used a digital image called Princess by Studio 313 which is available at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  Don't forget to sign up for the weekly newletter and check out all of the new weekly releases.  Enjoy browsing around the M5D website.  There is lots and lots to see!!!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital set called Princess by Studio 313
Paper-White, Bella Birds DP, Pink Pirouette
Ink-Chocolate Chip, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Distressing, Sponging, Machine Stitch, Ribbon, Dear Lizzy Sparkle Button, Silver Cord, Dimensionals, Silver Brads, Dazzling Diamonds, Textile Rectangles Die-Namic by My Favorite Things, Oval Punches, Piercing Tool, Copics

Thanks for stopping by today!!!  I appreciate it!!!
Angie  ♥

Petunia Door Hanger

Hello!  Another rainy day here in Minnesota.  What better way to spend the day than stamping!

Today I did the Inspiration challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com.  I used some vintage door hangers as my inspiration.  Sticking with the victorian/vintage theme I used a weathered background stamp and distressed all edges.  I also added some pearls as they always remind of vintage!

I used a digital image called Petunia by McMahon Five Designs.  You can find this digi at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.

Door Hanger Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Weathered (SU!), Digital image called Petunia by M5D
Paper-Cameo Coral, White, Basic Black
Ink-Basic Black, Printer Ink (black), Cameo Coral
Accessories-Circle Punch, Ribbon, Pearls, Dimensionals, Decorative Rectangle Template, Buttons, Linen Thread, Simply Scallops Die-Namic by My Favorite Things, Copics, Sponging, Distressing

Thanks for looking today!
Angie ♥

Football Birthday Card

Today I am posting a card that I made for the Friday Free For All challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com.  We were to make a boy birthday card.  I used this perfect
digital image called Football by D' Amour Allure.  You can find this digi at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  I almost always use the Parisian Breeze DP when making
boy cards.  I just love the color combination.  Sadly, I am almost out of it...NOOOO!  I like
to use the Martha Stewart star punch on boy cards, too.  They add that little something extra!

Card Recipe
Image/Stamp-Circle of Friendship (SU!), Digital Image called Football by D' Amour Allure
Ink-Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, White, Parisian Breeze DP
Accessories-Mini Brads, Sponging, Martha Stewart Star Punch, Circle Template, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Small Circle Punches, Copics

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Enjoy your weekend!
Angie ♥

Butterfly Thanks!

Hi and Happy Friday!!!

Today I made a card for the Free For All challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com.  We were to make a Tent Topper card.  I followed the tutorial link that was provided and lets just EASY!!!  I need a few thank you cards, so that is what I chose for my sentiment.

I used a wonderful and versatile digital set called Modern Flowers by Studio 313.  You can find this set at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.  I colored the image with my copics and went with the color scheme in the Springtime Vintage DP.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a fantastic weekend! 
Angie ♥

Air Fresheners

Hello!

Today I am posting two pictures of some DIY air fresheners.  I found this fantastic idea on Pinterest.  You can click on the following blog which explains just how easy this project is!  http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2012/03/easy-baking-soda-air-freshener-tutorial.html
I found the short/wide mason jars at Walmart.  There were four in the pack.  I used lemon essential oil in one and orange essential oil in the other.  They smell soooo good!  Add some design paper and a few embellishments and you now have a darling air freshener! 

These would be cute to give as a hostess gift, a birthday gift or a just because gift!!!  I plan on making many many more!!!  Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Angie  :o)

Clown Cupcake

Happy Friday!

Today I made a card using a new digital image from Studio 313 called Clown Cupcake Cutie.  I will be giving this to my son who is turning 15 next week.  I just signed him up for drivers-ed...yikes!  =)
You can find this digi at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.

Card recipe:
Image/Stamp-Clown Cupcake Cutie by Studio 313, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper-White, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Always DP
Ink-Chocolate Chip, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Machine Stitch, Sponging, Mini Rhinestones, Scalloped Circle Punch, Large Circle Punch, Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Copics

Do you watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network?  Well, last week a store called Cupcake from the Twin Cities won.  We are going to the spring Minnesota Gopher football game on Saturday and Cupcake is only a few short minutes from the stadium...yeah!!!  Can't wait to enjoy a delicious sweet treat!!!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!
Angie  ♥

Monkey Business

Hello and Happy Thursday!

Today I made a card using a darling digital set called Monkey Business. You can find this set at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com under the Studio 313 tab. Shawne, the illustrator of Studio 313, has such a wonderful collection. Be sure and check it out!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Monkey Business by Studio 313
Ink-Brocade Blue, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-Bordering Blue, Pink Pirouette, White, Design Paper from Michael's
Accessories-Machine Stitch, Sponging, Scoring, Copper Mini Brads, Oval Template, Dimensionals, Ribbon (from Costco), Circle Punch, Copics, Chalks

I hope you have a terrific day! It is cold and rainy here which makes it a perfect stamping day! Thanks for stopping by!

Angie

Lemon Box

Happy Friday!

Today I made a mini box for the Free For All challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. The challenge was to use inchies or twinchies on or creation. I used my SU! 1 3/8" square punch. I was looking through some old stuff and found a pre-printed mini box template. I have no idea where I got the template from...sorry!

I decided to use a digital set called When Life Gives You Lemons by Studio 313. You will find this set at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.

My pictures DO NOT do this sweet mini box justice. It really is darling in real life! :o) I plan on filling it with lemon drops and giving it to someone special.

Box Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Set Called When Life Gives You Lemons by Studio 313
Ink-Garden Green, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-White, So Saffron, DP is from Archiver's (unsure of paper name)
Accessories-Mini Box Template (unsure of the site I printed the template from), Scalloped Square Punch, Piercing Tool, Sponging, Dimensionals, Ribbons, Linen Thread, Modern Label Punch, Copics

I hope you have a fantastic weekend!! Thanks for looking!!
Angie ♥

Love & Faith

Hi again!

Today I made a card for the Ways To Use It challenge over at Splitcoast. We were to use ruffles on our creation. I totally LOVE ruffles! I used some pink and black ruffled ribbon from My Favorite Things...CUTE!

I also used a free breast cancer digital image called Love & Faith by McMahon Five Designs. You can find this free digi at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital image called Love & Faith by McMahon Five Designs
Ink-Basic Black, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-White, Welcome Neighbor DP
Accessories-Sponging, Distressing, Swiss Dots CB Folder, Dimensionals, Ruffled Ribbon from MFT, Black Brads

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Angie ♥

Happy Easter!

Hello and Happy Easter!

I just wanted to post a few Easter tags I made for my niece and nephew's Easter treat bags. Hope you have a wonderful Easter Sunday!

Angie ♥

Birthday Stick

I love Thursday's....time for another Way's To Use It challenge over at Splitcoast!

Today's theme was coloring. Don't you just LOVE coloring?! I have always loved it, but now that I have some copics I can't stop coloring! Hee Hee! I made a birthday stick using this very fun to color digital image called Your Birthday Has Arrived by McMahon Five Designs. This digi can be found at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.

I cut two different sized circles using my Fiskars circle template and pierced the larger one. I added two stars using the Martha Stewart star punch and taped to a wide popsicle stick. Used some dimensionals and ribbon and there you have it...one birthday stick!

Birthday Stick Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Your Birthday Has Arrived by McMahon Five Designs, Teeny Tiny Wishes from SU!
Paper-Cherry Cobbler, White, So Saffron, Baja Breeze
Ink-Basic Black, Printer Ink (black), Brocade Blue
Accessories-Fiskars Circle Template, Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Star Punch, Word Window Punch, Ribbon, Wide Popsicle Stick, Sponging, Copics

Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!
Angie

The Colored Cow

I have a quick post today. I took yesterday's "spotlight" card and added some color to the cow. I also added some additional pearls. I will be back later in the week!

Bye for now!
Angie

Smell the Flowers

Hi and Happy Monday!

Today I made a card for the clean and simple challenge over at Splitcoast. We were to use the spotlight technique. I chose to spotlight the flower on this cute digital image called Happy Together. I stamped the image twice then colored the flower with copics and added a pearl center. I used the circle flower folder for the cuttlebug and cut some fringe for the grass. I just love the sentiment that comes with this digital set!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Happy Together by Studio 313 (available at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com)
Paper-Basic Black, Pink Pirouette, White, Kiwi Kiss
Ink-Basic Black
Accessories-Sponging, Machine Stitch, Flower Folder for the Cuttlebug, Dimensionals, Circle and Scalloped Circle Punches, Tim Holtz Mini Paper Clips, Pearls, Gingham Ribbon, Scissors to cut fringe on grass, Piercing Tool, Copics

Thanks so much for looking today!
Angie ♥

Get Well Wishes

Happy Friday!!!

Today I made a card for the Free For All challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. The challenge is called "Caught A Bug". We had to make a card using a bug and/or a get well wish. I had this CUTE digital image called Daisy Bear from Di's Digi Downloads. Do you see the little ladybug? I also used this fun ladybug design paper called Pretty Petals from Basic Grey.

Card Recipe:
Stamp/Image-Digital Image called Daisy Bear from Di's Digi Downloads, Teeny Tiny Wishes (sentiment)
Ink-Bravo Burgundy, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-Kraft, White, Pretty Petals DP from Basic Grey, Kiwi Kiss, Bravo Burgundy, Pink Pirouette
Accessories-Curly Label Punch, Sponging, Dimensionals, Ribbon (from Costco), Swiss Dots CB Folder, Simply Scallops Die-Namics by My Favorite Things, Copics

I hope you have a fantastic weekend! I hope to work in the yard a bit!
Thanks for looking today!

Angie ♥

All Things

Hello!

Today I made a card for the Ways To Use It challenge over at Splitcoast. We were to have a sentiment be our focal point. I used this beautiful digital image called All Things by McMahon Five Designs. You can find this image at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com. I also added a sweet butterfly sugar pick from Jillibean Soup. The ribbon looks blue, but it is really eggplant envy to match the butterfly wings. I think I had my camera on the wrong setting! :(

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Image called All Things by McMahon Five Designs
Paper-White, Old Olive
Ink-Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Machine Stitch, Dimensionals, Pearls, Decorative Rectangle Template, Eggplant Envy Ribbon, Butterfly Sugar Pick, Copics

I usually do "cutsie" cards so this one was a bit different for me. Hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by this Thursday!

Angie ♥

Cupcake Inspiration

Hello!

Today I made a card for the clean and simple challenge over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. The inspiration was a cover from a magazine. The cover looked so appetizing. It was pastel frosted cupcakes...YUM!!!
I used this cute digital image called Cupcake by D' Amour Allure. As always, the majority of my digital images come from www.mcmahonfivedesign.com. They have a WIDE range of wonderful digital images and accessories. Be sure to check out the link!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Image called Cupcake by D' Amour Allure
Ink-Garden Green, Printer Ink (black)
Paper-White, Spring Fling Design Paper from SU!
Accessories-Sponging, Distressing, Pink Brads, Oval Template, Dimensionals, Buttons, Linen Thread, Ribbons, Copics

Thank You for stopping by this Monday! Enjoy your day!

What's Kickin' Chicken?

TGIF!!!

Another Friday is upon us. Today I made a card for the Free For All challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. The challenge was to have a group of three or more on your card. I used a very cute digital Easter image called Hatching Eggs by Studio 313. This image was just perfect because of the three eggs! You can find this sweet Easter set at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com. Sticking with the theme I also added three rows of scallops.

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Image called Hatching Eggs by Studio 313
Paper-Kiwi Kiss, White, Kaiser Craft DP, Purple (from the soft subtle SU! collection), Delicate Dots DP
Ink-Eggplant Envy, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Sponging, Purple Brads, Curly Label Punch, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Simply Scallops Die-Namics by My Favorite Things

My youngest son got the three Hunger Games books for Christmas and as you may know the movie opened today. Apparently it has broken box office records already. That may be in our plans for the weekend. My oldest son was hired for his first job the other day, so he will be attending orientation tomorrow. I can't believe he is old enough to have a job, not to mention old enough to be starting college next year! We are very proud of our two boys!!! They are both on the high school track team, so my husband and I will be busy attending the oh so loooong track meets! I wouldn't trade it for anything!!!

Have a super weekend and thanks so much for stopping by today!

Ballerina

Hello Friends!

Today I made a card for the color challenge over at Splitcoast. The colors selected today were Chocolate Chip, River Rock and Baja Breeze. They really look super together! I used a cute ballerina digital image by D' Amour Allure. You can find this digi at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com. She was fun to color!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Image called Ballerina by D' Amour Allure
Paper-Chocolate Chip, White, Baja Breeze, River Rock, Fall Flowers DP
Ink-Chocolate Chip, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Sponging, Cuttlebug Embossing Swirls Folder, Half Pearls, Decorative Doily Due Die-Namics by My Favorite Things, Ribbons, Machine Stitch, Dimensionals, Oval Template, Copics

Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!!

Sweet Mouse

Hello and Happy Monday!

We sure had some hot temps over the weekend in Minnesota. We reached 80 degrees on Saturday and Sunday! A typical March temperature would be around 42 degrees. I really wanted to turn on the a/c but I didn't! :o)

Today I made a card for the clean and simple challenge over at Splitcoast. Today there was a sketch to follow. I used a new digital image called Sweet Mouse by Studio 313. You can find this cutie at www.mcmahonfivedesign.com. I received my copic order in the mail over the weekend. I need to practice with them but I did use them on my card today. The picture looks like I didn't blend the colors at all, but in person the flower looks totally blended....I promise!!

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Image called Sweet Mouse by Studio 313
Paper-White
Ink-Eggplant Envy, Printer Ink (black)
Accessories-Sponging, Distressing, Scoring, White Ribbon, Silver Cord, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds, White Gel Pen, Circle Punch, Mini Rhinestones, Copics

Thanks for stopping by today!

Best-est Friend!

Hi again and Happy Thursday!

With spring right around the corner I thought I would brighten up my blog design! I just LOVE the selection over at www.thecutestblogontheblock.com. I really like the polka dots and fun bicycles on this particular design....CUTE!!!

Well, it is Thursday and that means another Ways To Use It challenge has been posted over at www.splitcoaststampers.com. We were to make a card that was dog inspired. I used this sweet digital set called Bestest Friend by www.mcmahonfivedesign.com.

Card Recipe:
Image/Stamp-Digital Set Called Bestest Friend by McMahon Five Designs
Paper-Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, White, Sweet Always DP
Ink-Chocolate Chip, Printer Ink (Black)
Accessories-Machine Stitch, Sponging, Dimensionals, Decorative Rectangle Template, SU Ribbon, SU Linen Thread, Orange Button

I sure appreciate you taking the time to stop by! THANK YOU!!!