Retirement

I had a request for retirement cards and a bunch of cardstock already cut up leftover from my last stamp camp.  This is what I came up with quick.  I'm not sure I like it but at least I used up what I had instead of just shoving it into a corner until later. :)

Stamps: Sweet Centers, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Perfect Plum, Black
CS: Perfect Plum, Black, White, Cast-a-Spell DS
Other: Treat Cups, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Ribbon

Fall Box

This is a cute little gift box I came up with to demo at a show.  It is very easy to put together after cutting out with the Big Shot.  Gosh I love that machine!

Stamps: None
Ink: none
CS: Autumn Meadows DS, More Mustard, Taken With Teal, Chocolate Chip
Other: Big Shot, Leaves Die, Scallop Bag Die, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Twine

Ornament punch card

I got this idea right from the Stampin' Up! website.  One of the other talented demos showed this at a recent event.  It's great to go there when I can't come up with an idea of my own.  The patterned paper in this card is flocked so the white part is fuzzy.

Stamps: Warm Words
Ink: White Craft
CS: Real Red, White, Christmas Cocoa DS
Other: White Ribbon, White Pen, Ornament Punch

Tissue Box

Isn't this cute?  I got this pattern for a tissue box here.  Since everyone seems to be sniffling I thought these would be cute to make up.

Stamps: Pun Fun, Background Basics
Ink: Night of Navy
CS: Night of Navy, White, Brocade Blue
Other: Night of Navy ribbon, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pen, Tissue pack, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

Christmas card

What a crooked scan of this card!  Anyway, I found this cool idea for making trees with the scallop circle punch on a bunch of different blogs.  Here is my version of it.  The edges are brushed with Craft White ink.  The bottom (hard to see in the scan) is chunky glitter.  Very shimmery in person.

Stamps: All Holidays, Serene Snowflakes
Ink: White Craft
CS: Always Artichoke, White, Chocolate Chip
Other: Scallop Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Markers, Chunky Glitter, Big Shot, Scallop Oval Die

News

Sorry I haven't posted anything for awhile.  My dad had a massive heart attack and nearly died.  He is doing a little better now but it is going to take a long time to recover.  Then my mom had a lung removed (cancer) and of course her hosptial is across town from my dads.  I have been pretty busy going back and forth between the two of them, working full time and taking care of my family.  I will try to get some stuff posted soon but please have patience with me while I work through this tough time.

My swap card

Here is my swap card for my customer group.  I hope they like it! :)

Stamps: Christmas Punch (hostess set)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
CS: White, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Christmas Cocoa DS
Other: Brads, Felt Flurries (retired), Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, non SU! scallop oval