Retro Recipe Book

I took myself on a little B-Day shopping spree today at the local scrapbook store and fell in love with the new Cosmo Cricket line of designer papers. I didn't know what I would make with them but I knew I had to have them!

My DH bought me a Big Shot for my Birthday and I had to test it's cutting power next to the cuttlebug I already have. A thick piece of chipboard covered in this DP seemed like the perfect test and then the little book was born. The front and back are double covered chipboard and the inside is plain vanilla paper with DP as deviders. I'll be bringing this as the womens craft project at my DH's family reunion in August. It's perfect for a crafter at any skill level and practical since we'll do a recipe exchange.

The Big Shot took this thick piece of chipboard like a champ. I also like that it's a larger surface and I don't have to do the funny double plate thing for the extra long dies. However I do wish it had suction to hold it in place like the CB and will miss the compact storage option of the CB. Overall I'm very pleased with my new toy and know it's going to receive more attention than I gave my CuttleBug. I'm sure my Mom will be thrilled to have that little "green purse" make it's self comfortable in her house though.

Mother and Daughter Challenge

This weekend I was able to have my Mom spend the night to celebrate the 4th with us. I was excited to have her here to play along in the Featured Stamper challenge on SCS with me. She chose a card to CAS and then I decided to case the same one. I think both cards turned out really fun. They use a lot more layers than I'm used to, but thats what a challenge is all about.

Mom's (aka Cathie Gill) Card

This was made using K&Co DP and images by Stampin' Up. The little pearls are from Hero Arts.

Card size - 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

My Card

All Images by A Muse colored with copic markers. All paper is from Stampin' Up.

Card size - 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Here is also a card made with the new For All You Do set in the Stampin' Up Catty. It also features the new in color Rich Razzelberry. I've added some tiny self adhesive crystals to the center for that something special.

Card size - 4 1/4 x 4 1/4

Sneak Peek at InColors

Here's my first card with the goodies I ordered from the SU Sneak Peek offering. I have to admit I'm not crazy about the colors yet but I think they'll grow on me. They tend to lean toward the Rich Regals color family which is not my fav. I think this card has a bit of a Bollywood feel to it, the bright, rich colors remind me of India.

I used a stamp from the new Circle Circus set as the main image and studded each punch with the silver brad. These are then mounted on the base with a dimentional to add some lift.

Colors - Burmuda Blue, Crushed Curry. Rich Razzelberry, Mambo Melon

Stamps by Stampin' Up! - Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Finished card size - 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Sunshine

These are cards I made last weekend but have been enjoying the sun too much to post! They are both very simple and can be created in less than 10 minutes. I hope you enjoy them!

Both use supplies from Stampin' Up! with the exception of the Sunshine sentiment from A Muse and dew drops found at Impress.

Drops of sunshine

Here is my submission for the CAS card challenge today. It was a simple sketch challenge and I can't resist a sketch with circles! This is using the stamps from Unity I received in the mail today. I stuck with shades of orange and added a little touch of dew drops for something special.

Nifty little card holder

I wanted to share my take on this cool little Make and Take note card holder I learned at Regionals. It was my favorite M&T of the batch they gave us. I couldn't wait to get home and put my own spin on it.

For the holder start with a piece of paper at 9 3/4 x 6. You then score at 4-3/4" & 5" lengthwise to create the "binding". Flip the paper 90 degrees and score again at 2-1/2" to create your pocket flaps. This holds the little scallop notes or the notes that come in the Thank You stamp kits for $9.95 just perfect! All you need to do is add some ribbon or another closure and you're set to fill this little guy. It's a great way to use up some scrap paper.

Orange you glad?

I've been on a bit of an orange kick recently. I think it's because orange makes me smile and think of something warm & sunny. It's been anything but that here recently and I've been itching for spring to get here already!


This is a single layer card using the flower image I picked up at The Paper Source last night. When I bought it I was thinking it would be perfect for single layer notecard sets, yep it is! I stamped the whole card with Tangerine Tango ink from SU and had a little SU die cut tag masked. It wasn't showing the shape of the tag too well so I outlined it with my ultra fine Sharpie and added the dots inside. Finish it off with one of these cool new metal rings you just press into the paper and then fold the prongs down (from SU) then add a little knot of ribbon. I could crank a lot of these babies out for a gift set in no time!



I also wanted to share what I'll be swapping at the SU Regionals in April. I have about 4 of these completed and about 30 more to finish. Good thing I have a few weeks to do it.