FairyBlossoms & Life

a lil' mermaid bling for..

...Sandra! (see...I listen to you - mwah!)

I managed to unearth myself just in time to wish everyone a Happy Tuesday - and heavens it's the end of March already!! where did the month go?? I swear I'm so far behind in everything I can see my rump up ahead!!

I thought I'd pop in and share a card I made a long time ago and I completely forgot to share!  Isn't she divine?

This is Mermaid Anya, from The Greeting Farm (formerly Pink Poison), isn't she just too cute for words??  I have totally fallen for these stamps, they're all just so cute, it's hard to pick a favorite one!

This was the first time I used my little mermaid, and I decided to make her all blinged out:

This is a 5 1/2" square card, and it really was quite simple to make! I cut out the "waves" in the background from scraps of disney princess paper had laying around from eons ago!  It actually matched my Making Memories noteworthy paper (polka dot panel) perfectly!  I was glad to use that up! 

Anya is colored with Copics. I made her up of 2 layers mounted on dimensionals and the flower is from Prima Fancies.  She really is just so cute and easy to color! 

Thanks for visiting, and thanks for all the well-wishes and patience while I work on getting get myself back together!

Hugs,

 

a lil ' mermaid bling for..

...Sandra! (see...I listen to you - mwah!)

I managed to unearth myself just in time to wish everyone a Happy Tuesday - and heavens it's the end of March already!! where did the month go?? I swear I'm so far behind in everything I can see my rump up ahead!!

I thought I'd pop in and share a card I made a long time ago and I completely forgot to share!  Isn't she divine?

This is Mermaid Anya, from The Greeting Farm (formerly Pink Poison), isn't she just too cute for words??  I have totally fallen for these stamps, they're all just so cute, it's hard to pick a favorite one!

This was the first time I used my little mermaid, and I decided to make her all blinged out:

This is a 5 1/2" square card, and it really was quite simple to make! I cut out the "waves" in the background from scraps of disney princess paper had laying around from eons ago!  It actually matched my Making Memories noteworthy paper (polka dot panel) perfectly!  I was glad to use that up! 

Anya is colored with Copics. I made her up of 2 layers mounted on dimensionals and the flower is from Prima Fancies.  She really is just so cute and easy to color! 

Thanks for visiting, and thanks for all the well-wishes and patience while I work on getting get myself back together!

Hugs,

 

So Blessed!

I am trying desperately to dig myself out of this funk and just trying to get better.  My chest is giving me such a hard time, but as they say, this too shall pass!! (right?? )

I'm so sick of hearing myself whine, so in an effort to get myself moving I finally made my way into my "cave" and I literally had to dust cobwebs off my stuff! lol.. so anyway I decided to make a scrapbook page I "envisioned" ever since I got the new SU! catalog in January!  I was so thrilled that it came together so easily and I just could not wait to share it!

I literally have been hoarding Nicholas' Communion pictures for almost 2 years now - it seemed that no matter how many different patterned papers I bought nothing really seemed "good enough" for them!!  Not to mention the never-ending search for the right embellishments!  Ever have that feeling...that you just want something to be perfect, and yet nothing really grabs you??  Well, I am so glad I waited this long!

Aren't these papers just divine?? I even love the way they smell!! (please don't tell me I'm nuts -I'm sure you know exactly what I mean!!)  The colors are just BY FAR my absolute favorite! sigh...

I cut out the roses and mounted them onto the Kraft DSP and cut a slightly larger layer around the shapes.  The entire panel is mounted onto my background using dimensionals, and I also did the same for the leaves.  One of the flowers on the leaf stem is stamped on Whisper White CS, and the other is a flower from the pretties kit, embellished with a pearl from the pretties kit as well.  I also used our Sizzix die to cut out the butterfly, and embellished it with small pretties pearls.  I used my blender pen to add color to all the flowers, just to give them a little more depth.  I am really happy with the way this layout turned out and I am working on a few more coordinating layouts for the rest of my pictures, so I will defnitely be sharing those as well!!

This is definitely a keeper! I hope you like it too, and I hope you're inspired to use our gorgeous DSP for accents and anything else your little heart desires!!  Also - wouldn't this make a great layout for a number of occasions?  Weddings, Christenings, Special milestones, endless possibilities I tell you!!

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies: **All Supplies from Stampin' Up**

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral #113734; Sentiment from Embrace Life #114958

Cardstock: 12x12 Kraft, Whisper White.  Other: Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper

Ink: Staz-On Black, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss.

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss/Veri Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Kraft Corduroy Buttons, Beautiful Butterflies Big Shot Die, Pretties Kit, Billboard Alphabet Die, Ovals Big Shot Die, Horizontal Slot Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Blender Pen, 2-way Glue Pen, Snail Adhesive.

So Blessed

I finally made a scrapbook page I "envisioned" ever since I got the new catalog in January!  I was so thrilled that it came together so perfectly and I just could not wait to share it!

I have been hoarding Nicholas' Communion pictures for almost 2 years now - it seemed that no matter how many different patterned papers I bought nothing really seemed "good enough" for them!!  Not to mention the never-ending search for the right embellishments!  Ever have that feeling...that you just want something to be perfect, and yet nothing really grabs you??  Well, I am so glad I waited this long!  These papers (not to mention the tons of accessories I used) are just what I needed!!

 Aren't those papers just divine?? I even love the way they smell!! (please don't tell me I'm nuts -I'm sure you know exactly what I mean!!)  The colors are just BY FAR my absolute favorite! sigh... Sheer happiness! 

I cut out the roses and mounted them onto the Kraft DSP and cut a slightly larger layer around the shapes.  The entire panel is mounted onto my background using dimensionals, and I also did the same for the leaves.  One of the flowers on the leaf stem is stamped on Whisper White CS, and the other is a flower from the pretties kit, embellished with a pearl from the pretties kit as well.  I also used our Sizzix die to cut out the butterfly, and embellished it with small pretties pearls.  I used my blender pen to add color to all the flowers, just to give them a little more depth.  I am really happy with the way this layout turned out and I am working on a few more coordinating layouts for the rest of my pictures, so I will defnitely be sharing those as well!!

This is definitely a keeper! I hope you like it too, and I hope you're inspired to use our gorgeous DSP for accents and anything else your little heart desires!!  Also - wouldn't this make a great layout for a number of occasions?  Weddings, Christenings, Special milestones, endless possibilities I tell you!!

On another note, since I just LOVE this type of scrapbooking, I am so excited to be working on a fabulous new "Page of the Month Kit" program that  will feature double layouts in all different themes for those who like more elaborate, or time-consuming pages (using lots of goodies too!!), so be sure suscribe to my blog to get all the details, and if you just can't wait to find out more, feel free send me an email!

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral #113734; Sentiment from Embrace Life #114958

Cardstock: 12x12 Kraft, Whisper White.  Other: Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper

Ink: Staz-On Black, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss.

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss/Veri Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Kraft Corduroy Buttons, Beautiful Butterflies Big Shot Die, Pretties Kit, Billboard Alphabet Die, Ovals Big Shot Die, Horizontal Slot Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Blender Pen, 2-way Glue Pen, Snail Adhesive.

Vintage Bunny Hop!

Get hoppin' on your Easter projects!  Come to my Featured Class this month and learn easy, fun coloring techniques while making these gorgeous vintage inspired cards AND a completely unique bunny basket I designed, just perfect for all your Easter treats!

Location: My Studio, Address will be sent to you when you RSVP. Email me to reserve your spot.

Sessions: Wednesday March18 OR Friday March 20th  from 7:00 - 9:00PM.

Supplies: All Supplies need to complete these projects are included.

Tools to bring: Paper snips (scissors) and paper cutter & scoring tool.

Cost: $20.00

You KNOW you want this (and how could you not?? ) but you just can't make it?  No problem!! You can also purchase this class by mail!  (All supplies needed to complete this class will be mailed to you along with detailed instructions) all you have to do is put it together at your convenience!!

Class Options

Class at Studio $20.00 Class by Mail $20.00

Hope you'll join me for this hoppin' adventure!!

Funky Bunny

I think you're gonna need sunglasses for this one!!

I am so in love with the Pink Flamingo DSP!! Not to mention this super-cute bunny from the Animal crackers stamp set!  I was just itching to ink him up and then so excited to realize I could punch out the circle for his head using our 1/2" circle punch  so I could layer him to make him "pop".. Isn't he the cutest??

I am definitely loving these colors - since the patterned paper is a bit busy, I decided go with a chocolate chip card base this way it doesn't look overly bright! Who would have thought that so many different colors together would look so cool!!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Animal Crackers #113395

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White.  Other: Designer Series Paper Pink Flamingo.

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Staz-On Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Pink Pirouette.

Accessories: Cocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Jumbo Brads, Circle Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals, Blender Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-way Glue Pen, Snail Adhesive.

Recycling Peanuts!

Have you ever seen something funnier than this stamp??

Call me dorky, but I just love the images in this stamp set - I think it was the first one I ordered as soon as the new catty came out! 

For this card, I actually used left-over "ingredients" from my Feb. Stamp Camp, which I think is a great way to come up with new ideas for layouts or card sketches while using the supplies you have on hand! (this way you can just buy more!!) Not a bad way to recycle huh??  I colored my peanuts using a blender pen and just a loose mix of all my ink colors used in this card and then cut them out and attached them to my image panel using dimensionals - I really love that look!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: That's Funny #113250

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, More Mustard, Whisper White.  Other: Designer Series Paper So Saffron.

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Staz-On Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Pink Pirouette.

Accessories: Cocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Antique Jumbo Brass Eyelets, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-way Glue Pen, Snail Adhesive.

Specials Updated!!

Hi Sugarbunnies!!  I just updated the March sales for you!! Be sure to check out my Specials Page so you can check out the new deals (as well as our ongoing SAB deals!!)  Don't forget Sale-A-Bration will be over at the end of the month! don't miss out!

This month there is a FABULOUS opportunity for you to purchase our beautiful Easter sets from the new Occassions mini!  Items in the mini will not be available for purchase until April 1st, but you can take advantage of these gorgoeus sets NOW and get a head start on your Easter projects!!

Happy stamping!!