Embellished Events Birthday

Like I said... I'm *loving* the new Embellished Events stamp set!

This is a card I saw on Janet Wakeland's blog and just had to make a few myself!
Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Embellished Events (C: 126497, W: 126495), Bring on the Cake (C: 121958, W: 121899)
• Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Real Red Classic Ink (126949)
• Paper: Polka Dot Parade DSP (126902); Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), 1-3/8" Square Punch (119877), Silver Mini Brads (122941), Real Red & Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126875 & 126872), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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Embellished Events Baby Ducky

I've been excited to mount this new stamp set called Embellished Events and play with it!  I think you will be seeing a lot of it as I make birthday, anniversary, wedding, baby, Christmas gifts...

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Embellished Events (C:126497, W: 126495), A Word for You (C: 120528, W: 117032), Petite Pairs (sentiment inside, not shown, C: 122497, W: 122495)
• Ink: Midnight Muse (126860), Daffodil Delight (126944)
• Paper: Polka Dot Parade DSP (126902); Midnight Muse (126843), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Vintage Trinkets (118764), White Baker's Twine (124262), Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126872)

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Cards for the Boys!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Perfect Punches, Sprinkled Expressions (retired), On Your Birthday (retired)
• Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy
• Paper: Real Red, River Rock, Night of Navy, Basic Gray Card Stock; Big Top Birthday DSP (retired)
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Two Tags Die, Perfect Pennants Die, Pillow Box Die (retired), Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Stripes Embossing Folder, White Baker's Twine, Silver Brads, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Square Punch

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Papillon Potpourri Birthday

Here are a couple of birthday cards I made with the new Papillon Potpourri stamp set and matching Elegant Butterfly punch

Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set
Wood: 123757
Clear: 123759

Elegant Butterfly Punch
127526

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Papillon Potpourri, Itty Bitty Banners
• Ink: Melon Mambo
• Paper: So Saffron, Gumball Green, Melon Mambo, Whisper White Card Stock; Lovely Flowers DSP (retired)
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Cards & Gift Bag Projects

Here are a few of the projects I've been working on for my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

Stamps: Perfect Words (retired), Music Notes Standard Wheel (retired)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Naturals Ivory, Naturals White, Poppy Parade (retired)
Ink: Poppy Parade (retired), Basic Black
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Twill Tape, Black Brads
Punches: Word Window, Jewelry Tag, 5 Petal Flower, 3/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 2-1/2" Circle

Kraft Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Perfect Punches
Paper: Basic Gray, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Elegant Soiree DSP (retired)
Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Accessories: Stripes Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Sponges, Linen Thread, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Stitched Stockings (retired), Petite Pairs
Ink: Basic Black, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Tools: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Flower Trio Punch (retired), Oval Punch, Stockings Builder Punch (retired), Rhinestone Jewels, retired ribbon

Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Stitched Stockings (retired), Petite Pairs
Ink: Basic Black, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Tools: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Flower Trio Punch (retired), Oval Punch, Stockings Builder Punch (retired), Rhinestone Jewels

Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms, Curly Cute
Ink: Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse
Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP; Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede,
Summer Starfruit Card Stock
Accessories: Pearls, Linen Thread, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Boho Blossom Flower Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

 These projects now available in my booth at

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Purse Composition Books & Birthday Cards

Here are a few projects I've been working on for my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles...

These are a couple of tiny composition books and a regular size composition book made into cute little purses.  I got this idea from Becky Roberts' tutorial HERE and from fellow downline member Lynn Baskins (thank you!)



 Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: None
• Ink: None
• Paper: Night & Day Speciality DSP (retired), Love Letter DSP (retired); Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 5/8" Black Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Pleated Ribbon (retired - bummer!), Designer Label Punch (retired), Blossom Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Brights Designer Buttons, Antique Brads, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Craft Scissors

I have needed a lot of sympathy cards lately :(
I CASEd this gorgeous card from Mary Fish

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Love & Sympathy
• Ink: Pacific Point
• Paper: International Bazaar DSP; Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Natural Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Dimensionals



And to think I almost didn't order the Memorable Moments stamp set!
I've used it on more than 5 projects so far!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Memorable Moments (W: 126680, C: 126682), Itty Bitty Bits (W: 117056, C: 120060)
• Ink: Pool Party (126982), Daffodil Delight (126944)
• Paper: Domestic Goddess (retired); Daffodil Delight (119683), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267), Stripes Embossing Folder (123128), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861), 1-1/4" Daffodil Delight Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

For Glenn's 21st Birthday :)

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Memorable Moments (W: 126680, C: 126682)
• Ink: Soft Suede (126978), Cajun Craze (126965), Summer Starfruit (126991)
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP (126898); Pool Party (122924), Soft Suede (115318), Cajun Craze (119684), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003), Stripes Embossing Folder (123128), 1-1/4" Square Punch (119865), 1/2" Circle (119869), Glue Dots

For Gary's Birthday...

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Memorable Moments (W: 126680, C: 126682)
• Ink: Midnight Muse (126860), Cajun Craze (126965)
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP (126898); Very Vanilla (101650), Soft Suede (115318), Cajun Craze (119684), Summer Starfruit (126839) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Naturals Designer Buttons (127554), Natural Linen Thread (104199), Glue Dots (103683)

For my friend Cherilee's birthday party tonight

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Mixed Bunch (W: 125535, C: 125537), Create a Cupcake (W: 121915, C: 121982)
• Ink: Baja Breeze (126960), Rich Razzleberry (126950), Daffodil Delight (126944)
• Paper: Floral District DSP (126919); Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950), Blossom Punch (125603), Word Window (119857), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (125583), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Dimensionals (104430),  Glue Dots (103683)

Phew!  That's it for today! 

~ Thank you for stopping by ~

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Father's Day Book & Gift Card Holder

The girls and I made these for each of them to give to their dad on Father's Day this year. Each of the 16 pages feature loving thoughts about their dad like:

I love my Daddy because...

I know my Dad loves me when...

My Dad taught me to...

This is a portrait of my Daddy.

Each page also has room for photos, drawings and memories for Dad. 

We also made matching gift card holders.

If you would like the complete, full color instructions for this project, click HERE and subscribe to June to get this tutorial and much, much more!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
• Ink: Night of Navy (102977)
• Paper: Well Worn DSP (retired); Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze Card Stock
• Embellishments: 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon (125053), Early Espresso Baker's Twine (123124)
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Two Tags Bigz Die (115954), Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz Die (retired), Billboard Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die (retired), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Word Window Punch (119857), Modern Label Punch (119849)

Gift Card Holders

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