Mia's Cottage Baby Book

I put together this ladybug baby book to go with the card I made earlier. (The cover was also inspired by some work I saw atSCS.) Click on the image to see a video of the inside

Supplies:
Mia's Cottage Paper Collection
Mia's Cottage Cardstock
Mia's Cottage Ribbon
White Cardstock
Sizzix Ladybug
Bind-it-all

Halloween Sculpey Clay Pins

I've finally tried Sculpey clay! It is so much fun to work with and I have lots of ideas to share with you. My first project was making pins with The Angel Company halloween stamp set called Trick or Treaters.

Supplies:

Trick or Treaters stamp set
White Sculpey clay
Acrylic Paint
Pin backs
Clay Sealer (you can use Future floor polish)

Stamped Ladybug Card

I'd like to take credit for the overall design of this card, but I was inspired by a card that I saw at Splitcoast Stampers. This card uses a discontinued TAC set called Bold Posys. It is making it's debut again as a Vintage Set offering and will only be available in October 2007.

Supplies:

Bold Posys stamp set
Mia's Cottage Paper Collection
Mia's Cottage Cardstock
Mia's Cottage Ribbon
Claret Palette Ink Pad
Chartreuse Palette Ink Pad
Bordeaux Palette Ink Pad
Sizzix Ladybug
Paper piercer
Needle & black thread

Stamped Halloween Napkin

Looks yummy, doesn't it? OK...well I had to do something to dress up the shot and I didn't have my Jello brain made yet. This is a test that I did with Hanes T-Shirt Maker iron on sheets. I've been having trouble getting a nice clean image when I stamp on fabric so I gave this a shot. It's definitely much clearer, but it does give off a bit of shine. Oh...and you can't use word stamps directly onto it or they'll print backwards. I stamped the backing paper on the other side so it showed through and then traced the words by hand on the right side of the paper.

Supplies:

Trick or Treaters stamp set
Hane's T-Shirt Maker iron on transfer sheets
Orange marker
Ribbon

Halloween Lollipop Treats

Here is a great way to dress up your lollipops for a nice treat. This also works well for other occasions, just use a different stamp set.

Supplies:

Trick or Treaters (TAC stamp set)
Simply Spooky Paper
Noir (black) Palette Ink
PrismaColor Pencils (blended with odorless mineral spirits)
3/8" Ribbon

Trick or Treaters Halloween Card

I can't wait to play with this set a bit more. It's the Trick or Treaters set from The Angel Company's 2007 Fall Supplement. I'll bet this mummy would look great stamped on white mulberry paper. Didn't think of it until it was too late!

Supplies:

Trick or Treaters
Running Stitches
Simply Spooky Paper
Dark Colored Staples
Noir Palette Ink
Tea Leaves VersaMagic Ink
PrismaColor Watercolor Pencils
Ribbons (from the local Wright's Factory Outlet)

Simply Christmas Card Kit

Here is just one sample from a card kit designed by my TAC upline, Heather Scott. There are three other gorgeous designs included in the
Simply Christmas Card Kit

Kit Includes:

• R2721 Simply Christmas Stamp Set
• V237 Scarlet Cardstock - 25 sheets
• V215 Black Cardstock - 10 sheets
• V222 White Cardstock - 10 sheets
• F775 Pewter Brads - 20 Assorted colors
• S767 Silver Embossing Powder
• 2 yards Black/White Gingham ribbon
• 4 Idea Sheets - Includes color pictures of samples, all materials and supplies listed, and step by step directions

$34 With Stamp Set
(or you can substitute any same price set)*

$20 Without Stamp Set*

*Prices do not include shipping.

Visit www.CreateWithLove.com and click on Card Kits for further details.

Delicious Autumn Card Kit

This is just one of the cards that you can create with the Delicious Autumn Card Kit. Thanks to Heather Scott for allowing me to reproduce her card kits for my customers.

Kit Includes:

• Delicious Autumn Stamp Set
• Ivory Ultrasmooth ( 5 sheets)
• Wine Red #3 Textured Cardstock (5 sheets)
• Yellow #1 Textured Cardstock (5 sheets)
• Silver Swirl Paper Clips (3 each)
• Black Scrappers Floss (2 yards)
• 4 Idea Sheets - Includes color pictures of samples, all materials and supplies listed, and step by step directions

$24 with Stamp Set (or you can substitute any same price set)*

$10 without Stamp Set*

*prices do not include shipping


Visit www.CreateWithLove.com and click on Card Kits for further details.

Toodle Loo Baby Book

I've been looking through my bin of things that I've purchased with intentions of creating something from it some day. Well...today is "some day." I've just finished making this baby book from a Sesame Street board book from the dollar store (they came two in a package so I may create another one with a different theme).
There is actually no stamping at all in this book. I used The Angel Company Toodle Loo Paper with coordinating, cardstock, ribbon, and hardware. I also rummaged through my scrapbooking supplies for the buttons, sayings, and additional embellishments.

If you click on the image, you will be directed to another page with a slide show so you can see the whole book.

Supplies:

Toodle Loo Soar With it Paper Collection
Toodle Loo Cardstock
Toodle Loo Ribbon
Toodle Loo Hardware
4x4 board book (or board books sold here)
misc. embellishments

Penguin Christmas Notebook

My daughter keeps coming into my room to see what I'm up to and she always asks, "Who are those for, Mom?" I tell her that they aren't for her and she leaves the room disappointed. I decided to make something especially for her so I gave her this notebook when she woke up. She's happy that the pencil is attached (I had to use my glue gun to make sure the ribbon didn't come off the pencil) and especially likes the puffy Liquid Applique on the penguin's hat.

Supplies:

Perky Penguins stamp set (currently a Level B TAC Hostess Set- now in Spring 2007 Catalog)
Merry Wishes Paper Collection
Icicle Stickles
Noir Palette Ink
PrismaColor Pencils
White Liquid Applique
White mulberry paper (layered at the bottom for "snow")
Green cardstock (from my scrap bin)
Notebook (comes in a pack of 4 from the dollar store)
Pencil (I used wire cutters to cut this one to size)
Snowflake button
3/8" Ribbon

Baby Jesus Cookie Can

This is a little project I made last year to thank my sister for the nativity cookie cutters that she gave us. I adhered patterned paper to a clean mushroom can and added the stamped image. I also coiled up some thin craft wire for a handle. I was able to do this because I had just purchased a new can opener from Pampered Chef that kept the edges smooth. A fun thing to do is to glue the lid back on with super glue. You can flip the can over so the glued part is on the bottom and then decorate it. You can even send it through the mail that way. It does cost a bit extra to mail it, but it's lots of fun for the recipient to figure out what could possibly be in the can!


Supplies:

Can (use a can opener that doesn't leave sharp edges)
Patterned paper
The Only Thing stamp set
PrismaColor Pencils

Poinsettia Card & Candle

Here's another method for using stamped images with candles. For this one, I stamped my image directly onto tissue paper using Noir Palette ink and colored the image with my Prismacolor Pencils. Carefully cut out the image and then place it on your candle. Wrap a sheet of waxed paper tightly around the candle (with the image sandwiched inside) making sure it is flat with no wrinkles. I usually use a long enough piece so I can grip the ends of the paper with my hand to hold it tight. Next use your heat tool and heat it just enough to see the wax melt a bit...that's the fun part. Don't hold the heat on too long...just a little or the candle may warp. I used my paint pen to dab gold dots on the candle. Experiment with glitter to give it a fun look! I've burned candles like this with no problem, but take precautions just in case.

Supplies:

Candle
Tissue Paper
Waxed Paper
Poinsettia Stamp
Noir Palette ink
PrismaColor Pencils
Heat Tool

Supplies:
Card
Noir Palette ink
PrismaColor Pencils
Red Cardstock
3/8" Ribbon
Green Eyelets
Tag (I just use the reverse side of one of the tags from my Merry Wishes paper pack)

Perky Penguin Candles

Well, I finally got this set away from my niece. (Yes, S.C. I'm referring to you!) It's called Perky Penguins and it made its debut as a Level B Hostess Reward in The Angel Company 2007 Fall/Winter Catalog and is currently available for purchase in the 2008 Spring/Summer Catalog.

Supplies:
Perky Penguins (Level B Hostess Set)
Holiday Greetings
Merry Wishes Paper
White Liquid Applique
3/8" wide Ribbon
Red Cardstock
Large Candle (approx. 5 1/4")
Small Candle (approx. 3")

Sympathy Card - Fall/Autumn

Here's another sympathy card with the Good Timber set. I love this tree! I'm not sure where the green cardstock came from, but I think it may be one of the older Bazzill cardstock colors.

Supplies Used:

Good Timber
With Sympathy
Spanish Olive - VersaMagic Multisurface Chalk Ink
Lyra Watercolor Crayons
Stipple Brush (Size 2)

Sympathy Card - Winter Season

Unfortunately, I 'm always looking for a decent sympathy card. Needless to say, I was thrilled when The Angel Company included a sympathy set in the Fall/Winter 2007 Catalog.

I used DCWV Cardstock and white ribbon from my non TAC stash.

The rest was made with the following products from The Angel Company:

With Sympathy
Good Timber
Clear Acetate
Cotton White Opaque StazOn Ink