Greeting Card Kids

Hope everyone has a great Christmas and the holiday season has blessed you with some magic of its own.  We had a white Christmas here and it was so pretty!  Christmas with the family was good.  Looking forward to a great New Year!  I am sharing with you two of the last Christmas cards that I made.  Hope you enjoy!

Looking forward to sharing with you in the coming year!

Hugs Alicia

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Until next time

Alicia

Wishing you a Merry Christmas

This card was inspired by one similar to it in a magazine I saw.  Of course, I don't remember the one but thought this would be a quick easy card to do, especially if time is running short, as it always is with me!  Hope your Holiday season is going well.  :)

Supplies:  

Stamp Set:  Jolly Old St.Nick

C/S:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Ink:  Real Red

Other:  Deck the Halls DSP, Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon, Real Red Buttons, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon

Christmas Decor Elements Gifts

Ok so I know I haven't posted in awhile.  Christmas has got me busy this year but I did want to show you some cute and quick gifts I made.  This is my first try at the Decor Elements and I have to say they are really easy to use and I love how they turned out!  The first one is a plate that I got at a discount store for a very reasonable price.  I then rubbed the tree out of the Candy Cane decor element sheet on the front.  The ribbon is some real red that I had(retired ).  The cute little tag is stamped with A Cute Christmas Stamp set, then water colored with the ink listed below.  Couldn't stop there so I had to put the glitter around it to give it some pizazz.  I got the idea from the video on the StampinUp demo website and pretty CASED it except that I put the ribbon on it and a cute card with a yummy chocolate chip cookie recipe inside.  I also made a smaller plate with a blueberry muffin recipe inside the card.  These were really quick and easy to do for that last minute gift you may need.  Tell me what you think.  Thanks for looking.

Hugs

Alicia 

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  A Cute Christmas

C/S:  Whisper White, Real Red, Pretty in Pink

Ink:Old Olive,Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:  Silver Glass Glitter, Red Ribbon

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

I made this card for a card share a while ago but forgot to share on my blog.  So here it is.  Hope you like.  I definitely like using the blushing bride for Christmas. Didn't think I would but surprises come to those who venture...  Hope you enjoy! 

Supplies:

Stamp set: Jolly Old Saint Nick

C/S: Blushing Bride,Shimmery White,Wild Wasabi

DSP:  Candy Cane Christmas

Ink:  Real Red, Blush Blossom, Black Stazon

Other: Silver Glass Glitter(love that stuff!), distressing kit

Joyful Season

Here is my try at using the Letterpress plates.  I will say that there is definitely a learning curve for these.

After giving it a try, this is my result.  Let me know what you think.

Supplies:

C/S:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler,Always Artichoke, both craft ink

Other:  Always artichoke seam binding ribbon, Basic Rhinestones,

Big Shot, Joyful Season Letterpress Plate

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A Christmas Wish

Below is a card that I made using vintage type items. I love using ribbon on my cards but wanted to try something a little different for me.  I used both the cherry cobbler seam binding ribbon and the chantilly crochet trim together and like the results.  I sewed a length of thread and then pulled it to make it looked all scrunched up!  Tell me what you think.  I also loved the tree in glitter.  Reminder of a era gone by.  Thanks for looking!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Welcome Christmas   120597
Home for Christmas   111756
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler   119685
Crumb Cake   120953
Designer Paper:  Deck the Halls   120810
Ink::  Early Expresso   119670
other: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon   120992
Chantilly Crochet Trim   118480
Champagne Glass Glitter   120997
Crystal Effects (to put glitter on tree)   101055
Distressing Essentials   118762


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Hugs

Alicia

Ribbon Tree

While my thumb is still healing from cutting it and having 6 stitches on the tip of it, I made this cute ribbon tree that I wanted to share with you.  Hope you like.  

I cut 5 inch pieces of ribbon and folded them  in half. Then attached them at the  open top with a straight pen to the tree.  Added some glitter flowers that I had to the top. Easy Peasy and helped with my withdrawals from not being able to make things!

Supplies
Styrofoam tree form
Old olive striped grosgrain ribbon
Red riding striped grosgrain ribbon
Straight pins
Tree top decoration of choice

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A. RUBBER STAMPS:

Customize!  You may substitute any current stamp set (wood or clear-mount) of the same price or less as the stamp or standard wheel you are replacing.

3 Wood-Mount Stamp Sets

• 113500 Fun & Fast Notes (p. 70) $33.95
• 115360 For All You Do (p. 103) $28.95
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1 Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• 118571 I {Heart} Hearts (p. 46) $18.95

1 Standard Wheel

• 109679 Fast Flowers Stampin' Around Standard Wheel (p. 70) $6.05

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• 117155 Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (p. 175) OR substitute with your choice of Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
• 120954 Getting Started Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock (8.5 x 11, p. 165) OR substitute with any Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock (8.5 x 11)
• 100730 Whisper White Card Stock (8.5 x 11, p. 169) OR Card Stock 8.5 x 11
• 114616 Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon (p. 191) OR any ribbon $8.95 or less
• 102283 VersaMark Pad (p. 195) OR Ink Pad $8.95 or less
• 101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 169) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• 102277 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• 105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• 103133 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• 119677 Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker (p. 166) OR any Stampin' Write Marker
• 119679 Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker (p. 167) OR any Stampin' Write Marker
• 119787 Marina Mist Classic Ink Refill (p. 167) OR any ink refill
• 104332 Snail Adhesive (p. 197) OR any adhesive $6.95 or less
• 102394 Stampin' Mist (p. 198) OR Stazon Cleaner (109196)
• 119525 Chocolate Small Song Bird Tile Décor Elements OR Décor Elements $7.95 or less

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• Uninked Standard Cartridge
• Single Blender Pen
• Single Stampin' Sponge
• Stampin' Scrub
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Décor Elements Applicator Tool

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• Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
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• Recruit Brochures (20)
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Greeting Card Kids

Season’s Greetings Card  The cutesy images of children from our Greeting Card Kids stamp set, akin to those we remember from Dick and Jane readers from yesteryear, make for wonderful vintage greetings for favorite holidays. A distressed-looking music note print from our Newsprint Designer Series Paper in the background and Crochet Trim and glitter accents are all suitable details that give this Season’s Greetings card a delightful old time feel.
Supplies are listed so if you like and want to order please visit my online store by clicking on the Shop Now button on the right!
Hugs
Alicia

SUPPLIES
Four The Holidays
Greeting Card Kids
Serene Snowflakes
Aqua Painter
Blushing Bride 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Blushing Bride Classic Stampin Pad
Chunky Essentials Stampin' Glitter
Crop-A-Dile
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin Pad
Distressing Essentials
Illuminate Top Coat Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - In Color
Linen Thread
Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink
Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection
Newsprint Designer Series Paper
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Peach Parfait Classic Stampin Pad
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin Pad
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Sponge Daubers
Very Vanilla 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
5/8 Inch Crochet Trim Victoria
Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements
Watercolor Paper

Cute Fabric Heart

Come check out this really cute fabric heart in my online store.  You can order directly from me there   If any questions, please let me know.  Thanks for looking
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Don't do what I have done!!

Well, until my finger gets better after cutting it and after having 6 stitches on the end of it, I cannot  work on my goodies to show you.  Please check back in a few days and hopefully I will have improved enough to work again.  Thanks and look forward to sharing some really cute stuff!!  Take care 

Alicia

Congrats!

Cynthia Ferenz you are the lucky winner of my blog candy give away.  I sent you an email so you can send me your address.   Hope you enjoy the goodies and come and visit again!

alicia's scraps: Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online store

alicia's scraps: Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online store

Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online store

Stampin' Up! demonstrator site and online store

Wicked Cool Cupcake Box

Happy Halloween to everyone!!  Hope you are having a great one.  My offering for today is this super cute cupcake box that I made using the Wicked Cool Stamp Set.  Have I told you that I love that stamp set! 
When I made this, it took a life of its own and I am really happy with the way it turned out.  Notice that I used a transparency sheet and embossed it with the spider embossing folder. Thanks for looking and don't forget to leave me a message to win some blog candy tomorrow.


Hugs

Alicia

 Stamp:  Wicked Cool
C/S:  rich razzleberry, old olive, whisper white
DSP:  wicked fun
Ink:  Basic Black, old olive, rich razzleberry
Other:  perfect setting Bigz die cut, spide web embossing folder, Big Shot, extra large decorative punch, scallop ribbon punch border, rich razzleberry striped grosgrain ribbon, 1 3/8 round punch, distressing kit

To make the box: 
Score a 12x12 pice of rich razzleberry cardstock at 2 1/4 all around
Cut the corners and tape side up to make box
For the top:
Score a 9 1/4 square of rich razzleberry at 1 inch all around. 
Then cut inside of top at 1/4 inch to insert embossed transparency
Tape sides up and there it is!
Any questions let me know and I will try and answer as I can.

Witch Way is the Candy?

Here is my offering for today.  I used the spider web embossing folder then sprayed it wil silver foil smooch spritz to give it a shiny look.  Like the way it turned out.  Let me know what you think.  Don't forget that I have some sweet blog candy to give a lucky someone. that leaves a post for any of my offerings.  Thanks for looking

C/S:  Old olive, rich razzlebery, whisper white, and watercolor paper

Stamps:  Fang-tastic

Ink: Rich razzleberry,pumpkin pie, basic black, blush blossom marker

Other: black waffle paper, wilver foil smooch spritz, spider web embossing folder, Big shot, large oval punch, scalloped oval punch, raven lace trim

Fang-tastic!

                                                             

 Stamp:Fang-tastic C/S:  rich razzleberry, basic black
 Ink: basic black,. rich razzleberry, pear pizzaz, blush blossom marker 
Other: Spider Web embossing folder, big shot, basic black striped grosgrain ribbon,
aqua painter, large oval punch, scalloped oval punch

Am just loving the rich razzleberry cardstock!  This card came about from wanting to use this stamp set.  I had been looking at it for about two weeks and finally decided it was time to do something with it.  As you can tell, I am "crazy" about the scrunched up ribbon.  Just can't seem to help myself with it!!!  LOL!  Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy.

Owly Box with Nuggets

Who doesn't love a little chocolate treat?  I thought these would make really cute and easy treats to give my customers.  The box is made with 2 of the scalloped big shot die cuts and then covered with the Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper.  There are three little yummy chocolate nuggets inside that I also covered with same designer paper.  Since I thought I was on a roll using up some of my Halloween goodies, I made the witch hat
of the Black Waffle Paper.  Hope you like!  Don't forget to leave me a message.  I am giving some blog candy
to a lucky someone after I make the final post on Halloween.

supplies:

Stamps: Fang-tastic

Paper:  rich razzleberry, basic black, whisper white

Designer Series Paper:  Wicked Fun

Ink:  Basic Black

Other: Owl Punch, Black Waffle Paper, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Scalloped Circle Bigz Die Cut, Big Shot

The Raven

Sorry no posts for several days. Have been busy making more Halloween "goodies"! Here is one that I just finished. Wanted to use the waffle paper and decided this was a great way to do it. I find that the more I use it, the more I like it. If you haven't tried it, give it a try. Hope you enjoy!

Supplies
C/S: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Real Red Satin Ribbon, Black Waffle Paper, Silver Glass Stampin Glitter (Love that stuff!), Black Glimmer Basics Brads, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Loving Halloween and Dark and Dreary

I cant seem to pull my self away from the Dark and Dreary Set. Here is another card that I made with the set. Really like the way this one turned out! Am loving the scrunched up ribbon effect.
Tell me what you think! Used the Nite Owl DSP on the front then run it through the Big shot with the Spider Web Embossing Folder. Then used the distressing tool and sanded it. What a cool effect! It shows the web on the inside of the card. Give it a try. You just might like it!

Stamps: Dark and Dreary
cardstock: Olive Green, Basic Black, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango

DSP: Nite Owl
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Olive Green Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Bat Punch, Crystal Effects, Distressing Kit

Dark and Dreary

Been having a lot of fun playing with my Halloween goodies! This is one of the cards that I CASED from Janine. Had so much fun with the brayer doing this one! Very simple just brayer with Tangerine Tango over the DSP image after you have punched a round mask over the tree. Love the outcome!

Stamps: Dark and Dreary
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Pear Pizazz
Ink: Basic Black, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Silver Brads, 1/8"Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Bat Punch, Round Tab Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Brayer, Dimensionals

This is the card that I made for my granddaughter who is away at college for the first time. Have been wanting to use this stamp set so thought this would be perfect to let her know I miss her!

I saw one very similar to this somewhere when I was surfing, but do not remember who or where. If this is yours, please let me know to give credit. Thanks for looking!

supplies:

stamps:Because I care

ink: basic black, old olive,concord grape

paper: Newsprint dsp, whisper white, basic black

other: basic black stain ribbon

Lola's Jewels

I have been very busy coming up with some creative cards and things so that I could have something to show on this blog..

The following is a box that I made with the Stampin Up Sizzix Matchbox Die cut.
Am loving the die cut machine! Made this box for one of my daughter's little chi's that she has.
They have way too much jewelry to keep up with.

The paper is retired paper that I was trying to use up and the ribbon is white satin. Hope you like. I cut three boxes and attached them together to have the box with drawers.

Starting again!

I made the decision to start this blog again and do a better job than before on it...so this is the beginning No picts today of the things that I have made. Will get to that tomorrow...thanks again for being here and be patient. I think that you will like the wait...