Crafting Sisters

This birthday card is for one of my crafting friends.  This Crafting Forever stamp set is perfect for giving a card to another crafting friend.  BUT instead of using any of the words from that set, I chose to use some fun words from the new Five for All stamp set.

Before you say anything, yes, I'm using a retired punch (Word Window) because it was all I had handy and quick.  I could have just cut a strip of paper, but that can be difficult and crooked!  

The pot was colored with my new Chameleon Pen BR4 Burnt Umber.  These pens are really fun to use!  The tools inside the pot I colored with our Watercolor Pencils.

Recipe:
Tranquil Tide - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper - 5 1/2" x 2"
Tranquil Tide - 3 1/8" x 2 1/4"
Whisper White - 3 3/8" x 2 1/2" 

Inside I used another fun stamp from Five for All.  I added the word "wondering" with an arrow between LIKE and "Why...  so it says  ...Like wondering "Why did I walk into this room?"  Do you ever do that?  Oh I sure do and I have to retrace my steps and then remember!  ha ha ha!

Thank you for looking in today.  I'd love to hear from you in the comments.  Stop in and say hello?

Happy Monday!

~ Donna

Happiness = Coffee and Friends

Here is the first of many creations with the New Coffee Cafe from Stampin' Up!  There are so many great ways to use this set and better yet it comes as a bundle with the thinlits that match!

What better friend than a soft fur-baby.  Someone I know would need three kittens on her card!

Recipe:  
Early Espresso - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Pear Pizzazz 4 1/4" x 3 3/4"
Coffee Break Designer Series Paper 4" x 3 1/2"

Ink:  Early Espresso and Memento Black
Watercolor Pencils for Kitty
Stamps:  Coffee Cafe and Pretty Kitty

Inside - Whisper White 5 1/4" x 4" and Coffee Beans in Early Espresso

There's even a thinlit to cut a straw and if you have a hot drink a little top stopper - no idea what that is called, but you've seen them at Starbucks - if you frequent there, of course.

Thank you for looking in today.  To purchase any items you see here, shop my store and remember, if you have any questions, please be sure to contact me!

StampsWellWithOthers@gmail.com


Have a Blessed Sunday!
~ Donna

This Little Piggy says Hello!

These little piggy's just want to say "Hello" and they are doing it in the most fun way they can.  

Recipe:
Perfect Plum - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Rose Red - 5 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White - 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
Powder Pink - for stamping Pigs
Sky Blue for clouds

The flower stem is from the Hostess Set - Tranquil Tulips.  I used the Balloon Punch for the Balloon and the "hello" comes from Thoughtful Banners.

Thank you for looking in today.  I think it's going to be a hard weekend.  Suzi is losing weight and eating less.  I feel we're getting close to making that horrible decision pet parents have to make.  Please send me prayers for strength. 

~ Donna

This Little Piggy Believed

This had to be the first card I made with This Little Piggy.  She's just so cute!

Recipe:
Whisper White - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Soft Sky - 5 1/4" x 4"
Powder Pink for Piggy and Words

I stamped the little clouds with Whisper White Craft and then added White Emboss and then heated with the Heat Gun.  I stamped the piggy onto the Soft Sky and then added the Powder Pink pig over top.

Inside I used more Powder Pink and layered it with Whisper White to give a little color inside.

Have you seen these AWESOME new Mini Stampin' Dimensionals?  They were perfect for using under the single word sentiments and no cutting involved!  

Thank you for looking in today!  Have a Fabulous Friday!

~ Donna

Life in the Heartland

As soon as I spotted this stamp set in the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, I knew immediately that I needed it and I needed it for two specific people.  Wednesday my stamps arrived from my first full order from June 1st and this was the first thing I made.

My former boss, Karen, retired (and deserted me at the office! I miss her like crazy!) at the end of 2016 and has moved to a little town in Arkansas.  She still has family here, so comes back often and visits.  So this stamp set, Heartland, is just perfect.

Recipe:
Dapper Denim - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Color Therapy Designer Series Paper Stack - 5 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White inside - 5 1/4" x 4"
3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon - Whisper White
Layering Circles Framelits
Stitched Shapes Framelits

This little guy can easily be colored with our watercolor pencils or using ink squeezed into the top of your stamp pad.  However, I've just discovered Chameleon Pens!  I love our Blendabilities so much and when we lost them, I looked for something to use.  My hubby actually spotted these (can you believe it?) and now I'm collecting and using them.  They are so much fun!

Here's every stamp that is in this set.  Isn't it just a great little set?

Heartland - Wood Mount - 143889 - $23.00

Clear Mount - 143982 - $17.00

Thank you for looking in today.  Has your first order arrived or are you still making your wish list?  My wishlist is still pretty long!

Happy Thursday!

~ Donna

To shop for any of the items used here, simply click on any item below:

Product List

Heartland Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143889]

$23.00

Heartland Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143892]

$17.00

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

[141394]

$6.50

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141414]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack

[144193]

$10.00

Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon

[144159]

$7.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Big Shot Platform

[142802]

$26.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$40.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Crazy Cat Lady

Last week at our Team Meeting, I was showing the girls my "Free Kittens" card.  If you didn't see it, you can go HERE to see it now.  One of the girls suggested how cute it would be to make one that said "Crazy Cat Lady Starter Kit".  

So, that's what I did!  I can see one thing I didn't do, but I think I'll be making more of these so will update it then.  Next time, I want to add some background to the kitties.  Maybe a brick wall would go nicely there!

Recipe:  
Cajun Craze - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Sahara Sand - 5 1/4" x 4"
Kitties - Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede, Basic Gray and Cajun Craze.
Wood Crate - Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

Inside, the side of the crate and one more kitty!  You can never have too many kitties!

Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Hump Day!

~ Donna

Colorful Seasons Swap Card

I wanted to share one of the swap cards from our Team Meeting last month.  This one was made by Jennie.  Doesn't it just make you want to head for the beach and just breathe in the fresh ocean air?

Jennie used the bundle from page 147 in our new 2017 Annual Catalog with Colorful Seasons Stamp Set and Seasonal Layers Thinlits.

I just love the bright new in-colors.  Tranquil Tide, Berry Blast and Lemon Lime Twist.

I'm sorry I don't have more to share, but when we came home from the Vet with Suzi today (she's still doing normal things, just need her to eat more that a few bites at a time), but when we came home in 111 degree temperatures, we found our Air Conditioning wasn't.

Turned out to be a couple of fuses and our A/C guy was here in a couple of hours.  God bless that man, he has a HOT HOT HOT job in Arizona!

Thank you for looking in today!

~ Donna