You Did It - Graduation Time

Graduations may have to happen differently this year, but that doesn't mean the Graduation Gifts can't still be managed while keeping social distancing!  Thank goodness for the post office!

A friend of mine has two grandchildren graduating this year and needed a couple of cards.  Since we don't know the school colors, they're getting Pink / Blue (one girl, one boy).  

Recipe - Both Cards  - Blushing Bride and Night of Navy

Base - 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5 1/2", then trimmed off 2 1/4" from the front.
Designer Series Paper - 3" x 4" (front panel)
Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)
Designer Series Paper - 2" x 4" (inside left panel - card pocket)
Whisper White - stamped and cut with Stitched Shapes Square
Whisper White - 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" (inside panel)

Stamps Used:  Witty-cisms and Peaceful Moments
Ink:  Blushing Bride and Night of Navy

Night of Navy:

Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Tuesday!

~ Donna

Retired Buttons and Ribbons

This has been my evening project the last couple of nights.  Lately we've all seen posts and messages about how uncomfortable the face masks are when wearing them all day.  Especially for those on the front lines in hospitals and medical offices.

When the Clearance Rack updated recently, I bought some ribbon and buttons and also dug through my old ribbons and buttons and started sewing.  

I rolled the edge over twice and stitched the edge and the fold, then added the buttons.  They aren't beautiful, but I'm hoping they will be helpful.  I gave the first batch to my son who is an Oncology Nurse at Mayo Clinic.  He said they had been receiving a lot of different things with the same goal in mind and would share mine as well.  

I'm still making more.  It's nice to have something to keep my fingers busy while watching t.v. with the hubster.  

The ribbon is about 9 inches long, before adding the fold and button.  I only fold over about 1/4" twice, then stitch along the side, across the fold and up the other side.  Then move my needle into the middle and stitch the button on tight.

So, if you have extra ribbon and buttons you don't know what to do with, here's an idea.  I'm certain you can find plenty of people who would love to have them!

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy and Stay Connected with friends and family, but safely!

~ Donna

Garden Kitty

I have a confession.  One of the main selling points on this stamp set for me, the kitten.  It just won my heart over.  Of course I love the ease of coloring this set and the awesome gate dies, but the kitten is the heart!

This is a super fast and easy card and so sweet!  Of course you can use any colors you wish and have a variety of cards.

Recipe:
Highland Heather - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (cut two - one inside and one outside)

Stamps:  Grace's Garden - be sure to get this before the new catalog begins while it is still a BUNDLE!
Ink:  Memento Black
Stampin' Blends: Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry.

Inside I added the kitty again!

Works nicely with other colors as well.

Thank you for looking in today!

~ Donna



Product List

Grace's Garden Bundle (English)

[153789]

$47.50

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147276]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144602]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Ran Out of Ribbon!

I rarely run out of ribbon because I forget to use it most of the time!  But that's not true today, I'm so sad I ran out of my Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon!  

I was planning for a very small Stamp-a-Stash for Friday night and when I pulled out the ribbon there was enough for three cards.  Ugh!  So, each person will get to make one and I have my sample.  

Recipe:
Petal Pink - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Old Olive - 3 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Best Dressed Designer Series Paper - 3" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White scraps for Sentiment

Stamps:  Dressed to Impress
Ink:  Old Olive

Below is what the Stamp-a-Stash cards the way we made them with Whisper White Bakers Twine.  No sentiments on my samples so I can use them later for whatever I need.

I'm going to miss this beautiful paper so much!

(ooooh I just noticed this one isn't centered! LOL)

Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Saturday!

~ Donna

Witty-cisms for Everything

I'm working my way through pieces and parts of my Designer Series Papers.  This one is an old one, but it was perfect because I could use it with multiple color backgrounds.

These are great to make up ahead of time, except for the stamping (and adding to the square of 3" x 3").   Then when you need a card with this stamp set or any other, the square is big enough to manage just about anything.  Stamp it up, add it to the 3" x 3" and your done!

Recipe:
Whisper White Thick cardstock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" - embossed with Tufted folder
Cardstock (your choice) 1 3/4" x 5"
Designer Series Paper (your choice) 1 1/2" x 4 3/4"
Cardstock (same choice as above) 3" x 3"
Whisper White - 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Stamps:  Witty-cisms
Ink: Memento Black
Stampin' Blends:  Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Old Olive, Petal Pink,

Thank you for looking in today!  (this should have posted at midnight, but I missed the scheduling, so posting it now!)

Happy Friday!!

~ Donna

Mother's Day 2020

I nearly missed it!  My brain thought Mother's Day was a week from this Sunday, nope, it's THIS Sunday!  Thank goodness I had some kits ready to turn into whatever I want!

Recipe : 

Whisper White - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"

Lovely Lipstick - 4" x 5 1/4"

Best Dressed Designer Series Paper - 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Best Dressed Designer Series Paper - die cut with Stitched Nested Labels

Whisper White - Punched with Story Label Punch

Lovely Lipstick - Punched with Story Label Punch

Stamps:  Dressed to Impress
Ink:  Memento Black

I needed something inside, so cut out a couple of the "flats" shoes and added the stamp.  Mark's Mom isn't a dress up kind of gal, just nice and comfy, so I thought these would be perfect for her.

Thank you for looking in today.  Happy Thursday!

~ Donna

Team Make & Take on Zoom

On Monday night we had our 2nd Team Zoom Meeting since we're all still on "Stay at Home" orders from the Governor.  Arizona has been extended to May 15th.  We'll see what happens after that.  For me, I'm enjoying it because I'm fortunate enough to work from home, but I worry about those who aren't so lucky.

Our fearless leader gave us the measurements for our card ahead of time so all we had to do was follow along and put it together.  As soon as we started scoring the small piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP), I knew what we were making since I'd made something similar last week.  Lorri's version is cuter with the added card strips on the outside though.  Makes it look more like a real mask.  I'll be adding that to mine.  You can see my first one with instructions HERE.  To add the strips, simply cut a 1/8" wide strip to go across the top and bottom - attach with liquid glue as the Tear and Tape will be too wide and for the sides, use Tear and Tape and a 1/4" wide strip.

Recipe:
Crumb Cake - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Designer Series Paper (striped from Magnoila Lane DSP) - 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Crumb Cake - die cut with Stitched So Sweetly rectangle - 3" x 4" size
Petal Pink strips - 1/4" x 4" (you'll trim to fit)
Petal Pink strips - 1/8" x 6" (trim to fit)
Ribbon for ear loops.  I used Crinkled Seam Binding - Whisper White.

Lorri re-sized the "i miss your face" and printed on Crumb Cake and die cut with Stitched Rectangles.  I just used the one I printed on Whisper White from the download.  If I make more - and I probably will, I have to wait until my printer ink order arrives!  

Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Hump Day!

I've ordered my box of catalogs for next year!  Can't wait to get one in my hands!  If you need one and don't have a Demonstrator, please let me know!

~ Donna