from the herd stamp

Thought I would share a short little video of my pin wheel card in action ;) after making over 50 invations I really had it down on making pin wheel cards. These cards defantily give your friends and loved ones a WOW!!!
You can find out how to create your own by visiting
 Deb Valder blog.

Owl baby invites

 Another baby shower under wraps.

 Always fun to take a little time out to do a some creating.

Diaper invites

 Found this cute template on-line and had to use for my beautiful sis n laws baby shower coming up! I think they turned out so cute! Love them. Wasn't to bad cutting them out either. I used Blushing Bride cs & Wisteria Wonder cs

April Paper Pumpkin

April's Paper Pumpkin was a perfect fix for my favorite

 two mommies in the world. I hands down really love getting 

this cute little box in the mail every month. It gives me a perfect time out 

of busyness of life to stamp for a few minutes and be proud of the out come. =)

Early Bird Card Class

Join us Early Birds for a fun filled class of mustaches ;)
When: Monday April 27th
Time: 10-12
Cost: $15 or free with minimum order
Must RSVp
Where: Tina's house (mineola)
Supplies ton bring: favorite adhesive, scissors, bone folder, dimensions

Note: I do mail outs if you can't attend. But do charge a small postage fee.

Our Favorite 2015 Retiring Products

Don't waist no time. These items will GO out fast!!

Retiring List PDF

My Digital Studio (PDF) 

Library Card Class

 Come learn how to make your very own greeting cards 

for ANY occasion!

Join me on Thursday April 23rd at the public library.

You will make 3 cards with coordinating envelopes

$8 per person from 10am-12pm or 5pm-7pm

You need to bring scissors and your favorite adhesive- 

all other supplies and creativity provided

Reserve a space you must RSVP

~make beautiful cards using rubber stamps to take home

~learn new techniques

~all materials included

~no experience required

~have FUN !!!

Supplies to create these cards:

Big News stamp #134018 / $31.95 (11stamps in set)

Lullaby dsp #133695 / $10.95

Crisp Cantaoupe cs #131298 / $6.95 (24sheets)

Hello Honey cs #133678 / $6.95 (24 sheets)

Smokey Slate cs #131202 / $6.95 (24 sheets)

Basic Black #121045 / $6.95 (24 sheets)

Whisper White cs #100730 / $8.50 (40sheets)

Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399 / $2.95 (24 doilies)

Sweetheart Punch #133786 / $15.95

Postage Stamp Punch #122344 / $15.95

1'' Square Punch #124094 / $15.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack #133787 / $16.95 (3 mini punchs)

Sequin Assortment #133631 / $4.95 (750sequins-50each color)

Crisp Cantaloupe Bakers Twine #135636 / $3.50

5/8'' Silver Satin Ribbon #134548 / $6.95 (10yrds)

Adhesive #104332 / $6.95 (13.1 yrds)

Dimensionals #104430 / #3.95 (300 dots)

 Glue Dots #103683 / $4.95 (300 dots)

Tiny treat bag sample

 Step 1) Cut card stock 6'' X 5''

Step 2) Score on 6'' side: 1'', 2-3/4'', 3-3/4'', 5-1/2''

Step 3) Turn to 5'' side score: 1''

Step 4) Fold all the creases and trim off
tiny square on 1'' side

also trimmg up to the
 1'' flap end. (adhere sticky strip to side)

 Step 5) Begin to fold bag together. 

 Step 6) Fold in flaps  adhering strip to the bottom end!

 Your bag should look something like this.

 Step 7) Pinch togehtr with your fingers so that you can punch

 two holes for the ribbon to slide through.

 I got them a little crooked but you can 

see what we are going for.

 Step 8) Slide ribbon through and tie in knot

you may need to trim ribbon so it don't look to frizzy.

 Step 9) I used to postage stamp label punch # 122344 $15.95 

 1'' square punch #124094 $15.95 

to embellish the front using the

 Something to Say stamp set #134180 $21.95

 Sporting the In-Colors dsp #133705 $21.95

40 sheets 4 each of 2 double-sided designs in 5 Awesome colors!

12 X 12 in size

If you love this ribbon its the 5/8'' Satin Ribbon

Gold #134547 $6.95

Silver #134548 $6.95

These are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, 

or even simple little treat for coworkers.

April - Demo Meeting

 

SWAPS

 Since I moved last July I haven't been able to head up our demo meetings. FINALLY we were able to get one together to meet and I am so glad we did. Was such fun as always. Getting to see everyone's amazing talents flourish and have a little girl time with my favorite group of gals.

 OUR MAKE N TAKE

 WAS ABLE TO SNAP IN A QUICK 2-GETHERIE 

(AS MY DAUGHTER WOULD CALL IT)

sorry Louis wasn't in this shot!  ;)

 ANN TAYLOR & LOUIS ROGERS SWAPS

HELENE HATCH & TINA PATTERSON SWAPS

Happy Easter -Spiral Flower die

 I love this die it makes the most perfect little rosettes. I used rolo candies for center. My Happy Easter come from "Teeny Tiny Wishes'' stamp set Punched words out using the Modern Label punch. Stamped in Soft Suede ink pad. The leaf petals were used by the 5 star flower punch. And I used subtles candy dots on tip for an embellishment.

 Originals Flower Spiral Bigz Die

Price: $17.95

Apple -Punch art

I haven't done punch art in a little while now. But discussing with a few of my ladies from class thought we would work on a little simple cuteness in our meetings. So thought why not start off simple but right on time for end of school year.

So simple to make but super adorable.

5-petal flower punch (cut off a single petal0

full heart punch

smll scratch brown cs for stem

scissors (to cut bottom into a wave)

Enjoy and have fun creating!!!

Proportional Matting for 5-1/2 X 4-1/4

Not sure about you guys but I'm always 

having to make notes on scratch

 paper of different sizing to card matting. 

Found this and thought it was perfect 

helpful tip!  So had to share with YOU!

=D

You Rock STAMP

Early Birds Stamp Class

When: Monday March 30th

Where: tina's house (Mineola)

Cost: $15 or free with minimum order 

Time: 10-12

Supplies to bring: favorite adhesive, scissors, dimensions, bone folder

You Rock Wood-Mount Stamp Set Price: $10.95

Weekly Deals March 24th-30th & Clearance

l Artisan Label Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96	Crushed Curry Baker's Twine Price: $2.95 $2.21	Epic Day Designer Washi Tape Price: $4.95 $3.71
Fringe Scissors Price: $9.95 $7.46	Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil Price: $10.95 $8.21	Label Love Clear Stamp Set Price: $17.95 $13.46
Petite Petals Punch Price: $12.95 $9.71 Love OUR weekly deals always great stuff and who don't like a discount on our favorite supplies! Don't forget to scan through the clearance rack you never know what can if awesome discount you will find there!!! http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=493 Clearance Rack

Best Day Ever Library Stamp Class

 Fun at the library

When: Thursday March 26th

Time: 10am-12pm or 5pm-7pm

Cost: $8

Supplies to bring: scissors and favorite adhesive

Must RSVP to reserve spot.