Twinkle Spotlight

 

I loved the simplicity of this card by Heidi Collins. I changed mine up a bit to make it my own, but wanted to share where I got my inspiration from. Thanks Heidi!

Now, when I saw this card... I'm like - good, it has a die-cut to match the stamp image. Boy was I wrong. I'm impressed with your cutting skills Heidi! I'd rather have a die-cut than to fussy cut, but I believe I did an ok job! lol

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Spotlight on Nature

Ink - Pebbled Path, Memento, Stampin' Blends (Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green)

Paper - Pebbled Path, Basic White, Twinkle Twinkle DSP (Designer Series Paper)

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Basic White Ribbon, scissors, dimensionals

Veterans Day 2024

 

I went with a "simple" design for this Veterans Day card! Although... there was nothing simple about cutting out all the "stripes" and stars and trying to get them straight. LOL! 

I used the Designer Series Paper from 'Twinkle, Twinkle' DSP.

The sentiment is from the 'Changing Leaves' stamp set.

All the paper was die-cut using the 'Rectangle Stitched' dies. Although, the stars were from the 'Stitched Stars' set (non-SU).

Thanks to all the Veterans who served this wonderful country.

Stamp set - Changing Leaves

Ink - Night of Navy

Paper - Night of Navy, Real Red, Basic White, Twinkle Twinkle DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stitched Stars dies, Rectangle Stitched dies,

Twinkle Bones

 

I loved the idea of dancing skeletons like Tami White created with her card. I chose to create a similar card with the products that I had! Thanks Tami for your inspiration!

I chose the 'Twinkle Twinkle' DSP (Designer Series Paper) for the background.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Bag of Bones

Ink - Memento, Versamark

Paper - Night of Navy, Highland Heather, Twinkle Twinkle DSP, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Bag of Bones dies, dimensionals, Fine-tip Glue pen, Metallic Enamels (stars), Seasonal Labels dies, Heat Tool, White Emboss Powder

Some Sailing

What a lovely card that Artisan Designer Narelle Farrugia created with the 'Sailing Home' stamp set and coordinating 'Smooth Sailing' dies. I just had to create one for myself.... changing up a few things to make the card my own.

I used 'Twinkle Twinkle' Designer Series Paper (DSP), as well as, Stone embossing folder for the background.

Thanks for sailing by!

Stamp Sets - Sailing Home, Something to Say (sentiment only)
Ink - Blueberry Bushel, Gray Granite
Paper - Gray Granite, Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Twinkle Twinkle DSP, Soft Sea Foam
Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Smooth Sailing dies, Stone embossing folder, dimensionals, glue dots. Blueberry Bushel grosgrain Ribbon

 

Decorative Box

As of March 24, 2019, we gained a beautiful baby niece to add to our growing family! She is precious!
Here's a cute photo of her: Eleanor Katherine Schwab

She will be Baptized on June 9, 2019. We wanted to give her something that she could remember the day. Pinterest to the rescue! We found this wonderful block - made of maple - that she can keep forever. Palmetto Wood Shop and Engraving did a beautiful job in creating a wooden block that she will cherish forever! Thank you! Here is the website, should you want one of your own:

https://www.palmettowoodshop.com/collections/featured/products/personalized-baby-baptism-block

Here is the picture of the wooden block we received:

Now, upon delivery, the block was surrounded in yellow tissue paper, but not a box (just the shipping box). So, with my Envelope Punch Board from SU.... I made one to fit perfectly for the block.

I had to do some surfing to find the correct measurements for my box to be the right size. I stumbled upon the blog "The Crafty Owl" (Joanne). She provided a calculator (in inches AND centimeters, as she is from the UK) to create customizable boxes. All you need to enter are the dimensions that you need and it gives you the size paper to cut for the Envelope Punch Board and where to place your 1st and 2nd punch. Here is the site: http://www.thecraftyowl.co.uk/boxbuster/

In my case, I needed a box that was 2.25 inches square. I cut a piece of Petal Pink at 7.25 inches square. My first punch/score was at 2 inches and the second punch/score was at 5.25 inches. Utilizing the bone folder, I creased all the score lines and made the necessary folds for the corners.

As for decorating the sides of the box, I used the Layering Squares dies. The scallop edge with Whisper White cardstock, the square piece inside the scallop background is from 'Twinkle Twinkle DSP'.

For the bow on top... I also used the Envelope Punch Board. Along with Debbie Henderson's step by step instructions. You can find them here: https://debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/envelope-punch-board-bows.html

Thanks for dropping by!

Supplies Used:

Paper - Petal Pink, Whisper White, Twinkle Twinkle DSP, Silver Foil

Accessories - Envelope Punch Board, Die Cut/Emboss Machine, Layering Squares Dies, Stitched Hearts Dies (non-SU), Stitched Stars Dies (non-SU), Stitched Flower Dies (non-SU), Little Letters Dies, glue dots, Silver Metallic Ribbon, Heart gem (non-SU)

Welcome Baby

My new niece is HERE!!!!!!! She arrived on 3/24/2019 at 9:44am. Eleanor weighed 7 lbs and is 18 inches long. The proud parents (my brother and sister-in-law) are bringing her home from the hospital today.

This card that I made for them was printed in my digital software... well, the cloud and the strings were.  The rest was done traditionally.

Thanks for dropping by!

Supplies Used:
My Memories Suite digital software
Embellishments - Rain (cloud); Staples and Stitches (Stampin' Up!)
Paper - Whisper White, Soft Suede, Twinkle Twinkle DSP
Accessories - Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits (butterflies), Apron Builder Framelits (heart, flowers), Metallic Enamel Shapes