Cute Project with Elzybells Stamps…

I’m up late finishing this project for Elzybells new spring stamps but it has turned out to be my favorite.  I’m so glad to because its for my mom.  I had a great childhood growing up with my mom always by my side and I wouldn’t change a thing.  My mom has thought me to a kind, generous, independent person and for that I created this project.  I started stamping flowers from the Floral fervour using different yellow inks and then later adding brown dots to the centers.    I used the happy mother’s day circle stamp from the tags-floral circles set and added a cut out yellow flower.  I then attached everything to my bag and added more embellishments such as gems, ribbon, and a matching button.

The cute little box holds a pretty pair of silver earrings that I know she will love and can wear with any outfit.  I kept the box simple by using the stem stamp from Floral fervour to create a border.  Next the circle stamp was used from the tags-floral circle set and is a great place for me to stamp to a dear mother which is from the Fervour sentiments set.  I attached everything to matching paper and ribbon with the circle being popped for dimension.  Matching gems and button were added last and tie the two in perfect!

The countdown to release day is close but be sure to check out the other designers! Inge Groot, Jen Allen, Moon Hulsman, Rachel Sztonyk!

Elzybells Challenge…Valentine Gift

It’s time for a card challenge with Elzybells stamps.  Challenge #36 is to make a Treat or Gift for Valentine’s Day.  I started out with a blank box that has a clear sliding top.  I’m sure its from another gift but now it has a new purpose as a sweet gift.  The inside holds some chocolate scented lotion but the outside is just as sweet.  I wrapped the outside with Chocolate Brownie card stock along with a strip of Basic Grey.  I stamped the heart circle onto Pink Lemonade card stock with Strawberry Fool ink.  This stamp has a blank middle so you can add just about any sentiment but I chose be my valentine?  I then added matching buttons which are new to Elzybells and are great for those people who love to match.

I kept on creating and made some mini cake toppers using the same stamps and paper.  I used the same colors but switched the ink around and added some sparkle to the hearts.  I used tulle between the circles and matching buttons tied with twine around one edge.  All I needed was mini cakes and these heart cakes will do just fine plus they are my favorite!

Be sure to check Elzybellsfor more challenge ideas and submit your creations! 

Check out the design team creations here: Inge Groot, Jen Allen , Moon Hulsman, and Rachel Sztonyk!

So Sweet Cherry Notebook…

Finally getting into my crafting space this weekend after a battle with a cold and some travel for work.  I still have the cold but I slipped into my space and created this notebook.  I haven’t been to my LSS lately so I dug through my stash and found this cute cherry paper that has a green dot pattern on the opposite side.  After adhering the paper I added plaid ribbon, tulle, and matching green buttons.  I stamped So Sweet of You onto white card stock then used foam dots to add dimension.

I’ll be traveling this week so post maybe light!  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday Friend!…

This week was one of my best  friends birthday and even though we have our own lives and families to deal with I always like to make her something special.  I love these little notebooks and they are going to be my go to gift for all my favorite people.  I started out with some older Basic Grey paper, my go to plaid ribbon, and cute butterflies that were make using a die machine.  I stamped Happy Birthday on two tags and applied them to the notebook  and the mini card with twine.  Well one Birthday down for the year and many more to come.  Maybe I should order some more notebooks!!

Valentine Cupcake Toppers…

These are super simple to make and all you need to so is more cupcakes!  I’m always baking for my co-workers and they love getting handmade gifts from me so what better way then to give them the best of both worlds!  I started a mini assembly line but punching out the circles and hearts, inked all the pieces, and tied twine in the buttons.  I first sandwiched a toothpick between the two circles using a heavy duty adhesive.  After the circles were put together all I had to do was attach the embellishments.  These are available in my Etsy store and special orders are welcome!  I’m never buying the store bought toppers again!!