Colorful Happy Birthday Card

Hello!

Today I have a card to share with you- I'm in need of a few birthday cards (I'm actually behind on sending them- like January behind!) so I'll be making some more this week! I challenged myself to use Kelly's sketch from Day 1 of her Sketchbook 3 Course to make this... I don't know how well you can see the sketch in my card but I can definitely say that it inspired me!



Goodies:
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes, Create a Cupcake by Stampin' Up!
Ink: StazOn, Basic Grey, Going Grey, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rose Red, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Pretty in Pink, and Daffodil Delight all by Stampin' Up!
Paper: Crumb Cake, Dafodil Delight, watercolor paper, and First Edition DSP by Stampin' Up!; other patterned papers and cardstock by Bazzill
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Decorative Label Punch, Photo Corner punch, Melon Mambo polkadot grosgrain ribbon, Subtles buttons, Linen Tread, Scallop Edge punch, paper piercer and Crystal Effects all by Stampin' Up!

My little cupcakes are watercolored and then topped with lots of Dazzling Diamonds for some sparkle. I love all the colors in this one!

I hope you are all enjoying your week! It's a busy one for me but luckily I'm finding a little down time here and there to create- it makes even the busiest days a little less stressful.

Thanks for stopping by today!

-tessa

SB3 Day One Layout: Silverwood

Hi!

I know it's been awhile since I've posted... you know how it goes... life gets busy and there is no time to blog! I haven't been making cards recently either. Instead, I've been scrapbooking! It's where I started so many years ago and I forgot how much I like the larger space to fill. I've been having a lot of fun with it!



I don't usually take classes but one of my favorite scrappy girls, Kelly Purkey has put together a great online course focusing on sketches. I'm a sucker for sketches and I love the idea of a new one arriving in my inbox 3 times a week for the next month. Hopefully I can find the time to do all of them!

I was so inspired by today's sketch, I decided to do a two page layout so I could add some more pictures... I have tons from last summer's trip to Silverwood!



Goodies:

cardstock- Stampin' Up!, Bazzill
patterned paper- Imaginisce, Bo Bunny, Jilly Bean Soup
punches- Stampin' Up!, Fiskars
Lettering- Cricut (Opposites Attract cartridge)


It felt good to use up some old supplies on this... I don't think I've used my Cricut for about a year now! I also mixed some older paper lines with some new ones- I think they work well together!

Is anyone else taking the Sketchbook 3 class? I would love to see your layouts if you are! It is so fun to see how different people interpret the designs, don't you think?

OK! I better get going- we are making homemade pizza for dinner and everyone is getting hungry... :)

Thanks for stopping by!

-tessa

Punch Bunch Cards

Hi! I thought I'd pop on and share a couple cards I created with the Punch Bunch set (from Sale-a-bration) and scraps of my favorite Playdate DSP:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Woodgrain, Punch Bunch
Ink: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip classic inks
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise cardstock; Real Red, So Saffron textured cardstock; Playdate DSP
Accessories: Old Olive satin ribbon, Linen Thread, Circle Punch, Circle Scissors



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Punch Bunch, So Happy For You
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip cardstock; Real Red textured cardstock; Playdate DSP
Accessories: Scallop Square punch, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Large Circle punch, White Embossing powder, Corner Rounder, Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon, Scallop Edge punch, paper piercer

I think the little owl stamp is my favorite from this set... what about you?

Hope you have a great, long weekend!

-tessa

Pretty Bliss Pins

Hi!

Today I'm sharing some of my pretty pins... Really they're just decorated clothes pins but they were a big hit for me over the Christmas season- I sold over 50 of them at some local craft shows! I also gave a few away as gifts- they would be great for displaying cards around your stamping room or even on your refrigerator (with a magnet added to the back). I also use them as chip clips- they are so cute! :)

So, here are a few pretty clips I made for the SU! leadership display boards using the Bliss Sale-a-bration set:



Another way to display them:




Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Bliss
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake
Paper: Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red cardstock; Love Letter DSP
Accessories: Scallop Circle punch, Curly Label punch, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Antique Brads, Silver Brads, Mini Vintage Tags, Circle punches, Silver Glass Glitter, Linen Thread

As you can see, I added a lot of little details to these guys! The ones I sold during the holidays only had the flowers on them so these were extra special. I may have to remake a set for myself!

Thanks for stopping by today!

-tessa

A Valentine Card

Hello! Hope you are all getting ready for a great weekend! I'm planning a very crafty weekend... cropping with friends on Saturday and a fun class on Sunday! I can't wait!

Today's card is a quick one- and ended up being the only valentine I made this year! I hope you like it:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: what! no stamps? :)
Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic Grey, Pink Pirouette, Real Red cardstock; Playdate DSP
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Curly Label punch, Scallop Edge punch, Linen Thread, paper piercer, Love Impressions rub-ons

So, this card features some of Stampin' Up!s great rub-ons. They are very high quality rub-ons that work like a charm. I was able to layer them with no problems and the white stood out even on darker cardstocks. It really is hard to find good quality rub-ons and I've tried a lot... I think Stampin' Up! may be my favorites!

Anyways, hope you all enjoy your weekend!

-tessa

Crazy for Cupcakes Class

Next weekend I'm teaching a fun class using the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set. Here is what we're making:



I've packed a ton of fun techniques into these cards and can't wait to show everyone how easy these really are!


My friend Kristen and I have been trying to put this class together for almost an entire year! Isn't it weird how time flies by so quickly!


We will be making 2 of each of these designs for a total of 10 cards...


And, everyone who comes also gets to take the stamp set home with them as well!


This is one of my favorite stamp sets for birthday cards... I hope everyone else likes it, too! :)


Thanks for peeking at my cards for this class! Hope you are having a fantastic day!

-tessa

Handmade Fabric Flowers

I love the textures fabric can bring to our crafts- especially when it's ripped or ruffled! Here are a couple of examples of quick, fabric flowers I made recently...




Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

So have you tried your hand at fun, fabric flowers?

Hope you are enjoying your day! I've been spending time with my mom who's in town- we're heading out for a fun day of shopping to start our weekend off right! :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

-tessa