Tree of Hearts

Just a quick post to show what I did for Kristina Werner's latest color challenge. I love having my hubby home... so much time to play! Hee!

Here is what she challenged us with this time:



and, here is my card:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Season of Friendship set, A Happy Heart set, Baroque Motifs set
Ink: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa classic inks; Versamark
Paper: Kraft, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Regal Red, Old Olive card stock
Accessories: Hearts Trio punch, Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals

I made this card 5x7" so that I'd have more room to play... I LOVED the grass shown on this card and decided to use it, too! It sets up such a nice little scene.

Anyhoo, hope you are all having a nice afternoon! And, Happy New Years, too!

-tessa

No Layers

Today I am posting a card I made last night as a challenge to myself to use only one layer on my card! I've seen so many great, simple, one layer cards lately, This is my cousin's birthday card for next week but I may have to revamp it a little... I'm not sure if this "no layers" thing is for me!! I do love the colors though, and the way the balloons turned out (my first try with my SU! markers!) so we'll see... Here is the card, anyways:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes set, Big Deal Alphabet set, ABC Alphabet Lower set
Inks: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze Classic Inks; Black Staz On; Pretty in Pink marker
Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze card stock
Accessories: none! I'm kind of sad...

Ha Ha! After editing the first picture, I HAD to add something!! Here is the revamped version...



I also found a home for the heart embellishment that just didn't work for this card. Here it is on it's new card:



Goodies:
All product by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Little Something set
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Regal Rose card stock; Sweet Always DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Pewter Build-a-Brad, Rhinestone Brads, Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon, Dimensionals

Yesterday's Dutch Baby was definitely worth the drive out!!



It came covered in powdered sugar and had loads more on the side along with butter and lemon... SO Good! Their regular pancakes are yummy, too! My girls cleared their plates quickly and we all left happy and with full bellies!

We are taking it easy today... I want to work on some scrapbook pages and check out QVC... I know... pretty nerdy but I swear Lisa Bearnson will be on! Hee!

Have a great day!!

-tessa

A Birthday Resolution!

January starts a new year and one of my resolutions is to send a handmade birthday card to everyone on my list! I decided to start a little early this year... January is pretty busy with birthdays- I've got seven! This is the first I've made, going out to Grandma R on the 23rd. I used my new Petal Pizazz set which will be in the new SU!Spring and Summer Catalog! Here is the card:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Petal Pizazz set, Best Wishes and More set
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Classic inks; Versamark
Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White, Bashful Blue card stock; Maine Blueberry DSP
Accessories: White embossing powder, Rhinestone Brad, Dimensionals

We went in to DC yesterday and had a fun day picnicking on the mall and hitting the National History Museum. We didn't get to see much of it... too many people!! I guess I should have waited until after the holidays but with Jeremy home, I couldn't resist! We didn't even get off the main level or into any exhibits. The interior is really pretty though! It has a great modern feel to it.

Today we are planning to try out a new restaurant for brunch. New to us anyways! A while back, the Travel Channel did one of those "best places for breakfast" shows and on it they had the Original Pancake House and their amazing looking Dutch Babies! I've been drooling over them ever since. I researched a bit and found one of their restaurants close by! Today is Dutch Babies day!! Hee!

I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am! Thanks for stopping by!

-tessa

Valentines Leftovers

When I started building this card I was planning on using my new stamps from Stampin' Up! As a demo we are allowed to order some sets early and I am dying to show them off!! I stamped out a pretty heart from one of the sets and matted it out... taking lots of time to get it just right! Then I set it down on the base of the card (already decorated with the stripes, the scallop edge, and the ribbon) and it just didn't fit! I racked my brain trying to think of ways to make it work but in the end, I ended up using some of my left over paper from yesterday's card and my brand new Hearts Trio punch instead! Here it is:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Love You Much set, Happy Heart set
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink
Paper: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip card stock; Sweet Always DSP
Accessories: Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Edge punch, Heart Trio punch, Corner Rounder punch

I layered the hearts so that some of them popped up a bit to create some dimension...


I also made another quick project. A Valentines binder clip photo holder. I am planning to send it to my Mom with a current picture to set on her desk. Here it is:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Love You Much set
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Paper: Candy Cane Lane DSP
Accessories: Dimensionals; ribbon by Lasting Impressions, Binder Clip from Office Depot

We're off to the National History Museum today... I've been wanting to go since it reopened in November but I've had to wait. I am looking forward to seeing what they did with all the exhibits! It is sunny here and looks like it will be a beautiful day so I know we will have lots of fun!

Hope you all have a great day, too! Thanks for stopping by for a peek!

-tessa

The first Valentine of the season...

I always love making Valentine cards and this year, I am starting a little early! Partially because I have new stamps and I want to play!! Here is what I made last night:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Love You Much set, Happy Heart set
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Regal Rose Marker
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Whisper White card stock; Sweet Always DSP
Accessories: Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon, Pewter Build-a-Brad, Dimensionals, Scallop Edge punch

The size of this card is 4x4". I like it because it allows the heart to really stand out! Sometimes it is fun to play with the size of cards... I always try to keep it a size I have an envelope for though! A lady came into Recollections once looking for an odd sized envelope for 70 wedding invitations she had made with out thinking about the size... she ended up having to make 70 envelopes! Yikes!!

I am planning some more stamp time this afternoon... I love having my hubby home! He takes the girls outside to play everyday and that means some quiet time to myself!! I love it! I always break out my secret stash of See's Chocolates, too!

Hope you are having a great day!

-tessa

Tree of Life card...

Hi! I hope everyone out in blogland had a wonderful Christmas! I am having a great time... my hubby is off work for two weeks so we've been having fun doing things we don't usually do! Santa brought us all we had on our list this year- I finally got my SU! markers and a couple of new sets of stamps to play with. My hubby got a few things he's been asking for... a Nintendo DS and the game RISK. Now, hopefully we can find someone who will play with him! For Zoey, it is the year of Barbie and My Little Pony... she loves them so much! Natalie got a new playhouse with a stove and pots and pans. They had such a great time this year!

I haven't made any cards since before Christmas... too busy finishing up presents and getting everything done! I finally got a chance last night to play a little. Here is what I made:



Goodies:
All products by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Full of Life set; Season of Friendship set
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip Classic inks; Cameo Coral Craft ink
Paper: Whisper White, Perfect Plum, So Saffron, and Cameo Coral card stock; patterned paper by K & Company
Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, Dimensionals, Rhinestone Brads, Clear embossing powder; Ribbon by American Crafts

I loved this metallic paper by K & Company. The colors were so pretty to me and in real life, you can see the shimmer on some of the designs... like the old oil stickers for all of you girls who collected them in the 4th grade!

I've gotten a lot of use out of this tree stamp. I will be very sad if it doesn't make it to the new catalog... especially with spring coming up! Think of all the cute cards!

I am hoping to get some time to stamp tonight so hopefully I'll be back soon to post some new creations!!

Thanks for stopping by!

-tessa

A rare, quiet day...

Today a rare thing happened! Both my babies napped!! Zoey passed out on the couch during her favorite Strawberry Shortcake DVD... Hee! I am tickled pink! Here is Zoey:



I am working on getting my Mom's Christmas present done on time and I think I should get it in the mail tomorrow!! Here are the latest pages I've worked on. I kept them simple in order to not over do it... I would hate to want to redo this book in a few years!





So, hope you all are on time with your holiday projects! I am working hard to get some things done so hopefully by Friday, I won't have any more worries!!

Thanks for peeking!

-tessa