ICE CREAM SODA!

I found this pattern online, and I fell in love with it. Unfortunately, I printed it off and can't find it again to give the creator credit. If you created this great card, please let me know. I would love to give you credit and include a link to your blog!

I shared this card with my demonstrator gals, and they enjoyed it. I did make a few changes from the original card idea, but didn't venture too far off her idea. I made my straw from some leftover holiday Designer Series Paper that I had on hand, and I also added some Cherry Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder to the "ice cream" part, so it's nice and smelly. I'm telling you, this card is just so stinkin' fun!



This is a little close-up view so you can, hopefully, see a little of the shiny part where it was embossed, and you also get a good view of the Glimmer Paper, which I LOVE!


Wondering how I got pink Glimmer Paper? It is actually Silver Glimmer Paper! You read that right. I took a little bit of Regal Rose Re-Inker and put it in the top of one of my brad holders (the little plastic container), and then I took my Aqua Painter, dipped it in the re-inker and brushed it on my Glimmer Paper~~voila, Glimmer Paper in any color your heart desires!

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TOTALLY TOOLS WITH A FAUX METAL BACKGROUND!

The faux metal background is a quick and easy way to add lots of texture to your card and give it a unique look. AND it is so easy to do!

For this card I used the Totally Tools Stampin' Up! stamp set. I embossed my hammer on both Real Red card stock and some Brushed Silver card stock. Then I cut the images out and layered them on top of one another so the hammer had a silver head and a red handle.

For the Faux Metal Background, I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock to 5 1/4" x 4" and then I also cut a piece of tin foil (regular ole' tin foil) to approximately 5 3/4" x 4 1/2" and I glued the tin foil to my piece of Whisper White card stock and then flipped it over and folded the "excess" tin foil over the back of the card and glued it there also. Then I just took my piece of tin foil wrapped Whisper White card stock and put it inside my Houndstooth Embossing Folder for my Big Shot and ran it through the Big Shot. I told you it was easy!!

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CREATIVE ELEMENTS STAMPIN' UP! STYLE!

Creative Elements is one of my favorite Stampin' Up! stamp sets! The stamp images in this set are so versatile you can use them for sympathy cards, "artsy" cards, birthday cards.... the creative possibilities are endless!

I wanted to keep this card simple and easy to make, because we were making it at a Rubber Room event. I used some Daffodil Delight and Basic Black card stock and classic ink. I also used the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder for the Big Shot to add a little texture to my background.

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MORNING MADNESS!

It's almost time for Morning Madness. Be sure to RSVP by Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to join the Morning Madness get together on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. We will make four great cards useing stamp sets from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog, the Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. PLUS, we'll learn a new stamping technique. You won't want to miss all the fun! Cost of the class is $15. I will provide water and coffee, and you will need to bring along your favorite paper crafting adhesive.

FRESH VINTAGE SALE-A-BRATION STAMP SET!

The Fresh Vintage Stamp Set is just one of the great FREE items available in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog.

For this sympathy card, I paired up the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set with the Paper Doilly Large Sizzlits Die for the Big Shot. The doilly die is available in the Occasions Mini Catalog, and it is so delicate and fancy!

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LET IT SNOW!

I'm thankful for a sunny morning, but that means that Phil saw his shadow when he popped his head outside ths morning.

I suppose that a winter lasting well into March or even early April won't be all bad. We really haven't had too much snow and cold yet, so I guess I just need to "buck up". After all, I do live in Michigan!

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY TO ALL!

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WHEN CAN WE EXPECT SPRING?

February 2nd is GroundHog Day~~the official "telling" of when spring will arrive!


Will the world-famous Punxsutawney Phil groundhog in Punxsutawney, PA see his shadow on February 2, 2012? If he does~~there's going to be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't~~the forecast is for an early spring.

So far it's been a fairly mild winter here in Michigan, and I'm hoping for an early spring!