Watermelon Hello

WooHoo, it’s Friday!

It is a beautiful and warm day here … a wonderful sunny summer day!  Just the kind of day to share some juicy and sweet watermelon.  I made this card in honor of all the sweet memories I have of sharing this summer deliciousness with family and friends. 

Here are the details:

Stamp sets:  Endless Birthday Wishes and Work of Art

Card stock:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White and All Abloom DSP Stack (retired)

Ink:  Mossy Meadow and Strawberry Slush

Misc:  Hexagon punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (heart), Daffodil Delight 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue, SNAIL adhesive and Stampin’ Dimensionals

This card is entered into the follow challenges:

Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog - #135, Anything Goes w/Twist: Summer

Clear It Out Challenge – Theme: Anything Goes + Stash: Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - SWEET

Sunday Stamps – SSC104

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Please leave a comment and let me know you were here. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Crazy Birthday Spots

Happy Friday!

I have been playing around at the craft table again and having a blast.  I CASE’d another card from the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.  This one is on page 80.  I changed the orientation from portrait to landscape and changed the colors and images. 

 

Here are the details (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise stated):

Stamp sets: Crazy About You and Endless Birthday Wishes

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White and Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Memento Tuxedo Black, 2013-2015 Stampin’ Write Markers (Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush)

Misc:  Chalk Talk Framelit Dies, Banner punch, Hexagon punch, Coastal Cabana Thick Baker’s Twine, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin’ Dimensionals

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Hiding in My Craft Room – HIMCR#195, Super Scrap Saturday

Top Tip Tuesday – 3 of Something - Banners

Get Creative Challenge - #12, Must include a TAG

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge – Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door – Anything Goes

Fresh Brewed - Birthdays

Crafting for all Seasons - #100 Milestone Celebrations

Crafty Creations Challenge - #287, Seeing Spots (use dots)

Stamp and Create – Anything Goes

Have a wonderful day!

2015 Occasions Catalog, click HERE

Clearance Rack – up to 80% off, click HERE

Weekly Deals through April 20, 2015, click HERE

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Please leave a comment and let me know you were here. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

Floral Birthday Wishes

Hello Crafters,

I am taking a brief break from Christmas goodies.  I am bringing you a bright birthday card with this post.  I pulled out Work of Art and made another floral card with this stamp set.  I hope you like the results.

Stamp sets:  Work of Art (Wood or Clear) and Endless Birthday Wishes

Paper:  Whisper White and Moonlight DSP stack

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake and Hello Honey

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Clean and Simple Stamping - #314

Creative Card Crew - #76 – Birthday with a Sentiment

Seize the Birthday – Anything Goes Birthday

Thanks for stopping by my crafting blog.  May you be blessed this Christmas Season.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

Petite Petal Tag

Happy Tuesday Crafters,

It is bright and sunny here in North Texas.  We are finally going to have temps above 50!! ... WooHoo!!!  Was out last night in the windy, cold weather.  I was so glad to be home after my outing.  I made me some Hot Cocoa to warm up.  Have you had 'Mexican Cocoa?'  Well, the package ... yes packaged cocoa ... had a recipe on it called 'Mexican Cocoa.'  So, I added 2 pinches of cinnamon and a drop of two of vanilla to my cocoa mix before 'zapping' ... yes I 'nuked' it!  It was delicious.  I had some this morning too.  A great way to warm up.  Well on to the card for this post.

I decided to make a 'tag' card.  I folded the cardstock as usual for a card then cut it out with a Banner Framelit die putting the fold just inside the framelit.  I really like the effect this 'tag' card has ... what do you think?

I really like this little card.  Well, it is not so little (3" x 5").  Would be perfect to add to the top of a package or send in a Medium Envelope.

Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (Photopolymer #137553) and Petite Petals (Wood #133152 or Clear #133155)
Paper:  Whisper White (#100730), Confetti Celebration (#133692) and Sweet Taffy (#133693)
Ink:  Strawberry Slush (#131178) and Tempting Turquoise (#126952)
Misc:  Banner Framelits (#132173), Petite Petal punch (#133322), Brights Candy Dots (#130931), Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine (#135637), Island Indigo Baker's Twine (#125575) and Stampin' Dimensionals(#104430)

Endless Birthday Wishes is so versatile as a stamp set.  Because the words are individual stamps you can make your own phrases.  I just love that versatility.

As always, thanks for stopping by for a visit.  If you would like to purchase any of the items listed above please click HERE and stop and shop with me.  I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Or, if you wish to check out any of the items I used for this card click on their item # for a direct link.

Remember to check out these specials:
Weekly Deals
New Stamp set - Banner Blessings
Give the Gift of Creativity - Paper Pumpkin - this is a great gift for a crafty friend or someone just getting started in stamping.


This card is entered in the following challenge:
Sister Act Card Challenge - #83 Anything Goes
Tag You're It! Challenge - #10


Again, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Celebrate!

It's time to CELEBRATE!!!!!  I made a cute little Birthday card.  It could be used for just about anything depending on the sentiment you put on the inside.  I chose to make mine a Birthday card.  I always need Birthday cards.

Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (Photopolymer #137553), August 2014 My Paper Pumpkin and October 2014 My Paper Pumpkin (click HERE to find out more about My Paper Pumpkin)
Paper:  Basic Black (#121045) and Whisper White (#100730)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black (#) and Melon Mambo (#126948)
Misc:  Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine (#135637) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)


Are you starting on your Christmas shopping?  Or, are you one of those people who have everything ready to wrap already in the closet?  Well, I have a great gift giving idea for you.  My Paper Pumpkin is a wonderful gift for your crafty friend, sister, daughter, mother and anyone on your list.  You can purchase a prepaid subscription for them for a month, three months, six months or twelve months.  This is great for those friends who love the cards you make but don't want to invest a lot of time in creating a few cards or projects.  Each Paper Pumpkin that lands at their door will give them a 30 minute crafty break.  Everything is included in the box except scissors and adhesive.  For as little as $19.95 + tax per month it's a wonderful gift.  Click HERE for more contact information if you have questions.

Also, remember that I am in a contest to raise my November 2014 sales.  I would really appreciate your business.  Click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  Or, you may click on the item #'s above for a direct link.

This card is entered in the following challenge(s):
Crafting When We Can - Theme: Black and White as main colors
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

As always thank you for stopping by for a visit.  I do love your comments.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Happy Happy Happy!

Hello Crafters,

I hope you had a wonderful Wednesday.  It has been drizzly and damp here.  I stayed in and recovered from all the going of the last few days.  It was nice to just relax a little.

I cooked tonight ... SHOCK!!!  I usually 'nuke' most things or cook soup or something that can simmer on the stove with little to no interaction.  I pulled some spices down (chili powder, ground cumin, cinnamon, garlic, salt and pepper) and patted it onto skinless, boneless chicken breasts and baked them.  I know it is not much as far as cooking goes.  It was delicious.  I 'nuked' some brussels sprouts and reheated some beans to round out the meal.  Well, enough of that ... on to the good stuff.  No, not dessert!  A new card.

Another Christmas card for the box.  I used a sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch!  It was a really easy card.  I love the little flowers.  They remind me of poinsettias.

Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (Photopolymer #137553) and Petite Petals (Wood #133152 or Clear #133155)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip (#102128), Pear Pizzazz (#131201), Real Red (#102482), Whisper White (#100730) and Flowerpot DSP (#133698)
Ink:  Real Red (#126949)
Misc:  Petite Petal punch (#133322), Regal Candy Dots (#130932), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - #253 - Anything Goes
My Perfect Life - Always Christmas Card - Week 43
CAS(E) this Sketch! - #98









 Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Hope you enjoyed my latest card.  If you are interested in the products used in this card please click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  Or, you can click on any of the item #'s above for a direct link.  Would love to have you as a customer!  BTW, I am in a contest to raise my November 2014 sales over my November 2013 sales.  I would love to win this one and start my 'new' year off with a bang!  Thanks so much for your consideration.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Confetti Birthday

Here is the last post for now.  I have tons of ideas running around in my head.

I followed a sketch to make this card.  This is from Retro Sketches.  This is the first time I have used one of their sketches.  On to the card ...

 

It is a bright little card.  I love these colors together:  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise.  Here are the details:

Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (#137553) and Yippee-Skippee (Wood #131341 or Clear Mount #131344)

Paper:  Daffodil Delight (#119683), Tempting Turquoise (#102067), Whisper White (#100730) and Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper (#133693)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black (#132708), Melon Mambo (#126948) and Tempting Turquoise (#126952)

Misc:  Brights Candy Dots(#130931), Chalk Talk Framelits (#129983) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge #80 - Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant #274 - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday #186 - Anything Goes

House of Cards - Punch or Die

Love to Scrap #40 - Seeing Dots

Alphabet Challenge - R is for Round or Rectangle

Retro Sketches #138 - follow the sketch

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  If you would like to purchase any of the items used you may click HERE to shop with me 24/7 or click on any of the item #'s above for a direct link.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Flowery Hello

I am trying to get back into the swing of things.  So, here's another goodie for today.

 

This is a CAS card that came together really fast.  Here are the details:

Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (#137553) and Petite Petals (Wood #133152 or Clear Mount #133155)

Paper:  Daffodil Delight (#119683), Lost Lagoon (#133679), Pistachio Pudding (#131294), Whisper White (#100730) and All Abloom Designer Paper Series Stack (#133703)

Ink:  Lost Lagoon (#133644)

Misc:  Petite Petal punch (#133322) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Fun-tastic Tuesday - #58 Anything Goes with a Twist - Add Flowers

House of Cards - Use a Punch of Die

Although I did not get this posted in time for the challenge at CASE This Sketch! - #96, I did follow their sketch.
 

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Remember, you can SHOP with me HERE 24/7.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Have a Great Day!

Hello Crafters,

Just getting my day started off early this morn.  Hope you have a great day planned, we do and are ready for the fun!  Just a reminder card to send some sunshine into someone's day.

This is a great all occasion card or encouragement card.  I chose the bright colors for that purpose.  Here are the details.
Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (#137553)
Paper:  Daffodil Delight (#119683), Whisper White (#100730) and All Abloom (#133703)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango (#126946)
Misc:   Banner punch (#133519) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

This card is entered in the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks #214 Sunshine!
Avenue 613 - Challenge #92 - Anything Goes

If you would like to purchase any of the products used in this card you can SHOP  by clicking HERE or on any of the item #'s above.

As always, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Eat the Cake Polka Dots

Hello Crafters,

Here to bring you another card.  I have been trying to build my Birthday card stock.  You can never have too many birthday cards on hand.  I was inspired by a fellow Stampin' Up! Demo, Lisa Althouse (LA Stamper).

Here are the details.
Stamp set:  Endless Birthday Wishes (Photopolymer #137553), Perfect Pennants (Wood #133227 or Clear Mount #133230 ) , Work of Art (Wood #134111 or Clear Mount #134114 ) and Yippee-Skippee (Wood #131341 or Clear Mount #131344 )
Paper:  Whisper White (#100730) and Fresh Prints Design Series Paper Stack (retired)
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar (#131174 ), Coastal Cabana (#131175 ), Strawberry Slush (#131178 ) and Memento Tuxedo Black (#132708 )
Misc:  Banner Framelits (#132173), Hexagon punch (banner tails) (#130919) and Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)

Thanks for stopping by.  If  you would like to purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products listed above click HERE to go to my online store.  Click on the SHOP button on the right OR you can click on the numbers above.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda