Trendy Trees

Happy Good Friday!

I hope you're enjoying today, and I am not working (at my 'other' job today)...so I was stamping. My daughter had school today, and I decided to do some stamping since I haven't been doing a lot.

I was working on some chipboard tags, which I shipped off to someone (Lois in NJ) who is doing a craft fair, and needed some ideas...so I stamped and decorated a couple of tags for her, and foolishly forgot to take photos....

As I was stamping and playing with this set, I thought it needed some decorating (stamping) on the Old Olive Cardstock. So, I stamped the leafy tree around the edges...and it started to look lacy! Don't you think? And then I stamped the tree trunks first, and then the trees. I used the Stamp a Majig, but I don't think you HAVE to use it, but it does help.

The rosette was made using the wide stitched ribbon and using linen thread, I did a running stitch in the edge of the ribbon and pulled and tied it. Adding a build a brad with the dotted swirl tree in the center of the brad. Simple Card, quick to make !!
(well, sort of quick, the rosette does take some 'sewing' skill, but it isn't hard!!! don't be scared. My biggest threat is not being able to thread the needle sometimes because I can't see the eye!!!! lol)

PS My Apologies for not posting something since last Sunday!!! I think I am in withdrawals!


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Rolodex File Photo Album

I got the rolodex file from eBay, and it was just plain drab and "office" dreary....

But, after decorating, wouldn't this be a breath of Fresh air or color?

I was inspired by Janet Wakeland's blog photos of her Rolodex classes, and using the Simply Scrappin' kits to make a fun photo album for a desk! Wouldn't this just brighten up YOUR desk at work, and create conversations with co-workers of all the things YOU love?

Or maybe you can also send this with your son or daughter as they leave for college..?

I filled this with photos of my family, pets and some of the fun things we did this last year, and things that are still being done. There are still several empty pages that can have more photos added, and other mementos...like movie tickets, or theater, or ....??...The sky's the limits...

I used the Card Address file die by Stampin' Up and Sizzix

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May is National Scrapbooking Month....I will be planning a Scrapbooking event..so..stay tuned!

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Petal Pizzaz

I know this has nothing to do with stamping, but, every year these ducks come back to our pond for at least 10 years.....and last year, they were here on April 3, and I took these yesterday....


See, we have the new dog in the picture this time!!! Last year, we had 3 ducks, 2 males and 1 female, and this year, just one of each....

Pretty amazing huh! I actually took these photos about 4 feet away from the ducks..and my pool



This is one layout that I really like to do because it is fast, and colorful!

this uses

Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, and Kiwi Kiss...I am going to miss the In-colors when they retire...do I say that all the time? (I think I do!)

This is one of the cards for STAMP A STACK for April 11th. (the Easter Sunday Weekend..)
Please RSVP by WEDNESDAY!!! (April 8th)

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Easter Basket Surprise!

How can you use these little containers, and make something fun with it?

What can you come up with?

I thought of different things, like ribbon tying or stamping or rub ons, but..after a few attempts at making a little box, this is what I came up with........

Cute and compact, and full of sweets!

This is one of my surprise treats for Friday Night Stampin Out!

Filled with Sweet Tart Jelly beans YUM!

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Happy Easter!

Yesterday was the first day to order from the OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG! Did you receive your copy? If not, you can click on the above link, or go to the website, or click on the photo of the Mini catalog to the right of this blog! I am sure you will LOVE the new Exclusive Sizzix Dies that are being offered by Stampin' Up!
Don't forget about the Get Connected Promotion as well! Get a free stamp (10.00) with any 40.00, and also don't forget about my Fifth Avenue Class!


Happy Easter!

Well, it isn't Easter yet, but we're making this cute card for Easter, and I wanted to make sure we got it made early so that YOU can send it out to someone special!


The Tea Party paper is so spring/Easter coordinated. I used Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, and Lavendar Lace

This is one of the cards for FRIDAY Night!


Can't wait to see the last project? Well, the last one uses a special container!



I got them at Michaels' and used my coupons, but I hope you think it is cute...I was really happy with the way it turned out!

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CIRCLE POP UP

Now, I don't usually hold out on my customers..heh heh, but I have had these little gems hidden so well, even I forgot I had them!

I got these from Oriental Trading Company! Yes, the toy company! I actually ordered them from their scrapbooking area!

They are pop up circle cards!

So, I used my circle cutter to cut nice circles, and then stamped it (ALWAYS) in Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, and Pacific Point.

When you pull the circles apart, this is what is hidden inside! Clever, and I didn't have to cut anything or fold anything because it was "Pre-done!"

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Fifth Avenue Floral Cards

Add a touch of elegance and class to your Mother’s Day gift this year with this gorgeous Fifth Avenue Floral card set! The card set includes four trendy card designs packaged in a unique window box.

Date: Saturday April 25
Time: 12 (noon) to 2:30 pm
Cost: 22.00 pre-paid
Location: My house - Long Beach, CA
RSVP by April 18th - class will be 28.00 day of the event. So pre-payment sent by April 19th is strongly encouraged! If you cancel after April 19th, you will be sent all the supplies.
Please be sure to commit to the date so that I can be sure to have all the supplies for you prepared!

From April 1st to April 25th!
If you can't attend my class, purchase 50.00 in my Online Store, EMAIL Me, and I will send you the class instructions by email. Please be sure to note FREE Fifth Avenue Floral Class somewhere in the email. The supplies should be purchased online, and I will send you this after I receive confirmation of your order!

If you are demonstrator wishing to purchase this planner, please go to http://www.demotodemo.com/ to order it! Be sure to let them know you were referred by me! If you order it, please let me know so I can give you a Thank you gift!
Please email me to sign up for this class: deekwlt@aol.com



this is Not an April Fool's day trick! :)

hope to see you here at my house!



All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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