Quilting Forever, Housework, Whenever!

This saying made me laugh because I am not a quilter, but I LOVE to clean the house!! These sweet little cherries make me smile. They remind me of a slot machine :) I used my new Tartan Cuttlebug folder - it came in a pack with 5 other folders and I wasn't sure I'd like this one, but I do! I added the faux stitching around the message panel. That's about the extent of my sewing ability - LOL!! I covered the cherries with crystal effects so they're nice and juicy.

I'm off to mop the floors (one of my favorite chores!).

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Quilting Forever
Accessories: Scallop scissors, Cuttlebug - Tartan, grosgrain ribbon, crystal effects, Copic markers
Paper: SU Real Red, Bella Rose, white

Sew the Seeds of Spring

Another card using my Whipper Snapper set "Springtime Quilt" by Anna Wight. I glued 4 squares of paper together and then cut them out with a Spellbinder die (label 1) in my Cuttlebug. Since it was 2 pieces of paper instead of one, it cut it out and embossed it in one step - cool!! I also embossed the background using my new Cuttlebug Folder "Tartan". The main images were colored and cut out. The bird and tree are raised with pop-dots. I 'threaded' the button with a strip of paper - a tip I learned from Anna! I do not sew so this is a perfect solution for me. I also don't like the look of nekkid buttons on my card. I didn't have a leaf that was the right green so I made my own. I cut out a piece of green paper and added veins with a Copic marker. I curled the leaf slightly so it didn't look so flat.

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Springtime Quilt
Accessories: Prima flower, button, Spellbinder die, Cuttlebug, paper piercer, pop-dots, stickles
Paper: SU

Tea Bag holder

I made this tea bag holder with my new Whipper Snapper stamp sets. I knew I wanted to make something with a tea bag when I first saw this tea pot image. I LOVE tea and it just goes with a warm, cozy quilt. The tea pot is cut out and covered with crystal effects to make it shiny like ceramic. I added the zig-zag 'stitching' to the borders - I am not a sewer and do not own a sewing machine, but the card needed something to finish it off. I'm happy with how it turned out!

The ribbon and tea pot image are on a belly band keeping the card closed. It slips off easily so the card can be opened.

I added a 'quilt' to the inside left and the message on the right. This brand of Earl Grey is my favorite!

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Springtime Quilt and Quilting Forever

Accessories: Brads, grosgrain ribbon, Copic markers, crystal effects, tea bag :)

Paper: SU Kraft, night of navy

WHIPPER SNAPPER DECEMBER RELEASE!

2 new Anna Wight cling sets are being released today - Quilting Forever and Springtime Quilt. They each have 12 1-inch size quilting block stamps along with several themed messages. I'm not a quilter or a sewer, but these stamps are really fun to play with! This cuppiecake image is my favorite :)

Check out the other November/December featured designers:

Amy RohlSCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/rohla

Blog: http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com/

Carla MurphySCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/cardsbycarla

Blog: http://cardsbycarla.blogspot.com/

Gabriela DivineSCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/gabydee

Blog: http://gabiwithaneye.blogspot.com/

Randee ElsingSCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/Randee_E

Blog: http://www.mystampingground.blogspot.com/

Anna WightSCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/sweetmissdaisy

Blog: http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com/

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Quilting Forever

Accessories: Heart button, paper piercer, nesties, corner rounder, stickles, pop-dots, copics

Paper: SU red riding hood, pink pirouette, chocolate chip, white

Ice skating chicken

I'm busy running around at the last minute getting Christmas stuff done. I'm going out later tonight to brave the mall to get 2 gift cards. I refuse to go out tomorrow!! My hubby is already aware of this plan ;)

This is the first card I made with the new Whipper Snapper stamp sets that I got last month. For some reason, that chicken looked like he wanted to skate at night under a full moon. I sponged the moon on the card stock with white craft ink and then embossed it with clear embossing powder. I love how it made 'craters'. I used the Martha Stewart icicle punch and added stickles for some sparkle. The chicken is cut out and raised with pop-dots. I used the reflection technique. I've never tried it before but it was really fun and easy! Poor Mr. Chicken doesn't look too steady on his skates!!

Hope everyone is ready for Christmas - it's almost here!!

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Think Snow

Paper: SU Night of Navy, white, yellow

Accessories: Martha Stewart icicle punch, stickles, snowflake stickers, clear embossing powder, white craft ink

4:00am Post Office Run....and a card

I just got back from the post office. I had a VIP package to mail and it needed to go out ASAP! (I'm such a procrastinator!! *Hi, I'm Jennifer and I like the adrenaline rush of waiting until the last minute because this month isn't stressful enough!*) Luckily, the line was short ;) I could hear people working in the back though. I have a huge crush on the APC - Automated Postal Center. IT ROCKS!!!! It took me all of 5 minutes to park, mail the package and get back in my car. Sweeeeet! Yesterday was the busiest mailing day of the month and I feel like I just cheated all those people who had to wait in line.

Here's another card I made for the new Whipper Snapper release. I followed this tutorial on SCS - very easy and very fun! I used my new Polar White Flower Soft - love it! It really looks like fluffy snow. The snowman and the snowballs are cut out and raised on dimensionals. I figured the front was busy enough so I added the message on the inside.

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Gardening Snowman and Think Snow

Paper: SU! Night of Navy, white, light blue from Archivers

Accessories: Martha Stewart icicle punch, MS snowflake punch, brad, clear embossing powder, Flower Soft, Navy grosgrain ribbon, Stickles, Copics.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!

It snowed ALL day yesterday and it's snowing again now! As soon as I shovel the sidewalk, it's covered over again. I'm sure getting a good upper body workout though! I love living in Colorado and I love sitting inside with a cup of hot tea watching the snowfall. I'm working on Christmas cards and projects for my Secret Santa - only 17 days until Christmas!!

I made this snowman card using the Whipper Snapper set 'Gardening Snowman'. I love the cute little bird sitting in the flowerpot. I used my heart Cuttlebug folder to tie in the heart theme. I don't usually do blocking on my cards, but it was really fun!

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Gardening Snowman

Paper: SU! Real red, black, white

Accessories: Cuttlebug (hearts, snowflake and swiss dots), red grosgrain ribbon, brads, Copic markers, stickles glitter, Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities Dies

Warm Greetings on a snowy day!

I woke up to snow today! I thought it was appropriate that I post one of my Whipper Snapper cards using the snowman image from 'Think Snow'. I am usually drawn toward round, chunky snowmen, but I love this slimmed down version. I punched 3 snowflakes and layered them with pop-dots for a 3-D effect. I did the same thing with the main image panels. This is the first time I've used my new argyle Cuttlebug embossing folder. I love the look!! It reminds me of a warm, cozy sweater.

I have more projects that I'll be posting in the next few days.

Stamps: Whipper Snapper - Think Snow
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, SU real red grosgrain ribbon, red brads, pop-dots, Copic markers
Paper: SU chocolate chip, real red, kraft

Whipper Snapper Featured Designer!

I just about fell out of my chair when I was asked to be a featured designer for the November/December Whipper Snapper release! Anna Wight is my stamping idol (and she's really sweet in person too!) and I'm super excited to be designing samples with her new stamp sets. The new sets are Think Snow and Gardening Snowman. All the stamps are really cute, but I fell in love with the adorable penguin image. I used my new Martha Stewart icicle punch - it's really easy to use and I love the look. I layered the punched snowflake (also from MS) so it would stand out on my white background and I used my brand-new-from-the-package-I-just-got-at-the-store Labels 3 Nestabilities Dies. I think this is my favorite shape so far. Those things are addicting!!


I have more samples that I'll be posting so check back!! :)


Other featured designers for November/December:
Amy Rohl
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/rohla
Blog: http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com

Carla Murphy
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/cardsbycarla
Blog: http://cardsbycarla.blogspot.com

Gabriela Divine
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/gabydee
Blog: http://gabiwithaneye.blogspot.com

Randee Elsing
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/Randee_E
Blog: http://www.mystampingground.blogspot.com

Anna Wight
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/sweetmissdaisy
Blog: http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com

*I wasn't going to start a blog, but I thought this fun designer adventure would be a great way to start out! I can tell I'm going to enjoy sharing all of my pictures - I take A LOT of pictures and I know how to upload. Watch out!! LOL!*

♥ Jennifer


Stamps: Whipper Snapper Think Snow
Accessories: MS snowflake punch, MS icicle punch, Labels 3 Nestabilities, rhinestone brad, Copics, SU! dazzling diamonds glitter, clear glaze pen
Paper: SU! Chocolate Chip, SU! Ballet Blue, White, DCWV Winter Matstack