What a Difference a Day Can Make!

Good Day Stampers!

I have calmed down since yesterday's rant!  I got a good night's sleep (yay) and my DH is out of town for the night.  It's amazing how easy it is to slow down when you are alone lol.

Today's card is not an original, I have seen it on the web in several places so I am not sure where to give credit!  But I loved the idea and the card is just what I need today.  Pink, easy and for a baby!

I got invited to a baby shower and guess what?  I only have baby boy cards.  Yep, kinda surprised me too!  I got out my soon to be retired Aviary set and paired it with Thoughts and Prayers.  It seems like a strange pairing but have a look, it works!

 

I used some of the new in colors and one of the soon to be retired colors.  The card base is Burnt Brown Sugar, the middle piece is Strawberry Slush and of course Whisper White for the art piece.  I used Pretty in Pink for the punched out flowers.  The punch I used was from the Itty Bitty Punch pack.

 

I used several markers for the Thoughts and Prayers branch, Basic Black, Old Olive and Regal Rose.  I stamped the base in Basic Black and lined up the flower spray with the base.  The punched out flower is to cover the join.  I then heat embossed the cage with gold embossing powder and stamped the little owl in Strawberry Slush ink after the embossing was cooled. 

 

 I made a little boo boo by touching the owl and smudging the ink. ( New ink pad, very juicy :O)

As I have said before, No mistakes, only an opportunity for embellishments! lol.  I sprayed the small flowers with a bit of Rubbing alcohol and crushed them.  Waited for them to dry and then glued them to the stamped flowers. 

 

 Now you may be asking yourself, "Why in heaven's name did she spend so much time inking up the stamp if she was going to cover the flowers?"  The answer is in case the flowers don't cover perfectly.  I'm covered even if they don't.

 

Added a Pretty in Pink bow and LOTS of mini pearls.  The greeting was stamped in Basic Black and comes from Friendly Phrases.  I can't believe they are retiring these stamps.  Poo! 

 

Now for some important Stampin' Up! Business!!!

 

There are only 5 days left before the new Catalog is released!

 

•  The new catalog will be released on line May 31.  It may be viewed here. (when released)

• For the first time SU is allowing ordering from all three catalogs, for one day only.  The annual one now current, the new Annual catalog for the upcoming year and the Spring Mini!

• I will have an order going out on May 31st.  If you wish to contact me, I would be more than pleased to place your order for you or you can order on line here!

 

I will be hosting a New Catalog Open House

Sunday -  June 9th. from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and

Monday - June 10th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

 

The Address is 25 Massey Drive.  There will be displays of new products, a Door Prize, A couple of make and takes, mystery hostess and a light snack and punch and of course, the star of the show, the New Annual 2013 - 2014 Idea Book and Catalog. 

 

If you want to drop by please RSVP so I can prepare my make and takes in advance.  I so hope you can drop by for the fun and don`t forget to bring a friend or family member as I have a special draw for them this year.

 

Well I guess that`s enough information for one day.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

Pretty in Pink and not Owly anymore hugs!

 

 

Retired but still Working for Me!

Hello there Stampers!

Just a little update on booking our camping site.  I just know all of you are dying to  know what happened last Wednesday when the reservation site opened up.   Picture this!

Check list:

1:  Up Early (check)(6:00am)
2:  Several Computers readied and waiting (check)
3:  Website on all computers opened up 10 times (check)
4:  Information for payment printed up on 10 sheets of paper (check) ( only two of us here with opposable thumbs)
5:  Husband in a panic (check)
6:  Reservation site opens at 7:00am (check)
7:  Phones at the ready (check)
8:  Hubby gets on site before me (check)  (my computer is 1  min slower than his)
9:  I race (well walk really) to home computer, (because hubby got on reservation site before me remember?)  (check)
10:  Type furiously so we won't time out. (check)
11.  Hubby anxiously pacing behind me (check)
12.  Payment information inputted (is that a word) and site confirmation printed out (check)
13:  Huge sigh of relief, finished all this nonsense by 7:04 am. ( Check)
14:  Hubby takes me to Tim Hortons to celebrate (check)
15:  I come home and go back to bed (check)

Just another race to camp at Big Falls for another year!  

Now on to my share for today.  The title of this post is Retired but still Working For Me!  The reason for this title is because I used a couple of soon to be retired stamp sets for today's card, Nature Walk and Avairy. 

I had forgotten that this year I need three Mother's day cards.  One for my mom and one for hubby's mom and one for Carrie.  I know she is not my  mom but it is her first Mother's Day and I couldn't miss the chance to send her a card. lol

Here you go:

I used Basic Black for my card and Daffodil Delight as my accent color.  Ran it though the Big Shot with The Polka Dot embossing folder ( Carrie likes polka dots).  I took the art piece and scored four lines at the top.  I stamped with Garden Green and Melon Mambo for the flower stamp.  I used markers to color in the stamp.  I did this a couple of times. 

 

I stamped the cage from Avairy in Basic Black ink.  I stamped the Bird in Basic Black also.  I tied a Daffodil Delight ribbon using seam binding.  I added a greeting at the top and put on a couple of jewels to bling it up.  Added a few dimensionals to the art piece and put it on the card.  What do you think?  I kinda like it myself.  lol.

 

That's it for me today!  Chat with you soon!

 

Retired but still working hugs!

(it's a play on words, get it?  I'm retired but I'm really still working! :O)

 

 

Not a Card!

Good Day Everyone!

I am just getting back from my class in Stephenville.  Whew what an evening!  Had a blast of course!

I actually don't have a card for you today but I do have a little project I have been working on for my daughter who is expecting in Aug.  I made this for the baby's room.  Check it out!

Yep it's a light switch cover for the baby's room!  I used the Aviary stamp set  for the images.  I used some retired DSP and cut out enough for the light switch and just left enough paper to barely go around the edges. 

I used Modge Podge for the first layer but moved on to our Crystal Effects as I found it had a better shine and I am sure it will hold up better  when you have to wipe it.  The screws were white but I put a drop of Stazon on them and then let it dry.  Covered them up nicely. 

This is another picture of it off to the side, because of the shine it is hard to get a good picture.  I am going to pop this into the mail tomorrow.  Think she will like it???

I haven't said one thing to her about doing this.  I love surprises!!

I am busy getting ready for my New Catalog Launch here on Sunday and Monday.  Lots of retired merchandise to move out of the craft room lol.  Check out my business website for details of time and dates.  http://www.inkinbythebay.stampinup.net

I will miss some of my much loved stamps but I say onward to new rubbah!  I have seen the new Catalog and it is beautiful.  I already have a two page wish list! 

Just a little reminder everyone, you only have today and tomorrow to place an order for the retiring merchandise. 

Gotta run!  Chat with you soon!

Dreaming of Babies hugs!

Baby Aviary!

Whoo Hoo Happy Long Weekend in Canada People!

Well this is the Victoria Day Weekend and for those of us who live in Canada it's a three day weekend.  Yay!  Some of the parks open this weekend but fortunately  unfortunately for me it's not Big Falls!

I have been up in the craft room today tiding up and playing with my new rubbah!  I had a bit of fun with the new Aviary set.

I am officially in love with the owl in this set.  He is so freaking adorable.  I went to my cut card stock and looked at the colors and since I haven't used Tempting Turquoise in awhile, I thought, why not?

Pairing it with Lucky Limeade was a no brainer.  Which is good cause right now I have a no brain- er.

Here you go -

I embossed the cage in silver and masked off the cage so I could add the stand.  (the stamp has a long stick and I needed a short one)  After I had the cage done I stamped the owl in Tempting Turquoise.  Because the cage is embossed it looks like the owl is in the cage.  Love that!

I used markers and the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set for the flowing flowers.  Same colors!  I cut out a couple of flowers and added them to the places where the flowers were a little skimpy due to me not stamping in the right place. But as I say - there are no mistakes, only opportunity for embellishments!

I put the cages on a large block and stamped them up one side of the card in Turquoise.  I added a little greeting and glued it to the side of the focal image.  I also added some mini pearls and as you can see, ribbon. 

Is this not cute?  I ask you how can you not smile at his silly face?

Ok that's it for today, once again it is time to go! 

Owlish hugs!

Whimsical Aviary!

Good day Inky ones!

I took the day off yesterday to do some Birthday shopping.  I needed a pair of sandals for the summer and I received some money for my B-day so off to the shops.  My first instinct when I get money for any occasion is to spend it on SU merchandise but not this time. lol

I have a bunch of pre-order merchandise arriving next week and am looking forward to getting my hands on that I can assure you.  The catalogs are on their way and I can't wait to get my hot little hands on them also.   

My last order came in today and I had a couple of new sets arrive.  They are not new exactly, as they have been in the catty since last year, but now with a baby arriving soon I am looking at the sets with a different eye. 

Last year was all about the wedding and this year I am in baby land.  What a difference a year can make!  I purchased "Aviary" just for the cute little owl.  And I also got Up, Up and Away!  So I will be trying something with that set soon.

Here is what I did with the Aviary set.  I had some card stock on my desk and decided to just, once again, go with it!

I used Whisper White textured card stock for my base.  I had a Real Red Top Note piece on my desk and decided to use that.  I used the Itty Bitty Punch to  make the super small and super cute flowers.  I punched them out and then scrunched (a very technical term) them  up and used the smallest pearl for the center.  I was going to add some leaves to the flowers to add some green to the card.  What do you think?  Should I, or not?  Leave a comment and let me know what you think I should do,

Here's a close up of the cute owl.  I think he is adorable, he makes me smile every time I look at him.  Not sure about the balance on this card but not bad for a 10 min card. 

I didn't get a good start today as my hubby was called out to work last night and I woke up and didn't get back to sleep.  So today is kinda a weird day lol.

Don't forget there are only two weeks left to order the retiring stamps before they disappear for ever!  You can shop in my Stampin' Up! store or contact me with an order via e-mail.  Don't have a demonstrator?  I would love to be your demonstrator! 

Whimsical hugs!!!