Happy Birthday Mom!

Card Pattern: Three Is the Charm from the How-to Book Originals

Tonight I needed to create a special birthday card for a very important person, my mom! I knew I wanted to use blue since its her favorite color. As I paged through my How-to Books this pattern popped out. I was able to use lots of new items in this card. I love the buttons!

Recipe:

Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet

Card Chatter - Birthday

Bliss Level 2 Assortment

Buttons - Blue Assortment

Kraft Color-Ready Borders

Mini Purse for a Friend

My dad had an automobile accident in December. There were a couple of days when he needed to borrow my car so he took me to work. Then Randi, a coworker and dear friend, was able to bring me home after work. I made this mini purse as a thank you.

But look at what is inside the purse! Yum!

My friend Stacey and fellow Close To My Heart consultant shared the instructions with me on how to make this darling project. It was taught to her by a Stampin' Up demonstrator. This shows that the paper crafting community rocks!


Recipe for Mini Purse:

From Close To My Heart -

Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon (page 115 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)
Sunset Mini Medley Collection (page 117 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)
RETIRED Taffy Textured Cardstock

Other Supplies -
Romani Paper Collection (Basic Grey)
Magnet (Basic Grey)
Flower Sticker (Unknown)

February Layout

This is the layout that we created this past Saturday using the February Stamp of the Month, Friendship.

Layout Pattern: Deck of Cards (left side) from the How-to Book Magic

Layout Pattern: Deck of Cards (right side) from the How-to Book Magic

Recipe for Layout:

NEW Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet (page 8 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)
NEW Pink Designer Ribbon (page 115 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)
NEW Pink Brad Assortment (page 116 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)
Clear Sparkles (page 116 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)

February 2011 Stamp of the Month: Friendship

February Cards and Spray Pen Technique

This past Saturday I spent the day with other consultants creating this beautiful artwork featuring the Stamp of the Month and new items from Close To My Heart's Spring / Summer Idea Book and Catalog. These cards use the new spray pens.

Card Pattern: Sentiment Secured page 78 in the How-to Book Wishes

Card Pattern: Confidential page 122 in the How-to book Wishes

Card Pattern: Stay Left page 55 in the How-to Book Wishes

Recipe for Cards:
NEW Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet
Spring Blossom Just Blooms (page 116 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)
Pear Mini Medley Collection (page in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)
Filigree Charms (page 117 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book)




February 2011 Stamp of the Month: Friendship