Spring and Mothers day

Hello Stampers, the time is getting closer to that wonderful time of year.  The time where everything starts awakening.  Spring!  The weather warms up and the flowers start to come back.  Of coarse it has down sides too, allergies, sinuses, and bird poop on your car.  But it is mainly a happy time.  Here are 2 cards that really bring the spring feel.  One is a spring or Easter card and the other is a Mother's Day card.  I am not posting instructions on these because I would still be typing instructions up when summer got here.  I thought you would like to see them and get inspiration from them.  I will still give you the ingredients.  Here they are:

This is the Spring card.  I just love the color combo.  Don't you?

Recipe

Ingredients 

• Certainly Celery card stock #105125 Cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"  scored and folded in 1/2 making an 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card.
• Whisper White card stock #100730 Cut 5 1/4" x  4" and also a scrap of the same card stock approximately 3 x 3.
• Almost Amethyst card stock #102158 Cut 5 1/4" x 4" and also a scrap of the same card stock approximately 3" x 6" 
• Certainly Celery 1/4" grosgrain ribbon # 109031 
• A Flower for All Seasons stamp set # 111592
• 1 3/8" circle punch # 104401
• Scallop Trim Border punch # 118402
• XL Fancy Flower punch # 118073
• Snail adhesive # 104332
• Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
• VersaMark ink #102283
• Stampin' Emboss Powder black # 109133
• Heat tool # 100005
• Stampin' Write marker Certainly Celery #105106 and Barely Banana #100039
• Blender Pens # 102845 I used them in conjunction with the following ink pads
• Almost Amethyst Classic ink pad #101723
• Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad #100908

This card takes lots of patience but it is worth it.  The short directions is I took the ribbon and fed it through the holes in the scallop trim border and wove them just like we did in kindergarten.  It took me a while, but I figured it out.  I did every other hole so that when doing the ones in the opposite direction there was room for them.  After that it is just over and under.  I also punch out 2 of the XL Fancy flower punches and layered them for the background of the image.

Mother's day card

Recipe
Ingredients

• Whisper White card stock #100730 cut 4 1/4" x 11" score and fold at  5 1/2" to make a vertical quarter card
• Almost Amethyst card stock #102158 cut 4" x 4 1/4 " and the bottom ripped off. And scraps of the same for the flowere
• Almost Amethyst classic ink pad #101723
• Messages for Mom stamp set #117016 for wood mount or #118580 for clear mount.
• XL Fancy Flower punch # 118073
• Full Heart Punch #113693
• Hemp Twine #100982
• Sherbet Designer buttons # 116312
• Stampin' Sponges # 101610
• Stapler ( not from Stampin' Up!)
• Paper Piercing Tool #116631
• Snail adhesive # 104332
• Mini Glue Dots #103683

This one too takes some patience but it is so worth it.  Imagine Mom's face when she sees it.  


Have a wonderful day and I will see you back here next week.
Happy Stampin'
Misti

Thoughts of Home

This is a card that I did for the Heroes that are deployed.  It is a simple card but I think it is very effective.

 

 Recipe

ingredients

• Certainly Celery  card stock #105125 Cut 4 1/4" x 11" scored at 5 1/2" to make a vertical card.
• Very Vanilla card stock #101650 cut 3 3/4" x 5"
• Certainly Celery Classic ink pad #105217
• Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad #100908
• 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon in Chocolate Chip #115617 about 5 1/2"
• Word Window punch #105090
• Three Little Words stamp set #113254 
• Whimsical Words stamp set #118386 for wood mounted and #119119 for clear mount
• Good Neighbors stamp set #118378 for wood mounted and #119116 for clear mount
• tool kit ( snail adhesive, bone folder)

Instructions: 

•  Punch the Word Window out of the bottom right of the Very Vanilla. Place it down for placement and stamp "I miss you" in Certainly Celery on the Certainly Celery card stock.
• Stamp "Your never more than a thought away" in the top right of the Very Vanilla in Certainly Celery.
• Stamp the house and tree about 1/3 of the way up the card using the Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip inks.  Make sure you leave room between the word window and the house for your ribbon.
• Adhere your ribbon with the snail adhesive and tuck the edges around to the back.
• Glue the Very Vanilla to the Certainly Celery. 

I encourage all of you to create some cards to send to Operation Write Home.  They get these cards to the Heroes serving in the wars so those Heros can use them to write home to loved ones.  Many of the Heroes only have unlined printer paper or email to send to their family.  These cards mean the world to them and their families.  There is a link at the top right of my page to their website for more information. 

As always all of these products are available for purchase through my website or through me.  Thank you and have a blessed day.


Misti

About Time

I know it has been too long since my last project.  Please forgive me.  I will try not to let it happen again. I stress try.  I thought I would post a picture of what has kept me away.  I made this dress for a little girl that is 6 months old.  She is going to be in her first pageant on the 20th of this month.  Her mom is doing all the appliques and beading one it.  Which I am glad because I am just not into that stuff.  Even though the  dress frustrated me, I loved doing it.  So if you know anybody that needs a pageant dress let me know, LOL.   It only took me 3 days to make.  Which I only work on this type stuff when the kids are asleep.  So it really wasn't that long.  And it wouldn't have taken me that long but the skirt wasn't working out for me.  I still have to Sophie's pageant dress.  But it shouldn't take me that long.
A Cherry I Love You Card

Well this is a bright and cheery way to say I love you anytime of the year.  I am sending my card to Operation Write Home.  That way a hero can tell someone special that they love them.
Recipe
Ingredients

• Whisper White card stock  #100730 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4
• Basic black card stock #106532 3 1/4 x 4 1/2
• Real Red card stock # 102482 4 3/4 5 3 3/4
• Tart and Tangy stamp set #111514
• Stampin' Write marker Real red #100052
• Stampin' Write marker Certainly Celery #105106
• Real Red Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon #115608
• 1 1/4" Circle Punch #104430
• Scallop Circle punch #109043
• Word Window punch #105090
• Three Little Words stamp set #113254
• Scallop border punch #112091
• 1/16" punch #101227

This is a really simple card, so i am going to simplify the instructions and just give the details on the special parts.  I figure with the sizes of paper already given that is pretty easy to follow right?

• Take the red and use the scallop edge punch along one of the wide edges, careful to line it up so you have a perfect scallop.
• Then take the 1/16" punch and punch in the middle of the scallops for that lacey look.  You will do the same on the scallop circle.
• To get the multicolored image from one stamp I used the markers.  I color on the stamp with the Certainly Celery for the stems and leaves and Real Red for the cherries.  I stamped the background first then on scrap paper I stamped and punched out the circle.
• For the "I Love You"  I stamped that first and then punched it.  That way I was sure to get it lined up perfect. 
• I assembled the card using snail adhesive and 1 Stampin' Dimensional.  

I hope you enjoy the cards.  Remember all the products to make this project are available through me at mistismemories.stampinup.net It is easy to use and is open 24 hours seven days a week.

Have a great day.
Misti

I haven't forgot you.

I just wanted to let you know I haven't forgot.  John got to come home for 4 days before he headed back out.  The next time I get to see him is May for his sisters wedding.  So I spent my time with him and the kids, I hope you understand.  Then I have been working on a pageant dress for a friends daughter.  IT is turning out really adorable, but it is driving me crazy at the same time.  As soon as I finish which should be today it is back to stamping. Sorry for the delay. 

Misti

With All My Heart Flower card

Good Morning!  I thought I would give a Valentines Day card.  This could really be for any occassion to say I Love You.  Or it could be a Thank You too.  It is a simple card and I know you will have fun making it.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Very Vanilla cardstock #106530 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4. and a scrap for the center of the flower
• Real Red cardstock #102482 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 and a scrap for the flower punch
• Pretty in Pink cardstock #106546 4 inches
• Semding Love Speciality Designer Series Paper #117153 5 heart punches
• With All My Heart stamp set #118134 for wood or #118623 for clear
• Chocolate Chip classic ink #100908
• Pretty in Pink classic ink #101301
• Real Red classic ink #103133
• Snail adhesive #104332
• Stampin Sponges #101610
• Bone Folder #102300
• Full Heart punch #113693
• 1 1/4" Circle punch #104403
• Scallop Trim Border punch #118402 ( This punch is not for sale but you can earn it free as  Sale-A-Bration product)

I hope you have fun with this card. 

Misti

I'm a sucker for you!

I made these for Ethan's first grade class. I made 18. I will do the recipe according to that.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 sheets Pretty in Pink 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock #100459 cut down to 3 x 6 1/2
• 3 sheets of Whisper White 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock #100730 cut down to 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
• 1 1/4 inch circle punch #104403
• 1 3/4 inch circle punch#112004
• Whoo's Your Valentine stamp set. #115344
•  Real Red Classic Ink #103133
• Bone folder#102300
• Snail adhesive#104332
• Bag of heart shaped lollipops
• Regular office whole punch

Directions:

• Take the Pretty in Pink cardstock and score with the bone folder at 3 inches and again at 6 inches.
• Fold and burnish down very well.
• Take the regular whole punch and use about 1/3 of the whole on the fold of the 1/2 flap.  This is where the lollipop stick will go through
• Then take the 1 1/4 inch punch and punch the 3 inch flap in the center. This is the front where the lollipop will show through.
• Next use the 1 3/4 punch on the back piece.  This makes it lay a little better.  This step can be omitted.
• Then take the 2 3/4 square Whisper White pieces and stamp the I'm a sucker for you stamp in the center with Real Red ink
• Then punch the center of it out with 1 1/4 inch circle punch trying not to get the words in the punch.  If you hold the punch upside down you can see exactly where you are punching.
• Then with the Snail Adhesive glue the Whisper White to the Pretty in Pink lining up the wholes.
• Now you poke the  lollipop stick through the whole and center it in the folder you have made
• Finally with the Snail glue the flap on the inside of the card. 

Now you have a perfect little lollipop Valentines for all you sweeties. Hope you have fun making them.

Remember all the supplies can be purchased through my website. mistismemories.stampinup.net or through email or phone with me.

Have a great evening.

A Birdie says"I miss you" Card

A birdie says "I miss you"

I thought this was a cute title for such a cute card.  I will be sending this card to Operation Write Home.  I think they are doing such a great service to our heros serivcing in Iraq and Afaganstan and the families back home. I hope you will join me in making and sending cards to OWH and our heros. As a matter of fact, for those in the Texarkana area, I am holding a free card class on January 30.  You can check out that post for more details.  I hope to see you all there. 

Recipe

Ingredients

• Tempting Turquoise cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4 for card base. #102067
• Sweet Pea Designer Paper pack # 117161 I used the 2nd page in the pad  Cut at 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 and 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 ( it is the front and back of the paper. I also used the next to the last set of patterns for the birdie.
• Scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock #101650 (Whisper White would work just as well too)
• Extra Large Two Step Bird punch #117191
• Curly Label punch #112208
• 1/16" punch #101227
• Vintage Label stamp set #118392 for wood mount or #119122 for clear mount ( You can't buy this set but you can get it FREE because it is a Sale-a-bration set)
• Three Little Words Stamp set #113254 ( you can buy this or you can earn it free through Sale-a-bration)
• Stamping Sponges #101610 (Sponge Daubers ould work too)
• Snail Adhesive #104332
• Stampin Dimensionals #104430
• Chocoalte Chip Classic ink pad #100908
• Old Olive Classic ink pad # 102277
• Bone Folder #102300
• post it notes the regular size *

That is actually a pretty short ingredients list for me.  Okay on to the directions.
Directions

• First I started by using the snail to adhere the cut pieces on the front of the card.  Pretty easy stuff.
• Then I took a post it note and using the Extra Large Two Step Bird punch to punch out the post it. 

• Then I laid it out on the bottom piece of paper kind of centered for the first one.
• Take the Stampin Sponge ( cut mine in to small slices), and daub it in the Chocolate Chip Classic stamp pad to load it.  Then like you are stenciling daub and scrub in circles to get the branch area colored in.
• Use the same process with Old Olive and a clean piece of sponge for the leaves on it. 
• Then move the post it to where you want the second branch and repeat the last two steps.
• Next punch out the next to last set of paper in the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper pad  with the teal facing you.  Then with the polka dots facing you just punch the leaf. (remember if you use the stamp face up you can see and position your paper in the punch to use as little as possible paper and know exactly what you are punching)
• Next take the sponge with the Chocolate Chip ink on it and just lightly run it along the edges of the birds body and teal wing.  Then do the same for the polka dot wing.  Also do a little lightly of the tip of the teal wing and a little around the edges to make it darker and kind of appear to be shaded.
• Next adhere the teal wing to the back of the bird with the teal facing up.
• Then with a Stampin Dimensional adhere the polka dot wing to the front of the bird
• Then in a corner of the post it note punch a whole with the 1/16" punch and place it down where the eye should be and use the Chocolate Chip sponge ( you should have enough left on the sponge without having to ink it again)
• Now with the Snail  adhere you birdie to the card.
• On the scrap of Very Vanilla, stamp the curly label stamp in Old Olive. 
• Then you punch the label out with the Curly Label punch.
• Stamp I Miss You with the stamp from Three Little Words set in Chocolate Chip ink
• Finally with the Stampin Dimensionals adhere the Curly Label to the card in the upper left corner.

It seems like a lot but it turns out so cute.

I really hope you like it and will create your own versions of this card.  Because it is just that darn cute.

Have a wonderfully blessed day.
Misti