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