I have searched every Michael’s from CT to FL looking for these super cute Scrap Paper Scissors totes… in the pink and brown. It had to be pink or I didn’t want it. I know, I’m being silly but if I have to pay for something… I want what I want, ya’ know? So, I heard from a friend that she saw the bags at our local Michael’s today - for $19.99!!! in PINK!!! I thought, yeah, sure. It’s probably not the one I am looking for. It couldn’t be. Well, after talking with her, I called Michael’s to see if they did have them and I almost fell out of my chair when she said “yes”. So, I packed up the kids and off we went. To Michael’s. At 5:30 pm. Wow, do I have issues! Well, I am now the proud owner of one pink and brown Scrap Paper Scissors tote!!! Yeah!!!  (The best part is that I didn’t spend like $40.00 or $50.00 on this same bag on eBay.)

Tote Details:

*  17 Outside Pockets (including 1 long zip pocket and two flap pockets)
*  9 inside pockets (including one 12 inch section to hold paper cutter and cards)
*  1 zippered compartment on bottom of tote (includes a removable tray for small accessories)
*  Durable construction and handles makes it easy to move projects from room to room
*  Total Dimensions: 11.5″ x 7.75″ x 7.5″

Well, this one is for my Mama. All the grandbabies call her Grammy and so I made this for her to hang up at work. I really liked the way it turned out and so now I’m gonna have to make another one… um, for me this time!!! The frame came from good ol’ WallyMart for I think $5.00.

Stamps: Letterpress Alphabet
Paper: Recollections, Whisper White, Cranberry Crisp
Ink: Cranberry Crisp
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, SU ribbon Spring Moss & Chocolate

Yes. I am a Southern Belle with a brother named Bubba. His birthday is next week and I have been dying to use my Crab & Company set from SU - this was the perfect reason to mount it!!! How fun is that set? OMGarsh!!! The possibilities are just endless… I have a few more guy birthdays coming up which will invole this cute lil’ crab.

I actually got the idea for my card from my fantabulous sis-in-law, Kimberly.  This was the birthday card she made for my birthday last month and I just thought it was the cutest thing ever!!!  (Thanks Kimmy!)

Stamps: Crab & Company
Paper: Sahara Sand long note, basic black, Ruby Red and watercolor paper
Ink: Black Stazon, versamark
Accessories: brads, markers, boggle eyes, paper piercer, pop up dots (hat & gift are popped up)

You never know when you are going to need a card quickly and if your life is anything like mine, I’m not guaranteed stamping time on a daily basis so I decided that when ever I do get the chance to stamp, I would try to make an extra ‘any occasion’ card to add to my collection. Now when I need one, I’ll have it! Of course, if I don’t have one ready - that’s an excuse to stamp! Either way, I’m good…

Stamps: Happy Harmony, Paisley
Paper: Cranberry Crisp, Buckaroo Blue, True Thyme
Ink: Cranberry Crisp, Buckaroo Blue, True Thyme
Accessories: ribbon, ticket punch, WW punch, scallop and circle punch, gel pen, brads

Stamps: Delight In Life
Paper: Cranberry Crisp, Pretty In Pink
Ink: Cranberry Crisp, Pretty In Pink
Accessories: Paper piercing, scallop punch, ticket punch, ribbon, brad
Techniques: crayon resist

Stamps: Delight In Life
Paper: Marigold Morning, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Marigold Morning, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: hodgepodge, ribbon, brads
Techniques: sponged

That’s my *extras*. Hopefully, you like and will let me know! Thanks for peeking in.

I posted a card to my SCS Gallery yesterday and last night someone pm’d me wanting to know how I tied the ribbon so perfectly. Well, about 2 years ago (gosh, where has the time gone?) I stumbled onto this wonderful website full of all kinda goodies: TheCardladies.com. It’s a nifty little gadget called the Bow Maker. To find it, click on the link that says Bow Maker or you can just click here. There are so many nice things about this cute lil’ helper… It makes several different size bows, it’s small and comes with awesome instructions with picture details so anyone can do it! Wa-La, the perfect bow everytime!

Now for the card!

My girlfriend has two daughters, ages 5 and 3 who get so excited to get mail that is just for them so I make sure to send them each a card (so they don’t have to share, who shares at that age?). Anyways, I decided to do the cards with the first letter of their names and this is what I came up with. They will just be tickled pink!!! (As any little girl would be for getting a card in the mail, right?)

Stamps: Letterpress Alphabet
Paper: Green Galore, Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, SU DS paper
Ink: Cool Caribbean
Accessories: ribbon, scalloped oval punch, oval punch, paper piercer, gel pen