Bottle cap necklaces

I am getting ready for my favorite season and with it comes all the great Craft Fairs. This is my second year at the Swamp Yankee Days Festival in Ashaway, RI and this year I am making bottle cap necklaces in addition to many Stampin' Up items. I used Stampin' Up crystal effects to adhere the various images-Ed Hardy, Angry Birds and Spongebob shown. The top photo also shows a box that is all over the web now using the Stampin' Up milk carton die. This was a gift for my nephew Brady. If you are local to RI, stop by the fair and say hi! It is 9/24/11 and 9/25/11 from 9-5 p.m.

Vintage Vogue Pocket Card

I cased this from the fabulous Lorri Heiling www.stampingaddict.blogspot.com with a few changes-I used the vintage vogue stamp set for the pocket and embossed it to give it a little pop! This was a perfect birthday card for my 20 y.o. niece Breanna-you could also fit a gift card in the pocket, but cash also works :) Don't you love the little "levi" tag?

SIMPLY SOFT

I am so thankful that the vintage look is all the rage now as I love, love the style. I wanted to play with some new toys so I took out my brand spankin new stamp set called Simply Soft. It is so pretty and I can picture using it so many different ways. I used early espresso cardstock, cajun craze and whisper white. The DSP is from Paisley Petals and the flower was stamped in the new calypso coral, which goes awesome with cajun craze! I distressed the edges of the paper and used a sponge to blend espresso ink on the sides to give it that worn look. I also used a new embossing folder for the frame. Add a few pearls and voila! Enjoy!

SUNFLOWER SHADOW BOX

I can't believe it has been sooo long since my last post. Life has been a little busy lately, but included a well needed vacation to Arizona, so I can't complain. When I returned I had a wonderful sampling of new items from the IB & C and one of my absolute favorite stamps is the new Sunflower. My co-worker, Maureen, has accepted a new job and I wanted to make her a little something to wish her luck. She is Irish, so I found this great little Irish Blessing to include.

I stamped the sunflower in black staz-on, then used the blender pens and markers. I also used the large scallop punch for the center "flowers". She started crying when she opened it. One of the reasons I love giving handmade gifts is because it is from the heart & people appreciate it. Have a good day :)

VINTAGE VOGUE

I made 81 of these 3 x3 cards for a Convention swap and while I am unable to attend Convention this year (sigh) my sweet Sideline Rose volunteered to swap these for me. I used my stand by Vintage Vogue with Baja Breeze Ink and the awesome seam binding ribbon in Pear Pizzazz.

CIRCLE CIRCUS

This is a set that I have not used very much and I have no idea why-I love it. The beautiful blue that you see is brand spanking new In Color in the new catalog premiering July 1, 2011 called Pool Party and trust me it is even prettier in person-don't you just love the name too? I also used an old stand by Vintage Vogue, which thankfully has not been retired. This is my invitation to my catalog premier party on July 9, 2011. If you live in the RI/CT area and would like to attend, send me an email-we would love to have you!

FLIRTATIOUS SPECIALTY DSP

I LOVE the bright pink color in this new designer series paper from the brand new catalog released July 1, 2011! The center lace is actually a 12 x 12 sheet of paper that you can cut into 36 pieces-it is also double sided if you want white. The lace on the side is a brand new lace punch and is quickly becoming my new favorite! Wait until you see the new catalog, you won't be disappointed. If you do not have a demonstrator and would like a catalog, feel free to email me! Have a good day.