De Stampin' Corner

Apothecary Art Congratulations Card

2012-01-30T17:22:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday everyone! I made this card for my MIL. She needed a wedding card for her friend's wedding. I can't use any black so this one is red and pink. So much like a Valentine card.

I used the new Apothecary Art stamp set from the Occasion Mini. Such a hard name to pronounce. I can not seem to say it right. I also used the new Labels Collection Framelit Die from the Occasion Mini. Oooh! I love this die. Oh! and the stamp set too of course. There are pearls on the flowers but you it is hard to see in the picture.

Thank you for stopping by!

"And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?"

Matthew 19:5

Deanna

Baby Shower For Myles

2012-01-27T10:38:00.000-08:00

Hello, there. Happy Friday. Today's projects are decorations for a baby shower tonight. I decorated the place last night. I'm not able to make it to the shower so the pictures only show the things I made. No food or gifts on the table. It would be nice to have those things on the table so it doesn't look so bare.

It is a shower for my Pastor's grandson. He is 3 weeks old today. I did a little banner for the front of the food table and the drink table (no pic of the drink table). I used the Special Delivery Boy DSP (retired) for all the decorations.

I made a 3 tier cake and decorated with sailboats, ribbons and anchors. Topped the cake off with a folded sailboat filled with candies.

Close up of the decorations around the cake.

Anchors on the cake. I forgot to add strings to them.

Close up of the banner. Myles is the baby's name.

Close up of the sailboat. You can't see it but I used skewers to hold up the sails.

Sailboats on the tables where ladies will be sitting.

Banner for the gifts table.

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

Psalm 127:3

Deanna

Valentine Heart Treat Box and Card Tutorial

2012-01-24T00:09:00.000-08:00

Today is my birthday and I turn 40. Since it is a special day I thought I share a FREE tutorial with you. I finally finish it. It is very lengthy. Hope like it.

I use the Petal Cone Die die cut pieces to make the box. Sorry, I don't have a template for this box. I'm offering a pre-cut petal cone die cut pieces in a package for those who wants to make the box but have no die.You can purchase it here.

Valentine Heart Treat Box and Card Tutorial

Materials:
(4) 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card stock
1-1/2" x 9-1/2" card stock
1-1/2" x 9 card stock
Stamp
Petal Cone Die
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade
12" Ribbon
Slot Punch or Crop-A-Dile
Sticky Strip

1.Die cut the (4) 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card stock using the Petal Cone die. Picture above shows the pieces you'll need for this project. Set the 1 petal piece, the 2 half scallop circles and the banner aside.

2.Cut off the flaps of 3 of the petal cone die pieces. Set one petal piece aside.

3.Draw a line about 1/4" from edge all around one of the petal piece using a ruler and pencil.

4.Cut around the drawn line. This will be the inside of the box base.

5.Use the inside box base and lightly trace around onto another petal piece. This will be the box base. Set aside.

6.Stamp the 1-1/2" x 9-1/2" card stock and the 1-1/2" x 9 card stock pieces. These will be the box sides.

7.Score 1/2" on the long side of both pieces and 1/2" on the short side for both ends of the longer piece. The 1/2" scored parts will be the flaps for assembling the box.

8.Add sticky strip on the flaps of both pieces of card stock. Cut the corners of the longer pieces as shown in picture above.

9.Working with the longer piece of card stock first. With the flap at the bottom, lay the card stock onto a ruler, starting cutting on the flap part at 4" and then cut every 1/4" after that all way to the other end of the card stock. The picture shows the cutting point.

10.Now work with the shorter piece of card stock. With the sticky strip at the top, lay the card stock onto a ruler, starting cutting on the flap part at 4" and then cut every 1/4" after that all way to the other end of the card stock.

11.This is how the 2 card stock looks like when you finish cutting the flaps.

12.Join the ends together making sure the 4" parts meet and the parts with the little 1/4" flaps meet. Snip at an angle on the part where the end of both 4" part meets.

13.This is how the box side looks like after they are joined. The "V" part will be the bottom of the box and the rounded part is the top of the box.

14.Punch a hole about 3" up from the bottom "V" of the box side using the Slot punch or the Crop-A-Dile before assembling the box side to the box base. The picture show the side already assemble to the base but it is harder to punch a hole this way. Trust me I know. It is easier to punch a hole before assembling the side to the base.

15.Assemble the box sides at the "V" first up to before the heart curves.

16.This is how the box side looks like after assembling the "V" part.

17.Now assemble the top of the box. Stick down the part where the 2 pieces of card stock meets first and then work with the 1/4" flaps pieces last.

18.Cover the inside of the box with the inside box base piece that was work on earlier. Now you have a heart box. Set aside.

19.Now take the last petal piece and emboss it or stamp on it. I emboss mine. You can see the stamped one here.

20.Add sticky strip on the other side of the flap.

21.Adhere the embossed or stamped petal piece onto the petal piece with the flap cut off earlier.

22.Open up the joined petal pieces and stamped the inside. This will the card and lid of the box.

23.Cut the banner in half, score about 1" on both pieces and then add sticky strips.

24.Adhere the 2 banner pieces onto the back side of the card as shown in picture above.

25.Adhere the lid to the box. Make sure everything is line up.

26.Punch holes on the lid.

27.Tie the 12" ribbon through the hole and decorate the box. Enjoy!

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."

1 Corinthians 13;13

Deanna

Valentine Heart Treat Box Package Offer

2012-01-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

I'm offering a pre-cut petal cone die cut pieces package to those who don't have the Petal Cone Die. You can see the FREE tutorial here.

White package

Pink Package

package includes: (2 different packages to choose from)
4 petal cone die pieces
4 half scallop circles
4 banner

Please indicate in the description which colour you'd like before check out. Thank you.

Birthday Card From Stampin'Up!

2012-01-17T20:45:00.000-08:00

This month is my birthday and Stampin'Up! sent me this beautiful card. Isn't pretty? It was made using the My Digital Studio program. I also get an extra 15% off on top of my standard demonstrator discount. So cool to be demonstrator.

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made..."

Psalm 139:14

Deanna

Bird Birthday Card

2012-01-14T00:15:00.000-08:00

I made this card for my friend's daughter's birthday. She just turned 13. She a teenager now, very well behave and a very sweet girl too. She's very talented and writes beautiful poems just like her mom.

Do you recognize the silver top note die piece? It was the left over place setting card from the Ladies' Christmas Tea back in December. I only need one of those for scrapbooking. I use it to make a card. I don't throw away anything that is worth using again. Although my pile of "keep it and use it later" is getting rather large. My husband did suggested to throw some away. Yeah, right. I don't think so. That will never happen. lol My husband is so sweet though. He lets me craft whenever I want. He's so wonderful.

Thank you for stopping by!

"We love him, because he first loved us."

1 John 4:19

Deanna

Valentine Heart Treat Box and Card

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000-08:00

ETA: a free tutorial coming soon.

Cool little treat box here. It was made using the Petal Cone Die. Did I ever tell you I love this die? I can never get tire of this die. There is a card on top and is part of the box.

I crocheted the flower and added onto the box. I crocheted 8 of these flowers in red for each guests for the Ladies' Tea back in December. You can see it here.

Here is a view of the box open a little. The box can be tie with a ribbon for closer.

Here is the card when open and is attached to the box. You can write a little note to the recipient.

Open the top heart pieces and you get a box filled with treats. I love this idea.

Thank you for stopping by today!

"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance..."

Proverbs 15:13

Deanna

Heart Ornament

2012-01-05T00:30:00.000-08:00

Well, Christmas is over and now is time for Valentine's Day creations. All my Christmas decorations are packed up and put away for next year.

This heart ornament was made using the heart punch. I punched out 7 hearts of the glittery paper, fold heart each in half and then glue them together. Put a twine in the middle and added 2 pearls.

I added flowers in the middle of each heart pieces to make the ornament pretty. This ornament can be hang on the ribbon of the gift box for your Valentine. Oooo...so pretty and glittery. Very pretty ornament in real life.

Thank you for stopping by today!

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..."

Proverbs 17:22

Deanna

2012-01-01T00:26:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year

to all my blog readers. Wish you all the best in 2012.

God is good. I feel blessed in 2011. Can't wait to see what He has in store for me in 2012.

Deanna

Snowflakes Thank Yous

2011-12-29T17:24:00.000-08:00

How was everyone's Christmas? As always mine was a busy one. Went to the in-laws side on Christmas Eve and my side of family on Christmas day. Made my Christmas cards last minute like two weeks before Christmas. Not a good idea to do that. Note to self. Make Christmas cards earlier next year.

Here are some "thank you" cards I whip up in no time. Very easy and fast to make.

I stamped the main images using the Serene Snowflakes stamp set. I love this set so much and use it a lot. The bigger snowflake can be the main image and the small ones can be use to make background paper.

There is a rhinestone in the middle of the bigger snowflake. You can't see it in the photo too well but very pretty in real life.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Merry Chrismtas!

2011-12-25T00:26:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas from our house to yours.

Wishing you the best this holiday season.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ Jesus the Lord."
Luke 2:11

Deanna

Snowman Tags For Master Clubs

2011-12-21T22:49:00.000-08:00

I made these little tags to go with the goody bags I put together for the little clubbers from Master Clubs. We had a Christmas party tonight for the little children. Fun games and food too. I'm so stuff right now.

I left the images not colour so the children can colour them themselves. Some of the children got so excited they coloured the tags right away. Some drew in the note books already too. Each bag has a notepad, box of crayons and chocolate loonies (Canadian dollars).

Thank you for stopping by.

Merry Christmas!

Deanna

Ladies' Christmas Tea 2011 Part 2

2011-12-20T00:38:00.000-08:00

Today I'm showing you pictures of my table.

Here is a picture of my friend and I next to our table. We hosted a table together.

She and I made most of the decorations.

Another view of our table.

The centre piece was branches sprayed in silver. My friend had this crazy idea to have the branches silver coloured but we both don't know how to do it. My wonderful husband graciously sprayed it silver for us.

He also sprayed the rocks too to match the branches. The rocks helped way down the branches so they wont top over.

I crocheted this flower. I made 8 of these and they were very easy to crochet. It was a napkin ring and the guest can also take it apart from the ring and wear the flower.

My friend crocheted a sample and I copied it. I don't understand written instructions on crocheting.

Here was an ornament I made using the Petal Cone Die.

Added some snowflakes and glitters to them.

My friend folded the napkins. They were shaped like a tree.

She also block printed the words onto the napkins.

She have an Etsy store quotesandnotes where she sells block printing items and other goodies.

Our place setting.

See the crocheted snowflake on the glass cup? My friend crocheted that.

She made white ones also. And the tag on the straw she did that too.

Close up of the crocheted snowflakes and crochet yarn balls.

My friend made this banner that goes around the table.

The words on the banner are the same as the napkin.

The place card was made using the Top Note Die folded in half and then embossed.

The lollipop was chocolate covered Oreo cookie on a stick.

Close up of the place cards.

Beautiful origami cranes made by my friend. They are made from fabric.

The words are the same words as the napkin.

This was the table runner made from red burlap.

I used crochet thread to do the edges and the snowflakes.

The snowflakes were a challenge. It took me awhile to do them.

I just tied the ends of the crochet thread into a bow. Nothing too fancy.

Last but not least. We gotta have a picture of the goodies. These were just some of them.

There were at least 18 different kinds of yummies. I'm sad I didn't get a picture of the jello cheesecake squares my friend made. It was yummy.

Hope you all enjoy looking at the decorations from the other tables and ours.

Merry Christmas!

Deanna

Ladies' Christmas Tea 2011 Part 1

2011-12-19T11:34:00.000-08:00

Few! Finally finished creating. This past Saturday my church hosted a Ladies' Christmas Tea and it was so much fun. My friend and I went all out on the decorating. I look forward to this event every year and so do the other ladies. There were 70-74 ladies came. There were 9 tables and I hosted one of the table. My friend co-hosted with me. Each table had two hostesses to do decorating and baking. We all had to make 60 cookies of 2 kinds. That's a lot of cookies and goodies. But who is complaining, right? You can never have too much. I mean this is the time of year we get to indulge ourselves in the goodies and not feel too bad about it. hehe

Anyway, this is going to be a long post so grab yourself a cup of tea or your favourite drink and enjoy all the pictures I have for you to see. I tried my best to take as many pictures as possible. Not easy decorating your table and at the same time go around and take pictures. I'm so thankful my friend did most of the decorating so I can go around and take pictures.

Here it goes. There are no particular order to the tables.

Table #1

Nice a simple red and white decorations.

Place setting. Folded fan like napkins.

I like how the silverware was put into a cute folded napkin pocket.

Table #2

Greenery decorations. I love the centre piece.

Place setting. Cute little pine cone with a ribbon on top.

Close up of the pine cone.

Table #3

Very simple and elegant decorations. Kinda antique like.

I think that's what it is.

Place setting. I love this place setting.

Table #4

Red and green decorations. Very impressive table.

Place setting.

Not sure what this was. Might be a water jug. Should've asked.

Cool personalized sign.

Don't you just love the chocolate fondu platter in the middle there?

Here's a close up of the fondu platter.

Table #5

A sweet factory table. Yummy decorations. You can get your sugar fix here. hehe

Yummy candies trees.

Place setting. I love the beautiful tea cup and saucer.

Wonderful sweet verse from the Bible.

More tea cups and saucers. They are all so different and unique.

Another sweet verse. Love this verse.

Aren't these the cutest marshmallow snowmen?

Here are some more snowmen.

Table #6

Lots of candy canes here. Red and green decorations.

Place setting. Shiny green charger.

I never knew what a charger was before until I hosted a table a few years ago.

Don't you just love this centre piece? I think the hostess made it.

All real decorations here.

Table #7

Another simple and elegant decorations.

The place setting is beautiful. To bad I didn't get a close up picture of it.

Angels and star decorations. They were praising God in highest of Jesus birth.

Nativity scene on a cake.

Unfortunately I was unable to take pictures of one table. We rented at a community so we had to start on time and the hostess was late. I try to take pictures without people because some might not like their faces all over the internet. Hope you enjoy all these wonderful pictures of all the tables. I'll show my table on the next post.

Merry Christmas!

Deanna

Pennant Ornament

2011-12-12T21:59:00.000-08:00

I was playing with the Petite Pennant Builder Punch and I came up with this ornament. Isn't it cute? It is about 3" in length and hang nicely on my Christmas tree. I'll have to try it in different colours.

I added mini flowers to each pennants and 2 flowers hanging on gold cords. I think snowflakes goes nicely on each pennants.

I'm off to make some projects for the Ladies Christmas Tea. My friend and I are hosting a table and we have been busy making stuff to decorate the table. It is this Saturday and I'll take tons of pictures to show you of the other tables.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Tag Reindeer

2011-12-09T11:31:00.000-08:00

Isn't this little reindeer cute? It is made with 2 tags, joined together on the sides, from the Two Tags Die. I can't take credit for this. Someone made this little reindeer in an easel card. I made mine into an ornament to hang on a tree.

The eyes are made with two 1/2" circles and two glimmer brads. The nose is a corduroy brad that I had for awhile now and it is perfect for the nose. I punch holes at the top of the tags and string a baker's twin through the holes for hanging. Add 2 tiny candy cane for antlers.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Christmas Musical

2011-12-08T00:52:00.000-08:00

I just want to invite those who live around the Greater Vancouver area to a Christmas Musical at my church this Sunday. Join us for a moving Christmas story with familiar Christmas songs, an encouraging drama and special message from Pastor Conner.

Here is the address to the church: 4440 Victoria Drive in Vancouver.

Hope to see you there.

Deanna

Christmas Cards Stamp A Stack

2011-12-03T22:58:00.000-08:00

Did a Christmas Cards Stamp A Stack today. I have not had any classes for a long time and it felt like I had to relearn everything.

This card was made using the Christmas Lodge stamp set from the Holiday Mini 2011.

Not sure if you can see it on the photo but there is Dazzling Diamond on the roof of the lodge.

This card was made using the Winter Post stamp set. Love this set especially the reindeer. One ladies stamp the main image using the reindeer and it was very pretty.

This card was made using the Welcome Christmas stamp set. Had to omit the little girl from the stamp image because the oval die is not big enough to fit her in it.

This card was made using the Merry & Type stamp set.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Altered Gum Tins

2011-11-21T12:33:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday everyone! I altered a few of these gum tins over the weekend. I'll be altering a lot more of these this coming week. My brother gave me a box of these tins many years ago. I move them with me to every house I move too. I could never think of what to do with them until now. They were filled with gum that tastes okay but they stick to your teeth. I emptied them and will be filling them with other kind of treats. These alter tins will be for my sisters to give away this year. I made Christmas favours for them every year to give away. They always enjoyed them and of course the recipient love them too.

I measured the tin to get the measurements so I can cover it with Designer Series Paper. I used all the retired papers I have on hand for these tins. I die cut the snowflakes using the Northern Frost Die. Such a nice snowflakes die. The little flowers are made using the Trio Flower Punch. I punch a hole on each side of the tin with a Crop-a-dile. So easy with the Crop-a-dile. I don't have to drill holes anymore. Yay! These tins can also be hang on a Christmas tree as ornaments. Now I'm off to finish altering the tins.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Canadian Demo Christmas Cards Swap Group 2

2011-11-19T11:04:00.000-08:00

Here is the second group of cards from the swap I joined.

by Jackie Stalker

by Karen Steeves

Cute stockings!

by Jenn Souch

by Sarita Chapdelaine

by Belinda Keays

Canadian Demo Christmas Cards Swap

2011-11-18T02:47:00.000-08:00

Here are the cards I got back from the swap I joined in October. I joined in 2 groups and I'll show you the first group today.

by Stacey Gillis

by Kim Stathakos

Inside of the frame of Kim's card.

by Kathy Brookes

The snowball with a bird on it moves around.

by Michelle Clarke

by Susan Anna Mac Donald

Inside of the frame of Susan Anna's card.

12 Days of Christmas Projects Tutorial For Sale

2011-11-17T01:34:00.000-08:00

The 12 Days of Christmas Projects Event is now over. WOW! Over 300 people received the tutorials for FREE. If you missed this event you now can purchase the tutorial.

For $12.99 you get 12 projects with over 100 step-by-step photos of the projects. The project is in PDF, like all my other projects. This tutorial is non refundable. Sales are final.

Here is one of the project in the tutorial.

To get this tutorial simply click on the PayPal button and it'll be sent to you within 24 hours. Unless I'm on vacation. I'll send it to you as soon as possible.

3D Trees Card

2011-11-16T11:16:00.000-08:00

Good day everyone! I'm finally done scanning the work samples for September and October and send them to the homeschool teacher. Now I need to do the November work samples.

I did take a little break and did some stamping. I made a card.

I've finally ordered the Petite Pennants Builder Punch and I love it. At first I had no idea what to do with it so that's why it took me so long to order it. I made a 3D Christmas trees. I punched the pennants out using the Old Olive card stock, run it through the Big Shot using the Petals-a-plenty Embossing Folder to embossed the pennants and glue them together. I used three pennants punch outs for each tree. The trunks was made by punching 2 Chocolate Chip card stock using the Word Window Punch. Everything is fast with punches. My favourite tool.

Thank you for visiting today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Canadian Only Christmas Cards Swap

2011-11-14T10:50:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Remembrance Day long weekend. I sure did. We had a birthday party for our 2 daughters. One turning 9 tomorrow and the other turning 5 on Wednesday.

I made this card for the Canadian Demonstrator Only Swap. I joined 2 groups so I made two different designs using the Merry & Type stamp set. Here is the first one.

There was a lot of colouring on both cards. I made 5 each for each design.

Here is the second design I made. I used the Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper for both designs.

For this card I added Crystal Effect on the ornaments. Not sure if you can see it in the photo.

I'll show you the swaps I got back in another post so this post wont be too long. They are all very awesome cards.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Christmas Bird House

2011-11-10T11:15:00.000-08:00

Good day everyone. It has been 2 weeks since I've create anything. Life has been busy around here.
Here is a bird house I made awhile ago and finally decorate it. I wanted to put lots and lots of snowflakes and flowers on this bird house but I have to contain myself. I used the Northern Frost Die for the snowflakes.

I top off the bird house with snowflakes and ribbon. I used the seam binding ribbon and loop the ribbon a few times to get the full puffy look. Love this ribbon. The lid of the bird house opens up and you can put treats in it. Makes great Christmas gift. Wrap it with a cellophane and tie it with a ribbon.

I sponged the snowflakes with Crumb Cake ink. The flowers are made using the Trio Flower punch (retired).

Thank you for visiting today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

12 Days Of Christmas Coming Along

2011-11-04T12:07:00.000-07:00

Hello, stampers! Good day.

We're in the fourth day of the Christmas projects. Everyone who already subscribed to my blog are enjoying the projects. Have you subscribe to my blog yet? You don't want to miss out! You'll receive projects 5-12 if you subscribe today. Projects 1-4 are already sent out and will not be resend.

Here is a sneak peek of project 4. It is a mini tag album.

Hope you'll join us in all the fun!

To subscribe go to the left side of the blog, enter your email address on the blank and then click the "subscribe" button. It'll take you to a window. Once you are there just follow the instructions to subscribe. Make sure you confirm your email subscription.
Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Couples Retreat

2011-10-30T23:32:00.000-07:00

Hello, everyone! This past weekend my husband and I went to the Couples Retreat hosted by our church. It was a relaxing time we look forward to every year. We had it at the Cedar Spring Christian Retreat. Love this place. It is so beautiful and peaceful. This place is far away from all the city life. We had a great time there. The food was good, the fellowships with other couples without kids around was awesome and the messages about marriage was great. We all learned something new and old to keep our marriage alive. Brother Keely and his wife from Lancaster Baptist Church was our guest speakers. They stayed another day to preach at our church on Sunday which is always nice.

Here are some pictures we took at the retreat.

A picture of the few resorts around there.

Walk way along the lake.

Beautiful mountain scene by the lake at sun down.

A water wheel behind us. Very old one.

A lovely double swings. I think that's what's called.

Being silly.

Being silly again. Our friends had a good laugh taking this picture of us.

12 Days of Christmas

2011-10-24T00:25:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited! Starting November 1-12 I'll share the 12 Days of Christmas Projects with you. I have been working real hard to make this happen. And it is FREE! Yippee! This will be my first time doing this so, please be nice.

The 12 Days of Christmas Projects are tutorials you can follow to make on your own. Each day for 12 days I'll post these projects. These projects will not be featured on my blog. Yes, that's right. In order for you to receive these FREE projects you'll need to subscribe to my blog, if you haven't already. So, make sure your inbox is empty 'cause the projects will start coming soon!

To subscribe go to the left side of the blog, enter your email address on the blank and then click the "subscribe" button. It'll take you to a window. Once you are there just follow the instructions to subscribe.

In the mean time Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Fall Leaves

2011-10-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Beautiful Fall day today. Sunny but chilly.

I made this card for a challenge that I never entered into. I had fun making it though. I stamped the leaves from the French Foliage stamp set and cut them out. Crumble them up and adhere them onto the card. Each layer of the bow was made separately and assemble together. The rest of the card is pretty much self explanatory.

I've been busy making some awesome projects that I can't wait to show you. I'll tell you more about it another time. But for now I got to get my kids school subjects scan and send to the teacher.

Have a good day and thank you for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

We Three Trees Tutorial For Sale

2011-10-12T00:40:00.000-07:00

3 cute little trees to add to your mantel or place on a table as favours for the holidays. These trees open up at the bottom and treats can be put in there to give as gifts to your family and friends for Christmas.

This tutorial comes with step-by step photo instructions. Click on the button below to get the tutorial delivered to your inbox within 24hrs of payment.

ETA: this tutorial requires Stampin'Up! Petal Cone Die.

Special price for Christmas $3.95 tutorial

Christmas Bell

2011-10-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Day on Monday.

Here is another Christmas to add to my Christmas stash. This card measures 4-1/4" x 4-1/4". Not my usual card size that I make. I stamped the images onto a Whisper White card stock and then embossed it with a psychedelic embossing powder. This embossing powder works well with images that has lots of colours. You can see it on the bell and bow. IRL it is very pretty when it is move around in the light.

Thank you for visiting me today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-10-09T22:52:00.000-07:00

I just want to say Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadian readers. Have a blessed day.

I want to thank God for his loving kindness and all the blessings he has given to my family this year. But most of all I like to thank God for who he is.

Psalm 136
"O, give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever." KJV

I want to leave you with a link to this blog that you can read of a thankful heart. This person went through a tough time fighting cancer but yet he still praise God for his trial. I get encourage every time I read his posts. Please take time and read his blog. Start from the beginning. You'll be greatly encouraged.

Friends Vellum Gift Bag and Card

2011-10-07T08:07:00.000-07:00

Hi, everyone! Good day!

I made a little gift bag with matching card. I used Vellum paper to make the bag and top it of with a Top Note Die topper. I made the flowers the same as this project here. I love the Vintage Vogue stamp set flowers. You can do so much with it. The 3D look of the flowers is beautiful!

I was going to give this to a friend but I misplace the card. ahhh! No worries though. I can always make another one. I'm going to put some treats and the card inside the bag. That's right! The card fits in the bag. Isn't that cool? Maybe I should've put the card in the bag in the first place than I wouldn't have it missing. sigh!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Stamps For Sale

2011-10-06T15:06:00.000-07:00

I'm selling my retired Stampin'Up! stamp sets. I need to make some room for my new stamp sets and thought I’d make room by parting with some of my much-loved sets. Some are mounted and gently used with minor to no staining. Some are brand new and unmounted. So please, check out the list and see what you like.

I'll update this list occasionally so check back often.

Shipping will be estimated when you email me (mrstam007@gmail.com)! Payment accepted via PayPal.

Looks Like Spring
Set of 6
$10

Paint Prints
Set of 6
$10

Painted Posies
Set of 8
$10

Sweet Dream (brand new set)
Set of 6
$10

Reverse Prints
Set of 3
$5

Gently Falling
Set of 4
$5

Merci
Set of 6
$10

Olive You
Set of 4
$10

Polka Dot Punches
Set of 4
$10

In the Spotlight
Set of 12
$15

Razzle Dazzle
Set of 5
$10

Winter Post Couple

2011-10-05T07:26:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday everyone! Good day.

I made this card using the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 223. I used the Winter Post stamp set to make the card. I randomly stamped the Pretty Ink Pink card stock with the different stamps from that set. Then embossed it using the Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder. The embossing made the images not showing much. Not what I was looking for but it look good anyway.

The little flower was made using the Boho Blossoms punch. I punched four of the biggest flowers out of Elegant Eggplant card stock, curled the edges and fasten them with a brad. Easy pissy flower to make.

Thank you for visiting me today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Spice Cake Card Sampler with Gift Box!- CPC

2011-10-04T02:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a great set of all-occasion cards featuring the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Oval All stamp set. There are four cards in this set, including a Thank You card, a Best Wishes card, a Just for You card and a Fabulous Friend card. The project also features instructions for a fun gift box to package the set in. This project makes a fun gift and is also perfect for clubs and classes.

This pretty project designed by Anne Marie! To get the instructions for Anne Marie’s card sampler and gift box, just subscribe to September!

Frightful Sight Halloween Trio!- CPC

2011-10-03T02:04:00.000-07:00

For a fun gift to make someone go eeek! on Halloween, share this trio of projects with that person in your life who loves Halloween and creepy crawly things! The candy pouch makes a quick gift to give to someone to say, hope your Halloween is sweet! The mini scallop square box opens up to reveal a little surprise that pops out.Finish off with this fun and playful spider card with a greeting inside that says Happy Halloween. These make great little gifts for a Halloween treat, but they would also be fun for other holidays and events with just a change of some paper and images. These projects would also be perfect for a stamp club or class, too!

This fun and frightful project designed by Heidi! To get the instructions for Heidi’s fabulous project, just subscribe to September!

Halloween Witch Hat Treat Box & Card - CPC

2011-10-01T14:04:00.000-07:00

This witch hat is a great little treat box for any Halloween lover! Perfect for your kid’s teacher, a co-worker or neighbor. This gift set includes a three dimensional witch hat treat box, a candy stick, and spooky card.

This spooky-cute Halloween set designed by Heidi. To get the instructions for Heidi’s project, just subscribe to September and meet the bonus project requirements of subscribing to two or more months in a row, putting our badge/blinkie on your blog, or referring a friend and letting us know when they subscribe.

Just Because

2011-09-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday, everyone!

I got this Notably Ornate stamp set for awhile and finally ink it up. I have been busy cleaning up my stamping stuff ready to sell. I'm finally going to sell my old and retired stamp sets. I can't bear to let them go but I've got to make room for new ones. I'll be listing the stamps sets and supplies for sale soon.

I made the little flowers with the Trio Flower punch. Bunch them all together to make a bigger flower. I used the Lace Ribbon Border punch to make the pink ruffle around the red flowers. Very pretty! It kind of look like a flower bouquet on a card. My daughter love those little flowers. She ask me make her a whole bunch out of different colours. She had put them on birthday presents and even for boy presents also. She is so silly but love to craft with me. She is always around when I do my stamping. Such a little helper.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Beautiful Season Cards & Tags Box Set!

2011-09-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

This cards and tags box set is designed around the Beautiful Season stamp set, which has a gorgeous vintage look and feel. The box holds four cards, four envelopes, four "Top Note" tags and four 2" folded tags, and four "Curly Label" tags. This set makes a great gift, craft fair item and is a fun class project!
This great box of cards and tags designed by Kris. To get the instructions for Kris’ project, just subscribe to September!

Pick Your Poison Halloween Ensemble! - CPC

2011-09-24T08:43:00.000-07:00

These Halloween projects make cute gifts for your best friend, a special teacher, or anyone that loves Halloween! Fill the haunted house treat box with goodies and pair it with this sinister charm bracelet. The silver spider web luminary doubles as a Fancy Favor container. Embellish it with a festive gift tag!

This spooky fun project designed by Kris! To get the instructions for Kris’ fabulous Halloween Ensemble, just subscribe to September!

Autumn Album Giveaway Winner

2011-09-23T23:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, Dawn! You are the winner. Email me at mrstam007@gmail.com and I'll email you the Autumn Album tutorial.

DawnKathleen said...Awesome Autumn Album! What a great idea! Thank you for your creativity!

Thank you everyone for your comments. I really enjoy reading them all.

Deanna

Paper Carnation Tutorial

2011-09-23T15:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone! I have a tutorial for you. I'm going to show you how to make a paper carnation.

I realized that my photo does not have every materials in there so I'll just list them out for you.

You'll need:
Whisper White Card Stock (but any card stock will do)
Ink Pad (any colour)
1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
Piercing Tool
Matt Pack (foam part)
1 Brad
Spray Water Bottle
Sponge
Stamp Cleaner Pad

1.Punch 6 scallops out, pierce a hole in each scallops and then sponge them on both sides.

2.Put the scallops onto the Stamp Cleaner Pad and spray them with water on both sides.

3.With you fingers, scrunch up the 6 scallops.

4.Open the scallops up.

5.Put a brad through the hole of each scallops and fasten it up at the back.

6.Start with the middle scallop and push it into the middle. Work one scallop piece at a time.

7.This is how it should look like after you pushed all the scallop pieces to the middle. The purple flower is a dry one and the red one is still wet. See the difference in the size? They shrink after the flower is dry but not too much. Let the flower dry over night. Now you can put the flower onto your creation.

Hope you enjoy the tutorial! Let me know what you think. Have a good day.

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Pin Cushion & Card Gift Set!- CPC

2011-09-22T07:38:00.000-07:00

No sewing machine needed! Make this sweet pin cushion out of a recycled can! Complete this set with a matching greeting card to make the perfect present for any crafting or sewing friend! Leave the pin cushion loose on the top of the can to use for buttons or additional pin storage!

This pretty project designed by Monika! To get the instructions for Monika’s fabulous project, just subscribe to September!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #221 and SUO Challenge 28, Fall Colors

2011-09-21T00:26:00.000-07:00

Here a Sketch Challenge #221 over at Stamping 411. My first time joining in on the fun.
I'm also joining in on the SUO Challenge 28. This is also my first time joining the challenge at this site. Hope this is ok to post 1 card for 2 different places.

I love the fall season so here is a card I made using the French Foliage stamp set again. I did the Faux Tearing Technique for the background. I tore a piece of scrap paper, put on the white card stock and then stamp away. I sponge the edges before I take the paper off. This technique makes nice background paper to match the colours you need for your creations.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Halloween Luminaria & Candy Containers!

2011-09-20T15:36:00.000-07:00

Here are some exciting projects to make your Halloween even more fun! Great ideas for candy containers to give to the kids’ classmates, as well as a Luminaria to decorate your home!

These fun Halloween projects come to you designed by Laurie! To get the instructions for Laurie’s projects, just subscribe to September.

Autumn Album Tutorial For Sale and a Giveaway

2011-09-19T00:08:00.000-07:00

Do you love Autumn? Do you love to take nice Autumn pictures? Then this fun little album is perfect for you. It is small enough to go into your purse and carry it around to show off your beautiful work. You can even change it up for other occasions. ie. Christmas, birthday, Valentine, graduation and just about anything you can think of.

This tutorial comes with step-by-step photos instructions to guide you through. There are instructions on how to make the flower on the cover, too.

Click on the link below to purchase it. Your tutorial will be deliver to your inbox within 24 hours after payment.

And now for the giveaway. Comment on this post and I'll pick 1 winner on Friday, September 23 9PM Pacific Time. Have fun and enjoy!

Friends Gift Box & Card!- CPC

2011-09-17T09:04:00.000-07:00

Here’s a pretty little gift box and matching note card I created for Craft Project Central. You can fill it with something special and give to that special friend! Change up the theme and make the gift box for any special occasion from birthdays, holidays, showers, and more! I love this little box especially the flowers on it. I love the 3D look to them. Oh! and I love, love the stamp set for this project. I'll never get tire of it.

To get the instructions for this fabulous project, just subscribe to September!

Winner of Craft Project Central Giveaway

2011-09-16T21:15:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, Patti! You are the winner of Craft Project Central giveaway. Email me at mrstam007@gmail.com with your full name and send your information to the moderator of Craft Project Central to get you set up.

Patti said...Congratulations on guest designer at Craft Project Central. And thanks for the chance to win a free subscription.

Thank you all for your comments and playing along. I enjoy reading them.

Deanna

My Creation For INKspirations 4U!

2011-09-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

Hello, everyone! Good day! Here is my creation for INKspirations 4U! Isn't it cute? I love it very much! To get the instructions for this birdhouse please subscribe here for the Fall Edition 2011 online class. This and other projects for the Fall Edition are around for a limited time only. You don't want to miss it!

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

INKspirations 4U Fall Edition Have Started

2011-09-12T17:33:00.000-07:00

Hello, there!

Today is the first day of the INKspirations 4U Fall Edition. I'm so excited about it! I can't wait till my project comes up. You'll going to love it. Well, not just mine is a great project but other projects are lovely too.

Is not too late to register for the online class. You'll get 20 beautiful projects for just $24.99. Wow! That's a deal! This class is here for a limited time only so don't delay. You don't want to miss it. Head on over to INKspirations 4U site to register now.

Deanna

Dasher Holiday Centre Step Card

2011-09-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hello, there! How about a Christmas card? I know. It's still early to think about Christmas. I do want to make lots this year early so I'll have them ready to give out when Christmas comes around. I didn't give out any last year and I wasn't going to give a store bought cards either. It's just not the same anymore after I learn to make greeting cards.

This is a center step card. It folds down and you can put it in an envelope. I used a piercing tool to pierce the circle around Dasher. For the scallop circle I used a 1/16" hole punch to punch around it.

I added felt snowflakes at the top and bottom of the card. This really made the card stands out.

I'm going to link this card to So Shelli Christmas Card Creative Challenge.

Thank you for visiting today!

Supplies:
stamps- Dasher, Occasional Quotes (hostess set)
papers- real red, chocolate chip, old olive
inks- chocolate chip, riding hood red
accessories- felt snowflakes, rhinestone brads, 1/8" grosgrain ribbon, 1-3/4" and 2-1/2" circle punches, 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, 3" circle die, Big Shot die cutting machine

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Craft Project Central Blog Candy Giveaway

2011-09-09T14:11:00.000-07:00

As a guest designer for Craft Project Central, I get to give away a FREE PASS to one lucky winner to the month of September projects.

Simply leave a comment here on this post. I'll pick a winner on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 9PM Pacific time. Good luck and have fun!

Deanna

Craft Project Central Projects

2011-09-08T14:09:00.000-07:00

I'm a guest designer for Craft Project Central again for the month of September. There wonderful projects coming up for this month. Here are 3 so far. Please click on the designers' name and visit their blogs. Leave a comment while you're there and tell them I sent you. It'll really make their day. "smiles"

This first project designed by Julie.

This great hexagon box is created using the Mini Milk Carton die! It’s so quick and easy! Fill it with some fun goodies and pair it with the coordinating card and you’ve got a GREAT little gift! Change up the colors and theme and you’ll have a great little gift box for the holidays, birthday’s, Valentines Day, or any gift giving occasion. The little box would also make a great birthday party, shower, or wedding favor! This project is also a great class or club project!

This second project designed by Kim.

Give a gift that is truly unique and special! This pentagon-shaped box rolls open to reveal five compartments with windows to display the contents within! Fill with an assortment of candies, trinkets or other surprises for that special someone!

This third project designed by Julie.

If you’re looking for a way to give some Halloween/Fall treats, this cute little pumpkin box, and it’s coordinating card are perfect! With the ribbon "stem" you can either hang the box for a fun decor piece or use it as an easy pull-up handle and hide some special treats inside!!

To get the instructions for these projects, just subscribe to September!
Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Vogue Flowers Birthday Card

2011-09-07T18:21:00.000-07:00

Hello there! How's everyone today?

I made this card and a set of it to give to a friend for her birthday coming up soon. I hope she find these cards useful. I'm trying to get ahead of myself here. Now that school has started I don't have much time to stamp.

I stamped the flowers and individually cut them all out and mounted them onto the card. Lots of work but it made the card looked pretty.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

stamps- Vintage Vogue, En Francis

papers- ruby red, whisper white, river rock, chocolate chip

inks- ruby red, river rock, chocolate chip

accessories- brads

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Faux Tearing Fall Leaves

2011-09-06T16:15:00.000-07:00

Hi, stampers! Hope you all had a wonderful Labour Day long weekend. We went to Seattle on Friday and visited the Pacific Science World (I think that's the name) and the Pike street Public Market Place. We didn't know it closes at 5pm so we didn't get to see much of the market place. We stayed overnight in Tulalip and went home on Saturday. Went dim sum and shop in China Town and did some preparing for school on Monday. That was my long weekend. Not very exciting.

Today my kids started their first day of school. They did well until their friends kept ringing and knocking on the door every 30 minutes (literally) to ask if my kids could come out to play. Well, my kids are home school so they do a full day of school. They don't have the same schedule as the public school kids. No playing until they finished their lessons. I have to be tough with them. lol

Anyway, on to the card. I did the faux tearing technique for the background on a light colour card stock. Add some elements and the card was done. Very simple technique.

Thank you for visiting today!

Supplies:
stamps- French Foliage, Faith in Nature
papers- crushed curry, dusty darango, naturals ivory
inks- dusty darango, crushed curry, soft suede, crumb cake, ruby red, always artichoke
accessories- 1/8" taffeta ribbon, polka-dots grosgrain ribbon, word window punch, modern label punch, sponge

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Purple Paper Carnation

2011-08-31T01:57:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone! Here is the other carnation flower I promised to show you. It is another purple carnation flower made out of paper.

I also made tiny flowers from the Trio Flowers punch (retired). Aren't they cute? I left the flowers white to add contrast to the card. Not so purpley (if there is such a word). Notice the lacy piece of dark purple paper on the card? It is the new Lace Ribbon Border punch. I'm a sucker for punches. I think I own almost all the punches Stampin'Up! sells.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Stamping Supplies:
stamps- happiest birthday wishes, fine lace background
papers- whisper white, perfect plum, pink pirouette, elegant eggplant
inks- elegant eggplant, chocolate chip, crumb cake
accessories- 1-3/4" circle punch, 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, trio flowers punch, lace ribbon border punch, little leaves sizzlits die, sponge

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Happiest Wishes On Your Birthday

2011-08-30T13:55:00.000-07:00

Good day everyone! I made this card for a friend's son's birthday this past weekend. Hope went to the party and got to play water fight. It is always fun playing with water. The kids were against the dads and they all got wet including my husband who wasn't going to play at first. I forgot to bring a change of clothes for him but he joined in anyway.

Stamping Supplies:
stamps- wild about you, happiest birthday wishes
papers- whisper white, old olive, pumpkin pie, bashful blue
inks- pumpkin pie, old olive
accessories- grosgrain ribbon, slit punch, perfect polka dots embossing folder, 1-3/4" circle punch, 2-3/8 scallop circle punch

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Purple Carnation

2011-08-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. I'm thankful for the cool weather today. Yesterday was hot and a little humid and our church air conditioner didn't work in the evening. It was hot for the men for sure.

I made 2 carnation flowers couple of weeks ago and they were just sitting around my desk waiting for me to make a card with them. Well, here it is. What do you think of the paper carnation?Aren't they beautiful and so real looking?

Here is a closer view of the flower. I punched several pieces of paper with the Scallop Circle punch, sponge, spritz with water, crumble them up and then assemble them with a brad in the middle.
I'll show you the other carnation I made a card with in another time.

Thank you for visiting today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Wild About You

2011-08-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday, everyone! Hope you are having a great day so far! Made these birthday cards for my nephews' birthday.

I used the Wild About You stamp set (retired) to make these cards. All the measurements and the colours for the cards are the same except the layout is different. The background was stamped with the Print Pattern stamp (also retired) to add some texture to the paper. Very easy and simple cards. Hope they like it.

Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Winners For the INKspirations 4U! Giveaway

2011-08-24T22:08:00.000-07:00

Here are the winners for the INKspirations 4U! FREE PASSES.

Denise Willerton said...

congrats!!!! well deserved honor for you ~ I truly enjoy popping in on your blog ~ thanks for the opportunity to win a free pass!!! Enjoy your day

and



Anonymous said...: My favorite thing about fall is the changing leaves and pumpkins. Whether used to decorate or eat in any number of ways, I always look forward to "pumpkin" season. Deb

Congratulations, ladies! Please send me an email at mrstam007@gmail.com with your full name and email address (I guess I'll have it when you send me an email lol) I'll send your name to INKspirations 4U! owner and she'll get in contact with you and get you set up.

Thank you everyone for commenting. I really enjoy reading every one of them. Fall is a nice time of year with the changing leaves. The colours are so pretty. Every year I would say to myself that I will take a nice scenery picture of the trees but every year I'm too lazy to go outside to do so. I'm always amazed at the beauty of God's creations and I'm glad He created seasons. No need to take pictures of the changing seasons and we can enjoy it year after year.

Have a good day!
Deanna

Camping Trip Album

2011-08-24T12:53:00.000-07:00

Hello, everyone! Here is an album I made 2 years ago. I looked and looked for these pictures forever and finally found it. It was actually on my husband's computer file. I thought I deleted it. I never made one for myself. I gave them all away to my family. They all loved it of course. I made 5 of these albums and it took a long time to sponge every single pages.

Here are few inside pages of the album. I didn't add pictures to all the pages. I left some pages for them to add their own pictures to it.

Here is a top view of all the pages.

My family are waiting for me to make the 2010 and 2011 camping trip albums. Yikes! I'm so behind! That's a total of 12 albums to make.

Thank you for stopping by today! Hope you enjoyed looking at the album!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Rosette Flowers (AKA Accordion Flowers)

2011-08-19T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hello, stampers! Here are some flowers I made just for fun. I have not make this flower for a long time. I'm not sure what the name really is but I made a tutorial 2 years ago. I called it an accordion flower. You can view the tutorial here.

Stampin'Up! designer papers are great to make this kind of flower. I did mine with pattern papers. You could use card stock if you prefer. Card stock is a little thicker than pattern paper. I adhere the flowers onto a skewer sticks for the stem.

Thank you for stopping!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Inkspriation4U Blog Candy Giveaway

2011-08-18T11:38:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I have a giveaway for you! I'm going to be a guest designer for INKspirations 4U! again and I get to give away FREE PASSES to 2 winners! Isn't that exciting!

It is going to be the Early Fall 2011 Edition starting sometime in September. To win a free pass simply comment on this post telling me what you like about Fall or just comment is fine. I'll pick 2 winners Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 9PM Pacific Time. Good luck and have fun playing!

With Sympathy

2011-08-17T09:29:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday!

I made this sympathy card for my Pastor. His mom passed away couple of weeks ago. She with the Lord up in heaven right now! I never like to make sympathy card. I never know what to write in the card that will encourage people.

I used the Fabulous Florets stamp set to make this card. Cut each squares about 1-1/2", stamp the flowers and then mounted onto basic black card stock. The background paper was embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Very simple card.

Thank you for stopping by! Have a good day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Pinwheels Birthday Card

2011-08-11T15:33:00.000-07:00

Hi, there everyone!

I finally made a card with pinwheels. I've seen so many creations with pinwheels so I thought I give it a try. Very easy to make but mine looks kind of flat. I guess working with small scale is not so easy to hold onto while the glue dry.

For the handle I used skewer sticks and covered them with ribbons. The ribbon was covered with sticky strip and then wound around the skewer. I added mini glue dots to the end of the ribbon to give it a nice clean look at the end of the stick. I also used mini glue dots to glue down the sticks onto the card. Hope it will hold. The sentiment was stamped onto Vellum and adhere onto the card with mini glue dots. Wow! This card sure have a lot of mini glue dots. I'm so glad the glue it so light and not weighing the card down.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a good day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Altered Art Journal

2011-08-10T04:37:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Here is an Art Journal that I finally altered. Stampin'Up! doesn't sell this size Art journal anymore. I'm so sad about it. Anyway. I covered the journal with the Nautical Expedition Designer Paper that is no longer available too. I forgot to order more before it was gone. I also stamped few images from the The Open Sea stamp set and adhere them onto the journal.

I covered the back of the journal too but didn't decorated a whole lot on it.

I also stamped inside every single pages (yes, every single one) of the journal with different colours and images from the The Open Sea stamp set. A lot of work but it wasn't that hard to do. It made the journal very pretty inside.

Here is a picture of the whole sailboat/sea theme creations I made awhile ago with the journal. I'm giving this to someone that I don't know at all. I want this to be an encouragement to this person who just went through a tough time and had a good spirit about it. I know this person is an encouragement to me for sure.

If you would like to see close up of the other creations in the picture just click the links below to see them.
Altered Wooden Box
Altered Wooden Box: inside
Open Sea Cards

Thank you for visiting today! Have a good day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Britannia Mine Museum

2011-08-09T03:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of the Britannia Mine Museum we went to at the end of July. Enjoy!

Mine building built on the side of the mountain.

Huge Mine Truck!

DH being silly.

Gold Panning area. It was fun panning for gold even though I didn't find any real gold.

Wearing hard hats. Getting ready to ride a train to underground mine.

Train ride. It was dark in the mine tunnel so didn't have any good pictures of the inside of the mine. Also my camera battery died so no pictures after the mine tunnel. ( insert sad face)

Well, hope you all enjoyed some of the mine pictures and maybe visit the museum when ever you are in British Columbia.

Floral Petal Cone Box

2011-08-08T11:22:00.000-07:00

Happy sunny Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Here is a box made with the Petal Cone Die in Vellum paper. I flipped it upside down and decorated it. I stamped the leaves from the Growing Green stamp set in Garden Green ink on each panels of the box. The big flower was stamped 3 times on Vellum paper, cut them out, curled the petals and then assembled them with mini glue dots. I added a pearl in the middle of the flower which added some elegant to it. The flower at the top of the box was done the same way except I didn't curl the petals.

What do you think of this box? I tried to put one flower hair clip in there and it holds fine without taping the flaps up. The hair clip was light enough to be able to hold the ribbon at the top without the flaps opening up at the bottom. I also tried something a little heavier ( ie. mini chocolates) to go in the box. I cut a piece of card stock to go inside at the bottom, close the 4 flaps and put mini glue dots on 2 flaps to hold it close. I was able to hold the box at the ribbon at the top. Such lovely little box!

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a good day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

I'm Back!

2011-08-04T16:15:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I'm back from vacation but not really back to creating. Since I have not make anything yet I'll tell you about my vacation.

First, I want to say I'm happy for my daughter, Faith, who follow in believer's baptism on July 17, 2011. It took her 2 years to do it but she finally did it. She got baptized with her 4 friends and a boy at our church.

The next day I went to Junior Camp Y.E.S! for a week (5 days) to help out in the kitchen. It was Faith first year at Camp YES! and Jarod's 3rd year. They both had a great time and already talking about next year's camp. I couldn't help out at the Teen camp the week after. I had a camping trip of our own with my side of family.

Camp YES! Jarod's cabin.

Camp YES! Faith's cabin.

We went to Paradise Valley Campground in Squamish. There were 24 of us and a noisy bunch but we all had fun. My family is thinking about camping 2 different times next year. We'll see. Right after our family camping, just my immediate family, went to the Britannia Mine Museum. We went on a train ride to an underground mine and did some gold penning afterward. My kids enjoyed penning for real and fools gold. Jarod found a little piece of real gold and my girls just found fools gold. They didn't care cause they love rocks in any size, shape and colour.
That's it for today. I'll post pictures of the family camping trip and the mine museum in the next post. I still need to upload the pictures onto my computer.

Well, thank you for stopping by and wish you are having a wonderful summer so far. Have a good day!

Deanna

Vacation

2011-07-13T14:38:00.000-07:00

I'll be on vacation and will be back sometime in August. Have a blessed and fun summer.

En Francais Florets Cards

2011-07-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

Hello stampers! Here are some cards I made for a friend for her to give to her sister. I made a pack of ten of these cards. She wanted cards that doesn't have sentiment on it them so it can be use for any occasion.

I stamped the flowers, coloured them with a blender pen and then cut them out. I mounted them with dimensional to make them stands out. The rest of the card is self explanatory.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:
stamps- En Francais, Style Of Elements, Fabulous Florets
papers- whisper white, pretty in pink, certainly celery
inks- chocolate chip, pretty in pink
accessories- big shot die-cutting machine, vintage wallpaper, blender pen, taffeta ribbon, top note die, dimensional

Happy Stmaping!
Deanna

What Kind of flower Is This?

2011-07-11T00:02:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Good day!

I'm not sure what kind of flower this is. Could someone tell me? I think is chrysanthemum but not sure.
This flower is from the Fabulous Florets stamp set. I stamped the flower once on paper and then stamp off to get the lighter shade of the flower without re-inking the stamp. I used the Elegant Lines Embossing folder for the background. I made a few of these cards to give to a friend for her birthday that is coming up.

Thank you for visiting today! Have a fabulous day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

For The New Baby Girl

2011-07-07T22:58:00.000-07:00

Hello stampers! Good evening. I went to a baby shower tonight. It was a small but fun one. Played a game that I didn't do too well on and got to give an encouragement in a 6" x6" card size to the mother. It was fun to hear what everybody's encouragement was to the mother.

I made this card for the baby and gave her some outfits. The shower was short notice so didn't have time to make her a paint can. Wish I have time to make some to lay around so when there is a shower I can just add their names to the can.

Thank you for visiting today! Have a nice evening or day for some of you who read this in the morning!

Supplies;
stamp-A New Little Someone
papers-whisper white, pretty in pink, pink pirouette, bravo burgundy
inks-chocolate chip
accessories-1/4" grosgrain ribbon, organdy ribbon, eyelet border punch, decorative label punch, vintage wallpaper embossing folder, big shot die-cutting machine

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Awash Flowers

2011-07-06T15:01:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday! Beautiful day today and warm too. So thankful for beautiful weather.
The above card is for a friend whose son passed away recently. There is funeral this Friday.

I made a second card and not sure what sentiment to put on it. The first card I added buttons to the flowers and the second card I did the twisted ribbon flower and added to the middle of the flower. If you would like to learn how to make the twisted ribbon flower click here.

I got this Awash With Flowers stamp set for FREE when I won the contest of Stampin' Success Magazine. It is a monthly magazine for Stampin'Up! demonstrators and it is filled with ideas and infos to help demos and a monthly contest that we can enter. Well, because of the Canada Post strike I have not yet receive my magazine and I'm dying to show you what project I've entered. If you are a demo you can view the magazine online on the demo website.

Here is a special over at Stampin'Up!

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $119! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $205--comes with the following high-quality products:
$119 Starter Kit

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad®
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
Note Cards (20)
Clear-Mount Block C
Blender Pen (1)
SNAIL Adhesive®
Business supplies

Thank you for stopping by! Have a good day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Christmas Card in July

2011-07-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday!

My first Christmas card of the year. Isn't weird to be making Christmas card in July? Oh, but Christmas will be here before you know it. I'm going to build my stash of Christmas cards early this year . Last year it crept up on me unnoticed and I didn't have many cards to give to friends and family. It is kind of hard to think of Christmas when it is so warm outside so I made a very simple one to start my mojo going.

So has anyone else start making their Christmas cards yet? I would love to hear about it.

Thank you for stopping today! Have a nice day!

Supplies:
stamp-Welcome Christmas, French Foliage
papers-chocolate chip, crumb cake, ruby red, whisper white, DSP
inks-chocolate chip, garden green, ruby red, crumb cake
accessories-brad, felt snowflakes

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Red Hydrangea?

2011-07-02T15:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday! Beautiful sunny day today! Made me very happy to have a nice day after the gloomy Canada Day. Hope you all had a wonderful Canada Day yesterday. We wanted to see the festival at Stevestons but couldn't find any parking so we ended up going to strawberry picking instead. The girls really enjoyed it. Our son wasn't with us and Faith wasn't too happy with anything we do but I was glad she enjoyed the strawberry picking.

Red hydrangea? I don't think I have ever seen a red one before. Only in stamping creation. Using up my left over card packages again for these cards. I'm barely making a dent on my stash of card packages.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a fabulous long weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Happy Canada Day!

2011-07-01T16:14:00.000-07:00

Fabulous Florets Birthday Card

2011-06-30T15:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday everyone! I have been busy using up all the extra pre-cut packages from previous classes that were left over. Some of them were about 5 years old. Can't believe I keep them around for that long. I'm running out of room in my house and I really need to clear them out.

I made the card totally new and different from what the card in the package was supposed to be.
Well, I better run and create some more.

Thank you for visiting me today. Have a good day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Bird Cage Birthday Card

2011-06-29T11:51:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday! Where is Summer? Seriously, where is it? I think so far we had only 2 or 3 days of sunshine so far. Today it feels like Autumn.

Anyway, onto a happier note. Here is a card I made using the Nature Walk and Curly Cute stamp sets. I used the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder for the background and stamped the flowers on the two sides. The rest of the card is pretty much self explanatory.

Supplies:
stamps-Nature Walk, Curly Cute
inks-mellow moss, soft suede, old olive and pretty in pink markers
papers-whisper white, mellow moss, soft suede, very vanilla
accessories-ribbon, framed tulip embossing folder, big shot machine

Thank you for visiting today!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Flower Garden Cards

2011-06-24T14:37:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Happy Friday!

I made a pack of these cards for my kids' piano teacher as "thank you" for teaching them. I used the Flower Garden Embossing folder, can found in the Summer Mini catalogue, for the main image. For the card base I used the Square Lattice Embossing folder.

I used the Stampin' Dauber to colour in the flowers. The rest of the card is pretty much self explanatory. Very simple card. Hope she likes it and make use of them.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a good day!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Fabulous Florets

2011-06-22T12:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday! Summer is finally here! Yay! I'm all done with my kids school stuff. Now I can stamp more.

Here is a card I made using the Fabulous Florets stamp set can be found in the Summer Mini Catalogue. The background was made with the Elegant Lines Embossing Folder. The script on the circle is from the French Foliage stamp set.

Thank you fro stopping by today! Have a fabulous day!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

On Your Wedding Day

2011-06-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I have been super busy trying to get my kids work scan and send them to the teacher. I'm almost done. Just need to make a few more adding on to pile of scans. So this post will be very short.

Anyway, here is a card I made for couple getting marry soon. Very simple card with flowers on it.

Thank you for visiting today! Have a wonderful day!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Altered Wooden Box - Inside

2011-06-11T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hello stampers! Happy Saturday! Here is the finished creation of the altered wooden box. I made 3 sets of notes cards to go into the box. Great gift for Father's Day.

Here is the inside of the box. I covered it with the Nautical Expedition DSP.

Here is a picture of the note cards inside the box. The inside of the box is shy 1/4" for the cards to stand up so I had lay them down. If I stack the cards neatly to one side I can add something small in there.

Hope this gives you an idea for Father's Day gift. I really love this box. It is so pretty. I might be able to part with it. My youngest daughter said that I can put jeweleries in there. I just laugh at her. Now she want me to make her and her sister one in girly style so they can put their jeweleries in. When I do I'll show you my creation.

Thank you for visiting me today. Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Deanna

Birdhouse Tutorial For Sale

2011-06-09T08:46:00.000-07:00

This birdhouse opens up at the roof for you to put goodies in it. Whatever you put in there it'll show through the round window. A nice gift for moms, sisters, daughters and girl friends. Very elegant little box and nice for display around the house on a desk, mantle or table.

This is a PDF step-by-step photo tutorial to guide you along the way to make this beautiful birdhouse.

To purchase this tutorial simply click on the PayPal button below. Tutorial will be delivered to your inbox within 24 hours of receiving payment. Thanks so much. Enjoy the tutorial.

NSR: King James Bible Conference

2011-06-08T12:29:00.000-07:00

Big sign by the staircase of our church.

Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday!

I want to show you some pictures of the King James Bible Conference that was held by our church GVBC this past Monday and Tuesday. These are pictures of the Bibles display. It was a wonderful conference and lots of things I've learned. Most of them I probably have forgotten. Good thing that all the sermons of the conference were recorded and will be available to watch soon. For now enjoy the pictures.

KJV Bible and a picture of King James. This is the English Bible that made it possible for us to read the inspired Word of God.

This Bible has a lock on it. Back in the old days Bibles were only available in the church. People had to go to the church to read the Bible which means the church had to stay open all the time. Because of this Bibles went missing so they decided to lock it up.

Spanish Bible. These letter openers and the magnifying glass are so pretty.

Pens used to write the Word of God.

Very thick Bibles with a pretty clasp on it.

More Bibles with pretty clasps. I love these ones with the engraving on them.

Cool little Bible scrolls.

Not sure what this is but my guess it is a mini printing press? Didn't have time to ask questions about all these Bibles and stuff on display. Busy tending to my kids and just enough time to take these pictures for you to see.

Well, this is a really long post but I hope you enjoy these wonderful pictures of the Bible display.

Sail Boats Birthdays

2011-06-07T16:28:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! What a busy weekend, yesterday and today! On Friday I went to a birthday party for my dad and two brothers. Yup! They are all born in June so we celebrate their birthdays on the same day. Yesterday and today my church have a King James Version Bible Conference. It is the KJV Bible's 400th years. It was so amazing to be at the conference today to learn the time line of the Bible.

Well, here are two cards I made for my brothers. My dad's card is an old on I made long time ago. This top one was made using the Sail Away stamp and the Nautical Expedition DSP.

This card was made using the The Open Sea stamp set and the Nautical Expedition DSP. Very simple cards for my brothers.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a good day!

Supplies:
stamps-the open sea, sail away, think happy thoughts, curly cute
papers-sahara sand, chocolate chip, nautical expedition dsp, whisper white, real red, not quite navy
inks-basic black, not quite navy, chocolate chip, cherry cobbler
accessories-jumbo eyelet, brad, spiral border punch, 1-1/4" , 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" circle punches, crop-a-dile, baker's twine, big shot, scallop circle #2

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Altered Wooden Box

2011-06-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you are having a wonderful Friday! Love the sunshine outside. Weird that there are still snow up on the mountain in June here in Vancouver.

Here is the before picture of the box I've altered.

Here it is after I altered it. I had this wooden box for ages and finally decided to cover it. I love, love this box! It is not done yet but I just can't keep it away from you. I just had to show you the outside first. I'll show you the inside when I'm done with it and what will go in it. Makes a great Father's Day, graduation and birthday gifts for those masculine people in your life.

I love the Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper. I might have to order more of this pack of paper. I use it so often.

I used the The Open Sea stamp set to decorate this box.

Well, I better go and finish the inside of this box. Thank you for stopping by! Have a nice weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Last Chance Lists Are Here!

2011-06-02T10:42:00.000-07:00

It's time to

In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories and home decor products are retiring! Click the links below to get you favourites before they're gone.

Last Chance Stamp Sets PDF

Last Chance Accessories PDF

Last Chance Decor PDF

Sweet Graduation Gift Box

2011-06-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

Hello stampers!

I'm so excited to show you this! What do you think of this beautiful box? This is definitely a cute and elegant gift box for those girly girls graduating this month! You just change the embellishment and DSP and make on for the boyish boys in your life.

I created this box for Madeline over at INKspirations 4U!. It was fun working with Madeline.

If you'd like to make this box, head on over to here and register for the Summer Edition 2011. There many other fabulous projects there that you'll sure to love once you've register.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

BBQ Recipe Case & Invitation- CPC

2011-05-31T21:21:00.000-07:00

Summer is almost here and what better way to celebrate then by having a BBQ with family and friends? This fun recipe case is a great way to share your favorite tastes of the season. The project can also be used for other themes, as well. Just switch up the paper and stamps. It also makes for a really fun class or stamp club idea. This project also includes instructions for an invitation to the BBQ along with five recipes for the party!

This fun project and family recipes designed by Anne Marie! To get the instructions for Anne Marie’s project, just subscribe to May over at Craft Project Central.

Flower Hair Clip

2011-05-30T10:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I went to a wedding this past
Saturday. I made these flower hair clips for my daughters. They loved it so much.

I made four of these and gave one to my niece. The colour didn't go with her dress that day but I'm sure she can wear it another time.

I punched two holes at the bottom of the Two Tags Die and slip the flower through the holes. I stamped the background with the Elements of Style set in Chocolate Chip ink. I added ribbon at the top and tie it with Linen Thread to make it pretty.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Post-it Note Holder & Cards- CPC

2011-05-28T12:58:00.000-07:00

Need a quick gift for a teacher or co-worker? These cute Post-it Note holders and matching cards are quick and easy to whip up for those last minute gifts. Post-it Note holders are also popular craft fair items!

This cute project designed by Jill! To get the instructions for Jill’s Post-it Note project, just subscribe to May over at Craft Project Central.

Pretty Postage Stationery Box- CPC

2011-05-27T12:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a great stationery box that is fun, as well as quick and easy to make! Make this stationery box and card set for that special teacher, co-worker, friend, or yourself!! Also makes for a fun class project!

This pretty postage project designed by Tammy! To get the instructions for Tammy’s project, just subscribe to May over at Craft Project Central.

Master Clubs Favour Boxes

2011-05-26T09:40:00.000-07:00

Hi stampers! Happy Thursday! I can't believe is Thursday already. Where have my week gone to?

I made these favour boxes for the Master Clubs kids. Last Wednesday was the last day of Master Clubs and we had a party. The kids all loved the boxes.

I made these boxes from the Petal Cone Die. I made the boxes according to the colours of the club logo. The boxes were filled with lots of candies and a toy. The kids were crazy over the toy. It was a sticky lizard or a sticky frog that they get. They throw the lizard or frog at the wall and it'll stick on it. A few younger ones doesn't know how to do it so theirs got very dirty collecting dust on the floor. The good thing about these sticky toys is you can wash them and they are good as new.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Father’s Day Card & Cologne Box! - CPC

2011-05-25T07:15:00.000-07:00

This handsome cologne box and matching card are perfect for the amazing dad in your life this coming Father’s Day! This is a quick and easy project that you can even have the kids help you with! After Father’s Day, change up the theme and use the box template for other gift giving occasions!

This great Father’s Day gift project comes to you designed by Joanna! To get the instructions for Joanna’s fabulous Father’s Day project, just subscribe to May over at Craft Project Central.

Greenhouse Gala Keepsake Box! - CPC

2011-05-23T18:59:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for a pretty little end of the year gift for that special teacher? How about a little gift for a co-worker or the kids’ grandparents? This pretty little scallop circle keepsake box is a wonderful gift to give with the little mini companion album inside! Or put other little treats inside like a gift card, jewelry, etc.!

This pretty little project designed by me. I made a similar project back in 2008 and entered it into Stampin'Up! contest and won. This newer version above looks a lot better. You can view the older version here. To get the instructions for this project, just subscribe to May over at Craft Project Central.

Delight in Life Album

2011-05-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Happy Friday! Hope you're having a wonderful day! I sure am having a wonderful day with the beautiful sunshine outside. Might go for a walk by the Fraser River.

Here is an album I made for DH's cousin for her bridal shower. You can get the tutorial here.

I made this before I made the tutorial. A different version of the cover of the album. I added ribbon to close the album instead. There is no designer papers on this album. I stamped the cover and a couple of the envelopes inside. Wish I had stamped every single one of the envelopes. It'll make the album looks better. Lots of pearls on this album. Love those self adhesive pearls. They are so pretty!

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a wonderful long weekend if you live in BC!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna

Strawberry Gift Set - CPC

2011-05-19T10:44:00.000-07:00

It’s almost strawberry season, and this gift set is perfect for giving fresh strawberry jam, fresh picked strawberries, or any other summer treat for birthdays, thank you gifts, or to let someone special know that you are thinking of them! If you’re looking for a fun class project, this one’s perfect!

This beautiful and fun project is designed by Nelia! To get the instructions for Nelia’s fun project, just subscribe to May!

Open Sea Cards Part 3

2011-05-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday everyone! What a beautiful sunny day today is! The sun makes me happy.
Here is the last card of The Open Sea card set.

Here is the group picture of the set. I can't seem to pick which one I like best. Now I need to think of how to package this set. I love all of them. This set makes a great Father's Day gift. Have any of you make a Father's Day gift yet? I'm not sure what to give to my husband this year for Father's Day. I'll ask my kids.

Thank you for visiting me today! Have good day!

Happy Stamping!
Deanna