The Shabby Tea Room - Time Flies

Hi!

The Shabby Tea Room has a cute challenge this week. The Challenge: To create a card or project using the inspiration photo below and use SOMETHING WITH WINGS!

Here is a close up of what I came up with.

My card looks fairly simple, but it took a little longer due to the process of creating the tree branch which was a multistep process.

I actually took the tree trunk from My Favorite Things Sheltering Tree Set and stamped it in VersaMark Ink and covered it with clear embossing powder and then used my heat gun to set it. Next I used the coordinating die to cut it out. Next I grabbed my distress ink and started blending over the tree with my foam applicator. I started with Antique Linen, then blending Tea Dye and Vintage Photo.  I was inspired by the branch above the bed, so I just turned my "trunk" sideways. Next I stamped, colored and cut out the adorable owls from the same stamp set and added to my branch.

I distressed the edges with Vintage Tea Die, added some lace trim. I thought a heart paper doily was appropriate for this Valentine's card. (It came from a package my Mom picked up for me last year.)    Lastly I added a Happy Valentine's Day sentiment from Dandelion Designs. 

Thanks for stopping by your visits mean a lot!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  My Favorite Things: Sheltering Tree, Sentiment: Dandelion Designs 

Paper: CS: Stampin' UP!, DP: Stampin' UP!

Ink: Stampin' UP! , Tim Holtz, VersaMark
Other: Lace Trim: Wrights, Heart doily, clear embossing powder, heat tool, foam applicator, Die: MFT, Copics

A Rainbow of Thanks...

Hi Ya!

So how did the first day of the New Year treat you?  I am feeling much better, so I worked on cleaning up, catching up, and doing a ton of laundry after our guest left.  We also went ahead and took down our outside decorations since it was a warm 57 degrees today!  I even sorted through some things for Goodwill.  So, I treated myself to a little crafty time tonight.

I have a card today inspired by the latest Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge.

The inspiration photo was so fun that I had to play along. 

I inked up Thanks from my NEW Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler and cut the sleighs with my Cricut Winter Woodland Cartridge. 

The cards entirety was created using scraps so I am playing along with Pixie's Crafty Snippet Challenge 1.  She is taking over for Jules this year.

I am also playing along with Wee Memories Challenge "New". I played with my new stamps from Paper Smooches!

Have a wonderful week!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  Paper Smooches

Paper: CS: Scraps

Ink: Stampin' UP! Jenny Bowlin
Other: Cricut Cartridge: Winter Wonderland

Have a Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Hard to believe that today is the last day of 2011.  In this household, the last year was one of many moves and changes, but we are happy to say we are finally settling in nicely.  We are looking forward to enjoying what life brings us in 2012. (Hopefully a lot less house projects)

We've had lots and lots of family in town, so I have been MIA from crafting and blogging, but look forward to getting back on track in 2012. Wouldn't trade the memories with family for the world.

Since I am a bit under the weather I challenged myself to make a card in 5 minutes or less. Anyone who knows me knows this is a CHALLENGE! We were very blessed this Christmas, so I have many Thank You notes to create, and I decided simple and fast is the way to go.

Another creation with supplies from my scrap pile! Since I had a role of this glittery cord, I thought that would be a great touch to the top. After fussing with a pretty bow, I noticed not so pretty for picture. (note to self check before picture taking)....we will blame it on the clogged head.

The sentiment is from Stampin' UP! Thank You Kindly stamp set.

I am going to play along with with Jules Crafty Snippet Challenge, Fairy Tale Challenge Blog: Something Easy, Simon Says: Anything Goes, and The Play Date Cafe!

Well, I am going to keep this short. Just wanted to squeeze one more card/post before the year ended.
Happy New Year Everyone!
~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  Stampin' UP!

Paper: CS: Stampin'  UP!  DP: DCWV

Ink: Versafine
Other: Cord: Wrights, Punch: EK Success

A Kraft-y Christmas

Hi!

It's me again with ANOTHER Christmas card today! That's what happens when you wait to the last minute to start working on things.

I adore Kraft and Red together, so this was a fun card to put together.

This week at The Shabby Tea Room the challenge is to USE KRAFT, RED, NEWSPRINT, SILVER AND A STAR!

I used a combination of goodies so check below for supply list.  

I hope you have a wonderful and festive season. Not sure if I will be squeezing any more post in, so I want to make sure I wish you all Holiday Cheer for good measure!

Merry Christmas!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  PTI, DeNami Designs

Paper: CS: Stampin'  UP! DP: Newspaper

Ink: Stampin' UP!, Distress Ink
Other: Punches: EK Success and Marvey,  Star: Memriemare, Ribbon: Michaels, Twine: May Arts

Merry Christmas with JUGS :)

Hello again!

I have another Christmas Card to share!

I started with a Kraft card base and added my red, green and white plaid designer paper.  I stamped this gorgeous pine wreath from DeNami Designs and added some snowflakes for a wintery touch.  Next I added a Wilson Designs Merry Christmas sentiment in the center and completed this festive number by adding lace, ribbon and button trimmings. 

I am going to play along with the JUGS challenge this week.

Have a great rest of your day!
~Tammy~

Pals Paper Arts and DeNami Designs

Hi!

I have a quick and simple card that I put together to go in a little gift for my son's swim coach. Tonight is his last lesson as we are taking a break for a couple of months.

I used the sketch challenge this week at Pals Paper Arts for my layout.

The gift is Pink and Green so I used that as a base for my color choices and pitched in some red.  I started with a Real Red card base, followed by Whisper White then Positively Pink which I embossed using Stampin' UP! dots for added texture.   

I used DeNami Designs Medium Curly Christmas Tree in SU Gable Green ink. The Merry Christmas Circle sentiment is also from DeNami Designs. 

For added fun, I added some pink and red stickles to the tree and button!

I am going to play along again with the Current DeNami Designs Christmas Theme challenge. 

I hope everyone is enjoying this festive time of year. I do apologize for not getting caught up with your lovely creations. I do plan to catch up soon!  

Merry Christmas!!!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  All DeNami Designs

Paper: CS: Stampin'  UP! 

Ink: Stampin' UP!
Other: Buttons: PTI, Ribbon: unknown, Stickles , Spellbinders: Labels 8, Embossing Folder: Stampin' UP! 

DeNami Designs Christmas Theme Challenge and Fascinating Fridays Jen Shears

Hi ya!

I am back with another Christmas Card to share with you for the DeNami Designs Theme Challenge.

Another simple but fun little card! I love Aqua and Red together especially at Christmas, so once I gathered most of my pieces (mostly from my scrap pile) I went to work.  I used DeNami Designs Large Stocking as my focal image.  I used DeNami Designs Medium Polka Dots to create a fun patterned paper for the toe and heal.

The sentiment is from DeNami Designs Holiday Greetings stamp set.  I finished off this little number with a button and some aqua pearls!  

Head over to the DeNami Designs Blog for more information and to play along.

I have followed Jen Shears' blog for a long time, so it was a no brainer for this feature. You will be dazzled by her designs and this girl can really work magic with ribbon!  Please head over to Noor's blog:  Paperie Designs' Studio to help introduce you to this weeks Fascinating Friday Feature. Be sure to let Jen know you stopped by to learn a little more about her!

Thanks for spending a little part of your day with me!

Till next time~

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  All DeNami Designs

Paper: CS: Stampin'  UP! DP: DCWV and unknown.

Ink: Momento: Tuxedo Black, Stampin' UP!
Other: doily, Buttons: PTI, Pearls: Hero Arts

Merry and Bright

Hi!

I am on a roll with quick Christmas cards thanks to some great challenges. Anyone who knows me, knows I am a slow card maker. It takes me forever deciding what stamps, embellishments, or papers I want to use. That is not happening this week because of all the holiday hustle and bustle.

So, I share with you another quick make.

I had the assistance using the fun colors over at the ColourQ Challenge blog.

I started with a Whisper White card base and then stamped Glorious Green on Green Galore panel using DeNami Designs Medium Polka Dot background stamp.  I added a Real Red panel to complete the top layer. For my focal image, I used Regal Rose ink to stamp DeNami Designs Medium Brushed Flake.

Next finishing off with a cute sentiment, button, red twine, and a little pink bling in the center of my snowflake.

Alrighty friends, keeping this short and sweet.  

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  DeNami Designs, MPS

Paper: CS: Stampin'  UP!

Ink: Stampin' UP!
Other: Buttons: Stampin' UP!, Marvey Punches, Spellbinder die. Rhinestone and Pearl: Hero Arts

Yuletide Blessings

Hi!

I have a quick Christmas card I put together for the Young Crafters Unite Challenge:  Use Dies on a project.

I thought this was a fun little challenge to jump on board with.  Considering I was without my die cutting machine and dies for a good bit this year, I am trying to catch up on loss time (just like an old friend. *wink*).

Since I don't have a lot of extra time during this busy time of year, I kept it simple using some fun Spellbinders dies. I just love these Heirloom Ornaments.  Today I used a coordinating stamp set by WalzingMouse Stamps called Vintage Ornaments and a sentiment from Compliments of the Season also by WalzingMouse.

I know everyone is busy, so I will keep this short and sweet!

I hope you are enjoying all the Holiday Season brings!
Blessings,
~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse Stamps

Paper: CS: Stampin'  UP!, DP: DCWV

Ink: Momento, Stampin' UP!
Other: Buttons: PTI, Die:s Spellbinders, Dimensionals, Marvy Oval Punch

DeNami Designs Gift Wrapping Blog Hop

Hi There!

It's DeNami Blog Hop Time!!!

You should have arrived from

Sarah's blog

but if you just hopped in you don't want to miss

all the wonderful inspiration so

you will want to start at the

DeNami Designs Blog, plus you don't

want to miss out on your chance to win

a mini DeNami Shopping Spree!

2 very lucky commenters will win

$20.00 gift certificates !!

Here is what I have for you today!

I had so much fun creating this little gift wrapping ensemble!

My neighbors do a homemade yummy gift exchange each Christmas.

I thought I would do something different and something 

they can make a little later since everyone is going to

be getting so many goodies at once.

My inspiration started with the fun Christmas material for my

jar lid.  

For the jar, I started with the Medium Curly Christmas Tree 

in PINK. I then created my own background paper using the

Small Solid Circle to simulate the material on the lid.

Next I went to work on my tag for the gift bag.  I stamped the

tree from The Winter Fun Gift Set in VersaMark ink and embossed

with clear embossing powder.  

For the sentiment, I stamped Holiday Cheer from the

Holiday Greetings Set.

For the gift bag, I used the tree from The Winter Fun Gift Set but using

red ink on pink card stock and adding green holiday stickles

to the tops of each tree. 

I used the EK Success Double Embossed border punch to finish

things with a decorative touch. 

Before I send you off to Lindsey's blog, remember you

have till December 12, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST

to comment on all the blog hop

participants.   Remember there

are some awesome DeNami gift certificates up

for grabs! Lots of wonderful inspiration

to feast your eyes on! 

I hope you enjoyed todays project 

and will try to make one. If you would

like the recipe, just drop me an email.

~Tammy~

Old Saint Nick and Fascinating Fridays: Kelley Eubanks

Hi all!

Well the Christmas Season is in full swing, and I am finding less and less time to craft these days.

Sorry for not getting around to visit your wonderful crafty talents, but I have been on the move as soon as my feet hit the floor till I collapse in bed. Hopefully, I will be able to catch up soon!

I have a quick little Christmas card to share with you. I was moving some things around my desk, and I found some scraps.  Needing a little crafty break. I created a card from my scraps which always lets me join in the fun at Jules Crafty Snippet Challenge.  Even my card base was left over from another make. A friend cut Old Saint Nick out from one of her Christmas cards she received a couple of years ago.   She thought I could use it on one of my cards one day. The bulb was cut from patterned paper using a Spellbinders Heirloom Ornament die.

I thought I would also join in The City Crafter Challenge Santa Clause is Coming to Town and The Kraft Journal Christmas Cards.  This card was put together so fast since I just grabbed things within reach.  How about you, do you ever do that for a quick make?  

And now!

I am real excited to help Noor introduce this next Fascinating Friday Feature. She is sweet, caring and super talented.  You may have seen many of her creations gracing the pages of various paper craft publications. Please head over to Paperie Designs' Studio to get to know Kelley Eubanks! After your visit to Paperie Designs' Studio, head over to Kelley's Blog My Front Porch to be inspired.

Till next time!

~Tammy~

Seasons Greetings and Fascinating Fridays

Hello everyone!

(Woohoo! This card made Fabulous 3 Spotlight at DeNami Designs)

To those that celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday! I trust it was a wonderful day and given many opportunities to reflect on what you are grateful for!

We have been a bit under the weather in this house, so I have not felt much like crafting this past week.  Hopefully better days are ahead for us around here.

I do have a little creation for you today trying to get back into the swing of things.  The DeNami Designs Sketch Challenge is underway, and I wanted to get my ink on with a stamp I have been eager to play with since I got it.  It's the DeNami Designs Pine Wreath.  I have to admit when I opened my box the image was much bigger than I expected, but it is so BEAUTIFUL!  I decided to stamp the image slightly off center!  I liked how Michele added buttons to the wreath she created here using the pine sprig, so I decided to add my take by adding some bright pink bling!  I also added some Martha Stewart snow flake glitter to give it that wintery feel!

Anyone who knows me, knows I love PINK, so when I saw that The City Crafter Challenge was A Pink Christmas I knew that the  Pine Wreath would look so beautiful in PINK and I would have to play along.

The Classic Seasons Greetings sentiment is also from DeNami Designs.  I added some pink angel wings and flower embellishments to complete my take on the sketch which you can see below.

Now onto my next Fascinating Friday Feature on the Paperie Designs Blog.

I am happy to introduce you to Paulina Nakamura  of Pretty Pink Posh.   Paulina is also the mastermind behind the DeNami Designs Blog and she is one super talented posh rubber stamper! Please head over to the Paperie Designs Studio Blog to learn more about Paulina!  When you are done, head over to her blog and leave her some love and check out her bright and fun creations! 

Until next time!

~Tammy~

Happy Birthday Circle Style!!!

Hey There!

Well, my son's birthday has come and gone and I think I am still trying to recover! :-) It was a blast!

Now on to a card for a birthday party he was invited to.  Our neighbor is turning 5 in a few days, so I wanted to make a fun little "girly" card for her!

The Tuesday Throwdown Challenge is to use Lots of Circles.  I used lots of DeNami Stamps that were perfect for this challenge.  I started with a pink card base.  Next on my Whisper White layer I rounded the top corners and stamped DeNami Medium Polka Dot Background on the top portion.  Up next I used DeNami Birthday Wishes Circles in Spun Sugar.  To the bottom of my card, I added some pink crochet trim from my stash topping with a green polka dot scalloped and eyelet border finishing the layers off with some pink twine and a green button.

My focal image was created using my nesting Spellbinder circle dies, and a By The Numbers die.  I used DeNami Medium Double Circle stamp in Spun Sugar to accent the 5.  I added some Martha Stewart glitter flakes to the 5.

I am adding this to Jules Snippet Challenge...yep totally created from my stash...even the card base was left over from another make.

Have a wonderful day!

~Tammy~

DeNami Designs Anything But A Card Blog Hop

Hi!

Are you ready for some Divine DeNami Designs Inspiration?

You should have arrived from my sweet friend,
 Tenia Nelson's blog,
but if you just hopped in you don't want to miss

all the wonderful inspiration so

you will want to start at the

DeNami Designs Blog, plus you don't

want to miss out on your chance to win

a mini DeNami Shopping Spree!

2 very lucky commenters will win

$20.00 gift certificates !!

Here is what I have for you today!

I used a small Kraft Coffee Bag.

So fun to decorate with DeNami Design Stamps,

patterned paper, twine and a button!

I used a lot of DeNami Goodness today!

I started by creating a decorative strip from

cream card stock and adding a

digital stamped design using the

Harlequin border and acorn

from the Autumn Stamp set.

I used the leaves as well from the Autumn Stamp Set to 

create a background for the front of my coffee bag.

The sentiment on the round tag is from

the Thoughtful Greeting Stamp Set and

finished off with a Tangerine Boutique Button.

This would make the perfect

gift for a Teacher, Neighbor, babysitter or 

how about a fabulous host?

I am addicted to Starbucks' Salted Carmel 

Hot Chocolate, so I swooned with

delight when I found a 

Salty Carmel Candle.

I am sending you off to hop to Ayana Posadas' blog, but

before you go leave a little

love along the way to 

increase your chances of 

winning one of those fabulous

DeNami Designs Gift Certificates!

I hope you enjoyed today's project!

~Tammy~