Pink Stuff

Just in a girly mood today, I guess, but I felt like posting pink things. Here is Pippin, all snuggled on the laundry pile.

I made these cute boxes using a video tutorial by Angie. I used some old K&Co. Berrylicious paper, and unknown SU pink color (I bought it at Goodwill, and it had no name on it). The flowers were made with my favorite Tim Holtz "Tattered Florals" die (I love this die!). The sentiment is from Lockhart.

These boxes are about 3 x 3 on the top, and are a good size for treats, or...

...just the right size for some music flash cards! Peter is so thrilled to have them stored in there.

Henry!

Seems like Henry is showing up in a lot of my cards lately. Well, he is fun to color, and he insists on sparkles, so that is even more fun.

I love putting him in this layout. I used it for Christmas cards, and here it is again. Really simple layout, and I get to use patterned paper, too.


The first one was done with BasicGrey "Nook & Pantry" dp, and the second one was made with October Afternoon's "Thrift Shop."

Feeling the Love...

I'm still having fun making Valentine's embellishments. Hopefully, these will make their way on to some cards. If not, I'll store these happy bits into the Valentine Box for next year.

I really enjoy making these happy, little pieces with no end project in mind. And adding glitter to unexpected places has become almost an obsession as of late. Stamping, cutting, gluing...I think the kids are getting annoyed with it :)

Here are some finished Valentines, made with my "One and Only" stamp set (American Crafts), using kraft cardstock and dp from American Crafts and BasicGrey. The BasicGrey (Curio) paper was a bit too bright, so I sponged Antique Linen distress ink over it (I may have added Vintage Photo, too).

Today I'm crocheting a chain for the heart garland. Hopefully I can finish that up tonight. Anastasia has a Valentine's Bunco party on Saturday, so I'd better get busy and make her heart headband, so she'll be properly attired for the occasion.

Bits and Pieces

No finished projects to share; just bits and pieces, here and there...

Felt hearts, cut with my Nesties, will soon be a garland. Anastasia wants me to make her a headband with them, too. I started sewing the layers together, but it was too difficult for me, so I ended up gluing the layers together.

The Valentine's Inspiration Box is full of embellishments, waiting to be made in to cards.

And my desk is covered with this beautiful collection of My Mind's Eye "Be-Loved" paper. I love the colors in this collection!

Just Bits & Pieces, but they make me smile.

This Weekend...

...I made some of these. Quick, super simple, and cute (even Steve liked them). Photos courtesy of Anastasia.

These were made with leftover BG "Urban Prairie" paper, and clothespins from the dollar store.

Henry

Henry is helping me get ready for Christmas this year; I think he wants lots of sparkly decorations, so I'll oblige him since he is the happiest mouse that I know.

I put him in 2 different layouts using CTMH dp. Nothing fancy; just showcasing Henry, in all his cuteness.
He is super fun to color, and it is very exciting to add glitter on to the Christmas ornament, too.

SUPPLIES:
Stamp...Henry with Christmas Bauble (Whiff of Joy)
Ink...Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper...Solar White, Natural White (Neenah); Lipstick Red (Gina K.); Mistletoe dp (Close to my Heart)
Misc...Classic & Scallop Circles Nesties (Spellbinders), Scallop border punch (Fiskars), quickie glue pen (Sakura), Dazzling Diamonds (Stampin Up!), Copics

Summertime Vintage Picnic

I've never been too excited about Fall and autumnal colors (orange just doesn't do it for me). I keep trying, but it's not as exciting as Spring and Summer, and I just can't get inspired to make those cards.

So, I thought I'd post some summery cards today, made with PTI's "Vintage Picnic" set. I think the first one was CASEd from Nicole Heady here.

The others are just variations of her design. The daisies and strawberries really remind me of a summer picnic, although I've never taken strawberries to a picnic, they just seem "picnic-y"...