paper pumpkin.

I love getting my paper pumpkin box every month.  You never know what your getting, so it's like getting a birthday present but every month. When you sign up you get the welcome kit the first month, then after that you get a surprise kit...how fun, huh?

Here is a my April kit.  I made a few different variations with the supplies.  The idea behind the kits are that everything is in the box to make your projects.  I have seen a few variations out there, but they use other supplies to enhance the projects.  I am sticking with only using the supplies provided because the kits are intended for those who are not avid stampers and just want a quick craft time to make some cards/gifts.  

Feel free to sign up today to start getting a Paper Pumpkin Kit delivered to your home monthly.  Click HERE and be sure to mention me as your demonstrator.  Smiles.

I have entered my cards in the Paper Pumpkin Challenge MPC0513.

Christine

may creative therapy class.

Did you miss me?  I am so sorry!  I have been busy making lots of projects, ones I can't show though... I know, not nice.  Hoping to be able to share them with you at a later time.

Here is one of the cards we did this month at my Creative Therapy Card Class, I did a step it up class.  If you are not familiar with a step it up--it is when you create a card--then by using additional products you make it better.  In my sample above...the first version was VERY simple...but then after using some color, an embossing folder & some pearls-- you have a totally different look.  I love clean and simple but sometimes its fun to take it to the next level.

Products you should buy from my store {click HERE}.

• black stazon ink 101406
• bordering on romance 125482 {retiring, sniff, sniff}
• basic black cardstock 121045
• whisper white cardstock 100730
• corner rounder 119871
• fancy fan embossing folder 127751
• 3/8 stitched ribbon gumball green 126848
• regals markers 119701
• 2012-14 in color markers 126856
• pearl basic jewels 119247
• pearl basic large jewels 125577
• stampin' dimensionals 104430 

Happy Stamping and Paper Crafting, 

♥Christine.

april creative therapy class.

Last night, I hosted my first Stampin' Up! card class....yay!  Several of my peeps spent three hours together laughing, telling stories and creating 10 cards each! First up. God is Love.  Stamp sets Trust God and Hearts a Flutter!

Second up.  Stamp sets Petite Pairs and Creative Elements.

 

Next up.  Stamp set Apothecary Art. 

Next. Stamp Set From my Heart.

Last up.  Stamp sets Papillon Potpourri {my favorite set} and Friendly Phrases.

I hope you enjoy my cards as much as I liked designing them.  I would like to send out a shout to my very best friend Trish, she was the honorary queen of the night!

christine.

clean and simple butterflies.

As you all know I have a pile of pretty butterflies to use on my cards and scrap-pages. here is a very simple layout.

Products you should buy from my store {click HERE}.

• black stazon ink 101406
• papillon potpourri stamp set 123759
• watercolor paper 122959
• stampin write regal collection markers 119701
• blender pen 102845
• bitty butterfly punch 129406
• elegant butterfly punch 127526
• honeycomb eb folder 129378
• marina mist cardstock 119682
• midnight muse cardstock 126843
• very vanilla cardstock 101650

Thanks for stopping by.  

Christine.

this and that: capturing life as it happens.

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So I’m happy to introduce Stampin’ Up’s newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go: This and That. 

The brand new "This and That" line will debut in the 2013-2014 catalog, but these five products are available now. They’re perfect for stampers who embrace a messy, creative style and want to remember every moment as it happens.

Using the patterned Designer Washi Tape, you can attach ticket stubs, photos, and other paper souvenirs of the day to the pages of the Epic Day This and That Journal. The Designer Series Paper is a bit thinner so it fits just right in the Epic Day Journal and the set includes some of my favorite new hot colors- Calypso Coral and Pool Party. The Remember This Rotary Stamp is a classic rotary date stamp that include 12 clever and useful phrases for all of life’s events- never forget a date again!

This and That also offers a great way to capture inspiration and ideas for projects. Redecorating the living room? Planning a kitchen remodel? Keep everything you need right in the pages of the Epic Day Journal.

Products include:

• Epic Day This and That Journal, $10.95
• Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper, $10.95
• Remember This and That Rotary Stamp, $5.95
• Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers, $4.95
• Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape, $4.95

From March 23-April 30, you can purchase all five products listed above in a limited-time bundle for 15% off! The Epic Day This and That Bundle is $32.08, now through April 30.

christine.

butterflies.

Hello. Today's post is about coloring & creating beautiful elements, like butterflies.   I stamped & colored my images using black Stazon ink, watercolor paper, markers & a blending pen.  SU! has coordinating butterfly punches {2 sizes} to perfectly cut out each butterfly.  How cool is that?  I can't wait to use these on cards & scrapbook pages.

Products you should buy from my store {click HERE}.

• black stazon ink 101406
• creative elements stamp set 124742
• papillon potpourri stamp set 123759
• watercolor paper 122959
• stampin write regal collection markers 119701
• blender pen 102845
• bitty butterfly punch 129406
• elegant butterfly punch 127526

Go create something colorful today, I did. Smiles.

Christine.

welcome back.

Welcome to my "new" and improved blog. {cleaned up and fresh looking}. I tried wordpress for awhile, and I did not have great success w/it so I came back to where it all began, my blogger account. 

On November 9th, I joined the Stampin' Up family as a demonstrator.  I am currently buying my supplies, making samples and planning my first creative therapy card class on April 5th. 

While I am nervous about starting anew, I am excited to see where God takes me on this new journey.

So put on your seat belt, hang on, because together we will take this crazy ride together!

Christine.