Mike's Birthday Card

So our son Michael had a birthday the other day and here is the card I made for him. Even though he just turned 31 he still likes homemade cards. Looks like a plain card when you first take a look, but when you open it up....



















It looks like this! Ta da! I love pop up cards they are so fun and this bear is just the cutest! The bear is from the stamp st Under The Stars, the birthday saying is from Family Phrases. I used the 1/2" circle punch and a point from the smallest star punch to make the balloons!


Here is a sideview of the inside. Hey why don't you try one! See you tomorrow! Have a good day!

Metal Flashing Flower Tea Light Holders

This was one of a pair of Tea Light Holders I made for my Hostess at my last workshop. They are so fun and easy to make! Can't wait to make some using Coke cans! Top view.
Side view.
I put them together using glue dots, our mono didn't seem to want to dry. They are very light weight and the glue dots worked wonderful. No sharp edges either. So what are you waiting for get your Big Shot and Flower Folds die out and give it a try! and if you don't have one I'd love to order one for you!

I'm Back! Finally! Yepee!!!!!

Ok, so was anyone worried about me? Boy I sure was! What a Summer! My daughter became engaged Memorial week-end. Ok Great! She calls me about two weeks later and says "Mom, do you think you and dad can help us get a wedding together by August 28th!?!" WHAT!!! "Sure Sweetheart, you bet we can. My daughter was never going to marry a farmer. Ha! Ha! to that one. They wanted to get married before harvest, which was a good idea for us too since that's what we do. So the planning began. (Oh and let's not forget to throw the Stampin' Up! Convention in the mix, I wasn't gonna miss that one!) First I had to beg from anyone I could find to get enough of the Cool Caribbean cardstock for the invites and favors as this was her main color with a hint of pink. Here's what we ended up with. The wedding was outdoors at the Lasta Winery, beautiful place for a wedding! The fans did come in handy. I'll try and post some wedding pictures when I get some good ones back from the photographer. Keep checking back, I've got a lot more to share, now that I'm back to stampin"!!!! (I'm back in my happy place.)

Shower invite, wedding invite, registration card, program, wedding favor, and a cone to hold flowers to throw.
Better view of wedding stuff. We also made RSVP cards but I can't find one right now and after making 175 invites and everything else, I'm done for now.

Backside of fan that list wedding party.

Hope you have a great day!!!

Come back tomorrow!

Stampin Addicts New Catty Blog Hop!

Please join in on the fun at Stampin' Addicts for the New Catalog Mega Blog Hop. Starts on Friday, July 30 and runs through Sunday, August 1. I'm sorry to say I'm not in this one, to busy with my daughter's wedding plans but I do hope you'll check it out!

I'm Home!

Hello ladies! I'm home from the Big SU Convention in Salt Lake City, although we had a minor detour with a night in Denver. I'm back and ready to start stamping. Please join me this Saturday for a new Catty Open House from 4-8pm. I'll have retiring sets for sale. Purchase any of them and receive a coupon for 1/2 the purchase price to buy new catty merchandise on Saturday. What could be better than that! Also please stay long enough to make the new color family charts! and check out my car swaps from convention. See you there. Please RSVP if you know your coming.

Want to update your color families?

Here's a great deal from SU. It's like buying the ink pads and getting paper to match for FREE! Check it out. Click on the link in my left hand side bar to get a close up view of the flyer.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July eveyone! Today is a repost from last year of a star box I made.




I hope all my Stampin' friends have a great day with family and friends! I am so thankful to live in a land like ours and proud to be called an American. Thanks to all the men and women who serve our country and keep her safe.

God Bless America!

Join the Excitement!

Wow! what a deal! Rejoin as a demonstrator for only $35. For more details click on the link in my lefthand sidebar. You don't want to miss out on this catty!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Another Demo had added this saying to her blog and it made me started singing that Christmas song. No, it's not Christmas but to us die hard Stampin' Up Addicts it feels like it!!! Yep you guessed it the NEW SU CATTY is here. Cue the song again. WOW, it is packed full of wonderful stuff and my first order will be here on Wednesday, just in time for my workshop!!!EEEKKKKKK!!! Of course I had to get a lot of the new gadgets, ribbon, folders, DSP...Hey come see it for yourself. I'm sure Jennifer won't mind to have a few extra people. Have a great fourth everyone!

My Project for Dawn's Summer U-Stamp is Posted!!!

Wow! How excited I was to see my project showing up on Dawn's U-stamp yesterday! I mean I know it was going to post sometime, but anyway here's my project. What can be better than recycling? This is a Crystal Light drink mix container that I altered. I got this idea from a friend of mine, (who used to be my downline). We got together one day and made different things. We used the round containers which now they have changed to the oval ones. Anyway I keep my ink pens in them to take to my workshops. Dawn suggested altering them to put those Silly Bands in that the kids are so crazy about right now. It also can be used as a gift container too. There is still time to sign up for this round of U-Stamp, lot's of fun summer ideas! See you there!
It also makes a great gift container! Mmmmmmmmmm love chocolate!

Sooo Excited! Doin' the Happy Dance!!!

I get to be a guest designer on Dawn Raspas' next U-Stamp! EEkkkkkk! Hope everyone can come and join us for some fantastic projects. Just click on the Blinkie on my sidebar that says join now and it'll tell you what you need to do. Want a chance to win a FREE pass? Go to Dawn's Blog and leave a her a comment. Hurry! it starts June 25 and runs through July 17! See you there!

Mega Retiring Blog Hop Stop#5

Welcome to stop#5 of the Stampin' Addicts Mega Retiring Blog Hop. There are 27 stops along this hop and if you have been following the hop in order you've just came from Lisa's Blog Stampin' My Life Away where she did a fantastic job in showcasing the stamp set "Together Forever". The retiring set I have chose to showcase is Refuge and Strength. This is a set that has wonderful sayings and I am sad to see it go. So lets get started shall we.

I chose to make 2 cards and alter a small notepad.

This first card showcases 4 items retiring. The stamp set Refuge and Strength, Orchid Opulence Cardstock, Cottage Wall DSP (which I LOVE!) and the Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon. Other products used were Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Certainly Celery, and Old Olive Cardstock, and the Butterfly Sizzlet Die

I think this card needs some more work but I'll have to get to you on that. Anyway I used SU's new embossing folder Square Lattice for the background. (Love this new folder!) and then the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches.

This last project is a memo pad that I got at a store for $1. Love those finds! Used the Cottage Wall Paper once again along with the Butterfly Sizzlet Die. I used the Extra Large Oval punch and the 1 1/4" Striped Old Olive Ribbon which is retiring also. Well that's all I've got to show you so if you're interested in leaving me a comment I'd love to hear what you think of my projects. So now please hop on over to Betty's Blog Kitty Stamp and see the wonderful creations she has come up with using the retiring stamp set "A Kind Word". Have a great hop!!!

Get your favorite stamps and accessories while they last! That's right it's that time of year when SU retires merchandise to make room for the new catty filled with lots of new stuff! So get it before it's gone. This year there are 3 different categories to choose from stamps, accessories and Decor Elements. You can view any of these by clicking on the links over in the left hand side bar or simply clicking on my website name here: twiladavis.stampin'up.net

What I've been doing this month...

What a very busy month! I don't now where it went! we are still trying to get the rest of the corn and beans planted, just wish it would stop raining every time it's dry enough to get back in the fields! And although I have been busy I still would like to take a minute and remember all the men and women who have fought for our country and who guard her now so that we may enjoy our freedoms. God bless them and God bless America!

These cards and pages are some of the projects stampers and scrapers have done this week at Stamp-a-Stacks. This first one can be a money card or a gift card holder. Love the new Graduation set from SU!

It's made using the Top Note die.
a couple of cards, my friend and fellow demo Teri Herman came up with the baseball card, and the other two ideas where from demos as well.
A set of 6 x 6 Birthday Scrap pages.
6 x 6 scrapbook page using some of my friend and demo Shannon Bruner's stuff.

This is a Kraft envelope cut of at the top to hold a couple of pictures. Love that new Hostess Level 2 set from the mini! Too cute.

What the inside looks like, got the idea from a card we made at Regional's last year.
12 x 12 scrapbook page.
Another 12 x 12 scrapbook page.
..........and more Flip Flops! these are so addicting once you altering them!
Blue ones.
Green ones. All different colors.

OK, that's it for today, I promise to do better next month and remember the SU retiring list comes out tomorrow! I'm so excited to see what is on it! and there is such a DEAL on the SU starter kit. If you've ever thought about being a demo and earn some extra cash or just want to be a hobby demo so you can get a discount on the products that you love now's the time. Stampin' Up has put together a mini Starter kit for only $99 the month of June! That's right I said $99 for over $180 in products! Have a great day everyone and let me know if I can help you in anyway.

Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Tour Stop #13

Hello, and welcome to Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Tour. This tour features sneak peaks of the stamp sets and accessories found in the new Stampin' Up! 2010 Summer Mini. The tour will run April 30 - May 2, so you have plenty of time to view all the stops. There are a total of 23 stop for your viewing pleasure. It doesn't matter where you begin on the "tour" because the blogs all link back together in a big circle. If you have been following the Blog Tour order you've just been to Sara's Blog: lilyinkpad and have seen her wonderful creations using the stamp set
Favorite Things. The set I have chosen to work with is called Blissful Bride, so let's get started shall we?

When I saw this set, I though it would make a nice Bridal Shower invitation. So that's what I made and a favor box and mints to match. I loved Debbie Henderson's wedding card layout and chose to use it for my invite. Here's what I used to make the card:

Blissful Bride and Introducing Stamp Sets, Basic Black, Melon Mambo Ink and Marker, White Craft Ink, Winter White Embossing Powder and Heat Tool. Wedding Specialty Paper "Bride", Melon Mambo, Basic Black, and Whisper White Cardstock. The Big Shot, Top Note Die, Scallop Circle Die #2, Trio Flower Punch, White Signo Gel Pen, and Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon.

Here's what I used to make the box:
Besides the stamp set, the Big Shot and the Box #2 Die, Scallop Circle Die #2, Circle Die #2, Jewelry Tag Punch, Wedding Specialty Paper "Bride", Melon Mambo Cardstock Whisper White Cardstock, Basic Black Ink Pad, Melon Mambo and Green Galore Markers.

Last but not least, you can't forget the peppermint patties!!!
These were made using the same dies and Big Shot as the Box. Hey, I hoped you've enjoyed the tour so far and now I'll give you the link to Sarah's Blog: willysgirl where she is featuring the stamp set Bouquet Bunch. Thanks for stopping by and come back and visit soon!

My First Big Shot Scallop Square Purse!

Ok, so here it is! I love it and it was really easy to make after I decided to sit down and sew it together. I've really got to be in the mood to sew, but after I start I don't want to quit! So I had to go to Joann's and get some more material today!
Here's a close up. These are so easy to make! Can't wait to make more... See ya later.

I'm Very Thankful For My Customers...

Last night was my annual Customer Appreciation Night. I had a great turnout! I was so happy to see you all. We played Bingo and ended up with nine mystery hostesses. How fun is that! Here's what the ladies made. Actually they made their own thank you gift from me. You might think that's bad, but it's better if you make it yourself then I don't have to give you directions. (o:This was the Thank You gift. An altered DVD tin, which I got from a Late Night Stampers bulk buy and I need more!) I had everything cut and they just had to stamp and assemble it.

This is the inside view. On the left hand side are the SU color charts in color families for them to keep track of what they have and on the right is a scratch pad to sketch out designs or take notes.

They also made fun cards. An Easter Card with a punch art bunny! Very fun to make! and actually pretty easy. There are so many cute punch art bunnies out there! This is a combination of some of them.

and another card featuring a flower made with the eyelet border punch and a 1 x 12 piece of DSP. Donna over at DoStampin with Donna has a great video on how to make them. My card is pretty much a case of one of hers. The ladies got to pick the color of flower they wanted then added it to the Creamy Carmel background which I thought went with them all. Great choice Donna! Have a great day everyone!

Lady Bugs

Here's a couple of different versions of a lady bug card we made the other night at Sherri and Christi's workshop. Christi loves lady bugs!

The cards are pretty easy to make and are made using two stamp sets. Pick a Petal and Flight of the Butterfly. Along with some black circles and you've got a lady bug. Of course I got my idea from the lady bugs from several different cards I've seen, so no I'm not too clever. Have a great day everyone!

Can't Get Enough of Pink & Brown

Here's a couple of 3 x 3's that I did for an organized swap over at Stampin' Addicts.

I wanted to make them all using the paper on the left but ran out so had to use some of the other. I just love this stamp set called Vintage Vogue and am so glad it will be around for awhile. And guess what I got in the mail yesterday? more of this Specialty paper so I'm good to go for awhile longer. Whew! Have a good day everyone, I've gotta go to work.

Who Needs A New Purse?

This is the Swap I did for over at Swap Sister's and I sent it to Lisa Bullock. It's almost Spring, so time for a new purse, right? I can't give out directions yet, but maybe at the end of April. I just LOVE Pink and Brown! and this new Stampin Up Specialty Paper!!! I do want to add that two of the cards were cased from a couple of fellow demos more or less.Here's what I used:

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue #117690 Price $23.95

Papers: Chocolate Chip #102128.......$5.50

Close to Cocoa #101341....... $5.50

Pretty in Pink #100459.......$5.50

Sending Love Specialty Paper #117153.......$11.95

Ink: Close to Cocoa #100908........$5.95

Pretty in Pink #101301........$5.95

Punches: Extra Large Fancy Flower #118073........$15.95

3/16" Corner Rounder #109047........#$6.95

Scallop Trim Border #118402........FREE w/$50 purchase!!!

Other: Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon #109065........$6.95

Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon #109067........$6.95

Cutter Kit #106958.........$$16.95

Sending Love Epoxy Brads

Pretty in Pink #117271........$4.95

Chocolate Chip #117272........$3.25

... and for my customers, just so you know, this little purse is going to be part of my Mother's Day Class at the end of April, so I hope you'll be thinking about joining me. Take care everyone and have a nice day.