Snowflake Pin

  Here's my first attempt at making a super fun Snowflake pin from Stampin' Up! buttons and other fun stuff.  Then you cover it all with Crystal Effects.  Fun! Fun! Fun!  Janet Wakeland has a great video on how to make them.

Trick or Treat - Anyone for some sweet triple Candy Corn.

  Our daughter Ginny and her husband Matthew with their boys in the Candy Corn costumes I made them for Halloween.  From left to right, Cade, Jace, & Reid.  (Sorry Reid but it was the best picture of all the ones I took.) lol  If anyone is interested, I took step by step pictures of how I made the costumes. Just let me know.

Lucky #13!

And the winner of the Blog Candy is Patti B, lucky comment number 13.  Patti you win the little gift box I made and I will get it to you ASAP.  Thanks for all the nice comments ladies.  Have a great day!

Stampin' Addicts Winter Holiday Blog Hop

Hellooo and welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Winter Holiday Blog Hop. This Blog Hop will run Friday, October 4 thru Sunday, October 6.  Lot's of time to view all the stops. If you have just started the Hop in order you have just arrived from Tanya's Blog where she wowed us with her projects made with the Seasons of Style DSP and Washi Tape. There are 18 stops on the hop and I am stop #2.  So if you are just begining with my blog be sure and hop all the way around till you come back to my blog so you won't miss any of the fantastic projects that have been designed for your viewing pleasure. Oh it's going to be a GREAT HOP!  Super excited!  Ok on to my projects.  For my stop I chose to showcase the stamp set Banner Christmas. I fell in love with this set the moment I saw the 2 stamps Holly Jolly and Christmas.  So on to my projects.

Here are the projects I made.  A Christmas card and a cute little gift box.  Can't wait to tell you what I made the gift box out of!  On to my card.

 My first project I made was a Christmas card using the Banner Christmas stamp set and also the Designer Type Photopolymer stamp set.  I used one of the framelit dies from the Chalk Talk set on the background for my phrase.  I also used the Stripe Emboss Folder and added a big bow using the Cherry Cobbler 1" stitched Grosgrain Ribbon.  My color combo included Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, and Whisper White.

OK! and now for my little Gift Box!!!  So I started with a single serve cereal box.:) and then covered it with some of the yummy Seasons of Style DSP.  Then I added some of our Burlap Ribbon at the bottom of the box.  Next I stamped the Joy Banner stamp in Crumb Cake and cut it out.  After I cut it out I then cut slits between the letters almost cutting them apart, but still leaving them together and pulled them so the spread apart some.  Added a piece of the burlap ribbon to hang it from with a little bling to make it pop.  Handle is a piece of matching DSP folded in two.  A little paper stuck down inside with some bling and ta da box done:)  I hope you have enjoyed my projects and for some BLOG CANDY.  Leave me a comment and I will put your name in a drawing to win the little box.  Have a stamperific day!

Now it's time for you to hop on over to Holly's Blog and see what wonderful things she has come up with using the stamp set Wishing You.  Happy Hopping!

Sunflower Treat Boxes

 I had some fun making these cute treat boxes for my regular monthly stampin group on Monday.
The larger box I received in a swap at convention from Barbara Welch.  It is made using the Floral framlites and the Purse die.  So cute I thought I would make a mini version of it.

 So here is how I made it:
(2) of the large flowers from the Blossom Party Originals Die in Crushed Curry. Scored from point to point all the way around. Sponge tips of petals with Chocolate Chip and the using paper snips cut about 2/3 in between each petal (There will be alittle jagged piece that you will have to trim away on each side after cutting) After snipping fold the petals along score lines.
(2) 1 1/4" Scallop Circles in Chocolate Chip (run them through the BS using the Polka Dot Emboss Folder) and add a dimensional to the back of each.
Box: 3" x 2 1/2" piece of Chocolate Chip scored down the long sides at 1/2" and the through the middle at 1 1/4" and 1 3/4" making it look like an H. Cut as shown in picture and fold and glue to make box.
Handle: 5 3/4" x 1/4" piece of Chocolate Chip add to basket.
Attach scallop circles to center of flowers and then attach flowers to the box by adding glue to the backside 2 petals on the folds only. This will make the flower still pop up instead of those petals laying flat.
And that's it!

I thought I would post another picture so you could see how little it is.  Just big enough for a few mints.  Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Fall Stamp Camp Projects

Here are pictures of the 13 cards that were available to make at our last Stamp Camp.  I don't have time to post about each one so if you have a questions just leave me a message and I will try and answer it for you.  I'm so thankful for 2 of my downline that help me with these camps.  Don't know what I would do without them.  The first 4 cards are mine, 2nd four are Kelly Bradbury's, and the last 4 are Shannon Bruner's.  I'm sure some cards are CAS'd or ideas from other demos.  Enjoy!

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Stamp Camp Door Prizes

 Found some cute little hardback notebooks at Target in the $1 spot bins.  Simple and fun to alter.

 A True Friend burlap sack.  These little sack Stampin' Up! has in the Holiday Catalog are just to fun to fix up and of course add some chocolate too when you are done:)

 This is a fun find.  A travel First Aid kit.  Got this one at Walmart in the travel sample bins.  I thought it turned out pretty cute.

Inside of kit.  Thanks to everyone who came out and stamped with me this week-end.  I really enjoyed visiting with you all.  Have a great day, Stampers!

Happy 50th!

Hi stampers!  Today's card is an anniversary card I made for a good friend's mom and dad.  The new card framlits make it so easy to make a beautiful card!  I used the Fancy Fan emboss folder to add some texture to the front of my card.  With our Champagne Glimmer paper I added background behind the 50 and two hearts which were made by using our smallest heart punch and punching out to hearts then laying the small heart framlit from the card die over the heart holes and running them through the Big Shot, then I cut a slice through one of the hearts and hooked them together.  The scallop glimmer edge was done using the Large Scallop Edgelit die and the 50 was made with the Typeset alphabet dies. I added my greeting to the back of the swing part of the card.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Burlap Ribbon Keychains

Here is another of my Convention Swaps and I think the funniest one to make.  I used our new Burlap Ribbon to make these fun little keychains.  All I had to do was stick the ends of the ribbon up into the keychain fob and smash it done.  I added some fleece flowers I cut out using the Big Shot and hot glued them to the ribbon, added a button and some ribbon at the top, a little tag and I was done.  Thanks for looking:)  Have a great day!

Chalk Talk meets Vintage

This is a card I made using a card sketch from the Paper Players.  I also had some help from a card that Anne Marie Hile made.  This was for an organized swap I was in with Barbara Welch.  I receved some beautys in that swap!
Thanks for looking!

Top Note Owl Box

   A customer of mine sent me a picture of an owl box she had seen on pinterest and wanted me to figure out how to make it because she was wanting to make some for her daughter's baby shower.  So here is what I came up with.  Her body is a box made out of a 8 1/2" x 5 " piece of Smokey Slate Cardstock.  Score it on the long side at 2 1/2", 4" 6 1/2", 8" and on the short side at 1 1/2".  Put together like a normal 2,4,6,8 box.  The owl's head uses the Top Note.  Scallop Oval for the breast, retired 3 Heart punch for the beak, feet and bow, Circle from the 3 Pack punches for the bow, 1 1/4", 3'4", & 1/2" Circle punches for eyes.  I added Sticky Strip to the box about 1" down from top to attach the head too.  Thanks for stopping by, have a stamperific day!

My Paper Pumpkin

IT'S A MAGICAL PAPER ESCAPE EVERY MONTH! Sweep away the mundane-your creativity carriage awaits! I'm Paper Pumpkin . . . I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun. I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside: All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more! Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! Get Started It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program starting Monday, January 14 by visitingwww.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month! Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty: Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!) Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive. Each kit gives you and your customer a 30-minute creativity escape. We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.   You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.) A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!) The commissionable amount is $14.95 for each Paper Pumpkin.   There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want. Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month. Here's How You Order Sign up for your monthly Paper Pumpkin starting Monday, January 14 by visitingwww.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Starting in early March, you can try Paper Pumpkin for one month by visiting our online store. A Free Gift in Your Very First Kit Be sure and add my name Twila Davis as your demonstrator at the end of the sign up!  Thanks and happy creating!

Artist Tray Fun

Here's what I made for my gift exchange project for my downline meeting last Saturday.  Thanks to Janet Wakeland for the wonderful idea.  I had so much fun with my gals.  Just wish everyone had been able to be there.  I'll post another gift that was made for the exchange tomorrow.  So come on back.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all my blogging friends a very Merry Christmas! and a Happy New Year!  May you find happiness and peace in the coming year.  Enjoy every moment you have with your family and friends.  Remember "You Can Make a Difference."

UStamp Wrapping Up the Holidays - My Mini Scrapbook

This round of Ustamp was is so much fun.  The designers have been making boxes and bags to put gifts in.  Sometimes the gifts are homemade and some are store bought.  The project I chose to make was a mini scrapbook and a matching box using the Scrappin Layout Kit from the Holiday mini.  It was a perfect idea because I made it into a gift for my daughter and son-in-law with pictures of their triplet boys in it.  So I was able to use the numbers 1,2,3 from the kit.  This would make a great little book for any family.  More poor neglected blog:(  Since my daughter had the triplets I've not had time to do much of anything, (but play with babies).  The boys are doing great.  Will post some pictures soon for you to enjoy.  Thanks for stopping by. 

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Polkadot Pinwheels UStamp Project #2

I had a lot of fun with this project.  These pinwheels cards are so simple and easy to make and Wow do they look great when they are finished.  I used our new Polka Dot DSP for a great bunch of cards.  Even made a holder to match.  You can find this project and other great ideas during this round of UStamp. 

Quick and Easy Dishtowel Apron

This is my first project for this round of UStamp.  A very quick and fun project that would make a super gift with a little apron card to match.  If you 'd like the PDF to this project you can download it after you prurchase this round of UStamp for only $24.95.  There is a total of at least 40 projects for you enjoyment, live chats with the designers and lots of prizes to be given away.  What are you waiting for?  Click on the blinkie to the left and get UStamping know!

And the Winner Is...

Cheryl McAskill!  Cheryl I'm sending you an e-mail to get your mailing address so I can send you the projects that I made for the hop.  Thanks to everyone who hopped with us and also to those of you who left comment.  Comments always make our day a little brighter.

Stampin' Addicts New Catalog Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to Stop #1 on the Stampin' Addicts New Catalog Blog Hop.  There are 13 Stops along the hop and each stop connects to the one before and after so no matter where you begin you can complete the whole circle.  If you have arrived from Paula's Blog you have just been treated to her wonderful creations using the stamp set Moving Forward which is Stampin' Ups Ronald McDonald set this year.  Didn't she do a super job!  Ok so let's get "hopping"!  The stamp set I chose to focus on is Chock-Full Of Cheer, a very fun and cheerful Christmas set.

For my first card I chose to use the ornament stamp from the set and added it to the branch from the Betsy's Blossoms stamp set.  I love Christmas cards done on Crumb Cake, don't know why, just do. 
Stamp Sets: Chock-Full Of Cheer, Betsy's Blossoms
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green
DSP: Be Of Good Cheer
Punches: 1 3/4" Circle, Scallop Trim Boarder
Other: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, 3/8" Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Adhesive, Paper Snips

For my second card I chose to make a smaller size note card. The finished size is 5" x 3 1/2".  I am so in love with the new Gumball Green color! Oh my! Love it!
For this card I stamp and punched our three of the ornaments and glued them together for a 3-D look.  I added a Cherry Cobbler Seambinding Bow to the top with a glue dot.

My last project is a little 3-D Project made with the Petite Pocket Die and Big Shot.  I used the same colors as in the other projects along with the following punches.
Punches: Snowflake, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle.

BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!  I will be giving away the projects I made for the Hop.  So if you'd like to get your hands on the projects I made, please leave me a comment along with your e-mail or blog address so I can reach you if you are the winner.  And now it's time to Hop on over to Kim's Blog and see the wonderful creations she has come up with using the set For the Birds.  Have a great Hop everyone!

Baby Boys Everywhere!

Our daughter is pregant with triplets and they are all boys!  I made this card for her baby shower.

List of what I used:

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Whisper White. Chocolate Chip

DSP: Retired Bashful Blue

Stampin' Up! Marker: Chocolate Chip

Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Die (retired), Suare Lattice Folder

Punches: Word Window, 1" & 3/4" Circle, 1/4" Circle (retired for curls), Bird Builder (for handle),

Ginny's friend is also pregant with a little boy so I made this card for her.  I used the 1" Circle punch for his head and the Circle punch from Itty Bitty Shapes Punche Pack for his curl.  We also have another friend who is pregant with twin boys and is due the same time as my daughter.  We need some GIRLS! lol

But we are very happy with what God is about to bless us with truly.  Have a great day stampers!

My Daughter is Having Triplets! WoHOo!

I finally completed and printed off a project using MDS and you know what it wasn't that hard at all and it was really fun. My daughter is pregnant with triplets so this is her shower invite we came up with, plus since she has one more shower it was very easy to just change the info and print out more.  We are all going to be super busy taking care of these babies, please let me know if you'd like to come over and help out during a feeding. lol:)