New Baby Card

My darling husband came home and said that he needed a card for his boss because she just had a baby. I had no idea what to make and had no "baby" stamp sets. I am a fairly new demonstrator and "baby" sets are not my top priority. After about 5 minutes I came up with this quick and easy card. I used Baja Breeze, Kraft and Very Vanilla cardstock. The image is from Fun and Fast notes stamp set that I got in my starter kit. (Hooray for SU!). I used retired DSP paper that the name escapes me right now. I thought it turned out pretty cute. Tell me what you think by leaving a comment after this post. Not too bad with no time to think. Next time I will use "baby" images from My Digital Studio. I just thought of that as I was typing this post. My Digital Studio has a TON of stamp sets that I do not own right now.

Have a great day!
Melissa

January 2010 Stamp Camp Sneak Peek

We will be making these cards and more at Stamp Camp on January 9 and 11th. There are still spaces availble if you want to sign up. This is also available as a "On the Go" kit as well. The cost of Stamp Camp is $10 for 6 projects. Please email me if you would like to sign up for Stamp Camp or purchase the "On the Go" kit.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I am so blessed to have a great group of stampin' friends and family. I am looking forward to what the Lord is going to do in 2010!

I will be posting photos of my new stamp area soon as well as Valentine's projects. I have been busy stamping, cleaning and organizing!

Have a super day!
Melissa

Check it out!

I am a huge blog-hopper. I could get lost in blogs all day if my kids would let me. They are a great tool to communicate and share ideas. I have been inspired by so many blogs that I have found. Imagine my surprise when someone noticed my humble blog! Check out this awesome blog that found me! They have some really great projects created by some very talented women. A project that I created for my son Joshua's class is featured there! Too cool!

I just wanted to take the time and say MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone! God gave us the most awesome gift ever...His son! Take time to thank Him today!

Check back soon. I will be re-vamping my blog or at least trying to over the next few weeks. I will also have some Valentine's ideas coming soon.

Merry Christmas,
Melissa

Snow Buddies Gift Card Holder

I made this gift card holder because I needed a larger gift card holder for my Dad. I would also be good for money gifts as well. I used Brocade Blue and Whisper White card stock. I stamped the snowflakes in Brocade Blue and the Snowmen in Basic Black. I colored them in using Pumpkin Pie and Read Red markers. I then got a little crazy with Dazzling Diamonds. I hope my Dad will like it.

The dimensions are 7 1/4 by 10. Score at 3 and 6 1/2. I trimmed the inside a little so that the gift cards would be easy to see.

I would love to hear your comments!

Have a great day!

Melissa

Still busy stamper...

Here are some more pics of things I have been working on. I wanted to make something cute for my son Joshua's classmates and I think this fit the bill. I used the Sweet Treat cups from Stampin' Up! and made a card and gift all in one.

I cut a regular paper lunch sack so that it measures 8 1/2 inches. To do the snowman part I used whisper white, real red and bashful blue card stock. I used the Snow Buddies stamp set (the little snowman) and cut the hole using the 1 3/4 circle punch and inserted the sweet treat cups. I found micro marshmallows at a cute little bulk food store (thanks Becky!) and filled the cup. Inside the bag I stamped snowflakes from the Christmas Punch stamp set and filled the bag with a cocoa packet. I closed them using whisper white ribbon and the slot punch.

I would love to hear what you think! Please leave me a comment or email me.

If you would like to place an Stampin' Up! order click here.

Busy Little Stamper!

Hello All,

I haven't been updating my blog very much these past few weeks because I have been a busy little stamper! Take a look at what I have been making.

This little box (and the other 6 that I made) is going to some of my son Joshua's teachers. The inspiration and tutorial can be found here.

I used Kraft, whisper white and real red card stock. I sponged the edges with close to cocoa ink. I also used chocolate chip and real red ink for the stamps.

Inside the boxes are a gingerbread cookie, cocoa packet and chocolate stir stick.

I am re-vamping it for my Valentine's Stamp Camp on January 9 and 11th. Please check out my Stampin' Up! website for info or to sign up. My Stamp Camps are also available to order. Please email me for me info at stampin4him@ gmail.com

I will be making more posts today so check back soon!

Merry Christmas!

Melissa