3 gifts for Grandma

Today, Saturday, my girls and I went to Toledo to have brunch at my mom’s church.  It was a very sweet luncheon, and it was great to see many of the people that surrounded me when I was growing up. 
It was also my mom’s birthday this past week.  So in honor of her birthday and Mother’s Day, we were armed with gifts.  Each of us made a gift.
My 6 yr old decorated a magnetic picture frame:

My 12 year old designed and made this card:
 
And I made a gift using a 7 Gypsies printer tray:

Closer looks (click to make bigger):

The dp is from Bo Bunny—the Sophie Collection.  The accessories and embellishments are MANY (which is why it was so fun for me to make)!!
I also used stamps from Starving Artistamps (Plaque Set and Mini Positive Words) and Rubbernecker Stamp Company (Butterfly Inchies and Silhouette Florals).
Mom seemed to enjoy them!
Thanks Mom, for all you do for us!
Thanks for stopping by!!!  Have a GREAT Mother’s Day! 

More ATC Fun

Today I used yesterday's ATC to build a card.  I used this weeks SplitCoastStampers' Sketch--which conveniently was perfect for building a card from an ATC.

In addition to yesterday's materials, I used the Rubbernecker stamp, Striplet #5, colored with light greys and a light grey-green.

Today's ATC is where my mind is:

The foam on the beach is Flower Soft.

The stamps are the Grass Set (barely visible) and the beach chair; both from Rubbernecker Stamp Company.

In my mind, I am on that chair, with a book.  The air is just about 70, and there is a slight breeze.   The sun is peeking out between big fluffy clouds.   Ahhhhhh....

 

Wacky Wednesday-ATC's

There’s a new challenge for you! 

Each Wednesday a different Design Team Member will post a weekly challenge. 

Now here's the fun part for you!  Rubbernecker Stamp Company will be giving away 3 certificates each week to 3 different participants who play along.  The certificates will be good for 25% off your entire order at Rubbernecker Stamps!

Today your hostess is  Badsherry!  Sherry’s chosen for us to make ATCs today. 

It has been a while since I have made one.  The beauty of them is: creating for the sake of creating.  No pressure--just fun.

Deets:

Stamps: Sunflower by Stamp Oasis; Valentine Love Heart Phrase set;

Paper: Cardstock: Bazzill; White: Georgia Pacific; dp: Basic Grey;

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMark;

Accessories: Brads, Embossing Powder-Gold; Alcohol Ink Markers;

Now be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has done:

• Bev  - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candys Land
• Joan - Stamping with a Passion!
• Kittie -  Kittie Kraft
• Linda -  Linda’s Works of Heart
• Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly
• Tami - A Walk on the Mild Side
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

I sure hope you can play today!!

 

ATC Sneak Peek

I have joined a Bella ATC swap hosted by "Project Junkie" (aka Amanda). ATC's are "Artist's Trading Cards" or "Altered Trading Cards". They are the same size as standard playing cards, baseball cards, (or what we have in our house) Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. Apparently, stampers started altering playing cards, but now, usually, cardstock it the base. They are 2.5" x 3.5". Not a lot of room. This is good and bad. Excellent for swaps. Bad for embellishment fanatics.

Here is mine:

(There is another project in the background--I will post about that sometime next week.)

Materials (all are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

• Stamps: EmmyBella (Bella Stamps), "born to SHOP" clear stamp (Studio G), purse incentive stamp
• Paper: Flowered paper (Kangaroo and Joey), Whisper White, Basic Black, Regal Rose, Rose Red
• Ink: StazOn Jet Black, More Mustard, Blush Blossom, Regal Rose
• Accessories: Jewels (Doodlebug), silver cord, Diamond Stickles, Watercolor brush, Coluzzle

One little trick I did that was not ordinary, is since the sentiment was unmounted (and very inexpensive) I clipped the top of the sentiment, and took "<" out of the bottom so I could get the sentiment to curve. I needed a little repositional adhesive to keep it in place on the block, but it worked great!!

Watch your mail Amanda--this should go out this morning!