Is a purse. . . . right!   You are going to LOVE this new die from Stampin' Up!  Available right now.  My club members LOVED making their purses this week! 

Sorry you missed it.  But, you can get the die all month long!   Check out the paper too.  The patterned paper is from the Summer Smooches DSP also available now!   I think these purses would be super cute for showers (wedding or baby – think diaper bag).  I was also thinking that I could put some $ in there for upcoming graduation parties.  Yep – loving this die! 

Check out this video on just how easy it is to make!

Have a great day everyone!

Blessings!

I needed a little table decor for my open house this weekend and thought these daisy's would do.  What do you think? 

I used the Daisy Die and layered 2 each of each size of daisy on a stick.  I fastened them to a dowel using lots of hot glue.  The vase is a container from a coffee drink.  I used crinkled strips of Certainly Celery for the leaves – attached with mini glue dots.  I used the remainder of the Certainly Celery strips to crinkle and put in the bottom of the jar. 

The striped grosgrain ribbon give the perfect finish to the vase.  Don't you think?

Here's the exciting part.  A customer saw them and ordered a bunch for an upcoming event!  Voila!  Love it!

Hope you have a spring sun shiny day!

Blessings!

Wouldn't you love to have this cute little box to hold your Easter treats?  I saw something very similar on Pinterest and had to modify it just a bit for me.  It's sooooo stinkin cute!!!!    Here's what I used to make the box – or base for the bunny;

Cardstock & Ink;  Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Soft Suede ink, Black Stampin' Write marker

Dies:  Scallop Circle, Fancy Favor box (it's in between 2 scallop circles – you have to cut the box down to a 2 1/4" height)

Punches:  Itty Bitty punches (for banner) and square (makes the banner tails)

Here's my punch sheet for the bunny

Lots of punches!  Punches are like the Energizer Bunny – they keep on going and creating, and going and so on!  Stay tuned for more fun projects in the next week – cuteness is on the way.  Check back daily so that you don't miss a thing!

Blessings!

I was experimenting with ideas for my Holiday Gift Class and this idea was born – isn't he cute!

I used the Petal Cone Die for the box on the bottom – just like I did here.  With a little felt secured to the top with sticky strip and then tied with bakers twine – he can easily be filled with a holiday treat for neighbors, friends and co-workers!  What do you think of this guy?  Should he be part of my holiday gift class?

Let the voting (via comments) begin!

Blessings!

I had a few ideas that I wanted to experiment with. . . . one of which was I wanted a bigger snowman to put on my door. . . while this guy didn't make the cut for my door, I thought I would share him with you!

At just over 12 inches tall – he might be just right for you!   I used the 3 1/2", 3" and circles die.  For the Hat, I used a portion of the smallest pennant from the pennant die.  He is cute. . . . don't you think?

Blessings!

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That's right – at the Peters house today, it's the annual get together that Jim and I put on for all of our family and friends.  We look forward to it.  It's lots of work but, it's truly a labor of love.  Jim cooks a Booya (a tomato based soup) over a fire. 

We'll have over 100 people here later!  It's so much fun. . . stop over if you are in the area.

In honor of the Booya, my project today is inspired by that – and my friend Tami.  I think Tami was inspired by our friends Susan and Janet.  They are all very talented stampers!  I did add a couple of improvements – isn't it cute!!!

What a hoot!   Or I guess it's a boot!!!  Believe it or not, it uses the stocking die from the Holiday mini catalog!  And it's got a box in the middle to add a few treats!

I am having so much fun making Halloween stuff this year!   Guess I should have done a whole Halloween decor class!  Well, I'm off to get stuff ready for later – Have an awesome day everyone!
 

Blessings!

I was inspired by my downline Jan this weekend with her scoring ideas. . .  and she stopped over again tonight with more ideas!  One of her ideas inspired me to make this card;

I am simply LOVING the Simply Scored tool that is making it's debut in the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog.  Make sure you check back Sept 1 for the download if you don't already have yours!   Look closely at the scoring on this card.   Oh, and the paper is the Spice Cake DSP which is in the Holiday Mini as well!   LOVE it!   

Here's what I used;

Cardstock;  Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP

Stamp Set:  Tiny Tags

Accessories;  Paper Piercing Tool, Tiny Tag Punch, Leaves #2 die, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, and a brad

Yep – pretty cool, huh!  

Stop by and see me Thursday and Friday 12-8pm at the Five Friends sale 16071 Hyland Ave Lakeville – it's easy to find just off of 160th St or Dakota County 46!   Demos, Retired Sale, Make-n-Takes, etc!  

Also look for the Simply Scored stamp camp on Tuesday, September 20.   6:30pm  If you aren't already inspired just wait until you see what I am already thinking of!!!!! 

Blessings!

It's a little Mocha Morning at the Peters house today.  Busy weekend and now I'm on my last week of "vacation" before I start my new job.  Today I am getting ready for the Chicks, Chocolate & Card class I have tonight.  Here is a sneak peak of one of the cards.

Don't you love it!!!    Yep!   There's one more thing highlighted on this card – and that is the stamp set.  It's called Posy Punch.  Here's the thing. .. . it highlights the awesome change in the hostess benefits as it is one of the hostess only items.  Stampin' Up! has increased the amount of free merchandise AND you get to choose from a large selection of hostess only items.  Stamp sets, awesome DSP, Simply Scrappin' and what more of a variety could you want? 

And then there's this deal.  The next 5 customers to call me and schedule their workshop or class will receive a product basket of $25 worth or merchandise!  Yep – only the next 5 and the workshops need to be held before October 30.  So, what are you waiting for – get your groove on – find a date and give me a call! 

OK, back to my card. . . here's what I used; 

Stamp Sets:  Posy Punch (hostess only) Petite Pairs (my new fav greeting set)

Cardstock & Inks;  Mocha Morning DSP, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Punches;  2 3/8" scallop circle, large oval, scallop oval, Fancy Flower

Accessories;  Dotted scallop ribbon, stampin' Dimensionals, Neutrals Buttons, 3/8" taffeta ribbon

Here's a few more pieces of inspiration for you.  These are my favorite cards from my downline meeting on Saturday.  Check them out! 

Top Left:  Jan Ledman using the awesome new stamp set Snow Much Fun

Top Right:  Tatiana Keene using Upsy Daisy and the Wild Wasabi embossing powder. 

Bottom Left:  Julie Jorgenson using the House of Haunts stamp set and soot stamping technique

Bottom Right:  Jennifer Land using Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp set and multiple sizzix products

Aren't they talented! 

Blessings!

OK, I am really in the mode of gearing up my displays for upcoming fairs and craft shows because I have another cute project!  First, do you remember last spring when the petal cone die came out and I couldn't leave it alone?  Well, I got it out again. . . .

Isn't Frankie cute!   He was totally inspired by a sample shown at convention.  I think my trick or treaters would love to get their treasures in this little guy!  He's ridiculously cool!

Here's what I used;

• Big Shot;   Petal Cone and Tasteful Trim dies
• Punches;  3/4" circle, 1/2" circle, Round Tab
• Accessories; brads, dimensionals, sticky strip

That's it!  Quick and easy!  I think he'll have to be part of an upcoming Big Shot class!

Just a quickie (post that is) today. . . . I'm off to visit Grandpa and meet my dad today.  For those of you who follow me regularly, you'll remember that last year Grandma turned 100.  I haven't seen her for a few months so, I am excited to take her out for lunch. 

Remember, tell me your stories about making someone's day yesterday – if you share them we all get to smile!

Blessings!