Thanks so Much.

Another busy week here. Too much to do and so little time. I am hoping to post every few days this week. So be prepared.





Supplies

Stamp Set(s): Father Knows Best by PTI, Faux Ribbon by PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI
Ink: Snow Cap by Ranger, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI
Tool: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Punch

Have a terrific Tuesday.

Alli

Shoe.

I have been away the last few days and after all the busy work am happy to kick off my shoes and relax. A few weeks ago my friend Sherrie Siemens made some cards using her new Graphic 45 paper. The funny thing is she used the same images I was going to use with my Graphic 45 paper too. So without further adieu, here is my take....





Supplies

Stamp Set(s): Shoe and sentiment from The Shoe Boutique (The Rummage Bin)by CHF
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI, Clear sheet by CHF
Patterned Paper: Graphic 45, Basic Grey
Ink: JetBlack StazOn
Accents: Polka Dot Ribbon by May arts, Black Ribbon by PTI, Vintage Trim, Button by Jenni Bowlin

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Alli

Tote-ally Fun.

Hello!!!
This is a very quick post today. I have been patiently waiting to use my MFT collection and could hardly wait to play with this stamp set (Tote-ally Fantastic). As you can see from the photo I paper pieced almost the entire scene *grins*--lots of patience but love the end result.





Supplies

Stamp Set(s): Tote-ally Fantastic by MFT
Cardstock: Stampers Select White by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Black Brillance by Tsukineko
Accents: Ribbon by PTI, Pin by Maya Roads
Tool: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Punch
Card size 5x5.5

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Alli

Thanks with appreciation.

Last night I had the pleasure of stamping with some wonderful ladies! I met my friend Su when I first started my Stampers 10 stamping group. She attended my monthly workshop and soon her stamp collection started to grow *lol* A few months back Su so me stamping on fabric and as a quilter she asked if I would be willing to teach the ladies how to stamp on fabric. Let's just say we had a lot of fun and they got really creative. Su made sure to nudge me and tell me she expected that I make a card out of my image so guess what? I did.





Supplies

Stamp Set(s): Father Knows Best by PTI, Faux Ribbon by PTI
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI
Patterned Paper: Jenni Bowlin, October Afternoon
Ink: Black Brillance by Tsukineko
Accents: Green Leaf Vintage Button by PTI, Ribbon by PTI
Tool: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Punch, Sewing Machine

Have a wonderful Friday and a super weekend.

Alli

Jiffy Girls Challenge

Ohhhhhhh I have been waiting a month for this post! I am always excited to participate in a group challenge and after I post each month I can hardly wait to post the next month. Who doesn't love a Just For Fun (JFF) challenge? This month Lori picked the image (from Unity) and Michele picked the paper. Both GREAT picks!!! Also, we have a special Jiffy girl guest this month Sharon Harnist (love that gal!).





Supplies

Stamp Set(s): Neighborhood of Simplicity by Unity Stamp Company, Welcome and To Our Neighborhood sentiments from A Welcome Hug (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Patterned Paper: Eye Candy from the Book and Grow Line by MME
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accents: Flower from Maya Roads
Tool: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Punch

Make sure you stop by and visit all the jiffy girls and see what they came up with too.
Michele Boyer,
Carole Burrage,
Julie Campbell,
Lori Craig,
Sharon Harnist

Have a great day!!

Alli

9AM post--Jiffy Girls Challenge

Stay tuned...

Alli

Cutie Pie.

I was given a bunch of patterned papers from freebies and friends. I honestly can't tell you where these papers are from but I suspect some are from American Crafts. Anyways, I layed these papers on my desk the other day and they just came together perfectly!






Supplies

Stamp Set(s): Lovey Huggabug by Stamping Bella, Cutie Pie sentiment by MFT
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Patterned Paper: American Crafts and misc
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accents: Flower from Prima, Pearl decoration from Jenni Bowlin, Vintage Trim Kit by Webster's Pages
Tool: Copic Markers, Tag Punch from EK Success, Border Punch by Martha Stewart

Have a wonderful day! We have visitors today--family we haven't seen since last summer. can hardly wait to see them :)
Stay tuned for the Jiffy girls post either Wednesday or Thursday!
Alli

peony friend.

As I am still working on report cards I am going to keep this one short--if you have questions about this card or any of my cards please make sure to drop me a line in the Cbox in the right column on this page.



Supplies

Stamp Set(s): Peony Bittybloom by Stamping Bella, Friend sentiment from Welcome Hug (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Patterned Paper: Mimosa Sangria by s.e.i
Ink: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accents: Polka Dot Ribbon by PTI, Trinket Pins-Leaf by Maya Road
Tool: Copic Markers

Have a wonderful Monday.

Alli

Congrats, a card and I'm back!

I have a few more reports to go yet but I did find some time yesterday to put together a few things including my upcoming Jiffy girls monthly card.

I was so delighted to read all of your wonderful spring comments. I am longing for more spring like days--especially those that are warm. The kids and I managed to get out for a few walks and a bike ride in the past few days but we had to plan them around the breaks from the pouring rain/hail/slush. Anyways, you truly brightened my day with thoughts of "newness". I love green buds, flowers and green grass. I adore the smell of freshly cut grass. And of course who doesn't like the sun and the warmth?

The winner of the spring package giveaway drawn by random generator is: #101

Beth who said...

Spring comes late here in NS but I get all happy when I see the daffodils in the store. All closed up tight just waiting to open up in a warm house.

Congrats Beth! Please send me your snail mail.

On to today's card. This is a card I put together some time ago and then lost. I found it the other day as I was cleaning out my supplies, boxes and cards. I am not sure about your circle of friends but it seems that many of my friends are expecting again...some expecting their 3 and 4th child even. So the reality is I really need to get cracking on making more baby cards again!



To achieve the embossed square look please refer to THIS tutorial.



Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Bitty Baby Blessings by PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Patterned Paper: Crate Paper
Ink: True black by PTI
Accents: Brads by MM
Tool: Copic Markers, Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Have a super day. Stay tuned for cards made with PTI, MFT, Unity, Stamping Bella and more this week...

Alli

Remember me??--Blog Candy Giveaway

Well, I am getting there but have to say I still have lots of work ahead of me. I have had some people asking why I am writing report cards now. I work for an online school and reporting is a little different than the public school system. Essentially, I receive a portfolio of the student's work at the end of the term and that combined with their weekly reports and our phone calls comes together as a report card. I am very thorough in my details *lol* and like to make recommendations which turn into lengthy e-mails. That is why it takes me so long. Today for instance I spent 14 hours completing 2.5 report cards. Eeep.

So I am sure you thought I had forgotten about blogging and my blog candy giveaway. Well after long days on the computer typing I truly have not had the energy to do much more. I have pulled it together tonight to share a little SPRING with you in the form of blog candy.

In order to win these goodies, leave me a note and tell me what you love most about Spring.

Here are the goodies: Prima flowers, stitched ribbon, Spring Moss ink by PTI, some yummy spring patterned papers, some die cuts, a stencil and this cute baby chick.



Have a super day. I have a card to share this weekend so I will post it on Sunday along with the winner of this blog candy and then I promise to be back to my regular scheduled posts. I had hoped to be further along but I had a complex report card that took a little longer than I had hoped.

Alli

MIA for a few days--blog candy alert

Hey everyone! I am working diligently on my report cards over the next few days. I plan to have some blog candy available and will be posting a photo of it in the next 24 hours (have to take a photo of it) but will be back on Friday with my regularly scheduled posts :) Thanks for your understanding--I already miss my crafting but will feel so much better when I am caught up with my work.

Hugs,
Alli

Damask Design.

I had a chance to finish off a project I started a while back using the BEAUTIFUL Damask Design created by Dawn McVey from PTI --don't you just love that girl?


Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Damask Design by PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Patterned Paper: Polka Dot Paper by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Vintage Cream by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI, Button from PTI
Tool: Scor-Pal, Swiss Dot Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Have a super week.

Alli

Celebrate Christmas???

I know that Christmas is FAR off and I am sure you probably think I am crazy to even mention it let alone post something "Christmasy" but the truth is the publication calls are Fall/Winter already and well--when you start creating you have things to share *lol* Although this is more for the tree I just love the idea of decorating tins and putting something special in it. Can you imagine this tin all decked out for Easter too? You could hang it on a bedroom door handle or a special place in the house for the kiddos!



You'll note I added a rub-on sentiment on the top of the tin too.



Supplies
Patterned Paper: Good Cheer--Gingerbread by October Afternoon
Accents: Merry Christmas and Celebrate sentiments from Vintage Transfers by Melissa Frances, Vintage Trim by Melissa Frances, Red and White trim by Bazzill
Other: Tin from PTI

Have a wonderful Sunday. Hope to bring you some stampy things this week :) The kids are enjoying spring break which means I have to convince them to enjoy stamping with me (not too difficult with my daughter but my son is a different story) if I want to show you some new things *lol*

Alli

ever after

A simple card using simple supplies.



Supplies

Cardstock: Stampers Select by PTI, Black by PTI
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon
Accents: Heart die cut from October Afternoon, Thickers by American Crafts

Have a super Friday the 13th! Can you believe we have had Friday the 13th both in Feb and March?!

Alli

Grateful for You.

Last weekend we had the opportunity to go quading with some friends. We had such a fun time with them and enjoyed the sunshine too. On our way home our friends received a phone call that their daughter had been in accident and that the ambulance was on scene. I tell you we couldn't make it home fast enough at that point. The accident was bad enough that their daughter had to be air-vacked (sp?) to Children's Hospital. She is doing as well as she can be but has a long road to recovery. Thinking about you Kyla!!

It's moments like that when reality sets in again. It makes you look at all the petty things in life and question why you bothered with them and why you didn't just concentrate on the "good stuff. I encourage you to take a moment in the next few days to tell your loved ones you love them and send a friend or family member a card "just because".

And if you couldn't get...this is my card to all of you! Because I am grateful for you stopping by my blog :)



I used a variety of different copic markers to give this flower a soft appearance. You'll also see the button has been threaded with patterned paper.



Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Friends 'til the end by PTI
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, True Black by PTI
Accents: Ribbon trim by Fancy Pants, Buttons from PTI

Hope you enjoy your day!

Alli

Lil' Spring Chick.

Are you still looking for spring? Well here is another taste of it. It really is around the corner folks. Hard to believe I know...



Card size is 4.25x4.25
Youll note that I outlined the chick using a C-1 copic marker. Also, I cut a strip of patterned paper, knoted it and adhered it to the flowers.



Supplies
Stamp Set(s): sentiment from Spring Tags Collection by PTI, Chick from Sweet Spring (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Cream by Prism Paper
Patterned Paper: Polka Dot Paper by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accents: Buttons from PTI, Flower by Prism Paper, Felt flower
Tool: Scallop Punch by EK Success, Copic Markers, Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Have a wonderful day.

Alli

Spring.

I am away from my desk for a few days so I have pre-set this post along with a few others to get me through until I am back. We have a big week this week (for my son) who is finally getting his autism and complex behaviour assessment done. I know this can be emotionally drawing experience and I wanted to give my 100% attention to his needs and to making this a smooth process. I will keep you updated. Please know that I wont be replying to e-mail until after Thursday.

I figured some spring cards were in order since many of my friends and even family members are getting another blast of winter. We had a dusting of snow yesterday but for the most part have been enjoying the beautiful sunshine and cold temperatures.

One of the "signs" of spring for me is "green". There is something about that fresh and vibrant green that brings a smile to my face. The newness of the flower buds and the leaves on the trees. Not to mention green grass--the smell of freshly cut grass.



You'll notice that I stamped the leafy image with the flowers. When I designed these stamps I had this in mind. I also designed the Spring Flowers sentiment to sit over the flower image. Nichole changed the sentiment a little to make it just perfect *smiles*. Just so you know those black strips are paper strips cut and placed over the patterned paper.



Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Spring Tags Collection by PTI
Cardstock: Black by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Patterned Paper: Polka Dot Paper by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI
Tool: Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Have a super day!

Alli

Easter Blessings

I decided to create a simple Easter card for todays post using the adorable Spring Tags collection by PTI.





Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Spring Tags Collection by PTI
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI, Kraft by PTI
Patterned Paper: Polka Dot Paper by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI, Buttons from PTI, hemp twine
Tool: Scallop Punch by EK Success

Have a great day!

Alli

All the Buzz.

2 Stampin Up! cards in 2 days!!! My friends Erin and Helen had all this SU! stuff in front of me that I just had to play. Thanks for the "goods" girls!!!



Unfortunately my marker "smudged" with the stickles but overall I think it adds character.



Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Just Buzzin' By by SU!
Cardstock: Pin Dot Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Washington Apple by SU!
Ink: Snow Cap by Ranger, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI, Button from Flower Patch Collection by MM, Stickles
Tools: Sewing Machine, Copic Marker

Have a great day!

Alli

Hello--Branch Out!

I bet you were starting to think I forgot how to stamp. Well I have news for you...not a day goes by that I don't think about stamping--I just don't always get a chance to do it. I am happy to report that today is the day you get to see a Stampin Up! card. It's been a while but I truly couldn't resist using my friend Erin's Branch Out set. I love that you can add all sorts of cute things to the tree.





Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Branch Out by SU! Hello from Friends 'til the end by PTI
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Patterned Paper: Small Dot by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, True Black by PTI
Accents: Trim by Webster's Pages, Buttons by PTI, Hemp Twine, Cork, Old Olive Marker by SU!
Card Size 5.5x5.5

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend too.

Alli

One Fine Happy Day.

I love to make little tags for gifts. I made this spunky little tag for a birthday gift. You'll be happy to know that I used lots of bits and pieces from rub ons to scrap paper to my stapler.

Supplies
Patterned Paper: Sassafras Lass, October Afternoon
Accents: Stitched Heart Button, 7 Gypsies card (happy), Rubons
Tools: Stapler

Size 2.5x3.5

Have a great day.
Alli

Birthday Numbers.

You'll be happy to know the doc prescribed some antibiotics. That is the first time I have taken them in about 6 years. I feel so much better as I am typing this and I am just so grateful to feel alive again. I am hoping to get back into my stamp room here in the next few days and finish up some cards I started a week ago. In the meantime, I have this card to share with you using supplies from the Surprise Collection by Scenic Route.

Supplies
Cardstock: Stampers Select White by PTI
Patterned Paper: Surprise Collection by Scenic Route, Night Light by October Afternoon
Accents: All Die cuts and stickers from Surprise Collection by Scenic Route

Have a super duper day!

Alli

You're a true friend.

A true friend is always there for you. I am lucky to have some of those jems in my life. I will keep this short--I am going to bed early again but couldn't resist sharing a card using my new fav stamp set with you.



Supplies
Stamp Set(s): Friends 'til the end by PTI
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI
Patterned Paper: Weatervance Cozy Home by October Afternoon
Ink: Snow Cap by Ranger, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accents: Trim by Webster's Pages, White and Cream Mix Buttons by PTI, Hemp Twine, Butterfly from Flower Patch Collection by MM
Tools: Scallop Punch by EK Success

Have a wonderful day!
Alli

Miracles Still Happen.

Still slow going in my household. Hard to believe this flu is already a week old and that I have not fully recovered. I actually tried to sit and create something today but my energy is still very low so I will show you something I created a few weeks ago instead using bits and pieces from my "misc" collection.





Supplies
Patterned Paper: Crate Paper
Accents: Felt Flower and Stem by Fancy Pants, sentiment strips by Cosmo Cricket

Have a great week.

Alli