Post Christmas Card

Hi,everyone! Yikes, this is the 1st Holiday I've been in MIA (missing in action)!!! I just had so much going on in my life... Transition, Work, Personal issues, death in the family, adapting, coping, and acceptance!!! All this in one season... I think I need to divert. But before I can do that, I need to do it one baby step at a time. Time and Life, is what we all go through. There's always time for things in life... Time for compassion, Time for forgiveness, Time for acceptance, Time for Love.... etc.

Now I make Time for Creativity and Time for Sharing... Here's one you can cherish through out the season (what's left of it :) Maybe you can just change the hat of the owl :)

For the Santa Hat, I just used the Owl Punch and cut the owl in half and make the owl ears as the tip of Santa's Hat :) I also got some mini pom poms for the hat... doesn't it look sooooo cute!!! Always adds that extra touch when you go dimensional :)

Used the glitter paper which I sooo love! Just use the Window Word punch and cut the piece in half, then shape the edges. I'll always be using this paper forever and always.

Used Textured Embossing Folder where you may also use any kind.

I used a stamp set called "Merry Merry Messages" but I'm not sure if it's retired or not. Then I heat embossed the stamp image with Gold Embossing powder :) It took awhile if you are making alot of this cards, but it was fun making them :)

You can find a Polka Dot DSP anywhere these days... it's just darling to use them with a Santa Hat :) hihi.

BTW, I made these owls with my Tags this year and they look so AWESOME!!!!

Have fun making them :)

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Thanksgiving Turkey Blossom Box

GOBBLE GOBBLE!!! Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!!! This year's turkey may have to be put on hold but I just could not resist doing it on paper for you :) I brought out my Blossom Box Die #123127 and just thought it would be perfect for a turkey's body. Then came the head and the feathers :)

The Head was made using the following:

- Scallop Oval Punch (for the turkey's face)

- 3/4" Square Punch (for the top hat)

- Window Punch (for the hat's rim)

- 1/2" Circle Punch (for the turkey's eye balls)

- Owl Punch (use the medium circles for turkey's black iris)

- Petite Pennants Builder Punch (for the turkey's neck)

- Blossom Petals Builder Punch (smallest petal for the turkey's beak)

- Heart to Heart punch (use the big heart for the Turkey waddle, use red glitter paper to add some highlight)

The Feathers: Use 4 colors of Cardstock and punch all four petals each)

- Blossom Petals Builder Punch (use the biggest petals for the tail feathers and Smallest, Medium, Large for the wings)

- Emboss the tail feathers to give more texture

- Use Glue Gun to adhere your feathers and turkey head on the box

Well I think that's it!!! Enjoy making your turkey box!!! It's sooo cute and attractive on your Thanksgiving Table :) I hope this was not too late to post but you can always use it next year.

I always thank the LORD for having my blog friends and followers around. You all keep me inspired to create and go on.

"Of all the things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship." - Epicurus

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Happy Mickey Halloween Box

BOO!! It's Halloween again and I could not pass up this opportunity to share with you a Halloween creation this year. With a box pattern I featured recently, I made Mickey's version of a pirate for Halloween. It came out really cute!!! hehe. All I had to do was just punched out a 1" circle of Basic Black and cut it in half to use as an eye patch to Mickey. Then cut approximately 2-1/2" to 2-3/4" strip to make the strap of the eye patch and adhere on top as illustrated (just trim excess piece).

The colors of Halloween was not too hard to decide on. You may play around with the shades of Orange, Green, Purple with Black. Then you got your traditional Halloween colors!

These boxes can be used as treat boxes for any occasion! To make a Mickey Box, click HERE.

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Breast Cancer Pins in Remembrance of Mom

In remembrance of my departed Mother, here is a pin I made and have been wearing in memory of her passing away last month as a result of cancer. May God bless her soul. She had battled cancer for over 20 years but with age, she just had to resign to the disease.

This month of October, the breast cancer awareness month, I would like to dedicate this pin to all those who have survived, battling and past away because of this disease. May it empower and remind us that we have a duty to ourselves to prevent this cancer. And also remembering that we have cancer but cancer does not have us, too.

May God Bless Us All and keep us safe.

I found some jewelry boxes from a department store that my sister stored away and found use for them. I took a 3x3 "Pretty in Pink" SU! cardstock and embossed it to cover the top of the box. I also cut a 3 x 3 "Very Vanila" SU! cardstock and stamped it with a caption "Hope is... believing in a brighter tomorrow" from an retired SU! Stamp Set, then adhered the caption behind the cover of the box.

With the ribbon, I cut a 6", 7/8" black grosgrain ribbon and slant-cut both ends. With a 3/4" pink grosgrain ribbon, I cut a 3" piece to stick it to the right side of the crossed-ribbon. Just to put a little touch to it, I added a pink rhinestone "stick-on" to it, as illustrated.

Use glue gun to piece the ribbons together. I also used a 1" bar pin and glued it behind the ribbon vertically. NOTE: position the pin fastener on top for easier pinning.

The design of this ribbon was researched by my brother. A pink ribbon connotes a survivor or a cancer patient and a black ribbon with a pink half ribbon signifies that a love one passed away.

I dedicate this post to my mom. May you rest in peace, mommy. I love you and I miss you.

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Designer Satchel Bag 2

Here's another Designer Satchel bag I made for my tutorial. I made some little adjustments and it just gets better and better. I really love doing this kind of projects because they are sooo easy and yet sooo lovely. Durability is also a factor here. If you use SU! cardstocks, you'll never go wrong.

My tutorial will give you TIPS on how to create shapings and molds for a purse or tote.

I've gotten alot of great comments and friends. Sold them too!!! If you are doing a Holiday Craft Faire, this may be one of the items you can display on your table!!! Or even create this with your host and guest on your workshops!!!So HURRY!! I guarantee it'll be a HIT!!!

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Designer Satchel Bag Tutorial

My sister and sisters and I went to go shopping last weekend and I just couldn't resist looking at the fabulous unique purses. It was quite expensive I may say. But the first thought that went into my mind is making them in paper!!! LOL!!! Then here you go... another cute purse!! My sister loved it when she first saw it she didn't realize it was made of paper...lol!!!

The purse had an odd shape but I found a way to assemble them easily with SU! dies!!! You'll learn how to make them in less than 5 mins :) !!! It could also make a great project for your next SU! Class or even like gift favors! Watch your friends in AWE! Click "Buy It Now" for a tutorial of this Satchel Bag! A .pdf file will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase.

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Mickey Punch Art Box Tutorial

They say that August is a birthday month and of course summer days for vacations. Here's a fun project you can put together with your love ones or just get some ready for a Mickey theme party! In this project, I made some treat boxes for graduates this year with a congrats caption. It was a great hit. You may also place any caption to serve any event. It was really fun making them. Tutorials to the Mickey Punch Art and the box are available here.

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50th Anniversary Box Favors

Here's something I made for my Mom and Dad's 50th Anniversary, celebrated last weekend. I found this Wedding Gown like box and decided I had to make them for family and friends who joined us to celebrate my parent's renewal of vows. I'm so lucky to have my folks together all these years. Filled with love and honor, they're such inspiration to that special bond of marriage.

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! When God brought you together over fifty years ago, He gave your love, His blessings and encouraged it to grow. And after fifty golden years of partnership and love, your life together still is blessed and guided from above. All God's blessings to you both on your special anniversary :)

Here's another look of the favors gathered in a cake plate :)

Supplies and Tools used:

- BigShot Die - Petal Cone die #121810 - Tasteful Trim #120893 - for the scallops of the dress (must texture emboss first) - Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Finial Press #115963

Punch:

- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309 - flower shape (for the bouquet) - 3/4" circle punch #119873 (for backing of the bouquet) - Full Heart punch #119883 (2 punch outs for the top of the gown and must texture emboss first)

Other Supplies:

- 5/8" Organza Ribbon #114319 (wrap around the base of the heart and tip of the petal cone box then tie a bow behind) - Basic Pearls #119247 (stick 3 small pearls onto the bouquet to add dimension) - Gold Vellum (not SU, for the skirt swag, used a 2-1/2" Circle punch #120906 to cut a portion) - used transparent labels for the caption

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Pillow Box Graduate Owl

Congratulations to the Graduates of 2012!!! Here is something I thought of making this time of year when we celebrate accomplishments, commendations, and achievements :) Something easy to make for your special graduate, a cute Pillow Box Grad Owl. These boxes can be used as money holders, as well as treat holders! I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what I used on these project, so I'll leave this up to you this time. It's 1am and I'm just so ready for bed. Just needed to post something special for you before I forget again. Comment if you have any questions, ok! I'll be here :) Later!! Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

My New Blog Banner - Spring Forest

Hi! It's been a long time since I've updated my Blog Banner. I was beginning to believe that it will never be changed.... nah!!! I need change and I did!!! Spring has finally sprung and I guess this banner will last me until Fall... hahaha. Oh well, we'll just have to be happy with what we have... I'm ok, I'm still creating. The juices are still flowing..hehe.

Anyway, here's my so called "Spring Forest" which I splashed colors of Spring then I decided that I had to combine colors and move on to Summer... why not??!!! Before we know it, it's here. I'm still feeling the winter here in SoCal and it's not funny anymore. So with a little spring-like feeling, I just had to make my own forest :)

I hope you like it. I'm sure you'd like to know how I made my riding hood :) It's obvious, I made her hoody with the ornament punch. Her face is tricky, where I had to use my large oval punch #119855 and punched out the first punch piece to make it smaller for a face that would fit the hoody. If not, the oval will be bigger than your ornament punch.

Other Punch used:
- used the Cupcake Builder Punch #121807 for the eyes.
- Petite Pennant Builder #122361 for the body
- Blossoms Petals Builder #121808 for the Orange Tree
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 - for the Island Indigo Tree
- 1-3/8" Circle Punch #119860 - for the Melon Mambo Tree
- Bird Builder Punch #117191 - for the green Certainly Celery and Garden Green Trees
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309 - for the flowers on the tree, Riding Hood's ribbon and Riding Hood's hand (with 2 petals cut off)
- Jewelry Tag #117190 - for Riding Hood's arm
- Heart to Heart #119881- using the medium heart - for the feet
- Owl Punch ##118074 - for the owl
- 1/2", 3/4", 1" Circle punch for the 3-tiered Tree
- Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die #120893 - for the Early Espresso bottom Scallop border
- Branches/Barks of the tree were done with Freehand cut
- Textured Impression Folder - Adorning Accents #125601 - for the Melon Mambo Ground texture
- DSP (I used an old one and you may just find an Old Olive DSP design too)
- 1/2" Circle Punch - for the round decor on the bottom Scallop Boarder

Ok, I guess that's it! Let me know if I missed some details for you. Have a nice day and just be happy :) Smile Always :)


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Easter BuddyTutorial

I had so many request on this cute Punch Art as well as it has garnered popularity bringing this project to the TOP 5 Leaderboards Status rating in Stampin' Connection (a SU! Demonstrator Network)for a period.

I know it took so long to get this together and had seen copies of it. However, this tutorial will provide you Step-by-Step illustrated details how to create them with expressive features. The TIPS are in this tutorial to make your punchart irresistibly adorable. But hey, I have it here available and if it's not too late for your Easter project you can purchase it now. You may also use this punchart in any greeting card too or a picture holder for your scrapbook, hihi :)

A .pdf file will be emailed to you within 24 hrs as soon as your $4.99 payment is received by Paypal.

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Easter Buddy Baskets

Egg season is here earlier than last year. Better be ready for it or you'll ran out of time! Every year, I try to come up with a new Punch Art for Easter and here are cute little Easter Buddies I created to keep your treats company. Don't they look like they're guarding your little treats. Or just looking over them? What cuties!

They're cute, easy and fun to make. Here are some mix and match colors for your basket treats.



Tutorials to follow later!

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Valentine Cupcake

It's soon here and can't resist making anything with hearts! I have my cupcake tutorial available for purchase.

For the heart on top of the cupcake, I used 2 pieces of hearts using Full Heart Punch #119883 (front and back) and 1 piece of the Embosslits Die Scallop Heart of Hearts #117332 to put in between the Full Heart pieces.

Use a toothpick and insert it through the heart and then insert the other end of the toothpick through the top of the cupcake box. To seal it in place, adhere a ribbon on the base of the heart with glue gun. If the toothpick sticks to long inside the box, just cut it with scissors from inside the box.

Notice that I used a piece from the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch #122464 and placed the piece on the surface of the cupcake :)

Supplies used:
Cardstock:
- Pink Pirouette
- Chocolate Chip Brown
- Very Vanilla
- Glitter Paper (Red)

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Valentine Owl Pillow Boxes

Less than a week now before VDday!!! Here's a quick and cute project for your Valentine favors. It's so cute I'd eat it kinda project...hehe. Enjoy making them.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Cherry Cobbler red
- Glitter Paper - Red- #121790
Punch:
- 3/4" Circle Punch #119873 (for the owl eyes)
- Small Heart #117193 (for the owl heart eyes)
- Full Heart #119883 (for owl wings)
- Heart to Heart #119881 (for the beak)
- Scallop Edge Border #119882 (for the owl feather)

BigShot Die:
- Pillow Box Die #113466 (for the owl body)

Ribbon and other Supplies:
- 5/8" Organza Ribbon - Whisper White #114319
- ribbon featured not SU!
- you may use and 5/8" ribbon
- Crystal Effects Glue #101055
- Glue Gun

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry - Vday Giftcard Box Tutorial

Hey, there! Heart Day is coming soon and here's a quick box project you may enjoy and whip up for your love ones and special friends :)

I also made the Chocolate covered Strawberry embellishment. I made one like White Chocolate and another one like Milk Chocolate. Don't they look yummy!!! I already have so many orders for these boxes and it's just so easy to make!



Make these boxes a family favorite or have them handy all year round for any occasion for any treat or gift and get all the compliments. Of course you can fill them with goodies like chocolates, mints and wrapped candies. It's the size of a regular giftcard! Sell these at your fairs and it'll surely be a sell out. This is also a great project for your next Hostess Class!!

For the tutorial of the box and the chocolate covered strawberries, click the "BUY IT NOW" button for $4.99. A .pdf file will be sent via email disclosed by paypal within 24 hours. If you don't receive the file within 24 hours, please contact me. If you are my downline, you get all my Tutorials FREE!!!

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Valentine Ripple Heart Box

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts...!!! Do you know I'm a heart person myself. I like things with hearts or anything that look like hearts even. On this share, I used my favorite Embosslits Die, Scalloped Heart of Hearts #117332. Not only does it emboss hearts but it also cuts your scalloped heart to fit your punch heart pieces :) It always makes a big impression on any heart project.


Another favorite highlight is the Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334!! I hope you get this tool because you can do more with 3d projects with ease and control :)

TO DO THE RIPPLE EFFECT ON THE EDGE OF THE HEART:

Take a 1-1/2" x 12" cardstock (I used the Very Vanilla on this project), then score them at 1/2" interval on one side and 1/2" interval on the flip side starting at 1/4". Then cut the cardstock at 3/4", length-wise, getting 2 pieces. Fold the scores to get ripples.

You will need to cut the cardstock in halves again by hand... if you are not confident about cutting them by freehand... you may use your cutter (but it will be hard since you already scored them). Don't worry about an uneven cut :)

Take your Scalloped Heart and glue one side of the heart with glue gun then position your rippled cardstock to go clockwise around the heart. You may need to do this process half side of the heart at a time since the glue gun dries fast. Remember to position the ripples close to the edge of the heart and position ripples apart from each other. Positioning these ripples around the edge of the heart may need practice, so be patient:) Don't worry, it's not as hard as it looks. Have fun!!!

I applied glue gun onto the tip end of the heart and the valley end of the rippled edge of the heart onto the box.



Here's another box color. It looks good at any color for any occasion or event :)


OTHER SUPPLIES USED:
Big Shot Die:
- Bitty Box Envelope #115967
- Embosslits Die - Scalloped Heart of Hearts #117332
Punch:
- Small Heart #117193
Paper:
- Glimmer Paper- Silver - #124005
- Glimmer Paper- Red - #121790

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Retired Stamps for Sale

The following RETIRED Stampin' Up! items are for sale.

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S1- Love You Much #113756 - Wooden (slightly used)- mounted $15 + Shipping (see shipping charges at the top of the page)



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