Bee Mine!

My four year old son, Isandro, brought home this bee-on-a-stick from his 4K class. I thought he was so cute (the bee and my son). I also thought, hey I can make that into punch art! So I did! I don't think he turned out half bad either. Of course Isandro had to tell me that the stinger was the wrong color. Xavier, the 7 year-old, also pointed out that my stripes were different from the original. It's the "essence" boys - I have captured the essence of the bee, that's what is important!

Cardstock colors: Basic Black, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink; DSP: Real Red (actually this was the backside of a birthday card that Stampin' Up sent to me); basic black marker & googlie eyes; tadpole alphabet (CuttleKid); body - 1 1/2" circle punch; head - 1 3/8" circle punch; nose - 1/2" circle punch; hearts - heart to heart & heart, small punches; antennae & stinger - 2 step bird XL punch (cut the leaves off the branches); wings - 1 3/8" X 5/8" oval; houndstooth embossing folder (Cuttlebug). Good night to you - Heidi

Birthday & Valentine's

The first card is for my sister's birthday near the end of the month.

Recipe:
Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink: Basic Black
Punches: 2.5 inch circle, ticket corner small, real estate sign, radiant circles
Paper: Newsprint
Stamps: Bring on the Cake
Ribbon: black from Joann's

I was just goofing around with my new stuff for the next card.

Recipe:
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Punches: flourish square, curly label extra large
Paper: Real Red DSP
Stamps: Valentine Defined
Ribbon: pom-pom trim from JoAnn's
Other: Pretty in Pink and Real Red marker

Have a good night - Heidi

Valentine's Day cuties

I purchased the "Create a Critter" Cricut cartridge and decided to use it today. These are Valentine's Day cards for my nieces and nephews. I have a million cards in my basement and just keep making more. I desperately need to sell them! It wouldn't hurt to mail a few also, now would it?! So in an effort to share my beautiful craft I made these to send.

The hippo is Pixie Pink, Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette. The ribbon is Regal Rose and I think it is retired. The flower is from Petaloo - I bought a big collection at one time. The DSP is a sheet from the neighborhood mini stack (wasn't that last year's Sale-A-Bration?). Inside I plan on writing "Hippo Valentine's Day."

The whale is Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue and Pacific Point. The DSP is Brocade Blue form a 6 X 6 retired hostess pack from Stampin' Up. The ribbon is Bashful Blue and I believe long retired. Inside I am going to write "Whale you be my Valentine?"

On Monday my Sale-A-Bration stuff arrives! I am excited to try out the flower punch as I have a color scheme a brewin' in my head! I decided to skip the pre-order and paying for SAB sets. This way I get them free like everyone else. I simply had to wait like everyone else - that was the hard part! I am going to try and get my Pathophysiology read tonight and my Vietnam history class stuff done tomorrow. That way I can play on Monday night! I have already finished my gerontological readings. Those are the three classes I am taking this semester, by the way. A good night to all - Heidi

Valentine's Day projects

I had an idea for a Specialty class - a Sizzix Valentine Occasion Class. Each project uses two sizzix dies available through Stampin' Up. I got the heart idea from another blog, but changed it around. It uses the petal card and Bitty Box and Envelope die. There is still something missing despite the fact that it holds chocolate.

The second project uses the scalloped envelope and the blossom party dies. It's a simple little note card in the scalloped envelope made from vellum. - Heidi

Mojo Sketch # 115

I have been busy with exams. This is for Mojo Monday sketch #115. I am ready to get past Christmas, I guess. I can't wait for my new stuff from the mini and Sale-a-bration to come next week. - Heidi