My Stamping Creations

Here's the second page....

Today I am sharing with you page 2 of the 2 page layout I showed you yesterday.  Yesterday I mentioned that I was putting a few scrapbook pages away and came across this 2 page layout (see post above from yesterday).  It is one of my most favorite scrapbook pages.  I can remember how tight Alivia held onto my hand as we were walking down the dirt road.  It seemed like every little rock she laid eyes on was a rock that needed to be picked up.  In fact, I STILL have the large rock she picked up and held onto the entire time she was walking down the road.  She had my hand in one hand and a big rock in the other. It's hard to believe these pictures were taken almost 6 years ago. Now my little Alivia is running circles around me =( 

I love the metal tag I've attached to the layout.  It reads: My finger may be small but I can still wrap my daddy around it.  6 years later that STILL holds true...

and here's one of the few pictures I have of Alivia and me of when she was little. I was always behind the camera so I don't have many pictures of us together. 

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you've enjoyed today's post.
   

One of my MOST FAVORITE scrapbook pages...

A few days ago I shared a few scrapbooking pages with you and when I was putting the pages back into my album, I came across two more pages that are absolutely my most favorite pages.  The layout is simple but it's the memory that makes this page so special.... This picture was taken in the fall of 2004.  My oldest daughter was just learning to walk.  We were in Northern Michigan at the time and anyone who has visited Northern Michigan during the fall, knows just how beautiful it is.  The air feels clean, you can smell the crispness in the air and better yet, you can wear a sweatshirt and feel 100% comfortable.  Our summers can get pretty hot and they are soooo humid, so when fall comes around it is widely embraced....

I love the picture of my hubby looking down the road, it was actually an accident that I took this picture, but so glad I didn't delete it.  Oh and the picture of Alivia staring at the ground as she takes her wobbly steps.  Look at the intense look on her face, now that's concentration!  Looking back at these pictures truly warms my heart!

Here are a few close ups. The metal tag reads: May you never lose your sense of wonder... Awww, how sweet!

 

And this metal tag reads: I'm so glad you're my Dad.... Sniff, sniff... How 6 years has flown by!

I will share the other page of this 2 page layout tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by! Have a GREAT day and Happy Stamping or should I say, Happy Scrapbooking!

   

It's a Boy Baby Card....

Ok so I made this card a few days ago for my sister in law who just had a baby.  I have been wanting to publish it here on my blog for DAYS but couldn't because I can't get the card to look right on here. Now I don't have any fancy editing software so I just had to use what I have or what came with my computer and usually I am satisified with the way the cards or my pictures turn out, but for some reason, I can't get this card to look right.  Maybe it's because I used such soft colors?  This card is sooooooo pretty in person, I almost don't want to give it away. 

 

Here's a little side view of the card

And WOW, look at all these layers.  You know how much I LOVE to layer my cards....

 Now because of all the layers on this card, I am NOT going to mail the card.  It would probably cost me a small fortune to mail it, lol...

Thanks for stopping by I hope you enjoyed today's post!

Little Miss Ava...

I just had to share these pictures with you.  This is my youngest daughter Ava at her very first dentist appointment.  She did soooooo good, and I was so proud of her.  We were sorta off to a not so good start because her older sister, my 6 1/2 year old told her that when she got to the dentist he was going to pull all of her baby teeth.  WHAT was she THINKING!  That's just a small example of the type of teasing that goes on between the two of them, and YES it drives me crazy!!!!  As you can see, Ava had a GREAT time at the dentist and we were so pleased that she had no "sugar bugs."  In fact she has been asking each day if she can go back to the dentist!  Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

 

  

A few Scrapbooking Pages....

I was flipping through one of my scrapbooks of when my kids were small, and I came across this 2 page layout.  I forgot I hadn't finished it.  Well it's almost done, I just need to add the title and the journaling.  These photos were taken about 5 1/2 years ago.  My hubby and I along with my parents went to Aruba for a little over a week.  My oldest daughter was just 18 months old, she's now 6 1/2  and I was 5 months pregnant with my second daughter and she's now 4 1/2.  I guess I better get these pages done before they get any older don't you think, lol...

Here is the first page. I thought it was so funny when my hubby and daughter made their way to the swim up bar, lol.. I think I'll title this page Cocktails and Sippy Cups, lol... Too bad my hubby isn't a drinker, he was actually just going to get a pop (soda), but pop and sippy cups just doesn't sound catchy does it.  I'll come up with something.
 

Here is the second page.  I was getting al little jealous because EVERY picture I had taken on this trip was with Dan and Alivia.  I was ALWAYS behind the camera.  I told Dan I would like to have a picture or two of Alivia and I together, so he said "ok, come on and get in the water and I will take your picture."  HELLO, he never mentioned how COLD the water was....UGH!  Lets just say I never complained after that!

The yellow pieces of paper is where the title and journaling will go.  This shouldn't take too much time to finish.  After I finish those two pieces, I will add a few more embellishments, you know just to liven the pages up a little. Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoy!
 

 

Pinckney Middle School Workshop Projects...

First I want to say THANK YOU PINCKNEY SCHOOL TEACHERS! You gals are awesome.This past Tuesday, I held a workshop at Navigator Middle School in Pinckney, MI. I truly did meet some of the nicest teachers.  The Pinckney School District is lucky to have you.  I want to especially thank Sandy H. for hosting a Stampin' Up! workshop with me and inviting me to her school! Thank you!!!!

A few days ago I promised I would show you the projects we made at the workshop.  I had each of the ladies make this really pretty card using some of the new products from the new Occasions Mini Catalog. 

Here's the card we made..... I used the same sketch with this card as I did with my last workshop card.  I like to use this layout because it is simple and I think it makes for an elegant looking card.  You're able to use pattern paper without using a ton of it and the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Flowers go along way too!  I love this card, and I think the ladies liked it too!

All Supplies Stampin' Up!:
Card stock: chocolate chip, pretty in pink, so saffron, very vanilla and sweet pea designer series paper. Stamp Set: well scripted. Ink: chocolate chip. Accessorie: Big Shot, perfect polka dot impressions folder, sweet pea stitched felt, chocloate chip satin ribbon and scallop trim border punch (sale-a-bration).

 

 This is the pretty bag we made using the Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor die along with the Big Shot.  This is probably one of my most favorite dies.  These bags can be used for sooooo many things/occasions. School projects, wedding/baby shower favors, graduation favors, birthday party favors, or you can wrap a small gift and enclose it inside along with a pretty card. How cute is that.  The ideas are endless!  The Fancy Favor Die truly is a GREAT investment.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:
Cardstock: chocolate chip, pretty in pink. Accessories: Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor die, eyelet border punch, circle fire rhinestone brads, sticky pages, and white box filler.

And here we have the 2 projects together. Isn't the bag so cute!  I had each lady fill a cello bag with Hershey Kisses and stick it inside the bag.

 

This is a closer look at the paper rosette I made.  These were so easy to make and so much fun. 

If you're interested in purchasing any of these products, please visit my online store at www.designingwithamy.stampinup.net, or feel free to email your order to amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com  Thanks for stopping by! I hope you've enjoyed today's projects! Have a GREAT day and Happy Stamping!
 
 
 

Paper Rosettes... Stampin' Up! Style

Have you been watching the paper rosettes craze lately.  I sure have.  They seem to be everywhere.  I decided to make a few my self.  The first picture is a paper rosette that I made out of designer series pattern paper along with my Big Shot and the Circles 2 die.  These were so quick to make. Just cut out the sanded the edges and wrinkled them up and Viola!

and here is the second one I made using the stciky pages from Stampin' Up! and the paper crimper, along with the eyelet border punch and the rhinestone brads.

 I made one of these to go on a box I made, which was one of the projects I had the guests make for my customers Workshop on Tuesday.  I haven't posted those pictures yet because I haven't had much time to get them edited and posted.  I will work on that tonight and will post them first thing tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience!  Ok, I'm off to take my oldest daughter to Faith Formation Class tonight.  See you tomorrow!
 

To purchase any of these products, please visit www.designingwithamy.stampinup.net

Another piece of Inspiration...

I don't have too much time to write anything today, my sister-in-law is at the hospital expecting her second baby, so I kinda feel like I am on stand by today.   Not sure if I'm going to see the baby today since I'm not sure when exactly the baby will arrive. So I am leaving you with a piece of inspiration to get a card created,  I was flipping through a catalog and came across this bedding set and fell in love with the colors.  I am going to make a card using Stampin' Up! colors, which I translate to.

Very vanilla, old olive, so saffron, real red or maybe ruby red and close to cocoa.   

Aren't these pretty colors? I will get a card done using these colors and post it later this week.  Have fun creating and we'll see you soon!

Guess what I'm soooo excited for!!!!

I have another workshop booked AND it's this afternoon.  I can honestly say I absolutely love doing workshops.  I think they truly are one of the best aspects of owing your own business. Where else can you go to work and create cards, scrapbook pages, home decor, etc. and meet new fun people?  I really enjoy meeting new people at workshops.  When I think back to the number of people I've met from doing workshops, it's amazing.  I can honestly say I've made some really GREAT friends. I'm blessed to be able to do this because if it weren't for Stampin' Up! and my HOSTESSES I may not have met the wonderful people that I have. Workshops keep me smiling, and keep me going!!!

I do plan on showing you the projects they will make, but I can't do that until tomorrow after the workshop.  I hope they like them as much as I do. 

I'm now booking workshops for April, May and June. Spring workshops are a lot of fun because it gives friends a chance to get together after a long, cold winter.  If you'd like to do a Spring workshop with me, please feel free to email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com 

Stampin' Up! - Good Neighbors...

Boy, what a fun time I had making this card.  The layout was nice and simple and again, it was a super duper quick card.  As soon as I saw this Good Neighbor stamp set in the Sale-A-Bration catalog, I knew I just had to have it.... When I received it, I thought to myself, ok now what am I going to do with it, lol.. Well as I was flipping through one of my Stampin' Success Magazines I came across a card using this stamp set.  I love that Stampin' Up! sends it's demonstrators magazines with card sketches and samples listed inside.  It's especially great for those times when life gets hectic and you need to come up with something for a club or a class but just aren't feeling the creative mojo!  Thank you Stampin' Up!

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: Old olive, melon mambo, and whisper white. Ink: old olive, melon mambo, chocolate chip, bermuda bay and rich razzleberry. Stamp Set: Clear Mount Good Neighbor (Sale-A-Bration) Teeny Tiny Wishes and Itty Bitty Background. Accessories: old olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon and scallop trim border punch.

 


 Look at how cute this scrapbooking page is using the Good Neighbors stamp set.  So many options with this stamp set....This stamp comes both clear mount and wood mount. AND did I mention it is FREE with any $50 purchase of Stampin' Up! products???? 

AND so is the scallop trim border punch!  WOWZA!  Hurry and get it FREE while you can.  Sale-A-Bration ends March 31st.

To order any of these fantastic products, please visit my online store, Designing with Amy or feel free to email your order to amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com  Thank you and have a GREAT day. 
 

Happy Birthday Night of Navy Style...

I almost forgot to share this card with you today.  This is another one of the cards we made at my Friday Nights Creative Card Making class.  I JUST LOVE the navy blue pattern paper.  I think Navy Blue and White are such fun vibrant colors.  All of the pattern paper used on this card is double sided, so you could easily turn this card into a masculine card. The pattern paper comes from the Pattern Pack III paper pack which is a hostess gift for having a workshop/party that reached over $150 in sales.  With Sale-A-Bration here, having a party reaching $150 in sales is easy peasy....If you'd like to book a home party and live in the Brighton MI area, please email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.comto book your date.  Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31 st. I hope you enjoy todays card!

What's Your Favorite Color Combo?

As I was browsing through my Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog something different happened. I found myself spending quite a bit of time in the scrapbooking paper section and was really drawn to the Simply Scrapin' Scrapbooking kits.  Normally I just thumb through the catalog to drool over the stamp sets and to increase my wish list,lol- but today was different. I started to pay more and more attention to the color combinations that are being used not only in the Designer series papers but in the actual kits themselves. I got to thinking, WOW- these ae some pretty neat combinations. I am always on the search for masculine cards.  They are a little more challenging for me to make because no matter what my intentions are, I always have to add some frilly punch, or ribbon or something like that, and then my card is no longer masculine.  I end up with a feminine card with masculine colors, lol... Soooo I am challenging myself to create a masculine card using this super neat color combination.... I plan to post it within a few days, but if you don't see anything, you know my masculine card turned frilly, lol... If you'd like to use this color combination and create a card, feel free to email it to me and I would love to post your card here too.  Have a GREAT day and Happy stamping!

This fun kit can be found on page 163 of the 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Idea & catalog.

"For You" Card Share....

What a different kind of color combo don't ya think? I'm really please though with the way this card turned out.  I have been trying so hard to use the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack that Stampin' Up! just came out with but EVERY TIME I pull a sheet out to use, I say to myself, oh no don't use that sheet, save it for something else.  SERIOUSLY??? That's how I became a hoarder in the first place, lol... I have soooooooooo much scrapbooking paper it isn't even funny.  I literally have racks of it in my craft area.  I have so many plans for this paper pack that I'm hesitant to use it on my cards.  Tonight I am holding another monthly Creative Card Making Class here in my home and guess what??? we're using the paper from the paper pack can you believe it... This is one of the cards we will be making. I really hope the ladies like it.   

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Cardstock: so saffron, chocolate chip, and tempting turquoise. Stamps: vintage Labels (from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog). Ink: tempting turquoise and chocolate chip. Accessories: Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper pack. Circle scallop punch, 1" circle punch, dimensionals, and of course the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder and the Big Shot

Here is a head on view of the card.

I hope you have enjoyed today's post and please visit again...Happy Stamping...

Gift Card Holder

Here is a super fun and super cute gift card holder I made a few days ago.  These really are the best.  They are quick and oh so simple to make.  In a few days I'll make another one and include a little tutorial along with it.  These are great to have on hand for birthday's, anniversary's, baby gift, etc.  You get my point. You could really create a handful of these in no time at all.  The hardest part is picking out which pretty paper you want to use. I hope you enjoy!

 
Here is what the gift card holder looks like open...

Have a great day and happy stamping...
  

You're too Kind...

I wanted to share with you one of the cards we're going to make at my Creative Card Making Class this Friday night.  If you're in the Brighton, MI area, feel free to register for this class. I absolutely love the Impressions Embossing Folders that Stampin' Up! came out with.  They just add so much fun to a card don't they?  I don't think I will ever be able to go back to just plain card stock, lol...

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: chocolate chip, very vanilla, and real red. Stamp Set: Sale-A-Bration; Whimsical Words. Ink: chocolate chip. Accessories: Stampin' Up! Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sending Love Designer Series Paper, scallop circle punch, paper piercing tool, and gold brads.

I hope you enjoy.  Have a GREAT day and Happy Stamping.
 

A Sympathy Card to share...

Here is a simple sympathy card I made for my husbands uncle.  His mother passed away a few days ago and I wanted to send a card and a card from the heart.  I've mentioned in past posts that I do not keep sympathy cards on hand, to me it feels like I am anticipating something dreadful, I know it's crazy but sometimes you just can't help the way you feel. This card is simple because I never know what to add to the card to make it special.  A frilly card doesn't suitable the purpose and something so plain isn't appropriate either, so what do you do?  I hope you enjoy.

 
 

It's beginning to look a lot like....

Christmas???? Today we woke up a snow blizzard.  The snow has been non-stop since about 5 am this morning.  I have to admit the snow sure does look pretty doesn't it?  My kids were bummed because they didn't have school today due to them being on Mid-Winter Recess.  Many of the school districts surrounding our area have a snow day today.  How lucky are they!  I had to laugh because my 4 year old said "Dawn it, it's Christmas time again, lol"  Her "Dawn it" is supposed to be darn it, lol.. Gotta love those 4 year old accents. 

These pictures were taken from my kitchen window this morning.  It's now 11:30 am and the snow STILL hasn't stopped.  We're going to have quite the accumulation!  Thanks for stopping by, I'm off to shovel!

morning.  

The next page I'm going to Scrapbook...

Over the past few months I've REALLY had scrapbooking on my mind and have been wanting to get back into it.  Scrapbooking can be time consuming but really in the end, it is so worth it don't you think.  Rather than showing you a card today, I've decided to show you the next page I'm going to scrapbook. 

Yesterday, my oldest daughter lost her second tooth.  I had to take a ton of pictures of this because what's so unusual (to me anyways) is that the adult tooth already came in behind the baby tooth.  Now this is something I have read about in baby books while pregnant, but have NEVER seen anything like it.  I was able to get some pretty good pictures of it.  Check it out. 

 

 
 

Look how far back that tooth sets.  It's just soooo crazy lookin' don't ya think? Have you ever seen anything like it before?
 
 
 

A quick friend card....

Here is a card I found in my stash a few days ago.  I really like the way it turned out.  I found a card very similar to this on SCS, it was made by jamiepqh.  She was the inspiration for this card.  I haven't posted it in the past because it used some retired designer series paper.  Generally when I post projects I make, I try to make sure that I am posting current product. That being said, I went against my better judgement and decided to post it anyways.  Everything else is current tho.  I hope you enjoy!

 

Fabric Flower

Yesterday I mentioned that I was going to share with you the super cool Fabric Flower I made using my Big Shot and the Flower Folds Die.  Well here it is, isn't it pretty.  Now I know I have said it many times before, but this time I REALLY mean it, this was so EASY and so much fun to make.  I've decided to turn my fabric flower into a brooch.  I can't wait until my flower folds die gets delivered so I can make a bunch of these.  I already purchased a bunch of fabric and felt in anticipation of the die's arrival, lol... I hope you enjoy!