Coordinating matchbook and candle for Sylvia's birthday!

My dear friend Sylvia's birthday was February 2nd. I had a Yankee Candle in Lotus Blossom scent (dontcha love Yankee Candles?!) and used Stampin' Up! Designer Paper (Bali Breeze) to decorate both the glass jar and the matchbooks to go with it! The large flower is cut from the design on the paper, and then we added some of the new felt flowers from the catalog. I'm pretty happy with our design. Amy and I made it together for the very special Sylvia!!
(Sylvia, I hope you have lots more birthdays in store with us!)

Gift from Elly

My wonderful downline Elly gave me this adorably decorated box. It's made from regular drink coasters covered with Designer Papers. The cropadile tool easily punches holes in the coasters (and many other items) to wind ribbons and keep the box in place.

This is SO darned cute! Thanks, my dear friend.

Gifts from Maria

My friend Maria in Guam sent me these lovely items. The top photo shows a note card holder and four coordinating note cards. It's really a wonderful gift! I'm hoping she remembers to send me the pattern so I can make some for myself.



This shows the note card holder closed with the note cards inside.




And this is those cute pencil holders that I've made. They can also be done in an asian theme and used for chopsticks. . .perfect for that dinner party you've been planning. Well, Maria took it further and used them for gifting candy (umm, what are they called? the sugar in a paper tube?? , well they're yummy, and totally a blast from the past.) Thank you to Maria!!!

Visiting on Cape Cod with Rebecca!

Rebecca lived on Saipan a few years back but has since moved to my home state of Massachusetts. While I was back for a short visit in November 2007, Becca was kind enough to drive the two hours to visit me on the Cape. We didn't "do" much, just chatted and ate at my favorite restaurant (Sam Diegos) but it was wonderful to see her. Good friends are those that you can see once in a great while and yet feel like no time has passed. Thanks, Becca, for travelling to see me!

Chipboard Names!

Aren't these adorable? Nicole's room is yellow and pretty in pink and gable green with flowers, and so her name has been done to coordinate with her room. Amy's is bashful blue, chocolate chip and celery with circles. With a little craft ink, stamps, and brads, you can decorate chipboard letters to hang anywhere. I used pop up glue dots to adhere them to their doors, or you could put them on the walls or windows.

You could also add ribbons and other embellishments, depending on the look you want to achieve.

Oh, I'm so busy patting myself on the back for this cute idea. Oh, well, Amy actually made them but I thought of it!! LOL.

MORE THAN A SNEAK PEEK. . .PLEASE JOIN US!

Okay, let's try something new. I'm going to show you ALL the projects for the Stamp A Stack scheduled for October 20th and 21st. You'll make two cards of each design (complete with envelopes) and one pumpkin garland for only $25.

I supply everything! You just come and have a great time. Prepayment is required before October 17th so let me know asap if you plan to attend!!

Don't ya wish you came to the Soft & Sweet Stamp A Stack?!

Here are some of the cards we made. . .

Stamp A Stack events are the best way to learn new techniques and to stock up on fabulous cards without having to make a major purchase. Everything is already provided for you. The supplies are pre-cut and all you need to do is follow the sample idea! You get lots of great cards (complete with envelopes) for only $25. . .what a great deal!! The same class is offered on both Saturday and Sunday on the third weekend of each month so you can pick whichever day is more convenient for you, or do it both days for double the cards.

Thank you to those who attended. You are the heart and soul of my stamping business!