Not so seriously

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this stamp set. I had to have it the moment that I saw it. I've made a couple of cards with it since I bought it, but I really like how this one turned out.

What do you think? Also, I'm curious what challenges you ladies like to sign up for? I am looking for some websites that I might participate in. Thanks ladies!!

House of Haunts-Soot technique

Last night was suppose to be my technique club night, but I don't think things could of gone worse!  I worked all day on getting everything together, and made sure I fed my family dinner by 5 so that I could have everything cleaned up and ready to go by 7.  Everything was going smoothly and then I hear thunder and lightning.  No, not just hear it, it shook our windows.  Next thing I know theres a loud BOOM, and our power is gone.  It's getting dark outside, but maybe I'll be able to pull this together, after all the technique calls for candles.  Anyway, long story short, I had just one friend show up, (I can't blame the other gals, I'm not sure I would of braved the drive over with the potential of a nasty storm,) so we decided we would go see the HELP instead.  (Good movie, but left me feeling kinda sad).  So, I'm posting the cards we would of done and the technique.  I guess on the upside I've got next month covered.  (You demonstrators know how much work this can be.) 

So here are the two technique cards side by side so that you can see the difference.  The one on the left is the Traditional soot stampin technique, and the one the right is Reverse soot stampin. 

On this traditional soot stampin card, I tryed for the first time ever, this ribbon technique that turned out to be so simple, I can kick myself for not trying it sooner.  I also tore the edges of a white CS and wiped the edges with Soft Suede to give it the burnt paper look.  I added some brads to the bottom and a Happy Halloween burnt look inside and there's the card.

This one is the Reverse soot stampin technique card.  On this one I added Old Olive paper that I had first crumpled up and then sponged with soft suede, and then I versa marked the Rich Razzleberry with the dots stamp just to give it a little something, added the pumpkin pie ribbon and walla. 

All of these techniques were so easy!  I loved doing them.  As always, I'd love to know what you think.

Now for the fun part, I have joined in this Halloween blog hop by submitting these two cards. The winner will get $25 worth of SU stuff, so join the fun!

Pennant Parade

Here's another b'day card I made.  I got the idea from a swap that I received but tweeked it some.  There was no name on my swap however.  I am really liking this stamp set and the matching punch!  I love how SU takes all of the work outta my project thinking. 

Beautiful Wings

There are several birthday's this month, so I have been busy making cards.  This one I did for my Sister in law who's B'day is today.  I've been wanting to use the Beautiful Wings die cuts since I bought them a couple months ago, but nothing came to mind until last night.  I'm still not sure it's exactly what I had in mind, but I think it turned out well. 
 The butterfly is stamped with En Francais stamp in chocolate chip, and then layered with a translucent sheet, that I sprayed with smooch spritz.  I added the bling to it cause it just needed something.

And then obviously, B is for birthday!  As always, I'd love to know what you think!

Wicked Cool

Here is the other card I do for my card swap gals.  Since we only meet every other month, I had to do a Halloween card.  I got this idea from someone at Convention, from their swap, but there was no name on the card.  I love how mine turned out though.  Maybe this will be the first year I give out Halloween Cards.

I was taking pictures of the card, and she said, "Here mommy, I'll hold it so you can get me in the picture too."  She was too cute!!

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Wow, how the time flys.  It's been so busy around here.  The kids have finally gone back to school, and the littlest one is now doing preschool twice a week for 2 hours, so I am hoping the creative juices start flowing.  Right now I am battling an ear infection and the junk that comes with just being sick, but I wanted to post something to my blog.

Last night I met again with a great group of gals and did our every other month card swap.  So here's the card that I did using the Blossom Bouquet Triple layer punch.

and of course I had to try it with another color...

Now I have to give credit to Laurie Zoellmer for the card idea.  I swapped with her at convention, and loved her card.  Here's her card.

As always, thanks for stopping by and I always love comments.

Petite Pennants Builder

I am so excited for all of the new, great things that have come out in the new catalog.  I've gotten so many new things to play with I think it's going to take me forever to get them all out. 

 I'm on the PTA board at my children's school, and one of the things that I am over this year is the teachers b'day cards.  I decided that it wouldn't take a whole lot to just make all 40+ cards and have them gender neutral and ready to hand out, so I set to work.  (I always think hand made cards are much better than a store bought card.)  Here's the card I came up with.

I got this idea from a swap at convention, once I've organized my cards and locate the card, I will post it.  Thanks ladies!  Have a beautiful day.