More Geometric cards

I've been loving the Geometric look since I posted it as a tea swap theme.

They are so easy (just a banner die) Plus you can use whatever scraps of paper your want lying around.

All it takes are pretty triangles, strategic pop dots and carefully placed sequins.

Little Girl Purses

So, right after class this past Saturday, I had to work on birthday favors.

My little niece had a tea party for her birthday. I thought this would be perfect as a favor.  The idea came from Colleen who made a similar one for one of our tea parties.  I used SU Box 2 and Top Note dies; Nestibilities Scallop and circle dies; Sizzix Flourish - Flower with Leaves die, brads, ribbon and velco.

We filled the favors with nail polish, lip gloss, candy, and a bracelet.

I also added a scallop circle behind the lollipop and added ribbon.

March Tea Swap

Geometries in Green...Super awesome challenge!
Card made for Kim D.
Made using Cuttlebug Honeycomb embossing folder and Nestabilities Hexagons.

March Tea Swap

This Gorgeous Green Geometric (neat!) card was made by Kim D. for me! (Dori).
The shimmer pear is beautiful IRL!
Thank you Kim.

Belated Thank You and a wedding card

A belated thank you for the "thank you" gift and belated birthday gift (that sure sounds funny!!) from my dear friend, Colleen!!  Life got way too busy and this note has been pending for a while.  Love her handmade goodies!!  She gave me several beautiful card fronts (do you know what those are?)  Basically, they are the front of potential cards.  You just adhere them to a card base.  The creator saves paper and the recipient can further embellish the card if they wish.   Hey... great idea for a card swap!!!  Mmmm...  Maybe I'll host a swap when my calendar is not so filled.

Besides all these other goodies, she gave me stamp markers which I have never used before so I'm anxious to give them a try.

I love everything she sent to me!!  Thank you soo much, girlfriend!!!

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Here is a quick wedding card I made earlier this month.  When I first saw Stampin Up's Fresh Vintage Stamp set.  I just HAD to have it and ordered the set and matching papers. I've had it since it first came out and it hadn't been used so I was so excited to try my hand using this gorgeous stamp set!!

You can't see it, but Stickles were added for an additional bling. Love the elegance of black and white and a bonus because it was completed in no time!!

That's it for now.  It's time for me to get ready for class!!!

Another look - Sneak Peak

Earlier this week I posted a picture of the diamond fold we would be making at class without the flowers.

Well, I've finally found the flowers in my mind and it now looks like this:

Another wide angle shot:

There is still space in class if you are interested in joining us.

Thank you for stopping by!

Sneak Peak #3 - Fabulous Folds Class

Here's a Star Card!  All the cards in Fabulous Folds Class are special.  Special for the receiver and the giver and they are all pretty easy to create!

Oh these folds are so fun to make and they all look fabulous, no matter how you decorate it!!

Please note that the supply list has been updated.

Hope to see you in class!!!

Sneak Peak #2 Fabulous Folds Class

Sneak Peak #2.  

I'm still looking for that particular flower that I'm envisioning in my head.

Once I find it, it will be added :o)

It's a crazy busy week for me so please bear with me as I provide more sneak peaks.

We are also experiencing problems in our feedburner, so you may not be getting updates through your email.  I apologize for the inconvenience and hope to resolve that soon.

In the meantime, please come visit us often!

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Fabulous Folds Card Class

Happy Easter, Everyone!!

Here is the first sneak peak for the card class scheduled for this Saturday, April 26 from 1:30p to 3:30p.  It is a 6 x 6 card.  We will also create a quick envelope using We R Memory Keepers Envelope maker (which will be on Sale next week at Ben Franklin!!!).

Taking off, the band:

and here is the beautiful insides:

Classes are at A Place in Time in Kailua.

More sneak peaks will be posted this week.  Cost of the class is $23.  Supplies to bring include your 12" paper trimmer, scissors, 12" scoring tool, bone folder, liquid glue, Vintage Photo TH Distress Ink, ink applicator or sponge, dimensional tape, Star Dust Stickles (optional), adhesive tape, pencil, ruler (preferred Tim Holtz), brown chalk, wire cutter.  Optional tools: Martha Stewart corner rounder and matching border punch of your choice (this will also be on sale next week at Ben Franklin. Do not use the mega size! ), scallop border punch.  For the sample, I used French Scroll; Buttercup and Baby Blue Liquid Pearls; black ink pad, color pens to color stamped girl image.  Check back on Friday in case I miss any other supply for you to bring.

Email me to reserve a spot or call Bill at 808.261.2882.  Thank you!

Easter card swap

This is a card I did for a local Easter swap.   I don't know why, everytime I do Easter cards, I pull out this paper set from CTMH.   It just means Easter to me and I don't know why.  Papers: CTMH.  Flowers: Bazzill and silk from Mike's.  Button from Karen's collection.    Stamps are CTMH.   Bling is Bazzill.

Enjoy!  Karen

Banner card

This is my banner card that I did in the tea swap a month or two back.   Most of the papers are Jenny Bowlin.  

Enjoy!   Karen

Tea swap from Mel

I knew Mel would produce a fantastic card!!!  Mel from Waianae was my Tea swap partner and here are all the goodies she sent.  Oh My Goodness!!

The theme for the March Tea Swap is "Geometrics in Green"  Here is the handmade card and the tea bag holder.

Look at all the details in her card PLUS she busted out the sewing machine to do some stitching too.  Can we say, "OH MY!!!"  LOL!

The instead of the card with the tea bag holder opened.

A close up view of the tea bag holder. Gorgeous, just gorgeous!!

Mel, Thank you so much for being my tea partner this month!!!

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If you wish to join our little tea swap, here's the info:

Requirements: 2 tea bags in a handmade card mailed to your partner by April 30.
Optional Theme: "Ribbon and Lace"
Optional Color: Black and any complementary color (i.e. black and pink; black and red; black and gold).

Card can be blank OR you can write a note in it. Your choice!

If you are interested email me no later than April 14 with the following information:

1) your name
2) mailing address
3) email address
4) likes/dislikes/allergies (re tea type)
5) Loose tea okay? Y/N
6) blog (if any)
7) If you are willing to swap international or US ONLY; Teas must be mailed out by April 30!

Drop me a line today if you are interested!

Felt Fusion Class #2 tomorrow -- How about geometrics?

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the second part of my Felt Fusion Album Class from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at A Place in Time.  Hope to see you there!!!

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How about some geometric cards?

The theme for March's tea swap was Geometrics in Green and here is what I came up with:

The design is a scraplift from a card I saw while doing a google search. I'll amend this post later to give credit where due. Love the simplicity and elegance. I used the triangle dies from PTI's Banner Die Set. The sentiment is a Sizzix Cookie Cutter.

Here is my little tea card holder in similar colors using the 1" punch.

My partner this month is Melanie from Waianae whom is a very talented crafter. I can't wait to see what she created!