Quick birthday card for my BFF.  I decided to use Partygirlabella since she has never been inked before.  (So sad, huh!)

The inside of the card is a double gift card holder.  

Very sorry about the bad pictures.  I had to take quickly as I headed out the door!

Open Call for Tea Swap and New Pocket Letter Swap

Happy Summer!

This is an open call for July's tea swap and also a special swap for Pocket Letters.

July's Tea Swap:
Requirements: A hand-made card and 2 tea bags mailed to your partner by July 31.
Optional Themes: Punch Art
Optional colors: Summer Colors
Card can be blank OR you can write a note in it. Your choice!

If you are interested, email me no later than July 14.


Pocket Letter Swap:
This will be fun!! You are required to use a 9 pocket trading card protector. For more information on what a Pocket Letter is, click here or google it.

Requirements: Fill 9 pocket trading card protector and mail to your partner by August 8, 2015
Optional theme: Summer

If you are interested in the Pocket Letter Swap, email me no later than July 14.
Your partner's information will be sent to you by July 17. Pocket letters must be mailed out by August 8, 2015

**Please make sure you indicate which swap you are interested in!!

Responsible swappers only, PLEASE!

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Here is what I created for my tea swap partner, Jayne.  The theme was "Celebrations":

 This is the card and tea bag holder.

 Another picture of the card.  The stamp and die is from Stamping up and the flowers were cut from a sizzix die.

I also included a book mark in the same color scheme.

Thank you for stopping by and let me know if you are interested in joining our swaps as soon as possible!

It's all about the presentation . . .

I meant to add this photo to yesterday's post but it had already gone out. This is the flower tape dispenser all wrapped up. There are a couple of things I wanted to mention:

The wrapping paper, I just LOVE it! Found it at Ross. 40 Square Feet of 100% recycled Kraft wrapping paper for just $2.99! I also found one that had pink bicycles on it. The price was just too good to pass up.

Secondly, this is for the gal that loves owls. I found an owl key chain to add to my gift.

A long time ago as we were making altered paint cans, our leader and teacher that day said that any gift can look fabulous (so true), "It's all about the presentation."

Another Tape Dispenser Gift

Here is a gift for a friend I just finished.

She likes owls so here is her birthday card. I believe the image is from AI.

Oh, and I saw this Scotch Brand Flower tape dispenser at Fisher the other week. Like the Shoe Tape Dispenser I altered earlier, this one needed some "small kine touch up", but not as much blings....

I added one bling in the middle of the flower and painted tri-dots on the vase. A sheer ribbon finished the look.

Wow, that was quick and fun.  I've off to creating something else . . . .  Have a Great Week!

Hawaiian Cards - Sneak Peak #5

I apologize for the late Sneak Peak #5. It's been a tough week at the other job, staying late to finish up things. Anyway, here's Sneak Peak #5, using APT's stencil called Monstera #2. In real life, this looks like a water color painting. It's pretty cool, I think :o)

Anyway, class is scheduled for tomorrow. I neglected to mention that we will get a little bit dirty so if you do not want your fingers stained (like mine is at the moment), please bring a pair of cheap gloves.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

Hawaiian Cards - Sneak peek #4

Sneak Peek #4 is a Hawaiian Paddler Petroglyph. All the stencils for this class have been made by A Place in Time. We have one more card to complete the class samples for Saturday's class. There are still seats available so if you are interested in attending, please email me or contact Bill at A Place in Time.

So, this is not blog or class related, but I wanted to share something that has been on my mind since I read an article a couple weeks ago. It's about a homeless family. They weren't always homeless and have 3 little children. One of their children developed an medical condition. The medical expenses used up all their money, all their savings. They lost their job, lost their home but they stayed together. They lived in a van for several years however, they took care of their children, made sure they went to school. The story ended on a happy note. They family was able to get back on their feet again with the help of an organization. Homelessness could happen to me. It could happen to you. It could happen to anyone given the right circumstances. It could happen in a blink of an eye! We have a lot to be thankful for. I have a lot to be thankful for: A room over my head, good health, a good job, a strong and healthy family.. oh and a hobby that has lasted me for 18 years!!

I was going to delete this last paragraph but, oh well . . . .

Special blessings be upon you...

Hawaiian Cards - Sneak Peek #3

Here's a Honu and this card is Sneak Peak #3.

Please bring the following supplies to class:


5 sponges or a Tim Holtz Ink Applicator or Blending Tool
Dreamweavers Palette knife (opt)
Dreamweavers Spreader or plastic credit card
3-5 daubbers
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Versamark Ink Pad
Dimensional tape
Adhesive of your choice