Lego Indiana Jones

A couple years ago our grandson, Tyler, had an Indiana Jones themed birthday and I made this cake for him.

I came across this cute punch idea to make a LEGO Indiana Jones card by Gina Dygert so couldn't resist making it for his birthday this year even though he has a totally different theme for his birthday.

Happy 9th Birthday, Tyler!!

Here is a photo of Tyler in Florida where he found a cool Indiana Jones hat

And here we are enjoying the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom show at Disney World in 2009. Good Memories!!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi/Gramma

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Happy Birthday, Jeff

Today our son turns 30 years old!! Can it really be?

Time sure does have a way of flying by doesn’t it.

This is the card I made for Jeff for his birthday this year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!!

I know I should have made a funny card for Jeff because he NEVER gives a serious card, but I know how much he loves eagles and I bought this stamp set specifically for him so I thought I had better use it. Thanks to Mary Jo Price for this great idea.

MENU:
SS: In Wilderness, It’s Your Birthday
CS: Close to Cocoa (retired), Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
INK: Early Espresso, More Mustard, Soft Suede
Accessories: Lattice Square EF, Big Shot, Distressing Tool, Brads

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Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi/Mom

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Another Aviary Card

This is another card I made using the AVIARY stamp set that I borrowed from Rachel

(see yesterday's post)

MENU:
SS: Aviary, Sincere Salutations
CS: Basic Black, WW, Love Notes DSP
INK: Black, Real Red
PUNCHES: Lg Oval, Scallop Border, Modern Label
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper EF and Big Shot, 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Sponge
Inspried By: Anita

Click HERE to place an order with me

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Borrowed Stamps

I love being in a Stampin' Group (Red Hot Stampers and C3) that are more than just a Stampin' Group - we are friends. And I love the fact that we each are willing to share our stamp sets with one another. I borrowed the Stamp Set called AVIARY from my friend Rachel to make this card...
Inspired by Lisa Young. I wanted to make them for the ladies in our choir at church.





So when I returned the stamp set to Rachel I had made her a 3x3 version of the card as a thank you.















The very day I returned her stamp set, she returned one of mine that she borrowed called BABY BUNDLE. And what did I find? Rachel made me a cute 3x3 from that stamp set as a thank you.

You can bet I will be copying this cute card for baby shower gifts

Thanks Rachel!!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Angry Birds

Today is our Son-In-Law, Jeremy's, birthday!!
Happy Birthday Jeremy!!

One of the big crazes lately with all the "Smart Phones" are the games you can play and one that my guys (and grand kids) like is called Angry Birds. When I saw this idea come across on Stampin' Connection I knew I had to use it for one of them.

MENU:
SS: Seeing Stars, Engraved Greetings
CS: Bashful Blue, WW, Riding Hood Red, Basic Black,
Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi
INK: Early Espresso, Bashful Blue
Punches: Word Window, 1-3/8" Circle, 5 Petal, Slot, 2 Step XL Owl (for the eyes),
Boho Blossoms (for the head 'feathers')
Accessories: Dimensionals, Brown Crochet thread (local hobby store)

Click HERE if you would like to purchase any of these products from me

Have A Blessed Day!!

Christi/Mom

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May Stamp A Stack part 4

The final two cards from our Stamp A Stack class this month...

The first one features the Stamp Set called STRENGTH AND HOPE.

For each Strength and Hope stamp set sold, Stampin' Up! will
donate $2.00 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund.
So won't you join with us in helping to Stamp out breast cancer by
purchasing one of these beautiful stamp sets?

Click HERE to place an order with me


INSIDE RIGHT

We heat embossed a beautiful butterfly with Iridescent Ice

INSIDE LEFT:

We stamped the H for HOPE in Early Espresso.

This card was inspired by Dawn Griffith. Click HERE to check out her blog

Other items used:
CS: WW, Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso, Vellum
INK: Early Espresso, Versa Mark
Tulip Framed Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Pretty In Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Sponge, 2 Step XL Owl Punch for the little heart, Dimensionals, Iridescent Ice, Heat Tool
...................................

Card #2 Features one of the new Triple Layer Punches from the Summer Mini
and the only stamp set that was carried over from the
Occasions Mini to the Summer Mini called BOLD BLOSSOMS
and this layout came straight from the Stampin' Connection magazine.



MENU:
SS: Bold Blossoms
CS: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight,
Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie Textured, Very Vanilla Smooth
INK: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Old Olive
Punch: Wide Oval, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer, 1/2"
Accessories: 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, glue dots

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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May Stamp A Stack part 3

Two of the cards we made at Stamp A Stack class this month

One for a guy...

A perfect time of year for sailing

This card uses the new single stamp called SAIL AWAY #123013 $9.95
Combined with the coordinating Designer Paper called
NAUTICAL EXPEDITION #122343 $10.95
OTHER PRODUCTS USED:
Touch of Kindness Stamp Set #123201 (wood $21.95) 123203 (clear $16.95)
Bakers Twine #123124 $2.95
Crumb Cake 81/2" x 11" #120953 $6.95 (24 sheets)
Whisper White 8 1/2" x 11" #100730 $8.50 (40 sheets)
Early Espresso Classic Ink #119670 $5.95
Blender Pen #102845 set of 3 $9.95
Dimensionals #104430 $3.95
1" Circle Punch #119868 $10.95
Clear Circle Die #114533 $19.95
Inspired By: Debbie Henderson

This next card has a more feminine flare:

MENU:
SS: Apple Blossoms hostess level 2
You have through the end of May to earn this set FREE with a $300 workshop. Not only will you earn this stamp set (or another of your choosing from the hostess list) you will also receive $35.00 in FREE merchandise of your choice. Contact me today to set up a workshop date.
Also Because I Care SS - level 1 hostess set (for the Thank You)
CS: WW, Cherry Cobbler #119685 $6.95, Old Olive #100702 $6.95
INK: Cherry Cobbler #119669 $5.95, Old Olive #102277 $5.95
Punches: Modern Label #119849 $16.95
Accessories: Framed Tulip Embossing Folder #121809 $7.95 (YES! this embossing folder is still available even though it was in the Occasions Mini that retired April 30th),
Old Olive 1 1/4" Striped Ribbon #115618 $9.95
Neutrals Jumbo Brads #112533 $6.95
Jewels, Basic Rhinestones #119246 $4.95
Paper Piercer: #116631 $3.50
Dimensionals
Inspired By: Chat Wszelaki

Click HERE if you to purchase any of these items shown

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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May Stamp A Stack part 2 Wedding Card

This time of year is also Wedding Season
In fact one of the gals who comes to class is getting married in just 5 days!!

Congratulations to Carrie and Jeremy!


MENU:
SS: Occasional Quotes Hostess level 2
CS: Bashful Blue, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, WW
INK: Marina Mist, Early Espresso (& marker)
Punches: 2 Step XL Bird, Decorative Label
Accessories: Lattice Die and Big Shot, Dimensionals, Sponge
Inspired By: Laura Lipe on the Stampin' Connection
Click HERE if you would like to purchase any of these products from me

Of course I can't send them this card because Carrie came to class this month
and made one of these herself.
Knowing that her wedding color is pink I chose to send her and Jeremy this card...

MENU:
SS: Special Blessings (retired)
CS: WW, Pretty In Pink
INK: Basic Black, Whisper White Craft
Punch: Eyelet Border
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Organza Ribbon, Dimensionals

Have A Blessed Day!!

Christi

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May Stamp A Stack part 1 Graduation Cards

May is definitely Graduation season!!

This is me w/Dan getting a BIG hug

See the last two days of posting to see the cards/gifts I made for Dan
(and why he is so special to me)

At our Stamp A Stack Classes this month we made 2 different cards for graduation
(although the ladies could choose to use any sentiment they wanted.)


This card uses one of the new Stamp Sets in the Summer Mini called The Open Sea,
and the layout idea came from our Stampin' Success magazine.
CS: Not Quite Navy Textured, WW, Nautical Expedition DSP
Accessories: Baker's Twine Early Espresso and White (#123124 $2.95),
Antique Brads, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer and Mat
The HAPPY GRADUATION stamp is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.

Card #2 is a pocket card


MENU:
SS: In Wilderness, Lovely As A Tree, Happy Grad (retired), Sanded Background
CS: Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue, Naturals Ivory, Naturals White
INK: Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue, Versa Mark,
More Mustard & Crumb Cake Markers
Punches: Wide Oval, Designer Label
Accessories: Linen Thread, Distressing tool, Sponge, Clear EP
The Eagle was heat embossed with Clear EP - Twice - it really made the Eagle stand out.
Inspired By: Pamela Sue Koenes on the Stampin' Connection

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Graduation Gift Box & Gift Card Holder

Yesterday I showed you the Graduation Card that I made for Dan, so today I thought I would show you the Gift Box and Gift Card Holder that I also made for Dan.

All these ideas came from Glenda's blog so click HERE to hop over to her blog for a fabulous tutorial on the Gift Box. What's inside? Some of Dan's favorite candy...GUMMY WORMS!!
In fact they served dirt dessert at the open house complete with Gummy Worms!!

And the Gift Card Holder looks like a graduation hat

Open it up for what all graduates are hoping for...

Click HERE for the Gift Card tutorial
And Click HERE to see a tutorial on how to make the tassel

Products used:
Fancy Favor Box Die #115965 $39.95
Big Shot Machine #113439 $99.95
Brads
5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
1 3/8" Square Punch #119877 $16.95
Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976 $7.95
Jumbo Brads #112533 $6.95
Word Window Punch #119857 $15.95
Large Star Punch #119875 $16.95
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set #115370 $36.95

Click HERE if you would like to purchase any of the products that you see here

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi/Auntie

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Waterfall Graduation

Today we are celebrating the high school graduation of my Danny. Danny is the second of my day care kids to graduate from high school, and boy does that make me feel old.
Not only was Dan a day card kid but they live right next door to us so we have had the privilege of watching him grow up on a daily basis.

Dan was our "goofy" kid -
always doing something to make us laugh or just sit back and wonder "why?"

After making this waterfall card at a techniques class

I thought how cool it would be try it with photos.

CONGRATULATIONS DAN!!

Love, Auntie

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Extended Length Tag

Remember this card from yesterday's post?

I wanted to show you how I made the extended length tag.

I started with the Decorative Label Punch and a folded piece of card stock


I inserted the card stock with the fold side in first.


PUNCH! and Voila` you have an extended length tag.


Hope this helps you in creating fun and new ideas on your own card creations

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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May Workshops

During the month of May I held 2 Stampin' Up! Workshops!! WooHoo!!! I just love

meeting the new ladies, and we had fun making these three cards.

CARD #1



MENU:
SS: Bold Blossoms
(This is the one stamp set that was carried over from the Occasions Mini to the Summer Mini)
CS: Rose Red, Pretty In Pink, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Bashful Blue Textured, Very Vanilla
INK: Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Pretty In Pink
Punches: Decorative Label Punch, Eyelet Border, Triple layer Blossom Bouquet
Accessories: Dimensionals, Glue dots, Subtles and Brights Brads, Paper Piercer and Mat
Thanks To: Stampin' Success Magazine

CARD #2



MENU:
SS: Flower Fest, Happy Greetings
CS: Wild Wasabi Textured, Naturals White, Beyond The Garden DSP
INK: Wild Wasabi, Versa Mark, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso
Accessories: Tangerine Tango & Wild Wasabi EP, Basic Pearl, Top Note Die & Big Shot,
White Baker's Twine, Pencil, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter
Thanks to: Stampin' Success Magazine

CARD #3

MENU:
SS: Uncharted Territory
CS: Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, First Edition DSP, Very Vanilla
INK: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy
MARKERS: Riding Hood Red and So Saffron
Punches: Scallop Trim Border
Accessories: Ovals Die & Big Shot, Sponges, Real Red Striped Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Dimensionals, Distressing Tool, Red Line Sticky Tape
Inspired By: Diane Stader

Click HERE if you would like to order any of these products from me.

I hope you enjoyed seeing the cards we made at the May workshops.

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Hope Your Birthday ROCKS!

"Rockin' Round the Clock".
Remember this song from Happy Days television program way back when?
Now the kids today are "rockin" to a new beat with the guitar hero thing on Wii.

We have several of our teens from church who play guitar, and some that will play on our worship team. So great that God can use ALL instruments for HIS glory!!
Now what will you do with yours??

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Mother's Day Gift Card

Yes, I do special orders!!
This family of one of my regular Stamp A Stack attenders, asked for a gift certificate for their mom for Mothers Day. How Sweet!! I could just hear her squeals when she opened it up.

Aren't these colors very Spring-like and cheery!!
I love the way it came together.

MENU:
CS: Daffodil Delight, WW, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz
INK: Marina Mist
Punches: 2 Step XL Bird
Accessories: Lattice Die, Top Note Die and Big Shot,
Dimensionals, Sponge, Black Marker (for eye)

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Strength and Hope

At Glenda's down line meeting she usually gives us a chance to do a MAKE AND TAKE.
This helps us out with ideas to carry over to our classes and customers.
This is a 3x3 card that we made using the new stamp set called STRENGTH AND HOPE.
When you purchase this set, Stampin' Up! will donate $2.00 to Breast Cancer Research.
This set will be available through August 31st.
We also used the Scallop Square Duo Die with the Big Shot
and the technique called STAINED GLASS.
I thought this was so pretty that we made it at my down line meeting as well
and I plan to use it for my May thank you notes for anyone who makes a purchase.

Thank you Glenda for sharing all your great ideas!

Have A Blessed Day!!

Christi

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C3 Challenge

Now that I have 7 lovely gals in my down line I have been having a separate down line meeting in my home for them, and then once a quarter Glenda has everyone come to a full down line meeting at her house. I am still getting used to this so I try to piggy-back off her meeting and then share the same info at mine - yes, I know, I'm cheating (haha). So even though we are all Red Hot Stampers, we are also in a group of our own call Christi's Creative Crew which I lovingly call C3.

In March we met here and I issued a challenge for the gals to pick a layout design from any of the Stampin' Success Magazines that we get every month and to make a card.

This is the card that I made for my challenge...


First I stamped the butterflies from the stamp set called Butterfly Prints on Whisper White card stock with Poppy Parade, Concord Crush and Peach Parfait - three of our current IN- Colors. Then I ran the card front only through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I also stamped the same butterflies on a separate scrap piece of Whisper White Card Stock, smooshed Versa Mark on them and then heat embossed them with Iridescent Ice to give them a bit of "dazzle". I attached the butterflies with a side piece of dimensionals and added pearls and a rhinestone.

The more I look at it the more I like it - such a simple basic card, but it has flare!!

If any of my gals complete their challenge I will share those with you as well.

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Nurse Betty Get Well Wishes

My sweet friend, Rachel's, hubby was in a car accident and in the process broke his leg pretty bad. After surgery to insert a plate and a one night stay in the hospital he is home and healing. However - he is non-weight baring for TWO months!! Oh MY!! I believe that he is going to need a TON of prayers for healing and for ppppaaaattttiieeennnccceeee (patience)!!! I'm guessing Rachel and the kids will need a lot of prayers too as something like this really puts a kink in family life.

This is the card that I made for Mr. Tom...
I hope it brings a smile to his face.


Get Well Wishes from Nurse Betty!!

MENU:
SS: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Words on clipboard were computer generated.
CS: WW, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
INK: Pear Pizzazz, Real Red
Punches: XL Owl, Itty Bitty set, Word Windo, Modern Label, Retired Corner Punch
Accessories: Library Clips, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals
Inspired By: Although I have seen, and made Nurse Betty on a variety of cards,
this particular one with the clip board was inspired by: Susana Candlearia.

Have a Blessed Day!

Christi

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Bridal Shower Favors

Not only do I get orders for cakes each month, I also will get special orders for Shower Favors. This month I made these favors for a Bridal Shower. The colors of their wedding are yellow and blue with a touch of red. The gal who ordered these was a customer at one of the craft sales last fall and thankfully she kept my business card for future reference.
I love doing special things like this for a special occasion.


The colors of the Jelly Belly Jelly Beans may not match perfectly to the wedding colors,
but you have to go with what they sell.


Very simple yet personal. I love it!!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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