Another Award

Look - I got another award last week I need to have it posted and also thank: Sheryl: http://www.Sherylscraftingcorner.blogspot.com. Thank you Sheryl for your recognition. I love it: it's bright and cheery!

The rules for this award is to pass it on to 6 other nominees:

1. Sandi @ http://www.sandimaciver.com/ - I love her 10 min cards (which is MY challenge - she's my "go to" girl)
2. Brenda @ http://www.sweetasagumdrop.blogspot.com - her projects are way cool
3. Carolina @ http://www.creativepad.typepad.com - she always has something in her oven besides her cute cupcake.
4. Joanne @ http://www.sleepyinseattle.net/ - love all her projects, especially her 3D
5. Becky @ http://www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com/ - do I need to even have the words to describe this woman who is the ultimate stamper!
6. Tammy @ http://www.dreamcreateandshare.blogspot.com - this woman is the queen of the mini books!

Thank you for stopping by to share with my enjoyment............HUGs......and have a grat weekend...........!!!!

Asian Tag Book

This is a tag book I enjoyed making: it's RED - surprise! This tag book holds (Lucky) 8 tags inside. The finished measurement for this project is 2-5/8" x 5-1/2" x 1".

Remove the band: words "Friend" exposed. Words are embossed in Gold and framed in Naturals Ivory and Black.

Front view: eight tags inside

Overview:

Back is stamped and stippled using black ink. The Stipple Brush has retired so a subsitute to get the same effect is using a Stamping Sponge. I use my Stipple Brush because it is handy.

Side view:

Here's a close-up of the tags in side (details further below):

Tag holder stamped with the same flowers using Black Ink. Stipple brush used with Black ink randomly spaced. Stamp, emboss Gold coin: punch out the center with 1/4" square punch, then punch out with 1-1/4" circle punch. Attach with dimensionals.

The tags: Stamp the flowers along the top, sponge the tag with Gold Encore Ink. Thread Gold Organdy Ribbon through hole. Write a note, wishes, or attach a small photo..........

Here's what is needed to make this project:

(1) 8-1/2" x 11" Real Red CS: score on the 11" side 2-5/8" sections. There should be 4 of them. Turn paper to score and create the pocket: 3"

(1) 8-1/2" x 10-1/2" in Real Red CS. Score as above piece.

(8) 2-1/4" x 5" Naturals Ivory Tags
(1) 2-1/4" x 8" Black CS for the Belly Band

(1) 2" x 8" Naturals Ivory layering for the Belly Band

(1) 1-3/4" x 8" Real Red layering for the Belly Band

Supplies:

• Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Art of Asia (retired), Asian Background (unknown), Asian Thank You (unknown)
• CS: Real Red, Black, Naturals Ivory
• Ink: Black, Encore Gold, Versamark
• Accys: 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (retired - use Crop-o-dile), 1/4" Square Punch, Sticky Tape, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Organdy Ribbon (non SU), Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, Stipple Brush (retired)

Thank you for stopping by today...................HUGs.............!!!

An Award

Look what I received. I should have posted it long ago but am finally getting to it. I received this award from my blog friend Barbara at www.whimcees.blogspot.com. She has wonderful soft creations as well as polymer creations. Along with that, her great card making and 3D projects are out of this world. Give her a visit and you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Barbara for being such an inspiration!

The rules for passing on this award are as follows:

1. Thank the person who gave it to you.

2. Copy & paste the award to your blog.

3. Link to the person sending you the award.

4. List 7 things about yourself.

5. Nominate 7 bloggers to present the award to.

6. Link to this posting on your blog.

7. Notify the 7 people you nominate by leaving a comment on their blog.

Seven Things About Me:

1. I love my GPS which gets me there every time

2. I have no pets but I sure have a lot of paper.

3. I love an adventure.

4. My favorite fruit: Bosch Pears

5. My second favorite fruit: White Peaches

6. I love to learn something new everyday

7. I love all my friends I have met through my blog!

My 7 nominees (who inspire me) are:

• Kathy @ www.kathysstampingniche.com
• Roxy @ www.stampingwithroxy.typepad.com
• Kimberly @ www.stampingbythesea.com
• Whitney @ www.whitney69.blogspot.com
• Diana @ www.stampingmoon.com
• Jenny @ www.stampingmoments.blogspot.com
• Lorri @ www.stampingaddict.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by today to celebrate with me...............HUGs.....!!!

Another Asian Stationary Set

Here's another stationary portfolio with a Asian theme. Looks like suitcase? Finished project size is 6" x 4-1/2" 1/2". The cards inside are 4-1/2" x 5-1/2".

Top of handles: these were purchased from your local hardware store. They are metal drawer pulls. Thread the 1/4" grosgrain through the holes, then sure with knot and bow.

Back:

After removing the straps, the stationary portfolio is opened:

Assorted cards inside: there are 2 of each design with envelopes.

Card #1:

Card #2:

Card #3:

Supplies:

• Stamps: Embrace Life, Art of Asia (retired), Bamboo Background (retired), others (unknown)
• CS: Real Red, Black, Naturals Ivory
• Ink: Black, Versamark, Gold Encore
• SU Accys: Gold Embossing Powder, 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Organdy Ribbon (non SU), Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by today................HUGS!!!!

Asian Stationary Box Set

This is a stationary box set that is an "Oldie but goodie. It remains a current favorite of my customers when they come to visit me during workshops - no touchy!!!! I realized I had never posted this on my blog (probably before I had one) and now I want to share it with all of you to also enjoy!!!! The box is a simple Black, Real Red embossed Gold design. The finished project is 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" x 2-1/2".

Embossed coins are embossed on the lid and on the box.

With the lid removed, inside are 4 different card designs with envelopes inside.

An assortment of cards as shown:


Kimono Happy Birthday embossed card with cherry blossom background.

A Thank You card with a mini envelope on a poem stamped background:

This is also another embossed Thank You card in the old style Chinese Calligraphy and the poem background stamp.

Last, in the assortment is this embossed "Long Life" Character which goes hand in hand with Happy Birthday wishes.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Various (mostly retired stamps used and other Asian Stamps)
• SU CS: Real Red, Black, Naturals Ivory
• SU Ink: Black, Versamark
• SU Accys: Dimensionals, Gold Organdy Ribbon (retired), Gold Embossing Powder, Mini Glue Dots

Thank you for stopping by today....................HUGS...............!!!