Pretty Succulents!

I am loving the succulents that I am seeing on Pinterest!  I don't have the SU succulent stamp set and dies but I wanted to try and make them with other dies that I have.  I have a number of flower dies and punches and was happy to use them for this.  The succulents in the picture above are made with Tim Holtz's Tattered flower die and a couple of punches that I have.  I alternated with some of the flowers and then used the same with others to change it up a little.  I like the way they came out, although, not perfect like the ones from Stampin up.    The little cactus-like one in the middle is just made with the extra-large circle punch from SU. I think I punched out 8 ovals to make the cactus. All the flowers are inked with Ranger's distressed inks.  For the inks I used concord grape, forest moss and barn red.  There are more pictures to show the side view.  I love the little container that I used. I bought it at Michael's for only $5.  What a deal!

Dies and punches used

Side view

Love this pink one!

First Anniversary!

Where has the time gone??  It is already my youngest sister's First Wedding Anniversary!  This is not a typical Anniversary card but I just got these Crazy Bird Stamps and Dies from Tim Holtz and they are so funny.  I had to make them into a card for Adrianne and Lenny!  Card in the box is always a fun type of card to make and has plenty of room for these birds.  They are pretty big too!  The sentiment on the front says "Happy 1st Anniversary to 2 crazy love birds"!

Here is a closer look at these fun birds.  Just added some hearts which actually gives these birds some stability.  They are colored with copic markers and added some googly eyes!  Love the googly eyes, always make the project fun, fun, fun!!

Back of the card

Lenny & Adrianne

Happy First Anniversary to two amazing people!  It won't be long before we will be celebrating 10 years the way time flies!  All the best!  Love you!

Cheers to Father's Day

Here is a cute card that I saw on Pinterest and wanted to make it for my husband.  He loves a "cold one in the summer".  I always find it amazing the different things that you can make with punches. The beer mug is measured approximately 3 1/2 x 3 inches and the bottom corners are curved with a corner punch. Nestabilities circles were used for the handle. The "bubbles" are 1 1/4, and 1 inch punches from SU.  I also used the flower punch from SU.  Ranger's "Wild Honey" ink was used for the 3/4 inch strips and for the bubbles.  The banner from Spellbinders was inked with Ranger's "Forest Moss" and then clear Rock Candy from  Ranger. I love the shimmer that the Rock Candy gives to a project.

Happy Father's Day to all fathers today including my wonderful husband!!  He is a great father, husband and especially friend!  On a personal note, my husband reminds me of my own father who was a terrific dad.  My dad has been gone now 1 1/2 years and I miss him everyday.  Love you Dad!!

2007 at Disney