Past watermelon creations

I love the 'memories' that Facebook shares.  I was pleasantly surprised at my past creations in celebration of National Watermelon Day!  What a fun reason to celebrate and create memories for my family.  See these fun past creations and leave me a comment to let me know what you think.

Wrap it up with this awesome memory from four years ago.  Our youngest was 1 and oh-so-cute!  Even then the crafting gene is passed down to my kiddos.

Celebrate life and have fun with the memories you leave with your loved ones.

Happy National Watermelon Day!

Stamping Blessings ~ Jamie

Watermelon hand-stamped card

Celebrate life.  Sometimes it's hard to stay ahead of the demands of my family, work, life and find time to send my cards out on time (and my passion and business is cards!).  I try to find holidays that give me a chance to leave memories for my children and don't require me to do much work (motherhood, I'm just saying).  One of my favorite holidays to celebrate is in honor of one of my favorite fruit - National Watermelon Day is August 3rd!  See this fun card making video tutorial as I am planning some sweet fun for my family this week.  (Comment below what you think and I may send you this card!)

Product List

One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139420]

Summer Sorbet Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141943]

2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

[138333]

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138335]

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138334]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments 

[119246]

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

Stampin' Dimensionals 

[104430]

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I love taking a different look at crafting (and life).  Here is a fun and easy spin on a stamp design in the Summer Sorbet stamp set.

Create this juicy card when you:
~ Using the 2015-17 In-Color Watermelon Wonder Stampin' Write Marker to color the inner part of the citrus stamp.
~ Use the 2015-17 In-Color Cucumber Crush Stampin' Write Marker to color the 'rind' of this stamp.
~ Using a permanent marker in black to color in the adhesive backed Rhinestone Jewels for a fun watermelon seed look.  Make sure to add one to the citrus center to cover that look.
~ Cut out with our awesome Paper Snips Scissors and adhere to the Whisper White card stock over the Watermelon Wonder car stock base with Stampin' Dimensional adhesive for additional depth.
~  Mimic the fruit design when you use the stamp Stampin' Write Markers to color in this greeting from the One Big Meaning stamp set (packed with many ways to say 'thanks'). Add that fun 'watermelon seed' to the greeting for extra whimsy.

CLICK HERE to see the holidays this month and find one that is fun and easy for you to celebrate and leave memories for those in your life.

I like mine with a little chili/lime/salt mix. Tajin on my watermelon reminds me of my childhood! (I'm going to try BBQ watermelon as I've seen on Pinterest lol.)

See this Video Tutorial  on this pretty and quick Watermelon card making tutorial!

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Clean, summery fun wrapped up in a holiday not found on your calendar but sure to be special to those in your life.  Celebrate life and share the joy with others when you deliver a sweet card like this.  I hope that you enjoyed this fun spin on this stamp set.  Join us and create while connecting with others at our fun card making classes and find reasons to celebrate life with others.

Turkey Dinner Punch Art hand-stamped card

It is turkey and pumpkin season (lol).  I couldn't help combining my love of Thanksgiving with my love of cooking, color and gratitude.  Sending these fun cards out, I can't wait to bless people (hopefully in time for the Thanksgiving/Turkey and Pumpkin holiday).  Join me in the fun of this cute punch-art card that is perfect for this holiday season, then Join Us at a fun card making class.

Create this cute Turkey Punch-Art hand-crafted card with:

Six Sayings Hostess Exclusive stamp set (wood 139849/clear 139852)

Pumpkin Pie card stock (105117)

Soft Suede card stock (115318)

Very Vanilla card stock (101650)

Into the Woods Designer Series Paper (139586)

Early Espresso ink pad (126974)

Bird Builder Punch (117191)

Owl Builder Punch (118074)

Word Window Punch (119857)

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Punch Art is a fun way to use a punch in a new way to create something different.  Here it's fun to see the Bird Builder Punch create a roasted bird (lol).  

It's surprisingly easy.  I remember a few years ago when there were a variety of this fun seasonal Thanksgiving punch-art.  

~  Simply punch the bird builder and Soft Sued card stock.  

~  Remove the back feather and top of the head with your Paper Snips. 

~ Sponge the outsides of this and the wing with Early Espresso ink and our Stamping Sponges. 

~  Punch the feet in Very Vanilla on the Owl Builder 

~  Punch and create the 'legs' on the drum sticks.   

~  Punch the Into the Woods Designer Series Paper with the Word Window Punch and trip the top to look like a platter.

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Send some savory greetings this year with this cute Pumpkin Pie card that celebrates the Thanksgiving Bird!  With this pretty Hostess Exclusive Six Sayings stamp set, stamped in Early Espresso ink, you can send your gratitude and warm greetings wrapped up in a fun and festive Thanksgiving card.  Join Us in sending some love into this world wrapped up in an artistic hand-stamped card.  

The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown inspired hand-stamped card

I love holidays - not only do they bring fun decorations, time gathering with family and friends, they give me Charlie Brown Movies!!  It's true, my life has had holidays noted by my beloved Snoopy, Charlie Brown and his gang of friends (and frenemies).  Here with cool technique you can create this card that is a nod to The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.  See this fun video-tutorial on creating your own custom tie-dyed ink pad for a cool look and send some of your own  childhood memories to family and friends.

Celebrate this nod to Charlie Brown with:

*Fall Fest stamp set (Photopolymer 135194)

*Fun Fall Framelits Dies (135856)

*Bundle and Save 15% (137628)

Early Espresso card stock (119686)

Very Vanilla card stock (101650)

Daffodil Delight card stock (119682)

Daffodil Delight ink refill (119672)

Pumpkin Pie ink refill (105229)

Project Life Journaling Pens (135304)

Confetti Stars Punch (135861)

Magnetic Platform (130658)

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)

 

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BOOK Your OWN Private Class that will Highlight the card styles or techniques you are interested in!  With my designing cards for YOU, Book a FUN Gathering of family and friends to create!  From fun Holiday Cards to Celebrations... YOU will earn ALL of the Hostess Benefits on ALL of the Purchases - perfect for stocking up to make holiday cards!! 

 

 

Add a unique twist to your stamped images when you create a custom ink pad to stamp a tie-dyed image.  It's fun to have something unique on your hand-stamped cards that will wow and delight.  (I adore how it made me stand out from the crowd.)

 

See this Video Tutorial on creating this "Custom Tie-Dyed Ink Pad":

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Oh I love, love, looooove the new Confetti Star Boarder Punch.  It pops out these adorable stars that perfectly fit the night sky (as well as other fun uses).  The secret is to STAND when punching.  It gives you leverage and since the punch is punching a ton of tiny stars, it's doing a bunch of work - help it out and avoid getting tired - stand (I count it as burning calories - lol - a bonus!)

I don't celebrate Halloween, we celebrate Fall and Harvest.. but this cute image of a ghost is easy to do with the Fall Framelits - not only do the die-cut the pumpkins, there are leaves and this ghost!  Use the Project Life Journaling Pens to create these eyes.

The Holidays Deliver great reasons to celebrate... and movies to watch!!  I love whipping out my Charlie Brown collection for my children and I to enjoy each year!  This hand-stamped card is a fun nod to my childhood memories; what are your favorite memories?  Leave me a comment and let me know...

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 Create a cool looking card that is a nod to your Childhood Memories!  Stamping a cute tie-dyed pumpkin on the envelope gives some excitement and a sneak peak to the card within!  I hope that some day my children will put on some Charlie Brown to enjoy with their kids on the various holidays.  Celebrate the seasons and deliver smiles when you create hand-crafted cards and gifts.  This is a great way to send smiles and leave a legacy of love! 

A Lovely Tree Vintage Christmas hand-stamped card

It's the end of Summer but I am excitedly planning for the Holidays... well, not really.  I am starting my Holiday Cards because I know that each Holiday Season goes by faster and faster.  Creating something pretty (like this elegant hand-stamped card) that will embody my love of vintage, nature and style makes my heart happy all year - having it done early makes me my heart happy during the holidays - lol.  Join me in creating this Holiday Vintage Card and let me know what you think (leave me a comment and Share this).

Create this Vintage Christmas Card with:

Lovely as a Tree stamp set (wood 128655/ clear 127793)

Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (wood 128748/ clear 127802)

Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper (133704)

Gold Foil Sheets (132622)

Basic Black card stock (121045)

Crumb Cake card stock (120953)

Crumb Cake ink pad (126975)

Jet Black Stazon ink pad (101406)

Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape (133000)

Stampin' Sponges (101610)

1" Square Punch (124094)

Bone Folder (102300)

Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder (132174)

Big Shot Die-Cutting/Embossing Machine (113439)

Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

SNAIL (Simple Neat Affordable In-Line) adhesive (104332)

 

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The rich combination of Black, Crumb Cake and Gold add to the elegance of this simple nature card. Start this card when you stamp the edges with the pinecone branch using the Jet Black Stazon ink pad. 

 

Soften and distress the edge with the Crumb Cake ink on the Stampin' Sponge.  I love the way that adds depth, softness and age taking this card up a notch. 

 

Do you ever feel that crush of the Holidays, like it's hard to catch your breath, do it all and still capture some memories (I do, sigh)?  Feel LESS Stressed during the holidays when you think ahead! (My friend Christine does a large stack usually in January - she chips away at a bulk of the next year's cards while she has all her Holiday gear out!)  Get a JUMP Start on your Holiday Card making... start NOW!  Consider a fun Private Class (with me) and have your family and friends join you!   I hope that you enjoyed this Christmas in July hand-stamped card.  Don't Miss OUT on Upcoming Classes..   RSVP ASAP.  Delivering a hand-stamped card is the perfect way to show that you care, it's just that much more special!

Stamping the 'Merry Christmas' from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (carefully - this can smear and rock) on the Gold Foil Sheets.  The Jet Black Stazon is one of the few inks to show on the non-porous surface of the Gold Foil Sheets.

 

Add flair and make a banner after stamping the sentiment when you take the 1" Square Punch to the edges at an angle.  Punching the corner will create this flag.  It raises and shines using the Stampin' Dimensional adhesive.

Stamping this Lovely As A Tree Pine Tree on the Crumb Cake card stock with the Jet Black Stazon ink pad.  Soften the edges of this with our Stampin' Sponge in Crumb Cake ink for a continual softening and aging of this hand-stamped vintage card.

The lines in the Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Stylish Lines Embossing Folder* on the Basic Black card stock are a subtle mimic with texture.  Layer the stamped Lovely as a Tree on Crumb Cake card stock over the Striped (make sure the stripes will be the same direction) Typeset piece.  Using the Bone Folder run it across the edges (like you'd do for ribbon on a package) and it will curl for a elegant and distressed look.

 

* Use the Stylish Lines Embossing Folder in the Big Shot Die-Cutting/Embossing Machine!  A MUST HAVE for all crafters (paper to quilting to artists to teachers and parents).  When you buy a Big Shot during the month of August, you'll receive your choice of one of five FREE exclusive stamp set and Framelits bundles -- that's up to a $55 US value absolutely free! If you already own a Big Shot, we're also offering a 15-percent discount on these select bundles.  MORE??  HECK YEAH!!  CLICK HERE to see the many Bonus Gifts I will Give when you purchase your Big Shot through me!!

 

Adding the Watercolor Wonder gold accented Designer Washi Tape to this will pick up the gold in the sentiment while breaking up the stripes.  Polka dots are such a cool and classic accent to any project.  Washi tape is a breeze to use!  Simply apply it and then (here I wrapped the edges behind the Basic Black embossed card) and tear it off!

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I've never been one to get ahead by pre-planning my gift and crafting... my mom always holiday shopped the next year during the after Christmas sales (I've NEVER been that organized - lol).  Crafting is such fun, doing it now, when there is no holiday stress and creating pretty hand-stamped holiday cards (and decorations, gift wrap, gift bags and more) will free me up to enjoy the holidays more (YAY!)  I hope that you enjoyed this pretty vintage hand-crafted Christmas card and will join me in getting a jump start on the holidays!

It's not easy being green

Spring is knocking at our door...

Are YOU ready for it?!?!

When I think of Spring, I think of St. Patrick's Day!

Here is my nod to the flowers budding, leaves growing on my fruit trees and Oranges growing ripe...

It's coming up green, baby!

This FUN card was created using the
Hearts A Flutter Bundle...
the 15% savings just sweetens the deal! (Spring Mini) 
This cute Stamp set and coordinating Framelits Dies makes it Easier than EVER to create a fun four-leaf clover.

My Color Coach
(a FAVORITE tool of mine in the Idea Book & Catalog) suggested Old Olive and Certainly Celery as
Monochromatic siblings...

 

Using the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper in Old Olive and the Simply Scored Board and Scoring tool created this cute lolly/rosette as the base for my Good Luck/Love Clover.  I needed a 'break' from the two so using the Medium Doily in the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L and Big Shot in Whisper White creates a white doily to break them up.

Button UP this card (lol) with our Brights Designer Buttons in Old Olive - awww the flower even looks a little like a clover on a clover!

PEARLS!!!!!
I love the shimmer and elegance from the Pearl...
our Basic Jewels adhesive backed Pearls
fit perfectly in the middle of the buttons. 

 The Distressed Dots background stamp (Idea Book and Catalog)  with Old Olive ink on the Certainly Celery cardstock mimics the polka dots on the paper and the heart-polka dots on this Lucky In Love Clover...

Now, Green may NOT be my favorite color.. but a certain friend in green was a favorite charector of my childhood.
***
Introducing Kermit the Frog to my kids is a great way to bring sweet memories back to life! 
My oldest daughter, Gloria, named this card...
 she's 25 this year but still a kid at heart.
(Me, too!!)

The Hearts a Flutter stamp set and coordinating framelits has the CUTEST collection of Flags!  Sooo Trendy!!
Inking this cute Teeny Tiny Wishes in Old Olive I stamped the sentiment 'Happy St. Patrick's Day'. 

Thennn I inked Certainly Celery ink on this cute striped flag but then I Stamped OFF - this means you stamp the ink and have an even lighter inked image... it's a perfect background to the sentiment but didn't overwhelm it...

The Basic Pearls Jewels page has long stips of connected adhesive backed pearls - here they frame each side of the flag!  Too the pearls continue the dots of the card...

 Are YOU Lucky In Love??

Do You Feel 'It's Tough Being Green' some days...

(I Love Kermit - lol!)

 

Have FUN with Hearts - they make a lovely clover!

(Who wouldn't want to be lucky in love - lol.)

 

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