Happy Birthday!!!

That's It! I've hoped this day wouldn't come

so soon, and HERE WE ARE! 

My first born son is officially 15!!!! 

{Enter Earth & Glass Shattering Noices and add a couple Tears! Snif. Snif.}

Anyway... though I may have my own 

personal issues with today 

(i.e. Im OLDER, He's growing up too fast, IM OLDER, 

he's off to college and moving out soon, etc...)

It is a quite fitting occasion to CELEBRATE!?! 

RIGHT??? :)

Today's CAS Wednesday uses my Favorite.... 

Punches and my new FABULOUS Cupcake Builder (#121807)

2 minutes and simple- Very universal!

This card can even be considered Masculine card!!

Cardstock: Whisper White Cardstock (#100730),  Tangerine Tango (#111349),
Pacific Point (#111350), Old Olive (#100702) and Daffodil Delight (#119683)

Ink: Basic Black (#126980))

Tools:   Cupcake Builder (#121807) ,  Scallop Edge Border (#119882), 
Decorative Label (#120907), Taffeta Ribbon (#119254) and 
Snail Adhesive (#104332.)

Joy Fold Filled Thrills

Happy Hootin Tootin Thursday!!!

There are TONS of birthdays coming my

 way in the month of August so I found this a perfect opportunity 

to turn up the notch and show you how to make this 

Joy Fold Fun card for our Thursday Thrill. 

I think its a great way to break away from the normally

displayed cards and show something 

down right Fun Folded! (giggles)

~ I also included a video tutorial at the end of this Post to better assist you ~

Taking a clean piece of 8 1/2 x 11 Not Quite Navy #101722 and 

cut down to 4" x 8 1/2". Score at 5 1/2" and fold. Set Aside

Next, using the remaining piece of Not Quite Navy Cardstock

cut down to 3" x 8" and Score at 4". Set Aside

Taking your chosen DSP (Inside the card I used a striped piece 

of Razzleberry Designer Series Paper #117155) and cut down to 5" x 3 3/4"

On the exterior of the card (above) I used International Bazaar Designer 

Series Paper #126920 and cut down to 2 3/4" x 3 3/4". 

The solid piece of Lucky Limeade #122926 was cut down 

to 2 3/4 x 3 3/4" as well and added to the exterior of the smaller card. 

All in the details.... you see I added a Birthday Sentiment on the interior of the 

card in Rich Razzleberry ink #126950 and included some 

Brights Glimmer Brads #121006. 

On the front I attached some balloons and twine in Cherry Cobbler #123125

I figured.... I couldn't JUST make ONE, so I attached another lil guy 

on some little treats I will give to my sister with her present. 

He's So Cute, you wanna Just Eat 'Em UP!! 

...Well at least the candies, they would probably taste better! (Buhuuhahaha)

The Video to this tutorial:

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy #101722, Lucky Limeade #122977, and Whisper White #100730

DSP: International Bazaar #126920 and Brights Designer Series Paper Pack #117155 
Ink: Rich Razzleberry #126950, Lucky Limeade #126984, Daffodil Delight #126944 and Tangerine Tango #126946

Cool Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch #119850, 1" Circle Punch #119868, 
1/2" Circle #119869, Paper Pierce Pack #126187, 
Stampin Trimmer #126889, Paper Snips #103579, 
Bakers Twine Cherry Cobbler #123125, 
Brights 2/8" Glimmer Brads #121006, Snail Adhesive #104332
and Dimensionals ##104430
Stamps: Bring on the Cake (w: 121899 c: 121958)

Scrap My Heart and Scrapbook It!

Welcome back fellow Stampers!!

After sharing my card with my LATE NIGHT STAMPERS

GROUP, I received such a positive response

and had so many people asking me  

"How did you do that?" 

that I just had to share!!! 

I didn't know if I should consider this Post a new Techn{ink} 

or a CAS but there is a fine, translucent almost 

Vellum like line between the two! (giggle) 

This project consists of mainly using Scraps, 

I have so many and I'm so embarrassed to even show this next photo

but I'm being Honest when I say this is only a sixteenth of 

scraps I have...

Im sure you fellow Scrap-a-holics can agree, you have your own pile 

of scraps too. So I took out my little Punches and sat until I 

found a way to Use those Scraps!

I took out my Large Heart Punch (#119883) and selected a very patterned 

scrap of paper to start punching with..

{"Scrap" my "Heart"}

On the Left you see I took that same punched out heart and slid back 

into the punch -lining up the corners and rounded edge.

Then Punch again and here is what you will get...

Image on the Right is how it appears after I use my Paper Snips (#103579) **BTW the MOST fabulous pair of Snips I have ever had!!!**

and rounded off the opposing side, now I have two tear drops

If that is too much info for you, you can use the same AWESOME 

Paper Snips (#103579)

cutting the heart in half and round the sharp edges...

I punched out as many hearts as my little hands could because 

I don't know about you, 

but I'm so tired of having so MANY scraps around!

** I bet my husband would agree**

But seeing my initial photo, I bet you didn't know that was taken

AFTER I made this project! (Buhaaha)

I punched out the center of my flower with my 

1/14" Circle Punch (#119861)

Then this next part is a bit tricky. You will want to build your 

flower from the outside in. I used a minimal amount of 

Multipurpose Glue (#110755) so that I could 

re-position the petals as I needed. One layer at a time and so that 

they would lie over one another.

(See photos)

In the end I saw there were some areas that could 

still use more petals, so I just added these in 

at the end. I wanted to cover every part I could, you will need to

flip the card over and using your 

AWESOME Paper Snips (#103579) cut away the excess petals.

Stamp a quick sentiment and there you go. It takes a little getting used to but

after your familiar with what you are doing, it takes less than 5 min!

Were not done yet..

There is a BONUS feature-SCRAPBOOK IT!!! 

I decided since I was making this card, and I have PLENTY of Scraps, 

I wanted to surprise my daughter and make her

a two-page layout for her scrapbook too! 

In order to do this, I found it easier to start in the opposite 

direction than before. 

Since the overall image was larger, I used my 

1 3/4" Circle Punch (#110850) and built the inside of my 

flower by gluing the petals upside down to the center circle. 

Once I had the initial layer completed,

I flipped it over and adhered to the page. Then using the 

same Multipurpose Glue (#110755) I built my flower from the inside outward. 

Here is a close up and ...

Add your journal/photo spaces and 

Our Two Page layout is complete!! 

And UNDER 7 minutes

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and that you too will have fun

Kreating this beautiful card and Scrapbook layout too. 

Cool Tools: Large Heart Punch (#119883), 1/14" Circle Punch (#119861),

 Paper Snips (#103579), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (#110850) ,  

and Multipurpose Glue (#110755) 

Monday Mailers

I had this card with a special new friend in mind. Her name is Jackie and she will be

 celebrating her 85th birthday this month. What a beautiful life! 

Imagine the stories she could tell. I desire to hear each and every one. 

She is a wonderful woman and I cant wait to send her this little birthday card as a token of my friendship. 

First I cut down a piece of River Rock cardstock to a 5x5 and scallop edged each end. 

Then cut down a pieces of Not Quite Navy

 to 4" x 8" and fold in half. 

Adhere the folded card on to the flat scallop edged River Rock.  

I wanted to add a little texture to the card, so I cut a piece of Summer Starfruit (#126839) 

to 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and scored with my new fun toy! 

I must say I absolutely adore my Simply Scored Plate. The possibilities are endless. 

I could spend weeks and weeks just showing you projects using this wonderful tool alone! 

But... Focus Nikki ... Focus

Last, I cut my Very Vanilla to an exact 3'' x 3" and wrapped it with some fun 

Early Espresso Bakers Twine 

And here is the final product once all pieces are added together. You will see I have added a 1 1/4" x 4" pieces of DSP and adorned the front of my Bakers Twine with our Natural Buttons and a 

Birthday Sentiment from the Petite Pairs Set

stamped in Not Quite Navy Ink 

Im so excited for her to recieve her card. I hope on her birthday she is surrounded by her loved ones and is reminded of how much her life is treasured by each person who is blessed to know her.  

Happy Birthday My Dear Friend Jackie! 

Designer Series Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP #126898

Cardstock: River Rock #108640, Very Vanilla #101650, 

Not Quite Navy #101722, Summer Starfruit #126839

Ink: Not Quite Navy #126971

Stamp: Petite Pairs (w:122495 c: 122497)

Embellishments: Naturals Designer Buttons #127554 and Early Espresso Bakers Twine #123124

Tools Used: Simply Scored Plate #125625

It's A Bright Sun Shiny Day!!

After a day like today, these sure look Delicious!! 

Being a fellow Summer Baby

it sure is fun to 

celebrate all the upcoming 

Birthdays.

 It puts a smile on my heart to be able 

to make their day 

Shine! 

Makayla's Mickey Mouse Bash

Hot Dog, Guess who is turning 5!?!

It's Makayla  

and she is ready to Party it up 

with Mickey!!

From Invites to these little Mickey Pop Favors

to Confetti Decorated Marshmallow Pops

 this party was a blast to help with

and You could have it all Too!!

Would you like me to help with your next event?

Contact me for more info 

Whooo's There??

It was a Hoot! Making these Luvable Owls for my customer Erin.
Erin has her sons 6th Birthday coming and she was so kind to ask me to help her out. I created and stuffed these little owls full of fun candy and favors. Along with those I created this fun Invitation to coordinate with their Owl Theme Party!

Would you like to have a Hootin Tootin Birthday Party too?!?!

 When you Contact Me to kreate your party invitations, favors, baby announcements and/or shower invitations that is what I will do.  

I take special time and care into each event as if it were my very own. 

I only use top quality products. I will work with you to help your event go smoothly and less stressful. I look forward to assisting you with your next event, email me for more info! 

Kreatively Yours!! 

Nikki S.

Thursday Thrill

Did you know that you can hire me to help make finished projects for you? That is exactly what Erin and Yvette asked me to help them do.  With busy working schedules I was asked to help create invitations and treat bags for their children's birthday party! I simply asked what designs or themes they were seeking and provided color choices and designs for them to choose. I estimated my time and materials to complete these projects and off we went!

Would you like to have a Happy Birthday Party too, but just don't have the time or right supplies to kreate your own? When you Contact Me to kreate your party invitations, favors, thank you cards, baby announcements and/or shower invitations that is what I will do.  I will work with you to help your event go smoothly and less stressful. 

      

Would you like a kit to make your own? I can also work up samples and instructions for you and provide the materials for you to make your very own! I'll let you know which tools of your own you'll need to stamp, punch, and finish your goodies which you can order from me and have shipped straight to your door. 

You wont have to call for technical support either... I am here for you so that your project purchased from me is a hit! 

So whether you would like a completely finished project or a kit to do it yourself, please dont hesitate to contact me! Maybe you've seen a specific project I've made here on my blog or you have some other inspiration to show me... email me and we'll work it out together!

Kreatively Yours, 

Nikki S