Beverly's Stamping Beehive

Hello Crafting Friends! I do not have my newest order yet, so I had to dig around for Valentine themed stamps from my current collection.....which is just fine because when we buy stamps, they should take us from year to year, time after time. LOVE YOU MUCH is a recognizable and popular stamp set from STAMPIN' UP! and is in our current catalogue.  However I used just one stamp for this card - the love birds, and I just luv em!  They are the cutest couple! Together with a Bigz die, the Scalloped Circle and our Circle Scissors Plus tool, I made my card. Inks, marker, chalks...the ol' favourites are all here. I also employed a new tool - a lid!  Ha ha - that's right, a highly technical tool! Here is what I did....... I layered some paper onto whisper white cardstock - by turning the paper clockwise til one end juts above the fold line, trimming the edges. I am keeping the cut off corners to see if I want to do something with them...perhaps layer them on the corner...

HI....fellow crafters! I am sick - just the bad headache and stuffed up head kinda sick, but its putting a curve ball to my major cleaning and crafting. Soooooo....I thought I would take a detour from crafting myself and see what others are up to - and WOW there are such great ideas out there, huh?  Collectively we are all awesome!!!! So here is what I have found so far......I'll add to it as I go along till I'm better - enjoy! Stampin' Up! Stars What comes in small packages?  Check these out..... 1.).the first is a super-cute project from LeeAnn Gref and her blog Flowerbug's Inkspot   and its her Valentine's Dresser. .......how cute is this!  It features the Matchbox Bigz XL Die , a few punches and our latest Love Letter DSP, glimmer brads and the lovely red glitter cardstock.  Very nicely done! LeeAnn tucked some treats and 'love'ly coupons in order to pamper her husband!  Awesome idea for anyone on your list...your MOM, children,.a BFF, or to ...

Helloooo.....been such a long time between posts as I am in the throes of "re-organizing"!   Gosh where does all the stuff that clutters every spot come from? Anyways - I think its a good idea to use January as 'the' month to de-clutter esp. here in the wintery North.  Not much fun outside anyways, right? But there is fun in our craft corners - and I tried a little technique with this card, so I'm here to share!  I received a card in the summer which embodied a colourful personality - and it really made me feel great, all sun-shiny and happy! Upon close inspection, the card involved no less than 3 patterns of cardstock. Very busy and different patterns!  Layered together as a "strip" or band against a soothing backdrop of a solid colour. The focal point - a 3D flower sat on top, slightly off-center. And all made sense together! WONDERFUL! So:   busy patterns layered together , soothing backdrop and a dimensional focal point ! Voila! Now I trie...

Isn't this the best? This grateful dog gives her rescuer some "Thanks" after a fire in her home was put down. Four days later the doberman pincher gave birth to puppies!   Found this while surfing for pet rescue sites today - something I like to do once in awhile. We gave a treat, food & toy gift basket (may of mentioned this already) to our local animal shelter as our Christmas donation. If you can, please consider helping shelters with much needed donations.   What to give : Money, Toys, Beds, Consumables such as Food, Garbage Bags, Newspaper, Litter and even your Time!  Thanks!