New Samples!

I have been doing some stamping, I just haven’t been real good about posting.  Here are 2 cards I made last week while partcipating in some challenges with other Demonstrators. 

Blessings - Brandi

Bird Punch Class

These are the 5 cards we will be making in my Bird Punch class this month.  If you are interested in taking these classes, please contact me. 

 

I wasn’t sure I was crazy about this punch, but after playing with it and making these cards, I think I am in love.  Wait until you see the poinsettia card I made using this punch and the layout of the first card on this post!  Too cool!

 

Blessings - Brandi

Occasions Mini Fun Stuff!

There are so many fun and wonderful things in the occasions mini catalog.  I have finally gotten to play with the new Clear Mounted stamps (after getting carpet installed in the bedrooms and my stamp room).  And oh what fun I have had!  Below are a few samples of some of the new things I’ve done.

 

I’ve also had fun using the dots impressions folder to create texture on the cards.  The bird punch is super fun too!  Wait until you see all the fun cards I’ve made with that as well. (even a Christmas card)!  Yes, I am already working on Christmas for next year.  My goal is to make 15 cards a month so by November, I will have all my Christmas cards made.  Well, gotta go play with the kids, and try to slip downstairs to stamp some more.

Blessings to all! - Brandi

Vintage Friendly Words Cards

Here are a set of 4 cards using the friendly words wheel.  They are so beautiful. This is one of the classes I have this month.  I’ll try to post more pictures of the 4 cards later.  Truly some of my favorite cards.  I plan to make several of these to have on hand.

I hope to have more to show you soon, but we are having carpet put in and that includes my crop room, so that means all my stuff has to be moved upstairs. Hmmm! Doesn’t sound like much time for creating to me! Wish me luck!

Blessings! - Brandi

A beautiful Package!

This is the packaging I made for the gift Gene gave his secretary.  I have to say, that is probably one of my favorite boxes I’ve done.  I used a wheel out of the new Occasions Mini that starts January 5th. It really turned out pretty!

Here is a close up of the image on the front.  I used the petals a plenty embossing folder, and used the backside.  I loved how it turned out!

Here is an up close picture of the gift card I made to go with it.  I really am pleased with the end result.

Gene wanted to give her a coffee mug, so she could have a real mug to use at work.  We added a set of coasters for her as well. 

  

I guess with the holiday coming to an end, I am going to have to get back to work on stuff.  I have done nothing but play with the kids this week, so needless to say, It’s going to be back to the real world come Tues.  Yes – We don’t go back to school until Tues.  (Sorry teachers, I know you have to go on Monday!)

Angel Coasters

Since the recipient has now received these, I can show ya’ll what I made.  Didn’t they turn out great!

I used Stampin’ Up!’s Holy Triptych set and made a set of 4 coasters for a dear friend who loves and collects most things angels.  They turned out fabulous if I do say so myself.  I used the lumiere paint that Stampin’ UP! carried a few years ago, but you can do the same thing with the shimmer paint that is in the current Holiday mini, and it will be available as a catalog write in after Jan. 4.  I just added a drop of lumiere, and a drop of re inker and then painted it in.  I stamped the angel in black Stazon ink first of course.  Then using a sponge I dry sponged the lumiere all around the outside of the Angel, and then using a dry brush, brushed over the lumiere with pearl ex.  They are a lot shinier and sparklier in person.  Twyla called this morning, said she received them and absolutely loved them, so that is all that matters!

 

The kids are out playing in the snow.  It’s 29 degrees with I can only imagine what the wind chill is.  Up to 60 MPH wind gusts, so it’s not pleasant, but for kids, who have been dying to play in the snow, it’s pure enjoyment.  At least they got a White Christmas eve.  Don’t know how much will be around after today.  Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!

Manhattan One Sheet Wonder

 

I had a request for a set of cards to be made for someone.  They loved the set I had done using the baby wipe technique.  So using the retired Manhattan paper, I followed the same design.  They turned out great!

I used the embossing folders and the impressions plates to add some texture to the card fronts, and I am thinking I may need to make a set of these for myself.

My boys are home from their Grandparents now, my husband is finally feeling better and we all got a better nights sleep.  So now we can settle in and enjoy the Christmas season and the anticipation of the Christ child birth, presents, and visits from friends.

 

Merry Christmas and Blessings to all!

Brandi

Baby album gift

Here is the cover of the album I made for a friend expecting a baby soon. She is decorating the nursery with black & white, and a little bright pink and green. I thought this Night 7 Day paper by Stampin’ Up! was the perfect fit.

I embossed the “H” with black ink and clear embossing powder. I used the pretties kit to add other embellishments to the pages. I love how this turned out.

Here are some more of the pages to the album.

Night and Day DSP album gift!

Here is the packaging to the gift I gave a friend for her upcoming baby. I'll post the gift later.

Blessings - and Merry Christmas! - Brandi

Angel Alert Christmas Program

I know I've been kinda absent, and I apologize. I've been busy with the boys birthday's, the Christmas program, and of course Christmas. After I gave all the gifts out that I made, I realized, I didn't take any pictures of them, so, sorry for that. But here are some pics of the kids from the program. They did such a great job. I have taken some pics of more stuff now, so as soon as I have them uploaded, I'll share them.

This first picture is Caleb singing his solo.











This first picture is of Tristan waiting for the program to start. Looks thrilled doesn't he? He was a little nervous, but did a fabulous job with many lines to remember. He did Great!



And here is Tristan saying some of his lines as Gabriel, one of the Archangels. he was in charge of the Angel choir in the program.






And here is the group picture of all the little Angels. This picture was taken after our practice on Sunday, just before the performance. David, on the left, changed into black pants like Tristan for his role as Michael. The kids range in age from 3 years to 15 years. What a great job they all did. We were so pleased with all of them.