Simple Flower Cup Cake Topper

I am super excited to share this darling cup cake topper today.  Once again, as with most of my projects this little thing takes under 5 minutes to make.  It would be super fast to make quite a few for a party. Here's a picture of what it looks like:

To make this all you need to do is punch out some card stock, and hot glue a tooth pick on the back, and ta da you are going to give your guests something really cute and memorable!

Here's one more view of my cup cake topper:

Teacher Appreciation/Thank You Gift

I hope that everyone is having a lovely day!  Today I want to share this simple teacher appreciation/thank you gift.  It is super easy to make... it probably takes about 15 minutes!  And it's pretty inexpensive too! For this project you will definitely need the Simply Scored.  Here's what my project looks like:

Super simple right?!  For a tutorial on how to make lollies click here.  Remember that the Summer Smooches Sneak Peek is almost over, and it won't be available again until June 1st! Back to my project: the teacher can use this as a pencil holder, or anything else that she wants. You can't tell very well in this picture, but there are actually treats inside, but you could put anything in this little jar that you think the receiver of this gift would love. Here's one more shot of this:

Apothecary Art Meets Wisteria Wonder Card

Here is another card that I shared at my card class.  I love the Wisteria Wonder color... it is so light and fun!  Here's what my card looks like:

It's simple, and fun, and easy... all of which I really like!

The Open Sea Card

Last night I had my card class and we made this card:

I love the Open Sea Stamp Set!  It is so fun, and I love that you can make a masculine card, or a feminine card with the same stamp set.  This card could be great for father's day as well... hopefully my dad doesn't see this before father's day!  My friends had a blast making this, and some even changed theirs up a bit.  That is the beauty of being creative right?  It was such a blast to watch them feel creative.  If you live in the Salt Lake City area and you would like to come to my classes feel free to contact me!

Simple Broadsheet Alphabet Card

I love this monogram card!  As with almost all of my cards this one can be made in a matter of minutes.  In this setting the Pool Party Card Stock looks like Tiffany Blue doesn't it?!

I also love the vintage touch as well... it's subtle, but I think it's fun.

Distressed Vintage Flower Frame Tutorial

Today I want to share a project that I think turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself!  This is a great wedding gift, or just something fun to make for your home.  I ended up giving this frame to one of my sisters and she was pretty happy... so on to the tutorial!  Well, first of all here is a picture of the completed frame:

This picture is of me and my family just in case you were wondering. Ok the first step is to make these fun Distressed Vintage Flowers.  To learn how to make these watch this video:

Next you will line up your flowers on your frame and glue them down using hot glue.  I layered the a little bit to try and get as many on the frame as possible. Here's what that step looks like: 

Then, I took my Bird Builder Punch and I made the leaves by simply folding the wing of the bird in half to give them a bit of a dimension.

Then I hot glued the leaves in randomly on the frame to break up the coral color.  Here's one more view of the completed project:

Introducing the Petite Purse Die!

When I first heard about the Petite Purse Die, I'll be honest I was a little skeptical until I saw it in person!  It is so darling!  This would be a great favor for a little girl's birthday party, or a cute little thinking of you gift for a friend... you can fit candy inside, and it turns out to be pretty cute if I do say so myself.  This die is available during April for a sneak peek of the new catalog that will be released in June, so get it now while you can!

Here is a close up of one of the one that has has some of the Summer Smooches Designer Serie Paper:

I love how easy these were to make!  You just run the Petite Purse Die through the Big Shot and then you have fold on the score lines and you have an instant party favor or gift!  Here's a close up of the vintage looking purse that I made:

Summer Smooches and Button Buddies Mixture

I am obviously on a Button Buddies and Summer Smooches kick. I think that this paper is so Summery, and who doesn't love Summer?

I also realized yesterday that I haven't done a blue card yet this week, and if you know me at all you know that I cannot go a week without something blue!  I think that this card is great because it is for all occasions.  I have been really into that lately.  I think that I love the flexibility of giving this to my mom for Mother's Day, or for my sister's birthday. I am all about fast, easy and  practical.

Button Buddies Snail Card

I'm sure by now everyone knows that I love the Button Buddies Stamp Set!  It is so cute, and the buttons fit perfectly!  To be honest this is my very first time using the snail stamp in this set... lame I know!  Here is what I came up with:

I love the yellow!

Simple Summer Smooches Card

This card is so fun and Summery!  We have been having awful weather here, and I think that this card is an expression of my longing for some Sun.

To make this card you'll need:

5 Reasons To Love The Simply Scored

I know that many of you know how much I love my Simply Scored, but here is a look at a couple of projects that show how much I love my Simply Scored! It has score marks at every 1/8", which is pretty handy if I say so myself.  Here is a quick Picture of what the Simply Scored looks like:

I have been able to make a couple of pretty fun projects with my Simply Scored:

#1. DIY Lolly Art 

#2 Lolly Frame Tutorial

#3 Chapstick Holder Tutorial

#4 DIY Wedding Sign In Book

#5 Hand Sanitizer Tutorial

So there are a few projects that I have made using my Simply Scored, but I wanted to share my favorites with you.  I love my Simply Scored and I know that you will too!

Vintage Bird DIY Cup Cake Topper

I have been kind of on a cup cake topper craze if you will.  Here is my latest one:

I love the little box that I made to go with the cup  cake  This is a fun little way to give a treat to your best friend on her birthday!  Here is another view of my bird topper:

This bird literally takes one minute to make!  All you need is the Bird Builder Punch and some Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper and voila... you have an instant cup cake topper.  To make this fun little box you'll need a Simply Scored... I love mine and I use it all the time.  To see another project that I have made using my simply scored click here!

Beautiful Butterflies Wreath Tutorial

I wanted to create a wreath with butterflies.  I decided that I would give up-cycling and a wreath another go.  Here is what I came up with:

Now here is how you make this fun Springy wreath:

First I took my Big Shot and I used the Beautiful Embosslits Die and the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.  I chose my card stock colors based on the colors that were found in the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper.  I love how easy Stampin Up! makes it to coordinate everything.

Then I twisted two hangers into a circle shape, and I used wire cutters to trim the excess.  To make the shape hold I hot glued it together.

Then I took my butterflies and I started layering them and gluing them to my wire wreath.

This is a close up of part of the wreath... I wanted to show how much detail is really going on in this wreath.  There are tiny butterflies that are hard to pick up on without a close up.

Then I free handed some triangles and I stamped a little spring banner.

Then I simply glued the banner to the back of the wreath with hot glue.  This is a picture of the back of my wreath... I think that a lot of times the back of a project will tell more than the front.

So, there you have it!  If you have any questions on this tutorial please let me know!  I also want to point out that a project like this would be a card stock investment, but I only used about one sheet of each color.          
So, you'll have tons of colors to make tons of other great projects.

Simple Tiny Teacup Card

So, I'm sure that by this time you all know about my blue obsession, but I just can't help it!  This card is super simple, but fun I think.  (I'm sure that you can tell by now, but I am lover of tea cups as well). I have been on a kick recently... cards that take only a few minutes to make.

  

Kind of fun right?  Well, you too could own this darling Tiny Teacup stamp!  (I'm sure that you will use it just as much as I do!  Who can resist a tiny teacup?)  

This Is Me

Happy Thursday to everyone!  Today I wanted to share a little bit about myself.  I have been looking at a lot of blogs and I realized that I enjoy blogs that feel personal and real... and that is hard for me... not the being real, but sharing a lot about myself.  I'm pretty private, but I decided that if you are taking the time to read my blog you deserve to know who is creating those projects.

This is a picture of me with my sister and cousin.  I'm the one in the green.  So, here is a little bit about me:

1. I'm 25.

2. I live in Utah

3. I'm a French language enthusiast.

4. I thought that I wanted to be a teacher, but I changed my mind and now I have a degree in history with a minor in French.

5. I use French at work.

6. A year ago I never would have seen myself starting this blog and sharing my Stampin Up! obsession.

7. I've lived in France and Switzerland as a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

8. I love to jam and turn up the radio really loud when I'm alone in my car.

9. I love to run. (I'm trying to get back in shape right now and hopefully run a half marathon in June... Yikes!)

10. I can't stop reading a good book... that drives my family crazy!

So, there you go.  That is a little bit about me. 

Simple Tea Shoppe Card

I'm kind of on a kick of super easy and simple cards... this could definitely be a reflection of how busy I am right now :)

I love that once again you can use this for any occasion, and it takes 3 minutes to make!

Simple Triple Treat Flower Card

I love simple, easy and fast.  Who doesn't?  Although I also love to give away a cute hand made card on birthdays, a quick thank you, or a card that let's someone know that I'm thinking about them.  This card will take 5 minutes to make, and I think that it's pretty cute.

I love that you can use this card for anything, and the stamp itself is $8.95!  And there are punches that coordinate with this stamp, and that means that it's super easy and simple to make! I love easy and inexpensive...

You're My Type Card Mixed With Summer Smooches

This card is really fun and Summery.  It would be great for almost any occasion.

I love that the yellow is so happy!  I would love to receive a card like this.

Happy Easter!

I just wanted to write a quick note wishing everyone a very Happy Easter!  I'll be back tomorrow with some more project ideas!

I hope that everyone is eating some yummy candy and having a blast in the sun!

Summer Smooches Frame Tutorial

I hope that you all are out enjoying the sunshine, while checking out my blog of course :) I know that I always say that I am super excited about a project, but I really am today!  Here's what it looks like:

I had a request for a tutorial on a frame that I did a little while ago (pictured below). To see the full post on this frame click HERE.  I also have a separate tutorial for the Distressed Vintage Flowers if you want to know how I made the other elements on this frame. 

This frame is super easy and will only take a few minutes. Ok, so here is how you make the base of this frame:

First I cut strips of all different sizes and lengths.  Then i simply glued them to the frame like this picture. It really is as simple as that.  Then I just continued to add layers until the entire frame was covered.

Then all I did was add this cute little banner that I made out of our Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper.  To make this I free handed an initial shape for my flags, and then I used it as a template to cut the other flags.  And Ta Da!  You have a darling hand made gift. 

Here is one more shot of this easy to make frame.  Literally you can do this in a half hour!  That is so my style.  Can you imagine giving this as a darling birthday gift?  And as usual pictures just don't do it justice... oh well, you'll just have to take my word for it.

Button Buddies Flower Style

When I went to make a project for my blog I knew that I wanted to use the flower stamp from my Button Buddies Stamp Set.  It has such a fun vintage flavor, that I couldn't resist.  I like this stamp set because it can work for so many different occasions.

A Vintage Kindness Matters Card

This card is pretty easy to make, but I think that it packs a pretty great punch.  I love the vintage look... and the blue let's be honest.  Here's the card:

This card was really easy and simple and I'm pretty sure that whoever you are trying to thank with this card will love you when you give it to them!

Broad Sheet Card

I love monogram things... and lucky for me A's look pretty great. (Well at least I think so).  Ok, this card is pretty simple.  It's mostly card stock, and a couple of embellishments.  I am all about simple, as I'm sure that you can see from the projects on my blog.  Here's the card:

Kind of fun huh?!  And it will look cute for an any time card.

Ode To The Fun Flower Punch

I have wanted to write this post for a while now.  There is so much that you can do with one punch!  The possibilities are endless! Here are the projects that I have made using the Fun Flower Punch:

The largest flower was made using this punch!

Here's one on a card.

Here is one that uses a technique that you used as a kid to make a frame.

Here is a video about how to make these cute distressed flowers.

Here's a different card that is super vintage.

Here is an upcycled Heart Wreath that I made using this punch...

I also made a fun little garland with the distressed vintage flowers.

This punch also matches the Triple Treat Flower Stamp, and I used my Fun Flower Punch 1 million times to make these cute boxes for my brother's wedding.

So, as you can see there are so many uses for one punch!  I think that I have a few more ideas up my sleeve as well.