Treat Box

I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day.  I forgot to post this cute little box.  Jennifer's last day of school is June 12th, and I was thinking of something to give her.  I feel so bad for all the kids this year.  Everything has been turned around and nothing is normal.  For Jennifer, she had to get used to a new school and new friends after attending preschool where Mom works,  I think she had just started to feel comfortable with the new schedule, teachers and friends when the pandemic hit.  Being home schooled was definitely new to her and many other kids.  But I think they all did a great job.  I saw this cute little treat box over at - Debbie Henderson's blog - and it reminder me of the little boxes of Animal Crackers I used to buy the kids. 

I decided I wanted to put Jennifer's name on the box, so I used my small letter dies.  I had to squeeze the letters together due to the length of her name.  I'm going to put some goodies inside.  It came together so quick and easy.  I also ordered her some glitter pens.  She loves glitter and I thought these would be right up her alley. 

I really don't know where the month has gone.  A year ago we were at Virginia Beach.  It was one of the best vacations.  I'm glad we're not there now with all the tropical storms. We had fabulous weather when we were there - great memories!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Rainbow Turnaround Cards

Hope everyone had a good weekend.  We actually got some nice weather for a change.  When the rain kept me inside I was looking for a card to send to Jennifer, and I came across a video Jennifer McGuire did with what she called a turnaround Z-fold card.  I had never heard of it before.  We all love our rainbows, so of course it got my attention.  I purchased it from Concord and 9th.  I had so much fun putting it together and will definitely try another set.  While I was at it, I made three cards - 1 with the Miss You sentiment and 2 with the Hello sentiment which were included in the stamp set.

You can make these cards in either direction.  I chose horizontal.  I used primary colors, but you can dress them up in any color you want.

Here is the one with the Miss You sentiment on it.  I think it is so neat how you use different colors and turn the jig around.  You do the same thing with the sentiment.  I used my stamp positioner.

Here is one of the Hello cards.  I started out with a piece of CS which was 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".  Then I cut it down to size and put them on a layer on Basic Black and adhered them to the Z-fold card base.

Here is a picture of Jennifer with Daisy laying on top of her.   These two are getting inseparable.  They are having so much fun together!  We babysat the two of them the other day whie Jeannie was getting her car checked.  They were so good.  Daisy is going to be a pretty smart dog once she stops chewing my shoe laces!!  I was so excited.  My Mother's Day Tea Time Cards were chosen as a favorite of the week over at Splitcoast Stampers - #67.  Check it out.

I hope everyone is safe and sound.  Little by little the states are opening up.  Even the Jersey shore will be open for Memorial Day!  Yah!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Mother's Day Tea Time Cards

I hope everyone had a nice Mother's Day!  I'm sure it was different than usual but hopefully you got to enjoy it with those you cherish.  The kids got some roasted chickens, salad and other sides and we spent a quiet but fun afternoon.  Daisy had his first car ride since she was picked up and was very good.  I decided to make some shaped cards using the Tea Time set from Heartfelt Creations.  I really loved how they turned out and my daughters did as well.

I used the die to make the shaped card and then stamped the tea pot out and colored and decorated it.  I also decided to make them shaker cards.  I love making shaker cards and using different goodies in the windows.  This set is so cute.  It even has a little die to cut out a teabag.  I used some twine to make the string.  I made each card in their favorite colors.  This first card was for Jeannie.  She loves lavender.  I had different slices of fruit that I used in the window.

The second card was for Margaret who loves red.  I used some red embellishments for her window.

Rachel asked me if I would make one for her boyfriend's Mom whose favorite color is pink.  I added some cute pearls and gemstones for her window.

They really loved them and I so enjoyed making them.  I got so many flowers for the outside.  I hope it finally warms up so we can finish our flower beds.  A lot of states are starting to open up but our county in PA is not one o them.  Hopefully soon.  Rachel is anxious to get back to work.  Jennifer in NJ will not be going back to school.  Her last day of home school is June 12.  I'm sure my daughter will be glad when that day comes.  They are saying that Sarah will have a graduation in August if all goes well.  I hope everyone has a great week.   Stay safe!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Mother's Day Cards

I finally got into my craft room this weekend and finished some cards I had started making for Mother's Day.  Hard to belive that it is this Sunday.  Besides loving pansies my next love is teapots!  I have so many teapots in my collection from my Grandmothers, my Mom and ones I have collected over the years.  One of the first gift Joe ever gave me was an adorable teapot.  No one loves a good tea party more than me.  When Rachel and Sarah were younger we used to have tea parties all the time.  We even had a back to school tea party where we used to get all dressed up and they would choose one of my old hats that I used to wear when I was younger.   Now Jennifer and I have regular tea parties as well.  Yes, I even gave each Granddaugher a special tea set for their very own.   So naturally, when Heartfelt Creations came out with a Tea Time Collection I had to get it.  I decided to make some Mother's Day cards with it.

Here are two of the cards that I made with the DSP from that collection.  The base card is a 6" x 6" with a top fold on white.  I then layer some DSP over it.  For the next layer, I cut a piece of DSP in half and distressed the edges.  I only used half of the Heart of Joy die from HF and the Eyelet Small Circle die from HF I adhered on it.  I used SU's Highland Heather ink for this project.

The tag die is also from HF.  I just love their stamps and dies.  I die cut all the rest of the pieces from the DSP and used dimensionals to pop the, up.  I also added some glitter as well.

My inside was another piece of DSP and the sentiment is an Inkadinkadoo stamp.  I really liked how they turned out.  Now, I have to finish making the rest of the cards for my girls.  We always go out for a nice Mother's Day lunch but I guess not this year. 

Just a quick update on Daisy.  She is definitely enjoying her new bed!  She is just an adorable puppy and is proving to be very smart!  Jennifer is using the clicker method and she already knows how to sit and stay.  They are having a lot of fun together.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy