Organization

So yesterday I decided that I needed to be able to see my brads and buttons better. I had purchased the cases a few weeks ago and had yet to do anything with them. Well, I sorted all of the buttons and brads. That took a little while and I still need to buy a couple of more cases (maybe it will force me to actually use them!). Anyway, then I decided I wanted to decorate the box with the buttons in it. I did, but guess what, I did not check which box was which - so then I had to move them all again. UGH!!! Well, I like the way it turned out. Hope you do too!

Supplies:

DSP
Adhesive Sheets for the Big Shot
Big Shot
Letters

Have a great day! dan

Fabric Flower

This card was inspired by a video I watched the other day here. The flower is made using the Tastefully Trim die, a circle punch, awesome SU! fabric, buttons and Build a Blossom punch. You can also add a pin to the back to make it a wearable piece of art. It really is simple to make!

Since it is my birthday month, most of the cards/projects that I post this month will have a birthday theme.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. All supplies are SU! and can be purchased through my website.

Supplies: Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Scrap
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Tastefully Trim Die, Bold Bright Button, Build a Blossom Punch for leaves, Sticky Strip, Flirtatious Fabric, White Baker's Twine.

I hope you have a great Thursday!

dan

Big Delay

Okay - so the new start was a bust. What was I thinking? I wasn't apparently because I did not go anywhere but posting and then set down the computer apparently. I wish I could say that was true - but like everything in my life, I am terrible at follow through. I have a thousand projects started and very few finished. There are no excuses or explanations - just a realization that I did not make blogging a priority.

So with all of that said, I will say that I am going to do better. It will not be a year and a half between posts. I promise!

Here is what has been going on in the Adams' family for the last 18 months or so. Life that is what has been happening. We now have two children in high school and one that will be driving soon - WOW where did the time go? Our business is doing well even in this terrible economy. We are so thankful that God is so faithful - even we are not. I am still teaching at high school - much to my children's pleasure not at the same one they attend. We have just had the first sign of real rain in our area since the beginning of the year. And I am getting ready for another Stampin' Up Convention - and I can't wait.

So here is one of the things that I will be swapping at Convention. (I know you are not suppose to show before the convention, but I am just too excited). It is very easy to make and uses the Big Shot and Sizzix die that are sold by SU!
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To make this snowflake you will need the following items:

Aluminum Foil
Anywhere Glue Stick (104045)
Big Shot
Snowflake Die
Cherry Cobbler Paper
Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
Bone folder or ruler
Small hole punch or awl

To create the snowflake:

1. Glue foil to the Cherry Cobbler paper - cover paper in anywhere glue and lay foil on top - use a bone folder or ruler to press out the foil.
2. Trim excess foil from edge of paper.
3. Cut paper to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 piece (you will get 4 out of an 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of paper.
4. Make your big shot sandwich using the die, paper and cutting plates.
5. Run the whole thing through your Big Shot. (I only did one at a time!)
6. Punch small hole in top of snowflake.
7. Attach baker's twine and tie a knot.
8. You have a great, inexpensive ornament to share!

I will be making several for a dear friend that just moved to Memphis. When she saw them she had to have some for her tree!

Well I hope you enjoyed this quick project. I better get into the craft room so you don't have to wait another 18 months for my next post.

danielle

Regionals and the business of life!

Regionals in San Antonio was a whole lot of fun. I did not see anyone I know but I made a few new friends - which is the best part of being in Stampin' Up! - you are never a stranger. 

There were so many great ideas, I am going to post a couple of them here. I need to take some photos of the things that I have made getting ready for the holiday season. That, however, would require time and motivation, neither of which I seem to have a lot of. 

Anyway, here are the pictures of some of the fabulous things that I saw at Regionals. I hope you enjoy them. 

These are made from the Big Shot scallop and were demonstrated on stage. It is the cutest thing that I have ever seen. 

The following picture is of some truly darling goody bags that Carrie Cudney of Stampin' Up! demonstrated on stage. The are made with the Stampin' Up! exclusive Pennant Die. They are so much fun. I am trying to make them like a Santa's hat and a Reindeer to use for Christmas treats. Oh I love good ideas.

Danielle