Thank You cards ~ with heat and foil!

Hi everyone!!!! I did these cards for a friend of mine ( that is a realtor) for her to give to her clients.  I thought I would share with you how I made them, but first a few more views!

I used up all of my pre-made cards from Hobby Lobby.  All I needed to do was decorate the front~

Yes, there is a beige set in the bunch but it looks great too!!!.

To put the house image on the card I heat embossed it ( with foil) with my Howard Imprinting Machine.  I got this years ago when I was a Creative Memories Consultant to emboss my customer's CM albums.  The imprinter is also great for invitations, napkins, stationery, pencils and small favor boxes.

Very handy machine to have~if it will fit under the machine, most of the time I can put a name or image on the item.  It works perfect on CM albums:):)

I have several different dies, fonts to imprint with.  I have found these vintage dies while junkin'.  I haven't really made anything, just imprinting to see the image but have several projects in mind.  The deer is a favorite and the large die with numbers, I found that in Jenni Bowlin's booth at the Country Living Show.  I'm always on the look out for something different and unique.

Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see ya soon!

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Skipping Stones Design ~ sketch #134

Hi everyone~it is time for Skipping Stones Design Tuesday Sketch {SSD#134} Challenge. You may just want to get in on this one~the sketch is GREAT!!!!! On my card I used Echo Park (love those mustaches).  Thought they went with the theme pretty good!!! I used the Margarita Birthday set on this card.

 

Here is the sketch so you can give it a try. Remember to link your card up to Skipping Stones Design for a chance to win a stamp set!!!  Thanks for stopping in today~have a good one and I'll see ya soon!!!

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Vintage Street Market~the girls!

Hi everyone!!! I had a fun weekend, got to see three of my "grands" and I got to scrapbook!!! JBS is having an online crop {you can still get in on it}~check it out. Great challenges!!!

Today I'm up over at Vintage Street Market.  I used Dimestore Vogue for my projects!  This is a picture of my oldest son and his family { the one that took me junkin'}

This one  is of my youngest son and his family. This is on Mother's Day { in front of Costco}:):)

I added the craft bingo cards to this layout. They match the blue in the Dimestore Vogue great!!

I have some cards up over on Vintage Street Market and close ups of these layouts also!

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Blogger is not playing nice this morning so please stop in at Vintage Street Market to see the full post!!!

Have a great day and see ya soon!!!

Junkin' ~ need I say more!

I have a quick junkin' trip and family/friends gave me some goodies they were sending to goodwill, so I got really lucky!!!! Take a look with me~

Old enamel lid, I have it already planned in my head, just need to work it up and those red buttons will come in handy!!!  Loved the old labels on a roll~great for stamping!!!

These were given to me {TY Lea!!!}~love the boxes by their self.  The green round is an old powder compact, beige watch box and wooden box.  Take a look at what was inside~

Great detail~

Belt buckles, old needle container dated 1929, old lock {very cool}~

I can always use buttons~love them!!!!

Vintage button card~not sure what I will do with it, but I have never seen one like this~paid $6 for it!!

Sis gave me this and I think it is so cool and will be great for filing stuff!!!

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I am up on Vintage Street Market today, would love for you to stop in!!! Have a great Sunday!!! See ya soon!!!

One more die-cut paper with Jenni~

I'm back with another layout done using die-cut paper.  This one is by Jenni Bowlin Studio.  No cuttting on this one just used the  whole sheet.  I didn't mount it on cardstock but you could and it would look great!!!

These pictures were taken a few months ago at the Country Living Fair in Austin.  I finally got to meet Jenni in person~what a thrill for me!!!

I love making these award badges ~ I find I'm creating more and more of them, using memorabilia, paper scraps, ribbons, ticket stubs~the more the better!!!  Thanks for stopping in today. Have a great day and I'll see ya soon!!!!!

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Die-cut papers Jenni style~

Oh how I love those Jenni Bowlin Studio die-cut papers!!!!  I have way to many, I'm not hoarding :):)~ I just think they are so cool and look even cooler!!! The shapes, colors and design are so unique!!!!

The red and yellow go together so well~actually compliment each other!  I use them whole, half, a forth ~even on cards.  I did a Guest Blogger post for Shimelle in Jan 2011 and it was "Five die-cut papers Five different ways" ~ I love them that much!!!

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Has anyone seen this book in real life, like have a copy in their hands?  If you do I would love to know how my tags look and what page they are on:):):)  First timer in this awesome magazine!!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping in and I'll see ya soon!!!!

Skipping Stones Design~#133 sketch!!!

Hi everyone~it is time for Skipping Stones Design Tuesday Sketch {SSD#133} Challenge.  You may just want to get in on this one~the sketch is GREAT!!!!! On my card I used Scenic Route (I know) but I love using the old stuff up too!!!  The trim is by Ribbon Carousel , love those stars!!! Perfect for this card.

I used two of the Skipping Stones Design stamp sets on this card.  The bird is from the "Everyday Blessings" set and the "celebrate" word is from the "Margarita Birthday" set.

Every Tuesday Skipping Stones Designs has a sketch challenge and a great chance for you to win a stamp set.  You post your card { using SSD#133 sketch} to their blog and then wait and see if you won!!!! Thanks for stopping in today and I'll see ya soon!!!!