A Rosy Thank You

Finally, this week has come to an end. For a short work week it sure didn't feel like it. I'm glad this week is behind me! An embossing friend of mine sent me this gorgeous rose template by American Traditional. Along with the template she sent some samples of them done up in paste. Seeing I couldn't sleep last night I decided to give paste another try, I tried it once and failed miserably but working off some tips she gave me I decided to try again and this is the result. I started out by first cutting the rectangle out using a Spellbinder's die and my Wizard. I found this Anna Griffin rose paper that perfectly matched the design of the rose and I wanted to match the colors. Using Dreamweavers white paste I mixed up a batch for the leaves using burnt umber and fern Twinkling H2O's and Poppy red and Hot Cinnamon for the actual rose. Once it was pasted I carefully removed template and sprinkled some sparkling embossing powder on it. Then assembled the card.

Supplies
American Traditional template
Lasting Impression Rub On
Lasting Impressions Old lace CS
DCWV Wine CS
Anna Griffin Rose paper
Twinkling H2O's
Dreamweavers white paste
Wizard and rectangle die
Marvy Mega Scallop circle punch
Spellbinders circle die
misc ribbon - Olive
Scribbles White Mist paint
Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder
Sparkle embossing powder

It's a rainy Saturday here so I think I will see what else I can paste up! Have a creative day and thanks for stopping by.

A Male Get Well Gift

Everyone knows how hard it is to come up with ideas for guys and especially a get well card or gift for that special guy. Well, I finally get to share with you a little get well gift I put together for a good embossing buddies hubby who is having some back surgery done this week. When I first saw this tool belt posted on Mel's blog I knew it would be perfect for this guy since he is quite talented and loves making wood creations. His work is pure artistry and I sure hope he likes this. Since, it was for an embossing buddy I used a Lasting Impressions template for the tools and created the little "Get Well" manual with their software. I only wish I had some 1/4" wire instead of 1/2" to bind it since binding is a little large for the manual. I didn't use any fancy tools to create the tool belt other then my sewing machine. I used my paper cutter to bend and score where needed. I did do a faux leather finish (see tip below) I filled the belt with some feel good treats from a local nut company and a crossword book to keep him busy while healing.

I have made faux leather before without incident but when I picked up this paper it tore. I recommend you use a soft paper like linen. I used a specialty paper that had a wood content to it and it turned out to be too brittle which made working with it rough.

The uses for this tool belt are endless and it is a pretty decent size as you can see I put a lb. of nuts in it without trouble.

Blog Candy Alert

Carla is celebrating 30K hits with probably the biggest blog candy I ever saw. So make sure you visit her blog before June 1st!

Nettie

Simple Bird Card

I created this simple bird card for a chance to win some yummy blog candy that seedings mum is offering. You can't really go wrong with these colors and it was a super quickie to make. I paper pieced the birds using matching paper adding pop dots to the two outer ones to add a bit of depth.

Supplies
Lasting Impression paper
Inkadinkado (birds)
Amuse (wording)
Giga Scallop Oval punch
B&W Ribbon (unknown)


Wait until you see my manly get well gift that I plan on posting Saturday. Totting my own horn I think it came out pretty niffty! It was created for a friend who's hubby is having surgery knowing she stalks my blog I'm not posting it until it arrives!


Have a great evening.

Halloween Mini Album

Guess you have all been wondering what I have been up too. I spent Memorial Day making this little album. I know why Halloween this time of year? I have had this little idea in my head for some time and had to get it to paper before it never got done. I also wanted to enter the fantastic mini album contest that Peata is holding. I decided to only post a few pictures of the album until after the contest is over. Papers used were mostly Lasting Impressions and there is lots of dry embossing in album all templates are from Lasting Impressions. To bind it I used my Bind It All with 1" wires.

The little album is made using 5 coasters and has 3 section. Witches Spells included are omens and superstitions, Bubbly Brews is for ghoulishly good beverages and Monster Mash are for fun games you would play on Halloween.

Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by and have a Haunting good Day.

Red White & Blue Trifle

If you ever wanted rave reviews this recipe is for you. I always end up doubling it although a single recipe allows for a good 12 heaping servings. Super easy to make and I warn you it usually disappears within minutes of putting it out.

Recipe is for a single 12 servings. You can double recipe without any modifications.

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz)
1 1/2 cup water
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding
2 cups (1 pint) of heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 Nickles Custard Angel Food Cake torn into small pieces (if not avail can use plain angel food)
3 1/2 cups strawberries (other fruits can be used) quanity isn't critical
2 pints blueberries ( added to make it RWB)
1/4 cup Simply Fruit topping

In large bowl combine milk and water, mix well. Add pudding mix; beat until blended.
Chill for 5 minutes. Fold in whipped whipping cream. In large bowl place layer of filling followed by cake. Spread some simply fruit (doesn't have to cover all pieces.. random is good) top with fruit of choice and continue layering until done. Chill until ready to serve.

Update- Since I have had a couple email me asking about Simply Fruit it is made by Smucker's and can be found near jellies in your store. Just adds a little more flavor when applied sporadically onto the cake.

Enjoy!

Mother's Day Photo Box

I thought this would be a fun gift for a Mother that has years of pictures to organize. At least on paper it sounded good, that was until I had to make it. I am not super thrilled with it but I'm sure it will be used. The paper I used is from Making Memories Meg Paisley and their coordinating Argyle paper. For the upper I used LI paper embossed with Cuttlebug paisley folder. The heart and flower on the front are LI dies . What doesn't show in the scan is the white behind heart and flower is embossed paper by LI. I created inserts for each of her children and one for her grandchildren in matching papers and used my tab punch for the labels.

Hooray it is done, funny how such a simple thing can turn into a project.