Having Fun With Paper

Happy Anniversary

2010-06-16T05:52:00.001-07:00

I made this awesome little card to give to my husband for our anniversary!!! I think it turned out lovely. I didn't include a sentiment on the outside as I thought it would take away from it, so I included it on the inside. Sentiment reads, you make my heart flutter!!!!

It's still 100+ here in the South so I hope everyone is staying cool!!!

Hey There....

2010-06-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

I am loving Kraft paper and when paired with bright novelty paper it makes it even yummier....

I like how it turned out!

You're a Hoot

2010-06-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

Sharing with you today a cute and simple card! We're off for more golfing this week so I'm keeping it short and sweet.

Found a Favorite.....

2010-06-13T12:54:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a new favorite card of mine. I love looking at cards for inspiration and just to marvel at the awesomeness of them!!! I found this card the other day while I was doing some creative searching!!!

This card was made by Leslie Miller! It is one of my favorites because it uses some of my favorite colors: black, pink, and white!!!

I hope you're staying cool-it's 100+ heat index here in the South!!!

Sending my Love.....

2010-06-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick post to end out the work week....

Have a great day!

Thinking of You

2010-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

I was so excited when I saw Andrea was the guest designer over on Jen's blog, http://iheart2stamp.com. I knew I wanted to use this little doggie as the center image and then I went from there.....

Enjoy!

Missing You.....

2010-06-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

I love these cute little stamps by Claudio & Co... I hope I can get more soon:)

I love the papers and especially like the finished look! Have I told you lately, I'm loving me some kraft paper?????

Oldie but Goodie....

2010-06-08T04:41:00.000-07:00

Morning blog land...... I'm in for a quickie today as we are headed to the golf course very, very soon!

I'm sharing a card with you that I made quite some time ago..... I'm usually not a royal blue fan, but I think it turned out pretty cute!

Have a nice day!

Junior Golf...............

2010-06-07T12:55:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!! It's going to be a busy Mon-Wed of this week as our oldest son is competing in his first Junior Golf Tournament. I may or may not have much crafting time so today I'm sharing a cute pop up card for you. It can be found at www.oliveoyls.com.

Stamp Simply Challenge #142--Something Sweet

2010-06-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

Stamp Simply Challenge #142--create a card or project featuring something sweet.....

I couldn't resist this cute, cute, cute paper with yummy, sweet cherries.....

Life is Beautiful............

2010-06-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Okay ladies....I have to admit...I think this is one of my favorite sentiments of all time!!!!! I can show you this card, but I have another one that is hush, hush....I'm submitting it:)

The paper is so awesome and I wish I had about 5 pads of it!!! My camera doesn't do it true justice... I used a free digi sentiment and my own hand-dyed wrinkle ribbon!!! It is so fun to work with... You can find it here, http://www.etsy.com/shop/havingfunwithpaper?ga_search_query=havingfunwithpaper&ga_search_type=seller_usernames, if you would like to try some.....

Have a fun-filled day!

Happy Everything....Baby......

2010-06-04T11:53:00.000-07:00

I have a cutie for you today! I was able to get a little crafty time in during cleaning breaks at the house.... I've had this paper sitting out for a week and I was just waiting on the perfect sketch... I think this one does the trick.

and here's my creation

Enjoy your day and have a super weekend:)

Ten to Tango Challenge #1...........Pink...Pink...Pink

2010-06-03T11:01:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to share with you my entry in the very FIRST Ten to Tango Blog Challenge. We were challenged by Jen to create a card that would represent the fight of Breast Cancer and also benefit our local Cancer foundation or Hospice. I knew immediately I wanted to create a pink card. I chose muted tones instead of the traditional pink used in most breast cancer ribbons.

I hope you'll drop by Jen's blog, http://jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/2010/06/ten-to-tango-blog-challenge-1.html, to see all of our groups creations and enter your creation too:)

Here's my creation.....Owlways in my Heart...

I'll be sending my card to our local cancer center where women are treated every single day. I pray that it will touch the life of the recipient and make her day:)

Enjoy!

Cutie Pie..........

2010-06-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

Here's another card using fabric! I have lots of these cute owls and am so glad I can use them now!

You're a Hoot!

2010-06-01T12:09:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I'm back to creating today. Family and I enjoyed a long weekend of food, fun, and fellowship with family. It's always nice to get away and enjoy being with family. Today I want to share with you a cute card that I incorporated fabric and paper!!!

I really liked how the fabric added a touch of whimsy to the card! I definitely will use fabric more!

Enjoy your day and come back again soon:)

What a Graduate Wants....

2010-05-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's the big weekend for Graduations around here:) It is a special year for us as our neice is graduationg! We decided to give her a Vera Bradley ID/change clippie and then I couldn't resist making her something to hold what she really wanted..........................MONEY!

She is not a girlie girl so I tried to stay away from frills. I love it and can see lots of these in the future for gifts;)

Enjoy your long weekend!

Happy Birthday-Grant

2010-05-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Early Birthday, Grant! I found some very cute images here http://www.scrappindoodles.com/ and bought lots of things!! So stay tuned to what's to come!! I thought this image was perfect for this card:) It all came together so adorable!

I used Mercy's Sketch here, http://lordhavemercy-mercykerin.blogspot.com/2010/05/mercys-tuesday-sketch-challenge-75.html.

Happy Retirement

2010-05-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

I made this for a retirement gift for a special teacher. She loves soft peppermints so I thought I would inclue those in this special little jar. I hope she likes it.

Let me know what you think!

Happy Birthday, Ella

2010-05-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my neice turns 1 in a couple days! I needed to make her a card to send to her. We will be visiting her soon but wanted her to have something special for her day. I think it turned out cute! I used one of her snap shots from when she was born:)

Enjoy your Sunday!

Butterflies....

2010-05-22T11:22:00.001-07:00

I've been very busy this week ending out the school year! Students finished yesterday and now I'll be finishing up records this next week. It feels good to get to make a card today! I used Jen's Sketch, http://iheart2stamp.com/2010/05/22/sketch-for-you-to-try-39/ and rotated it a bit and here's what I created. Enjoy!

Enjoy

2010-05-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Jen's sketch this week, http://iheart2stamp.com/2010/05/08/sketch-for-you-to-try-38/, sort of intimidated me a bit until I dug into my paper stash!!! I found the perfect papers and even made my OWN paper rosettes!!! I made this for a special teacher that is retiring in a few days!! I know she's going to love it! Maybe she can frame it as a keepsake:)

Hope you have a great Saturday!

Happy Birthday.....

2010-05-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

What a cute sketch from 2SFY this week. I wanted to participate and I used a red napkin fringed for the bottom.

Enjoy!

Golf...Take Two

2010-05-13T04:49:00.000-07:00

Here's the other page about golf for my scrapbook:) If you've never been to The Master's--you are truly missing out! It is beautiful!

Thanks a Latte....

2010-05-12T04:26:00.000-07:00

Sharing Bella today:) Not the best picture but I was in a hurry. Purple is not my favorite color but when paired with these cute papers--I ended up liking it:)

Enjoy your day!

Golf..in..the..South....

2010-05-11T05:05:00.000-07:00

I'm loving creating pages for my digital scrapbook. My plans are once this year is completed is to have a book printed!!!

Enjoy your day!

Happy Mother's Day, Mom

2010-05-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Here's my special Mom's card for my mother today. The MFT Pure Innocence stamped image reminds me of me when I was a little card! I think she's going to love it. I used some scrap for the bow!!! Can you guess what it is???

Enjoy your day!

Praying For You

2010-05-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

I needed a card to let the card recipient that I was praying for them during a diffucult situation she is facing right now. I'm telling 'ya--these MFT Pure Innocence stamps--are too fun too work with!!

Happy Saturday! It's steamy hot here in the South!!!

Congrats, Graduate

2010-05-07T06:51:00.000-07:00

Our neice will be graduating soon and I just couldn't resist another MFT Pure Innocence... I went digital with these so I can print, print, and print them over and over again! More bang for the buck:)

I took this sketch, http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/2010/05/lauras-sketch-51-welcome.html and oh, la, la!!!!!

I wish I could keep this one!!

Happy Everything

2010-05-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

I love MFT Pure Innocence stamps and wish I could have them all. I found them digitally on etsy, http://www.etsy.com/shop/digistampcharacters?section_id=6205520, and went to her sale and got some great deals..... I used one of them on this card. I paired a sentiment from Studio G Wood Stamps with it!! I think it turned out cute. For some reason I couldn't get the bright spot off the ribbon...Crazy camera!!!

I hope you have a happy day!

Gifts for Teacher

2010-05-06T05:29:00.000-07:00

Here's another great gift idea for teachers....... I've seen them at many craft shows but never made any until now! They are so cute and I know I'll be making many more of these;)

Enjoy!

I Love You, Mom

2010-05-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is fast approaching and I need to make 2! I used Jen's sketch, http://iheart2stamp.com/2010/05/01/sketch-for-you-to-try-37/. This one's going to my mother in law:) I think she'll love it!!

Happy Hump Day!

You're the Best...Take 2

2010-05-04T05:00:00.001-07:00

I just loved the sketch over with Taylor so I decided to make another card using it:) This is a go to sketch as it makes quick and easy cards. Background paper is the key here;)

Enjoy! See ya' tomorrow.

You're the Best...Teacher

2010-05-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

Still trying to add some teacher thank you's to my stash of cards. After seeing all the wonderful ways to use ribbon on a blog tour I knew I wanted to use some sort of ribbon on my teacher card. I used Taylor's sketch here, http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/2010/04/taylored-expressions-sketch-challenge_30.html to get my creative bug going. Once I started it just all fell into place:)

Thanks for visiting and come again soon!

Life is Sweet

2010-05-02T05:29:00.000-07:00

I am so blessed to have such a wonderful life! I saw this cute stamp at Jo's and it jumped in my basket!! I got home and found that I had the perfect sentiment to go with it... I love card sketches and found http://lordhavemercy-mercykerin.blogspot.com/ and wanted to use one of her sketches for my sweet card.

Hope you like it!

Funky Hi Card

2010-05-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

As promised....here is a larger card featuring Pinkalicious wrinkle ribbon!!!! It is so scrumptious, yummy, and oh so fun to work with..

I added the pop of green with chipboard lime green letters that I distressed a little and a little lime green glitter to the ribbon. Not much though...

Have a happy Saturday and enjoy the beautiful sunshine!

Pinkalicious Wrinkle Ribbon is Here......

2010-04-30T04:59:00.000-07:00

I am just jumping for joy today as I introduce to you the ohhhhhh so popular wrinkle ribbon! I know you've seen it popping up on cards, scrapbook pages, home decor and gift wrap ideas, and oh so much more!

I am now offering this delicious hand-tattered and dyed wrinkle ribbon in one of my favorite colors... Pinkalicious!

Pinkalicious is a beautiful pink bubble gum/peony mix. Just imagine the color combinations you could do with this beauty.

I have given you a little sample of what you can do with it in this cute mini 3x3 card!! Oh, I love it and can't wait to show you my larger version of this mini card! It's still in the works so stay tuned...

This ribbon is so versatile....use it wrinkled or iron on low heat to straighten....Want more wrinkles?? Crumble in bag it comes in and twist closed. Ta-da!!!

I'll be adding this ribbon to my etsy shoppe soon after this post....

Here's the link...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45891927/pinkalicious-hand-tattered-and-dyed

You'll get 3 yards of Pinkalicious wrinkle ribbon delivered in a reusable zip bag in a small envelope for $4 SHIPPED!

If they're sold out.... Send me an email and I'll make you a fresh batch:)

havingfunwithpaper@yahoo.com

Pre-order these colors: Linen, Tangerine, Lime, Apple Red, Peach Sorbet, Turquoise...

These colors will be ready to ship early next week.

Robot Thank You

2010-04-29T05:21:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a cute card with you today. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the results. I used Jen's sketch, http://iheart2stamp.com/2010/04/24/sketch-for-you-to-try-36/ . I found the cute robot paper at Mike's and had to have it!! I think it went perfect for a fun thank you!

Happy Crafting!

Too Early for Christmas?

2010-04-28T05:15:00.000-07:00

I had a little bit of creating time today so I headed over to Taylored Expressions and saw her sketch and knew the exact paper I wanted to use. I know it's a bit early to be thinking of Christmas but I couldn't resist!

Isn't it a cutie?

Teacher Perfect Pocket

2010-04-27T07:01:00.000-07:00

Here's another thank you teacher gift idea that I created. I used a brown lunch bag and experimented with folding.... I ended up with a hidden two pocket gift idea.... It is embellished with cute teacher paper and even includes a handmade 3 x 3 teacher thank you card tucked into one pocket and a gift card tucked into the other.

It is so cute and I love how it turned out! I only made 1 and I have listed it on ebay.

I would love to know what you think...

Have a fun filled crafty day!

Welcome....

2010-04-26T08:48:00.001-07:00

I am so, so, so excited to have my blog and etsy shop up and running. I still have a few kinks to work out but I am so happy with the way it look so far!

I have a few teacher themed kits up in my etsy store. You can find the kit here, http://www.etsy.com/listing/45594732/teacher-thank-you-kit. These would be perfect for scrapbook pages, cards, gift embellishments, etc...

They are $5 each--can't beat that!!!!

Enjoy and come back often!