Spring Card!

I just love this fall set, Season of Friendship. It is so much fun to use. The pumpkin is from a retired set! Sorry! And I just adore this "spring" card! It is so easy to do, and just add's so much character to the card. See the end of the post for all of the supplies!

The directions are really easy for the "spring". Pick your paper and your circle punch.
Punch your circle from your paper of choice.
Use your scissors to begin cutting "around" the circle to the inside to make the spiral.
Once you have the spiral, attach one end to the top inside of the card, and the other end to the bottom inside of the card. (You want to make sure your spiral will flatten when the card closes.) Punch or cut out your designs and adhere to different sections of the spiral. Presto Chango... you have a delightful spiral card.

This card used: Stamp: Season of Friendship and Dotted Autumn (Retired). Cardstock: More Mustard, Winter White, Really Rust, DSP: Autumn Vine, SU! Brad, Ink: Really Rust, Sage Shadow, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip.

Many Thanks....

to all those who ordered my first Kit's By Mail! I almost have the next one ready for display... so come back soon to see what will be available! I truly appreciate all your help in making this a success!

A little fall...

I just love these darling little pumpkins. And better yet, change the papers and add a ribbon and you have darling little Christmas ornaments. You can fill them with potpouri and add a little seasonal smell to the house too!
These are made with Stampin' Up! Autumn Vine Designer Paper, Stampin' Up! Garden Green Cardstock, Stampin' Up! Creamy Carmel Cardstock, Stampin' Up! Brads, Stampin' Up! Oval Punch.

Here are the remaining directions:

1. Cut 10 pieces of orange paper 1/2 inch x 4 inch.
2. Stack together and punch a hole through all pieces at the top and bottom.
3. Adhere pieces with brads through the holes.
4. To create the round shape, spread out each piece of paper.

If you want them a little smaller, change your piece number by 1 or 2. If you want them larger, increase your piece number by 1 or 2.

Be the first to post YOUR little pumpkins and win a few sheets of the Autumn Vine DSP.

I spent some time with my stamps...

this weekend! Finally. Life has been really busy the past 2 weeks, and they were feeling really neglected! I LOVE the Upsy Daisy set. And our new set Season of Friendship is just too cute! If you are interested in purchasing either or these set's or knowing more about Stamping' Up!, you can can contact me at creatingsensations@bellsouth.net or at my SU! website, www.vanessacarlson@stampinup.net

Set: Upsy Daisy, Polka Dot BG Stamp; CS: Pink Pirouette, Red Riding Hood, Winter White; Ink: Pink Pirouette, Red Riding Hood, Scallop Punch, Brads,

Set: Season of Thanks, CS: More Mustard, Winter White, DSP: Autumn Vine, Ink: More Mustard, Really Rust, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip; Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Antique Brads

Thanks for visiting! Be watching... Blog Candy giveaway is coming soon!!!!!

LO Share...

These were for a challenge at From Here 2 Scrapternity. We had to "copy" another layout to make our own. I needed a 2 pg for these photo's. (A little late, now that she is 2.) Anyway, I think it worked out really well. I would love to know how to get the color's the same. Same camera, same software... geez!

Square Fold Pop Up!

These cards are so much fun. I love this stamp set, Embrace Life, from Stampin' Up! These are so much fun to make and super simple! This particular card was a test run, so it uses the current SU! set Embrace Life, but my color's are from our retired In Color. We will be making these in an upcoming class! Email me for details: creatingsensation@bellsouth.net

Creating Sensations Kit's By Mail....

Do you like to have your card stock pre-cut for you? Do you like to have a design already planned so all you have to do is stamp and assemble? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, my card kits are for you!!

My monthly card kits will include all the pre-cut card stock, embellishments and step-by-step instructions for only $15 (Plus Shipping). Each kit will include supplies to make 10 cards. Here are two of the cards that you will be able to make with the pieces in this kit. I will include photos of two other cards if you purchase the kit.

September Kit:
Order by the 25th of each month and your order will ship on the 5th of the following month, right to your door for you to enjoy!

Add On’s:

Priceless - $25.95 (Save 3.00 with kit order.)
Card 1
Ink Pads - $5.25 each
Kiwi Kiss
Baja Breeze
Pink Pirouette
Pacific Point
3/16” Corner Rounder - $6.95
Card 2
Ink Pads - $5.25 each
Always Artichoke
Regal Rose
Rose Red
Night of Navy
Chocolate Chip
Ticket Corner - $6.95
VersaMark (Both Cards Background) - $7.50

** For an additional 10.00 I will pre-stamp the order for you, so all you need to do is assemble. But I encourage you to take advantage of the stamp set!

*** Payments are accepted through paypal or money order.

Using scraps...

I had a challenge to use 36 pieces of scrap paper in a LO (FH2S). Well I did (actually a few more than that). I think it's cute. Not my typical type of page, but it was fun to do. You just can't have a bad LO with little bit! This is her funny/wrinkled face. She doesn't do it much anymore, she was 18 mo in this photo. Thanks for looking.

Happy Happy Day!!!

I guess it's safe to post this LO now. It was one of my LO's for applying to be on the Inspiration Team at From Here 2 Scrapternity. (Awesome site!) Well tonight I found out I was selected for the IT team. I'm sooooooo excited. I've only ever entered in one other, so this was a great surprise. Come visit me there! There is always lot's of great challenges, and chatter, and an awesome group of ladies. See you there!

Something New....

Hi ya'll! Just wanted you to be aware of my new Stampin' Up! website: www.vanessacarlson.stampinup.net

Beginnin next week, you will be able to order all of our lovely products directly from my website. I think this is an awesome change from Stampin' Up! It will make everything so easy!

Come on by and say hello!

Adorable

Another swee LO of my precious little angel! Thanks for looking! She is two now! Wow!
This LO was for a challenge at From Here 2 Scrapternity. Come on and visit!

Cutie...

Here is a LO for a sketch challenge at "From Here 2 Scrapternity". My favorite scrap site on the web! Come visit sometime.

I just love these pictures of my sweetie girl. She has a smile that melts hearts!

My sweet little "man"...

These are pictures of my son Caden who is now 7 at a wedding. These were taken just a few weeks ago. Being the mom to boys is so special... because they always love their mom best! :) I just couldn't believe how "grown up" be looked that day. Seeing him in his tux made me cry! I love him so much. He is such a gentle hearted little "man"! Oh the young lady he is with is his "sweety"... well he likes her more than she likes him... she's 2 years older... but who knows time changes everything! ha ha...

New Layouts...

I finished up a LO last night for a challenge at From Here 2 Scrapternity, my favorite online Scrappy place. The challenge was to do a LO with pics from last summer. That was easy, I'm over a year behind anyway! :)

The embossed cardstock stickers are from We R Memory Keepers, all cardstock and brads are Stampin' UP! (I love how their papers match anything!)and PP is from American Crafts. Thanks for looking!

Stamp Class Projects.

We had a great class last night. You all should come and join us! We used some retiring sets and papers. I'm so sad to see so many of my favorites leave, but I am looking really forward to what is instore for next year. The new colors are awesome as well. The new "In Color's" are: Kiwi Kiss, Tangarine Tango, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, and Pacific Point. They are lush and beautiful. Different for all the regular 48 for sure! You will love them!

Ok, so here are the cards! Thanks for visiting.

Happy Fourth!

Hi all! Hope you had a great 4th. We had a low key day today, but it was good. Hubby spent some time working on home projects and kept the boys entertained. I scrapped with my two oldest girls, while little bit played around us. Then hubby cooked a great dinner! So it was a good day! Thanks for looking at my LO's! Enjoy.

Three Cards...

I finally had some stamp time.

I love these sets even if they are retired.



All stamps and supplies are Stampin' Up!

She has mastered the fine art...

of silly faces. Her two brother's have reigned supreme, but she's taking over now! But however silly, she's still a doll! :O)

Long time huh???

Sorry about that. Life in general has been crazy!

School is out for summer!!!! Yeah, except now that means writing lesson plans for next year! And I will have a FRESHMAN! Oh wow... that makes me feel really old, well till I look down at my sweet almost 2 year olds face, then I don't feel so old!

Some of the kids are going to camp this year. Mac is going this week. Caden is going in two weeks, will be his FIRST time, I think mom's more worried than him! But thankfully his big sis, Sheila is going as a counselor, so I know she will watch out for him. Wow, can't believe time goes by so fast.

Everyone else is busy doing this and that for the summer. Work for Dana is good, thank the Lord for that! I am still scrapping and stamping, just haven't had much time the past few weeks, but I got to get going. I have some orders to fill for cards! (yeah!)

Will post something soon!

A Layout and a Card or Two...

Thanks for looking! I just love this LO of my little girl. It's been a year since this was taken, but we still love Starbucks! All my kiddo's have drank coffee (coffee flavored milk) for a long time!

The cards were made at my last Stampin' Up! Class. I stretched myself doing the Bold Brights... this is just not my "colors".

Random things...

Isn't she a nut. Here is my beautiful baby trying out her big sisters glasses and necklace. She's just a girly girl! Can't believe she's so big already!

Finished a few more for FH2S...

I love the challenges and things that are given out at From Here 2 Scrapternity, and the fact that the board is "christian" makes it better. Great ladies, great design team, great community!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To My adorable FOUR year old! (silly too)

Always on the run...

That is usually how my life is spent. Always running here and there, after this child or the other.... But I wouldn't trade one moment. I love my kids, and the life that God has blessed me with. I'm thankful that He has been so good to me!

I've scrapped a little between all my other "to do's", and these are both of my youngest son. Thanks for looking!

Had some scrappy time!

Trying to catch up! I found a box of unscrapped photos of my boys... Several birthdays each.

Which Peanut Character Am I?

Scrap a little...

Isn't she just tooo adorable!

Holy Week...

I have been so blessed by our new pastor in how he has lead our congregation through the steps of Jesus. Sunday we were reminded how Jesus was celebrated, with palm branches layed before the King. But just a few days later, those same people, were screaming crucify Him. How quickly things can change.

I have read this morning about His prayers of desperation in the garden, and how He asked His Father for a "plan b". But still He knew, the price must be payed, and He would have to take his walk down the Via Dolorosa.

Take time this week, to reflect on what an amazing sacrifice has been paid for you, and for me. Remember these moments of His life, the horror of his suffering and death, but with joyful anticipation, remember the tomb is not the end of the story, just the beginning of our future. For "He is not here, He has risen." Praise God! Worship His Majesty!

Thanks for the paper Tara!!!

Refuge and Strength

I love this new set called Refuge and Strength, but I admit, it was not an easy set to use. But I finally put together a card I loved!

Recipe: Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla; Ink: Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue; Kissing Technique; Bashful Blue Brads

My Sketch and LO

This was my first time to design a sketch and then do a LO based on the sketch. I'm pretty pleased with how it all came out. This is my sweet little girl! Isn't she just precious!?