It's been too long!

I know it's been too long since I last posted- I started a new position at work.  I now work M-F and when I'm home so are the kids.  I haven't had much time to do any stamping myself but I did get a package from my secret sister!  What a great surprise to come home to after a long day at work!

Here's a look at some of my goodies

Isn't my secret sister talented!

Brads, Pearls and Daisies-Oh My!

I'll post some close up pictures of the cards she made later-more of the not so scary type projects!

Not so Scary Halloween Project

Today I have a pretty Halloween project to share with you.  It's a wreath made out of fabric and Stampin' Up! striped grosgrain ribbon.  I used a fabric with orange, black and cream colored plaid pattern along with Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4 wide SU ribbon to create this wreath.

The technique is really quick and simple-
1. I cut the fabric with pinking shears (the zig-zag edge) into strips about the same length and width- I didn't even measure them, just "eyeball" it. 

2. Then I cut the ribbon into lengths about the same as the fabric. 

3.  All you have to do after that is tie them in knots on a styrofoam base and that's it! You can alternate fabric and ribbon for a more finished look if you like-I did 2 fabric strips, 1 black ribbon, 2 fabric strips, 1 orange ribbon and so on.

 I plan to embellish it with something else after I go shopping, but that's for another day....
Pretty easy, right?  Email me pictures of your creations when you try this!

This one's for you Honey!

I made a card for my hubby today-he's been very patient with me lately!  I used a stamp set I earned for free during SAB but had not opened yet.  It's called "Things I Love".  This is a pretty straight forward card with stamps, ink and cardstock as well as a few punches and the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

    

The colors are Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, and Whisper White.  Hope he likes it even though it's got girly colors!