Fun with Paper Straws!

Good morning!
A few weeks ago I was wandering around TJMaxx when I came across a container of paper straws.  I LOVE paper straws!  The first time I ever used one was at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  Disney uses them at their Animal Kingdom park because they are biodegradable and much less hazardous to the wildlife that lives there.  I love paper straws because they are fun (and better for the environment)!  They look just like a normal straw but are made from a sturdy paper material instead of plastic.

I wasn't exactly sure why I "needed" the paper straws but I bought them anyway! I  chose to decorate them with a pinwheel from the Stampin' Up! Pinwheel die!  They came out cute and I know my little friends will just LOVE using them!

What fun things do you make with random items?  Have you decorated paper straws before?  Thanks for checking in!

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Sending a Kiss...

Good morning!
Today I have a card that I CASED.  I love it!  It's one of my favorite Valentine's cards that I've made so far this year.  I don't normally like to share things on my blog that use retired product but I made an exception for today.  Unfortunately I can't remember where I saw this card (I had taken a picture of the computer screen with my cell phone).  If you know who the original creator of this card is please let me know so that I can give proper credit.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock:  Real Red, Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Ink:  Whisper White Craft Ink

Tools:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin' Trimmer, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Brights Brads, Trinket Keys (retired)

Have a great Tuesday!

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Two Challenges Combined

Good evening!
I wanted to participate in the Mojo Monday challenge from this past Monday as I really liked the sketch.  Unfortunately time didn't permit me to participate until now!  Being so late in the weekend, I have decided to combine the challenge with the Paper Players Color challenge for this week.  Here is what I came up with:

Here was the Paper Players challenge:

I was a little nervous about this color scheme as I've never used these 3 colors together before.  I'm glad I tried it.  I love it!  

I really enjoy participating in the challenges from various sites.  It not only provides inspiration but it pushes me out of my comfort zone to try new things.  I strongly suggest trying some of the challenges!  It's a lot of fun!

To play along with the Paper Players challenge- visit the following link: http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2013/02/challenge-132-color-challenge-from-ann.html

Thanks for checking back in tonight!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend!

Oh, Hello Class

The Oh, Hello card set with coordinating window box makes a wonderful gift set!  The all occasion greetings paired with the geometrical shapes in the Designer Papers give this card set a unique look that will have everyone in awe!  

Date:  Saturday 3/2 
Time:  1pm
Cost:  $25
Location: 111 Baptiste Ave. Monroe, MI 48162

Please email me to sign up for this class: dani.dziama@gmail.com

Supplies
• Stamps: Oh, Hello 
• Ink: Early Espresso and So Saffron Classic inks
• Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Very Vanilla CS, Window Sheet and Tea for Two DP
• Accessories: Early Espresso baker's twine, Island Indigo baker's twine, Pearl Basic Jewels, Honeycomb embossing folder, Oval Collection Framelits dies and the Big Shot 

Please note that prepayment of this class is REQUIRED.  Use the button below to register for the class.  Class is limited to 8 participants.  

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Valentine CASE

Good Morning!
I apologize for the late posting this morning.  For some reason Blogger didn't want to cooperate last night and I was unable to schedule my post.  The card I have to share with you today is a CASE of a card that I fell in love with from my usual blog surfing routine.  It was originally created by Mindy Backes.  My card is a little different from hers as I didn't have the same stamps or ribbon as she used.  The card is still beautiful either way!

 The first picture is Mindy's card.

Here is my card:

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette

Stamp Sets:  Lovely Little Labels, Everything Eleanor

Tools:  Big Shot, Adorning Accents Embossing Folders, Hearts Collection Framelits, 5/8" Flower Trim, 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL, Glue Dots, Little Labels Punch Pack, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Bone Folder

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Have a fabulous weekend!

 

Fab Friday 11

As a stamper, I am always looking for new ideas.  Whether it be a different color combination, card layout or using embellishments in a different way.  Today while doing my usual blog surfing, I came across the fabfridaystampinchallenge.blogspot.com  website.  I thought it would be fun to play along!
Here is the sketch we were to use:

Here is my submission:

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler

DSP:  2011-2013 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (Pool Party)

Inks:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette

Stamps:  Field Flowers

Tools:  Big Shot, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folders, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Linen Thread, SAB Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack (Pool Party Button), Scallop Border Punch

You should make one too!  I'd love to see what you create!  Happy Friday!

Color Challenge

Good morning stampers!

I hope that everyone is doing well!  We are supposed to be having a snow storm today so I'll be inside stampin' all day!  I'm currently working on several projects at the same time.  I have my blog, my newsletter, the design teams that I'm on and much more.  I truly love being busy!  It keeps me on my toes!

I have a card today that I want to share with you.  It was created for the Splitcoaststampers.com Creative Crew.  For this card, we were asked to create using the color combination Sahara Sand, Pretty in Pink, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals and Very Vanilla.  It took me a few tries to actually get something that I liked.  I wasn't sure how I would like all the colors together but I think I did it!  The card I created is beautiful AND I used all the correct colors!  Woot Woot!!

Do you like it?

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Primrose Petals

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Sahara Sand, Raspberry Ripple

Stamps:  Oh, Hello, Lovely Little Labels

Tools:  Big Shot, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Ovals Framelits, Little Labels Punch Pack, 5/8" Flower Trim, Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched Ribbon, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Vintage Trinkets, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, SNAIL

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