I'm Not Perfect But Parts Of Me Are Incredible!....Guest DT

Hey there friends, 

I am excited to share a new venture I have and I hope a long lasting

venture with Sin City Stamps and some new things coming!

 If you head to their blog today you will find this very unique 

Bendi card (Samantha Walker Cut File) that I paired with incredible

Sin City Stamps (Rubber stamps) and a step by step tutorial!

I would love for you to pop by their blog and see what I did, let

them know how you found them, they have FUN FUN stamps!

http://sincity-stamps.blogspot.com/2014/02/grunge-steampunk-bendi-card-by-pinky.html

Let me know what you think!

When You Miss A Friend....

Hey there friends, it is Tuesday and now that Valentine's Day

is gone and winter is beginning to wind down it's been that time

to settle down and gear up for spring. 

I have missed a friend who has moved away recently so I thought

it was a wonderful time to make her a card.

When I saw the Just Rite Stamp that says 

"Because you have loved me, my heart is rich with love

and gratitude that cannot be measured that cannot

be contained it can only be given away. 

I Love You"

I HAD to make it for my friend who has stood by me for so many

years and I miss. Of course when I get to making a card I automatically

reach for my Xyron Tape Runner and I thought this 

Carta Bella Giddy Up paper was a perfect fit for us. 

 I layered the sentiment that I stamped using the 

Just Rite For All You Do Vintage Label stamps. 

I used my Xyron Adhesive Dots, I stacked them up 2 dots high to add

a little dimension without making the card too bulky. 

 I also used the dots to adhere the button. (Blumenthal Lansing). 

I love the end result, yes it will probably take 2 stamps due to the button

but I don't care I had to have it! :) 

I am sending good wishes to my friends today and

telling everyone to stop your day, make a card, ship it off.

JUST BECAUSE it's a great day to send some love to someone special!

Happy Tuesday friends. 

My Kids And Making Shaped Cards With Any Machine! :)

Hey there friends, Happy Monday!

I have a couple of projects to share today- first of all

I have a full step by step tutorial for making shaped cards on

the CutCardStock blog- 

Shaped Card Tutorial

And of course this card would not be possible without

the Xyron Creative Station- I love this machine! All those cuts make

card making so much easier. :) 

I would love for you to go check it out and let them know what you think. 

And in case you can't tell it is a Samantha Walker Cut File!

Which reminds me of project #2- I have

a TUTORIAL on making Punched Shapes in your digital scrapbook pages!

http://samanthaleewalker.blogspot.com/2014/02/punching-digital-paper-with-pinky.html

So check them out! We had a HUGE weekend 

at the Mossy Oak Archery Tournament and my son shot a 275!!!!

They asked me to be the photographer and what a treat that was!!

It was very sweet- and I felt so accomplished. 

 I can't wait for the next one. 

Well off to work today and hope to be creative!!

Happy Monday friends! :) Don't forget to check out the links. 

What? Another Pin Cushion?!

Hey there friends, happy almost weekend! :) 

I wanted to share another pin cushion I created this week. 

I know just when you thought I was going to share a paper craft, I 

go throw in sewing again! LOL

This one I created for Ribbons Unlimited and yes there is

a FULL tutorial! :) It's a fun pin cushion too. 

I used Samantha Walker fabrics again, because they rock!

Don't forget to check it out and go share it! 

I am off to see a man about my son's Autism, so wish me luck today. 

Have a wonderful day friends. 

Love And Days And Months!

Hey there friends, 

I have 2 projects to share today and you HAVE to head to the

Avocado Arts blog and check out the others!!

First this fun foil card that I jazzed up using silver ink and

the delicate rose stamp. 

Isn't this stamp set amazing?! I love it. 

My second project features the Days & Months stamp set  and it has
special meaning because my son wanted to make a bookmark for his
friend when he saw this stamp set- so we did!
I love these boys of mine!

Please head to the AA blog 
and let them know if you enjoyed my projects and please PLEASE share them!
AVOCADO ARTS

Art...Pinky Style That Is...

Hey there!

It's Monday and I am in my craft room but before I share my projects

from this week, I wanted to share a project I created a couple weeks ago. 

This canvas I altered. 

 For the canvas itself I spray painted it with Krylon Gold paint.

Then I painted over it using the Clear Scraps Spiral Dots mascil

with pink Krylon paint- I know it sounds like an odd combo but I love it. 

 Then I took some paper and my Xyron Adhesive Dots, and I created all

these flowers. They are Samantha Walker Cuts- with my Cameo.

(The butterflies too!).

 After that I glittered the Clear Scraps Frame, used my Xyron Teresa Collins

Adhesive Kit to adhere the glitter. 

Then I took my Connie Crystal strands and hot glued them on the canvas. 

For the word ART I used Maya Road Chipboard and I inked it with 

Clearsnap copper and Teal inks to make it look rusted. 

Then when I was completely done I misted the project lightly 

with gold and pink paints. 

I love it. It was fun to make and very therapuetic!

Happy Monday friends! :) 

Wedding Season Is Coming!!

Hey there friends, 

I have 2 special project to share today and you HAVE to head to the

Avocado Arts blog and check out the rest!

Firat I have this clear acrylic card I created using Clear Scraps banner

pieces and of course the main attraction- the new Forever Yours Stamp Set!

How fun is this stamp set? I love it. 

My second card features the Forever Yours Stamp set, with

a CutCardStock shimmering Vellum overlay and 

some Xyron adhesive dots with glitter! Perfect for a wedding card. 

I know it's Saturday but please head to the AA blog 
and let them know if you enjoyed my projects and please PLEASE share them!
AVOCADO ARTS

Love You...Mini

Hey there, 

Just when I think my crafty fun is over from the holidays and I feel like

I won't be inspired? I realize it is Valentine's Day and a whole new plethora

of inspiration punches me in the face! :) 

I was totally inspired last week to create the mini album using my

CutCardStock cardstock, Samantha Walker Cut Files, Clear Scraps Mini Album,

and of course the ever loved Xyron. 

I really wanted to show that you can make a mini album from

basically card stock and very little patterned paper and it can be INCREDIBLE!

I did use some leftover journaling cards but everything was card stock. 

And I made a STEP BY STEP tutorial on the CutCardStock blog

http://cutcardstock.blogspot.com/2014/02/love-youcutcardstock.html

along with photos (of course). 

So please stop by and leave a comment or like it, and say hello

to my favorite cardstock company!

Products Used:

CutCardStock, Samantha Walker Cut Files, Xyron, Clear Scraps, Connie Crystal. 

**Giveaway** Pocket Pink Cushion Tutorial!

Oh hello there, welcome to a SAH-WEET

 giveaway and blog hop...AND tutorial!

I am here today with this fun "Pocket Pin Cushion" that I created

and I want to share just  how I created this pin cushion so you can make your own. 

I also used some Button Lovers- buttons as accents. 

Here are the instructions just for you!

Trim out 2 pieces of Samantha Walker fabric in 4.5"X4.5" you could make this 

5" or smaller if you like but smaller would be more difficult to stitch. 

Fold both piece of fabric in half and cut at angle on the bottom as shown
to create the bottom of the pocket.

Trim out 1 2"X20" strip from coordinating striped fabric.

From coordinating houndstooth fabric cut 1- 2.5"X4.5" strip.

Fold bottom of houndstooth fabric over and stitch onto pocket as shown.

Neatly stitch coordinating strip all along top of pocket.

Follow same stitching on the bottom except leave a 2-3" hole to
turn right way and stuff. I highly suggest you take a moment to
think about which way fabric will sit before stitching as I
stitched mine the wrong way and had to tear open and restitch! LOL

Flip pocket the right way through the hole.
Stuff, and stitch hop closed.

Hand sew on buttons or anything else super fun and VIOLA!
Pocket pink cushion, perfect for that seamstress in your life.
OR you could even fill it with perfume or oils for a scent bag
in a drawer.

Now for the good stuff!

Here is the giveaway prize this month. 

This awesome Spellbinders set, it's amazing!

And this is the FREE SVG Cut File!

So hope along for sure, because it's worth the chance of winning!

Enter right here:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And just click on the logo below for the next stop on the blog...

Diane Fisher

If you missed the gal before me (Allie Gower) here is a link

to her blog too!

http://mycardparty.com

Remember you need to comment by Sunday, 02/16 at 11:59pm MDT in order to be eligible for the free SVG/Silhouette file as well as the prize.

Happy Hopping Friends!!