A sunshine for Sunshine

     Sunshine is my OT therapist.  I've been working with her since March 7th - right after my 1st surgery.  I ♥  Sunshine!  She is so caring and yet pushy (because all therapists need to do a little pushing).  She has done such a great job.  I am having another surgery next Wednesday.  I will continue to work with Sunshine until I finally get the word from my doctor.

     4 months of working with Sunshine has built such a relationship.  When you work as much with someone as I have with her, you can't help but to build a bond.  Without her, my finger would not be as far as it is.  This being said, when I found out her birthday was earlier this month, I knew I HAD to make something for her.

     I made her this super cute Post-It note holder.  I CASEd it from Angie Kennedy Juda.  I also CASEd the sunshine from a photo I saw on Pinterest.  I have no idea who's original idea it is, nor if I made it the same way, but I did figure out a way to make it.

TUTORIAL: sunshine

Punch 2 circles from the 1-3/4" punch.  Punch 16 banners from the banner punch.  I sponged one circle and all of the banner pieces.  I sponged the 8 back banner pieces using a slightly darker color than the front banner pieces.  Adhere 8 banner pieces to the back on the sponged circle - spreading them out.  Attach dimensionals (cut in half) to the bottom of the remaining 8 banner pieces and attach to the back on the circle with the banner pieces already attached - offsetting them from the first ones you did, so you can see them in-between.  Attach the second circle to the back to cover everything up and to give you something to adhere the sun down.

Want to see what the inside looks like?

     This is such a simple gift to make.  It's also such a WOW!  Everyone I've made one for absolutely LOVE it!

     I made on for Mother's Day, at my May Stampin' Nite.  All the ladies who attended just loved this simple project.  Be sure to check back tomorrow to see that one.

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Whisper White, & Summer Smooches DSP - RETIRED

INKS:  Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Island Indigo, & Real Red

STAMPS: Teeny Tiny Wishes & Happiest Birthday Wishes - RETIRED

TOOLS:  Paper Trimmer, Score Board, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Banner Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (flower), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack - RETIRED (flower), Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Retro Fresh Washi Tape, Dazzling Details, & Island Indigo ribbon - RETIRED

NON-SU! ITEMS:  Post-it note & pen

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Happy Thursday!

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Flowers for the Teacher

     This is the flower bouquet I gave a co-worker whom I've been teaching 6th grade math with for the past 2 school years.  I won't be working with her next year, and I'm going to miss her terribly!  She taught me so much about teaching 6th grade math.  Hopefully next year I can do just 1/2 as well as she has done over the past 2 years.

     I purchased the tutorial to make these flowers from Leigha Rock.  She is AMAZING!  Every tutorial I've purchased has turned out stunning!  Everyone ewwws, ahhhas, and oh mys! over my flowers each time I use one of her tutorials.  I can't thank Leigha enough for her beautiful work, wonderful ideas, and well-written tutorials!  See the other bouquet I made HERE

     Most of the flowers are made using various punches.  The daisies are made using the now retired Stampin' Up! Daisy #2 Big Shot die.  Yes, those are real pencils all the way around the "vase".  Oh, and the "vase", well, that was a bit more challenging than I thought, but not a problem!  I used the middle section of a 20 oz. Pepsi bottle.  I cut the top and bottom off (if you look at a bottle, you'll see a natural place to cut it).  I then pushed that plastic tub into floral foam.  TADAH!  Instant vase!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Lucky Limeade, Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, & Whisper White

INKS:  Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, & Rose Red

TOOLS:  Paper Trimmer, Daisies #2 Big Shot Die, Floral Fusion Sizzlet, Fun Flowers Die, Ornament Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Boho Blossoms Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Basic Peal Jewels - small, medium, and XL sizes, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, & Stampin' Sponges

NON-STAMPIN' UP! ITEMS:  Floral Wire, Pepsi Bottle, Pencils, Hot Glue Gun, Ribbon, & Floral Foam

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     I also made an apple card to go with this bouquet.  Please stop by tomorrow to see that card!

Happy Wednesday!

Stampin' Up! Holiday Center Piece

     The minute I saw the Candy Cane Bouquet by Leigha Rock, I knew immediately I needed to purchase her tutorial and make the GORGEOUS center piece for my Christmas table.  I also knew it would take time to make it, and indeed it did - an entire week (2-4 hours of work a night).  I do say with confidence that it was worth all the hours I put into it.

     What do you think?

     This picture just does not do the bouquet justice.  If you think the photo is gorgeous, you should see it in person!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Soft Suede, & Whisper White


INKS:  Cherry Cobbler, Bravo Burgundy, & Chocolate Chip


TOOLS:  Paper Trimmer, Fancy Flower Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Dazzling Diamonds, & Stampin' Sponges


NON-STAMPIN' UP! ITEMS:  Floral Wire, Glass Jar, Candy Canes, Hot Glue Gun, & Floral Foam

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     I hope you like my Christmas center piece.  The final product was so worth the time I put into it.  I hope you have a project you are very proud of!

Happy Monday!

Beautiful color combo

     Oh, how I love these colors together!  I saw this card while making cards with my upline.  She received it as a swap (either from Leadership or Convention - she didn't remember which).  The card I saw was made using bright colors.  I CASEd it 100% from what I saw.  The design is beautiful!  I wish I knew who to thank for the wonderful idea!  If anyone has seen this card before, and knows who's it is, please let me know so I can give him/her credit.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Perfect Plum & Whisper White


INK:  Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride, & Bravo Burgundy


STAMPS:  Just Believe & Curly Cute


TOOLS:  Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents & Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

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     Thank you for visiting my blog!  I hope you find inspiration from me.  I'd love to see what you create from the inspiration you get from me.  Please email me (stampwithsandy@rcn.com) or leave me a comment with a link to your creation.  I  love to see what you make.

Happy Saturday!

Marker Club Thank You Cards

     Did you know that the Stampin' UP! 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog is FULL of wonderful ideas?  I CASEd this card straight from that catalog, page 111 to be exact!  I knew when I saw this cute mini thank you card, I wanted to make them for my Marker Club girls.

     The sample in the catalog uses textured card stock to make the envelope.  I didn't have any textured card stock, so I texturized my own card stock.  I used a Texture Plate (Backgrounds 1).  I used the Scallop Envelope Die to make the envelope.

     I measured the inside of the envelope to get the size card that will fit in it perfectly - 2-1/8 x 3-1/8.  I used the Stampin' Write Markers to ink up the stamp.

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Old Olive & Whisper White

MARKERS:  Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Rose Red, So Saffron, & Early Espresso

STAMPS:  Pocket Silhouettes

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Pearl Basic Jewels, & Tombow Multi-Purpose Adsheive

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     These mini cards are super simple and quick to make.  You can't mail cards this small, but they are perfect to go with a gift or gift bag, or as a little something to give someone.

Happy Friday!

Stampin' UP! Fortune Teller Basket

     I loved fortune tellers when I was younger.  I can remember getting into so much trouble at school for even just having them (I went to Catholic school), but we snuck them during lunch whenever we could.

FREE TUTORIAL:

     Brian Pilling, from Stampin' UP! did a video on how to make this really cute fortune teller candy basket.

     Here is my fortune teller basket:

 Empty

Filled with candy

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK: Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack - In-Color (Hostess Level 1) - in Blushing Bride, & Blushing Bride

INK:  Blushing Bride


STAMPS:  Itty Bitty Bits & Tiny Tags


TOOLS:  Bitty Buttons, Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Bone Folder, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Hemp Twine, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Jewelry Tag Punch, & Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch


     I hope this brings back fond memories of your childhood and becomes good memories of your adulthood.

Happy Monday!