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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Osi, the Bearded Dragon

     What is a Bearded Dragon you ask?  Well, take a look:

A Bearded Dragon is a lizard.

     Osi belongs to Jaime, a teacher I work with.  Her birthday was this past Wednesday.  At school, I've been elected to make all the cards for everyone's birthday (just everyone on our team, which is 10 of us). So when Jaime's birthday came up, I knew I HAD to put Osi on her card.

     Here is my version of Osi:

     Heather Summer's is the most talented lady.  She is the one who came up with the lizard punch art I used to make Osi.  Thank you Heather for this GREAT punch art that I was able to use to make this wonderful card!  What do you think?

I used a few non-SU! items on this card, so I will not give out the recipe this time.  

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     This card was a HUGE hit with the team and Jaime.  I'm really enjoying making everyone's birthday card for the team to sign.  I like to make each card fit the recipient.  So far they have all been a hit.  I have three more cards I will be making this year.  Be sure to stop back next week to see them, (I don't want to post them until the recipients receive them).

Happy Friday!

Darth Vader

  

 My oldest son LOVES Star Wars.  He knows all the characters, all the story lines to all 6 movies, plus The Clone Wars movie, and has just about all the action figures with all the vehicles and such.  When I saw the following commercial on Superbowl Sunday, all I could do was laugh.

NOTE: I'm not a big fan of the car, only the commercial.

     For Valentine's Day, I decided to give my Star Wars lover this really cute Darth Vader candy box:

     I CASEd the Darth Vader punch art from Stampin' After Five.  I really wish I knew her name so I could give her proper credit, but I couldn't find it anywhere.  Thank you Stampin' After Five!  You helped me make Valentine's Day very special for my 7 year old.


RECIPE:

NOTE:  Some items used to make this box have been retired.  I'm trying to use up my stash.  I hope you're using your stash as well.

CARD STOCK:  Basic Black, Brushed Silver, Going Gray (retired), Ruby Red (retired), & Green Galore (retired)


INKS:  Whisper White Craft ink


TOOLS:  Big Shot, Box #2 Die, Tombow Multi-Purpose liquid glue, Dimensionals, Key Tag Punch (retired), 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch (retired), 1" square punch (non-Stampin' UP!), Word Window Punch, Crystal Effects, White Signo Gel Pen,

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Happy Tuesday!