September Kit of the Month Now Available!

Click on the Monthly Kits tab at the top to find out how you can order this beautiful kit!  Only available to order until Monday, September 17th!  These will ship out the following week.  I have also included an ordering bonus, so don't forget to check that out, too!

September Kit of the Month created by Tammi Verbarendse
5 Cards, a Paper Clip Bookmark and a Clear Envelope Mini Scrapbook
using 1/2 of an Afternoon Daydream Simply Scrappin' Kit

Extra note about the kit - I will supply the die cut flowers too, just in case you don't have the framelits dies.  The only supplies you should need are a greeting set (I used Word Play and Teeny Tiny Wishes), a Basic Gray Ink Pad, Glue Dots, Dimensionals and your choice of adhesive.  (Snail and/or Sticky Strip)  See my special on the Monthly Kits page to see how you can earn one of these items listed above for FREE!

Let me know your thoughts!
Tammi

September Kit of the Month Preview

I finished!  I just need to type up the flyer tomorrow and the directions before the kits mail out.  The flyer will be on my Monthly Kit page, so look for that on Monday.  Here's a little sneak peek of the finished projects.  I am very pleased with how they turned out!

September Kit of the Month using Afternoon Daydream Simply Scrappin' Kit
Five cards, a paperclip bookmark and a clear envelope mini scrapbook created by Tammi Verbarendse

Wish me luck at the fair tomorrow!  I'm trying to decide if I want to try the Fried Green Jello...
Tammi

Crafting Day

Boy, has it been a busy week!  In case you haven't heard, we adopted a sweet (usually) dog we named Sebastian on Sunday.  He is 2 years old and a border terrier mix.  We have really enjoyed getting to know him, but he has required a lot of attention!  He loves my daughter, Kaity so he has grown a little attached to her.  This has led to a bit of a protection complex, so he has barked at my son and husband when they leave the room and then return.  We are working on this, so he is getting more comfortable around everyone. 

Here is a quick page I created to introduce him to everyone.



Created by Tammi Verbarendse using My Digital Studio

Now I am off to prepare everything for my fun Bunco... Stampin' Up! Style event in Boise on Tuesday.  The make-n-take will be based on one of my Happy Birthday swap cards for convention.  We will break for a quick demonstration on how to create an easel card and how to do the Spirelli technique, like I did on my Over the Top swap card.

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Tammi

Directions for Over-the-Top Easel Card

I went to Split Coast Stampers to get the original directions for my Easel Card and the Spirelli Technique.  I wanted my card to be a vertical normal sized card, so I changed the original size and the score lines.  You want to start with a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of CS. 

Score at 5 1/2" & 8 1/4"

Fold like this.  Basically, fold in half and then fold the other piece back.

Attach a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" piece of cardstock to the top flap.  Make sure you only put adhesive on the flap, not the back of the card front piece.  Decorate the inside bottom of the card with a couple of layers, so the card will 'sit' on the layers when opened.

Spirelli Easel Card created by Tammi Verbarendse
For the Spirelli flowers, I wrapped the twine around every 4th scallop on both.  For a bigger circle in the middle, wrap around 3.  For a smaller circle, try 5.

Here is the link for the Spirelli flowers and the Easel Card directions on Split Coast Stampers.  Have fun trying these out on your own!

Off to enjoy Convention!  Today is the first day of General Session and Make-n-takes.  :)  Check my Facebook Page for updates!
Tammi

Heading to Convention and my Over-the-Top Card

I'm so excited!!  My mom and sister will be arriving soon and then we will be driving to Salt Lake City for Convention 2012!!  It is so fun to get your Convention bag and see all the goodies inside!  This year, we get three fabulous stamp sets:  You're Amazing, Daydream Medallions and (from the new Holiday mini) Affection Collection.  I promise to post the Make-n-takes from each stamp set when I get back. 

Here is my final card for my swaps that I finished on Monday.  I have to say... I really like it!  And then I realized I had to recreate nine more.  :)  I can't believe how many supplies I used to make this! I created an Easel Card and added some fun flowers using the Spirelli technique and the Quint-Essential Flower.  I'll post the directions and links to the tutorials tomorrow.



Spirelli Easel Card created by Tammi Verbarendse
Quint - Essential Flower Stamp, Delightful Dozens & A Word For You (inside) Stamp Sets, Pool Party CS & Ink Pad & Baker's Twine, Calypso Coral CS & Ink Pad & Baker's Twine, Whisper White CS, Wild Wasabi CS,  3/8" Designer Printed Brads (Calypso Coral - I ran out, so a couple people got a Large pearl Basic Jewel on their card), 1/8" Mini Silver Brads, 3/16" Neutrals Brads (white), Pearl Basic Jewels (inside), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Scallop Edge Border Punch (inside), 2 3/8" & 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punches, 1" & 3/4" & 1/2" Circle Punches, Small Heart Punch (cut in half for leaves), Paper Cutter (for stems), Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Apothecary Accents Framelits & Big Shot

Spirelli Easel Card created by Tammi Verbarendse

Okay... I really love this card, even after all the work that went into it!  I think I will have this be a camp or monthly kit project... Stay tuned and check back tomorrow for the directions.

Off to Convention!!!
Tammi