Some fun cards at Scattered Paper, inside Potpourri of Shops

People need more laughter, so we decided to get some humorous cards in the shop. Just in case you didn't know, myself and 2 other friends have a vending booth in downtown Newburgh, IN. Here are also some photos of our display.

Preservation Hall, at Old School Salon in Owensboro KY

Found a new place today that is wonderful! Will share a few photos of what they have.

Mother's Day Card

I watched a video this morning that Melissa Phillips did for piecing a card similar to this. It is gorgeous. I didn't have that die cut from Papertrey, but I wondered about the sunburst I had. There is a circle in the middle and separated by lines, but moving them all together and adding the circle at the point, really helped with aligning them. I am pleased with my outcome, and thankful to Melissa Phillips for showing the idea. Enjoy! Taylored Expressions "Ray of Sunshine" die cutting plate, and Shade Tree Sentiments were used, along with Spellbinders D-Lite "Vines of Passion".

Card Class at Doodlebug, in Jasper

These are 2 of my 4 card designs for my class on March 22nd in Jasper, with those lovely ladies (Melanie and Hannah) at Doodlebug. Lots of Spellbinders in use, and the new Graphic 45 "Sweet Sentiments".

Easy Cards Using Die Cuts

Some of the die cuts coming out are just plain irresistible. Ok so I am broke again trying to "get them all", but a few I have worked into a card class that I taught recently at Doodlebug Inc, in Jasper, IN The cards are mainly die cuts and then I used the peel off greetings from Starform Stickers. These are very handy to have when you are making multiples. Most of the dies I worked with are from Spellbinder. But there are Penny Black and Impression Obsession dies as well.I'm going to try to keep the blog updated now, so hopefully you will find something you can use too. I also used Just the Rite Stamp and a butterfly from PB as well. The ribbon is from May Arts. Of course everyone has to see what's happening when I set up to take a photo (still learning how). Only 3 of them showed up for this session.

Spellbinders Embossibilities and Sticker Greetings

This is another very easy card. All I did was rough up the edges of the reindeer image piece and layered it on green. Add the gold bow and sticker greeting, and wah lah! I have been using so many of these sticker greetings, from Starfoam. They come in black, silver and gold, and are very easy to use and look so elegant.

More Christmas cards to share.

The dove is a Cottage Kutz, and the holly branch a Penny Black. I have been using ribbon a bit this year and adding very little to make an elegant, yet easy card. All the ribbon is from JoAnn's. Hope you enjoy.

Leavenworth Inn Retreat 2013

I managed to get 3 cards done (along with some M&Ts), at our annual retreat. The snowman is Spellbinders, and the frame around it is from Memory Box. The woodsy card die set is from Sizzix. The window die is from Taylored Expressions, holly punch is Martha Stewart.

My son's play, Alfred Hitchcock

My son is very talented (and handsome), and this is his way to "create". So sharing a good pix from the play last month. The jacket he is wearing is from the TV show Deadwood.

On the Road with Spellbinders

When traveling for Action Team to do demos, we make samples to show, and use the products that are available from that store, and of course our Spellbinders. This is a Halloween Tag I made and gave to Jason the assistant manager.

Purdue

My daughter attends Purdue and is in business. In her third year she attends business meetings and fairs. There are many wonderful Alumni that, "take them under their wings" to offer support, and give them resources.She decided she wanted to send a Thank You note, and this is what we came up with.I think it looks distinguished, like the University. The stickers are a licensed brand from Me and My Big Ideas. Card stock is from Flourishes. The embossing folder is from Lifestyles, and of course the die cuts are Spellbinders.

Spellbinders at Hobby Lobby

My recent visit to Hobby Lobby in Evansville, IN was fun.The next one is scheduled for the 19th. of Sept., which is this Thursday.10am to 11:30pm and 4:40 - 6:30 pm. I have a M&T to share for Halloween. So stop in and make a tag with me and use some of the Spellbinders I will have to share.

Northwoods card

This card I made using a Northwoods Stamp and some Secret Garden from Graphic 45. Love the CANDIs and the greeting is from Flourishes. .

Lisa's place...

After Anita's class I stopped by Corner Crop for a Shop Hop M&T (a cute little memory box by Michelle).Today is the last day of Shop Hop, o hurry out to any stores you have not made it to. Then on to Creative Dreams, (Lisa's Place),for an evening of crafting and fun. I had no agenda, but did have new die cuts waiting for me there. Taylored Expressions was in...YEAH! The sewing card is for a friend who just opened a sewing place. The stamp is Taylored Expressions.

The lamp is by Cottage Cutz and paper for both is from My Little Shoebox. I needed a perfect greeting for the lamp, and Sherry Walker did the greeting by hand...thanks! Remember that the first Saturday of each month is "Scissor Sisters", which is just a bunch of paper crafters getting together to share at Creative Dreams. Register to get a seat!

Anita Vowell at Angel Mounds

Anita is a very talented lady, and after Saturday I can say one of the most organized people too. She did an 8 card class, with 22 ladies I believe, and all was so well organized. What a delight to be seated with all these lovely ladies, and making 8 beautiful cards.

This one was my favorite I think, as they were all so nice. It was the color that got me. Thank you Anita for a lovely day.

One Sheet Wonder- 6 card class

This is a similar version of the 1 sheet wonder cards technique. Graphic 45 Secret Garden paper is so nice, the cards make themselves really. I added some die cut images and 3 pieces of card stock to make 6 cards. Come make them with me at CREATIVE DREAMS on June 17th. at 10am. Cost is $15.00 You will need a 12 inch paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive of choice, glue pen and pop dots. If you have a favorite greeting for inside or want to leave them blank, it's up to you. Call Lisa at Creative Dreams to register and pay. 812 402 3382

I'm Back!

On my own again... not sure how that tune goes, but I am back at some creating and wanted to share with you! Some of you already know me from being a stamping nut and part owner of Make Time To Create in Newburgh, IN. Sadly, a fire took that workshop away, but not my passion. 

I am off on a new adventure of paper crafting and I hope to connect with you all along the way! What an adventure I hope it to be. My creative bones have taken me to Creative Dreams in Evansville, IN, where I teach card classes and some mixed media. I am also hoping to find time to travel to Doodlebug in Jasper, IN for some classes. Also, I'm planning on adding some tutorials on here for you all. Let's see where it takes me!

Hugs and blessings,

Dolly