Another Blush Blossom Shadow Box

Because I sent my sister's shadow box in the mail, I had to make another one for the Mill.  Here's the one I made:

I used the same Blush Blossom cardstock and stamped the flourishes from the retired stamp set, Priceless.  I added some heart designer series paper to the background on this one.  

I added the butterflies (double mounted) and added antennae using the bow from the Mini Treat Bag thinlits.

This shadow box is very similar to Marilyn's and I am obsessed with making these.  If you have a special color you would like one made from, just drop me a line and let me know!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Cross Shadow Box

Here is another shadow box I made, using retired designer series paper, Something Borrowed. 

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how this one came out.  

I used the same cardstock for the outline of the box as I did on the crosses.  I wanted the big cross to stand out so I popped it up using the new strips of dimensionals and added pearls.  For the two smaller crosses, I glued those to the background and added jewels to them.  I also used the petite petal punch for the larger flowers and the retired itty bitty punch set for the smaller flowers.  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Cucumber Crush Shadow Box

I had so much fun making these, that I have to share the variety that I made.  Today's share is using the retired designer series paper, Shine On.  I love how the green pops the frame with the silver polka dots in the center.  

I die cut the butterflies from the scraps of the shadow box.  I used the new Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper pack to die cut the flowers for this box.  I also used the same Botanical Builder framelits.  

Be sure to let me know if you have any questions!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Class Date Changes

I've made one change to our dates for classes. It was brought to my attention that I didn't schedule a Watercolor class on Wednesday so I made a switch!

Here are the two date changes:

* Saturday - July 16th - 12:30 - 3:30 - Four Item Gift Class

* Wednesday - July 20th - 12:30 - 3:30 - Watercolor Class

Hope you can join us for one of the Watercolor classes or the Four Item Gift Classes.  Remember, you will get to choose which four gifts you want to make.  Check out your choices here.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Marilyn's Birthday Card

Today I'm back to share with you my sister's Screen Card.  I love making these and they really aren't that difficult.  I used the same Blush Blossom cardstock as the base that I used on the shadow box.

I used the Confetti Hearts Boarder punch for the top of the card and the Decorative Label punch for the bottom of the card.  I then used up some retired designer series papers for each of the four panels. Again, I brought in the Botanical Builder Framelits and Rose Garden Thinlits to decorate each panel.  I stamped the words on Very Vanilla cardstock and die cut the Birthday Wishes using the retired Circle Card Framelits.  I punched the butterfly out of Blush Blossom cardstock, using the Elegant Butterfly Punch for the front one.  I used the Itty Bitty Butterfly Punch for the back panel.

Here are a couple of more close up photos:

Front

Back Panel

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

New Catalog Launch Class

Today, from 12:30 - 5:30, I'm hosting the new Catalog Launch Class at the Branson Mill Craft Village.  Remember to bring plenty of 4 X 5-1/4 cardstock if you want to try out the new and/or current embossing folders and framelit/thinlets!

Judy came out for yesterday's class and spent the afternoon learning to use the Big Shot by embossing and die cutting images to make a variety of cards when she has time!  

I don't have another class scheduled, so you will need to contact me if you missed out on these two dates to come out and try our new stuff!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Shadow Box

I was trying to think of something special for my sister, Marilyn's Birthday.  She and I share my passion of stamping and paper crafting.  Yes, we even Skype together and craft!

Well, when I finished her projects, everyone at the Mill really liked the finished product -- so much, they wanted to put it up front for sale!  I told them they would have to wait because I had to get this in the mail!

Well, Marilyn has received her box of surprises, and loves both!

Here is the shadow box I created for her after viewing a few videos on Youtube.  I decided to use JanB's video as a guide and came up with this.  

I used the retired cardstock, Blush Blossom, and stamped some flourishes from the retired Priceless stamp set.  I then die cut her favorite, butterflies, from whisper white cardstock and popped it up using the new strips of dimensionals from Stampin' Up!  I LOVE this new product.  You will see me using this alot!!

I then die cut some flowers using the Botanical Builders Framelits and the leaves are from the Rose Garden Thinlits.  

Look for Marilyn's card tomorrow!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

One last Father's Day Card

I found some more colors that coordinated with my retired In-Color envelope paper so decided to make some bright Father's Day cards.

I used the Guy Greetings stamp set to stamp the car in Tip Top Taupe onto whisper white cardstock.  I used the Cucumber Crush cardstock and layered the envelope paper on the front to simulate lines on the road.  I then stamped the sentiment on white cardstock, using Cucumber Crush Ink.

I really like how these cards turned out.  I hope you do too!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

New Catalog Launch Class

I am hosting the New Catalog Launch Class, for $19.95, where you bring your own cardstock (4 X 5-1/4) and use all my current dies and embossing folders.  You will also get to check out the new In-Colors and see the cards I made with the in-colors.

Everything you die cut and/or emboss you get to take home and make into cards or just keep until you need them.  This is your chance to check things out before you buy them.  I will have some of the new Designer Series Papers on hand as well.  

Be sure to stop in and play between 12:30 and 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 15th, or Thursday, June 16th, to take advantage of this wonderful preview!

Until then, 

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Another Father's Day Card

Here is another Father's Day card I made using up some of the old card kits.  Don't worry, I still have some kits for you to come in and make!  

This card is made using the two stamp sets, Work of Art, and Wetlands.  Both sets are still available in the new catalog. The Father's Day stamp is from another Paper Pumpkin kit.  

I stamped off so the Bermuda Bay ink wouldn't be so dark.  I then stamped with Tip Top Taupe. I stamped the birds in Momento Black ink as well as the Happy Father's Day.  To add some color, I mounted the sentiment on to a piece of retired designer series paper scrap that coordinated with the colors I chose.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'