Crafty Firediva

Office Valentine Treat Bags

2012-02-14T08:29:00.001-07:00

I made these little treat bags for my co-workers.

I filled them with peanuts, peanut butter filled pretzels and peanut butter cups.

I didn't mean to have everything peanutty, but it turned out that way. They were tastey.

A little salty... a little sweet.

I used the Big shot to emboss the little hearts on the red background paper.

(see below under the silver heart)

I used Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo and Silver Glimmer Paper.

Swap cards and then some

2012-02-01T15:35:00.009-07:00

The next 3 cards are the cards I made for a card swap with my Utah Stamping Friends.

I can't wait to see the cards they send me.

The Birthday cards below are part of the card swap also.

I made some cards for a co-worker. She wanted some cards to send to her neice through out the year. The rest of the cards in this post are the ones I made for her. I also gave her one of the Valentine Cards above.

This is a Thanksgiving card.

I was having a little difficulty with the Easter card. I don't usually make Easter cards.

But I think this one turned out really cute.

I really like the way the Halloween card turned out.

The St. Patrick's Day Card

The Log Cabin Quilt

2012-01-28T09:53:00.001-07:00

This is the quilt that I made for my Sister-In-Law for Christmas.

She almost didn't get it. I wanted to keep it for myself. lol

It is a small lap quilt. Thanks go to my Aunt Nina Rae for doing the machine quilting with the beautiful patterns and borders.

The picture on the left shows the back and the right is a close up of the block and is a little better showing the actual colors.

The cards are made

2011-12-11T23:27:00.000-07:00

The card party went well yesterday. Lot's of fun and over 50 cards were made. Thanks to everyone who came. I was going to take pictures but didn't. Next time.

Christmas Card Class 2011

2011-11-19T21:30:00.002-07:00

On Saturday December 10th at 1300 I will be having a Christmas card class.

I have designed 5 cards to choose from.

Let me know which ones you want to make and how many of each by Dec 5th

(I need time get them ready)

The cost is $1.50 each.

Christmas Joy

Christmas Snowman

Christmas Tree Blue

Christmas Stocking

Merry Christmas Tree

Another Card Swap Design

2011-10-21T13:09:00.001-06:00

This is another design that I did for the card swap that we did in October.

I really like this card and how it turned out. The sentiment stamp is one of my favorites. I was sad when they discontinued that set.

Swapping cards

2011-10-10T14:47:00.000-06:00

Some of my good friends in Utah and I periodically do card swaps.

Here are a couple of cards that I made for a couple of card swaps that we have had.

Little 3 x 3 card

2011-07-26T21:18:00.005-06:00

I have been having fun with punched flowers.

I made this card last Friday for a co-worker to say Thank You.

I love the colors!

Stamping Spring Fling

2011-04-10T11:50:00.000-06:00

My friend Katy Lundquist and I are having a Stamping Get-together Wed. April 13th @ 1730. Let me know if you are interested in coming so that I can make sure I have enough prepared.

There will be 6 projects that you will make and the cost will be $10.00.

Here is a sneak peek of one of the cards

This card uses the rock and roll technique

Happy St. Patties Day

2011-03-17T18:10:00.001-06:00

For St. Patrick's Day, I made these cute little treats.

I made enough for everyone in the office.

It has a peppermint Patty in it. St. Pattie's Day" Get it?

Handmade Pay it Forward

2011-01-21T21:40:00.000-07:00

I guess this idea was on Facebook, but I found it on another blog that I follow. So here is the deal... I will send something handmade to the first five people who leave a comment. They in turn must post this and send something they made to the first five people who comment on their blog. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your five people sometime in 2011 are you... up for the challenge?

So please leave your name, Birth date and favorite color. I am keeping my handmade item a secret so that it will be a surprise when you get it.

Remember, if you play along, you in turn, will have to mail five handmade items too. Come and play along!

This years Christmas card

2011-01-07T20:38:00.001-07:00

This years Christmas card turned out pretty good.

I was quite pleased with it.

You can't see it very well in the photo, but there is dazzling diamonds glitter around the photo circle.

Christmas Card # 5 Yea!

2010-11-18T08:16:00.005-07:00

Card # 5 Wreath

Here is a 5th card to choose from.

So look all of them over and decide which ones you want to make and then let how many of each so that I can have it all ready for you on Sat.

Christmas Card # 4

2010-11-17T21:39:00.002-07:00

Card # 4 Happy Holidays

This is not a very good picture of this card because the card is actually a purplish color (not red). More bling Patricia.

Another Christmas Card

2010-11-16T22:44:00.003-07:00

Card # 3 Joy

Patricia, here is your bling baby!

Christmas Cards #1 and #2

2010-11-15T22:32:00.001-07:00

Here are the first 2 cards. I am hoping to get a couple more ready tomorrow night. So stay tuned-- more to come.

Card #1 Ornaments

Card #2 Snowflake

Thanksgiving Cards

2010-11-14T22:13:00.000-07:00

The New Craft Room

2010-10-25T19:20:00.003-06:00

Well, I finally can say that I have a craft room again. I spent most of yesterday unpacking and arranging. It is not anywhere finished, but at least I can start to make a few things here and there and be able to find the stuff to make it. Yea!!!. I have seen soo much stuff on other peoples blogs that I have wanted to get making stuff. But I have to be honest. That wasn't the big motivator in getting it together. No, that would be Dave who worked on getting the garage organized yesterday. So in the process I started getting my room organized. I have been dreading it, but now that I have gotten started, I am even more motivated to get it done!

I might post a pic or two when I get it more together. (but I might not...keep you guessing)

Spicy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

2010-10-20T19:40:00.000-06:00

Tonight I made cupcakes to take to work tomorrow. I have been wanting to take a treat to the office for awhile.

The key spicy ingredient is cayene pepper. It isn't a real hot taste, it just leaves a warm feeling after you eat it. This recipe is a keeper. Yum!

January Birthday Cards

2010-01-08T22:28:00.001-07:00

I have some friends that have birthdays in January. So I got inspired to make some cards. Also, it's about time I get something new on this blog. The colors are a little out of character for me, but I like them!

All supplies Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated:

Stamps: Flower Fancy, On Your Birthday

Ink: Soft Suede

Paper: Razzelberry DP, crushed curry, melon mambo

Misc.: Ribbon, Earth Element button, linen thread, pinking hearts boarder punch

I couldn't help myself

2009-11-16T23:02:00.003-07:00

I know it isn't even Thanksgiving, but I really wanted to listen to some holiday music. Sometimes I just open my blog when I want to listen to music. Anyway, if you don't want to listen, turn down your volume or turn it up and enjoy!!

Raising Money for a Good Cause

2009-09-18T16:35:00.008-06:00

Linda Chappell and Linda Wadleigh are both going to Washington DC to participate in the Susan G. Komen 60 mile Walk in October.

Linda C. set up this booth at the Truck show in Aurora on Sept 12th to help raise donations.

If you would like to help donate to the cause in their name click one of the following links:

Linda Chappell

Linda Wadleigh

Linda Chappell (center), Linda Wadleigh (next on right)

George Chappell, Linda Chappell, Gayle (Linda's Aunt), Shirley (team member)

You Go Girls!!

Something New to look at on my Blog

2009-07-28T22:13:00.002-06:00

Just got done with this card.

I got inspired by someone else's card but can't remember who.

Anyway, this card uses most of the New in-colors

All Stampin Up supplies unless otherwise stated:
Papers: Rich Raspberry, Pixie pink, melon mambo, cameo coral, bermuda bay, dusty durango, crushed curry
Ribbon: Bermuda Bay 1/2' grosgrain polka dot
Set: Sweet Dreams (retired)
Ink: Basic brown
Punch: boho blossom
brads

July Scrapbooking Night

2009-07-19T23:39:00.007-06:00

July 17th was our 2nd scrapbooking night. We had a shrimp bawl (shrimp boil) with corn bread and coleslaw. Cheryl, Katy and Tawnicia

Really Intense stuff going on that night. Lot's of concentration.
We watched "Twilight" while we worked.
I really enjoy our scrapbooking night. It gets me motivated to get my pictures in albums.

Deal of the week- scallop edge punch

2009-07-02T18:38:00.002-06:00

From July 1st-5th this scallop edge punch can be purchased for

only 10.95 (reg. 15.95).

Contact me to place your order

New Stampin' Up Catalog starts July 1st

2009-06-30T22:19:00.005-06:00

Tomorrow starts the new catalog.

Stampin' Up is going back to one catalog a year.

There are some really neat things in this years catalog. I love the new designer papers! Here are a couple of cards I made using the new Razzelberry Lemonade DP.

I love the New In-colors!!

The polka dot ribbon is a lot of fun. See the Melon Mambo polka dot below

Scrapbooking Night

2009-06-14T18:41:00.020-06:00

Friday June 12th, Katy, Me and Tawnicia got together to scrapbook. We stayed up until midnight and I think we laughed as much as we scrapped!

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Katy intently working away

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Tawnicia sporting her new hat. I am so glad to find a good home for that hat. I hadn't ever worn it (it still had the tags on it).

We have decided that we need to get together once a month to scrap.I am hoping that I will be able to get more pages done and start getting caught up!

An Easter Card

2009-04-14T00:25:00.007-06:00

Here is an Easter card that uses the Trendy Trees stamps from Stampin' Up to make the carrot.

My friend Katy sent me the idea for the carrot after she saw it on the internet somewhere. I thought it was a cute idea. This was one of the cards at my card class in March.

Something new on my blog (It's about time!)

2009-03-27T21:53:00.004-06:00

First I have to Thank Katy's husband, Alex for coming over and getting my computer working at lightning speed again. Yea!!

So Katy gave me orders to add something new on my blog since my computer is working fast now. So here you go Katy. Something new!

This is Katy's daughter, Loreene.
She is such a cutie!

Her little brother, Micheal, was a little shy tonight, so I couldn't get a good pic of him. Maybe next time...

Thanks again. I am lovin the speed!!!!

Stamp Class Sat Jan 31st

2009-01-20T00:01:00.003-07:00

Sat. January 31st at 10:00, I will have a Stamp class using the Love You Much bundle.

I will have 5 Valentine projects for $10.00 ($9.00 if you bring your own adhesive)

Stampin' Up's Love You Much bundle is 20% off until Jan. 31st. Click on the flyer at left for more info. Contact me if you would like to place an order.

New Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog

2009-01-19T21:24:00.005-07:00

Today is the beginning of the New 2009 Spring/Summer Catalog.
Lots of new stamps, designer papers and accessories.

Contact me today and find out how you can get your own copy.

Birthday Card

2009-01-07T00:05:00.004-07:00

I noticed that I hadn't added a new post this year and thought I better get one going.

Hope you all have a Happy New Year. Best wishes to all!

Here is the same template as the Thank You card below done as a Birthday card.

I am trying to get better organized this year. So I have made a bunch of these so that I have enough to send to everyone throughout the year.

All supplies Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated:
Sets: Live Like you mean it, Wow Flowers, It's a loop thing
Paper: Kraft, DP Handdrawn, WW, Baja Breeze
Ink: Riding hood Red, versa mark
Misc: white taffeta ribbon

Thank You card

2008-12-31T16:30:00.005-07:00

Here is the Thank You card that I made for thanking everyone for our gifts. I wanted it to reflect winter and I think by using the snowflake from the seasonal icon hostess set made it work. I didn't think I would like Baja Breeze as much as I do. But I love it!

All Stampin’ Up unless otherwise stated
Sets: Seasonal Icon, Flight of the butterfly
Ink: Baja breeze, versamark
Paper: hand drawn dp, riding hood red, WW, Kraft
Misc: 1” circle punch, 1 ¼ circle punch, Baja breeze ribbon,
rhinestone (from the craft store)

2008 Christmas Cards

2008-12-29T22:41:00.005-07:00

I finally got a picture of our Christmas card to post on the web. They were a lot of work. Lots of parts to assemble. But I think they turned out nice.

Christmas was fun this year. We had our annual Kassler with Sourkraut and mashed potatos on Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas day we had prime rib. Both were tastey!

Tiffany Makes Her Christmas Cards

2008-12-18T15:55:00.005-07:00

My Niece, Tiffany, came up yesterday, Wednesday.
She made Christmas cards and learned how to make frikadellas, fruitcake and a shrimp boil. Thanks Tiff, it was fun!

Her cards turned out really cute.

Picture from Stampin' Up Convention

2008-12-04T06:00:00.002-07:00

I went to Convention with Patricia and her Mother. All 3 of us have been with Stampin' Up for 5 years. So I decided that we needed to go up on stage with the rest of the crazies just because we can. It was a fun time.

K. Werner color challenge #30

2008-11-11T17:19:00.006-07:00

This is my entry for Kristina Werner's Color Challenge.

I just love this combination of colors. I think these colors look so clean and classic. So I decided to try them on a wedding card.All Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated:

Stamps: Wonderful words II, Art of Life (both retired)

Ink: certainly celery, old olive

Paper: certainly celery, ww, naturals white

Misc: beads-naturals, sticky strip

Stampin' Up Rub-On Promotion

2008-11-10T00:01:00.002-07:00

Between Nov 10-30 2008

Stampin' Up is offering 20% off Rub-Ons with a 20.00 purchase (before shipping and tax).

Contact me to get yours today!

(click Here for more info)

Finally the Christmas Cards

2008-11-04T22:30:00.003-07:00

Here are the Christmas cards for this years classes on

Saturday Nov. 15th at 10:00

Saturday Nov. 22nd at 10:00

This is how it works:

1. You pick which cards you want to make and how many.
(All cards must be ordered in sets of 2. For example, you can order 8 of one design, 24 of another, and 12 of a third... and so on). No odd numbers.

2. I have all the supplies ready for you.

3. You come and make your cards and have fun!

So look thru the cards and pick out the ones you want to make.

Pricing at the end of this post.

(All cards include an envelope that can be stamped to match and a variety of sentiments to stamp inside if you want)

You can't see it very well, but this card has some glitter around the border of the Merry Christmas Label.

Card #1 Merry Christmas in Kraft

This card is a gift card holder. (see photo below). I got the idea for this card at the St. George get together this past September.

Card #2 Do not open

This card uses Iridescent Ice embossing powder.
Card #3 Season of Joy

The word section is completely covered and is glittery. Ewww! Ahhhh!

Card #4 Oh Christmas tree

This card has a chipboard frame (red scallops)

#5 Merry Christmas Tree

Pricing Information:

Orders must be in sets of 2. Each set of cards costs $2.50, OR just $2.00 with a $50 catalog order (before tax & shipping). Both prices include the envelopes.

So pick out your cards and contact me to sign up for Nov 15th or 22nd (10:00 am).

(RSVP by Nov 12 for Nov 15th class or Nov 19th for Nov 22nd class)

Ready for Halloween

2008-10-23T19:00:00.009-06:00

Dave jokingly thinks that this is true. Or does he?
Want some candy little boy? . . . . .

I put this vinyl on the front door of my apartment.

Too funny!

Halloween Card

2008-10-23T18:30:00.002-06:00

This is the Halloween card that I made this year to send to friends and family. All of the stamps are from retired Stampin' Up sets. But I love them still.
The spider web is embossed in clear.

All Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated

Stamps: Bitty Boos, Web wishes, Bitty Boos Too

Ink: Black craft ink

Paper: Ghostly Greetings DSP, Black, Lovely Lilac, WW, Green Galore

Misc: scallop edge punch, Scallop square punch, 1" round punch, 1 ¼ round punch, Pumpkin pie ribbon, clear embossing

Need to make something

2008-10-16T06:45:00.000-06:00

I have been restraining myself from making anything. I have decided to get my craft room organized before I start any new projects. I will be finished soon. Which is good because I need to make my Christmas card designs for my annual Christmas card "Stamp-A-Stack". I saw another blogger who has a "Christmas card banquet". I guess it could be described as a "buffet" of cards. So keep watching. I have the ideas in my head, I will get them finalized soon!

Sallie's workshop Sept 30th

2008-10-01T22:44:00.004-06:00

Sallie hosted a workshop last night. It was a lot of fun.

Thanks Sallie!

Here is a picture of one table of ladies working diligently on their make and takes.

This cute little guy belongs to Cynthia (Sallie's sister)

He has the cutest curls!

He likes that banister....

St George Get-Together Swaps

2008-10-01T21:17:00.005-06:00

My friend Patty wanted me to load this swap on my blog for future reference. So here he is Patty.

He is so cute. The lady that made him was staying in the same motel that I was. She was down in the lobby putting them together the night before.

Kandi, one of the women that were at my table (photo in previous post), made this sock monkey treat. The little banana candy is the cutest!

More swaps A close up of 2 of them.I ran out of swaps and took some pictures of some others. Lot's of good stuff.

Stampin Up is 20. Happy Birthday!

2008-09-30T23:59:00.004-06:00

October is Stampin Up!'s 20th Birthday.
To celebrate, Stampin Up! is offering 20% off select birthday stamp sets with any $20 purchase. (click on photo to the left to view full size)

In addition, Stampin' Up! is offering a single large-tip Aquapainter (item #114617) for $7.25 while supplies last! I use my Aquapainters all the time - especially on fun line images like those included in the list above. If you don't have one yet, now would be a perfect time to grab one!

St. George Get-Together Sat. Sept 27th

2008-09-28T23:38:00.010-06:00

I'm back from St. George and thought I would post a few pics from the workshop. Maybe later I will post more, but thought I would get a couple up tonight before bed. I got some good ideas at this Get-Together.

Jill gave everyone at the Get-Together one of these little guys. He is pretty darn cute. His wings are attached with brads so they move and he even has feet. (Jill Olsen is the upline who organizes this event every year for her 1st five downlines. I am in her 3rd level)

As usual there were many samples to see.
They showed us how to make a card with a pocket like this to put other things.
Here they put smaller cards in the pocket.

There weren't as many women as previous years (cost of gas). But it actually was nice. It didn't seem as hectic and rushed.

This is Kandi and Teri. They were 2 of the women at my table.

I was the only one at my table from Utah. Everyone else was from Vegas.

They were a lot of fun!

Anyway, I got most of my make-and-takes done by 1530, which was good because Dave met me Friday evening in St. George. So after the workshop Saturday, we went to the movies and saw "Burn after Reading" (which wasn't as funny as we thought it would be). Sunday we played miniature golf before eating and then heading off our seperate ways.

Dave won the miniature golf game (as usual).

Halloween Scrapbook Page 8 ½ x 11

2008-09-26T05:00:00.001-06:00

Here is a scrapbook page that I created for a workshop I have coming up next week. You can't see it very well, but I used orchid glitter in the eyes.

All supplies Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated
Sets: Just Jawing, Tasty Sweet

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, Lovely Lilac, Black
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, Lovely Lilac, Black, WW, DP Ghostly Greetings

Ribbon: Kiwi Kiss/VV Satin Ribbon
Misc: Orchid glitter, scallop edge punch

Hostess Incentive Oct 1st - Nov 30th

2008-09-25T22:52:00.011-06:00

Host a $350.00 workshop and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free.

That's any set from the Sampler for free!

111564 page 97 Flight of the Butterfly $31.95
111676 page 126 Puns from the Past $27.95
111660 page 29 Just Jawing $25.95
111624 page 103 Dreams du Jour $18.95
111700 page 142 Thank You Kindly $13.95
111714 page 138 Wow Flowers $12.95
111600 page 103 Bella's Bloom $12.95

112911 Vuelo de la mariposa (Spanish Flight of the Butterfly)$31.95

112955 Flores llamativas (Spanish Wow Flowers) $12.95

Kristina's Color Challenge #23

2008-09-16T22:45:00.007-06:00

Here is my entry for Kristina's Color Challenge

All supplies Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated

Stamp set: Fancy Flowers

Ink: Bravo Burgandy, So Saffron

Ribbon: Old Olive grosgrain

Paper: Bravo Burgandy, So Saffron, Choc. Chip, Autumn Vine dp

Misc. Filigree brads

September Stamp-a-Stack

2008-09-16T12:55:00.015-06:00

Here is one of the cards you can make at the Stamp-a-Stack.

I got the idea from another SU demonstrator (Patty S.), she did a card with the ribbon weaving at one of her Stamp-a-Stacks.

Thanks Patty

All supplies Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated

Sets: On your birthday

Ink: Baja Breeze

Paper: Baja Breeze, Rose Red, More Mustard, Autumn Vine DP

Ribbon: 5/8" choc. chip grosgrain ribbon

Misc: 3/4"circle punch, small star punch, black stampin write marker

Country Living Magazine Opportunity

2008-09-16T00:59:00.007-06:00

Here are all of the details: Subscribe to a year of Country Living for only $12 and get a FREE mini stamp kit! For just $1 an issue, you'll receive great craft projects, articles on collecting, makeover features, recipes and entertaining ideas-all delivered to your home each month. PLUS, Country Living will include the exclusive Stampin' Up! mini stamp kit. Use it to design note cards, menus and anything else that inspires you! Click HERE to subscribe.

6 x 6 Page

2008-09-12T00:46:00.003-06:00

This was a page that I made for swaping at Stampin' Up 08 Convention.

Sets used were: Priceless and Sweet Celebrations

Trying a post with card picture

2008-09-11T18:45:00.002-06:00

This is a card that I made using the Dreams du Jour set.