She's Crafty ~ A One Day Artisanal Boutique

I hope you will stop by for a lovely shopping spree and support local mom crafters!  

She's Crafty ~ A One Day Artisanal Boutique

[Specific info the various crafters committed coming soon! ]

Butterfly Mobile Using Beautiful Butterflies Sizzix Die

I saw a similar mobile on etsy.  Apparently, the inspiration from that came from one in a Pottery Barn catalog.  Pottery Barn was probably inspired by something someone handcrafted..the cycle continues.  

It is true so often that there is nothing new under the sun sometimes. 

At any rate, since I am a papercrafter and have A LOT of paper..I new I could totally make this myself!

My daughter's bedroom is pink, celery, & chocolate with butterfly accents.  So this was a perfect match for her new place.

I used my handy-dandy Sizzix Big Shot and Beautiful Butterflies die cut.

 

I used Sending Love Designer Series Paper which is actually retired but they are currently selling it in the clearance section and I love a bargain.  I also used a few other pink & brown papers from quite a few years back that Stampin' Up designed.

I utilized my Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Perfect Polka Dots folder, as well, for a variety of textures and looks.  It's subtle but I like details.

The Stampin' Up! colors used in this are Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, and Chocolate Chip.

I wanted a brass ring as the base but they were out so I improvised with the inside of an embroidery hoop.  I painted it with her wall paint for a perfect match.  

The ribbon is Pink Pirouette and also in the Stampin' Up Clearance section.

The cutting out part took all of 5 minutes at the most with the awesome dies.  The longest part was threading the butterflies onto the embroidery thread [pale pink and super cheap].  I knotted on the bottom and went back and added a dot of glue. I punched the mini-hole with a brad-size 1/16th hand held punch but you could have used a large needle for a smaller hole and glue might not have been needed.

  

I was pleased with the results and look forward to creating something for Jesse's room with the other part of the embroidery hoop.

The Stamp Set I Can't Live Without

There are some stamp sets that you just love...For me, that set is Baroque Motifs.

This is the part of that set I use the most.  And you can clearly see I use it a lot.

When I say a lot, that is understatement. 

Here are some examples of random stamping projects I have used this specific stamp on. 

[Click on picture for larger look.]

Versatile is not even the word for it.

Do you have this set?  

What set can you not live without?

Valentine's Hybrid Cards

I got a call from a friend today that needed 12 cards for Valentine's Day.  Since I knew I would definitely see her tonight at church and Vday was only days away, I promised to get them done tonight!

Enter My Digital Studio!

Hybrid Digital Papercrafting is where you design using digital media then, after printing, you embellish with elements like ribbon, glitter, dimensionals, etc.

Here is what I designed, then printed:

I then cut the pieces [now the focal point of the card] apart.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals to raise them up over simple borders of stamped cardstock or Designer Series Paper. On some, I embellished further with Stampin' Glitters.

The 12 cards ordered [with matching envelopes, of course]:

 Close Up Time!

 I love the new tinsel glitter [can you tell?]!

 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a, 13

Thanks for looking!

Valentine's Day Cards made using My Digital Studio

I made these to give out to Jesse & Abigale's little friends at MOPS & church.  

 

I made these using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!  I love it!

Thanks for looking!

Abigale's 1st Birthday Party

So Miss Abigale turned One Year Old last week. How did that happen?  Anyway, since I just had to incorporate papercrafting into her birthday party, I thought it would be perfect to share it on the blog.  Maybe someone else can get some inspiration, too!

  

Abigale's Birthday invite I created using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!

Flowers are made using heart hand held punch along with circle and scallop circle of her newborn pictures.

Boy Favors [No stamping and very simple. Frankly because I realized I had way more boys than I thought and I didn't think they wanted the prissy butterfly favor boxes anyway!]

 This was the handmade part of the favors [the rest is typical boy-bugs & a ball, girl- big ring and candy all around...and raisins [because sometime you have to be "that mom" a little bit at least.]  Used the Beautiful Butterflies Sizzix die because it cuts through fabric beautifully and quickly!

 

 The frilly girly boxes made using the Fancy Favor Box die for the Sizzix Big Shot from Stampin' Up. And the Beautiful Butterfly die as well.  Some I used an embossing folder on, too, for different looks and textures.

 

The butterfly looks wilted after washing and not sewing on properly but there really is a butterfly on her #1.  A better view from her lovely One Year Old Pictures, taken beautifully by the talented Karissa Barber of K.Barber Photography:

Love them.

"Death by Oreo" Cupcakes

Strawberry Cake with Vanilla Buttercream frosting. [Cupcake Toppers is what I am really showing here but who doesn't love a good cupcake picture?]

 

Peanut Butter Overload Cupcakes [Toppers were made using My Digital Studio, Scallop Circle punch, and Beautiful Wings Sizzlit.

Could have embellished this a lot more but frankly I ran out of time!

 

Happy Family after a great birthday party day!

Happy 6 month 1/2 Birthday Abigale!

Today Abigale is exactly 6 months old.  So, of course, she wore a tutu in celebration!



Photo is by Meagan Goepferich

These photos are obviously by me and my lamo-camera.  ;)

Christmas in July

July 24th      11:00 am

Please join me for my Christmas in July Stamp Class. You will get ideas for gifts you can hand create now in time for Christmas! See how you can use papercrafting supplies for MORE than just paper, too!
All supplies will be pre-cut and ready to assemble; please bring your own adhesive. Class is $8. Please RSVP by July 21 so your kit can be created!.
I will also have retired stamp sets and supplies for sale along with ordering specials for NEW PRODUCTS from the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book!   Class is at 11 am, but open house for product purchases is open from 11-2 pm.

Join us for a fun gathering with girlfriends old & new!

Location is private home on north side of Lakeland, FL.  Address will be emailed to those that RSVP. 

For more information or to host a similar class or FREE party in your home, please contact me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hair Flower Tutorial using Sizzix Big Shot

I have finally been able to get back into the swing of PaperCrafting things!  After getting together with my upline and friend, the awesome Beckie Kareck, when she was visiting this area, I was inspired to try this flowering hair accessory.

Here is my Stampin' Up Big Shot with the fabric already loaded and ready to cut.  I learned that you can cut 8 layers of cotton at a time!! To make this project, though, you have to use synthetic fabric like polyester or nylon. Also, notice the Melon Mambo paper..used as a shim, it makes the die cut perfectly through, no ravels.

I used the Scallops #2 to get these 2 different sized scallop circles.  I used shear fabric with glitter and sparkly black.  This was hair bling for a wedding but I have since because comfortable with wearing it all the time.  Sequins in the daytime is hip right now, don'tcha' know. ;)

Now you want to use a surface that won't melt and I thought the bottom of a pot would be perfect.  And you need something long and heat resistant to hold down the scallop cirlces..which led me to a wooden spoon. Now get your heat tool [normally used for embossing] and put it less than an inch from the fabric.  YES, an INCH, not the 7 inches we normally tell you so you don't scorch your paper.  The point is to melt the fabric to get the rustic rough edge.  As it melts, keep moving the fabric with the spoon so you can heat around each edge. It might smoke but that stops quickly.  As many times as Beckie has done them, she said she hasn't had any fabric catch on fire yet! ;) 

This is the circles after melting each of them.

These are the supplies used: Fabric, synthetic I did 5 layers to get 10 scallop circles, of which I used 7 or 8.  Clear Rhinestone Brads.  The Sizzix Big Shot and the Scallop Circle #2 die, as mentioned before.  I then attached the finished flower to a hair pin by sewing but easily could have adhered it to a pin.

Okay, flash makes a bad close-up.  But you get the idea.  This is the finished product.

Finished Project in action in my "un-done bun" on the way to the wedding..

I am including this as one of the projects we are doing at my upcoming Christmas in July Stamp Class and Retired StampStuff SALE on July 24th..  More to come about that...I am back to blogging slowly. thanks for reading..tell me what you think.  Directions good or clear as mud?

The reason for my 6 month hiatus

So this is why I have been on a 6 month hiatus of my blog.  I do apologize but life is much busier with 2 babies.  I know everyone said it would be, but somehow I was surprised by it..  ;)
Abigale Dearie had her first breath on January 20, 2010.  After being induced twice [yes 2 times, and ask me about my VBAC!], we were so glad to hold her!  Do to the swine flu outbreak, children were not allowed in the hospital so Jesse met his sister at Gigi & Grandma's and he has loved her dearly ever since!  They are so good together and he warms my heart daily at how he cherishes her.

Their first picture together

7 days old with Jesse, mommy & Abigale

This one is a collage of Jesse's first week shot and Abigale's... "For this child I prayed"1 Samuel 1:27

Easter Family Pic at our church April 2010 ~3 months old

About 4 months old in MY dress.

 Dedication with 4 Generations: Gigi, Me, Abigale, & Grandma
May 2010

Little Sister :)  July 2010 5 months

Sweet Sleeping Baby July 2010 5.5 months [another of my outfits]







Created by Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio.  :)

Anyway, thanks for the reprieve.  Now I am back [though probably a little slower for now ;) ]!

12 Days of Holiday Sales from Stampin' UP

Hello!  Just wanted to let all of you that have a cutting machine like Cuttlebug or Sizzix [for Dies] and the Cricut [for vinyl for wall art & home decor in awesome colors NOT available in stores!!] that Stampin' UP has a great sale on select dies & supplies.  Please see my website for all of the items under 12 Days of Holiday Sales.  In addition, from ME only, I am offering to refund your shipping costs for any items you purchase from this specific sale, so it is a win/win!  Sales & free shipping, you can't beat that!  Sale only runs through 12/22 so you better hurry!

Think of the gifts you can create with the dies or use that as the gift itself for your crafting friends!

Thanks for reading my shameless plug.  :)  Hope you are getting ready for a Merry Christmas!
Amy Dearie

3 More Craft Shows to go!

I promise I will rest after Tuesday night!  I SWEAR!
Here is the listing of the last of my shows for the season.  Stop by if you are in the area!

Saturday. December 12th  10-4 pm
Yia Yia's Beads & Gift Artisan Market 10am-3:30pm [corner of McDonald Street & Tennessee]  [postponed from 12/5 due to the weather]

Saturday, December 12th  6-9 pm

Bridgewater Holiday Open House  off R 33  http://www.williamryanhomes.com/bridgewater/application/community_overview.php

December 15th
MOPS @ the Mall's Crafty Mom's Christmas 10:30am-11:30 am  All are welcome to come up and shop during this time with the 20+ local vendors!   Located at FBC @ the Mall 1010 E Memorial Blvd.  Lakeland 33810.