Celebration Spots and Dots

Today's card is just a quick and simple celebration card; it's generic, so it can be used for just about any type of celebration! And spots and dots seem to be associated with celebrations and happy times. Change the colors to match a theme and you're all set!

This card was created merely by randomly stamping circles and dots in shades of blue and green. Celebrate, by Hero Arts was stamped in blue, layered onto a green panel and onto a second panel in blue. For some visual interest and contrast, a polka-dotted ribbon was added. Thanks for stopping by today and visiting! Have a great day!!

Mini Piano Hinge Book

Today I am posting something different--a miniature book I created several years ago. While surfing the 'net, I found instructions for a piano hinge book that used chopsticks for the binding.  Since at the time I didn't have any chopsticks available, I created a mini version using toothpicks--fancy party toothpicks--for the binding.  The book has 20 pages, including the front and back covers, and each individual page measures 1-7/8" X 1-3/4". The only "techniques" used on this book are direct-to-paper and sponging. The purpose of this book? I consider it merely to be a conversation piece. It could be something that is customized for an individual and given as a keepsake, but this one has no particular meaning; it is just something I tried and have kept all these years. The images found on the pages are a variety of stamp images from A Stamp in the Hand, Hero Arts, Stampers Anonymous, Stampin' Up! and, I am sure, a few others which I do not recall at this time. The charms found throughout are from a variety of sources, as well.  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today I am posting a few Valentine cards and project ideas.  Pictured is a mini tin mailbox that has been decorated with paper, ribbons, and silk flowers from Stampin' Up!  These tin mailboxes are still popular and can be found this time of year in the $1 bins at Target. 3 X 3 note cards fit perfectly in the mailbox or in the box made to hold 3 X 3 cards and envelopes.  The cards that are pictured were made using stamps from Hero Arts, Impress, Scrappy Cat, See D's, and Stampin' Up!  Thanks for stopping by!