Punch bunch

So, did I mention that I'm hooked? Another month, another workshop.

This one used the "punch bunch" stamps and the owl punch.

Though I can't ever seem to part with my "workshop" cards, I get great inspiration for cards that I make at home.

Valentine's Day

So, you guessed it....I had to attend another workshop. This time, Valentine's Day cards.

Don't ya just LOVE 'em !! =)

Cards, cards, cards

My most recent obsession is with card making !! I love to scrapbook, but I personally feel it requires more space than I have at the moment. So, for me, card making is kinda like scrapbooking on a smaller level ! 

I recently was introduced to a talented Stampin UP! demonstrator, and so I'm currently collecting stamps. I've discovered that I really prefer acrylic stamps over traditional rubber ones. 

So, the first SU! workshop I attended, we made these Christmas cards:

They're beautiful, aren't they? Would it surprise you to know that I still have them?? I couldn't give them away !

Jewelry Hanger

So this is my first project - a jewelry hanger / organizer. I needed a way to hold my longer necklaces out in the open, and I got the inspiration from a blog with a similar project. I wanted something really quick to assemble -- and this is it!!! From start to finish in less than 15 minutes.

I started with a 12x12 white frame, a 12x12 piece of tin, and a 12x12 piece of scrapbook paper.

This is a better pic of the paper I used.

You simply layer the paper on top of the piece of tin, and "frame it".

And wa-la ! I used magnets from the office supply store that look like large push pins. And I even found a magnetic round box that holds my rings ! Super easy, and super functional.