Throwback Thursday

I thought for a little bit of fun we would do a "Throwback Thursday" here on the blog! I was making cards for the upcoming Vendor's Market I am participating in at Moorefield United Church on Saturday and made this beauty. It's super cute, and "Retro" (hence the throwback).

 

Ingredients

Stamps: Say What

Ink: Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana

Paper: Calypso Coral, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Word Bubble Framelits, Retro Fresh Washi Tape

 

Now remember the "Say What" stamp set, Coastal Cabana Ink (quite possibly my favourite colour of all time along with Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding) and Retro Fresh Washi Tape are retiring so get them while you can by visiting by online store.

 

Happy Stamping,

Elizabeth Emma

Sea Street Thank-You

Ever since I saw the Sea Street stamp set in the Demonstrator Preview of the 2014-2015 Annual Catalogue I fell in love! I had planned to make Gabriel's 2nd Birthday a Nautical themed party and use the sea street stamp set and maritime designer series paper, but unfortunately my mom had her accident and a big, fully decorated birthday was out of the question.

But his year, with my mom home safe and sound and not one but TWO birthday parties to plan, I am going to use them for sure! Gabriel is having a construction themed party (because he is turning 3 and he is totally into that right now) but Thatcher is going to have a Nautical themed party because I still think it is so cute, and he's turning 1 and doesn't have much of an opinion on these things, so I get to choose.

 

Ingredients

Stamps: Sea Street

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Rea; Red

Paper: Night of Navy, Maritime DSP, Whisper White

Accessories: 1 1/4 inch circle punch, 1 inch circle punch

 

Sweet but simple, and bonus, it can be used for a man! This is always something I have trouble with, and I know others do too so I hope this helps!

 

Happy Stamping,

Elizabeth Emma

Balloon Birthday Shaker Card

Happy Tuesday Friends! The sun is shining and I think we are finally getting some decent weather back again, woo hoo! A little while ago I finally got my hands on the Celebrate Today stamp set and Balloon Framelits, and I have been having so much fun!

 

 

Ingredients:

Stamps: Celebrate Today

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Hello Honey

Paper: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush

Accessories: Balloon Framelits, Scallop Edgelit, Shaker Frames, Confetti Stars Border Punch

 

I will have this card and more available at the Moorefield United Church Vendor's Market on May 2nd. If you're local come out and visit myself along with a bunch of other great vendors from 10am-2pm. There will be various vendors inside and outside a bunch of yard sale tables! It's sure to be a great day!

Happy Stamping,
Elizabeth Emma

The Retired List and Cute Babies

I've been absent for a little while but it has been so gorgeous outside I have been playing with m sweet boys in the sunshine instead of crafting! The weather has turned colder and rainer this week and I have been back in the craft room a little bit. That and some great promotions going on.

DO you know the Retired List was released yesterday? And wow, is it ever big! There is a ton of things on there, some up to 50% off. I always get anxious when I see the retired list because sometimes some of my favourite products are leaving (I don't do well with change). But I have to remind myself (and you if you're anything like me) that it just means there are bigger, better and newer things coming along with the Annual Catalogue release on June 2nd!

Last week I whipped these baby cards up real quick, I made a boy one and a blue one. They're so cute and you can never have enough baby cards around (especially because right now I feel like my friends are having a major baby boom and I love it)! I recently acquired this set and I love it!

Ingredients
Stamps: Little Sunshine
Ink: Blushing Bride, Pool Party
Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Heart Punch, Rhinestones, Bakers Twine, Word Bubble Framelits, Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons

Happy Stamping,
Elizabeth Emma

Birdal Shower Box Card Invite

I had so much fun making this box card. There are a few different tutorials floating around out there. I found mine on Pinterest (just type in box card tutorial), just pick one that you like and go from there. I liked this one because it folds down and fits in Stampin' Up!'s envelopes.

 

 

 

Ingredients

Stamps: Girls' Night Out, Simply Wonderful (sale-a-bration)

Ink: Smokey Slate, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Memento Ink in Tuxedo

Paper: Coastal Cabana CS, Subles DSP (calypso coral), Whisper White CS, Gold Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Stampin' Up! Score Board, modern label punch, heart framelits (discontinued), dazzling details (on the ring to add some sparkle), 1" circle punch

 

 

I tried to take photos from a few different angles so you could really get a feel for it, but it was difficult. It really is much more stunning in person.

 

Happy Stamping,

Elizabeth Emma

Steph's Bridal Shower

My brother in-law is getting married next week and I couldn't be more excited! He has met the most wonderful girl and I feel blessed to call her one of my close friends. It has been so great getting to know her over the past year. She is truly a wonderful match for Kyle, and a great role model for his little girl, I know they will be happy for years to come.

 

On Sunday we hosted a bridal shower for her at my place. I under estimated how much work goes into getting one of those things ready (especially with two littles running around) but it all came together and I think Steph was happy.

I settled on Calypso Coral, Costal Cabana and Gold for a colour theme. Although, let me tell you that was one of the hardest tasks itself. There are so many great colour combos! Some colours that were a close second were crisp cantaloupe and pistachio pudding. If you don't remember, you can find the blog post with her shower invitations here.

 

I made the super cute banner using my circle framelits, Big Shot (with magnetic platform) and Baker's Twine. It was super simple and I love the look of it. I only wish I had a little girl so I could hang it in her room. It might end up living in my craft space for now.

 

For the cups, I used mason jars with Calypso Coral pom-pom trim (which unfortunately is unavailable to order right now) and Coastal Cabana Ribbon (free during sale-a-bration). The straws were from my beloved Target (lets take a minute and shed another tear that it is leaving Canada).

The picks in the cupcakes and other food (please don't judge too harshly, I am a crafter not a baker) were from the stamp set Girls Night Out and I used the scallop circle punch and circle punch to cut them out. With Coastal Cabana and Calypso Coral ink and Card Stock.

The rosettes were made using Heather Summers tutorial that I found on Pinterest. I used Soft Subtles, Maritime and Lullaby Designer Series Paper along with Gold Glimmer Paper, Calypso Coral and Coastal Cabana card stock. The buttons are from the accessory package available for FREE during sale-a-bration.

I also made Steph a super cute card to go along with her gift from us, but I will leave that for tomorrow's Blog post!

If you have any questions about how things were made or what products I used please do not hesitate to ask me, I'd love to share!

Happy Stamping,
Elizabeth Emma

Weekly Deals

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! I hope you all have time to enjoy a little Irish treat and perhaps a green beer or two! We are busy packing for our trip to the Dominican (we leave Sunday) for my Brother in-law's wedding. While I am so looking forward to it, it's creating a lot of anxiety packing for two adults, and an infant and toddler. However, we will get there eventually!

Here are this week's weekly deals.

On Sunday I had a wedding shower for my soon to be sister in law Steph! It was lots of fun and of course I had fun decorating with the help of Stampin' Up! The fact that all their products coordinate, makes décor so easy!

Come back and visit tomorrow for a full post of the shower, and all the pretty little details.

We have our sale-a-bration card class tomorrow and if you are local I still have a couple spots left, and we would love for you to join us, please contact me if you are interested.

Happy Stamping,
Elizabeth Emma