Happy Summer!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Thanks so much for stopping by today - it's my turn to post on the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog and I can't wait to show you the step card I made using several of fun stamps from this month's release.

I had the most fun putting this card together!  It was a long process and a lot of work, but I really love the way it turned out!

Recipe:

* I started by making a step card out of Kraft paper.  Next, I cut some waves I found in the Silhouette Online Store from white paper.  I used my Copic Air Brush System to color them with some pretty shades of blue.

* Then I stamped, colored and cut out the sweet little fish and sailboat from the PK June Stamp Release (PKSC-18)

*For the middle layer, I hand cut a couple of layers of "sand" from some kraft paper, inked it up and covered it with clear glitter.

* I added the beach ball, sand castle and starfish to this step (these images are all from the PKSC-18 stamp set).

* The 3rd step was made with more "sand" and I air brushed my sunshine and sky.

* The darling little Hula girl (she has become one of my all time favorite PK stamps) is from the Rock a Hula (PK-1254) stamp set.  The guitar is also from this set.

* The coconut drink, starfish and sentiment are all from the PKSC-18 set.

 

 

I think this card is just going to sit on my craft desk so that I can crank up the AC, turn on my Buffett tunes and pretend I'm on some tropical island enjoying the sea breezes with my little Hula Girl friend!  Until next time......ALOHA! 

Everything is better with coffee

Hello and happy Wednesday to you!

Today is Design Team Day over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and I have a sweet card to share with you.  The image on my card is from a cutting file that truly speaks to my heart - Java Great Day.  And, here's my card....

Recipe:

* Those pretty papers are from October Afternoon, one of my favorite paper companies.

* I used the old fashioned coffee peculator (reminds me of my grandparents) from the Java Great Day Cutting File.

* The coffee pot got a few doodles with my white gel pen and a Peachy Face from the Peachy Keen Stamp set Sweet and Innocent Face Assortment (PK-1300)

* I used a Copic marker to custom match my ribbon (I use Hug-Snug Seam Binding)

* The sentiment is from the Coffee Cozies Stamp Set by Lil' Inkers - and, in my opinion, truer words were never spoken!

The Java Great Day Cutting File is one of my favorites and is just full of cute coffee related images....

 

 

Perfect for the coffee lover in your life!

Well, that's it for me today.  Be sure to stop by Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons to see the amazing projects put together by the other designers.  There are some beautiful designs waiting for you!  Have a wonderful day and I'll be seeing you soon.....

Until next time,

Happy Father's Day!

Hello everyone and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner!

I'm pretty sure all the people who visit my blog are women, so....Happy Father's Day to all the special Dads in your lives!  I've got a fun little treat for my hubby on this special day.....

Recipe:

* I found the toolbox cutting file over at the Silhouette Online Store. It was pretty simple to put together.  A bit of glue and a few brads did the trick.

* I stamped the Father's Day sentiment onto some white cardstock, matted it with the silver metallic paper and added some silver stick on "Bling" from Jolees.

* I added more silver bling on the sides of the tool box.

* The inside of the tool box is filled with my hubby's favorite candy!

Happy Father's Day to my sweet husband!

Until next time,

Noteworthy.....

Hello everyone and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner.

I'm glad you stopped by because today I am a Guest Designer on the Twine it up with Trendy Twine Blog and I've got a sweet project to share with you....

Recipe:

* I used my Spellbinders "Grand Scalloped Squares" die to create my notebook covers from lightweight cardboard.  I also used the die to cut some pretty patterned paper to cover the cardboard and to cut my inside pages.

* The sweet little blue bird and musical notes are from the Silhouette Online Store.

* Sentiment is from the "Life is Good" stamp set by My Creative Time
* After decorating my cover, I used my Cinch to put my little notebook together.

* The beautiful twine at the top of notebook is called Blue Berry - isn't it a pretty shade of blue?

* I cut 2 strips of Blue Berry Twine about 5 inches long and tied them to each wire at the top of my notebook.  I repeated that process 2 more times to give the twine a nice full look.

* After tying all my twine, I trimmed everything evenly.

Here's a better look at this pretty twine....

Pretty, huh?

Well, that's about it for me today.  As always, thanks so much for stopping by. I always look forward to your visits and sweet comments!  Be sure to stop by Annie's Paper Boutique (Home of Trendy Twine) and check out the newest twine colors and current sales!

Until next time,

Rock A Hula

Hi there and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner!

How's your week going so far?  I'm still trying to recover from our week of VBS and attempting to get my house back in order after a week with the grands.  Cleaning house sure puts a crimp in my crafting time!

I don't know about your neck of the woods, but we have been having summer-like temps for what seems like a very, very long time here in Southeast Alabama.  It's hot, humid, muggy and steamy around here these days and there seems to be no relief in sight.  So....I think I'm just gonna get a cold drink, crank up some Jimmy Buffett, close my eyes and pretend to be on secluded tropical island somewhere enjoying the sea breezes and maybe...just maybe...doing a little Rock a Hula.....

Can't you just smell that clean, fresh ocean breeze?

Recipe:

* I created the Candy Tube Holder with a cutting file from SVG Cutting Files. (I extended the back on mine).

* My adorable little Hula girl is from the New Peachy Keen Stamps stamp set Rock a Hula (PK-1254).  Isn't she just cute as can be?

* I colored my little Island Cutie with my Copic markers.

* The sand is created with Kraft paper and lots of glitter.

* The starfish is from the PKS June Stamp Set (PKSC-18)

* The tops of the palm trees are from the Silhouette Online Store.  I added some dark brown pearls to the center of each tree for coconuts!  Then I used my hot glue gun to glue the tree tops to my candy tubes - ta da....instant palm trees!

Ok, I guess I have to head back downstairs and finish cleaning this house.  But, in my mind, I'll still be doing the Hula with a cool drink in one hand and Jimmy Buffett singing in my ear!  Have a great island day everyone!

Until next time,