" Graduation For The Boys "



Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a graduation card I created last year. For this fun card I used deep male colors. I made my own tassel. I used a square punch, brad & thin yarn for my graduation cap. Pretty easy to make once you have the hang of it.   

Stamps : Don't remember, Classic Stars (jumbo wheel)

Card Stock : White, Ballet Blue, Silver

Ink : Versamark, Black 

Accessories : Big shot machine, Embossing folder, 1 1/4" Square punch, Brad punch, Silver brad, Mat pack, Paper piercing tool, 2-way glue, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Thin yarn, Dimensionals, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Sparkly Graduation "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a graduation card I created last year. For this fun card I used deep colors. I made my own tassel. I used a square punch, brad & thin yarn for my graduation cap. Pretty easy to make once you have the hang of it. The trim of my graduation cap & stamped image have glitter to give it that sparkly look.  

Stamps : Classic Stars (jumbo wheel)

Card Stock : White, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip

Ink : White (craft) 

Accessories : 1 1/4" Square punch, Eyelet border punch, Brad punch, Silver brad, Mat pack, Paper piercing tool, 2-way glue, Dazzling diamonds glitter, White metal embellishment, 5/8" Chocolate grosgrain ribbon, Thin yarn, Dimensionals, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....



" Pink Graduate "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a graduation card I created last year. For this fun card I used soft colors. I made my own tassel & graduation rolled up diploma. I used a square punch, brad & thin yarn for my graduation cap. Pretty easy to make once you have the hang of it. The white portion of the card was sprayed with smooch sprits to give it that glimmer look.  

Stamps : Go Graduate

Card Stock : White, Pretty in Pink

Ink : Pretty in Pink 

Accessories : 1 1/4" Square punch, Boho punch, Scallop trim punch, Brad punch, Silver & pink brads, Thin yarn, 5/8" Pink satin ribbon, Vanilla smooch spritz, Dimensionals, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....



" 2010 Graduation "



Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a graduation card I created last year. For this fun card I used soft colors & made my own tassel. I used a square punch, brad & thin yarn for my graduation cap. Pretty easy to make once you have the hang of it. The 2010 was cut with my cricut then I added spray adhesive & glitter to them. Nice & sparkly.  

Stamps : Warmest Regards (retired)

Card Stock : White, Black, Pink Pirouette

Ink : Black 

Accessories : Cricut machine, 1 1/4" Square punch, Brad punch, Silver brad, Thin yarn, Spray adhesive, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Mat pack, Paper piercing tool, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Rock-A-Bye Baby "



Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a beautiful baby card I cased last year from another talented stamper. This card can be used for many occasions as: birth announcement, baby shower, welcome home.
Stamps : Nursery Necessities

Card Stock : Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Designer paper (retired)

Ink : Pacific Point

Accessories : Big shot machine, Swirly decorative sizzlit, 2-Way glue, Dazzling diamonds glitter, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Corduroy buttons, glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Oh baby, baby "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a simple baby card I created some time ago. I used my large scallop punch to make a baby blanket & wrap the baby in it. This card can be used for baby shower invites, or welcoming a baby home.

Stamps : :( Don't remember

Card Stock : White, Brocade Blue, So Saffron, Blush Blossom, Designer paper (retired)

Ink : Black

Accessories : Black marker, 5/8" Vanilla grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" White grosgrain ribbon, Large scallop circle punch, 1" Circle punch, Small oval punch, Large oval punch, Scallop oval punch, Brad punch, Silver brads, Mat pack, Paper piercing tool, Lg glue dot, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

" Guy Suit Card "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a simple card I created last year. On this card I used the ribbon as a tie & also for the pocket hanker chief. The pattern paper has a unique fold to make the shirt. This card can be used for many occasions as: birthday, prom, Father's day, all occasions.

Stamps : Sincere Salutations

Card Stock : White, Black, Designer paper (retired)

Ink : White (craft)

Accessories : 5/8" White grosgrain, Stamp-a-majig

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Simple Female Card "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a simple card I created last year. This card can be used for many occasions as: birthday, prom, mother's day, all occasions.
Stamps : :( Don't remember

Card Stock : White, Black, Designer paper (retired)

Ink : Black

Accessories : 5/8" Celery satin ribbon, 1/4" White grosgrain ribbon, Scallop edge border punch, Paper piercing tool, Lg glue dot, Stamp-a-majig

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

" Baby Boy Card "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a baby card I created last year. 
Stamps : None
Card Stock : White, Black, Bashful Blue, Chocolate chip, Blush Blossom, So Saffron

Ink : None 

Accessories : 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Word window punch, Heart to heart punch, 1/4" Circle punch, 1/2" Circle punch, 1 1/8" Circle punch, Scallop trim border punch, Scallop trim corner punch, Big shot machine, Perfect polka dot embossing folder, Square lattice embossing folder, Buttons #5 sizzlit die, Blue thin yarn, glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

" Baby Stroller Set "



Welcome to my blog. Today's share is a baby stroller & a card. I purchased the pattern for this stroller last year. This stroller was a lot of work & took me a week to complete. The baby in the stroller is wrapped in a wash cloth imitating a baby in a stroller.
Stamps : None
Card Stock : White, Black, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate chip, Blush Blossom, Designer paper (retired) 

Ink : Pretty in Pink (sponging) 

Accessories : 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Word window punch, Heart to heart punch, 1/4" Circle punch, 1/2" Circle punch, 1 1/8" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Scallop circle punch, Scallop trim border punch, Extra lg scallop punch, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Big shot machine, Perfect polka dot embossing folder, Square lattice embossing folder, Buttons #5 sizzlit die, Bosskut tiny corner hugger die, 2-way glue, Dazzling  diamonds glitter, 1/4" White & pink grosgrain ribbon, 5/8" White satin ribbon, Pink thin yarn, Safety pin, White & pink beads, Crocheted flower, Designer brad, Rhinestones, wash cloth.

Here's a side view of the stroller.

Here's a back view of the stroller. 

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Easter Class From Last Year "

Welcome to my blog. Today's share is a Easter set I created last year for class. Here we have a bunny gift bag filled with M & M's, an Easter basket & a chick card. The chick has sponging on his edges including some pink on the cheeks.  

Stamps : None

Card Stock : White, Black, So Saffron, Only Orange, Pretty in Pink, Designer paper (retired) 

Ink : Pretty in Pink (sponging), Close to Cocoa (sponging) 

Accessories : Big shot machine, Scallop envelope sizzix die, Lg scallop circle sizzix die, Boho punch, 1 1/4" square punch, Scallop circle punch, 5-Petal flower punch, 1/2" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, 1/4" Circle punch, Scallop trim border punch, Wide oval punch, Lg oval punch, Sm oval punch, Heart to heart punch, Black marker, White gel pen, Sm cellophane bag, Sponges, 5/8" White satin ribbon, 1/4" White grosgrain ribbon, Lg glue dots

Here's a closer view of the bunny & chick.

Here's a closer view of the basket.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....



" Purses For The Girls "

Welcome to my blog. Today's share is a feminine purse set for the ladies. The item on the bottom is a mini composition notebook which I cased from the talented Inking Idaho. I created a matching card & purse box to match that notebook. Love the way those red scrunched flowers pop at you. The center of the flowers hold a large pearl. Makes a great Mother's day gift.

Stamps : None

Card Stock : White, Black, Real Red

Ink : Black 

Accessories : Big shot machine, Vintage wallpaper embossing folder, Clear box, Brayer, Scallop circle punch, 5/8" Black satin ribbon, 1 1/4" Black striped ribbon, Hot glue gun, Lg pearl brads, Mini composition notebook, Lg glue dots, Red sticky strip



Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Too Cute Owl Set "

Welcome to my blog. Today's share is an adorable owl gift set. I recently cased this cute owl pillow box from another creative stamper & decided to make a matching set for it.  Everyone at class loved their creative set they made in my home. Lots of punches were used here to combine everything together.

Stamps: None

Card Stock : White, Pink Pirouette (plain & textured), Regal Rose, Black, Only Orange

Ink : None 

Accessories : Owl punch, Two step bird punch, Boho punch, Lg oval punch, Scallop edge punch, 5-Petal flower punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Coluzzle, 3" Scallop circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Big shot machine, Pillow box, Two tags sizzix die,  1/4" White & Pretty in pink grosgrain ribbon, 5/8" White grosgrain ribbon, White thin yarn, Rhinestones, Key chain holder, White gel pen, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

 " Long Ago Male Christmas "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a male Christmas card I created a few years ago. This one was one of my favorite cards because of the color scheme & layout. For this card I definitely had to use the stamp-a-majig to line up those trees perfectly. 

Stamps : Lovely As A Tree, Circle of Friendship (retired)

Card Stock : Night of Navy, White, Mellow Moss (retired)

Ink : White Craft, Navy 

Accessories : 1" Circle punch, 1 1/8"  Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Photo corner punch, Brad punch, Navy brads, 1/4" White grosgrain ribbon, Stamp-a-majig, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....



" Puppet Show Christmas Card "



Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a Christmas card I cased from another creative stamper. Sorry, it had been on my files for so long I don't remember who was the original person. For this card I made it look like a puppet show with googly eyes. I used a few colors, punches & wide ribbon to put the scenario together.  

Stamps : Four the Holidays

Card Stock : White, Black, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Close to Cocoa

Ink : Black 

Accessories : Lg Oval punch, 1/2" Circle punch, Snowflake punch, Googly eyes, 1 1/4" Striped ribbon, Hemp twine, Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Simple Boxer Shorts "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a card I made a while ago for one of my son's. It was his birthday & he's a boxer so I made him this fun boxer shorts card. I kept it simple with minimum supplies.

Stamps : None

Card Stock : Black, Real Red

Ink : None

Accessories : Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Crimper, Black pen, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....



" Males Rule For Now "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is another male birthday card I created. For this fun card I used a good variety of masculine colors & punches. The main background is stamped with a retired Stampin' Up! background stamp.

Stamps : Woodgrain (background), Upsy Daisy, Looks Like Spring (retired)

Card Stock : River Rock, Not Quite Navy, Black

Ink : Black 

Accessories : Lg Oval punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Modern label punch, Cogs punch, Eyelet punch, Silver Eyelets, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

"A Monster For The Boys "



Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a boy birthday card I created. For this fun card I used traditional masculine colors & this fun stamp.

Stamps : Make a Monster, Warmest Regards (retired), Woodgrain (background stamp)

Card Stock : Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Retired Designer Paper

Ink : Black, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake (for sponging) 

Accessories : Perfect polka dots embossing folder, Big shot machine, Marina, Navy & Vanilla 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Crayola color pencils, Gloogly eye, Sponge, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Cute Birthday Boy "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a boy birthday card I created. For this fun card I used lots of colors & punches (old & new).

Stamps : Tags Till Christmas, Warmest Regards (retired)

Card Stock : White, Black, Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Real Red, Bashful Blue (textured), Daffodil Delight

Ink : Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Black 

Accessories : 1" Circle punch, Balloon punch (retired), 2-step bird punch, 1/4" Circle punch, Sm tag punch, Heart to heart punch, Modern label punch, Designer label punch, Lg oval punch, Gold cord, Black ribbon (Michael's), Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Colorful Birthday "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a kids birthday card I mostly cased from another talented stamper. Unfortunately I don't remember who she was. This card is cheery enough to give to any child "boy or girl". The 2 center circles were punched & the center has dimensionals to give it that 3D look. For the mouth I used one of the scallop oval & traced the edge to achieve that look. The antennas were passed through the crimper to give it that wavy look. Googly eyes were also used here to make it more fun for them.

Stamps : Teeny Tiny Wishes, Just Buzzin' By

Card Stock : White, Black, Vanilla, Real Red, Marina Mist

Ink : Black

Accessories : Scallop oval punch, Heart to heart punch, Photo corner punch, Word window punch, 1/2" Circle punch, 1 1/2" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Crimper, Googly eyes, Dimensionals, Glue dots.

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

" Another One For The Guys "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is one more male birthday card I created last year. Simple creations is all you need for guy cards. On this one I stamped the tree 1st, then I did a reverse masking to get the sun above it. I added a sentiment at the bottom & some silver brads. For this one I used very little accessories but a lot of paper layers.   

Stamps : Lovely as a Tree, It's Your Birthday

Card Stock : White, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Tall Tales Designer Paper

Ink : Always Artichoke, So Saffron (sponging sun)

Accessories : 1" Circle punch (sun), Silver brads, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

" Oh My, Another Male Card "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is another male birthday card I created last year. Simple creations is all you need for guy cards. On this one I stamped the tree 1st, then I masked it & did a reverse masking to get the sun above it. I dried embossed the blue panel & added some matching brads. The bottom portion has paper piercing & the sentiment.

Stamps : Lovely as a Tree, It's Your Birthday

Card Stock : White, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy

Ink : Not Quite Navy, More Mustard (sponging)

Accessories : 1" Circle punch (sun), Big shot machine, Embossing folder, Mustard brads, Mat pack, Paper piercing tool.

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

 " Male Birthday Wishes "

 Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is another male birthday card I created last year. Some stamping, sponging and hemp twine is your basic tools for this creation.

Stamps : Lovely as a Tree, Sincere Salutations, Itty Bitty Background

Card Stock : Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Vanilla

Ink : Old Olive, Chocolate Chip

Accessories : Hemp twine, Large oval punch, Tearing edge ruler, Dimensionals, Sponge.

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

" Pretty Little Girl "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a V-Day card created with mostly Stampin Up materials. If you change the sentiment on it you can use it for birthday cards as well. Makes a great card for any age group.
Stamps: Greeting card kids, Teeny tiny wishes
Card stock: Real Red, White, Black, Marina Mist
Ink: Black Stazon, Marina Mist (for sponging)
Accessories: Crayola color pencils, Sponge, SU pearls (on her dress), Full heart punch, Word window punch, Big shot machine, Scallop circle #2 die, 3" Circle punch (non-SU), Perfect polka dots & Square lattice embossing folders, White satin ribbon, Real red button, White thread (non-SU), Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.
Maddie.....

" Double Heart Wedding Card "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is another great card using the heart to heart punch. Changing the sentiment, can be used for different occasions: ex: wedding, anniversary, engagement and so on.
Stamps: Teeny tiny wishes
Card stock: White, Black, Basic Gray
Ink: Black
Accessories: Gray satin ribbon, Lg pearl (Michael's wedding section), Full heart punch, Black grosgrain ribbon, Black brads, SU pearls, 2-way glue, Glitter, Big shot machine, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Here is a 2nd version of the same card.
What changes here is the sentiment & this one is done in red instead of the gray.
Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Sexy Card "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is another card I created using the full heart punch.

This card shows the top & bottom portions of a woman using punches.

These hearts are popped up on dimensionals to give it the 3D look.

Stamps: Warmest Regards (retired)

Card stock: White, Black, Real Red, Blush Blossom

Ink: Black, White (sponging), Blush Blossom (sponging)

Accessories: Full heart punch, 1" punch, Red satin ribbon, SU pearls, Lg pearl (Michael's wedding section), Sponges, Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Dress Cards "

 
Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a beautiful dress card which can be used for several occasions like: Sweet 16, Special birthday, Bridal shower and more....

This dress was popped up on dimensionals to give it the 3D look.

Stamps: None

Card stock: White, Black, Basic Gray, Blush Blossom

Ink: White (sponging), Blush Blossom (sponging)

Accessories: Full heart punch, 1" punch, Big shot machine, Scallop circle #2 die, Gray satin ribbon, White satin ribbon, SU pearls, Sm black pearls (Michael's), Lg pearl (Michael's wedding section), Sponges, Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Here is the same card in red.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Simple Big Heart "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a quick and easy V-Day card. The big heart here was cut using my cricut machine and then dry-embossed with a cuttle-bug folder. The sentiment was computer generated.

This heart was popped up on dimensionals to give it the 3D look.

Stamps: None

Card stock: White, Black, Real Red

Ink: Black

Accessories: Cricut machine, Big shot machine, Embossing folder, Computer (for message), Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Black Button, White string, Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Owl in love "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a quick kids V-Day card. The big heart was cut using my full heart punch and then dry-embossed with a cuttle-bug folder. The edges of my white card stock was dry embossed using my score-pal. The sentiment was computer generated. This heart was popped up on dimensionals to give it the 3D look.

Stamps: Woodgrain (Background)

Card stock: White, Black, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Black

Accessories: Two-step owl punch, Two-step bird punch, Full heart punch, Big shot machine, Embossing folders, Decorative scissors, Computer (for message), Scorepal, White string, Glue dots, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Male V-Day Card "



Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is another quick V-Day card. The hearts were cut using my heart to heart punch and then dry-embossed with a cuttle-bug folder. The white card stock was also dry embossed using another embossing folder. The sentiment was computer generated. The red ribbon running across the card has red bling all across which makes the card really pop. Unfortunately I need a new camera.   

Stamps: None

Card stock: White, Black, Real Red, Basic Gray 

Ink: Black

Accessories: Heart to heart punch, 1 1/8" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Big shot machine, Perfect polka dots & Square lattice embossing folders, White 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Red bling ribbon (Michael's), Computer (for message), Glue dots.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Cupid in Love "

Welcome to my blog. Today's 3-D share is a project I created for my class members to do. Here we have a heart shaped dish with red & white filling & 25 chocolate kisses in it. It is tied nice with a plastic baggie, a tag & satin ribbon. Beside it I have a easel card. For the wings I added spray adhesive & Stampin' Up glitter. The red glitter hearts has 2-way glue & red glitter. The sentiments were computer generated. Stamps: None
Card stock: White, Black, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Black, Blush Blossom (sponging)
Accessories: Heart dish, Sm basket gift bag, Red & White filling, Full heart punch, Small oval punch, Heart to heart punch, Window punch, Snowflake punch, Scallop punch, Spray adhesive, 2-way glue, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Red glitter, Big shot machine, Two tags die, Computer (for message), Silver cord, Red satin ribbon, Glue dots, Dimensionals, Chocolate kisses.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Get Well "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a get well card which can also be used for other occasions just by changing the sentiment. The edges on here were totally sponged to give it a better effect.

Stamps: Warmest Regards (retired)

Card stock: White, Black, Real Red, Baja Breeze, Silver
Ink: Black (sponging), Baja Breeze (sponging)
Accessories: Heart to heart punch, Tag punch, 1" Circle punch, 1/2" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Glue dots, Dimensionals, Silver brad, Sponges, White gel pen.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Male Christmas "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a simple Christmas card I did this past Christmas 2010 for the guys. You really don't need much for the men. Just a little here & there will do.

This gorgeous snowflake was cut twice. I added a double dimensional in the back & dropped a hint of glitter to the center.

Stamps : Warmest Regards (retired)

Card stock : White, Chocolate Chip

Ink : White (craft)

Accessories : Chocolate corduroy button, Big shot machine, Northern frost decorative sizzix strip, Bashful blue satin ribbon, Lg glue dot for the button, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Birthday Celebrations "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is a simple male card I created last year for class.

This card includes lots of layers of card stock, wide ribbon and brads. No coloring required.

Stamps : Totally Tool, Upsy Daisy

Card stock : Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, To The Nines Designer Paper

Ink : Black

Accessories : Genuin brads, Silver brads, 1" Double stitched grosgrain ribbon.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....

" Another Tools Birthday "

Welcome to my blog. Today's card share is another one for the men in our lives. This card was created last year which means this designer paper is unfortunately retired. The center panel is a see through portion of the designer paper attached to red card stock. The b'day tab is popped up on dimensionals. The tools here were slightly colored to match the card stock. Simple and nice for the guys.

Stamps : Totally Tool, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card Stock : White, Black, Real Red, Going Gray, Night & Day Designer Paper

Ink : Black

Accessories : Window punch, Modern label punch, Jumbo eyelets, Color pencils, Dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy it.

Maddie.....