Zipper pouches!

Made some zippered pouches today for a birthday present! I've made them before, but not in this material! They turned out pretty cute, if I do say so! ;)

Tea Wreath!

A good friend of ours, turns 22 tomorrow! So for her Birthday I made her a few things! She loves warm beverages, so I made her a tea wreath! It was super simple to make and so much more fun that just handing her a box of teabags!

I cut the wreath form from a Red Barron pizza box, used clothespins to hold the tea in place and topped it off with some Toy Story ribbon!!

All Dressed Up...and no where to go!!

Tonight I was playing with my All Dressed Up set and came up with 2 cards! All Dressed Up is one of my favorite sets, by far!! Remember it is in the Spring Mini, which goes away in May!!! 

Dielets used, All Dressed up

Paper used, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant and Sycamore Street Designer Pack

In used, Gumball Green and Basic Grey

Embossing Folder used, Chevron and Manhattan Rose

Punch used, Scallop Edger

As always, you can order through my site

  http://amandabass.stampinup.net

Bombs Away (new set)

Bombs Away - Photopolymer Birthday Set - $13.95

 LOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS NEW SET!!!!!

I've ordered it, cannot wait to get inky with it!!

You can order it through my site,

 http://amandabass.stampinup.net

Embossed Swallowtail

Tonight I was playing around with the Swallowtail stamp that is in the Spring mini, which ends this May 31st!! I did some embossing and some stamping, just creating different combinations! I really like the results, simple but effective!!

 

Paper used, Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink, Basic Grey and Versamark

Stamp, Swallowtail

As always feel free to check out Stampin' Up products and order through my website!!

 
http://amandabass.stampinup.net

 

All Dolled-Up kit, brand new!!!

 If you like the All Dressed Up set, you will love this kit, for only $15.95

  http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=133913

 


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Chevron canvas!

I love chevrons, so when I saw canvas on sale a few weeks ago, at Michael's I decided I would attempt a DIY. I looked online for a tutorial, but couldn't find just one that I liked, so I used several as "guidelines". Here are the pics of my step by step project!

 First I measured out the canvas and made a grid, so I would know where to make my tape lines!

 Then I taped them off, this was the hardest part, trying to get the lines nice and clean!!

 Then I painted, let dry and repeated! This was the easy part!

Then I removed the tape. I have a few spots that needed to be touched up, with white paint, but for the most part it worked well!!

April Make & Take Card 3

Today I had my April Make & Take!!! We had a great time chatting and making cards!! Here is the 3rd thing we made, it's a tea bag holder, just in time for Mother's Day!! 

 Card Stock used, Sycamore Street & Whisper White

Stamp set used, Tea Shoppe

Ink used, Island Indigo

Punch used, Scallop edger.

 The holder is 3.5in X 9in, scored at 3 and 7 in

April Make & Take Card 2

Today I had my April Make & Take!!! We had a great time chatting and making cards!! Here is the 2nd card we made, I love punch art!! 

 Card Stock used, Marina Mist, Basic Gray and Gumball Green, Tea for Two, Whisper White

Punches used, Small, Medium and Large Circles for the body and the trunk. As well as the Butterfly punch but in half for the ears.  7/8 scallop punch.

Stamp Set used, Henry Says 

Ink used, Chocolate Chip

Marina Mist Bakers Twine for the balloon string. 

 

April Make & Take Card 1

Today I had my April Make & Take!!! We had a great time chatting and making cards!! Here is the first card we made!! Mixed Bunch is one of my favorite stamp sets!!

Card Stock used, Very Vanilla

Stamp set used, Mixed Bunch and Occasions Alphabet

Ink used, Garden Green and Calypso Coral. 

Embellishment used, Sycamore Street button. 

Mixed Bunch!

As a lot of you all know I got sick last weekend, and had to have my gallbladder removed suddenly, that is the reason for my lack of creativity over the past 2 weeks! I'm still recovering, slowly, it seems I traded one set of problems for another! Last night I decided I couldn't stand it any longer, I had to make something!! So, I broke out a Spring'ish looking set, and just started making cards!! I ended up with 6, that turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself!! I hope to be back to posting regularly very soon!! Hope you are all enjoying Spring!! Happy Stampin'!! 

Stampin' Up materials used:
Paper used; Whisper White and Tea For Two
Stamp set; Mixed Bunch, with the coordinating Flower Punch
Ink used; Calypso Coral, Garden Green and Basic Grey
Embellishments used; Sycamore Street, this was a free item during the Sale-A-Bration promotion!! 

Yes, I do this, too!!

I do embroidery & appliques, too!! My dream is to one day be able to sew, better than I already do!! I ran these off tonight, for a friend! They're going to Disney next week, she's going to make drawstring bags out of them!!

Happy Crafting!!

Drumroll PLEASE!!!

Introducing, This & That!!!!
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Paper Pumpkin arrived today.....

And there were no disappointments here!!! It was everything it advertised, and MORE!!! The only thing I had to add was adhesive and IMAGINATION!!! I thoroughly enjoyed working with my Paper Pumpkin today!! Here are some pics, or before and after.................

If you would like to order Paper Pumpkin, so you don't miss out next month, here is where you can sign up www.mypaperpumpkin.com remember to list me, Amanda Bass as your demonstrator, zip code 37412

Scrap happy!

If you've ever read my blog before then you know how much I love to turn my scraps into treasures! Tonight the kids were gone to a party so I broke out my scrap box and got to work! I ended up with 8 cards centered around the All Dressed Up set!! If you like this set, it's in the Spring mini and will only be available till May 31st

 If you are interested in purchasing this set, before it goes away on May 31st, here is the link to my site, where you can do all your online shopping! 

http://amandabass.stampinup.net

If you have any questions, please feel free to message me, raisingbassbrats@aol.com

Sneak Peak for Spring!!!

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Do you Pinterest, why YES, I do!!! (FOLLOW ME!)

Pinterest is where I get a lot of  inspiration, even though I've not been able to do everything I have pinned! There is always tomorrow!!! So, if you are on Pinterest, please, follow me!! http://pinterest.com/raisingbassbrat/

The choice is clear!!!!

You have got to see what's all NEW at Stampin' Up!!! You will NOT be disappointed!!! Strike while the iron is hot and get 57 stamps for under $14 click here!!!!!!!!

The remodel that ALMOST never ended!

I haven't posted much during the month of Feb and there is a VERY good reason for it!! We started remodeling our hallway & bathroom on Feb 13th, and it was just finished yesterday!!! Almost a month of staying at my mom's with my two teens and our two horses, I mean dogs. It shouldn't have taken this long but, one contractor started it and we had to dismiss him, due to poor work ethic. Then had to look for another contractor, willing to come in and pick up where the first left off! Thankfully, we were able to find a GRRRRRRREAT one the second time around!! We were very pleased with his work! In fact we were so pleased we have told everyone and he is starting on my mother's bathroom tomorrow! Anyone local, needing work done, I'll gladly give you his name & number. I've created a collage to share with you all, that kind of gives you a brief glimpse into the remodel! I hope to be back to crafting and posting ASAP!!!

March Make & Take card 4

Today was my March Make & Take!!! We had a BLAST getting inky and making some adorable cards!! Here is the third one we made, just in time for Easter!

 Card Stock used Whisper White, Perfectly Plum, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. 

Punches, Bird Builder

Stamp, Easter Blessings

Ink Chocolate chip

This card is simple and effective! :)

March Make & Take card 3

Today was my March Make & Take!!! We had a BLAST getting inky and making some adorable cards!! Here is the third one we made, just in time for Easter! 

 Card Stock, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Pretty in Pink

Embossing Folder, Wood Grain

Punches, 1 3/4 Circle, Medium Oval, and Owl Builder (For paws)

Top it off with a pompom and you have a cute little bunny butt hanging out of a tree! :)

March Make & Take card 2

Today was my March Make & Take!!! We had a BLAST getting inky and making some adorable cards!! Here is the second one we made, it super simple, but very cute!! 

Card Stock used, Island Indigo, Very Vanilla and International Bizarre. 

Stamps set, Ciao Baby

Punch, Petite Curly Label. 

Ink, Island Indigo.

This card is super simple, but very cute!!

March Make & Take card 1

Today was my March Make & Take!!! We had a BLAST getting inky and making some adorable cards!! Here is the first one we made. I've actually posted it before, but it's worth re-posting, and today is the first time I've used it in my workshops! Just for St Patty's Day, a punch art leprechaun!!

Here's the link to the original post, that has all the details about my cute little man!!

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Move over Oscar!!

We're doing some remodeling/redecorating in my house and I thought I would share some of my spruce ups with you!! Here is my first one.... 

I wanted a metal garbage can but I wanted it to match, so I bought a silver one, some spray paint and some spray spray gloss, for a shiny finish!!! I love how it turned out and it matches my kitchen perfectly!!!! Never be afraid to DIY!!! :)

Paper Pumpkin!!!! This is MUST for the creative!!!

It's a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Sweep away the mundane-your creativity carriage awaits!

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy!

Get Started

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!

The very first Paper Pumpkin will arrive on your doorstep starting in March-if you sign up before March 10.

Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

• Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.
• We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.  
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!) There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.
• Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month.

Here's How You Order

Sign up for your monthly Paper Pumpkin starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it.

Starting in early March, you can try Paper Pumpkin for one month by visiting our online store.

 If you don't have a demonstrator PLEASE feel free to list me, so I can get you on the mailing list, and you can join my AMAZING FREEEEEEEEEE monthly workshops!!! Just search me, Amanda Bass 37412

A Free Gift in Your Very First Kit

The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic block!

Questions? We've Got Answers

Why are we offering Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin is the perfect introduction to Stampin' Up! We designed it for crafters that want to create a project each month, but aren't quite ready to build a stamp collection (yet).

How does shipping work with Paper Pumpkin?

Your Paper Pumpkin will be automatically shipped to you each month (so fun!). Because we are auto shipping these, the pricing structure is slightly different from our other Stampin' Up! products.

If you don't have a demonstrator PLEASE feel free to list me, so I can get you on the mailing list, and you can join my AMAZING FREEEEEEEEEE monthly workshops!!! Just search me, Amanda Bass 37412

Slouchy hat!!!

I've recently started knitting, with the help, and much patience of my dear, sweet friend!!! I've wanted to learn all my life, but I was never able to learn until she started teaching me!! Here is the hat I just finished today, it's a slouchy hat with a flower closure!! Here is the pattern I used!!

My daughter sporting her new hat!! :)

 My goal is to get good enough that I can knit several hats a week and take them to the local children's cancer clinic, for the kids! :)

Feeling the scraps!!

I'm working on thinning out my scrap box, so that means more random cards!! Here's a few I came up with tonight!!

I honestly have no idea where any of the paper or ribbon came from, as they were in my scrap bins. I do know the stamp on the card on the right is from a retired Stampin' Up Set, stamped in Perfectly Plum!!

I just love making cards out of scrap!!! Happy Scrapping!!

Show me your scraps!!

If you're like me you have a huge scrap bin!! Little bits of paper that you hold on to, just in case!!! Well, sometimes I pull out my scrap bin to see what I can come up with!!! Here are my latest creations!! 

I started with Whisper White Card Stock by Stampin'Up

Then I took out my Stampin' Up circle punches. I punched till I was happy with the way it looked! Next, I took my scraps and lined the back of the card, so that the bits showed through my punches!! I finished it off with a salutation stamp!! Super simple and very effective!!

Hello Mrs Cleaver!!!

I'm absolutely in love with the new Stampin'Up set, All Dressed Up!!! I just love the little 40's style dresses and the sweet sayings in the stamp set, and the framelets are the icing on the cake!!! Here are 3 cards I whipped up tonight!!

 For this card:

Paper; Print Poetry Designer Paper Pack, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip Card Stock

Stamp Set; All Dressed Up

Ink; Chocolate Chip

I added some embellishments that I had laying around!

 For this card I used:

Paper; Sweet Shop, Whisper White and Elegant Eggplant Card Stock

Stamp set used; All Dressed Up

Ink; Elegant Eggplant

I added some embellishments I had laying around!

 For this card:

Paper; Print Poetry Designer Paper Pack, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip Card

Stamp Set; All Dressed Up

Ink; Chocolate Chip

I added some embellishments I had laying around! 

Feeling a little corky!

I'm a huge fan of up-cycle!!! I love to refurbish things!! I seen all these cork projects on Pinterest and they peeked my interest!! I decided to beg all my friends for corks, since I don't drink wine! Thankfully, my friends were up to the challenge!!! So, here is what I came up with....

I bought an unfinished tray at Michaels for only $3 and I spray painted it red. Then I just hot glued the corks in!! I'm using it for a hot pad in my kitchen!! So simple!!! I love it!!!

        

Happy Hamburger! (2/2 workshop card 4)

This card makes me hungry!! :) 

I started with a Chocolate Chip card. I added a strip of Whisper White and then a strip if chevron paper that comes in the Sycamore Street Designer paper pack, that you get free with a $50 purchase!! (See the Sale A Bration brochure!)  I then made a hamburger out of punches!!  I LOVE PUNCH ART!!!! 

I sponged some Very Vanilla with More Mustard to create the bun, then I punched it with the Large Oval Punch. The cheese is Daffodil Delight made with the Pennant Punch.

The tomato is Real real made with the 1 3/8 Circle Punch. The Hamburger is Early Espresso made with the 1 3/8 Circle punch. The lettuce is Garden Green made with the Scallop Punch. 

Then I used the Wacky Wishes stamp set, stamped in Real Red. This is a Hostess set, ask me how you can get it!!! ;) If you would like to attend my workshops please email me at raisingbassbrats@aol.com All of these products can be purchased on my website; http://amandabass.stampinup.net

Oh Henry!! (2/2 workshop card 3)

We did this card at a recent workshop I hosted. I love little Henry!!! 

 Card stock used; Marina Mist, Basic Grey, Old Olive and Sunshine and Sparkles Designer Paper Pack.

Stamp Sets; Henry Says, Oh Whale

Die used; Pinwheel
Island Indigo Bakers Twine

The card is Marina Mist, the Grass is Old Olive, Henry is Basic Grey, the pinwheel is made out of the Sunshine and Sparkles Designer Pack, with a brad in the center! If you'd like to come to my next workshop please email me at raisingbassbrats@aol.com All these products can be purchased on my website; http://amandabass.stampinup.net

You have my heart (2/2 Workshop card 2)

We made this card at my workshop on 2/2. It's simple yet effective! 

I started with a Very Vanilla card. I embossed a strip of Pirouette Pink with the Honeycomb folder, it's new, in the Spring mini!! I then used the Hearts a Flutter stamp set, also new, in the Spring mini!!! I just randomly stamped the hearts in, Melon Mamba, Pirouette Pink, Cherry Cobbler and Regal Rose. Then on the inside I stamped Happy Valentine's Day!! Super simple and so cute!! If you would like to come to my next workshop please email me at raisingbassbrats@aol.com All these products can be purchased through my website; http://amandabass.stampinup.net

All Dressed Up (2/2 workshop card 1)

I recently hosted my first Stampin'Up workshop!!! It was a "make & take" were we made 4 cards!! I had a house full of creative ladies!! We had SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH fun!!! If you missed this one please don't miss the next one!! If you'd like to join my workshops just email me, raisingbassbrats@aol.com

Here is my first card

 For this card I used the All Dressed Up Framelets out of the Spring Mini.

Card Stock used; Whisper White, Basic Black & Polka Dot Parade

The card is Whisper White. I cut a Basic Black square a tad smaller than the card. I used the Framelet dress stand on an additional Whisper white square, a tad smaller than the Basic Black square. I layered them all, then added the Framelet Dress in Polka Dot Parade. Added 3 silver brads and stamped a sweet sentiment on the inside! Easy peasy!!!

All these items can be ordered through my Stampin'Up website; 

http://amandabass.stampinup.net

I'm seeing clovers!

I was feeling lucky today so I decided to make a simple clover card for St. Patrick's Day! Here's what I came up with!

 

Stampin'Up Card Stock used; Gumball Green, Orchard Harvest and Polka Dot Parade

Stampin'Up punch used; Full Heart

Stampin'Up Embossing folder used; Sunburst

Stampin'Up Ribbon used; Gumball Green

I used the only stamp I had, it's not Stampin'Up, but I just ordered a new one from the Stampin'Up Mini!! It's so cute!!

You can check out all the products Stampin'Up offers on my website http://amandabass.stampinup.net You can place an order there 24/7 and have it delivered right to your door!! You can also check out dates for my workshops! Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!! As always, Happy Stampin'!

Cross my heart!

Still feeling the Valentine theme for my card making right now! So here's one I came up with today, all by myself! :)

Card stock used: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White and Pink Pirouette. All are Stampin'Up!

I used one stamp, from the single stamps offered at the end of 2012! If you loved being able to buy stamps one by one, get ready because they're about to run it again, with all new stamps!!

I used the Small Heart Punch by Stampin'Up and an edge punch that I've had for who knows how long! First I cut squares out of my car stock, then I took the edger and did both sides to make the shapes. I added a heart to each one and glued it all together! Didn't take too long and I love how it turned out!!

Yayness!!!!

Today I signed up to be a Stampin'Up demonstrator!!!  I'm super excited as this is something I've wanted to do for a LONG time!! SO expect some super posts featuring all new Stampin'Up products!! AND if you need ANYTHING Stampin'up, please feel free to contact me, raisingbassbrats@aol.com !!! I will be having workshops, where we make cards, featuring Stampin'Up products!! If you're local, I would love to have you join the fun!!!! As always, HAPPY STAMPIN!!!! My website http://amandabass.stampinup.net

You'll be in my heart!

I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day, but I have seen a few cards that I just couldn't resist putting my own spin on! Here is the Original card I saw, and here is my version. 

 I used paperbag brown card sotck for the actual card, embossed with Stampin'Up Starburst embossing folder. I cut strips 1 5/8 wide out of Valentine paper I picked up on sale at Michaels. I used the Stampin'Up Full Heart punch to punch a heart out of each strip. Then I left a space in between them when gluing them down, and I used a dimensional to pop up the actual hearts. I added a pearl to the center of each heart. The stamp is from the Singles special that Stampin'Up ran at the end of the 2012. (They are getting ready to run more of those! I love when they do that because you can by the stamps you like instead of the entire set! It's a great deal!!) I also stamped Happy Valentine's Day on the inside! I used Stampin'Up Chocolate Chip Ink for both! Super cute and easy!! 

They're after me lucky charms!

Since St Patty's Day is just around the corner I thought making a card would be fun! I saw one some where that I liked, but I cannot remember where it was! I just had to wing it, so this is what I came up with!

Stampin' Up paper used; Starfruit, Whisper White, Gumball Green, Lucky Limeade, Pink Pirouette and Pumpkin Pie.

Punch used; Stampin' Up Bird Builder.

Ribbon used; Gumball Green.

I added google eyes and free handed his smile.

I added a stamp in the corner and I was done!

Simple &cute, I love it! 

I will be doing this at my up coming workshop!!

If you would like to come please feel free to email me at raisingbassbrats@aol.com

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar was one of my children's favorite books when they were little! I cannot count the times that I read it to them! Now when someone close to us has a baby I put a copy of the book in their shower gift, just to pass along something special! Tonight I came across a card on Pinterest, yes, I'm ALWAYS on Pinterest, that made me thing of those times I read that book to my sweet babies! Here is a link to the original inspiration! So, tonight I made a card inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and my children LOVED it!! I think I will be doing this one at my nest workshop!! Anyone who would like to come please feel free to email me!! Raisingbassbrats@aol.com

Card is made of Stampin' Up Gumball Green. I embossed a sheet of Whisper White with a leaf folder and sponged it with Crumb Cake, all Stampin' Up. I used the Stampin' Up 1 3/8 Circle punch and the Polka Dot Parade paper to make the caterpillar. I used a standard hole punch to dots and I free handed the antennas, then I added some google eyes! You can never go wrong with google eyes!! Then I just free handed his smile. I added the stamp in the top corner, in Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Up ink, from the Sprinkled Expressions Stampin' Up set! I think he turned out pretty cute!

Love me some scraps!

I really like to save my scraps, every scrap, just because I I hate to waste them! So every once in a while I will pull them out and try to make a card with them! The other day while surfing my favorite time sucking site, Pinterest, I came across a card that I wanted to make, so I decided to pull out my scraps!! here is the link to the card I saw Original card and here is what I came up with! 

I don't have a die cut for the ribbon strips so I just used my cropper to make different width strips and then trimmed the ends with scissors so that they look like ribbons. The card itself is paper bag brown, made of recycled paper. I used lots of scrap paper some from Michaels and some of the Stampin' Up, Polka Dot Parade Designer Paper series pack. The ribbon is also Stampin' Up, Gumball Green. The stamp is a retired Stampin' Up set, stamped in Pumpkin Pie, which is one of my favorite Stampin' Up ink colors! I added a little brad at the top just for fun! This card was super simple & quick to make, and it used up some of my scraps! Happy carding!