Wrapped with Love

Happy Friday, everyone! Today I have a little Christmas in July project to share with you. It's a quick and simple wrap for a gift -- in this case, a hot cocoa box. When the Christmas season rolls around, simple solutions for gifts and gift wraps are what I'm always looking for. This Charming Christmas set from JustRite Stampers is perfect for making sweet tags for your gifts and packages.

I used cardstock and paper to make a belly band for the acetate box, then I tied on the ribbon. I stamped the frame and sentiment, then I cut and embossed it with a Spellbinders star charm.

I dotted some Stardust Stickles here and there, and I tied the charm on to the ribbon with Silver Metallic String.

I hope this gives you some ideas for quick and easy wrapping! That's all for now -- thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a fantastic Friday!
Christina

Mojo Monday / Clean and Simple Card

Hello there! Happy Wednesday! I combined two challenges to make this thank you card. The layout is this week's Mojo Monday Sketch, and the CAS Challenge at Splitcoaststampers is to use Red, Black and White.

The paper is from the Lime Twist: Life of the Party pad by My Mind's Eye. The stamps are from the Heart to Heart oval set by JustRite Stampers. I stamped the frame in Versamark and heat embossed it with black embossing powder. I stamped the sentiment in SU! Riding Hood Red ink and popped it up on dimensional boosters.

Okay, confession time. After heat embossing, there were lots of stray black spots around the frame, despite my best attempts to remove the extra embossing powder before using the heat tool. It was the second time I had made the same mistake, and I wasn't going to do it a third time. So, SU!'s Itty Bitty Backgrounds came to the rescue. Some well-placed "random" stamping covered the black spots. Problem solved. ;)

That's all for today. I'm so glad you stopped to visit. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Christina

Stampers Dream and Friends Blog Hop!

Hi there! Happy Monday to you! I'm so excited to be hopping with the Stamper's Dream and Friends Blog Hop!

My card features the new Deck the Halls Cling Set by JustRite Stampers. I paired it with some October Afternoon Schoolhouse papers.

This set coordinates perfectly with the Spellbinders Heirloom Ornaments Nestabilities. I embellished with some adhesive  rhinestones and some Ivory Burlap String.

To see the list of all the designers participating in the Hop today, start with Michelle's Blog!

Here's the blog candy Michelle is offering! Leave a comment on each post for a chance to win!

Next I'll send you to visit Jo Thompson! Thanks so much for hopping by today!

Have a great day!
Christina

Just for You

Hello, friends! I've been a bad blogger these last couple weeks, I know. Life just kinda got in the way, and much has happened in the last week. Last Sunday was Kyle's graduation party, and we had been taking care of many preparations inside and outside the house. Last Friday, just before the party, my grandma passed away after a long battle with cancer. We went ahead with the party, finished our clean-up, then had the family reception here after the funeral Wednesday. At one point during the week I wasn't sure which end was up or what day it was. It's been crazy, to say the least -- joy and sadness, but a lot of good time with family and friends.

So, here I am, trying to get back into my stamping groove. Thanks for hanging around. :)

Today's project is a quick and easy label or tag for a treat bag. My husband loves pistachios. LOVES. I thought it would be fun to make a little bag which he can to take to work. I used the Fancy Labels Cling Set by JustRite Stampers.

I cut and embossed the frame with one of the Spellbinders Labels Eighteen Nestabilities, and I used a Classic Oval on the sentiment. I sponged the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

I covered the Maya Road Chipboard Heart with paper from the Crate Paper School Spirit Collection. I sanded and inked the edges of the heart, then I topped it with a button and May Arts Natural Burlap String.

That's all for now. I'm planning to spend the day stamping, so I'll be back with more projects in the coming days. I hope you'll stop by!

Thanks for the visit today -- have a great day!
Christina

Stamper's Dream/JustRite Blog Hop!

Hello, friends! Long time, no blog, huh? Let me just say it's been busy here. Graduation, dance recital, subbing, graduation party... lots going on. :) Anyway, I've been itching to get inky, and the Stamper's Dream/JustRite Hop was the perfect reason!

The amount of inspiration you will get today during the Stamper's Dream/JustRite Design Team Blog Hop is amazing!! So grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage, get comfy, and enjoy all the JustRite Projects from this fabulous group of designers!! And while you're visiting each blog be sure to leave a little love, because along the way we have Three Mystery Blog Candies hidden somewhere! For your chance to win one of the fabulous prizes you must leave a comment on the mystery location blog post. All 21 Locations are eligible locations for the Mystery Blog Candy!!

On my card I used the Elegant Frames Cling Set, and I paired it with some October Afternoon Modern Homemaker paper. I embellished with some crochet ribbon, red burlap string, and a red button.

Here's the lineup of designers who have JustRite products to share with you today!

JustRite Inspiration Blog http://justritestampers.typepad.com/
Becca Feeken http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/
Michelle Rodgers http://www.stampersdream.blogspot.com/
Eva Dobilas http://evafromca.blogspot.com/
Kazan Clark http://nunutoolies.blogspot.com/
Arlene Cuevas http://butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com/
Mona Pendleton http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com/
Amy Sheffer http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/
Kellie Fortin http://www.murdocks.typepad.com/
Michele Kovack http://chelemom.blogspot.com/
Tosha Leyendekker http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com/
Kathy Jones http://inspiredtostamp.blogspot.com/
Mariana Grigsby http://marianagrigsby.wordpress.com/
Barb Schram http://barbschram.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Kraft http://handkraftedbystephanie.blogspot.com/
Teresa Kline http://enjoythevasunshine.blogspot.com/
Heidi Blankenship http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/
Christina Fischer http://flowersandink.blogspot.com/
Angela Barkhouse http://snippetsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Lea Lawson http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Sankari Wegman http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
 
Now it's time to visit Angela! Thanks so much for hopping by!
 
Have a great day!
Christina

Happy Birthday, Bar!

Hello there! Happy Friday! Today we're celebrating the birthday of the wonderful and talented Barbara Anders! I hope you arrived here from Vicki Garrett's blog. If not, be sure to start with the party planner herself, Tammy Hershberger! :)

I created a sweet and happy card for Bar -- because that's the kind of person she is! The stamps are from the Family Garden Cling Set by JustRite Stampers. I used Classic Oval and Big Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, and the papers are Lime Tart - Life of the Party by My Mind's Eye.

The party continues at the next stop with Jodi Collins!

Happy, happy birthday, Bar -- may your day and your year be filled with joy and blessings! HUGS!

Christina

A Post... Finally.

So, I had every intention of posting this two days ago. And then Blogger went spastic. And then, when Blogger finally quit spazzing, I was gone all day visiting the University of Kentucky with Megan. So now I'm home, and I'm finally posting. :)

I used stamps from JustRite's Friendship Blooms Cling Set, stamping them in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and inking the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. I cut and embossed the frame and sentiment with Labels Eighteen and Classic Circle Nestabilities. The paper is from The Thrift Shop by October Afternoon. I embossed the background with the Cuttlebug Fleur de Lis folder, and I embellished with Black Rhinestones, Natural Burlap String, and a Peridot Love Letter Rose. I took off the bottom two labels of the rose to make it a bit smaller so it didn't overwhelm the sentiment.

Tip: Don't be afraid to play around with your embellishments to make them more suitable for your project. Color them, cut them, change their shape -- make them work for you! :)

After a few days of heat and sunshine, the rain is back. Looks like soggy soccer games today! Thanks for visiting today -- have a great day!

Christina

A Prayer for You

Sympathy cards are always difficult to make. Unfortunately, I needed a couple of them this week. Lately I've been trying to stay away from traditional, dark colors, and I'm opting instead to focus on life and hope.

I used the Hugs to You Oval Set by JustRite Stampers.  The colors and butterflies in this Happy Go Lucky paper by My Mind's Eye just seemed to remind me of hope. I gave the purple panel some added dimension with the Cuttlebug Fleur de Lis embossing folder.

I finished the inside, adding a sentiment from the JustRite Just Because Mini Sentiments.

The sun is out here today, at least for a little while, so I'm hoping for a good day. :) Whatever your plans are for this Saturday, I hope you have a great one. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Christina

Mojo Monday Sketch

Happy Tuesday! I played along with this week's Mojo Monday Sketch to create this card. I went out of my usual box and chose the round version of the sketch, and I really like the way it turned out.

The sentiment is from the Birdhouses set by JustRite Stampers. I used Bo Bunny's Porcelain Dot and Organic Honeysuckle papers. The edges of the card and sentiment were inked with Tea Dye Distress Ink. I embellished with bling flowers, seam binding ribbon, and May Arts Natural Burlap String.

I'm headed off to school for my second day of subbing this week. I'll be back tomorrow with another card -- I hope to see you then! Thanks for visiting today!

Have a great day!
Christina

Stamper's Dream Coupon Code and Blog Candy!

Hello there! Did you know that Michelle has a Coupon Code and some Blog Candy over at the Stamper's Dream Blog? She's away on a much-deserved vacation and wanted to leave you all with something to do while she's away! :)

Today's the last day to take advantage of her generous gift, so be sure to click HERE now for all the details! Happy Shopping!

Have a great Saturday!

Christina

You Are Loved

Happy Friday, everyone! The kids are home today for Easter break, and it's raining AGAIN. Yuck. Even though it's wet and gray outside, this card is sunny and summery. :)

I haven't participated in a SCS Sketch Challenge for SO long, and this week's Sketch 329 was perfect for the A Warm Hello  round set by JustRite Stampers. I cut and embossed the circles and inked the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. The patterned paper is from the Hello Luscious 6x6 pad by BasicGrey. I embossed the bottom panel with the Cuttlebug Victoria folder. I embellished with seam binding ribbon, a rhinestone flourish, and a Prima Peridot Love Letter Rose.

That's it for today! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a great day!
Christina

Thoughts of Easter

Hi there! I'm so glad you stopped by. Today I have a Stamper's Dream card to share with you. The weather here is finally getting warmer, so my thoughts have turned to spring and Easter. I inked up this Egg Topiary stamp and paired it with My Mind's Eye Alphabet Soup Girl paper.

I cut and embossed the panel with one of the Labels Eighteen Nestabilities, then I sponged the edges. I wanted to keep the image soft and springy, so I watercolored it with an aquapainter and various inks. I added some Stardust Stickles here and there for a little sparkle. I embellished with some plaid ribbon, Pink Burlap String, and a pearl flourish.

We've been enjoying our spring break "staycation" so far -- we've already checked bowling and a trip to the park off our list. We're hoping to go somewhere with the girls this afternoon -- maybe the zoo!  :)

I hope you enjoy your day, whatever your plans may be! Thanks for spending some time here with me today!

Have a great day!
Christina

Stampers Dream and Friends Blog Hop!

Hello there! I'm so excited to be hopping with the rest of the Dream Team and some very special friends today! Seriously, I'm surrounded by some incredible stamping talent! I'll introduce them to you after I share my card!

I paired the Kindness Cling set from JustRite Stampers with this sweet Jillibean Soup Blossom Soup paper. I used Labels Twenty and Classic Circle Nestabilities to cut and emboss the frame and sentiment, then I sponged the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. I embellished with some bling, sheer ribbon, and a Webster's Pages Sparkler.

Now check out this lineup of talented stampers who have projects to share with you today!

Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Jerri Kay Jiminez
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Arlene Cuevas
Leslie Miller
Cindy Lawrence
Kellie Fortin
Tosh Leyendekker
Jeanne Streiff
Mariana Grigsby
Joan Ervin
Lea Lawson
Frances Byrne
Christina Fischer (You are here!)
Carla Murphy
Teresa Kline
Carol Longacre
Gabriela Divine
 
Be sure to leave a comment at each post along the way, because Michelle has two blog candy packages to give away! Sweet, huh? The winners will be announced on Michelle's Blog Thursday evening, April 14 as well as on the blogs that had the hidden candy! So be sure to check back to see who the two winners are....it could be you! :)

That's all for my stop on the hop! Now I'll send you to visit Carla! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great day!
Christina

Clean and Simple Sunday

Good Sunday morning to you! As usual, it's been a whirlwind of activity here at the Fischer house the last few days. My kids are on spring break this week, so Kyle left yesterday for his senior trip to Siesta Key (I'm pretty sure I won't exhale until next Saturday when he returns). I'm chairing a fundraiser today to help build a new Soup Kitchen for the hungry in our area, so that took up a bit of time, too. So... my post planned for Friday was bumped to today. Why is it that I always feel two steps behind lately?

I wanted to keep things simple on this card -- maybe it will help me keep things simple in my life? Anyway, I started with a clean card base, rounded the corners, then I scored and embossed on the bottom. I inked up this Impression Obsession Dotty Heart with Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks. The sentiment is from the Quiet Moments cling set by Just Rite Stampers. I finished with some Natural Burlap String tied in a twine-y bow and topped with a Webster's Pages Sparkler.

I'm off to enjoy this Sunday. The weather is going to be gorgeous, so cross your fingers for a successful fundraiser! I'll be back tomorrow for the Stamper's Dream & Friends Hop! See you then!

Have a great day!
Christina

Wedding Card

Hello! TGIF! It's been a long week, and I'm SO glad Friday is here! I have a Stamper's Dream card to share with you today. It's a wedding card for a friend's daughter (and her new husband), so I wanted it to have a romantic feel. I combined a sentiment from the JustRite Wedding Nested Sentiments with this gorgeous BasicGrey Hello Luscious paper.

I cut and embossed the sentiment with one of the Labels Fourteen Nestabilities, and I sponged the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. I covered the Maya Road chipboard heart with paper and sanded the edges, then I finished the card with some Ivory Burlap String and a Webster's Pages Sparkler.

That's all for today -- I'm so glad you stopped by!

Have a fantastic Friday!
Christina

JustRite Blog Hop!

Hi there! Today the Stamper's Dream Team and the JustRite Stampers Team are participating in a hop to showcase some of the newest releases from JustRite Stampers. Here's the lineup of designers who have projects to share with you:

JustRite Inspiration Blog
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Debbie Olson
Amy Sheffer
Kazan Clark
Cindy Lawrence
Heidi Blankenship
Kellie Fortin
Tosh Leyendekker
Barb Schram
Arlene Cuevas
Michele Kovack
Teresa Kline
Kathy Jones
Mariana Grigsby
Sankari Wegman
Christina Fischer (You're here!)
Angela Barkhouse
Lea Lawson
Eva Dobilas
Kim Teasdale 
 
For my project, I made a tag with the Charmed Cling Set and the Charms Custom Dies. The paper is from the Fine & Dandy True Blue 6x6 pad by My Mind's Eye. I sponged with Antique Linen Distress Ink, and I embellished with Ivory Burlap String and a Cappuccino Button.

Along the hop we have three great blog candy prizes hidden!! No one knows where the blog candy is; for your chance to win one of these three prizes simply leave a comment on each blog. Blog comments will remain open until 8:00 pm CST, Tuesday, March 22. The three winners will be announced on the Stamper's Dream Blog and the JustRite Blog on Wednesday, March 23. Here is what you have a chance to win: four JustRite Stampers sets of your choice, a $50.00 shopping spree to the JustRite webstore,  or a $50.00 prize package from Stamper's Dream.

Next you'll be visiting Angela! Thanks so much for stopping by today! :)

Have a great day!
Christina

A Sweet Tag

Happy Sunday! It's been a busy week here. The bathroom re-do is finally finished, so our kids don't have to share our shower anymore! I also am finishing up my cards for my LAST Dirty Dozen Gallery. Where did the time go??? So, I had the best of intentions to post this project Friday... then Saturday... and here it is today. I love making tags -- they're such a fun and easy way to dress up a gift bag, and they use up those smaller scraps of paper just lying around.

I combined Tiers of Treats by Stampendous with some October Afternoon Modern Homemaker paper. The sentiment is from the Birthday Cardmaking Kit by JustRite Stampers. I cut and embossed it with one of the Labels Fifteen Nestabilities. I punched some scallops and embellished with Natural Burlap String and a Big Red Button.

I'll have plenty to share here on the blog this week -- the new à la modes are coming, plus we'll have the VIP Blog Hop. And I have more Stampers Dream goodies to show you, too. I hope you'll be by to visit!  Thanks so much for stopping today!

Have a great day!
Christina

A "Just Because" Card

Happy Saturday, everyone! I had planned to post this card yesterday, but the girls were off school, and one of them had a friend over all day, and, well... it just didn't get posted. :)

So here it is. It's a "just because" kinda card. Sometimes I'll leave the sentiment off, so I have a card ready for birthday, hello, thinking of you -- whatever I might need.  My girls always want to be sending a card to someone for something, so now I have one ready. The sweet image is Fancy Dress Marci from La-La Land Crafts. The paper is from the Stella & Rose Hazel pack from My Mind's Eye.

I colored with Copic markers, and I embellished with some Natural Burlap String and a Webster's Pages Scalloped Sparkler.

So, what are your weekend plans? We'll be painting the bathroom today. It's VERY wet and rainy here, so indoor activities are a good way to go. ;) Whatever you have on your calendar today, I hope your day is a great one!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Christina

Stamper's Dream Blog Hop!

Good Thursday morning! Today the Stamper's Dream Team (and some special guests!) are showing you some of our favorite stamps and products from Stamper's Dream. Here's the list of everyone participating in the Hop today -- start with Michelle to see all the projects:

Michelle
Becca
Jerri Kay
Amy
Tosh
Mariana
Cindy
Leslie
Kim
Teresa
Lea
Christina (You're here!)

Be sure to leave comments on each post, because there is some secret blog candy hidden somewhere along the way! Michelle has put together two fantastic blog candy packages -- you could win one of these, just for commenting! :)

Hello
My card features the Fancy Frames cling set by JustRite Stampers, Maya Road Birds w/ Cages chipboard, and Spellbinders' Labels Fourteen and Labels Fifteen Nestabilities.

The paper is Paper Reverie Brun Antique by Making Memories. I distressed the edges and inked them with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I covered the birdcage with craft ink and applied Diamond Stickles to the bird. I stamped the frame and sentiment and cut it out with one of the Labels Fourteen Nestabilities. I embellished with Silver Metallic String and a Prima Sahara Orchard flower.

I'm your last stop on the hop! I hope you enjoyed all the projects!  :)

Thanks so much for visiting today -- have a great day!
Christina

Krafty Birthday

Why is it that I make cards for a living, but I never have a birthday card when I need one? I decided that I needed to add some birthday cards to my stash, so I made this simple and monochromatic card. I wanted to create a card using only kraft cardstock, and I gave it some interest with embossing (Cuttlebug Victoria folder) and sponging. I used the Birthday Celebrations set by JustRite Stampers.

I stamped the large scallop in SU! Cajun Craze ink, then I hand trimmed it. The center sentiment was stamped in SU! Early Espresso ink. I sponged all the edges with Tea Dye Distress Ink. I embellished with a trio of Prima Sugar Plum Roses and a Webster's Pages Sparkler.

Now I have one birthday card... I guess I should make a few more. :)

Thanks for visiting today -- have a great day!
Christina