Category: - Heather's Pages

Welcome Max & Ellie!

4/26/2013

Fellow parishioners already know - we have some pretty big news at St Barnabas this summer - our beloved Rev. Erika has two little ones on the way - EEEEE! As soon as I heard about the plans for a baby(-ies!) shower, I jumped in and begged to do the party favors - I don't get to do enough of those now that we're out of elementary school and in grouchy middle-school, gr.
So today was R&D for that - what do you think? I had thought I would just do a take on the cute Easter favors I did recently, but then I remembered some cute onesie cards I did a while ago for someone's thank you's. I thought, can I miniaturize that? Turns out I can! Pretty sure I'll be doing the onesie one, half green and half purple, for variety. Let cuteness abound!
Patterned Occasions stamp set; Apricot Appeal (retired), Certainly Celery (about to retire) and Almost Amethyst (retired) CS; Two Tags die; Word Window punch.

Dressy Treats! (And a New Kit!)

4/18/2013

I had a little quest this month looking for candy that had an orange wrapper that looked like it might go with Tangerine Tango - Jer's Squares wins! These cute summer dresses rounded out our girlie Mother's Day classes - time to put some jeans on, whew! I made these just like the ones I made here, where you can find some quick instructions.

And here are the class instructions - enjoy!

Tiny Tags stamp set; Lucky Limeade CS; Floral District DSP; Ovals Collection & Dressed Up framelits; Tangerine Tango & Lucy Limeade inks; Delicate Designs embossing folder; 1/4" satin ribbon in Tangerine Tango.

Introducing the Dolled Up Birthday Kit
Stampin' Up! is excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
Dress Up die-cuts (6)
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*
*Adhesive not included

St. Barnabas Auction Class

4/9/2013

Something I really enjoy doing is offering a card class for auction at my church's annual mission fund-raiser, Hearts & Hands. This year's win was by a single person, who brought a group of 8 new crafters - whew! She requested Birthday and Get Well cards, so I designed the cards for the class accordingly, with an eye to keeping things fun and simple, but varied.
I also made one treat to match one of the birthday cards, and then supplied the makings for the second treat to go with one of the Get Well cards, though I guess it could also go with the other birthday card, now that I think about it...
It was a fun time - great fellowship, creativity and LOTS of love - yay! And of course, yummy snacks - I love using my creme brule torch! For those interested, here is the instruction sheet for this class.

2-Tags Easter Treats!

3/22/2013

Here's a quick picture of our little treats from class tonight - just big enough for a little bite of chocolate!
And here are tonight's class instructions - enjoy!

Clothespin Wreath Notes

1/31/2013

Ahh, another lovely class with all my gals! I think brownies really do make everything GOOD. And I swear, we might have to make more of these wreaths! So much fun! Another thank you to Lisa V for finding this project for us - yay!
Here's a picture of the cute little Mini Treat Totes I had for our chocolate stash - there's a great video of how to make them here from Dawn Olchefske. So EASY!
So, here are tonight's class instructions, and see you all on Feb 21 for our next class!

Be Mine, Valentine!

1/18/2013

Here's a quick picture of our little treats at class last night - all made from that awesome little Valentine Treat Bundle! I filled mine with some yummy cherry jelly hearts - all flavors! Woo!
Thanks so much for being in class tonight - whole new meaning to pins and needles, right??
Here are tonight's Hearts A Flutter Valentines Class instructions, as well - enjoy!

Stocking Treats for Class!

11/29/2012

Class sure was a blast tonight - and we didn't even glue all our fingers together or anything! Yay! Here's a quick shot of the stockings I made for all the ladies - each one personalized with their initial, and holding a little Ghiardeli square. It can double as an extra ornament after all the work we did on the first four!
Here are the instructions from tonight's class as well! Let's get merry!
And don't miss this new promo - just in time for more holiday treats - Holiday Treat Bundles! Good til January 2!

Sto Lat!

11/1/2012

Can you imagine being married for 50 years??? I have to say - there are definitely days that I can't {wink wink}, but I can always dream of it!
These favors were commissioned by a friend of mine for their parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary - wowee! I'm in awe! I made 32 of these in a mix of fall colors, using papers provided by them to coordinate with the table decor at a snazzy family banquet planned for the celebration - so nice to be part of it! The saying is a Polish one (as is the family) - meant to convey good wishes, good luck and long life, perfect for a 50th Anniversary!
There's a traditional song for it that you can hear here, as I understand it, you can't make the toast without someone breaking into the song! Congratulations! (And Sto Lat!)

Rogue papers; Champagne Glimmer Paper; A Slice of Life (retired) stamp set; Bitty Banners framelits; 1 3/4 Scallop Circle punch; Timeless Type Junior sizzlets.

Jars 0' Chocolates

10/25/2012

Oh my GOSH, my little chocolate treats for the ladies tonight were SO FUN to make - I've been beside myself waiting to trot these out to show! So clever, I know I'll be making some version of these for many occasions to come! Here's a great video on how they go together, by Kay at Stampin' to Share - super easy!
Tonight's Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread recipe can be found here at Our Best Bites, as usual!
And here's tonight's class instructions as well!

Perfectly Preserved & Itty Bitty Banners stamp sets; Naturals White CS; Orchard Harvest DSP; Cannery Set & Bitty Banners framelits; cotton twine; Lucky Limeade ink.

I Didn't Forget the Pumpkins!

9/27/2012

Now, I just KNOW everyone was thinking I was off my game when there were NO pumpkins featured in the Boo Time class projects - PSYCH! I saved them for these adorable Pumpkin Purses, my gift to my ladies for another lovely evening! These are totally CASE'd from Missi Roeber in the September 2012 Stampin' Success demo magazine - and I can't wait to make their little bat and frankie friends, too!
And here's the Boo Time class instructions, enjoy!

Day of Gratitude stamp set; Petite Purse Bigz L die; Tangerine Tango, Basic Black & Lucky Limeade CS; Stripes embossing folder; Brights collection brads; Organdy ribbon in Lucky Limeade; extra large Oval punch.

I'm also excited to share the flyer for this year's 22nd Annual Holiday Gift Boutique at Mountainview Presbyterian - I can't wait!
I had an AWESOME time there last year - even though they put my table right in front of the kitchen counter so that I had to smell those gorgeous cinnamon rolls and delicious soups all weekend! Argh! When you come to shop - come hungry!

I hope to see you there - I'll have some great deals on cards and projects, gifts and treats! There's a lot to see!