Tracy's Card Closet

2012-01-24T19:42:00.000-05:00

I had a few requests for how to make the nugget holders again. So here it is. I cut a piece of paper 5 x 3 1/2, Then on the 3 1/2 inch side score at 1/2, 1, 2 1/2 and 3. Those score lines make the sides of the nugget holder. Hope that helps if not let me know and I will try to post some pictures to help.

Apron Tag

2012-01-24T19:35:00.000-05:00

This is my gift tag/gift card holder that I have displayed on a wine bottle and I thought it made it look cute. I want to do some in a birthday and other themes. They are so cute to me. See you soon gotta get crafting some more.

Fall in Chocolate

2012-01-24T10:20:00.000-05:00

I made a few of these cute gift bags that say forget love I'd rather fall in chocolate. Then I filled the bag with anything chocolate. My good friend Debbie let me use her die to cut out the front of the bags during christmas and I loved it so much I had to buy my own. Thanks Debbie.

Birthday gift set

2012-01-14T14:07:00.000-05:00

I was playing with my Candle pizza box and decided to make an entire set of things with the same papers. I included a hershey nugget holder and gift card holder.

Popcorn treats

2012-01-14T14:03:00.000-05:00

I made these up for the Secret Garden. The gift bags are filled with microwave popcorn and hot cocoa for a drink to go with your popcorn. The riley tag also doubles as a gift card holder so that you can add a favorite gift card to the movies or whatever is their favorite place is to receive a gift card from.

Birthday Cards

2012-01-14T13:55:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of the birthday card ideas that we will be doing in class on January 28th at Kelann's house. The first card has a different type of fold that I think you will like. Let me know by email if you will be attending the class or if you would like a kit. cardlady@roadrunner.com Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

The Big Guy Himself

2011-12-14T20:39:00.000-05:00

Didn't have enough time to do him in class so I thought I would throw a picture up so that you could do him yourself if you wish. You can guess what dies and punches were used for everything except probably the mustach. That's right, The mustach is half of the butterfly die. Then you have the top note of course and just circle and oval punches. Easy as pie. Stop back soon.

It's all about the big guy

2011-11-28T18:00:00.000-05:00

We have Santa's pants, Santa's Hat, and Santa's boot. This is why it is all about the big guy. There will also be another surprise item in class. Santa's pants are a cute way to give a few small gifts because his shoes also can store something small like candy or money. lol Then we have his hat that is a triangle box to put stuff in and we have his boot stocking to slide a gift card in and a candy cane or two.

Class is $20 on Dec. 10th at 11:00am at Kelann's house (368 Hickory Hill Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH) Call or email me (cardlady@roadrunner.com) to let me know if you are coming so I have enough kits. Also if you would like extra kits let me know that as well. Hope to see you there for a fun filled day.

2011-11-14T21:12:00.000-05:00

The top picture is a snowman gift card holder and the bottom one I put on the fancy favor box like I did the nutcracker. I don't know about everyone else but all I seem to get for everyone now is gift cards because all the nephews are grown same with the rest of the kids so I try to look for creative ways to give gift cards.

Sorry

2011-11-13T18:29:00.000-05:00

My new computer is constantly updating. And now even my blog format has changed and I was having trouble posting to it. Now I am posting but the format is different and I am not liking it. I am working on it. So sorry about the lag in posting. please keep checking

So far so good

2011-11-13T18:27:00.000-05:00

He is back. The nutcracker is back but this time he is a gift bag. I used the Stampin up sizzix die Fancy Favor bag. #115965 $39.95

Are your kidding

2011-11-13T18:20:00.000-05:00

Let's see if now that there is a picture involved, will this post. This is the simple card design that I talked about in Fridays class. You can just change the color and the ribbon placement to make cards look different.

Help!!!!

2011-11-13T18:17:00.002-05:00

Trying to post and it is not working.

Oct 15th 2011 class

2011-10-14T15:22:00.002-04:00

These are the four cards that are doing for a class on the 15th of Oct. It was only a $10 class and for the people who really wanted to come but couldn't I made up kits and sold the kits for $10. The kits had all the pre-cut pieces and if there was any stamping that they would have done in class. I am going to start charging $2 more for the kits because there is more work involved for me because your not in class doing the work with us.

The bottom one with the ornaments is a pocket card with an insert card but you could use the pocket to put whatever you want in it like hot chocolate packet, tea bag, gift cards, and stuff like that. Hope everyone enjoys them. Thanks for stopping by.

Stocking Die

2011-09-20T22:10:00.002-04:00

Here is another one. I will have to take a picture of all of them spread out on the table. There is a lot of them. It is fun playing with all of the combinations of colors and pattern papers. Love it!!!!

Have a great day.

Stocking Die

2011-09-20T21:56:00.002-04:00

Here is the larger Stampin up die by sizzix. Love, Love, Love, this one. So much you can do with it. Great for gift cards. I put a star bucks coffee in this one with a stirring stick and you could include a gift card with it. Can't say enough about this one.

Stocking punch

2011-09-20T21:52:00.002-04:00

Believe it or not but it is time to start do those Christmas cards. I am having lots of fun with stampin ups new stocking punch and die by sizzix. I have been making stockings like crazy now I just have to make some cards and things using all the stockings that I have made. lol

Hope you like them.

Backpack & Note cards

2011-09-20T21:48:00.002-04:00

I made this for a friend of mine so that she could give it to the new principle at the her school. It is a set of note cards and they are kept in a cute little backpack. Hope she loves it.

Because I care

2011-09-20T21:44:00.002-04:00

I think this looks better in person than the picture. I used early espresso brown and crumbcake. Than I colored the flower in pink with green leaves but I used chalks. Than some stickles for sparkle.

Teacher Gift

2011-09-20T21:37:00.002-04:00

Sorry that I haven't posted often enough. I am a little busy creating stuff and no time to do anything else, and that includes getting on the computer to update the blog. But I promise to try and do better.

Here is a cute candy bard holder that I made for a good friend of mine who found a pattern in a magazine that she could not figure out so I made one up myself for her and designed the front of the holder to look like a pencil. I think it looks pretty good. Thanks for looking.

More flowers

2011-08-26T15:11:00.002-04:00

These are some cards that I took up to the secret garden store. I had a really good day last wedn. and sold a lot of my cards and gift bags so now my spot is looking a little skimpy. I better get busy. Hope they like these. Thanks for stopping by.

Snowflakes

2011-08-11T10:57:00.002-04:00

This is a very simple card for the holidays. It is hard to see but I punched out the snowflake from the crumbcake cardstock background. Then put red DP behind and popped up the cut out snowflake. I think it looks better in person. Wish you could all see it in person. lol

Birthday Cards

2011-08-11T10:54:00.002-04:00

I needed some birthday cards for up coming birthdays so I used the cupcake punch #121807 and the pennant punch #122361. (it is the cone for the ice cream.) The paper was the old build a bear paper. Might as well use it up. Thanks for stopping by.

Daisies

2011-08-11T10:49:00.002-04:00

Same idea as the last post I did with the fun flowers die but this one I used the Daisies #2 die #114520

You can see the embossed background really well on this card.

Fun Flowers

2011-08-11T10:43:00.002-04:00

I love this big shot die. I use it in my cuttlebug all the time. It is stampin ups fun flowers sizzix die #121812. The paper is stampin up but it is from the old catalog so I figured I would use it up to sell at the store. I embossed the background with the Petals a Plenty embossing folder #116824.

Tote bag card set

2011-08-11T10:37:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone, I have been busy, busy, busy. The Paper Palace in solon is closing so I have been trying to figure out what to do. I did start to sell some of my cards at a store in Aurora called the Secret Garden. Just started doing that in August so hope that goes well. And of course I am still selling stampin up and doing workshops and classes. Here is a card set that I put together to sell at the store in Aurora. I loved the little tote bag to carry them in. I think it makes a great gift idea. Keep checking for more I have a lot to post. Have a great day. Hugs

Christmas in July

2011-07-09T21:26:00.002-04:00

Here is the 2nd card for Christmas. You can click on the photo if you need to zoom in. I also used the Serene Snowflakes for the background on both cards.

Christmas in July

2011-07-09T21:20:00.002-04:00

Everyone is doing some Christmas in July cards so I figured I might as well jump on that band waggon, even though I am so not ready for snow or anything yet.

I am so glad that the Greeting Card Kids set was put in the new catalog because I barely got to use it when in came out. Now I am getting my chance. Hope you like it. Have a great day and thanks for looking.

2011-07-09T21:13:00.002-04:00

Everyone the new catalog is here and if you have seen it, your missing out. I love the new look and the new stamps and products. You can order yours HERE.
The order number is 125856 Your gonna love it.

Class Updates

2011-07-09T21:06:00.002-04:00

Hello to my local class participants. I have some exciting news. I am going to be selling my handmade cards and teaching classes at a store in Aurora called the "Secret Garden" I am excited to have someplace that all my regular class customers can still get together and enjoy each others company along with learning some new stuff from yours truly. I will be starting at the Secret Garden in August. So keep checking my blog or drop me an email at cardlady@roadrunner.com and I will try my best to keep everyone up to date. Our holidays are saved ladies.

New Catalogs

2011-06-29T14:14:00.002-04:00

The new Stampin Up Catalogs are in. They are looking great. Wait till you see all the fun new stuff. If y0u want to buy one directly from me and not online, they are just $10 and that includes the tax. They are $9.95 if you order them on my website tracymsimon.stampinup.net and that doesn't include tax and shipping costs. Drop me an email if you would like one. cardlady@roadrunner.com So I will be posting some new stuff that I have made with the new stamps that I just got. Keep checking back I love to share. Have a great day.

Beach Bag

2011-06-03T20:16:00.001-04:00

I made this bag for a kids coloring contest that we have going on at the store this month. It is full of some summer treats.

Fabulous Florets Set

2011-05-13T15:04:00.002-04:00

This is a suprise card that I made for the ladies taking my class at the store. I used the scallop envelope sizzix die and of course the fab florets set. This picture isn't the best I will try to take a close up to show you that I stamped the flower twice, (once dark, once light) then cut part of the light one out and popped it up on the dark to give my flower dimention. Like the look a lot.

Fabulous Florets Set

2011-05-13T14:54:00.002-04:00

This is my NEW favorite set from the new mini catalog, Called Fabulous Florets. I have been playing with this like crazy. The ink color is the Poppy Parade and the Pear Pizzaz. The paper was the build a bear line in the big catalog. Love that paper because it is full of small prints. If you wish to order any of these stampin up products please go here, tracymsimon.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Lots of cards

2011-05-13T14:48:00.003-04:00

You ladies are probably upset with me, I would be. I didn't realize that it has been over a month since I posted any cards. This time I took the pictures and never posted. Duh... So here we go. This was another card type that I made for the methodist church to give to the troops. I precut and stamped everything and we assembled 25. Hope they like them.

flower pot suckers

2011-04-06T12:20:00.002-04:00

I have major spring fever so what better way to think spring than with flowers. The sucker is hidden in the pot and the handle is the stem for the flower. They were really easy to whip up. Hope you all like them. Thanks for stopping by, have a great springy day.

Petal cone die

2011-03-19T20:07:00.002-04:00

I told you that I have been having way to much fun with the petal cone die. This is just a few of the projects. I did more at valentines day with heart bags and boxes. Now I did baskets for birthday, boxes of chocolates, a birthday hat full of jelly beans, and the clown card to go with it. I have also done easter carrots. Fun, Fun, Fun. Hope you enjoy them also. Thanks for being patient with me and my new computer. Still learning.

Cupcake Thank you

2011-03-19T20:04:00.001-04:00

These are easy note cards you can make for thank you's for birthday party gifts. Or if you are doing workshops they make great quick projects.

Bowling Treats

2011-03-19T20:00:00.001-04:00

I did 30 of these candy bar covered treats for my son's bowling team when they went to sectionals. I couldn't be there because I had to work so I wanted to show my support. I know they at least liked eating the candy.

Soldier cards

2011-03-19T19:55:00.002-04:00

This is the card I designed for the methodist church so that they can send them with care packages to the soldiers. We will put together a total of 50. I had all the pieces cut and all the bows tied. Very simple card since we have to do so many.

Gift bag idea

2011-03-19T19:50:00.002-04:00

This is a cute gift bag idea. I am sure there are many patterns out there but this one I tweaked to make it my own. Put the great new cupcake punch on it and instant gift bag. The papers are from the free set that you can pick out of the Sale-a-bration catalog.

New computer

2011-03-14T19:26:00.002-04:00

Sorry everyone for not posting something sooner but I have been battling with my new computer. I love it but it is very different from the old one that I was working on so it is taking some getting used to. I think I have the entire thing set up now with the programs and it acknowledges my wi-fi and the printer. Programs are installed and running properly (I think) Now I have to figure out the picture downloads and I am golden. Just another day or so please bear with me. Fun stuff coming soon I promise.

Birthday Gifts

2011-02-05T20:09:00.002-05:00

This is a great little gift set that I came up with. They have started calling me the BOX lady around here because I will design a box right in front of their eyes. This cute little cupcake box holds a 1.6 oz candle from bath and body works. They sell them for 3 for $5. They fit great inside. So now you have the box with the gift and a matching card to go with it. Great inexpensive gift for co-workers, neighbors, etc...

Cherry basket card

2011-02-05T20:05:00.002-05:00

This is a twist to the birthday set and punch. I took the bottom of the cupcake and turned it into a basket and filled the basket with cherries. The cherry is part of the punch. You could also fill the basket with flowers or for valentines day fill it with hearts. The stamp set comes with a heart or you can punch out small hearts. Have I said how much I am loving this set. lol

Stocking up on birthday cards

2011-02-05T19:59:00.002-05:00

I told you I was having fun with this set. I also needed to stock up on my birthday cards. I have 4 birthdays this month alone. I have been using scraps of paper so that I can use up some of the extra scraps that I never throw away. People who know me know that I save all my paper scraps. Hope you enjoy looking at all my creations. Thanks for stopping by. Please keep stopping by I promise to keep the ideas coming.

Stocking up on birthday cards

2011-02-05T19:49:00.002-05:00

Everybody I have been having a blast with the new stampin up Birthday punch (#121807) and Birthday stamp set (#121982) in the new occasions mini catalog page 22.

If anyone would like to order any of these items please go to my stampin up site HERE. or if you have any questions feel free to email me at cardlady@roadrunner.com

More owls

2011-01-19T15:09:00.002-05:00

I told you I'm on an owl kick. This one I made on top of the match box, and inside are little wrapped nuggets. Perfect little gift for a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mailman, you name it. Love her. Hope you do also. Thanks for looking. I would love feed back. I am still working on learning what my blog can do. So far I can not return emails from my blog because of a computer error but I will return an email from my seperate account.

Tree for all seasons

2011-01-19T15:03:00.002-05:00

Lets try this again, I tried posting this and it didn't take it. This is the desk calendar that I made for everyone who ordered stampin up products from me during the month of january. There are four sides with a different tree on each side. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall trees. Each side has three months. I really like how they turned out. I saw the idea in a magazine with a different tree stamp and thought of the stampin up set as soon as I seen it.

Tree for all seasons

2011-01-19T14:52:00.002-05:00

Here is my tree for the Valentine season. We always do spring, summer, winter and fall, now we have valentine. I used the great pearls from Stampin up that are self adhesive. Very easy to throw together.

Owls

2011-01-14T12:32:00.002-05:00

Owls are the popular animal right now. Here is another one for you. Great for putting small pieces of candy in. She is made on top of the pillow box. Another great stampin up die.

Goodie sack

2011-01-14T12:27:00.002-05:00

Again a great use for the stampin up top note die, and a small lunch sack. Then you get this cute little candy bag to give to your co-workers, neighbors, friends, etc... Quick and simple. Sorry that it has been a while but I keep forgetting to take pictures of my stuff and I then hand them out and can't show you. I will get better. Thanks for stopping by.

Love with a kiss

2011-01-14T12:21:00.002-05:00

This is a cute set from stampin up that right now you can get this great package you can get the stamp set, paper pack, and free bitty buttons. It's a great deal. But only until Jan. 24th. Check out my stampin up website if your interested.

Lunch sack

2010-12-19T19:04:00.002-05:00

I made another lunch sack variation with the grinch. I made a cute little poem and put green candycanes in the sack. (have to be green candycanes because of my poem) Love him.

Reindeer brew

2010-12-19T18:57:00.002-05:00

This is a new take on the lunch sack. I put hot cocoa, candy canes, mini marshmellows, or hershey kisses in them. They are great gifts for your bank teller, postman, ups delivery people, neighbors, you name it. I need a lot of last minute gifts. I had to come up with something last minute for the coaches for my son. Perfect.

What do you think.

Thanks for stopping by. Love hearing from you.

cute little purses

2010-12-19T18:53:00.002-05:00

I have made a bunch of these purses also but these believe it or not, took a lot less time. It is just an origami fold of a 6 x 6 piece of paper. Then I just embellish it. They are great for gift cards, chapstick, candies, you name it. If I can get organized I will post directions.

Favors

2010-12-19T18:46:00.002-05:00

I have been really busy and it seems the holidays have snuck up on me before I have everything that I wanted to do done. I have made about 30 or more of these. They are just hershey nuggets wrapped in designer paper. and placed in a pretzle bag.

There are more pictures coming. Some things I made I forgot to take pictures of though. I'm in crunch time you know. lol

Tons of gift card holders

2010-11-24T19:49:00.001-05:00

I have been making tons of gift card holders because it seems this year that is all anyone wants. The kids are getting to old for actual gifts. How sad is that. Thanks for looking.

Nutcrackers

2010-11-24T19:43:00.002-05:00

I have been busy making all sorts or christmas goodies. These I am especially proud of how they came out. Cute little guys aren't they. I have the #2 die cut box behind him so that you can add some little goodies. (Like nuts) lol

Hope you think he is as cute as I do. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Halloween Treats

2010-10-18T15:14:00.002-04:00

I am in the process of making over 50 of these for my sisters two boys for their classes. Needless to say this is keeping me a little busy. Next I hope to have some christmas projects posted. Hope you come back to see those. Have a great day. Thanks for stopping by.

more punch art

2010-10-08T09:59:00.001-04:00

The cat inside the pumpkin is my absolute favorite. I am now trying to see what else I can have popping out of the pumpkin.

Witches hat

2010-10-08T09:51:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone, This is the same little triangle box which I turned into a reindeer, an angel, santa claus, and now a witches hat. I have even thought about a candy corn but haven't made one yet.

I have also been working on more top note projects that I will be posting soon. Thanks for checking back.

spooky card

2010-09-12T19:52:00.002-04:00

The new owl punch from stampin up has many uses. Can you pick him out of this card. He is the ghost and the bat. You can order the owl punch #118074 $16.95 from my website.
tracymsimon.stampinup.net
The word spooky came from the Wicked cool set #120600 cling set. And the pumpkin was made with the oval punch #119863
The rod iron fence was an old martha stewart punch I think.

Cutest birds ever

2010-09-12T19:43:00.003-04:00

Aren't these the cutes birds you ever did see. I love them. We have an owl, penguin, blue bird, pink bird, I even did a crow but he isn't pictured. I think these would make great cards. That is next.

New lil frankie

2010-09-11T18:17:00.002-04:00

So how do you like the new lil frankie? I loved making him last year and he is back and even smaller. I am finding new uses for him. I love how simple he is to put together. You could put him on a bookmark as well. It is the time of year to start thinking about halloween treats for the school kids. Mine son doesn't need them anymore but my nephews still do. I love this time of year. There will be more to come keep looking. Have a great day. Hugs

spooky card

2010-09-07T12:11:00.002-04:00

I got inspired to do some Halloween cards and get a head of the season. I love the batty for you set from stampin up. It is quick and simple to get great results. I also used the new cob web embossing folder from stampin up.

Have a great day, stop by again real soon.

Post it note purse

2010-09-07T12:04:00.002-04:00

This is a great little halloween for those kids that have to many allergies. (I don't know anyone who is allegic to post it notes) lol

The stamps I used are stampin ups batty for you set, #116576 $23.95. Just head over to my stampin up website to place an order. Anyone who does will get a special gift from myself.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Back to school

2010-09-07T11:59:00.002-04:00

Well school for us started 3 weeks ago but most everyone else started last week. Here is a great teacher inspired project. What do you guys think?

The standing pencil is made from a roll of rolo candies with a hershey kiss on top for the pencil tip.

Note pad cover

2010-08-15T17:24:00.004-04:00

This is a great gift for that special teacher or office worker. Inside is a note pad, 3 envelope pockets for you to put a gift card or little treat. And of course you get a pencil pocket on the side. Love these. The size depends on the size of the note pads that you buy. Fun project. Hope you like it.

Halloween Treats

2010-08-15T17:18:00.002-04:00

These are little treats that you make with a piece of gum and Stampin ups "two tag" sizzix die. If you need to make a lot of give aways this is great. But I like the packs of gum with the silver wrappers and I am having trouble finding them. Hope you like them. Have a great day.

More owls

2010-08-15T17:13:00.002-04:00

Here is another owl card. I am telling you these guys are addictive. Once you start making them you can't stop. But I have more toys to play with. Now that it is back to school time that means Halloween is not far behind.

I am back

2010-08-15T17:02:00.002-04:00

Well believe it or not but our summer vacation is just about over. My son goes to school on the 17th (tuesday) I will be able to have a little more time to myself. (I think)

Just got a lot of new stampin up stuff like this new owl punch. It punches all the pieces to make the owl. and If you have the bird punch already you can incorporate the wings from the bird and the branch. They are so stinkin cute. And it seems that owls are all the rage right now.

I am going to start listing classes on my blog that I will be doing at my house starting in september. So keep watching and if there is a class that you would like to take but the date is no good for you just drop me a line and we will work out a day that works for you.

Sorry I took a summer break but I am back. Thanks for stopping by.

2010-06-24T19:34:00.002-04:00

Here is a simple card that I had to make a few of for upcoming events. I seem to have run out of cards on hand for birthdays and such. I need a day where I am not creating new things and just do a bunch of cards to get caught up. Thanks for looking. Have a great day.

2010-06-24T19:25:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone, So so so sorry that it has been so long between posts. It is not that I haven't been doing much because I have been doing a lot. Some of the projects I do for others I forget to take pictures of and post. DUH I just got done doing a bunch of party favors for my neighbors grad party this sunday.

Here is a card I whipped up after seeing something in a magazine. I thought how hard can that be. So what do ya think?

I will be posting a class that I will be doing but before I post I am showing it to my students this saturday first then I will post it.

It is a stationary organizer. Hope that peeks your interest.

Carnations anyone

2010-05-02T19:44:00.002-04:00

I am having so much fun making these cute flowers. Believe it or not but they are made with cardstock. That's right! They look and feel like fabric but I made them with cardstock.

Let me know what you think of this cute flower. It was made with the stampin up scallop punch and the five petal flower punch. (also a stampin up punch)

These make great cards to deliver personally for teachers or coworkers. (They get a little smashed in the mail unless you pack them well) Love them!

Pinwheels

2010-05-02T19:37:00.002-04:00

Everyone I am so sorry that it has taken me so long since my last post. I have been a little busy to say the least.

Here is a sample of the pinwheel that looks more complicated than it is. This is a great project for those scraps of paper that you have that you just can't throw away. (that is if your like me)

I will be doing this as a class. Hope everyone likes it. Thanks for being patient with me and continuing to look at my blog even when I haven't updated it. Don't give up on me. Have a great day.

chick basket

2010-03-18T21:06:00.002-04:00

My little sleepy eyed chick makes for the perfect touch on this little basket. I love making little things like this for coworkers, neighbors, friends, and family. They are quick and easy and not very big so they don't break the bank to fill them. Hope you like him. Thanks again for stopping by. Have a great day.

Happy St Patty's

2010-03-12T17:49:00.002-05:00

Happy St Patty's Day a little early. I have named him O'Malley. He is just perfect for a St Patty card or gift box/bag. (Like what I did with the sheep)

I think he turned out better than the first one I came up with that I posted earlier. He has definately more character.

Thanks for stopping by.

Just for "EWE"

2010-03-11T20:03:00.002-05:00

This basket is just for "Ewe"

I thought she makes a great little basket for easter. The cuttlebug swirl embossing folder is perfect for the sheeps body.

I have been having a lot of fun with this one. Hope you guys like it. We will be doing this one in class this sat. Thanks for stopping by.

punch art critters

2010-03-05T09:50:00.002-05:00

This is another punch art critter to add to the bunch. Cute little bunny isn't she. I have been doing all sorts of projects with this bunny. You can make her brown for a chocolate bunny. With easter right around the corner she is perfect.

Bookmarks

2010-03-05T09:44:00.002-05:00

How do you like these cute little bookmarks? It is a great idea for a gift for someone who loves to read. You can attach the bookmark to the front of the card. It becomes the card and part of the gift. Include a gift card to a book store or a book you know they want.

I told you I have been busy, just couldn't post anything until today.

Note cards

2010-03-05T09:39:00.002-05:00

These note cards are great when you need to restock you card inventory for birthdays and thank you notes. They are the same size as a standard card they just don't open like a card. They are the card, you write your note on the front of the card and mail it in an A2 envelope.

Cute and Quick. Gotta love that.

Thanks for stopping by.

Trifold book

2010-03-05T09:31:00.002-05:00

Pictures really don't do this book justice. And I didn't put any photos in it yet to really show you how great it looks, but I just couldn't wait because I loved how this came out.

On the left is a picture of the book closed and the right is a picture when it is partly unfolded.

I have to apologize for not posting sooner but my internet was down for about a week and cable wasn't working right. That is what happens when you bundle. lol

Mini scrapbook

2010-02-15T10:35:00.002-05:00

This is a mini scrapbook. I made one for a thank you for a wedding that I went to and loved how it turned out and realized that they really can be used for any occassion. Love this simple book. You can put a lot of pictures in it. I had over 15 pictures in the one I did.

Alex's 16th

2010-02-15T10:32:00.003-05:00

My son Alex turned 16 this month and I made him a candybar cake which he absolutely loves. I thought that I would show it off.

Easel Cards

2010-02-15T10:25:00.002-05:00

I am having a blast doing these easle cards. They are really quick to put together. I love that they can then be displayed for whom ever receives them. The finished card measures 4 1/4 by 4 1/4 so it fits in a standard A2 envelope. Hope you like them. Thanks for stopping by.

Easter bunny card

2010-02-07T14:20:00.002-05:00

I am so sick of snow so I thought if I started making some spring cards it might make our crappy weather a little bit easier to tolerate.

NO! Over night we got another foot of snow. It's not working so far. lol

Easter Basket

2010-02-07T14:13:00.002-05:00

More top note madness. This is my boy and girl easter chicks. The girl I turned into a cute little basket/bag. Perfect for putting small easter goodies into for that special coworkers desk or just to show someone your thinking of them. Who wouldn't think she is just to cute. Let me know if you need to know how to turn her into a bag. Just drop me an email.

2010-02-07T14:09:00.002-05:00

I didn't realize that I never posted my little turtle, so for those of you who wanted to see the turtle, here she is.

punch art critters

2010-01-26T10:50:00.003-05:00

The picture really doesn't do her justice. She is to cute. I seen a picture of her and just had to do her. She is a little different from the picture because I used whatever punches I had so my sizes are different. But I think she turned out pretty good considering. She doesn't have a name yet but I was calling her TONS OF FUN.

Valentines

2010-01-26T10:46:00.003-05:00

Now this is what I call Puppy Love. I made the bone card myself, no template. But I am sure I can make a template if someone needs one. The dog is an old whipper snapper.

Valentines

2010-01-26T10:40:00.002-05:00

This is a group of cards that I am doing for a class at the paper palace. The note cards will be in a gift bag that will also be decorated. The small box is a nugget slider box. Has 4 hershey nuggets inside the box. You will be making 4 note cards, The gift bag the cards are in and the candy box.

Sale-a-bration

2010-01-11T16:03:00.002-05:00

It is Sale-A-Bration time for stampin up. This means for you, anytime you place a $50 order you get a free item from the sale-a-bration catalog, plus a list of stamp sets from the big catalog. Now is a great time to order and get more bang for your buck. You can check out the sale-a-bration catalog on my website. tracymsimon.stampinup.net

top note characters

2010-01-11T12:31:00.002-05:00

This is O'Malley, He is the newest topnote character. All made with stampin up punches and dies. I had a request from another friend to create a picture tutorial on my different punch art characters so that is what I am working on now. Along with the many other projects that have been piling up. Thanks for stopping by. If you have any ideas for some new punch art character email me with your idea and I will see what I can come up with. Have a great Day!!!

punch art critters

2010-01-11T12:23:00.002-05:00

What do you think about Ribbit and Red. (my frog ribbit and cardinal red) I told you I was going punch art crazy. Wait I have more.

punch art critters

2010-01-11T12:16:00.002-05:00

So what do you think of Edwardo. I think he came out pretty cute. I mimicked him after the chef stamp from whipper snapper and his name is Edwardo. I think they look like brothers. lol Hope you guys like him.

punch art critters

2010-01-11T12:11:00.001-05:00

Now I have the bears in two sizes thanks to Kathy requesting them in a little bit bigger size for a layout she was doing. And I added a Panda bear.

Love bandit set

2010-01-11T12:03:00.003-05:00

I am loving this set can you tell. I even made a slider box with hershey nuggets in them. Very easy and very cute little valentines. I told you I have been busy. I am having trouble juggle my different classes from stampin up and from the store. But I am keeping busy.

Valentines

2010-01-05T12:46:00.002-05:00

Not to bad, it's only the 5th of the month and I am already working on some valentine's from the new stampin up mini catalog that you can now start ordering from today. This set is called the Love Bandit. They are now giving you the option of buying the stamps on wood or on cling which you can use your acrylic blocks for. I love them this way because they are still the red rubber which stamps up very nicely but you put them on the clear block and you can see exactly where you are placing your stamped image. And best of all, They are CHEAPER this way. YEAH!!!!

To check out this catalog online I have a link right below this sample on the post before this one. Just click on it and it should come up. Takes a little to load because it's 43 pages. If you have any questions just drop me an email. Thanks so much for stopping by and happy new year to all.

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T11:48:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!

Click on this link to see the new mini catalog

You can start purchasing these items Jan. 5th through April 30th email me with any questions you may have.

penguin instructions

2009-12-18T17:34:00.002-05:00

I have had a few email requesting some instruction on this cute little guy. So here you go. All punches are stampin up punches.

The Head: Ornament punch #116794 price $15.95 Which you can only order through Jan. 4th 2010
The Eyes & Feet: The Trio Flower punch #109183 $15.95 ( I cut it apart for the tear drop shaped eyes)

The Body: Wide Oval punch #112082 $15.95 Two black and One White
The Nose: Was the Scallop Circle punch #109043 $15.95 (I cut apart one of the petals for the beak)

And then you have to blush your cheeks and use a white gel pen to hilight the eyes. I hope this helps. I will try to do a picture tutorial on all my critters it will just have to be after the holidays because I am a little swamped right now. Very behind on Christmas shopping and wrapping and baking and have to get ready for Valentine classes if you can believe that.