inspriation post

     My two little girls always see me crafting and always want to join in on the fun.  But when I'm sitting at my desk in a creative flow, it's hard to stop what I'm doing to stamp them something, help them find a matching piece of paper, show them how to fold a card.   So I've created some fun little card making kits for my girls.  here's what they look like.

      Inside they have little folded cards, embellishments, borders, die cut sentiments, stamped images for them to color, and coordinating paper.

     To cut down on time whenever I stamp an image I stamp an extra for the kits (same goes for sentiments and diecuts).  I use large and small scraps from my stash to make the trims, borders, and coordinating papers.   And I use extra embellishments that I have from my stash, or I make them, or I get them on the cheap from big lots.

     You can add whatever your kids like, and totally customize it.  These card kits are a cheap, fun, and thoughtful rainy day gift. They are especially perfect for a tweens birthday gift or even a slumber party.  I given lots of these out, and they are always a great hit. 

So pull out you Inky stamps, and try making a kit! :)

Sweet card

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I knew I had to pull out Joseph & Lynette's first date.  This image is so versatile that you can use it for just about any holiday :)

So I've been toying with this idea for awhile now and was waiting for the right time to make it and boy am I happy that I did, this easel card is so cute and it's even better in person if I say so myself :)

and here is it opened up:

I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to hop on over to the challenge blog and join in our current challenge!

Love Monkeys!

Hello friends!  Vicki here and with my last post for you as a DT member.

I would like to say thank you for making me feel welcome on the team and it's been a pleasure getting to know many people along the way.  Here's what I have to share with you:

Oh they are looking so deep into each other's eyes!!  So sweet!!  These darling monkeys from Inky Impressions are called Joesph & Lynnette's First Date and you can find several adorable images like this one under the "animals" section at Inky Impressions!  - There is also special show pricing on all of the rubber stamps in the store, so be sure to take a peek!  While you're there, check out the other goodies in the store like this yummy ribbon you see on my card!! :)

I was going for a monochrome type of look, but only with a splash of red and of course the coloring on the image.  I also thought this would be a wonderful card if even the images were colored in the monochrome gray type tones too!  I haven't done enough practice with that technique yet to feel comfortable.

I have other Inky Impressions creations on my blog and would love to have you visit with me any time!  Thanks again for having me along!  HUGS 

Joseph and Lynette's First Date Candle

Good Morning all, hope you are all coping with the hour change lol!

Today I would like to show you this candle I have decorated using the cute image 'Joseph and Lynette's First Date' with this beautiful sentiment, both available from Nicole at The Inky Impressions Store

Thought this would make a lovely wedding anniversary/valentines gift.

Don't forget our fun Die Cut's Challenge over at the Inky Challenge Blog you still have a week to enter, have a wonderful week, happy crafting, take careX:)