Creative Measures by Tiffany

It's been a crazy week and now that the stress of my other job has calmed down, I will be making some new projects.  I'm thinking Giving Thanks.  Let's see where the inspiration takes me.

 Today's card was made for my baby who turned 2 today and I hope he likes it.  Although it doesn't make noise or shoot anything out I still think it came out nicely.  Let me know what you think. Supplies used: Stamps: SU- Gifts of Kindness Paper: SU- Bermuda Bay, Canvas Home Basics- precut and prescored card base, Studio Calico- Here + There paper pad Ink: SU- Bermuda Bay, Memento- Tuxedo Black Fibers: Hemp Other: Cricut die cut balloons, Darice- Honeycomb embossing folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini glue dots, ATG, Glossy Accents I hope you have enjoyed this project and will check back often for inspiration

So, tomorrow is the end of my Husband's Cancer treatment and I wanted to show the ladies who helped him through this long process, our appreciation.  The best thing about the project I made today was the Cut and Ready card bases.  I whipped up four cards in no time and that's a good thing because I still had to put the baby down and finish my other work for the day.  Supplies used are all Stampin' Up Stamps: Let Your Hair Down Paper:Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, and Moonlight Designer Series Paper Ink:Lost lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Stampin Write markers (In Colors #133654) Other: Apothecaey Accents (framelits), White Tea Lace paper doilies, ATG, Stampin' Dimensionals Now on to a card for the baby's 2nd birthday. I hope you have enjoyed this project and please check back often for inspiration.

Today's card is pretty special to me.  I made a Baptism card for my granddaughter and I think it turned out quite nice.  Jordyn was born on my birthday 2 weeks ago and that's one of the first things we have in common.  Take a look at the card below and tell me what you think. Supplies used: Stamps:Inkadinkado- Spiritual Sketches Paper: SU-Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, HOTP- Silky Papers Ink: Spectrum Noir Alcohol markers (EB2, FS3, CT2, CT3, DG2, DG3, CG2, BT4, PL2, CR8, CT4) Other: SU Basic Pearls, ATG, Mini Glue dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Cricut Machine, Big Shot, Paper Trimmer, Apothecary Accents, Sizzix- Damask embossing folder Card size:4 ¼”x 5 ½” Lanscape If you would like instructions for this project just let me know and I'll get them to you. I hope you have enjoyed this project and please check back often for inspiration.

Today I decided to take a break from card making and make treat bags for my youngest son and the grandkids.  It was simple to make and can be customized for any holiday.  Take a look at the project below and let me know what you think. Supplies used: Stamps: Fall Fest, Making Spirits Bright Paper: SU Tangelo Twist, Authentique 6x6 paper pad- Enchanted collection, My Paper Studio-Vellum pack Ink: VersaMark, Jet Black StazOn, Other: SU Cellophane bags (4x6), Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, ATG tape runner, Embossing bag, Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, Fiskars Border Punch, Bone Folder, SU Gold Embossing Powder. I hope you have enjoyed this project and please check back often for inspiration.

Today's card was made for my Uncle who just underwent surgery and I want him to know I'm always thinking about him.  I saw a video on YouTube that was using Washi tape and I thought, " I have a stash of Washi, I can do something with it."  This is what I came up with. Stamps: Hero Arts- With Sympathy Paper: SU Lost Lagoon,   Whisper White Ink: SU Lost Lagoon, Fibers: Pepperell Crafts- Hemp Other: Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Mosaic Madness embossing folder, Watercolor Wonder Washi tape, Glossy Accents, ATG tape runner. Instructions: 1.        Cut Lost Lagoon card stock to 4 ¼”x 11 and score at 5 ½”. Run through the Modern Mosaic embossing folder. 2.        Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock to 2 ½”x 4 ½”.   Using the Watercolor Wonder Washi tape, adhere strips on the diagonal on the whole piece.   Fold over the edges.   Round top right corner and bottom left corner and then put dimensional on the back and adhere centered on the r