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 c...