Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day everyone! Our doorbell rang during dinner last night and we didn’t answer it. We usually don’t because nine times out of ten it’s a survey or someone selling something, plus Jeopardy was on (yes, we’re old!) About ten minutes later my daughter texts, “did you get your package?” I text her back telling her we were eating, yada, yada, and she says, “go check!”  Now it gets complicated. We have a small bird that has built a nest in the crook of the wreath we have on our front door. I open the door slowly to look out and the mother flies away and my husband yells at me, “don’t disturb the birds!”

I explain this all to Alexa and she tells me to check again (I only opened the door a crack and didn’t see anything). Wegman’s said they delivered and she needed to know if there were any problems. So I go out the way we usually do that causes the least amount of stress to the momma bird, through the garage. Sure enough there’s a grocery bag sitting there. My daughter, from NYC, ordered a huge bunch of tulips (my fave) and a mini “Best Chocolate Fudge Cake” to be delivered. Never underestimate the resourcefulness of your child❤️.

On to the Saturday video! You know to check our YouTube channel for the full video, but here are some highlights. First, I took the Washi, Pink Fresh class on Friday to get some new ideas for using my large rolls of PF’s Washi tape. Sharon did not disappoint. First, if you are on the fence about getting these Washi  tapes, here are two important tips. First, if the tapes sit for an extended period of time (years, not months) without being used, they will cling to themselves permanently and you won’t be able to pull it off the roll. Second, to make it easier to pull off the roll, use a straight line tool like a bone folder. Attach the edge of your tape roll to your bone folder. This gives you level and an even pressure surface with which to pull your tape off the roll.

You can get at least 40 full sets of images from a roll that match the PF die that can be cut a full set of images at one time. If you take your roll and back it on paper you can keep those sheets and use them when you want. You can easily get over 40 cards per roll. If you don’t want to purchase the die you can also fussy cut you images. Here Sharon is lining up her die with a full set of images on a half sheet of 8 1/2” X 11” paper. You can fit two full images on one sheet of 8 1/2 X 11.  

This is one of the cards we did in class, simple but elegant. The sentiment is on the INSIDE of the card behind a piece of acetate on the cover, see-through!

Next is a multi flower layered die set. Sharon is assembling the poppy.

Sharon finger curls the edges as she attaches them to create a more realistic image. Look how great this card came out, again, simple but elegant. 

More Honey Bee dies. Bees are the in thing this summer!

The ‘Queen Bee’

Fuscia and hummingbirds and a background die with daisy-like perforations.

Sharon loves these little bees, Babybees! 

The seed packet stamps and matching die that creates an actual packet.

I love this stamp!

Next up is the new and some older favorites from Whipper Snapper, more bees, mice, 4th of July, and gnomes.

Sharon added glossy accents to the ice cubes, good tip!

What fun is this stamp and die set? You can make a slice of cake that opens to reveal your sentiment.

I want to share Kim’s new class - Doodlebug! Kim combines Doodlebug’s die cuts and iCrafter’s Circular Pop-Up Mini Album die in this class. You’ll also create two cards. 

Honey Bee also has new foil plates.

Here is another layering die and several photos of Sharon assembling a flower and turning it into a card. 

Most companies are following the trend in layered dies of giving you a road map in how to assemble these layers. Honey Bee even shows you how to go from dark to light in the layers.

I saved 47 photos for this post and spent several hours cutting it down. I’ve got to learn to edit! 

Here’s my funny for the week for Mother’s Day…

Again, Happy Mother’s Day everyone. Sending all my love to my beautiful daughter and thanks for the beautiful flowers and cake. Love you baby girl!❤️❤️❤️ Have a crafty good week everyone and stay safe.