Fishy Friday - You & Me

Today marks the last week of my Fishy Friday Cards? Are you sad? Don't be! I have something else planned and I think it's going to be a LOT of fun!! See if you can guess what it is from today's card. :)

I started off with a base of Coastal Cabana, but I wanted to do something a little different, so I grabbed my Circle Card Thinlits and followed Patty's tutorial video on how to make the card longer.

I *tried* to line up the Designer Series Paper but wasn't quite successful in getting it perfectly lined up. I gave it a valiant effort though and I think it turned out pretty good!

There's lots of space in the card for writing so I think I'll give it to my hubby for our "date-o-versary" next month. Yes, we celebrate the day we started dating. Yes, it's a little silly. Yes, we're ok with that. :) This year marks our 28th date-o-versary. Yes, I know I don't look that old. *giggle*. All the space will allow for a whole lot of MUSH!

What do you think?

STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Perfect Pennants
INK: Black Staz-ON, Baked Brown Sugar
PAPERS: Very Vanilla and Coastal Cabana Cardstock; Retro Fresh DSP
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Basic Rhinestones, Big Shot, Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Hello

Hello from Houston!!!

I started this post AGES ago, but I thought I should chime in from Houston while attending Leadership.

I'm enjoying Leadership for the fourth year in a row and for the second year as a Counselor which means I got to attend Manager's Reception which was held at the Downtown Aquarium. A perfect tie in, don't you think? It IS Fishy Friday after all!

And today, my little fishies are saying HELLO!

When I saw this DSP in the Retro Fresh pack, my first thought was "bathroom tiles" and so I knew I had to use Crystal Effects to make it look just like the tiles you would see in a bathroom. Can you imagine if the tiles in YOUR bathroom were this colour? What a bright, cheerful and fun bathroom that would be!

My card base is Crumb Cake and my next layer is Coastal Cabana. My "bathroom tile" paper is, of course, from the Retro Fresh DSP pack. I added a second smaller layer of Coastal Cabana Paper and "bathroom tile" paper to the right hand side of the card, and then added my fishies on Stampin' Dimensionals.

My little "hello" banner was stamped on Very Vanilla Cardstock using Baked Brown Sugar Ink. I love making my fishies "say" things - LOL!

The toothpick was adhered behind the fish bowl and the banner using Mono Multi Glue.

The inside of the card was finished with some more Coast Cabana Cardstock and Retro Fresh DSP. The layer of Very Vanilla was doodled with Tangerine Tango Marker.

What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Perfect Pennants
INK: Black Staz-ON, Baked Brown Sugar
PAPERS: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay and Crumb Cake Cardstock; Retro Fresh DSP; Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Basic Rhinestones, Crystal Effects, Stampin' Dimensionals, Toothpick


Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - You're HOW old?

Oh my goodness! I totally cracked up when I saw this sentiment and just knew it would be PERFECT to go with my fishies!

I fell in love with the new Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper in the Occasions Catalogue and I just KNEW I had to have it! I can tell you, you'll be seeing LOTS of it over the next five months. It's just so bright and happy!

It was my Dad's birthday yesterday, so I'll be sending this off to him - OOPS!! Better late than never, right?? He never celebrates his actual birthday anymore...he's always celebrating an anniversary of his 39th birthday - LOL!

I started off with a base of Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock and added a layer of Coastal Cabana Cardstock. The layer of DSP is of course, Retro Fresh. It's accented with some Bermuda Bay Candy Dots. My layers were distressed with Baked Brown Sugar Ink.

The sentiment, from Just Sayin' was stamped in Baked Brown Sugar onto Very Vanilla Cardstock and hand cut - I figure eventually I'll get to using the Big Shot on these, but it was WAY. ACROSS. THE. ROOM. and I didn't feel like getting up - LOL! The sentiment was popped up on double layers of Stampin' Dimensionals to add more height so it would sit above the fishy bowl.

The inside was finished with more Retro Fresh DSP and a layer of Very Vanilla (distressed)

If you're up WAY early and reading this, come back later and I'll link up the products as they go LIVE for you to order!

What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Just Sayin'
INK: Black Staz-ON, Baked Brown Sugar
PAPERS: Very Vanilla, Coastal Cabana and Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock; Retro Fresh DSP; Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Basic Rhinestones, Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals


Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - woo-hoo!

Sneak Peek Alert!!

In just a few short days, we'll be launching the ALL NEW Occasions Catalogue! Which also means you only have a few short days to get your hands on many of the goodies in the Holiday Catalogue.

I'm offering free shipping at the moment, so it's the PERFECT time to order yourself some new goodies with the Christmas money you got (oh yes…I know you got some!) :)

This is week # 9 of Fishy Fridays and I'm still loving my little fishies!

I started off with a base of Strawberry Slush Cardstock and added a layer of Strawberry Slush DSP. My banner was created with Crisp Cantaloupe and Coastal Cabana Cardstock. I added some Tangerine Tango Candy Dots at the top.

The sneak peek is the sentiment from the brand new set Just Sayin'. (psssst! Come back next week for another sneak peek the day of the catalogue release!) Not only is this set SUPER cute, it also has a coordinating framelits set that will make it super easy to cut them out. My favourite part? If you cut out the sentiments by hand close to the line, your Big Shot will cut the coordinating shape just big enough for you to make a mat!


What do you think?

STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Just Sayin'
INK: Black Staz-ON, Strawberry Slush
PAPERS: Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush and Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock; Strawberry Slush DSP; Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Basic Rhinestones, Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Just Because

When the new catalogue made its appearance back in April (for Demonstrators) and I saw the "A Dozen Thoughts" stamp set, I just KNEW I had to have it for the "just because" sentiment alone. It just seemed so perfect…just because. And, being one who likes to sends cards, what's more perfect than a "just because" card? It's like getting "just because" flowers for no other reason than…well…"just because".

This card started off with a Crisp Cantaloupe base because of the little square on last week's card (I actually didn't have the right size scrap and needed to cut into a fresh piece!) and then I added a layer of Crisp Cantaloupe Designer Series Paper. I thought I'd like the idea of a monochromatic card (and I was RIGHT!), so I went with some Tangerine Tango (I was all out of Calypso Coral at the time).

I just love all the layers on this card!

I finished off with the sentiment and some Calypso Coral Baker's Twine wrapped around the top two layers and tied in a bow.


What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, A Dozen Thoughts
INK: Black Staz-ON, Tangerine Tango
PAPERS: Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe and Tangerine Tango Cardstock; Crisp Cantaloupe DSP
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals


Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Happy Birthday

This card started as many of my cards do: with leftovers sitting out on my stamping space.

The base is Coastal Cabana with layers of Very Vanilla and Designer Series Paper from the Afternoon Picnic pack.

I went simple today with just a layered sentiment created with the Ticket Duo Builder Punch and the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

A little flair was added with some ⅜" Ruffle Stretch Trim in Coastal Cabana and a piece of Calypso Coral Baker's Twine tied in a bow.

The inside was finished with some Crisp Cantaloupe Designer Series Paper and some doodling.


What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Teeny Tiny Wishes
INK: Black Staz-ON, Coastal Cabana
PAPERS: Very Vanilla, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe and Tangerine Tango Cardstock; Coastal Cabana DSP
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Basic Rhinestones, ⅜" Ruffle Stretch Trim, Baker's Twine, Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Thinking of You

The internet is a WONDERFUL thing…unless of course you're completely addicted and spend ALL your time on it to the exclusion of everything else.

However, we're going to talk about the good things the internet brings us today.

The internet brings you friends you never would have known otherwise - we get connected through different things, in particular the heart world.

I know that many of you who have been following along for a few years know that our family was blessed with not one, but TWO cardiac kids. Because of them, we have friends around the world.

One friend in particular, Melissa, has been going through some SERIOUS challenges with one of her NON-cardiac kids, so this card has been sent to BC to her daughter Danielle as she undergoes some seriously scary treatment to combat kidney disease.

I started off with a Pool Party base and added a layer of Bermuda Bay and then a layer of Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper.

Under the fishies you'll see layers of Tangerine Tango and Crisp Cantaloupe.

The sentiment is from Sweet Essentials layered atop a piece of Bermuda Bay punched with the Artisan Label Punch.

And here's the inside:

What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Sweet Essentials
INK: Black Staz-ON, Bermuda Bay
PAPERS: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Tangerine Tango and  Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock; Epic Day This and That DSP
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Wish Big

I'm keeping with the Crisp Cantaloupe/Coastal Cabana colour combination because it works really well with my little fishies! :)

I started off with a Crisp Cantaloupe Base and added a partial layer of Coastal Cabana which was run through the Big Shot with the Chevron Embossing Folder. I added some sponging around the edges of with Coastal Cabana Ink and then did the same (sponging) with most of the other cardstock pieces.

Check out that banner/flag! I only added adhesive to the top ⅔ of the flag so that I could curl up the edges for a little extra pop.

My little fishies are matted on a piece of Tangerine Tango and then a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe. They were added to the card atop Stampin' Dimensionals.

The finishing touch is the adorable little tag stamped with a sentiment from Pennant Parade and attached with a mini silver brad. A little hint to make your tag stay put - a teeny tiny dot of Mono Multi applied just under the notched end of the tag will do the trick! Now, the jewelry tag punch is no longer available, but you could use either the small ticket from the Ticket Duo Punch or a piece of the Word Window Punch.

And of course, here's the inside:

What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Pennant Parade
INK: Black Staz-ON, Bermuda Bay
PAPERS: Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe and Tangerine Tango Cardstock; Coastal Cabana DSP, Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Jewelry Tag Punch (retired), Dazzling Diamonds, Silver Mini Brad, 2-way glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Banner Birthday

Welcome back to another Fishy Friday! I do hope you've been enjoying this little Fishy series. I sure had a lot of fun creating it!

Today's card was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest. I didn't have everything the creator used on the card, so I improvised! I'm all about using what I've got on hand - and I have A LOT!!

So, as I created the first four cards in this series all on the same day, I used a lot of the same colours. Besides, the fishies look SUPER cute when paired with Bermuda Bay, etc.

My base is Bermuda Bay with layers of Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe. I then added a smaller layer of Whisper White and Coastal Cabana Designer Series Paper. I love the skinny ⅛" taffeta ribbon! You can add it anywhere for just the right touch and it doesn't overwhelm the card.

I added the fishies to a cut Window Frame (Big Shot) and then stamped the sentiment using Crisp Cantaloupe.

What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Banner Greetings (Hostess Set)
INK: Black Staz-ON, Crisp Cataloupe
PAPERS: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock; Coastal Cabana DSP; Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, Taffeta Ribbon, Candy Dots, 2-way glue, Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Make a Wish

Good Morning! Happy Fishy Day!

You might remember this card layout from this post. This just goes to show that you can switch out stamp sets and make a card just as lovely! This is the EXACT same card, with the fishies instead! :)

And on the inside:

It looked a little "blank" with just the sentiment and I didn't want to doodle all the way around on this one, but it still needed something. So, I took out my ruler and my Bermuda Bay Marker and went to town! I like the little pop of colour in the bottom corner.

What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Sweet Essentials
INK: Black Staz-ON, Bermuda Bay
PAPERS: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay, Raspberry Ripple and Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock; Birthday Basics DSP; Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Balloon Birthday

Happy Friday!! OH. MY. GOSH. I *know* it's only week two, but this has GOT to be my favourite card! I just can't believe how stinkin' CUTE it is!!

This card started off with a flash in my head - of fish, holding balloons. Yeah, I know. NUTS. But, it was in my head and the only way to get it OUT of my head, was to create it in a way that I thought made sense. And this was it. :)

I looked at my Colour Coach to see what (other) colours went well with Coastal Cabana and my Colour Coach told me Calypso Coral and Smoky Slate. Sure. Why not?

So, my base is Calypso Coral with a layer of Whisper White and then a layer of Coastal Cabana Designer Series Paper.

My little fishies are resting on apiece of Crisp Cantaloup (sponged) and a piece of Whisper White backed with Smoky Slate.

I stamped the "Happy Birthday from Teeny Tiny Wishes onto Whisper White and then cut it out using one of the banners from the Label Card Thinlit Die. It puts all the score lines in for you, so there's no guessing as to how to fold it up - PERFECT!

And of course, no card is complete without a finished inside:

What do you think?


STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Teeny Tiny Wishes
INK: Black Staz-ON, Coastal Cabana
PAPERS: Whisper White, Calypso Coral and Smoky Slate Cardstock; Coastal Cabana DSP; Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, Baker's Twine, Punch, White Gel Pen, 2-way glue, Big Shot, Dies, Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Fishy Friday - Anniversary

What? Yeah…weird, I know. BUT! Wait till you see what I have in store for you for the next TWELVE weeks!! Need a break from the insanity of the holiday season? Then THIS is the day of the week when you should visit my blog. Well, to be honest, you should visit EVERY day, but if you need a break from holiday prep, this will be a fun place to be every Friday, right through New Years!

When the Stampin' UP! catalogue was made available to Demonstrators (WAY back in April of this year), I was flipping through it and my son happened to walk by when I was on page 58 and he saw this:

and immediately fell in love with it. Honestly? I thought it was pretty darn cute too!

Well…I kept forgetting to order it for him and a few weeks ago, I FINALLY remembered (he was THRILLED) and this past weekend, he took it out and stamped a birthday card and a Christmas card too. (oh…sorry! I wasn't going to mention that "C" word - won't happen again).

While he had it out, I asked if I could borrow it (it is his after all) and he was happy to oblige. As I was colouring them in, I came up with the idea of FISHY FRIDAY!! Twelve weeks of fishy cuteness!

The first card I came up with was an Anniversary card - that sold in less time than it took me to make it (thank you Lindsay!) so it's a good thing I took pics right away! Pretty cool!

So, I started off with a base of Bermuda Bay (SO happy that colour made a comeback) and added layers of Whisper White and Coastal Cabana Designer Series Paper. Under the fishies, you'll see another layer of Coastal Cabana DSP as well as some Tangerine Tango and more Whisper White.

I created the little Happy Anniversary banner by stamping the sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes onto Whisper White Cardstock and notching the end to create the flag look.

And check out the inside:

Don't forget to come back next week and I'll tell you all about how I coloured the fishies!

What do you think?



STAMPS: Fishin' Around, Teeny Tiny Wishes
INK: Black Staz-ON, Coastal Cabana
PAPERS: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay and Tangerine Tango Cardstock; Coastal Cabana DSP; Watercolour Paper
ACCESSORIES: Watercolour Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue, Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!