Cute Necklace Idea

I saw this idea on the demonstrator website and just had to give it a try.  Tori and I were looking and looking for a 'V' pendant one day (similar to these) and couldn't fine one.  About a week later I saw this idea.  I made these for Tori's birthday (Tori, if you see this act surprised, K).  After you add a chain they will make the cutest necklaces ever!  Of course these were my first try at it and they aren't wonderful, but it will be fun to try some new ideas in the future.   I only had the Vanilla Hodgepodge so I embossed one of them in silver.   I rubbed some Chocolate Chip Craft ink on one side of the Vanilla Hodgepodge just to give it a different look.

Step one:     Cut off the end of two pieces of Hodgepode Hardware.

Step two:     Stamp paper for the inside and punch it out.  

Step three:  Put the paper between the two pieces of  hardware.

Step four:    Clamp hardware together - top and bottom - with mini library clips.

Step five:     Fill in one side with Crystal Effects - let dry - repeat on other side.

Four Square

I've had a new stamp set for awhile, but just recently put it together.  The flower background (done with the Heartfelt Thanks set) has been laying on my stamp table forever, so I decided to turn it into a card.  I really like the stamp sets that are made specifically to go with our punches.  It makes life nice!  On the 'hi' part I did trim the 1 1/4" square down a little so I could layer it onto the scalloped square piece.  And of course I cut out the little flower after I stamped it in the Elegant Eggplant ink.  Sorry I'm still using my SAB ribbon -- it matched!

Flight of the Butterfly

Okay!  It's time to get out of my Sale-A-Bration rut!  I've been using only my SAB sets for 2 months now - don't get me wrong - I LOVED the sets, it's just time to move on.  It's a semi-warm day here with lots of bright sunshine.  It 'almost' looks springy!  So here's a cute spring card to get you in the mood.  Don't miss out on the April Special this month.  April 1-30: With any $40 purchase from the Occasions Mini Catalog choose something from the "Under $10" page (208 in the catalog) FREE!  You'll love the Occasions Mini and WANT to spend at least $40, so be sure and check it out!!!