Gingham Garden Library Pocket and Tag

Hello all my bloggy and crafty friends!
Did you know that I can tell you how to get rid of the hiccups?
The next time you or someone around you gets the hiccups,
just ask.... 
"When was the last time you saw a frog?"
I'm serious.
They'll start thinking about that, and concentrating, 
and then you can say, 
"Oh, by the way, your hiccups are gone."
They'll think you are magical. LOL

Want a simple card idea that's fun and different?
I've got just the thing for you!

A Library Pocket with Tag!

Here's My Project Recipe

Project Name:  Library Pocket with Tag

Stamp Sets:

• Mosaic Madness (tab pull)
• 130246 wood
• 130249 clear
• Summer Silhouettes (border on bottom of tag)
• 132082 wood
• 126447 clear

Inks:

• 131178 Strawberry Slush (tag pull)
• 131177 Pistachio Pudding (border on bottom of tag)
• 126976 Sahara Sand (edging around tag and library pocket)

Papers:

• 129310 Gingham Garden (library pocket)
• 131199 Crushed Curry (tag)
• 131295 Strawberry Slush (tab pull)

Punches:

• 131267 Mosaic (tab pull)
• 129405 Petite Curly Label (corners of tag)

Adhesives:

• 104332 SNAIL 
• 104331 SNAIL Refill
• 103683 Glue Dots

Technique:

• I left this one plain, but you can add a doilies, ribbon, buttons, brads, anything you want! 
• I took the Petite Curly Label punch to punch the corners of the tag for a decorative look. :)

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Just click on the above link and then click on SHOP NOW. You can enter the above item numbers in the search bar to quickly find the items you want. Some items above are a sneak peek preview and will not be available to order until May 31st. That's FRIDAY! Woo-Hoo!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

:) Janis

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Miltary Service Thank you and Pennant Thank You Card

Hello all my bloggy and crafty friends!
I hope all of you had a very relaxing and fun weekend!
We went to the State Farmer's Market and got some raw peanuts to boil. Every had boiled peanuts? Yes? Then you know how yummy they are. No? Then you need to try it. So good.
We also did some yardwork, grilled out a couple of days, and did a lot of outdoor sitting either in the sunshine or on the front porch. One of the fun things about sitting on the front porch is watching the squirrels play in the front yard, and watchnig the variety of birds swoop down to grab a piece of bread we crumble in the yard a few times a week.

Thank you to all of our military who have served past, present, and future!
Including my family members:

My daddy, Don Ellisor, standing by a town monument honoring
our family for starting one of the cities here.

My daddy, Don, in Spain during his Navy service.

My daddy's home while he was in the Navy.

My Daddy's Mama and Daddy with my Daddy standing and his brother in
his mama's arms. During my Granddaddy, Erby's, Navy service.

Our son, Jimmy, in Iraq, currently serving in the Army

My husband's daddy, Charles, served in the Navy

My husband's Granddaddy, Ashley, served in the Navy

My husband's brother, Bill, served in the Navy

Our nephew, Mitchell, currently serving in the Air  Force

And so many other family members past and present who served in the 
Military, various branches, various wars.

My 6th generation Grandfather, John Martin Hook, came to America
from Hesse, Germany to serve in the Revolutionary War. 
His grave is unmarked and lost. But here are some other ancestors of ours
who have served our country.
Thank you all.

I have not thanked all of our family who has served with photos above, but each and every one are surely appreciated for your sacrifice and service. Thank you to all military everywhere for the daily grind of serving and the sacrifices made from you and your family and loved ones.

Now.... I know you are probably wondering if I'm every going to get to the card I made to show you.....

Here's My Project Recipe

Project Name:  Pennant Thank You

Stamp Sets:

• Little Friends
• 122665 wood
• 122667 clear
• Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit Splatter stamp

Inks:

• 126981 Basic Gray
• Ruby Red (retired)

Papers:

• 126961 Bashful Blue
• 129310 Gingham Garden
• 100730 Whisper White
• 121045 Basic Black

Accessories:

• 122361 Petite Pennants Builder Punch
• 119849 Modern Label Punch
• 119747 Brights Designer Buttons
• 126877 Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
• 127749 Chevron Embossing Folder

Adhesives:

• 104332 SNAIL Adhesive
• 104331 SNAIL Refill
• 103683 Glue Dots

Technique:

• Pennants punched with double-sided paper from Gingham Garden and adhered together with SNAIL.
• Everything was inked around the edges with Basic Grey ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

:) Janis

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Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - 2W - (1st week) Ribbon or Twine (Mon)

Make it Monday - W - always Anything Goes (Mon)

The Perfect Sentiment - must have sentiment on front - #80 Anything Goes (Wed)

Fab 'n' Funky - 1E, C10 - #172 Ribbon/Lace (Wed)

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2013/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-linky-challenge.html

Pinwheels Video - PDE & PPT CH# 11

Pause Dream Enjoy Ch's (PDE) Ch# 11 Use Foam Tape

Paper Playtime (PPT) Ch# 11 Use 2 or more Ribbons (twine, thread, cord, etc)

Begins: Monday, May 27

Ends: Sunday, Jun 9

Hello there all my bloggy and crafty friends!
Today starts a brand new challenge at both  
Pause Dream Enjoy Ch's
and
Paper Playtime!

Stamps:

• Summer Silhouettes (pinwheel random stamping)
• Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit - Splatter (random stamping to create my own background)

Inks:

• 131176 Crisp Cantaloupe (flowers on pinwheels and sentiment)
• 131177 Pistachio Pudding (random sprays on pinwheels)
• 126976 Sahara Sand (splatter stamp for background)

Papers:

• 100730 Whisper White
• 130021 Crisp Cantaloupe
• 126984 Lucky Limeade
• 129310 Gingham Garden (for background photo)

Accessories:

• 119747 Brights Designer Buttons

Adhesives:

• 104332 SNAIL
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals (to adhere pinwheels)
• 103683 Glue Dots (to adhere buttons and twine on buttons)

Thanks for stopping by today!

:) Janis

JanisLewis.stampinup.net

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Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (1st week) Pastels (Mon)

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (W1 of 2) Sentiment with the word 'friend' in it (Thurs)

Alphabet Challenge - 2W, 1E, JFF - Week 1 -  * H for Happy * (Fri)

Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only –Use Rubber Stamp (Fri)

Inspire Me Fridays– W - #104 - Anything Goes! (Fri)

613 Avenue Create - W - Anything Goes  (Sun)

Amusing Challenges - W, 2E, No Digi - Anything Goes  (Sun)

Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3C - Always Anything Goes  (Sun)

Mini Thank You

Hello all my bloggy and crafty friends!
What beautiful weather for this long weekend!
We grilled out yesterday, enjoyed a watermelon, and some cheese dip!

Here's My Project Recipe

Project Name:  Mini Thank You

Stamp Sets:

• Secret Garden (flower and leaf)
• 131940 wood
• 129144 clear
• Little Friends (sentiment)
• 122665 wood
• 122667 clear

Inks:

• 126976 Sahara Sand (sentiment and leaf)
• 131178 Strawberry Slush (flower)

Papers:

• 100730 Whisper White (base cut @ 3" x 6"; scored and folded @ 3")
• 129310 Gingham Garden (pattern paper strip)

Adhesives:

• SNAIL
• 104332 SNAIL Adhesive
• 104331 SNAIL Refill

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

:) Janis

JanisLewis.stampinup.net

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Happy HUMP Day Desert Card

Hello all my bloggy and crafty friends!

Welcome to Craftin Desert Divas Blogoversary Desert Hop!

We have blog candy for those who are a follower of
Craftin Desert Divas and leave a comment on every stop of the hop! 
Winners will be announced Tuesday May 28th at Craftin Desert Divas! Check out Craftin Desert Divas  for all the candy details! Yum!

You should have arrived here from:   Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Your next stop is: Carri - http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
BUT Don't leave yet!!

Want to see my DESERT Project?  I had to giggle a little bit with this one.

• Cardstock: 
• #126961 Bashful Blue (bottom)
• #126979 Chocolate Chip (desert floor)
• #100730 Whisper White (matting, sentiment base)
• #120953 Crumb Cake (camel)
• Inks:
• #126978 Soft Suede (edges of camel)
• Punches:
• #119849 Modern Label (punched from blue letting the white and sentiment show through)
• Adhesives:
• #104332 Snail

Here's the entire blog hop list:

1. Tara - http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/ 

2. Michelle- http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
3. Stacey - http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
4. Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/ (HERE)
5. Carri - http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
6. Jessica - http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
7. Migdaldia - http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/
8. Lisa- http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
9. Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
10. Susie- http://www.susiecrafthappy.com/
11. Tracy - http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

 :) Janis

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Secret Garden

Hello all my bloggy and crafty friends! 

Here's another Clean and Simple card to share with you today.

Here's My Project Recipe
Project Name:  Secret Garden - Hello, Friend
Stamp Sets:

• Secret Garden (images)
• 131940 wood
• 129144 clear
• Little Friends (sentiment)
• 122665 wood
• 122667 clear

Ink: 

• 131174 Baked Brown Sugar (stem, sentiment)
• 131177 Pistachio Pudding (leaves)
• 126976 Sahara Sand (inking around edges of green matting)

Paper:

• 129310 Gingham Garden (card matting and background for photo)
• 100730 Whisper White
• 131295 Strawberry Slush (flower top)

Accessories:

• 129372 Secret Garden  FrameLit Dies (6 dies in pack - coordinates with stamp set)
• 102283 VersaMark
• 109133 Black Embossing Powder
• 129053 Heat Tool
• 119247 Pearl Basic Jewels (3 tiny ones in flower center)
• 129399 Tea Lace Paper Doilies (cut a small piece for top let corner)

Adhesives:

• 104332 SNAIL Adhesive (doilie and matting papers)
• 103683 Glue Dots (flower center so that I was still able to curl up edges for a 3D effect)

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

My Monthly Stampin' Up Club: (USA addresses only)

1. 6 members in each club (6 month committment)
2. Each member takes turns being the hostess for one month during the 6 month club term and gaining all the Hostess Benefits
3. Each member has access to a secret Facebook group where we can ask questions, show our SU projects we've been working on, and just chat and have a good ole time
4. Each member receives from me a monthly club kit that contains everything you need to make 1-2 fun projects (except adhesive)

Contact me CraftyJanis@live.com for more details or to sign up!

 :) Janis

JanisLewis.stampinup.net

  

Watercolor Technique

Hello all my bloggy and crafty friends! 

I saw a fellow Stampin' Up Demo do this and knew I wanted to give it a try.

You'll need Watercolor paper, some ink refills, and an Aqua Painter.

Here's My Project Recipe
Project Name:  Watercolor Thank You
Stamp Sets:

• 122667 Little Friends (sentiment)
• 127324 Serene Silhouettes (images)

Ink: 

• 115663 Soft Suede Ink Refill
• 131167 Strawberry Slush Ink Refill

Paper:

• 114323 Watercolor Paper
• 121045 Basic Black
• 115318 Soft Suede
• 100730 Whisper White

Accessories:

• 103954 Aqua Painter
• 129053 Heat Tool (optional)

Adhesives:

• 104332 Snail

Technique:

• Use the Aqua Painter to wet the surface of the Watercolor Paper where you'd like to add color
• Carefully drop a very small amount of ink from your ink refill bottle
• Use the Aqua Painter to spread out the color where you want it. You can even blend it into the next color easily.
• Optional - use your Heat Tool to set the ink (dry it)
• After the Watercolor Paper is fully dry, stamp any images and maybe even a sentiment where desired

Would you like to Hostess a Stampin' Up Workshop or Online Party?
GREAT!
Email me at CraftyJanis at Live dot com

I will set you up with a Hostess Code for your Workshop or Online Party.
When your sales reach a minimum of $150 (before tax and shipping), you will begin to accumulate Hostess Benefits! Easy Peasy!
This is a FANTASTIC way to gain some FREE and Half-Price SU goodness!
Can't wait to hear from you!

I hope you enjoyed my project for today. 

 :) Janis

JanisLewis.stampinup.net

  

Swallowtail Friend

Hello all my bloggy and crafty friends!

I have been playing around with my blender pen and NEW inks.

FUN!  Here's what I came up with. 

Here's My Project Recipe
Project Name:  Swallowtail Friend
Stamp Sets:

• Sentiment from Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit
• 129144 Secret Garden (flower and leaf stamp)
• 129216 Swallowtail

Ink: 

• Retired - Summer Sun
• 131178 Strawberry Slush (don't you just love that name?) (butterfly coloring and flower) (available May 31)
• 131176 Crisp Cantaloupe (butterfly coloring) (available May 31)
• 131175 Coastal Cabana (butterfly coloring and sentiment) (available May 31)
• 131177 Pistachio Pudding (butterfly coloring and leaf) (available May 31)
• 131174 Baked Brown Sugar (butterfly coloring) (available May 31)

Paper:

• 100730 Whisper white (card base 5 1/2" x 4 1/4", sentiment matting and image matting)
• 131296 Baked Brown Sugar (matting 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" on card; sentiment matting and matting for butterfly cut to fit) (available May 31)
• 130024 Coastal Cabana (matting 5 1/4" x 4") (available May 31)
• 131295 Strawberry Slush (strip 5 1/4" x 2") (available May 31)

Accessories:

• 129372 Framelits - Secret Garden (dies to cut out leaf and flower)
• 127749 Sizzix Big Shot Embossing folder - Chevron (this thing is awesome!)
• 120845 Blender Pen (used in combination with ink pads to color butterfly)

Adhesives:

• 104332 Snail (everything except leaf)
• 100425 2-Way Glue Pen (leaf)

My Monthly Stampin' Up Club: (USA addresses only)

1. 6 members in the club (6 month committment)
2. Each member takes turns being the hostess for one month out of the 6 month memebership and gaining all the Hostess Benefits
3. Each member has access to a secret Facebook group where we can ask questions, show our SU projects we've been working on, and just chat and have a good ole time
4. Each member receives from me a monthly club kit that contains everything you need to make 1-2 fun projects (except adhesive)

Contact me CraftyJanis@live.com for more details or to sign up!

I hope you enjoyed my project for today. Thanks so much for stopping by!

 :) Janis

JanisLewis.stampinup.net

  
Entered:

The Squirrel & the Fox - 2E, 2W - (1st week) Here come the Girls (ends 29th May) (Sun)

No Matter Which Challenges - M, F, must use stamp (rubber or digi) - (May) Things with Wings (ends 25th May)  (Sun)