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Next Class.... Thursday,February 9th.

2012-01-21T15:52:00.003-05:00

Here are the samples of the 3 cards we will be making at my next Stamp Class. I had a request for wedding cards so we will be making 2 wedding cards and 1 Valentine's Day card.
This card (above) uses the new stamp set, Love and Laughter from the new Occasions Mini catalog. You can view this set by clicking on the Occasions Mini catalog over on the right side of my blog. I used Whisper White cardstock, black ink, and white vellum cardstock as the overlay. I stamped the dress image and sentiments on the whister white cardstock. Then, using the vellum, laid it over the top of the card giving it a soft subtle look. I also used Stampin Up's 5/8 inch white whisper white satin ribbon for the bow at the top of the card This card is so simple to make but gives an air of elegance that is just right for any bridal occasion.

The second card uses Concord Crush and Very Vanilla cardstock. The butterflies are cut out of Pink Pirouette cardstock and the Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die on page 216 of the Idea Book and Catalog. I used Elegant Lines (pg. 219) embossing folder to emboss the Very Vanilla Cardstock. Basic Pearls were added (page 198) on the butterflies.

This Valentine's Day card was so much fun to make.It's a Pop Up card (see next picture for inside). I used I {heart} Hearts set (pagae 46) on Whisper White and Ruby Red cardstock. I used Ruby Red, Regal Rose, Cherry Cobbler and Real Red ink for the hearts. The Lace Ribbon Border punch (pg. 211) was used to make the white border across the top of the card. I also used some scraps of designer paper to punch out a few min hearts using the minin heart punch on page 210.

I cut out several hearts from the I {heart} Hearts stamp set along with a large heart punchusing the Full Heart punch on page 210. The pop up secret will be taught during this class. The sentiments "with all my (heart)" come from the set With All My Heart, page 47.

This class is $5 and will be held on th 2nd Thursday of February. Reply to this post or send me a note if you'd like to attend.

Fantastic Fall Workshop!

2011-11-08T17:02:00.005-05:00

This Thursday, November 10th, I will be having a Fall Thanksgiving workshop here at my house at 7. We will be making 3 Fall/Thanksgiving cards for $5. Two of the cards are listed here. The other is still in the works! RSVP to this post or by e-mail to bethannhartley@hotmail.com if you are able to attend. Would love to have you and there is still space available.

10 % off All Stampin' Up Orders! Merry Christmas!!!

Also, I will be giving 10% off on any Stampin' Up! orders that come in through the end of November. This is my holiday gift to YOU and I hope you will take advantage of the discount. Please visit my website or Stampin' Up!'s site to see items. You must e-mail me at the above address and order through me vs. my SU website in order to get the discount. All orders will be shipped to me locally. Non local orders may accrue additional shipping fees.

Holiday Open House

2011-10-29T12:33:00.004-04:00

Holiday Open House

Come and see 12 different vendors in one location! This includes: Stampin' Up, Hartley Handcrafted, Scentsy, Handmade Jewerly, Tastefully Simple, Hidden Fishers, Pampered Chef, Thirty One,Vault Denim, Discovery Toys, Hippie Holistic Creams and other handmade items.You will experience a one stop shopping event on Saturday, November 5th, from 4-7.

Call 317-258-6131 for directions.

Retirement Card

2011-10-21T15:34:00.002-04:00

I love making personalized cards for people that I love! This is Jim and Nadine above. They ran our church camp for 30 years and retired a few weeks ago. Our family is connected to them in so many ways. First, we loved them because we loved church camp. I went every summer as a kid!! And once we got to know them, we loved them because they are amazing servants in His kingdom and took many kids under their wings over the years. My dad was a Dean for a week every summer at church camp. He's a minister so loved doing this. I worked at camp one or two summers along with several of my siblings. Jim and Nadine's 3 boys were our good buddies...one that I chummed around with in college at IU, cut his hair on occasion and still adore to this day. One son my sister married and I'm proud to be Auntie Beth to their boys!! My dad and Jim would take day trips to Cincinnati just to eat Skyline Chili before Skyline was big and branched out into Indiana. Nadine is such a dear lady. I don't think I've ever heard her say a negative word about anyone. She was my 'mom' of sorts when I was in college and my parents were overseas in Zimbabwe. Well, I could go on and on but...you get the idea how special these people are in my life.

I took the photos off the invitation flyer that was sent to us about their retirement party.

This is the inside of the card. That is their family photo taken years ago. I hope their boys don't kill me for this! LOL! I'm sure I owe them for some prank they played on me years back! Ha! I hope this special card will be a special rememberance to Jim and Nadine and will remind them of the impact they had on lots of peoples lives. Thanks, Jim and Nadine! Love you to pieces!!!

A BIG SHOT Deal!!!

2011-10-16T10:02:00.003-04:00

Get a Free Big Shot when you sign up as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator during the month of October. You won't want to miss this fantastic deal. The Big Shot is a $100 value, FREE to you when you sign up. You will also get many other fantastic perks as a demonstrator: 20% off your purchases, Free monthly magazine from Stampin' Up!, $345 worth of SU merchandise for $175 when you sign up.

Call me NOW at 317-258-6131 to set up an appointment to meet and discuss your options. Or e-mail me at bethannhartley@hotmail.com

Welcome Little One!

2011-08-30T23:09:00.002-04:00

I'm starting to feel like I live in the Jungle! But, I love the wild life so that is fine by me! Ha! A friend and customer is helping with a baby shower and they ordered 35 of these wonderful little animal baby shower invites. I LOVE the Stampin Up set, Animal Stories, but they decided to discontinue the adorable little set. I can't part with it so it's still in my stash of stamps. The sentiments are from an old old set from Stampin Up too. Some sets are just too valuable to part with. The patterned paper and animal ribbon is from a local hobby store. What a find! They match perfectly with the theme of the baby shower. The brown bow is made with Stampin Up's Chocolate Chip ribbon and Baja Breeze is the lovely blue accent paper that matches the peacocks on the patterned paper. This card came together beautifully and I hope the parents to be will thoroughly enjoy these cards for the shower and will have a safe and wonderful delivery.

Happy Birthday to My Hubby!!

2011-08-16T17:27:00.003-04:00

Today is my hubby's birthday! The boys and I had a great time making a few cards this afternoon. They always enjoy getting into my stamps..but they sure do make a mess of them! LOL! It's worth it though.

I pulled out an old set, Pines, that I wish SU had not retired. I just can't give up my bear! I hope my hubby likes his bear and enjoys the pun inside: Happy Bearthday!" I know, I know...bad pun but I just couldn't resist. Do you think people would buy a card with a corny pun like that inside? I made 3 more! LOL! I hope someone else appreciates my dorkiness!

The boys used a Sweet N Sassy stamp set for their knights in shining armor. They are the 'protectors of the cake!'. I'm sure Doug will get a kick out of the card.

Happy Birthday, Doug!!! We love you!!

Water Color Fun

2011-08-16T17:19:00.002-04:00

My stamping ladies and I had fun practicing our watercoloring this past week. We watercolored the floral image from Elements of Style (SU) and practiced on three different types of paper: water color paper, confetti vanilla and shimery white. We liked the three different looks the paper gave. We used SU's water color crayons and the aqua painters found in the Idea Book and Catalog.

If you'd like to order any of these items to give it a try yourself, just click on my store link or go to http://www.bethhartley.stampinup.net/

Here are the cards I made using the images we colored.

Stamp Club Workshop at My House!!!

2011-07-19T19:57:00.004-04:00

It's hot, it's humid, it's yucky outside! So come inside with me to get inky! We will be making 4 HOT cards for $5...which is pretty COOL! Class is this Thursday, at 7:00. Please RSVP so I'll be sure to have enough cardstock cut and ready to go!!

These are 2 of the cards you will be making if you are able to attend. I'll also have lots of retired stamp sets available for purchase. Come, be cool, stay out of the heat, and make some really cool cards!!!

Join My Team!!!

2011-07-14T13:52:00.005-04:00

If you ever wanted to join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator, now is the time. Stampin' Up! is running a 'sign up' special in which you can join Stampin' Up! for only $99. This is usually $185 dollars to join. It's a great opportunity to save money and receive Stampin' Up! benefits. If you enjoy stamping and want to share Stampin' Up! with your friends (by holding workshops, stamp camps or stamp clubs) or want to save on your own purchases, now is the time to sign up!!! Click the photo above for more details and contact me if you are interested!

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-18T10:57:00.006-04:00

I love my dad! He is the best dad ever. I think I can only remember him raising his voice or showing anger 3 times in my entire life. Once was when we were camping as kids and we pulled into the camp site after midnight. He was trying to get the stuff off the of the top of the car so we could get the tent up and the box of pots and pans crashed out sounding like a big clap of thunder. Of coarse, he was then angry and started tossing the pots and pans in the back of the station wagon. We 4 kids and mom were sitting outside trying not to laugh very loudly. Anyway, we all chuckle about it now but Daddy-O was not a very happy camper the time that box of pots and pans crashed out in the middle of the night, likely waking up everyone at the campgrounds! LOL!

Well, I have so many fun memories of my daddy! So, here are a few cards I made in Honor of Father's Day. I gave dad the navy card and the boys and I will give Doug the other one tomorrow. Dad is a minister and wears lots of ties so this stamp set from Stampin Up, Best Dad Ever, fit my dad to a tie....er, uh, I mean tee! The boys and I thought Doug would like the pun on the other card. I printed the words off on the computer and we all think Doug is a pretty "tie"riffic daddy!!

Both of these cards use the Best Dad Ever stamp set that is found in the Summer Mini Catalog. You can access the catalog online by clicking over to the right of this blog shere you see the catalog cover. It will take you directly to the summer mini. I used Real Red, Tempting Torquiose and Tangerine Tango cardstock and Stampin Write markers. The 5 ties come on one larger stamp. I used the markers to color each tie individually, then huffed on the stamp, then pressed on my paper.

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This card uses the Top Note Diecut found on page 207 of the current catalog. Stamin Write maker colors used were Garden Green, More Mustard and Night of Navy. The same color of cardstock was used.

I hope you all have a wonderful day with your Father's or the father of your children! :) I know we will have a great day with Doug tomorrow and we had dinner last night with my dad!!

I do have extra copies of each of these cars for sale if anyone would like to purchase them. They are $2.50 each.

Finish Well!

2011-05-08T18:00:00.004-04:00

This weekend I had the opportunity to complete a task off my 'bucket list'. For the past 8 months, I have been training for the Indy 500 Mini Marathon. This race is 13.1 miles long. I have never been a runner in my past. In fact, I dropped out of track in high school because I was so awful and came in last at the first track meet. Hated it! But, this weekend...I FINISHED something that I NEVER thought I could do.

This medal is a symbol of great things accomplished! I was able to run (and walk some) this race in 3 hours which for this 46 year old....is good!!! When I crossed the finish line, my mom and dad were yelling "That's my baby...gooooo, Beth!!!" It reminded me of what Jesus might say to me when I cross the finish line of life. I think he will be waiting for me in heaven saying the same thing "Goooo Beth, Come on!!! You are my child!!" And, my reward in heaven will be on such a greater level than the 'bling' of this life. I can't wait!!!

During the coarse of this life, we all need good friends to walk along side us. This is my long time friend, Elizabeth. She shared her gift of playing the harp at our wedding almost 14 years ago. We live right across the street from each other and I count her as one of my dearest friends. What a privilege it was to start this race with her. We walked the first 3 miles together, then I took off running.

I ran miles 4,5,6,7, and 8. In the middle of mile 8, I found a teacher friend from school and we were able to run the last of mile 8 and walk a little of mile 9 together. It is amazing how God puts people in your life at just the right time when you need a little support and encouragement. It was great to see her smiling face and run/walk the race with her for a few minutes. I needed to get running again so took off somewhere in mile 9 and ran to mile 10 and into 11. About that time I was feeling really bad. How much further to the end?? And, How can I finish this race?? I walked some/ran some then ran into my trainer friend, Mark, who has helped me train these last 8 months. This man is an amazing athlete and ran the 13.1 miles in 1 hour and 35 minutes. He had the energy to go back and find another friend about 1 1/2 miles from the end and helped her get to the finish line, then he came back somewhere in mile 10/11 (those last fainting miles are such a blur to me) to help me get to the finish line.

His encouragement was amazing but I was DONE at that a point and am afraid I wasn't a very good student! I tried to do what he said but my body heaved out NO very loudly. He even came carrying a bottle of Gatorade for me. Well, we ran and walked till we got to about 1/2 mile from the finish line!! I could see it!!! The end was in sight!!!! One day I will lay on my death bed between here and there and will be able to see the finish line of life. I wonder who will be with me at the end of this life. I hope it's my husband and dear boys! But, for this race, it was my friend Mark.

As we got closer, we could see my husband, son Ben and Mark's son. Doug was able to take these pictures as I jogged by. We were about 1/4 mile from the finish line. We kept going as best as we could....well, as best as I could!!! I'm sure Mark could have sprinted to the end. At the end of the day, he figured he ran nearly 20 miles. Amazing!

When we got this close, I could really see my husband and our oldest son, Ben. It brought joy to my eyes to see them at the sidelines cheering me on. I could have just cried. It was all I could do to not heave big tears. Ben and Mark's son asked if they could jump the barriers and run the last 1/4 mile with us. Wow.....what a comfort that was for this mama to have her son come and run along side her to the end. Honestly, I'm not sure I could have done it with out Ben!!!

As we got even closer, I could then see my parents and my mom shouting and waving her arms. The crowds of people lining both sides of the street were amazing. What a great reunion it was and it will be when we cross the finish line of this life. I'm sure those that have gone on before in this life will be cheering me on into those pearly gates. I think of my grandma shouting "Beth Ann Dear!!! Gooo" as I cross the finish line. And, if my parents pass before me...I'm sure my mama will be shouting the same words she did yesterday, "That's my Baby! Gooo Beth!!!"

As you go through the race of life, who is running beside you? Who are you turning to for help and support? What will your final prize be at the end of this life....eternity with Jesus or something else that is so painful it hurts me to even type it. I hope you know where you will spend eternity. There are only 2 possible choices: heaven or hell. Where will you be and how will you finish this race of life? I know I gave it my all yesterday. I have run more miles on another day of training but on the day of the race...I know I gave it my all. Do you give your all every day??

Overall, this was a wonderful experience for me. I did hurt and even cried at the finish line....mostly due to exhaustion, and the emotional experience of holding fast to a set goal, and seeing those alongside the road cheering me on to the end. Will I do this again? I'm not sure. The training was intense and long. But my sister told me yesterday that she thought she might want to get back into running and maybe next year she would do it with me. So, now I'm having second thoughts....maybe I will be out there again running the race for the prize with all my heart and soul.

Run well! Live well! Finish well!!

A Few New Cards

2011-04-05T17:17:00.005-04:00

It's been ages since I've had a chance to update my blog. We are on Spring Break so I have a little time to get a few extra things completed.

Here are a few cards from March's Stamp Club. We had a great time. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Hope you can make it some month.

This card utilizes the chalk emboss technique. I used SU!'s white embossing powder to emboss the image on marina mist cardstock. After letting it cool off, I used chalk and a Blender Pen to paint on color over the white embossed area. I used Spray Clear Acrylic to spay over the image several times to lock the chalk into the embossed image. Cardstock colors are Marina Mist, Rose Red and Perfect Plub. Iused the Elegant Lines embossing folder to dry emboss the Perfect Plub cardstock. The main image is from the SU stamp set Just Believe.

Who??Who??Who?? is the wise old owl that is graduating this spring? I used the SU owl punch to make this wise old owl. The branch is from SU's bird punch. The cap in the background is from the Sock Monkey set. I used the tag punch and folded the top part of the tag down to make the cap for the owl. The folded part makes a great tab to attach the cap on to the card. The 'congratulations' comes from the set Perfect Punches. Cardstock colors are Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Black and So Saffron.

This card uses the Poppin' Pastels technique. The floral image from the Water Color Trio set is stamped using Versamark. I used sponge daubers to pat on chalk across the versamarked images. Cardstock colors are Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Certain Celery. Chalk colors are Certainly Celery, Pretty In Pink, and Close to Cocoa

These two cards were made by using the chalkboard technique. I stamped the image on black cardstock using white craft ink. Then, used the sponge daubers to pat on the chalk color across the image. Stamp sets are Extreme Skateboard, Extreme Elements and Extreme Guitar. Cardstock colors are Basic Gray, Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant. The 1 1/4 and 1 3/8's and 1 3/4's circle punches were used.

Happy St. Patty's Day

2011-03-11T22:11:00.003-05:00

Happy St. Patty's Day in a few days to all my Irish Friends!!!

This Stamp is in the new Occasions Mini that runs until the end of April. I have a very Irish neighbor and she is going to be getting this card in a few days with hopefully a set of tile coasters to match. She's walk/running in the St. Patty's 5K walk/run so I hope this will encourage her along on her journey.

Here are the details for the card:

Autumn Spice SU designer paper, Certainly Celery cardstock and ink.

Lucky Shamrock stamp out of the Occasions Mini and a retired set of SU St. Patty's Day words for the background.

Stampin' Up! Circle and scalloped punches

You can order any of these supplies by clicking the catalog to the right of my blog.

Hope you have a very LUCKY week and find lots of GOLD lining in your days.

Sweet Little Baby Girl!

2011-03-04T19:39:00.003-05:00

Made this baby card for a friend who wanted to welcome her friend's new daugher into the world. Isn't she a cutie pie?? I love her name, too. What a sweetheart.

I used Pretty in Pink SU cardstock and some retired Valentine's day paper from SU. I hope Madison's mommy and daddy love her card and gift from my friend Dawn.

Love Birds

2011-02-02T15:19:00.003-05:00

I think I'm getting punch happy from 2 snow days and not leaving my house at all. I love my bird punch from Stampin Up and thought it would make the cutest Valentine's Day cards. My Stamp Club is having a little card swap this month and we are to each bring Valentine cards to share with each other. Here are a few of my creations.

Speaking of Stamp Club, we meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month. You are welcome to come and visit and pay the weekly fee of $5 (or there abouts) or join the club. There are lots of perks if you join!! You will get a SU catalog for FREE (worth $10), and can reap the hostess benefits 1 time over the coarse of our club year. This means free Stampin Up items for you!!! Each month you will learn how to make new card designs and try out the latest Stampin' Up! items before you purchase them. You will need to commit to purchasing $25 worth of SU items every other month. The opposite months, you pay the class fee of $5 or there abouts. Let me know if you are interested.

Sale*A*Bration is in full swing! If you purchase $50 worth of SU items from the catalog, you will get to choose a free stamp set (or qualifying set) from the SAB catalog. To see the catalog, click the catalog and link to the right of this post.

Hope these Love Birds warm your heart on such cold winter days!

~beth~

From the Heart

2011-01-19T18:48:00.004-05:00

It's that time of year again to be thinking about all the people we love in our lives. February 14th is quickly approaching. Some people we might want to give special cards or gifts to on Valentine's Day. Others just need a big hug or comforting words to get them through a tough day. Either way, I hope that you will be showering people with love all around you this Valentine's Day. Actually, we are called to love others every day, not just on Valentine's. Our small group Bible study is going through a book called One Month to Live by Kerry and Chris Shook. This book is built on the premise of....what if you found out you only had one month to life. How would you live differently? What would you say to your neighbor today if you knew you were going to die tomorrow? Why wait till you know you are are going to die to say it or do it? And, quite frankly, most of us will never know when we are going to die...so we should live as if this will be our last day. Live to the fullest. Love those around you. Say what is in your heart of hearts to say to people that might change their lives! Love, love, love.......

A friend of mine ordered a few Valentine's Day cards for some special friends and sweet little girls in her life. These are the cards I made for her. I hope she likes them and I hope the recipients will feel her arms around them as they open their cards. No card details in today's note....I mostly just wanted to share from the heart.

" There's so much of life that is completely out of our control, but there is one thing that we do get to control. There is one thing that we do get to choose. We get to choose how to spend the dash between the two dates on our tombstones."--Kerry Shook

Choose to show love and kindness to those around you!

A HUGE Thank You.....

2011-01-12T10:09:00.004-05:00

A customer and friend of mine needed several Thank You cards for a dear friend who collects elephants. These cards are full of HUGE Thank You wishes! It didn't really take me a TON of time but it was pretty WILD finding soft pretty papers to match the JUNGLE theme of the ELEPHANT. I hope this card TRUMPETS "Thank You" to the person receiving it. Now, if I just had a nice crispy ELEPHANT EAR to munch on, I'd be all set!!!

All papers are from Stampin' Up!. The Elephant image is from an older The Angel Company stamp set. The sentiments on the first card are from the SU set, I Believe.

Occasions Mini is LIVE and Happening Now.....

2011-01-04T21:30:00.004-05:00

You won't want to miss the Stampin' Up! New Occasions Mini Catalog. There is so much neat stuff in this one...can I just say "I want ONE of everything!!!" My next class will be the 2nd Thursday of January at 7 at my home. We will be making several cards using items from the Mini. The cost will be $5 for 4 cards. Sale*A*Bration is also happening soon....you won't want to miss the many free sets available to you if you purchase $50 worth of Stampin' Up! items.

Post here are e-mail me if you'd like more information. You can always go to my online store by clicking on the links here.

Click Mini Catalog on right column to see items from the catalog.

Just a little Behind......

2010-12-10T23:38:00.007-05:00

Well, I WISH I had a little behind. But I AM really behind and haven't even started on our Christmas cards. We have no family picture (with our newest member, our dog Tessa, included), no holiday newsy smoozy letter typed up and ready to send out, no tree up (it's broken, but that's an entirely DIFFERENT story), but the stockings are hung by the chimney with care in hopes that Dear Old Santa will soon be here!

I do have to share with my readers an amazing little book called Love Letters. I met a dear soul, Rosa Szynski, at one of my craft bazaars. She bought a few cards and told me about the book she was writing. This was a year ago October. Since then, the book has been completed. Rosa's book is all about listening to those inner voices (well, for me, I have many! LOL) but listening to those promptings in our hearts and head that tell us to pen words on paper out to someone. Words of encouragement, self confidence, thankfulness, prayers, and most of all, words straight from our hearts. Rosa came to my Holiday Open House with several other vendors last weekend. She had pre-ordered cards from me to bundle up and go along with her book. I'd forgotten to take pictures but I have her little treasure so took a few of my own.

If you'd like to visit her website go to http://www.soarwithgrace.com/ She's quite amazing and is a dear sweet person! Once you buy her book, if you need cards or stationary to go with it...just give me a holler! :)

Stamp Club this Week!!!

2010-11-09T22:19:00.004-05:00

Howdy all!!!

Stamp Club is this week on Thursday. I have plenty of space so let me know if you'd like to attend. For Club Members, this meeting is a Hostess Month meeting and you will need to place your order. The class fee is waved since you are ordering. Others may come and join us for the class. The cost is $8. Let me know if you are interested.

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Above is the Diaper Fold Pouch. This name always just makes me laugh. Must be cuz I have boys and can just hear them say "Awwwww, you said diaper!!" This is such a fun packet to make and a pouch of Hot Chocolate fits right in. This would make a great card to give as a gift along with a new mug, coaster, etc. I used an 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 square of Very Vanilla for the card base. I rolled the Take A Sip wheel across portions of the Very Vanilla. The ink I used is Early Espresso and the designer paper is Autumn Spice...all Stampin Up items. If you are interested in making one of these....come to my monthly stamp class this Thursday. The fee is $8 for all 3 items shown here.

This card is the Ghirardelli Pocket Card. I used Cherry Cobbler cardstock for the card base and Very Vanilla for the inside. I used the stamp set Christ is Born for the poinsettia and the sentiments. The Poinsettia is also cut out and on the front of the paper with Jolly Holiday designer paper. These make fun Secret Santa treats to leave on your co-workers desk, or stuff into a stocking for Christmas.

We will also be making this nugget tin. It holds 10 Hershey nuggets. I stamped on address labels then you peel and stick the label around the nugget. This set is a retired hostess set from last years catalog. I'm such a dork...I thought this was a new set. I found it in my stack of Christmas Stamps still not put together. So, I assumed I had ordered it just for these tins for this class. Then I got to typing up the directions for my Stamp Club ladies and realized that this set was a retried hostess set. Oh, well, an updated stamp set that I would use would be Sparkly and Bright on page 44 of the catalog, or the Jumbo Roller Sparkling on the same page. Serene Snowflakes would also be a great one to use for this.

Stationary Box

2010-10-31T22:03:00.004-04:00

This is my first attempt at a Stationary Box. You can find the directions at www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/stationerybox/ I'll admit, it as easier than I thought to put together and the video tutorials on SCS really helped. I need to see something before I get it in my head. LOL! Anyway, I made this for a raffle auction fundraiser for a Craft Bazaar that I'm participating in on November 19th and 20th from 5-9 on Friday and 9-3 on Saturday. It will be at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church/School on 191st Street and SR 37 in Noblesville. Hope you can stop by.

This is the box all folded up with everything inside.

Take the lid off and this is what folds out and is inside.

There are 4 of the regular sized cards, 4 of the mini 3x3 cards and 4 Thank You tags.

The part of the box that folds out contains a small address book and a pocket that contains 8 stamps. The little roll at the bottom is for a pen but the only pen I had that fit was bright blue. I think I need a different, more neutral colored pen. Bright blue just doesn't cut it!

This is a more close up view of the cards the box contains.

I will say that I think this turned out great and it was very fun to make...but, boy, did it take a long time to create. Maybe because it was my first box..it just seemed like it took forever and maybe will get easier each time I make them. I would love to make a Christmas box so that may be next.

I used most all Stampin' Up! products. The designer paper is the Specialty paper out of the Mini Catalog....Autumn Spice. This dp is ultra thick and perfect for making a box. It's very sturdy. The stamp sets I used were Day of Gratitude, also out of the mini. And, Just Believe, out of the Big Idea Book and Catalog. Just Believe is located on page 109. I also used More Mustard and Early Espresso cardstock.

If you'd like to order one of these, please let me know. I'm not sure of the pricing yet...it did take forever to make! LOL! You can also order any of the Stampin' Up! items by clicking on the link over to the right of this post. The link there will take you to my 'store'.

Thanks for looking at my fun paper stuffs!!!

Just Believe!

2010-10-27T21:41:00.004-04:00

I love the Just Believe stamp set out of the big catalog (page 109)....Just Believe. The sentiments remind me of the faith we can choose to have in believing in Jesus. Sometimes we need to take that step and believe to see all that HE has for us. This month is Minister/Pastor Appreciation Month and I made this for our minister and his family. We included a special fun treat for them in the card. I'm sure their kids will enjoy it! ;)

As for the card, I used Baja Breeze cardstock for the base of the card. It is a 5x5 sized card which gives one a little more space to play! I also used Crumb Cake and Soft Suede cardstock for layering and included a strip of the Soft Suede on the inside of the card. The scalloped edger punch from Stampin Up was used as well as Elegant Sairee designer paper that can be found on page 175 of the Big Idea Book and Catalog. I used markers and ink of the same colors to color directly on the floral stamp. I added Wild Wasabi green for to the grass and stems. I also used the 1 3/4 Circle Punch (page 202) as well as the 2 3/8 Scallop Circle Extra Large punch (page 200)

If you are interested in purchasing the items to make this card, let me know by posting a response or by checking out the links to the right. Just click on the Big Idea Book and Catalog and it will take you to my website. You may also purchase this card already made up directly from me. The cost is $3.

Enjoy your day and JUST Believe!

Coasters for Special Events!

2010-10-19T22:42:00.004-04:00

Are you looking for a special party or wedding favor to give to people who come to your event? I may be able to help you out. I made these for a friend who plays the harp for wedding, corporate events, etc. She played at our wedding and is exceptional. Her blog is at the end of my blog. She is doing a small bridal show and needed 25 gifts to give to the people who are coming to the event. She ordered these tiles to give to the Brides-To-Be. They will be given in a pretty mesh bag with both our business cards. I think they turned out lovely and would be so excited, if I were a bride, to get one of these as a 'freebie' at an event. I hope all her potential clients will enjoy the coasters.

I also personalized one tile with our monogram and wedding date to use as a sample for customers. I think these would make lovely gifts for a bride. One could include 2 coasters, 2 wine glasses with a bottle of wine and it would make a lovely gift for a Bridal Shower or Engagement party. Coasters such as these would also be great as bridal, anniversary or wedding favors for guests.

If you are interested in tile coasters for your special event, leave your info in the comments section and I'll get back with you. The coasters sell for $2.50 each. 25 or more sell for $2.00 each. 100 or more sell for $1.75 each.

Supplies: Tiles from local home improvement store.
Staz-on Ink
Just Rite Wedding Ensemble Stamp Sets and letters/alphabet
Felt 'buttons' for bottom of coaster corners

Fall Fun Finds us!

2010-10-15T23:48:00.005-04:00

I had my Monthly Stamp Club here this past Thursday and these are the 4 items we made. You can purchase the items for these cards on my Stampin Up website or you can contact me to order the already made up cards. Happy Fall, Ya'll!!

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso, Glossy White, Confetti White
Stamp Sets: Autumn Harvest, Holiday Best (sentiments)
Ink:Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark
Aqua Painter, Brayer, Pumpkin Pie ribbon

Cardstock: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Fall Spectrum Pad

Stamp Sets: Upsy Daisy, Perfect Punches

Oval and Scalloped Oval Punches, Very Vanilla satin ribbon

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Basic Black

White thread, 1 3/8 circle punch and scalloped circle punch

Pillow Box Sizzix Die

Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Whisper White,

Extra large oval punch, 1 and 1 3/8 circle punches, clear window sheet.

I hope everyone has a wonderful fall enjoying the leaves, pumpkins, cooler weather, Halloween fun and all.....

Happy World Card Making Day!

2010-10-02T14:07:00.006-04:00

In honor of World Card Making Day, I am offering 10% off any Stampin' Up! order placed in the next 24 hours. I will close off the sale at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, October 3rd, Eastern Time (I had to ask my husband..if you know me well you know I do NOT 'get' time zones. LOL)

Click on any SU catalog to see items and e-mail me with your order. bethannhartley@hotmail.com You can not get the % off if you order directly at my SU site....the order needs to be placed by me and sent to you or picked up locally!

Happy Stampin and hope you all get a chance to get INKY today! I have!

One of a Kind!

2010-09-26T22:12:00.004-04:00

A friend of mine from church had surgery on her foot and isn't able to wear many of her shoes anymore. She sold me a bunch of pairs for cheap, cheap, then gave me a few others. I really appreciated it so much and wanted to make a special card for her as a Thank You. She used to make cards, too, so I'm sure she will get a kick out of this. As you can see, one pair is obviously a different caliber from the others. The sentiments on the inside of the card says "You R One of a Kind!". I hope she enjoys it as she is one of a kind! Thanks, Priscilla, for all the shoes!

Golf Tile Coaster

2010-09-26T21:55:00.005-04:00

A friend of mine from out of state wanted me to make a tile coaster for her boss for Christmas. He's a big golfer and I had no golf stamp sets. So, I asked my wonderful knowledgeable Stampin Up upline, Nicole, if she had any golf stamps. No, she didn't but she always has wonderful ideas. She gave me this one...I used a sea sponge to stamp the greens and browns on the tile for the golf greens. Then used the pennant from the SU set Sock Monkey Accessories to make the flag. I used a straight edge to extend the flag pole down to the ground. I used white Staz-on ink and a pencil eraser to make the golf ball. I see there is a little glare from the flash beside the ball. There is really only 1 ball on the green! I have a set of Sharpie markers that I added some detail with to make the hole and highlight the grass in some areas. I also used my Just Rite stamper set with all the little letters to make the golf words. I had to Google golf terms to make sure I got them right...I no nothing about golf except you try to whack the ball into a hole! Anyway, Thanks, Nicole, for the wonderful idea and I hope my friend scores a 'hole in one' with her golf themed Christmas gift to her boss!

Doggie, Doggie, Where's Your Bone??

2010-09-25T20:36:00.006-04:00

I have a dear sweet customer whose doggie was sick a few weeks ago. They were really worried about him and their vet took such good care of him during that time. She wanted me to make up a few Thank You cards to give to the vet and the staff at the office. I took my friend's picture off her Facebook page and printed off the dogs picture to use for the front of the card. The one that was sick is the one on the right, I think. Anyway, I couldn't resist adding a milkbone to the front of the first card. The card is a little top heavy but I love how it turned out. The second card has a rawhide chew attached to the left side of the card.

I love personalizing cards in any way, shape or form! :) And these were especially fun since we have gotten a dog to add to our family too! Her picture is below the cards! :)

New Holiday Mini Catalog!

2010-09-01T21:49:00.002-04:00

The new holiday mini is out with wonderful new Holiday stamps, paper, fabric and much much more. You won't want to miss taking a peek at these items available from September 1st through January 3rd, 2011. Click the link below or the link to the right to go take a peek.

www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/bethhartley/catalogs

My next class is coming up in a week on September 9th at my house. We will be making a Fall framed piece of art as well as two simple fall cards to match. Fee is $10 or FREE if you are in my Stamp Club. RSVP so I can make sure to have your spot saved.

Birthday Bash and Bundles for Baby

2010-08-15T14:32:00.004-04:00

I made these two cards for a special client of mine. I hope she likes them!!!

This card is for her friend's baby, Asher. I love the whale from Animal Stories and the the little fishy from Something Sweet. I used some generic designer baby paper for the stripped paper. I used the scalloped large circle and scalloped edge punch. The cardstock and ink is Blissful Blue and Marina Mist...two of my favorites.
This is for Asher's mom! She is turing 30. I used an old SU punch and am totally forgetting the name of it. I think my client should tell Asher's mom to watch out.....she will be losing her memory next at the Big O Birthday (40) in a few years. I cut the pieces in half to make the candles and used the scalloped circle punch and cut out flames from the scallops. The sentiments is from a Sale-A-Bration set. Designer paper is the retired Tea Party that I really wish was still current. The solid cardstock is Old Olive and Rose Red.

Bunches of Punches!

2010-08-04T10:36:00.004-04:00

My next stamp club/workshop at our home is going to focus on Stampin Up Punches. This sample uses the new Two Step Bird punch (#117191 $16.95) which I simply adore. It's so easy to use and put together. I used Wild Wasabi, Garden Green and Rose Red for the colored cardstock and whisper white for the base of the card. I scored a 1/4 inch line on the Wild Wasabi and lined up the circle punches along that line on the back of the Wild Wasabi main image cardstock. The score, that you can't really see in the photo, adds a little dimension to the card, too. I used the 1 1/4 inch Circle Punch for the circle scalloped edge (#119861 $15.95). I also used the Filigree Designer Brads (#112577 $5.95) for the floral brad inset in the upper right corner of the main image. I used the oval punch (#119855 $15.95) and the small sclloped oval punch (#119856 $16.95) for the sentiments. The stamp sets I used were Elements of Style (Wood #118611 $$27.95 or Clear Mount #120045 $19.95) and With All My Heart (Wood #118134 $17.95 Clear Mound #118623 $13.95)

You can make this card, and 3 others, using the Stampin UP! punches by coming to my next class offerend on Thursday, August 12th, at 7:00. The class fee is $5 for 4 cards making it only $1.25 for each card. Hope you can make it. Please RSVP if you can!! You can purchase this card for $2.50 from The Loft (my 'store' of baskets full of cards that I make in my loft!).

And, as always, thank you for stopping by Hartley Handcrafted at Home!

Pencil Boxes Make Great Teacher Gifts!!!

2010-07-29T09:54:00.011-04:00

I'm a teacher by trade and love getting ideas to make teacher gifts for my kids teachers. I love getting little goodies as a teacher, too.....just perks up my day, so know my boys teachers will enjoy these 'beginning of the school year' teacher gifts. I'm not sure I have the measurements down 100%. A friend shared a pencil wrapper idea from her blog then I found on another blog a box for votives and other box for 4 pencils. I wanted a box for 8 pencils so came up with this design. If you want more info, just ask and I can e-mail you the dimensions....maybe I'll have them worked out by then! Ha! Otherwise, you can purchase these boxes with pencils included for $4.00 each. I hope to have a bunch made up prior to the beginning of school and will have them at my craft booths this fall.

To see the other two pencil containers, check out these blogs:

www.rubberredneck.typepad.com/rubber-redneck/2010/mondays-3d-challenge-pencil-wrapper-using-tart-and-tangy-and-forest-friends.html

www.papercraftplanet.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/3D-challenge-pencil-box/

Nichole is Hosting a Workshop....so can YOU!!!

2010-07-28T10:06:00.002-04:00

One of my friends', Angela, had a workshop for me a few months ago. This is her second workshop she's had for me (She's the Hostess with the Mostess!). And, now, her friend, Nichole is having a workshop the first part of August. THANKS GIRLS!!!

Below are the sample cards we will be making at Nichole's workshop. Each person who attends will make these 3 cards for FREE. Nichole, being the hostess, just has to open up her home for the fun event and provide a few simple snacks. In return, she will get a free ink pad (while supplies last), a free NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog, and with a qualifying party of $150 she will also get $15 in free Stampin Up items and a free hostess stamp set of her choice. Lots and lots of benefits and freebies right now. I would love it if YOU would consider hosting a Stampin Up workshop in your home, too!

Reply to this post if you are interested!

Vacation and Cards!!

2010-07-24T18:47:00.006-04:00

This summer is nearly OVER and I can't believe it. My boys start back to school on August 11...wayyyy too early in my opinion. Hubby was in Italy for work earlier this month for 2 weeks, we've had church camps for the boys, vacation in the Smokeys last week and finally home for a few weeks of quiet (hahah, that never happens) before the boys go back to school. I have a few weeks after they begin before my school begins. Summer.....always goes too fast!

Here are a few cards that I made for my club this month. I have 6 wonderful ladies in my club and might have 2 more. We just started this month and had a wonderful time. If anyone wants to stop by for a club meeting, you are free to do so. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month.

This is a simple Buckle Card. You can find directions here . I used Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock. The designer paper is from an old set of Stampin Up paper called Summer Picnic. I made the apple core by using the Round Tab Extra Large punch and coloring in the skin and seeds with my Stampin Write markers. I printed the sentiments off on my computer and the inside says "keeps the doctor away! Please feel better!" I also used the Extra Large 2 3/8 Scalloped Circle punch to make the scalloped circle behind the apple.

This card uses a new Two Step Stampin set called Awash With Flowers. I used So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip cardstock. The tab on the right of the main image was used by punching out one Curly Labels Extra Large punch and adhering half of the punch behind the image. The metal hardware that contains the sentiments is from the Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware set. I also used Chocolate Chip ribbon across the edges of the Pumpkin Pie strip. I used the SU Petals Aplenty embossing folder and ran the Pumpkin Pie strip through my Cuttlebug.

All these supplies can be ordered off my Stampin Up website located to the right. Just click on the Stampin Up catalog. You can also purchase these cards from The Loft. The Apple card is $2.50 and the Flower card with the metal hardware is $3.00 E-mail if you are interested or if there are any stampin needs I can help you with...I'm happy to assist!

New Catalog is HERE!!!!

2010-07-01T12:11:00.008-04:00

The new Catalog is going live later today so click the catalog picture over to the right to see all the new fun stamps.

Below are a few samples of cards made from a few of the new stamps.

This card is made from the new Because I Care Hostess stamp set. This is a set that you can earn for free byhosting a workshop in your home! I used two new colors, as well. Crumb cake and Cherry Cobbler. I can already tell that these two colors will be some of my favorites! This is one of the cards we will be making at my July Stampin Workshop. All are invitied!!

This set, Elements of Style, is in the Summer Mini but I'm thrilled to see that it was carried over to the new catalog. Tis is one of the most elegant sets I think Stampin Up has come out with. Truly beautiful. I used Cameo Coral cardstock and Whisper White Craft ink. I made this for a wedding card but it could be used for anything.

Cool Down Summer Cards!!!

2010-06-15T15:10:00.005-04:00

It's been either rainy or HOT here in Indiana the last few weeks so I thought I'd demonstrate a few 'cool' cards. These are two that I demonstrated at a workshop in a customers home this past weekend. You can make similar cards if you host a workshop in your home. We typically make 3 cards....all of your guests will make the cards for FREE. Let me know if you are interested in hosting a workshop in your home! They really are fun, easy and relaxing!

I used the Sweet Scoops stamp set out of the SU Summer Mini catalog. This set is so fun and 'cool'!! Will cool off any ones hot summer day if they get a card with cool scoops on it! I used Pumpkin Pie and Tempting Turquoise card stock. Originally, I used SU's scalloped border punch but had a few young girls try to punch through 3 layers of card stock and it broke my punch. I'm so sad!! :( Goes with the territory though. So, I used a Martha Stewart punch for the one I made at home to take a picture of after the workshop. The Designer Paper is from an old set that SU had a while back. It's since been retired but I still have some! :)

I was browsing around Splitcoast Stampers this week and found a cute tutorial for these Cup Cards. They are really neat and you can find the tutorial at www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/cup_card/

I used Happy Thoughts as my sentiments and Green Galore, Cameo Coral and Rose Red card stock.

Father's Day Fun!

2010-06-15T14:48:00.003-04:00

Here are a few Father's Day cards I've demonstrated at workshops. The Ice Cream stand card is one we will be making this Thursday. If you wanna come over to get inky.....give me a buzz and come on over. The main idea for this card came from www.stampingaddict.blogspot.com Search her labels for Sweet Scoops.

I printed the sentiments on the computer and used my oval and scalloped punches to punch and mount the words. I used the word window punch for the stripes for the ice cream stand and canopy. I cut a 1 inch strip and scored it in half to mount the canopy to as well as the counter top. This card was super easy and really fun to make. I think a gift card to Dairy Queen would be a blast to put inside as a gift. The stamp set can be found in the Summer Mini catalog. It's the Sweet Scoop set. I used 3 new colors for the cones....Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze and Crumb Cake. The card stock I used is SU's More Mustard and Night of Navy.

You can never go wrong with Lovely As A Tree! I used Garden Green, Black and So Saffron card stock. I stamped the tree with VersaMark and used my chalks and sponge daubers to daub on on the chalk to give the tree color. I used the leaf stamp and versamark to stamp a border down the side of the card. I also used the Tab Punch for the black tab and a silver brad to attach it to the main image.

I hope all our Fathers and Father-like-men in our lives have a wonderful Father's Day this weekend.

Stationary Set

2010-05-29T21:46:00.005-04:00

This stationary set is a gift for a sweet young lady from our church who graduated from High School this year. She is going off to college and I hope this will encourage her to write home! ;) The paper is SU's Chocolate Chip and the stamp set is Elements of Style that you can find on pages 11 and 12 in the Summer Mini. I just got this set last week and love, love, love it. It's a very elegant set. The monogram and letters for her name is from the Just Rite monogram stamper. I used SU's Scalloped Punch for the note cards and I believe the Giga scalloped punch for the stationary folder and sheets of stationary.

If you'd like to order the items to make similar items, you can contact me directly or click on my catalogs over to the right of this post. You may also order personalized monogram sets already made for your special person. The box of note cards sell for $20 (set of 8 cards) and the stationary folder w/ 5 sheets of stationary for $10.

Another Mother's Day card.....

2010-05-06T22:04:00.004-04:00

I just can't get enough of Watercolor Trio!!! I just love this set. Here is another card I made for a special Mother! It was a simply easy card with a beautiful look. I used Certain Celery, Perfect Plum and Pretty in Pink ink. And, Certain Celery cardstock was used for the scalloped circle punch (SU's scalloped circle punch). The sentiments are from a set from Clear Dollar Stamps. I don't have the name of the set on my case so can't pass that along.

Happy Mother's Day to all you special mother's out there!

To Our Wonderful Mothers!

2010-05-05T21:56:00.004-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to our wonderful mothers! I think I have the best mom in the word! If you know her, you will know why I think that! :) Mama, if you are reading this..I love you!!!

Over the last few days I made several Mother's Day cards to send out and to put in my card stash to sell. Here are a few:

If you have not seen the new set in the Summer Mini Catalog called Watercolor Trio..check it out. It's becoming my new favorite floral set. It's on page 16. I used Sage Shadow card stock and the designer paper is some I had in my stash that matched perfectly. I also used Ruby Red to pick up the red color in the designer paper. The sentiments lightly stamped on the DP are from a set that I've had for a while from Clear Dollar Stamps, I believe. I can't find the set name on my case so can't pass that along.

Below are the other details:

Card stock-Sage Shadow, Really Red

Ink-Sage Shadow, Versa Mark

Pastels-for the Poppin' Pastels flower from the set Watercolor Trio,

Punches-SU scalloped edge punch, giga scalloped punches

Primas and pearls from my local craft store.

I love this new preview stamp set that will be in our new Idea Book and Catalog that is coming out this summer. It's called Awash With Flowers. Now, I'll admit, I'm not a big fan of Two-Step Stampin' stamp sets. I don't think I'm coordinated enough or something but I am sort of getting the hang of it with this set after playing around with it for a while and I kind of like it! It's a fun whimsical floral set.

Details:

Card stock-Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace and Whisper White

Ink: Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace, Perfect Plum

Ribbon-Certainly Celery, and SU scalloped border punch

You can purchase the items to make these cards by clicking on the catalogs to the right. Or you can purchase them pre-made. Just let me know. They range in price from $2.50-$3.00.

National Scrapbooking Month!!

2010-05-03T18:47:00.008-04:00

Purchase a qualifying stamp set and receive a set of designer brads for FREE.

Click on the link to get details on this amazing promotion from Stampin' Up!!

www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/bethhartley/promotions

May Brings forth Graduations!

2010-05-02T18:14:00.003-04:00

Here are 2 cards I made today. I love personalizing cards and when I get a fun Graduation announcement in the mail that I can cut apart and recycle for a neat Grad card I'm all up for it!!! These turned out a little blurry and I'm not sure why. I took multiple pics of each and this was as good as I could get. I hope our camera is not biting the dust! Ugh!

I would be happy to make your personalized Grad cards if you wish. Just bring me the announcement or notice, picture, or mascot off the school website and we'll be in business! Cards range from $3.00-$4.00.

Spring Song Praying for You!

2010-05-01T10:14:00.004-04:00

I love this little hummingbird...he's just so pretty getting his nectar. I made this card to send to a friend whose mother-in-law passed away. And, I got this set for FREE during Sale*A*Bration.....be looking for SAB in early 2011.

Stamp Sets: Spring Song, page 102 in the Idea Book and Catalog

Coloring items: Water Color Crayons

Punches: small oval, scalloped oval, Martha Stewart scalloped eyelet punch, Scalloped Circle Nestabilities

Paper: Garden Green, Elegant Eggplant, Generic designer paper, Shimmery White

Ink: Garden Green, Elegant Eggplant

You can purchase the items to make this card by clicking on the Idea Book and Catalog to the right of this post. You may also order through me directly or purchase this card for $3.00.

Sock Monkey Graduate

2010-05-01T10:08:00.004-04:00

It's that time of year when kids are graduating from high school and college. I thought I'd use my little Sock Monkey and make a few cards. Here he is holding his school flag and wearing his mortar board.

Ink: Night of Navy and More Mustard marker

Stamp Sets: Sock Monkey and Accessories

Paper: More Mustard, Night of Navy

Night of Navy ribbon and marker

You can order the items for this card by clicking on the Idea Book and Catalog to the right of this post or by contacting me. You may also purchase cards like this for $2.50 each. I can customize to match school colors (if possible) and write school initials on the flag.

MOPS Fundraiser and Make-N-Take

2010-04-18T08:54:00.008-04:00

Hey all,

Happy Sunday! The sun in shinin', the birds are singin'...it's gonna be a glorious day!!!

I wanted to let you all know about a fundraiser that is coming up this next weekend. I will be having a booth and each 'customer' will have the opportunity to make-n-take a cute little 4x4 card. Below are the details.

When: Saturday, April 24th, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Servants of Christ Lutheran Church, 7650 Oaklandon Road, 46236

Why: Food Drive to benefit The Lawrence Caring Center and the Vendor table reservation proceeds go to benefit the MOPS program.

What: Community Vendor/Rummage Sale and Food Drive

Bring donated items to the church: non-perishable food and baby food, hygiene items including shampoo, soap, deodorant, toiletries, toilet paper, laundry and dish soap, etc.

AND.......Shop for Mother's Day, birthdays and special events at the Unique Market Boutique featuring more than 20 independent consultants including: Arbonne, Avon, Creative Memories, Longaberger, Mary Kan, Pampered Chef, Permier Designs Jewelry, Stampin' Up, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Uppercase Living, and others featuring candles, hand-made jewelry, and specialty/unique gift items.

In addition to all the Specialty Vendors, there will be rummage sale tables galore with all kinds of great deals to explore!!!

Hope to see you all THERE! This sounds like a great event that you won't want to miss...and what a wonderful program to support...the MOPS program (Mothers Of Preschoolers).

Here is the little make-n-take card you can make at my booth!!!

There will also be LOTS of raffles given away at this event. You will have a chance to win items from many of the booths and I will have my own raffle at my booth for a chance to win some exclusive Stampin' Up items, including a border punch that you can not get yet, and the hostess stamp set used above to make the card. The set is called Of The Earth and it a beautiful little set.

~Beth~

Color Renovation Time!!!!!

2010-04-07T11:55:00.006-04:00

I'm so excited about this fun, fun news from Stampin' Up. As of July 1st, new colors will be available in the 2010-2011 NEW Idea Book and Catalog. Below is a preview of the new colors. I know many have LOVED the past In Colors that have been available and I know you will be thrilled to see some of these colors back in the New Color Collections!!

Along with the great new splash of colors, we do have to say goodbye to some old favorites. I love so many of these colors and am sad to see them go, but I do believe the new color pallet will more than make up for the loss of some of my old favorites. Below is the retiring color list....a Fond Farewell to some of my favorites. I love all the blues that are leaving..as well as Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa and Ruby Red. Buy up now, ladies, because as of the end of June, these fabulous colors will no longer be available.

Easter Basket

2010-03-27T21:36:00.003-04:00

Two posts in one day...are you shock and awed??

Splitcoaststampers is such a wonderful resource if some of you have not heard of that website before. I get their newsletter and have been a part of that community for several years now. This cute little Easter basket design was in their newsletter a few weeks ago. You can go here to see the tutorial www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easterbasket All their tutorials are wonderfully done and some even have video demos attached.

I made these for our family and friends who are coming over for Easter dinner this next week. I hope they will enjoy their little treatie Easter Baskets.

I used the designer paper out of SU's Tea Party and used the stamp set Eggcountrements out of the Spring Mini catalog. You can view the catalog by clicking the catalog photo over on the right side of my blog.

It's that time of year again......

2010-03-27T10:34:00.005-04:00

....for me to go on my Peep jarring spree! I love these jars filled with yummy peeps (that I can't stand to eat any other way) and they make the best Easter S'mores when you bake them up.

If you'd like the recipe, leave a comment w/ your e-mail and I'd be happy to send it to you.

The tag on the front of the jar hides the recipe on the back. The bunny is made with all Stampin Up punches and is on Pretty in Pink card stock. Such a cute little fella!

I do sell these for $12 each or two for $20 if you are interested but only have a limited supply this year...I'm almost out already.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Kid Art!

2010-03-24T21:52:00.007-04:00

I am usually on here sharing my artwork but I had to share my boys' artwork today. Our oldest is 9 and his art teacher was talking about Laurel Bench--who I had no idea who she was. So I looked her up and she puts beautiful colors and art on bags and scarves. The art teacher showed the kids a poster of the art that is on this bag.

This was the inspiration for the kids art class. Now, I could certainly use a beautiful bag like this but I REALLY could use a bag with art on it like this.......

Isn't it stunning? I just love it. Our 9 year old freehanded the horses, then used a white crayon to draw on the white designs, then watercolored the page. The paper feels like water color paper, I believe. This technique is used on cards that I make and it's called Crayon Resist. I'm trying to think if I have any card photos using this technique...I'll have to search and I'll add it in if I can find one. I love making cards using this technique, just haven't thought of it in a while. But, my son is inspiring me!

Then our youngest had to share his work too.....he's 6. So here is his fun artwork for winter. I love the colors on this too.....so bright and PURPLE. I love purple.

Well, I'm proud of my boys! I love them both and am glad to see that they enjoy art like their mama. It stems from further back than me...my dad used to paint on and off and we have some of his beautiful work, and my mom is quite creative too. As well as an avid stamper and scrapper, she used to sew all the time when we were kids...she even made her wedding dress that I was able to wear in my wedding 30 some years later. My hubby's side has some creative skills too. He loves creating miniture items for games and collections. His sister is a great stamper/painter too. I hope we can all use whatever gifts God has given each one of us to His glory.

Spring has Sprung with Bunnies and Flowers!

2010-03-12T22:39:00.003-05:00

Sweet 'N Sassy's designer, Korin Sutherland, has had this stamp set in her collection for a little while now. I LOVE it and she just had a sale on her site a few weeks back and I had to get I'd Pick You. I made these for a swap and the theme of the swap is Thinking of You, Sympathy, Get Well. I thought this could be used for all three...even for a Birthday Card. I used my Prismacolor pencils and gamsol to color in the images. SU Top Note diecut and Tea Party designer paper were used.

You can purchase the supplies (except the main image) on my Stampin Up website..just click on the catalog over on the right. Remember this is the last month for Sale*A*Bration where you can earn a free stamp set if you purchase $50 in merchandise or more.

One can also make similar cards like this at my workshops or an in-home demonstration hosted by you at your home with your friends! Each person who attends a party at your home will make 3 cards FOR FREE!!! Call or respond to this e-mail to inquire about open dates for workshops.

March 18th Workshop....gettin' ready for EASTER!

2010-02-21T13:17:00.005-05:00

Plan to attend now my next workshop in March. We will be making 4 items for Easter Dinner! Hope you can attend! Respond to this post or send me an e-mail to sign up. We will meet at 7:00 and the cost is $5 for all 4 items. That's only $1.25 EACH!

The Treat Bag is filled with Easter yummies and is a cinch to make. I used Almost Amethyst and Pretty in Pink card stock and ribbon along with SU's Tea Party Designer Paper. I used the Top Note die cut and folded it in half to make the topper for the treat bag. I stapled the bag into the flap and used the dp and sentiments to cover the staple. The stamp set for all the samples is SU's Eggcountrements out of the Spring Mini Catalog. You can find it on page 22. The place setting card bunny is made out of the 1 3/4 Circle punch, the 1/2 Circle punch, the Large and Scalloped Oval punches and the Small Heart Punch. You can find all the larger punches in the Idea Book and Catalog, and the Small Heart Punch in the Spring Mini on page 15.

The card is made out of Kiwi Kiss paper but Mellow Moss or Certain Celery would work well with the Tea Party Designer Paper. Again, I used stamps from the Eggcountrements stamp set, Pretty in Pink card stock and ribbon for layering with the birdies.

Any of these items can be ordered already pre-made for $7, or kits to make them yourself for $5.
March is the last month for Sale*A*Bration so be sure to earn your free stamp set by placing a $50 order for SU supplies. I would also love to do a workshop at your home for you and your friends. We will make 3 cards for FREE and you will get a FREE Idea Book and Catalog as well as $15 in free SU items for a $150 show. With that, you will get a Hostess Stamp Set of your choice....lots of freebies now until the end of March so book your workshop now!!!

Folded Paper Frame

2010-02-13T19:51:00.006-05:00

I made this Valentine for my Darling Hubby. I'm sure he will never fine it here so we are safe! LOL! I used a technique posted on Splitcoast Stampers called the Folded Paper Frame. The tutorial is not up on Splitcoast as of yet but the gallery is...and I'm not even sure if I did it according to the tutorial! Ha! I just looked through the gallery and tried to figure it out. Here is the link to Splitcoast's gallery for this technique:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=18982

The card is a standard 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 size. I cut the double sided SU paper at 5x5 then folded the frame as seen. I also used a strip of overhead acetate to 'pop up' the heart on the front. I hope he will enjoy this because I sure enjoyed making it.

Bitten by The Love Bug

2010-02-10T21:35:00.007-05:00

The Love Bug is one of the Hostess Sets that you can earn by having a Stampin Up Workshop in your home. I just got this set and made some more Valentine treat bags for my kids at school. I think these little Love Bugs are tooo cute. I think I LOVE this set. After loading up this picture, I can see that I grabbed a treat bag that does not snow (hehe, left that typo in...I've been home for 2 days due to schools be closed from the snow! LOL) does not SHOW the cute red hearts on the white paper. I had this paper in my stash and have no idea where it came from. But, it looks like hand made paper with little hearts sprinkled throughout. So, imagine little red hearts on the white paper sprinkled here and there.

I used my Stampin Write markers to color in the bugs, and used my scalloped oval and large oval punches to punch out the bugs and the real red mat behind. The white paper is cut 4x 3 1/2 then folded in half over the bag. I used staples to staple the paper onto the bag, then put the love bugs over the staples. The sentiments, Be Mine, comes from a Paper Tray Ink set called Heart Prints.

I hope my kiddos like their little love bugs!

Call or respond to this e-mail if you'd like to set up a workshop in your home...then you can earn this set for free!!!

Valentine Treats for Kids!

2010-02-06T21:53:00.005-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day coming up!!!!! I truly LOVE this holiday and it's such a fun one for kids. Here are the treats I made for the boys to take to school. The Sock Monkey is spreading his *warm fuzzies* by giving hearts. Our 6 yo wanted to take these. The sucker wraps are for our 3rd grader's class. He's a sucker for treats, that's for sure!

I used Stampin Up!'s Sock Monkey stamp set for the treat bag. I used Real Red paper to cut out the Top Note Sizzix die cut. I scored and folded it in 1/2 to put over the top of the bag. I stapled it all together, then used the sock monkey and the oval scalloped sentiments to cover the top of the staples. Kids can help with this one too.....our 6 yo counted out 10 hearts for each bag.

I got this fantastic idea for these sucker wrappers from my Stampin Success magazine. I used Real Red paper and ran them through my cuttlebug Heart Block folder. I used my SU 1 3/4's and 1 3/8's circle punches to cut out the hole in the red, and the Chocolate Chip ring. I used a generic heart punch for the creamy caramel heart and the SU Small Heart punch for the little red hearts. I used glue dots to hold the wrap around the sucker stick.

I hope the boys classmates will think these treats are super SWEET!

February Birthday Class

2010-01-30T10:05:00.006-05:00

It's the weekend...and what a great time to take some time to stamp! I hope you all are enjoying this Saturday! It's sunny here in Indiana and it's sure brightening my spirits.

Thanks to all who came to my workshop this week. We had a great time making our Valentine tins...they are sooo cute!

My next workshop class will be Thursday, February 18th at 7:00...my house! We will be making 3 birthday cards...one feminine, one masculine and one for a child. The fee is $5 for 3 cute cards and we will be learning how to watercolor on one of them. I hope some of you out there can make it. Below are samples.

I will be highlighting SU's set Lovely As A Tree. This is one of the most versatile sets out there and one that I put off and put off getting but always said "Oh, I need to get that set!" I finally did and wanted to show you how one set can be used in several different ways. So, we will be using that set on the male and female cards. The other set is SU's set Sock Monkey....it's another winner in my book. It's just soooo cute and there are a myriad of items in the accessory set that our little monkey can play with or put on his head.

Anyone out there can order these sets, or these cards OR you can come to the class in February and make them yourselves! Remember, if you spend $50 on a SU order, you will get a free Sale*A*Bration set. Click on the catalog over to the righ tof my blog. I am also running a fun game on a 50/50 board and will put your name on the board if you spend $50 in SU items. When the board gets filled, I will draw a number and if your name is on the number you will win $50 in SU items. You can order off my SU website by clicking the catalog to the right, or post a comment here!

Haitian Relief....let's all pull together and HELP!

2010-01-23T09:41:00.005-05:00

Clear Mount set is $18.95 Wood Mount set is $26.95

Respond to this post or click on my 'store' to the right and you may place an order directly at that site. Let's all pull together and help the Hatian people with our (hearts).

Valen-Tin....Would You Be Mine???

2010-01-20T16:05:00.008-05:00

It can be yours at my next workshop!!! :)

This tin is a sample of what we will be making at my next workshop. It was supposed to be tomorrow but due to sickie kiddies, I'm moving it to next week. I love making these tins and hope the ladies in my class will enjoy learning how. They make such awesome gifts for people.

Items used for Tin:

1 rectangle tin-get at local craft store

Prima flowers-local store

3 sheets of SU Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (pg 13 of Occasions Mini 2010)

SU Sweet Treat Cups (pg 21 of Occasions mini)

Holiday Best stamp set (pg 13 of Idea Book and Catalog..hostess set)

Something Sweet Stamp set (pg. 20 of Occasions Mini)

Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon (pg. 183 of Idea Book and Catalog)

Other ribbon- local store

If you are interested in purchasing items for this tin, let me know or visit my store by clicking on the link to the right. Also, if you are interested in making one of these tins, let me know too....you are welcome to attend my class.

Spring Song Birthday

2010-01-18T17:05:00.006-05:00

Can you tell I'm begging Spring to get here!!! Now!!! LOL! I just got this set this week called Spring Song. You can find it in the Idea Book and Catalog on page 102. I knew when I saw this that I had to watercolor it! It's such a sweet set and I managed to get it FREE during Stampin Up!'s Sale*A*Bration time. You can get free sets too...just ask me how or see my post from yesterday.

For this card I used Elegant Eggplant and Garden Green SU colors and ink. I used my Watercolor Wonder crayons and a blender pen to color in the images. Most of the colors I used were from the Rich Regal color set. The small script WISH is from SU!'s Small Script set. It is a retired set but the sets Short and Sweet and Warm Wishes on page 141 are very similar. I also used my SU! oval punch and scalloped oval for the words.

Spellbinder Nestabilities were used to cut out the circle and large Garden Green scalloped circle.

I hope my friends Amy and Rosa like this card...they both ordered some! Thanks ladies. Remember you can order them too. This one sells for $2.50 or you can purchase the items off my SU website to create your own. OR...I can come to your home and show you and your friends how to make this card. When I do a home workshop, you and your guests will make 2-3 cards for FREE. Your guests will have an opportunity to purchase SU items and you will have the opportunity to earn free SU products. Let me know if you are interested!

Birthday Butterflies and Upsy Daisies

2010-01-17T19:57:00.005-05:00

I've been having fun making birthday cards. I have two clients that ordered a nice batch of cards and here are a few samples.

Card One is the Birthday Butterfly card. The mini envelopes , butterfly stamp and ribbon are from a Local Scrapbooking Store. The background paper is SU!'s Tempting Turquoise. I used the Stylized Flowers Flowers Cuttlebug folder to emboss the turquoise paper. The sentiments come from SU!'s Sincere Salutations set.

Card Two is the Upsy Daisy card. The set, Upsy Daisy, is a SU! set. I used Always Artichoke and Summer Sun (SU's colors) paper and ink pads. The ribbon and prima flowers are from a LSS.

Either of these cards you can purchase from me or you can purchase the individual SU items to make them yourself. Post to this thread if you are interested. Or click on the SU Catalog over to the right to get to my online SU store. Remember, This is Sale-A-Bration time of year for Stampin Up!. If you purchase $50 worth of stamping supplies, you will get a free stamp set (valued at $15.95) for FREE out of the Sale-A-Bration catalog...or you may choose a set out of the Idea Book and Catalog valued at $15.95 or less for FREE.

If you are interested in hosting a workshop, this is a great way to earn free sets and stamping supplies. You will get more for your money during Sale-A-Bration, so call to book a workshop in your home NOW. Sale-a-Bration lasts until March 31st.

New Baby Tin!

2010-01-09T22:23:00.004-05:00

I feel so lucky to have so many on-line sisters and one of them is a lady whom I love dearly! She and I have commented so many times that we wish we were neighbors...especially when I ran my daycare so we could be support for each other In Real Life! My friend, Laura, asked me to make a tin w/ Thank You's for her new baby girl that could be born any day now. Here is the tin and It's in the mail!!!

If you'd like to check out Laura's blog...go to http://theflukepeanutgallery.blogspot.com/

Laura is an amazing Christian lady who is a wonderful mama to almost 4 girls and several others in her daycare each day. Hope you like this, Laura!!! I had soooo much fun making it for you and Kendal!!

Happy New Year!!!

2010-01-08T20:16:00.004-05:00

I can not believe it has been so long since I've posted. December came and went fast as lightening. Our family took a trip to California and up the coast through Oregon to Washington for two weeks over the holidays. It was fantastic, but with wrapping up teaching for the semester, packing, doing laundry, packing, ....packing...did I say packing?? We went to Disneyland, Legoland, Sea World, Yosemite National Park, San Fransisco Pier 39, The Redwoods and up through Oregon to my brother in law/sister in laws house for a few days. We met up with them for a week in California, then again in Washington. I also got to see one of my friends whom I know I have not seen in over 17 years. Was a blessing from God to see her as it was a split second chance meeting but we did it!!! Or I should say GOD did it! :) We saw two of my husbands uncles and aunts, and one of his cousins and her family...plus my in-laws were with us for part of the trip too. Was a once in a lifetime trip for us and we were so blessed by it.

Here are a few photos from our journey and I promise I will get some stampin stuff here asap. There is so much going on with Stampin Up right now so do please click on my store link to see all the specials. Sale-a-bration is happening as well as some fun new items in the new Occasions Mini Catalog.

http://www.bethhartley.stampinup.net/ will take you there!

Till I get inky again,

Beth

Blog Candy and Loribelle Bags

2009-11-25T23:11:00.004-05:00

My wonderful friend in Texas has started her own company making beautiful purses. Isn't this one pretty?? I love the pink and black. Just adorable for a tween or young lady. I think I like it because I have 2 boys and would love to buy this purse for a girl..but who?? It's cute hey??

I hope you will check out Lori's blog and Etsy store!! You will be glad you did.

http://www.chefmamacrafts.blogspot.com/

Check Lori's Etsy store here
www.etsy.com/store/ChefMama

2009-11-25T18:33:00.004-05:00

Hello Everyone and Happy Almost Thanksgiving!! I almost forgot to post this info and am a day or two behind! So goes my life! SU is having a huge sale..HUGE...many items are 30-40-50% off. SU is offering some very cool and special bundles that some of you might be interested in.

The Four Square Bundle retails for $30.90 in the catalog and is selling as a bundle for $15.45. One can NOT get enough scalloped punches and this one is a great one!

The Pendante Note Bundle sells in the catalog (items bought individually) for $39.85 on sale now as a bundle for $27.90. I personally LOVE these notecards!!!!

Catalog price for the Sock Mokney Set bought individually is $58.85. On SALE now for $35.31. Geez, I love that little feller.

Click any of my SU links to the right to go to my SU stie.

More fun Christmas Gifts!!!

2009-11-21T17:50:00.006-05:00

I have a Little Elf working for me now...Mama Becky! Hehehe! She's been so busy helping me get a few things ready to sell for Christmas gifts. Below are a sampling of the Mama Becky line of Hartley Handcrafted.

I have 6 Post-It Note Holders that sell for $7 and include a matching pen. They make great teacher gifts, etc. What you see here is what I have on hand. Mama Becky will gladly take orders if we need more!

Mama Becky has also been busy making Gift Card Holders. The ribbon on each card slides off and opens up like the card on the far bottom right. The gift card slides into the little envelope inside. These sell for $1.50. I have about 15 of them..most of what you see here.

Here's a close up of a few...aren't they pretty???

Mmmmmm...chocolate., My favorite. Mama Becky has about 15 of these left to sell for $2.50 each. The big Hershey bar is included.

Pull the ribbon up, and out Mr. Hershey comes!

All these items make wonderful teacher gifts, Secret Santa gifts, Stocking Stuffers, etc....

If I run out of the items listed above, Mama Becky will gladly take orders for more fun stuff! They live out of town so there might be a small shipping fee if we are not going to their house or they are not going here.

Give a big Hartley Holler if you'd like to purchase any of these items. I'll likely have The Loft open soon if you'd like to stop by. Today was a big Craft Bazaar at a local church and The Loft items are still packed away in tubs!

Hope to see you soon!

Nugget Tins and more for Christmas!!!

2009-11-21T17:32:00.005-05:00

This year I am making Nugget Tins for Christmas gifts. These hold 12 Hershey nuggets, each decorated to match the tin. Tins sell for $6 each and make wonderful Stocking Stuffers, gifts for Secret Santa's, Teachers, Bus Drivers, Music Lesson Teachers, Daycare providers, etc.

I also have lots of cards for sale so if you'd like a misc. box of 8-10 cards as a gift to give, I can work those up for you, too. Just let me know what you'd like inside....b-day cards, thank yous, sympathy, baby, welcome, etc! Cards run between $2.25-$2.50 each for these boxes.

Other gift ideas are listed in my Labels section on the blog.....down to the right. Just click on any topic and some idea will come up....coasters, tins, Christmas, monogramed stationary folders,etc......

Respond to this post, or call or e-mail if you are local.

Merry Christmassssssss............

Special Blessings!

2009-11-16T21:19:00.003-05:00

I think this is one of my new favorite SU sets....Special Blessings. It's on page 50 of the SU catalog and comes with a cross, a dove and the words May God bless you......on your Special day...on your Wedding day...as you start your Married Life...on your First Communion...on your Baptism day. I made this for my Wedding stach.

I used Cameo Coral for the main image and used the Petals-a- Plenty SU embossing folder on Shimery White. It really sparkles IRL.

Baby Tin for Elizabeth!

2009-11-15T17:53:00.004-05:00

I made this tin and 12 Thank You cards for my friend, Elizabeth, who is having a baby in about 6 weeks or so. They have waited and waited for this baby and have Dreamt about having another baby (their 3rd) for about 6 years. I had to put the words 'Dream' on their little one's tin. I hope this baby has lots of dreams in life and will succeed in everything he or she does. It is for sure already loved by many!

Christmas Smorga-Something!

2009-11-06T21:45:00.011-05:00

So...if you know me you know I can't spell worth a hoot...and had trouble spelling smorgasbord in the title of this post. I mean...it's really not that hard of a word...Smor--which I love to eat over the open fire with choco and warm toasty mallows. Gas--well, we all use it or pass it, right?? Bord--wish I was bored more often but I keep pretty busy and don't have time to get bored...smorgasbord...did I get it??? Shew!!

You will have the opportunity to join me for a card smorgasbord on Thursday, November 19th. We will meet at 7 at my house. You will relish in dipping your fingers into the ink to taste 4 different cards, making a total of 10 cards in any combo you so choose (As long as supplies last for that particular card. The chance to make each card design will be on a first come first make basis). The cost of the class will be $15. If there are extra cards, you may choose to add more cards to your group of 10 and pay $1.50 per additional card.

Below are the samples. Please call to sign up. I have limited space this time due to some changes we are making in our home, but could work with 8 or 10 ladies. Remember, you can always make SMOR cards above and beyond your 10....I know we will have a GAS at this event (just don't pass it)...and you won't get BORD for one minute! Come join us!!! Call now or reply to this post or e-mail.

Smorgasbord'ya!

Beth

Altered Tins!

2009-10-31T20:35:00.005-04:00

I love making these altered tins for people. I made this set for a customer. I'd put more details but don't want to give away the Christmas present..I doubt it will be found here but you never know.

The tin comes with 4 matching cards and my customer wants to add 8 more cards from my card bins. A tin like this sells for $35 with 8 cards (matching or other), and $45 with 12 cards.

You can custom order these tins in colors, themes, with names or monograms on them......just let me know! :)

Christmas in October Workshop

2009-09-27T15:15:00.008-04:00

Hi ladies,

Are you getting in the mood for Christmas? I am! I had a few new stamp sets come in and played around with them today. These are the samples for my up and coming Workshop. I hope you will be able to make it!!!

Details:

Date: Wednesday, October 21st.

Time: 7:00

Place: My house

Fee: $5 for 3 designs (1 each) of Christmas cards.

Give me a call or send me an e-mail if you can make it. I have room for 10 ladies! Sign up now.. you won't want to be left out! :)

Also, if you host a workshop in your home, you can make 3 similar cards with your guests FOR FREE! Plus, you earn hostess dollars and will earn 1 free stamp set for a $150 show. Let me know if you are interested in hosting a workshop in your home with 8-10 or more of your friends!!!

Halloween Peeps!!! Free the Peeps!

2009-09-26T12:11:00.005-04:00

So, I'm at it again with my Peep capturing. I saw these little ghosteseses and had to jar them up for my Halloween S'mores! Here they are for your enjoyment!

1 jar $12 or 2 for $20 These make awesome teacher gifts or a hostess gift to take to a Halloween Party. I love me peeps even though me can't stand to eat the things...ewwww...but if you love peeps, you will surely love eating these s'mores.

Terrific Tiles!

2009-09-26T11:17:00.007-04:00

Here are a few double sets of tiles that I am making for a customer. I love the Halloween set! I used the retired Stampin Up! set Carved and Candlelit for the pumpkins, Pocket Silhouettes for the grass and the words came from a $1 bin at a local craft store.

This set was made using the current SU! set Upsy Daisy and I love how they look on these tiles. I also used the retired SU background stamp, French Script and an old, old retired set (not even sure of the names) for the verse from Proverbs, "A Friend Loveth at All Times". I inked around the edges of the tiles to give it a framed burnt look and I think it really adds a lot to the set. I hope my client loves these!

These retail for $2.50 for single tiles, $10 for a set of 4 tiles and $20 for a set of 8. I can personalize or monogram tiles as well so if anyone is interested in a set for gifts, let me know!

I've been working on Halloween Peep jars today so will post those soon. Free the Peeps! Free the Peeps!!!

Scrapbooking Craze!

2009-09-24T22:13:00.002-04:00

Well, I'm finished with my scrapbook for hire and thought I'd share a few more pages from the book. I love how it turned out and hope my friend (and client) will love it too.

Scrap Pages with Petal Party

2009-09-09T21:24:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone! I'm so in love with Stampin' Ups Simply Scrapping kits. I've never used one before and when I signed up as a demo, a kit came with my SU starter sales kit and I LOVE IT! Why didn't I hone in on these before? I'm so dense sometimes....shesh!

Well, some of you may think that SU only sells stuff for card making and rubber stamping...but they have expanded sooooo much that in October, they are coming out with My Digital Studio which has Stampin' Up!'s exclusive images in an easy to use software studio to make creating cards, photo albums, scrapbooks and other projects even simpler! I can't wait to take some time to familiarize myself with this new component of SU. I've not ever done a digital scrapbook...as you can see from the photos....I'm lovin' my hands on books. But, I will definitely give the digital aspect a look/see. You can find out more about My Digital Studio by clicking on the Holiday Mini Catalog over to the right of my blog. Scroll to the last 2 pages of the catalog to find the digital information.

Now, back to my hands on real life scrapbooks! I've been working on a book for hire for a friend. Isn't the little girl DARLING! Mom and dad aren't to bad themselves! These are 2 pages I did this weekend using the Petal Party Simply Scrapbook kit from Stampin' Up! The back ground sheets are from my local scrapbooking store, but everything else on the page is from SU. You can find the kits on page 164 of the Idea Book and Catalog.You can get to the catalog by clicking on the catalog over to the right above the Holiday Mini. I will for sure be getting a few more of these kits....they are FANTASTIC!

Inky Stampadoodle Scrap Samples.

2009-08-29T23:43:00.004-04:00

I thought I should post the samples from today's party in case anyone is interested in having one in the future. The pages were 8x8. The mom bought scrapbooks for the girls as their party gift so they all had their own books to put their pages into right away. These were basic guidelines for the girls and it was super fun to see them take off with some of their own wonderful ideas. I left my samples a little 'bare' so the girls would take off and add a little more 'stuff' into their pages. They did and they turned out too cute.

Inky Stampadoodles Scrapbooking!

2009-08-29T19:03:00.004-04:00

I had so much fun at my friend, Latrina's house. Her daughter had an Inky Stampadoodles Birthday party. There were 3 teens and Latrina...a her lil' son who had fun playing with our scraps! We made 3 8x8 double page spreads. I love providing the examples and then watching people take off. It was fun to watch the girls just explode with this....mama did too!

You can have an Inky Stampadoodles party, too! Just scroll down to my LABELS over on the right side of my blog. Click on Inky Stampadoodles and the other posts with more examples, prices and samples will come up. Feel free to respond to this post or e-mail if you have my e-mail address.

Country Morning Thank You!

2009-08-26T21:07:00.007-04:00

Hello and Good Morning! Except it's night time here! :) I'll be saying Good Morning......well, er, uh, in the morning!

I am in love with this new hostess set out of the catty.....Country Morning. It's a Level 1 Hostess Set and can be yours, FOR FREE, when hosting a qualifying workshop in your home. You would need to have $150 is SU merchandise sales at your workshop and you can get this set as well as $15 towards other items in the catalog. When you book your workshop, you will get a new 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog for free. These retail for $10 and are full of card and scrapbook ideas.

I made these little Thank You's for some friends at work. They are just the right size (3x3) to attach to a little packet of greeting cards. I hope they like them!

I used my Bic Mark It markers to color most of this image. I really wanted to buy the entire slew of Copic markers a year or so ago and a friend told me to try the Bic's before I forked out a wad of mulah for the copics. I did and really like them. I did happened to buy my first copic this weekend, though, at our local United Arts and Education store. I had gone there to purchase some items for my classroom and saw a sign on their door that said WE SELL COPICS. So, of coarse, I had to check them out and get at least one. I bought the gray C1 and love it for shading around an image. I also used it with my gray Bic and the two worked together really nicely. So, now, huh..........I think I really need some more copics! I might have just found my new addiction!

Speaking of hostessing a workshop...here is the September Hostess Bonus:

You will not want to miss out on this Hostess Bonus for September. Host a qualifying workshop of $250 in sales and you, as the hostess, can choose anything out of the Holiday Mini Catalog for $10. In addition to this, you will also get $15 in free items out of the Idea Book and Catalog and will earn a Free Hostess Stamp set! What a great way to build up your stamping supplies!!
Call now to book your home workshop.

Fishy Friends

2009-08-22T15:54:00.004-04:00

Fishy Friends....and I have quite a few, I tell ya! I have one friend who I adore who works in a hospital. On her floor, they have a FISH theme and she loves to place orders for cards with a fish theme. Here is one I made up for her to preview. She requested a card with sand and shells. I couldn't get a good shot without getting some glare off the ziplock bag that contains the shells and sand. But, I think you get the idea.

I love the way the cuttlebug worked on the background. My upline showed us this technique at our last stamp club. Ink up your brayer and roll ink on the side of your cuttlebug embossing folder where the design goes down into the folder....NOT the bumpy side where the design is raised. The ink will not go down into the crevices. Place your paper inside the folder and run it through your cb as you normally do. When you pull it out, the ink will be on the flat part of your paper, and no ink will be on the bumped up part of your paper. It is a really neat effect and creative way to do more with your cb embossing folders.

Remember, you can order most any card off my blog. Just leave me a message here or e-mail if you have my e-mail address. You can also place an order for Stampin Up items by going to my store. Click on the Idea Book and Catalog over to the right and it will take you to my store.

New Fun Stuff!!!

2009-08-11T15:33:00.005-04:00

Well, I have some news to share for those of you that don't already know. I got a teaching job! So, I will be out of the childcare world and into the public school teaching world once again. I start tomorrow!!!! That is why there have not been any posts here for a few weeks....just busy, busy, busy shutting down the daycare and getting ready for my classroom. I'll be teaching Kindergarteners 1/2 day and Early Childhood Special Ed Pre-kers the other 1/2 of the day. It's been bittersweet....I will miss my daycare kids. Some have been in my care (they themselves or their older siblings) for 5 1/2 years. I will miss them all. But, I'm soooo excited for this new adventure and am thrilled to be on the same schedule now with our boys.

We had a family reunion this weekend at my Aunt's. All of my brothers and their families were there...minus my sweet niece who was on a mission trip. And, my sis and family and parents and cousins and kids and more kids and more kids! It was a total blast.

My bro and sis-in-law are expecting their first baby and we had a little family shower for them at the reunion. I made 20 of these Thank You cards as part of their gift. I know they will get lots and lots of baby gifts so will need some Thank You cards. They are from Texas so the cowboy was just right for their little Buckaroo!!!

Stampin Up! Just For Kids Promotion

2009-08-01T14:07:00.007-04:00

Spend $35 on the Growing Up section of the Idea Book and Catalog (click catalog in right column) pages 74-90 and receive a FREE package of Stampin Up! designer buttons.

Also, here are a few pictures of my latest Stamp-A-Stack Workshop. I had a small but mighty group of great gals and we had so much fun creating our two sets of 5 cards.

The next workshop is coming up on September 17th. We will be making tumbled tile coasters so keep your eyes open for further details. To see samples, scroll down the blog to the Labels section and click on TILES.

If you'd like to host a workshop in your home, you can do so for free. Each person who attends will make 3 greeting cards and will have the opportunity to purchase items out of the Stampin Up Idea Book and Catalog. You, as the hostess, will earn free items from the catalog! Let me know if you are interested in hosting a workshop in your home!

As always, you can let me know if you'd like to place an order or you can order on line by clicking the catalog over to the right. It will take you to my Stamin' Up! store.

Kids Are the Cutest! A Challenge for You!

2009-07-21T16:10:00.002-04:00

This has nothing to do with stamping....but all to do with kids. My mom sent this youtube to me and it's just darling. What a voice Tennessee Ernie Ford had and what a cute rhythmic son he had too. Love this old song! Now, How can I tie this in with stamping and scrapping?? Ideas? A good challenge coming up? I'd love someone to take off and run with this one.

Use this video as inspiration for some sort of card or scrap page!

http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/Videos/childrengo-tennernieford.html

If you post a link to your work using this as inspiration, I will draw names from the posts to win something....not sure what...something old...something new...something borrowed..something blue.....well, I'll figure out what that 'something' is! Enjoy and go for it!!!

Paula's Award!

2009-07-20T15:17:00.007-04:00

Paula, you are such a sweetie to pass this blog award on to me. I feel so unworthy! Thanks so much. You all need to visit Paula's amazing blog here: Her work is incredible! Thanks again, Paula. You are a sweetie pie!!

www.cropnotesandcrafts.blogspot.com

This award is passed on to other bloggers who, in the opinion of the bestowed, feel the bloggers creations are brilliant. I certainly don't think my work is brilliant....maybe brilliant with a little DORK quality added in the mix....making it more dorky than brilliant! :) I do thank you all for visiting and for looking at my work.

The conditions or this award are as follows:
1. I must thank the person who gave me this award and post a link here for you all to go and visit her blog... you will be doing lots of drooling over Paula's work...it's simply scrumptious!
2. I must list 10 honest things about myself.
3. I must put a copy of the Honest Scrap logo on my blog.
4. I must list at least 7 worth bloggers to pass this award on to and list their links.
5. I must notify the blogger of their award.

10 Honest Things About Me

1) I love Jesus...just like Paula and Nina before her! :)
2) I love nice spring/fall weather.
3) I love to read except I always fall asleep...can't remember when I last finished a book.
4) I drink Diet Coke and Love Lipton Green Tea with a citrus twist.
5) I need to loose some weight! :)
6) I'm a dork!
7) I love chocolate!
8) I craft for therapy...it's cheaper..well, some months it is!
9) I just became a Stampin Up demonstrator about 3 months ago and LOVE it.
10) I run a daycare and naptime is my favorite time of the day! Quiet! Ahhhh! I do love all my little kiddies though..they are each one precious in their own sweet ways!

I bestow this blog award on the following bloggers:

Toni http://www.39thaveink.blogspot.com/
Holly http://www.hollysstampinmania.blogspot.com/
Karen Lynn http://www.karensdandypatch.blogspot.com/
Peggysue http://www.rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com/
Linda B http://www.mylittleyellowcottage.blogspot.com/
Linda M http://www.prettyinky.blogspot.com/
Lori http://www.chefmamacrafts.blogspot.com/
Wendy http://www.onepickyfamily.blogspot.com/
Traci http://www.tracimajor.blogspot.com/
Leona http://www.stampinwithbettyboop.blogspot.com/
Vikki Jo http://www.vikkijoscorner.blogspot.com/

Joyce www.1ashjoy.blogspot.com

I know, I can't count..but there are more than 7 amazing blogs out there! ;)

God is Near at All Times!

2009-07-16T09:45:00.007-04:00

Back in the fall, one of my online Christian sisters posted a prayer request for a family in Canada whose 14 year old daughter had been murdered. She was walking home one afternoon and was murdered in broad daylight. The daughter's father happens to be a Baptist minister. I remember reading news articles about the incident. I sent a card to the family because this weighed so very heavily on my heart. I've wondered, on and off over the months, how this family was coping. Well, just the other day, my on-line sister posted an update.

Here is a link to another blogger who interviewed the father, Terry Stauffer.

http://www.challies.com/archives/interviews/god-gives-strength-as-needed-an-interview-with-terry-stauffer.php

I wanted to copy and paste part of it here but my silly computer is not letting me do that this a.m. I hope you will take a few minutes to read the interview as it is a moving piece. The article has helped me to see that God is much bigger than me and that He provides strength to those in need. I often wonder how, when tragic things happen in our lives...how one copes? I admit, my life has been pretty easy compared to loosing a child. I know in my heart that God will give strength, His words ring true!!! But, as a mom with kids..I don't know how I would make it on my own without God's strength.

" He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." ~ Isaiah 40:29

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." ~ Psalms 31:24

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength" ~ Philippians 4:12, 13

All these thoughts this week have reminded me of a card I made up when I was at my mom's. She had just had knee surgery and I was up there helping. She had set out some scrapbook papers, etc, on the bed and said I could create and play and make up a few cards. Well, you know me, I couldn't turn down that offer! So, here is a card I made at that time. I think it fits so well with all these thoughts....when we don't know where God is...or we are so consumed by our pain...He is there and comes and searches out for us!

I hope that no matter what you are going through today, that you will find strength in God's promises and if you can't find Him, that you will let Him find you! He will!

The Train to BONKERS!

2009-07-11T17:04:00.006-04:00

I love this stamp set from SU! My mom brought her set down a month or so ago and my 8 yo son LOVED playing with it. So, I ordered it! He didn't know I ordered it though. When Mr. Brown came a few weeks after, he was jumping up..."Did you get the train set, mom? Did you??" YIPPY! He was so excited. So here are two samples using this set. One is a birthday Thank You for our younger son. He turned 6 a few weeks ago and these are Thank You's to send out to his guests. Now, it will probably take us 6 weeks to fill them out, but, hey..it's good for him! :) I made 17 of these yesterday...I felt like I was on the train going to Bonkers!

The other card is for a friend who turned 40 this week. He will love it!

This set is called Choo Choo and can be found on page 83 of the new catty. The train track is a SU wheel and can be found on the same page and is called Right On Track. If you'd like to order this set, contact me, or place an order directly on my SU site by clicking the gold SU catalog on the right side of my blog.

As always, you can order most any cards you see on my blog. Price ranges are from $2.50-$3.50 depending on style, construction and design. OR if you'd like to make similar cards, check out my class offerings or you can hold a class in your home with a few friends. Typically, for in home classes, we will make 3 cards each and you, as the hostess, can earn free Stampin Up! items.

Mr. Brown CAME!!! And Workshop Samples are DONE!

2009-07-09T20:26:00.005-04:00

Mr. Brown came!!!! (And you really need to go read the comment on the previous post....Hilarious rhyme from Chef Mama).

Here are the samples for our Stamp-A-Stack that is coming up on the 23rd of this month.

Here are the details of the class. I have room for 10 ladies so sign up now!!!

Stamp-A-Stack of Thank You's

At this workshop we will be stamping a stack of 10 Thank You cards. We will make 5 each of the two samples. These can be used for your personal use or given away as a teacher gift at the beginning of the school year.

Date: Thursday, July 23rd
Time: 7:00-9:00
Fee: $15 for the 10 cards plus a free clear plastic card box. This comes out to ONLY $1.50 a card...can't buy a Hallmark for anywhere near that. (Envelopes not included)

Mr. Brown Has Come to Town!!

2009-07-09T13:41:00.005-04:00

Mr. Brown, Mr. Brown

Mr. Brown has come to town.

He should be, he should be,

He should be at my street!

I'm beat, I'm beat

From pacing on my feet!

Where is that Mr. Brown, I say!

My SU box should come TODAY!

I can't wait! I can't wait!

This is supposed to be the date!

Oh where, oh where

Where is my dashing Mr. Brown??

As you can tell, I'm waiting, and pacing and looking out my window and listening to the roaring of the UPS truck buzzing down our street (that I can NOT hear yet). This is the day that a BIG ORDER is supposed to come in. I'm getting ansy, I'm getting loopy, I want my SU order!!! Patience is not one of my virtures! Hoo-hum......is he here yet?????

Blog Award!!!

2009-07-08T15:08:00.005-04:00

I got this sweet Blog Award from my friend and sister Dork, Traci. You can see her fantastic blog at http://www.tracimajor.blogspot.com/ Leave her a comment...her stuff is amazing!!! Thank you so much, Traci! I'm honored and humbled by your kindness!!

The idea behind this award is to pass it on to someone else who has a blog that you frequent or that you have newly discovered. My award winners are below.

**Laura Fluke**--Laura is a stamper-scrapper and we met on a swap on Splitcoast a few years back. She's a great gal and I love visiting her blog. Laura also runs a daycare like I do and her blog is mostly about her daycare adventures with a little bit of stampin' and family fun thrown in the mix. We always have said that we wished we could live next door to each other so we could daycare/scrap/stamp/and chat for hours upon end!

Here's Laura's Blog http://www.theflukepeanutgallery.blogspot.com/

**Debra Daam**--Debra has been a long time friend on Splitcoast. Her arts and crafts are amazing! She and I have had the fun opportunity to meet in person and we've had several conversations on the phone. She is a wonderful sister in Christ and one amazing stamper.

Here is Debra's Blog http://www.debrasstamplife.blogspot.com/

Oh, goodness! There are so many more peeps that I could give this too..but then I'd be here most of the day. There are lots of great blogs at the bottom of my page here....check them out!

Freedom Festival Photos!!!

2009-06-29T22:40:00.006-04:00

Hello everyone!!!! Just wanted to check in and let you see the fun I had this weekend at the Fishers Freedom Festival. I had a great time...weather was HOT one day and WINDY the next but it wasn't RAIN so I was a happy stampin' chic! Lots of people stopped by the booth (Thanks to those of you reading this that DID pop in..I so appreciate seeing you, meeting you, connecting with you!), lots took business cards and info. and I'm excited to see where this all goes. And, BIG thanks to my sweet friends who helped me at the booth and gave me some good company and coverage for potty breaks! LOL!

As for now, I'm sending in my app for the Christmas in October event here in Fishers. It's a upscale craft show where people who attend have to pay a fee to get in to shop! I'm hoping I can get my foot in the door this year.

Here are a few pics of the weekend!

Zaaaa Booth

A few items, tiles, framed art, scrapbook!

Tiles and Wedding stuffs!

The display and baskets of cards to the right!

Me pretending to be a Price is Right girl!

Class Schedule!

2009-06-21T23:22:00.002-04:00

Hi ladies,

I had such a great time at our class this week...so much that I went ahead and planned out the rest of the classes for the year. Hope you can make several of them!

Hartley Handcrafted at Home Stampin Up!
Workshop Schedule
2009

Stamp-A-Stack of Thank You’s: At this workshop we will be stamping a stack of 10 Thank You cards. We will stamp 5 each of two designs. These can be used for your personal use or given away as a teacher gift at the beginning of the school year.
Date: Thursday, July 23rd at 7:00
Fee: $15 for the 10 cards plus a free clear plastic card box
Space for 10 ladies so book NOW!

Tumbled Tile Coasters: At this workshop, you will make a set of 4 tile coasters to keep for yourself or give away as a gift…the holidays are just around the corner.
Date: Thursday, September 17th at 7:00
Fee: $10
Space for 10!

Christmas Card Extravaganza: At this workshop, you will make a variety of 3 Christmas cards.
Date: Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00
Fee: $5
Space for 12!

Stamp-A-Stack of Christmas: At this class you will again make a set of 10 Christmas cards…5 of 2 designs. This will be just in time for you to mail out your cards to family and friends.
Date: Thursday, November 19th at 7:00
Fee: $15
Space for 10!

Host a Stampin’ Up! Workshop in your home for FREE. No charge for you or your guests. Each person will make 2 cards and you, as the hostess, will reap hostess benefits and receive FREE items!

Kick-off Pics!

2009-06-19T13:57:00.005-04:00

Here are a few pics from the Kick-Off Stamp party. We had such fun! Thanks, ladies, for coming to the party. I hope you enjoyed and will get some great opportunities to share your hand made cards with others.

I love giving my boys' teachers Thank You cards at the beginning of each school year. Lets face it, being a teacher is not an easy job. So, if I can give the boy's teachers a little boost, then I'm always up for it! :) Sooooo....

My next event will be on July 23rd, Thursday, and it will be a Stamp-A-Stack class. We will be making 10 Thank You cards for $15. We will be making 5 each of 2 designs. Each participant will get a free clear plastic box to put their cards in to keep or to give away as a gift. I will have space for 10 ladies so call now to hold your spot.

Enjoy this lovely Father's Day weekend....hugs and big thanks to all our dads.

Cupcakes! I LOVE Cupcakes!

2009-06-15T22:56:00.004-04:00

I just finished making this boxed set of 8 cards tonight to put in my craft booth at the Fishers Freedom Festival. I love the ribbon I found at Hobby Lobby. SU!'s In Color Pink Pirouette perfectly matched the pink of the cupcakes on the ribbon. The clear boxes come from Papertrey Ink and the cupcake stamps are from Inkspirations. The sentiments inside says "Have your cupcake and eat it too. Happy Birthday!"

You can pre-order this box of cards now for $20 (8 cards), but they will not be available until sometime in July.

SU Kick-Off Event!

2009-06-11T08:40:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone! My first SU event is this next week..My Kick-Off Party. Our theme is Birthday Cards and we are making 3 cards. Two I can show you, but the 3rd we are making using a new set out of the new catty that premiers July 1st. I'm so excited about the new items......sooooo neato. I know you all will be thrilled.

This set, Choo-Choo, is from the Occasions Mini Catalog. People have until June 30th to order...isn't this train simply adorable? My mom brought her set down a few weeks ago and my oldest, age 8, had so much fun playing with it. So, when Mr. Brown came delivering my box this week, he was so excited to see that Choo-Choo was inside!

My inspiration for this card came from a gal on Splitcoaststampers. Here is the link to her card.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1328083?cat=16597

Thoughts and Prayers is what I used for this card. Now, I know it says "Sharing in your Sorrow" and there is good reason for that...you know the old saying..Once a Dork, Always a Dork or something to that effect. I meant to stamp Birthday Wishes on it and just pulled out the sentiments that came with the lovely flower from Thoughts and Prayers......ack...DORK! So, the ones we will be making at the Kick-Off Event will have a birthday greeting in the corner.

Hope you all enjoy and I'm so excited to make these cards with the gals that will be attending the event. There will be lost of freebies and fun stuffs, too....and yummy treats...can't forget the treats!!!

I'm A Stampin Up! Demo!!!

2009-05-29T09:51:00.006-04:00

Well, it's taken me about a week to get here and post this but I just got my new scrapbookin' demo kit from SU earlier this week. I'm so thrilled now...it's all official...I'M A STAMPIN UP! DEMO. Visit my Stampin' Up! website by clicking on the catalog picture over to the right. 24 hour shopping with fun ideas. You can also view the entire catalog online at that site.

So, get your fingers ready...I've got a big kick off event planned for June (dates pending) but it should be a really fun event. Our theme will be Birthday Bash. People who attend will make 3 Birthday cards with coordinating envelopes...one card for a female, one for a male and one for a child. Cost will be just $5 for the supplies for the 3 cards and lots and lots of ink, food, fun and fellowship. Can't buy 3 cutsie cards at Hallmark for a mere $5! :)

I'll post details as soon as I get the date coordinated.

Tile Happy!!!!!!!!

2009-05-15T22:01:00.002-04:00

Boy, have I been having fun with these tile coasters. They are so cute and such an easy, fast gift to make. I made the set with the names on them for the boys' teachers this year, and the other sets for the Freedom Festival booth. I know I will be adding these cute little coasters into my normal line-up of items one can order from Hartley Handcrafted. I've already sold 5 sets! YIPPY! Again, these come in sets of 4 for $10 per set.

Freedom Festival Sneak Peek #2

2009-05-13T11:52:00.005-04:00

Hey all,

Well, I've been having fun making Tumbled Tile Coasters. Here are a few that I have made up already but am working on a few more sets. If you'd like to place an order for these, they are $10 for a set of 4 coasters bundled up with a ribbon. There are felt dots on the bottom so they wont scratch up furniture or wood. I have a set of these that a friend made me a few years back and they are the ONLY coasters we use!

You can also see many more sets at the Freedom Festival this summer!

Freedom Festival Sneak Preview #1

2009-05-06T15:39:00.007-04:00

Well, I'm knee deep in fun stuff for the Fishers Freedom Festival this summer. I'm having a 2 day booth in the arts and crafts section and I'm so excited. Here is one of the items I'm making for the booth. It's a lunchbox altered tin with 8 cards inside (2 each of the 4 shown). I've had military families on my mind lately and thought this would be a fantastic gift for a military wife. The cards can be sent to her loved one (s) who are overseas or out of state fighting for our Freedom. Quite appropriate for the Freedom Festival, don't ya think? :)

This tin and 8 cards retails for $30. Stop by the Fishers Freedom Festival and say howdy. Here are the details:

Look for the Hartley Handcrafted Booth

Sweet Hummingbird Sympathy

2009-04-29T15:48:00.004-04:00

Last night I went to my Stamp Club meeting and we made a flower pot pocket card.....this is not it! :) But, it did remind me that I haven't made any pocket cards for a long time. It seems I'm always short on Sympathy cards for families at our church, so I made up a batch of 6 of these today while the kids were napping. I LOVE the ribbon that I found at Hobby Lobby. It was my inspiration for the card as well as the pocket cards from last night's meeting. I have to give my super-duper-dynomite demo, Nicole Witzig, some happy pats on the back. She's the best!

The hummingbird comes from Clear Dollar Stamps, the swirls from The Angel Company, and the "I'm Praying for You" and the dots from Stampin Up. I almost ran out of room on the back of the card for all the Angel Policy stamps! LOL! Hope you enjoy!

Bathtime Bunny

2009-04-27T15:48:00.006-04:00

I found this stamp this weekend at Hobby Lobby. I also have a friend who makes the most amazing and delicious bath salts. I've gotten into the knack of putting a little baggie of bath salts in a few b-day, etc, cards so my recipient can have a nice soothing bath with some lovely salts. So, here is my latest creation. This bunny looks how I feel most days at the end of the day, and what a LOVELY DAY it is when you can relax in the tub and soak in the quietness and only hear bubbles popping and the swishing of the water. Ahhhhhhh, might have to take a bath tonight myself.

Oh, rats, you can see the little baggie in the cut out oval window. Oh, well, you know there is REALLY a bag of salts in there now! :)

Hope you all have a wonderful and LOVELY DAY!!!

A Few Simple Cards

2009-04-18T10:42:00.007-04:00

I've been working on a few simple cards this week. He's what I've come up with.

Here's a simple Thank You. I love the colors of this one. Rose Red and Old Olive from Stampin Up! The image is also from SU from the set Art of Life.

This is a Birthday Card using the set Life from Paper Trey Ink.

And another fun Birthday card for a child or adult. The fish set comes from The Angel Company. I used my spectrum fall color ink pad to give the fish some variation in color. Then stamped the background with the ocean stamps. I ran it through my cuttle bug folder to make it look like ocean bubbles. The Birthday Wishes comes from a SU set. I wanted the 'wishes' to say 'fishes' so I punched out an "f" from a mini alpha set from Mike's and glued it over the 'w'.