Frankie’s Eyes

Posted on October 7, 2011 by mauistamper

I saw this idea somewhere…and of course, you know where this is going. I’ve looked and looked but I have no idea where I first saw it:

Basic Black, Concord Crush and Old Olive card stock
Big Shot and Top Note Bigz die
1 1/4 and 1 3/8 inch circle punches
Basic Black (Neutrals) brads
Small Cello bag
Eyeball candy

I looked far and wide for eyeball candy. The sample that inspired me had foil wrapped chocolates with eyeballs printed on the foil, but I couldn’t find those anywhere on Maui.

We’re basically a small town on an island. We have a few Big Box stores and our grocery stores and a number of smaller shops, but we don’t have the Target Dollar Spot or the huge selection that larger Mainland towns have. What’s more, because shipping takes time and money, things arrive – and sell out – in a hap-hazard fashion. The rule here is if you see it, buy it – because next time it won’t be there.

I saw these (gross) eyeballs and jumped on them. (Quit laughing, I didn’t really put them on the ground and stomp – you know what I mean!) They were a perfect solution for me because they’re those revolting gummy candies that I am not tempted to eat at all. (OK, true confession, I ate one just to be sure. They are disgusting.) This is not the case with M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces or (especially) Ghiradelli squares.

Look at Frankie’s mouth. He tried one too.

Butterfly Pansies that make your heart sing

Posted on September 23, 2010 by mauistamper

This isa shameless CASE, but I was so impressed with this card that I couldn’t see any good reason to change it. Dawn Olchefske is the original artist and has even made a video tutorial for those of us who are visual learners. I received a CASE of her card as a convention swap and couldn’t wait to try it when I got home. Here are my results:

Sincere Salutations stamp set
Very Vanilla Card stock and Shimmer White card stock
Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink pad
Elegant Eggplant and Daffodil Delight classic ink refills
Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker
Big Shot, Top Note Bigz die and Elegant Bouquet Imprssions folder
Very Vanilla 5/8″ Satin ribbon
Gold brads
Large Oval and Butterfly punches

My apologies for the quality of the photo – photos are going to be a little hit and miss for a while. My poor little point-and-shoot has been dropped on its head a few times too many and it’s getting a little wonky, not to mention I have to wrap a rubber band around it to keep the battery door from opening and dropping the battery on the floor. A new camera is NOT in the budget right now, so we will make do with what we have.

If you find a color combination you love, be sure and let me know. I played with quite a few and this was my favorite, but I’m sure there are more out there! Happy punching.

Top Notes

Posted on January 10, 2010 by mauistamper

If these look at all familiar, then you’ve been browsing your Occasions Mini catalog! These were fun and easy, although I’m not sure I would make enough to keep in a tablet by the phone. I could be persuaded to use them for a To-Do list though. Don’t you think checking things off that list would be more fun with notes like this?

Vintage Vogue Clear Mount Stamp set
Big Shot, Top Note Bigz die, and Naturally Serif Decorative Strip Sizzlet
Naturals White, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow and Pretty in Pink card stock
Sage Shadow Classic Ink pad and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Write marker
Scallop Border punch and a ruler

The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of using these notes for a To Do list. Did you notice that there are only 8 lines on this note card? I could live with a list like that. I would have to be very concise with a list that short.