Gingerbread Men

It is that time of the year again, Christmas Cookies. Although over the last several years I don't bake and cook like I use to, I still like to some cookies. Today I made Ginger Bread cookies with the help of my son. I mixed and made the dough and we cut them out and decorated. So how is that for team work. We had fun and that is all that matters. Here is a picture and my recipe. Enjoy and I hope you make some cookie memories of your own.

 

 

 

Ingredients

3 cups  flour
2 tsp.  ground Ginger
1 tsp.   ground Cinnamon
1 tsp.   baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1tsp. pure vanilla extract
 

Mix  first 6 ingredients; set aside. Beat  butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla mix well.

Gradually beat in flour mixture  on low speed until well mixed.  Divide dough into2 flat discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Roll  out dough to 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured work surface.  Cut into gingerbread men shapes with a 5 in cookie cutter.  Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake  in preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks and cool completely. Decorate cookies as desired. With either white icing or sprinkles.

Store cookies in tight container up to 5 days.

Makes 2 dozen.

 

I hope you enjoy making these as much as we did.

 

Jackie and Joey

 

Christmas Swap Cookies

I am so excited that my partner in the cookie swap was Lisa Eisner. I sent her my Kris Kringle recipe and she sent me her Linzer cookie recipe. I had a lot of fun making these and learned a new cookie recipe for Christmas. My son just loved them.

Here is a picture of Lisa's Kris Kringle and my picture of Linzer cookies. Don't they just look yummy! If you would like any of these recipes just let me know.
Until next year.

Jackie

Christmas Update on Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap

So far I have one person signed up for the Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap. If I don't get any other lovely bakers to sign up. Guess I will be Lisa's partner.

Come on Ladies I know there are some awesome bakers out there.

Can't wait to share one of my families favorite cookie recipe with Lisa.

 

 

Tempting, Yummy and Santa will love them.

If you are interested in joining in email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com.  I will extend the sign up until Wednesday11th.

Jackie

Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap

 I saw this great idea on Pinterest and I hope everyone gets excited about it  as I am. I was late for the sign up so I decided to do my own.  This will be fun and just think of all the new friends you will make.

I am hosting A Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap! Told you it would be exciting. I just know everyone has a recipe or two to share.

This recipe swap is really easy to take part in and is for EVERYONE!  Bloggers, non-bloggers, US residents, and international friends.

Sign up for the Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap by Dec 5th.

On December 5th, I’ll be emailing everyone with their partners.

Introduce yourself to your partner, and email him/her a unique Christmas Cookie recipe you love.  (Please send a recipe you’ve made and like to eat – not just one your eyeing online or in a magazine.)

Make the recipe your partner sends to you and snap a picture or two.

If your a blogger, post the recipe you received with your photos on your blog December 15th.  If you’re not a blogger and want the recipe you receive shared – email me the recipe and photo.  I will share any recipes sent to us in a separate blog post.  {You will have my email address when the pairs are assigned}

To join in on the Recipe Swap let me know here or email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

Pick an amazing recipe!  This is about getting a new possible family favorite

Let the Fun begin!!

Jackie

Notebooks of Fun

I decided to clean up my desk and purse with all the pieces of paper for directions to places I go a lot or just once in awhile. Since I moved last year to Nevada it seems I need directions for everything. So I took one of the notebooks I bought from the dollar store and covered it with old DSP and some Faux Suede paper to make a Travel Book. This way I won't loose all those directions and comments.!

I hope you like what I came up with, if you look real close there is a Rhinestone for Las Vegas!

Here is front and

Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt is Here!

The LNS demonstrators have gathered their clues, updated their blogs, and getting prizes ready….. and once again, there will be a GRAND PRIZE of STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS from all of us here at Late Night Stampers. The Treasure Hunt runs from August 20th, 2013 up to midnight October 25th, 2013

Here’s how to play:

1. Go to the page (listed at the top of my blog) titled ‘LNS Treasure Hunt-Participating Blogs'
2. Visit each of the blogs listed (it’s always nice to leave a comment!) -look for participating Treasure Hunt players – they will have the picture of the SU! box (below), and they will list their clue
3. Make a note of what the clue is, and whose blog it is on
4. Once you’ve collected 50 clues, email them to ME at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com listing each  and the blog where you found it.
5. Remember if there is not 50 clues today, keep checking back we may have added more demonstraters later!
6. You have from Tuesday August 20th to Friday, October 25th 2013 to collect 50 clues and email them to me, to be entered into the contest -Contest closes Friday Oct. 25th at midnight PST

 
My clue is:  Epic Day This and That Journal

 

The journal itself is plain, but its possibilities are endless.

You can use it as a scrapbook of your favorite vacation, sporting event, Christmas or other family holidays. Just endless!!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check back often an check to see if any new demonstrators have joined in the Hunt.

Jackie

What's New With Stampin Up in August

What is new you say!, this month Stampin Up  launch the Holiday Mini and some wonderful projects and promotions. So come along and enjoy in the fun.

Holiday Mini  started August 1st and runs to January 2, 2014. I will be highlighting some of the awesome new items during the month of August, so check back often. If you would like your own new Spring Catalog or Holiday Mini just email me and I will order you one. Better yet get a few girl friends and have a show and earn free Hostess gifts and a Holiday Mini free!! Email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com.

 

Sounds great doesn't it, well there is allot more to come. Let's get started!

I don't know about any of you, but I always love getting Flip Cards but never tried doing one because they looked complicated. Not anymore, Stampin Up has come out with a new Thin-lit that makes it a lot more easier. Here let me show you with the flyer and video.

now for the video:

 Did anyone say Christmas!!

This is a picture of the front of the card.

 

Here is the card open

Here is the card standing

 

Supplies:

Card Stock                               Coastal Cabana, Silver Shimmer

Stamp Set                                 Merry Messages

Ink                                            Versa Mark

Embossing Powder                   Silver

Designer Series Paper Stack     Winter Frost

Framelit                                     Labels Collection

Thinlits Dies                              Labels

 

I am having so much fun with this new tool from Stampin Up. I just love loved putting Glitz and Glitter on this card. The new Thinlit was made for Christmas! 

 

Jackie

10 minute Thank You Card!

As I was saying in my last post, I will be doing a series of cards and projects using some of the new items from the Stampin Up 2013-2014 Catalog. This week I chose Friendly Preserves. Lately I have need of a lot of thank you cards and wanted something simple and clean. Don't laugh, I know usually I am all Vintage, but not this time. Let's get started, this is one of my 10 minute cards. How cool is that!!

Here is the stamp set in clear mount.

And here is the card I came up with

 

 

Supplies:

 

Card Stock                    Whisper White, Island Indigo

 

Stamp Set                      Friendly Preserves

 

Ink                                Island Indigo

 

Framelit                       Window Frames

 

 

 



I told you this was simple stamp, cut the layers and cut out imagine with Framelits. Glue and your done.  I hope my friend enjoyed the card as much as I had making it.  As always comments are welcome.  Come back next week for another new product preview.

 

Jackie

 

 

 

Perfect Blend

Today I am starting showing some of the new stamp sets and accessories in the new Stampin Up 2013-2014 catalog.

My choice is to showcase the stamp set Perfect Blend

Here is what I came up with:

Supplies
Card Stock                          Baked Brown Sugar, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set                            Perfect Blend, Gorgeous Grudge
Ink                                       Early Espresso
Stampin Up Markers           Early Espresso
Embossing Folder               Honey Comb
Punch                                  Hexagon
Framelits                             Chalk Talk
Accessories                         Crimper, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine

I know it looks complicated, but it was easy to do. The hardiest thing was cutting the coffee cups and lids. I will be posting a tutorial later on if anyone is interested.

Don't forget to check back often to see what is new on the Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt going on now and finishes October 12th.

Jackie

New From Stampin Up

Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn't find the perfect image? Maybe you have a special family logo or a sketch she'd like to have as a stamp. Well now you can! Undefined is Stampin' Up!'s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.
When you carve your very own stamp, you have will have an entirely new and different creative experience. And when you're finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!
How exactly do you carve a stamp? Watch the video for a tutorial.




Here are flyer's to show you what you will get in your kits:

Undefined Kit $19.95

Refill Kit $9.95

 

Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

. Express your personality, thoughts, feelings, etc. with a stamp you've carved all on your own!

I know you'll have a "look what I made!" moment. I would love to see what you make with your kit. Email me a photo at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com or e-mail Stampin Up a photo of your creations and any projects you make with your carved stamps to undefined@stampinup.com so we can pin your photos to our Undefined Pinterest board!

Have fun,
Jackie

Open Sea Birthday Card

Here is a card I made for one of my grandson's. I like the Open Sea stamp set and I hope he likes what I came up with.

Supplies:
Card Stock                             Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets                             The Open Sea and Itty Bitty Banners
Ink                                          Soft Suede
Stampin Up Markers              Pacific Point
Punch                                      21/2 inch Circle Punch
Framelit                                   Itty Bitty Banner
Accessories                             Stampin Up Circle Cutter

I cut a piece of Pacific Point 51/2 x 41/4 for the base card, then 51/4 x 4 for the next layer I used Soft Suede. Then cut a piece of Very Vanilla 5 x 33/4   and stamped world stamp, compass and anchor all over it.
Then I stamped a piece of Pacific Point 31/2 x 21/2 and tore the edges
Next I stamped shipping log onto a piece of Very Vanilla 31/4 x 21/4  in Soft Suede and tore the edges.
I stamped Happy Birthday with Soft Suede and cut it out using framelit and put aside, same with the anchor except I trimmed around it.
Next I stamped the ship on Very Vanilla card stock with Soft Suede and using my Pacific Point marker colored under the ship to make the sea. Then I punched it out using the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch.
Last using the Circle Cutter I cut a piece of Crumb Cake and Soft Suede to make the Port Holes. I was going to put brads on the Port Holes to make it look more realistic, but ran out of time before my sis had to leave for convention, where it was being mailed from. Sorry Mark!

I hope you enjoyed my project today and leave me a comment below. Thanks for stopping by.
Jackie

Christmas In July---Tags, Tags and More Tags Swap

Today I am going to show you one of the Tags I made for the swap I did for convention. I am not going this year, but my sister is taking them for me.

Since the theme was Christmas Tags and there was none in the new Catty, I had to get a little inventive. We had to use 3 layers as well have embellishments. I hope you like what I came up with.

Products needed.

Card Stock                     Very Vanilla, Gumball Green
Designer Series Paper    Retired Holiday
Stamp Set                       Bring On the Cake
Embossing Powder        Cherry Cobbler
Framelits                        Labels Collections
Ribbon                           Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
Punch                             1/16 circle Hand Held
Rhinestones for some much needed Bling!!

Here is what I made:

Thanks for stopping by and for everyone going to convention be safe and have loads of fun!

Jackie

Secret Garden Friendship and Kindness

I was on Stampin Connection and saw some lovely cards Penny  Hanuszak,  did using vellum and the Secret Garden bundle (Stamp Set and Framelit). So being a good Stampin Up demonstrator I cased it.

Penny, here is your version of the card on bottom right.

 

Here is my version of my cards: The first one is a card I made for one of my friends.

 

 

 

The second one is a Kindness card I made, they both came out darker than I expected. Not sure what I did, but Penny your still the Queen of these flower cards.

 

Supplies:

 

Card Stock                      Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Primrose, Pear Pizzazz,Vellum

Stamp Sets                      Secret Garden, Best of Greeting and Blooming with Kindness

Framelit                          Secret Garden

Stampin Ink                    Primrose, Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz

Embossing Folder          Perfect Polka Dots, Vintage Wallpaper and Modern Mosaic

Pearls for some much needed elegance, clear embossing powder to enhance the lines of the flowers.

 

My favorite is the all purple one, which is yours? Don't be shy, leave me a comment and if you didn't like either one let me know that too.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Jackie

 

 

 

You Are Loved

Today I am posting a card from one of the stamps retiring soon. It is clean and simple and I  also did it for a challenge for VC Rocks. The stamp set is You are Loved. So what better way to use it than in a Thinking of You card.  Enjoy!

Have a great Monday.

There is still time to play in the Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt Spring 2013!!

I am re-posting this,  want because I want everyone to have a chance to get in on the fun. I have updated my list at the top of the page and all you need to do is find all the clues and email them to me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com before the deadline of May 12th. and I will add you name into the drawing.

Have Fun Hunting!!!!

The LNS demonstrators have gathered their clues, updating their blogs, and getting prizes ready….. and once again, there will be a GRAND PRIZE of $150 in STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCT from our fearless leader Sherrill Graff! You can go to her blog here or check mine out for more details.

Here’s how to play:

1. Go to the page (listed at the top of my blog) titled ‘LNS Web Ring’
2. Visit each of the blogs listed (it’s always nice to leave a comment!) -look for participating Treasure Hunt players – they will have the picture of the SU! box, and they will list their clue some where on their blogs. I have a Tab (Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt Participants)above with a list of demonstrators names to help you find each clue!!
3. Make a note of what the clue is, and whose blog it is on.
4. Remember if there is not 50 clues today, keep checking we may have added more demos!
5. Once you’ve collected 50 clues, email them to ME at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com listing each clue & where you found it you have from March 1st to May 15th  and all names must be submitted  by May 12 at midnight PST". Then Sherrill will announce the Winner!

Here's my clue: Stampin Up new Heat Tool for embossing cards, scrapbook pages and more!

Well you only have to collect 49 more to be entered into the Big Drawing on May 15th. So go and have fun with the Treasure Hunt! and don't forget to email me your name and list of clues so I can submit them for you. My email address again is jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com.

Now for the surprise I am also having Blog Candy of my own to be given away. So when you email me with your clues, you also get your name put in my drawing. Two chances to win a prize isn't that cool!!   Happy Hopping!!

Jackie

What's New at Stampin Up

Today we're excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

 

 

Looks Awesome!   Doesn't  it?

The Dolled-Up Birthday Kit includes:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

 

 Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 at my online store here. The only other product you will need is adhesive. There are easy instructions included.

Don't forget to join the fun with the LNS Treasure Hunt!

All you need to do is go to the Left Hand Side of my Tabs and click on LNS Treasure Hunt participants and collect 50 clues and email them to me by May 12th at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com. There is a button on my sidebar that will take you to the post and tell you everything.

Happy Hunting!

Jackie

Look what is new with New Stampin Up!

April has allot going on at Stampin Up and here are a few of them more to come later!

This month's Best of 25 Butterfly Collection:

and the new butterfly up on upper right coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch

Every month during 2013, we’re combining some of our all-time-favorite stamps with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set. Best of Butterflies is our April offering, but don’t forget to check out the sets from previous months as well. They’re available all year!

Note: Clear-Mount Blocks B, C, and D needed for this set.

Click here to place your order today!!

Next would be the New This and That Promotion

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now. We are introducing these five items now and more as time goes on. You can purchase them separately or as a bundle here.

Everything you need to start your own crazy, amazing journal. The set includes This and That Epic Designer Series Paper, This and That Epic journal, This and That Epic Day stickers, Remember This and That Rotary Stamp and Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape.

Don't for to stop by and visit blog on the Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt

Look for this Button and find my clue and go to the top of my page to the tab Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt and find the other 49 or more clues and email your list of 50 to me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com



Jackie

Late Night Stamper Heart Award

I am proud to announce that I was one of Three LNS Demos that was honored with the LNS Heart Award, Katherine Roberts and Deborah Smart also won. The award is nominated by our peers for going beyond to care and share with our fellow LNS demos. I myself feel honored to be included in this group of wonderful demos.

Here is my award:

It is gorgeous and sparkles as much as our LNS group does everyday helping demos.

Thank You all,

Jackie

March is Beautiflu Butterfly Wings

I made this card for my daughter Kari, her birthday is in March and since I am having surgery I wanted to make sure it got posted before I leave.

I love all the new Butterfly punches and stamp sets Stampin Up has come out with this year and so I mixed them  with the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder to make a Vintage looking card.

I just loved the way it all came together. Let me know what you think?

Supplies
Card Stock                Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Soft Seude
Bigz Die                    Beautiful Butterfly
Embosslit                  Beautiful Wings
Framlit                      Window Frames (inside)
Embossing Folder     Elegant Bouquet
Ink                             Soft Seude, Whisper White Craft Ink
Stamp Set                  Vintage Verses, Beautiful Birthday
Tools                      Sponge dauber, Heat Gun, Basic Pearls



Hey, Hey I'ts Teasure Hunt Time

Don't forget to check out my post and collect all 50 demonstrators names and clues. For more  Information click Here

Thank You for stopping by today.

Jackie Watson

There is Something New at Stampin Up

Introducing an all new completely clear stamping option....Photopolymer Stamp Sets!!

It's CLEARLY something NEW at Stampin' Up! And I can SEE that we are going to LOVE this new option in our stamping line up!! Here's a quirky/funny video "What's Photopolymer?" that Stampin' Up! demonstrators were treated to this morning:





And so . . . are you ready to see the very first completely clear Photopolymer stamp set from Stampin' Up? Well here it is!! All 57 pieces for only $13.95!! I almost feel like fainting! What an AMAZING price!

Stampin' Up! recommends that you have the following clear blocks available when you use this set: A, B, G, F and I. You can order it today from Stampin' Up! The number is 132956. Or, just go to my online store HERE.

And, as if that wasn't fantastic enough today is March 1 and  Stampin' Up! also revealed the third set of stamps in their "Best Of" series to celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 25 Anniversary. This set is "Best of Flowers."  Are you ready to see it!

With spring comes green grass, blue skies, and of course flowers! Then what could be better for our March “Best Of” set than a collection of the best flower stamps from the past quarter-century? This set also includes a never-before-seen flower image that coordinates perfectly with our 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch.

You can view the full PDFhere or order from online store 24/7 here. Remember to put your collector's sticker on your card.  For every six Best of sets you buy, you can send in your collectors card for a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Must be redeemed by April 30, 2014.

There is allot going on this year so if you see something that want or want more information just email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com or visit my online store 24/7 here .

Jackie

Valentines, Valentines and more Valentines!

Now that everyone has gotten their Valentine cards and gifts I can post what I made my grandchildren and great grandchildren. Enjoy!

This Sparkley Owl is for my Greatgrandson Brian.

 This is for my Granddaughter Sara and I made a smaller version for my Greatgranddaughter Izzy. Just forgot to take a picture before mailing.

Last but not least my Grandson James!

My daughters, son and granddaughter I had posted earlier.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed my Valentines! If you want any information on them I will be more than happy to send it to you. Just email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com


Jackie

Thinking of You

Today I made two  Thinking of You cards one in Early Espresso and the other in Midnight Muse. Around here everyone liked the Midnight Muse one better. I was visiting Kay Katlhoff blog here and saw these cards and fell in love with them, and guess what I cased them.! Kay also has a step by step video if you would like to make some of your own. Thanks Kay for inspiring me to go outside my box.

Here is my card using Early Espresso

Here is the Front and inside of my card using Midnight Muse



Supplies I used for these cards:

Stamp Sets                        Thinking of You (Spring Mini), Word Play
Card Stock                        Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight
Designer Series Paper       Tea for Two
Stampin Ink                        Midnight Muse, Early Espresso
Framelits                           Window Frames  Collection
Brads                                 Glimmer Brads (I used Pumpkin)

Directions

1. I place one of the larger framelits on top of the Very Vanilla piece (51/4" x 4") and ran through my Big Shot to give the cut out,.
2. Then I stamped the image on top and then I used the framelit that fit what I stamped and ran that through the Big Shot this way they fit into each other.
3. You can see Kay's step by step video here, she explains it better than I do.
4. I then cut the chevrons from the Tea for Two designers series paper and placed over the framelit.
5. Next I placed the Brad at the top of my stamped image, then adhered that on top of the chevrons.  Very quick and easy card to do that makes a statement.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by Designs by Jackie.  Let me know which one you like? Early Espresso or Midnight Muse?

Jackie

Do You Know What is Coming In March!!

Yep! It's coming back! The Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt!  Keep an eye out March 1st!

The LNS demonstrators are gathering their clues, updating their blogs, and getting prizes ready….. and once again, there will be a GRAND PRIZE of $150 in STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCT from our fearless leader Sherrill Graff! You can go to her blog here  or mine for more details.

So, just to refresh – on March 1st, look for my blog post that says 'Treasure Hunt'.  Find my clue (it'll be in that post), and then find 49 more clues from 49 other demo's blogs (there will be a new list of LNS blogs of participating demos for you to see), then you'll email me your completed list no later than May 12th to be entered for the Grand Prize! 

This year is going to be fun, so sharpen those pencils, gather your paper and get ready! More to come!

Jackie

Butterflies in Flight

Today card is going to be one for my  daughter Shelly her birthday is right after Valentines and I wanted to make her card soft and girly. When I saw the new Butterfly punch in the Spring Mini, ideas start to form in my head.

Let's get started! Here is my card:

Here is the inside of the card:

Supplies

Card Stock                       Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Stampin Ink                      Wisteria Wonder

Stamp Set                         Beautiful Birthday

Ribbon                              5/8" White Organza and Satin

Punch                                Bitty Punch (new from Spring Catalog)

Embossing Folder            Perfect Polka Dots

Tools                                Simply Scored, Big Shot Machine

Accessories                      Basic Pearls, Basic Rhinestones and Paper Lace Dollie

Directions

Cut a piece of Wisteria Wonder card stock 51/2" x 41/4" and score down the middle to make your base card.

Next I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 51/4" x 4" and then ran it through the Big Shot machine using Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

Next I cut another piece of Wisteria Wonder 5" x 33/4" and then I scored it using Stampin Ups Simply Scored.

Next I adhered the pieces together

Then I cut another piece of Whisper White card stock and ran it through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

Next I punched out several (5-6) butterflies using the new Bitty Butterfly punch found in the new Spring Mini. Attaching them to the top piece in a scatter format.

I cut a piece of White Organza Ribbon to make a bow and attached it to the pieces and then adhered them to the base card.

I added Pearls for some additional Bling!

Happy Birthday and I hope you love the card!

Thanks for stopping by and as usual comments are welcome. I just love reading them!

Jackie