A Friend at Christmas

Hello Hivers,

This is a card I received from my friend Elaine. She makes some cute cards. I love all the pearls she used. The dear is from the A la Carte stamp called Dasher. It is so pretty.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Kindergarten Christmas

Hello Hivers,

This is the tree I helped my daughter create for her kindergarten bulletin board. We had such a fun time decorating it. We used the Stocking Builder, Snowflake and Ornament Punches. For the garland we punched strips of Real Red using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch. The tree skirt used the Lace Ribbon Border Punch with the Shimmery White card stock. After adding all the "lights" we spritzed the entire tree with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint mixed with rubbing alcohol.

Sending a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish to my Dear Husband.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Cased Christmas

Hello Hivers,

Here is another pull out card that can hold a gift card or money. I made this for my son to give to a classmate. I cased this from Frenchie. I changed a few things but not much. She has a wonderful tutorial and a list of supplies on her blog. Just click her name to view it.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Untraditional Christmas

Hello Hivers,

Here is the final card I mailed out for Christmas this year. I just love these colors together. The Real Red, of course, is a traditional Christmas color, but the Tempting Turquoise is not. This is the same layout as the card I shared on the 23rd of this month. Here I used Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon and the Big Top Birthday DSP.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Christmas Lodge

Hello Hivers,

This is also one of the designs I used this year for my cards. I cased it from someone, but I can't remember who. I used Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake card stock to recreate this card. The Mini Jingle Bells are tied to the Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine and Quilted Satin Ribbon.

Thanks for buzzzing by.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

White Christmas with a POP!

Hello Hivers,

I trust everyone enjoyed their Christmas. I know I did. I love spending time with those I love. Here is the 3rd design I mailed out this year. Of course, I CASE'd it. I have Kathy to thank for this wonderful card. She did such an awesome job. Click her name to check out her original post.

Project Supplies: 

Winter Post, Lovely as a Tree, Serene Snowflakes and Occasional Greetings stamp sets

Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock 

Black StazOn, More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy classic ink

Shimmer Brads, White Embossing Powder, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon, Tag Corner Punch(retired) and the Snow Burst Embossing Folder

Measurements:

Tag: Black 3.5" x 2.5"

White 3.25" x 2.25"

Cardstock: Basic Black Base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"

White Embossed & Sentiment 5.25" x 1"

White Middle 5.25" x 2"

Until next time.....Buzzz You Later

Honeybee

Happy Birthday, Jesus

Merry Christmas Hivers,

I hope everyone is enjoying their day. Don't forget to thank the Lord for this day. Remember: JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THIS SEASON.

I also want to say Happy Birthday to my Mother, Lynn B. Happy Birthmas.

Here is the card I made for her. You can visit Frenchie for the tutorial on how to create this pull out card/gift card holder.

Supplies: Real Red Card, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock, Silver Glimmer Paper, 1/2" Circle Punch, White Gel Pen, and On Your Birthday stamp set. Retired ribbon and eyelet.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Glimmer Christmas Eve

Hello Hivers,

OMG! Don't you just love this Silver Glimmer paper? It will make any project shine. This is the 2nd design I used for my Christmas cards this year. I cased it from Debra Currier. I love how simple it is. I used the Word Play stamp set for the main image.

I am so excited for tomorrow. Mid-morning church service and then family fun. Oh, I can't wait.

Supplies: Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White card stock, Silver(4 x 1/2") and Red Glimmer paper, Black StazOn, and Versa Mark ink, Winter Post stamp set, 1/2" Circle Punch and Designer Frames Embossing Folder.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Hand Penned Christmas

Hello Hivers,

This is one of the designs I used this year for my Christmas cards. I got the layout from Mickey Roberts. I just love the button/ribbon combination in the middle of the card. I tried to make most of my cards with non traditional colors. I didn't want to stray to far though. I used Wild Wasabi for my base (4.25 x 5.50). I think it looks great. I hope everyone that received one enjoys it.

Supplies: Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon, Mini Jingle Bells, Hand Penned stamp set, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Eyelet Border Punch, Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Very Vanilla(3.75 x 2.50), Early Espresso(4 x 2-5/8, and Marina Mist(4x5) card stock, and Paisley Petals DSP(4 x 1.50).

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Ornaments

Hello Hivers,

I made this ornament to put on a gift. It served as the bow and was adhered using temporary adhesive so that it could be taken off the package and hung on a tree. The Brilliant Blue card stock is retired but looks so nice. I punched out a scallop circle in Real Red and a snowflake in the Silver Glimmer paper. I added the Mini Jingle Bells using Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine and a white button. The ornament will hang from Silver Elastic Cord.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

WOWZA!!!! WHAT A DEAL!

Hello Hivers,

Stampin' Up! is offering tons of items, current and past, at a tremendous savings. Click the link HERE to find great deals. If you have been wanting certain Punches and Dies, you don't want to miss this deal. The deals are available online only. Just click to purchase and choose, Tashana Lundy as your demonstrator to get the preferred pricing.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

No Stamping in the Hive :(

Hello Hivers,

Sorry I haven't been posting. I am in the process of decorating my Stamping Hive. I hope to be finished before Thanksgiving so that I can get all my Christmas projects done. Here is a sneak peek of the wall color and something that will be hanging on the wall. Thanks for buzzzing by the Hive.

Wall Color: Pool Party

Wall Art?: Spice Cake Fabric

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

FREE, FREE, FREE

Hello Hivers,

Celebrate Digital Scrapbooking Day with Stampin' Up! for a four-day online event designed to introduce more of our demonstrators and customers to our digital content. Digital Scrapbooking Day is November 5, but we'll keep the celebration going from November 4-7! The event will include free downloads, blog posts with exciting project ideas all weekend long. Just visit MyDigitalStudio.net November 4-7 to join in all the fun.

Until next time.......Buzzz you later,

Honeybee

Calling All Hostess!

Hello Hivers,

What a wonderful time to host a workshop with, Me, your Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Click HERE to learn more about the Hostess promotion.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Whoooooo Lives in a Pineapple.....

Hello Hivers,

My youngest son and I created this card for one of his classmates. He is in love with the Sponge that lives in a Pineapple. I got inspiration for this card from several places. I just made it my own. Of course, my son had to help me (a lot) with the specifics :-). I couldn't even begin to tell you what I used to create this punch art character. It was mostly trial and error. Mostly error on my part. LOL I do remember that I used the Butterfly punch for the tongue.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Heart Treat

Hello Hivers,

I am almost done catching up on late postings. I am busy decorating my new Crafting Hive. I will share photo's as soon as everything is complete. I am so excited.

Today's share is another from months ago. The idea came from Holly Krautkremer. Very simple project. I used Real Red and Very Vanilla card stock along with the Heart Treat Cups, Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart punch, Word Window and the Modern Label punches.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Happy Birthday Sis

Hello Hivers,

I made this card for one of my sisters. It was quick and simple. I used the Take a Spin stamp set and attached the Game Spinner Hands to the top. I sponged on the colors (Florida Gator Fan). I tied some retired SAB ribbon around the bottom.

Enjoy your day.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Heart Squared

Hello Hivers,

This Valentine goodie was inspired by another stamper. I can't find the original designer. Just know that I didn't come up with this one on my own.

My favorite part of this project is...No, not the candy....it is the Scalloped heart of Hearts Embosslits Die. I love the look and feel of it. I also used the Scalloped Square Bigz Clear Die.

Thanks for buzzzing by the Hive today.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Early or Late?

Hello Hivers,

OMG! I can't believe it has taken me so long to share this card. I made case'd this months ago. Dawn is such a great inspiration. I just love her work. You will see many projects that I copy and share. Click here to see the original. Thanks for buzzzing by the hive.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Caged Anniversary

Hello Hivers,

Here is another card I made months ago. I gave this card to my hubby for our 12th wedding anniversary. It is a case of Becky Roberts card. It uses the stamp set Nature Walk. I got this set when I attended Regionals in Orlando. I used the Newsprint DSP in the background. Enjoy your day.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

The Open Sea

Hello Hivers,

Today's card is another CASE'd project. The design/layout for this card came from Lisa Hensley. I love this stamp set "The Open Sea". I love the DSP even more. I was sad to see them get retired. I made several of these cards back in June for all the men in my life. This was their Father's Day card. Yes, I know I am a bit behind in my posting. Sorry. As always, Thanks for Buzzzing by.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Nesting

Hello Hivers,

Here are a few 6 x 6 scrapbook pages I created. It is obviously for a baby girl. I used Nursery Nest Quick Accents and Nursery Nest DSP to design the layouts. The card stock colors I used are Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum(?), and Pear Pizzazz.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

CASED Every Moment

Hello Hivers,

This card was made a while ago. I guess it got lost among the many photos on my computer. I cased the card made by Sandi MacIver. Enjoy your day and thanks for buzzzing by the Hive.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Hello Blossoms

Hello Hivers,

I want to start by wishing one of my favorite men in the world a

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I LOVE YOU DADDY.

Today's card was inspired by a tag made by Julie Arvin. I sent this card to a friend that lives out of town. The card was very quick and simple to make.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Thanks from a Friend

Hello Hivers,

One of my good friends sent this card to me. I just love the color combination she used. Thanks for buzzzing by the Hive today. Enjoy your day.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

A CASED Birthday

Hello Hivers,

I am really starting to fall in love with my Owl Punch. This little guy is so versatile. He can be dressed up for whatever occasion you need. I have told you all before that I am not that creative but I can copy just about anything. Well, this card is no exception. The original can be found on Maria Cameron's blog. Of course, I had to change the name on the card. The inside was done using MDS. I used the font called "handwriting" to look like I hand wrote the note inside.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Hanging Out

Hello Hivers,

OMG! Aren't these owls just the cutest? I seen this card on Darlene Davis's blog and just had to CASE it. I added window sheets to mine and used MDS (My Digital Studios) to make the sentiments. Thanks Darlene for such a wonderful and fun card.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Baby Shower

Hello Hivers,

I made these three projects for a friends baby shower. She wanted a box to put her thank you cards and gifts in. I made the lid for the box using the Scallop Circle and Clear Circle dies. The box itself is made from Melon Mambo card stock cut at 7.75 x 6.25". The thank you notes are 3 x 5.25 scored at 3". I used the two Tag Punches and attached a breast cancer awareness pin to it. She is also adding some chocolates to the box.

Until next time.....BuzzzU Later

Honeybee

Stamping with Cookie Dough

Item# 125152 Price: $16.95

Take your love of stamping into the kitchen! Create fun and tasty stamped cookies for any occasion. Fit a silicone stamp over the bottom of wooden handle and press into dough— it’s that easy! Let the kids help! Food-safe, easy-to-clean (dishwasher safe). Suggested cookie recipes included. This item will no longer be available after January 3, 2012 so hurry and get yours today.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

October is a Big Deal!

If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20 discount on your favorite products, now is the perfect time! During October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.*

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Don't miss this BIG deal! Contact your demonstrator,Tashana Lundy, today to learn how you can take advantage of this great opportunity and get your FREE Big Shot!

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This promotion is only valid in the month of October 2011

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Regional Banner

Hello Hivers,

Today I am sharing a project made at Regionals. Yes, Regionals were a while back. I didn't make any of my "make & takes" at Regionals. I finally got around to putting this one together. I love it. it is hanging on my wall over my desk. The Petal Cone die was used to create this lovely banner.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

MAC Discovery

Hello Hivers,

I am just stopping in to say that I am so excited. I figured out how to watermark my photos on my Mac without using an outside application. Sometimes I get so excited by the little things in life. LIFE IS GOOD.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

ANSWERS

Hello Hivers,

I recently got questions about a project I posted a couple years back. This is for Aline and Emily. You can find the instructions for this project HERE. The book marker instructions can be found on Dawn's blog. She is so awesome. I bought the mini clipboards at a craft store for $.50-$1 each. If you make this project, please link it back to my blog so that I can see it. Thanks for buzzzing by.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Family Tree

Hello Hivers,

Here is another project using the Peekaboo Frames Die. I helped my 10 year old son make this Family Tree for a school project. The Top Note Die cuts hold Fun Facts about our family. My son wanted it to look like very old documents. We had to rough the paper up a bit. The letters and leaves were punched out using SU! punches and dies as well. This was a fun project to work on with my son and husband (he drew the tree). My son had extra fun using all my SU! goodies. As always....thanks for buzzzing by.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Me Doll

Hello Hivers,

Today I am sharing a project I made with my 5 year old daughter. She had to make a me doll for school. This is what we came up with. I love the belt on the dress. We used the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch to make it. My daughter came up with the idea for the shoes and the necklace.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Awaiting Arrival

Hello Hivers,

Here is another baby card for you. This one is for a baby shower. It features the Peekaboo Die and Stocking Builder Punch from the New Holiday Mini Catalog (see link on left). The idea for this card came from Lisa Young, you can see her card HERE. I didn't have all the products she used so I changed it up a bit. Thanks for buzzzing by the Hive today.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

Peekaboo Baby

Hello Hivers,

I made this card for a friend. She gave birth to a beautiful little girl a few days ago. I used Whisper White and Regal Rose card stock to create this girly card. Check out that scalloped rectangle frame. I made it using two squares from the new Peekaboo Die (found in the holiday mini). It is a perfect fit for the rectangle peekaboo cut out from the same die. Stay tuned for more projects using products from the New Holiday Mini Catalog.

Other material used: new 1" square punch, 3/4" square punch, small oval punch, 1" circle punch, Jewelry Tag punch, White Bakers Twine,Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder, Bringing Baby Stamp, Tiny Tags stamp set and various markers and embellishments.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

It's Here, It's Here!!

Hello Hivers,

Today kicks off the new Holiday Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up! This is the best mini ever! I will be posting some projects made using some of the items from the mini. You are gonna love it. Click the catalog picture to the left to view the catalog. You can view the Spanish stamp sets HERE.

Sad to say that yesterday was the last day for the Summer Mini and the DSP special.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee

An Apple for Teacher

Hello Hivers,

Today I am sharing cards I made for my children's teachers. I copied a sample shown by Lynn Pratt. You can view her original sample here. I used all the same supplies as Lynn, I only changed the inside so that I could write my message. There wasn't any stamping involved in the making of these wonderful Caramel Apples. These cards are so cute. Thanks Lynn.

Until next time.....Buzzz U Later

Honeybee