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I HAVE MOVED
I HAVE MOVED. PLEASE VISIT ME AT where you will find so many more tutorials.
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I look forward to your visit.
hugs,
Beth
http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog
I look forward to your visit.
hugs,
Beth
Monday, July 14, 2008
What's Cooking?

I've been cook'in up some goodies. Do you recognize the recipe box? Click here for my tutorial.

The images are from Odd Bird Planet and you can view them here.
Flair has a cute line of paper called Keep on Cooking. Want a peak at it? Click here. There are coordinating stickers, and I put one on the lid of the recipe box as shown in the photo. The sticker set also came with recipe index words. "Desserts" is shown. I punched out a tab and simply stuck "Desserts" onto the tab.

In this photo you can see that I decorated the post-in note holder with more cooking stickers by placing a sticker on the inside,

Thank you for stopping by. My next post will be on my new site. I will let you know the website when I post.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Batique Sympathy Greetings

Sadly, because of my computer woes, I was not able to post this card in time for Catherine's challenge. I used her picture as inspiration for my sympathy card. Steps to creating this card:
1. Created a faux batik background on homemade paper with a skeleton leaf.
2. Stamped image from the SU Lovely As A Tree set. Stamped sentiment from Inkadinkado.
3. Double matted the tree in black and green. Matted the sentiment in black.
4. Glued Tree to 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch background. Placed pop dots under sentiment and adhered
image to background.
Next Saturday I will have a scrapbook layout to show you. Alex posts layouts every Saturday and I thought that if I join in, I too could catch up with my photos. Ummm, well, I guess I have nothing to use for catching up, but I do have some odds and ends that I can scrap.
I'm also excited to tell you my new block will be up in a day or two, so stay tuned.
Bye for now....
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Pretty Paper Purses

To create these cards I created two library pockets. One was made ever so slightly smaller, so it could be inserted into the other. The ribbon handle was threaded through the center of both library pockets. The ribbon was threaded through the top, and comes out at the bottom. If you look closely, you will see the white ribbon knoted on the polka-dot card. Before the cards are put together the beads are to be added. Not after, like I did.
Ideas for purse:
- Party invitation. Place pertinent information inside.
- Birthday card for a little girl. Make it eccentric looking for teenagers
- Business card holder
- Great place to "hide a key." It blends in wonderfully with a studio and craft room
This month's ODD BIRD PLANET monthly special is now available. To purchase each stamp separately would cost $32, but with this month's special now on, you can get all the stamps shown above for $26. How? Visit here.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Tutorial Tuesday - Peel-Off's
Welcome to my weekly tutorial here at Sunflower's and Dragonflies. Have you noticed how popular Peel-Offs are lately? Every rubberstamp and scrapbook store that I go into seems to have Peel-Offs by Magenta, and other brands similar in nature. This is my first tutorial with Peel-Offs, with more to come in the future. Pattern is my own design. Enjoy!
Supplies:
Peel-Offs
Peel-Offs permanent markers (or other permanet marker)
3 3/4" x 10 3/4" cardstock for base
two - 3 1/4" x 4" cardstock for decoration
Matt - optional
Vellum
Scor-Pal or score blade
bead
eyelit

Score base at 2 1/4" and 6 10/16"

Place Peel-Offs onto vellum.

Colour Peel-Offs as desired.

The edge of the card should be oval. Use a Coluzzle if you wish. I cut the Peel-Offs alone the Peel-Offs edge.

Put decorative cardstock through the Cuttlebug.

Matt front decorative cardstock (optional)

Place an eyelit on the Peel-Offs approx 1/2" above edge. Close card and decide on placement for the brad on the decorative cardstock. Place brad 2" from the edge of the card.

Peel apart the threads of cross-stitch thread, keeping three together which you will use to thread through the bead as shown.

Put the thread through the eyelit as shown. Tie around brad.

Finished card.

Peel-Offs
Peel-Offs permanent markers (or other permanet marker)
3 3/4" x 10 3/4" cardstock for base
two - 3 1/4" x 4" cardstock for decoration
Matt - optional
Vellum
Scor-Pal or score blade
bead
eyelit

Score base at 2 1/4" and 6 10/16"

Place Peel-Offs onto vellum.

Colour Peel-Offs as desired.

The edge of the card should be oval. Use a Coluzzle if you wish. I cut the Peel-Offs alone the Peel-Offs edge.

Put decorative cardstock through the Cuttlebug.

Matt front decorative cardstock (optional)

Place an eyelit on the Peel-Offs approx 1/2" above edge. Close card and decide on placement for the brad on the decorative cardstock. Place brad 2" from the edge of the card.

Peel apart the threads of cross-stitch thread, keeping three together which you will use to thread through the bead as shown.

Put the thread through the eyelit as shown. Tie around brad.

Finished card.

Monday, July 7, 2008
Lime Tart Reveal

Passion. For me it has been circle cards and sewing on cards. I can't get enough of them both!
What does passion mean to you? Drop me a note and share, won't you.
Stamps: Odd Bird Planet

Sunday, July 6, 2008
Passion Meets Tempting

Saturday, July 5, 2008
Saddle Up Them There Horses

Now I hear you have been wanting to see some masculine cards. I'm as masculine as I can get--even if I do have a baby face. But aren't I cute?! I'd be cute on a birthday invitation, birthday card, possy card, or whatever your little heart desires. I'm slipp'n into an envelope and travelling down to them there Mississippi for my nephew's birthday. I'm a little late, but I don't think he'll mind.
Stamp: Rubbernecker.
Paper: Daisyd

Friday, July 4, 2008
Ms. Owl is Back

Announcer: Ms. Norman, how interesting that you should look as eccentric and stylish as Ms. Owl. How do you do it?
Ms. Norman: Well, thank you--I think. I guess it goes back as far as I can remember. Everyone has an eccentric and quirky family member--even if one doesn't care to admit it--and I guess I have always been "that" person in my family. Every pair of glasses I have ever owned has always been out-there. If there is a piece of clothing or jewelery that is funky and fun, I have it!
Announcer: How would you describe your colour sense?
Ms. Norman: Sense or nonsense? It's all the same--it just depends how one looks at it. For example, I am not afraid of colour, and my home has always reflected that. While some family members (I won't embarrass anyone by stating names) prefer anemic household colours, I love a punch. My upstairs hall is orange and is smooshed with terricotta--a much darker orange-brown. Today's card reflects my sense of experimentation. How? By using S.U.'s Barely Blue. It isn't a colour I use much, but because I want to make my viewers happy, I like to work outside the box a little. Barely Blue is combined with the ever-so-popular Certainly Celery. What doesn't coordinate with Certainly Celery. It is also lovely with Cool Caribbean, and we all know how much I love Cool Caribbean.
Announcer: How do you like to coordinate, or is it embellish?
Ms. Norman: Well, one thing is for certain, one can never over-embellish. I always stick as close to the truth as I can, with lots of embellishment--LOL. Today Ms. Owl rises to the occasion with another lovely coordinated hand bag from K& Company. K & Company knows how to please the ladies, and this year has taken on a whole new look. No longer can I walk by any isle without inviting K&Company along. I believe we look stunning together. Just look at Ms. Owl. She is tickled blue, with her new handbag.
Announcer: Well, Ms. Norman. I thoroughly enjoyed getting the inside track to your colour sense. Do you think you can join me again this week?
Ms. Norman: Darling, I'm here to please you all. My mind is always on my readers and viewers. Thank you for the invitation, I certainly will be back. Stay tuned for something from Rubbernecker tomorrow; my owls need a rest.

Thursday, July 3, 2008
Who Loves Purses

Strutting down the isle today we have Ms. Owl, from Pink Cat Studio. Doesn't she look hip in those glasses and hat? Here she is now, carrying a coordinating handbag from K&C. My, my, every lady loves to have a new purse, and this will fit any pocketbook; the price is too good to pass by folks. Look at her walk. Doesn't she look proud coordinating with the background paper in Taken With Teal, Real Red, Pixie Pink, Brilliant Blue, and like any good girl should have--a hint of black. Powerful without being too over-stated. Wouldn't you say?
Folks, you will see her strut her stuff down the isle again this week, so stay tuned for another chapter in Ms. Owl's life.
Until tomorrow, take care.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Squeeker Bird

Here is a sneak peak into the full Lime Tart Kit that will be revealed by the Odd Bird Planet on July 7th. The kit will include Squeeker Bird.
To make this card, cut the main card with a Coluzzle, as well as the designer paper. Sew dp. Cut Squeeker Bird with Nestabilities. Mount paper flowers and finish off with white dots using the white Souflee pen.
Thank you for stopping by.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Tutorial Tuesday - Scratch and Sniff
It's Tutorial Tuesday, once again, here at Sunflowers and Dragonflies. Today's tutorial was inspired by my girlfriend, Sue Gatza. Sue taught this technique at our SU Stamper's 12 group, and we all thought this was a very fun card to make.
In today's tutorial I used sugar-free Crystal light. The colour turned out less vibrant than the sugar-free Jello we used at Sue's party. When I do this technique again, I will use sugar-free Jello because I love the results better. Enjoy!

Supplies:
Sugar-free Crystal Light or Sugar-Free Jello
Clear Embossing Powder
Small bowl
VersaMark
Embossing Gun (not in photo)
Mix one teaspoon of sugar free powder with one teaspoon of clear embossing powder.

Place your stamp onto VersaMark pad and stamp out your image.

Sprinkle on the sugar free/embossing powder mixture and heat emboss.
Whalaa. Time to scratch and sniff. Three different powders were used.
Suggestions for Scratch and Sniff:
In today's tutorial I used sugar-free Crystal light. The colour turned out less vibrant than the sugar-free Jello we used at Sue's party. When I do this technique again, I will use sugar-free Jello because I love the results better. Enjoy!

Supplies:
Sugar-free Crystal Light or Sugar-Free Jello
Clear Embossing Powder
Small bowl
VersaMark
Embossing Gun (not in photo)

Mix one teaspoon of sugar free powder with one teaspoon of clear embossing powder.

Place your stamp onto VersaMark pad and stamp out your image.

Sprinkle on the sugar free/embossing powder mixture and heat emboss.

Whalaa. Time to scratch and sniff. Three different powders were used.
Suggestions for Scratch and Sniff:
- Children's party invitations
- Children's birthday cards
- Scrapbook layouts
- Hidden tags in altered books
- Pop up cards

Monday, June 30, 2008
May I Have This Dance

Have you seen these Odd Bird Planet stamps? This series of old-fashion birds are my favourites. If you click on the photo you will see that I coloured the dresses with Prismacolor pencil crayons and then painted over top with Twinkling H2O's. There are even some crystals decorating the dresses.
Don't forget that there is a draw for some blog candy on July 4th. All you have to do is link me up to your one layer card.
Thank you for stopping by.
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