Pretzel Turtles

Don't these look wonderful?  Well, THEY ARE!  I served these at my Demo Day meeting last Sunday and everyone wanted the recipe.  They're super-easy, they make a bunch, and they're bite-sized  - which can be a problem!  Ha!  You'll want to pop one in your mouth each time you walk in the kitchen!  All you do is line a cookie sheet with the waffle pretzels, place a Rolo candy on each pretzel.  Bake them at 250 degrees for five minutes.  Pull them out of the oven and place a pecan half on top of each Rolo and press gently.  Let them harden - and you've got pure joy!  Have fun with these!

Bright Blossoms Card Sample

Here's a SUPER card I found on Pinterest! Are you familiar with that website? OMG, I could spend hours and hours on there - and sometimes I do! I'm not sure who the original "pinner" was of this card, but the minute I saw it, I knew I had to make it! It uses the "Bright Blossoms" stamp set, which is part of the Summer Smooches promotion going on during the month of April. The greeting is from "Friendly Phrases," and I also used the Stripes Embossing Folder! Fun, fun, fun! To order these great products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Have a super day - and KEEP ON STAMPIN'!

Petite Purse 3D Sample

I was really excited when Stampin' Up! came out with this Petite Purse die for the Big Shot! Another little box to put cute things in! My purse reminds me of a going-to-church-on-Easter-Sunday purse, and when you place the three dressed-up Hershey Nuggets inside, it's just adorable! This is one of the items we made at my "Sweet Shop and Tea, Pretty as Can Be" Camp Wannastamp. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!, except for the Hershey Nuggets. The recipe is below. To order these fun products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Twitterpated Designer Series Paper - 3 X 3 (for the purse lid); Whisper White - 6 X 1 (for the purse handle); Whisper White scrap; Twitterpated Designer Series Paper - 3 X 1 (3 - for the Hershey Nuggets); Blushing Bride - 8 X 5-1/2

Stamps: None

Inks: None

Miscellaneous: Petite Purse Die; Big Shot Machine; Sticky Strip; SNAIL Adhesive; Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch; Hershey Nuggets (3); Itty Bitty Punch Pack; Mini Glue Dots; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips

Mouthwatering Card Sample

One of my FAVORITE things to eat is watermelon! On a hot summer day, nothing is quite as good as a cold, juicy, refreshing piece of watermelon! Unfortunately, I like to sprinkle salt on my watermelon, but....well......I gotta be me! This is a card we made at my "Sweet Shop and Tea, Pretty as Can Be" Camp Wannastamp. Everyone had the choice of stamping it with or without our Melon-Scented Embossing Powder, and it smelled pretty good over by my kitchen table where we were making this card! I found this beautiful card idea from my sweet friend Mary Fish, who was kind enough to grant me permission to copy her card! The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! To order these great products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."
Recipe:
Paper: Whisper White - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper - 2-3/4 X 2-1/2; Lucky Limeade Designer Series Paper - 3-3/4 X 3; Melon Mambo - 3-3/4 X 2-1/2; Whisper White - 3-1/2 X 2-1/4; Whisper White scrap; Melon Mambo scrap; Basic Black scrap (for the seeds - use the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch!)
Stamps: Mouthwatering; Fabulous Phrases
Inks: Lucky Limeade Marker; Melon Mambo Marker; Versamark Pad; Basic Black
Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch; 2-1/2" Circle Punch; 2-Way Glue Pen; Word Window Punch; Black Brad; Paper Piercer with Mat; Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon - 19" long; Scissors; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Melon-Scented Embossing Powder; Heat Tool

Bright Blossoms Itty Bitty Box Sample

This Itty Bitty Box with envelopes that you can make with your Big Shot Machine always makes me so happy! I love little boxes, especially when they have CUTE little things in them like these sweet little 2X2 cards with matching envelopes. I got this adorable idea from Mary Fish, who granted me permission to duplicate them at my "Sweet Shop and Tea, Pretty as Can Be" Camp Wannastamp. I love the belly band around the box and the red button just makes everything perfect! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these awesome products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White - 4 X 2(3); Whisper White - 1-3/4 X 1-3/4; Whisper White scrap; Whisper White - 7-3/4 X 5-1/4; Real Red scrap; Real Red - 6 X 3-1/2; Lucky Limeade - 6 X 3-1/2; Basic Black - 6 X 3-1/2; Lucky Limeade - 7-1/8 X 1-3/4; score at 1-3/4; 2-5/8; 5, and 5-7/8

Stamps: Bright Blossoms; Fabulous Phrases; Four Frames; Pursuit of Happiness

Inks: Basic Black Marker; Lucky Limeade Marker; Real Red Marker; Basic Black

Miscellaneous: Big Shot Machine; Itty Bitty Box Die; SNAIL Adhesive; Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine - 25" long; Scissors; Decorative Label Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; Scallop Oval Punch; Large Oval Punch; Real Red Button; Stamp-a-ma-jig; 3/4" Circle Punch; 1/2" Circle Punch; Paper Piercer with Mat; Real Red Brad; Word Window Punch; Itty Bitty Punch Pack; Mini Glue Dots; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Cupcake Builder Punch; 2-Way Glue Pen; Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Tea Shoppe Teabag Holder Sample

This is a really popular project right now and you can see it on practically everyone's blog, so I didn't want to be left out! This little pouch has two sides, and each side holds a teabag. I also put the little notecard above in one of the pockets as well, so it makes a really sweet presentation for a gift! The inside of the card says, "You suit me to a tea." This is one of the items we made at my "Sweet Shop and Tea, Pretty as Can Be" Camp Wannastamp. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!, with the exception of the teabags, which miraculously matched our So Saffron color! To order these sweet products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Pool Party - 8 X 8; using the diagonal plate, score it at 2-3/4" along the top and side. Turn the card stock 1/4 turn and then score it at 0. Then score it along the top and side at 1"; So Saffron - 6 X 3; Whisper White - 2-3/4 X 2-3/4; Basic Black scrap; Poppy Parade scrap; Whisper White scrap; So Saffron scrap; Pool Party scrap;

Stamps: Tea Shoppe; Chamomile Wheel

Inks: Basic Black; So Saffron; Pool Party; Poppy Parade; So Saffron Marker; Pool Party Marker

Miscellaneous: Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Diagonal Plate; Bone Folder; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Wheel Guide; Wheel Handle; Scallop Circle Punch; 1-1/4" Circle Punch; 1-3/8" Circle Punch; Itty Bitty Punch Pack; Cupcake Builder Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; Sticky Strip; Scissors; Mini Glue Dots; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Scallop Oval Punch; Small Oval Punch; Owl Builder Punch; Tazo Teabags; 1/4" Circle Punch; Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon - 10" long

Rue Des Fleurs Card Sample

Soooo pretty! This gorgeous card idea came from Yvette Ashe, with a few subtle changes of my own. I certainly wish a corset could actually make me that shapely, but it ain't gonna happen, folks! This is one of the cards we made at my "Sweet Shop and Tea, Pretty as Can Be" Camp Wannastamp. It's so feminine and the flowers are covered over with Crystal Effects. LOVE IT! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! To order these elegant products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White - 11 X 4-1/4; Whisper White; 5-1/4 X 4; Soft Suede - 4-1/4 X 1-1/2; Pool Party - 3-3/4 X 3-1/2; Whisper White - 3 X 3; Whisper White - 3 X 1/2"; Whisper White scrap

Stamps: Fabulous Phrases; En Francois; Rue Des Fluers

Inks: Soft Suede; Early Espresso; Early Espresso Marker; Pretty in Pink Marker; So Saffron Marker; Pool Party Marker; Certainly Celery Marker

Miscellaneous: Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Sponge; Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon - 15" long; Scissors; Labels Collection Framelits; Finial Press Embossing Folder; Big Shot Machine; Small Oval Punch; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Crystal Effects; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; 1" Square Punch (for the banner)

Tea Shoppe Card Sample

When I attended the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio in January, this card was on display and I fell in love with it. I love the collage-y and vintage-y look of it. What a great stamp set - I'm so glad I have it. I think I will use it many times over the years! This is one of the cards we made at my "Sweet Shop and Tea, Pretty as Can Be" Camp Wannastamp. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!. The recipe is below. To order these beautiful products, visit my 24/7 online store and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White - 11 X 4-1/4; Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper scrap

Stamps: Tea Shoppe

Inks: Crumb Cake; Soft Suede; Baja Breeze Marker; Baja Breeze; Soft Suede Marker

Miscellaneous: Stamp-a-ma-jig; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Blender Pens; Full Heart Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL Adhesive; Baja Breeze Button; Linen Thread - 6"; Mini Glue Dots; Linen Thread - 25"; Scissors

Mouthwatering Card Sample

YUM! If only you could really find cherries this big and delicious! This is one of the cards we made at my "Sweet Shop and Tea, Pretty as Can Be" Camp Wannastamp! I got this lovely card idea from my sweet friend Mary Fish, who granted me permission to copy this card of hers, as well! Isn't she kind? Everyone had the option to use our Red Glimmer Paper for the cherries or they could use our Cherry-Scented Embossing Powder. I think it looks TOO CUTE with the Red Glimmer Paper. The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! To order these fun products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."
Recipe:
Paper: Whisper White - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Twitterpated Designer Series Paper - 4-1/4 X 3-1/2; Whisper White - 4-1/4 X 2-1/4; Whisper White - 4 X 2; Red Glimmer Paper scrap
Stamps: Mouthwatering; Sweet Cake
Inks: Early Espresso; Lucky Limeade Marker; Early Espresso Marker
Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Paper Piercer with mat and grid; Silver Brads (3); Stamp-a-ma-jig; 1" Circle Punch

Mixed Bunch Card Sample

Here's one of those PERFECT cards that reminds me why I love stamping so much! Clean, simple, adorable, quick, fun, happy, PERFECT! I cased this lovely card idea from Jen Sannes, whose work I absolutely love! The design in the circles is from the "Mixed Bunch" stamp set, so hurry and get it before it's gone! The greeting is from a hostes set called "Happiest Birthday Wishes." The colors are Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, and Calypso Coral. How nice to have matching Calypso Coral Baker's Twine to go with it! I also used the 1" Circle Punch. To order these products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Have a super day - and KEEP ON STAMPIN'!

Mickey, Here I Come

It's always so exciting when travel documents arrive! These items were delivered by Fed Ex and I felt a tinge of excitement when they arrived! Now, after going through my travel documents, I feel BIG tinges of excitement to realize that I'll be spending time with Mickey - and hopefully Harry Potter - very soon! Thanks to my wonderful customers who helped me achieve this trip! At Disney, your dreams come true - and you all certainly made my dream come true! I'll have Tinkerbell sprinkle you with some fairy dust tonight as you sleep, and hopefully one of your dreams will come true, too!

Mixed Bunch Card Sample

Love this card! Not sure who deserves credit for this, but I did get it from Stampin' Connection and used it for several of the home workshops I've done recently. Isn't it nice? I used River Rock and Basic Black together. The stamp sets are Mixed Bunch and Sincere Salutations. The paper is the First Edition Designer Series Paper. Gotta have the Blossom Punch, too, so you can punch out that pretty flower! And don't forget the Tasteful Trim Big Shot Die, too, so you can make that nice scallop border! To order these products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Have a great day!

Mixed Bunch Card Sample

Want something springy and happy? This will do! I love how Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight POP when used together! This is also the "Mixed Bunch" stamp set! Have a great day and KEEP ON STAMPIN'!

Beveled Windowpane Easter Card

HAPPY EASTER! Here's another beautiful "Judith Walker" special that I found in my mailbox! Didn't she do a lovely job with the beveled windowpane? Thank you, Judith, for always remembering me with cards! You are truly a special person that I dearly love!

Easter Egg Hunt 2012

Each year, we have a tradition where we have an Easter Egg Hunt on the greenbelt behind our house! This year, however, was the Big Granddaddy-O of all Easter Egg Hunts! We had 30+ high-schoolers participate! Here they are in our garage, waiting for the green light to GO! We hid 325 eggs! Each egg had a number inside - and that number had a prize associated with it! We had lots of candy, gum, Bubbles (yes, the high-schoolers said, "SWEET!" when they won bubbles), Silly Putty, and CASH! They also had egg relays (remember that?) and played pass-the-pretzel-with-a-straw, and even played football! There were some cascarones involved, too! We served LOTS of lemonade and the kids had an absolute BLAST!

Here are some of the kids on the greenbelt hunting for eggs. Yes, even the Easter Bunny made an appearance down there in his big white suit!

Here's one of the participators claiming his prizes! What a fun afternoon we all had! HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU! There is much to celebrate, for HE IS RISEN!