Wash Your Worries Away...

Howdy Again, Friends!! :O) Here is the other card that I promised for today! Bath time!!! I hope you like it! I thought it came together really well!

This adorable bath time hippo is from the Lelo Collection! :) You can find him at Treehouse Stamps. I used Treehouse Copic Kits #1, 2, 3, and 6 for this adorable little stamp! :) The sentiment is from Treehouse Stamps. It's an individual and works perfectly with this stamp! :) I think we all need to wash our worries away sometimes! LOL!! I know I do!! :) There are Clear Rain Dots on the bubbles and on the flowers on the tub! :) You can find a list of the products used on this card below with links! :)

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow (New Years Day) for the Treehouse Thursday Video!! :)

Have a great day! Happy New Year's Eve!

Hugs,

Ash-

Supplies:

• Bath Time Stamp
• Wash Your Worries Away Stamp
• Clear Rain Dots
• Cosmo Cricket Decor Paper
• Ribbon is from Treehouse Stamps
• Willow White Cardstock
• Copic Marker Kits #1,2,3, and 6
• SU! Riding Hood Red
• SU! Chocolate Chip
• SU! Baja Breeze

Sneak Peak... Little Angel! :)

Happy New Years Eve!! :o) Can you believe that 2009 is already here?! I'm so stinkin' excited!! I feel like 2009 has so much promise. I'm not sure why I feel that way... but it's wonderful!!! I've got my list of hopes and dreams for this year!! I'll share them tomorrow with you on New Years day... along with my Treehouse Thursday video! :)

So, I thought I'd give you a little sneak peek at the angel that will be released by Treehouse Stamps on January 9th! :) I love her! I just had to add glitter to her wings!! hehehe!!! The sentiment is from an old Stampin' Up! set, but I can't remember the name of it!! There are tons of sentiments in this beautiful angel set!!! :) Well, I hope you have a great day! I'll be back later with another post of either a lelo or sarah kay stamped card!! :)

Hugs to all!

Ash-

Lelo: Furry Friends... Have a Great Day!

Happy Tuesday, Friends!!! :o) I  hope you're having a great day! hehehe!! Here is my card for today's color challenge on SCS. We were supposed to use Bravo Burgundy, Handsome Hunter, and So Saffron.

I decided to use another new stamp that Treehouse Stamps is now carrying called "Furry Friends" from the Lelo Designs Collection! Aren't they adorable!!! They just make me smile. I used THS copic Kits #1, 2, and 4 to color in my little friends. The decor paper is from Cosmo Cricket and can also be found at THS. :)  The sentiment is from Treehouse Stamps "everyday sentiments" stamp set. ***See below for links to all the products used in this project***

Well, Have a Great Day!!!

Hugs,

Ashley

Supplies:

• Furry Friends
• Everyday Sentiments
• Decorative Paper
• Willow White Paper
• Copic Markers *Kits #1,2,4*
• scallop punch from SU!
• Ribbon from SU!

Guess Who's Here!!! :) Sarah Kay, Lelo Designs, and Rachelle Anne Miller!!! :)

 

Oh, what a great Monday it is!!! :) I woke up this morning and the UPS man had already been here!! WOOHOO!!! The new Lelo Designs, Sarah Kay, and Rachelle Anne Miller stamps have offically arrived at Treehouse Stamps! OMG!! I can't even explain how excited I am. I had to ink this guy up as soon as I got my hands on him today!!! :)  Isn't he CUTE?!?!?!

This card is for today's Technique Challenge. We were to make a "Funky Fold" Card. My card is HUGE... it measures 6"x6" Card! LOL!!! I used Treehouse Stamps Copic #1 and #5 Kits to color in my dragon. Then I cut him out and put him up on dimensionals. I hope you enjoy this card! I sure do!!! :) I'm keeping him up in my stamp room! LOL!! You can find everything here at Treehouse Stamps... Below you will find a list of the items I used and links to them on the THS website! :)

Have a great day!

Hugs,

Ash-

Supplies Used:

• Party Dragon
• Copic Kits #1  & #5
• Giga Circle Punch
• Ultra Giga Scallop Circle Punch
• Glue Dots
• brads
• Basic Grey Eva Decor Paper
• Sentiment is from Stampendous: Prehistoric Party
• Ribbon: Ollie Ribbon from Treehouse Stamps

Hey Cupcake!

Happy Sunday, Friends!  I hope you're having a great weekend after the holidays. I think everyone is exhausted! LOL!

I "Heart" cupcakes!! How about you?! :) I made a ton of these little fun cupcake cards for my design team. They were a blast to make. I used the "Hey There Cupcake" stamp set from Stampendous... you can find it at www.TreehouseStamps.com. I stamped the cupcakes in Adirondack espresso ink. Then colored them using THS copic kit #2.

I used the giga circle punch and ultra giga scallop punch. The ribbon is a 1/2" vanilla satin. There are dimensionals behind the cupcakes! Well, I hope you have a great day!

Hugs,

Ash-

PCP Color Challenge: Handmade New Years Resolutions Booklet!

Happy Saturday, Friends! Here is my project for this weeks color challenge here on PCP. :o) I watched a wonderful you tube tutorial on how to make these cute little booklets. Kristina Werner is one of my favorite stampers... and I LOVE all of her videos. Here is the one that tells you how to make these! :)

Treehouse Stamps is now carrying Crafty Secrets stamps!!! They have been ordered and are on their way!! :) I thought this sentiment would be perfect for my booklet since I'm going to use it at my New Years Resolution and Goals booklet!!! :) I can throw it in my purse and look at it daily!! It measures 3"x5".

Have a great day!

Hugs,

Ash-

An ornament Christmas card...that I forgot to post!

  

Happy Friend, Friends! :-) I hope you're having a great day! I'm trying to sort through photos on my computer today and put them in the correct photos and I came across some that I never posted! LOL!! I have a few more that I didn't post either...so I'll post those tomorrow. I made this little pocket on the front and put an ornament in it! :) Then I wrote our message and greeting on the back of the red cardstock. :) I was happy with the way it turned out. Hopefully the people who received these love them.

Well, I have to run... I hope you have a great day!

Hugs,

Ash-

Christmas Photos & What Santa brought me this year!

Howdy Friends! I hope that everyone had a WONDERFUL Christmas!!  Ours was great... filled with tons of family! :-) I couldn't ask for more... I put together a little video of some of the photos from our Christmas 2008!

So, what did Santa bring you this year?! Anything fun and exciting?! My big gifts included... an  iPod Touch (Woohoo), Microwave (Woohoo), New Winter Coat (Woohoo), Tons of Stamps, and Money!!! :o) It's great!!! But... more than gifts it was so nice to spend time with my family!!! If you remember... last year we spent Christmas in the ER getting stitches in Stephen's leg from where he put a knife into his leg... on accident! You can read last years post about it here: http://www.ashleyscreativecorner.com/2007/12/our-christmas-spent-in-er.html

So, this was a great Christmas compared!! LOL!!!

Lots of Love,

Ash-

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

I would like to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope your day is filled with family, friends, and love!!!

PS) Check back tonight for a video of my family Christmas photos!

Holiday Hugs,

Ash-

Merry Christmas Eve!!! Tuesdays Color Challenge & Handmade Christmas Gift Tags

Howdy Friends! The project above is for yesterday's color challenge! I've been trying to finish up all of my gift tags today... SO... I thought why not use these colors to make a girly tag! LOL!!! This tag measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". I applied the cardstock to the willow white cs from THS first... then I took 2 sided tape and then added glitter to it! Added a box... stamped the sentiment and that was it! Easy and very girly!! :)

I also wanted to share with you a few more photos of gift tags I made. I didn't take pictures of all of them... or the pictures would take up the entire website. LOL!! I made smaller versions of these to go on our chocolate covered pretzel baggies & bags full of homemade chex mix. :)

We always go to my parents on Christmas Eve...and open presents at 12:01AM... it's a family tradition. So, we will be heading that way around 5pm today. It should be wonderful to spend a little quality time with my parents, sister, and nana. Then on to the Big Christmas events! We always have my big family get together Christmas day... and then directly after that we head to Stephen's family get together! It's always a busy, busy, busy day!!!

I hope you have a great day & Merry Christmas Eve!

Hugs,

Ashley

Reflecting on how fast your life changes from year to year...

I just wanted to share with you that I sit down at the end of every year and reflect on how much my life has changed from the year before... I think it's even more substantial this year for me than any other year. I just thought I'd share the changes. I'd love to see your lists too... if you're willing to share!

2007:

• Married to Stephen
• Living in Charlestown, IN
• Working at XanEdu Full Time
• Going to school at IUS for Secondary Education, Science
• Took No Vacations
• Treehouse Stamps didn't exist

2008:

• Married to Stephen
• Living in Charlestown, IN
• Quit my job in July to go back to school full time & work on my business
• Going to school at IUS, but am really thinking about changing my major to Nursing
• Went to Cancun, Mexico
• Took a Girls Road Trip
• Went on a cabin getaway to Tennessee
• Treehouse Stamps Exists & is Growing! :)
• Felt the greatest joy in my life & yet the greatest loss of my life in the end with my first pregnancy.

A ton has changed in my life over the past year... 2008 was a great year for me until the miscarriage. I'm not going to say it was a bad year, because it could have been much worse. I'm thankful for the good times & try to find peace with the bad. I'm praying for comfort and that 2009 will bring us more joy than sorrow. I wish that for everyone! Share your list if you feel like it!

Hugs,

Ash-

Thank You! Ashley's Creative Corner est. Jan 2007

Treehouse Stamps... New Hot Rocketz from Stampendous!

Happy Tuesday, Friends! I hope everyone is staying warm. I'm freezing...LOL!! I just thought I'd share another card that I made over the weekend using a new stamp that Treehouse Stamps is carrying from Stampendous. I just think it is so cute and fun! :)

This set is called, Hot Rocketz! I used the THS Copic Marker Kits to color in the space ship and stardust swirl. I added some Stardust Stickles to the space ship. The Ultra Giga Scallop punch is up on dimensionals. I punched the 2 decor circles out with my Marvy giga circle punch. Then trimmed of the edges. I added some little stars in the background using Versamark Dazzle... which will be coming very soon to Treehouse Stamps. :) I hope you've enjoyed today's card... check back later today for my color challenge card! :) **Once Again... See below for list and links of the products used in this project**

Have a great day!

Hugs,
Ashley

Supplies Used...

• Hot Rocketz Stamp Set
• Marvy Giga Circle Punch
• Marvy Ultra Giga Scallop Circle Punch
• THS Copic Kit #1
• THS Copic Kit #3
• THS Copic Kit #5
• Uni-ball White Gel Pen
• Basic Grey Eva 6"x6" Paper Pad
• Willow White Cardstock from THS
• Wacky Tac 3/8" Adhesive Dots
• Dimensionals
• SU! Cardstock

TONS of New Products at Treehouse Stamps: Stampendous Stamps

Happy Monday, Friends! :) I hope you had a great weekend!  Mine was wonderful, but Stephen has been under the weather. He has an ear infection and I've been trying to get him to the doctor...but you know how that goes. LOL!!! Hopefully it gets better soon, because I know he's in a lot of pain!  He isn't whiney when he feels bad... so when he says something is bothering him...I know it must really hurt! :-(

I decided to step away from the Christmas cards for a little while. I'm almost finished! Just 15 more to go!! :o) WOOHOO!!!! Treehouse Stamps is now carrying STAMPENDOUS !:) WOOHOO!!! I love this prehistoric party stamp set! It's funny and cute! EVERYTHING used on this card can be found at Treehouse Stamps! See below for a list of the items I used and direct links to them. I used copic markers to color in the image and added stickles to it!! The large scallop is up on dimensionals. I hope you like it!

Have a great day!!

Hugs,

Ashley :o)

Supplies:

• Prehistoric Party
• Pink Satin ribbon
• Copic Kit #2
• Copic Kit #1
• Copic Kit #6
• Ultra Giga Punch
• Giga Circle Punch
• Eva Basic Grey Decor paper
• Wacky Tac 3/8" Adhesive Dots
• Mono Adhesive
• Uni-ball White Gel pen

Last 2 days of 20% off Sale!

I just wanted to let you know that today and Sunday are the last two days of the 20% off sale at Treehouse Stamps! Also, you can pre-order your lelo collection and other products too! Pre-order items are moving fast...so place your order today! :)

Stamps from Stampavie, Lelo Stamps, and New $1.99 Stamps!!

Happy Friday, Friends!! :o) Well, I just wanted to let you know that the Stampavie stamps are now available for PRE-ORDER at Treehouse Stamps! The LeLo Stamps Collection is in such high demand right now!! So, make sure you place your order now so that you get yours when they arrive in the next week or so (depending on customs!) :)

I wanted to share 3 cards with you today that I made last night! :) I used three new stamps from Inkadinkado that Treehouse Stamps is NOW carrying!! They are $1.99!!!!! Can't beat that!!! :o)

 

Here is the first card I'd like to share with you! :o) I used the "Thinking of You" mini clear set! The inside of the card says, "I was Thinking of You!" So, it's really cute!!! I used the Treehouse Copic Markers in Kit #1 and #4 for this card!  I also used the Marvy Giga Circle punch and the Marvy Ultra Giga Scallop punch!! The decorative paper basic grey's Eva 6"x6" paper and is now found at Treehouse Stamps! You can also find the glue dots that I used, ribbon, and white gel pen at Treehouse Stamps now too!! LOTS of new goodies!! :o)

Here is the 2nd card that I'd like to share with you! I LOVE how this turned out!!! :) I used the Lucky Duck stamp set.  I colored this adorable ducky with Treehouse Copic Kit #1, #3, and #6!!! I also used the Marvy Giga Circle punch and the Marvy Ultra Giga Scallop punch!! The decorative paper basic grey's Eva 6"x6" paper and is now found at Treehouse Stamps! You can also find the glue dots that I used, ribbon, and white gel pen at Treehouse Stamps now too!!

And Finally... the 3rd Card I'd like to share with you!!! I used the Cookies of Life Stamp Set! :) I love that sentiment so much! I used Treehouse Copic Kits #1, #4, & #6 to color in my image! also used the Marvy Giga Circle punch and the Marvy Ultra Giga Scallop punch!! The decorative paper basic grey's Eva 6"x6" paper and is now found at Treehouse Stamps! You can also find the glue dots that I used, ribbon, and white gel pen at Treehouse Stamps now too!!

I hope that you have a beautiful day!!! :o)

Hugs,

Ash-

Treehouse Thursday Video #1: Handmade Journal/Address Book

 

Welcome to Treehouse Thursdays!! :o) Today is the start of my new video collection that will be featured here on my blog & in the video tutorials section on the Treehouse Stamps website! :)

Today I made this journal using products from Treehouse Stamps and chipboard. I really love how it turned out. I'm going to actually end up making it into an address book in the next few days! So keep watching for photos of that once I get it finished! :o) I hope that you enjoy the video and if you have any questions... feel free to IM me or email me!!

Hugs,

Ashley

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Friends & Lattes)

Ink: Adirondack (Espresso)

Paper: Cosmo Cricket (Treehouse Stamps), Vanilla Bean (THS), Willow White (THS), Chocolate Chip (SU!)

Sneak Peek: Treehouse Thursday Video! Tune IN Tomorrow!

  Happy Wednesday, Friends! :o) I hope you're having a great day! Sorry that I've been away the past few days. I've been working on TONS of projects that I will start sharing tomorrow through Christmas! :o)  After posting this... I will be locking my stamp room door and turning off the computer! I'm in the cleaning mood and when that happens I need to get it done! LOL!! You know what I mean?! So, I wanted to post that before I got started on my cleaning.

I just wanted to give you a little sneak peek about what the first Treehouse Thursday's Video is going to feature!!! :o) So, log on here to my blog or go to the Treehouse Stamps Website to watch tomorrows video! :)

Have a great day!

Hugs,

Ashley

Treehouse Thursdays...starts this THURSDAY!

Well, I've decided to start something brand new!!! It's called, Treehouse Thursday's! Each and EVERY Thursday you can either come here to my blog or go to the Treehouse Stamps Website under "video tutorials" to see a BRAND NEW VIDEO!!! :o) I will be doing tutorials, card making, project making, etc!!! :o) Here is a little video I made today of new stuff at THS! So, check back on Thursday for more fun!! :)

Jolly Snowman Greetings (Featured Stamper Challenge)

Happy Sunday, Friends! :o) Here is my card for today's featured stamper challenge! Here is the card I used for my inspiration: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=160948

I used the snowman from Treehouse Stamps "Jolly Snowman Set." I colored her with copic markers and added stickles to the ball of her hat and around her to look like snow is falling. :) The Seasons Greetings is from Treehouse Stamps "Christmas Cupcake" stamp set. The ribbon can also be found at Treehouse Stamps. I love the kiwi and white polka dotted paper from Stampin' Up! :) One of my favs!

Stamps & Ribbon can be found at: www.TreehouseStamps.com

I hope you like it!

Hugs,
Ash-

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Jolly Snowman & Christmas Cupcake)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Willow White (THS), decor paper from SU!

Ink: black (palette hybrid)

Accessories: copic markers (You can Find at THS Now), Stickles, Ribbon (THS), dimensionals, brads

Pre-Order NOW! THS Copic Marker Kits, LeLo Designs Collection, Sarah Kay Collection, Rachelle Anne Miller Collection, Ultra Giga Punches, Nestabilites!

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Saturday, Friends!! :) So, Treehouse Stamps has decided to add TONS more products! Just wait until you see what is coming over the next few months!!

We are so excited to offer our first ever PRE-ORDER on items that will arrive in the next couple of weeks! Quantities are very limited... so place your order today! :) We are adding the BRAND NEW Lelo Designs Line, Sarah Kay Collection, Rachelle Anne Miller Collection, the Marvy Ultra Giga punches, Copic Marker Kits, a few of the spellbinders nestabilites, some Inkadinkado Clear Mini Sets, plus MORE! So, Check it out today! :) www.TreehouseStamps.com

Hugs,

Ashley

Thank You! Ashley's Creative Corner est. Jan 2007

Life's Simple Pleasures: today's inspiration challenge!

Happy Saturday, Friends! I hope your weekend is off to an AWESOME start! :o) Here is my card for this weeks Inspiration Challenge :o) I used this as my inspiration: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=14116058

Mine came out a little louder than planned, but I think that happens every now and again. LOL!! I used the cupcake from Treehouse Stamps and colored it with copic markers, it is up on dimensionals and the blue scallop is up on more dimensionals. The sentiment is from Treehouse Stamps "Simply Organic" stamp set. All of the decor paper, stamps, and ribbon come from Treehouse Stamps! I would say cupcakes are one of life's simple pleasures! Wouldn't you?! hehehe!!!

Have a great day!

Hugs,

Ash-

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Cupcake Fun & Simply Organic)

Paper: kraft, willow white (THS), baja breeze, cosmo cricket decor paper (can be found at Treehouse Stamps)

Ink: black

Accessories: white gel pen, sitckles, large and mega giga punches, dimensionals, copic markers, cosmo cricket ribbon (THS), brads, 1/8" circle punch, corner punch

56 Stampin' Up! Sets for SALE!!!!!!!

Howdy Friends! Over the past week I have been working on organizing my stamp room. It is time to sell some of my Stampin' Up! sets!!! I love each and every set, but I've wrongfully neglected some of them. It is my hope that they find very loving homes! :o) Please read the following carefully and email me (ashleyscreativecorner@hotmail.com) if you're interested in any of these sets.

The sets that have a line through them have already found a new home! :) 

Important Information:

• I will only ship Priority Mail. Usually 1 small set will fit in a Flat Rate envelope for $4.75. Otherwise, the next best rate will most likely be $9.30 for a Flat Rate box.-
• I will only accept PayPal for payment. I apologize to those of you without a PayPal account, but I just don't have time to wait for checks and run to the bank, etc. Paypal does accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Cards and you DON'T need an account for that. :)
• When you email me, please include your full name, the sets you are interested in, and the email address where you would like me to send a PayPal invoice. Once I figure shipping costs, I will send you an invoice through PayPal
• There will be no discount if you purchase a certain # of sets.
• If you are interested in buying all 56 sets... let me know! :)

1. A Light Heart
   $5.00
2. A little birdy told me (uncut)
   $15.00
3. All Natural
   $5.00
4. And Everything Nice
   $12.00
5. Background Sampler(only 1 mounted)
   $15.00
6. Beyond the Basics
   $5.00
7. Big Blooms
   $15.00
8. Big Pieces
   $15.00
9. Boatloads of Love
   $15.00
10. Bold Shapes
    $3.00
11. Cheery Chat
    $15.00
12. Delight in Life
    $5.00
13. Delightful Doodles
    $3.00
14. Do the Hula
    $15.00
15. Doodle This
    $15.00
16. Event Full
    $5.00
17. Everyday Flexible Phrases
    $15.00
18. Farm Fever
    $10.00
19. Fresh Fillers
    $5.00
20. Fresh Fillers
    $5.00
21. Greetings Galore
    $5.00
22. Happy Heart Day
    $10.00
23. Haute Couture
    $10.00
24. I like your style
    $5.00
25. Large Background Bloom
    $5.00
26. Laundry Notes
    $10.00
27. Little Hellos
    $5.00
28. Little Layers
    $5.00
29. Living Large
    $10.00
30. Love It
    $5.00
31. Love Ya Bunches
    $7.00
32. Loving Hearts
    $3.00
33. Made from Scratch
    $3.00
34. Much Love
    $7.00
35. Never Ending Love
    $10.00
36. Nice and Easy Notes
    $10.00
37. On the Move
    $10.00
38. Polka Dots & Petals
    $5.00
39. Right at Home
    $10.00
40. Sassy and Seasonal
    $10.00
41. Sealed with a Kiss
    $10.00
42. Send a Celebrations
    $10.00
43. Stew Pot Pals
    $15.00
44. Stinkin' Cute
    $10.00
45. Stipple Celebrations
    $5.00
46. Symbols of Solicitude
    $7.00
47. Tag Time
    $5.00
48. Take Three
    $10.00
49. The World Over
    $5.00
50. Thoroughly Thankful
    $12.00
51. Time Well Spent
    $15.00
52. Vases in Vogue
    $12.00
53. Very Punny (uncut)
    $5.00
54. Wishing you the Best
    $5.00
55. World Tour
    $7.00
56. Year after Year
    $15.00

Winner of Olivia's Christmas Blog Candy!

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CONGRATS to Debbie Fisher! She is the winner of my 160,000 hits blog candy! :) She Said, "Congratulations on your hits Ashley!! I would love a chance to win this. Ü"

Debbie, please email me your snail mail address and I will get your prize in the mail ASAP! :) CONGRATS!

Hugs,

Ashley

Happy Birthday Cupcakes... 2nd card for today's challenge!

Well, I just had to make a 2nd card for today's challenge! :) You can always use a birthday card. hehehe!
I love this cupcake! It is from Treehouse Stamps and it is called "Cupcake Fun!" I knew this was the cupcake after drawing about a million of them! LOL!!! The sentiment is also from Treehouse Stamps "elegant sentiments." The decor paper is from cosmo cricket and is now sold on the Treehouse Stamps website too! :)I used copic markers to color in my half cupcakes.  REMEMBER that EVERYTHING is 20% off at Treehouse Stamps from now until December 20th!! :)

I hope you like it!

Hugs,
Ashley

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Cupcake Fun & Elegant Sentiments)

Paper: Sage Shadow, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Willow White (from THS), Cosmo Cricket decor paper (from THS)

Ink: black

Accessories: copic makers, dimensionals, 1/8" circle punch, brads, scallop edge punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches

The Snowflake Spot... My favorite Snowflake EVER!

Happy Thursday, Friends! Here is my card for today's "ways to use it" challenge. :) We were to use half of an image or embellishment! Well, I'm still working on my Christmas cards! Only a million to go. LOL!!! :o)

So, I can't get away from this beautiful snowflake. It's my favorite of all time. I used pink pirouette cardstock and stamped in versamark half the snowflakes. Then used white embossing powder to emboss them. Then I use the slit punch to put the ribbon only about 75% the way across the card. The white layer behind the pink pirouette cardstock is up on dimensionals.

The "JOY" is from Treehouse Stamps "Christmas favorites" stamp set. The ribbons are also from THS. :) EVERYTHING is 20% off at Treehouse Stamps from now until DEC 20th!! So place your order today! Also, if you place an order between now and Jan 1st. you will be entered to win a $30.00 Treehouse Gift Certificate! :) www.TreehouseStamps.com   

Happy Holidays!
Hugs,
Ash-

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Christmas Favorites) & SU! (Snowflake Spot)

Paper: Pink pirouette, willow white (THS), Kraft

Ink: black and Versamark

Accessories: white embossing powder, heat gun, ribbons from THS, scallop edge punch, slit punch, white gel pen

Sketch Challenge: "The Journey is the Reward"

Howdy Friends! Here is my card for today's sketch challenge. I decided to make the middle piece a little shorter so that the circles would stick of the edge. Then I thought I would flip the card on it's side so that I could use the sentiment. LOL!! Gotta love with it turns out completely different than you thought it would. ;)

There are dimensionals behind the middle piece and then one behind all of the circles!! :o) The stamps are from Treehouse Stamps "simply organic" stamp set. The paper is from cosmo cricket and is available at Treehouse Stamps now... and so is the vanilla satin ribbon! I used copic markers to color in the flowers.

I hope you like it!

Hugs,
Ashley

Stamps: treehouse stamps (simply organic)

Paper: kraft, pink pirouette, white willow (treehouse stamps), cosmo cricket decor paper...from THS

Ink: black

Accessories: satin ribbon (THS), 1 1/4" and 1 3/8' circle punches, dimensionals, glue dots, copic markers

Who's Up for Blog Candy?! 160,000 Hits!

Well, I've officially hit 160,000 hits here on my blog! Holy Cow! So, I thought we should celebrate with a little blog candy. How about a little Olivia's Christmas?! :) Leave me a message and I will randomly pick a winner on Friday at noon! :) I will get your stamps in the mail on Friday so that you will hopefully have them by Monday! :o)

Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

Hugs,

Ash-

Handmade Christmas Treats: Reindeer Poop and today's color challenge

Happy Tuesday, Friends! :) I hope you're having a great day. I just wanted to share a little handmade candy idea that I had. Chocolate covered peanuts as... reindeer poop!! :)  I thought this reindeer would be perfect for this project. The reindeer comes from Treehouse Stamps "snowball fight" stamp set. I used copic markers to color in the image.  I used a tin that is offered at Treehouse Stamps now. You can find these nugget tins HERE.

The tag reads, "I woke up with such a scare when I heard Santa call... "now dash away, dash away, dash away all! I ran to the lawn and in the snowy white drifts, those nasty reindeer had left "little gifts." I got an old shovel and started to scoop neat little piles of "reindeer poop." but to throw them away, seemed such a waste, so I saved them, thinking~ you might like a taste! as I finished my task, which took quite awhile, old Santa passed by and he sheepishly smiled. and I heard him exclaim as he rose in the sky "well, they're not potty trained, but at least they can fly!"

 

Here is my card for today's color challenge. :) I've been working on Christmas cards all night and decided to make this card one too. This is using the same format as some of my Christmas cards, but different colors...of course. :) I used Kraft, pirouette pink, and white on my Christmas cards.

I used the large snowflake from Stampin' Up's Snowflake Spot stamp set. Probably my all time favorite! The sentiment comes from Treehouse Stamps "Christmas favorites" stamp set. www. TreehouseStamps.com. There are dimensionals behind the sentiment and then behind the large white square. :) The card measures 4.25" x 4.25".

Have a great day!

Hugs,

Ashley

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Christmas Favorites) and SU! (Snowflake Spot)

Paper: taken with teal, white, baja breeze, riding hood red

Ink: black and versamark

Accessories: white embossing powder, heat gun, slit punch, dimensionals,

Techniques: embossing

 

Thank You! Ashley's Creative Corner est. Jan 2007

Handmade Vellum Votive Candle Covers

  

OMGosh, now I loved today's TLC challenge! How cool are these little vellum votive candle covers?! I loved how it came out. I fell in love with the candle cover that Faith Hofrichter made and just had to do a simple pink one kind of like it! :) I love how it turned out and it is now in our bathroom to decorate for the holidays! :)

If you are interested in the template for this little shade, just email me at: ashleyscreativecorner@hotmail.com and I will send you the PDF. :) I used versamark and white embossing powder to add the trees, snow, and snowflakes. Then I used pink pirouette, regal rose, and rose red on a brayer and sponging to create the background. Then I added heat and stick powder to the bottom and Vanilla Ice Cream Chunky Glitter from Treehouse Stamps. :) The trees are from Treehouse Stamps "jolly snowman" stamp set and the snowflakes are from Treehouse Stamps "Christmas favorites" stamp set. :)

I hope you like it!

Hugs,

Ashley

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Christmas favorites and jolly snowman)

Paper: vellum

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Ruby Red, Regal Rose, Versamark

Accessories: white embossing powder, heat and stick powder, vanilla ice cream glitter from Treehouse Stamps, glue, heat gun, brayers, and sponge

Techniques: sponge, embossing

Handmade Pinecone Christmas Ornament!

Happy Sunday, Friends!! :) I've spent most of today on the couch since my cold has moved to my head. Yuck! Just call me sneezy at this point. LOL!  Tonight I decided to sit down and make a few more Christmas ornaments. I made some of these last year too, but none for our own tree. So, this one is for us. I hope to make 5-6 more for little gifts in the next week.

If you want to learn how to make these really cool ornaments... check out Amanda's AWESOME Tutorial:

PINECONE BALL ORNAMENTS

Well, have a nice night!

Hugs,

Ashley

"I love Snow" said Mrs. Rudolph

Howdy Friends! Here is my card for today's featured stamper challenge. :) CONGRATS ANNA!! I used this card as my inspiration:
Anna's Creations

I used the reindeer isfrom Treehouse Stamps "snowball fight" and the sentiment is from the "sledding fun" stamp set. I colored the reindeer with copic markers. I added liquid applique snowy dots all around the sentiment and reindeer and on the ground. :o) Both of the Beautiful ribbons can be found at Treehouse Stamps... as well as the cosmo cricket double sided paper. Remember that the Snowball Fight Acrylic Stamp set is 20% off today! :)

I hope you like it!
Hugs,
Ashley

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Snowball Fight & Sledding Fun)

Paper: chocolate chip, white willow (THS), cosmo cricket decor paper (THS)

Ink: black

Accessories: 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, liquid applique, heat gun, brads, 1/8" circle punch, vanilla satin ribbon (THS), Vanilla Scallop Ribbon (THS), copic markers, glue dots, dimensionals

Our Christmas Tree

 

Howdy! I just wanted to share a few photos I took tonight after I finished off the tree completely! :) It's been up since the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, but I just got ALL the decorations on it. LOL! :)

Now... our tree the past 7 years has always been white lights with blue and silver decorations. It was always BEAUTIFUL!!   After all that we've been through this year... I decided I needed & wanted a change. LOL! So, I bought a NEW tree with NO pre-lit lights on it. I decided to go with colored lights this year. I'm so glad I did... what a nice change. Isn't it amazing that it really is the little things that help our hearts sometimes. I've bought every angel ornament that I've came across this year. My favorite is probably my Willow Tree Angel Prayer Angel. :) 

I also had to take a picture of Stephen & Winston sitting on the couch all cuddled up enjoying the finished tree! :)

Well, I'm off to make some apple cider and snuggle with Stephen myself. :) Happy Holidays Everyone!

Hugs,

Ashley

Tutorial: Handmade Candy Cane Cover

 

YOU NEED:

• Candy Cane
• Cardstock (2"x3"...mine is kiwi kiss)
• white cardstock and scrap cardstock to punch your scallop out with.
• 1 3/8" circle punch
• scallop punch
• slit punch
• corner rounding punch
• glue (glue dots)
• coloring tools (mine: copic markers)
• ink
• stamps (mine  is from Treehouse Stamps "Jolly Snowman" stamp set)

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• Start by rounding the corners of your 2"x3' piece of cardstock.
• Then take your slit punch and make 2 punches on the 2"x3" piece of cardstock. It doesn't matter where you put them. Just remember that the closer to the edge you are... the less bowed your cardstock will be on the candy cane.

 

• Feed your candy cane through both of the slit punches that you made. The right picture shows you what it should look like when you are finished. :)

 

• Stamp your image on white cardstock.
• Then use your 1 3/8" circle punch to cut it out.
• Color your image.
• Mount the circle punch up onto your scallop punch.

• Use a Glue Dot to attach your scallop to your kiwi kiss cardstock.
• And... that's it!! :) Super Easy and Fun! Great way to spread some holiday cheer around the neighborhood, church, or even at work!

Happy Holidays!

Hugs,

Ashley

Warm Winter Wishes from Me to You!

 

Warm Winter Wishes, Friends! :) I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend thus far.  I'm still feeling under the weather, but I thought a little stamping could only help. LOL!!! :)

I brought out my acrylic stamps today! This adorable reindeer and hot chocolate mug were Treehouse Stamps first stamps released Dec 2007! :) I remember sitting down to draw these and was just about beside myself to see them as stamps. LOL!! In one year... tons has changed. The biggest change for THS would be that we switched from acrylic to red rubber. LOL! Well,  I still love these very first stamps. I used copic markers to color in my images. The background paper is from Cosmo Cricket and is carried by Treehouse Stamps now. :) Also, the ribbon is from Treehouse Stamps too. I hope my little creation makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. :) Oh, by the way... the snowball fight stamp set is 20% off  right now! So, check it out! :)

Enjoy your weekend!

Hugs,

Ashley

Handmade Christmas To and From Tags...

Happy Saturday, Friends! I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I still have a low grade fever, but hopefully it will be all gone soon. My throat is still swollen, but if it isn't gone by Monday then I'll be seeing the doctor since strep throat is going around.

I decided to make our package tags this year.  I used the Snowman from Treehouse Stamps "winter memories" acrylic set and the hot chocolate mug from the "snowball fight" acrylic stamp set.  Both of the snowball fight and winter memories stamp sets are on sale for $15.00 right now! :)

The "TO" & "FROM" is from our "Snail Mail" red rubber stamp set!! :) I used copic markers to color the images. Super easy and fun to make. I'm going to make more this weekend and attach them to the bows on our packages. I'll show pictures of that later. :)

Have a great day!

Hugs,

Ashley

Homemade Christmas Treats...Make Good Eats!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Friday, Friends!! :) I hope everyone is having a GREAT Friday so far. I just wanted to share a little project with you that I made last night. I'm using Tall Tea Tin 6" with Standard Lid that Treehouse Stamps offers as a homemade treats gift. :) The lid is extremely air tight... so your treats won't go stale anytime soon! :)

I used Cosmo Crickets "Happy Trails" paper to color the tin and make the tag! I love it!!! You can find this Cosmo cricket paper at Treehouse Stamps too. After I covered my tin... I stamped the sentiment "homemade treats make good eats" on white cardstock and cut out each work separately. Then I made a little tag using them and attached them to my chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon using some gold stretchy string. Then I used stamped my gingerbread man and colored him using my copic markers. I then used my 1 3/8" punch and my scallop punch to finish off the project. :) All stamps used in this project come from Treehouse Stamps "Sweets for the Sweet" stamp set! :) SAVE 20% on the Sweets for the Sweet Stamp Set TODAY!

Well, I hope you have a great day!

Hugs,

Ashley

I'm sorry...but I'm sick!

Hi Friends! I'm sorry I didn't post any projects today. I've been feeling a little strange for a few days. Then last night the headache & backache hit me. Then after a nap... the sore throat! I've taken tons of vitamin C and it seems to have helped my sore throat for now, but I'm running a fever too. I really try not to get sick, but I guess it happens to the best of us. I hope to wake up tomorrow and feel all better!!! :o)

Have a nice night!
Hugs,
Ashley

Decorated CD Tin Gift Card Holder!

Howdy Friends! :) I altered a cd tin from Treehouse Stamps to work to hold a gift card that is one of our Christmas gifts for a family member. :) Treehouse Stamps has the cd tins with the gift card inserts. So, all you have to do is pop your gift card in there and go! :)

Super fun and Easy!!

****All Stamps, Cardstock, Tin, and Ribbon are from Treehouse Stamps.

Hugs,
Ash-

Stamps: Treehouse Stamps (Christmas Favorites)
Paper: Red, Cosmo Cricket decor paper (from treehouse stamps), vanilla bean tree (from treehouse stamps)
Ink: black
Accessories: mega and giga scallop punches, ribbon (THS), CD TIN

Spent yesterday with Ceciy & Isabella!! :) Wonderful Day!

Me walking Isabella to sleep :) I love this picture!

Mommy & Isabella! :)

Happy Wednesday, Friends! :) Sorry that I've been absent lately. I just wanted to share some of the photos from yesterday. I spent the entire day in Georgetown, KY with my BFF Cecily and Isabella. What a great day! Isabella is 6 weeks old now and is doing wonderfully. She is perfect in EVER way!!! I loved having a chance to walk her, rock her, feed her, burp her, and of course...take pictures of her! :) hehehe!!! It was wonderful!!! :)

Well, I'm going to try and start my Christmas card... wish me luck! LOL!!

Big Hugs,

Ashley