Best Moms in the World -

Hello Friends -
Wow!  Another busy week here.  Hope you had a good one too!

I do know some of the Best Moms in the World . . . this is for you!

Stamps - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock and Pattern Paper - Bazzill Basics

My Stash - Circle and Scallop Punches, Grey Ink, Seam Binding, Pearls

I hope everyone has a lovely Weekend!  And Happy Mother's Day to every woman that has some positive influence on a child, your community and the Earth.  In my opinion, that is what Mother's Day is all about.

If this is your first time visiting the Tool Shed, please leave a comment and become a Follower to let me know you were here!  Thanks so much!

Happy Day -
Mary -

Blogs that I linked to this week:

 

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenges - #38 Mother's Day

 

Celebrate the Occasion - #111 Happy Mother's Day

Happy New Year! Blog Candy!

Hello Friends -
I hope you have had a joyful and safe holiday season!

Here we are onto another year.  What will this year bring?

Here is a little cute card my sister, Stephanie, made using my Birdhouse Stamp Set!  {Isn't it sweet?!}  Enjoy!

I am still in the giving mood . . . BLOG CANDY!  Please leave my sister some love in the form of a comment and be a follower or become one by Friday night 9 p.m. CST.  I will give away a Birdhouse Stamp Set to the lucky winner!

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

Birdhouse Stamp Set - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Red Pattern Paper for Bird - October Afternoon

Ink - Staz-On {Jet Black} and Tim Holtz Distress Ink {Barn Door}

Stickles - Christmas Red

Her Stash - Hand dyed seam binding {Red} / {Side note . . . I dyed that for her at least 2 years ago!  I am sooooo happy she finally is using it!  Because I can dye more of it.}

Birdhouse Stamp Set

My Version of a Snowman Tag -

Hello Friends -
I am in packaging mode for cookies I made this weekend.

I started this tag a week or so ago and it was not quite right.  So, I set it aside and came back to it to figure out what else was needed.  I added the strip of striped sparkly paper on the left side and it made everything better.  {I know!  A 1/8" x 2" strip of paper! But it filled the space.}

Oh yes, and I thought I was so witty making this snowman out of buttons.  Please laugh with me!

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

Snowflake Stamp and Sentiment - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Back to Basics Tag Dies - Spellbinders

My Stash - Seam Binding, Bakers Twine, Twine, Buttons, Ink, Pearl, Paper Strip Scrap

Cookies Make Everything Better - Blog Hop

Hello Friend!
Thank you for stopping by my blog for the Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop. I am your 13th hop, if you came from Michelle www.scrappinwithmybug.com you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

 Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/

Haidee~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Dena ~ http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/

Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Maria Matter ~ http://joyfulstamper.blogspot/ (dot)com

Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Sheila - http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/

Vanessa- http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Michelle- www.scrappinwithmybug.com

Mary ~ http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Now on to the fun stuff!

I made (assembled) two Ritz crackers with peanut butter in the middle and dipped in chocolate.  A yummy little treat to enjoy by the fire or in the car or while blogging . . .

Snowflake Stamp Set  - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill
Cardstock Sticker - Jillibean Soup {Soup Label}

Hexagon Die - Spellbinders

My Stash - Ink, Twine, Bakers Twine, Button, Pearls, VersaMark, White Embossing Powder, Mini Tag, Corrugated Cardboard, White Paint
{I hand cut the tag and funky star.}

 

I needed to STAMP tonight  {hehehe - My stamps arrived early . . . so the snowflakes are here even though there are none on the ground yet.}.  But I did not have a lot of time.  This card took about 10 minutes and it sparkles!  It is 4.25" x 5.5" card.  I used 3 blue inks and 2 shades of blue cardstock.  And sprayed glimmer mist over the card after I stamped it.  I think I will make up several of these as "Thank You" cards so I might be ahead of the game in at least one area!

Snowflake Stamp Set - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock and Rhinestones - Bazzill

My Stash - Inks, Seam Binding

***BLOG CANDY ***

Please leave a comment and become a follower to be entered for

my blog candy prize:

 

2012 Summer CHA Sample Pack - October Afternoon
It is cute - every day, Halloween and Christmas bits of paper, die cuts and embellishments.
I went to the Show this summer but have not had a chance to use it.
So, let's see what you make from it!

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

A New Stamp Company

Hello Friends -
Today is the day!  I have talked for years of wanting to create a stamp line and sell it online.

Welcome to Iron Gate Stamps!

I hope you enjoy what we have created for you!  There will be a new clear stamp set and coordinating background released the first week of the month.  And as we get going look for a changing variety of paper, embellishments and kits.  And if there is something you are wishing for - send me an e-mail at mary@irongatestamps.com.  We have pages of ideas and stamp sets that we are working on.

For our Grand Opening there are two stamp sets and two backgrounds - just for fun!  You can view the full release for November here:  Iron Gate Stamps

You can find many more samples over the next few weeks on my blog.

And my great friend Tammy {The Purple Muse} has been posting samples on her blog - http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/ over the last week.

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a Happy Day -
Mary -