Buzzzin' by with Birthday Greetings!

I'm a glad person that enjoys my birthday... every six months!

I'm trying to enjoy others' birthdays too. 

Sending cards is a fun way to celebrate others!

This bee card is a sweet card to buzzz on over to a friend on her 

special day.

The bees come from Wild Things by Gel-a-tins Stamps. 

Did you know that there are two sizes of silhouette sets that focus on grasses and insects?

See the bee peeking from the inside?

I used Bo Bunny Apple Cider Papers, that are perfect for the upcoming fall season

of crafting and living!  I love the way the flirty Lovebug Creations Buttercream Bow matches the lovely pearl accents.

This is my last official DT post for the Gel-a-tins company.

But, I am sure that you will see me using their stamps again and again.

Stop by my hive sometime!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

Start revving up those holiday craft engines!

With summer winding down, it's time to start planning for fall and winter holidays.

So, I thought I'd show off a fun card using Groovy Santa from Gel-a-tins!

I used some great glitter papers, so I thought I would carry 

on the glitter theme. 

I used the snowflake from this set to create a background.

Kalidescope Embossing Powder keeps it light and subtle.

Gelly Gems had a a belt of bling to tie it all together. 

I hope you'll pop on by my blog, Sunnyside Up, to let me know what your

holiday crafting plans might be this year!

Apple Greetings

Getting ready to ship those kiddos off to school? 

Why not make a little pocket for them to tuck in their new pencils.

(Or gift to a teacher...who can never have enough in her stash!)

Here I used the Apple Treat Box svg file

from The Cutting Cafe.  Cut two apples and two stems. 

Just remember to "flip" the image if you are using printed paper so that your shapes are irror images.

That way, they line up when you line them up.

Stitch around...or use Glue Dots ©.

Sponge the edges with ink for a vintage look.

I created a tag using Gel-a-tins: Make a Wish.

Green Leaves Rumple Ribbon is the perfect color for implied apple leaves!

Be sure to use Craft Glue Dots © to adhere the ribbon and tag.

Pile in some new #2 pencils...

And, your student, or teacher, will have a smile on their face every time 

they need to get out a new pencil!

Bee Thanks

Another lovely thank you card.

This time, I chose to use silhouette images and a sentiment 

from Gel-a-tins Stamps.

Wild Things stamp set has love flowers and insects.  

A few simple pearl halves dot the panel for interest and tie in some of that lovely

apricot color in a deeper shade.

The sentiment comes from Admission is Free.

To create the colored background, I used post it notes to mask the top and bottom edge

of the area I wanted to color.  First I scraped an apricot ink pad

across the middle portion.

Then, I scraped the pink and celery ink to either side.

I stamped and embossed the silhouettes in black.

Propped up the panel using Pop Up Glue Dots ©.

Then added a few pearls for interest.

Thanks for buzzing by today.

Feel free to flutter by my blog: Sunnyside Up

Pawsitively Still Smiling!

This sweet card using Gel-a-tins stamps: Cosmo Pups will keep you smiling too!  

Cute, simple, and perfect for almost any occasion!  

You are going to enjoy all the patterned pups.  This one is in damask.

I paired him up with a fun diamond embossing folder 

and cute silver rhinestones (a must), twine, and clippie.

What are you favorite embellies?

Or...are you ready for Christmas?  Keep the colors summery 

and get ahead in your Christmas card endeavors.

Groovy Santa...and fabulous embellies!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up!

Just one word

Sometimes, it only takes one word to let someone know what you are feeling.

Here I used Make a Wish from Gel-a-tins.

Any summer day should be one to celebrate!

Aren't the flowers refreshing?

To tie it all together, I used Goddess Green Rumple Ribbon

from Lovebug Creations.  

Very summery!  Very inviting!

Pop Up Glue Dots ©...a must for propping up flowers.  

Animal Prints

Animal Prints can be whimsical or classical/elegant.

It just depends on what you pair up with your print.  

Here is a whimsical fun, free standing pop cup card.

Collapsed View.

Check out those red Dew Drops!

Pulled out, free standing and paired up with the funny dogs from Gel-a-tins' "Cosmo Pups."

I "woof" those patterned pups!  Super fun and happy images!!

Paper: Glitter Paws from Robin's Nest

To put this fun card together, I used Glue Dots © 1 " lines, Craft, and Mini Glue Dots ©.

They really make craft projects come together neatly, and quickly.  

Check the tutorial I posted a while back if you want to make your own free standing popup card.

I chose to use Lovebug Creations William (in the Family Ties Collection) colored Rumple Ribbon for the ribbon pull.

Black, white, cardinal, and straw...

A fabulous color combo (especial for those Chi Omega sisters out there)!

But, if you want to go elegant, Black and White Animal Print is a great start for your paper crafting!

You can really see the shine and shimmer of the glitter-fied cardstock!  

Here I added the Kraft chipboard from Gina's Designs.

These laser cut chipboard designs are so well cut!

I sponged the edges of the bottles to create some depth. 

The primas were sponged to give them a more deeper, subtle color.

The sentiment comes from Gel-a-tins "Admission is Free" set.

I love these timeless sentiments which will convey your message to the recipient!

Thanks for visiting today!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

Your ticket to happiness!

I have been enjoying Gel-a-tin's "Admission is Free" set.

Don't you just love how you can mix and match the sentiments

to create a fabulous, personalized card!

To create smooth ticket corners, I used a small circle punch.

A square,10 inch piece of paper is the base of this fun fold card.

The Rumple Ribbon ties it all together.

Inside view.

I thought this blue/green/orange color combo was such a fun birthday color combo.

What is your favorite combination of colors for a birthday day?

Thanks for stopping by today,

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

Ticket Thanks!

If you want a really fun set, you should pick up this "Admission is Free" set from Gel-a-tins!

It has so many options...

a variety of sentiments,

images...both line and solid,

a fun size,

and the tickets can be a nifty embellishment 

if you trim them up and prop them up on dimensionals!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

Dandy Day Greetings!

Here is a terrific technique that you will enjoy creating using your Gel-a-tins stamps and Gelly Acrylic Blocks!  It's super simple so you can create a great card in no time at all.

Start off with a clean Gelly Acrylic Block. Smoosh colored ink directly onto your block.  Here I used colors in striations.  Then, stamp onto a piece of paper.

Next, mask the edges of your color block with post it notes. Then, stamp outline stamps against the color block. Here I used Wild Things from Gel-a-tins.

Add a few extra bling or ribbon if you want.

Presto...You have a finished card!

Gel-a-tins has many great solid stamps to chose from...and many different sizes of Gelly Acrylic Blocks.

Thanks for stopping by today!

I hope your day is DANDY!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

Gel-a-tins mashes up with Xyron!

This week, the Gel-a-tinas are working with Xyron!  What a great adhesive to use on your paper crafting projects.  Today, I used the 2" Cheetah with Permanent Adhesive, as well as the Xyron Gluestick.

Tomorrow will be the birthday of one of my friends. I created this fun ensemble using Gel-a-tins: Cosmo Pups and Make a Wish Sets!  Such a cheery set of images and words!

A plain pad of white paper gets the birthday treatment!!  Lots of stickles...and my new favorite color of Rumple Ribbon:  Crazy Coral!  (Can there be a limit to favorite colors??)

The 2" Xyron Cheetah made applying adhesive a snap on such large paper panels.

Basically, a card stock cover with a pocket on the inside!

Note card that just barks "Happy Birthday!"

 And...to top it off...a book mark for her summer reads!

To get my poochies to lie flat, I applied the Xyron Glue Stick to the back of the cut out image.

(Remember to place it on top of a piece of scratch paper.)  Great coverage!!

I enjoyed this mash up...be sure to scroll through the Gel-a-tins blog for more Xyron inspired ideas!

Thanks for stopping by today...

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up!

Happy Tails!

You are going to be wagging your tail over this darling set of puppies!

The Cosmo Pups set has a lot of charm and sweetness to it!

So many dogs, so many patterns, so many occasions...

I love the little added images of the paw prints and the bones.

Bark if you like this one...

Ruff!! Ruff!

Clearly Stated

Just like any sign, you need to clearly state what you you are thinking...

And the stream-lined, sign-looking people in the "Home Sweet Home" set can 

help you get your message across.

Here, I used "Teal You Want" embossing powder 

and pieced the dress on this fashionable stick figure!

Thanks for checking out the Gel-a-tins Blog today!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up!

Spring Greetings!

Today', I am showing a card using "Easter Bunnies" by Gel-a-tins.

Just b/c it's Easter doesn't mean that you have to make an Easter card.

I simply cut up the phrases found in this set.

Arrange them in a new order on your acrylic block and you have more options!!

Super cute bunny...with rhinestones!

I hope your neighborhood bunnies aren't eating your tulips...

they sure are here!!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up!

Sending Messages

What sort of message do you send in your paper crafting projects?

I was inspired by the motif of this patterned paper with the word bubbles.

After cutting out this word bubble, the graphic couple from Home Sweet Home were donned in new clothes!  Another sweet, modern couple!

Stamp sets used:

SWAK, Home Sweet Home

Modern Love Birds

Just two love birds...

And that's what you get when you pair the images and embossing powder of Gel-a-tins

with the papers and dew drops of the Robin's Nest.

Oh yeah...and a touch of Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations!

Inside too!

Elegant Congrats!

Here are some more fun products as we continue our April cross promotion with

The Robin's Nest company!

I used the swirl from "Faberge Eggs" to embellish the back of this Chili Flame Border paper from The Robin's Nest.  It mimmicks the embossed Damask Black and White paper.  Ochre Watercolor paper has a ridged texture to tie in the color scheme.  The clear diamond dew drops are a subtle addition to the card.  The sentiment can be found in the "Rock a bye Baby" set!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

More Spring

As you probably have already read, this month the Gelatinas are partnering up with The Robin's Nest to show you some great things using this products!

The happy colors of The Robin's Nest' Sorbet collection just POP! against plain kraft paper.

I love that the blue papers of this collection are double sided. The back side is un-glittered and this gives you more options for your designs! Here I restamped the flowers from "Easter Bunnies"set onto the corner of the blue panel.  Tone on tone can give you some interest without taking away from the main panel.

Here I have used dew drops from Winter's Retreat to accent my card.  Yes, Winter's Retreat is probably my favorite dew drop collection!!  Take a peek at all the wonderful colors, shapes and collections of dew drops. What is your favorite?

What do you think about the Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations?

If you didn't see this Spring card on The Chattering Robins Company blog yesterday,

 be sure to go and read more about it!!

One more...using hand made embellies using Creative Paperclay ® and the swirls from

"Faberge Eggs."  Can you spot the Robin's Nest Papers here?

Spring Greetings

Your family maybe still be coming down from a sugar high, 

but there is plenty of spring left to use bunnies and 

elegant greetings.

This month, Gel-a-tins is teaming up with The Robin's Nest and their products.

The images are Easter Bunnies from Gel-a-tins.

The Damask Black and White Paper is from The Robin's Nest.

I kept this card elegant with the black and white colors.

But a punch of colors in the mats gives this card a perky "Yes it's spring!" feel!

Thanks for hopping by today!

Bejeweled and Bedecked...

Easter is right around the corner!

This egg is from Gelatin's Faberge Egg set.

And, with eggs with this much flourish, why not pile it on??

Here I used Gelly Gems in Hot Pink.

This is a sweet little note.

How to:

Take a 6x6 inch piece of paper.

Score at 1.5 inches. Turn your paper a quarter turn and score again at 1.5 inches

Repeat on all 4 sides.

To keep your note closed, create a belly band...

...and embellish away!!