Barbara Burrows and I am a Stampin" Up Independent Demonstrator in the Syracuse area. As a busy working wife and Mom to a teen and preteen, my life is filled in constant motion and when I first started designing cards, it was a way of relaxing and spending time for myself. But I have found that creating and designing each unique greeting card, has become a truly enjoyable experince. And I hope that I bring that to each and everyone of you when I host monthly card shows, and stamp camps!
Monday, October 14, 2013
COME AND VISIT MY STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE www.bburrows.stampinup.net
Hello fellow scrappers, and thank you for stopping by today.
As you can see it has been quite a while since my last post, and for this I apologize.
Life in general happens, adventures are made and create and, children become my priority. I prefer to live and explore while I they are still loving and needed by me.
I still LOVE to create my cards and to teach the fine and yet lost art of sending cards.
I am currently teaching classes at my local libraries and have had such a wonderful turn out of exciting woman who also enjoy creating cards.
Even though I am not posting on this site, please visit my Stampin’ Up! website to view exciting offers and opportunities to come and create with me!
www.bburrows@stampinup.net
Thanks again for stopping by!
Barbie
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Pop 'n Cuts Dies with Carrie Cudney
I recently purchased the All Dressed Up Card Base Pop, Die and Stamp Set. I'm really excited to try it out, I just know it's going to be a forvroite of mine.-when I have some
But if you're like me and nee some visual training, this video is just what you need. Take a look and let me know what you think. And if I are like me and just HAVE TO HAVE THIS DIE, click on the link to the left to place your order
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Racing by....
And truly that's what it has felt like in the last few weeks. After the holidays it feels like there's time to finally breath again and to relax and enjoy the fine art of papercrafting again.
So I wanted you show you this card that I 'CASED' ( my apologies to the original owner ) this super cute, super easy Race Car. And just in time of NASCAR too.
There really is no true instrustions, just a bit of free hand and cutting along with a circle punch or two. Super cute, super easy and SUPER FAST....
Thanks for making a PIT STOP with me today!
So I wanted you show you this card that I 'CASED' ( my apologies to the original owner ) this super cute, super easy Race Car. And just in time of NASCAR too.
There really is no true instrustions, just a bit of free hand and cutting along with a circle punch or two. Super cute, super easy and SUPER FAST....
Thanks for making a PIT STOP with me today!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
It's all about the LOVE
It's all about the LOVE this month!
Show your love and appreciation for
that special someone. Attend this upcoming workshop at my home on January 22nd
or 23rd at 6 pm and create these unique handmade cards and favor boxes. The cost
for all this fun is only $15.00.
Unable to attend or you don't live
local? I will send all the supplies you will need to assemble your own cards at
home. It's fun either way!
Contact me 1-315-635-9991 or
bburr123@twcny.rr.com
Beverages and appetizers will be
provided....yumm
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Christmas Gift Ideas
Super Cute, Super Easy and Super Fast to make these Snowman Gift Boxes.
Thanks to Becky Roberts from inkingidaho for this idea!
Thanks to Becky Roberts from inkingidaho for this idea!
Wallets for Christmas Gift cards
Just love making these wallets, so much I've had a request to make 15 of them. They are just the perfect size for GIFT CARDS and MONEY! You can find directions on www.splitcoaststampers.com
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Baby Cards
I seem to be in a baby mode lately, and it's not what your thinking either! Many of my 'mature' friends are having grandbabies and what better way to show off then with a brand new baby card or two or three...
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Baby Card

I used the Stampin' Up! Baby Bundle stamp set to make the onesies, the duck and the bear. I free cut them and simple added them to a side step card. Using Modern Label punch and Decorative Label Punch to 'cut out legs on the dresser'.
THANKS EMMY!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Top Note Frankie
Isn't he the cutiest Frankenstein you have ever seen?!
He was created (in my dungeon), my studio, OK OK so I made him one evening in my kitchen with a few Stampin' Up! products. And super easy to make.Cut 2 Wild Wasabi and 1 black from the Top Note Die. Sponge the edges.
Cut the black in half and give it a hair cut. Cut 1 1" circle punch from Wild Wasabi, and 2 whites. Also cut 2 3/4" circle punch from black and add a little white gel pen marks for his eyes. Cut 1 large oval Wild Wasabi for the nose. Attach everything to snack bag or box as seen in the picture.
Sending one of these to each of my Online Stampin' Up! club members. Hope you like them.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Thomas the Train
What little boy doesn't love Thomas the Train?!
I love how this turned out, and I wish I had some instructions for you, but I'm sorry I don't. I really had to improvise, cut and trim most of it. The cirlces are 1", 3/4" , 1/2" and Oval punchs from Stampin' Up.
ALL ABOARD in loving this card, say CHOO CHOO!
Clutch Purse
Always in seach of something different to use for gift cards I discovered this one on the Splitcoaststampers website.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/fauxleatherwallet/
These cute little clutch purses can also be used for gift cards or may be some lipstick!
As with the men's wallets I suggest you do a test run with your sewing machine, just so you don't ruin your precious paper!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/fauxleatherwallet/
These cute little clutch purses can also be used for gift cards or may be some lipstick!
As with the men's wallets I suggest you do a test run with your sewing machine, just so you don't ruin your precious paper!
Wallets
Recently I was asked to make a few gift cards for friend to give as a Christmas gift for her nephews.
We all know how hard it is to create cards for men, so when she asked me to come up with gift card holders, I wondered what I could come up with.
Several searches, a few more gray hairs and just about ready to give up, I found this one on the Splitcoaststampers website. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com
I'm really pleased and excited on the way they turned out. And although I am not a seamstress I think it turned out quite nicely. My only advice or suggestion is to practice on a piece of scrap paper first. As there is NO ripping out if you make a mistake.
We all know how hard it is to create cards for men, so when she asked me to come up with gift card holders, I wondered what I could come up with.
Several searches, a few more gray hairs and just about ready to give up, I found this one on the Splitcoaststampers website. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com
I'm really pleased and excited on the way they turned out. And although I am not a seamstress I think it turned out quite nicely. My only advice or suggestion is to practice on a piece of scrap paper first. As there is NO ripping out if you make a mistake.
I think I will decorate the outside of the wallet with the boys initials...let me know what you think!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Awash With Flowers
I think this stamp set by Stampin' Up! has to be one of my favorites right now.
Love the double stamping effect!
Stampin' Up! Awash With Flowers
Ink: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, More Mustard
Paper: Whisper White, More Mustard & Always Artichoke
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Manly Birthday Card
I have to say, this could be one of the easiest Birthday cards I have every made...perfect for a young man or adult male!

Directions:
All Stampin' Up! card stock
The greeting is simply a type font and printed on card stock cut to 1 3/4 x 3.
Then layed over a piece of black every so slightly larger.
The gray was cut at 3 x 3, and the Real Red was cut 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 and then embossed.
The larger black is 4 1/2 x 3 1/4.
The base is Crumb cut at 4 x 5 1/4
SOOO SIMPLE, yet so MANLY too!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Barbie Bag's
First I want to apologize for being MIA. It has been a very busy summer for us, and now that fall is apon us and the are kids heading back to school, I'm able to get some mojo back, and show off some cute things!
Second, I must give credit to Becky at http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com for this SUPER CUTE purse.
If you log onto http://www.inkingidaho-tutorials.blogspot.com you will be able to purchase this template and 2 others for only $3.95!
I have made so many of these cute purse's for family and friends, that I just had to share one with you.
They are the perfect size for a gift card, or in my case I filled it with mini Hershey Bars.
Second, I must give credit to Becky at http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com for this SUPER CUTE purse.
If you log onto http://www.inkingidaho-tutorials.blogspot.com you will be able to purchase this template and 2 others for only $3.95!
I have made so many of these cute purse's for family and friends, that I just had to share one with you.
They are the perfect size for a gift card, or in my case I filled it with mini Hershey Bars.
HOPE YOU LIKE IT!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Angry Birds Birthday Card
I had soooooooooo much fun Re-creating this card.
I saw a fellow Stampin' Up demonstrate this using die cuts and punches. Not having the 4" die cut, I had to improvise a bit, and I think I pretty much Scored with it.
I saw a fellow Stampin' Up demonstrate this using die cuts and punches. Not having the 4" die cut, I had to improvise a bit, and I think I pretty much Scored with it.
Ingredients
Cricut Cart: Plantin Schoolbook, circle cut at 3 3/4". Heart cut on Italic at 2"
Stampin' Up! card stock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, So Saffron, White & Black
Ink: So Saffron & Black
Stampin' Up! Punch: Modern Label, 1/2" punch
Directions
Place your Crumb paper in upper right hand corner of mat followed by the red. Cut. Remove ONLY THE CIRCLE of the Crumb paper, NOT the excess. Now take the red circle and overlap this about 3/4 down ON TOP of the scrap of Crumb. Hit your repeat button. This will complete another circle, but cutting a moon shape out of the red. Remove and overlap on the Crumb.
Cut 2 circles whita at 1 1/4" and 2 black circles at 1/2".
Cut 2 squares from the So Saffron at 1 1/2" and 1". Cut these at an angle and shade them with So Saffron.
Using the Modern Punch, cut 2 and then trim about 1/4" off.
Assemble everything to resemble this Angry Bird. I used pop ups on the blacks of eyes and the upper bill.
Is'nt he the Cutiest Angry Bird you have every seen? And SUPER EASY!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Anniversary Card
My wonderful and extremely supportive husband I have just recently celebrated our 16th Wedding Anniversary. Dave has always put me first and has always supported me in all my crazy ideas and my blonde moments, cause lets face it, I've had a lot of them. I can hear him chuckle and see him shake his head over something I just said or did....
So, this one is for you hon, thanks for all you do. You have always been there and for seeing me and our kids through all our crazy adventures!
And remember, your the one that bought me my first Cricut, and created THIS MONSTER
So, this one is for you hon, thanks for all you do. You have always been there and for seeing me and our kids through all our crazy adventures!
And remember, your the one that bought me my first Cricut, and created THIS MONSTER
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