You can still count me among the living. It's been a crazy week. Basically, I have to have the full version of my dissertation to my chair on Sunday night, the final version to my committee by next Wednesday, and then defend it by April 16 in order to graduate in May. I'm trying. I'm not so sure about it working right now. I've added three chapters. I still have two chapters to write. Fortunately, one is pretty short (maybe 12-15 pages?). I designed some recipe cards for my mother for a swap she signed up for, so I even have some crafty stuff to show! I honestly haven't had time to take pictures or upload them in the past week.
I leave for work around 6:30, drop both girls off with brother and sister-in-law (it is a HUGE help for them to take the girls to school for me), work all day, then head to a local university library (not the one where I'm getting my degree - this one is 20 minutes from my house rather than 75 minutes) where I write for 4-5 hours. I've been getting home between 9 and 10. I've been spending weekends (7-8 hours a day) there too. Hopefully it will all be finished soon. I have so many plans for what I want to do after I graduate. Peace and blessings to you.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Bitty Mail
Some time ago, my oldest invaded my 3D stash and decorated a little mailbox (How dare her! I was going to get around to altering that mailbox. It was only down there - what? two years?).
She promptly put it into the living room and directed everyone to send her mail on a regular basis. My mother does a much better job at getting mail to her (mostly daily), but I've put things in there for her as well. I knew it was time to send some mail, so I headed downstairs to make something quickly. I couldn't just scribble on a legal pad, right? This card took me five minutes - LITERALLY. I used scraps on my desk and made them fit into something that would work. Everything on this card is a scrap - even the ribbon which I used to hold the card closed! Um, yes, I did use a cameo coral marker because my earth element markers were already on my desk and I would have had to get up and walk across my room to get my soft subtles. It really looks fine (don't judge me!). I think it turned out just precious! The card measures 2x2 - it really is tiny!
Supplies for this card:
Pretty in pink cardstock, cut 4x2 and scored at 2" (#100459, $5.50)
Chocolate chip cardstock (#102128, $5.50)
Sending Love DSP (#117153, $11.95)
Very vanilla cardstock (101650, $7.50)
Picture This stamp set (Level 1 Hostess; #116928 - W; 118538 - C; FREE)
Chocolate chip stampin' write marker (#100071, $3.25)
Cameo coral stampin' write marker (#100475, $3.25)
Chocolate chip taffeta ribbon (#109065, $6.95)
Sweet Pea felts (#117266, $7.95)
Word window punch (#105090, $15.95)
Pretty in pink cardstock, cut 4x2 and scored at 2" (#100459, $5.50)
Chocolate chip cardstock (#102128, $5.50)
Sending Love DSP (#117153, $11.95)
Very vanilla cardstock (101650, $7.50)
Picture This stamp set (Level 1 Hostess; #116928 - W; 118538 - C; FREE)
Chocolate chip stampin' write marker (#100071, $3.25)
Cameo coral stampin' write marker (#100475, $3.25)
Chocolate chip taffeta ribbon (#109065, $6.95)
Sweet Pea felts (#117266, $7.95)
Word window punch (#105090, $15.95)
Friday, March 19, 2010
Scrapbook: Me
I've been busy (trying) to write on my dissertation this week. It's been horrible. For the last two years I have written - literally - hundreds of papers, thousands of pages. And I sit in front of the computer all day and eek out one page? Where is the justice in that?
I haven't been downstairs to create in quite a while and I've run out of pre-scheduled posts. I started looking through my old pictures at some projects I never blogged. This is one. I like it for several reasons - the colors and style are different than I normally do, the pictures are ones I love, and it was a project that I worked hard on and incorporated some time-consuming techniques I don't often have the luxury of completing. Most of all, I love it because it is scrapbooking.
I got into this whole crafting thing for scrapbooking (read the "More About Me" on my sidebar). I adore scrapbooking. Try as I might, I can't get any of my customer to develop a love for it and the only classes I have are card classes. I like cards and they are fun to make, but my heart is in scrapbooking. If I ever finish this dissertation (I'm not holding my breath today), I can't wait to spend time scrapping and teaching my daughters to make their own memory books. Sigh. Until then - keep typing ... keep typing .... (Remember Nemo).
I made this a couple of years ago and several of the materials had been retired even then!
Chocolate chip cardstock
Cranberry crisp stampin' pad (retired)
Afternoon Tea DSP (retired and STILL one of my favorites!)
Silver brads
Non-SU metal clip
Very vanilla cardstock
Pretties kit
Chipboard
Big Shot die cutting machine
Top note die
Chocolate chip taffeta ribbon
Curly label punch
Cutter kit
Sanding blocks
Tab punch
Crop-a-dile
Eyelets
Techniques: sewing, sponging, distressing, sanding
I haven't been downstairs to create in quite a while and I've run out of pre-scheduled posts. I started looking through my old pictures at some projects I never blogged. This is one. I like it for several reasons - the colors and style are different than I normally do, the pictures are ones I love, and it was a project that I worked hard on and incorporated some time-consuming techniques I don't often have the luxury of completing. Most of all, I love it because it is scrapbooking.
I got into this whole crafting thing for scrapbooking (read the "More About Me" on my sidebar). I adore scrapbooking. Try as I might, I can't get any of my customer to develop a love for it and the only classes I have are card classes. I like cards and they are fun to make, but my heart is in scrapbooking. If I ever finish this dissertation (I'm not holding my breath today), I can't wait to spend time scrapping and teaching my daughters to make their own memory books. Sigh. Until then - keep typing ... keep typing .... (Remember Nemo).
I made this a couple of years ago and several of the materials had been retired even then!Chocolate chip cardstock
Cranberry crisp stampin' pad (retired)
Afternoon Tea DSP (retired and STILL one of my favorites!)
Silver brads
Non-SU metal clip
Very vanilla cardstock
Pretties kit
Chipboard
Big Shot die cutting machine
Top note die
Chocolate chip taffeta ribbon
Curly label punch
Cutter kit
Sanding blocks
Tab punch
Crop-a-dile
Eyelets
Techniques: sewing, sponging, distressing, sanding
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Thanks, Sweet Pea
I needed to make a card for a customer-friend this week. She's moving and I don't envy her a bit. Ugh! I hope she likes it - and I hope it gets there before this posts on my blog later in the week since I know she reads it (Hi!). I used the Mojo Monday 129 sketch for this card. When I first looked at it, I had a lot of trouble conceptualizing that how it should look. Once I sat down and started creating, it just fell together. I love all the layers (I added a couple, I think) and these colors! And guess what? I can make a card without using my Big Shot! (Nevermind that had originally envisioned using an embossing folder.)
Supplies I used to make this card:
Old olive cardstock (#100702, $5.50)
Taken with teal cardstock (#101584, $5.50)
Chocolate chip cardstock (#102128, $5.50)
Sweet Pea DSP (#117161, $24.95)
Chocolate chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (#109051, $7.95)
Trendy Trees stamp set (#113258, $17.95)
Good Neighbors stamp set (#118378 (W) or #119116 (C); FREE with $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration)
Chocolate chip stampin' pad (#100908, $5.95)
Taken with teal stampin' pad (#103257, $5.95)
Ruby red stampin' write marker (#100075, $3.25)
Old olive stampin' pad (#102277, $5.95)
Ballet blue stampin' pad (#100907, $5.95)
Old olive cardstock (#100702, $5.50)
Taken with teal cardstock (#101584, $5.50)
Chocolate chip cardstock (#102128, $5.50)
Sweet Pea DSP (#117161, $24.95)
Chocolate chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (#109051, $7.95)
Trendy Trees stamp set (#113258, $17.95)
Good Neighbors stamp set (#118378 (W) or #119116 (C); FREE with $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration)
Chocolate chip stampin' pad (#100908, $5.95)
Taken with teal stampin' pad (#103257, $5.95)
Ruby red stampin' write marker (#100075, $3.25)
Old olive stampin' pad (#102277, $5.95)
Ballet blue stampin' pad (#100907, $5.95)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Mail Call at Kids Camp
My baby is growing up. (Sniff, sniff.) Each year our church holds a camp during spring break for 3-5 graders. They are gone four days and three nights. During the second grade year there is a preview opportunity where the kids are able to go for one night. Eliza is a second grader this year and was very excited to have her turn for camp. I would normally sign myself up to go as a sponsor, but I've never had the luxury of having the same spring break as the rest of my family. So ... off I sent my baby to her first overnight camp. I was a little teary and she was completely stoked. One of the ladies in the orchestra with me was a sponsor, so I had an insider who would take extra good care of her. She told me that Eliza had the best time and never held back - she did everything! I'm so glad she was able to go and had an amazing time. It made it easier on me.
One of the things that parents could do was send mail that would be delivered each day after lunch. I got up super early last Friday morning to make this card for Eliza. In honor of my little girl going off to camp, I even decorated the inside - something I rarely do. It came together very quickly and had only a little stamping. I was happiest with the ribbon rouching. I had a couple of "leftover" sketches on my desk and grabbed one to make this card. I believe this is Mojo Monday sketch #120.

Supplies I used for this card:
Big Shot die cutting machine (#113439, $99.95)
Perfect polka dots embossing folder (#117335, $7.95)
Scallop trim border punch (#118402, FREE during Sale-a-Bration with $50 order)
Chocolate chip cardstock (#102128, $5.50)
Pretty in pink cardstock (#100459, $5.50)
Very vanilla cardstock (#101650, $7.50)
Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (#117153, $11.95)
Corner rounder punch (#109047, $6.95)
Sticky strip (#104294, $6.95)
Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (#109056, $7.95)
Sweet Pea stitched felt (#117266, $7.95)
Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set (#111618, $23.95)
Chocolate chip stampin' pad (#100908, $5.95)
One of the things that parents could do was send mail that would be delivered each day after lunch. I got up super early last Friday morning to make this card for Eliza. In honor of my little girl going off to camp, I even decorated the inside - something I rarely do. It came together very quickly and had only a little stamping. I was happiest with the ribbon rouching. I had a couple of "leftover" sketches on my desk and grabbed one to make this card. I believe this is Mojo Monday sketch #120.
Big Shot die cutting machine (#113439, $99.95)
Perfect polka dots embossing folder (#117335, $7.95)
Scallop trim border punch (#118402, FREE during Sale-a-Bration with $50 order)
Chocolate chip cardstock (#102128, $5.50)
Pretty in pink cardstock (#100459, $5.50)
Very vanilla cardstock (#101650, $7.50)
Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (#117153, $11.95)
Corner rounder punch (#109047, $6.95)
Sticky strip (#104294, $6.95)
Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (#109056, $7.95)
Sweet Pea stitched felt (#117266, $7.95)
Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set (#111618, $23.95)
Chocolate chip stampin' pad (#100908, $5.95)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Top Note Dresser
I saw one of these top note dressers on someone's blog (I'm so sorry, but I can't remember where I first saw this) and have since seen them on several other blogs. When I planned my Big Shot class for last week, I knew that I would have to reproduce that dresser as a sample. Isn't it just precious?



I used the stiff backing from packages of DSP to make the core of the top and bottom. I then covered that piece with DSP on both sides. I think it's very important to use the correct adhesive on this layering. I used the Tombow and it worked beautifully. I was able to get close to the edge and hold is tight. Nothing short of a tornado (or my three year old!) is separating those layers! As a reminder, with Tombow, a little dab'll do you!
Everything else was easy as pie! I didn't have a template, but the project is self-explanatory and just takes a few cuts. I didn't do a lot of embellishment because I fell in love with the simplicity of the paper. It's one of my favorite patterns and the color is fabulous!
Supplies I used to make this project:
Big Shot die cutting machine (#113439, $99.95)
Top note die (#113463, $21.95)
Tombow multi purpose adhesive (#110755, $3.95)
Sticky strip (#104294, $6.95)
Matchbox die (#114890, $42.95)
Pewter jumbo eyelets (#108432, $9.95)
Elementary Ribbon Originals (#116231, $9.95)
Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper (#113974, $9.95)
Very vanilla cardstock (#101650, $7.50)
Everything else was easy as pie! I didn't have a template, but the project is self-explanatory and just takes a few cuts. I didn't do a lot of embellishment because I fell in love with the simplicity of the paper. It's one of my favorite patterns and the color is fabulous!
Supplies I used to make this project:
Big Shot die cutting machine (#113439, $99.95)
Top note die (#113463, $21.95)
Tombow multi purpose adhesive (#110755, $3.95)
Sticky strip (#104294, $6.95)
Matchbox die (#114890, $42.95)
Pewter jumbo eyelets (#108432, $9.95)
Elementary Ribbon Originals (#116231, $9.95)
Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper (#113974, $9.95)
Very vanilla cardstock (#101650, $7.50)
Monday, March 15, 2010
Camera drama and a card
Ugh! I can't find the charger to my camera so I haven't been able to dump all the pictures from the card onto my computer. After searching in vain for about two weeks, I finally broke down and bought a new charger - for $45. It didn't fully charge the camera last night (just enough to dump the pictures), but I'm giving it one more shot before I take it back this afternoon. I'm sure that I'll find the charger any day now that I've bought the new one.
Here is one of the cards I made for the Big Shot class I held last week. It turned out very well, I thought. My ladies loved it and they enjoyed the details of the watercoloring technique.
Supplies I used:
Big Shot die cutting machine (#113439, $99.95)
Scallop circle die (#113468, $19.95)
Spring Song (#115074, $15.95 or FREE during Sale-a-Bration with a $50 purchase)
Mellow moss cardstock (#102898, $5.50)
Brocade blue cardstock (#101166, $5.50)
Watercolor paper (#105019, $6.95)
Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper III (#116234, FREE hostess gift)
Cutter Kit (#106958, $16.95)
Corner rounder punch (#109047, $6.95)
Modern label punch (#116630, $15.95)
Mellow moss stamp pad (#102774, $5.95)
Close to cocoa stamp pad (#103139, $5.95)
Soft suede polka-dot grosgrain ribbon (#115612, $9.95)
Silver brads (#104336, $6.95)
Stampin' sponges (#101610, $3.50)
Watercolor pencils (#101879, $19.95)
Blender pens (#102845, $9.95)
If you'd like to purchase the supplies to make this card or set up a private workshop to learn more about watercolor techniques, shop at my Stampin' Up website or contact me for further information.
Here is one of the cards I made for the Big Shot class I held last week. It turned out very well, I thought. My ladies loved it and they enjoyed the details of the watercoloring technique.
Big Shot die cutting machine (#113439, $99.95)
Scallop circle die (#113468, $19.95)
Spring Song (#115074, $15.95 or FREE during Sale-a-Bration with a $50 purchase)
Mellow moss cardstock (#102898, $5.50)
Brocade blue cardstock (#101166, $5.50)
Watercolor paper (#105019, $6.95)
Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper III (#116234, FREE hostess gift)
Cutter Kit (#106958, $16.95)
Corner rounder punch (#109047, $6.95)
Modern label punch (#116630, $15.95)
Mellow moss stamp pad (#102774, $5.95)
Close to cocoa stamp pad (#103139, $5.95)
Soft suede polka-dot grosgrain ribbon (#115612, $9.95)
Silver brads (#104336, $6.95)
Stampin' sponges (#101610, $3.50)
Watercolor pencils (#101879, $19.95)
Blender pens (#102845, $9.95)
If you'd like to purchase the supplies to make this card or set up a private workshop to learn more about watercolor techniques, shop at my Stampin' Up website or contact me for further information.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Quick gift idea
This is another project I've made with my Big Shot in the last week. These are coaster gift sets.
I used the scallop circle die which measures about 4 1/4" in diameter. I felt guilty because they were TOO simple, so I thought a box was needed to complete the gift giving. Unfortunately, the standard pizza box measures 4x4 inches. It was definitely squished in that little box, so I had to do a little experimenting to enlarge the box proportionally to hold the coasters. I cut my paper to 6 1/2" x 12 inches (I know! Only one box per 12x12 sheet. Grrr!) With the short side of the paper at the top of the paper cutter, I scored at 1" and 5 1/2". I flipped the paper to the long side and scored at 1", 5 1/2", 6 1/2", and 11". Cut the flaps (perpendicular to the long side) one inch in (to the first score mark) on both long sides. Fold your paper and crease with your bone folder. Use red sticky tape to secure the four flaps and you have your super easy pizza box! If you have questions, please ask and I'll try to clarify.
I played off the colors in the fabric to create the box. When I first saw the fabric it SCREAMED rich razzleberry, old olive, and more mustard. Isn't it gorgeous together?
The supplies for this project are:
Big Shot die cutting system (#113439, $99.95)
Scallop circle die (#113468, $19.95)
Certainly celery cardstock (#107080, $7.50)
Old olive cardstock (#106544, $7.50)
Rich razzleberry cardstock (#115316, $5.50)
Scatter sunshine jumbo wheel (#107213, $8.50)
Stampin' around jumbo handle (#103661, $5.95)
Old olive jumbo ink cartridge (#103670, $7.50)
Rich razzleberry stampin' pad (#115658, $5.95)
Old olive stampin' pad (#102277, $5.95)
Vintage labels stamp set (#118392 Wood mounted or #119122 Clear mounted, FREE Sale-a-Bration set)
Matchbox messages (#113800, $25.95)
Scallop circle punch (#109043, $15.95)
1" circle punch (#109046, $10.95)
Ticket corner punch (#107214, $6.95)
Hostess Designer Series Paper Pack (#116234, FREE hostess incentive gift - level 1)
The supplies for this project are:
Big Shot die cutting system (#113439, $99.95)
Scallop circle die (#113468, $19.95)
Certainly celery cardstock (#107080, $7.50)
Old olive cardstock (#106544, $7.50)
Rich razzleberry cardstock (#115316, $5.50)
Scatter sunshine jumbo wheel (#107213, $8.50)
Stampin' around jumbo handle (#103661, $5.95)
Old olive jumbo ink cartridge (#103670, $7.50)
Rich razzleberry stampin' pad (#115658, $5.95)
Old olive stampin' pad (#102277, $5.95)
Vintage labels stamp set (#118392 Wood mounted or #119122 Clear mounted, FREE Sale-a-Bration set)
Matchbox messages (#113800, $25.95)
Scallop circle punch (#109043, $15.95)
1" circle punch (#109046, $10.95)
Ticket corner punch (#107214, $6.95)
Hostess Designer Series Paper Pack (#116234, FREE hostess incentive gift - level 1)
Monday, March 1, 2010
Gracie's rag purse and swaps
I have fallen in love with all the things I can do with my Big Shot other than making cards or scrapbook pages. I love all the things I'm finding on other blogs, so I signed up for a swap making fabric items using the Big Shot. This is one of the items I've submitted for the swap. I made a purse for Eliza a couple of weeks ago that she is now using to carry her Bible, Awana's book, and GA stuff. Eva Grace had a fit that she didn't get one immediately. I created her bag and she carried it to church yesterday.
She's my pink girl - anything will work as long as it is "pink and puh-ple" (said with hands on hips and twisting accents on each syllable). I want to make hers a little special by adding buttons. The corduroy buttons are my new faves! Unfortunately, the real red ones just weren't the right color and the pretty in pink ones were definitely not right. So what's a girl to do? Why, make her own, of course! I took the pretty in pink corduroy buttons and sponged them all over with rose red stampin' ink. On top of that, I sponged riding hood red stampin' ink (now retired) concentrating mostly on the edges.
Here is a close up picture so you can see the effect. The combination turned out beautifully shaded.
I used the same fabrics and pattern for my swap entry. I didn't include the buttons on the swaps and I think they look just as cute.
Supplies used for this project:
Big Shot die cutting system (#113439; $99.95)
Scallop square die (#115950; $21.95)
Old olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (#109054; $7.95)
Pretty in pink corduroy buttons (#117681; $9.95)
Stampin' sponges (#101610; $3.50)
Rose red stampin' pad (#101778; $5.95)
Riding hood red stampin' pad (retired)
Click the shopping button in the right bar to order these supplies or email me to order. If you are in East Texas, I'm holding a class called I'm a Big Shot on Monday, March 8. There will be lots of samples and you will have the opportunity to make three projects using the Big Shot. Contact me for more information.
Big Shot die cutting system (#113439; $99.95)
Scallop square die (#115950; $21.95)
Old olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (#109054; $7.95)
Pretty in pink corduroy buttons (#117681; $9.95)
Stampin' sponges (#101610; $3.50)
Rose red stampin' pad (#101778; $5.95)
Riding hood red stampin' pad (retired)
Click the shopping button in the right bar to order these supplies or email me to order. If you are in East Texas, I'm holding a class called I'm a Big Shot on Monday, March 8. There will be lots of samples and you will have the opportunity to make three projects using the Big Shot. Contact me for more information.
Friday, February 26, 2010
In these times
This is the final card my card class created this week. I started with a sketch challenge from the Stampin' Addicts creative website. You can check out this challenge (and others including scrapbooking, 3-D items, color challenges, techniques, and accessories) at this link. You can find this challenge listed as SASC42 (Stampin' Addicts Sketch Challenge 42). Join in when you can!
My card class ladies really look for a variety of cards that can be readily used up within a month. Unfortunately, these types of cards are sometimes needed, though hopefully not so many that they'll need all of them in one month.
Supplies used for this card:
Bashful blue cardstock (#105120; $5.50)
Very vanilla cardstock (#101650, $7.50)
Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (#117161, $24.95)
Close to cocoa stampin' pad (#103139, $5.95)
So saffron stampin' pad (#105213, $5.95)
Refuge and Strength stamp set (#115056, $23.95)
Chocolate chip corduroy button (#114339, $9.95)
Linen thread (#104199, $4.50)
If you'd like to order the supplies for this card, please email me or order from my Stampin' Up website. I'd love to hear your comments! Thanks for looking.
My card class ladies really look for a variety of cards that can be readily used up within a month. Unfortunately, these types of cards are sometimes needed, though hopefully not so many that they'll need all of them in one month.
Bashful blue cardstock (#105120; $5.50)
Very vanilla cardstock (#101650, $7.50)
Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (#117161, $24.95)
Close to cocoa stampin' pad (#103139, $5.95)
So saffron stampin' pad (#105213, $5.95)
Refuge and Strength stamp set (#115056, $23.95)
Chocolate chip corduroy button (#114339, $9.95)
Linen thread (#104199, $4.50)
If you'd like to order the supplies for this card, please email me or order from my Stampin' Up website. I'd love to hear your comments! Thanks for looking.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Good Neighbors For You
I saw this card on Melissa Huie's blog and fell in love with the colors and the sketch. Honestly, I intended to case it exactly, and started with that yummy pumpkin pie ribbon. I paired it with the Razzleberry Lemondade DSP and a whisper white scallop edge border. Then I made the mistake of cutting my squares (a whole stack of them for a card class!) before I realized that they were a little smaller than I might have liked. So I thought I'd create a scene rather than windowpane effect. I got the Good Neighbors set in the clear mount and thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to showcase how easy it is to piece together stamps and add in a lot of color. My classes usually hate to pull out the Stamp-a-Majig and they are going to love making this card with clear mount stamps! I finished off the card with a little sentiment from the Happy Everything stamp set.
Supplies:
So saffron cardstock (#105118; $5.50)
Whisper white cardstock (#100730; $7.50)
Razzleberry Lemonade cardstock (#115675; $9.95)
Pumpkin pie cardstock (#105117; $5.50)
Pumpkin pie grosgrain ribbon (#109030; $4.95)
Scallop edge border punch (#112091, $15.95)
Happy Everything stamp set (#115235, $18.95)
Close to cocoa stamp pad (#103139, $5.95)
Ruby red stamp pad (#102259, $5.95)
Old olive stamp pad (#102277, $5.95)
Not quite navy stamp pad (#103008, $5.95)
Good Neighbors (#119116 clear; #118378 wood; FREE with $50 purchase)
If you'd like to place an order, you can email me or order directly from my Stampin' Up demonstrator website. I'd love to help you create your next project!
So saffron cardstock (#105118; $5.50)
Whisper white cardstock (#100730; $7.50)
Razzleberry Lemonade cardstock (#115675; $9.95)
Pumpkin pie cardstock (#105117; $5.50)
Pumpkin pie grosgrain ribbon (#109030; $4.95)
Scallop edge border punch (#112091, $15.95)
Happy Everything stamp set (#115235, $18.95)
Close to cocoa stamp pad (#103139, $5.95)
Ruby red stamp pad (#102259, $5.95)
Old olive stamp pad (#102277, $5.95)
Not quite navy stamp pad (#103008, $5.95)
Good Neighbors (#119116 clear; #118378 wood; FREE with $50 purchase)
If you'd like to place an order, you can email me or order directly from my Stampin' Up demonstrator website. I'd love to help you create your next project!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Happy Birthday!
This card is one I created for my monthly card class held this week. I used a sketch challenge from Stampin' Addicts (SASC39) as my inspiration. You can check out this challenge (and lots of others!) here. It is a minimal-stamping card but is heavy on the Big Shot. I used the Well Scripted stamp set. I got it in the clear mount version. I am a changed mind - I was not very interested in the clear mounts and really didn't plan to buy any. I broke down and bought a set and absolutely fell in love. The clear mounts make gorgeous images - just like the awesome images we first fell in love with - but they are stored in DVD-type cases that use so much less space. This card also uses some of my favorite ingredients.
The ingredients I used for this card were:
Blush blossom cardstock
Rich razzleberry cardstock
Mambo melon cardstock
Razzle dazzle DSP
Eyelet punch
Dot to dot embossing folder
Well Scripted clear mount stamp set
Flower folds die
Designer brads
Big Shot die cutting system
You can order your supplies directly from my Stampin' Up website or you can email me to place your order.
Blush blossom cardstock
Rich razzleberry cardstock
Mambo melon cardstock
Razzle dazzle DSP
Eyelet punch
Dot to dot embossing folder
Well Scripted clear mount stamp set
Flower folds die
Designer brads
Big Shot die cutting system
You can order your supplies directly from my Stampin' Up website or you can email me to place your order.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Do you need inspiration?
I have a few customers who are so far away they cannot attend my stamp classes. I recently mailed an order to a customer who is new to stamping and Stampin' Up. Since I couldn't be there to help her and guide her, I did the next best thing - I sent her to Stampin' Addicts, my favorite online stamping community. It is all Stampin' Up, all the time. I think the nicest part about it is the mission of the site. The motto is Positively Creative! Positively Stampin' Up! You will not find a spot more helpful on the internet. Yes, there are other sites - and I visit those on occasion - but my main site is Stampin' Addicts. There are three things I love most, and they are all addressed in the motto.
- The creativity is amazing. The best artists in the world are there. They provide resources and help to jumpstart your projects.
- Everything is Stampin' Up! I love SU. I've dabbled in other companies' products - yes, I even own some - but I can't find anything that beats the quality of SU, especially the paper! Lately, people have been much more careful about how they spend their money. I know I have! What could be a better idea that immersing yourself in a site that celebrates what you already have and gives you ideas to use it more/better/creatively? I will be the first to tell you that you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars and buy every new gadget on the market. Buy at a level that is comfortable for you and then USE the supplies you buy. I can help you do that.
- Finally, the site is POSITIVE! Everyone is helpful and friendly. No snarkiness in these posts!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Visit the Stampin' Addicts Birthday Blog Hop
I love a blog hop! Unfortunately, I was so busy that I completely missed signing up for this one. I'm completely blown away (as usual) by the amazing talent of these ladies. The first stop on the blog hop is Yapha's blog who always does amazing work. Please visit all of the stops and be sure to leave comments as you go. It really does thrill the hostesses. I guarantee (from past experience) that every comment is read and treasured.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Holiday Occasions Mini Catalog
Did you know that you can still purchase some of the items from the Holiday Mini that retired on January 4? Don't miss out on these great items. The shimmer paints are to die for! The ornament punch is definitely NOT just for Christmas! I have made more items that are NOT Christmas with this punch than just holiday items. If you are interested in ordering, email me heathercarnes (at) sbcglobal (dot) net or use my Stampin' Up demonstrator website where you can order from me 24/7!
| Item # | Description | Price |
| 116794 | Ornament punch | $15.95 |
| 116806 | Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint | $5.95 |
| 116854 | Frost White Shimmer Paint | $5.95 |
| 116807 | Platinum Shimmer Paint | $5.95 |
| 116829 | Décor Elements Blocks | $9.95 |
| 116824 | Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty | $7.95 |
| 116821 | Stampin' Up! Holiday Windows Magnetic Movers & Shapers | $29.95 |
| 116819 | Stampin' Up! Table Setting Bigz XL die | $42.95 |
| 116820 | Stampin' Up! Embosslits Merry die | $11.95 |
| 116823 | Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Merry Details die | $5.50 |
| 116822 | Stampin' Up! O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL die | $42.95 |
| 118140 | Stampin' Up! Tree Decorations Sizzlits die | $5.50 |
| 118108 | My Digital Studio | $79.95 |
| 116519 | Charming stamp set | $19.95 |
Friday, February 19, 2010
Newsest, most exciting project ever!*
OK, did I get your attention? Good, because I love this and I'm so proud of it! Apology first: I had planned to post this last night when I got to the final hotel on my trip. However, I was so exhausted, I couldn't even go out for dinner. I went downstairs and paid the price for hotel cooking. I was eating so slowly that the waitress finally asked me if I wanted to carry it upstairs. She packed it all up in a box and sent me with that and my glass of tea. I'm not going to be insulted! :) Now on to more pressing matters.
*(My attorneys have asked me to clarify that the title of this post is merely an opinion and I cannot be held liable if you are so excited for me you jump through your roof.)
I've been looking at all the awesome things that people make using the Big Shot. I got it into my head that I could make these things too. After a tiny bit of trial and error, this is what I made.
This is the bag from the front. I created a rag quilt-shabby front and back panel. The side panels are finished. I thought that it added a little bit of visual interest to the whole thing. I created the straps from that yummy Stampin' Up double stitched grosgrain ribbon (in chocolate chip, no less!).
The back is technically the same. You can see from the front and back views that I used the Two Tags die to cut the strap I used as a fastener. I sewed a chocolate chip corduroy button on the front of the purse and sewed a button hole (Aren't sewing machines awesome? They take a completely non-crafty person and make a BUTTON HOLE! I love machines that make me look smart and competent!).
Want to make one? I used the following supplies:
Big Shot die cut machine
Scalloped square die
Two tags die
Chocolate chip double stitched grosgrain ribbon
Chocolate chip corduroy button
Scrap fabrics, quilt batting, and thread
*(My attorneys have asked me to clarify that the title of this post is merely an opinion and I cannot be held liable if you are so excited for me you jump through your roof.)
I've been looking at all the awesome things that people make using the Big Shot. I got it into my head that I could make these things too. After a tiny bit of trial and error, this is what I made.
Big Shot die cut machine
Scalloped square die
Two tags die
Chocolate chip double stitched grosgrain ribbon
Chocolate chip corduroy button
Scrap fabrics, quilt batting, and thread
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
On the road again
I'm back out on the road. This time south about 700 miles or so. I flew in this morning and my father met me at the airport. We had a wonderful lunch together. It was really nice. I gave his wife a pin (very similar to this one I made for my mother). I think she really liked it. She immediately put it on and thanked me for it several times. I've decided to cut my visit to this hotel to one night and head back tomorrow (about a three hour drive) and stay a night in Corpus Christi to make my Friday morning nicer with no drive. I'll even be able to sleep past 4 or 5! :)
In the mean time, I have a few pictures saved on my computer that I'm bursting to show you! I can hardly wait! I love, love, LOVE what I was able to make. I hope you will like it too. Until then (likely tomorrow morning).
In the mean time, I have a few pictures saved on my computer that I'm bursting to show you! I can hardly wait! I love, love, LOVE what I was able to make. I hope you will like it too. Until then (likely tomorrow morning).
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Hair bow for Gracie
I made a little hair bow for Gracie using my Big Shot and the flower folds die. It's so fast and easy! I made it predominantly in shades of pinks and greens. She likes anything that's "pink and pupple" (say this with on hand on the hip and shaking the bottom in beat with each syllable).
I like the finished look of using the circles #2 die to make a felt piece on the backs of my pins and barrettes. It gives me something to sew the barrette or pin mechanisms to, it gives the piece a sturdy backing, and I think it looks better.
She really liked it and told me that several people at her school complimented it.
Purchasing the Big Shot, the flower folds die, and the circles #2 die will earn you THREE free Sale-a-Bration sets PLUS a free hostess set AND $15 in free merchandise. Interested? Place at order at my Stampin' Up! website (or click on the button in at the right) or email me at heathercarnes@sbcglobal.net - I can't wait to hear from you!
Purchasing the Big Shot, the flower folds die, and the circles #2 die will earn you THREE free Sale-a-Bration sets PLUS a free hostess set AND $15 in free merchandise. Interested? Place at order at my Stampin' Up! website (or click on the button in at the right) or email me at heathercarnes@sbcglobal.net - I can't wait to hear from you!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Follow Your Heart
I really struggled to make a Valentine's Day card for Roy this year. I have a hard time making masculine cards anyway (I'm definitely a ribbon and glitter person!). Believe it or not, this card was inspired by a Mojo Monday sketch as well - MM120. I'm posting it as inspiration, but I did make a lot of changes!
Again, you'll have to rest your right ear on your right shoulder to enjoy. Sorry. :)
Again, you'll have to rest your right ear on your right shoulder to enjoy. Sorry. :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day!
Life has been super busy (whose hasn't?) and I've neglected several things I love - scrapbooking, stamping, and my blog. I did carve out a lot of time today to clean my playroom (YIPPEE!!!) and make a few things that I'll be showing throughout the week to come. It is so much fun even if I did have to get past a mojo block. To remedy that, I used the Mojo Monday 121 sketch to jumpstart out my imagination.
Before I go on, I have to rant a brief moment. Is it ridiculous that I consider myself semi-techie and I can't figure out how to rotate pictures in blogger? It's infuriating! Please enjoy the picture below while touching your right ear to your right shoulder.
This is a non-stamping card. I was going to put something in that glittery vanilla piece, but I hated to cover it up and wanted to use that pattern. On the other hand, this is a really fast and easy card to complete!
Supplies:
Pretty in pink cardstock (#100459, $5.50)
Sending Love Designer Series Paper (#117153, $11.95)
Chocolate chip double stitched grosgrain ribbon (#111849, $8.95)
Sweet Pea stitched felts (#117266, $7.95)
Corner rounder punch (#109047, $6.95)
Scallop trim border punch (#188402, FREE with the supplies to buy this card)
Tombow Multi Adhesive (#110755, $3.95)
SNAIL Adhesive (#10432, $6.95)
Before I go on, I have to rant a brief moment. Is it ridiculous that I consider myself semi-techie and I can't figure out how to rotate pictures in blogger? It's infuriating! Please enjoy the picture below while touching your right ear to your right shoulder.
Supplies:
Pretty in pink cardstock (#100459, $5.50)
Sending Love Designer Series Paper (#117153, $11.95)
Chocolate chip double stitched grosgrain ribbon (#111849, $8.95)
Sweet Pea stitched felts (#117266, $7.95)
Corner rounder punch (#109047, $6.95)
Scallop trim border punch (#188402, FREE with the supplies to buy this card)
Tombow Multi Adhesive (#110755, $3.95)
SNAIL Adhesive (#10432, $6.95)
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