Sep 18, 2013 | Designer Series Paper, family, Holiday Catalog 2013, Stamper's Club |
It is so nice of the weather to start feeling like fall during Fall Break. Well Ryan has fall break right now – a week off from school – the rest of the family doesn’t. I guess once some of the kids are in college it is hard to get everyone together on the same schedule. Ryan may not be too happy with me about the activities I had planned for his break week. We have been spending some time together – but all of it revolves around doctors appointments. I’m making up for lost time with busy schedules he was due for just about everything and with a busy after school schedule due to Marching Band it really limits when I can get appointments – so this was the week to catch up.
It is starting to look like fall around here – at least all the leaves are starting to fall off the trees – the temps have been lower this week and there has been a breeze so it has been nice. I think it will be nice weather for my fall retreat which is in two weekends – I can’t wait. So with fall in the air I have a “fall themed” project to share.
It is a jumbo clip – photo holder – on the card stock you can add a photo to display. I made one of these years ago and have it in my bathroom – it actually has a picture of the dogs – Aspen & Magnolia. This one I plan to add a picture of my boys – I just have to decide which one. We made this at my Stamp Club this month. Here are a few details –
- I bought the jumbo clip on line a long time ago so I don’t remember exactly where I got them – they were prepainted white.
- I covered the front and back with a piece of the Burlap Ribbon
- on the front I added a strip of the Sweater Weather Designer paper, cut a leaf from a different print – sponged the edges, stamped the acorn from Truly Grateful stamp set – it’s also sponged with Soft Suede ink inside and on the edges after it was cut out, tie some linen thread around the acorn
- for the photo mat I used Chocolate Chip card stock
- add a strip of the Sweater Weather Design Paper to the side
- I pierced 4 holes using the piercing pad, template and piercer and then used Linen Thread and cross-stitched through and tied in a bow in the corner.
- stamp “Thankful for” from the Truly Grateful stamp set and punch out with the Modern Label punch, sponge the edges and add to the corner
I hope you like it. I got the idea for this project from our demonstrator magazine – Stampin’ Success – it had a similar project using two small clothespins and I remembered I had these big ones so I wanted to use those to create something similar. I like the way it turned out and now need to decide on which photo to add to it.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Sep 9, 2013 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Mini Scrapbook, Stamper's Club |
Prior to attending convention I went to a retreat at my upline’s house in Utah. Wendy and her husband and family are always the best hosts. The girls stamp and craft and Ted cooks and serves us – it is so nice to be pampered this way! Everyone that attends the retreat brings a WOW project to share with everyone. The project that Wendy shared with us was a fun mini scrapbook inside one of our Clear Stamp set cases. I created an alternate version of this project for my stamp clubs in August.
Some of the main products used for this mini scrapbook
- I am Me Designer Series paper
- Around the World stamp set
- Happy Day stamp set
- Square Framelits dies to create Polaroid style photo frames
- Epic Day Washi Tape
I like that the scrapbook is inside the clear case because you can close it up and stick it in your purse or bag and not worry about any of the pages getting messed up.
Thanks for stopping by!
Jul 29, 2013 | Cards, Simply Pressed Clay, Stamper's Club, Thank You |
Have you tried the new Simply Pressed Clay molds from Stampin’ Up! yet? I love them!
The set comes with two molds – one is Buttons and one is Blossoms – each one has three different designs on it. You use them with the Simply Pressed Clay – which is white molding clay. Look at this cute card that I made using the Buttons.
I really love this card! I made it as a swap card for our STARZ retreat prior to convention. And also used it for my stamp clubs in July. I colored the white clay using my reinker bottles – I made Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo clay and molded them into the button molds. Here are a few tips that I discovered while I worked with the clay and the molds.
- I pulled off a small amount of clay, stuck it in a small ziploc bag, added drops of reinker. Close the bag and knead the clay until the color is distributed. I wrote on the bag what color it was and kept it sealed until I was ready to use it. Alternately you could put gloves on your hands and knead the color in that way – you don’t want the ink all over your hands.
- The molds use far less clay than you think. I found it was better to fill each section of the mold with just enough clay to create a flat back – and don’t go over the edges – if you do then you’ll need to cut that away later. Especially with the buttons so that you can mold the holes you want just enough to fit inside.
- You can use the embossing buddy to add a little powder in the molds to help the clay release. But I prefer to use the freezer. Put the clay in the mold and then stick in the freezer for 10 -15 minutes pop out and set aside to dry completely over night. I actually found that when the mold was already cold it took less time in the freezer.
- I accidentally left one of my bags of colored clay slightly unsealed – which caused it to dry out just a bit – I decided to try to mold it anyway – and it actually molded very well and popped right out of the mold.
- Once you have your shape you do want to let it dry completely – I left mine to air dry over night.
- You could also create the shapes in white and then color with markers or the spritzer, a sponge or dab into the ink pad – this will add some variations of color.
That’s just a few ideas for you when using the clay.
If you want a little more detail on my card here you go –
- Card base is Chocolate Chip. I did add a layer of whisper white on the inside so it would be easier to read the message you add to the inside of the card.
- On the front is a layer of Whisper White. Stamp greeting in Chocolate Chip ink on front. I stamped the stem from Field Flowers in Pear Pizzazz ink on the card.
- Add stitching around the stem – I used the Paper Piercer, mat and template to add 6 holes – 3 on each side of the stem. Then string the Early Espresso Baker’s Twine through and tie in a bow.
- Punch flowers using the Pansy Punch from Gingham Garden Designer Series paper. Curl the petals with a bone folder and add to the stem with mini glue dots.
- Add the clay buttons to the centers of the flower. I used the Multi-purpose liquid glue and made sure the buttons were dry before adding them.
This is one of my favorite cards. Thanks for stopping by today.
You can buy the Simply Pressed Clay and Molds in my online store – CLICK HERE – along with all the other products I used on this card.
Feb 6, 2013 | Designer Series Paper, Spring Catalog 2013, Stamper's Club, Valentine's Day |
I found this cute idea on the internet on the glue dots website. These are really easy to put together with strips of designer paper – and perfect for those that like to see both sides of the paper. Hanging hearts…
I used the More Amore Specialty Designer Series paper from the Stampin’ Up! Spring catalog.
- Cut 1″ wide strips – you need two 4″, two 6″, and two 8″ plus a 6″ strip for the center – on the left heart I used card stock and on the right heart I used another piece of the designer paper.
Lay the strips out as shown in the photo – the 6″ single piece is in the center, then the 4″ on either side, 6″ on either side and 8″ on either side.- I used Sticky Strip to glue the bottom end together – now pay attention to the patterns on the paper – you can either have the same design on either side facing out or do them opposite (mine have one done each way) – and also look if the pattern has an up and down design – like hearts and decide how they will look as either the outside or inside will be upside down.
Now add a little piece of sticky strip to each of the other ends and start with the inside strip (the 4″ ones) and curl them in toward the center strip and attach to form a heart. Then do the same with the 6″ strips and then the 8″ strips. Forming a heart around the smaller one you just made. You can change the hearts based upon where you attach the ends on the center strip.
To finish I punched a hole in the top of the center strip and added some Baker’s Twine as a hanger.- Put some Baker’s Twine through a button and add to the bottom of the heart. I used Pool Party twine and the Pool Party button from the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack – free during Sale-A-Bration.
- Make a bunch and string together to make a garland and hang it up for Valentine’s day.
We made one of these at my Stamper’s Club meeting as a little bonus project. It was a last minute project that I put together for them.
Jan 7, 2013 | Sale-A-Bration 2013, Stamper's Club, Valentine's Day |
Look at this sweet Valentine Treat & Envelope pouch that we made at my Stamper’s Club meeting last week. It really turned out cute!
I used the Valentine Treat Bundle (on special through Jan. 21st) and the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit (get it free through Jan. 21st). Plus I used the Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button bundle which you’ll be able to get free during Sale-A-Bration (that starts on Jan. 22nd).
So get the Valentine part now and then the Sale-A-Bration part later and you’ll be all set to make Valentine treats for everyone around! Yeah!
Oh – if you want to learn more about the Stamper’s Club let me know – I’m adding new members beginning in February. There’s a bit more information HERE.
The little skinny bag treat that is tucked inside the envelope looks like this. It is basically the Valentine Treat Bundle – which includes the Happy Valentine’s Day single stamp and a package of 50 of the cello bags. To dress it up a bit we
- layered it on a scallop heart that is from the Hearts a Flutter bundle
- added some Pool Party ribbon – that’s from the Sycamore Street Sale-A-Bration bundle
- added a tiny Pool Party heart punched with the Owl Punch
- filled it with M&Ms – yum! (I had to snitch them from the Valentine aisle at the store – it was still roped off because they weren’t done setting it up yet – don’t tell)
Here is a closer look at the envelope pouch – it is basically the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit with the envelope and the sweet little note tucked inside. We folded it into a pouch rather than an envelope and dressed up the front just a bit –
- stamped the heart from the Valentine Treat Bundle – punched out with the Full Heart punch
- layered that on the scalloped heart from the Hearts a Flutter bundle
- added a Pool Party button from the Sycamore Street Sale-A-Bration bundle – that’s tied with the Baker’s twine from the kit
- added the tiny Pool Party heart punched with the Owl punch
- write a sweet note, tuck it inside, add the cello bag filled with candy and you have a sweet treat to share with someone you LOVE!
You can get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit for free with the My Little Valentine stamp set – I would have used that too but didn’t have it. Spread the love. Get all the details – CLICK HERE and then if you are ready to order just visit my online store by clicking the SHOP NOW button on my website.
Jun 19, 2012 | My Digital Studio, Stamper's Club |
It’s Tuesday – so it’s My Digital Studio day. I made this page earlier this year – it was part of Heather’s first MDS online class. When i saw her page I remembered these pictures that I took one summer where we went and got shakes at Johnny Rockets. These were taken at Barefoot Landing in 2003. This summer we were back at Barefoot Landing (Myrtle Beach area in South Carolina) but we did not go to the Johnny Rockets – I don’t even remember if it was still there – the area has a lake in the middle and this year we didn’t cross the bridges like we normally do. We did stop for some ice cream – I’ll need to scrapbook those pictures soon.
Stampin’ Up! released some new My Digital Studio digital downloads today and I saw on Facebook that the MDS 2 coming later this year is going to include the option to get a list of everything you used on your page just a t the press of the button – yeah! That will make it super easy to tell you what is on the page.
For this page I used elements from the Sweet Shop downloads that came out in the last mini catalog.
You can see all the available Digital Downloads on my website.
The thermometer is rising! Thanks to Leishman and Nicole for helping. I have about half of the 55 orders either placed or coming in still so we are half way there! But time is running out the 30th is approaching quickly – if you want to help me earn my first incentive trip – Read more here.
I got up and exercised this morning, went outside and watered the plants and picked blueberries! That’s a good start to a day – right?
Now I’m getting ready for my card class tonight at KSU – I’m looking forward to seeing the girls tonight.
Have a great day!
It is a jumbo clip – photo holder – on the card stock you can add a photo to display. I made one of these years ago and have it in my bathroom – it actually has a picture of the dogs – Aspen & Magnolia. This one I plan to add a picture of my boys – I just have to decide which one. We made this at my Stamp Club this month. Here are a few details –
