Here is another scrapbook layout we'll be making in Scrap Club this coming Monday. I haven't had a chance to put my title on there yet but it will be "April Showers Bring May Flowers". Once in a while it's okay to put boys on floral scrapbook pages! On the left of the page I used the Swirly die with Glorious Green and then part of the dahlia fold to make the flowers. The pictures are of some wild flowers growing in our backyard last spring. They were so beautiful! The Top Note is a wonderful size for journaling. I will actually place the second half of my title in there "bring May Continue reading
2-page Bayside Scrapbook Layout
Sorry to be rather late with my post for today! I had the scrapbook layout done yesterday but just never got around to typing up this post and making it live at 12:01 A.M. as I usually do. This is one of the layouts we will be making for Scrap Club this coming Monday. The Scrapbook Club meets at the Mason-Dixon Library in Stewartstown, PA the third Monday of each month to make six 12"x12" scrapbook pages (usually in the form of three 2-page layouts.) If you would like more information on the club please contact me. The colors used in this layout are Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa and Continue reading
Very Thankful Stampin' Up! Stamp Set
I sat down today wanting to use the Very Thankful stamp set. This is a special set because this is the one Stampin' up! has picked for the Ronald McDonald house this year. Each time one of these stamp sets sells Stampin' Up! gives a $2.00 donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. I'll be honest and admit this is not my favorite card. I had a hard time pulling this one together but I thought I'd go ahead and share it with you. What doesn't appeal to me isn't necessarily the same for everyone else. To make the card I used the Perfect Details Texturz Plate, Swirls Scribbles Continue reading
Snowy Scrapbook Club Layout
Whew! It has been quite a week! There was the snow, my husband being stuck in Indiana for days due to flight cancellations (coming home today!!!), kids, rescheduling classes and on and on . . . I think I'm about done in! I can't wait to get away from the house for a little bit (without kids!) Anyway, with all that going on I'm afraid my scrapbook layouts for Scrap Club are coming to you a little late. Of course with the chance of more snow on the way, I'll be in contact with club members if we have to make any changes Monday. It seemed fitting with all the snow we've been having to do Continue reading
Stampin' Up! Simply Adorned Jewelry
Have you taken any notice of the Simply Adorned jewelry in the current Stampin' Up! mini catalog as well as the previous mini catalog? It's easy to overlook but I don't want you to! It's taken me a little while to get a piece of the jewelry but I like it! The part that is really neat about this jewelry is that you create what you want inside it and then you can change that insert as often as you like! This charm fits a 1" square piece of cardstock inside it. Now this particular design is rather versatile but I can easily change it anytime to match my outfit or my mood. I am Continue reading
Build-A-Bear Baby Frames
I had some friends over to stamp today and we had a great time! While we stamped I worked on some framed artwork that I hope to sell. This is one of my first projects with the Stampin' Up! Build-A-Bear die and the Big Shot. (You can see the Build-A-Brear dies and stamp sets on pages 38-40 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.) Isn't he cute? The background behind him is stamped with the Wedding Sweet stamp set in Whisper White Craft Ink on Bashful Blue Cardstock. Here are some little chipboard pieces I colored with Bashful Blue Craft ink and then I stamped words from the Warm Words stamp Continue reading
Fleece Flower from the Big Shot
Woo Hoo! After several days we are almost back to normal around here! The electricity, phones and internet are back up and going. Now all we have to do is get the van fixed up from it's scratches, dings and dents (ie. new front and back windshields etc.) If you don't know what I'm talking about just check out the post before this one. I'm so happy to get back to Stamp That and get to work! While I was at my parents my mom and I went out and did a little bit of shopping. We bought fleece! What do you think of my flower? I used the Flower, Daisies #2 die to cut the various pieces out of Continue reading
Beautiful Wings for Boxes & Bags II
Here's another box we're going to making at the Boxes & Bags II class next Tuesday night! I broke out of my shell and used unusual colors for me, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry. Aren't you proud of me?! Okay, I can't take all the credit, I saw a picture of someone else's project and then came up with this. Here's a view of the front. I used the Beautiful Wings Embosslit die and the Whimsical Words Sale-A-Bration stamp set. This cute box (or is it a bag since it has a handle??) is a great size! You can easily fit cards and envelopes inside here or you could put in candy Continue reading
Handmade Boxes & Bags Class
I was playing around with the Stampin' Up! Mini Milk Carton Die (page 23 of the Occasions Mini Catalog) today in preparation for the Boxes & Bags II class next Tuesday. Have you signed up yet??? This particular carton was decorated with the Totally Tess stamp set which can be found on page 41 of the mini catalog. Tess is pretty fun because she can wear a black apronand play with all sorts of stampin' tools just like me! Here's another carton. This time I used our new Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (page 27 Occasions Mini Catalog), Sending Love Specialty paper (page 13 Mini) and the Continue reading
Inexpensive Last Minute Handmade Christmas Gift Idea
Do you need to come up with a couple last minute Christmas gifts? What can be easier than this? This is a cup that opens up to decorate yourself. I used some DSP, the Stampin' Up! exclusive Tulipe die. My initials are on the cup were cut out using the Decor Elements vinyl (that's on sale right now!!) and the Serif Essentials dies. Thank you to my upline for having us make this at her recent event! These cups would make great Christmas gifts for your coworkers, anyone who likes to drink coffee on the go and even for kids that need a cup that closes when not being used. Thank you for Continue reading
A Little Handmade Holiday Treat
My son's private school has a tradition of giving the teachers and staff plates of handmade cookies. I thought little handmade ornaments like these would look cute on the very top! I'm picturing these with Dove chocolates in the middle - what do you think? Sound yummy enough?! I made this ornament with the Circle Scissor Plus, the Sweet Treats stamp set, Gold Encore Ink, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Sweet Treat cup, Very Vanilla narrow grosgrain ribbon, and the Finial Press embossing folder with the Big Shot. Now all I need to do is finish making 22 of these! Anyone want to come help? Continue reading
Stampin' Up! 12 Days of Christmas Sale
The sale has begun! Stampin' Up! is offering these great deals for just 12 days, now until Tuesday, December 22. If you have a Big Shot or if you are looking to buy one during Sale-A-bration (and get lots of free stuff with it!) you'll definitely want to check out these specials! Stampin' Up! is also offering vinyl sheets in a bunch of Stampin' Up! colors that can be cut to make your own Decor Elements. These items can be purchased directly through my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website or you can contact me to place an order at any time between now and the 22nd for these great Continue reading