This is for another swap. This months theme was any set in the mini catalog. I chose a Halloween theme using Eat Drink & Be Scary.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
A Little Swappin'
This is for another swap. This months theme was any set in the mini catalog. I chose a Halloween theme using Eat Drink & Be Scary.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
An Eventful Weekend So Far
And of course the Pig Races! I think this one was with Arnold Schwartzhogger, Kevin Bacon, Squeely Nelson and Miss Piggy. Arnold won, he is the second one in line here.
I have been stamping! I have 2 swap things to share with you tomorrow, but I would never want the focus taken off these oh so exciting events. Oh, it's a wonderful life, isn't it?? *Ü*
Thursday, September 25, 2008
More Humor In High Heels
I'm doing my best trying to work with these wild colors and papers. They are far from my comfort zone! It all looks like the 60's and 70's again and I've already done that once. I love this set and had to have it, but I must tell you it is kind of hard to work with. All the pieces are so small and stamp so light. It's still fun though, I love the dress! I used Crystal Effects this time with the glitter instead of the 2-Way Glue Pen and for some strange reason I sat them up and walked away instead of laying them flat...so it kind of ran a bit. Plus glitter never photographs well anyway, at least with my camera. Or perhaps it is the operator *Ü*
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Flower Fancy
Monday, September 22, 2008
Flower Fancy and a Cranky Cat
It's been a busy week here. I've finished my 12 Days of Christmas and I am so excited to share it with all of you starting October 1st!! But mostly I am so glad to have a break from the Holiday Treasures DSP that is on every project...of course that was the idea *Ü*, and get to stamp with some of my other new Designer Series Papers like this one, Sweet Always. It's kind of busy for me, but it's NOT a Christmas project!!
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Blush Blossom, More Mustard, Apricot Appeal and Certainly Celery. Sweet Always DSP
Stamp Sets: Flower Fancy and Best Yet
Ink Pads: Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Fire Circle Brads, Tag Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
If you don't like cats, don't look below!!___________________________________________
Poor sweet Eric who is 7 years old now, decided to try a bladder infection for the first time. He's been pretty sick unfortunately but I've been taking good care of him. He spent 2 days in the hospital and was discharged with the same pink liquid bubblegum antibiotics my kids used to have. I don't know if he dislikes bubblegum, dislikes the swaddling George gives him so he doesn't claw me or maybe just me, but after taking his medicine pretty well for a week.... he's decided to develop this shaking of the head thing thing to get loose. I think the newness has worn off and he is just plain sick of this twice a day torture! Anyway, this is a hillarious picture. Poor kitty looks possessed!!! He eventually swallows it and I clean him up and love on him a bit before he gets let loose, don't worry. >^..^<
Sunday, September 14, 2008
More Inspired By Nature
I've been working like crazy on my 12 Days Of Christmas and man, is it ever shaping up! It's going to be so fun! I needed a break from all those Christmas colors and retreated into my comfort zone of Bella Rose. Plus I wanted to do more with Inspired By Nature as I have so many cool ideas from convention. Gotta work on some of them before they disappear from my brain...
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Cinderella's Shoes
Stamp Sets: Humor In High Heels
Accessories: Scallop Edge, Scallop Circle, Boho Blossoms, 1/4" Circle Punches. Acetate paper for the window, Paper Piercing Tool, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain, Flower Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
You've seen 3 of these cards before but needed a 4th to complete a gift set.
HERE ARE A FEW UPDATES FOR YOU TO KEEP IN MIND
October 1-12, I will be posting my 12 Days Of Christmas. Each day you can view and copy what is posted, OR if you want the entire 12 days of information including color tutorial photos, cutting measurments and detailed instructions for personal use or a class, you can purchase it for $12.95 on the 12th day.
It will be sent directly to your inbox, nothing will be mailed.
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Stampin' Up! On Line Ordering goes LIVE September 9th!!!
But you may want to wait to order until the 10th when the bugs are worked out :o)
You can order Stampin' Up! products on line anytime of the day or night from the convenience of your own home. Select ME as your demonstrator from the web page and order away!! How cool is that?
Now you can order exclusive Stampin' Up! products 24 hours a day, it's so easy! ...or send that spouse off to do some Christmas shopping like ordering the new Big Shot!
Remember to select ME as your demonstrator! Simply go to www.stampinup.com, click on my name or follow the link on my sidebar.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Stampin' Up! 20th Anniversary Goodies
Cardtock: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss
Stamp Set: Little Flowers
Accessories: Big Shot, Bella Rose DSP, Holiday Treasures DSP, 1/4" and 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbons, 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Slit Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Another Mini Backpack & One That Went Seriously Bad!
Mini Backpack Tutorial
You'll need additional pieces of cardstock for the pocket, pocket flap and backpack flap.
Pocket is 3" x 2". Score at 1/4" and 1/2" on three sides. Cut corners off as shown above.
Pocket flap is 1 1/2" x 2". Score at 1/4" and 1/2" on one long side only.
Backpack flap is 2 15/16" x 2 1/2. Score at 1/2" on long side only. (Not to confuse you, but you could cut this piece 3" x 2 1/2" if it is easier, then cut a fraction of the edge off so it fits inside the backpack).
This little backpack is basically a 2,4,6,8 box with a flap and a little pocket added to the front. If knowing that is makes this project easier for you, it won't be so overwhelming. You know how easy a 2,4,6,8 box is, this one is 3, 1 3/4, 3, 1 3/4! You CAN make this!
Lay a piece of DSP over the flap and pocket tops. Add adhesive and cut around the half circle to cover.
This is the finished backpack. Now you can accessorize it anyway you want! enjoy!