Stamp N Scents

Digging out

2010-10-07T11:24:00.000-04:00

I'm sure you can all relate to this. A stamping area buried in stamping/crafting ideas-projects-class projects-kids projects for school - you get the idea. About 6 weeks ago I thought Oh the kids start school I will spend a couple of weeks pulling the house back in order and then I will get to stamping, planned on doing lots of classes, stepping up my business. Okay who was I kidding. The girls have been doing projects for school that all seem to need my stampin' supplies. I seem to be running here and there more than ever and even my house work is falling behind and the girls haven't had time for doing their chores. I'm one of those people that when things start building up I start to feel overwhelmed. I start to do everything that needs to be done at once and at the end of the day I always seem to be farther behind...never did figure out how I do that but it must be in my blood because my sister says the same thing lol. Anyway much to my husbands disappointment, because he hates when I do this, I'm going into my survival mode...Time to tackle the Monster mess that looms in my stamping studio, I choose this first because it is the biggest part of me and the biggest mess plus you see it as soon as you walk into my house. So off I go to pull almost everything out of my studio drag it into the dinning/living room and put it back in a very organized way ( mmm might need to do so shopping for storage but we will see) Well time to tie a rope around my waist (in case i can't find my way back out) and enter the room of doom!
Have a great week because when I get back I will be ready to do some stamping and post on my blog.

My Hamilton Swap

2010-09-27T14:28:00.000-04:00

This was my swap for Hamilton. I had three color choices. They were all created using More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Old Olive as the main colors. Leaves were made with more mustard, Cajun craze, old olive, always artichoke.pumpkin pie, and early espresso. I planned on making 50 but I ended up with 80.

I had CASED this card from my own design I did for Heather's shoe box swap on Friday night.

To create the frame I used the Paper Cutter and measured in 1". You can use the piece that you remove from the frame for the bottom layer on the inside of another card.

I have a camera

2010-09-27T12:18:00.000-04:00

We finally bought a new camera and I don't have to use my cell phone to take pics. The best part is we got it just before leaving to go to Stampin' Up! Regional in Hamilton, Ontario. Hi to all my new and old friends in Canada thanks for making me feel so welcome. I attended Heather Summers event Friday night. It was a blast and I met lots of new people. I have so many new ideas my head is just spinning right now. I have to go to convention next summer... well at least that's what I told my husband. He didn't fall for it so I admitted that I didn't have too but I really really want too.
So this is all great for me but I know what about you...well I have a very special offer that only regional attendies can offer.
Sign up with me to become a Stampin' Up! demo by OCT. 10th not only will you recieve the Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote free but you will recieve a free stamp set called Eat Chocolate. This stamp set will not be available until January for everyone else. Please call or e-mail me soon if you are interested in this awesome deal. Then you can join me this summer at convention!

Holiday Mini Catalog

2010-09-01T13:11:00.000-04:00

This mini catalog is wonderful. it is full of new product and lots of ideas. You don't have it? Click here to see it or email me your address and I will send it to you for free. Better yet contact me about having a workshop and receive all the current Stampin' Up! catalogs for free.
Would like to just come to one of my classes and stamp instead? Check out my events calendar on my demonstrator page.

Have a great stamping day

Michelle

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2010-09-01T12:54:00.000-04:00

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No I'm not lost....

2010-08-25T15:42:00.000-04:00

at least I don't think I was. Well maybe I was a little lost but I'm on my way back! Not a very good winter < lots of arm pain,and a very busy summer on top of camera going bad makes for one very bad blogger. I have been doing lots of stamping but sorry no pics to show. Good news is I will be getting a new camera soon and I plan on being a much better blogger. In fact it is on my "I want to step up my Stampin' Up! business list". I will admit it is kinda low on the list but the fact that I'm here typing means I have accomplished a lot on my list! I have been a very busy stamper since that decision was made at the end of June. I have started doing more stamping classes and I'm even doing workshops now. I'm one of the few US demos going to Stampin' Up! Regional in Hamilton Canada, can't wait to see Heather and meet some of down line while I'm there. I can't drive very far due to arm pain so my Wonderful, Fabulous, best thing that ever happened to me husband is going to drive me up. He will be a tourist while I'm stamping. I am sooo lucky to have him! Well time to take care of some updates on my blog. Keep stamping and I will be posting very soon.

Look what I did...

2010-03-21T15:40:00.001-04:00

look what I did... I made this wedding cake for my nephew, Justin, and his bride, Jannine. I don't normally make wedding cakes but they asked so I made it as a gift.

Justin & Jannine

It was a perfect day

My husband,Jeff, and I dancing to the song we had for our first dance as husband and wife. he requested it and surprised me with a dance.

Color Inspiration 113 / DCBD 167

2010-03-04T16:46:00.000-05:00

I'm sure you have noticed I love to combine a color challenge and a sketch challenge. I tried to do each challenge seperate but I felt I never had the time to complete each challenge and then post so I would end up not doing any. Ok just because we think something, doesn't mean it makes a lot of sense, thats what makes us women:) So all this babbling is leading to something. If you are feeling uncreative or stressed for time you should try combining a color & sketch challenge. I know it is easy to CASE a card but it is more fun to create a card...even if it is someone else creating the color combination or card sketch. So let me thank Stamping 411 Operators and the Diva Coffee Break Design Team for all the insiperation that they have given me.

Stamps: Starring You & On Your Birthday

Cardstock: Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa & Naturals White

Inks: Close to Cocoa & Old Olive

Accessories: 1 3/4" circle punch, Word Window punch, Sponge, Dimensionals & Sizzix Damask template

Curtain Call Act18 / MTSC63

2010-03-04T15:59:00.001-05:00

I love this color combination from Stacey with this stamp set, and Mercy always has such great sketches. The only thing I did wrong was use a glue that shows through the vellum, ooops. I was going to remake the card but decided to just leave it. I like people to know that I don't do everything perfect the first time either.

Stamps: Close as a Memory

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Kraft, Whisper White & Patterns Pack III

Inks:Markers- Night of Navy, Old Olive, & Ballet Blue

Accessories: Vellum, 5/8" Old Olive ribbon, Sizzix Circle die

Gifts for my Sister

2010-03-03T16:43:00.001-05:00

Here is the gifts I made for Annette as a thank you for going to Syracuse regionals, yes that were cancelled, with me. She is taking quilting classes so I made this card for here after watching this video on Stampin is my Job. Thanks Barb for the great video.

I also used a couple of empty Hodge Podge containers to make us something to hold our sissors and adhesive. I used the pinwheel design on these to.

Color Dare 58

2010-03-03T16:09:00.000-05:00

Another card on the simpler side. Even though the colors are from the Color Dare Challenge I seem to use pink and turquoise alot with this stamp set. Then again I use this set a lot when making cards for the friends of my daughters.

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquiose, Regal Rose & Whisper White

Inks: Basic black & Markers

Accessories: Crystal Effects, Glitter & ribbon

Colour Q #22

2010-03-03T15:37:00.001-05:00

Love these color challenges! If you haven't tried one yet you really need too. I seemed to pull out stamp sets that I don't normally use. Make sure if you try thi that you go to Arielle's site so we all can see your creation. I know I seem to be creating very simple looking cards this week...must be from looking at all the white snow outside my window. I'm soooo ready for spring.

Stamps: Party Hearty

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze(retired), Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, &Whisper White

Inks: Night of navy, Baja Breeze & Certainly Celery

Accessories: Dimentionals, 1 3/4" circle punch, 3/4" circle punch, Sizzix Circle die

Challenge card

2010-03-02T13:16:00.001-05:00

Mojo Monday 128 / Curtain Call Act 19

Again I used combined 2 challenges to create 1 beautiful card. I plan on giving this card to my mother-in-law for her birthday this month.

Try both of these challenges and be sure to go check out the sites and post your creation.

Stamps: Fifth avenue Floral & On Your Birthday

Cardstock: Rich razzleberry, Bashful Blue, Pink Pirouette(retired) Very Vanilla & Watercolor Paper

Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black & Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Aqua pen, Dimentionals & Sizzix Pattern 1 Template

No Syracuse Regional BUT fun at Missy's

2010-03-01T12:58:00.005-05:00

Yea I was supposed to go to the Syracuse Regionals with my sister Annette as my guest. We had been watching the weather closely and Annette decided to leave work early so we could drive up Thursday afternoon ahead of the storm. We had already prepaid for our hotel room and planned on staying 2 nights. Yes we beat the storm made it to the hotel and finished up our swaps and cards for the shoebox event we would be attending Friday night before doing anything....We were so excited and chatting about everything that we might get to see and do (this was our 1st SU event ever).

Our Swaps

Then I turned on my lap top...opened my e-mail... and there it was :(

The e-mail from my upline Missy...

FRIDAY REGIONALS CANCELLED

...my heart stopped.

After a few moments of silence Annette and I decided the room was paid for and we were going to make the best of it and stay in Syracuse for the 2 nights we had planned. Plan started to form... ideas started to roll... decisions were made... Call Missy

Missy informed us she had ladies from out of town staying with her for the regionals and yes THEY WERE STAMPING!!! we were so excited... but then we looked out the window and reality...The Snow :( and we were stuck in the hotel thinking about the ladies gathered at Missy's house stamping, sharing stories and eating Carols homemade cookies, sad sad sad moment.

Okay so on to plan B

Feed our broken hearts at the hotel resturant

Drown our tears in the hotel pool

Relax our sore stamping muscles in the hot tub

Put on our PJs and cheer on the USA Olympic Atheletes

Get a good night sleep and hope tomorrow is better.

New day, sunshine, going to Missy's house to stamp

It gets even better

Get to Missy's house...a dear friend Carol VanBork is there :|

Start meeting new friends and...

Missy's house guest was Heather Summers yes thats right Heather from Stamp with Heather and her friend Anne P:)
Swapped some cards, Stamped our shoebox items

Mine Annette's

Went to lunch at a fav of Missy's- Copper Top Tavern YUMMY

Went to a new quilt store, Calico Gals

Then off to Hobby Lobby
Wegmans to grab some dinner things and back to Missy's for more fun!

Missy's Heather's

Carol's Carol's Anne's

I have to say it was the BEST SNOW DAY EVER!!!!!!

I will be posting instructions on Annette's shoebox swap as soon as she sends them to me.

Thanks Bunny

2010-03-01T12:09:00.000-05:00

My sister Annette let me use her Chocolate Bunny stamp to make cards for club. I like to make a card from any stamp I borrow as a thank you and an inspiration. I cased this card from Dianne Sisneros, thank you Dianne.

Stamps: Chocolate bunny, Inspired by Nature, Itty Bitty Backgrounds & Three for You(retired)

Inks: Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron & chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Mellow Moss & Very Vanilla

Accessories: Trio Flower punch, Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon & the rhinestones form the Eggcellent Eggs Kit

Syracuse regionals swap

2010-02-28T15:08:00.001-05:00

My Swap was inspired by the Mojo Monday 125 challenge. I made 68 swaps. I hope they reschedule the regional so I will get a chance to swap them.

It can hold a gift card or even cash

I will be posting pics of my Annette's swaps soon plus our shoebox projects that we took for an event Friday night but also had to be cancelled.

Wasted Time

2010-02-28T14:55:00.001-05:00

I know I haven't posted for awhile but I was working on things for the friday Syracuse Regionals, that were unfortunately cancelled :( The good side is that my sister Annette and I still had lots of fun in Syracuse. It was going to be my first time going and I needed to have something to carry my swaps in. Now being the mother of Allissa from T.A.P.E.D. by A. Hand that of course ment I needed a bag made from duck tape.

The front flap has a clear pocket so everyone can see my swap.

It even has 2 spots for business cards

2010-02-28T09:02:00.000-05:00

Allissa'a 16th B-day

2010-02-28T09:01:00.000-05:00

I forgot all about posting this...oops sorry Allissa. I did this card as a challenge awhile ago but then I jazzed it up for my daughters 16th birthday card. She loved it! She wants a older truck like this so bad she goes on the computer just to find them and tell me all about what she wants to do with it. Its wonderful to look at my beautiful young lady and hear her share dreams and ideas that still make her my little girl that she will always be in my heart.

Too Busy

2010-02-20T22:05:00.000-05:00

Hello all, Sorry I haven't posted anything but it has been a little crazy around here with the kids out of school this week. Plus I have been working hard on my swaps for the SU regional in Syracuse NY. I will share them with you next week and pics of my sisters also. I'm so excited my sister Annette is going with me. We are staying at an hotel for 2 nights! Why you may ask and we say because we can!!! It will be the first time we have been away from our families for some us time, could be the start of a new tradition. I promise to get back to posting soon.

Combined challenges

2010-02-12T10:53:00.001-05:00

I combined two challenges, Mojo Monday 125 & Colour Q 19, and created a card that my 16yr old daughter, Allissa, said "was the most beautiful card I ever made and was by far her favorite!" Although I agree is is a wonderful card I can't say I agree its the "best" I have ever made. The ladies at my library class really loved it also. Let me know what you think.

Stamp set: Vintage Vouge

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Blush Blossom, Close To Cocoa, Chocolate Chip & Choc. Chip DP

Inks: Regal Rose, Blush Blossom

Accessories: Glue Dots, 5/16 Brad, 5/8 Regal Rose Ribbon and Curly label punch

Valentines Treats

2010-02-11T21:00:00.001-05:00

40 Valentines for my girls to share with friends.

I love these I Pods! My 16yr old wanted to make one for her boyfriend so I had to make some for my 11yr old to give to her friends too. Thanks Lorri for sharing the idea.

The Sizzix daisy lollypops were lots of fun to make. The little heart holders have peanutbutter cups inside of them. I have enjoyed working with pinks & reds but I will be happy to move on to pastel colors for Easter.

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge (MTSC59)

2010-02-07T14:55:00.000-05:00

Okay I know this looks like a very simple layout BUT for some reason it wasn't for me. I don't know if I was over thinking the layout or if it was the colors I wanted to use but this was another card I struggled to put together. Okay call it stubberness, my husband does, but I was going to make my choices work if it was the last card I ever did! Lucky of you it finally all came to gether and I was happy:) make sure you try this challenge to show me how easy it really was ans then go to Lord Have Mercy! to post your card.

Stamps: Chcolate Bunny & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Close to Cocoa & Tea Party Designer paper

Inks: Chocolate Chip & Almost Amethyst

Accessories: Rich regal Brads, Dimensionals & Sizzix Harlequin Texture plate

Colour Q #18

2010-02-07T14:31:00.000-05:00

Yes I know this has a retired SU color but I still love the color combination.The button flowers are so creative. If you would like to see how they are made check out Artsy-crafty Babe. Anyway this is a new Tuesday Challenge I found while blog surfing. Arielle has some beautiful color combinations she uses for her challenge so be sure to check them out.

Stamps: For All You Do & Sanded background

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Baja Breeze (retired), Old Olive, So Saffron & Whisper White

Inks: Melon Mambo, Baja Breeze, Old Olive

Accessories: Crystal Effects, Dazzling diamonds

Mojo Monday 124

2010-02-07T14:26:00.000-05:00

This Mojo Monday layout was perfect to create a card for my daughter's, Cassie, basketball coach. He does so much for these girls. Not only is he her basketball coach but he also coaches her soccer team. Don't forget to try out this challenge and then post it on the Mojo Monday Blog.

I earned Just Basketball Free from Sale-A-Bration

Stamps: All in the Family, Family Phrases, Family Accessories, Just Basketball, Full of Life & the horse is from a retired set

Cardstock: Whisper white, Only Orange, & Brilliant Blue

Inks: Really Rust, Basic Black, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Only Orange & Going Gray

Accessories: Markers to color stamps

2010-02-02T11:38:00.000-05:00

Hi to all. Sorry for not posting but I haven't been feeling to well. I wish what ever seems to be making me feel yucky would just let me get sick and be done with it. I did do some projects with the local 4H last night. That was crazy but sooo much fun. I will post pics later, I hope.

Allissa"s Valentine Roses

2010-01-28T14:18:00.002-05:00

Can you believe these are made out of duct tape! She will be selling them in school as part of her YEA(Young Entrepreneur Academy) class in high school. She is putting rose oil on them so they smell like roses. I'm so proud of her, she sits and works on them every night. She will be selling them for $3.50 each. I know that is cheap! They really should be about $5 each. I'm surprised at how much duct tape it takes to make one rose. Not to mention her time, about 25 minutes each. Thanks for looking. If you want to see her bags check out her blog that she is working on creating

T.A.P.E.D. by A. Hand

Curtain Call Act 14

2010-01-28T13:54:00.002-05:00

Another color challenge from Stacey's Stamping Stage

I'm very happy with how the card turned out but it took me along time to pull something together, but that is why it is called a challenge. I hope you join me in trying this color combo.

Stamps: A Good Egg

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Almost Amethyst, Orchid Opulence & Whisper White

Inks: Basic Black & markers

Accessories: Modern Label punch, Sizzix Movers & shapers & 1/2" stripped Grosgrain ribbon

SSC 135

2010-01-27T21:15:00.001-05:00

Yes its another Stampin 411 challenge but this time its a layout not a color challenge. I was inspired by a TV commercial for this card. I always say a silent prayer when ever I see these ads on TV.

Stamp: Full of Life & Ribbon of Hope

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Melon mambo & Always artichoke

Inks: Pretty in Pink & Basic Black

Accessories: Grosgrain ribbon & Perfect Polka Dot textured Impression

Inspiration in Action #117

2010-01-27T20:50:00.001-05:00

Thanks Gretchen for a beautiful layout. I used the SU Color Combo creator, on my left hand side bar, for the color combination. Don't forget if you try this challenge to go to Gretchen's blog to post a pic of your card.

Stamp: Thoughts and Prayers

Cardstock: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard & Very Vanilla

Inks: Old Olive, More Mustard & Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: 5/8 Grosgrain ribbon & Sizzix Flourish texture plate

Color Inspiration #107

2010-01-27T20:32:00.000-05:00

I was not to sure about useing Bermuda Bay but I love how it turned out. Check out this great Color challenge for your self and be sure to post your card at Stamping 411

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Close to Cocoa & Whisper White

Inks: Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Close to Cocoa & Versa Mark

Accessories: Corduroy Buttons

Stamping 411 SSC134

2010-01-22T08:03:00.000-05:00

Saturday Sketch Challenge #134

using Color Inspiration #106

Love the colors. Allissa was my inspiration for this card. Her favorite color is pink and she soooo wants an older truck for her 16th birthday at the end of this month. Its hard to believe that she is old enough to drive, but I love when my kids have a permit and get to drive me every place after all the years of driving them everywhere they "just had to go". Don't forget to try these challenges yourself and check back in a couple of days to see how I embellish this card for my Sweet 16

Stamps:Loads of Love & Loads of Love Accessories

Cardstock: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Tea Party designer paper & watercolor paper

Inks: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Bordering Blue & Going grey

Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dot ribbon

Curtain Call Act 13 Color Challange

2010-01-21T12:21:00.002-05:00

Curtain Call Act 13

I love love love this card!! I was worried about putting these colors together but now I plan on making this card with my club next month. My daughter has a friend turning 16 in a couple of weeks so she was my inspiration. you will notice it also has the same basic layout as the Mojo Monday 122 card. Make sure to stop by Stacy's Stamping Stage check out her site.

Stamp Sets: Crazy For Cupcakes

Cardstock: Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black & Whisper White

Inks: Basic Black Markers: Pink Passion, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Basic black

Accessories: Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Sizzlets, Crystal Effects

Mojo Monday 122

2010-01-21T11:48:00.001-05:00

Mojo Monday 122

I love this layout. I have been seeing Bluebirds in my yard a lot lately so that is why i chose this stamp set.

Stamp Set: Friends 24-7 & On Your Birthday

Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Ruby Red & Whisper White

Inks: Close to Cocoa and Markers

Accessories: 5/16" Neutral Brads, Fusion Flowers & Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon

Inside of card

Build-A-Bear Valentine

2010-01-18T09:22:00.000-05:00

My 1st Build-A-Bear creations. I finally started to get the Build-A-Bear dies. My kids are "to old" for them but I'm not LOL. Lots of little pieces to glue so with my hands I can't make too many at one time BUT I still love them. Well I'm off to the Dr. Have a stampin great day!

Mojo Monday 121

2010-01-14T11:35:00.000-05:00

MOJO 121

Stamps: Vintage Vogue & Like-O-Meter

Cardstock: Choc. chip, Bordering blue & Whisper white

Inks: Choc Chip, Bordering Blue, Pretty in Pink & Rose Red

Accessories: Clear Rhinestone Brads

Make sure to stop over to mojomonday to see more great cards.

Jan. club

2010-01-14T11:18:00.001-05:00

First I would like to thank Paula at inking addict and Kerin at Stamps, Paper Glitter for their inspiration on 2 of these card. Everyone loved your originals ladies as much as they loved what I did to change them up a bit.

Reeses peanutbutter cup holder

Stamps: Friends 24-7, Vintage Vogue & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Pretty in pink, Whisper

White, Choc. chip & Rose red

Inks: Choc.chip, Rose red & pretty in pink

Accessories: Scallop edge punch,

sm. & Lg oval punch, Epoxy brads & string

Valentine Card

Stamps: I (Heart) Hearts, I (Love) Love wheel

Cardstock: Real Red & Whisper White

Inks: Real Red

Accessories: Textured impressions folder Polka Dots, White taffeta ribbon & heart punches.

Blue Card

Stamps: Wonderful Favorites

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Vanilla, Kraft & Bella Blue Designer paper

Inks: Not Quite Navy

Accessories: 3/4" twill tape, Choc. Chip Corduroy buttons & Sizzix perfect texturez plate

Other color option Cased card

Gifts for the nieces & nephews

2010-01-13T11:01:00.000-05:00

This is what I made for all the kids at my family christmas. This year we did only stockings so I need a cute way to give cash. Thank goodness I came across Ellen Kemper's blog. My 11yr old Cassie and I worked our fingers off the morning of the party but we got 14 cards made and we were on time for the party:) It seems I always come across the best ideas just before I need to have them done.

SU Stamps: Cold & Cuddly

Cardstock: whisper White, Bashful blue, Almost Amethyst & Pumpkin pie

Inks/Markers: Bashful blue, pumpkin pie, Basic black, Almost Amethyst

Accessories: Big Shot - bigz die Shefif Essentials Alphabet

Behaving Badly

2010-01-12T07:34:00.000-05:00

I saw this on Andrea Walford's blog. she has great instructions including a video. The snowman on the black is actually on the inside of my card.

Cardstock: Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Real red, & Pumpkin Pie

Inks: Tempting Turquoise, Dusty Durango & Going Grey

Accessories: White Gel pen, Sponge Daubers, 2 way Glue

Punches: Snowflake, 1-3/4 circle, 1-3/8 circle, 1-1/4 circle, 1/2 circle & Crop-A-Dile

December Chat & stamp Club

2010-01-11T07:46:00.002-05:00

I love the way you display this card. Because I like to teach people its ok to purchase SU stuff even when the economy is not to good we puched the Chocolate Chip snowflake from the layer behind Dasher. We also punched a couple of gift tags from the remaining layers.

I think this is sooo cool. I have been seeing these all over the web and finally decided to try one. I have to admit the first couple I made were very frustrating:( but after a couple of tries I found them to be a little easier. I started right out with 2" squares so they could go on the christmas tree. BAD IDEA!! start with atleast a 4" square to get the hang of it then go smaller. Here is the tutorial I followed:
http://ruthsstampingcorner.blogspot.com/2009/08/tutorial-tuesday-snowflake-ornament.html

More Christmas leftovers

2010-01-10T09:05:00.001-05:00

Sorry I can't find my notes on who made this card that I cased but I just LOVED how simple it was to make but the look is just perfect!

Just trying to pull my thoughts together from all the great ideas I have seen on several blogs. This one didn't make the cut, but I still like the simplicity of it.

Heart Topped Box

2010-01-09T18:25:00.000-05:00

I found this template at http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/ . Make sure you stop by and check out her blog, she has great ideas.

Cardstock: Basic black, whisper white
Ink: Basic black
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Sizzlets Hearts - heart #5
Cardstock: real red, whisper white
Black gingham ribbon
Sizzix: Circles, scallop #2

A Little Gift of Thanks

2010-01-08T07:32:00.002-05:00

Each year I make some little gift that I can add my business cards to and hand out to people, cashiers, or any place of business I go to during the month of December. Some people are people I see often, like the girls at the Dr office others are people that help me while I'm out Christmas shopping. My kids also help make some to give to friends and teammates. Last year we covered candy bars with a poem called Christmas Fudge, of which I need to find again because it was on my computer that crashed.

Nov. club

2010-01-07T07:44:00.003-05:00

Thank you to everyone that inspired me to make these cards. Sorry I don't have the links to the blogs of these creative people. I will do better after I get caught up with my blog.

Catching up

2010-01-06T08:48:00.002-05:00

I did this in my Oct. club

Allissa's Bags

2009-12-28T21:27:00.000-05:00

Allissa is taking a class in high school called YEA, for Young Entrepreneurs. they learn how to start and run a business. She even had to regisiter a business name, T.A.P.E.D. by A. Hand. This is a few of her bags she has made.

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2009 Stocking stuffers

2009-12-28T19:08:00.001-05:00

Wrap gum and Snowman holders were stocking treats this year.
I made lots of covered gum for Cassie's basketball team. they loved them.

SU rub ons

2009-12-28T18:57:00.001-05:00

Leigha updated a shelf for her and Zak's apartment.
She did a great job using rub-ons for the first time.

light bulbs

2009-12-28T18:46:00.001-05:00

We made these ornament Light bulbs a couple of years ago but this year my daughter Allissa made more Santas from blown large round light bulbs that we use in our bathrooms

Christmas eve 2009

2009-12-28T18:41:00.001-05:00

Zakariah, Leigha and my grandkitty Shopie

December Library class

2009-12-17T12:24:00.000-05:00

Hi to all! Sorry I have not been posting but since I got my new computer I can't figure how to upload pictures. :( I will admit I gave up but I have been feeling so guilty about it that I am back to keep trying until I learn how to do it. I still don't have a scanner and that is how I did it before. I uploaded this on from Picasa BUT I can't figure how I got this one to picasa and none of my others.
Keep checking back because one of my New Year to dos is get back to blogging. Ok I'm off to take more pics and try posting again!

Oct. Library Class

2009-10-25T11:41:00.003-04:00

The spider is made with a York peppermint patty. The card holds a bookmark in the pocket. For the bookmark stampers had a choice of using a template to create backgrounds to stamp leaves in to or just sponging the background for the leaves. Most of them tried the template, made from a Curly Label punch, and if they didn't like the results they just blended it in using sponges.

2009-10-25T11:34:00.002-04:00

Ok I'm going crazy. I keep trying to put my pics on the computer but then I can't find all of them. I really miss just scanning my cards and then posting them on the blog. Ok back to looking for them. have a great day everyone!

Sept Club candy treats

2009-10-18T09:35:00.006-04:00

Sorry some how this pic never made it in with the Sept Club pics.

Sept. StampNchat club

2009-10-18T09:35:00.004-04:00

I wish I could give credit to to person that created this Matchbook gift card holder but all that info is on my dead computer :( sorry

The candy holders are a great thing to make for your special trick or treaters. The card had a choice of adding the faces or not. i like to show that simple changes can make a big difference.

Have a great day I hope to post again soon...I'm starting to learn how to post with my new computer and no scanner.

Playing with my daughter & her friends

2009-10-18T08:45:00.005-04:00

Cassie & her friendsmade these after seeing some pics of what other stampers have done. I love the spider done with a flat sucker so the stick looks like its comming down a web.

I hope to post sooner next time. I'm still learning how to use the Windows Vista. I down loaded pics of the camera 3x. After I down loaded them I couldn't find them on the computer so I could post. I still can't attach my pics to an e-mail:( I can't even cut and past them! uggghh. have a great day ...I'm going to try a 2nd post.

library class from Aug.

2009-10-13T19:56:00.005-04:00

I'm trying to get caught up from my computer crashing so here is pic from the 1st class I did at the Branchport Library. I have started doing classes at my local library every other month. I love it.

I layered the butterfly. I stamped it on white CS and then stamped it on to the white CS that I attached to the card.

The bookmark:
Stamp set: Fresh cuts & Lovely Letters Alphabet
Cardstock: Old Olive & Whisper white
Inks: Old Olive, Basic black & Regal rose
Extras: Scallop punch, circle punch
The Card:
Stamp set: Simple Friendship
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, whisper white & So Saffron designer paper
Inks: Cameo Coral & bermuda Bay
Accseories: Brads, Bermuda bay polka dot grosgrain ribbon

Hunt Country Festival

2009-10-06T14:05:00.004-04:00

I was a vendor at the festival over the weekend. My sister Annette helped me. It was so relaxing and I enjoyed spending the time her. The weather was cloudy and a little chilly but the turn out was good...even though the sales were low. It was a learning experience and we had fun making plans for future craft shows. Here is some pics of our booth.

All of the wooden stuff was made by my Dad, Annette made all the sewn things and my kids and I made the rest.

2009-09-30T23:12:00.002-04:00

Hello, Sorry for note posting but my computer crashed just over 3 weeks ago and I just got a new one =) I have to help my Dad this weekend but I plan on posting Monday. We will be selling my Dad's wood crafts at Hunt Country Winery Saturday and Sunday. So if your in the Finger Lakes, NY, near Keuka Lake stop at the Festival and try some of the wonderful wines they make. No I'm not a wine drinker but I use them for cooking and serving to my guests, since the winery is only about a mile from my house and they have fabulous wine. Enjoy your weekend

Doing Better

2009-08-21T15:31:00.002-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted anything for a while. One of my Doctors decided to try some sort of nerve block into my spine to try and help the consent pain in my left arm and well it made it worse. I was suppose to have a series of three injections in a 6 week time. After the 1st injection my pain and use of my arm had gotten worse. He decided to do the 2nd injection a little farther down my spine and it didn't help. Anyway I'm starting to get adjusted to the new complications and as soon as I get the household under control I will do my best to post at least 3 times a week again. Looking forward to stamping again, its been a long several weeks!

She was found! !

2009-07-25T20:35:00.002-04:00

Our prayers have been answered.

Marya has been found and brought home.

THANK YOU!

My Missing Niece

2009-07-25T12:18:00.001-04:00

Please Help Find Marya
Source: www.flickr.com
Marya is 16 from Newark, NY. Was last seen, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 around 7:30 PM Eastern.Suspected Runaway. Mention of name Terrell in connection.Please contact Trooper O'Dea 315-946-9711 or call 911 with any information.Prayers Needed. Please spread the word help bring Marya Home!

2009-07-25T08:13:00.002-04:00

I'm still here. Had my 1st nerve block done in my spine, the neck area, and I haven't been stamping much yet. I hope to get caught up tomorrow. Happy stamping

Deal of the week #4 July 20-27th

2009-07-20T15:45:00.007-04:00

CURRENT DEAL OF THE WEEK

Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware Reg $29.95

Sale $18.99

July 20th through July 27 9.50AM (MT)

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Its been a great day because I was able to post 3 times in one day! I'm all caught up on my challenges now. Have a great Sunday.

411 Challenge #108

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Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Old live, Choc. Chip

Ink: Basic Black, Whisper White Craft

Accessories: Flower Fusion, On Board Essentials, Rhinestone Brads, Word Window punch.

I am truely enjoying doing all of the challenges. It makes me create cards I'm not sure I ever would. I really love this card.

Kerin's Challenge 22

2009-07-18T10:34:00.003-04:00

Love the new In colors!

Stamp sets: Thoughts & Preyers

Paper: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Naturals white

Inks: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: sponge, the Tearing Edge, Mondern Label punch

Mojo 95

2009-07-18T09:22:00.004-04:00

Stamp Set: Winter post

Paper: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Inks: Basic Black, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Textures plate, Sponge, Crimper, Designer Label punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

Sorry the image is so blurry. Maybe for Christmas my family will get me a new camera:) I love using blue and white for Christmas things. I'm very traditional and using colors other than red, green, blue, white silver and gold are very hard for me but when it comes to Clubs & Classes I have to. That means until the holidays get closer I can do what I want! LOL

411 ssc107

2009-07-16T09:08:00.004-04:00

Stamps: friends 24-7

Paper: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla

Inks: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, Sponge (used to apply Bermuda Bay ink)

Technique: Rock N Roll & Sponging

It's hard to believe but this challenge was a challenge to me. I have very limited DP and none of my stamp sets appealed to me for creating my own DP. Finally settled on my newest favorite stamp set and well it didn't turn out half bad. In fact the more I look at it the more I like it. Try the challenge for yourself and see what you can create.

SUO Group 8 challenge #1

2009-07-15T11:04:00.004-04:00

The challenge was to CASE a card or 3D item from the new Stampin' Up! cattie. I did the card on page 46, but instead of Father's Day I made it a Birthday card.

Stamp Set: Party Hearty Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, & Tea Party DP Inks: Certainly Celery
Accessories: Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chit Chat Rub-ons, & Button Latte

Please check out all my SCS Blogger 8 friends. You will find them listed on the left side bar.

Kerin's challenge week #21

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Stamp set: Close as a Memory

Paper: Bordering Blue, Old Olive, Whisper white, So Saffron DP

Inks: Basic Black, Old Olive, Bordering Blue

Deal of the Week July 13-19

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Square Fire Rhinestone Brads
Price: $10.95 Sale Price $6.99

Open House projects

2009-07-10T10:34:00.004-04:00

I had an SU Open House on Wednesday night. Not many people could make it so I let everyone that came make all 3 free make and take cards. I was going to let each person choose just one card just to keep things moving along for people that could only stop in for a few minutes to pick up the new SU Cattie and sign up for clubs.

I made the scrapbook page as a sample of how to use cards to create pages. Everyone loved it. I have to give a lot of credit to my design team, my daughters Cassie & Allissa, for helping me plan the designs to use and the colors combinations. I'm terrible at making decisions. I want to use all the colors and show hundreds of cards LOL. I guess that's why I signed up to be a demo.

Did anyone notice the card on the bottom left of the photo? Yup that's the card I did for Kerin's sketch challenge #20, which I happen to win:) Thanks Kerin looking forward to this weeks challenge and I hope all my fellow bloggers will join in on it.

SSC106 Challenge

2009-07-07T19:32:00.005-04:00

Stamp set: Party Hearty
Paper: Tempting Tourquoise, Only Orange, YoYo Yellow, Very Vanilla
Inks: Basic Black, Choc Chip, Pink Passion, Tempting Tourquiose, Green Galore
Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain, Crystal effects, Texture plate (small polka dots), 3/16" corner rounder& Scallop punches.

My scanner doesn't show it but this is a very bright and cheerful card. My son, Zakariah, called from the UK just before I made this. I guess my excitement of talking to him came out in my color choices.

Deal of the Week!

2009-07-06T21:11:00.005-04:00

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag

You'll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's bag!

July 6-12

get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99

That's nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95!

Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellefairbrother/promotions

Stamps, Paper, Glitter Sketch Challenge 20

2009-07-02T10:38:00.004-04:00

Kerin's Sketch Challenge #20

Stamp Sets: Trendy Trees, sanded BG

Paper: Bordering Blue, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, & the new in colors - Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, and Rich Razzleberry

Inks: Choc. Chip, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke(ink pad and marker)

Accessories: Wide oval punch, Cutter Kit, Stamp-a-ma-jig and scrap paper

Technique: Thumping on middle tree, distressed edges on larger oval, Tearing on the grass layers.

Use the scrap paper to make a Template 1/8" larger than the wide oval punch layer. after cutting out your back oval layers with paper snips use the distressing tool on your cutter kit(page 191 in the SU Cattie) to distress the edges until the oval looks oval and not cut out by hand, if you cut out better than me you can skip this step lol. I inked the leaves on the middle tree with Mellow Moss and then thumped the stamp with the Always Artichoke Marker.

Mojo 93

2009-07-01T18:05:00.007-04:00

Show us your Mojo every Monday

Stamp Set: Friends 24-7
Paper: Naturals White, Garden Green, Ruby Red, and the new in color Crushed Curry

Inks: The new in color Soft Suede

Accessories: Trio Flower punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Choc. Chip 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Gold brads, and The Deal Of The Week, July 1-5th,The Scallop Edge punch 30% off

Where have I been?

2009-07-01T17:44:00.008-04:00

Okay my 17yr old, Trevor, is at Boys State until Friday morning, we made it to both of my 11yr old, Cassie, soccer games over the weekend, Went to oldest, 20yr old Zak, girlfriend's,Leigha, Graduation on Sat. and party on Sunday. Plus my 15yr old, Allissa, and I made her a 3 layer Graduation cake. I did the baking, frosting and stacking & Allissa did all the decorating. Then on Tuesday We took Zak & Leigh, yes the one that just graduated, to the train station. They had an 11hr ride to Boston and then they fly to England so Leigha can be a Nanny for a friend of her family who is moving there. Chance of of life time for the two of them. They will be there for 2 months and will be going to Euro Disney and to Italy with the family they are helping. Anyway today I did a little, very little stamping. It felt so good to be stamping but now I need to update my blog.

From my Hubby

2009-06-26T07:44:00.007-04:00

Jeff has been helping to work on our landscaping this year. He decided to double the size of our sitting area, by our little pond, so we could fit this table his parents handed down to us a few years ago. We still have to do the finishing touches but I love it. He also installed a new waterfall filter and larger pump in the pond.

I'm so thankful for all our rain. We have moved so many plants around I was afraid they would all die. Here's a few pics of all our gardens. We still need to get the mulch and I didn't get any annuals this year so it looks a little dull.

My largest garden. In the 5 yrs since I started this garden we have dug it up twice due to problems with the septic system. it always comes back bigger and better than before.

Over half of our plants were given to us by my family and Friends of my Mother's who needed to thin down their gardens. In fact I was given so many plants that a friend of mine has a garden close to the size of mine with plants I had no place to put.

Enjoy your day I have to bake cakes for a 3 tier Graduation cake, and some cupcakes, for my son's girlfriend Leigha's High School Graduation party on Sunday. Then the two of them leave for Boston on Tuesday to meet up with a friend of Leigha's that is moving to England with here two daughters. Leigha and Zak are going to stay there for two months to be nannies to the two little girls while the woman gets settled. The woman is hoping to get them to Euro Disney in France and also to Italy before they come home at the end of August just in time to start college. Talk about the chance of a life time. I wish I could have found a summer job like that when I was younger. Thanks for looking I promise its back to stamping now.

New SU Catties

2009-06-25T14:54:00.002-04:00

Ok all my Chat & Stamp club members, I have your new SU Catties. They just arrived as I was getting ready to post to my blog. Look for an email letting you know when we will have a New Cattie party.
I plan on doing two new clubs:

Stamping 101 - learning basic stamping techniques and how to use the tools.
Picture This - Fun ways to scrap, display, and share your photos

Please Email me if you are interested in joining one of my clubs at Michelle.fairbrother@hotmail.com I hold all of my clubs at my house in Branchport NY.

The kids chore chart

2009-06-24T10:39:00.003-04:00

Since I'm one of those awful Moms that make their kids do chores I made a chore chart to help them keep track of what chore they had for the day. Okay maybe I should say what chore Jeff, my husband, was going to make them do that day...lol they never listen to me. Jeff says I'm way too soft;)
Each kid has one main chore to do, that's the top row. A chore they my have to help me with on my bad pain days, that's in row two. The very bottom row is extra chores they may have to do or help with on the weekend.
The chores are held on by magnets and usually get moved by which ever child is being the bossiest that night. So yes you guessed it sometimes it was moved twice, the little brats. As life goes My oldest, Zak, when he got a job that ment he could just pay the younger ones to do his chore. I didn't care as long as the chore was done and nobody was fighting. Have a great day. I'm off to reorganize my stamps Out with the soon to be retired and making room for the new to make me inspired :)

scrap page #3

2009-06-24T10:25:00.004-04:00

This is my 8x8 page. The Girl on the far right is the same Cassie that decorated the cake for her daddy in the other scrap page. I bought the Under the stars stamp set just for all of the camping photos I have of them camping in the Adirondacks.

Scrap page #2

2009-06-23T17:26:00.007-04:00

My 12x12 page

This was a riot. One of the best things about getting behind on scrapping is reliving the day when you finally do get to the photos. She spent a couple of hours making this cake for her Daddy. Its hard to believe how long her hair is at just over 4yrs old. at this point we had already cut 15inches off her hair and donated it. I'm glade she like long hair because at 11 yrs old I would have to get her hair cut every week to keep it short. it grows sooo fast.

I'm on the road to stampin again

2009-06-23T17:06:00.005-04:00

I'm back! Medication trial # 2 was horrible. Sleeping was almost impossible or maybe it was staying awake that was hard...not sure. How ever you look at it I was doing one or the other off and on night and day. The swelling in my hands has decreased enough to see my knuckles and I no longer feel like I have clubs for hands. I can even almost text on my cell and hitting only one key at a time, most of the time. Any way I never thought to share my Scrapbook pages I did for my Artisan Award entry. I'm not much of a scrapbooker but I was happy with them.

My Parents over fifty years of marriage.

Distressed Flower

2009-06-12T07:50:00.005-04:00

Stamps: Embrace Life

Paper: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Inks: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango & a Black Stampin' Write marker

Accessories: Pretties Kit half pearl, Lg Oval and Wide oval punches, Bone Folder

Technique: Paper Distressing

This is Club card #3. To make the flower I used the bone folder to distress a 21/2 x 21/2" piece of Tangerine Tango CS until it was very soft and the CS was starting to separate. Then I stamped the flower and cut it out. Glued it to the White CS then gently pulled up the edges around the petals until they curled up slightly. I wish I could take credit for this idea but once again due to my bad med reaction I cased this card too. Thanks Monika your idea was awesome. I tried to leave a comment on her site but for some reason I wasn't able to. So when you check out her site, http://www.stampnmad.typepad.com/, please tell her I said Thank You.

Have a great day everyone! I'm off to run to town and when I come back I hope to catch up on some stamping Challenges I missed. When I do I'll post them. Happy Stamping!

Birthday Train

2009-06-12T07:17:00.003-04:00

Stamp set: Choo Choo, On Your Birthday, & Right on Track wheel

Paper: Brilliant blue, Real red, Yo Yo Yellow, & Going Grey

Inks: Brilliant blue, Real Red, Yo Yo yellow,Chocolate Chip wheel cartridge, Green Galore, & Bashful Blue

Accessories: Dimensionals, Hobby Blade, & Boho Blossoms Punch

Here is club card #2. Even though it looks like a grey sky its not the sky is sponged blue. The dimensionals caused a shadow when I scanned the card. I have to say my sister Annette was about to shoot me with all the cutting they had to do this month:) Sorry Annette but since this was the last club until Sept you will be fine :P I love this card it's just such a fun looking card, thanks to rgardengloves on SCS for the idea, I'm sure my nephew will love it for his 2nd B-day.

Fun Grad card

2009-06-12T06:31:00.006-04:00

Stamp set: Just Beachy, Starring You, On Your Birthday & Lazy Days wheel

Paper: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Naturals White

Inks: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Versa mark, & Yo Yo Yellow, Only Orange, Creamy Caramel Marker

Accessories: Black EP, Aqua Pen

This is the 1st of the 3 projects that I did for my club this month. I had planned on doing a Flip Flop card but my hands and brain must not have liked the idea because I just couldn't pull it together, so I just did the Flop with no Flip;) I cased the card idea from Amanda Coughin at http://www.stampvamps.com/, thanks my club loved it! Please remember you are welcome to CASE my club cards as long as you give some credit to me and in this case some credit to Amanda also because the front of my card looks so much like hers. Thanks and Happy Stamping!

I'm still here

2009-06-11T07:04:00.003-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted, but due to some new medication my hands have been too swollen to do anything. I'm off that med and before I start the next trial med I hope to get a few cards done to post later today. Thanks for being patient.
A little back ground in case you are interested why the meds. I had carpel tunnel surgery done on both hands about 4 yrs ago. The Dr. fixed that problem BUT after my left hand was done I woke up from surgery with pain, nothing unusual or worse that the right hand was, and the pain never went away :( They have yet to diagnose what is causing it. I had an MRI done and they did find some deterioration in my neck. I just got done with a 2yr court battle with comp to include my neck. So any way I just started seeing another new Dr (this is like the 5th Dr I have been sent too) for pain management. Anyway that basically means that once again I have to retry all the different meds so HE can see how I react to them. UGH I tried to tell him that I don't do well on most of them and they cause me lots of problems. Its is ALL in my records, but no he has to see for himself and try a new combinations. So what everrr its not them that has to put up with all the side affects, which by the way I don't react well to pain killers that's part of the problem. Ok deep breath ....thanks for reading my vent. I'm off to clean up from my club last night and do some stamping to post later. Have a great day

Heartfelt - Good Bye :(

2009-06-04T22:32:00.004-04:00

Stamp set: Heartfelt Thanks

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, whisper White

Inks: black, kiwi Kiss, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Eyelet punch, key tag punch, Aqua pen

Technique: Watercolor

This is my first card made for a Demo challenge from SCS. I wasn't to sure about the colors they said to use But WOW I love it. I can't wait for the next one. This is going to be my swap at the 1st Friday get together with my up line and some of her other down line girls. We have a great time and always enjoy the pot luck lunch YUM! If you are interested in Becoming a SU Demo please contact me. I would love to help you get started and join us at our 1st Friday meetings. I'm part of a great team that supports and encourages each other nomatter what our goal is!

SU Retirerment Lists Order online through my web site

2009-06-01T09:01:00.004-04:00

Click on any of these to see the Specials
SU Retired List 2009
Decor Elements 2009
Last chance sale-> Get stuff while you can! It won't last long!

Host a Workshop, Get Extra Rewards
During the month of June:

host a $250-$399.99 workshop and get $20 in additional hostess dollars

host a $400 workshop, and get an additional $40 in hostess dollars!

Gold Canyon June Specials

2009-06-01T07:51:00.003-04:00

To order some of these awesome Candles and cleaning supplies visit my Husband Jeff's web site

Birthday S'more

2009-05-31T14:19:00.004-04:00

This was a fun card to make. I love the raccoon with all the crumbs inside the card. I'm sure I cased this from a couple of people but since I wasn't planning on having a Blog I never wrote down who they were. Sorry but thanks to everyone who helped to inspire this card.

Corsage card

2009-05-29T07:41:00.004-04:00

The corsage is made with the Sizzix scallop #2. I used Designer paper and die cut 2 of both size scallops. Then I cut each scallop down a valley to the center of the scallop. Then accordion folded the large scallop every two mountains and the small scallop at every mountain. Then glued the two large scallops together by overlapping one accordion fold. Do the same with the small scallops. The small scallop flower will fit over top the large scallop flower perfectly. Put a brad through the center of the corsage and through the ribbon, I used a slip knot on the ribbon to make it easier for the wrist corsage. The brad prongs are what hold it on the card. Now you have an awesome Mother's card esp. from a child. I got the idea from Paper Crafts May/June issue page 69

Blocks

2009-05-29T07:25:00.005-04:00

Wood blocks

Bella Rose Designer paper

coordinating Card Stock

Chipboard Letters

Craft ink pads

lots of Accessories

wire

I will be making an instruction sheet with lots of photos that you will be able to purchase for $10.00.

The blocks have letters on four sides so you can spell out lots of different things. The instructions will come with a complete list of words that I wanted to be able to display. I'm sure you could create more words with the blocks. The card/photo holder are removable so you can create your own look.