Stamping on Rocks

Today I decided to stamp on a rock. I used the Because I Care Hostess Set, tissue paper, modge podge and SU markers. I like how this turned out.

Jumbo Clothes Pin, Scallop Circle Card and Notepad

This was a gift for a friend who volunteered her time at Vacation Bible School and who took my kids there and back each day. Thank you Kathy!

Card: Bigz Scallop Circle, Circle Cutter, Pumpkin Pie Card stock, Daffodil Delight and Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper, Friends Never Fade Stamp Set, Versa Mark, Clear EP, heat gun.

Jumbo Clothes Pin: $1 at Michaels covered with Greenhouse Gala Paper and the Stampin' Up! Glue Stick, non SU ribbon, flower clear embossed and cut out from Friends Never Fade, leaf embosslit, mini glue dots

Notepad: see past post: July 17, 2010

Emboss Resist on a Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

This was my attempt at emboss resist. I used very vanilla card stock, Big Shot and the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Before I took the paper out of the embossing folder I took a Versa Mark Pad and gently went of the raised portions. After that I covered in clear embossing powder and heated with a heat gun. I used my sponge daubers to color in the back ground. For the most part it resisted...LOL

Picture holder or card holder - take your pick!

I found this wood holder in the $1 bin at Michaels. Well it just screamed at me to decorate it with the Greenhouse Galla Designer Paper. I used a piece of retired Hodge Podge then cut out the "Friends" from Friends Never Fade Stamp Set and popped them up on dimensionals. Cut out a flower and also used a dimensional. Tied it with hemp wire. I glued the designer paper on with Stampin' Up!'s glue stick. Another fast and easy project and great gift. This goes to Diane along with the note pad holder and a card as a Thank you for the most comfy PJ's and bathrobe she bought for me before I had surgery 4 weeks ago. Thanks Di!

Square Lattice Embossing Folder

I just love the stamp set Elements of Style. Today I stamped Elements of Style onto my card stock then colored it in then ran in through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. Love it! Layer some punches that are sponged, add some Smootch Spritz and your done. Very quick card. TFL Lucia

Clean and Simple Card

This is a clean and simple card using the Friends Never Fade Stamp Set and a strip of Greenhouse Gala Designer paper on Pear Pizzazz card stock a new In Color. I also used the new scallop rectangle clearlits. TFL Lucia

MDS Card

This card was made on my computer using the "My Digital Studio" by Stampin' Up!

With a simple install and intuitive design, the software lets you start creating right away. It's easy enough for a beginner, yet includes features that appeal to a more advanced user. Enjoy hundreds of templates, photo layouts, images and more--all using Stampin' Up!s exclusive designs and colors. Or use contents to create your own layouts and templates. Download additional contents to My Digital Studio or use in another design software. Elements are sized to perfectly combine with other Stamping' Up! products, making hybrid projects a breeze.

Create scrapbook pages, cards, photo albums, calendars, and multimedia projects. Print your creations at home or use our professional printing services. Create digital-only designs for interactive albums and more. My Digital Studio sells for $79.95 item no. 118108. (info taken from the SU 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalog)

Daisy Accents for some Flip Flops

For my followers you may have seen me make these flip flops a few days ago. Those were for a 2 1/2 year old. We made these at Stamp Club on Friday night. Some of the ladies made smaller ones for the kids or nieces. Today I will wear mine when I go and get a well deserved pedicure. After the pedicure I added some Rub Ons (retired SU) with a little bling, of course!

Notepad holder with pencil

These are some note pads we made at Stamp Club last night using the Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper that coordinates with the new colors Stampin' Up! offers such as Pear Pizzazz and Daffodil Delight. Becky Roberts had some on her website. Directions and templates for the pencil holder can be found on Nicole Heady's website. Inside will be note paper 2 1/2" x 8". Unfortunately the paper did not get here in time so I will be adding that later. I also cut out the flower and put in on a dimensional then added crystal effects for some shine. TFL Lucia

**Note** Well on Saturday the lined paper showed up! So I've update the picture to include the inside.

Big Shot on Wheels!

Drawer One

Drawer Two

Drawer 3

Top of storage center. I left a few of the pieces out so I could put embossing folders in as well as the sizzlets, etc.

Yesterday I bought this Mobile Storage Unit @ Michales and put it together to store all my Big Shot dies and accessories. It works great. It is even on wheels so I can roll it around my craft room and even roll out to where I hold my stamp club and have all the dies right there! I love it!!!!! Still leaves me with a ton more of space to fill up!

Fun with flip flops!

Before
After

Flip Flops can be so boring but not with Fun Foam and a Big Shot! I decorated these cute lil' flip flops for Madison! From Boring to Bling in a few short minutes. I bought some fun foam from the craft store and used the daisy #2 Bigz die and the Big Shot. Added the Filigree brads and presto! (oh don't forget to hot glue them on).

**Note** These were very small flip flops. They were for a 2 1/2 year old. I know the picture makes them look bigger.

Hydranga!

I made this hydrangea arrangement in a square vase for my patio table. This plant grow in my yard right behind the play gym for the kids. So it is not seen very well. So I've been making arrangements for the house, patio and for my mom, Anita.

Re-Organization of Stampin' Up! markers

Well I think this is the last of the organization of all the colors. I even put what color family the marker is in on the marker itself. Have I gone to far? Nah....still have Chemo brain! I need all the help I can get. Boy I am glad that is done so I can concentrate of Stamp Club! TFL Lucia

Re-Organization of Ink Pads

Yipee....Now the ink pads are all organized! A million thanks to Patty's Stamps for her awesome labels! TFL Lucia

Re-Organization of card stock

The time has come for me to re-organize all my paper with the new colors! I've been wanting to this for a long time now. Thanks Stampin' Up! for giving me the push I needed. Next I will be working on stamp pads, markers, etc and cleaning up the the craft tables. Sorry won't show you a picture of that mess. To embarrassing! TFL Lucia

PS: A big Thanks to Pattystamps.com for posting the name of the colors in a lable format! Made this project go so much qicker and smoother!

Quilted Rag Purse!

Last week I made my first Quilted Rag Purse. I hadn't sewn in over 18 years! But I ever since I bought the scallop square bigz die from Stampin' Up! I was anxious to make this purse. So off to the craft store to pick out my fabric. Once I got home I cut in out then sent it through the big shot. Let the sewing begin. It was so fun! Instead of fabric handles I bought these wooden handles. I just love how it came out! It is even reversible! What do you think?

Congratulations Grandparents

Anita made this for her best friend when she found out her son and daughter-law found out they are having a baby girl. Such a cute duck.

Happy 4th of July

I made this star box that I found on Splitcoaststampers. Used my star punches and smootch spritz's. I also used the July Fourth Stamp set. I found the the red white and blue stars/flag from Michaels. Enjoy

Color Renovation Color Kits!

Now with the launch of the new 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalog you can update your colors with the Color Renovation Kits! Please contact me to place your order.

Just Released! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog

A lot is going on with Stampin’ Up! right now, including a new Idea Book & Catalog and Celebrando Creatividad Supplement going live July 1. There are tons of new stamps, accessories, and other products to try out—not to mention all of Stampin’ Up!’s new colors!
Are you interested in attending a Stampin’ Up! workshop and trying out some of these new products? I’ve got some events coming up and would love to have you there. Even better, you could host your own workshop and earn some of these new products for free! Give me a call or send me an e-mail and let me know if you’d like to attend.
I look forward to seeing you again!