You have probably noticed (especially if you follow both my blogs) that I've been using stamps that have been around for at least a year. That's because I feel that I've neglected them! I am also trying to use card stock that I have not used recently. So I thought I'd try and use an older stamp and rarely used card stock at least once a week – that is… Read More »
I thought I'd share this with you – from Scrapbook.com Companies Focus On Therapeutic Effects of Scrapbooking As the economic recession leads to a rise in depression (or at least has many people feeling "down"), some scrapbook companies are choosing to focus their marketing efforts on highlighting the therapeutic effects of scrapbooking. Big Picture Scrapbooking, the site started by Simple Scrapbooks magazine founding editor Stacy Julian which offers online education… Read More »
I have some blog candy to give away on 1 May 2009. If you would like to enter, check out my SU Blog, Stamping by Rachel. Remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter the contest! Thanks
After my brayer class (with Michelle Zindorf of Freedom in Creating) on Friday, I had to go to the new Michael's in Fort Smith, AR. It was huge! I found pattern paper by K&Company that was absolutely beautiful called Brenda Walton Designer Paper (8.5 x 8.5 pad). All the paper in this pad is vintage looking and did I say beautiful??? The stamp is by Impression Obsession and is called… Read More »
I know that dogwoods are either white or pink but I could not resist making one in blue! The main image was stamped in brown stazon and colored in using reinkers and a blender pen. Using post it notes, I softly sponged blue on the card stock leaving a white border. The sentiment was mounted on stampin' dimensionals so that it would create a soft shadow. What do you… Read More »
Today's card is for the Just my Sketches Blog. Check out what the other design team members have made – fabulous cards! Isn't this girl just the cutest? I bought this stamp a while ago from Stampotique. The main image was stamped using Black Stazon and then colored in using Blush Blossom, Bravo Burgundy and Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Markers. The sentiment is computer generated. Recipe: Stamp: Gothic Girl from Stampotique… Read More »
I don't have a card for you today but do have a great article written by a fellow demonstrator from the Business Stampers Coaching Group: Stamping in your scrapbook pages – by Angela Anderson – Independent SU Demo When I first started scrapbooking, I had to have every single patterned paper and sticker I set my eyes on. I had to have all the latest designs and everything cute. I… Read More »
Many of you have asked for the directions on how to make the card I posted here. I made this card using the tutorial (pencil over ink) on Leslie Miller's blog. See her blog Running with Scissors for step by step directions. Recipe: Stamp Set: Heartfelt ThanksCard Stock: Basic Black, Orchard Opulence, Euphoria Pattern Paper by BasicGreyInk: White Craft InkAccessories: White Embossing Powder, Watercolor Pencils, Ribbon from Hobby Lobby Thanks for visiting
One last Bunny card. The dogwood are starting to bloom around our house and I'm aching to use a couple of stamps that resemble dogwoods. You'll see them in a couple of days. Spring is finally here! Recipe: Stamp Set: An Egg-cellent Easter Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Rose Red, Raspberry Tart DSP Ink: Black Stazon, Kiwi Kiss Accessories: Kiwi/Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Medium & small oval punch, Stampin' Write Markers… Read More »
New crazy game of tag. You get tagged, pick the 6th folder in your photo gallery, pick the 6th picture in that folder, add to your blog with a description. This picture was taken about a month ago. If the grandkids maintain good grades (A's & B's) through the semester, we celebrate by taking them out to dinner (restaurant of their choosing). This time they chose the Red Lobster. So… Read More »
