tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73182251510962608452024-03-19T14:24:16.585-07:00Posts from The Stamp Garagecraftiness & creative ideas from the garage squeezed in between the day job and other activities ...kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-5401793397989229052013-08-29T20:13:00.001-07:002013-08-29T20:13:34.101-07:00Idea Time!Sometimes you just need to curl up on the couch with a stack of print ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqnd-DY1WJG6JEBpt_ZQcstDvqjvLvAONQkIbhZWDi5Xw0OHrz0Ljo3G3AQV2miLLoYop7POAxp0Nc8hjsO3HuZeIbIaKTLWQ43En3YTKMvz3TqAKiXUuaVDXzbBAGHGHXljIEV7z8U7l/s640/blogger-image-1603483704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqnd-DY1WJG6JEBpt_ZQcstDvqjvLvAONQkIbhZWDi5Xw0OHrz0Ljo3G3AQV2miLLoYop7POAxp0Nc8hjsO3HuZeIbIaKTLWQ43En3YTKMvz3TqAKiXUuaVDXzbBAGHGHXljIEV7z8U7l/s640/blogger-image-1603483704.jpg"></a></div>kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-61249846294454155772013-08-27T22:00:00.001-07:002013-08-27T22:00:54.768-07:00Stamp Party!I'm Posting! Not only that, I demo'd at a stamp party just over a week ago. A friend offered to get a group together, another friend offered up their house and *voila!* an afternoon of craftiness. I keep the projects simple and offered up mix n' match 2012 - 2014 In Colors from Stampin' Up! so that everyone could choose their own color combos. A few simple cuts on the trimmer, a couple punches and a Big Shot die or two and the room was filed with gift cards, bags & tags. <br />
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... and a collection of craftiness created by the party guests!<br />
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I think I can say, a good time was had by all.kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-40159107063894716402012-12-02T12:01:00.002-08:002012-12-02T12:01:30.948-08:00Happy Holidays!Turkey consumed. Holiday Cards in the works. Next step is to do play with some of the goodies from the Holiday Mini Catalog ... Time to carve out some craft time!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-67898980071135888852012-04-15T10:42:00.001-07:002012-04-15T10:43:28.494-07:00Let the Spring Cleaning Begin ...Time to clean the studio and make room for some new projects n' such ...<br />
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I'll be showing how to make these candy wrapper boxes & use the embossing folders at my Halloween class this month. Yeah, Halloween!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-39462558790934107832010-08-22T20:32:00.000-07:002010-08-22T20:34:04.132-07:00The Stamp Garage ...Thought I'd share a shot of what the Stamp Garage looks like on one if its less-messy days ... I did a bit of cleaning and organizing before hosting a "Cars & Crafts" event for our FIAT Club and, happy to say, the space has stayed relatively tidy!<br />
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<b>New Bold Brights Palette</b> <br />
<i>(from bottom left corner: Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Real Red) </i><br />
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<b>The In Color Palette</b><br />
Twill Ribbon shown but also available in card stock, ink & markers to match, too!<br />
<i>(from top to bottom: Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush)</i><br />
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<b>Collection of the New Ribbons </b><br />
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Now to start using all the new goodies!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-40233634344840101962010-05-09T18:31:00.000-07:002010-05-09T18:38:17.314-07:00Flowers for Mother's Day ...I've been wanting to make some fabric flowers for awhile and Mother's Day seemed like the perfect opportunity. One minute it's a bag decoration, the next it's a clothing accessory!<br />
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I'll be teaching how to make these flowers in my May <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/kristy/events">craft class</a>. What a great way to use up fabric scraps!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-6223957563545825542010-05-02T13:58:00.000-07:002010-05-02T13:58:07.641-07:00Quick Alien Birthday Card ...Quick card ... quick post. I made this lil' note card to go with the belated birthday gift I sent to our nephew in Hawaii.<br />
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Stamp Set: Greetings, Earthling (Stampin' Up!)<br />
Ink: Versamark<br />
Technique: Heat Embossing (black detail embossing powder) and good ol' fashioned coloring (colored pencils & pens)kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-26348935469831354832010-02-08T22:55:00.000-08:002010-05-02T14:02:48.401-07:00Beyond Heart Boxes for Valentine's DayWho says Valentine's day has to be all about hearts and flowers? I decided to play with some of my Big Shot dies over the weekend and created 3 different treat boxes that will happily hold candy treats for Valentine's Day or tote a lil' something for a friend "Just Because"<br />
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<li>The box on the right uses the 'Box #2' die. </li>
<li>The milk carton on the left uses the new 'Mini Milk Carton' die from the new <a href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/NovCatalogs/OccasionsMini10_US.pdf">Occasions Mini Catalog</a>. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Stampin' Up! exclusive) </span></i></li>
</ul>All the boxes use designer paper from SU's 'Shades of Spring' (also from the Occasions Mini)<br />
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I'm thinking the box might be perfect for holding a lil' treat for Mardi Gras ... hmmm.kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-62451991409839022602010-02-07T22:50:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:53:28.664-08:00Clear Mounted Stamps: Mounting Tips!Well, I didn't do too well with my goal of more frequent posting. Here were are in February already. So, catching up on a few things: the new Occasions Mini Catalog has arrived and Sale-A-Bration is here ... meaning, free stuff! What's also exciting is that Stampin' Up! is now carrying clear-mounted stamps. The wood-mounted stamps are still available ... just means we now have a choice.<br />
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I bought a couple sets to try out the clear-mounted stamps and the first thing that impressed me was the packaging. The stamps come in a slim case (much like a DVD case) and images of the stamps are printed on the spine. If you're looking at a way to save space, clear-mounted stamps are the way to go!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The clear-mounted stamps are made from the same rubber with foam backing that is used in the wood-mounted stamps. What's different is how you mount the stamps. Instead of permanently mounting the rubber images on wood blocks, the images cling to acrylic blocks. One set of acrylic blocks is all that's needed no matter how many clear-mounted stamps you have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br />
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<b>Step 2.</b> Peel the white paper backing from the back side of the rubber image. This exposes the gray foam that clings to the acrylic mounting blocks.<br />
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<b>Step 3.</b> To mount your indexing images, first peel back the opaque white paper from the front of the indexing image sheet.<br />
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<i>Unlike wood-mounted stamps, the indexing images (pictures that show you what you'll be stamping) are mounted on the foam -- not on the mounting block. </i> <br />
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<b>Step 4.</b> Place the clear side face down, exposing the semi-transparent paper on the back of the indexing sheet. Starting from the split in the paper behind the image (there's a slit in the middle of each image backing), carefully peel the backing paper away to expose the sticky side of the indexing image.<br />
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Keep the image in place. Do not remove it entirely from the sheet.<br />
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<i><b>Tip: </b>Use the tip of paper-snips (scissors) or a needle to hold the image in place if it wants to pull away. This is much easier than using your finger which will stick to the image.</i><br />
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<b>Step 5.</b> Place your rubber stamp image, grey foam side down, onto the sticky back of the indexing image. Try to align the rubber stamp into the shape exposed when you peeled the semi-transparent white backing away. Press to adhere the indexing sheet to the foam backing of the rubber stamp.<br />
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<b>Step 6.</b> Pull the rubber image away from the indexing sheet. Turn it over and you'll see the indexing image mounted onto the foam!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To use your new clear-mounted stamp, simply press it for a few seconds to an acrylic mounting block. Great thing is, the stamps also cling to the inside of their storage case making it easy to see what's inside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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And, as someone who's always crunched for space, it's exciting to see how many clear-mounted stamps fit into such a small space!<br />
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Hope the mounting steps helped you get started with clear-mounted stamps. Have fun!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-86964837769256746642009-12-25T12:01:00.000-08:002009-12-25T12:03:17.085-08:00Fröhliche Weihnachten & Holiday Cheers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6g5JbrK3kZijtwLhyCa5YEGF18CHJUfbh7mks__yS-5TW7t3HY0VsxAlZYIgtqQKdi3qb_r4T4WFHNAR-h-XjS5duEVORdQmBuno1wjmXxLzRcYdbvxXHYUtgrsLO8LtVl6D2j676bULV/s1600-h/xmas2009_gnomekdj.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6g5JbrK3kZijtwLhyCa5YEGF18CHJUfbh7mks__yS-5TW7t3HY0VsxAlZYIgtqQKdi3qb_r4T4WFHNAR-h-XjS5duEVORdQmBuno1wjmXxLzRcYdbvxXHYUtgrsLO8LtVl6D2j676bULV/s320/xmas2009_gnomekdj.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419266837535992914" /></a><br />New Year's Resolution: be better about posting! For now, this year's card creation and Merry Krimble!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-57473346064810421782009-08-30T09:27:00.000-07:002009-08-30T09:42:06.987-07:00Bones & Boxes ...Ever find yourself behind on getting a gift? In my case, it's usually I know what I want to get or to make but have just run out of time. That was the case here recently so, rather than just say "Oh, I owe you ..." I made a matchbox gift to include my IOU note.<br /><br />For this matchbox, I used the same BigShot Matchbox die as before and wrapped the package with some vintage binding ribbon. Not only was it a fun way to pass a note, it also started getting me in the Halloween mood ...<br /><br />I like using double-sided designer papers ... they automatically create a complimentary lining inside the box.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrxbKVM3xEsgO6LUn0xFodPPMni-akB2tPITvfQZ7fkFvGcfaTlDaH0ZvaCgCBpPPYdwWeJ9MDR4WhdJDIrlDa4yvc9guO7Pv7x5h9MhZqNt1hrpI17JYSqyWTsCIvrdHHs6GA_MPoc3B/s1600-h/IMG_1297_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrxbKVM3xEsgO6LUn0xFodPPMni-akB2tPITvfQZ7fkFvGcfaTlDaH0ZvaCgCBpPPYdwWeJ9MDR4WhdJDIrlDa4yvc9guO7Pv7x5h9MhZqNt1hrpI17JYSqyWTsCIvrdHHs6GA_MPoc3B/s320/IMG_1297_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375795003982643698" /></a><br />All wrapped up and ready to go ...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCaX89jNy2Yzx4m5LeJvB8w7ZBn-0pjvDNlxn4mjCH9YyHvqtwJRBU42aa6TKLJl1KnCvSTlTGgJxleCVPZ286_KveM3a2shh_AHY2Jm50ONOmD-3xijaD9Nv8R_XKUKZu2PD7vK_FX5T/s1600-h/IMG_1304_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCaX89jNy2Yzx4m5LeJvB8w7ZBn-0pjvDNlxn4mjCH9YyHvqtwJRBU42aa6TKLJl1KnCvSTlTGgJxleCVPZ286_KveM3a2shh_AHY2Jm50ONOmD-3xijaD9Nv8R_XKUKZu2PD7vK_FX5T/s320/IMG_1304_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375795028609652498" /></a><br />More view o' the paper design ...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2_AkSQKpX_bS4K2VW7cLWPvLsLYi0b5fmB920OfaXHeHvrlIYb3cBfFyfozjI_UH4oTdgGnI8LMmLlEGcwJG1rEBAVhEQ4mD1rQMv0s-eFcI5DYQT8vpOs2c8VGErYXrpJSVhSkCstrQ/s1600-h/IMG_1305_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2_AkSQKpX_bS4K2VW7cLWPvLsLYi0b5fmB920OfaXHeHvrlIYb3cBfFyfozjI_UH4oTdgGnI8LMmLlEGcwJG1rEBAVhEQ4mD1rQMv0s-eFcI5DYQT8vpOs2c8VGErYXrpJSVhSkCstrQ/s320/IMG_1305_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375795031622391410" /></a><br />Personalized with a gold zig-painty pen.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMTIapKXXJag81k1uMcWgllx2hyphenhyphenlV3nNT-QlmIP0Q2va7s6veZUnk_ik5def5-hoJjRivn1Os3Nv5S566fkqSYBoFs_aykcYsIlDLca_PuKuUyFgEfs_U3RIIG2SL5HJ9qCwVpKPXyKag/s1600-h/IMG_1300_edited-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMTIapKXXJag81k1uMcWgllx2hyphenhyphenlV3nNT-QlmIP0Q2va7s6veZUnk_ik5def5-hoJjRivn1Os3Nv5S566fkqSYBoFs_aykcYsIlDLca_PuKuUyFgEfs_U3RIIG2SL5HJ9qCwVpKPXyKag/s320/IMG_1300_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375795018516638306" /></a><br />Not only are these boxes fun to make, they're quick, too. A thumbs up in my book!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-21926848580566286672009-07-18T22:31:00.000-07:002009-07-18T22:45:39.340-07:00Stamp Garage is Back!Wahoo! The Stamp Garage is back to functional! It's not 'done' (what ever is) but the floor is 95% complete, the counters are resting neatly on leveled & bolted tool chests and some new cabinets and there's even a splash of orange paint. <br /><br />Take a look for yourself ... <br /><br />First, finishing work to get the tool chests, floor & counters in place.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySnDgcVS8eOMOAHieGjZ3tZyt9gmsnBwbNtsfxiPH9ZcSMLbdKN0it2bUOHEpPeFCz7hqT_77vn1cojLE7kgAbAVgrYKxrzn5EX6XvxD-MOCp_ZGA9CAJNaj_0WtMC5yLiQEcpIIosaTf/s1600-h/IMG_4716.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySnDgcVS8eOMOAHieGjZ3tZyt9gmsnBwbNtsfxiPH9ZcSMLbdKN0it2bUOHEpPeFCz7hqT_77vn1cojLE7kgAbAVgrYKxrzn5EX6XvxD-MOCp_ZGA9CAJNaj_0WtMC5yLiQEcpIIosaTf/s320/IMG_4716.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360041994627490690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftoa_gHSjnJF2AntTsShP7opJMXu93Zb1F9XD6hpJlFoTYEhkrdscAiYStMH92YPujoar_zybpeIPfd5KSYmQhbSFOBvte7RH9HDlSEhVUl4Uv4jIjqEUmOweM6hLNVvXItrDDonDD7Cd/s1600-h/IMG_4720.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftoa_gHSjnJF2AntTsShP7opJMXu93Zb1F9XD6hpJlFoTYEhkrdscAiYStMH92YPujoar_zybpeIPfd5KSYmQhbSFOBvte7RH9HDlSEhVUl4Uv4jIjqEUmOweM6hLNVvXItrDDonDD7Cd/s320/IMG_4720.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360041996938359266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqFRiDohXTWaOFjPImdJUC3XngUwGTEuquf-I7VVDx2ItxRlVAi70RV2yiXgNbENbb01BYRH66FoOkYHyZT0cCwURJG0JjpDqC_MIBq8WKcW4HHqngjcYidUZKharqvREYsCkOV8XPjFK/s1600-h/IMG_4724.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqFRiDohXTWaOFjPImdJUC3XngUwGTEuquf-I7VVDx2ItxRlVAi70RV2yiXgNbENbb01BYRH66FoOkYHyZT0cCwURJG0JjpDqC_MIBq8WKcW4HHqngjcYidUZKharqvREYsCkOV8XPjFK/s320/IMG_4724.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360042002725569458" /></a><br />Ta-da! Once again, a workable stamp garage!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4D2DdXSblDpo21fv0Ay3_a6g9UW_h6O1FAaybsoLtXcrXnbxf4Ah31aGGd57jxuO_aOXokFK75yvCtJrEkuI-sarKXtBpVI7T61VrlVJSq7iY3X4XmC0BbpmaFVcogBGHeiTkmiwjhss/s1600-h/IMG_4731.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4D2DdXSblDpo21fv0Ay3_a6g9UW_h6O1FAaybsoLtXcrXnbxf4Ah31aGGd57jxuO_aOXokFK75yvCtJrEkuI-sarKXtBpVI7T61VrlVJSq7iY3X4XmC0BbpmaFVcogBGHeiTkmiwjhss/s320/IMG_4731.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360042006060387506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjQU6GhFA-i2LhE1PPlzmd3oMrRLrhNikeavINJHU1F3sAAoLNQGt361eGy8EO5zyE-janPNPXh6FJ9NyDMQTWfSpAyJlznk66KAedk3X6u1fV3hgmX8d452tnYPyhXVqLkInTal1-2Oo/s1600-h/IMG_4729.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjQU6GhFA-i2LhE1PPlzmd3oMrRLrhNikeavINJHU1F3sAAoLNQGt361eGy8EO5zyE-janPNPXh6FJ9NyDMQTWfSpAyJlznk66KAedk3X6u1fV3hgmX8d452tnYPyhXVqLkInTal1-2Oo/s320/IMG_4729.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360042012191572594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1utF-RN99DApBXSBgodVA-D4KgKYEY5yd0XodbgLyXB00mfDrQC0DV3Y-_1Sm959my7UUWfCIMKXBt3Hr80c_E1dHEDpFQuyi_fsxp5JTTCsTHrbU9hxCpzMf8EhT2HJPFv7kN3kfV5r/s1600-h/IMG_4726.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1utF-RN99DApBXSBgodVA-D4KgKYEY5yd0XodbgLyXB00mfDrQC0DV3Y-_1Sm959my7UUWfCIMKXBt3Hr80c_E1dHEDpFQuyi_fsxp5JTTCsTHrbU9hxCpzMf8EhT2HJPFv7kN3kfV5r/s320/IMG_4726.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360042145126265842" /></a><br /><br />It's time to get some arts & crafts goin' again and kick off some new classes.kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-79442309951860821972009-07-01T22:24:00.000-07:002009-07-01T22:34:32.739-07:00Construction and Catalogs ...Slow ... that's the progress on the studio.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZSZmsXDA_hzj8oIp_3_GNk4N4LHFnbFPxWRFiPLYS-T9kVINDbvM3EQSW82Npl6nu2scDIDNLPNFC9UWS3tQN56Z_wuivKEYRFpT5-NRrzDpaIICUEGRNJCCnm_2ILSfFIghK_xgiFje/s1600-h/IMG_1150.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZSZmsXDA_hzj8oIp_3_GNk4N4LHFnbFPxWRFiPLYS-T9kVINDbvM3EQSW82Npl6nu2scDIDNLPNFC9UWS3tQN56Z_wuivKEYRFpT5-NRrzDpaIICUEGRNJCCnm_2ILSfFIghK_xgiFje/s320/IMG_1150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353730219275394354" border="0" /></a><br />The goal is to get the stamp garage "functional" again this weekend. I sure hope so! The new catalogs have arrived and I have things to make!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20090701/IBC_09-10_US.pdf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLht5YoUn3KsWk10av0Qmda_83pFfSN2u8ACubRWgmvw3DyxGS4aq7jnDirtNQL1gdLGyDoAGpNVqreo1lRqmXfUqOh4ReeKe272r8yITZry9wiyJGyXCss9A5DoOHlB-OlR9au-onJuZ6/s320/IBC_09-10_QB_150x150.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353730207882366850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20090701/CelebrandoCreatividad_09-10.pdf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9y8O3rJfFcNyrAiPgW5Xc3nQgBHCF6mC4Tuw9NamvgBp-kUSxNdW4wlEezvxSxqLY5qJGPcZ-COb5HPyHarhjbQ6qculGM3mN5gZ0j7cg97pmYDqTQ9P4obXC3zfnYAaYSHf8bKacpvc/s320/CelebrandoCreatividad_09-10_150x150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353730204060165506" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20090701/DefinitelyDecorative_FW09_US.pdf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuSCbcWHS_SLeCGmQOMycW70Na6SqAo5xYOdL6fSIh7ooZQVJ9q8-bkhZDXC0XoJC0TWVExGUhihbRwjlyrWJOymM4zTD-woFZjIVr3mrqvc0a6Fe7UQw4zWe6M8bsEdOnNDVllzzv64-/" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-28401688245596835212009-06-16T21:40:00.000-07:002009-06-16T22:58:21.273-07:00Urban Oasis MatchboxEarlier this month I gave a Stamp Party for my friend, Debbie, of <a href="http://kaikaibean.com/">KaiKaibEaN Photography</a> to help her raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (she rode 100 miles around Lake Tahoe with Team in Training!) The party was loads of fun and it was great to do some stamping again. Of course, finding my supplies and a place to prep the projects was a bit of a challenge in my 'under construction' Stamp Garage ... but I did it! After shoving some things around and re-stacking some drawers, I managed to expose a wee bit of flat surface.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5I2ziyiHk073bnkbjPWstBcsOpk_dtI_DSFphTIUaKcKGZ5pC37SPugIOCE2BpJ7zA-o0QewC6q0wc0ia2_Ri8aslTJx6sdmoTjxd4YLBwZPbTL5HRxIADzS5FOk7xqQxOqz3O5n7Hmga/s1600-h/IMG_1154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5I2ziyiHk073bnkbjPWstBcsOpk_dtI_DSFphTIUaKcKGZ5pC37SPugIOCE2BpJ7zA-o0QewC6q0wc0ia2_Ri8aslTJx6sdmoTjxd4YLBwZPbTL5HRxIADzS5FOk7xqQxOqz3O5n7Hmga/s320/IMG_1154.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348153991764355378" /></a><br />Once I created the projects for Debbie's party (a 3x3 mini book and a card to feature a photo), I decided to take advantage of the newly exposed flat surface and try out my new Matchbox die for the Big Shot. Love it! Here's the lil' gift box I created using Urban Oasis Designer Paper and In Color Baja Breeze card stock (both from the <a href="http://stampgarage.com/RetiredAccessories.html">retiring list</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step One ...</span> lay out your designer paper and/or cardstock on the Matchbox Bigz XL die and turn the crank to run the die through the Big Shot. One step to get all the pieces you need to create your matchbox.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4GDkotCtVpKZVmSQCN1sE1XBjYwr3YJKz3yjZNX4RI3hO3DdYzjZnUrp7V6Uib51dLyKa0BFK6UHg2LP6bSAECm1IE6CVBQ2Alm6UyVKlfSB_jBfLtcEuOye0Z-8sBcMWCPumKdmi5_j/s1600-h/IMG_1166.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4GDkotCtVpKZVmSQCN1sE1XBjYwr3YJKz3yjZNX4RI3hO3DdYzjZnUrp7V6Uib51dLyKa0BFK6UHg2LP6bSAECm1IE6CVBQ2Alm6UyVKlfSB_jBfLtcEuOye0Z-8sBcMWCPumKdmi5_j/s320/IMG_1166.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156572890680546" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step Two ... </span>fold the box. The die creates all of the score lines for you so the box is easy to fold and no adhesive required!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFT2OmlM-bvrZMERoeYphVlfmhDHGtDQSAHBTH11cGG9HKpBUbi6PqIRwsWf1CkO6LFcAtZP6asvlfmkELWvHC0C9FjUxrsYbt2Ka_OEqvtXEsEEeMQZNdEi0pODR7CSK81dwtGWunUf0/s1600-h/IMG_1167.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFT2OmlM-bvrZMERoeYphVlfmhDHGtDQSAHBTH11cGG9HKpBUbi6PqIRwsWf1CkO6LFcAtZP6asvlfmkELWvHC0C9FjUxrsYbt2Ka_OEqvtXEsEEeMQZNdEi0pODR7CSK81dwtGWunUf0/s320/IMG_1167.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156577079813154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYixZLY6kBu3ea0gNf_uebkkeAlqYaWxrKqoJQ4L8v4u8hfyaWug-1ND8-rPWu0cvFiwpo61pk3ZMUMcX0ZWN7dlEjBLl4bKnYJT-Dnu80uulUmv_KRZEmJqfhmVz75h9MaXV2OkAILnel/s1600-h/IMG_1168.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYixZLY6kBu3ea0gNf_uebkkeAlqYaWxrKqoJQ4L8v4u8hfyaWug-1ND8-rPWu0cvFiwpo61pk3ZMUMcX0ZWN7dlEjBLl4bKnYJT-Dnu80uulUmv_KRZEmJqfhmVz75h9MaXV2OkAILnel/s320/IMG_1168.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156577301558818" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step Three ...</span> create the outer sleeve of your box. Again, all the score lines are created by the die. I used one piece of sticky strip along the edge to create the box sleeve.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56_3Rv7pWSwyL0cYVntsbPLUokVPk2NFlgxxb9pLIzFVBMBitoYmkZTlaMaklG06mkgCgL8xIeajQm5j3N3ziHo-sNLCtY8EGfYaIbirROgz8d5ilTnklCMJemqZON6tO2vNQ1fyHD_wV/s1600-h/IMG_1169.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56_3Rv7pWSwyL0cYVntsbPLUokVPk2NFlgxxb9pLIzFVBMBitoYmkZTlaMaklG06mkgCgL8xIeajQm5j3N3ziHo-sNLCtY8EGfYaIbirROgz8d5ilTnklCMJemqZON6tO2vNQ1fyHD_wV/s320/IMG_1169.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156583547486002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQVUvqR9vBPsi8qBK3ktgyh4-dNlVI9o9VfE1_k6W0B-qNj5y7Jmz1lnwCWoH73EH0OtCG_2WWqYr7ifYdsLmd5kqYYVKiQPXe81pP13SWq9hvHNdXGJIHHncUu4HmMOqpfXsn4Wul0fd/s1600-h/IMG_1171.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQVUvqR9vBPsi8qBK3ktgyh4-dNlVI9o9VfE1_k6W0B-qNj5y7Jmz1lnwCWoH73EH0OtCG_2WWqYr7ifYdsLmd5kqYYVKiQPXe81pP13SWq9hvHNdXGJIHHncUu4HmMOqpfXsn4Wul0fd/s320/IMG_1171.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348156586151505170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OtEXxVfTESxIQjEDOwdmGINZ9VfLCadIEGc9qPFWr_WxUQzSVhaVyor3YM28k3k-3nJCy3qITqdXi_28Smx2sCJ6vEM4y373RI8y5ineZsRwCjcEDZqCQVWLrzE1xTQgBnORa2FIAi1T/s1600-h/IMG_1172.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OtEXxVfTESxIQjEDOwdmGINZ9VfLCadIEGc9qPFWr_WxUQzSVhaVyor3YM28k3k-3nJCy3qITqdXi_28Smx2sCJ6vEM4y373RI8y5ineZsRwCjcEDZqCQVWLrzE1xTQgBnORa2FIAi1T/s320/IMG_1172.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348159073967752066" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step Four ...</span> Wrap with a bit of ribbon. I used Baja Breeze double stitched ribbon (also from the retiring list) to create the 'belly band' around the box, again sealing with a small piece of sticky strip. A tip: If you're finishing off the box with a stamped topper (next step), tape the ribbon together on the <span style="font-style:italic;">top </span>of the box. The topper will cover the ribbon edge and everything will look neat & tidy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZATZC9d109FGlB4KKFPS5pq24QZhyxuzNNBc7uZPIwjVQZT4OJLrGzuscM6zhmEbEuw2DheihWLw-T8dPZksdLOnuegri3Kt2nfjAh3e7mliMc2fgeMvb3OoGo9IIMr1J612GhZ555Idq/s1600-h/IMG_1173.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZATZC9d109FGlB4KKFPS5pq24QZhyxuzNNBc7uZPIwjVQZT4OJLrGzuscM6zhmEbEuw2DheihWLw-T8dPZksdLOnuegri3Kt2nfjAh3e7mliMc2fgeMvb3OoGo9IIMr1J612GhZ555Idq/s320/IMG_1173.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348159078129678690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HRTPOIdqvxU2_khRXkCa7C_NlXES5mqmiaFltP2_yhGK6wrCf-1q3sVO2RL3XlaoSEC0tA37m2r5nVjtkjgocnoIvYq_83A5nxwoy0eeA1ditp0XGhGBDiqoDw-Ol90uosbDfNzg2rht/s1600-h/IMG_1175.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HRTPOIdqvxU2_khRXkCa7C_NlXES5mqmiaFltP2_yhGK6wrCf-1q3sVO2RL3XlaoSEC0tA37m2r5nVjtkjgocnoIvYq_83A5nxwoy0eeA1ditp0XGhGBDiqoDw-Ol90uosbDfNzg2rht/s320/IMG_1175.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348159082764917794" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step Five ...</span> Prepare the box topper. I used the label pieces that were cut out using the same Matchbox die (box, sleeve and 3 labels - all in one die)and the coordinating Matchbox Messages stamp set from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Occasions09_US.pdf">Occasions Mini Catalog</a>. To make sure the stamped greeting lined up perfectly, I used the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. I didn't photograph each step so will try to describe the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig steps ...<br /><br />Placing the clear plastic square into the corner of the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, I slide the stamp into the corner of the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, pressing straight down to stamp the greeting on the plastic.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMB8BV650RVSMyqkzAdxc5WT6pDPHBJEKjFyrGf9mTmcfzSJIZU_QVCC_jUvYJ1VzNK9tSOw3wOGD3bq4FDObpAiqlEVMRCkx8fq4taO3cM-YyGlW7OpQmGDFvIBP3rSiXvEBzOkDyj42M/s1600-h/IMG_1176.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMB8BV650RVSMyqkzAdxc5WT6pDPHBJEKjFyrGf9mTmcfzSJIZU_QVCC_jUvYJ1VzNK9tSOw3wOGD3bq4FDObpAiqlEVMRCkx8fq4taO3cM-YyGlW7OpQmGDFvIBP3rSiXvEBzOkDyj42M/s320/IMG_1176.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348164787222608706" /></a><br />Then, I placed the plastic over the cut out label to see exactly where I wanted to stamp the cardstock. Without moving clear plastic, I place the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig firmly against the lower left corner of the plastic and then move the plastic away exposing the carstock label. Finally, I slide the stamp into the corner of the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig again, pressing straight down to stamp the greeting on the exposed cardstock label. Voila! Perfectly aligned stamping.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUXihgvnk1jAXOMBSLQa7ddnnBcVpo5_Dpn164VywGRyiYS_FB2VGnHpGEb3shaB_gAUImTQXJyv7TnXw1fXrSoK8v3BuJm5aFLmPpWDlW7GMBO3r5nxVRPJmW0lAh_CKOIFomS7RKubX/s1600-h/IMG_1177.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUXihgvnk1jAXOMBSLQa7ddnnBcVpo5_Dpn164VywGRyiYS_FB2VGnHpGEb3shaB_gAUImTQXJyv7TnXw1fXrSoK8v3BuJm5aFLmPpWDlW7GMBO3r5nxVRPJmW0lAh_CKOIFomS7RKubX/s320/IMG_1177.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348164791294398178" /></a><br />Then, to create a bit of dimension, I used a couple Stampin' Dimensionals to attach the stamped label to another die-cut label.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVAex_4tvQjBKjD4K4gXgCwDbOLtUUuT6DsSILKNdUN0gxyhnMt8zs86obFoRjqigkv-Y1hYLmlEj5XzF20JHrTnT5VwLV8HQWMWiQ2VT0rXrtLk4bUV_QOhgMPfQMCUAhz8YaB5t2bEX/s1600-h/IMG_1178.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVAex_4tvQjBKjD4K4gXgCwDbOLtUUuT6DsSILKNdUN0gxyhnMt8zs86obFoRjqigkv-Y1hYLmlEj5XzF20JHrTnT5VwLV8HQWMWiQ2VT0rXrtLk4bUV_QOhgMPfQMCUAhz8YaB5t2bEX/s320/IMG_1178.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348164795370717058" /></a><br />Box Topper!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTesH8Ru-bCW-TsMfI9icFUySCh9aAI4BmkTbJf-guQYs0Vj_QJSHY-0prGrj28LaV5PeI7HJwIreYmGLSYXiGvJIijw_FtDMD-UQibGN9sgOpJZWKqWFkSEJUf6TWxYRnJxKvjvM0Rqp/s1600-h/IMG_1179.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTesH8Ru-bCW-TsMfI9icFUySCh9aAI4BmkTbJf-guQYs0Vj_QJSHY-0prGrj28LaV5PeI7HJwIreYmGLSYXiGvJIijw_FtDMD-UQibGN9sgOpJZWKqWFkSEJUf6TWxYRnJxKvjvM0Rqp/s320/IMG_1179.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348164799591491122" /></a><br />and ... <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Finished Matchbox!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSDHuYVZIUtlfo40cV7ermj_r5-sFB3hhd9bngbk5jX9gGm__ahsqcQliN3VY9TVCBbarJxFMpp1lM99ZWrOC9GqaOi3ZlTDRh-dg3gFvckcnSJUb9R_bAEnLMdCuQTe4Dt91g-ApdZQW/s1600-h/IMG_1180.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSDHuYVZIUtlfo40cV7ermj_r5-sFB3hhd9bngbk5jX9gGm__ahsqcQliN3VY9TVCBbarJxFMpp1lM99ZWrOC9GqaOi3ZlTDRh-dg3gFvckcnSJUb9R_bAEnLMdCuQTe4Dt91g-ApdZQW/s320/IMG_1180.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348168748686194146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5H7U46MvH21YKxq2Qalbmqrsb7H_e_shgTYLJ3lxmICwXTEzV9iVzgIdaigdl9JXYHVgGAczi0j597tvB9SzN0Wl7M1PM2XGOLckRNs3drt3Mh9b4cBM1ZCSGS-6Ai9mDadUsMAb3VcD/s1600-h/IMG_1181.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5H7U46MvH21YKxq2Qalbmqrsb7H_e_shgTYLJ3lxmICwXTEzV9iVzgIdaigdl9JXYHVgGAczi0j597tvB9SzN0Wl7M1PM2XGOLckRNs3drt3Mh9b4cBM1ZCSGS-6Ai9mDadUsMAb3VcD/s320/IMG_1181.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348168748934125090" /></a><br />Mmm ... lil' gift boxes for all. Happy Crafting!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-37192779225833562872009-06-16T21:28:00.000-07:002009-06-16T21:40:19.207-07:00New Catalog Countdown!I keep checking the UPS tracking site ... Boxes are scheduled to arrive tomorrow full of new In Color cardstock, stamps, accessories and my preview copy of the new 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog (officially avail July 1) ... countdown! Plus, the boxes will include a few things I picked up from the list of SU! retiring goodies. (If you haven't seen the list of retiring stamps & accessories yet, be sure to check them out -- June 30 is the last day to get these items. You can get the lists of retiring stamps and vinyl wall decor elements on <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/kristy/promotions">my promo page</a> and I've posted the <a href="http://stampgarage.com/RetiredAccessories.html">retiring accessories list</a>.)<br /><br />I'm hoping to get the Stamp Garage put back together enough that I can have a new catalog open house and show off the new goodies -- fingers crossed.kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-20466265016228103322009-05-04T19:13:00.000-07:002009-05-04T19:35:25.986-07:00Crafting Under Construction ...Hello! Well, ok, not much crafting actually - just lots of 'under construction.' It's been far too long since my last blog post so thought it was 'bout time for me to show everyone why I haven't been doing much stamping & crafting lately.<br /><br />You see, back in February, my creating area looked like this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DSQI77q0sP1prrleeXtywtuJeT-JtIv0AqlTbcnOudNAlVXShewmh9ywRUHfENeztB8pZm27Yz-9qU9rbkGFURrXV6OtL01LPt68YV2bDQu_C6fOCLnRMik9xOBN0GjMlL7qAQyhcemq/s1600-h/IMG_0886.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DSQI77q0sP1prrleeXtywtuJeT-JtIv0AqlTbcnOudNAlVXShewmh9ywRUHfENeztB8pZm27Yz-9qU9rbkGFURrXV6OtL01LPt68YV2bDQu_C6fOCLnRMik9xOBN0GjMlL7qAQyhcemq/s320/IMG_0886.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332158793306826322" border="0" /></a><br />But, in early March, we cleared the counters and shoved everything to the side in order to make way for a few improvements. Of course, shoving things around meant no more space to create.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhez9rOKcJPrjiqQWiR4_7v5LLy3oTuvIMk_IGgRm3bjTGrgu_y1cFhRBeKiTooQ0iiWB68nc4F7uLmF-oFRXtIyhS2AZVq7rXImWFeNZSrI7Bzzsf69qm17AbHYmlNoGBii62VWWnY3Qs-/s1600-h/IMG_0888.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhez9rOKcJPrjiqQWiR4_7v5LLy3oTuvIMk_IGgRm3bjTGrgu_y1cFhRBeKiTooQ0iiWB68nc4F7uLmF-oFRXtIyhS2AZVq7rXImWFeNZSrI7Bzzsf69qm17AbHYmlNoGBii62VWWnY3Qs-/s320/IMG_0888.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332158794211280850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSv3QgOKVurMHhsn6FKpbDmZZUpT-M-2NIiIP6Ya2dkpBvW9pK1MM0zf2zDq8ps3swImnC_QlE_jytCb9fcATm6lOVnT_eysVDNtIoTfjTYDuys90L1gOPM1LgnupOh1r48O3esMGJrUhB/s1600-h/IMG_0889.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSv3QgOKVurMHhsn6FKpbDmZZUpT-M-2NIiIP6Ya2dkpBvW9pK1MM0zf2zDq8ps3swImnC_QlE_jytCb9fcATm6lOVnT_eysVDNtIoTfjTYDuys90L1gOPM1LgnupOh1r48O3esMGJrUhB/s320/IMG_0889.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332158796202687794" border="0" /></a><br />This is what the entrance to the Stamp Garage looks like at the moment ... like I said, not much room for stamping.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRAULmSr4zdnCHMH7ss0EsxaRUvw8GZlUKcKPuUeGycLC-uyAm-28X2szVCP5Mzzd4bOwqg7SMCSWYdlhjdn5s1W8-ksztF7ikfighh_MszzCD3UCLr7W3Hp1UEmJuZvi6YXQaxD059za/s1600-h/IMG_4696.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRAULmSr4zdnCHMH7ss0EsxaRUvw8GZlUKcKPuUeGycLC-uyAm-28X2szVCP5Mzzd4bOwqg7SMCSWYdlhjdn5s1W8-ksztF7ikfighh_MszzCD3UCLr7W3Hp1UEmJuZvi6YXQaxD059za/s320/IMG_4696.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332158801242942802" border="0" /></a><br />The first delay was waiting for the flooring to arrive. Of course, it was on back-order. But, the cork flooring is now here and waiting to be installed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAUwcQlGVPAGJvHbF1jqCHdDmamWd341Hu-BDp8yVNoxLPZ2SJGpW8txEu6BN_tofIEurn4I4R3dgsTac4emgbSHMKcZN9GTvvbPDw0Slcs3hHjTlOj5Ph1iYHUgKrhHqqgqggM3IoGRo/s1600-h/IMG_4706.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAUwcQlGVPAGJvHbF1jqCHdDmamWd341Hu-BDp8yVNoxLPZ2SJGpW8txEu6BN_tofIEurn4I4R3dgsTac4emgbSHMKcZN9GTvvbPDw0Slcs3hHjTlOj5Ph1iYHUgKrhHqqgqggM3IoGRo/s320/IMG_4706.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332158803827228946" border="0" /></a><br />I'll also be getting new counter tops. These were purchased on eBay (from a chem lab so they should hold up to stamping and such just fine). The plan is to refinish them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNN2wWZvAop-X8o8fRYH5IjiGMx54COcnmfkmcy_NXvLuKGTl0vHgY98zvziw1rigtNjg8V8mmUqGi3v3xyhyXPlyUsokSs12ww5cE4_2B237xOcFrXMwEOab9yP7ZRO7mIY7ZO63J7F8K/s1600-h/IMG_0890.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNN2wWZvAop-X8o8fRYH5IjiGMx54COcnmfkmcy_NXvLuKGTl0vHgY98zvziw1rigtNjg8V8mmUqGi3v3xyhyXPlyUsokSs12ww5cE4_2B237xOcFrXMwEOab9yP7ZRO7mIY7ZO63J7F8K/s320/IMG_0890.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332160662278047730" border="0" /></a><br />We've mapped out the additional cabinets going into my work area (including space for a sink) ... but first: painting.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhp1wz5oJBFR3JOYZYUYYANKf6WbLft6evfVAnHHPWFmqpFEqYUc9rbiNl1LiG6x3Cw3Mn6saYE-AGu6WTOXTLht0lOznpM-CxlY3V8nLYwJ1VlTDcaVU_U0Z9dS5_y8-p5BI5cSQax73/s1600-h/IMG_4699.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhp1wz5oJBFR3JOYZYUYYANKf6WbLft6evfVAnHHPWFmqpFEqYUc9rbiNl1LiG6x3Cw3Mn6saYE-AGu6WTOXTLht0lOznpM-CxlY3V8nLYwJ1VlTDcaVU_U0Z9dS5_y8-p5BI5cSQax73/s320/IMG_4699.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332160666826752626" border="0" /></a><br />The painting is currently underway ... a splash of color under the cabinets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAS45HXBmCO-1KDxta-Z0mLboXW7rQiEA1HBiimmyvN6Gc9b1C-Uf1XWMPEjVCi3bBbB6w0NDVBxVedIekCxn48vXlcuiCtTQN7psJ1lxKy5rDBwVrEte6Cs7MVQrcetR4fe0eeUdEwI_/s1600-h/IMG_4704.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAS45HXBmCO-1KDxta-Z0mLboXW7rQiEA1HBiimmyvN6Gc9b1C-Uf1XWMPEjVCi3bBbB6w0NDVBxVedIekCxn48vXlcuiCtTQN7psJ1lxKy5rDBwVrEte6Cs7MVQrcetR4fe0eeUdEwI_/s320/IMG_4704.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332160659996624834" border="0" /></a><br />Mmmm ... orange.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmUHqQ-zWMmHaMCMOYi-OxnAZk-nC9L08m2UXvXtS4T0W6s3upRqKWtUF7CJ-Vulf-gZ_zW69CYDp1_pi6UCkeIGEq8oezBs6LTEj6FI_Xv4irqoERefAlawxWG7yL_ugobfW_qcoPCRA/s1600-h/IMG_4709.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmUHqQ-zWMmHaMCMOYi-OxnAZk-nC9L08m2UXvXtS4T0W6s3upRqKWtUF7CJ-Vulf-gZ_zW69CYDp1_pi6UCkeIGEq8oezBs6LTEj6FI_Xv4irqoERefAlawxWG7yL_ugobfW_qcoPCRA/s320/IMG_4709.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332160664100810674" border="0" /></a><br />So that's what's been going on here. I'm hoping to return to stamping, crafting, and classes this summer ... as long as construction continues to progress!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-72833393483149677462009-02-15T20:11:00.000-08:002009-02-15T20:47:33.488-08:00Coffee & Creativity ...Happy 2009! Oh, sure, we're 6 weeks into the new year so I'm a bit behind with my New Year's Wishes - but Happy New Year all the same.<br /><br />January was busy with getting back into the swing of work after the Holidays and wrapped up with the arrival of the new Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer 2009 Catalog. I was thrilled to see a new coffee-inspired stamp set!<br /><br />So, of course, when it came time to make swap cards for next weekend's stamp gathering - I turned to the coffee set "Sip by Sip" and used this as an opportunity to also try out the new Stampin' Up! Texture Plates for the Big Shot.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-sDr5xNIoUTkgiDaDqmsC7v-kqnZjcj-7J6BtZHVw-5lVLBVCm7KlksTXMcZXQhehfc_Z7vdefKcuDhBkhGh1x-wO1Z17EujovovL9BYDPfl3JC841_f7Hkj5hhVbsNrb_Z5RT9Yq5r_/s1600-h/IMG_0835.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-sDr5xNIoUTkgiDaDqmsC7v-kqnZjcj-7J6BtZHVw-5lVLBVCm7KlksTXMcZXQhehfc_Z7vdefKcuDhBkhGh1x-wO1Z17EujovovL9BYDPfl3JC841_f7Hkj5hhVbsNrb_Z5RT9Yq5r_/s320/IMG_0835.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303244095748604162" border="0" /></a><br />I stamped the "3 cup" image multiple times in Basic Gray classic ink on Very Vanilla cardstock ... a bit of an assembly line approach. I colored the cups for the final cards but like the simple gray & vanilla look, too ... gives me ideas for future projects.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_uDVftp21o2LwBmHIFmT_V_C8M8kcdO_QdjZUoDgzTG1FBUkJw9gHcwPe8g9V3nUnh8Ux8rSkv6XGv8z_zUfCOtys6PkgGOr98FQh9KEoVQ6SZPSVo65W4bRCpqALu17iVJugVKNwwAF/s1600-h/IMG_0831.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_uDVftp21o2LwBmHIFmT_V_C8M8kcdO_QdjZUoDgzTG1FBUkJw9gHcwPe8g9V3nUnh8Ux8rSkv6XGv8z_zUfCOtys6PkgGOr98FQh9KEoVQ6SZPSVo65W4bRCpqALu17iVJugVKNwwAF/s320/IMG_0831.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303244097479412242" border="0" /></a><br />After coloring the cups with Cameo Coral and Tempting Turquoise markers, I punched out the cups using a 3/4" Circle Punch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6XUxd1n0Ek4-AVOh0Y1l-9HGjhYdfeOVXnaJK7raRCgh6va0o-RZJyRgJx_QN_RMxrswwfcRYfeEOSkKj1w6uaiwBWlCSQkL5u63i_ULV52aL7TO8JOpy2OEVrNSqJOzeIX5eMGBgwaj/s1600-h/IMG_0844.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf6XUxd1n0Ek4-AVOh0Y1l-9HGjhYdfeOVXnaJK7raRCgh6va0o-RZJyRgJx_QN_RMxrswwfcRYfeEOSkKj1w6uaiwBWlCSQkL5u63i_ULV52aL7TO8JOpy2OEVrNSqJOzeIX5eMGBgwaj/s320/IMG_0844.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303244099962446658" border="0" /></a><br />I added a lil' depth to the card by placing the punched cup images on the front of the card using Stampin' Dimensionals. (You can see a bit of the texture in this shot, too.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1X8w2ncJKR7_A6dbum8ClPU6_sZR786G5E1YWb2mNwLHvOFQDnb9TtqpChawmzapEJ8IoSd7FG91SdszE85OSyAwRgus4eo1jfFErSlpbuhvWZEUIt5qyDDHaKKwcgJ-VmaAt9mM9oU9/s1600-h/IMG_0841.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1X8w2ncJKR7_A6dbum8ClPU6_sZR786G5E1YWb2mNwLHvOFQDnb9TtqpChawmzapEJ8IoSd7FG91SdszE85OSyAwRgus4eo1jfFErSlpbuhvWZEUIt5qyDDHaKKwcgJ-VmaAt9mM9oU9/s320/IMG_0841.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303244102620146498" border="0" /></a><br />Ta-dah! A stack of cards ready for next week's card swap. The card fronts are mounted on Basic Gray and Cameo Coral cardstock. I rounded the corners using the small corner rounder punch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGtI0mVOpuEA5jIsWFoeL0JHnD2aMOA0mMsaKA6AXceMMz7wBuyCk6Ugz6dbGCo-Ikb9vNF0yIbLc7bKyyAw2bbs2MPvj7g_YvbVkvWZXgsKob9J9wFytahHnAUOveb0RloPY8c5g_tlC/s1600-h/IMG_0846.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGtI0mVOpuEA5jIsWFoeL0JHnD2aMOA0mMsaKA6AXceMMz7wBuyCk6Ugz6dbGCo-Ikb9vNF0yIbLc7bKyyAw2bbs2MPvj7g_YvbVkvWZXgsKob9J9wFytahHnAUOveb0RloPY8c5g_tlC/s320/IMG_0846.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303244106771187298" border="0" /></a><br />Time to enjoy a cup!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4oNGHda8aRDEAx7H4qTP1_wyVcoqoyTtuXOmNIwWbpCVCVqJq0b_HirNTnFOk-US9KwMyh48nA2Nv5ipjQStpdhyphenhyphenoSJzUkYU-uS4A0jQkbjTpdE-FzP30EYUdxm36kqC7YJJBNSxFbfo/s1600-h/IMG_0848.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4oNGHda8aRDEAx7H4qTP1_wyVcoqoyTtuXOmNIwWbpCVCVqJq0b_HirNTnFOk-US9KwMyh48nA2Nv5ipjQStpdhyphenhyphenoSJzUkYU-uS4A0jQkbjTpdE-FzP30EYUdxm36kqC7YJJBNSxFbfo/s320/IMG_0848.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303244211647992050" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Stamp Set:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Sip by Sip<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Cardstock:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Very Vanilla, Basic Gray, Cameo Coral<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Ink:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Basic Gray<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Accessories:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Stampin' Markers (Tempting Turquoise, Coral), Punches (3/4" Circle, Small Corner Rounder), Big Shot, Texture Plate (SU! Backgrounds 1), Stampin' Dimensionals</span><br /><br />Happy February! Here's to finding some stamping time.kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-5587222540575285702008-12-11T11:11:00.000-08:002008-12-11T11:31:10.255-08:00Holiday Spirit with Old Family Pics!Seems my standard intro to blog posts is, "so busy, haven't had much time to create or post" ... well, finally had some time last weekend to use some of the elements in the <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/kristy/misc3">Country Living Holiday stamp kit</a>. Of course, now I want to make more to give away ... but this one I'm keeping!<br /><br />Oh, before I started I created a "charger" placemat from a 12 x 12 piece of cardstock. The edges were cut with the scallop punch ... a few snowflakes stamped in Whisper White craft ink and done!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQrH74OrRiSHqITWfJ6ruioWHQJPBjUsaMgvpc9lWmyxDPff15x-lFpdT39xYwz8f4wZpEkqJ1f1lnTOMabrpeTXY1pkOFbMZ8-Dr1bv2nOEMP4_DN4SCrdhGuZfa-LYVi7imbk4roswl/s1600-h/PC060046_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613625485389490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQrH74OrRiSHqITWfJ6ruioWHQJPBjUsaMgvpc9lWmyxDPff15x-lFpdT39xYwz8f4wZpEkqJ1f1lnTOMabrpeTXY1pkOFbMZ8-Dr1bv2nOEMP4_DN4SCrdhGuZfa-LYVi7imbk4roswl/s320/PC060046_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />First step, "paint" the chipboard frames by sponging on some Whisper White craft ink ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCTTKK7RqzOOHlmYyElM5R-0BszPeSQ9jwv1WJi4PpoH7ZrUejCXzqjmZHaFa7n9NXT3IBy1_i5bP9WmCNAyOtWUGaaLUC_DpuFhChMHHqnd9OR4bFFpPP5HR9rwyODiZpVfM_AawJ-DK/s1600-h/PC060047_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613625525621650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCTTKK7RqzOOHlmYyElM5R-0BszPeSQ9jwv1WJi4PpoH7ZrUejCXzqjmZHaFa7n9NXT3IBy1_i5bP9WmCNAyOtWUGaaLUC_DpuFhChMHHqnd9OR4bFFpPP5HR9rwyODiZpVfM_AawJ-DK/s320/PC060047_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Next (after letting the craft ink dry), coat the surface of the chipboard frames with a think layer of Tombo multi-purpose glue and cover with Dazzling Diamonds glitter ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7iocKV4T3vgu6ohVpC4ixpNNFiw0OVvpt6zdFSJmght_TJ-YVIXWbddQIQ0tDYoZkxf7zyhRuA6SKNUnUrw6xTsT8qIrJVKQYf4wRjsdkIFgyz0Un_Qb8T-iwSmzyst9m4gOG7FfE6tTz/s1600-h/PC060051_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613639857022722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7iocKV4T3vgu6ohVpC4ixpNNFiw0OVvpt6zdFSJmght_TJ-YVIXWbddQIQ0tDYoZkxf7zyhRuA6SKNUnUrw6xTsT8qIrJVKQYf4wRjsdkIFgyz0Un_Qb8T-iwSmzyst9m4gOG7FfE6tTz/s320/PC060051_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then, cover the solid squares of chipboard with pre-cut designer series paper. I used the Tombo glue again ... and roughed up the edges a bit with a sanding block ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfc6QLUhsZt8WmZeXCqpHntPMhQpP1rgYobyKnunkM73zJHrNFMa6wPMkVhB9hDlzxSB3MDi3ZYqCfmUJPh6dW3ArwdmJ8JZ03KbA2XItQMLC2uGbcroJSaoa9HblDCX737sooJewNO30a/s1600-h/PC060052_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613641398574194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfc6QLUhsZt8WmZeXCqpHntPMhQpP1rgYobyKnunkM73zJHrNFMa6wPMkVhB9hDlzxSB3MDi3ZYqCfmUJPh6dW3ArwdmJ8JZ03KbA2XItQMLC2uGbcroJSaoa9HblDCX737sooJewNO30a/s320/PC060052_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Glue your picture to the back of the glittered frame, and attach to the front of your designer-series paper covered chipboard! Punch a hole in the top (I used a Crop-A-Dile) and add a loop of ribbon ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjtJu3oxjhUQGCOB1bc-tXRLNJR18UDMxoS9Jr0bday36LCDmwXJLNyZxotGPKUEC_f03ATuvA27MqJ7bQQ6ERvQVaroyiss0wT2uqI8vTGmpAMa1SO5o0_2yLYA3jGMWP0G_sXfdVRBx/s1600-h/PC060064_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613827023094898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjtJu3oxjhUQGCOB1bc-tXRLNJR18UDMxoS9Jr0bday36LCDmwXJLNyZxotGPKUEC_f03ATuvA27MqJ7bQQ6ERvQVaroyiss0wT2uqI8vTGmpAMa1SO5o0_2yLYA3jGMWP0G_sXfdVRBx/s320/PC060064_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The pic above is my Grandpa Lee (mom's side) and below are Grandma Rose & Grandpa Fred (dad Fred's parents) ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pv6hcPrBiyR7zOGmR_bdSjSorUtRzceUdbr7LuSvw6w200Vvy2r3ril_-hmlPeBE3GLgEUfJaP5Bx4IrEZT0adq59mqvGyZ9LpbHGimYLrwsJWouVZwgVIXa7_ublkPEmupovQzT8vF2/s1600-h/PC060061_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613819445982834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pv6hcPrBiyR7zOGmR_bdSjSorUtRzceUdbr7LuSvw6w200Vvy2r3ril_-hmlPeBE3GLgEUfJaP5Bx4IrEZT0adq59mqvGyZ9LpbHGimYLrwsJWouVZwgVIXa7_ublkPEmupovQzT8vF2/s320/PC060061_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is me and my dad (Arvis) when I was about 2 ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5aG753On4MpmNC107AKzxuC9ENBVVuOmvE_qzQk6MHUZlHZjidUhavhJxK5upyPmG47YxiMZ7_OqN0U39SuxBMDNF33L58SnNpU4it__zwGjlEeMNv1EMc-zyGZwQlNEY52YeS7Qlqqw/s1600-h/PC060058_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613817243838738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO5aG753On4MpmNC107AKzxuC9ENBVVuOmvE_qzQk6MHUZlHZjidUhavhJxK5upyPmG47YxiMZ7_OqN0U39SuxBMDNF33L58SnNpU4it__zwGjlEeMNv1EMc-zyGZwQlNEY52YeS7Qlqqw/s320/PC060058_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And, the whole family crew including a picture of my Grandma Blossom (mom's mom) and my great-grandmother Meri (Grandma Rose's mom) in front of her tinsel Christmas tree ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbuzzEHCJZct6ezH4Cavmm4w_zhmckfLjrktK0tTHm8nvGC6AH2BPhvkGCUiyxyYTAltEXNXMYDN5M4xP6IBQYyPnuYdIpAgV10semrM5WSWcEncTxMiZt9nrU97rorrO4SidKR-1grxT/s1600-h/PC060056_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278613812857768386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbuzzEHCJZct6ezH4Cavmm4w_zhmckfLjrktK0tTHm8nvGC6AH2BPhvkGCUiyxyYTAltEXNXMYDN5M4xP6IBQYyPnuYdIpAgV10semrM5WSWcEncTxMiZt9nrU97rorrO4SidKR-1grxT/s320/PC060056_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next step, string them on a garland and find a place to hang 'em in my house ...<br /><br />Cheers!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-27850011050104645612008-10-30T23:03:00.000-07:002008-10-30T23:15:46.523-07:00Halloween Pumpkins ...Happy Halloween! Had dinner with family recently and decided to make a lil' Halloween treat for my niece. <br /><br />It started with the Big Shot ...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sdlVb3eDVyPehC0bojOkhk6Mz3wK01EnqOF25wodnALovZFAme3ry-OlGf1WRtvJo1pZw9BT1SNmZ7S8-SP9T8_zfBSaLrthAPchlfA7UipxWZQLwLRPaYMn-1FWSy-by43AEsj1WnuQ/s1600-h/IMG_0520.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sdlVb3eDVyPehC0bojOkhk6Mz3wK01EnqOF25wodnALovZFAme3ry-OlGf1WRtvJo1pZw9BT1SNmZ7S8-SP9T8_zfBSaLrthAPchlfA7UipxWZQLwLRPaYMn-1FWSy-by43AEsj1WnuQ/s320/IMG_0520.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263195731052014514" /></a>... and the Pumpkin die ...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgk0G4_HX6ukk-6Hz1IcbnkH-hhZzeO8t_hAhTKLY9btBO42KYfaLPdx-yzNo8NStHUXc_u6hJp7NRSmRbNwQLe3PXcAS6rcb9QVMPENzdZfLRX7P5RdRNpmipuydO-gLv-2ShYHdKSuDi/s1600-h/IMG_0523.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgk0G4_HX6ukk-6Hz1IcbnkH-hhZzeO8t_hAhTKLY9btBO42KYfaLPdx-yzNo8NStHUXc_u6hJp7NRSmRbNwQLe3PXcAS6rcb9QVMPENzdZfLRX7P5RdRNpmipuydO-gLv-2ShYHdKSuDi/s320/IMG_0523.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263195736337573970" /></a><br />After a few more dies (Pumpkin Faces, Naturally Serif and the Top Note Bigz Die) I was able to put together this Halloween bag of jack-o-lanterns and treats.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicjYesIRjyDXyc3MYaSwQROCaB4xM_QUuiKu0zeOfRnPWT7Qq2T7vKWo3ZUTB3YQV1nebvlqFLZswNfL8UjEUuYMUqc3f8qoeI3LbMUzIihgdFVxcfnTzKVIGEWSvr2wW5HZbwtGqfSgi/s1600-h/IMG_0525.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicjYesIRjyDXyc3MYaSwQROCaB4xM_QUuiKu0zeOfRnPWT7Qq2T7vKWo3ZUTB3YQV1nebvlqFLZswNfL8UjEUuYMUqc3f8qoeI3LbMUzIihgdFVxcfnTzKVIGEWSvr2wW5HZbwtGqfSgi/s320/IMG_0525.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263195738170810946" /></a><br />The designer paper is from Stampin' Up!'s Ghostly Greetings package and the spider on the cellophane bag is from the Halloween rub-on set, Chills & Thrills.<br /><br />She had fun playing with the pumpkins ... and liked the spiders, too!kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-29120106518417743552008-10-16T22:15:00.000-07:002008-10-16T22:24:48.512-07:00Rockin' Some Halloween Cheer ...One of my favorite holidays is just around the corner. Perfect reason to use my new 'Just Jawing' stamp set and 'Chills & Thrills' rub-ons ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8Jc3yPUx2wfASJCsiMTdtBkFi8qhQkXeLMbX_V2VYc1yqCS9Xmg2NRyh9qT2oqF9iIq5lKpgguDHACkZe4_oYSsLRaxjPBw7f6ZftxryLDs4uka01_4KEpvnJ6GlHGED1XnvWkTEXczs/s1600-h/IMGP3598.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8Jc3yPUx2wfASJCsiMTdtBkFi8qhQkXeLMbX_V2VYc1yqCS9Xmg2NRyh9qT2oqF9iIq5lKpgguDHACkZe4_oYSsLRaxjPBw7f6ZftxryLDs4uka01_4KEpvnJ6GlHGED1XnvWkTEXczs/s320/IMGP3598.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257987217919094994" /></a><br /><br /><strong>The Card:</strong><br />The skull and 'You Rock' greeting are both from the 'Just Jawing' stamp set. I stamped the skull on shimmery white cardstock using Basic Black ink and then colored in the the hearts with a Real Red marker. I stamped the greeting with Versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder. After cutting out the skull (paper snips work great) I adhered it to the card using a few stampin' dimensionals to give it a bit of depth.<br /><br /><strong>The Candle Holder:</strong><br />I picked up some glass votive candle holders at the local craft store and used the 'Chills & Thrills' rub-ons to decorate the glass. Quick & Easy!<br /><br />Think I need to by some pumpkin candles ...kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318225151096260845.post-19015419124334897912008-10-04T17:27:00.000-07:002008-10-04T17:45:24.776-07:00Bag o' Treats ...Earlier this year, I made some "bag ties" using punches. It was the perfect thing to revive for the Halloween season to create a lil' bag o' treats ...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sw1W2268DcfqHc0Fnu58A1dpb7q8bRWFEw-Y8h9xbsC9DkXgx-hWav_HPybzgpoG04hz5WzSWDeGNN2bMyc5_XiwFmh63znYkPRdriGEmSNUJrPEMJkTc_FQwWaYLOHEPXqpiqZJ8ec1/s1600-h/IMG_0406sm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sw1W2268DcfqHc0Fnu58A1dpb7q8bRWFEw-Y8h9xbsC9DkXgx-hWav_HPybzgpoG04hz5WzSWDeGNN2bMyc5_XiwFmh63znYkPRdriGEmSNUJrPEMJkTc_FQwWaYLOHEPXqpiqZJ8ec1/s320/IMG_0406sm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253460435223013650" /></a><br /><br />For this project, I used:<br /><br /><strong>Stamp Set:</strong> Batty for You<br /><strong>Cardstock:</strong> Basic Black, Shimmery White, Tangerine Tango<br /><strong>Punches:</strong> Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Double Rectangle<br /><br />I stamped the image with Versamark ink and embossed with black embossing powder. The whole thing was tied on to a small cello bag with a piece of black grosgrain ribbon.<br /><br />Here's the original <a href="http://stampgarage.blogspot.com/2008/02/valentine-treats.html">Valentine's Day project</a> including some step-by-step pictures.<br /><br />Swapping out images and colors this bag decoration can work for any occasion! In fact, someone in my stamp class last month said "Wedding Favors" -- excellent idea.kdjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993301598308961016noreply@blogger.com0