August Stamp Class - What we made:

For my August stamp class I designed three projects using more of the fun new products and colors from the 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  I think they turned out very cute and I hope you like them too!

Inside reads: "a morning without coffee...is like sleep."

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Morning Cup, Take a Sip Wheel
Inks: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight; Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush, & Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers
Papers: Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon

Front reads: "I'm here for you..."

Inside reads: "Sometimes you just need to know that someone really cares. {That someone is me}."

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Occasional Quotes

Inks: Not Quite Navy

Papers: Not Quite Navy, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizazz, Very Vanilla, Love Letter DSP

Accessories: Two-step Owl  Punch, Two-Step Bird Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, Metallic Brads

Inside reads: "Life is Beautiful"

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Style Beautiful

Inks: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red

Papers: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Love Letter DSP

Accessories: Stampin' Sponges

More Stamped Italian Tile Coasters!

My stamped Italian Tile Coasters have been so popular I decided to try out a few new designs!

The first one is a custom order made for a friend:

The rest are available for sale in my Etsy shop and will also be available at the August 28 Flea Market in Marinai:

What do you think?

If you see something you love, but it isn't the right color(s) just let me know.  I'm happy to do custom orders!

August Stamp Class Sneak Peak!!

Would you like to attend my stamp class?  It will be at my house on August 19th at 6:00PM.  We'll be making 3 fun cards, each using different Stampin' Up! colors and materials! The materials fee is $10 or a $25+ product order. Bring a friend! Just let me know how many are coming in your RSVP. Class size is limited to 8 people. I still have a few seats left so please RSVP by August 17, 2010.

Stamping on Candles

 I've had a few lovely, white, square candles tucked away in a closet for months.  A friend gave them to me when she moved and I knew they were perfect for a stamp project.  A few days ago I pulled them out and decided to decorate them for sale at the flea market later this month.

Style Beautiful stamped in Real Red

Artistic Etchings stamped in Chocolate Chip

Apple Blossoms stamped in Wild Wasabi

Punched Posies stamped in Rich Razzleberry

If you'd like to learn how to stamp on candles just leave me a comment and I'll add it to my list of tutorials to share on the blog.

Online Inspiration

I read a lot of craft blogs and I love the pictures of what other creative people have made.  Often this is a source of inspiration for me to come up with my own ideas, but sometimes a card or other project is so perfect that I copy it because I love it so much.

I love how this card turned out, but I can't take credit for the design: that should go to Sandi MacIver.  I did make a few minor changes, but really, if you follow the link and see the original I pretty much copied her beautiful card.

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Friend Never Fade
Inks: Real Red and Pear Pizazz Stampin' Write Markers
Papers: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Greenhouse Gala DSP
Accessories: Brights and Neutrals Brads, Paper Piercing Kit, Paper Piercing Tool

Sticky Note Wallet Tutorial

Welcome to my first crafting tutorial! We will be making a sticky note wallet similar to the one I posted a few days ago that we made at my craft class.

First we'll start with a piece of card stock measuring 8 1/4" x 3 1/8".

Score the card stock at 3 1/8", 3 3/8", 6 1/2", and 6 3/4". 

Fold on the scored lines.

Using designer paper of your choice cut three pieces: two measuring 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" and one measuring 1" x 2 7/8".

Using the edge punch of your choice punch a border on the flap the overlaps on the front of the wallet.

Using SNAIL adhesive or other adhesive of your choice glue the designer paper to the outside of the wallet.

Next, using stamps and punches of your choice prepare an embellishment for the front of the wallet.  I used a heart shaped stamp and heart punch.

I also sponged around the edge of my punched image to give it a more finished look.

 Apply SNAIL adhesive to the top portion of your embellishment.

Apply embellishment to the overlapping flap of your wallet.

Using 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" sticky notes apply a strip of sticky strip to the back of the pad on the top and bottom.

Adhere sticky notes to the inside of the wallet.

Using pre-cut, self adhesive velcro patches apply BOTH pieces of velcro to the back of your embellishment.  When you close the flap the opposing side of the velcro will be placed perfectly.

That's it!  Wasn't it easy? Sticky note wallets are a cute addition to your desk and make great gifts!

Want to make one just like mine?  Here is the supply recipe (All Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Punch Potpourri
Inks: Basic Black
Papers: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Newsprint DSP, Sticky Notes
Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Full Heart Punch, Stampin' Sponges, Sticky Strip, SNAIL Adhesive

Since this is my first time posting a tutorial I hope that it is clear and concise.  If you have any suggestions for improving tutorials in the future I'd love to hear them.

My New Favorite Stamp Set

Morning Cup is my new favorite stamp set! If you know me, then you probably know that I love coffee. When Stampin' Up! came out with a stamp set with cups, a percolator, and various caffeine related sayings I had to have it.

Card Recipe (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Morning Cup
Inks: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Delightful Daffodil, Basic Black
Papers: Old Olive, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Delightful Daffodil, Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope
Accessories: Playground Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Stampin' Write Markers

I hope you like it as much as I do!  If you find that you MUST have this card it is available in my Etsy Shop!