MOM AND ME - 3D PROJECT CLASS!!

For those of you who procrastinated or forgot, you missed an awesome time! The first project was a personalized sign with chalkboard area, decorative papers and embellishments. Below is the one Amy made for her room. . . of course, in blue and green. It's also made from foamboard so you can use the decorated parts to adhere sticky notes or use push pins to hold messages and reminders.

Then, Ms. Jodie didn't want to have her photo taken, but mom Patty was gracious enough to oblige. Jodie's personalized sign came out beautifully. She chose hardboard instead of foamboard so she can use sticky notes, and of course, her chalk!

Jennifer and Grace were delighted to show off both of their projects, and the last two photos are of the special box made by Jodie. The box project was fairly quick and by making this item, the participants know better how to take an ordinary household object and turn it into a beautiful treasure box or gift package.

Each person used the same set of supplies but all the results were indivudal and personalized. That's the beauty of stamping!

Talented friends from across the world

Oh, I totally love the friendships I've made by sharing my passion for stamping. Paige has moved to the states but a part of her heart stays with us. She tried my "To Go" class kit and here's a photo of her metal tin. Isn't it beautiful???!!!

September's Stamp A Stack with Gift Tin!

I found these great tins to embellish! The top one was done in class by Mili, who intends to add a die cut gecko to finish it off. The one below was completed by Jodie, and the third by Daisy. Aren't they too adorable? Use them as gifts or to hold YOUR own stamping embellishments and doo-dads!



The one I made below is for my desk at Delta Management. It certainly brightens up my work hours! And the cards included with this stamp a stack included clear heat embossing, watercoloring, and a new Tri-Shutter Fold.

Scrapbooking gifts. . . .

I met a new gal at the Artists Holiday Bazaar last December where she purchased one of my pre-made scrapbooks for her baby. She recently invited my husband and I to her sweet child's first birthday party where she had the album filled with photographs and on display. She did an incredible job finishing the album into a work of art.

I've made her this one to highlight Joanna's second year of life! The outside of the album has the wide grosgrain ribbon adorned with rub-ons, and a chipboard heart covered with designer paper and embellished with a cute flower.


Remember that you can click on any photograph so see a larger and more detailed image!




I used HALF of a Simply Scrappin' Kit (Crew Kids Girls) and a sheet of rub-ons. It took just a few hours, and they are SO MUCH FUN TO MAKE!!!

Coordinating matchbook and candle for Sylvia's birthday!

My dear friend Sylvia's birthday was February 2nd. I had a Yankee Candle in Lotus Blossom scent (dontcha love Yankee Candles?!) and used Stampin' Up! Designer Paper (Bali Breeze) to decorate both the glass jar and the matchbooks to go with it! The large flower is cut from the design on the paper, and then we added some of the new felt flowers from the catalog. I'm pretty happy with our design. Amy and I made it together for the very special Sylvia!!
(Sylvia, I hope you have lots more birthdays in store with us!)

Gift from Elly

My wonderful downline Elly gave me this adorably decorated box. It's made from regular drink coasters covered with Designer Papers. The cropadile tool easily punches holes in the coasters (and many other items) to wind ribbons and keep the box in place.

This is SO darned cute! Thanks, my dear friend.

Gifts from Maria

My friend Maria in Guam sent me these lovely items. The top photo shows a note card holder and four coordinating note cards. It's really a wonderful gift! I'm hoping she remembers to send me the pattern so I can make some for myself.



This shows the note card holder closed with the note cards inside.




And this is those cute pencil holders that I've made. They can also be done in an asian theme and used for chopsticks. . .perfect for that dinner party you've been planning. Well, Maria took it further and used them for gifting candy (umm, what are they called? the sugar in a paper tube?? , well they're yummy, and totally a blast from the past.) Thank you to Maria!!!

Chipboard Names!

Aren't these adorable? Nicole's room is yellow and pretty in pink and gable green with flowers, and so her name has been done to coordinate with her room. Amy's is bashful blue, chocolate chip and celery with circles. With a little craft ink, stamps, and brads, you can decorate chipboard letters to hang anywhere. I used pop up glue dots to adhere them to their doors, or you could put them on the walls or windows.

You could also add ribbons and other embellishments, depending on the look you want to achieve.

Oh, I'm so busy patting myself on the back for this cute idea. Oh, well, Amy actually made them but I thought of it!! LOL.