Saturday, May 31, 2008

Scrapbooking Elements

I have completed a few more scrapbooking elements for a group I belong to in the USA. The themes were Sea Shells(tile accents) and Summer Fun(on-board accent stars). As with my swap elements before, I had to use certain stamp sets and colours of cardstock/ink. The pictures of these elements did not turn out very well, but I thought that I would share them with you regardless. Please click on the pictures to see a closer image.

On-Board Accent Stars: I first inked the entire chipboard star with a White Craft ink pad. I let it dry a little and then sponged the top on the star using Bashful Blue Classic ink and the bottom of the star with Pumpkin Pie classic ink as well as wheeling on the Sandy Shells images using Pumpkin Pie ink directly onto the bottom of the star. I did this to create the sand and sky. I then used Black Staz-On ink to ink the Sandy Shells wheel and rolled it on Whisper White cardstock.

The Sanddollar: left white, tombo liquid glue was applied and then I applied dazzling diamonds glitter.

The Starfish: Using a blender pen, I dipped it in the Pumpkin Pie ink that I had squeezed onto the lid of the ink pad and coloured the image. I applied the liquid glue just on the "arms" of the starfish and applied clear micro beads.

Clam Shell: Again, using the blender pen dipped in ink as above, I coloured this image using Bashful Blue ink. Liquid glue applied and light blue fine cosmo glitter applied.

Tile Accents: These tile accents are only 1-1/4 inches square! I first cut Bashful Blue cardstock into 1-1/4 inch strips. I then inked the end of the pennant flag of the sail boat from the Winds of Grace stamp set using the Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Marker to make the seagulls. I also lightly sponged bashful blue ink onto the BB cardstock. I wheeled the Sandy Shells wheel through Sahara sand ink and rolled onto Sahara Sand cardstock. This card stock was then torn to create "sand". I glued this strip of cardstock to the bashful Blue cardstock using Stampin' Up!'s Everywhere glue stick. Once the strip of sahara sand cardstock was applied, I then cut the tiles again to be 1 -1/4 inch square. The individual shells were wheeled onto Confetti White cardstock using Staz-On ink, coloured, glitter, microbeads or Crystal Effects applied and then cut out. Each were adhered to the tiles using Crystal Effects.

I hope that you find some inspiration in these scrapbooking elements.


Happy stamping and scrapping!


Stacey


(images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2008)

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day!


A heartfelt 'Happy Mother's Day!' to all of the moms, grandma's,Oma's,Nana's,Nannies, and all of the special 'moms'!



I had a lovely day today. I woke up to breakfast in bed courtesy of my daughter J'Naya and hubbie! Yummy homemade blueberry pancakes! Yes, Keith and J'Naya both know the recipe from memory. They also took me out for lunch. I had a great chuckle when J'Naya ate her dessert of 'dirt & worms'....! I still say that I have the best recipe for this!
Now I am taking a moment out to show you a few cards and then I will be continuing my organizing journey! It is more of an expedition if I do say so myself. I can't believe all of the papers that I have recycled this week.




I hope you enjoy these Mother's Day cards as well as your day!




Stacey



(images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2008)



Saturday, May 03, 2008

More May Promotions!

Get On Board with Chipboard!

For the month of May, when you spend $40 on any Stampin’ Up! ® products, you’ll get 25% off all On Board chipboard products (shown on pages 178-179 of the Spring-Summer Collection 2008 catalogue). Stampin’ Up!’s On Board chipboard collections offer a fun and easy way to embellish projects, create custom greetings, and decorate scrapbook pages.

Cutting Combo Pack Special Offer

During the month of May, buy a Cutting Mat and get a Hobby Blade for FREE! The Hobby Blade and Cutting Mat are perfect for cutting Designer Series paper and card stock to layer over Stampin’ Up!’s On Board products! (Both products are shown on page 184.) The non-slip mat allows for safe cutting while protecting your work surface. Grid lines provide a guide for precise cutting with your hobby blade everytime! The hobby blade can be used for many purposes, but it is a wonderful tool to trim excess designer paper that you have adhered to your chipboard pieces!

Loonies for Littles

Available only until May31st, the Loonies for Littles Kit will help you preserve memories while you help support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Stampin' Up! will donate $2 for each kit sold. In addition, only when you purchase this kit through me, I will also personally donate $2 for each kit sold to the Victoria Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization. Thank you to all of those who have purchased this kit! Not only are you receiving a fabulous kit, you are also helping out a wonderful organization.


Expand Your Toolbox

Stampin’ Up!’s helping you expand your toolbox! For the entire month of May, join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator and get 20 percent off the Starter Kit, plus a FREE tin of Hodgepodge Hardware® (a $35.95 value!).



Happy Stampin'!


Stacey


(images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2008)

Friday, May 02, 2008

Specials for May!

Save $52 on the Starter Kit + get a free "Hodgepodge Hardware" Kit from Stampin' Up! now until May 31st!



For the month of May, join Stampin' Up! as a Canadian demonstrator and get

20 percent off the Starter Kit's regular price of $260
(a savings of $52)

PLUS a free tin of Hodgepodge Hardware (a $35.95 value).


Hodgepodge Hardware assortment choices include:

105532 Aged Copper
105531 Antique Brass
105515 Pewter

New demonstrators can also purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On to their starter kit for an additional $65, if desired.

No matter where you live in Canada, you'll be on your way to starting your own flexible home-based business or at the very least, being a discount purchaser where you'll save money on your favourite stamping & scrapbooking supplies!

Happy Stampin'!


Stacey