Ink Designs by Amy

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Here are a couple of cards we made at the card class I had at a scrapbooking crop at Lesa's church last Friday. Thanks Lesa for having me! Many people have a hard time with bows on their cards. I'm hoping to have a video on this blog in the future...if I can figure out how to upload it :-)...on how to easily tie bows. But on this first card, I just wrapped a 6" piece of gold string around the designer paper layer and taped it down on the back. Then, I tied a bow with an 8" piece of gold string and attached it with a glue dot on the top of the tag. I cut the tag out with my Cuttlebug [love this tool!] but you could use any punch or good 'ole scissors to do it as well. The snowman was colored with Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils and a blender pen.

The 2nd card is an easy card to duplicate using minimal stamps. I used several different sizes of snowflakes stamped in 3 different colors of ink [I used Palette Ink's Prussian Blue, Stampin Up's Bashful Blue, and Brilliance Starlite Silver]. But, you could easily use only 1 snowflake stamp and get the same effect. Play around with different color schemes for a different look. I finished the card with Stickles glitter glue on the snowflakes to add shimmer although the picture doesn't really reflect it. I need Barry to take my pictures since he's the photographer of the family :-)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Private classes

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:10:00 +0000

In addition to classes in my home, I also offer personalized classes where you can have your own private class with your friends where we make cards, gifts or anything you can think of...in your home or mine. The class fee for the participants will vary depending on the type of items completed in class. Your class fee will be FREE for holding the event. This is a fun night for a "Girls Night Out", a Mommy and Me class, for Girl Scout groups, Book Clubs or just an excuse to get together with friends. Contact me and we can work out the details of the event.

Last Monday, I held a private class with Cassie and her friends and their moms. I think the girls really enjoyed themselves. Many of them put their own creative spin on the cards and they turned out so pretty. I wish I took a picture of the cards that they made. But, I always think of that after the fact, unfortunately.

Here are the 2 cards of the 3 cards we made that night:

The picture doesn't really reflect very well the glitter on the ornaments and swirls on the 2nd card. I made the ornaments by punching out circles on a piece of cardstock. I layed this "template" over my white card layer and sponged ink in the cut out circles. While the template is still on the card layer, I stamped the smaller swirl image inside the circles. Once you remove the template, the ornaments remain. The card is then finished by drawing a hanger on the ornament and stamping the larger swirls in light blue. I used Stickles glitter glue to add glitter all over the card.

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:31:00 +0000

Where has the time gone? I'm sorry that I haven't posted anything since my Christmas card class the first week in November. I am so happy that I've started my classes back up again. It was so much fun. I had 18 ladies over the 2 nights. It was great to get a head start on Christmas cards. And some ladies turned them into thank you cards. So, they'll be ready to go after the Holidays. The Christmas cards we made are below. Since some of you have asked, if you weren't able to make it to the class, you can purchase a class kit of these cards. Just email me at the link on the left and I can give you details.

My next class is Monday, December 7th from 6:30-9:00 at my house with all new card designs. Spaces are filling up fast so let me know soon if you'd like to come. With every friend you bring who is new to my classes, you'll receive a $5 discount. And, your friend will receive a free gift from me. Just let me know they'll be coming so I can reserve their spot. If you've never been to a class or even if you've never stamped before, come and join us [and also get a free gift from me]. I'd like all RSVPs [with payment] by Monday, November 30th, so I can get all of the supplies ready.

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Busy week getting ready for my classes next Monday and Tuesday. I haven't finished cutting all of the cardstock yet so if you'd still like to attend either day's sessions, just let me know. Just click on the "email me" button to the left.

Trick or treat for my boys is tomorrow. They are thrilled knowing that soon they'll have an abundance of candy. Now if only I can try and avoid the candy bowls. We carved our pumpkins last night...always the dreaded task. But the kids helped figure out their designs and get the pumpkin ready this year. So, it didn't turn out too bad. The boys loved their skeleton and "firey" pumpkins. But, my hubby and I made our pumpkins more serious with the cancer ribbon and Ryan's initials. Ryan and the dreaded disease are never far from our minds.

Happy Beggar's Night tomorrow. If you have little ones that still go out, may they be treated with your favorite candies :-)

Fun stamping weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:38:00 +0000

I spent 3 days last weekend at a Stamp Camp down at Camp Kirkwood organized by the Stampin Up demonstrator that got me hooked on stamping 7 years ago. She did a great job with the whole event. And, I loved stamping all weekend. I was able to make the majority of my Christmas cards. After Stamp Camp and with the cards I'll be making at my Christmas Card classes, I'll be so relieved to get all of my Christmas cards done way ahead of the Holidays. I typically wait until the last minute to start and finish them in mid-December. I also stamped a bunch of birthday cards to give out for upcoming birthdays. I have spent way too much money at Target this past year buying cards. My goal is to look ahead and get the cards made a month before the actual dates. We'll see how that goes. Fun weekend planned. My son's last football game of the season is this weekend. And, we're celebrating my niece's 4th birthday. Amazing how quickly they grow up!

Look how beautiful it was at Camp Kirkwood! What a gorgeous place. And, besides the awesome scenery, the food was amazing throughout the weekend.

And, do you see all of the plastic containers inside the black crates along the windows? These are all of the stamps that Anita brought for the group to use. Can you say that I was in heaven?!?!?!

Here's the card I made for my niece. Very simple design and fun with the glittery frosting.

Have a great weekend!

Back again

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:36:00 +0000

Well, talk about taking a hiatus. It's been quite awhile since I've been on my blog. I thought maybe I'd start it up again. Who knows how long I'll stick with it. But, I'd really like to keep up with it. So here goes...

First of all, I wanted to say thank you to all of my friends that supported our family during my nephew, Ryan's, battle with cancer. We were so appreciative of the prayers and cards that we received as our family grieved his passing in May. His journey reinforced even more the priorities in my life. He will forever be missed. I started back stamping a few months ago and have enjoyed the mental release it gave me. Stamping a card or project for someone else made me happy. And, I've missed holding my stamping classes with everyone. So, I'm starting them up again in November. I'm so excited to be doing them again.

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:35:00 +0000

I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. As I'm sure you noticed, I pretty much took 2008 off of stamping due to various reasons. My nephew, Ryan Salmons (19), was diagnosed with Stage 4 Aveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in April of 2008. My mind was not really into stamping and really wasn't able to be creative in designing cards and organizing stamp classes. It has been, and continues to be, a long journey for Ryan. I would definitely covet any prayers you could send his way. But, I have found these last couple of months that stamping and scrapbooking provided a good escape for my mind. So, I'm going to try and get back into it and have stamp classes in my home again. I am working on getting a schedule together and will inform you when my first class will be. I'm shooting for one at the end of January or beginning of February.

I also haven't been as active with The Angel Company because of my focus being elsewhere. However, they just started a promotion today that is incredible and I couldn't not pass it on.

July TAC Promotions

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:28:00 +0000

The July Stamp of the Month, "Buggy Boxes" is an adorable set that would be perfect for using your colored or watercolor pencils. It is only $6.95 with a $30 purchase. Click HERE to go to TAC's website to see some great samples using this stamp set. Also, this month is the Limited Edition "Just Dreamy" stamp set below. It is $7.95 with a $30 purchase and is available from July 15-August 15.

New Fall/Winter 2008 Catalog is here

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:55:00 +0000

I just received the new Fall/Winter 2008 Catalog from The Angel Company [TAC]. It is full of beautiful samples made by fellow TAC demonstrators. This Catalog reveals some gorgeous new paper lines as well as some wonderful album kits. There are new stamp sets that really emphasize TAC's philosophy to be Simple, Smart and Sophisticated. Their goal is to make the creative process simple for you by providing products so you can create beautiful projects in little time. If you are interested in purchasing the new catalog, please send me an email and I'll get one out to you. The catalogs are $4.95 plus $2.50 shipping if you'd like me to mail it. I'll include a coupon for $4.95 off your next $40 order.

Retiring List and June specials

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:52:00 +0000

Please forgive me for not keeping up with this blog. Ever since my nephew, Ryan, was diagnosed with cancer, stamping and my hobbies have taken a back seat to my family. But, I thought I would let you all know what's going on with The Angel Company in June. There will be a new catalog coming out June 23rd. If you are interested in purchasing one, you can pre-order one for $4.95 [plus $2.50 shipping if you'd like me to mail it]. I'll include a coupon for $4.95 off your next $40 order. There are quite a few promotions going until the next catalog comes out so I'll list them all here. The last day to order from the current catalog is Friday, June 20th. If you have an order you'd like to place, please get it to me by Thursday, June 19th so I'll have time to get it into the company. As a reminder, shipping is the lesser of 10% of the order or $6.95. So, if your order is less than $69.50, there is a $6.95 shipping fee although I'll try to group orders together if I'm able so you'll only pay 10%.

The retiring list is posted below. These will only be available until June 20th. I have a list that includes the pages # of the set. But, I'm having problems attaching it here. If you'd like a copy of this list, email me and I'll mail it to you.

T-2746 A God Thing

T-2660 Abundance Is

T-2333 All Season Skinnies

T-2680 Animal Blocks

T-2604 Autumn Smiles

T-2265 Be

T-2181 Be Authentic

T-2656 Beach Fun

T-2605 Beautiful Place

T-2358 Birthday Buggies

T-2321 Blossom Builders

T-2515 Buggie Christmas

T-2202 Calendar

T-306 Chicken Scratch

T-2573 Distressed Designs

T-2124 Diva Dresses

T-2619 Don't Bug Me

T-2755 F is for Family

T-441 Faith Hope Love

T-2283 Fanciful Flowers

T-2562 Fangtastic

T-2650 Forget Not

T-2623 Friendly Goblins

T-2611 Friendly Note

T-2791 Giggly Goblins

T-2328 Hang Loose

T-2728 Happy Celebration

T-2713 Happy Holiday Squares

T-2769 He Said She Said

T-2406 Heart-itude

T-2325 Hip Hardware

T-2370 His Angels

T-2794 Jolly Jack-O-Lanterns

T-2704 License To Chill

T-2560 Lily Pad Pond

T-2375 Little Inspirations

T-2615 Live Inspired

T-2372 May Your Merry

T-2548 Mini Sampler

T-2334 More Season Skinnies

T-2578 My Favorites

T-2874 My Spiritual Journey

T-2821 My Story

T-2649 Needed Numbers

T-2661 Nurture Your Soul

T-2643 Old Friend

T-2357 Pals

T-2858 Party Notes

T-2690 Party Time

T-2683 Playful Paisley

R-2027 Pretty Posies

T-2540 Ragdolls

T-2774 Remembrance

T-2797 Retro Christmas

T-2788 Retro Halloween

T-2787 Retro Reindeer

T-2789 Retro Treaters

T-1232 Rub A Dub

T-2353 Sassy Cats

T-2712 Sentimental Boxes

T-2152 So Girly Swirly

T-2288 So Silly

T-2639 Stipple Bet

T-2221 Sweet Sayings

T-2695 Swirly Seasons

T-2327 The Buzz

T-2800 The First Thanksgiving

T-2618 The Only Thing

T-2566 Tip Toe

T-2602 Too Spooky

T-2301 Truly Blessed

T-2360 Wedding Wishes

T-1205 Wishing You

T-2569 Write It

T-2823 You Are Mine

T-2809 You're A Hoot

T-1203 You're Invited

Our TAC™ Fan-Favorite stamp sets are available for a limited time in a special miniature version! These are only $2.95 with a $30 order.

The Angel Company™ Matchbook Kits are constructed of premium-quality cardstock complete with double-sided printing. Each kit has easy-to-punch-out pieces, coordinating tags and tabs, and are easily “do-able” in an evening. In celebration of special photographs waiting to be showcased, we’ve paired our exquisite Pemberley Bay™ Matchbook Kit with the specially-created “True Wealth” Limited Edition stamp set. Available only until June 16th. You'll receive Pemberley Bay & Rockin' Roxie Matchbook kits and the limited edition stamp set for only $28.90.

The June Stamp of the Month is $5.95 with a $30 purchase. Available until June 30th.

The June Vintage Set of the month is $10.95 with a $30 order. Available until June 30th.

Please pray

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:14:00 +0000

Please pray for our nephew, Ryan Salmons, as he battles and wins his fight with cancer. He is 18 years old and an amazing person. He was just diagnosed and is beginning his treatments.

Thank you for your prayers!

~Amy

The New Spring/Summer 2008 Inspiration Book and Catalog is here!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:57:00 +0000

I just received this a couple of days ago and have already gone through it 20 times! It has some beautiful new paper collections and matchbook kits. These kits are already cut out on double-sided cardstock and include tabs and punch-out tags so you can assemble your own small scrapbook or journal. It is only $8.95.

I'll post more as I have more time to upload some of my favorite new items in the catalog.

If you'd like to receive one, let me know. They are $4.95 plus $2.00 shipping. I'll include a coupon for $4.95 off of your next $30 order.

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:16:00 +0000

I wanted to wish you all a very Blessed Christmas with your families.

I have not been as active on this blog as I wanted. I am hoping that after the first of the year I will post new projects and ideas on a very regular basis. I'm hoping to get my hands on the new Angel Company catalog either today or the 26th. I'm excited to see it. I've heard that we will now carry the Bind-It-All and the Scor-Pal. I am thrilled about that. I just bought the Scor-Pal last month and don't know how I ever lived without it. And, the Bind-It-All was on my wishlist for Christmas this year...so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for it tomorrow :-) I'll post an update about the catalog once I receive it and had a chance to scour through it.

Have a very Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

December SOTM and Vintage Sets

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:39:00 +0000

Let's Toast is the December Stamp of the Month. And, it's only $1.95 with a $30.00 purchase. So cute!

The Vintage set this month is Snowflake Blocks. Another great set from a past catalog. It is $6.95 with a $30.00 purchase.

One $30.00 purchase allows you to purchase both the Stamp of the Month and the Vintage Set.

December Specials

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:35:00 +0000

The Angel Company has a new promotion going on this month, called Tutti Frutti Kit & Kaboodle. It's full of bright colors for cold, snowy days. It includes the Tutti Frutti Soar with It Paper collection [12x12] and the Frutti Words Limited Edition Stamp set. It's $25.95 [with a retail value of $35.90] and available until December 31st.

Color Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:28:00 +0000

Some of you have asked how I choose what colors to use for my cards and projects. I find inspiration for color schemes everywhere...catalogs, magazines, clothing, advertisements. You can see what the current color trends are by looking at new ads in print and on TV. I was looking through the Target Holiday Catalog last night. The cover caught my eye. I loved the greens and reds used. You could easily make a card using the different shades of green. I don't think my picture shows the colors as well as I'd like. At first, chartreuse wouldn't be a first choice of a Christmas green. But, I really like how adding this color to the green and olive shades work great together. Play around with different colors and see what you come up with.

Here is a card we made at my Christmas in October class using similar shades of green.

Supplies used: Heart Sings set, Tag Tidbits set, watercolor pencils, circle punch and Coluzzle, Crystal stickles, pop dots, grey marker, Noir and Landscape Palette ink pads

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:24:00 +0000

I hope you all have a very blessed Thanksgiving with your family. I always enjoy this time to reflect on how thankful I am to God for my family and everything in my life. I hope you enjoy your day and all of that yummy comfort food.

Here is a quick scrapbook page from the Fall Supplement created by another TAC demonstrator, Julie Griffith. She used TAC's Cha Cha paper collection, Cha Cha ribbons and hardware and the Count Your Blessings and Lolabet stamp sets to complete this page.

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:51:00 +0000

I had my Gifts Class last night where we made 7 different projects. I always have so much fun at my classes. I love getting a chance to talk with everyone and stamp a little bit. This was one of the projects that we made. It is an altered binder clip where you could display a picture or a card. It would be really cute to have a different one made for each child or grandchild and show them off on your mantle during the Holidays.

We made different versions of the binder clip on the right using TAC's Amelia Paper collection. We just attached little pieces of the Amelia patterned paper [1 7/8"x 7/8"] with adhesive to both sides of the clip. I then just added a cute phrase from TAC's Ribbon Words stamp set in Palette ink on a separate piece of paper, added a pewter brad and taped it to the patterned paper. We then tied various pieces of ribbon around the clips so they remain closed. Very easy and really cute. The binder on the left is using paper from TAC's Just Like Dad paper collection. I'll try to upload more pictures over the next few days.

The Angel Company November Specials

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:35:00 +0000

There are so many specials going on this month at The Angel Company. The wonderful Celebration promotion that was so fun last month has been extended until November 30th. All customer and hostess benefits are doubled. Grab a couple of your friends and place a $100+ order with me and you'll be able to get two Level A hostess stamp sets and any 3 items in the catalog at 50% off! Hostesses also get 20% off all of their purchases [after you’ve reached $100].

I'm listing the Discontinued Stamp List that just came out and all of the other November specials below.

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:31:00 +0000

Just in time for the holidays, the Merry Stamping Special includes our exclusive Merry Wishes™ Soar With It Collection [12x12] and our Limited Edition Merry Words Stamp Set for only $29.95 [retail value of $39.90].

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:28:00 +0000

Ginger Joy is only $4.25 with a $30 order and is available until Nov. 3oth.

November specials

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:25:00 +0000

November's Stamp of the Month is called "Button Words". This set of 12 stamps is available for $6.95 with a $30 purchase. It is only available until November 30th.

Entering the blogging world

noreply@blogger.com (Amy Salmons) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:32:00 +0000

I've debated on doing this for a long time...I so enjoy reading other people's blogs about stamping or scrapbooking. There's so much inspiration out there. I'm hoping that I can include some of my stamping thoughts and show some things I've made in my classes and workshops. So, here I go...