Stampin' with Elizabeth

I can make that party!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:36:00 +0000

Chris over at Just a Girl is hosting an "I can make that!" party with all kinds of great gift ideas to make. I can't wait to see what everyone else has made! But first I have to go do the grocery shopping, so I guess that will have to wait.

Here is what I made for the party:

I have had this idea in my head since I made these for Mother's Day gifts and I decided that now was the time to finally make it. I kid you not this project took me less than 30 minutes to make! (Well, except for looking for the image to use. I did that on another day.)

Here is what you need for this project:

Picture frame (I used an 8x8 frame.)

Patterned scrapbook paper

Coordinating card stock

Glue or other permanent adhesive

Temporary adhesive (optional)

Pencil

Image

Here is what you do:

1. Find an image you want to make into a silhouette. I found mine on Microsoft's online clip art site.

2. Cut out the image.

3. Turn your image over and trace it on the back of your patterned scrapbook paper and cut out. You may want to stick your image down with temporary adhesive while you are tracing to keep it from shifting. Tracing on the back means you won't have to erase any stray pencil marks.

4. Cut a piece of coordinating card stock to the size of your frame.

5. Glue your silhouette onto the card stock and put it in the frame.

I already had the frame and, of course, I have plenty of scrapbook paper and card stock in my craft stash, so this didn't cost me anything to make, but even if you had to buy the supplies, you should be able to get them for minimal cost.

Materials for this project: Orchid Opulence card stock; Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper. You can order these products here.

Digital Scrapbooking Day

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000

Today is Digital Scrapbooking Day, so I thought I'd share some more pages I've made with My Digital Studio. I just had all of the pages I've made so far and they look awesome! I have also been busy working on some Christmas gifts with MDS. (Sorry, can't tell you what it is because my family reads my blog.)

Have a happy Digital Scrapbooking Day!

More from My Digital Studio

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:49:00 +0000

I am seriously hooked on My Digital Studio! I have been looking forward to the release of MDS since Stampin' Up! announced it in January, and I love it more than I thought I would. It is so easy to create awesome pages! I have done more scrapbooking since I got MDS than I have this whole year.

I also love the fact that I don't have to wait to have my pictures printed. The page with pictures of my daughter on the trike were taken on Monday and I created the page on Tuesday night! You can also use different effects with your photos in MDS. I changed the trike photos to black and white after I started the page. If I had printed the pictures in color and then decided I wanted B&W, I would have had to wait for more photos.

Here are two of the pages I created on Tuesday night. I worked on a third page, but I'm not quite finished with it yet. I'll have it to share soon!

Click Here to order your copy of My Digital Studio!

My Digital Studio Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:07:00 +0000

I have been having a great time playing with the new digital paper crafting software from Stampin' Up! This week I made some cards using my Digital Studio. I almost made my daughter late for school this morning because I started playing with MDS and lost track of time!

Here are two of the cards that I made using MDS:

If you want to get a copy of My Digital Studio click here to shop online.

Halloween Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:57:00 +0000

I don't normally send cards at Halloween, but a friend wants to come over and make some. I decided that I would play around with the new Halloween set in the Mini Catalog: Pumpkin Patch. This set is just too cute!

I have to admit that neither of these cards was what I had pictured in my head when I started out, but I think they both turned out darned cute!

By the way, if you have been wondering where I've been, I've been setting up my new Etsy store. I've decided to try selling the cards and other things that I make. I'll always be adding things so keep checking back!

Materials for these cards: Pumpkin Patch stamp set; Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry and Pumpkin Pie card stock; Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Old Olive and Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pads; Big Shot, Top Note die and Circle Die; Word Window and Modern Label Punches; Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon; Silver Brads

This week's 2 Sketches 4 You

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:33:00 +0000

I was so excited to get a card made this week with the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You! And on Monday, too! I always intend to make a card using the sketch, but most of the time I never get around to it.

I love this week's sketch and the card I made was so easy! It took just a few minutes and I want to try and create some more cards with this sketch.

I've been busy creating projects for my 12 Weeks of Christmas email series, so if you want great Christmas project ideas, be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Tomorrow is the last day to sign up and not miss any of the great ideas!

Materials for this card are: Birthday Bliss stamp set; Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White card stock; Cottage Wall DSP; Old Olive, Orchid Opulence and Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pads; Jet Black Staz-on; Blender Pens; 1 3/4 inch Circle Punch; Old Olive 5/8 inch Grosgrain Ribbon; Clear Circle Rhinestone Brads; Stampin' Demnsionals.

12 Weeks of Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:23:00 +0000

Want to get 12 weeks of great Christmas project ideas? Be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you don't miss out!

Starting on Wednesday, I'll be sending out a weekly email with a project idea including photos, supplies and instructions, but you'll only get them if you are a newsletter subscriber!

My Digital Studio

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:25:00 +0000

My digital Studio is Stampin' Up!s new digital scrapbooking software. My copy arrived yesterday and I am really loving it! I love to scrapbook but I don't always have time for it so I really love how easy it is to create pages.

I wanted to share the first two pages that I've made. I literaly loaded the software and got started. I didn't read any directions or have to use the help function. I created both of these pages while watching TV last night and tonight. I might actually complete my goal of having 24 pages created this year!

My Digital Studio is available for puchase starting October 1st! Contact me to place your order!

September Specials & Holiday Mini

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Starting this month, Stampin' Up! is offering a great Hostess special! When you host a party with orders totaling $250 or more you can choose one item from the Holiday Mini for just $10! That's in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits you will earn.

Starting next month, in addition to a getting a $10 mini item with a $250 party, you can get My Digital Studio (Stampin' Up!s new digital scrapbooking software) at half off when you have a party totaling $400 or more!

If you would like to view the Holiday Mini click here. Be sure to check out all of the great Holiday stamps and accessories as well as all the great ideas!

September Stamp Class

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:03:00 +0000

I have no idea what happened to the month of August, but here we are at the end of the month and it's time for me to share a sneak peek of my September class!

This month is my Holiday Stamp-A-Stack. We'll be creating ten Holiday/Christmas cards. You'll make two each of five different card designs. This class is a great way to get ideas for your Holiday Cards!

Class attendees will also get $5 off an order of $50 or more placed on the day of class.

Click the links below to register for class!

Saturday, September 12 10 am

Wednesday, September 16 9:30 am

Don't miss out on August Specials

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:54:00 +0000

Stampin' Up! has several specials this month and you don't want to miss out! Be sure to contact me with your order by 5 pm on the 31st or order online until 11:59 pm.

Free Buttons

Spend $35 on stamp sets in the Growing Up section of the catalog and choose one of the Designer Buttons for FREE!

Limited Edition Decor Elements Growth Chart

Track your children's growth on this Limited Edition growth chart. The chart comes in Old Olive, Taken with Teal and Chocolate Chip. The growth chart is a great deal at $24.95 and is only available until September 20th!

Mini Starter Kit

If you want to start your own stamping business and you already own lots of Stampin' Up! product, than this mini starter kit is for you! You will get one stamp set, all the In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and Whisper White and In Color Card Stock as well as all of the business supplies you'll need to start a successful business. This Mini Starter Kit is just $85.

If the Mini Starter Kit's not for you, but you still want to start a successful Stampin' Up! business, you can purchase the regular Starter Kit ($199) and receive all six In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and an assortment pack of In Color Card Stock for FREE!

Email me today to get your Stampin' Up! Business started!

Cards for a Cure

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:41:00 +0000

It's time once again for my Cards for a Cure fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! Mark your calendar for October 3rd from 1-4 pm. We'll be stamping the afternoon away and raising money for a good cause!

I got involved with supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society about four years ago through our friend Kelly Linderman. Kelly was diagnosed with Recurrent Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 1997. I learned from Kelly that we need to celebrate even the littlest moments in life. When my life gets hectic and I am feeling overwhelmed I think of Kelly and that in the end, it's not going to matter how many loads of laundry I did today or whether dinner was made from scratch. What matters is spending time with the those we love and celebrating life.

Kelly lost her battle with Lymphoma in 2007. Please help me continue to fight to find a cure for cancer by attending the Cards for a Cure event. We'll be making ten cards for $25 and $10 of your fee will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Cards for a Cure
Saturday, October 3rd
1-4 pm
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
1046 Miller Street
Winston-Salem, NC
Registration deadline is September 23rd
Register Now

2 Sketches Card

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:50:00 +0000

I'm back! I know I haven't posted in a while. I've been busy with other things. Mostly, It's just that it's summer and I've been working less. If I am working, then I've been doing work that's not blog related. Also, my daughter decided that two weeks before her second birthday she would start climbing out of the crib so that added a little stress to my life, but now we've got her happily sleeping on a mattress on the floor.

It's been a while since I've done a card from 2 Sketches 4 You, so I thought I'd give this week's sketch a try. I really love the Medallion stamp and for this card, I stamped it in Old Olive Craft Ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. I used the saying from Fifth Avenue Floral because I like it so much. That is stamped on a tags cut from the Lots of Tags Sizzlets die. I added a Clear Rhinestone Brad to the center of my knot. (I used my Craft and Rubber Scissors to cut off the prongs and attached it with a glue dot.)

I just recently bought the Clear Rhinestone Brads for the first time and I really don't know why I waited so long. I love to use them!

Materials for this card are: Medallion and Fifth Avenue Floral stamp sets; Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Almost Amethyst and Whisper White card stock; Old Olive Craft Stampin' Pad; Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad; Clear Embossing Powder; 5/8 inch Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon; Clear Rhinestone Brads; Big Shot and Lots of Tags Sizzlet; Stampin' Dimensionals; Glue Dots.

NC Sales Tax Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:58:00 +0000

The state of North Carolina is having a sales tax holiday from August 7 - 9. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with me during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. Email me with your order or click here and then Shop Now to order online.

Uni-ball Signo gel pen, 105021, $3.95
Basic Black Stampin’ Write journaler, 105394, $3.25
Stampin’ Write markers, various, $3.25
Watercolor Pencils, 101879, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Bold Brights, 106695, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Earth Elements, 106696, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Rich Regals, 106698, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Soft Subtles, 106697, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals, 106746, $9.95
Stampin’ Pastels, 105542, $24.95
Craft & Rubber scissors, 103179, $19.95
Paper snips, 103579, $9.95
Craft & Paper scissors, 108360, $29.95
Pencil sharpener, 100745, $4.95
Blender pens, 102845, $9.95
2-Way Glue Pen, 100425, $3.50
SNAIL adhesive, 104332, $6.95
SNAIL refill, 104331, $4.50
Mini Glue Dots, 103683, $4.95
Pop-Up Glue Dots, 104183, $3.95
Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104430, $3.95
Anywhere Glue Stick, 104045, $3.95
Dotto, 103305, $12.95
Dotto refill, 100902, $6.50
Sticky Strip, 104294, $6.95
Tombow Adhesive, 110755, $3.95

Birthday Bliss

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:48:00 +0000

I make mostly birthday cards, so when I saw this set in the new Catalog, I just had to have it! And I love the saying: "May your layers be many and your frosting be thick." So cute!

I think I have confessed this before, but I have been having a hard time with the new In Colors. Some of them seemed really loud to me when I first got them. Now that I have been playing with them for a while, they are starting to grow on me. This combination of Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie works really well together. I'm sure I'll be using it again!

Materials for this card are: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White card stock; Jet Black Staz-on; Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pads; Blender Pens; 1 3/4 inch Circle Punch; Hearts and Brackets Die and Big Shot; Stampin' Dimensionals; Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.

Deal of the Week #4

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:25:00 +0000

This week's Deal of the Week is the Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware for $18.99 (reg price $29.95)!

Contact me to order!

Bears on the card and in real life

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:27:00 +0000

So little did I know that when I made this card, there would be real bears in our neighborhood. Now we don't live where there would normally be bears, we live in a city. I'll admit that our lots are pretty wooded for being in the city, and we do get wildlife (we have a lot of deer come through the yard) but never bears!

I just recently got this set Under the Stars. I've always thought it was cute and I am teaching a paper bag scrapbook class at a Girl Scout Leaders retreat, so I thought this set would be so perfect for the class! I haven't started designing my scrapbook yet, but I thought that I would play with it a little to see what I could come up with.

Since it's camp season, I thought I would make a card that kids could send home from camp. Do kids even send letters home from camp anymore? Do the just send email these days?

Anyway, the materials for this card are: Under the Stars, Woodgrain, Calendar Alphabet, Taffy Alphabet stamp sets; Always Artichoke, Night of Navy, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Real Red and Whisper White card stock; Always Artichoke, Real Red, Night of Navy and Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pads; VersaMarker; Hemp Twine.

Color Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:11:00 +0000

Yeah! It's a new Color Inspiration from Kristina.

I decided to play with some of my new stamps on this card. I used the Birthday Bliss stamp set for the image on the tag. One of the things I like about this set is that all of the images can be punched out. I also used the new Cornelli Lace Jumbo Wheel. I thought this pattern was really cool and I just had to have the wheel.

By the way, my blog will be moving soon, so stay tuned for the new blog!

Materials for this card: Birthday Bliss stamp set; Cornelli Lace jumbo wheel; Rose Red, Ballet Blue, So Saffron, and Whisper White card stock; Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pads; Certainly Celery 5/8 in Grosgrain Ribbon; Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool; Stampin' Dimensionals; Crop-a-Dile.

Join my mailing list

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:51:00 +0000

Have you signed up for my mailing list yet? My email newsletter is a great way to information about what I am doing. You can sign up for my classes, get great stamping and scrapbooking tips and ideas for cards. You'll also get information on specials offered by me and by Stampin' Up! Use the box below to sign up today!

Color combination ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:48:00 +0000

Today I am starting a weekly series on Twiter that will give you great ideas for color combinations you can use in your stamping projects. Be sure to start following me today!

New stamps!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:38:00 +0000

My order of stamps from the new Catalog arrived while we were on vacation and I finally got a chance to play with them on Sunday. It was the first time in a while that I have taken the time to just be creative. I had so much fun!

This stamp is one that I just had to have the moment I saw it. The new Medallion background stamp. I used a technique called chalk board to color the image. Basically, you stamp and image with White Craft Ink onto dark paper and then color with chalks. I only used Old Olive, but I think this same card would look great with several colors of chalk.

Next month, I am teaching a technique class on August 15th. We'll be creating this card, so if you're in the Winston-Salem area and want to attend, contact me today!

Materials for this card are: Medallion stamp set; Bermuda Bay and Elegant Eggplant card stock; White Craft Ink; Stampin' Pastels; Sponge Dauber; Clear Rhinestone Brads; Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon.

Deal of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:56:00 +0000

This week's Deal of the Week is Square Rhinestone Brads for just $6.99! Click here to Shop Now.

Deal of the week

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:01:00 +0000

This week's deal of the week is the Doctor's Bag for $49.99! Contact me today to order! This deal will be good until Sunday!

Deal of the Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Each week in July, Stampin' Up! will be offering a Deal of the Week. This week's deal is the Scallop Edge Punch for just $10.99! Contact me today to take advantage of the Deal of the Week.

Last Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:51:00 +0000

It's the last day to order from the Occasions Mini and the 2009 Spring and Summer Catalog. Contact me with your order before 8pm Eastern Time or shop online until 11:59 pm tonight!