Stamping On The Bayou

Whimsical Words

2010-03-08T09:00:29-06:00

This is a cute project you can put together really quickly!

This 5 x 7 art project makes a perfect gift for a neighbor, friend, or family member that needs a pick-up! You can insert it into a picture frame or put a self-adhesive magnet on the back to showcase on a refridgerator!

It's not too late to earn the Whimsical Words stamp set and Welcome Neighbor designer series paper pad I used to make this project for FREE! For every $50 purchase you make, you can earn 1 SaleABration set for FREE! SaleABration ends March 31st! Go to my online store to make your purchase today!

Birdhouse in Your Soul

2010-03-02T09:11:56-06:00

... it's one of my favorite They Might Be Giants songs!!! In fact, I'm listening to it now as I type this post!! It just makes me happy!

It's time for warmer weather and what better way to get you in the mood than spring projects! This little birdhouse was so easy to make with the Big Shot Mini Milk Carton die from Stampin' Up! Accented with pieces from the Eggcellent Eggs kit, Pinking Hearts Border punch, and the Extra Large Two-Step bird punch, how could you not smile! I plan on making these for my kid's teachers for Easter. I'll cover the hole from the inside with some of our Window Sheets and punch a hole in the bottom (lined with aluminum foil) to make it easy to get the treats inside - I think Robin Egg candies would be perfect, don't you?

I'd love to show you and your friends how to create this lovely project. Contact me to book your private class!

Eggcellent Eggs & More Stamp Camp

2010-03-01T18:46:26-06:00

Create the most adorable "eggcoutrements" for your Easter celebration at the Eggcellent Eggs & More Stamp Camp. You'll use pieces from the Eggcellent Eggs kit and many other products from the Occasions Mini Catalog! The camp fee is $30 (or $25 if you register before March 10th). Registration ends on March 17th. Follow this link (http://www.stampingonthebayou.com/stamping_on_the_bayou/eggcellent-eggs-more-stamp-camp.html)to register through PayPal.

Sparkle and BlingBling!!

2010-02-25T13:27:27-06:00

Make your card stock sparkle using the technique in this video!

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Faux Metal Technique Video

2010-02-23T14:42:27-06:00

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SaleABration continues...

2010-02-22T09:37:55-06:00

...but only for one more month!!!! Customers, hostess, and new recruits can earn FREE SaleABration (SAB)product!

* Customers - Earn one free SAB product with every $50 merchandise purchase

* Hostesses - Earn one free SAB product for every $300 in workshop merchandise sales

* New Recruits - Earn any stamp set ($47.95) value when you sign up to become a demonstrator during SAB

It's that easy! Take a look at the Sale A Bration brochure by clicking on the icon under Current Catalogs.

This card was made with the SaleABration set, Vintage Labels. Want to know how I did it? Check back later this week for the next video tutorial "Faux Metal Technique".

Do you tweet?

2010-02-18T15:16:34-06:00

Stamping on the Bayou is on Twitter!

Follow me by clicking this link! You'll receive exclusive tweets from me about projects, classes, camps, and stampin' news! The first 5 people to follow me after this message posts will receive $5 off their next Stampin' Up! merchandise order from me!

Valentine Treat Pouch

2010-02-11T09:52:58-06:00

Just in time for Valentine's day, here is a quick and easy treat pouch to fill til your heart's content. Mine is filled with an oatmeal creme pie! My kids will be treating their teachers with this Valentine surprise!

To start, you'll need a piece of card stock (8 1/2" x 3 1/2") scored at 4", 4 1/4", and 4 1/2". You'll need a second piece the same color (3 1/4" x 3 1/2") scored at 1" and 1 1/2". Depending on your embelishments you may need extra scrap pieces of card stock.

I ran the front of the pouch through the Big Shot with the Textured Impressions Folder (117335).

Staple your treat to the back panel of the pouch. If your treats aren't pre-packaged, Stampin' Up! Cellophane bags are a perfect solution.

I punched the edge of the flap with the Pinking Hearts Border punch (117649) and backed it with another color of card stock. Make sure to use Sticky Strip (104294) to attach the flap to the pouch.

The Paper Piercing tool (116631) works great when you need a hole for brads away from the edge. The Sending Love Epoxy 1/2" Real Red brad (117270) is perfect to hold this pouch together.

Poke another hole in the back panel and thread silver elastic cord (not available at this time), Hemp Twine (100982), or Linen Thread (104199).

Here is a side view.

I embellished the front with Love You Much (113756) and the Well Scripted (117072) stamp sets. The hearts are easily made with the Heart to Heart punch (113694).

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Be My Guest...

2010-02-09T12:49:41-06:00

...for the Stampin' Up! Half Day Regional Seminar in Lafayette, LA on March 13th! Stampin' Up! has opened up registration for non-demonstrators! For a $45 event fee, you can see the latest trends in stamping presented by Stampin' Up! home office staff and demonstrators from the region. Plus, you'll get to stamp Make & Takes with your new Vintage Vogue stamp set, swap ideas with attendees, and have the time of your life sharing a stamping experience with friends! I would be so excited to share this event with you AND you will be invited to participate in all activities with my Southern Ink team! Contact me today for more information!

Heart Treat Cups

2010-02-05T13:51:18-06:00

These little treat cups make my heart happy! My daughter will love giving these treats to her friends at school next week!

I know, I know... they are stinkin' cute! I had lots of popsicle sticks from another project and thought it would be so fun for my daughter to hand them out this way!

I used my Real Red Craft ink to stamp on the wooden stick - LOVE IT!!

Supplies I used:

Sweet Heart stamp set: available in wood (120415) or clear mount (120780)!

Full Heart punch (113693)

Sweetheart Treat Cup (120435)

We're getting close to Valentine's Day... order your Sweet Heart treat cups TODAY by shopping here!