RemARKable Creations

Big Shot Ribbon Bobbins

Jan — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:01:46 +0000

Looking for a way to store your ribbon lengths and use up scrap cardstock at the same time – double dip?? Here is a great use of the Big Shot Two Tags Die – Ribbon Bobbins.

Simply die cut the cardstock, wrap ribbon around, store in a plastic container available at any discount store – they are the perfect width!

Love it.

Crafting Joy
Jan

AWASH WITH FLOWERS Sneak Peak

Jan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:01:29 +0000

First Happy St. Patrick’s day.

Remember that “LUCK is opportunity meeting preparation” one of my favorite quotes.

Today you are lucky – I am sharing a peak of a new set that will be available April 1. To help you earn it for free – from now until end of SAB you will earn $5 for every $50 you spend to use in April – possibly on this new stamp set or the other discounted 2 step stamp sets.

To place your Sale-a-bration order you have until March 31st. You can order direct online or direct through me – click on SHOP NOW and enjoy the last 2 weeks of Sale-a-bration and the awesome line up of FREE this year.

AWASH WITH FLOWERS -

Supplies Used – Awash with Flowers stamp set, Messages for Mom Stamp Set, Little leaves sizzlit, circles #2 big shot die, rhinestone brads, easter egg kit (gotta get some just for the rhinestones and white rub on’s), pumpkin pie cardstock, basic black cardstock, whisper white cardstock, Pawsitively prints DSP, basic black ink, pumpkin pie ink, yo yo yellow ink, black gingham ribbon, white craft pad, white embossing powder

AWASH WITH FLOWERS -

Supplies Used – Awash with Flowers Stamp Set, Woodgrain Background stamp, Real Red cardstock, always artichoke cardstock, watercolor apper, basic black cardstock, real red ink, summer sun ink, basic black ink, playground designer button, black gingham ribbon, modern label punch, easter egg kits (love those rhinestones – have I told you that yet??)

AWASH WITH FLOWERS -

Supplies Used – Awash with flowers, tiny tags stamp set, Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack, Whisper White Cardstock, NIght of Navy cardstock, night of navy ink, white craft pad, white embossing, night of navy stampin’ write marker, air art gun, white jumbo neutral brad, medium jewelry tag punch, eyelet border punch, night of navy grosgrain.

Crafting Joy with new stamps – love it!
Jan

Take 3 Tuesday – Chalkboard Vinyl Office Trio

Jan — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:59:21 +0000

Our Decor Elements Chalkboard vinyl is addictive. Here I used it on 3 pieces that are perfect for your office desk, cubby.

FILES How many times have you relabeled a file??Well no more. Our chalkboard vinyl punched great and now I have “reusuable” labels on my file.

Supplies Used: Thoroughly Modern File Folders, Wide Chocolate Grosgrain, Big Shot CIrcles #2, Sahara Sand Cardstock, Bermuda Bay Cardstock, Modern Label Punch, Decor Elements Chalkboard Vinyl

Coaster Box – IdentifyYour Pens or other items as YOURS or label things for organization purposes.

Supplies Used: Thoroughly MOdern Designer Paper, Coasters, Wide Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Decor Elements Chalkboard Vinyl

Mini message board – Leave yourself little reminders, leave a note for coworkers, or just write something inspiration… BRB = Be Right Back! And I will tomorrow with some sneaks peaks of 2 new stamp sets!

Supplies Used: Thoroughly Modern Designer Paper, Coasters, Chalkboard Vinyl, Wide Chocolate Grosgrain

Crafting Joy
Jan

Big Shot Felt Easter Eggs

Jan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:48:11 +0000

This project is a great way to use up ribbon scraps. I used the Big Shot Scalloped Oval Die, Craft Felt (Boiled felt, felted wool is too stiff for this) and ribbon scraps as well as pieces of the scallop from the die for some fun, non fragile Easter eggs.

Decorate One oval with ribbon with scalloped pieces
Lay two ovals together with ribbon facing inside, stitch around edges leaving a small opening
Turn Egg outside in
Stuff with poly fill
Stitch opening
Place in basket
Enjoy!

Crafting Joy
Jan

Tabletop Chalkboard Easels – Decor Elements Vinyl

Jan — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:56:17 +0000

This is one of our April Crop & Craft projects (dates for April Crop & Crafts – April 17th, April 22nd)

This fun and simple project features our awesome Chalkboard Decor Vinyl. To hold the chalk on all of them I used left over business card holders I had from my Direct sales project. They are the perfect size!!

Supplies – Decor Chalkboard Vinyl, Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack, Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Scallop trim border punch, Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, On Board Book Basics Long Boards, leaf rings, business card holder, chalk

Supplies – Decor Chalkboard Vinyl, Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Taken with teal cs, so saffron cs, pumpkin pie cs, pumpkin pie striped grosgrain, scallop trim border punch, on board book basics long boards, leaf rings, chalk, business card holder

Supplies – Decor Chalkboard vinyl, Sweet pea designer paper stack, Voila Stamp Set, Timeless Type Big Shot alphabet die, Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Voila Stamp Set, Brushed Silver Cardstock, Blush Blossom Ink Pad, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, White Cardstock, On Board Book Basics Long Boards, Business Card holder, chalk

Sideview

Back of Menu Easel

CHALKBOARD VINYL – click on shop now to order some today -

Hope you join me at a Crop & Craft in April

Crafting Joy
jan

Dreambuilders

Jan — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:01:32 +0000

Within my team of RemARKable Stampers I have a business focus group we call the Dreambuilders. This group has been in place for a few years now and is designed to provide additional support, incentive, challenges, networking, encouragement , accountability, friendship and more. It’s an amazing group of woman. Imagine my surprise at Disney World when I saw that even Disney thought it was a great idea (Grin!!)

There were several areas where they were remodeling and in all those areas that had random plaques up with quotes from Walt Disney himself. Of course I had to take a picture of each and everyone I could find and will be incorporating them into our training, dreambuilder blog and more.

If you are a RemARKable check your inbox this week for details on this focus group. If you are not a demonstrator I would love to have you join my team – remember just a few more days to get the kit on sale – Click on Join now above – my recruiter ID is remarks07.

Here is just one of the many quotes from Walt..

Crafting Joy
Jan

Company’s Coming – Build A Bear Place Settings

Get in the Game – Big Shot Baseball Fun

Jan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:01:15 +0000

The retreat I am attended this past weekend in Orlando was a fun Baseball themed event complete with a talk by former MLB pitcher – Kevin Ohme. Our first night ice breakers included a BASEBALL fashion show, networking and movie time watching A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (one of my favorite movies).

Check out our Stampin’ UP! baseball attire – baseball jerseys are trimmed with fabric cut with the big shot, bats are trimmed with decor vinyl, rhinestones from Easter egg kit, ribbon, ball caps feature rhinestone brads and a really cute bow on the back, pennants feature Build a bear and our shirts are further embellished with a flower folds brooch

Supplies – Perfect Setting XL DIE (ruffles on shirt), Build a Bear Big Shot Dies, Assorted Ribbons, Rhinestone brads, Easter Egg Kit, Sans Serif Big Shot Alphabet, Dark Grey Decor Vinyl

(Our own March 27th event will be baseball themed as I build on what I learn from Beth – have you registered yet?? Come PLAY BALL with us as we experience some Major League Creativity – clicks on EVENTS for details and paypal link to register – our events are open to ALL demonstrators and the public.)

Me, Carolyn Serviss, Kevin Ohme, Deann Oliver

Nothing like a retreat that inlcudes a Disney Park Pass – not that’s my kind of business training event.

Crafting Joy
Jan

200+ Simply Adorned Charm Inserts

Jan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:58:55 +0000

I recently hosted a Simply Adorned Charm Insert swap – between those and the ones I have personally made I have a collection of over 200+ Simply Adorned Charm inserts. And the good news – the 1 1/2 x 2″ charm became available today giving us 3 large necklace charms and 2 small charm bracelet charms.

Wanna see them in person?
Wanna copy some of them?

HOW TO SEE them and copy some of them…

1. They will always be on display at any class/crop/event at Stamp World. Register for an event today – Crop & Crafts open to all demonstrators & Public

2. They will be on display at our March 27th Team Event. Remember our events are open to all demonstrators and the public – click here for details and to get registered – GET IN THE GAME - Even to all demonstrators and public

3. They will be on display at our RemARKably Hot April Event April 9,10, 11 – 3 day, 2 day and 1 spots still available – click here for details
   *In addition there will be a Simply Adorned corner where you will be able to sit and duplicate the charms on displays
   *In addition if you are attending the event you may register to complete a Charm Keeperas an optional make n’take!
    *Event open to all demonstrators and public.

4. Book your SIMPLY CHARMING ladies night out – in addition to custom charm inserts I will make for your event you will have access to these and a chance for free time and my assistance/supplies to duplicate some of these.
Contact me today – info@remarkablestampers.com

Crafting Joy
Jan

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jan

1/2 x 2″ Simply Adorned Charm Inserts

Jan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:01:57 +0000

A few more inserts to inspire you for the new 1/2 x 2″ Charm that is now available.

Planning a wedding – our charms are perfect bridesmaid gifts – one that is customizable, personal and will keep on giving as they are able to change, add, modify them.

Mother’s Day, Anniversary, Birthday and my favorite “Because I like to spoil myself.” .. All great reasons to add these charms to your fashion accessory arsenal.

FREE INSERTS – each month I feature free inserts at my events here at Stamp World – join me at an event and add to your inserts

Simply CHARMING parties – Perfect Girls Night out – Book Yours today – Price will vary with charm selected by will include chocolate, beverages, charm insert projects and chain “enhancements” from ribbon weaving, to bows and more!

CHARM #1 (I apologize ahead of time that I did not save the names with each charm from the swap I was in – if you would credit for your creation let me know and I will add your name to this post!)
*Features miniature paper piecing -TRIO FLOWER PUNCH

CHARM #2 – Created with MDS – the dropped shadow feature of MDS is perfect for creating a FAUX layered look!

CHARM #3 – I inserted this one into the “non” beveled side of the charm. The charms are two sided – beveled glass on one, smooth glass on the other.

CHARM #4 – These charms are like mini ATC cards – a great way to showcase a technique, a stamp, a fave…

Charm Keeper Storage – I found this great lot of sleeves that are perfect for storing all sizes of our charm keepers. I have extras available – 5 sheets for $3/$1 shipping. Contact me directly for paypal invoice or for quotes on shipping if you would like to order more than 5 sleeves. Sleeves are double sided and hold 12 inserts on each size. Sleeves measure are approximately 6 3/4 inches wide by 7 1/4 inches tall and perfect sandwiched between are large book basics!

Contact – info@remarkablestampers.com for your inserts!

Crafting Joy
jan

TAKE 3 TUESDAY – Simply Adorned 3 Sizes

Jan — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:01:38 +0000

The largest simply adorned charm was finally released woo-hoo. And just in time. I had just finished a charm insert swap and had my inserts all ready to go.

Pictured here are all 3 sizes side by size. The largest one is on a chain available from SU, the middle size is on a chain from SU that I wove taffeta ribbon thorugh and the smallest in a strand of pearls.

These charms mix and match with chains and necklaces you already own. I love swapping out my inserts and totally changing the look.

Contact – info@remarkablestampers.com for your inserts!

Crafting Joy
jan

Big Shot Quilted Rag Bag

Jan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:01:10 +0000

I would love to say I have made one and that these are mine. I have the fabric sitting by the sewing machine I have my “twist” in my head, have printed instructions and now have live samples to guide me… I think I am ready… I hope to be posting my own soon.

These 2 rag bags I purchased from a teammates mother – I love the 2 different sizes and the way cool buttons she found for closures not to mention to color combos – chocolate goes so great with everything. Great inspiration for my own attempt.

Supplies – Big Shot Scallop Square punch, sewing machine, fabric, batting, button.

Crafting Joy
Jan

GOING GREEN BLOG TOUR DAY #3

Jan — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:00:41 +0000

Our last day of touring but not our last day of sharing. Hopefully you take the time to stop back by and visit myself and my RemARKable teammates often. We love sharing.

The last term/concept I want to leave you with in GOING GREEN in your crafting is the idea of “RECLAMATION” – the idea of reclaiming pieces from old projects you never gave away, used, had on display, never finished, etc.

Go ahead it’s ok – pull those rhinestone brads off, snip those buttons off, unstitch something, paint it, start over. As a demonstrator I do a lot of reclaiming from my card samples – I save buttons, great bows, pieces of ribbon, brads, half pearls – basically anything I can get off a card w/o ruining the embellishment that is if I am not sending the card to someone!

Consider your UFO’s – Unfinished objects – how much money do you have tied up in those? Go ahead unbead those projects, unsew, unglue, undo, put the materials to use elsewhere. You will be surprised at what you do own and you will free yourself of the guilt of the UFO and the clutter of an UFO!

Today’s Project – Placemat Apron – I repurposed two linen placemats into a fun apron to wear at my events. In addition I have begun wearing aprons at home all day long. I love wearing aprons because I have learned the pockets are a great place to stash my reading glasses and cell phone. But why have just 1 apron. I have started to create an “apron” wardrobe. The apron has become my “work clothes.” Go ahead make an apron today and share your version with me.

Supplies – 2 linen placemats, Big Shot XL Pennant Die, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Retired Baja Breeze Buttons, Retired Baja Breeze Stitched Ribbon, Sewing thread, Sewing Machine – about 1 hour start to finish!! Way fun!

Ribbon Scrap Storage – I love my ziplock storage bags – they are flexible, I can easily zip them up and take them with me to a crop, class, event, and are not expensive! I have mine sorted by “grosgrain’s” “Taffeta/Satin” “Twill” & “Patterned Ribbons”

Hope you are ready to be a little more Green in your Crafting.

Crafting Joy
Jan

GOING GREEN BLOG TOUR DAY #2 – Jelly Bean Prayer & More

Jan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:00:30 +0000

Welcome to day #2. Another great term I saw as I was surfing the web for definitions of going green was the term “TRASHformation” I love this. The thought of transforming something that might have ended up in the trash.

Today’s first project fits that term – this old tin could have ended up in the trash but we “TRASHFORMED” it.In addition the flowers/leaves and vanilla cardstock were all from my scrap bin. The big shot dies are a great partner for using up scraps.

Recycling #2 – These glass jars were used at Valentines – new candy, new tags. The larger jar also features something I call “Jar Wraps” instead of adhering things right to your glass jars making it harder to use them over and over I create a wrap for the jar.

Recycling #3 – FRAME – I repurposed this old frame to hold my Jelly Bean Prayer.
JELLY BEAN PRAYER -jellybeanprayer

ORGANIZATION TIP #2 – Small Scraps. I have a “scrap station” that has 4 buckets – 1 for color scraps, 1 for in color scraps, 1 for DSP scraps and 1 for mini scraps. This bins are labeled for ease of use and accessible. I always reach for my scraps first when punching, using the big shot, making samples or tying something out. The “scrap stations” is also accessible to attendees at my Crop & Crafts and my team events held at stamp world. I also take my buckets of scraps to crops for our “MY SCRAPS ARE YOUR SCRAPS” stations.

Stop by tomorrow for my Repurposed Placemat Apron!!!

RemARKable GOING GREEN BLOG TOUR DAY #1 – Big Shot Easter Table Runner

Jan — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:00:52 +0000

Welcome to another RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour – this time around we are focusing on Going Green. I am excited to see how the RemARKable’s embrace this idea in their projects.

I did a little web surfing for the definition of “GOING GREEN” and this is one that I found that I could relate to…

Going green is a popular term used to describe the process of changing one’s lifestyle for the safety and benefit of the environment. People who “go green” make decisions about their daily lives while considering what impact the outcome of those decisions may have on global warming, pollution, loss of animal habitats, and other environmental concerns.

I thought this definition was appropriate in that my project today focuses on using scraps & repurposing and anytime I can use scraps it benefits the Stamp World environment by decreasing the pile/boxes, etc. One of the best ways to use scraps is to have them organized. If you can’t find it you can’t use it. In addition to sharing my projects with you the next 3 days I will be sharing with you how I organize my scraps so that I can use them. Now mind you Stampin’ UP! is my career, what I do full time, so between meetings, diva events, customer events, crops and more I have a TON of scraps to use.

USING SCRAPS – What to do with scraps

REPURPOSED Pillow Cases – I couldn’t find what I wanted for Easter for my table so I created what I wanted from old Pink Pillow Cases. I incorporated The Large Scallop Oval For Big Shot (just the oval), Big Shot Serif Essentials Alphabet, Premium Cream Felt, Assorted Fabrics, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Old Olive Wide Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Old Lace, Gotta Love fusible webbing it’s about the only time I like to iron.

Organization – Cardstock Scraps- I try to cut scraps into usuable sizes first – 1/4 sheet, 6×6, 3×3 – anything that is not this size goes into buckets you will see tomorrow. After cutting scraps to usable sizes they are sorted by color families. This makes it easy not only for me but guests at my Crop & Crafts, OPen Stamp events to make use of them. Before sorting my cs this way I always reached for a full sheet of cardstock first – this has sure helped me make use of what I have on hand.

See you tomorrow
Crafting Joy
Jan