RemARKable Creations

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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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!

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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

All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny & Big Shot Linens

Jan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:01:04 +0000

Let the Easter decorating begin. Finally got a chance to switch from pink and red to pastels. Still can’t find a rug I like for my powder bath but decided i couldn’t let that stop me from changing the decor. Here are 2 more projects from my “spring” collection. More to come as I finish up my wrought iron trees, candy jar tags and powder bath decor.

BIG SHOT LINENS – couldn’t find any table runners, linens I like for Easter so I made my own – this one is made from Flour Sack towel, Decorative Accents Big Shot die (fusible webbing is an awesome thing), sweet pea stitched Felt pieces, needle, thread. Too easy!

ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY - easterbunnylesson - FREE PDF to download
Supplies – frame, cardstock vellum, lattice big shot die, woodgrain stamp, close to cocoa ink, chocolate bunny stamp, chocolate chip craft ink, clear embossing powder, bridesmaid specialty paper, sweet pea stitched felt, button latte, linen thread, chocolate chip satin ribbon, kraft taffeta, old lace.

More to come – stay tuned

Crafting Joy
jan

CHARM KEEPER INSERT Sheets for Sale

Jan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:00:27 +0000

Just want the Insert Sheets w/o the kit?? I have some available -f irst come basis

Cost is $3 per set of 5 and $1 shipping or any amount of 20 -50 can go in a $5 priority envelope.

The pages are approximate 6 3/4 wide by 7 1/4 tall. They are double side – 12 storage pockets on each side for 24 total.

Pockets are approx 1 3/4 x 1 11/16.

I was able to use them for all size SU charm inserts -see pictures.

To purchase contact me directly – info@remarkablestampers.com

TAKE 3 Tuesday – Easter Bonnets

Jan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:12:03 +0000

Here are 3 different Bonnets – perfect for Spring, Mothers’ day, Spring Showers, Women’s events, Easter.

MOM Sweet Treat Cup – Supplies – Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Crushed Curry Designer Paper, Whisper White Cardstock, Stampin’UP! Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Pretties Kit, Silver Bead Duos, Chunky Essentials Glitter, Messages For Mom Stamp Set

HAT CARD -
Pattern – hat-template (For more hat templates click HERE)
Supplies – Kraft Cardstock, Stampin’ UP! Perfect Details Texturz Plate, Pretties Flowers, Ink Pads, Button Latte, Word Window Punch, Messages for Mom, Dusty Durango In Color Marker

MOM – Sahara Sand Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack, Big Shot Ovals #2, Eyelet Border Punch, Asst’d Markers, Aqua Painter, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon , Vintage Brads

Crafting Joy
Jan

BIG SHOT FELT BIRD NEST – Table Setting Die

Jan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:17:34 +0000

Used the Table setting die and my favorite new medium FELT to create this fun birds nests for my tabletop wrought iron trees.

Supplies – Table Setting Die, Felt (the heavier/thicker the better), Leaves #2 Big Shot Die, Needle, Thread, M&M Eggs, XL Two Step Bird Punch,

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Jan

ELEGANT NOTES Meets Sweet Pea Felt

Jan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:01:10 +0000

Here are closes up for 2 cards from my Die Cut Notecard Kit – click here for details on the class kit to go

Supplies – Elegant Notes Die Cut notecard, Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack, Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Linen Thread, Paper Piercing Tool (all Stampin’ UP!)

Supplies – Elegant Notes Die Cut Note Card, Solid Stripes Stamp (from our under $10 collection), Teeny Tiny Verses, Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack, Scallop Border Punch, Sweet Pea Felt, Rhinestone Brad, Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Modern Label Punch

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jan

Are you part of a Direct Sales, MLM or Home Party Company?

Jan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:01:43 +0000

Do you sell Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Discovery Toys, Silpada, Southen Living at Home, Tastefully Simple, Longaberger, Avon, Tupperware, Lia Sophia, Cookie Lee, just to name a few? I would love to show you how Stampin’ UP! can help you get the “MADE FROM THE HEART ADVANTAGE” with your customers and hostesses.

With my almost 14 years Direct sales experience as a top seller, top recruiter, top team leader and my affiliation with the DSWA (Direct Selling Women’s Alliance) I know I can help you and your team find ways to boost sales, recruiting and stand out from the crowd.

I can help you in the following ways (I am willing to travel – let’s chat)

TRAININGS & EVENTS

I can teach you and your team great ideas for adding that extra touch to your hostess gifts, mailings, packets, door prizes and more.Learn the “MADE FROM THE HEART” advantage

CAREER ALBUMS

Whether you Scrapbook or not, we can help you preserve your Direct Sales career on the pages of an album. Makes an invaluable recruiting tool. Makes a great team training activity—ask me today

NEW RECRUIT GIFTS/INCENTIVES

Our personalized stamps and ink pads make a great welcome gift for any new recruit and our business booster stamp set, cello bags, gift bags, wrapping paper, personalized stamps… Make great incentives for your teams.

WHAT TO DO WITH STAMPS or My Digital Studio
just a few ideas…

Hostess Thank You Cards
Call attention to flyers
Jazz up hostess/team newsletters
Add timely reminders to guest invitations
Advertise your business
Team Newsletters
Team Incentives/top sales cards
Door prize
Create Wrappers for candy bars
Stamp gift bags, gift wrap
Create magnets
Create checkbook covers
Stamp Recipe cards
Create personalized gift tags
Holiday cards for hostesses, customers & team
Create Career albums
Nametags
Power Point Presentations with Music!
Personalized Stationary
Anything a sticker can do—
a Stamp or My Digital Studio can do

PERSONALIZED STAMPS
What do you write over & over?Personalized stamps can say anything:

For Deposit Only
(Team theme)
(Team vision/quote)
Congratulations on your top sales
Cooked up with Love
Sweet Tasting Success
Indulge Yourself
Put Your best face forward—ask me how
Whisking you a Merry Christmas
Name & Address

Crafting Joy
jan

RETIRED STAMPIN’ UP! STAMPS, CARDSTOCK, RIBBON & MORE

Jan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:46:11 +0000

I have been busy taking advantage of the snowy weather here in the Northeast to do some Spring Cleaning. I am learning the downside to having a large crafting area – the more space to store thing and forget about them.

I have posted stamps, cardstock, book kits, ribbon and more here. All details are listed on the sale page.

Crafting Joy
jan