1.09.2008

Coloring Flowers

If you haven't seen the Pretties Kit yet, you're missing out! With pearls, rhinestone brads, hat pins, clear beads, and silk flowers, this kit has everything you need to add that extra touch to your projects.

The kit can be seen on page 188 of the new Spring/Summer Collection 2008. You can view the catalog here, if you do not already have one.

One of the many things you can do with flowers, is color them. You can color them with Stampin' Write Markers or the Stampin' Pastels (chalk). The Pastels will give a much softer color to the flowers, while the markers will be quite bold:

The markers will bleed thru the flower, so you want to make sure you have scrap paper under it. I used outward strokes, from the center to the edges until the entire flower is colored.


Color the flowers using Pastels, in the same manner, using the applicators that come with the chalks when you first purchase them. Here, I colored over my Pumpkin Pie flower, with Ruby Red chalk, adding a very realistic touch the silk flower!


After coloring your flowers, allow a couple minutes to dry, while finishing the rest of your card. I apologize for the poor quality picture; our printer finally broke down, and our old camera was starting to die too, when I took all these pictures!


This is the best close up of the scallop punch/flowers that I could get. Unfortunately, it doesn't show the flower with the chalk ontop of the marker very well. You'll just have to take my word that the technique works really good!

9.23.2007

I'm Back

It's been awhile since I've posted anything, and for good reason; just after my last post, we found out that I'm pregnant again! I haven't stamped anything in the last month, but I'm feeling better now, so I'll be coming out with some new cards, challenges and techniques!

I've also finally updated my demo website with my Fall Events, so check that out too! Thanks for being patient!

8.28.2007

Show-It-Off Tuesday #3


My creation for the Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink and Old Olive Color Challenge...inside says "Birthday Hugs and Wishes."



"Get Well"....color challenge.



These two are from my mom, the happy stamper herself....Bett D!!!

8.22.2007

A Momentous Occasion!

I just scanned my 200th card!! Don't be fooled...I've made plenty more than 200 cards/projects. This is my 200th one that I have made a copy of, to look back on :)


To celebrate it, I shall share it with you!


"Dare to be FABULOUS"



Stamps: Fabulous Flowers
Paper: Soft Sky, Mellow Moss, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Sky, Versamark, Groovy Guava
Accessories: Vintage Brads, Hodgepodge Hardware, Purely Pomegranate Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

8.21.2007

WANTED: Upcoming Class Ideas

Hello! I'm in the process of planning out my fall classes. I have lots of ideas rolling around in my head, but I'd like to have classes that everyone will be interested in (not just myself!). What I need from YOU, are suggestions of things that you'd be interested in...


Stamp-a-stack: Stamp 10-15 cards, all of the same design.

Technique Class: Any techniques you'd like to learn more about??

Christmas Gift: Stamp a 3-D project...candles, boxes, tins, CD holders, cans, etc.

Creativity Challenge Night: Make your OWN card designs, with the "scraps" I set out for you.


If there is anything above, or not mentioned, that sounds fun or interesting, please e-mail me with your ideas!

8.08.2007

Color Challenge #2

Alright Show-It-Off Tuesday-ers; this is for you! I challenge you ALL to make a card for the next newsletter that uses these colors:

~Regal Rose
~Pretty in Pink
~Old Olive
~Neutral of your choice


Good Luck!!

Show-It-Off Tuesday #2

Wow! Two weeks goes by fast - I've been so busy, I haven't sat down to stamp since the last email! We'll see what creations of my own I can come up with to put in the email going out...

I'm a little late in posting this. We had some friends over yesterday to play Risk, so I was busy all day cleaning...I know...excuses, excuses. :)


Words say, "precious memories"


These two were made by Betty D.



These two above, were made by my downline, Ashley P. They both use the same "Happy Birthday" stamp from last year's hostess benefits. She made these as examples of how you can use the same stamp, but come up with completely different looks.