It's Time

This is for Sarah's Tick Tock Time swap. I've had these Heidi Swapp stamps forever. I bought them originally intending to stamp them on acrylic & cut them w/my Nestabilites into circle clock shapes. I've never gotten around to doing that. But, when Sarah posted this swap, I knew it was time for these stamps to get inky!

Flip Flop ATCs

For Sherri's Flip Flop Swap (that's fun to say!) I found this awesome flip flop paper in IN when I was at Shack-a-Palooza. It has glossy "embossing" on some of the flip flops. I used my Nestabilities to cut out the transparancy & dry brushed paint over the edges. I had tried to cut out cardstock but it covered too much of the cute paper. I also added Stickles to the flowers on MY flip flops. I liked the way it turned out!

Stamp Camp part IV

I've been very lazy lately and haven't gotten this last pic loaded. That was because I didn't manage to get it finished at Stamp Camp. This was a FREAKING hard project & took a while for everyone to get it done. I got mine stamped but not colored. Now, I'm not thrilled w/the way I colored it. I never can just leave thier eyes alone!! Then, when I color them, they look goofy. Oh well.

Stamp Camp part III

This was the FUNNEST project we worked on Saturday. First you make a "box" (there is a SU die to make this box but Sue didn't have it :( ) Then, we took one full top note die cut & 2 cut down die cuts, cover them in versamark, sprinkle clear embossing powder on the entire surface. Then, using a bone folder, trace an uneven plaid pattern into the unmelted embossing powder. Heat & enjoy!! This technique was so much cooler than I thought it was going to be. I'm going to play w/this & come up with something "manly" for my father's day cards! Oh, the build-a-brad "closure" is the coolest!!!

Stamp Camp part II

Cute little box made using the matchbox die. I now have 2 of these. Don't know what to do with them. I guess I'll wait until I have someone to thank. I did buy a ton of Hershey Nuggets I could decorate & put in here.

Stamp Camp again!

Debi decided to have a Stamp Camp at her house for just her friends. We made 4 projects and I'll share them here with you over the next few days.

This was the first project and I gotta say my least favorite. I don't like YELLOW!! But, the technique was fun. We embossed white cardstock with the texture folder (or whatever SU calls it). Then, using

the DEBOSSed side (the non-bumpy side) we brayered ink and then sponged ink. I think my brayer lines were a little to straight but, what can you do. We then cut around the top & bottom flowers & mounted it on Summer Sun cardstock (I hate this color so much I don't even OWN any of it!!!)

Then, we stamped the 5th Avenue stamp INSIDE the card on a top note die cut. This actually looked pretty cute! The white cardstock we embossed & the top note die are both a shimmery paper. Can't really tell from these photos.

I will be sending this card (and a few others) to Traci for her Ink-a-palooza challenge. She will be sending them to the Autism Society of Maine.

Finished Journal Page

Yes, they did finally get completed! All 16 of them. I ended up w/4 leftovers. I have no idea what to do with them??

I really did like the end result. The flowers were a pain. Stamping DIRECTLY on the page did cause some problems. I ruined a whole pre-colored page by not paying attention (and using KILLER adhesive that will NOT let you reposition. EVER!!) Oh, I did a matching ATC. I gotta find one & share that here too.

I LOVED Shack-a-palooza!! I can't wait for next year. Everyone who has the opportunity MUST go!!!

Shackapaloosa Circle Journal

I'm participating in the CJ for 'palooza. These are the elements of my pages. I'm hoping I'll have them together before we leave; doesn't look good.

April Stamp Camp

Another fun day at Sue's. I so love her Stamp Camps!! Here are today's projects:

The little box uses the matchbox die. Such a cute project. I like the "idea" of the Mother's Day card but not the color combo. A little too "red hat" for me (since I'm soooo young!)

I love this card. First, the glitter in the center of the flower (which you probably can't see in the pic) is just sooooo cool. Then, the whole concept of the "twist" to open it. And finally, LOVE that flower pot!!!

We did one other card but I can't share it here 'cause it's PERFECT for a friend who reads my blog. I may post it once I'm back from 'palooza next week. WOOHOO!!!!

A Tree Grows at the Shack

But I think I hate it. I wish I hadn't stuck the leaves & bow on there. Opinions?

My Riley ATCs

I'm hosting a swap over at the Shack for Riley/Sophie ATCs. This is my contribution. I don't think I'm quite finished as I have an uncontrollable urge to add "beep beep" to the front. We'll see.

New Punch

I was at Walmart last week buying a TON of stuff we needed around the house. I also bought all the adhesive refills they had for my "snail". While I was standing there, this punch said "it's about time you stop staring at me & buy me!!" So, not being one to argue w/a punch in the middle of a discount store, I tossed him in my cart. I have NO RECOLLECTION of putting him on the check out belt and truly thought he must have jumped out of my cart at some point during the rest of my shopping.

I get home & Scott is there to help me unload the stuff. HE finds the punch. Doesn't it just figure. LOL I've coveted this punch since before Christmas when I saw adorable wreaths, reindeer & believe it or not, snowflakes made w/this punch. Some of the Shackies were able to find it as a "clearance Christmas punch" after the holiday but not my Walmart. I don't care, I love it!!

Now to make something with it!!!

Shrooms Anyone?

I'm hosting a swap over at the Shack. I found the CUTEST Hero Arts stamps & knew I had to use them for this ATC. It took a few tries but I finally got the look I wanted. I wish more of the pattern paper showed 'cause it is really cute too. But, what are you gonna do?

Stamp Camp!

Sue always has marvelous stamp camps!! I love going! Here are the projects we did

I don't know which is my favorite! I will HAVE to buy the daisy 2 Sizzix/SU die. I MUST have it. I've seen some really cute things done with it. I will NOT be buying the pillow die. I love the whole bunny thing but I borrowed Sue's die. It does not work well in the cuttlebug. If you cut paper with it, the score lines end up cut. If you cut transparencies w/it, the score lines don't score. You can NOT use any sort of shim w/the die to make it work better. I made 20 of the pillow boxes for my friend Joan. I hope they work for her. I ended up using my scor-pal for the straight scores (and ruined my bone tool in the process) but the round scores??? Who knows?

I have stuff to share!

I went to Sue's stamp camp on Saturday! Oh my, her camps are SO MUCH FUN!!!! Anywho, 4 projects that are to die for are sitting on my desk. When my camera & I can get into the same space, I'll take some pics.