5 Months of Christmas Stamp Camps start......

5 MONTHS of CHRISTMAS BEGINS.

So get your naughty and nice list out and get ready to make a start on your holiday gift list.

Here is a look at what the first 2 months are going to be. For August we will start out with a set of 4 stamped coasters with gift card. This is a great gift for the office, teacher, parent, or anyone who "loves" coasters (and everyone knows that someone!). September will bring the Build a Brad bracelet for that special daughter, niece, or girlfriend who loves jewlery. This will also come with a decorative tin & gift card. Remember this is a first "sign-up" first serve on these camps. Sign-up deadline for Augusts' camp is Friday the 22nd with the camp being held on the 30th. Please contact me for more details.

I'M DRIVIN' IN MY CAR...........

Ok, here is the deal, my nephew is turning 1 next month and my MIL asked if I would make his birthday invites. He is really into cars right now so this is my take on an invitation.

This one is my prototype. Came out ok, but needed a few things. After playing around I added a thing or two here and there.
Here is my bumper to bumper traffic lining up on the "freeway" of my desk!
Here it is after a few moderations. I've added hubcaps, more detail around wheels, and of course headlights. What is a car without headlights? Did you notice the lines on the road? Look closely!
And here it is opened. I do think I need to add some journaling lines to write on and it will be done.

Stamps: NONE!!!! (other than I will add journaling lines)

Inks: Basic Black marker & Summer Sun marker

Papers: Sahara Sand, Real Red, White, Basic Black, Going Grey, Summer Sun

Accessories: Corner Rounder, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch

SOCK MONKEY!!!! I haven't forgotten.........

Alright girls, here is a look at one of the new sets from the catalog ~SOCK MONKEY. Isn't he sooo cute!!!!! He even comes with accessories!!! Can you imagine the fun YOU could have with this little guy??? This is a card I did for convention 80's Night!!! I had so much fun there. It was so beautiful to go out every morning and see mountains everywhere you turned! And not only that, but Stampin' Up! is coming out with some more great exciting things in the months ahead!!!!! So be sure to check out a catalog and get those wish lists going and plan some get togethers with your friends and get ready to have some FUN!!!!


With the SOCK MONKEY I did a technique called paper peicing. I used cardstock that I stamped with a background and then with the monkey and then cut out peices. You could do this with designer paper also. There are just so many different things you can do with him. Any way enjoy. I will do my best to get back in the weekly groove.......

Stamps: SOCK MONKEY, CANVAS BG
Inks: CLOSE TO COCOA, BASHFUL BLUE, REAL RED marker
Papers: BASHFUL BLUE, CLOSE TO COCOA, WHISPER WHITE
Accessories: LT. BLUE GROSGRAIN, STAPLER, SISSORS

Hoppy Birthday!!!

This is a card I made at a workshop last month. I used the coordinating wheel and water colored it. The frog I stamped on Certainly Celery and cut out and I just had to use those googlie eyes on him. I hope you enjoy it!


Stamps: Unfrogettable, Lily Pad wheel
Ink: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue
Paper: Bashful Blue, White, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Aqua Painters, Googlie Eyes

Box in a Bag

Found this cute "Box in a Bag" on Paula Goff's blog and had to make one myself. Made a few minor adjustments as I did not have everything used. I think it came out alright. Hope you enjoy it!

Made with:
Berry Bliss Designer Paper, Close to Cocoa cardstock,
Slit Punch, Tag Punch, CAD, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch (retired), Taupe Grosgrain (retired)
Sticky Strip adhesive

Faux Silk

Hello, everyone! I finally tried a technique called faux silk, and although it took me a few times to do, I really like it. I hope you enjoy this card.

Stamps: Weathered background, Embrace Life
Inks: River Rock, Real Red, Staz On Black
Paper: White, Real Red, Basic Black
Accessories: tissue paper, Modge Podge, Moss Gingham

Soldier

This is my son Quintin dressing up in his war jacket and hat after watching The Great Escape. One thing I can say about him is that he loves to make up and dress in costumes. I've taken a ton of pictures over the years with all the ones he's made. I am now starting an album with them all. I think he'd make a great costume designer.



Stamps: Doodle This
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: HP Pewter Brads