How about a little more scrapbooking today? This is a 6" x 6" page using the Wanted faux metal medallion again, along with the Designer Label punchbox & stamp set. I think I was determined to make the Wanted set look anything but western!
The Designer Label was stamped in chocolate on rust cardstock and tied around the page with taupe grosgrain ribbon. It and the medallion are on dimensionals. All paper is from the Outlaw series.
I cut apart my background and used it primarily in pieces -- I thought it was more versatile this way. The base page is cocoa cardstock. Outlaw paper again, which also covers the chipboard letter "U".
A bit of ivory narrow organdy ribbon finishes off the chipboard letter (still mourning the loss of organdy ribbon, too)! Come back again tomorrow for some more Happiness *wink*!
The scalloped rust square was created with the corner punch. Copper brads, faux stitching & distressing frame it. 5.25" square card.
Paisleys on the cocoa strip are from the Wanted set and were stamped in craft ink. This time the medallion is a flower center with happy birthday sentiment from Think Happy Thoughts. Flower petals punched with large oval punch.
It is home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Cliburn Concerts. You can read more about the history of the hall here.
I took the hands off and covered it in the plain green paper from the Outlaw series, then stamped over the paper with the Sanded background. The Roman numerals were created with the Wild West Alphabet -- stamped in Versamark and copper embossed (I sure am going to miss that embossing powder)! The medallion was stamped in the center and the small flower used as the other numbers on the clock face. The edges of the clock were inked directly, either with copper Encore or chocolate craft ink -- I've forgotten which. The hands of the clock were also embossed with copper!
Here's a close-up of the detail -- I loved the "giggle" sentiment for my giggly girls!
Everything went relatively smooth today at our new home closing and we have keys -- yay! Now starts the lovely task of physically moving (ugh)! But on a nice thought, we picked up the paint color my new crafting space will be and will probably paint it on Sunday -- yay, again!
Don't forget about the 3rd Anniversary Dare To Get Dirty challenges for Fan Club Members at SplitcoastStampers.com the next few days. I have another challenge that will be posted on Sunday and I'd love to see you join in. Just bring your favorite stamps because it's a sketch challenge!
Also, My Favorite Things has some new stamp releases coming August 1 that you won't want to miss. While I've been too busy packing to make any samples, check out the design team members' blogs and galleries for sneak peeks they will be posting over the next few days!
Enjoy your weekend and more of my SU convention display samples yet to come!
Outlaw paper again, Round Tab punch holds the sentiment from Flex Phrases; vintage brads, sage cardstock.
Yes, here's that medallion again! This time it is stamped into hot copper embossing powder (now retired), to make a faux metal embellishment for the front of the tin. The little flowers around the medallion are stamped on the designer paper and cut out and applied to chipboard. The outside edges are inked with copper metallic Encore.
She's: Independent, Hilarious sense of humor, Screaming giggles, Does not like to be alone, Loves riding her bike! Today is also her 5th birthday, so I had to post it for her!
I stamped the horses running across the bottom of the 11" x 8.5" page, on the Outlaw background paper. The stars were stamped on the striped paper and Vintage brads inserted in the centers.
For the next 13 days, I'll be featuring two projects a day of the samples I created for the Stampin' Up convention display boards. I love this gorgeous new Outlaw designer paper from the Boho West line, along with everything else in the line!
You'll have to forgive me if I forget some of the details on these projects, since they were stamped earlier in the year AND I just don't have the time to input all the details right now since I'll start moving into the new house this weekend. So if you see something you have questions about, please post your questions in the comment section and I'll answer them as I am able during or after the move -- okay? Thanks for bearing with me.
More of the Outlaw paper, faux stitched again (I used up my entire package on these samples!). I loved this medallion in the Wanted set, so you'll be seeing it quite a bit! I like that it matches these papers in the series. Sentiment is from It's Your Birthday. Mourning the loss of narrow chocolate grosgrain . . .
Once all the cards have appeared here on my blog, I'll have the entire photo album over on my right sidebar. More to come tomorrow!
Tagged Again & Get Dirty!
1. While a country girl at heart (ahh, George Straight & Tim McGraw!), I also love listening to classic (70's-80's) Rod Stewart!
2. I must have my coffee every morning (a large travel mug, sometimes two) of either flavored coffee (southern pecan, butter toffee, swiss chocolate almond) or Kona with hazelnut creamer . . . I LOVE my Keurig! It also makes wonderful iced teas!
3. My favorite dessert is classic cheesecake with raspberry sauce. A close 2nd favorite is anything chocolate!
4. When asked what my favorite color is, I usually say blue. But I rarely wear it (except for jeans), decorate with it, or stamp with it! I guess that's why I made my blog mostly blue!
5. I met my husband on my first and only blind date in 1990, but it took us another 2 years to finally get together again!
6. We spent our honeymoon in Hawaii (Maui & Oahu) 13 years ago and we'd love to go back to see how things have changed.
7. After almost 2-1/2 years of having my husband live and work off-and-on hundreds of miles away from us, we are finally settling back down to a "normal" lifestyle and will all be moving into a new house together this weekend . . . I can't wait!
Don't forget Wednesday starts SplitcoastStamper's 3rd anniversary celebration of the Fan Club. Come get Down 'n Dirty with us, with a week-long celebration of daily challenges!
Meet the new resident at our almost-complete new house! He (or she) has taken up residency on the back porch. I have no idea what kind of spider this is but he certainly does look ominous, doesn't he? Does anyone happen to know what kind he is? I'm off to do some Internet searching to find out. Meanwhile, I think I'll schedule an exterminator before we move in!
ETA: Many thanks to Kelly S, who answered my question very quickly . . . we have a female yellow garden spider! (Males are about 1-1/2" while females can grow up to 3" -- ours was very large!) She is not harmful to humans and will loose most of her bright yellow color after she lays her egg sack(s), dying soon after. Aww, I get a little teary -- reminded of Charlotte's Web, LOL! You can read more about them HERE.
It's been a while since I've answered any of your questions you posted for me, so how about a few of those today?
How many cards do you send out a week? Amber H.
Well, Amber – I need to get a lot better at this! I have hard enough time just making the time to stamp and once I do, it’s usually for design team work or publication calls. So I rarely get time to stamp for personal use any more. When I do, it usually takes me a few days to finally get something in the mail! Once my children start back to school in the Fall (they’ll both be going full days), I hope to get a lot better at this!
Sarah -- until about 6 months ago I had only used wood-mount stamps. But since I’ve started using clear stamps, I’ve really been enjoying them. I find they are not near as troublesome as I thought they’d be to mount each time I want to use them and I love being able to see thru them, to see exactly where I’m stamping. Another bonus is the storage space!
What would you do to set up a craft area if you were unable to have an entire room for yourself?
Well I’m about to find out, as we’re starting to move into our new house this weekend and I’ll finally (for the first time) have a whole room to myself! I’ll certainly be sharing new room photos, once I get it all set up.
“Live, Laugh, Love” has always been a favorite, meaning simply no worries and just enjoy life to the fullest, as it is TODAY. And to go along with that, a famous quote from a fictional southern belle (Scarlett O'Hara): “Tomorrow is another day”. . . so if you do happen to run into any worries, don’t worry, it will all be better tomorrow!
Since the annual Stampin' Up convention starts this Wednesday, I'll be able to start posting the samples I created for the display boards, so check back in to see cards, scrapbook pages & 3D items using new sets from the new catalog!
The Craft & Hobby Association show is underway in Chicago, where all the craft manufacturers will be be unveiling their new products for the upcoming season. I did have plans to go but the new house/moving plans took precedence!
Craft Critique (daily reports with photos & links to the manufacturers' website sneak peeks), Eclectic Paperie, Julie Brooks (Doodliedoo).
Wow -- Craft Critique had a Celebrations Contest and I'm a finalist with this PaperTrey Ink ladybug little girl gift ensemble! So if you wouldn't mind, head on over to Craft Critique and vote for your favorite <I'm the last one, number 6 *wink*>. Click on the email link right after my project's photo, to enter your vote.
And while you're there, take a look around their collective blog -- you'll find tons of great info on just about any crafting topic you can think of, along with unbiased product reviews.
I promise to stop packing long enough to post a card on Friday, so check back in!
I usually don't participate in these blog games of tag because inevitably, someone's feelings get hurt. But this one looks like fun and it might help you to find a few more blogs you may not be aware of, so I'm going to pass it along . . . sweet Sherrie over at Card Creme nominated me for this fun little game (many thanks, rockin' girl blogger!). Check out her artwork -- it's beautiful!
I'm supposed to nominate 5 other blogger girls that I think are rockin' and because I spend a lot of time on their blogs, I thought I'd pass along the links to you, too. So here they are, in no particular order. And if you don't see your name on this list, it's not because I don't think you rock!
Jeanne at Inky Paws -- I think most of you know this girl's coloring rocks, but just in case . . .
Beate at Fresh & Fun -- Most everyone knows Beate and this girl can crank out the cards with definitely a fresh & fun approach!
Lori at Make a Difference -- This girl DOES make a difference with her gorgeous cards & scrapbook pages and peaceful Christian attitude.
Jenn at well, Jenn Balcer! Everyone knows Jenn as THE Splitcoast girl because she does it all over there (wink!). When she does find time to scrapbook or make cards, watch out because they will be eye poppin'!
Beverly (Tex) at Savor the Journey -- This sweet Texas Grandma is a fabulous Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and friend to all with a new blog full of fabulous things!
So tag, you girls are "it" and now get the chance to pass on along some of your favorite blogs to others -- no pressure, of course, only if you'd like to participate!