These sets are the oldest ones I own and have had a lot of use. I was experimenting with different ways to mount the stamps on the blocks and may not have cleaned the stamps as soon as I should so some of them are stained. But they still work and would love a new home.
Showing posts with label Stampin' Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stampin' Up. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Virtual Garage Sale - Dance stamp sets
My love for ballet drew me to get these. They come out so soft and beautiful, just as a dancer should look.
Virtual Garage Sale - Alphabet stamp sets
Need the most flexibility when it comes to writing things out? Get those alphabet sets and write whatever you want!
Virtual Garage Sale - Sentiments
It seemed like you can never have enough sentiment stamps handy. There are many to choose from - just pick them out!
Virtual Garage Sale - Occasion stamp sets
If you want a set with something for several occasions, you'll find it here!
Virtual Garage Sale - Holiday stamp sets
Ah, the holidays! Have fun sharing the magic with these sets!
Virtual Garage Sale - Masculine stamp sets
Sometimes it's difficult to make masculine cards or photo album pages. These sets will help you!
Virtual Garage Sale - $10 stamp sets
Take your pick of he following Stampin Up stamp sets. Only $10 each!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Embossing queens
We had our Stampin' Up Christmas card class last night. A nice group of ladies came out in the 25 degree weather and we heated things up with embossing! When I think of a classy looking card, it has raised metallic embossing on it. There isn't anything that screams Christmas better than silver and gold, is there?
The fancy technique we did was cracked glass and you can see my example here
After several layers of embossing, you chill the paper and then bend it to get it to crack, just like a broken mirror. How fun! Controlled disasters for Christmas!!
The fancy technique we did was cracked glass and you can see my example here
After several layers of embossing, you chill the paper and then bend it to get it to crack, just like a broken mirror. How fun! Controlled disasters for Christmas!!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
November Stampin' Up Class
Hey Creative Ones! Join me on November 18th at 7 p.m. for the Stampin' Up class! We will be making two Christmas cards, swapping cards with each other, learning a new technique, and just having fun with each other. Hope you can make it!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Stampin Up party
If you missed the party last night, you missed a whole lotta fun. We had eight ladies all stamping and talking and just having a fun & creative night out!
At the next party in November, we will be making Christmas cards. It's going to be another great night. More details to come soon!
At the next party in November, we will be making Christmas cards. It's going to be another great night. More details to come soon!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Artistic Frenzy
I have been in a card making frenzy lately. Maybe it's my new stamp sets, or the change of the season, or the fact I need to give away a bunch of them real soon so the need for them is great. Yesterday, my desk was chaotic but I managed to squeeze out 20 cards out of the mess. Yes, that's right, tuh-whun-tee.
One thing I like to do is make one design in a whole bunch of different colors. It amazes me to see the same layout and design with each one, technically the same, yet saying something unique. A red card is going to invoke a different reaction than a green one or a purple one. Some people like yellow, but others are drawn to blue.
A fun thing about creating is being able to give the finished piece to someone. I already know who will get the green card, and who will flip over the turquoise one.
When a card is finished and I am satisfied enough with the results to pass it on to a recipient, the creative cycle is complete. Artists have a need to create, but what good is it if you cannot pass it on? Passion drives you to develop your skills, but we eventually have to have purpose.
The incredible painter, Helen Van Wyk, would say on her teaching programs, "No one will ever appreciate the labor intensity behind your work. Once you can accept that, being an artist is tolerable. I will take hours to complete your piece, but that will never be realized by anyone except you. Your work will speak for itself." Even as accomplished as she was, she spoke from experience. There's alot to learn from her words. She created with passion and with purpose.
What is your frenzy? Where is your passion? Is it in music, dance, cooking, design, crafts, painting, writing? Have you found a purpose?
Now I have to start thinking about battening down for the night. My alarm will be set for get-up-when-it's-still-dark obnoxiously early tomorrow so I can get to church an hour before the doors open for the C3 conference. Why? All I can say is "choir practice". So much for sleeping in on a day off from work. At least there is a purpose involved! Ta-ta.....
One thing I like to do is make one design in a whole bunch of different colors. It amazes me to see the same layout and design with each one, technically the same, yet saying something unique. A red card is going to invoke a different reaction than a green one or a purple one. Some people like yellow, but others are drawn to blue.
A fun thing about creating is being able to give the finished piece to someone. I already know who will get the green card, and who will flip over the turquoise one.
When a card is finished and I am satisfied enough with the results to pass it on to a recipient, the creative cycle is complete. Artists have a need to create, but what good is it if you cannot pass it on? Passion drives you to develop your skills, but we eventually have to have purpose.
The incredible painter, Helen Van Wyk, would say on her teaching programs, "No one will ever appreciate the labor intensity behind your work. Once you can accept that, being an artist is tolerable. I will take hours to complete your piece, but that will never be realized by anyone except you. Your work will speak for itself." Even as accomplished as she was, she spoke from experience. There's alot to learn from her words. She created with passion and with purpose.
What is your frenzy? Where is your passion? Is it in music, dance, cooking, design, crafts, painting, writing? Have you found a purpose?
Now I have to start thinking about battening down for the night. My alarm will be set for get-up-when-it's-still-dark obnoxiously early tomorrow so I can get to church an hour before the doors open for the C3 conference. Why? All I can say is "choir practice". So much for sleeping in on a day off from work. At least there is a purpose involved! Ta-ta.....
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Creative chaos
I love creativity. It is so much a part of who I am that I don't realize how much it shows. The upside of it is having something come from it. When the creative sparks fly, you gotta start the fire! Sometimes that fire will make chaos. Take a look at my workspace to see what I mean (click on the picture for a bigger view):
I have to admit, there's not a lot of wiggle room on it right now. There are a whole lot of sparks flying, though!
At the end, when you wind up with something like this coming out of all that chaos,
it is all worth it.
The next Stampin' Up party is on October 21st at 7 p.m. If you want more information, leave me a message. We'd love to have you there!
Let's be creative together. . . but with less chaos.
I have to admit, there's not a lot of wiggle room on it right now. There are a whole lot of sparks flying, though!
At the end, when you wind up with something like this coming out of all that chaos,
it is all worth it.
The next Stampin' Up party is on October 21st at 7 p.m. If you want more information, leave me a message. We'd love to have you there!
Let's be creative together. . . but with less chaos.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Stampin' Up in September
If you ever thought about coming to one of my Stampin Up classes, this is the time to do it. I am getting so excited about the incredible products to share with you and the gorgeous projects we are going to make!
Here's the card we will make:
I have more exciting new things to show you - but you will have to wait for that! Let me know if you want to attend. I am thinking about changing the date to Tuesday night. Would September 16th work for you?
Here's the card we will make:
I have more exciting new things to show you - but you will have to wait for that! Let me know if you want to attend. I am thinking about changing the date to Tuesday night. Would September 16th work for you?
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Almost Open House time
My August open house is coming up soon - 8/25/08 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
I will have the new Stampin' Up catalog to look through, samples of some their new products, a table of retired products that I will be selling off, a couple displays from guest demos: Arbonne and Party Lite, some light snacks (don't expect me to give you dinner), knitting, crochet & tatting samples, with demonstrations of each, and a fun girls-night-out atmosphere.
If you have any Stampin Up stamp sets that you want to exchange or sell, bring them along. If you want to sit and work on your craft, bring it with you and share what you are making with us. If you just want to come over to see my new living room furniture, that's fine too! Just stop by - I'd love to see you.
Come when you can, choose your must-haves, consider booking a party for the holidays - let's be creative together!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
August Arts and Crafts Open House
Mark your books - the August open house is going to be on 8/25/08 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
I will have the new Stampin' Up catalog to look through, samples of some their new products, a table of retired products that I will be selling off, a couple displays from guest demos: Arbonne and Party Lite, some light snacks (don't expect me to give you dinner), knitting, crochet & tatting samples, with demonstrations of each, and a fun girls-night-out atmosphere.
If you have any Stampin Up stamp sets that you want to exchange or sell, bring them along. If you want to sit and work on your craft, bring it with you and share what you are making with us. If you just want to come over to see my new living room furniture, that's fine too! Just stop by - I'd love to see you.
Come when you can, choose your must-haves, consider booking a party for the holidays - let's be creative together.
I will have the new Stampin' Up catalog to look through, samples of some their new products, a table of retired products that I will be selling off, a couple displays from guest demos: Arbonne and Party Lite, some light snacks (don't expect me to give you dinner), knitting, crochet & tatting samples, with demonstrations of each, and a fun girls-night-out atmosphere.
If you have any Stampin Up stamp sets that you want to exchange or sell, bring them along. If you want to sit and work on your craft, bring it with you and share what you are making with us. If you just want to come over to see my new living room furniture, that's fine too! Just stop by - I'd love to see you.
Come when you can, choose your must-haves, consider booking a party for the holidays - let's be creative together.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Stampin' Up retirement list
The one thing I wish didn't have to happen with Stampin' Up is the release of the retirement list. All their stuff is so great and we miss our favorites when they are let go for good.
If you are interested in ordering any of the retiring sets, please let me know. Here's a link to the list - http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0608_US_A.pdf
Friday, May 2, 2008
Stampin Up
Happy month of May!
The next Stampin Up party will be on May 12th at 7:00 p.m.
We are going to make a dark-light card and an item which I haven't decided on yet.
Do you have the Baroque Motifs stamp set? Bring it along, we will be using it this time.
Let me know if you can make it by May 9th, so I can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone. Hope to see you there!
The next Stampin Up party will be on May 12th at 7:00 p.m.
We are going to make a dark-light card and an item which I haven't decided on yet.
Do you have the Baroque Motifs stamp set? Bring it along, we will be using it this time.
Let me know if you can make it by May 9th, so I can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone. Hope to see you there!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Stampin' Up time again
The next Stampin' Up class is on April 14th at 7 p.m.
We will be making a card and a candy holder. Let me know if you want to come!
We will be making a card and a candy holder. Let me know if you want to come!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Stampin' Up Class - March
Attention all craft lovers! The next Stampin' Up class is going to be on Monday, March 10th starting at 7 p.m. The location will be at 4 Birch Lane in Clifton Pk.Please let me know if you want to attend this class by March 5th. Call or e-mail me if you need more information about the class. We will be making a spring card and an Easter item. Let's be creative together.
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