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{ Scrapbook Stamper's Workshop Class }

2012-03-08T10:00:00.005-06:00

My friend Jennifer Gallacher is hosting a brand new class at Two Peas In a Bucket! I was thrilled when she asked me to create a project for the class.

Here is Jennifer’s class Description:
Learn to stamp on your layouts! Join me for this self-paced, comprehensive course focusing on the following five stamp design styles: open, solid, alphabet, sentiment, and background stamps. Download the helpful 62 page "Scrapbook Stamper's Workbook" which includes five instructional chapters, 50 stamping tutorials, and 50 brand new page samples with complete supply lists and step-by-step instructions. Five helpful chapter videos are also included which walk you through each of the 50 stamping tutorials. The workbook and videos are designed to work hand-in-hand, helping the student become more comfortable with stamping on scrapbook layouts. Whether you're a cardmaker looking to make the transition to scrapbooking, or whether you want to learn more about stamping on your layouts, this class is for you!
The content of this workshop will be available immediately upon purchase. The lessons are available for you to work at your own pace and upon purchase can be accessed in the "Workshops" section under "Classes & Events." A private message board forum is also available to ask questions for Jen and to connect with other participants. Enjoy!

Cost: $25

Class Contents:
* 62 page "Scrapbook Stamper's Workbook"
* 50 stamping tutorials
* Five 25+ minute video tutorials
* A private message board forum
* 50 BRAND NEW layouts (see sneak peeks below)

Here's a sneak peek at some of the techniques you will find in this course:

Here is a sneak peek of a layout I contributed for the class.

***Jennifer is giving away one seat to her workshop!!! Visit her blog and leave a comment for a chance to win!!!

----------> Jennifer Gallacher blog <------------

{ Altered Basics Blog Hop! }

2012-03-07T00:05:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the Altered Basics Blog Hop! The Clearsnap Design Team is inking and altering our Basic Necessities, a variety of packaging materials and containers released at the CHA-W 2012 show in Anaheim, CA earlier this year.

These "Basics" allow you to create custom inkpads, mix your own color combinations of Smooch Spritz and glitter, as well as provide a blank canvas for cute altered gifts, like the adorable tins our My Frist ColorBox Stamps are packaged in.

You might recognize packaging from some of your favorite Clearsnap products like the salt shaker style jars from the Donna Salazar Designs Fairy Dust Glitter, an uninked ColorBox inkpad, and the Clear Boxes our Smooch Spritz Assortment Packs are packaged in. We think these Basic Necessities will allow your creativity to soar!

I altered the salt shaker style jar and the tin.

For the salt shaker jar, I started by applying Fly Away Design Adhesives to the jar. I added Ocean Spray, Cotton Candy and Peridot glitter.

The Design Adhesives adhere to the glass jar without any problems and once the glitter is applied it does not rub off.
I filled the jar with vintage buttons and I am using it to display some of my pins.

My second project is an altered tin. This tin measures 3 1/4” x 3 1/4”. The tin is used for our new My Frist ColorBox Stamps.

I covered the front with a piece of paper that was stamped with Paint Splatter 2 and Watermark ink. I heat embossed it with Honey Pearl embossing powder and sprayed with Sea Kiss Smooch Spritz.
I adhered the cardstock to the tin using SuperTape 1/4” by Therm O Web. I made a little tissue paper flower that I sprayed with Gold Glow Smooch Spritz.
The outside edge is covered with SuperTape 1/4” by Therm O Web and ribbon.

For the inside, I created a color swatch with all my Smooch Spritz. I cut the cardstock to fit inside (3 1/8” x 3 1/8”), rounded the corners and punched a hole for the ring.
I lined up all my Smooch Spritz and started spraying each piece of cardstock.
I wrote the name of each color on the sheet.

The ring with all the swatch colors fits inside and there is room for more.

March 7, 2012

We are excited about giving away a set of select Basic Necessities items as prize for one hop commenter! Browse through all the blogs today and tomorrow and then leave a comment about your favorite Basic Necessity to be entered to win.

For an extra entry, post the secret phrase "I love the Basics!" on our Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/Clearsnap

We'll choose one winner from all of the comments on March 9, 2012!

Don't forget to leave a comment about your favorite Basic Necessity on each blog in the Hop. Happy Hopping!

--the Clearsnap Design Team

Supplies:

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{ Hello New Life and Glitter Dust }

2012-03-05T16:08:00.001-06:00

It was my turn to post on Therm O Web blog today and I created a card using our NEW Glitter Dust by Therm O Web. I have step by step instructions on how I created this card on the Therm O Web blog.

I used my Silhouette Cameo and DigiKit – Card Shapes by Kristina Werner. Love it!!!! This was so easy to cut! The circles are from another DigiKit by Erica Hernandez.

I used March Studio AE – Beauty of Spring stamp set for the card. These were some left over papers and bits I had from a different project and I just love the colors.

The accordion fold flower is so easy. This is only my second one…the first one you can see here. I use my little Scor-Buddy to make the folds.

Do you see the sparkle on the card? I used our new Glitter Dust by Therm O Web.This is a brand new item and will be available at the end of March 2012. It is an aerosol spray that is NOT water based. It doesn’t make your project wet, or make the ink bleed or change color of your papers. It just sprays glitter dust over the top. It comes in FOUR brilliant colors: GOLD, SILVER, PINK, and IRIDESCENT! I used Iridescent on my project.

Have a happy Monday!!!!

We are going outside to enjoy this beautiful day.

Supplies:

Studio AE - Beauty Of Spring - March 2012	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Yellow Citrus	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval
DigiKit - Card Shapes Designer Cuts By Kristina Werner	DigiKit - Graphix: Papercuts I By Erica Hernandez	Silhouette Cameo	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web	Glitter Dust by Therm O Web

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{ Technique Tuesday March Studio AE }

2012-03-01T23:31:00.001-06:00

Hello March!!! Nice to see you!

The March Studio AE stamp set is called Beauty of Spring by Ali Edwards.

Here is my card.

This stamp set was perfect for today. Beautiful spring weather and 82 degrees.

I stamped the large sentiment on this die cut Lace Circle by Laina Lamb cut with Silhouette Cameo. I used 3d Foam Squares by Therm O Web for the die cut circle to give it dimension.

I added some lace and flowers to the bottom.

Here is the stamp set.

Be on a lookout for more creations from our Design Team.
Ali Edwards
Jaime Warren
Laura O'donnell
Nichol Magouirk
Sharyn Tormanen
Teri Anderson

Supplies:

Studio AE - Beauty Of Spring - March 2012	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Yellow Citrus
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	DigiKit - Lace Circles by Laina Lamb
Silhouette Cameo

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{ March Studio AE Sneak Peek and a layout }

2012-02-26T19:12:00.001-06:00

Here is my little peek for March Studio AE.
What do you think? Any ideas?

Here is one more layout I created with February Studio AE.

I am using another DigiKit file to cut with Silhouette Cameo. The large title is from Instaframes V1 by Erica Hernandez. Designed for project life, but I loved the letters in this and used it as my title. I just cut the bottom off.
The background paper is sprayed with Cherry Ice Smooch Spritz.

February Studio AE stamp set is so versatile, you can use it on any layout to tell your story.
The photos are of Alex from one of the visits to the Zoo last summer.

We had a new roof put in after a huge hail storm we had last summer. It was pretty noisy and messy around here.

This is what the side of the yard looked like.

That is all from me for today.
I am putting finishing touches on a new class that is coming up at Miss Art’s Papercrafting School…I will share more information soon.

Supplies:

Studio AE - Favorite Story	Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Strawberry	Clearsnap Smooch Spritz: Cherry Ice	Clearsnap Color Catcher	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick	DigiKit - Instaframes V1 By Erica Hernandez	Silhouette Cameo

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{ Sweet layout }

2012-02-25T11:37:00.001-06:00

I wanted to share a layout I created for Clearsnap blog using Mix’d Media Inx. I love using my Silhouette Cameo. For this layout I used DigiKit – Iconography By Erica Hernandez and it’s the little journaling card with the heart.
For the chevrons I used DigiKit – Chevol By Erica Hernandez and I cut them with the Silhouette, as well.

I have step by stem photos on the blog if you want to know how I created the circles on this layout.

I hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and let me know what you think.

http://clearsnap.blogspot.com/2012/02/sweet-layout.html

In addition, we have a huge giveaway going on for reaching 3500 fans on Facebook. Go to the link above and enter by clicking on the green bar at the top of the page. You can’t miss it. Sweepstakes Ends February 29, 2012 @ 07:30 am (PST)

Supplies:

ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Patina	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Pewter	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Jasmine	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Chiffon	Clearsnap Top Boss Embossing Powder
Clearsnap Top Boss Embossing Powder: Wine	Clearsnap Top Boss Craft Funnel	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink Petal Point Shabby Chic	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web
3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	DigiKit - Circle Page Pieces By Laina Lamb	DigiKit - Iconography By Erica Hernandez
DigiKit - Chevol Paper Pack By Erica Hernandez	Silhouette Cameo

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{ Embrace Happiness–new Technique Tuesday stamps }

2012-02-19T11:42:00.001-06:00

All the new stamps are available on Technique Tuesday website. Come and check them out.

Here is a card I created with Tree-mendous stamp set. A tree base with three different tree tops and little elements to add to the tree. See the link below in supplies.

I stamped the tree on cardstock and cut it out. First the branch and then the tree top. I added little dots with a 3D Sakura pen. I added 3D Foam Adhesive by Therm O Web to the tree. The sentiment is stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink and cut out and so is the little butterfly.

How about the little kite? It’s a frame set by Erica Hernandez. Imported into my Silhouette Cameo, traced and cut. Simple as that. These are perfect for project life, but as you can see, for a card, as well.

That is all from me today! Have a great Sunday.

I am going back to my desk.

Supplies:

Tree-mendous	Passion for Polka	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval
Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Mermaid	Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Pumpkin PIe	ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad Petal Point Celebrate	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Cat's Eye Queue Chocolate and Blueberries	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web
Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web	Silhouette Cameo	DigiKit - Trendspotting Frames By Erica Hernandez

InLinkz.com

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge - Hey there, Hi, Hello }

2012-02-16T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi and welcome to another Impression Obsession challenge.
Our next challenge, "Hey there, Hi, Hello", starts today, February 16, and continues to the following Wednesday evening, February 22, at 10 PM. If you would like a chance to win free stamps, get busy out there, then post creation at the bottom of the post on Impression Obsession Blog, between January 16 - 22, using Inlinkz.

Here is my card.

I used all new stamps here starting with Graph Paper CR005. They are 4.5 x 5.75 red rubber stamps with a cling background. Love them! I stamped the background with Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Lettuce.
I used Sizzix die to cut the Fancy Frame that I stamped with Circle Fusion 2 CR002 in Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Plum Berry.

The birds from Hang in there F8726 are stamped with Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Wild Hare. I cut the image out and used 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web to adhere the image to the card.
The sentiment is from Social Greeting 1 CL352 and I stamped it with Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Wild Berry.

I hope you'll take the time to visit the other designer's blogs for inspiration!
***Don't forget to link your projects on Impression Obsession blog.

Dina Kowal
Vicki Garrett
Jeanne Streiff
Laura Fulcher
Julie Koerber
Jenny Gropp

I used CR84FN 48 and Mojo Monday 228.

Supplies:

Graph Paper CR005	Circle Fusion 2 CR002	Hang in There F8726	Social Greetings 1 CL352	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink Petal Point Shabby Chic
Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web

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{ Valentine’s Day Treat box }

2012-02-13T07:00:00.000-06:00

I created this little treat box for Technique Tuesday blog. If you are looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day treat, this would be perfect.

The bracket flap box template is from Silhouette store. I stamped the box with Verbose stamp set with Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Bubblegum. I adhered the box together with Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web.

I used a border punch to punch the patterned paper and Clearsnap ColorBox Chalk Ink: Toffee to ink all the edges.
I stamped “hello love” from Love Always Wins by Ali Edwards with Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Bubblegum. I used decorative edge scissors for the edges.

The ribbon is tied in a bow around the top flap. I added buttons, twine ant the stamped tag.

For my treats, I dipped large marshmallows in chocolate and added sprinkles.

Have a great Monday!

Supplies:

Verbose	Love Always Wins by Ali Edwards	Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Bubblegum	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Stylus Handles 3-Pack
Silhouette Cameo	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	bracket flap box by Lori Whitlock

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{ February Studio AE from Technique Tuesday Blog Hop }

2012-02-10T07:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to our February Studio AE Blog Hop.

Today we are featuring projects made with the Studio AE – Favorite Story – February 2012.

I created a layout using Favorite Story stamp set. I love this photo of Alex at the playground when he told me that he could smell the clouds and that they smell like sugar!

I stamped the sentiments with Clearsnap Mix’d Media Inx: Mossy and heat embossed it with Clearsnap Clear embossing powder. This Mix’d Media ink is really juicy and it stays wet for a long time. I love how the color matched all my other elements. I cut out the sentiment frames and added them to the layout.

The chipboard star from Fundamental Superstars is covered with this adorable Washi tape that I ordered from Cute Tape. They have way too many to chose from and it arrived super fast.

I stamped “cherish this story” from Favorite Memories by Ali Edwards, in the upper left and lower right corner.

The heart tag is from DigiKit Iconography by Erica Hernandez.

The clouds are hand drawn and cut out. I stamped them with Verbose stamp using Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Ink: Canary.

The chevron card is from the Silhouette store.

Be sure to check the blogs of all taking part in the Blog Hop today:

Ali
Julie Campbell, our February Studio AE guest
Daniela -----> you are here
Laura
Nichol
Sharyn
Teri
Jaime

As a thank you for all the comments received during the hop on all the blogs, as well as those left on the Technique Tuesday blog, we will give away two stamp sets.

One person will win our Fabulous by Ali Edwards stamp set.

One other person will win our Missing You by Ali Edwards stamp set.

You don’t need to leave a comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win. But the more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win.

All comments must be made by midnight PST on Feb. 13th.

Tune into the Technique Tuesday blog on Feb. 14^th to see if you are one of the lucky winners.

Supplies:

Studio AE - Favorite Story	Verbose	Favorite Memories by Ali Edwards	FUNdamental Superstars	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Mossy
Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Grasshopper	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Canary	Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval
Clearsnap Top Boss Watermark Ink	Clearsnap Top Boss Embossing Powder	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web
Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web	DigiKit - Iconography By Erica Hernandez	Silhouette Cameo

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{ Impression Obsession Design Team Thursday }

2012-02-09T00:01:00.000-06:00

I am sharing a project I made using Impression Obsession stamps for our Design Team Thursday post.

I started with Mojo Monday sketch and CR84FN color challenge.

The large doily is from Lace Circles by Laina Lamb, cut using Silhouette Cameo. The smaller circle is a banner from Banner Die Cuts by Laina Lamb. I stamped the large one with Cover-a-Card Scratches CC044 with ColorBox Pigment Ink: Cranberry. The glassine bag is stamped with Cover-a-Card Thin Chevron CC107 with Clearsnap ColorBox Mix’d Media Inx: Peridot. I heat embossed it with the same color embossing powder. The bags were a sweet gift from Jennifer and I love how this one turned out.

I stamped the Cover-a-card Large Dots CC007 with Clearsnap ColorBox Ink: Sabby Pink. I stamped the Scallop Tag B8663 with the same color and the sentiment from Good Words WP349 with ColorBox Pigment Ink: Cranberry.

In other news!!!
I finally cleaned and organized the mess that was left over from all the CHA projects. Here is a before and after photo.

One of my Impression Obsession projects using Clearsnap ink was chosen for the cover of Scrapbook Trends Create: Stamping issue. I knew about the cover, but I was so surprised when I saw it in print at a recent trip to a scrapbook store in Waxahachie, The Crafty Scrapper.

OK, I think that is all. Have a great Thursday!

Supplies:

Cover-a-Card Large Dots CC007	Cover-a-Card Scratches CC044	Cover-a-Card Thin Chevron CC107	Good Words WP349	Scallop Tag Flag B8663
DigiKit - Lace Circles by Laina Lamb	DigiKit - Banner Die Cuts By Laina Lamb	Silhouette Cameo	ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad Petal Point Shabby Chic	ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad Petal Point Celebrate
Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder: Peridot	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Peridot
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web

InLinkz.com

{ CHA Design Team And Fan Blog Hop - Day 5 }

2012-02-03T03:20:00.001-06:00

If you missed Day 1, 2, 3 and 4 blog hop go HERE.

This week (January 30 – February 3) is Impression Obsession's CHA Winter preview of NEW IMAGES!
Each day, different team members will be showcasing new designs. There will be a $25 Gift Certificate Drawing every day and an additional $25 Gift certificate awarded onFriday, all for use in our online store, which will have all of the new stamps. ......! To be eligible to win:

...you must leave a comment...
...on every team member's sneak peek blog post...
...and the I.O. blog...
...every day...
...all week!

Participating blogs will be listed daily on Impression Obsession blog…and that is where you start your blog hop daily.

You can also view the new stamps in our ONLINE STORE HERE and HERE.

Here are my cards.

Honeycomb CR006 *NEW*
Cover-a-Card Think Chevron CC107 *NEW*
Good Words WP349 *NEW*
Scallop Tag Flag B8663

Cover-a-Card Thick Stripes CC105 *NEW*
Circle Fusion CR001 *NEW*
Herringbone CR004 *NEW*
Social Greetings 1 CL352 *NEW*

Cover-a-Card Thin Chevron CC107 *NEW*
Good Words WP349 *NEW*
Scallop Tag Flag B8663

Please visit these blogs for more new releases!

Dina
Julie
Jenny
Jeanne
Laura
Vicki

Thanks so much for stopping by this week.

Have a great Friday!

{ CHA Design Team And Fan Blog Hop - Day 4 }

2012-02-02T05:00:00.001-06:00

If you missed Day 1, 2, and 3 blog hop go HERE.

...you must leave a comment...
...on every team member's sneak peek blog post...
...and the I.O. blog...
...every day...
...all week!

Participating blogs will be listed daily on Impression Obsession blog…and that is where you start your blog hop daily.

You can also view the new stamps in our ONLINE STORE HERE and HERE.

Here are some of my cards and I am so excited because I love chevrons and now I have Thin Chevron, Thick Chevron and Solid Chevron to choose from.

Here is a card I created using Thin Chevron.

Cover-a-Card Thin Chevron CC107 *NEW*
Dare To Dream CL386 *NEW*

Thick Chevron.

Cover-a-card Thick Chevron CC108 *NEW*
Joy In The Journey CL387 *NEW*

What do you think? Do you like the Chevrons? The Solid Chevron I used on a card I posted on Tuesday. All these Cover-a-card stamps are 5.75” x 5.75”. That is a huge stamp! You can see all our Cover-a-card stamps in the store HERE.

Chevrons

I will be back tomorrow with one more post showing you more Impression Obsession stamps.

Please visit these blogs for more new releases!

Dina
Julie
Jenny
Jeanne
Laura
Vicki

Have a great day!

{ Technique Tuesday February Studio AE }

2012-02-01T05:00:00.001-06:00

Hello February!!! Nice to see you!

The February Studio AE stamp set is called Favorite Story by Ali Edwards.

Here is my card.

I stamped the sentiment on cardstock that I cut out. The butterflies are from December Studio AE It’s OK by Ali Edwards.

The card base is from a DigiKit by Laina Lamb, Heart 4 U, that I cut with my Silhouette Cameo. I used the Cameo to cut the circles from DigiKit by Erica Hernandez called Graphix: Papercuts.

I added patterned paper, washi tape and a paper flower to finish the card.

Here is the stamp set.

Be on a lookout for more creations from our Design Team.

Supplies:

Studio AE - It's OK by Ali Edwards - December 2011	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad: Chestnut	ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad Petal Point Celebrate	ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad Petal Point Shabby Chic	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee
Stylus Tips 3-Pack Oval	Stylus Handles 3-Pack	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	DigiKit - Heart 4 U by Laina Lamb	DigiKit - Graphix: Papercuts I By Erica Hernandez	Silhouette Cameo

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{ CHA Design Team And Fan Blog Hop - Day 2 }

2012-01-31T05:00:00.001-06:00

If you missed Day 1 blog hop go HERE.

This week (January 30 – February 3) is Impression Obsession's CHA Winter preview of NEW IMAGES!
Each day, different team members will be showcasing new designs. There will be a $25 Gift Certificate Drawing every day and an additional $25 Gift certificate awarded on Friday, all for use in our online store, which will have all of the new stamps. ......! To be eligible to win:

...you must leave a comment...
...on every team member's sneak peek blog post...
...and the I.O. blog...
...every day...
...all week!

Participating blogs will be listed daily on Impression Obsession blog…and that is where you start your blog hop daily.

You can also view the new stamps in our ONLINE STORE HERE and HERE.

Here are some of my cards.

Best Friends C8701 *NEW*
Fun Friends E8723 *NEW*

Full Bloom Hollyhocks H8722 *NEW*
Cover-a-Card Solid Chevron CC106 *NEW*
Social Greetings CL353 *NEW*
Butterfly Silhouette 15 D5565

Please visit these blogs for more new releases!

Dina
Julie
Jenny
Jeanne
Laura
Vicki

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I will be back with more Impression Obsession cards on February 2. Don’t forget to visit Impression Obsession blog daily for a chance to win.

{ The "Brand New"Technique Tuesday Blog Hop }

2012-01-30T05:00:00.003-06:00

Hello! Welcome to the "Brand New" Technique Tuesday blog hop.
Technique Tuesday’s Stamping Techs are blog hopping again, and we are delighted this month to share with you some cool projects made with some of the new stamps Technique Tuesday is debuting this week at the CHA trade show in California.

Here is what I created with the NEW stamp set called Fly.

I stamped the little boy and girl with Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Plum Berry. Enjoy is stamped with Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Banana Custard. The second sentiment I cut out and adhered with 3D Foam Squares by Thrm O Web. I added ribbon and a button to the front.

Be sure to check out the blogs of everyone taking part in today’s blog hop:
Tanis
Ashley
Charlene
Daniela ---> you are here
Tobi
Laura
Sharyn
Kris
Jaclyn
Teri

We love reading your comments so we will have some random draws for prizes.
From the comments received on all the blogs, we will pick one lucky person to win the Flurry stamp set.

We’ll also pick one person to win the Missing You by Ali Edwards stamp set.

You don’t need to comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win. But the more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win!

Comments must be posted by midnight on Feb. 2nd The winner will be announced on Feb. 3rd sometime on the Technique Tuesday blog.
http://techniquetuesday.typepad.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad Petal Point Shabby Chic	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad: Chestnut	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web
Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web

InLinkz.com

{ February Studio AE Sneak Peek and a layout }

2012-01-26T21:34:00.001-06:00

Here is my little peek for February Studio AE.
What do you think?

Here is one more layout I created with January Studio AE.

I combined Bring On The Love stamp set with several digital files that I cut using my Silhouette Cameo. The Large heart is from Heart 4 U set by Laina Lamb. The Circle Page Pieces Digi Kit includes page and card mats, frames, accents and borders. I cut several borders and used bits and pieces here.

I stamped “lots of love for you” on cardstock with Clearsnap ColoBox Pigment Ink in Moss Green. I cut it out and layered it over Elle’s Studio tags and attached it to the page with The Paper Studio brad.

Love you is from DigiKit – Card Words: Love by Kristina Werner. The stamped sentiments were stamped with ColorBox Pigment Ink in Cranberry.
I have been using Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web to adhere the small Silhouette Cameo cuts. This one, I stitched in addition to the adhesive.

Have a great day.

I have a ton of new projects to share with you using all new products from Technique Tuesday, Impression Obsession, Clearsnap and Therm O Web.

Don’t forger that NEW DigiKits are released every Tuesday at Two Peas In A Bucket. For those working on Project Life, we have lots of journaling cards. Did you get to download this FREE one by Erica Hernandez?

Supplies:

Studio AE - Bring On The Love	ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad Petal Point Celebrate	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Silhouette Cameo	DigiKit - Circle Page Pieces By Laina Lamb	DigiKit - Card Words: Love Designer Cuts By Kristina Werner	DigiKit - Heart 4 U by Laina Lamb

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{ Cookie love layout }

2012-01-24T22:57:00.001-06:00

I wanted to share my layout that I made for Clearsnap blog. I used all the new Mix’d Media Inx and embossing powders by Donna Salazar.

I am using Stylus Molding Mat Game Board and Moorish Tiles to stamp all the hearts using Mix'd Media Inx: Chiffon, Peridot, Denim, Leather and Honey. The hearts were cut with my Silhouette Cameo.

I have step by step photos on Clearsnap blog on how I created the layout.

I even designed the little heart border in my Silhouette Studio.

I hope you get a chance to visit Clearsnap blog for all the details.

Clearsnap is having an awesome giveaway on their Facebook page. There is still time to enter and they are picking 2 winners. Make sure you visit the Facebook page to enter.

Have a great night.

{ CardMaker Kit-of-the-Month Club product review }

2012-01-22T21:08:00.001-06:00

I was asked recently to review CardMaker Kit-of-the-Month Club.

These are examples of some cards that you can make with your first kit called Friendship Blooms.

- When members join, their first kit is over 1/2 off the usual price-- $7.99 (plus postage & handling)
- Members will receive 5 free gifts along with their first kit--a zippered carrying pouch, a bone folder, embossing and piercing tool, a "created by" stamp, and an acrylic block.
- Kits will be sent about every month at the cost of $16.99 (plus postage & handling) (This is a great deal when you think of what you pay for one card in the store---and you can make 8-10 with the kit!)
- There is NO minimum purchase and members can cancel at ANY time.
- They offer a 100% guarantee of satisfaction.

Each kit includes exclusive materials to make 8-10 cards such as:
o Quality card blanks and envelopes
o Printed papers
o Die-cut sheets
o Decorative stickers or rub-ons
o Clear acrylic or self-cling rubber stamps
o Color-coordinated ribbon and embellishments like brads, buttons, glitter, pearls, rhinestones, flowers, and more!
o A full-color, step-by-step instructions

Each kit teaches a fun technique like embossing, stenciling, quilling, iris folding, specialty card folds, and simple layering techniques.

This first kit focuses on techniques like sanding, stamping, pop ups and glitter accents. All the techniques and instructions are printed and include color photos.

A different kit features masculine colors/themes and fun flap fold design. The techniques in this kit are all about faux sewing, scoring, layering and stamping.

Here are some other points to remember:

None of the kits or kit components is sold in retail – they are sold exclusively to members of CardMaker Kit Club!
Each kit features an occasion like birthdays, thank-you cards, friendship, etc.
Each kit teaches a fun technique like embossing, stenciling, quilling, iris folding, specialty card folds, and simple layering techniques
There is also an instructional video for the first kit and for using the free gifts. http://www.cardmakerkitclub.com/video.html
To view a gallery of kits, go to: http://www.cardmakerkitclub.com/project_gallery.php

The CardMaker Kit of the Month Club would be perfect for someone just getting into cardmaking. Everything is color coordinated, packed full of products and ready to go.

The CardMaker Kit is perfect to take to a crop or a friends house and have a card making party.

I like that there are new techniques introduced each month and there are photos and steps to follow in the instruction booklets. The acrylic stamps that come in the kit are a great addition and you can use them over and over again.

Even if you are not a beginner, the CardMaker Kit would be great for you as well. I saw this kit as an opportunity to make my own creations, to use kit as it, or to add to it from my own stash.

To join or learn more, just go to http://www.cardmakerkitclub.com

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge – Oldie but a Goodie with a video }

2012-01-19T01:10:00.001-06:00

Hi and welcome to another Impression Obsession challenge.

Our next challenge, "Oldie but a Goodie", starts today, January 19, and continues to the following Wednesday evening, January 25, at 10 PM. If you would like a chance to win free stamps, get busy out there, then post creation at the bottom of the post on Impression Obsession Blog, between January 19 - 25, using Inlinkz.

Here is my card.

I used some really old stamps. The Wired Birdcage I had for a long time, but I love it and use it. The Cover-a-Card Wallpaper rubber stamp is so pretty. I used new ColorBox Scentz Embossing Powder: Lemonade to heat emboss the background on the tag. The embossing powder really smells like Lemonade and it lasts up to 2 weeks after embossing.

I have a video below to show you how I made the card, if you are interested in seeing my process. It did take me 25 minutes to complete this card, but don’t worry, I made this one super fast. I hope you like it.

I added watercolor crayons to the cage and then glitter on top of that. The butterflies are stamped with ColorBox Mix’d Media Inx: Chiffon and heat embossed using the same color embossing powder. The Butterfly Bliss stamp set is one of my first sets from Impression Obsession.

The Mix’d Media Inx stay wet for a long time and the embossing powder sticks really well.

Enjoy!

I used CR84FN color challenge 46 and Mojo Monday 224.

Supplies:

Cover-a-Card Wallpaper CC072	Wired Birdcage D6967	Life & Flowers CL250	Butterfly Bliss CL171	Clearsnap Top Boss Watermark Ink
Clearsnap ColorBox Scentz: Lemonade	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Chiffon	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder: Chiffon	ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar: Leather
ColorBox Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder by Donna Salazar: Leather	Clearsnap Top Boss Craft Funnel	Clearsnap Top Boss Embossing Powder: Cotton Candy	Clearsnap Glue Gloss	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web
3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web	Crayon - Moss Green 225 / 217	Crayon - White 001	Crayon - Rasberry Red - 270

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{ Winter wishes }

2012-01-17T15:36:00.004-06:00

A fun little card I wanted to share that I created for Therm O Web using Therm O Web adhesive.

To make the card I used Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web. I pretty much use that for all my paper.

For my snowflake embellishment, pie chart, I cut a circle base and several other circles in different patterns. I used a Sizzix circle die, but you can use a punch or Silhouette Cameo. I use an exacto knife to cut up the patterned circles. You have seen these before, they are everywhere, and this is how I do mine.

I use SuperStik Permanent Glue Stick by Therm O Web for the base and then I add my pie pieces to complete the circle.

This is what it looks like.

I used my sewing machine and stitched around the edges several times. I used 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web for the finished embellishment.

The background is stamped with a snowflake from Christmas Trees CL337 stamp set by Impression Obsession. The sentiment is from All I Want For Christmas CL304 stamp set.

Did you know that Therm O Web has a blog. We update the blog daily with various project and techniques. Come and check it out.

That is all from me today. I am working on projects for CHA Winter 2012 and I will share those towards the end of the month. Lots of new stuff coming out from Therm O Web, Impression Obsession, Clearsnap and Technique Tuesday.

Supplies:

Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web
All I Want For Christmas CL304	Christmas Trees CL337	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad: Silver	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Cat's Eye Queue Chocolate and Blueberries: Charcoal

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{ Paper to Digital }

2012-01-12T22:02:00.001-06:00

A fun little challenge we have going at Two Peas In A Bucket - Simply lift a paper layout in digital form - it can be any paper layout of your choice. I loved this layout by Sheri Twing. Here is my take on it.

Click on layout for a list of supplies.

Here is one more that I created today using ChirssyW’s Exclusive Facebook template #3. (She will have the template posted tonight or tomorrow).

Click on layout for a list of supplies.

For this layout I used a mixture of new Pea Soup January Digi Kits and a fun set of 2012 Journaling Cards by Erica Hernandez. I know some of my friends are doing Project Life and this would be perfect.

Have a great night!

{ January Studio AE from Technique Tuesday Blog Hop }

2012-01-10T07:00:00.004-06:00

Welcome to our January Studio AE Blog Hop.

Today we are featuring projects made with the Studio AE – Bring On The Love – January 2012.

I created a layout using Bring On The Love stamp set.
I combined stamped words, that I cut out, with some fun Silhouette Cameo elements.

Here are some close up photos.

I stamped the sentiments with Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Fireberry. They are stamped on white cardstock and cut out.
I used 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web to add dimension to my photos. Plus, I wanted to tie the twine and not have the bulk.

I used a mixture of patterned papers to match my photos: My Mind’s eye and Crate Paper. I had to dig into my stash for a heart brad by The Paper Studio and a rub-on and a sticker by Making Memories.

For those tiny cut out elements and words I like to use Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick by Therm O Web.

Be sure to check the blogs of all taking part in the Blog Hop today:

Ali
Daniela ----> you are here
Laura
Nichol
Sharyn
Teri
Jaime

As a thank you for all the comments received during the hop on all the blogs, as well as those left on the Technique Tuesday blog, we will give away two stamp sets.

One person will win our Hearts by Ali Edwards stamp set.

One other person will win our The Cupcakery stamp set.

You don’t need to leave a comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win. But the more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win.

All comments must be made by midnight PST on Jan. 13th.

Tune into the Technique Tuesday blog on Jan. 14^th to see if you are one of the lucky winners.

Supplies:

Studio AE - Bring On The Love	Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Fireberry	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink Petal Point Shabby Chic	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web
Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Adhesive Pick-up Square
Silhouette Cameo	So Daily - Die Cut Number Cards By Robyn Meierotto	It's what moms are for by Kerri Bradford

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{ Impression Obsession DT Challenge - Hearts and Flowers }

2012-01-05T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hi and welcome to another Impression Obsession challenge.
Our next challenge, "Hearts and Flowers", starts today, January 5, and continues to the following Wednesday evening, January 11, at 10 PM. If you would like a chance to win free stamps, get busy out there, then post creation at the bottom of the post on Impression Obsession Blog, between January 5 - 11, using Inlinkz.

Here is my card.

I used a mixture of stamps here, starting with the flower background, Worn Rose Branch, stamped with Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Pumpkin Pie ink.

The Dotty Heart 1 and Love Note Heart are adhered on top of each other and then I used 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web to adhere the hearts over the ribbon. The little orange flower is by Making Memories.

The sentiment, from the Happy Hearts stamp set is stamped with Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Espresso. I cut it out and inked the edges with Clearsnap ColorBox Chalk Ink: Toffee.

The hearts and the doily are cut using my Silhouette Cameo. The doily is from Lace Circles by Laina Lamb. The hearts I created and you can download them at the end of this post.

I used CR84FN color challenge 45 for this card.

These files are for personal use only and will work with Silhouette Cameo.

Click on the photo to download file.

Supplies:

Dotty Heart 1 D8514	Love Note Heart C8531	Happy Hearts CL314	Warn Rose Branch F8647	Silhouette Cameo
Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Pumpkin PIe	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Espresso	Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Banana	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad: Robin's Egg	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee
Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	DigiKit - Lace Circles by Laina Lamb

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{ Snow Day and Silhouette Cameo }

2012-01-03T20:07:00.001-06:00

Here is a layout I created for Therm O Web in September of last year. We had this huge winter snow in February and we got to sled on a hill behind our house. So much fun.

I created a Chevron template using my Cricut and that is how I cut the patterned paper for this layout. I used Superstik Glue Stick by Therm O Web to add a tiny line town the middle of my cut out chevron, and then I stitched it down.

I first used the chevron template on this layout. I will try creating another template with my Silhouette Cameo and that way I can share the file.

I adhered the chipboard letters with Sticky Dots Adhesive by Therm O Web. You just place the letters on the sheet, rub on the back to transfer the adhesive. All of the surface is covered with adhesive. Perfect for these shapes.

I have a mixture of patterned paper and embellishments from Studio Calico, My Mind’s Eye and Echo Park. The little banners and tags are from Elle’s Studio. The stars are from Stamps of Life by Stephanie Bernard.

I am having so much fun with my Silhouette Cameo. I am creating and cutting my own shapes. Some on here I downloaded from the internet. Using some of these on a project right now.

Have a great night. I will be back Thursday with Impression Obsession Design Team Challenge and a freebie.

Supplies:

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{ Technique Tuesday January Studio AE }

2012-01-01T10:04:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year! A brand new year and a brand new blog. What do you think?

January Studio AE is called Bring On The Love.
Here is my card.

I stamped the sentiment on cardstock that I cut out. I inked the edges with Clearsnap Toffee ink.

The doily is cut by Silhouette Cameo and it’s from Lace Circles Digi Kit by Laina Lamb.

I used 1/4” Super Tape by Therm O Web to adhere the ribbon. Love that tape.

The stamp set looks like this:

Have a great Sunday.

Supplies:

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{ Goodbye 2011 and Hello 2012 }

2011-12-30T17:21:00.006-06:00

I just can’t believe that tomorrow is the last day of 2011. I am always a little sad when a year comes to an end and excited to see what the new one will bring.
2011 was good to me!

Here is a little card I wanted to share, as my last post/project for this year. I used Impression Obsession stamps, Clearsnap ink and Therm O Web adhesive.

I started by stamping my background with Silhouette 1 and Flower 1 stamp in Bubblegum and Grasshopper ink.

I stamped the Spatter stamp using Robin’s Egg ink, Large Solid Leaf Stem with Grasshopper ink and Silhouette 15 butterflies with Banana ink.
I used Mojo Monday 221 for the card.

That is all from me for today. Going back outside with Alex to enjoy this warm weather.

Hope * Joy * Happiness

Let this New Year bring you all things that really matter in life!

Supplies:

Flower 1 C5571	Silhouette 1 C5551	Large Solid Leaf Stem E8633	Cover-a-Card Spatter CC059	Silhouette 15 D5565
TypeStacks Family WP223	Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Grasshopper	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Bubblegum	Clearsnap ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Banana
Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad: Robin's Egg	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web

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{ January Studio AE Sneak Peek and a layout }

2011-12-28T00:01:00.002-06:00

January is in a few days and it’s time for a sneak peek of January Studio AE.

I wanted to participate in a challenge at Two Peas in a Bucket by Jenny Chesnick to use frames on a layout. I was playing around with my Silhouette Cameo and I created these two frames around the photos. In addition, I used Jen Gallacher’s Stretch Your Sketch challenge. Technique Tuesday stamps were perfect for this layout.

The frames are for 2.25 x 3.25” size photo. The inner opening is 2.15 x 3.15”. I am going to share the files at the bottom of the post.

I stamped “memories” from Favorite Memories by Ali Edwards in Royal Blue Ink. The days of the week from Ordinary Days by Ali Edwards are stamped with the same ink.

I added a letter “A” from Just My Type stamp set, that I cut out and adhered using 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web.

“Everyday” is cut with my Silhouette Cameo and the word is by Karla Dudley. I used some papers that were laying around on my desk, new brads from My Mind’s Eye and a really old travel tag from Making Memories.

These files are for personal use only and will work with Silhouette Cameo. You can resize them as you wish. The frames are for 2.25 x 3.25” photos and the inner opening is 2.15 x 3.15”.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Click on images to download files.

Supplies:

Favorite Memories by Ali Edwards	Ordinary Days by Ali Edwards	Let's Call It A Date	Just My Type	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Royal Blue
Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad: Chestnut	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Sticky Dots Adhesive by Therm O Web	Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick
Adhesive Pick-up Square	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	Sticky Dot Runner by Therm O Web

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{ The day after }

2011-12-27T00:37:00.002-06:00

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. We had so much fun! When the day was over Alex was asking: “why was Christmas only one day? When is Christmas again?”

He was a happy little boy and we couldn’t get him away from his new train table.

He wanted to know why Santa left some of his cookie? He is still talking about that. At least he let him come down the chimney. Last year he had to come through the front door.

I love this photo of us on Christmas morning.

Here is a digital layout I created for Two Peas in a Bucket as I am a part of their Digital Creative Team.

This is a photo of Alex when we started decorating the tree earlier in the month. I love the little banners and the colors that are in the December Peas Soup kits.

Technique Tuesday blog hop is still going on and you have until December 28 to leave a comment for a prize.

Supplies:

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{ The All Things Love Technique Tuesday Blog Hop }

2011-12-26T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello!

Welcome to the All Things Love Technique Tuesday blog hop.

Technique Tuesday’s Stamping Techs are blog hopping again, and we are sharing love-themed projects this month.

Here is my card. I used Hears by Ali Edwards stamp set.

I am using My Mind’s Eye patterned paper for my base and the banner. I stamped “love you” and the hearts with ColorBox Pigment Ink: Shabby Pink. I cut both of them out and adhered the hearts with 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web.

The lace circle is cut using my new Silhouette Cameo and it’s from Lace Circles by Laina Lamb.

Be sure to check out the blogs of everyone taking part in today’s blog hop.

Tanis
Ashley
Charlene
Daniela -----> you are here
Tobi
Laura
Sharyn
Kris
Jaclyn
Teri

We love reading your comments so we will have some random draws for prizes.

From the comments received on all the blogs, we will pick one lucky person to win the Bear Necessities stamp set.

We’ll also pick one person to win the Home Tweet Home stamp set.

You don’t need to comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win. But the more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win!

Comments must be posted by midnight on Dec. 28th. The winner will be announced on Dec. 29^th sometime on the Technique Tuesday blog.

http://techniquetuesday.typepad.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Hearts by Ali Edwards	Clearsnap ColorBox Archival Dye Ink: Pinkolicious	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink Petal Point Shabby Chic	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Super Stik Permanent Glue Stick
3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web	DigiKit - Lace Circles by Laina Lamb

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{ December Studio AE–Clean and Simple171 }

2011-12-22T23:01:00.001-06:00

Just to let you know that I have January Studio AE in my little hands. I will have a sneak peek for you soon.

Here is a card I created with December Studio AE using sketch 171 from Clean and Simple. I don’t think that I am clean and simple, but I gave it a try. What do you think?

I used my left over Starbucks sleeve to cut out a heart. I inked it with Frost White Pigment Ink. The butterflies from the stamp set are stamped using Royal Blue Pigment Ink.The journaling base is This Is Life by Ali Edwards stamped with Toffee Fluid Chalk Ink.

I added 3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web to the heart and the stamped sentiment that I cut out.

We went out to dinner last night, for my birthday, and all my friends were there!! Surprise!!! That was so much fun.

_{Toolbox - Action V.2 by Gennifer Bursett}

Have a great Friday!

Supplies:

Studio AE - It's OK by Ali Edwards - December 2011	This Life by Ali Edwards	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Royal Blue	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad: Frost White
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	3D Foam Squares by Therm O Web

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{ Holiday Blog Hop Time! With Imaginisce - Day 4 }

2011-12-22T13:07:00.002-06:00

Go and visit Clearsnap blog today and leave a comment to win an awesome prize.

I created this card and a little treat bag. Step by step instructions and photos on Clearsnap blog.

{ Thank you - Mojo Monday 220 }

2011-12-20T15:35:00.001-06:00

It’s been busy around here, but I do have several things to share with you this week.

Here is a card I created using Technique Tuesday stamps and Mojo Monday sketch 220. I need several thank you cards and I just love this new set called Fabulous by Ali Edwards.

The tag is stamped with Renaissance Remnants stamp set using Toffe ink. I had this die cut star that was left over from another project and I just loved the colors. The star is made out of fabric and die cut with Nestabilities die. The flower underneath is made from fabric, too.

I added a touch of green with a few dots and a butterfly using ColorBox Pigment Ink in Moss Green.

Only 5 days until Christmas! Are you ready?

Toolbox - Action V.2 by Gennifer Bursett

Supplies:

Renaissance Remnants	Fabulous by Ali Edwards	Clearsnap ColorBox Pigment Ink: Moss Green	Clearsnap ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink: Toffee	ColorBox Graphic45 Decades Antique Dye Ink - Dark Cashmere
Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Zots Adhesive Dots by Therm O Web	Sticky Strip Runner by Therm O Web

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{ Upcycled corrugated embellishments }

2011-12-18T14:40:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday! I wanted to share my project I made for Clearsnap blog. It’s up a little early this month because we have a fun blog hop starting tomorrow.

I created embellishments using corrugated coffee sleeves from Starbucks.

Here is my layout.

I made the stars and the tree from the coffee sleeve. I used some of our brand new products: Emboss Gloss, Smooch Glitz: Firecracker and Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder: Jasmine.

I have step by step photos on the blog on how I created the embellishments and other little bits about the layout. I would love it if you would check it out and tell me what you think. Plus, we still have 12 Days of Giveaways going on. Check out the Clearsnap blog for all the details.

Are you ready for Christmas? It’s only 7 days away!!!