Stamp With Shawna

Are you ready for more samples from the Stampin Up Regional in SA?

Whew...I am beat! My paying job has been very busy this week, not to mention tonight at church we have 13 preschool kids in my class. That is a record! I am ready for bed. And I can't believe it's November and since the time change it now gets dark at 5pm. How crazy is that?

I hope to be able to finally make my sister's birthday card on Friday for the technique post. It's only 2 weeks late, but better late than never right? So check back and hold me accountable! PLEASE...

I thought I would share some more cute samples I took pictures of at the San Antonio Regionals. They are all Christmas themed and I hope they inspire you to get started on your Christmas cards. I will be posting some of my Christmas cards that we made in my card class this weekend. If you are interested in classes leave me a post or shoot me an email. I am holding a class this Saturday and and another on Sunday November 16th.

These are cute, one uses the photo corner punch to make a Christmas tree.

 

Look how cute this bookmark is... I think I might make some of these for the craft fair I am working next weekend.

 

This snowflake is beautiful. Not sure how to make it but I know I have seen them on Splitcoast.

   

Last but not least check out these cute jars decorated with the Snowflake Shimmer Decor Decals from the Holiday Mini.

 

Don't forget to check back on Friday for a new technique. Until then be safe and creative!

More from Stampin Up's San Antonio Regional

  Hope everyone had an awesome weekend. It was so very pretty here in Tennessee, the perfect weekend to get outside! I had a very busy weekend...I did a craft fair on Saturday and met a lot of great people. I will try to show my booth in the next post when I get around to downloading my pictures. I have been very busy with my "real" job, so my posts have not been a frequent as I like, but I hope to get back on schedule soon.

I wanted to show you some pictures I took of some awesome projects that were shared at regionals last month in San Antonio. I also hope to get some pictures up of the swaps I received too...so be checking back.

These were made with the Big Shot....so cute!

 

 

 

It gets better....

   

 

   

And you won't believe this!

 

and the top opens up...take a look! (it's not what you think, get your mind out of the gutter!)

 

How out of the box was that??????

Be checking back for more!!!!

Technique Friday - Twilight Bookmark!

Happy Halloween!

I totally forgot that Friday was Halloween when I posted on Wednesday. Instead of showcasing the regional technique I planned, I am going to go with the Halloween spirit and post something more appropriate for the occasion.

In the past several weeks I have been engrossed in the Twilight saga. I have become very fond of this story despite all my resistance to obsess! I think Edward and Bella are an awesome couple and Stephenie Meyer has captured a very romantic and passionate, yet exciting, love story. I can't wait for the movie to open on November 21st. With that said, not only is today Halloween, which is very appropriate for vampires, but it's also opening ticket day for the movie release.

You will notice on the right side of my blog I have posted a Twilight movie count down and you can click on the picture and see the movie trailer and pictures from the movie, very cool, and you will want to check that out.

So for my technique, I thought I would pay tribute to Twilight with a hand stamped book mark with a Twilight theme....

 

If you have read the book, you will understand the significance of "sparkle" and I thought the "always" definition captured the book theme well.

Supplies used:

• White cardstock cut 6" x 2"
• Doodle This, Embrace Life, Warm Words, and Define Your Life Stamp Sets
• Riding Hood Red Taffeta, Black Gingham, and White Organdy Ribbons
• Slot Punch and Ticket Corner Punch
• Heat and Stick Powder
• Dazzling Diamonds and Romantic Red Glitter
• Versamark, Black, and Riding Hood Red Ink Pads
• Sponge Dauber and heat gun

Instructions:

• Punch corners with ticket corner punch
• Punch top of bookmark with slot punch
• Ink up sponge dauber with black ink and color edges of bookmark
• Using versamark stamp swirls from Doodle This stamp set on top and bottom of bookmark
• Add heat and stick powder and heat with heat gun
• Add Dazzling Diamonds glitter and then heat again to set the glitter
• Stamp rose from Embrace life with versamark
• Add head and stick powder and heat with heat gun
• Add Romantic red glitter and heat again to set
• Stamp Always definition in black
• Stamp Sparkle in Riding Hood Red
• Add ribbon

The technique with the heat and stick powder and glitter is a great way to make sure your glitter stays on your project. There are several steps but very easy...

 

Please take the time to leave me comments about Twilight as I will be posting more about the book as the movie gets closer. You also might be seeing more Twilight themed projects as well. Go Team Edward! and Happy Halloween...  Be safe!

San Antonio Regional Update...plus baby Victoria!

Happy Wednesday...

Can you believe that Halloween and November are both this weekend? Where has the time gone?

As promised, I want to give you some updates from my trip this past weekend to the San Antonio Stampin Up regional. Amy, Ms. Luna, and I had soooo much fun! We learned a lot, ate well, got some great swaps, and had our picture taken with Shelly Gardner, co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! What more could a stamper ask for?

Here is our pic with Shelly...

 

Shelly is always so sweet and very personable and I have never seen a bad picture of her, very photogenic, unlike the two on either side of her. We need to take some lessons!

Here is a picture of us taken by our table buddies...

 

I'm in the brown on the right, Amy is in the middle, and Ms. Luna is Amy's mom on the left. We are suppose to be working on our make and takes but not getting that accomplished at the moment. Speaking of make and takes, I will be showcasing all 6 of them right here on my blog, with instructions, so be checking back in the next week for those posts.

Shelly was the first to demonstrate a project for us. She gave us a sneak peek of the projects she is planning to send her grandchildren for Halloween. Yes, can you believe this lovely lady is a grandmother of more than 12? Amazing...

Anyway, here is a picture of Shelly demonstrating the Halloween game made from the pennant die and the big shot!

 

This is a better picture of the project...

 

Here instructions were:

• Fold a 12x12 DPS over 4 inches and run it through the big shot using the pennant die
• Use one large and 2 small pennants to make the game
• Fold the larger portion of the pennant over in the front to form a pocket
• Punch a hole in the top and add hemp for the string
• Use a 3/4 inch circle punch to cover a dime to make the part that would try to get in the pocket

I haven't tried these instructions yet, but that is what I have written in my notes. To learn more about this project visit Shelly's blog, called So Shelly.

Another project that l loved was a journal that Jaron from Stampin created. He use designer paper and all different sizes of circle punches to create a very cool look.

 

 

Love it! So very creative...these are just a few samples of the many things we learned. Don't forget to check back for more over the coming weeks.

Friday's technique tip will highlight another awesome project we learned at regionals. I will be creating a card for my sister's birthday, that I happen to miss because I was in Texas, but I will make it up to her with this fabulous card. You don't want to miss it so check back on Friday.

Not only did I get to get to attend regionals while in Texas, but I also was able to attend my baby niece's dedication at church. It was so sweet and I felt so blessed that we could attend. She is the sweetest baby and so adorable...This is my sister Amanda holding Victoria.

 

 

As you can see, Jasmine and I didn't make it in this picture as we didn't know they were taking it. But you can see my sister Amanda on the right holding Victoria, my mom in the middle with her arm around my son Javon, and my brother Steven on the left. They are a good looking bunch for sure!

We had such a good time and I miss them already...

Don't forget to check back on Friday for a technique you don't want to miss! Until then...

It's Friday's Technique Tip Time!

Happy Friday!!

I am about to leave for San Antonio Texas where I will be attending the Stampin' Up Regional Event tomorrow. I am very excited to be going with my best friend and first downline member, Amy Luna. Don't worry, you will be the first to know all the fabulous things we did. So be sure to check back early next week when I plan to share my experience with you!

Today's tip will be quick but very cool...it's call the Dryer Sheet Technique, take a look...

 

How pretty is that and doesn't it look like snow? The Lovely as a Tree stamp set makes the perfect winder wonderland. I received this technique 6x6 page at the Stampin' Up! convention this past year from Liz Miller of California and I just had to share it.

Supplies used:

• Used dryer sheet
• Anywhere glue stick
• Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
• Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set
• Night of Navy stamp pad
• Ticket corner punch
• Brocade Blue, Confetti White, and Night of Navy cardstock

Instructions:

• Stamp image on neutral cardstock, color if desired
• Cover entire piece of stamped cardstock with the anywhere glue stick
• Place a used dryer sheet over the glue and smooth out
• Trim edges or fold dryer sheet around to the back of cardstock
• Pour dazzling diamonds glitter over the top of image and rub into dryer sheet
• Tap off excess glitter
• Adhere dryer sheet image to your project

Like I said, very cool and very easy... Be sure to leave me comments about how you used the technique tip for today and keep checking back for updates from our regional trip.

Until next time...

Celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 20th Birthday...

 

Stampin’ Up! is 20 years old this month and they want you to join in the birthday celebrations!  With every $20 purchase you are entitled to receive a 20% discount off these preselected stamp sets.

Birthday cards are one of the most popular reasons for sending a card; everyone needs a birthday set (or two!) to be ready at a moments notice for the occasion. My birthday stamps are some of the sets I use the most.

And they are not just for cards... Take a look at these adorable scrapbook pages made with “Crazy for Cupcakes”.

 

Not only will you be ready for the next birthday on your calendar, you can also capture the moment with an awesome scrapbook page!

Don’t wait, offer only good through October 31^st.  Click Here to order now! and if you take advantage of this special offer, I will send you the instructions on how to make the scrapbook pages shown above. Please feel free to contact me with any questions...

TTIF...but on Sunday...plus baby arrival!

Another busy week has come and gone and I'm still not caught up on my posts. Friday's post was missed due to my daughter's, girlfriend's baby arrival. I thought it ironic that my last post was for her baby cards and prayers for her birth and then the little bundle of job arrived Friday afternoon just a couple of days later. She is gorgeous and she has soooooo much hair, you could probably put it in ponytails. Her name is Malia just like my girlfriend, whom I have been friends with since 4th grade. I am always so thankful for her friendship, especially that we have made an effort to keep close and in touch for all these many years. Love you Malia....

Here is the new baby, Malia Yvette...

 

So now on to our technique and Halloween treat idea! The technique we will be focusing on embossing. It was a surprise to me at the crop I attend this past Saturday, that many people have never tried this technique. It's a great technique to add dimension and texture to your crafting projects.

 

Supplies used:

• Batty for You stamp set
• Batty Jumbo wheel
• Ghostly Greetings designer paper cut 4 x 1 inch
• Black cardstock cut 6 x 4 inches
• White and tangerine tango cardstock
• Black and Versamark stamp pads
• Pumpkin Pie ribbon about 7 inches long
• Black embossing powder and stamping dimensionals
• Slot, scallop circle, and 1 3/8 inch circle punches
• Medium cello bags and your favorite candy

Instructions:

Fold the black cardstock in half using the longest side. Ink up the jumbo wheel with the versamark pad by rolling the wheel on the pad several times.

Roll the wheel along the bottom part of the open side of the black cardstock.

Cover the stamped image with black embossing powder.

 

Use a heat gun to heat up your powder. The heat gun will melt the powder and you will see it change into liquid. As it starts to change, slowly move the gun over the the cardstock until all the powder is melted. Be sure not to leave the heat gun in the same place for very long or you might burn your cardstock.

 

Hold your designer paper to the top of the crease fold, just above your embossed image. Be sure the cardstock is open. Use the slot punch,or other hole punch that is large enough for ribbon to fit through the hole.  Punch a hole on each side of the cardstock and paper. Be sure to punch through both pieces of paper.

 

Thread your ribbon through both sides of the cardstock from the back and tie a knot in the front.

 

Stamp your batty for you image on white cardstock and punch out using the 1 3/8 in circle punch. Punch out a scallop circle and glue the two pieces together as shown. Use a couple of dimensionals to adhere the piece to your black cardstock.

 

Using a snail adhesive ensure there is adhesive along both bottom sides of the black cardstock. Add you candy to the cello bag and sandwich the cello between the top and bottom of the folded piece of black cardstock. Snail works best as it will be easy to detach the cello from the cardstock when you are ready to eat the candy.

Give this to your favorite trick or treater or enjoy it for yourself!

 

Check back in the next day or two when I plan to post the instructions for the origami paper box. Be sure to post comments and let me know how you liked this Halloween treat idea...or you can try this same technique with a Christmas theme or any other special occassion! Until next time...

Baby Cards

Happy Hump Day!

My good friend Amy made a comment about checking for a post on my blog and not seeing one. So I don't want to keep her, or you, waiting. It makes me happy that people like to read about what I have going on in my stamping world.

I am still going to post my make and take for the crop I'm working in on Saturday, but I will be saving it for technique Friday! So be sure to check back...it will be a Halloween gift idea!

I told you a while back that I made baby invitations for my daughter's girlfriend and for her shower gift I made her matching thank you cards. Olivia is due any day now so keep her in your prayers, she has had a tough road with her pregnancy.

Olivia and her sweet mother, Vivian, helped me make these adorable invitation...

 

As you can see we made the onesie card. I gave Olivia several design options and she really liked the onesie so that is what we made. I have seen many of these on splitcoaststampers.com and found a great tutorial on this blog by Lauren. Most of the products I used are retired except for the pink gingham ribbon, Pretty in Pink brads, and I used the Sincere Salutations stamp set.

Here are the matching thank you notes with an origami designer paper box. It's called origami because it's made by folding the paper and doesn't require any glue. My good friend and upline, Leasa Williams, received this as a swap a few years back on one of her many Stampin Up trips she won.

             

Check back this weekend for a tutorial on how to make the box. I will substitute the box instructions for my normal Big Shot post so don't miss it!

Thanks for looking and I'll see you again on Friday!

Big Shot Saturday on Monday?????

Yes, I missed yet another weekend. I had such a great plan. This past Saturday was the only Saturday this month that I could catch up on all my stamping project. Did that happen???? Heck no! And it's all my sister, Lillie, and my friend, Leasa's, fault. You know who you are! They tied me down and forced me to read Twilight! Ok, they didn't tie me down, but they did leave me no choice. They are planning a big Twilight party for the movie premiere next month and I want to come to the party, so I had to read the book. Of course I am way behind, because Twilight is only the first of four part series. So I spent my entire Saturday reading the ENTIRE book. Then I spend some of Sunday and today reading the Midnight Sun draft off the internet....and you guessed it! I am hooked!!!!!! I am purposely not going to buy the second book, New Moon, until I catch up.

My first catch up is this post and the next is getting my Christmas cards done for my class on Sunday! If you are a Twilight fan, leave me comments of your theory on what is going to come next for our favorite couple!!!!

On to the Big Shot....so I did get four of the ten cards done for my class. I decided to use the snowflake swap I received last week from Valerie as one of my cards, because I love it and it's easy. Let me refresh your memory...

   

You would use both the top note die and the large snowflake die for this card. I am working to make my card and I run my snowflake through the big shot and look what I had left...

 

I just couldn't let that beautiful image go to waste so I came up with this card. You can't tell in the picture but I am using shimmery white cardstock for the snowflake...

 

Supplies:

• Baja Breeze cardstock and stamp pad
• Shimmery White cardstock cut to 4.25 x 5.5
• Best Yet Stamp Set
• Big Shot and Snowflake Die
• Clear packing tape
• Dazzling diamonds glitter
• glue dots
• Pearl from the Pretties Kit

I used the glitter window technique for this card. Here are the instructions:

 

Attach the clear packing tape to the back side of the negative snowflake image. Be sure to use a surface that the tape will not adhere to. I used two strips of tape to cover the entire snowflake.

 

Cover the sticky side of the tape with the dazzling diamonds glitter. Tap off the excess.

Add adhesive to the back side of the snowflake and adhere to the front side of the base of the card.

 

Use a couple of glue dots to adhere the flat side of the pearl from the Pretties Kit to your card.  Stamp your greeting and your card is complete! Very easy and very pretty...

 

Now it's your turn. Don't ever throw out the negatives images cut from your Big Shot. They can turn out to be beautiful projects and you are going green and saving the earth too. Leave me comments as to how you used a die negative. Have fun and check back later this week to see the make and take I am planning for a crop I will attending on Saturday.

Technique Tip It's Friday - Split Negative

It's Friday, yeah! And I actually have one day this weekend that I can catch up on stamping and house work. I am excited! I might even get a Big Shot Saturday out on Saturday, won't that be something?

Tonight, we have stamp camp. This will be our last one of the year and everyone's favorite as we focus on Christmas. All the project will be christmas projects and only one is a card.We will have several big shot projects so this should be new and exciting for everyone! Of course I will be sharing them with you so be checking back next week for stamp camp posts.

Today I am going to show you an awesome technique, the split negative. It's got a great effect but does require a little bit of effort. I made 60 of these for the Stampin Up Convention swaps this past summer. Took me forever!!! But they were a hit.

This was my technique page...

 

Supplies include:

• Bronc Buster Stamp Set
• White and Black craft pads
• White and Black embossing powder
• White and Black cardstock
• Silver Brushed cardstock

Instructions for the Split Negative Technique:

• Choose a large stamp set, either detailed or a solid type image
• Stamp onto black cardstock with white craft ink and emboss with white embossing powder
• Stamp onto white cardstock with black craft ink and emboss with black embossing powder, or you can use set of contrasting color combinations
• Cut both images in half at the same place
• Layer onto another piece of cardstock using one black and one white piece, you will have enough for two separate projects

A little bit of work as you will probably have to adjust your cardstock based on where you stamped your image, but it's well worth it. Check out my finished card...

 

I love this card and I love the black and white effect. I think brown would look nice as well.

Now it's your turn...try this technique out for yourself and leave me comments to let me know how your project turns out. Have an awesome Friday...TTIF!