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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil Photo Frame
Last week I saw this project on Kimberly Van Diepen's blog and I loved it so much I ran right out to Hobby Lobby to find the same frame! In case you do the same, I'll save you a few steps and tell you it is back in the Crafts section, not in with the picture frames or home decor. I didn't realize she had made hers with the light colored frame so I bought a dark frame. Next time (and I can't wait to go back and get another one or two!) I'll choose the light colored one, I think you get a better contrast. But it's neat either way, I think!
So let's back up…..I bought the metal frame, called "Craft Photo Frame" "Time to Decorate!" 4×6 inch. I had already purchased the Stampin' Up! "Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil" in the Decor Elements line. Mine is the "Small" size but I think it worked just fine. I already had some "Dreamweaver Stencil Embossing Paste" (you can see it in the corner of the photo) from my pre-Stampin' Up! days and a palette knife. I placed the stencil where I wanted it on the frame, taped down two sides, and slathered on the embossing paste with the palette knife….just like frosting. Then I turned the palette knife on its side to scrape off the excess paste. Just lift the stencil up and you have your design on your project. Now be very sure not to let the paste dry on your stencil, so be ready to wash it off right away.
I let mine dry overnight since it was late anyway, but a couple hours should do it. This morning I used a foam brush to apply the "DecoArt Elegant Finish Metallic Glaze". Mine is the Renaissance Brown color. This step was SOOO easy. Just brush the glaze on rather lightly. You can go over it a little bit if you get too much on or not enough. You could probably even do a little wiping with a soft cloth if you want, but I wouldn't rub on the embossing too much.
That's all there is to it! Now you can see stencils aren't just for walls!! If you want to see the Decor Elements Catalog so you can order your stencil, click HERE. Contact me if you have any questions or want your own copy of the catalog.
Flower Frame Project with Spencer Willis
I came across this video this morning of Spencer Willis of Stampin' Up! doing a project on a TV show. It is essentially a scrapbook page but put in a photo frame. I've seen Spencer demonstrate at Stampin' Up! conventions, and he is great! (a good singer, too, although unfortunately he doesn't break out in song after this demo!). The project is done with a retired set, Big Blossoms, so you will have to change the flowers a little bit. Enjoy!
Idea from Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog
I was looking through the new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog the other day (well, almost everyday!) and just saw lots of things I wanted to make. This card was inspired by the scrapbook page on page 16 of the catalog. That particular day I just liked the colors shown on that page and decided to make a card with the hostess set, "Kind and Caring Thoughts".
The colors are Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, So Saffron and Ruby Red. I seldom use Ruby Red unless maybe in the fall, but I love it with these colors!
This hostess set is great…..the flowers and leaves are nice and lots of great sentiments. If you'd like to possibly earn this set for free having a private stamping class with your friends, just contact me!
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4th of July Fireworks Scrapbook Page
Just made this 6×6 scrapbook page….very quick and easy! You wouldn't think you could use a flower stamp to make fireworks, but I did! I stamped the top of the flower from the stamp set "Kind and Caring Thoughts", a Level 3 Hostess Set from the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. I just used Versamark ink for both the watermarked (bluish) fireworks and also to emboss with the gold embossing powder. That provided the background. Then I wanted to use the Sizzlit Die "Sparkle" with my Big Shot to make the 3-D fireworks! The center needed something, so I punched some of the flowers from the Boho Blossoms Punch and inserted a large rhinestone brad in each. Now if only I had taken pictures!!
The fireworks were great, as they are every year! We go to the display put on by Stafford, TX which is always quite good, especially considering they are a small community in the Houston area. We like the smaller crowds and enjoy meeting our friends there in "our spot" every year. Traffic usually isn't too bad getting out….and we can even spot fireworks from other areas like Sugarland too! Hope you had a happy 4th!
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Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor’s Bag!!
Last week Stampin' Up! announced they would have a new Deal of the Week every Monday during the month of July! Well, it is Monday and here is the deal!
Big Shot Doctor's Bag Sale Price $49.99
July 6, 10 AM (MT) through
July 13, 9:50 AM (MT)
Item #113474 Page 194 Reg. Price $69.95
You won't want to miss this deal! This Big Shot Doctor's Bag is made for the Big Shot, but it is such fine quality, that even if you don't own a Big Shot you might like the bag just for a piece of luggage! I have used mine for a classy overnight bag! It is really very nice, quite roomy, and fantastic to have a pricey item on sale! But you have to act fast to buy it during the special time period. After the deadline, it reverts back to regular price. And I know you'd rather have that extra $20 for more stamps!
Just contact me at KSFontinelle@gmail.com or order at my website HERE and click the Shop Now button.
Celebrate with a Cute Big Shot Box
Today already "feels" like the 4th of July since a lot of people are off work. I'm going to put my flag out soon since that will make it feel even more like the July 4th holiday. Here is an easy little box I just made with my beloved Big Shot, Box #2 die. I have used this so much and I think you would too!
I used Whisper White card stock for the box and stamped red and blue stars from Nursery Necessities (a baby stamp set!) all over it. The little "Celebrate" tag is from "Matchbox Messages". I punched the word "Celebrate" with the Word Window Punch and the Real Red card stock behind it is punched with the brand new Modern Label Punch (page 187) #116630 $15.95 I inserted a couple of little brads on the sides and tied the box with the Real Red 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. Honestly, I planned to stick punched out stars all over the box and even embossed a gold one from "Fun & Fast Notes". But it wasn't looking right and once I played with the ribbon, especially tying it around the top of the box, I felt like I had my design! Sometimes you have to know when to stop!
Happy 4th of July!
New Month, New Catalog, New Stampin’ Up! Year!
Yes, the day finally arrived! July 1st, a day of great significance to Stampin' Up! fans….customers and demos alike! The day the new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog goes live!! Just a short time ago Stampin' Up! switched to the new catalog and new merchandise and now ordering is underway! Demos were lucky enough to be able to preorder certain new goodies a month ago AND get a copy of the catalog! YOU should really be in on this excitement next time around…and what a great deal! Besides the new catalog today, Stampin' Up! also announced a new promotion, "Have Fun Doing What You Love" for becoming a demo for only $85. And the Summer Fun continues with a Weekly Special, the "Deal of the Week" during July! Right now you can purchase the Scallop Edge Punch for 30% off from July 1 – July 5.
Contact me at KSFontinelle@gmail.com right away to get your own copy of the beautiful new catalog and see all the new In Colors!
Look online NOW to see the catalog and all the new goodies! You can order 24/7 from my website or contact me any time!
*Note: Demand for the In Colors may be high and there may be temporary backorders. The Bermuda Bay ink pad and refill are not available at this time due to quality issues.