Man-Card for birthday with Acrylic Sticky Note and Pen

I've never made one of the Acrylic Post-It Note Holders before tonight but it was really simple and quick to do.  I made this for my Manager's birthday and since he likes to fish....well. 



You will need an 4" x 6" Acrylic Frame and a 3 x 3 Post-it
note pack.  I stamped the image in Black Staz-On onto River Rock.  This is a retired set called Angler.  The image is colored in with Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen.  To add the metal look, I used the Versamark Pen and embossed with Pewter Embossing Powder.  (You knew I had to use Pewter.)  Cut your Designer Series Paper or card stock to 4" x 6" and add your designs.  To hold my Sticky Note Pad down to the acrylic, I used a removable Poster Tape.  It holds it nice but you can remove the tape later.

The pen is a Pentel Pen with a strip of the Designer Series Paper, Well Worn inside.  Unscrew the end and take out the pen.  Cut a strip of 7/8" wide and 3 1/2" long in the paper.  I folded mine into thirds but didn't crease the paper.  Then it was easy to insert into the pen barrel.  Insert the pen and put the cap back on. 



This is just a closer look at the Watercolor Pencils work.  You can use them as color pencils or with a Blender Pen, watercolor brush or an Aqua Painter for a more painted look.  I loved the Blender Pen here as it just does that--blends--and covers my goofs.

 

And here is his card.  The trout is also from the Angler retired set but the Happy Birthday comes from Teeny Tiny Wishes set.   While I was getting some River Rock Scraps, I had these rings leftover I had cut with my Circle Scissor Plus.  What a nice touch to the card.  I sponged Soft Suede on the outside ring and Cajun Craze on the inside of the ring to get a blended look.  A 5/16" Chocolate Chip Brad holds the sentiment to the ring.  And of course, Pewter Embossing Powder is the trout.  I added pink to it's tummy--that's suppose to make it a Rainbow trout--whatever--I googled it.  Then I added more dots with the Soft Suede marker. 

And there you have a nice little gift and card and it didn't take that long to make at all.

If you are making any Man cards----I highly recommend getting the Well Worn Designer Series Paper!  I've made three Man-cards and the gifts tonight with it and it is perfect! 

Today starts Sale-A-Bration!  With every $50 in product you purchase you can choose one of the free products from Sale-A-Bration Mini!

And joining Stampin' Up! is great but now it is fabulous!  You can join during Sale-A-Bration for only $125.  Then, you geta free paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year!  Wow!  I would love for you to join me as my Stampin' Natural's group.  I'll be here to answer your questions as you start your Stampin' Up! demonstratorship.  To join CLICK HERE and start reaping the benefits of being an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! 

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Pamela

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Products used:

122359  Well Worn Designer Series Paper

112534  5/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads

100005  Heat Tool

100901  VersaMarker

102845  Blender Pens

101879  Watercolor Pencils with tin container

110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue

104430  Stampin' Dimensionals

124114  Pewter Embossing Powder



Inventory at the store....

and so I've been busy with extra hours there.  But it will be over with this week---thank goodness--all those numbers!!

Thank you for checking in with me and even though I'm writing numbers, my mind has been clicking with stamping ideas!  Would you like to see more crafting ideas?  If so, leave me a comment and we'll see what we can cook up! 

AND--Sale-A-Bration starts Tuesday!!  With a $50 order of products, you can choose an item from the Sale-A-Bration mini or select items from the Idea Book and Catalog. 

Thank you so much for letting me be your demonstrator!

Hugs and counting------
Pamela
Stampin' Up!  Independent Demonstrator

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You are simply wonderful-MOJO224 challenge

This card is for MOJO224 Monday Challenge and also an inspiration I had.  The sketch is the challenge for MOJO224, but the center flower is from floral stems I saw.  I just loved the look of small flowers with design to make a larger flower!  Click on the pic to get a closer look.   

Whisper White is the card base while a layer of Island Indigo is base for the remaining layers.  I love Island Indigo color!  Using the Desginer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini, called Twitterpated, is the fun paper designs.  I simply punched 18 flowers from the Boho Blossom punch--the small scalloped flower.  Then using a stylus and the foam pad from the Mat Pack, the centers were pressed in and the petals formed upward.  A scallop from the 2 3/8" punch and Island Indigo will be the base.  A good round of Multipurpose glue in the center and outward but not too far and press the little flowers in.  I scrunched them and even put my hand down over them for a bit to help hold in place.  After I could feel that it was holding, a big dollop of Dazzling Details are in the centers that are showing.  Once dry, this is layered onto a Whisper White 2 1/2" circle punch.  The Whisper White to the side was smooched with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.  It was a bit "globby" as mine is about all gone.  But, I rather like the look!  It added some texture and shimmer.  And the bottom was punched using the 1 1/4" Square Punch.  The sentiment is from Friendly Phrases stamp set--a set of six phrases. 
Also, used Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon for a soft touch and one Basic Rhinestone.   

Check out my online store for ordering your Stampin' Up! products!  Still have one more night to get your free package of Basic Rhinestones or Basic Pearls from me when you order $50 worth of product. 

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs to you,
Pamela

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Products used:

126151  Friendly Phrases Stamp Set

118874  2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch

120906  2 1/2" Circle Punch

119858  Bojo Blossoms Punch

125406  Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

119865  1 1/4" Square Punch

122330  Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon

119246  Basic Rhinestones Jewels

118772  Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

124117  Dazzling Details Iridescent Glitter Glue

110755  Multipurpose Liquid Glue

If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to be yours.  I will be happy to mail you the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog plus the current Mini's!  E-mail me your address with the subject line--"Free Catalog". 



A Sweet Tidbit from a Customer

In 2011, I had the opportunity to make reception and wedding invitations for a sweet young lady and her beaufellow.    After they were married, they have moved away since he is in the miltary. 

I just wanted to share a sweetheart of a picture of them.  Aren't they the most beautiful couple ever!! 

Ian and Christy

So I just wanted to reminisce some tonight.   Remember my post a few days ago about my rant on purple?  This young lady is the one that I needed to make the invites for.  I had such a hard time getting the feel of the purple, but with her patience and my mounds of rejects, we finally came to what she wanted. 

Wedding Invitation

Reception Invitation

You can view the details here on my blog on the makings of the invitations.

It was a cherished time to make these for Christy and Ian. 
Thank you for letting me share with you this sweet couple.

Hugs,
Pamela,
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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Products Used:

123025  Fablous Florets (W)

116806 Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

118402  Scallop Trim Border Punch

 

A MOJO223 Challenge and a Ooh, la la! card

The MOJO Monday Sketch Challenge 223 was a lot of fun to  work yesterday.  I would have posted yesterday but My-My decided to step in the Dazzling Details.  We pawzed to remove glitter.  Cat and water--quite an ordeal. 

This is the stamp set Artistic Etchings.  I love the medallion!  That, the crown and the sentiment are stamped in Basic Black Classic Ink onto Shimmery White Cardstock.  Dazzling Details in both the clear and Cherry Cobbler made the medallion and crown sparkle.  Doesn't it look like rubies?  (Tip: I lightly traced the lines and swirls with the fine point of More Mustard Marker.  Then applying the clear Dazzling Details and working the tip on the marker color made it look more golden.)  Basic Rhinestones are added.  The pretty ribbon is from the new Occasions Mini.  It is 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon in Riding Hood Red.  There are three other colors available also.

Again Twitterpated Designer Series Paper makes a bold statement against the More Mustard and Basic Black card stock.  Also, the Decorative Label Punch and Silver Glimmer Paper help make the sentiment shine.  I intentionally cut it by hand and a little off.  I wanted a little hint of a dance costume--you know--a little Can-Can dancing.  ;)

Have a wonderful day as we start a brand new week!!

Hugs,
Pamela

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Products used:

125569  Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Ribbon

125406  Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

124117   Dazzling Details-clear

125585  Dazzling Details-Cherry Cobbler

120907  Decorative Label Punch

118517  Artistic Etchings

101910  Shimmery White Cardstock

124005  Silver Glimmer Paper

The De-Cluttering process has begun!

Today, while having my two lunches and break at work, I printed off labels using my new Dymo LetraTag.  I knew a 12 hour day was going to be today so I brought it to get a little work for my studio done. 

I've been trying to find ways to condense and make my studio more organized and easier to get to my supplies.  Then bam, it hit me.  Why the dickens do I have scrap card stock in a file cabinet while the whole sheets are in nicely stored cubicles that keep colors separate?  I bought the cubes a few years ago at Sam's Club.  Each cube has 10 compartments for 8 1/2 x 11 paper or the old legal paper.  (Anyone remember that? )

So, the printing of labels started.  Now my scraps are put in  individually labeled file folders.  Then the folders are put in green hanging folders with the Color Collections Name.  I'm not OCD!  Well, maybe a little.  But the file folders are a little too wide to fit in the compartments of the cubes.  I've heard that some  crafters store their scraps in gallon baggies and others use plastic sheet protectors, etc.  #1, the plastic protectors were to flimsy for me #2, the plastic scrap keepers were to expensive and #3, a baggie?  Nah. 

Here I cut off the tabbed, long side of the folder and it fits.  Then I put two staples at one end about 2-3 inches apart to keep scraps from sliding out of the folder but not to make it completely closed.  And the labels?   They will be adhered to the other end of the folder so that I can see name and color family they belong too when I have a bunch of them pulled out.  (Yea, I'm bad about doing that.) 

Had to put a button in the center.  My camera absolutely refused to take this pic without a focal point. 

I know most want clear but my file folders were already there and I can still see the edges of my card stock colors.  And--a big plus for me--here in New Mexico when those Spring winds hit and sand makes mountains in your windows, it will be easier to Swiffer out the sand and dust. 

Now what to do with the empty file cabinet.  

If you've done a recent make-over, leave us a comment on one thing that helped you get organized.  It's nice to share ideas and tips on organizing. 

Have a great day. 

Hugs,
Pamela

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Old School Day's Medallion in White Pastel

The Clean and Simple Challenge 173 this week was the inspiration behind this card.  Watching too much Gunsmoke again and so I went with the era of the School Marm (with a garter).  And pearls; all school marm's have pearls. 

Here our pretty lady is busy at the chalkboard.  A fancy medallion is the artwork for today. 

Basic Black is the base of the card.  The Medallion Stamp is inked with Whisper White.  Use a sponge dauber and pounce on Stampin' Pastel in white over the stamped image.  You can even see bits of pastel dust around the edges to give it an authentic look of an old chalkboard.  Using a clean Swiffer cloth, the kind I use for glitter, sweeps away the dust from the pastel.  Then a quick spritz of Acrylic Sealer to set the pastel. 

A little layer from the new Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.  Then three little sentiments are from Tiny Tags stamp set and punched out with the Jewelry Tag Punch.  A small Library Clip holds the tiny tags to the ribbon.  The ribbon is pleated and scrunched up and is held using Sticky Strip.  Pearls are the adornment with the new Large Pearl that you can find in the Occasions Mini.

And here's a twist on the medallion image.

To give some variation to colors, I stamped the Medallion in Whisper White then used other Stampin' Pastel colors to make it vibrant.  Pretty cool, huh. 

Stampin' Pastels are really fun to work with.  If you don't have pastels in your paper crafting supplies, why not check out my online store and order you a set.  They come in all 40 colors with six applicators and an eraser.  You can use Whisper White or Versamark to do this fun project.

You still have time to get my gift of the free Basic Rhinestones or Pearls too!  When you order $50 in product I will mail you your choice.  See here for details!  (Sorry, USA only.)

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Pamela

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Products used:
Occasions Mini--
125577 Large Pearl Basic Jewel
125406 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Idea Book and Catalog:
120962 Stampin' Pastels
118592 Tiny Tags Stamp Set (C)
115223 Medallion Stamp Set (W)
112580 Clips Assortment
102892 Sponge Daubers
117288 Certainly Celery Satin Ribboon
101731 Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad

I'm afraid of purple--there, I admitted it.

I realize most that come to my blog are to be inspired and encouraged.  To learn something new or remind you of a project that you once wanted to try.....and so on.  But they say confession is good for you.  So here it is:

Purple.  Purple and it's shades of purple.  Blue Purples.  Pink Purples.  Purple with sparkles.   Etc., etc., etc. 

      I'm afraid of the color purple.  And I don't know why. 

I'll think I need to use purple and pull out the card stock of purple colors.  Light, dark, whatever shade of purple and then I sit and stare at them.  For 15 minutes, I'll stare.  My mind goes blank.  Then I'll try a pink with them or some other color and it just doesn't work. 

Then I go get the Stampin' Up! Color Coach and look at what they have to match the purples.  Then maybe--just maybe, it will click. 

Do you have trouble with a color?  If so, have you found a way to beat the fear and use it?   Would you share and leave a comment? 

If it wasn't for the Color Coach, I probably would never use purple's unless forced on me.  Last year, I made wedding invitations for a customer.  And the colors?  Purple!!  with white and brown. 

So another 2012,"I am going to do it this year" will be to use more purple.  Push myself to get over this fear of purple.  Maybe the fear came from when I was about 7 years old, my mother had painted this huge dragon, but a cute dragon.  He was painted lavender and shades of purple and had a glass, red marble eye.  She called it "Puff" from the song, "Puff the Magic Dragon".  We were getting ready to move and Puff was sitting on the back of the couch and I was sleeping on the couch.  During the night, Puff fell over on me.  There is nothing like being woke up to a red-eyed, purple-people eater laying on top of you.   Maybe that's why I fear purple. 

I was going to post a card tonight, but after sitting and staring at the card stock---nope--it ain't happening. 
I need therapy----or comments would be good too. 

The list that needs to be dealt with:

Concord Crush---bam!

Elegant Eggplant--pow!

Perfect Plum---smack!

Wistera Wonder--sock!

(Yes, you just witnessed a little Batman theme.)

Hugs to you and please leave a comment!  Puff needs it. 

Pamela and Puff

Don't forget the free Basic Rhinestones I'm giving as a gift when you purchase $50 in products.  Go here to see details!

Shop here at my online store. 

You're just a click away from fun! 

Products used:

120148 Color Coach (English only)

121046  Color Coach (multiple languages)

122922 Wisteria Wonder 8 1/2 x 11 smooth card stock

119792 Concord Crush     "                                          "

101889 Perfect Plum         "                                          "

105126 Elegant Eggplant  "                                          "

Designer Rosette with Emily Montoya, Stampin' Up!

This video is from Stampin' Up! and since I don't have the Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die (yet),  Emily will show you how the Rosette or Lolly is made.  And it's big!  What a bonus for a scrapbook page. 

You'll find this die in the Occasions Mini, page 28.  I honestly didn't realize how large it was until I watched this video.  Also, you can trim down the rosette to make smaller ones too.   And think of the time you save as it already scores the card stock when it cuts it out. 

Don't forget my free gift of the Basic Rhinestones when you place your order of $50 or more through my Stampin' Up! online store.  Basic Rhinestones are for USA only and the free gift offer expires January 20.  Click here to see details.

A very wonderful day to you!

Hugs, Pamela

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Products used:

Occasions Mini:
125594 Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die

You be the judge! Compare these pics!

Yesterday, I posted the framed picture and how Basic Rhinestones were used for the "bling".  So today, pictures of Stampin' Up! Basic Rhinestones and  rhinestones from another brand purchased at the local craft store, are posted for you to view the differences.

To the left is Stampin' Up Basic Rhinestones and to the right are another brand.  Stampin' Up! offers three different sizes of 50 rhinestones in each size for 150 rhinestones--plus, three 2 5/8" strips of connected 3 mm rhinestones.  The other brand is one size, but they may have an assorted size also.    Now, I want you to look at the "brillance" of the two sets.  They both have shine but the sparkle is what I'm after.

A closer look at the two.  These rhinestones are the same size.  Notice the sparkle as a diamond on Stampin' Up!  While the other brand has a dull, somewhat smokey look. 

Just to be fair, I posted another pic.  Again look at how the Stampin' Up! rhinestones captured the light from the flash of my camera.  While the other brand is more of a reflection. 

Stampin' Up! products are high quality.  If your putting your time and creativity into a project, wouldn't it make sense to buy the best products to use?  I do, and that's why I love Stampin' Up! products.  High quality products yet affordable. 

I would love for your to leave your comments on these pictures.  Have you used Stampin' Up! Basic Rhinestones and if so, would you share your project with us? 

AND, as a free gift to you as my customer, new or current, with your $50 purchase I will mail you the Basic Rhinestones or the Basic Pearls Jewels.*    Also included will be the new Occasions Mini Catalog and the upcoming Sale-a-bration Mini. 

Don't wait--visit MY ONLINE STORE now and have  fun shopping.  Don't worry about the bling-- after confirmation of your $50.00 purchase is linked to me, your free gift and mini catalogs will be mailed in 7-10 days.   

*(Free gift will expire on midnight, January 20, 2012.  Contact me via my e-mail for your choice of either Pearls or Rhinestones and also your address.  USA only)

Have a beautiful day!

Hugs,

Pamela

Products used:

119246 Basic Rhinestones