As Promised

As Promised, here are the 2 projects that we made at Stamp Club the other night! (And a shout-out to Theresa....YES! Lets get together next time I'm in Preston! I'd love to stamp with you!)

I'm calling it the Little Box O' Love

and the

"Glitterfied Chunky Love" Card!

First: The Deets on the Glitterfied Chunky Love Card:

Paper: Basic Grey, Pink Passion, Textured Black & Glossy White CS

Inks: Basic Grey, Purely Pomegranate (retired)

Accessories: Chunky Glitter (Silver), Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way Glue Pen, Daubers, Sheer White Ribbon, Silver Cording, Heart to Heart Punch

Stamp Sets: Love You Much, Priceless

And now, the "Little Box o' Love Deets:
(my apologies for the blurry picture, I had the hardest time with this one...Kelly don't shoot me!)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Glossy White Card Stock
Inks: Red Riding Hood Red, Rose Red (SA Jumbo Cartridge)
Accessories: Red Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, RHR Taffeta Ribbon, Brad, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way Glue Pen, Daubers, Crop-a-dile, Scalloped Edge Punch
Stamp Sets: A Happy Heart, Lots of Hearts SA Jumbo Wheel (retired)

Edited to add: Inside is a small cello bag filled with some chocolate candies and then tied with the 1/4" chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon. It's the perfect size for a little gift.\!

Both of these projects are so full of shimmer and sparkle....wish you could see it. We really did have a magnificent time. I hope you can join us sometime!

If you would like to order any of the current products used to make these projects, this would be the perfect time to do so. Stampin Up!'s Sale-A-Bration Sale is in full swing! Contact me for details or go to http://www.melaniefox.stampinup.net/ to order now!

Happy Stampin!

Be Loyal to the Royal Within You

I serve in the Young Women's Presidency in my ward. One of the many perks of my church calling is that I get to make all of the birthday cards for the girls and other leaders as well as all of the invitations. This invitation is for our upcoming "Evening of Excellence". I wanted it to have a "Royal" feel to it to drive home the theme. I was really thrilled with how this one turned out.

*Note: After I took this picture, I sponged some Elegant Eggplant around the edges of the insert. It looks even better now! Only 29 more to make! WOOHOO!!!!


Recipe:
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, A Little Love (SU)
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White Craft (SU) Black Staz-On, Silver (Color Box)
Cardstock: Lilac (Roberts), Elegant Eggplant (SU), White (Source Unknown) Green (Bazzill)
Ribbon: White Organdy (SU)
Punches: Round Tab (SU), Circle Scallop (SU)
Other: Dazzling Diamonds Embossing Powder (SU), Silver Stickles, Lilac Jewel (Doodlebug)
Inspiration: Julie Buhlers "Revamped Criss Cross Card"

I think, I think, I think it's INK!

I've actually been stamping the last few days, and oh it feels so nice! I love it when a good project comes together!

I've only been stamping for about 3 years now. I had tried it a few times and found myself easily bored and frustrated with it's seemingly 1 dimensional feel. I had a scrapbooking background....I thought in terms of layers, dimension, textures, story-telling. Each project had to convey an emotion. But then I met Stephani and all of a sudden stamping evoked smiles, excitement and almost a "high" everytime I completed a project. Well, 3 years later and a large investment of inks, stamps, paper, punches, MILES of various ribbons and a gazillion of various embellishments, I am HOOKED!

Here are a few of the projects that I've been working on the last few days:

The first is for FUN! I made it for my stamp club.


Recipe:
Stamps: Witchy Poo Feet, Spider (Michaels $1 stamps), Art of Life (SU), Karen Foster Snap Stamps
Cardstock: (Colored:Source Unknown)
Ribbon: Ofray
Ink: Lovely Lilac, Only Orange (SU), VersaMark and Black Staz-on
Other: Cuttlebug, Word Window Punch (SU) Sewing Machine (I ACTUALLY USED IT!!! LOL),
Diamond Stickles, Aqua Painter (SU), Dazzling Diamonds Embossing Powder (SU)

Now go have some Spooky Fun!!!!

Best Wishes Card

Just thought I'd give you a little something to look at! Here is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make, it's called a pocket card. For those of you familiar with Stampin Up (SU) stamps, you will surely notice my obsession with Background (BG) Stamps! I think there are like 5 different ones used on this card alone! That's got to be some kind of record! LOL

Here's the recipe:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Roberts Crafts & SU
Stamps: French Script, Floral, Soft Swirls, Print Pattern, Linen BG's, Small Script
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black (SU) VersaMark
Punches: 1" circle, 1/16" hole punch, Corner Rouncer (SU) Fleur De Leis Corner Punch (Fiskars?)
Primas
Brads (Creating Keepsakes)
Ribbon Pink Organdy, Silver Cord (SU) Pink(Source Unknown)