May Stamp-a-stack Reveals

If you could not attend the Spring Stamp-a-stack, you may wonder what you missed out on. Here is 5 of the cards that we created over the Mother's Day weekend. Check back tomorrow to see the remaining 5

Look for upcoming classes to be posted later this week!

 Enjoy, the days you can & hold on for the rest!

3-D projects

These are just a few of the 3-D projects that I received in the Splitcoaststampers springfest swap. 

This picture frame was made by  Mary Ann Hicks from Tonawanda, PA.

 I would love to give credit for this Top-Note purse candy favor, but I am not sure who created it. It is adorable :)

I loved seeing these very inexpensive votive favors! It was just that much more special to receive one in a swap. Maybe it will inspire me to create some of my very own! Created By Meg Deck Whitesboro, NY

ENJOY!  Dawn

Splitcoaststampers Amherst Gathering 3-D swap

 April 30th, Amherst, NY. Incredibly fun! Lots of talented people. That is if I have not said that before. This is what I created for my 3-D swap.

These are 4x4 frames, that I found for cheap. They have been taking up useful space designed for hoarding alterables. It was time to put them to use.
With help from my loving hubby. Tin roofing flashing was cut to fit the frame, once the glass was removed.

Each of the months, a coaster was cut with the new 3 1/2" Sizzix circle die. Designer papers were cut to perfect fit with the die, as well. Magnetic Sheets also available through Stampin' Up! were placed on the back of the coasters. This would make a great gift, that will be enjoyed for a long time! 
Check back tomorrow, I will post some of the 3-D's I received :)

 

In My Spare Time

 While, I have been away from my blog, I have not been sitting idle. Laugh, laugh, gag! 

I was on vacation the week prior to the Stamp-a-stack. My vacation started by attending the Springfest Splitcoaststampers  gathering in Amherst on April 30th. (check back tomorrow to see my 3-D swap!) This was a lot of fun! Busy, busy & lots of creative people. Thank you Wendy & Jen for strongly encouraging me to attend.

Thank you to all who attend the Spring Stamp-a-stack and again making it such a great event! 79 people were in attendance! The highest number ever was 80. Just to make you think that was 1580 cards created.and again making it such a great event!

Getting back to my spare time. My Lovely, beautiful daughters always believe that I have more time on my hands then, I know what to do with. So, they have a tendency to find things for me to do. 
This photo box is a perfect example. My youngest, received an invitation to a birthday party for a friend. Jordan decided this would make a lovely gift for her friend. Of course, she did not have time to decorate it herself. I hope that Nina will like it. 

Paper: Love Letter Designer Series Paper 

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones

Stamps: Happy Greetings, Artistic Etchings, Word Play

Sweet Summer & Blog Candy!

Last night, I was invited to stamp with a fun bunch from Cheektowaga. Thank you, for having me Mary! 

Sweet Summer is a Sale-a-bration stamp set. It is only available until March 31, 2011. Have you earned your Sale-a-bration stamps yet? 

Today's card share was inspired by this card:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1927102?&cat=20580

123214 Sweet Summer set of 9
1111833 Baja Breeze Classic ink
111352 Baja Breeze CS
102584 Garden Green CS
101650 Very Vanilla CS
Markers: Garden Green, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie
105021 Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen
119247 Basic Pearls
118309 IttyBitty shapes punch pack

Would you like some basic pearls? Leave a comment and you could win!
                                                                                   

Scenic sunlight

Today's card share.  Some more brayer-ing GO FIGURE! Start by brayering daffodil delight on whisper white card stock.  I stamped an image by Tim Holtz at the top. I created Mountains by tearing some computer paper, then sponging over the edge in a circular motion. First with soft suede, then chocolate chip. I then used a white gel pen to highlight the sunlight and the mountains. Not quite up to Zindorf calibur. But I am happy with it!  Enjoy!

What I learned

I truly enjoy making clean and simple cards. Every once in a while I get a thrill from making a card that takes some true effort.
Thursday night, I took a class at BSS with my friend Murrlene. I am proud of us. We did not get off on the wrong exit, because we were talking too much. We did not leave the store with more then we can carry. We did refresh our memory on how to create beautiful cards using a brayer.
This is one card that I was inspired to create after the class.

I will be scrappin' tonight. Stamp-a-stack flyers are almost ready to hit the mail. Where will you be Mother's Day weekend?