Inkspelled

Darcy's Postcard Challenge

2012-01-13T06:37:00.001-08:00

Hello art friends! I hope 2011 treated you well, and that you were able to make plenty of art! I myself have been engrossed in growing as an artist myself and having a ball! I've met some fantastic artists and friends on ustream and joined in several challenges. The most recent is hosted by Darcy! Check out her link to read all about the deets:) Here is my postcard book and first card.

I hope to update more regularly, (ya, I've said that before), and list more of last years projects soon!!! Santa brought me an iPad, so I'm learning to post to blogger from it. I'm crossing my fingers this post works and that this process will make it easier for me to stay current:):)

Hugs and inky paint stained fingers:)

Jamie

Art Journal Play

2011-08-30T09:55:00.000-07:00

Whew, hi all, how's it going??? I've been soo bad at blogging, it's so hard to find time to create and blog about it as well! But alas, I'm here now, I can feel guilt free for at least a little while:) Lately, I've been in Art Journaling heaven!!! As a scrapper, I've always played with mixed media, but never in an Entire little journal
just for me and my ramblings! I've been hanging out on ustream, and have found a wonderful little art community full of inspiration and encouragement! As a matter of fact, I've even streamed a few videos;):)
Here are some pics of my pages, there's still plenty of room for the journaling, that will come.... either with my wine or my coffee:):)

I hope you are all able to make time for creative play in your days! Thanks for stopping by:)
Hugs xx
Jamie

Homemade pound cake with Citrus glaze and Jazzed up Blackberries!

2011-07-19T15:46:00.000-07:00

Hi all, hope you are doing well! Just wanted to share some of my favorite baking creations!!! This pound cake was soooo scrumptious, it didn't last long! Cooking, and art are one of my favorite ways to destress:)
I made the pound cake from scratch, and used my moms orange juice glaze recipe for the icing. I also love blackberries, and decided to Jazz em up a bit by marinating them in blackberry cassis liquor and sugar!!! YUM, YUM, YUM:) I'll be happy to share recipes if anyone is interested:)
Have a good one:)

Jamie

Thankful Me

2011-06-22T11:45:00.000-07:00

Wahooo can you guess how much paint and ink and modge podge I have all over the place!!:):) Well its so worth it! To create with free abandon is so good for the soul:) I have created this art journal after taking Heidi Kelley's class called B You! She is a teacher at Miss Arts Papercrafting School. This class covers mixed media application and so much more!!!!
I've not finished the journaling yet, that will come when the mood hits. Probably with my morning coffee:)

Thank you looking and I hope you get some creative play soon too!
Hugs
Jamie

These are the days of Miracle & Wonder

2011-06-21T10:53:00.000-07:00

TCR #63
I'm having a blast trying to keep up with the color room palettes! These colors are yet again not what I would gravitate to, but as the layout comes together I love em! I tried REALLY hard to use less "STuff" on this layout, and go for a more simpler look.... (not an easy task for me:) I used stitching, crackle paste, shimmmerz, glitter and my trusty quickie glue pen. The fonts were cut out with my Silhouette, (which I'm still learning how to use:), and then dressed up with crackle glossy accents!

Thanks for stopping by and looking, (excuse the pics, I'm trying to remember how to take and crop them again:) The lighting is off and the colors aren't showing true.....if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know! Have a good one:)
Jamie

You bring such joy!

2011-06-15T10:13:00.000-07:00

Whew,what a tough palette for me! This is the first time I've ever played in the color room, and orange is not one of my favorite go to colors.....but I'm pleased with how this turned out! What a really cool site! They have GORGEOUS plalettes and sketches! I found them from one of my favorite artists sites http://www.seesterk.blogspot.com/ Heidi is a fantastic artist and has great tutorials. She's truly inspirational!
For this challenge we could only use the 4 colors in the palatte, and no other neutrals.... it really was tough, but fun!

My DD Brenah is 17 now, (holy cannoli time flys) and I found this pic after we moved and it beggged to be scrapped. She was 8 in this pic and super sweet:) Not any of the teenage moodiness, or drama:):):)
I used everything I could get my hands on in this page. Texture paste, shimmerz and shimmer spritz, prima flowers, and pretty much anything that was in arms reach:) Thanks for looking, hope you get some creative play time too!
Hugs
Jamie

YIPPEEE!!! I'm scrapping again!!!

2011-06-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

WOW, it sure feels good to be creating! It's been wWAY too long:) SOOO much has happened since my last post. We no longer live in Houston, we've been relocated to Tulsa Ok and have been here for almost a year!! I'm finally feeling setteled enough to scrap again!! And boy it feels GOOD:) Everyone is adjusting well and I must say Tulsa is a lovely town! We sure do miss our family and friends though.... which is what led me to scrap this pic of Mom, Brenah and myself! My folks came visit us for Christmas, and we three decided to each knit a "one skein hat in a day"!!! It was an all day long pajama affair and a blast!!! It doesn't get much better than crafting with your mom and daughter:) Thanks so much for looking, I hope you all are doing well and good:)
(p.s. its been so long since I posted, I've got to relearn how to upload and post things:):) I feel old:)
Have a good one

Hugs
Jamie

Bakery Buttons!

2010-02-05T12:42:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! Today is the official release day over at Taylored Expressions!!! She has some FANTASTIC new stamps sets, featuring "Apple Doodle Ink"! Some super cute "A La Carte" stamps, awesome new kits, and last but not least some YUMMY new "Bakery Themed Buttons"!! I created these buttons exclusively for Taylor to coordinate with Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry paper!!! Hurry on over and check em out before they are all gone:):) She's also debuting my new RED colored Frameabellies!!! Just in time for Valentines's day!!!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and can get some creative time squeezed in:)
Hugs,

Buttons for Zoe!

2010-02-01T12:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone, good day to you:) Burrrrrr it's cold here in Houston again! It's often said here that if you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes and it will change!!! And that is soooo true. First its 30, then the next day back into the 70's..... CRAZY, I tell ya:) That's why everyone has this yucky cold:(:( Anyhoo, back to the fun stuff:) I recently had the priveledge to create a custom button order for a sweet little 6 month old named Zoe! Her grandma and I had fun getting to know each other while we discussed design ideas!! That's truly what I love about this! I guess that's what we all love, that's why we blog and share our creations right, to just get to know other like-minded artists! So without further ado....... Buttons for Zoe

Let me know what cha think!:):)
Have a great rest of the week, and happy creating!

Valentines Buttons!!!

2010-01-29T17:25:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy Friday:):) Today was a fun day in the Button Boutique!!! I've been throwing away TONS of empty clay containers so that means LOTS of buttons and Frameabellies:):) It was so nice to have a WHOLE day to myself doing what I love! I hope you have had some time to create and play, life just gets so crazy sometimes...Anyhoo, on to the good stuff:) Here are 3 new sets I made and FINALLY added to my store! Thanks so much for stopping by, have a GREAT weekend:)
Create something beautiful:)

Buttons, and Fencing!

2010-01-29T17:06:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a great week! Since my last post, the big release at Taylored Expressions, well it's simply been HAIR ON FIRE CRAZY!!!!! A huge honkin Thank You, to everyone for your fabulous comments and feedback on my buttons and frameabellies!! The positive response is just overwhelming!!! My little Button Boutique has been crazy busy!! The buttons and frames SOLD OUT super fast, and I have been remaking more orders as fast as my fingers can! It's pretty awesome to see my little clay babies come to life on your projects:):)!! There is no better reward:):) I've also created a new set of custom buttons for Taylor, so stay tuned for those!!! All this clay magic leaves little time for me to ink up my new rubbah, but oh well:):) I did get to create a couple of button sets for Valentines day, that I need to post in Etsy....there's just not enough hours in the day:)
We also had a fantastic fencing tournament this weekend! My daughter (the one on the left), is 15, and has qualified for the Junior Olympics again this year!! WAHOOO!! So we are headed to Memphis in Feb!! I just had to share this pic of her scoring a touch! See the little red light, that's what happens when her blade hits the target! Her light is red, and the opponents is greeen!!(Which really helps when you can't get close enough!) She won 5th place in this event which was a mixed women's competition,(meaning all ages)! We are super proud, and It was sooo much fun!
Thanks for stopping by:)
Happy Creating

Cuppie Love Scenes!!! Card and Layout!!!

2010-01-07T04:10:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday to you;) Taylored Expressions release day is finally here!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!
I am honored to get to play along with Taylor and the Bakers Dozen! Both of my projects showcase Taylor's new Cuppie Love Scenes set. These images are so dang cute, and tons of fun to color!
For my card, I used Taylor's new Valentine paper release, Be-Loved by My Minds Eye. This is the paper I designed her custom buttons to coordinate with!!! My focal image was stamped onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock, with Memento Tuxedo Ink, colored with Copics, and dressed up with stickles, which you can get here!
The fuzzy ribbon was hiding in my stash, and reminded me of snuggling with my honey on our soft couch:)
And the snazzy clay button, well that I designed exclusively for Taylor's Store! It is handmade and handpainted!!! And is only available in limited quantities!!! So don't wait too long:):):)
I used Nestabilities to cut out my focal image and to add an extra layer!

My next project started out as a card, and just kept GROWING, and GROWING! So I decided to turn it into a layout!!!:):) I have been wanting to scrap sooo bad, and this Cuppie image, reminded me of a favorite picture of me and my sweetie in Vegas on our Anniversary!!! So, whoalla..... scrapped and archived FOREVER! What is also so cool about this image, is that we LOVE movies! Our typical date night is dinner, movie, and coffee:):):) So this "You're my happy ending!" sentiment is just perfect!!!
Ok, back to the deets on the layout. Here again I used Taylor's new delish Be-loved paper, and added some websters pages from my stash. The Cuppie Love Scene image is colored with copics, and stickles, and glossy accents. I used one of my handmade Frameabellies to highlight our picture! (Which is sealed with an acid free archival safe sealer!) And of course I had to use another one of my custom Buttons to accent the movie tickets! I used some of the ribbon from my Key Ingredients Kit, and sewed it under the torn edge, just to add a neat texture. The rub-ons, flower, leaves, and crystal bling are all from my Prima stash. The XOXO border was done with my new Martha Stewart punch, and the lace, and wooden corner embellie is from my stash!

Now for the best part, Taylored Expressions is offering Free Shipping for orders over $75.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that just plain ROCKS!!!! So, hurry, RUN on over to Taylor's store, and grab yourself some new Frameabellies, buttons, yummy new Rubbah, incredible Valentine Kits, and premium quality supplies before they are all sold out!!!!:):):) Thank you all so much for looking, and be sure to check out all the amazing Baker's Dozen creations!!

Alex Maldonado

Charmaine Ikach

Donna Baker

Jackie Pedro

Jodi Collins

Karen Giron

Karen Motz

Laurie Schmidlin

Melissa Sauls

Sankari Wegman

Nancy McKinney

Jeanie Witmer

And of course Taylor VanBruggen

Happy Creating:)
Hugs

EXCITING NEWS!!!

2010-01-06T10:24:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy Happy Day!!! I am BUSTING AT THE SEAMS EXCITED, and HONORED beyond belief to share with you my new news:):)...................... I have partnered with TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS and designed custom handmade buttons EXCLUSIVELY for her store!!!!! They will be officially released tomorrow, but the sneak peeks have begun!!!!!! Not only is she carrying my buttons, but she is also carrying my FRAMEABELLIES!!!!! WAHOOO!!!! RUN over there and check it out!!!!! I am at work today and cannot make this post as long as I would like!!! I'll be back tonight with more info and tomorrow for the release!!! Her new stamp sets are FANTASTIC, and I had tons of fun creating with them!!! Stay tuned for tomorrow, I'll be posting my projects!!!!
Hugs
Jamie

You did it!

2010-01-04T22:19:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy New Year!!!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, surrounded by family and friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That said, I am glad the hustle and bustle is over and life can get back to normal:) :) I'm not a scrooge, mind you, just super relieved to have put the tree back in the attic:) And the yard decorations, ugh.....ours kept falling down due to wind and rain, so we kept tethering them to each other, to bricks, to rocks:):) (you get the picture:):) So yes, I'm welcoming the New Year, and no more yard art for a few months:):):):):)

Today is my birthday!!! My dear hubby surprised me with a snazzy new camera, and dinner at my favorite Mexican restaurant! But, my dear daughter gave me the best gift of all...... She played with her little brother so I could escape to my studio to create!!!! Wow, it sure felt good to be able to get in the zone, and just have fun!!! I know you can all relate:):):) One of my resolutions this year is to MAKE more time to get full of ink:):) Here is a quick pic of me loving the sombrerro and the Happy Birthday song:):):)

So my card today is for Mercy's sketch MTSC54 created for my daughter, Brenah.
She qualified for the Junior Olympics for Fencing!!!! Not only did she qualify, but she qualified with a comeback! Several months ago she had a freak accident with a heavy metal gym door and almost severed her middle finger on her right hand! (Her fencing hand) After a fractured tuft bone, and plastic surgery, she was out of competition for awhile. She worked hard and trained her legs when she couldn't hold a blade, and made a comeback and DID IT!!! So I'm SUPER proud of her, and can't wait to see her compete in TENN this year!!!
Ok, back to the card:) The lace doesn't look quite so ragged in person... I guess my new camera pics up everything a little too good:):)
The image is from The Greeting Farm, Flapper Anya. I stamped her onto choice cardstock with memento tuxedo ink in black. Colored her with copics, and added some glitter with my favorite sakura quickie glue pen. The paper is from my Taylored Expressions December Key Ingredients. And lastly I spritzed the background with shimmer spritz!

Supplies:
Stamps: The Greeting Farm- Flapper Anya, Taylored Expressions - A Year Of Sentiments
Paper: TE's December Key Ingredients
Copics
Lace, from my stash
Punch: Martha Stewart Lattice
Nestabilities, and Impressabilities
Shimmer Spritz, bubblegum and Irridescent Gold
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs

You're Sew Sweet!

2009-12-15T14:48:00.000-08:00

Happy Tuesday everyone. Today is my beautiful Mom's Birthday!! To celebrate her day we're having dinner at my house. Lasagna, salad and garlic bread are on the menu, along with banana split ice cream cake!!! Doesn't that just sound YUMMY?:):):) I'll have to post a pic of the cake later:)

Now, on to Mom's card! She is a fabulous quilter, and has sewn all of her life. So this wonderful Crafty Cuppie stamp set was a no brainer! Isn't this just too cute? The basket of thread and the pin cushion with the needle and thread in it, oh I just LOVE it:):)

I used TESC94 for this layout, along with Taylor's new card kits! It's so nice to have everything cut for you:):) Love that for a change! I used one of my new Frameabellies to "frame" my cute seamstress cuppie:) Copics to color and a Kaiser pearl as the perfect cherry.

Check out my new handmade polymer clay heart button! That was a fun one to make:) Hearts just make me happy:)

I also added stitching, (cause it's a card for my MOM and I HAD too;):):) and last but not least, I used a snap to accent my "happy birthday" banner! A fun change instead of an eyelet!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I have some exciting plans for the Button Boutique coming in the new year and will share them as soon as I can! Happy Holidays everyone! May you not be too stressed, and get lots of creative time:):)
Hugs

Life Is Just A Bowl Full Of Cherries!

2009-11-29T10:16:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday:) I made this card for the TESC92 . My clay was calling me and the creative forces were at work! I am super excited to share with you my new creation "Frameabellies"!!!! I wanted something unique to add to my new Etsy boutique, and it needed to be good! These frames are handmade by me, from polymer clay and designed to coordinate with nesties!!!! I will be posting them soon for sale, so let me know what you think!!!

I also made the "smile" button to go with this awesome new paper, (from my Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit!) I used my copics to color the Rainer cherries, which by the way are my favorite type of cherries:):) My husband said they look like peaches:):), oh well......
And last but not least, I added some stitches to the panels.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Happy Creating!

Recipe:
Inkspelled Frameabellie circle in Fossil Wood
Inkspelled polymer clay button
Stamps: TE Berries & Cherries
Paper: Taylored Expression Key Ingredients November kit
Ink: SU choc chip, memento tuxedo black
Copics
French wired ribbon, (from my stash)

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T17:51:00.000-08:00

Wow, another Thanksgiving come and gone:) Time is just flying... I hope you all had a wonderful day with family and friends, ate lots of good comfort food, and simply feel truly thankful! We enjoyed a huge feast and reminisced about life and good times..... A truly good day:):) I am sooo very thankful for my soulmate hubby, and two sweet children!

I don't have a card, or a scrap page to share, but I did make more buttons:):) Hopefully, tomorrow I'll get some time to stamp:) After we decorate for Christmas, that is:):):)

Making these buttons got me in the Christmas spirit!!! Thanks for looking, and your comments, they mean so much:)

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Courage

2009-11-17T13:12:00.000-08:00

Oh my! Lightning is going to strike me....not only 2 posts in one day, but I am playing in 2 sketch challenges!!! That's a huge honkin deal for me:) My blogger friends who post daily, I truly envy you and your stamina:):) This is soo fun, and sooo time consuming!:):) I was waiting for my little one to go down for his nap, and then began photographing like the papparazzi:):)LOL, and typing as fast as I can to get this done before he wakes up! So without further ado, here is the sketch, from http://iheart2stamp.com/ and here is my take:

I LOVE, LOVE all thing s vintage, and have a hard time doing anything else! So I just embraced it. This sentiment is special to me, we have to believe in ourselves and our abilites, and just go with it! These background stamps are from Ellen Hutson, I just got them and can't for the life of me remember their names...one is vintage text, I think, and the other is art nouveau, I don't know.....That's the only bad thing about unmounted stamps that don't come with a labeled index card. Anyhoo, back to the deets:) The main sentiment is a old rub-on from my stash, that I enhanced with my copics, the flower and leaves are Prima, the bottom panel uses part of a masked stencil image. (I did all that work, and you can't even tell:) The stencil is from Tim Holtz, and I created the masking with Shimmer Spritz. I even used Shimmerz paint "Angel Wings" to go over the rub-on to give it some glitz, (darn, it doesn't show up in the pic). The ruffled ribbon is from my stash, and it's sewn down with one of my favorite stitches. The pearl was bright white, (a little too bright), so I used my copic marker, and blender pen to tone it down and antique it! Thank you so much for stopping by:)

And to all my fellow Edward fans...... 2 MORE DAYS!!! WAHOOOOOOOO:):)

My daughter and I have tickets for the 12:25 showing on THURSDAY!!! Yippeee:):):)

Happy Fall Ya'll!

2009-11-17T12:20:00.000-08:00

Ok, I made it in time for another one of Taylored Expressions sketch challenges! Here is the sketch, then my take. I always seem to remember it when it's too late, but not this time:):) The paper is from her Key Ingredients October kit. Can you see the print that inspired me to make a button to match??? When I said everywhere I look I'm seeing buttons.......:):):) I mean it:) After 30 minutes of trying to decide on a focal inage, I gave up and the button won:) I think it worked out nicely, and the super duper quote is from TE's "A Year of Sentiments"! I went back to my roots with the sewing again, and used a blanket stitch. And my new cool technique (that I learned from my friend Jodi) to sponge on the circle while the nestie is still in place!!! Love that tip:):) Thank you Jodi! And lastly I added misc brads from my stash to accent the corner! Thanks for stopping by:)

Supplies used: stamps: Taylored Expressions "A Year of Sentiments",TE"s October KI kit, circle nesties,

Inkspelled handcrafted polymer clay button:):), Ricky Tims Razzle Dazzle thread, king tut varriegated thread, misc brads from my stash!!

Thanks again for looking, and for leaving comments:)

Happy Creating!

Garden Whimsey Buttons!

2009-11-10T15:01:00.000-08:00

Ok, here is the set I was talking about earlier! On our retreat weekend we stopped for lunch at the wonderful little restaurant called "Pie In The Sky". They had the best bumbleberry pie I HAVE EVER EATEN!!! YUM! It had four or five different types of berries and the crust was INCREDIBLE!!! I will most definately go back:):) Anyway, while inhaling my pie, I noticed this cool painting on the wall with these orange and yellow roses, and that it what inspired these babies!!! Thanks for looking:) Ya'll have a great night!
Hugs

My newest creations!

2009-11-10T11:58:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Good day to you:) I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween and got gobs of candy:):) We sure did, and I am still eating it!, I just can't seem to make myself throw it away...Anyhoo, it's been wonderfully busy around here. Button OBSCESSED is what I have become....constantly dreaming and seeing button patterns everywhere I look:):) I am SICK I tell ya:) Just SICK:):) Soooo here are my latest beauties!!! Loooovvve me some silver and blue, with a dash of red! Mom and I went on a quilting retreat this past weekend
on Lake Conroe! Everyone, but me was quilting away, I made BUTTONS:):):)

It's been years since I've been able to go, and so good to catch up with everyone:) These ladies are so uber talented!!! To just be surrounded by such talent is a huge dose of inspiration!!! I designed this button set from a swatch of fabric from my friend Mary's stash!!!! And will post some soon that were inspired from a painting that was in our lunch restaurant!

Have you noticed my new bog look? What do you think? Leave me some feedback in the comments or in the new chat box! Mom and I have decided to try our hand at an Etsy store. She will create handmade, handsewn embellishments, and I'll create buttons!! If you havn't ever shopped Etsy, check it out! We love the idea of supporting other artisans! Oh, I'll be posting some blog candy soon, so stay tuned!!!
Hugs!

Frosty and Friends!

2009-11-10T11:15:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday:) The weather is beautiful here in Texas! We are off to the Zoo today! This will be the first time my 2 yr old sees the animals in person! He is super excited!!

I had to share some more of my buttons that were made over retreat weekend. Frosty makes me smile:) These are going to look super cute on Christmas layouts! (If I can stop making buttons long enough ever scrap or make cards again:) Hopefully, I'll get some creative time this evening.....My friend Jodi has been making the coolest ever Twillight themed cards, and I've been itching to play too! Have a fabulous weekend.

New batch of homemade buttons!!

2009-10-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I had some play with clay time!! Check out my new buttons and tag!!!

They really do look better in real life... I need some picture taking lessons!!! BAD!! Anyone with tips, please feel free to comment!!! Thanks for looking! Have a great rest of the week!

Hugs

Jamie

My first Sketch Challenge!

2009-10-20T20:19:00.000-07:00

What fun it is to use a sketch!! I guess everyone else has been on this bandwagon for a while now, but this is new to me and SUPER cool!! It's like sewing with a pattern, or taking a trip with a map!!! Anyhoo, I had a blast making this card for my sweetie! This is the first time for me to play with my new Copic markers, and my new Taylored Expressions stamp set so what better way to break them in than using Taylors new sketch TESC87!

I used her Wings of Joy stamp set, and colored the birds and cage with copics. I stitched this yummy razzle dazzle thread in gold around the edges. This thread is sooo thick it has to go in the bobbin, so I had to sew this together upside down:):):)

And the piece de resistance, is my very own homemade polymer clay button! I just love how it adds vintage bling:) Can't wait to make more of these babies, I know I'll be sticking them everywhere:) Thanks for looking;)

Please excuse my blurry pics, I haven't figured out what's up with my camera.......

If you haven't tried a sketch......just go for it:):)

Hugs

Jamie

My Stampin Up Garage Sale!

2009-10-16T15:31:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!! It's time for me to clean out my stamp room!! I'm out of space, it's time to purge! And so some of my SU!, mostly all current, has got to go and they are priced to move, move ,move!! These stamps have seen ink, so some wood staining does appear on a few of my sets. This in NO way effects the quality of the stamps!! And some sets are even new and unmounted!!!!I will accept payment via Paypal! Shipping is 4.50 priority mail for one set!Please email me and let me know if any of these sets would like to live at your house:) First come first served!!
Most of these items are BARELY used:):):)...here we go!!!!

And if you don't see what you are looking for here, my friend Jodi
is having a sale of her own!!!

Favorite Things (1/2 unmounted) 18.00
Great Friend 6.00 SOLD
Tree Trimmings (New) 10.00 SOLD
Holiday Best (new) 8.00 SOLD
Patterned Pines (new) 8.00 Sold
On a Pedestal (new) 20.00
Cute & Curly 6.00
Bird on a branch 13.00 SOLD
Hello Again (new) 7.00
Sparkly & Bright 11.00 SOLD
Spotlight on Christmas 16.00
Oval All 11.00
Sweet Centers 20.00 (sweet treat cups free with purchase)
Circle Circus 20.00 Sold
Just Jawing 20.00
Petal Pizzazz 25.00
Falling Leaves 15.00 SOLD
Park Avenue Patterns 13.00 SOLD
Things I Love 8.00 SOLD
Eastern Blooms 15.00 Sold
Love You Much 18.00 SOLD
Yuletide Christmas 15.00 SOLD
Just Beclause 10.00
Baroque Motifs 20.00 SOLD
A Happy Heart 10.00
Of The Earth 8.00 SOLD
Bella Toile background stamp 10.00 SOLD
French Script background stamp 10.00
Sanded background stamp 10.00 SOLD
Delightful Decorations 13.00 SOLD
Ornament Punch 12.00 SOLD
Boho Blossoms Punch (new in package) 13.00 SOLD

Wheels:
Small Handle $2.00
Jumbo Handle $3.00
Small wheels: Baroque Border 3.00 (I have 2 of these for sale) SOLD ONE
Retro Remix 3.00
Large Wheels: Bright Blessings 5.00 SOLD
Christmas Chatter 5.00
Little Boo single stamp 3.00 SOLD
Elegant Thank You single stamp 3.00

Dies: (barely used!)
O Christmas Tree extended bigz die brand new in package 35.00
Petal Card Bigz die 14.00
Clear Bigz flower die 14.00
Clear Bigz circle die 14.00
Bigz Lattice die 14.00
Little Leaves Sizzlet die 4.00 SOLD
Joyful Sizzlet die 4.00
Embosslet die simple flower 7.00 SOLD
Embosslit Merry 7.00
Bone Folders (I have three for sale) 4.00 each
Stampin Pastels 10.00
Vintage Ornaments 1 Stencils 8.00

To Order email me! jpyles2@hotmail.com

Happy Shopping!!! Hope you see a little somethin' you've just got to "have":):):)
Hugs
Jamie

Change is good!

2009-10-15T10:29:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone! Good day to you:) I have been a SU demo for 10 months now an have had a blast:)
Met some wonderful ladies and played with an awesome product!! But changes are necessary for me right now! My little one is 2 yrs old and my DD is almost 16!! Both are very active and time is flying by......(Can you relate?) My DH is working lots of hours and that leaves little time left!
SOOO after much soul searching, I have decided to step away from SU as a demo and get back to creating for me. I want to thank you my friends, who have been coming to camps and to Scrapper's Night Out! Sharing my love for paper crafting has been awesome, but honestly I just need to slow down and enjoy my kiddos while they are home:) I LOVE blogging and will still post, and actually, I'm looking forward to maybe playing with some of the awesome sketches online!!! Thanks again everyone:):)

p.s. I will be having a going out of business sale, and posting the items soon! (All are in the current catalog!)

Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs
Jamie

Halloween Tri Shutter Card and Twick or Tweet!!

2009-10-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Good day to you:) To get into the Halloween spirit, I have to share with you this SUPER COOL tri-shutter card my mom made!! Yes, I said my mom!!! We went this past weekend on our very first Demonstrator retreat together! It was in Brenham Texas and we, along with 30 other Stampin Up demos worked side by side inspiring, creating and sharing with each other!! We learned so much, there is nothing better than like-minded women getting together!!! It's the main reason I became a demo:) This card was shared with us by my new friend and fellow demo Jennifer Burns! She whipped this card out of her case of samples and mom just had to make it! Mom changed it a bit and added her own twist!! I think it ROCKS!!! I will post the instructions soon! Recipe to follow!! If you haven't purchased any of this awesome designer paper, it's a MUST have!!! It's called Cast-A-Spell..check it out!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Twick or Tweet #116497, From the Crypt #115460, Eat, Drink & be Scary #111764

Paper: Cast-A-Spell #115677, 12x12 basic black cardstock #106532, pumpkin pie cardstock #105117

Ink: Stazon black, versamark,

Acessories: black embossing powder, silver fine glitter

Thanks for looking!!! Have a great day!

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Ok, I couldn't resist posting this one!! I just LOVE this stamp!! Here is a simple card using the Cast-A Spell paper and the Twick or Tweet stamp set!!! The oogly eyes on the tri-fold just crack me up!!! I guess I'll have to put some on this card now too..... Ya'll have a super day:):)

Hugs

Jamie

Finally some Scrap TIME!!!! "A Perfect Day"

2009-10-06T12:40:00.000-07:00

Holy Cow, two posts in one day! It's gonna rain no doubt:) Yep, this past weekend I had some major time to scrap! I went to a Demonstrator only retreat for a fun-filled weekend of stamping and friends!!! Sound good to you, well maybe next year you can join us:) All you have to do is join this crazy team of Inkspelled addicts:):) Just let me know, I'd love to have you on my team!!!
Anyhoo, back to the layouts!!! I was dying to use the new designer paper Autum Meadows!! Last years trip to the pumpkin patch pics were just crying for this fab paper!!! This first lo is of my beautiful dd and dh! I used my favorite scrapping tool, my sewing machine!!! Here are some close-ups!

I'm not sure what's up with my camera, but my pics used to be better...hmm gotta figure that out. I had a blast on this layout! The Medallion stamp set in the upper right hand corner just makes this lo, and I even used one of my very own handmade polymer clay buttons!!
Tips: Scrap to your favorite music:):) and just let go, trust yourself! You cannot make a mistake!! There are no rules.....just have fun!!!!
Supplies used: Medallion background stamp #115223, Autumn Meadows Designer series paper # 116796, Favorite Things stamp set # 115436, Holiday Best hostess set, Falling Leaves stamp set, (on the twill tape) #115368, Twill Tape #105245, Linen Thread # 104199, Modern Label Punch (this punch is a must have!!) #116630, chocolate chip taffeta ribbon #109065, gold embossing pwder #109129, versamark ink #102283, vintage brads #109109. I think that's most of it!!! Let me know what you think! I always appreciate feedback!!

The Great Pumpkin layout, is of my son and I looking for the perfect Pumpkin! (One that he could carry:) Again I used the Autumn Meadows designer paper, twill tape, and Falling Leaves Stamp set!! Thanks for looking, feel free to leave a comment!!

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Make something pretty:)

Hugs

Jamie

Polymer Clay Play!

2009-10-06T06:07:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I hope you all have had tons of creative play time!!!! Because I suuuureeee have:):) Sorry I have been a bad blogger, it's been "hair on fiire crazy" around here! Which is a good thing:):) I've been teaching private classes on my tile and mini album! And have another still this Sunday. Anyhoo, now on to today's project! If you have never played with poymer clay, it's pretty darn cool I must say! I made my own buttons and faux metal tag! All supplies used are Stampin Up except for the clay, (which was white in color)!

Here are my very first buttons!Pretty cool eh? Here are the steps:

Roll out white clay with a roller, or a pasta machine to an even thickness on parchment paper
I used a spool of thread to cut out the buttons, (guittermann thread to be exact:) in cookie cutter fashion

Use your embossing buddy to pat the back of your stamp with powder, this keeps the clay from sticking to your stamp!! (It makes your stamp have white powder on the back, but don't worry, it washes right off!!)

Stamp your buttons, I used the En Francis background stamp #109521 pg. 134. Practice on a extra piece to determine the right amount of pressure. If you press too hard, you'll flatten your button too much, not hard enough, and you won't get the image.

Bake in oven per directions on your clay package, I used premo by sculpy. Hardens in oven at 275 degrees for 30 min per 1/4 inch thickness. (So I baked my for 15 min, on a piece of parchment paper in an oven safe pan.)

Once buttons cool, then I rubbed them down with chocolate chip ink, old olive ink, and ruby red ink. I used my fingers and tried really hard to get most of the ink into the stamped impression. Going for that awesome vintage look!!

Now I wanted them shiny!!! So, I simply dropped the button facedown on the versamark ink pad to coat the topside, and then dropped it into clear embossing powder!!! Used my heat tool and Voila!!!!! My very own shiny buttons!!!! I know Stampin Up carries lovely buttons, but we don't have them in every color and with this technique, you can coordinate your handmade embellishements with the stamped images on your card, or scrapped page!!!! LOOVVe it!!!

Now for the piece de resistance! My favorite deisgner label hardware tag!!!! I created this in the same fashion as the buttons, I just used the hardward as a cooking cutter and then stamped it with the "for you" sentiment from the Great Friend stamp set! #113792 pg. 107, and then painted it with our AWESOME new Platinum Shimmer Paint in the holiday mini!! #116807 pg. 27! If you haven't tried this paint, you must, it simply rocks!!! It's very opaque and looks like metal!!!! I just baked this shape and painted it, no need to emboss it!!! What do you guys think about this pfoject? Let me know under the comments underneath this post! Would you like a how-to video???? Have a great day my friends! I've got tons of projects to upload!!! See you soon!

Hugs and Ink

Jamie

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Creating with my new goodies!

2009-09-07T17:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good Monday! Here in the US we celebrated Labor Day, my dear hubby grilled mouth-watering ribs and bacon wrapped pork tenderloins! Dear daughter and I made homemade potato salad, oh yeah, it was YUMMMYYYY:):) I even had time to create in my stamp room. This week my parents celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary, so I HAD to get time in my room to make them a card:):):)

I loved getting to play with some of my new goodies! I used the new paint found in the holiday mini, played with a new technique using the clear window sheets with our texture plate. That was fun, it came out really cool I think. After I ran the clear window sheet through the big shot with the top note bigz die, I ran it through again with the perfect details texture plate. I then rubbed some black stazon ink over the embossing to make it stand out! I will definitely be doing this again!!! Thanks for looking!
Recipe:

Finial Press embossing folder #115964
Top Note bigz die #113463
Perfect details texture plate #115962
Hodgepodge hardware #112454
clear window sheets # 114323
Stamps: Charming #116519
En Francis #109521
Great friend #113792
Sanded #113792
Ink: black stazon, bordering blue
Paper: whisper white, kraft

Shabby Chic Christmas Mini Album!

2009-09-07T13:46:00.000-07:00

Paaa rum pa pum pum, me and my drum..... It's so very sad, it's Sept and I am singing Christmas carols:):):) Playing with these gorgeous stamps and papers is sooo getting me in the spirit! I just love the holiday season!!! This mini album is one of the projects I am offering as a "Private Class"! So far it's been very popular, thank you all so much for your kind words:) Here are a couple of sneak peeks as to what's inside!!! If you would like to host one of these classes just email me and we can schedule a date. The album consists of 3 pages front and back and is perfect to give as a Christmas gift for grandparents, or to fill with your own holiday memories.
The class supply fee is only $25.00/person. You will get to play with our awesome new flocked paper, and play with the pretties kit and make your own custom hat pin!
Wahooo what fun:):):)
Thanks for visiting:)
Hugs
Jamie

Vintage Ornament Christmas Tile!

2009-09-07T13:17:00.001-07:00

Hi friends! I am super excited to share with you this AWESOME Christmas tile!! This idea is cased from my favorite SU designer Kimberly Van Diepen. It is simply an .88 cent tile from my local hardware store decorated with our Vintage ornaments stencils, craft ink and stencil paste!!!

Of course it's not a project without some ribbon and bling! And the gorgeous hat pin is from the "pretties kit"!!! Love this kit, it has pearls and beads and flowers in it, so you can create your own hat pin. This tile was soooo very easy to make! What a fabulous gift to give!!!

Here are the supplies used, they can be found on my website:)

Vintage ornaments 1 stencils #117580

craft ink chocolate chip #101816

glassy glaze enamel #100477

1 1/4 chocolate chip striped grosgrain ribbon #115617

pretties kit #109114

dazzling diamonds glitter #102023

antique brass jumbo eyelets #108431

very vanilla cardstock for the tag

Christmas Greetings stampset #115448

The stencil paste you can get at your local craft store! The one I use is called "stencil paste" (go figure) made by stencil ease! I will be filming a video soon with the how to!! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Thanks for stopping by:)

Hugs

Jamie

Life is Good!

2009-08-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

Whew, it's been crazy around here!!! Crazy good!! School has begun and we are in full swing!!!

When I was school clothes shopping with Brenah, I got sooo in the mood for fall! I am ready for boots and sweaters, yum, yum! Enough of this blistering heat! Ok, enough complaing, at least my favorite hobby can be done indoors!:):):) No sunblock needed to stamp:):):) Ok, here are some of the projects we made at this past weekends stamp camp!

This card was CASED from one of my favorite designers, Kimberly Van Diepen, but changed a bit to make it my own! There is soo much texture going on, and is so very elegant! The colors are Kraft and Bashful blue! The background stamp is Bella Toile, (love that one!) And the embossing in done using the finial press embossing folder. The sentiment "thanks" is using our embosslit! (Isn't this so darn pretty?)

On this yummy card! I used 2 of the fabulous new in-colors, Bermuda Bay, and Soft Suede! The stamps set is Circle Circus!!! And the cute polka dot ribbon is our Bermuda Bay!! I just love how everything coordinates so well!!! Thanks for looking, ya"ll have a super duper day:)

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Home Sweet Home!

2009-08-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

Amazing, that's the word to sum up the convention experience! I had a fabulous time, learning and sharing with other like-minded women!!!! (It's good to know that I'm not the only crazy for stamps person out there:) But there is nothing like coming home to my bed and my babies!!! I missed my family something fierce:) Traveling is exhausting......nuff said. Here are a few pics of me and my crazy stamper friends!!! The 1st pic is Pam, me and Penny, (my wonderful upline), the 2nd pic is Trudy, me and Penny, and the last is me checking out the LIFE-sized pic of the yummy Idea Book and Catalog!!!!! Thanks for looking everyone, have a great rest of the week!!!

Create something beautiful!!

Hugs

Jamie

Convention Inspiration!!!

2009-08-03T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!! I am super excited about going to my first Stampin Up convention!! I needed an outlet to pour my enthusiasim into!!! So into my studio I went and the creative mojo was flowing! (Don't cha just love it when that happens?) This first card uses my new favorite stamp from the new catalog, the medallion!!!! It's so versatile, It's calling me to ink it up and scrap with:):):) Ok, now for the recipe: cardstock, crushed curry, vanilla, and soft suede, ink: crushed curry, soft suede, stamp sets: medallion, chic boutique
accessories: big shot tags, crushed curry dotted ribbon, chocolate cosmo glitter, (it's hard to see in this pic, but the dots are all glitter) 2-way glue pen,
crystal effects, (it's on top of the merci stamp and the bird) I wanted to add dimension. This card looks much better in person....
Now for the spooky card:):):) I love Halloween!!! It one of my favorite holidays! This card uses this fabulous skull "From the Crypt" stamp set!
and this awesome background stamp "All Hallows Eve" Now I'm getting in the holiday spirit!!! I can't wait to share my Christmas ideas:):):):) Ok the recipe:
cardstock: razzleberry, basic black, and whisper white, ink: razzleberry, stazon black, accessories: 1/4" basic black gg ribbon, cosmo fine glitter in silver, modern label punch, and 2-way blue pen. Oh, I almost forgot, the sentiment is from teeny tiny wished stamp set!!! We may be making this card at a future camp.....
This card again features my favorite stamp, the medallion! (It's going to be seeing lots of ink:) And again the Chic Boutique set! But check out that embossed card base!!!! That's our new final press embossing folder!!!! LOVE it!!!! It works beautifully, and adds wonderful texture!!! Here again, I used crystal effects on the tower, and the merci! Pulled out the sewing machine and stitched down that fab new chocolate chip striped ribbon!!! And last but not least used another one of the big shot sizzlets tags. The gratitude stamp is from the define your life set!!!!!! Thanks everyone for looking, can't wait to see you all at the next stampcamp in August!!! Have a great week!
Create something pretty:)
Jamie

Scrapper's Night Out Pictures!

2009-07-28T06:21:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! I hope you all had as good of a weekend as I did! Here are some pics of our wonderful evening scrapping away, (until 12:45am!!!)!! (I love how the quilts on the wall make the pictures so much more interesting!), Anyhoo, we had a blast!! Our dinner was fabulous, lasagna rolls, spinach artichoke salad, garlic bread, and homemade lemon cake with lemon curd filling!! YUM YUM!!! We definately got our "Art on" this time!! Paper, glitter paint and glue were flying around:):):) Thank you to all who participated! I can't wait until next time!!!
Ya"ll have a great rest of the week!
Hugs
Jamie

2009-07-28T06:11:00.000-07:00

DEAL OF THE WEEK!!!

2009-07-21T15:24:00.000-07:00

Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
The Deal of the Week is the Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware and it's on sale for $18.99 (a $10.96 savings). It's on page 178 and it's item #112454

Hope ya"ll are having a good week so far!!! This Friday is Scrapper's Night Out, for those of you registered, I can't wait to get started on our albums!!!! Take Care

Jamie

DEAL OF THE WEEK!!!

2009-07-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

Deal of the Week: Square Fire Rhinestone Brads
Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Fire Rhinestone brads. From July 13–19, they're just $6.99—over 30% off the regular price of $10.95!Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.!!! Ya"ll have have a great week!!!
Stamp something pretty!!!
Hugs
Jamie

Sense of Time

2009-07-12T18:43:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Here is a fun layout we made at a camp using the Sense of Time Stamp set!!! I would have taken
this pic without the frame so there would be no glare, but once I got it in the frame the way I wanted,
I didn't want to risk moving it!!! We embossed the clock in gold, and used the fabulous kraft courdory buttons!!
It really looks better in real life!! Thanks for looking, ya"ll have a good week!!
Take Care
Jamie

Scrappers Night Out!!!

2009-07-10T05:03:00.000-07:00

Dinner & a finished project anyone?
Come join me to do my two favorite things, Dine & Create!!!
We will enjoy a gourmet home-cooked meal, (with dessert)!!
Then we will play with gesso, paint, stencils, ink, glitter, fabric, and
lots and lots more!!! This album was inspired by one of my favorite
SU demos, Kimberly Van Diepen! I created a fabric flower for the
front, and even included some hand sewing on the inside!!!
We will make 8 different 6x6 pages!! Everything will be pre-cut for you, you just stamp glitter, and assemble!!!
So come and "get your ART on"!!!
This class is going to be held at Quilt n Sew Studio,
space is limited, so RSVP ASAP!!!
Dates 7/24/09 6:00 pm till??? or
9/25/09 6:00 pm till???
All supplies provided, just bring your own adhesive!!!! You will leave with a FINISHED project
perfect to keep or give as a gift!!!
Ya"ll have a great day
Jamie

Deal of the week!!!

2009-07-01T20:09:00.000-07:00

Purchase the Scallop
Border
Punch for $10.95
(Item #112091, retail $15.95)
Isn’t this exciting!!!! The deal is only good from July 1st – 5th! You can order online through my website or email me. Don’t miss out on this FANTASTIC punch!

The inside of the Flower Pot Card!!!

2009-06-22T13:31:00.000-07:00

Whoops! I forgot to post the pic of the inside of the card!!! It's hair on fire crazy over here!! We are off to Las Vegas on wed for our
Anniversary!!!! Wahoooo!!!! I can barely wait;):):):):):):)
Hugs
Jamie

Flower Pot Card!

2009-06-22T13:15:00.000-07:00

Love this idea!!! I found it on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ and made it my own!!! What a fun card to make, a bit
time-consuming, but worth it for that special someone!!! I used the in-colors as a tribute to them!! After June 30th they will no longer be available, I'll be sad to see them go, but the new in-colors are just as fabulous!!!

Stamps used: petal pizzazz, great friend, baroque border wheel

Big shot dies: flower, Daisies #2, embosslit, stampin up simple flower

cosmo fine glitter, crystal effects, red riding hood taffeta ribbon

Thanks for looking!!

Jamie

Mother's Day Album! Finally posted!!!

2009-06-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

Finally, some time to blog!! Here is the Mother's Day Album I made for my mom, with a sample of two pages! I had so much fun making this!!! This album is a mixture of whatever products I had on hand!!!
I am in love with SU's Kind Thoughts Brocade stencil!!! I can't stop using it!!! (It's in the 1st picture behind Brenah and Evan!!! I will be teaching a workshop at Quilt n Sew Studio in July on creating a mini album, and this stencil is in the spotlight, so stay tuned for more info!!! Have a great day:)
Jamie

Summer Fun Camp Cards!!

2009-06-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

Love this stamp!!! It was so fun to color in the grooms tux with our watercolor pencils!!! And of course I'm lovin the
bling on the brides gown:):) My friend and fellow demo Nicole, designed this card for us, andI can't wait to have an occasion to send it!!!
We used the big shot to emboss the white and pink background!! What fun!!!
Thanks for looking:)

Camp Wannastamp Summer Fun cards!!

2009-06-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful Father's Day family weekend!!! We sure did, I fried shrimp and we swam in the pool:):)
Here is another card from this months camp! Enjoy:) The inspiration for this one came from my moms new Asian themed room!

Stamps used: Eastern Blooms
Paper: Riding Hood Red, more mustard, choc chip & whisper white
Acessories: small oval punch, vintage brads, choc chip 1/4" ribbon, red cosmo fine glitter!!

Thanks for looking! I'll post more pics later!!

Coffee & Crop Day update!! And a new Layout!

2009-06-09T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!!! Good day to you:) A big thank you to all who came to crop on Sat!! We had a blast and enjoyed each others company!!! I can't wait until next month!!!
And here is another layout using the so tweet chipboard! I just love all the possibilities. You can cover it with paper, ink it, glitter it, stamp it etc....
I just have to play with these in-colors as much as possible until they are gone!!!!! Don't forget to purchase re-inkers for these fabulous colors before they are gone!!! Also check out our last chance list which shows all of the retiring stamp sets ans accessories!!! I will post it here as soon as I figure out how to:):) Ya'll have a great day!

Create an inked vintage flower!

2009-05-25T06:16:00.000-07:00

Coffe & Crop Day Layouts!!!

2009-05-24T12:46:00.000-07:00

Coffee & Crop Day Layouts!!! Hello Everyone, I hope all my mom friends had a wonderful Mother's Day!!! I know I did!!! I will post later the fabulous gift my daughter made for me!! May is hair on fire crazy for my family!!! We celebrate 3 Birthdays in My immediate family this month......so we are partying like rock stars over here:):):) Anyhoo back to the layouts, These 4 pages will be offered as a Coffee & Crop Day at my home on June 5th or June 6th!!! That's friday or sat 10:00-2:00. The fee for this class is $25.oo. Please RSVP asap to jpyles2@hotmail.com because space is limited, and I need to have kits prepared and cut!!!

Paper bits and paint will be flying around here!! We will be learning lots of ways to play with chipboard, journaling tips, shimmer spritzing and lots, lots more!!!

See you soon!

Hugs

Jamie

Close Up Pictures Of Scrap & Chat Layouts!

2009-04-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

I hope these look a little better than the last pictures! Have a great weekend everyone:)

Details in the post below!!!

Scrap & Chat Scrapbooking Camp!!!!

2009-04-02T20:14:00.000-07:00

Wahoo!! Finally a scrapbooking camp!!!! I am soooo excited to offer these Layouts!!

Dates: April 24th OR April 25th

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Place: My House

We will be applying glitter to chipboard, distressing, (my favorite thing:):), stenciling, shimmer spritzing, using the big shot to die cut fabric flowers, and stamping, stamping, stamping!!! One Layout is more heavily embellished, (for those of us who can never have too much:):), and one is simple and basic, (for those who just want to get it scrapped:):):)

Details: Come and scrap & chat with us as we create these fun Layouts!!! All Stampin Up quality products will be supplied!!! INCLUDING 2 Stampin up Stampin Write journaling markers in your kit!! Kit Fee is $25.00. You must pre-register and pre-pay to reserve your space!!!! Let me know via e-mail jpyles2@hotmail.com or phone 281-630-2542. Here are some photos of what we will be creating!!! Sorry some are a bit blurry..... Not sure whats up with my camera.... See ya'll soon. Jamie

Get Connected Promotion!!!

2009-04-02T19:12:00.000-07:00

Get Connected Promotion !!!!!
Spend $40 on Occasions Mini Catalog products and choose any one item from the "Under $10" page in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for free.
Hostesses, Hold a workshop of $150 or more and choose any one item from the "Under $10" page in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for free. For every $150 spent at the workshop, the hostess will receive another "Under $10" item!!!!

March Maddness stamp camp!

2009-03-30T16:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a sampling of our March Maddness stamp camp!!! The striped card on the left uses the polka dot punches from sale-a-bration, along with the SAB designer series delicate dots paper! The SAB ribbon in certainly celery, build-a-brads in brass for the flower center! Sweet little sentiments phrase that says "inpressed, inspired, amazed by you" (I just love that!!:) The scallop circle punch, the scalloped eyelet punch and the 1/2 " circle punch!!! Easy peasy card, but it has a lovely effect!! Oh, the flower is stamped in versamark and then embossed in holographic embossing powder!! Gotta love that extra bling!!!!!

The "Happy Birthday Friend" card is also very simple, but delivers a nice crisp clean look. I used the fundamental phrases stamp set along w/ polka dot punches! All 3 oval punches and the 5 petal flower punch!! Finished off with 2 vintage brads and whoalla!!!(sp)
Thanks for looking, ya"ll have a great week!!!!

Monika's Home Workshop!

2009-03-17T17:04:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I hope you are having a splendid day!!! Here are some pics of the cards we made at Monika's workshop!! We had an amazing time!!! Her hostess benefits enabled her to recieve tons of FREE products and stamp sets!! This card uses my fave colors again, (I just can't stop)!

Stamps Sets: Baroque Motiffs, Friends 24/7

Cardstock: choc chip, baja breeze, parisian breeze specialty designer series paper

Accents: choc 5/8 grosgrain ribbon, clear rhinestone brads, hemp twine in natural

Big Shot, beautiful butterflys die!!!

This is the other card we made at Monika's workshop!!!
Stamp sets: Friends 24/7, Friendly Words Wheel
Thanks so much for looking!!! If you'd like to book a home workshop and earn free goodies just let me know!! Have a great day!

Camp Projects!!

2009-03-17T16:38:00.000-07:00

Good day everyone! I wanted to share with you some of our camp projects! This color combo is one of my favorites! It has a modern elegant feel!

Recipe:

Cardstock: baja breeze, basic black, kiwi kiss, whisper white, basic grey

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, baroque border wheel

Ink: baja breeeze, kiwi kiss, basic black, craft white, versamark

Accents: vintage brads, ribbon origionals valet- basic black

Slot punch and paper piercer, big shot and Harlequin textures plate

Here is another camp card! I'm in love with brown and blue, and this Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp set!!!
Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Fifth Ave Floral, Congrats
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, baja breeze, parisian breeze designer series paper
Ink: choc chip, versamark, close to cocoa
Accents: ribbon origionals valet choc chip, heat and stick powder, and fine supernova stampin glitter in chocolate
We've been having a blast at our camps! Thank you so much for coming and creating!!!
Have a great day:)

Sale-A-Bration

2009-03-10T11:50:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone!! Wahoo I've got a new blog up and going strictly for Stampin Up!!! Fortunately I've been sooo busy with Stamp Camps and home workshops, that I haven't had the time. But now I'm slowly getting it all done!!! Thank you to everyone for coming and making my camps so much fun!! I'll be posting some pics of our projects soon!! I have big plans for this blog, so be patient with me I've got to learn how to become more computer/blogging savy!! Oh, I almost forgot Sale-A-Bration is still underway, so take advantage of the offer and get your free sets! Now thru March 31st!!!! Have a great day