weSTAMP Swap

Jan 25, 2010 | weSTAMP | 2 comments

Our theme for weSTAMP this evening was a card from the Occasions Mini OR the Sale a Bration brochure. I chose to use the Chocolate Bunny stamp from the Occasions Mini. The bunny is embossed so in real life, you can see the ripples on his body, which simulates the CHOCOLATE, of course!

I did this same fold in my Girl’s Day/Night Out class this month. You can see that post HERE.

Recipe: Stamp Set: Chocolate Bunny, Well Scripted, Very Vintage (under Happy Easter)Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Sweet Pea DPInk: Chocolate Chip Classic and Craft, Pretty in PinkAccessories: Scallop Trim Border/Scallop Edge Punch, Texturz Embossing Plate, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Dimensionals (grass), Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Glue Dot, Clear Embossing Powder

October weSTAMP Projects

Oct 28, 2009 | weSTAMP | 2 comments

Our weSTAMP group met last night, and what a FUN night we had!! I just love these gals, they inspire me every time we meet!

Linda B. created our Make and Take to start off the night. It’s a cute Thanksgiving card. LOVE the color combo, and we got to use the Spritzer tool!

Our swap theme for October was anything (card or 3-D) that was Christmas related. Here they are!

Melissa’s swap:

Tracy’s swap:

Jenn’s swap:

Peggy’s swap: (Hot cocoa packet inside)

Patti’s swap:

Linda R.’s swap:
Inside:

Barbara’s swap:

Folded:

Pam’s swap:

Linda B.’s swap:

Rachele’s swap:

Leah’s swap:

Lorri’s swap:

Recipe:Stamp Set: Serene Snowflakes, Teeny Tiny WishesPaper: Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Kraft, Naturals WhiteInk: Bordering Blue, Close to Cocoa, Choclate Chip, Craft WhiteAccessories: 1 3/4″/1 3/8″/1 1/4″/Modern Label Punches, Non SU Bling, Silver Elastic Cord, White Organza Ribbon Tutorial on Suspension Card found on SCS HERE. This was the adorable door prize made by Melissa. It was won by Pam!! Lucky girl!

September weSTAMP Meeting

Sep 28, 2009 | weSTAMP | 1 comment

We had another awesome weSTAMP meeting this month! We always start our meeting with a make and take. Barbara taught us all how to make a tissue holder. There is a wonderful tutorial for this on Barbara’s blog HERE. THANKS Barbara!
The bulk of our meeting was instruction (by Pam) on My Digital Studio! Pam really is an expert in this area, and we are so thankful for the time she invested learning this program so she could teach us!Here are our swaps for our weSTAMP meeting tonight. The theme was using something from the Holiday Mini Catalog.Peggy’s swap:

Jennie’s swap:
Melissa’s swap:

Ginny’s swap:

Barbara’s swap: (notice it matches our make and take!)

Linda R’s swap:

Toni’s swap:

Patti’s swap:

Pam’s swap: (made with brand new My Digital Studio!!)

Linda B.’s swap:

Jenn’s swap:

Tracy’s swap:
Lorri’s swap:

Lorri’s inside:
Recipe:Stamp Sets: Medallion, Delightful Decoratins, Four the Holidays
Paper: Real Red, Very VanillaInk: Real RedAssories: Ornament Punch, Sleigh Bells Ribbon, Gold Elastic Cord, Fire Square Rhinestone Brads, Embossing Powder (Medallion is embossed)

Door prize was made by Leah, won by Melissa! It is a beautiful desk organizer!

Yummy pumpkin roll treats made by Jenn!

August weSTAMP Swaps

Aug 26, 2009 | weSTAMP | 6 comments

Our monthly weSTAMP meeting was last night. There was EXCITEMENT in the air as we heard all about Convention from three of the gals who attended. 2010 Convention HERE WE COME! LOL

We had two new gals join our weSTAMP group with the awesome promotion going on. You have a few days left to take advantage of the Mini Starter kit price (only $85!!) and become our newest weSTAMP member!! Click on this link HERE to join now and start buying your products and WHOLESALE PRICES! This is what is included in the mini kit. This mini kit promotion expires Aug. 31st.
Ok, done with the commercial, onto PROJECTS! LOL

As always, we start the evening off with a make and take. I saw this sketch, and thought I would use this design for our make and take.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Branch Out, Teeny Tiny Messages, Falling Leaves
Paper: Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Autumn Traditions DP
Ink: Soft Suede, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Versa Mark
Accessories: Scallop Edge/Scallop Circle/1 3/8″/1 1/4″ Punches, Always Artichoke 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon

I am always inspired by the diverse creativity by our group! Hold onto your hats, and get ready for amazing swaps!

Rachele’s swap:

Linda R.’s swap:

Ginny’s swap:

Pam’s swap:

Barbara’s swap:

Leah’s swap:

Patti’s swap:

Peggy’s swap:

Linda B.’s swap:

Melissa’s swap:

Elizabeth’s swap:

Lorri’s swap:

Recipe:Stamp Set: Pumpkin PatchPaper: Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, More MustardInk: Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, Always Artichoke (More Mustard, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, and Craft White used on More Mustard cardstock for faux wood for sign)Accessories: Dusty Durango 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch

The pattern for the folds were found on SCS HERE. This is called a Stair Step Fold. I followed Beate’s instructions, but instead of making the card 5 1/2″ across, I made mine 4 1/4″ across. It was my HUSBAND’S IDEA to tie the ribbon around LOOSLY so it stays together like an accordian, yet you can still see the stair step effect with this. If you want to mail it, it will squish down inside an envelope, but when it stands upright, and you view it from the side, it expands about 3/4″. I will use mine as a decor piece by my computer. 🙂

Last but not least, was this AMAZING door prize, provided by Linda Rodenberg. Her blog can be found HERE.
It is the cutest purse made out of paper (larger than you think!!) and it was FULL of fun surprises inside. Look at the detail in this!! Way to go Linda, this is just beautiful!

June weSTAMP Swaps

Jul 1, 2009 | weSTAMP | 1 comment

We always start our weSTAMP meetings with a Make and Take. Nancy Riley came up with this beautiful card, showcasing the medallion-look made with the SCALLOP PUNCH!! (By the way, read the next post down and find out how YOU can own this punch and make beautiful projects like this….the punch is now 30% off!!!)

Patti did our 3 mn. demo and taught us how to make a slider card!! Isn’t this cool?

I think everyone would agree one of the highlights of our weSTAMP group is the swaps we do! Here are the June swaps. The theme was ANYTHING GOES!

Barbara’s Swap:

Ginny’s Swap:

Melissa’s Swap:

Linda R.’s Swap:

Nancy’s Swap:

Patti’s Swap:

Elizabeth’s Swap:

Linda B.’s Swap:

Scroll down to see my swap from an earlier post.

weSTAMP Cupcake Door Prize

Jul 1, 2009 | weSTAMP | 4 comments

We had our weSTAMP downline meeting last night. Here is a photo of the doorprize that I made. I saw this idea on Nicole Heady’s blog and thought it would be fun to make. The link to her blog is HERE. Becky Roberts also has a DARLING one made, and you can see hers HERE.

Inside the box you will find a cake mix to make your cupcakes. The front pouch holds some birthday cards. When you open up the front flap, you will find sprinkles for decorating the cupcakes. The wrapped can has some frosting inside.

Watch for future posts – I am going to be offering this as a class soon! I was just waiting for the new catalog and new papers!!! I’ll keep you posted.

May weSTAMP Swaps

May 28, 2009 | weSTAMP | 6 comments

This is the make and take project we did at our weSTAMP meeting. I found the birdhouse pattern on Nicole Heady’s blog, which can be found HERE. I have searched and searched on her blog for the picture, but for the life of me I can’t find it on her blog!!! I know it is there somewhere because that is where I found the pattern for this. You can dowload the pattern HERE.

Here are the rest of the swaps this week from our May weSTAMP meeting. The theme for the swap was a “gatefold” card. GOOD JOB GIRLS!!

Pam’s swap:

Linda B.’s swap:

Patti’s swap:
Ginny’s swap:
Inside of Ginny’s swap:

Linda R.’s swap:

Barbara’s swap:

My swap can be found in the previous post found HERE.
I was the LUCKY winner of this awesome door prize!!!! WOOOHOOO I finally won! LOL (I have been WAITING to win because I already made a doorprize!!) Rachele made this. Isn’t it beautiful? LOVE it! The pen is called a Pix-Pen. She got it at Ritz Camera, which is now going out of business. You can put whatever paper, picture, etc. you would like inside the barrell of the pen. THANKS RACHELE!

We ended on kind of an EXCITING note. Look what came to visit us! My husband actually stepped on it as he was coming in the front door. You should have heard us all BUZZING after that happened!!! LOL

April weSTAMP Meeting

Apr 29, 2009 | weSTAMP | 1 comment

We had a GREAT weSTAMP gathering last evening. I get refreshed, rejuvenated, and REALLY REALLY FULL from delicious TREATS! LOL I’m so happy to share with you some things from our get together!

We always start our evening with a make and take. This month Barbara taught us how to make these cute little treat bags out of an envelope. Aren’t they cute and springy? Great job Barbara, they were fun to make.

The theme of our swap was a sketch from the MoJo Monday blog. Here is a picture of the sketch we followed this month.

Here are our swaps!

Patti’s Swap: (our newest weSTAMPer!)

Ginny’s Swap:

Leah’s Swap:

Linda B.’s swap:

Tara’s Swap:

Barbara’s Swap:

Pam’s Swap:

Linda R.’s Swap:

Rachele’s Swap:

Lorri’s Swap:
I ran across Dawn’s tutorial on how to make faux wood grain, so immediately I thought of the stamp set Tool Time. Dawn has an awesome video on how to get this wood grain look. You can find the video HERE.

Recipe:Stamp Set: Totally Tool, Sanded, All HolidaysPaper: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Always ArtichokeInk: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Going Gray, (For Faux Wood, I used Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard, Craft White)Accessories: Non Stampin’ Up Brads, Twill Tape, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8″ Punches, Paper Piercer

3-MN Demo by Pam Pam showed us how to cover a Kit Kat candy bar! It only uses 1 6×6 piece of paper and is an great project for May, when the focus is on Designer Series Paper!!

Door Prize by Ginny
Isn’t this BEAUTIFUL? Ginny made this door prize. It is stackable boxes with a rooster theme. How PERFECT and clever to add a tag using the 2nd Level Hostess set: Rustic Rooster!

March weSTAMP Get-Together

Apr 1, 2009 | weSTAMP | 4 comments

Here are the swaps from our weSTAMP get together last night. Our theme was anything floral/springy using the colors Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Almost Amethyst, or So Saffron! What a beautiful assortment of swaps we received!

Adriana’s Swap:

Jennie’s Swap:

Leah’s Swap:

Barbara’s swap:

Pam’s Swap:

Nancy’s Swap:

Linda B.’s Swap:

Toni’s Swap:

Linda R’s Swap:

Tara’s Swap:

Ginny’s Swap:

Inside:

Lorri’s Swap: (You can see the post earlier on this flower pot card HERE, along with the link of the blog where I saw the pattern.)

Colors and accessories used in this project were So Saffron, Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, and Bashful Blue Striped Ribbon, and Build a Brad

Here is the doorprize that Tara made. Isn’t it the cutest thing? It is a purse that has GOODIES inside!

This was found on the inside of the purse. It is like a small photo album that you can add pictures to. CUTE!!! Ginny won the door prize this time.

Another goodie inside the purse!

Here is an extra treat Ginny made for all of us at the get together! Awesome packaging and the floating candles were a HIT! THANKS GINNY!

weSTAMP Project

Apr 1, 2009 | weSTAMP | 1 comment

Tonight’s weSTAMP meeting was entitled “Getting Back to the Basics”. We didn’t have a “traditional” meeting, we STAMPED the whole time! Here is the project we made at our get-together. It was designed by the infamous Becky Roberts! I highly recommend Becky’s patterns, they are easy to follow (she knows SHORTCUTS!) and are very reasonably priced! I just love her patterns! You can find Becky’s awesome blog, (Inking Idaho) HERE. THANKS BECKY!