tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75912928995913621692024-03-13T23:06:05.490-06:00INKcredible creationsDanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-80829991481402329672011-09-11T13:26:00.001-06:002011-09-11T13:28:56.318-06:00Autumn Artistry<style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Bodoni MT Black"; panose-1:2 7 10 3 8 6 6 2 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Elephant; panose-1:2 2 9 4 9 5 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; mso-themecolor:hyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} .MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Elephant;" lang="EN-CA">I've been chosen as a designer for Autumn Artistry and this is your chance to sign up before early bird registration is over!<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Elephant;" lang="EN-CA"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA">It’s time for a great stamping and paper crafting </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA">experience!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA">Come join our group!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA">Projects, tutorials, chats, prizes, challenges, fun!!!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA">REGISTRATION FOR</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Bodoni MT Black"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-no-proof:yes"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Bodoni MT Black"" lang="EN-CA"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Bodoni MT Black"" lang="EN-CA">IS GOING ON NOW!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA">Visit </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.stampandscrapwithcherylann.com/"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant">www.stampandscrapwithcherylann.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>to</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Elephant" lang="EN-CA">sign up through Paypal</span></p> <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-65002084527854797772011-09-06T13:30:00.001-06:002011-09-06T13:30:49.533-06:00Girls Night Out Stamp ClubDo you need a few hours to express your creative self? Love to make handmade gifts, but don't seem to find the time, a quiet spot or enough space at home? Enjoy time out with friends, and good conversation? Enjoy Stampin' Up! products, workshops and parties, but can't have a workshop right now? Want to build your craft supply collection, but only have so much to spend?<br />If you answered yes to any of these questions, my monthly Stamp Club may be for you!<br /><br />Here is what you get:<br /><br /> * A 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalogue ($11.95 value)<br /> * At least $35 in FREE product and a hostess stamp set during your hostess month.<br /> * FREE make and takes each month; including cards, scrapbooking and fun gift ideas. I will provide the space, do the prep work and clean up the mess!<br /> * Learn a new technique each month, which can be applied to your card and/or scrapbooking skills. Even if you don't think you are artistic, I can help you make great projects!<br /><br />Here's what you agree to:<br /><br /> * Commit to buying a minimum of $30 (before S/H and tax, based on 8+ members) a month for the duration of the club.<br /> * If you can't make it to the club night, submit your order to me before the club date.<br /> * Bring your own adhesive and scissors (these will be available for purchase at the first club if needed).<br /> * During your hostess month, provide simple goodies and beverages to snack on while we create and chat. A perfect chance to share your favorite recipe!<br /><br />Please feel free to pass this information on to family, friends or co-workers. The more members, the more benefits YOU get during your hostess month!<br /><br />You can sign up by leaving a comment or emailing me. If you know my number, you can call too! If you have any questions, please let me know.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-74761761100023762562011-09-05T23:53:00.005-06:002011-09-06T00:20:50.774-06:00Sympathy cardsI hate making sympathy cards, and these last couple were the hardest ones yet. a really good friend of mine passed away suddenly at age 34 last week, and every time I sat down to make a card I started crying. This card is for my Dad and his wife, it took me hours to be able to actually sit down in my craft room without bawling like a baby.<br /><br />My Grams was such an amazing lady. I see so much of her in me, and I can only hope to be 1/2 as great as she was. We were always close, even when I was a very young child, I loved spending time with her. Some of my favorite memories growing up are at her place and hanging out with her. I'm so glad I was able to move her out here with me for these last few years. For quite a while she lived just down the street, and we would go over often, usually just to hang out and chat, maybe play a few card games. She taught my son how to play connect 4 and Chinese Checkers, 2 of his favorite games. I loved taking the 2 of them to the park around the corner. She loved to watch him, and he loved to show off for her. I am heartbroken that my son will slowly forget how wonderful she really was until she is just someone he remembers from photographs.<br /><br />Here they are last summer. She was 88 and on a merry-go-round, on a horse too, not just the bench. We took her to the local amusement park, and she had so much fun. Sevastian had the time of his life getting her on rides and showing her all the best rides. She went on way more than I normally do. I'm so glad they got to have that memory together.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AF2nObNEE6c/TmW31hEIlLI/AAAAAAAACHg/GIg69CtRms0/s1600/IMG_0083.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AF2nObNEE6c/TmW31hEIlLI/AAAAAAAACHg/GIg69CtRms0/s400/IMG_0083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649123437642814642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I8v-BT6voWk/TmW31MsyZzI/AAAAAAAACHY/ru3ZdPHsdy0/s1600/IMG_0096.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I8v-BT6voWk/TmW31MsyZzI/AAAAAAAACHY/ru3ZdPHsdy0/s400/IMG_0096.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649123432176183090" border="0" /></a>I always knew somewhere in the back of my head that this day would come, but it never seemed real. I just thought she would always be here, or at least for a lot longer. My great grandma lived until 106, and I was in my 20's. I really hoped my son would have his GG around that long.<br /><br />I've babbled long enough, here is the card I made in remembrance of her. She used to paint when she was younger, and she loved trees and lakes.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0BKOEZnmKw/TmW6fj9If9I/AAAAAAAACHo/1sIoXt5su_Y/s1600/IMG_9986%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0BKOEZnmKw/TmW6fj9If9I/AAAAAAAACHo/1sIoXt5su_Y/s400/IMG_9986%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649126358996516818" border="0" /></a>I've made a photo tutorial for this card, so I'll get that up sometime in the next couple of days. I leave tomorrow for Saskatchewan and a couple funerals. Once I get back and get back into the swing of things I promise I'll get more cards and scrapbook pages up on here. I've been making a Heritage Album for a while now, and I really want to get it done. I had hoped to give it to GG at Christmas, but now it will be for my son. <br /><br />Thank you all for your kind emails, I really appreciate all the thoughts and prayers. <br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-72882486381359225822011-08-31T21:34:00.002-06:002011-08-31T21:36:06.394-06:00away for a whileI hope you will all understand, but I need to take a bit of time away from my blog. My grams passed away last week and earlier today a good friend also passed away. I will be traveling for funerals and really not in the creative mood for a bit. I promise to get back on here as soon as possible. Thanks for sticking with me so far.
<br />
<br />Dany
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-60280661587517857142011-08-18T05:16:00.000-06:002011-08-18T05:16:00.595-06:00no posts for a bitI wanted to take the time to let you all know that I won't be posting for a while. My Grams has taken a turn for the worse and I want to spend as much time with her as possible. I will be posting a little bit, later this week, mostly just so I can de-stress and create something with my new goodies so stay tuned for that.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-48773291810763668392011-08-13T08:30:00.003-06:002011-08-13T08:30:01.621-06:00Big TopI'm still feeling a bit under the weather, so I figured I'd post some pics 'under the big top'. I love how bright and cheery this set it, every time I see this paper I smile. If you've been thinking about getting some DSP now is the time, right now when you buy 3 packs you get the 4th for free! How great is that?
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wH-R4qpoJy8/TkXj1TeVOQI/AAAAAAAACHQ/BPP0SbawJrM/s1600/IMG_7089%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wH-R4qpoJy8/TkXj1TeVOQI/AAAAAAAACHQ/BPP0SbawJrM/s400/IMG_7089%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640164613251479810" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gy_HcScOb-Y/TkXj1G7upsI/AAAAAAAACHI/KUP3HUmHSp8/s1600/IMG_7092%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gy_HcScOb-Y/TkXj1G7upsI/AAAAAAAACHI/KUP3HUmHSp8/s400/IMG_7092%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640164609885120194" border="0" /></a>aren't these popcorn bags just the cutest thing ever? I'm definitely going to be caseing this idea.
<br />I hope you are loving these convention diplays as much as I do. I only have few more left, and then hopefully I'll be feeling well enough to start playing with my new goodies.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-28972445049164197872011-08-12T20:26:00.002-06:002011-08-12T20:37:50.930-06:00Nursery Nest SuiteHow cute is this set? I love all the decor pieces they used as well as all the cards and scrapbooks and pages they did with this set.
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AnVRAhun6pc/TkXiYyuDEnI/AAAAAAAACHA/fq-UDXXZ554/s1600/IMG_7066%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AnVRAhun6pc/TkXiYyuDEnI/AAAAAAAACHA/fq-UDXXZ554/s400/IMG_7066%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640163023911064178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lm-v8NZ56Dc/TkXiYqMstLI/AAAAAAAACG4/QDVIH-I1Seg/s1600/IMG_7068%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lm-v8NZ56Dc/TkXiYqMstLI/AAAAAAAACG4/QDVIH-I1Seg/s400/IMG_7068%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640163021623702706" border="0" /></a>clearly not just for girls, I love all the little candy wrappers, and that card is one of my favorites.
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4TxPz5MRwM/TkXiYd-0MVI/AAAAAAAACGw/ZuDaHfzfVU4/s1600/IMG_7072%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4TxPz5MRwM/TkXiYd-0MVI/AAAAAAAACGw/ZuDaHfzfVU4/s400/IMG_7072%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640163018344247634" border="0" /></a>I can just picture this banner and bird cage up on a wall in a little girls room, how cute would that be.
<br />
<br />Again this is just a quick post.... I've been sick for the past 2 days, and while I was hoping to be able to be up long enough to actually do something, this has just drained me. Hopefully I'll be better tomorrow.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-28560912408278334932011-08-11T01:02:00.002-06:002011-08-11T01:07:29.102-06:00farmers marketThis display reminded me of a few set ups I've seen at past farmers markets. Most of this is done with the well worn suite, and I'm really starting to love this suite.
<br />
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uckBsOZVTds/TkN-tHOHlEI/AAAAAAAACGg/uklMrZ91QzY/s1600/IMG_7038%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uckBsOZVTds/TkN-tHOHlEI/AAAAAAAACGg/uklMrZ91QzY/s400/IMG_7038%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639490471895471170" border="0" /></a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZON0TDe99PI/TkN-tXiSo5I/AAAAAAAACGo/9lC9m2qXz6A/s1600/IMG_7040%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZON0TDe99PI/TkN-tXiSo5I/AAAAAAAACGo/9lC9m2qXz6A/s400/IMG_7040%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639490476275049362" border="0" /></a>Just a quick one tonight, I'm exhausted. We went to the local amusement park and then while my amazing sister in law was looking after my crazy monkey I went to the hospital to spend some time with grams. I'll be back tomorrow with more of gifts I made Lydia for convention.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-88711658343210636802011-08-10T00:48:00.001-06:002011-08-10T02:54:15.813-06:00birthday at a bistroWhen I saw this display I immediately thought of a little french bistro. While I've never been to France or seen a real french bistro, I imagine this is similar to what they would look like. I love the old chair and table set, then you add the amazing birthday decorations to it and WOW is all I can say. Have I mentioned how much I love going to Stampin' Up! events and seeing all the amazing displays? I'll bet you are getting sick of me saying that, but it's true.... I can't get over how cool they are, and how many little things I've taken and started to incorporate into my decor, and how many more I plan to incorporate into the decor soon.
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fC3pXTMw4Ws/TkJGD_J57GI/AAAAAAAACGY/QpZL42hntfA/s1600/IMG_7033%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fC3pXTMw4Ws/TkJGD_J57GI/AAAAAAAACGY/QpZL42hntfA/s400/IMG_7033%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639146717727812706" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4d_XZPwRjs/TkJGDkqcFqI/AAAAAAAACGQ/wCd4iqQm3NM/s1600/IMG_7032%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4d_XZPwRjs/TkJGDkqcFqI/AAAAAAAACGQ/wCd4iqQm3NM/s400/IMG_7032%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639146710616512162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hFSvRnf2V2I/TkJGDd9QJII/AAAAAAAACGI/CU6vgTtJM9A/s1600/IMG_7029%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hFSvRnf2V2I/TkJGDd9QJII/AAAAAAAACGI/CU6vgTtJM9A/s400/IMG_7029%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639146708816372866" border="0" /></a>
<br />I'm off to bed, I've got to get up early if I'm going to try and catch the doctor at the hospital after rounds.
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-9508545186806136062011-08-09T00:08:00.004-06:002011-08-09T00:56:00.128-06:00roomie gifts for conventionI made a few gifts for my wonderful convention roommate Lydia. I wanted to wait until after convention to post these, and since you've already waited a bit for them I'm going to drag it out a little bit.
<br />
<br />This is a journal I recovered for her. It's pretty simple to recover one of these, you just have to take the book apart, which isn't very difficult, but you do need to be careful that you don't have papers flying all over the place when you have it apart. The next hardest part is making the holes match the book. I wrapped the cardstock over the book so it would cover the holes front and back, but after I had it covering the front of the book holes I used an X-acto knife to cut the holes, then I glued it to the back and cut the holes from the front. Then I adhered a piece of whisper white cardstock to the inside, about 3/8" smaller on all sides to give it a nice finished look.
<br />
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eIfGlDzj3jg/TkDPjxsLpvI/AAAAAAAACFA/v_YDHBC8i5k/s1600/IMG_6982%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eIfGlDzj3jg/TkDPjxsLpvI/AAAAAAAACFA/v_YDHBC8i5k/s400/IMG_6982%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638734947008882418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FeVUFGNjyPk/TkDPkN7CW7I/AAAAAAAACFI/yx6GMiVSZ2U/s1600/IMG_6983%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FeVUFGNjyPk/TkDPkN7CW7I/AAAAAAAACFI/yx6GMiVSZ2U/s400/IMG_6983%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638734954587380658" border="0" /></a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q3J9QlMpj4/TkDPkQrEGQI/AAAAAAAACFQ/Q1swdnHS0fY/s1600/IMG_6984%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q3J9QlMpj4/TkDPkQrEGQI/AAAAAAAACFQ/Q1swdnHS0fY/s400/IMG_6984%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638734955325692162" border="0" /></a>
<br />Stamps: none
<br />Inks: none
<br />Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Island Indigo, Pacific Point DSP
<br />Misc: Matchbox Die (tag), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, 1/2" Concord Crush Poly Stitched Ribbon, X-acto Knife
<br />
<br />One of the things I love best about Stampin' Up! is how all the colors go so well with each other. I called Lydia up and asked her what her 4 favorite Stampin' Up! Colors are and then I used them to make her projects. I think the colors look great together, so much so that I made myself some of the same things I made her.
<br />
<br />I had so much fun at convention, and part of that was because of Lydia. We've been friends for years, but we hardly ever see each other since she lives so far away. She moved last year, and while she is closer, she's still basically on the other side of the country. Maybe one day we'll live in the same city again.
<br />
<br />I'll post the other parts in the coming days.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-43959865867722994652011-08-08T02:03:00.003-06:002011-08-09T02:10:59.412-06:00Home DecorI've been starting to get more into decorating for Easter now that I have a little on who is so interested in all things Easter, not just the Easter Bunny. When I saw this display I immediately fell in love with the 'decoupage' Easter eggs. I'm not a huge fan of doing Easter eggs the traditional kids way, I much prefer making one or two eggs every year that you keep and your display just keeps growing, so when I saw these ideas I just knew I had to recreate them at home. I'm also pretty sure that my son will love the idea of putting all those little rhinestones and pearls on eggs while I do some of the more complicated steps.
<br />
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3HGgpNky7_o/TkDp7ZykbuI/AAAAAAAACFw/T9cFhVXIS-c/s1600/IMG_7025%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3HGgpNky7_o/TkDp7ZykbuI/AAAAAAAACFw/T9cFhVXIS-c/s400/IMG_7025%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638763940212403938" border="0" /></a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IO29KTk9Uos/TkDp7j2OooI/AAAAAAAACF4/l_tFAXiZpG0/s1600/IMG_7026%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IO29KTk9Uos/TkDp7j2OooI/AAAAAAAACF4/l_tFAXiZpG0/s400/IMG_7026%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638763942912107138" border="0" /></a>How cute are these little flower pots? I love how they used the buttons for the centers and then wrapped the pots with paper and fabric.
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fgzxgRO0f0s/TkDp8D8QNvI/AAAAAAAACGA/VrCY80zG14c/s1600/IMG_7028%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fgzxgRO0f0s/TkDp8D8QNvI/AAAAAAAACGA/VrCY80zG14c/s400/IMG_7028%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638763951527311090" border="0" /></a>
<br />For anyone who doesn't want to use real eggs that have been 'blown' you can use plastic eggs, I would just suggest painting them with acrylic paint first if you are not covering them with paper but with jewels, that way none of the neon colors will show through if you don't get them super tight,
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-65030020772815856032011-08-07T00:56:00.005-06:002011-08-09T02:02:55.699-06:00Fall convention displaysI really can't even begin to tell you how much I love Stampin' Up! events, and Convention is the best of the best. The displays that Stampin' Up! does are unbelievable! They are so detailed and so amazing I spent hours and hours looking at them and taking pictures of them. I wish I had the time and product to do even part of this one. I love fall and Halloween, and I go overboard decorating for them every year. I love the little leaves that they made using the leaves #2 die, then texturing them and finally crumpling them up.
<br />
<br />
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HjTq-bTgHU/TkDm_vNI8JI/AAAAAAAACFY/qbPByeWoQJg/s1600/IMG_6994%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HjTq-bTgHU/TkDm_vNI8JI/AAAAAAAACFY/qbPByeWoQJg/s400/IMG_6994%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638760716145586322" border="0" /></a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oJ-Lr9OCoFI/TkDm_3HoKuI/AAAAAAAACFg/cf7LSXosm5E/s1600/IMG_7000%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oJ-Lr9OCoFI/TkDm_3HoKuI/AAAAAAAACFg/cf7LSXosm5E/s400/IMG_7000%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638760718269950690" border="0" /></a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JMctK3OCCCA/TkDnAJfbUfI/AAAAAAAACFo/CFTMrEj2YU0/s1600/IMG_7001%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JMctK3OCCCA/TkDnAJfbUfI/AAAAAAAACFo/CFTMrEj2YU0/s400/IMG_7001%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638760723201610226" border="0" /></a>The decorated apple baskets are so cute that I'm now looking to get some for my house, so if you live in the Calgary area and you know where to get some cheap, let me know. I'm going to be posting some more display pictures over the next couple days as well as some of my cards and projects too, so keep popping in here often so you don't miss anything,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-1377797955391635102011-08-07T00:13:00.003-06:002011-08-07T00:22:58.965-06:00bleach....today really feels more like blech! My grams is back in the hospital, and we have no idea whats wrong this time, just that something is most definitely wrong. I'm hoping things get better with her soon, I really hate seeing her like this. The only upside to something like this happening is I can use my thinking of you/get well cards. Not that that is really an upside, but I'm trying to see the positive in this. <br /><br />This was done using bleach to create the image and the sentiment. When using bleach you really need to be careful not to get the stamp too wet, or your image (or words) will be blurry. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGOLIfZcf-E/Tj4tkYzfKII/AAAAAAAACE4/TsXV4dUu-dc/s1600/IMG_6950%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGOLIfZcf-E/Tj4tkYzfKII/AAAAAAAACE4/TsXV4dUu-dc/s400/IMG_6950%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637993886671382658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wNhowueVhQo/Tj4tkP8H6VI/AAAAAAAACEw/c62FA3BA7Mk/s1600/IMG_6951%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wNhowueVhQo/Tj4tkP8H6VI/AAAAAAAACEw/c62FA3BA7Mk/s400/IMG_6951%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637993884291688786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OzLt_ckXGpo/Tj4tj4ZTb3I/AAAAAAAACEo/ytJmNR6K-oM/s1600/IMG_6952%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OzLt_ckXGpo/Tj4tj4ZTb3I/AAAAAAAACEo/ytJmNR6K-oM/s400/IMG_6952%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637993877971627890" border="0" /></a>Stamps: Just Believe<br />Inks: none<br />Papers: Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip<br />Misc: Distressing Tool from Cutter Kit, Bleach<br /><br />I need to keep this quick so I can get more done tonight as I'll be spending a few hours at the hospital again tomorrow. <br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-83920471542760714442011-08-06T00:49:00.002-06:002011-08-06T22:04:23.079-06:00mountainsFor those of you that don't know, I live in Calgary, Alberta, and while I love living here, there are some things I wish were different. Like heat, we don't get really hot in the summer, which is kind of nice, but when it comes to gardening, esp vegetable gardening, it's not the best. Last year was unusually cold all summer, so I never did get much from my garden. When the frost killed my garden last year my zucchini's were only as big as my pointer finger. While this year has been better so far, it's not been really hot enough yet to get a good garden going. I've only had a handful of peas, bean, strawberries, and raspberries so far. The rest of the garden is growing, but I probably won't get a lot from it again this year. What does that have to do with stamping? Well it makes me think about how cool it has been, and that it's like an Arizona winter basically which inspired this snow themed card.<br /><br />I love using my brayer, it never fails to create beautiful cards, super fast. I made a moon mask by punching out a 1 1/4" circle from a post it note, and to create the look of snow covered hills I ripped post it notes to the right shape and then sponged the blue slightly over the edge. To do this you will want to start on the post it note and rub in a circular pattern until you just barely rub onto your cardstock. Otherwise you can end up with too much color, or a big blob by accident.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wa3U5ZnGf8o/TjyENXEvQ0I/AAAAAAAACEY/-kVBb2tLX8I/s1600/IMG_6945%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wa3U5ZnGf8o/TjyENXEvQ0I/AAAAAAAACEY/-kVBb2tLX8I/s400/IMG_6945%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637526198628074306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oopv3Eex6hs/TjyENhAS7tI/AAAAAAAACEg/OJRlZIb6C-o/s1600/IMG_6948%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oopv3Eex6hs/TjyENhAS7tI/AAAAAAAACEg/OJRlZIb6C-o/s400/IMG_6948%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637526201293795026" border="0" /></a><br />Stamps: Extreme Snowboard, Lovely as a Tree<br />Inks: StazOn Black, Bashful Blue<br />Paper: Whisper White, Garden Green, Not Quite Navy<br />Misc: Platinum Shimmer Paint, Post-it Notes, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Sponges<br /><br />To create all the wonderful shimmer on the card I made what I call Shimmer Mist. You take several drops of shimmer paint and add rubbing alcohol (70% works best) in a spray bottle. Then you can spray over your cards lightly. If you want a lot of shimmer like here, sometimes you will need to add the shimmer in layers so your card does not get too wet. The alcohol dries quickly, but can still warp your paper or cardstock if it gets too wet.<br /><br />Hopefully the weather heats up so my garden will start growing better, and so I can be inspired to create some non winter cards and scrapbook layouts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-29874526844395262082011-08-05T01:00:00.003-06:002011-08-05T01:00:02.418-06:00Extreme StampingI love being creative, but some days I just have no inspiration. The day I made this card was one of those days. That is one of the things I love best about stampers, we love to inspire others, and on this day JudyM from SCS totally inspired me with her card, so I cased it. The best part was after I did this card I had my mojo back and created a few other cards that night. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kcDr6HDyXPA/TjiNipZDTuI/AAAAAAAACD4/MvRu3kuO9NM/s1600/IMG_6940%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kcDr6HDyXPA/TjiNipZDTuI/AAAAAAAACD4/MvRu3kuO9NM/s400/IMG_6940%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636410560020172514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5d3CZk13HLw/TjiNizJC-KI/AAAAAAAACEA/x3zoMNtf9AI/s1600/IMG_6943%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5d3CZk13HLw/TjiNizJC-KI/AAAAAAAACEA/x3zoMNtf9AI/s400/IMG_6943%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636410562637396130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pPABPAFuDwM/TjiNjBOvjCI/AAAAAAAACEI/cOXf9eMXaRI/s1600/IMG_6944%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pPABPAFuDwM/TjiNjBOvjCI/AAAAAAAACEI/cOXf9eMXaRI/s400/IMG_6944%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636410566419385378" border="0" /></a>Stamp: Extreme Elements, Perfect Punches<br />Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip<br />Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso<br />Misc: Star Punch, Hodgepodge Hardware, Wide Oval Punch, Color Spritzer Tool, Dimensionals, Champagne Shimmer Paint (in a mister)<br /><br />I'm now impatiently waiting on my Holiday mini pre-order, one of the perks of being a demonstrator is getting to get new products before anyone else. I can't wait to get my hand on some of these amazing products. If you are like me and want everything now and at a discount becoming a demo is the best idea. On top of getting great discounts and getting new products early, you have access to an amazing online resource called Stampin Connection, you get wonderful magazine each month from Stampin' Up! with tons of great business ideas, and sooooo much more. If you are thinking of joining the Stampin' Up! family, email me or give me a call and we can talk about it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-71094997884746456542011-08-04T02:51:00.005-06:002011-08-04T02:51:00.197-06:00rubber resist take 3I'm not a huge fan of this one, but I wanted to show you what an opps looks like. I used to do Pysanka, which is a specific method and style of creating wax resist Ukrainian Easter eggs. I haven't done any in years, and apparently I have forgotten all about layering colors over each other. For this card I made the base and embellishments first and then decided to create the background piece using rubber resist. Sadly for me I wasn't really thinking about colors mixing when I created this. I was going for yellow and blue, but what happens when you mix yellow and blue? you get green. opps. So this is a lesson in what not to do. <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-79Zy9zwdUoU/Tjh_9jObiiI/AAAAAAAACDw/NY_YSUhpb-A/s1600/IMG_6960%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-79Zy9zwdUoU/Tjh_9jObiiI/AAAAAAAACDw/NY_YSUhpb-A/s400/IMG_6960%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636395629058689570" border="0" /></a>Stamps: Party Hearty<br />Inks: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie<br />Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Real Red, Hoppy Memories DSP (retired)<br />Misc: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Large Tag Punch, Extra Large Tag Punch, Top Note Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Brights Brad<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-28902481657415060502011-08-03T03:40:00.004-06:002011-08-03T03:40:00.393-06:00rubber resist take 2I love simple color schemes, and black and white with a touch of red has always been one of my favorites. I wanted to see if I could make a zebra print using this technique, and I love the end result. When you are doing it this way it does take the rubber cement longer to dry since it is thicker, and if you want the black to look black instead of gray it also takes longer to dry, so please be patient with this one. I also found out by trial and error that thicker lines that wobble look more realistic than thinner straighter lines.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pjswma2zQ3Y/TjhvPkSzZyI/AAAAAAAACDg/8iCQSE1D6Os/s1600/IMG_6956%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pjswma2zQ3Y/TjhvPkSzZyI/AAAAAAAACDg/8iCQSE1D6Os/s400/IMG_6956%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636377246885439266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-37c8532bc3Y/TjhvP7nm3-I/AAAAAAAACDo/KU-r-3ffWPo/s1600/IMG_6958%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-37c8532bc3Y/TjhvP7nm3-I/AAAAAAAACDo/KU-r-3ffWPo/s400/IMG_6958%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636377253146714082" border="0" /></a><br />Stamps: Perfect Punches<br />Inks: Real Red, Basic Black<br />Paper: Whisper White<br />Misc: Curly Label Punch, Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Rubber Cement, Sponges<br /><br />It's also a lot of fun to experiment with different tools to pull or drop the rubber cement with. I have used the brush that comes with it, as well as lollipop sticks, meat skewers, pencils, toothpicks and more until I found what I liked best. I sure hope you will play around with this technique and see what you can come up with.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-65211724340886585732011-08-02T03:14:00.003-06:002011-08-02T03:28:06.083-06:00more fun with re-inkersI know I've said it before but I love re-inkers. You can do so much with them, so many different looks, and if you ever do get bored of trying new techniques you can always use them for what they were originally intended, to re-ink your ink pads and markers. I'm not sure this technique has a real name but I call it rubber resist. You use rubber cement to create a pattern, and after the first layer dries you rub over it with color from a sponge. I like to use yogurt lids and place a couple of drops of re-inker on it, then pick up the ink with a sponge. Always start with the lightest color fist. As soon as the ink is dry (only a minute or two) you can create a 2nd layer with the rubber cement, then let it dry (this usually takes at least 20 mins) and repeat until you have a pattern you like. <br /><br />Here I used Tempting Turquoise then Pacific Point, and finally Night of Navy. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-57LN7She-1c/TjfAUo_KODI/AAAAAAAACDY/IlC9sjs3bPw/s1600/IMG_6954%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-57LN7She-1c/TjfAUo_KODI/AAAAAAAACDY/IlC9sjs3bPw/s400/IMG_6954%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636184919509710898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-44V8u1S-WHM/TjfAUW6c3OI/AAAAAAAACDQ/iVKXC_D2RKw/s1600/IMG_6955%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-44V8u1S-WHM/TjfAUW6c3OI/AAAAAAAACDQ/iVKXC_D2RKw/s400/IMG_6955%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636184914658122978" border="0" /></a>Stamps: Bugs and Kisses (retired)<br />Inks: Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Night of Navy<br />Paper: Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Whisper White<br />Misc: Gingham Ribbon, Dimensionals<br /><br />I have a ton more projects that use re-inkers and a few more with this technique, so I'll be posting those in the coming days. I hope you aren't sick of re-inkers by then, maybe you'll even be inspired to try some of them yourself. One quick tip, if you are a messy stamper like I am normally, use a pair of vinyl gloves, your fingers will thank you. <br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-46960514700285067652011-08-01T19:50:00.005-06:002011-08-01T20:28:57.845-06:00shaving cream take 3This is another example of what this technique can look like. For this one I used Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Cherry Cobbler Re-inkers. When you are using more than 3 colors, and esp if they are dark colors you really need to be careful when you are swirling the colors so you do not muddy them, and also so you spread them out a bit, otherwise they can look black.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0RBxxSJkAyM/TjdWZyJzHPI/AAAAAAAAABM/FS4_IOjpGHo/s1600/IMG_6930%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0RBxxSJkAyM/TjdWZyJzHPI/AAAAAAAAABM/FS4_IOjpGHo/s320/IMG_6930%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636068459637054706" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aUsOQ-qgBcg/TjdWZnI49ZI/AAAAAAAAABE/Gc4yPKrCSj8/s1600/IMG_6931%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aUsOQ-qgBcg/TjdWZnI49ZI/AAAAAAAAABE/Gc4yPKrCSj8/s320/IMG_6931%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636068456680453522" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0FLfWdiG7kQ/TjdWZdBiDfI/AAAAAAAAAA8/leqbMygu118/s1600/IMG_6932%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0FLfWdiG7kQ/TjdWZdBiDfI/AAAAAAAAAA8/leqbMygu118/s320/IMG_6932%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636068453965237746" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GPcPVlk3oc4/TjdWZDUKsEI/AAAAAAAAAA0/8iEe-h1dukk/s1600/IMG_6933%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GPcPVlk3oc4/TjdWZDUKsEI/AAAAAAAAAA0/8iEe-h1dukk/s320/IMG_6933%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636068447064076354" border="0" /></a>Stamps: French Foliage, Occasional Quotes<br />Inks: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler re-inkers, Chocolate Chip<br />Paper: Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, So Saffron, Whisper White<br />Misc: Hodgepodge Hardware, Re-inkers, Shaving Cream, Dimensionals<br /><br />I'm hoping to get creating with some new and awesome products soon, but things are still crazy around here, I've spent the entire long weekend getting caught up around here doing yard work, house work, and visiting family. On the plus side my garden is starting to come in, I have a small amount of peas, beans, and berries already and more coming and the radishes, lettuce and onions will be close behind, then hopefully the carrots, zucchini and potatoes will keep growing so I can have a decent amount of them this year. I'm thinking I might have done something to the beans by accident though. I planted pole beans which should grow up the pole, and some are growing vines and growing up the pole, but a bunch on the other end of the garden never grew vines, and are growing beans on tiny little plants near the ground. The kinda cool thing about that is the beans are curling as they grow, and they look like curly fries. <br /><br />My cake business seems to be taking off as well. I'm getting orders every few days it seems which is great, but it cuts into my crafting time. I have plans to send my kid away for a day or two ( I'm hoping) next week and I plan to spend the entire time crafting.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-47957299259171384472011-07-31T16:48:00.004-06:002011-08-01T20:10:27.783-06:00Shaving cream take 2This is what the shaving cream technique looks like when you use 3 shades of the same color. I used Baja Breeze, Tempting Turquoise and Pacific Point for this card. If you want a darker card like this you also have to use more drops of reinker than you might think necessary. The shaving cream will look darker than your paper will look, so it sometimes takes a bit of trial and error.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOaHqT-3OkQ/TjSK6IXOepI/AAAAAAAACDI/5v2kIZ28iEg/s1600/IMG_6583%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOaHqT-3OkQ/TjSK6IXOepI/AAAAAAAACDI/5v2kIZ28iEg/s400/IMG_6583%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635281765029280402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qmypkjt2waE/TjSK51wroUI/AAAAAAAACDA/TpItnHpgNeE/s1600/IMG_6584%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qmypkjt2waE/TjSK51wroUI/AAAAAAAACDA/TpItnHpgNeE/s400/IMG_6584%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635281760035774786" border="0" /></a><br />Stamps: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Wishes<br />Inks: Chocolate Chip, and Baja Breeze, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point Re-inkers<br />Paper: Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White<br />Misc: 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-77644468478557966382011-07-30T16:25:00.005-06:002011-08-01T20:11:32.795-06:00anyone need a shave?I love playing with stamps and inks, and one of my favorite techniques involves reinkers and shaving cream. You need a lid of some sort that is rather large, or a powder pal from Stampin' Up! (the large one works best). Use shaving cream (the foamy kind, not the gel kind) and fill it up, then level it out with a stick of some sort (I use a long lollipop stick). Then drop several drops of reinker color in a random pattern over the shaving cream, repeat with at least 2 more colors. Then using the same stick lightly swirl all the colors around, being careful not to muddy the colors. Then take your paper and set it into the shaving cream, making sure to press down the whole paper, so you get good coverage. Then carefully lift it up, if you pull it sideways you get a different look than if you pull it straight up. You also get very different looks if you use 3 different colors as opposed to 3 different shades of the same color. I chose to use 3 different colors for this one, but I will show you tomorrow what 3 different shades of the same color looks like. It also looks really different if you use a lot of drops or just a few of each color.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V2SdmLZ4Dxk/TjSFK6YEOjI/AAAAAAAACC4/cHuxBOqgR8U/s1600/IMG_6934%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V2SdmLZ4Dxk/TjSFK6YEOjI/AAAAAAAACC4/cHuxBOqgR8U/s400/IMG_6934%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635275456262715954" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm9E5XTuKDg/TjSFKuVxGbI/AAAAAAAACCw/G3wt_76eC0g/s1600/IMG_6936%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm9E5XTuKDg/TjSFKuVxGbI/AAAAAAAACCw/G3wt_76eC0g/s400/IMG_6936%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635275453031848370" border="0" /></a><br />Stamps: Fast and Fabulous, Occasional Quotes<br />Inks: Almost Amethyst, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery<br />Papers: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight<br />Misc: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-53040358294638029662011-07-28T23:46:00.003-06:002011-07-29T00:26:30.039-06:00I scream you scream, we all scream for....Icecream. I love these sets, I know they are old, but I think they are super fun. I routinely use them for kids birthdays, and it's a good reminder that when you see a set you like, get it, before it retires. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9lD-BscxjVM/TjJPFDI9MTI/AAAAAAAACCY/Vwb2gNrUH_c/s1600/IMG_4346%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9lD-BscxjVM/TjJPFDI9MTI/AAAAAAAACCY/Vwb2gNrUH_c/s400/IMG_4346%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634653031954723122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-beGL4Gpu-80/TjJPE057AlI/AAAAAAAACCQ/yTg2Xjm8pVA/s1600/IMG_4349%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-beGL4Gpu-80/TjJPE057AlI/AAAAAAAACCQ/yTg2Xjm8pVA/s400/IMG_4349%2Bcopy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634653028133569106" border="0" /></a>Stamps: Birthday Bliss, On a Pedastle<br />Inks: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Bermuda Bay<br />Paper: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Sweet Pea DSP (retired)<br />Misc: Hodgepodge Hardware, 1/4" old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones, Dimensionals<br /><br />I'm going to leave this as a short post, that way I might actually get more posting done this month. <br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-31793818045782621712011-07-26T16:08:00.001-06:002011-07-27T23:40:07.809-06:00Fabulous Fabric FeatsStampin' Up!'s 100% cotton fabric assortments include three coordinated designs in an extra-wide fat quarter size. Each piece measures approximately 27" x 18" -- a perfect size for use in our Big Shot machine. I have seen so many cute projects made with Stampin' Up! fabric -- flower pins, tote bags, skirts, dresses, head bands, embellishments for scrapbook pages and greeting cards and so many more. The fabric coordinates with Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors making it easy to combine fabric and paper in so many fun ways!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IfHbpL9ezSY/TjCOzPQk2EI/AAAAAAAACBw/JR7u4dPcGbw/s1600/IMG_7925.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IfHbpL9ezSY/TjCOzPQk2EI/AAAAAAAACBw/JR7u4dPcGbw/s400/IMG_7925.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634160144761018434" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ipEBEOiNK_w/TjCOy5cfwAI/AAAAAAAACBo/1U1On9StKnQ/s1600/IMG_7931.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ipEBEOiNK_w/TjCOy5cfwAI/AAAAAAAACBo/1U1On9StKnQ/s400/IMG_7931.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634160138905436162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tmRuZ4PYAbQ/TjCOzaeoveI/AAAAAAAACB4/309gtXbUBck/s1600/IMG_7924.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tmRuZ4PYAbQ/TjCOzaeoveI/AAAAAAAACB4/309gtXbUBck/s400/IMG_7924.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634160147772784098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4S1WfWRF98/TjCORiyOfoI/AAAAAAAACBY/nWhpbSnu5JI/s1600/IMG_8635.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4S1WfWRF98/TjCORiyOfoI/AAAAAAAACBY/nWhpbSnu5JI/s400/IMG_8635.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634159565886881410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eVlf-69GPJI/TjCOR-LGZ3I/AAAAAAAACBg/KJKHCrpMMIQ/s1600/IMG_8048.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eVlf-69GPJI/TjCOR-LGZ3I/AAAAAAAACBg/KJKHCrpMMIQ/s400/IMG_8048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634159573238966130" border="0" /></a><br />One of the things I love about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is getting to go to amazing events and see even more amazing projects. These are some of the projects that were on display at convention this year. Just a small sampling of the limitless projects that you can make with Stampin' Up!'s extra wide fat quarter fabric.<br /><br />If you want to see amazing displays like this and more in person there is still time to take advantage of a great deal. Stampin' Up! is offering a limited time special starter kit for only $119.00 until July 31st. Plus if you sign up before July 31st you can attend a Regional event with me in September as my gift to you. Regionals are like a mini 1 day convention, they have training, stamping, tons of displays, and so much more!<br /><br />I invite you to join my team and start earning a discount on the stamps and accessories you are already ordering, and see where Stampin' Up! can take you. I can promise you that the friendships you will make are priceless, and that discount is even better now than when I first started. You are not out anything if you try it and decide it is not for you, the starter kit is yours to keep. I am here to help you be successful and to reach the goals you set for yourself, however big or small they may be.<br /><br />If you join my INKcredibly Creative team before the end of July, you will get the cutest Christmas Keepsake project kit (valued at over $50.00), and it will arrive with your first demonstrator order in August.<br /><br />If you have thought about becoming a Demonstrator, now is a great time to start, for a limited-time you can join with a $119.00 Starter Kit--valued at more than $200.00 and it is full of product favorites, including items from the brand-new Idea Book & Catalog. You can sign up today by simply calling or emailing me.<br /><br />While I was at convention I picked up some extra goodies, and if you are one of the first 3 to join my team by July 31, you will also get these goodies from me along with your paid registration to Regionals. Please note these extra goodies are being offered by me only and not Stampin' Up!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-10099523258767470252011-07-24T21:50:00.008-06:002011-07-26T00:36:51.574-06:00new catalogue, new yearI know it's been forever since I posted last, and I feel awful for that. Last year I managed to blog on average every 2nd day, and I figured doing the same this year would be a breeze. Sadly that has not been the case. Ever since my Grams was moved (last October) from a home in the same community as me to a full care home literally across the city it takes me about 5 hours to do what used to take 1 1/2 hrs. Between that, volunteering at school way too often, and coaching soccer, life got crazy. I have not had near enough time to create let alone blog about it, but I sincerely hope that even though things are not slowing down that I can squeak out some me and business time.<br /><br />I just recently got back from an amazing trip. I went to Stampin' Up!'s yearly convention down in Salt Lake City with an amazing friend and had the best time. I didn't sleep much, but after a week of trying to recover I think I'm as caught up as I can get. That and I now have the flu so I actually have some time to blog.<br />For those of you that don't know about convention it is amazing!! It is 4 days of absolute craziness. <br /><br />This is about 1/4 of the main stage area.... and about 1/4 of the people. Talk about a fun crowd!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iNQJoMlukcg/Ti5bg6meRCI/AAAAAAAACBI/wF_9OF88TrE/s1600/IMG_7696.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iNQJoMlukcg/Ti5bg6meRCI/AAAAAAAACBI/wF_9OF88TrE/s400/IMG_7696.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633540804931634210" border="0" /></a> From the time I got there til the time I left I had so much fun. Wed is check in day and after we got our wonderful convention bags we headed to see all the wonderful displays Stampin' Up! does every year. Then we headed to Memento Mall to see how much damage we could do. I have to say I was very good, I didn't spend near as much as I thought I might. I also spent some time that day talking with a few key My Digital Studio people, but sadly I can't tell you about that part. Then it was time for the Kick-Off Party that Stampin' Up! puts on. It was ridiculous! <br /><br />Thursday was full of classes and general sessions and fun new product announcements and tons of other great things. Awards night was after, and if that doesn't give you a kick in the pants to want to grow your business, nothing will. Then we all went to an amazing after party. Some even stayed til after 2am. Sadly I was back at the hotel by midnight. Tons of demos doing the Electric Slide<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjUAyeqVH9o/Ti5XR5ShjQI/AAAAAAAACBA/SXt090REFNg/s1600/IMG_7913_1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjUAyeqVH9o/Ti5XR5ShjQI/AAAAAAAACBA/SXt090REFNg/s400/IMG_7913_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633536148834979074" border="0" /></a><br />Friday we had a Stampin' Up! breakfast at 7am!! Anyone that knows me, knows I'm more likely to still be up than to actually get up that early, so that was hard, but totally worthwhile. Then another full day of classes and more fantastic announcements, followed by an evening class. I didn't get back to out hotel room til after 11 that night! <br /><br />Saturday was the last day, a couple classes in the am, and then closing session in the pm. I couldn't believe it was over, it seemed like the week flew by, and then I had to say goodbye, not only to the new friends I made, but to my roommate and fantastic friend Lydia. We've been friends for about a decade, but sadly we live on opposite ends of the country now so we hardly get to see each other and it was beyond amazing to get a week away with her. Thankfully my husbands amazing cousin lives not too far away and he came down for a quick visit and I sent a bunch of stuff home with him since I was way over my weight limit, and not everything would fit in the suitcases. This is a shot of all the wonderful stuff we get for going to convention and a bit of the stuff I bought at Memento Mall. Notice the beautiful convention bag? I love it and carry it everywhere now.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ilAEpUK1vsg/Ti5eGeO4OpI/AAAAAAAACBQ/UVeHWkhX5E8/s1600/IMG_8780.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ilAEpUK1vsg/Ti5eGeO4OpI/AAAAAAAACBQ/UVeHWkhX5E8/s400/IMG_8780.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633543649174764178" border="0" /></a><br /> I'll be seeing him soon, so I can get the rest of my stuff. I'm really glad I ended up with too much stuff because now we all get to hang out with him for a bit, which makes for an even better end to convention than I thought possible.<br /><br /><br />This is one of many displays of new and super cute products from Stampin' Up!'s Product Park. They made up displays using all sorts of wonderful products, and this one featuring the product suite domestic goddess almost makes housework look like fun.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EzJ7vzHvf_k/Ti5VaBTfELI/AAAAAAAACAw/T0q9-2o62o0/s1600/IMG_7074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EzJ7vzHvf_k/Ti5VaBTfELI/AAAAAAAACAw/T0q9-2o62o0/s400/IMG_7074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633534089402192050" border="0" /></a><br />I have about 4,500 pictures from a week to sift through, but I promise I will post lots of them. I do have a question for all you. What kinds of pictures would you prefer? Product Park, class displays, main stage presentations, the craziness of it all, or people I met? any or all of the above?<br /><br />There is so much more to tell, which would take forever. If you want more info and stories I'd be glad to fill you all in, but I also don't want to bore you, so please let me know.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591292899591362169.post-12553245002865840462011-06-04T21:40:00.004-06:002011-06-08T22:35:39.106-06:00Here's your last chance....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ph71KjQs3R4/Ter69twl9NI/AAAAAAAACAg/gktYDkgyYpc/s1600/LastChance_LP_b1_header_USCA.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 131px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ph71KjQs3R4/Ter69twl9NI/AAAAAAAACAg/gktYDkgyYpc/s320/LastChance_LP_b1_header_USCA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614575823633118418" border="0" /></a><br />It's time to say goodbye! Hundreds of products from the <em>2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue</em> and Definitely Decorative brochures are retiring, and now is the time for you to get them before they're gone.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWFsae3Qo1I/TfBMxWV7T_I/AAAAAAAACAo/UGW6pXm6xuY/s1600/LastChanceStamps_0611_CA.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWFsae3Qo1I/TfBMxWV7T_I/AAAAAAAACAo/UGW6pXm6xuY/s400/LastChanceStamps_0611_CA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616073146025857010" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Accessories:<br />http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-CA/Availability_en-CA.pdf<br /><br />Definitely Decorative:<br />http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-CA/Def_Decorative_CA.pdf<br /><br />If you want to order any of these contact me right away as many are sure to sell out.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn361/jdpiepgrass/signature4-1.png" />Danyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15034731917271768140noreply@blogger.com0