tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43618940037104446432024-03-05T01:43:36.924-05:00Albums + Cards = BlessingsShare my enjoyment of creating cards and making scrapbooks to capture life's moments.bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-68294041699830447052013-06-04T13:35:00.001-04:002013-06-04T13:35:33.258-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Farewell to Elements of Style<br /><br />This is one of my favorite stamps sets and have used it in Island Indigo for my swap for Baltimore Regional Stampin' Up Convention. Instead of it being a sympathy card I added "Life is a matter of moments" stamp from the set and coordinating ribbon on the bottom. Unfortunately I gave them all out not saving one to keep and add to the blog. <br />This card was done in Pool Party which is being added to the Color Refresh lineup....such a pretty shade. I added tiny pearls to the hummingbird's eye and to the flower for accent. Cardstock and ink are Pool Party on Whisper White. The sentiment is from a retired set that I keep because of it's script design. <br />
Am I going to sell Elements of Style because it's retired? Not for a long time! I'll continue to use it for my own cards....it is just lovely to work with.<br /><br />Blessings and Happy Stamping,<br />Barb<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-87891881134908241552013-06-01T11:40:00.000-04:002013-06-01T11:40:11.826-04:00Baby shower invitation <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My granddaughter is giving a baby shower for a special friend and co-worker. She chose the style and together we came up with the design using Holly's theme. We cut the top off a sealed white envelope and ran the bottom through the crimper, then sponged the top & bottom with retired Pretty in Pink ink and trimmed it with ret. Mellow Moss ribbon I had a whole spool of. Inside she used the tree from "Thoughts and Prayers", the booties and verse on the envelope from ret. Bundles of Joy from the Spring catalog and a 1994 stamp of the baby. All ink is Stampin'up including Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Mellow Moss and Blush. Card stock is Whisper White and Crumb Cake. <br />It has been almost a year since I updated my blog. So many of the cards I have made have not been my own design so I haven't added them here or else I made them and sent them with taking a picture of them....my mojo hasn't been working well lately. I hope to do better in the future. <br />Summer is finally here and I pray that it finds you well and safe. With all the horrendous weather across the nation and devastation it has caused, being well and safe is a wonderful thing.<br /><br />Take care, God Bless and Happy Stamping!<br />Barb<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-48027053920439503022012-07-09T10:16:00.003-04:002012-07-09T10:16:33.510-04:00Stampin' Up! convention swap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I would post my convention swap before I can' get on the internet once again! Ever since the horrible storms of a week ago did so much damage to this part of the country and many others, getting on the net has not been easy....not sure what the cause was and is still, but hit & miss seems to be the order of the day.<br /><br />With the help of my good friend Dodie, I now have 100 swaps completed and the additional 50 partially made. Simplicity is my middle name so I went with this great new stamp set called "Forever with You" stamped in Island Indigo on Whisper White and embossed with the Textured Impressions Square Lattice folder, then mounted on a layer of Island Indigo which is layered on Whisper White for a crisp look. I wanted to give the card a Sampler design look.<br /><br />I am so excited to be going to Stampin' Up convention for the first time and next week this time will be almost touching down in Salt Lake City, first time in Utah also. I hope to see many of my fellow demonstrators that I have become friends with on line. I will be happy to swap with all of you.<br /><br />Have a great day and hope everyone has a good and safe week.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Barb<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-57002180280007518202012-06-10T14:54:00.000-04:002012-06-11T11:05:46.871-04:00Simplicity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this card for the Shoebox Swap at a recent meeting. I like the simple versatility that the Stampin' Up set "Fabulous Florets " gives. After stamping Wisteria Wonder flowers and Wild Wasabi stems, I used the Textured Impressions Square Lattice folder with the Big Shot to give a textured needlepoint look to the card. Adding a simple ribbon and rhinestone centers to the flowers completes the card. I like the idea of using this simple design to make the card suit whatever occasion you need, whether it be birthday, get well, sympathy, friend or thank you. Finish the inside the way you want and you have the perfect card you need.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!<br />
<br />Blessings,<br />Barb<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-77109019831337687842012-06-09T14:39:00.001-04:002012-06-09T14:39:41.216-04:00Mark's birhtday card 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />When I was deciding how to make my son's 47th birthday card, I knew I had to use the motorcycle stamp I had bought especially with him in mind....not sure why it sat on the shelf for so long, but it did! Finally I will use it. At first I planned to add it to the front of the card, but once I decided on the color scheme, paper and added the glitter paper stars, their really wasn't any room left....so the inside was a decorated as the front. His Harley is a red Firefighter's Edition that was made after September 11, 2001 and has been very special to him. He has ridden it south to Key West, Florida, north as far as North Dakota, west to California and everywhere in between. All of these trips have been with at least one other firefighter, sometimes many and meeting up with others across the country. He has had 25 1/2 years service as a career firefighter, was a cadet in high school and also a volunteer for several years. He is retiring but not before giving the county another 2 1/2 years before hanging up his gear. As you can tell I am very proud of him as a son, dad and mentor to others. <br /><br />All products are Stampin' Up, thanks for stopping by and have a great day!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />
Barb<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-42163860383829114262012-06-01T21:14:00.000-04:002012-06-01T21:14:06.519-04:00Stampin' Up New Year Begins!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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June 1st is now the beginning of a new catalog year for Stampin' Up! At our "Stampers with Sparkle" Team meeting, several new stamps and accessories were highlighted with a Shoebox Swap. These are samples of the cards we made.<br /><br />Card 1 features some of the 2012-2014 In Colors of Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals and Raspberry Ripple. The stamp set is the new Betsy's Blossoms and the sentiment from the Petite Pairs stamp set. Also used was the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle and Scallop Edge Border punches.<br /><br />Card 2 features the new In Color of Midnight Muse as well as other new In Colors using one of the Designer Series Papers in the new International Bazaar group. The stamp set is the new World Treasures set which also includes a beautiful peacock stamp. Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon and Rhinestone Basic Jewels finish the card.<br />
<br />Card 3 uses Midnight Muse as the only color accented with Whisper White. The new Fancy Fan embossing folder gives wonderful texture to the second layer with the center design cut with one of the new Apothecary Accents Framelits run through the Big Shot. The shape corresponds with one of the new Layered Labels. A simple yet elegant card!<br /><br />I hope you like the new Stampin' Up products as much as I do. This is only a sample of the many new products for you to see in our new catalog.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Barb<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-83961953181324724032012-01-30T09:55:00.000-05:002012-01-30T09:55:17.687-05:00Valentine and more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBsYzp_-2M_zGWNgRADAQTOOyz830EeCU94fsWN8wvtoR9l2WFbKRDnowHFNhDD6sXbc9zso81Ooj9GloMA9IwJljyF0wHD7C-CJFHO1rC60l81BGLz8H6WYgwyNSr-V1gBC4ZmIxgwms/s1600/Denise+swap+CASE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBsYzp_-2M_zGWNgRADAQTOOyz830EeCU94fsWN8wvtoR9l2WFbKRDnowHFNhDD6sXbc9zso81Ooj9GloMA9IwJljyF0wHD7C-CJFHO1rC60l81BGLz8H6WYgwyNSr-V1gBC4ZmIxgwms/s320/Denise+swap+CASE.jpg" width="253" /></a></div>Denise and I came up with this Valentine version of the Thank You card swap she made for her SU Leadership Conference. This is such a versatile design that can be used for any theme by changing the colors and sentiment. The card uses the new Labels Collection Framelit Dies, the Edgelit Adorning Accents Dies and the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders all available in the Occasions Mini catalog promotion now in progress. <br />
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We embossed the scallop edge on white cs 4" x 1 3/4" then using the scalloped die to cut the red & white cs together lining up the cutting die with the embossed scallops before cutting in the Big Shot. The red piece is 4' x 1 1/2" & the white is 4" x 4 3/4". Your finished white layers should be 5 1/4" when finished. The labels are made with the larger in red cs then embossed with the dots and the smaller cut from the Glimmer Paper. The sentiment is from the You Are Loved stamp set cut with the matching punch and trimmed with a rhinestone. <br />
Card stock is Whisper White and Real Red, ink is Real Red as is the satin ribbon.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-12842774612413835302012-01-28T13:36:00.000-05:002012-01-28T13:36:03.649-05:00Valentine swap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UkkPcZz_wqVjQU5KS3SMYG1xXA63pzTkCqGq_4Eg2D7YYCGBN9qF4NPpShflKs3Jo1yr0d3nikLoMVbddIddewsMg8AB39eVDjOx0hBtufnOH-fHoLh7Zzma5xdHz0Xt-OMWVO2mtr06/s1600/swap+for+RemARKable+Team+Meeting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UkkPcZz_wqVjQU5KS3SMYG1xXA63pzTkCqGq_4Eg2D7YYCGBN9qF4NPpShflKs3Jo1yr0d3nikLoMVbddIddewsMg8AB39eVDjOx0hBtufnOH-fHoLh7Zzma5xdHz0Xt-OMWVO2mtr06/s320/swap+for+RemARKable+Team+Meeting.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>This Valentine was my swap for a RemARKable Team meeting held by Janet Wakeland a few months ago. The theme was Valentines so I decided to try out the new Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler embossing powder. My base card is Whisper White as is the paper I embossed the heart on. I then cut the heart shape and placed it on the Cherry Cobbler layer that is embossed with the Framed Tulips folder. It's finished with a simple Organza ribbon. The stamp set You Are Loved is one of Shelli's Signature Collection sets and is perfect for not only Valentine's cards but any card that you want to give a loved one.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-55457463506695014532012-01-25T12:04:00.000-05:002012-01-25T12:04:26.210-05:00New Year ..Fresh start !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRJIYi4aGjM3KbHrgelYhKuuapUK9K7FdHdpR2iM3iUcCIJmhlBFeAiarUanpfv5mHW5a2dNqW6UNLK_kkimCu-N8ozd3kSzKTNPKvUEbe9ZzX9vX7mcEDnrhg-KR9M9r1NM8_l94cEie/s1600/CASE+of+Kay+Kalthoff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRJIYi4aGjM3KbHrgelYhKuuapUK9K7FdHdpR2iM3iUcCIJmhlBFeAiarUanpfv5mHW5a2dNqW6UNLK_kkimCu-N8ozd3kSzKTNPKvUEbe9ZzX9vX7mcEDnrhg-KR9M9r1NM8_l94cEie/s320/CASE+of+Kay+Kalthoff.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>While it is still January, I am hoping to get a fresh start with posting again. The past several have not been the easiest for me due to increasing leg pain and difficulty walking. When I finally saw the orthopedic specialist, I learned that the pain was sciatica due to stenosis of the lower spine. I had this sciatica before many years ago but not to this extent, apparently the degenerative discs had narrowed to the point that the nerves were severely pinched. Anyway, I am feeling much better and hoping to do a better job of making cards and posting. Thank you for following my blog and hopefully I will give you cards worth looking at!<br />
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The theme for our Team meeting in January was to use something from the new Occasions Mini or the Sale-a-bration catalog. Of the 5 who attended 4 used the same theme for the Shoebox Swap...like minds...hmm! We all used the same paper collection from the SAB called Everyday Enchantment which is so pretty with all it's soft colors and patterns. <br />
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My card is a CASE of SU demo Kay Kalthoff changing the color scheme slightly. I used Pool Party cs for my base and frame, Fresh Vintage stamp set, Calypso Coral, Lucky Lime and Pool Party markers on the stamp and the Calypso Coral organdy ribblon from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack. All the items are featured in the annual Sale-a-bration Promotion on going until March 31. Any item can be yours with each purchase of $50. in Stampin' Up product.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and may you be blessed in 2012!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-50886625589532272142011-10-16T09:57:00.001-04:002011-10-16T10:14:22.769-04:00Celebrate Today!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxKlqWDkeaMNNBvdwW_YVav4bMYHY0wDRM8oEfGZZXm163sUbrWAnYnFpJrbE0SI1Cj42SX_cVl07MR09MUkjpsRJS-yNjosQXkvcZYisJLCMrRPz0tjxTCAf4OU0hStHmwbt4GCErf4o/s1600/celebrate+today1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxKlqWDkeaMNNBvdwW_YVav4bMYHY0wDRM8oEfGZZXm163sUbrWAnYnFpJrbE0SI1Cj42SX_cVl07MR09MUkjpsRJS-yNjosQXkvcZYisJLCMrRPz0tjxTCAf4OU0hStHmwbt4GCErf4o/s320/celebrate+today1.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>I am finally getting this posted even though I should have done so long ago. This is a wonderful card designed by Kathy Seals a very talented Stampin'Up demo and friend. We made this at a Shoebox Swap and I just love the soft colors and lacey look. This is the card I decided to give to Rebecca for her 18th birthday with the verse 'Today is God's gift to you..Each day you are God's gift to me' inside. She is my oldest grandchild and we share a special bond since I was her daycare provider until she was almost 6. Then when her family moved away to various Navy bases the bond continued, she has lived with us for her last year of high school and is going to college locally as her family moved back to this area when she started high school and then moved again last year. I love having her here and although our relationship has changed over the years, she is still my beloved granddaughter. <br />
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All of the card supplies are Stampin' Up:<br />
card stock:Whisper White, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder & Island Indigo<br />
Ink: Pool Party & Island Indigo<br />
Stamps: Perfectly Penned & Medallion<br />
Accessories: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch and Rhinestones.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!<br />
Blessings!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-80220623606404651162011-08-23T17:47:00.001-04:002011-08-25T09:18:46.864-04:00Patchwork Possibilities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-elr-jV9qTtOuRWo8ff_urqWEcixLBxLgKX1QhUxKrI6MITURpmS5Bm3ptEVHSCPFxCL8-MjYWCkvU6XBjmrYzgYZGz3nwnzUBtcQCsQWZx7_CDcutoSOk5573D6KvndfTe351_JUpTRQ/s1600/patchwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-elr-jV9qTtOuRWo8ff_urqWEcixLBxLgKX1QhUxKrI6MITURpmS5Bm3ptEVHSCPFxCL8-MjYWCkvU6XBjmrYzgYZGz3nwnzUBtcQCsQWZx7_CDcutoSOk5573D6KvndfTe351_JUpTRQ/s320/patchwork.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I want to share with you this linear patchwork design I found on SCS tutorials. I had another style in mind but I guess the pattern was an older one for which I couldn't find the directions. When I saw this sentiment which is one of the stamps in the Stampin' Up set called Word Play I knew that I wanted to use it on Rebecca's graduation card. As I thought about the words I tried to find a card design to accent it and thought about how the future will be a patchwork of moments and events that will shape her life. The paper was a stack pad I have had for a long time so I thought it would blend well on the card. The card stock is SU Creamy Caramel and Very Vanilla, the ink is Soft Suede. Rebecca really liked the colors and design. Anything that brings a smile to her face makes me happy. Next week I'll be sharing the card I made for her 18th birthday on August 29 th which will be a very special day for her. It will also mark the first day of college classes for her.<br />
Thanks for stopping by.<br />
Blessings<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-56585246948485416452011-08-19T19:09:00.000-04:002011-08-19T19:09:17.514-04:00Special anniversary August 24th<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevVankrIc_G11Uq5ZZ8i2vogHQS0LVC86e9mDY_B1lAQo1UtI3iug7DPvjOwrbBKvy8VoaJmg0Wf43liSnXf6kc-iEmt2yl8K67oc8qDMIkq0e0XuwzLE5FopKrOLN4t3NpjBOPrqyMVt/s1600/Summer+garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevVankrIc_G11Uq5ZZ8i2vogHQS0LVC86e9mDY_B1lAQo1UtI3iug7DPvjOwrbBKvy8VoaJmg0Wf43liSnXf6kc-iEmt2yl8K67oc8qDMIkq0e0XuwzLE5FopKrOLN4t3NpjBOPrqyMVt/s320/Summer+garden.jpg" width="264" /></a></div>The summer of 1963 brought the weddings of four couples who were friends of mine plus my own wedding. Of the 5 weddings two couples lost their mates to cancer, one couple divorced (me), one I don't know the fate of and one very special couple celebrate their 48th anniversary on August 24th! This card is for them. Their love and devotion to each other is a testament to a marriage truly blessed. Congratulations to Jan & Tony, may you have many more precious years together!<br />
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Card details -- All products are Stampin' Up<br />
Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Whisper White and White Vellum; ink: Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink; DSP:Beyond the Garden; Stamp set: Oval All. Also: Big Shot, Flower Garden Embossing folder, Scallop Trim border punch, oval punches, aqua pen and sponge. The flowers were colored on the back of the embossed floral image using the aqua pen and sponge to blend and shade.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend!<br />
Blessings!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-39368784501888863642011-08-16T11:07:00.000-04:002011-08-16T11:07:00.806-04:00Black Magic swap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PZLaKMITkHUjElkU1U6YKPJuzK8ru8uX2t2fnbr3u0YtbgaKC9s9zmO_xbL7aTQExrWXxdbUJ92WaYoCslzjuzxSdwr6q8WHWKxapFIBJ0Xr8IdTIuDY43gDqPg3PQ9mmth8ZZY2NIGq/s1600/Black+Magic+Swap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PZLaKMITkHUjElkU1U6YKPJuzK8ru8uX2t2fnbr3u0YtbgaKC9s9zmO_xbL7aTQExrWXxdbUJ92WaYoCslzjuzxSdwr6q8WHWKxapFIBJ0Xr8IdTIuDY43gDqPg3PQ9mmth8ZZY2NIGq/s320/Black+Magic+Swap.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Our quarterly Team meeting featured a Shoebox Swap so I chose to use the Black Magic technique for which you can find the tutorial on SCS. The images are stamped in Craft White ink and heated with the heat gun then colored with Watercolor Pencils. I gave the stampers a choice of designs from Baroque Motifs stamp set and how ever they would like to color the design. I used brads from the Brights collection to add texture to the card. Cardstock colors are Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze and black. Trim is made with the scallop punch. It was fun to see how the ladies made their cards unique and I was happy that many had never done this technique before.<br />
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As always thanks for stopping by and have a great day!<br />
Blessings!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-89761156929587316422011-07-21T18:46:00.001-04:002011-07-21T18:51:10.580-04:00Tangerine sparkle<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGP7hfwFkQm3XkZ0smFmD9yByUf__yO9mj48j15isGbLAcALD2-WJN-FGMF-BF96A_kW9asV0TZHVvazkpxuqU0p_k1WBwCh4h5NDu9HA5Tf6J5-0sOh5RtHfqj02k42frsJ3hsqqo4Brw/s1600/class+project+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGP7hfwFkQm3XkZ0smFmD9yByUf__yO9mj48j15isGbLAcALD2-WJN-FGMF-BF96A_kW9asV0TZHVvazkpxuqU0p_k1WBwCh4h5NDu9HA5Tf6J5-0sOh5RtHfqj02k42frsJ3hsqqo4Brw/s320/class+project+2.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div>The embossing class project was to mix a color embossing powder with a sparkling ep or to use one with some texture. I used Tangerine Tango and Iridescent Ice for the first embossing layer. Then I used a retired SU product called Vintage Verdigris for the leaves which are from the Autumn Splender set. I also mixed this ep with the Iridescent Ice to give added sparkle. The new Glimmer brads were a perfect touch to complete the card. The Wild Wasabi layer was run through the Big Shot using Texturz Plates Perfect Details. The card base is Soft Suede as is the ink for the sentiment from the stamp set Something to Celebrate. Additional products are heat gun, Versa Mark ink and Whisper White card stock. This project was a lot of fun once I decided what I was going to use. <br />
Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you again soon.<br />
Blessings!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-9654042483389688282011-07-11T16:01:00.000-04:002011-07-11T16:01:22.491-04:00Melon Mambo Medallion<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvmgjEY3wdh7woeZfY9WN4Uyltw-YeMpWfCHFzkQHlIsGnQ-geBmZHhXzcMlwu8mzot7ALa468Nnt49aEPf95ie1LfTQKQwTpCDJZSFdkrPW0FrT9QiK-HNE-_22TMblWiBWiOu08Qq6C/s1600/class+project+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvmgjEY3wdh7woeZfY9WN4Uyltw-YeMpWfCHFzkQHlIsGnQ-geBmZHhXzcMlwu8mzot7ALa468Nnt49aEPf95ie1LfTQKQwTpCDJZSFdkrPW0FrT9QiK-HNE-_22TMblWiBWiOu08Qq6C/s320/class+project+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'm taking an on-line class to learn more about heat embossing techniques. I know the basics but not sure about adding more colors, layers, etc. The 1st assignment was to use this square card design and to use colored EP to show off a detailed stamp design. I haven't used this stamp set much and thought it a great time to do so. I gave it a summertime feel by using Melon Mambo Embossing Powder which was introduced in the Stampin' Up Summer Mini Catalog. The layer of Melon Mambo card stock was stamped with another one of the Day of Gratitude set in Versa Mark and heat embossed using clear ep. I finished the card with the scallop edge punch, a pink & silver rhinestone brad and cut the outline of the medallion to lift it above the white card stock. I really like the smooth shiny look the embossing gives the medallion.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and as always have a great day!<br />
Blessings!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-9927894175697930582011-07-08T17:51:00.000-04:002011-07-08T17:51:23.720-04:00Summer garden<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7qTcVbMXohoWW_Aso1ty1Vn4FIuHZ_afh26fvHqxe93BkcTV5GSqtwAyOhjgDI1eCgyijoaKMMhay89PZeHV_XNE9mN-MERh2h32jPU9zqEXz2O2hvAA-6XRGqnXvrSee1LbWvx3-c7r/s1600/garden+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7qTcVbMXohoWW_Aso1ty1Vn4FIuHZ_afh26fvHqxe93BkcTV5GSqtwAyOhjgDI1eCgyijoaKMMhay89PZeHV_XNE9mN-MERh2h32jPU9zqEXz2O2hvAA-6XRGqnXvrSee1LbWvx3-c7r/s320/garden+3.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>Hello Friends! It is so good to have time to stamp again. The last few months have been very busy family activities and a few weeks visit from Sue and children from Mississippi. Just before they arrived we bought a new 5 burner gas convection oven stove. We had had an electric stove for so long that I had to learn how to use gas as a novice. I just love it and am spending much more time cooking to the joy of my husband who is actually trying new foods. Sue is an excellent cook so we had a lot of variety while she was here. I had gotten out of practice keeping 2 growing active kids filled all day...always hungry! <br />
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So now that things have settled down, I am back to stamping! This card was made as a swap for a team meeting recently. I didn't have much time, so took the easy route by using designer paper which is both in the Summer Mini and the new catalog. It is beautiful floral paper in such yummy colors! Beyond the Garden has so many possibilities and I can see myself using it in my albums as well as on cards. My card base is Wild Wasabi as is the paper ribbon and trim for the sentiment which is stamped in W. Wasabi ink on Pink Pirouette card stock like the scalloped layer. The butterfly is from the Strength & Hope set which was stamped in Versa Mark and embossed in Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder cut out and mounted with dimensionals. Oval All stamp set provides the sentiment.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope to keep stamping and blogging.<br />
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Blessings to all!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-84450188032345345812011-05-07T12:21:00.001-04:002011-05-07T14:58:30.079-04:00Mother's Day Tribute to Special Women<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-ZpFAzusiPNoKt9NA1IwPP9cl3e0OXTQddoNYgduS53NbjOtrfO-AIF0MFKhsXLte392LU1iL9X4Ag_fe1uhdYbeNV27CoMXN3oP8zJ0HqUKEkQFmFLXtIdFNgxTVwWB5pq2-hBinIg2/s1600/Beautiful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-ZpFAzusiPNoKt9NA1IwPP9cl3e0OXTQddoNYgduS53NbjOtrfO-AIF0MFKhsXLte392LU1iL9X4Ag_fe1uhdYbeNV27CoMXN3oP8zJ0HqUKEkQFmFLXtIdFNgxTVwWB5pq2-hBinIg2/s320/Beautiful.jpg" width="258" /></a></div>When Mother's Day comes around each year, naturally thoughts turn to my mother with whom I was blessed to have for 59 years. For most of those years we were able to celebrate Mother's Day together sometimes on the day & sometimes a day before or after. She was very close to me and in her last few years we had to reverse roles for many things. Mother was a Christian dedicated to spreading Christ's love to all she came in contact. For many years she was a vital part of my dad's ministry. She was a "mom" to several other women and they loved her dearly.<br />
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I have always believed that any woman who played a vital part in contributing to the life of a child should be honored on Mother's Day. Growing up I had several such mentors in my life: my grandmother who lived with us, my very special aunt who though she had no children of her own gave love generously to my brother and I as well many other children...teachers who molded my academic ethics, a Sunday School teacher who taught the love of Jesus, women with whom I had friendship and could talk over teen issues that I couldn't talk to my own mother about....Then as an adult a woman with whom I came to love as much as my mother when I married her son and later divorced. She remained my "Mom" for more than 35 years later and I had the honor and privilege to be invited to her funeral last summer. <br />
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So on this Mother's Day think of all the women who have been a part of your life. If they are alive, say thank you and tell them how important to you they are. May you all be blessed on this Mother's Day!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-26499131187727721512011-04-24T09:34:00.001-04:002011-04-24T13:40:00.287-04:00Easter Blessings<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhGwoPojc1caVakxo3WRXiQASgquGOJ-IH_i4G9cIdspioIvmACo2SBt1fSYzrwvAT_b3EOK8FJSEb2ytmGbZ-C4Hvpf3Gre8-MCBdA4GrPCaxNmKEMEagHUf0cs1MpliHnzHEWfc9b7s/s1600/Easter+blessings+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhGwoPojc1caVakxo3WRXiQASgquGOJ-IH_i4G9cIdspioIvmACo2SBt1fSYzrwvAT_b3EOK8FJSEb2ytmGbZ-C4Hvpf3Gre8-MCBdA4GrPCaxNmKEMEagHUf0cs1MpliHnzHEWfc9b7s/s320/Easter+blessings+001.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>"Christ the Lord is Risen today"....On this Easter Sunday may you know the love of our Risen Savior!<br />
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My card is one that we made last week in a class. I don't know the the origin of the design but thank you to the designer for sharing it with us. All materials are Stampin'Up.<br />
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Have a blessed and happy Easter!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-65508293190600292132011-04-18T08:58:00.001-04:002011-04-18T08:59:49.708-04:00Peter Cottontail<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINXjNUtKZuNqJIY7Ze8wTvCVaQzqCkInmXKjpLIeWLKQRUdEwqGwdpVR8Ae3SVh0fhD16RsDDAAbsdw7pIdkQQYrBi5pbZGO5HPKV-lLpjoOdoBESutD6tXtYQd-46dgFqqa5Xv6wKeG7/s1600/Peter+Cottontail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINXjNUtKZuNqJIY7Ze8wTvCVaQzqCkInmXKjpLIeWLKQRUdEwqGwdpVR8Ae3SVh0fhD16RsDDAAbsdw7pIdkQQYrBi5pbZGO5HPKV-lLpjoOdoBESutD6tXtYQd-46dgFqqa5Xv6wKeG7/s320/Peter+Cottontail.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>This card design comes from Ruth Murphy's Stamp Camp on Saturday. I made this CASE later in the day. It uses the Blossom Petal Punch and Build a Blossom stamp set to make the bunny and the cabbages. This was a fun & easy card to make. The card stock is Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Pretty in Pink, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon, Oval punch for paw, black marker & Easter Blossoms stamp.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-34185695277105356692011-04-04T13:12:00.007-04:002011-04-04T13:56:41.408-04:00Surprise Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MGpLPeNkCZkTWKwGLkD6sGtX-NgEdylOVBTBPwL7gA7C0dWXp6li1GkOU7tcSARzfPMU4Vhz1CxFDbk0b-rjMNJ6NdgdnoiCu5O2fjQFCs3rp1hC0KXOt3YSsiZn5P8bB9QKQRczNE8y/s1600/stylish_blogger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MGpLPeNkCZkTWKwGLkD6sGtX-NgEdylOVBTBPwL7gA7C0dWXp6li1GkOU7tcSARzfPMU4Vhz1CxFDbk0b-rjMNJ6NdgdnoiCu5O2fjQFCs3rp1hC0KXOt3YSsiZn5P8bB9QKQRczNE8y/s1600/stylish_blogger.jpg" /></a></div>Upon receiving this award I must…<br />
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1. Thank the person who gave this award to me and link back to their blog. Thanks Peg!<br />
I feel so special that you would send this to me. See Peg's <a href="http://stampinpeg.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, it's amazing!<br />
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2. Share 8 things about myself<br />
1. I am a Christian<br />
2. I have two wonderful adult children, son-in-law serving in the Navy & 5 grandkids.<br />
3. My husband & I are retired and contemplating a move to warmer climates.<br />
4. I have been blessed with many friends both nearby and on line through card making<br />
5. I am trying to declutter my life with meaningless things, making slow progress.<br />
6. I have been a Stampin'Up Demonstrator for 2 years<br />
7. Besides creating cards, I make scrapbooks the traditional way.<br />
8. I have always tried to be the peacemaker, I don't like conflict.<br />
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3. Pass this award to 8 other individuals that I have recently discovered:<br />
<a href="http://www.jessiescraftcorner.com/">Jessie Arellano </a><br />
<a href="http://www.fromwhereistamp.blogspot.com/">Amanda Farlinger</a><br />
<a href="http://stampinwithmyfriends.blogspot.com/">Jan Mata</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampindesign.blogspot.com/"> Lynn Pratt</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mysocalledlife-kjb.blogspot.com/">KellyBirrell</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alacards.blogspot.com/">Leena Girsa</a><br />
<a href="http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com/">Robin Merriman</a><br />
<a href="http://madebythetaylors.blogspot.com/">Jessica</a><br />
These blogs are all great, be sure to visit them.<br />
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4. Leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-84367581351722886422011-03-29T15:59:00.001-04:002011-04-02T09:14:57.662-04:00My son's birthday card this year<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWBqINZo8GXTzqbjh4LTElYBLOQTpef97rdKhrYvAO97lRQt3P-RSM9jf14kT1UM2iDi2gXd-Qkjvpa-hm2B3E0_hKzsbOa9rizl6nIAXEeISKnyLH9lupy32CfGDi98Xube7jzFwbKke/s1600/Grillin%2527+King%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWBqINZo8GXTzqbjh4LTElYBLOQTpef97rdKhrYvAO97lRQt3P-RSM9jf14kT1UM2iDi2gXd-Qkjvpa-hm2B3E0_hKzsbOa9rizl6nIAXEeISKnyLH9lupy32CfGDi98Xube7jzFwbKke/s320/Grillin%2527+King%2521.jpg" width="241" /></a></div>Some of my son's many interests are grilling, smoking meats and using his own blends for bar-b-que flavoring and rubs. Along with other firefighters, he has entered contests and competitions. Last year I used the same stamp set for my son-in-law's birthday because he also smokes meats and grills a lot also.<br />
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For Mark's birthday card I chose a little different approach by using watercolor pencils, a medium I rarely use. I really like this paper from the Travel Journal Designer Series Collection, so I paired it with Naturals Ivory card stock and watercolor paper. Other supplies include Basic Black and Chocolate Chip inks, Vintage brad, red twine, red button from Button bouquet, and oval punches.<br />
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I know this will bring a smile to Mark's face when he sees it. <br />
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Blessings to you!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-38853525623482453082011-03-28T10:11:00.009-04:002011-03-28T10:15:46.247-04:00Delft Blue Tile Technique<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe9PEzpvsJD13wRX-9hAcuK_YqzBtRflCQniCDAJOQom4734_GbXQ5xXC6JlFt4DfnufdQS1rBC2IaQoA3YZ-pnsOi662PpPlGLITLf3U1VTEk97le-n351pcrDvq4p1_kQnpsjaPVwXi/s1600/Delft+Blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe9PEzpvsJD13wRX-9hAcuK_YqzBtRflCQniCDAJOQom4734_GbXQ5xXC6JlFt4DfnufdQS1rBC2IaQoA3YZ-pnsOi662PpPlGLITLf3U1VTEk97le-n351pcrDvq4p1_kQnpsjaPVwXi/s320/Delft+Blue.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>When I saw this technique on the Splitcoast Stampers site, I thought I'd like to try it...ok the sample looked so much better than my tiles! I followed the wonderful tutorial but being as critical of my own work as I am, I'm not thrilled with the look of the 'tiles'. I cut and scored exactly and did my best with using a Jumbo wheel roller to create the tile design and I do like the shade of blue ink I used. I mounted the 'tile' paper on Ballet Blue which I also used as a back drop for my pot of flowers. The stamp is from the set Bloom which will never grow old in my collection of stamps. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!<br />
Blessings to all!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-23196476080398318182011-03-26T17:43:00.000-04:002011-03-26T17:43:46.092-04:00Sneak Peek from 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI2-iNJJZucsK6xnpgm41_jRaLek57nTImFxwT1qSEfGH9BgRmdyj0M6HKOsgRIxJJkGxWjeHjR41tzc_27sMyPhg1iYhsDl5GPPFBYVp3T2_vOYjJPw7yiTfx2l9VqjibUdn9dnLt9Qe/s1600/Marina+Mist+Floral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI2-iNJJZucsK6xnpgm41_jRaLek57nTImFxwT1qSEfGH9BgRmdyj0M6HKOsgRIxJJkGxWjeHjR41tzc_27sMyPhg1iYhsDl5GPPFBYVp3T2_vOYjJPw7yiTfx2l9VqjibUdn9dnLt9Qe/s320/Marina+Mist+Floral.jpg" width="229" /></a></div>Isn't this designer paper just lovely? It will be in the 2011-2012 Stampin'Up Idea Book & Catalog that comes out in July. The Paisley Petals Designer Series paper is some of the prettiest I have seen in quite a while and this is just a strip of one of the beautiful floral prints in the package. Wouldn't you like to have this paper to use now? Well, you can! Starting April 1 & running through April 30, Stampin'Up is offering this dsp along with the Four Frames stamp set which coordinates with the Decorative Label punch already available. Make a purchase of $20.00 and you will be able to purchase these items before the catalog comes out. This offer will be available through my SU web site along with the opportunity to earn these free starting April 1st...no fooling!<br />
This card is a CASE of the one listed on our demo site and I have changed things ever so slightly. I'm sorry the card is crooked, it's hard to scan smoothly when the cover moves the card. The details are as follows: Stamp set Four Frames; card stock Marina Mist, River Rock & Rose Red; dsp Paisley Petals; Versa Mark; Black embossing powder & heat gun; Rosettes & a Rhinestone Jewel. Accessories include: Big Shot, Decorative Label punch, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing folder & Scallop Trim Border Punch. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!<br />
Blessings!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-79977010981962175622011-03-20T15:24:00.000-04:002011-03-20T15:24:31.307-04:00Amethyst Birthday<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgommdWjDXu86itnzQjafaKVtHGVrwZK0mhlMvGqzd3af8w4FqxeRk3D1fvoB-LlBUZsm0P9-WORuX1S26yChIv48z1gLZabB40IRy6vOQGLafbgrVBncz18fnH0Ucp_gMr_D7Lmz-r5ZdU/s1600/Amethyst+birthday+wishes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgommdWjDXu86itnzQjafaKVtHGVrwZK0mhlMvGqzd3af8w4FqxeRk3D1fvoB-LlBUZsm0P9-WORuX1S26yChIv48z1gLZabB40IRy6vOQGLafbgrVBncz18fnH0Ucp_gMr_D7Lmz-r5ZdU/s320/Amethyst+birthday+wishes.jpg" width="277" /></a></div>I just love the Four Frames stamp set that is a preview from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog which debuts in July. Would you like to purchase this set early? Starting April 1st you can do just that with the promotion that Stampin'Up is offering called Spring is Blossoming. I will have more about this in April.<br />
The frames work perfectly with the Decorative Label punch already available.<br />
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I made this card for a dear friend who loves all shades of purple so this year I chose retired SU Almost Amethyst, a shade that is so lovely in my opinion. I used textured card stock and some scrap patterned paper that was given to me. The Almost Amethyst ink is also used to color the white flowers with a blender pen. (for some reason the ink shows up blue on my scanned card). The sentiment is from Watercolor Trio set stamped on White Shimmer paper. Organza ribbon and Dazzling Diamonds trim the card. Other supplies are the oval punch, scallop trim border punch, dimensionals and glue dots to hold the flowers from the Pretties kit.<br />
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Denise is a very special friend as well an my mentor and upline...I wish her the best of birthdays and many many more.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361894003710444643.post-80583522411467864812011-03-16T15:03:00.000-04:002011-03-16T15:03:06.196-04:00Build-A-Bear Baby card<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvyMUbEdzwTbSdryxlud-5n5MJU9PNzBiPbqnIgsmkbrKkMuI2qNU_R6k_CnjwTdxf3t8uQj4Q3YtNfkXi_63WFvyQAvkOrsUgWKKih6muXGOvBl0DnD1MkXiLW9qpyCxgsQePxgKVKCR/s1600/Build-a-Bear+Baby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvyMUbEdzwTbSdryxlud-5n5MJU9PNzBiPbqnIgsmkbrKkMuI2qNU_R6k_CnjwTdxf3t8uQj4Q3YtNfkXi_63WFvyQAvkOrsUgWKKih6muXGOvBl0DnD1MkXiLW9qpyCxgsQePxgKVKCR/s320/Build-a-Bear+Baby.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br />
I recently ordered the Bear Hugs stamp which is part of the Stampin'Up Build-A-Bear Workshop collection thinking it would be especially nice for baby boy cards. I paired it with the Pawsitivily Print designer series paper that was part of the original offering last year. The plaid was perfect for a baby boy card. The base card is Confetti White layered with retired Ballet Blue (a favorite that I miss), the DSP and watercolor paper. My little bear is colored in ret. Creamy Caramel, Ballet Blue, Barely Banana and the In-Colors of Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait. Other products are Only Orange (ret.) ribbon, oval punches, dimensionals, sponge & blender pens. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!<br />
Blessings,<br />
Barb<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. Have a great day!</div>bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355834391463360841noreply@blogger.com5