Faux Glitter Brads

Hello, Stampers!

I have had several requests on how I make my "faux" glitter brads. It was actually a bit of a "duh" moment for me - ha ha!! The cards I featured for my St. Patrick's Day card kit have several "faux" brads on each for lots of shimmer:

It is so simple to do!

1. Take a strip of glue dots & add your fine glitter to each one. I have found that the fine glitter works best. The chunky glitter needs a bit more stronger adhesive & loses it's round shape when used. Experiment with what you have on hand.

2. Next, take your finger and gently "smoosh" and rub the glitter into the glue dot. Tap off the excess. This is a lot harder than it sounds. Glitter is FULL OF STATIC!


3. Using the tip of your scissors or your favorite embellishment tool, carefully transfer the glue dot to your project. Thats it!

Happy glittering!!

Trick the eye.....

Hello, Stampers!

Today's card features Designer Series Paper. This paper has all of the looks of multiple layers, but it is actually just one sheet of paper. It tricks the eye into thinking there are several layers of paper. I simply cut the paper to 3 3/4 x 5 and layerd it onto a piece of 4 x 5 1/4 So Saffron. A few simple embellishments - ribbon, tag & rhinestones - and you have a great looking card!

The stamp set used here is another of our Sale-A-Bration "FREEBIES" So Happy For You (w121853 - c123220). The tag comes from the Lots of Tags Sizzlit dies (114508 - $21.95).
Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa

March Framed Art - Just for YOU!

Good Morning, Stampers!

The Framed Art for March is one that I created JUST FOR YOU! It is a personalized frame for your own personal creative space!
This class will be held on Monday, March 7th @ 7pm. The class fee is $10 (or $15 w/ frame)

This is also available as a kit!

When reserving your class/kit, please specify "Stamp Room" or "Craft Room"

Happy Stampin'!

Fast & Fabulous Friday!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's Fast & Fabulous Friday project is featuring our Decor Elements Sheets. A quick run of this vinyl thru the Sizzix Big Shot and your favorite Sizzix die & you can create some truly unique projects! Personalizing has never been easier!

I used the Sweet Buttons Embosslit (121813 $11.95) from the Occasions Mini Catalog along with the White Decor Elements Vinyl (114335 $12.95) from pg. 205 of the Idea Book & Catalog to create this jar to hold all of the little buttons from the Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Pack (123529) that I earned from the Sale-A-Bration promotion.

I wanted to keep this project simple & under 5 minutes to make, but you can make your project as elaborate as you want. Add the word "Buttons" or maybe even a name to give as a personalized gift? You could even embellish the lid with more buttons, paper flowers, etc. What about filling the jar with a tasty treat? There are so many possibilities!

1. Run your Decor Vinyl sheet thru the Sizzix Big Shot using Sweet Buttons embosslit.

2. Peel off the backing and apply to the jar.

3. Fill and embellish as desired!

Happy Stampin'!

WOW, I am SO HONORED!!

Good Morning, Stampers!

I was thrilled this morning when I found out I had been given a very special award!

This award comes from Andrea from ScrapStampandPlay

THANK YOU ANDREA!!!

Upon getting this award, I was asked to share the following information:

1. Thank the person who gave me this award & link their blog.

2. Share 8 things about myself (are you sure you really want to know??)

3. Pass this award onto 8 other people

4. Leave a comment on their blog so that they can pass on the recognition.

SO, without further ado, here we go!
8 things about me....

1. I am one of 8 children & have 3 of my own.
2. MY KIDS ARE MY LIFE!
3. I am a paper & embellishment hoarder. (that was tough!!)
4. I have the BEST stamping friends & LOVE them all!!
5. I have been hooked on Stampin' Up since 1998
6. My craft room is a disaster! (but I do know where everything is!)
7. I enjoy margaritas & wine (is that okay to say??)
8. I look forward to the day that I can go back to live in Arizona! After almost 8 years, the snow and I still do not get along. I have tried. Really, I have! Michigan Snow: It's not YOU. It's ME!

NOW, on to my awards! Check out the talent by these fabulous ladies!

Sharon @ Thoughts from a Craftie Gal

Linda @ Pretty Ink & Paper Crafts

Rose @ Rose's World

Kim @ Kim's Stamp Studio

Brenda @ Qbee's Quest

Lorri @ Confessions of a Stamping Addict

Julie @ Paper Pleasing Ideas

Kriss @ Stamp with Kriss

Happy Stampin'!

Sale-A-Brate a Birthday!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Take a look what you can make with the Fancy Favor Sizzix Bigz xl die (115965 $39.95) and the FREE Ice Cream Parlor Paper & Accents (122242) Sale-A-Bration pack!

Get the step-by-step instructions for this box FREE when you select the Ice Cream Parlor Paper & Accents pack as your Sale-A-Bration "freebie"!

Happy Stampin'!

March Scrapbook Kit of the Month

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's post is the Scrapbook Kit of the Month for March. The kit is $10 and includes all of the supplies & instructions to complete this 2-page 12x12 layout.

You can order the kit until March 18th. Kits will ship by March 25th.

Happy Stampin'!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Awhile back, I came across this pattern for a watering can & thought it would be a fun challenge to try. I finally had an opportunity the other day & I am really pleased with how it turned out. I won't kid you, it does take some work (and a bit of patience) but I think it was worth it. :o)

1. Print the pattern onto cardstock of your choice & cut pieces. I used Baja Breeze.

2. Stamp pieces. I used the swirl image in Baja Breeze ink.

3. Run the pieces thru the Big Shot using an embossing folder. I used the Perfect Polka Dots (117335 $7.95)

4. Assemble watering can using a strong adhesive. I used the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755 $3.95)

5. Stamp flowers onto Whisper White cardstock with Baja Breeze Ink & cut out.

6. Stamp "friend" sentiment onto Baja Breeze cardstock using Whisper White Craft Ink & cut out.

7. Run a strip of Always Artichoke cardstock thru your Big Shot using the Swirly Decorative Strip (113456 $19.95). Trim into thirds.

8. Adhere flowers & swirls to the front of the watering can using Stampin' Dimentionals.

9. Add Rhinestones (119246 $4.95) to the center of the flowers.

Happy Stampin'!

Online Order *BONUS*

Good Morning, Stampers!

Starting today, February 20th thru March 11th, when you place an online order of $50 or more (before tax, s & H), you will receive this St. Patrick's Day card kit free!! This is in addition to the fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion that is already in full-swing!

The St. Patrick's Day card kit includes all of the supplies & instructions needed to complete these 2 cards. INCLUDING the instructions & tips on making the "Faux Brads"! This offer is ONLY valid thru me, Melissa Davies. All orders MUST be placed thru my online store HERE.

That is all you have to do! Once your order is placed, I will send you your kit - FREE!

There is NO limit as to how many kits you can receive. This offer is not valid on existing orders, club orders or kit orders. INCLUDES CLEARANCE RACK items, too!

Happy Stampin'!

Blissful Sorrow

Good Morning, Stampers!

For this card today, I combined the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Bliss (w121851 - c123217) with the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set (113252 $25.95). I even added the Medallion stamp (115223 $17.95) lightly with the Very Vanilla Craft ink.

Oh, did I mention this was created with the My Digital Studio software?? ;0)

Happy Stampin'!

Fast & Fabulous Friday - A Little Leprechan

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a little leprechan punch art to share with you today. A few punches, some cardstock scraps & 2 "googlie" eyes is all it takes to make this lucky little fella! You'll be putting him on all your St. Patty's Day papercrafting projects!

Here are the punches you will need:
To assemble: Adhere Very Vanilla circle to Pumpkin Pie scallop.

Add the Garden Green tag punch as the hat. (be sure to trim off 1/2" first)

Add a small strip of Pumpkin Pie leftover DSP. Add the Garden Green word window punch. (Pay no attention to that indentation. Not sure where that came from!)

Add the little Very Vanilla circle nose & the "googlie" eyes. Using a black marker, draw in a mouth.

Isn't he cute?

Happy Punchin'!

So Much To Sale-A-Brate!

Good Morning, Stampers!

The So Much To Sale-A-Brate Digital Content CD (123681) is a great choice for your Sale-A-Bration "FREEBIE"! This CD is filled with all of the images, papers & embellishments from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. It coordinates perfectly with the My Digital Studio software but will also work with ANY software program! All of the great Sale-A-Bration products in one place!

Check out this card I made using the cd.

*NOTE* I am so not computer savvy! If I can do this, so can you!!! :o)

Happy Stampin'!

Explore Your Creativity with Stampin' Up!

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a video to share with you today featuring our very own - Shelli Gardner! As you watch this video, notice that all of the cakes, candy & cupcakes are all made from paper. Isn't Stampin' Up! AMAZING??!!




I also have a photo to share with you today. I received a SALE-A-BRATION order yesterday and this is what was printed on the box. Isn't it too cute??

Happy Stampin'!

3/$5 Class

Good Morning, Stampers!

The theme for this week's 3/$5 class is FUN FOLD'S. The cards I chose for this week are simple but look like you spent a lot of time making them! Remember, these cards are meant to be completed in under an hour!

The Star card is a new technique taught at the Leadership Convention this past January. It is a cut -n- tuck style card that is sure to WOW the recipient! The Heart card is simply folded like a pair of french doors. I then took my Curly Label punch (119851 $16.95) and punched a bit out of both "doors". The third card actually has it's fold on the inside of the card. When you open the card, there is an inner flap that folds down. This gives extra writing space for a special note.

Happy Stampin'!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a fun little project to show you today. It uses a product that most of have in our kitchen - wax paper! Stampin' on wax paper - who knew? Actually, I saw the idea of stamping on wax paper on a scrapbook website & thought I would give it a try. I had so much fun making these for some special little Valentine's of mine!

To make this project, you will need to have 2 layers of the wax paper. First I traced a heart onto the wax paper. Since wax paper is not porous, you will need to use a permanent ink. I used the Jet Black Stazon Ink (101406 $7.95) to stamp the sentiment and some colorful permanent markers to color in the image. Then I started hand stitching (machine stitching will work, too!) around the inside of the traced line. When I got towards the end, I added my candy and then finished the stitching. After the stitching is complete, I cut the heart out on the traced lines & added a little Red Glimmer (121814 $3.95) punched heart for the flower. Enjoy!

Happy Stampin'!

Sale-A-Bration Tag

Good Morning, Stampers!

Here is a tag I created using the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Sweet Summer. These little tags tuck nicely into a gift bag. I will be tucking one inside all of my February orders!

Happy Stampin'!

Fast & Fabulous Friday!

Good Morning, Stampers!

It is FRIDAY!!! Today's Fast & Fabulous project features the ever-so-beautiful Bliss stamp set (w121851-c123217) from page 10 of the Sale-A-Bration mini catalog. The BEST thing about this stamp set is that it is FREE!! Yep, you heard me. You can't "buy" this stamp set. You can ONLY get it for FREE!!

Just spend $50 in regular catalog merchandise (before tax, S & H) and you could choose this stamp set FREE!

Bliss Card

1. Stamp butterfly stamp in Baja Breeze ink into Baja Breeze 2" x 5 1/2" cardstock.

2. Tear along the top & set aside.

3. Stamp Bliss onto Very Vanilla cardstock in Soft Suede Ink. Punch using the Decorative Label punch.

4. Stamp a butterfly in Baja Breeze ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock. Cut out.

5. Stamp medallion stamp in Crumb Cake ink onto your 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" card. Ink stamp again and stamp onto the Bliss label.

6. Attach Baja Breeze cardstock to your card. Adhere the label to the card using dimensionals. Adhere butterfly using a glue dot.

7. Add a Rose Red Vintage Flower (121879 $5.95) using a glue dot.

8. Lastly, add a few spritz's of the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz (119921 $4.95) to the card.

Bliss Stamp Kit:

Crumb Cake Cardstock 120953 $6.95

Baja Breeze Cardstock 111352 6.95

Very Vanilla Cardstock 101650 8.50

Crumb Cake Classic Ink 121030 5.95

Baja Breeze Classic Ink 111833 5.95

Vintage Flower Adornments 121879 5.95

Log Cabin Smooch Spritz 119921 4.95

Glue Dots 103683 4.95

Total $50.15 (+ tax, s & h)

PLUS FREE Bliss Stamp Set - your choice (w-121851/c123217)

(*You can color - customize your kit)

Contact me to order your kit!

Happy Stampin'!

My Digital Studio Catalog

Good Morning, Stampers!Take your creativity digital with My Digital Studio software! You can use Stampin' Up!'s exclusive images right from your computer! This easy-to-use software makes cards, scrapbooks, and other projects so simple to make!

12x12 Scrapbook Page

Personalized Calendar (Makes great gifts!)Greeting Cards

You can see that using the same great artwork, colors, and accessories can really personalize your projects & the options are endless! Any of our digital downloads can be used with other software too! Contact me for more information.

You can view the complete My Digital Studio Catalog HERE

Happy Stampin'!