Chalkboard Technique

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

The chalkboard technique is all the rage these days - you see it everywhere including on TV commercials.  Just yesterday I noticed a coffee commercial that was using chalkboard writing.  I have to do some playing to see if I can re-create using different colours of chalk.  Stay tuned!

I made this card for my god son's birthday.  I like how this turned out and I think it's masculine enough.  This is really an easy technique, but looks so effective.  I used include Whisper White Kraft Ink to stamp the images (from the ClockWorks stamp set and the Perfectly Penned stamp set) and then sprinkled white embossing powder over and heated.   To give it the dusty chalk appearance, use a sponge dauber and lightly sponge with Whisper White Kraft Ink.

A couple of tips:
  • Use an embossing buddy and wipe over the black card stock to remove static so the embossing powder doesn't stick where you don't want it to
  • Stamp one image at a time, sprinkle on white embossing powder, shake off the extra and then heat.  Then do the other images

It's all ready to go into the mail - a little early, but I'm getting ready to head out on and adventure to Singapore.  I'll be working on a contract there for about 2 months.  I'm leaving mid February and won't be back until late April or early May.  I'm getting so excited, but also have lots to get ready.  I will likely be blogging less than normal and will be focusing on My Digital Studio 2 while away. I can't take my craft room with me, but I will have my computer.  What a great opportunity to get some of my digital albums finished.  Stay tuned for some of the pictures of Singapore!

Thanks for stopping by..Happy Stamping
Melva
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Sale..Sale...Sale-A-Bration!

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Hi Stampers,

It's finally here - Sale-a-bration and that means free rewards!  
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During Sale-a-bration, you choose a FREE product from the Sale-a-bration flyer for every $60 you spend.  There are some great products this year! It's a great time to stock up on the products that you wish you had! If you spend $200 you can choose TWO free products from Sale-a-bration PLUS you get $35 in hostess products!  
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You might also want to consider becoming a member of my group - for only $125 you get $194 work of product - your choice! and no taxes or shipping between January 22 and March 22.  

Here's a sample card made using the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (Item 127540), matching ribbon from the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack (Item 130812) and the Vine Street Embossing Folder (Item 130492) from the Sale-a-bration flyer.  I love both of these products and the best part is that you can have both of these items free with a purchase of $120.


Don't miss out!  You can email me you order or click here to go to my online store.
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New Arrivals from Stampin' Up!

New Arrivals from Stampin' Up!

Saturday, 19 January 2013



Hi everyone,

Finally home from a business trip to Phoenix where it wasn't typical desert weather - at least I don't think it is typical to have icy sidewalks in the desert.  We had about 4 days of temperatures close to freezing.  I was very glad I had brought along warmer clothes!

I wanted to share a couple of new arrivals from Stampin' Up!
 New Arrivals

Single Stamps

Stampin' Up! will continue to offer single stamps until March 31, 2013.  There are some great new stamps to choose from that are available as unmounted clear stamps packaged in a cello bag. Check out full images and place your order by clicking here.

Best Of...Stamp Sets

Best Of 25 Years
Stampin' Up! is 25 years old this year and we are celebrating by bringing back some of our favourite stamps.  There will be 12 sets of stamps offered, one per month. 

Here's January's set - Best of Birthdays - available for $17.95.  The Best Of sets are available as clear mount only so you can use them with your acryllic blocks.  If you don't have acrylic blocks, let me know and I'll help you select the sizes that will work best.


Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set
In addition, for every six Best of Stamp sets that you purchase, you will earn a free set (value $17.95) - you'll receive a collectors card and stickers.  When you have six stickers you can redeem it through Stampin' Up! for your free set.

What a great way to start off the new year with Stampin' Up!

Don't forget my All Occasions Card Class on January 26th from 1-3pm.  If you haven't signed up I have some spots left.  You can email me or click here to sign up.

Happy Stamping
Melva
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Do you want a creative escape once a month - Stampin' Up! has a great new opportunity!

Saturday, 12 January 2013

During the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference currently underway in Orlando there was an exciting new opportunity announced - Paper Pumpkin.


You can now receive a stamp kit in the mail every month by joining Paper Pumpkin.  Each month you will receive a kit in the mail that includes stamps, ink, cardstock and instructions to make the special project.  Each month you pay $24.95 for these supplies and better yet, this includes shipping!

You can start signing up as of Monday January 14th and you will receive your first kit in mid-March.  Your first month will include a "welcome gift"!  Each month after March you will receive a new kit, but you can quit anytime or take a break any time.

You can find more information at http://www.mypaperpumpkin.com

What a great way to get together with a group of friends and stamp on a regular basis!  I can't wait to start this!
If you're interested, email me.

Melva
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More Shares

Friday, 11 January 2013

Just a short post today to let you know that I've started my travel again for my "day job" so won't likely be posting quite so often for the next 10 days or so.  I'm off to Phoenix for a week - was really looking forward to some warm weather.  Looks like the temperatures aren't quite as warm as I was hoping - even going below freezing at night.  Brrr!

Stampin' Up! Leadership is on in Orlando - wish I could be there. It sounds like there are some amazing new offers coming in the next month or two.  Stay tuned for more information!

Here are a couple of more cards I've created with some of the new products from the SU! Spring Catalogue.  It's been fun playing with all of the products.  If want a catalogue and don't have one yet, email me and I'll make sure you get one.  Don't miss Sale-a-Bration that starts January 22nd - 1 free SAB product for every $60 you spend!

These two cards use the Creped Filter Paper (Item 129393) - so easy to make beautiful flowers in minutes.  I punched about 8-10 layers of paper using a scallop circle punch and then attached the layers using a brad.  Just scrunch them up and there you have a beautiful flower.  For these flowers, I spritzed them using Smooch Spritz to add some colour/shine.













Happy Stampin'
Melva
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Lots of fun today!

Sunday, 6 January 2013

It was a rainy day in Vancouver - what a perfect day to stay inside and stamp!  Two friends came over and we went through the starter kits they just received when they signed up as Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  These ladies will most likely be using the supplies for themselves to create great card for family and friends.  When they signed up, they were able to customize their kits to coordinate so that they could share stamps, ink pads and paper.  Today we checked out their supplies and looked at what they should order next, and of course we created a card.

If you're interested in learning more about getting your own starter kit, email me or call me.  I'd be happy to help you choose everything you need to get started!  You can also check it out through my Stampin' Up Home page.

Sale-A-Bration starts on January 22nd.  Here's a couple of cards I created with some of the great products you can get during Sale-A-Bration.  For every $60 you spend, you can choose 1 product from the SAB catalogue.

I've used 2 different SAB stamp sets on this card - Feeling Sentimental and Madison Avenue.  Love them both!

If you haven't received your Spring Catalogue or the SAB Catalogue, email me or call me.  I'd be happy to send one to you.  You can check out the Spring Catalogue online and place your order through my online store as well.

Happy Stamping
Melva

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Stampin' Up! 2013 Spring Catalogue is here!

Thursday, 3 January 2013

The SU! 2013 Spring Catalogue is finally here.  Don't have one!  Contact me and I'll make sure you get one.


Shop the Spring Catalogue now.

There's also a great deal from January 3rd to January 21st - 2 special Valentines offers for you.

Valentine Treat Bundle (Item 132771) includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear mount) and a package of 50 -  1"x8" cellophane bags for only $7.25.

My Little Valentine Promotion includes the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE (a $9.95 value) when you purchase the My Little Valentine Set for $11.95 (Item 132242).

Don't miss out!
Happy Stamping
Melva

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Happy New Year

Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Here it is 2013 - where does the time go?  The holidays are over and it's time to get back to reality - feel a little bit sad about that, it's been fun relaxing and visiting with family and friends.  But I also always look forward to the new year - a bit of a "clean slate" and a chance to get organized.

As I mentioned in previous posts, I've had a chance to play with the new products in the Spring Catalogue and the Sale-a-Bration catalogue.  I wanted to share some more of my creation.

One of my favourite new products is the Honeycomb embossing folder (Item 129378).  I've got my fingers crossed for a hexagon punch, but for now, I ran designer series paper through the embossing folder and then cut out on the embossed lines. 
This stamp set is from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue - Feeling Sentimental.  Definitely love this stampset - there are 3 different "vintagey" stamps as well as a sentiment.

The Clockworks stamp set (Item 127292-Clear and Item 127290 Wood) has to be one of my latest favourites.  I just ordered mine before Christmas and now wish I hadn't waited so long!  For this card I inked up the argyle embossing folder (Item 127750) with Basic Grey ink on the raised side and then ran Whisper White paper through.  For embellishments I used the Tea Time Trinkets (Item 129326)for the clock face and Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon (Item 129291).  I definitely like the outcome!  We'll be making this card at my All Occasions class on January 26th.  Email me or click here to RSVP.

 I'll share more cards over the next few days.
Happy stamping!
Melva








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