Stamping At CaT's Corner - Tami's Place

Burned Batik Technique

So this one, if you attended my technique class not too long ago, may look familiar to you.  I am sorry to be posting more old creations, but I hate to leave you for too many days without something new to look at and I have had NO stamping time which is just truly sad. :(  Anyway, this is one of my favorite cards color and technique wise, although it was a little tricky to do.  If you are interested in trying it for yourself, the instructions on how to do the technique can be found here.

Recipe:  Paper:  Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Whisper White;  Ink:  Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Only Orchid, Mellow Moss, Versamark;  Stamps:  True Friend, Short & Sweet;  Accessories:  Rhinstone Brads, Elegant Eggplant Ribbon, Hodpodge Hardware, Ticket Punch, Clear Embossing Powder;  Techniques:  Distressing, Markers, Burned Batik

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

And the winner is.....

I am so sorry it has taken me some time to get back on here - life has been in the way a little bit with family in for the Thanksgiving holiday and just lots of running around to do!  I DID get to enjoy another one of those delightful Starbuck's Peppermint Mocha's today and it was fabulous!!!! 

Speaking of which, I have a rather funny story to share - I lost what was left of my mocha today while chasing a receipt across a parking lot.  A neighbor friend of mine and I decided to make a treck to Mayfield Heights, Ohio today to the Costco Wholesale store there.  Another friend of mine told me about a little scrapbooking bundle of goodies that they had there for only $24.99! WOW - great deal, so we had to go!  We loaded up our three little ones into the family vanster and headed out.  When we left the sun was shining, the wind was cool, but not too bad and it was generally nice outside for a winter day at the end of November.  Well, by the time we drove a half an hour away, things changed and by the time we were done shopping (it took awhile since we got a little carried away with all the great deals - lol) the weather outside had really gone down hill, especially as far as the wind was concerned.  We exited the store and got the kids loaded in the van and then started unloading all the goods.  In the process of unloading, our two receipts blew out of my hand and went flying - OH NO!!!!  Mocha in one hand, I threw everything else in the van and started running (knowing of course that the kids were all safe with my neighbor), chasing this little piece of white paper as it danced it's way gracefully across the parking lot just teasing me as it was just outside of my grasp each time another gust came.  Finally I decided that it was the last delightful tastes of my Mocha or I was never going to catch that receipt.  So I dropped the Mocha next to a cart parking area and kept on running, chilled air filling my lungs and stinging my face - I ran!  Finally, that darned receipt got caught up on the fence seperating the highway from the store parking lot and I was victorious, but at the expense of my poor Mocha! :( 

Here is a picture of the fun scrapping kit that took us out into today's dreary and chilling weather :)

OK, OK on to more important news and information - who one the 1000 Post Blog Candy???

The grand prize winner is Jennifer S. and the runners up are Holly and Andrea M.!  Congratulations and thanks to all of you who took the time to play and leave me some nice comments.  I will be attempting to contact each of you by email over the next couple of days to tell you what you have won and get addresses, etc.  If you don't receive an email from me, please contact me via my email to get your goodies!

The grand prize winner will receive a 6x6 linen postbound album by Stampin' Up! as well as a sampling of some of the current ribbons and other embellishments.  The runners up will be receiving two each of my hand made card creations of their choice.  Thanks again for playing everyone! :)

Just a change in color...

It's amazing sometimes what you can do to a layout - card or scrapbook - just with a change in colors.  My original creation using the Cold Play set from Stampin' Up! featured bright colors inspired by the Winter Bright color scheme: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White.  I used the same layout and changed my color scheme to use blues and grey/silver.  I am pleasantly surprised with the way this project turned out.

Recipe:  Paper:  Midnight Star Specks by California Paper Goods, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Going Gray, Basic Gray;  Ink:  Bashful Blue, StazOn Black, Only Orange, Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Brilliant Blue;  Stamps:  Cold Play;  Accessories:  Rhinstone Brads, White and Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Silver Embossing Powder;  Techniques:  Embossing, Distressing, Markers

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

Gotta love coffee!!!

Thanksgiving is over and the mad shopping has begun...everyone looking for that perfect gift.  I don't know about anyone else, but the other thing I look forward to this time of year...a nice hot steamy cup of Starbuck's Peppermint Mocha's!  Yum, yum!  I just think they are the best little treat on a cold winter day, especially when you could use that little extra kick of energy while you are running around to get all of your shopping done.  AND, for those of you that live locally and think this is a good idea...have you checked out the new Target on Route 20 in Mentor, Ohio?  It has it's own Starbuck's coffee shop right there inside the front doors - whoo!

For the feature card today:  I just LOVE this coffee paper I found made by Flair Designs and had the best time playing with it in the making of this sample.  I used some Liquid Applique to add the frothy look to the top of the mug.

Recipe:  Paper:  Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Flair Designs Designer Paper;  Ink:  Chocolate Chip;  Stamps:  Espress Yourself;  Accessories:  Hodge Podge Hardware, Chocolate Chip Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelets, Stampin' Dimensionals, Liquid Applique;  Techniques:  Sponging

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

Leave a comment and win some goodies!

You can't win if you don't comment!!!  I have some goodies that I am giving away in celebration of my first 1000 hits and YOU can WIN, but not if you don't post a comment.  Click here for details!

What am I giving away???  That's for me to know and you to find out ;)  Will it be one or more of my creations shown on my blog?  Will it be a gift certificate good towards Stampin' Up! goodies and/or class fees?  Will it be some of my favorite supplies and/or a stamp set?  I'm not telling, but you can't find out if you don't play - leave me a comment today!!! :)

It's All About Family!

During this time of year, I think one of the things that I treasure the most is the opportunity to get together and spend some special time with my family, both immediate and extended.  In the spirit of celebrating family, Stampin' Up! has come out with a new set in the Fall-Winter Collection catalog called All in the Family!  I just love this set, it is so much fun to work and create with, not to mention it gives me the opportunity to get out my watercolor supplies. 

These family name mats make great gift ideas for any occasion.  I hope you enjoy my samples of some of the family name mats I have made and are inspired to create something to celebrate YOUR family.

 

Want a family mat made by me?  It's easy, just send me an email to let me know that you want to place an order.  I will follow up with an order form and payment instructions.  You will be able to choose your colors, alphabet style, people, accessories and embellishments if any to the matting.  Once I receive your instructions, I will create a general layout proof and send it to you via email.  Once you approve your design, I will go on to finish the picture and send you another proof and finally a finished product will be ready to send to you.  The introductory cost for an 8x10 picture and mat ready for framing is:  $18.00 (including shipping - United States Only). 

Want to make your own?  Take advantage of My ALL IN THE FAMILY special bundle price of $63.50 including shipping to your door (includes All in the Family, All in the Family Accessories and the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get your family pieces aligned just perfectly - I will send tutorial instructions upon request as well.)  This is a savings of over $14.00!!!  (This is NOT a Stampin' Up! Special, but one only offered by me.)

Interested in a class to create your own?  Please send me an email and if there is enough interest, I will coordinate holding a class to do this great project!

Another past creation...

I didn't want to go too many days without adding something new, I just haven't had much computer or stamping time lately.  To get in the mood for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, I thought I would post one of my favorite Snow themed CASE's from the current Stampin' Up! Fall-Winter Collection Catalog.  It can be found on page 44 of the catalog and the recipe is listed in the back.  I did change just a couple of things:  I used the new rhinestone brads instead of buttons and I stamped "Let It Snow" on the substitued red cardstock (in place of ribbon).  I also added a couple of pieces of the new Wild Wasabi double sticthed grosgrain and some of the white narrow grosgrain ribbon to finish it.  In the background, I also used the snowflake stamp from the "Short & Sweet" set which I embossed in clear.

 

Don't forget to leave your comments for a chance to win one of the prize packages I will be giving away this week --- it'll be worth it, I promise!!! ;)

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

WOW! Approaching 1000 hits!

WOW!  I can't believe it - I am fairly new to the weblog world and already my stats counter is telling me that I have will have 1000 visits by the end of the day today!  I am so excited! :)  THANKS TO EVERYONE!

This means good things are in store for YOU my blog readers:  I will be putting together a little prize package for a couple of lucky winners! 

TO PLAY, leave me a comment at the end of any of my posts this week:  Saturday, November 17th until Saturday November 24th;  Your comment MUST be on one of these posts.  At the end of the week, I will randomly select and post a special winner and two runners up to receive one of my prizes.  If you are a winner, please contact me by email and I will make arrangements to send your goodies to you!

Another Great Reason to LOVE Stampin' Up!

Effective Today:

There has been a change to the Stampin' Up! Angel Policy - Article 4 of Stampin' Up!'s Angel Policy has been revised to allow the sale of hand-stamped items in permanent retail locations. The seller must clearly indicate that the items were created by hand, and not a product of the company. The seller may indicate that the supplies used to make the items are from Stampin' Up!, but the company logo may not be used in any way for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of these items.  One of the approved "Hand Stamped By" stamps must be stamped on the back of all items offered for sale.  If you need further clarification regarding Stampin' Up!'s Angel Policy, please contact me by phone or email.

So Kind!

Today's sample was created for a great sketch challenge on the Split Coast Stampers website.  I used the Priceless set to create it and I am just in love with the flourish stamps in this set - they are so pretty and give so many different looks.  I have also been enamored with the new Basic Gray color revealed in the Fall-Winter collection catalog and just HAD to use it with today's sketch - I hope you like my creation as much as I do! :)

Recipe:  Paper:  Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink (textured), Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White;  Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Craft White;  Stamps:  Priceless;  Accessories:  Rhinestone Brad, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig;  Techniques:  None

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

Celebrate Pink - Pomegranate Pink!

This is a card made with the Faux Linen technique that we learned in the last technique class.  This time, I took it a bit further and also applied the tecnique to the main image panel as well and sanded on it a little longer to make it light enough that I thought my markers would show true when I colored the image - I am surprised with how well it turned out - the photo just does not capture how pretty and bold the colors came out.  I hope you like it! :) Later, I will be posting how to do this technique on your own.

Recipe:  Paper:  Kraft, White Glossy Card Stock;  Ink:  Purely Pomegranate, White Craft Ink, Black Staz-On, Various Markers for coloring;  Stamps:  Send a Celebration (retired);  Accessories:  Rose Red and White Grosgrain Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Pretty in Pink Brads, Crystal Ice Stickles;  Techniques:  Faux Linen, Embossing

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

PS:  Like the stamp set I used: Send a Celebration (SU! Sell-a-bration set released in 2006).  I have (2) unused and unmounted sets for sale - click here for more details!

Broncin' Around

Sorry I haven't had anything new for you in a couple of days.  We had a really busy weekend with the craft show and just catching up back here on the home front after the show.  But I did get the chance to get some rubber out today for a few minutes - yay! :)

I just got some new circle cutters and wanted to try them out - I have some great ideas for these cutters!  One set I have been anxious to use with a circle design is Bronc Buster from Stampin' Up! - so I got it out, inked it up and this is the creation I came up with.  A note of inspiration on the design was the new technique introduced on Split Coast Stampers today - I am not sure if I did it right or not, but I like how it worked with this card as a way to keep the fold together by gently holding the circle panel folded over into place.  Take a look and let me know what you think! ;)

Recipe: Paper:  Close to Cocoa, Soft Sky, Outlaw Designer Paper;  Ink:  Chocolate Chip (Craft Ink), Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel;  Stamps: Bronc Buster;  Accessories:  Glassy Glaze Embossing Powder, Twine, Jumbo Eyelets;  Techniques:  Distressing, Embossing

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

Please review class announcement...

I have extended the sign-up period for the next Card It! or Scrap It! class until Friday Nov. 16th --- please make sure to contact me by then if you wish to sign up for this class.  Please note that you may now pay with your credit/debit card as another payment option - Just click on the Pay Now button shown.

The Class Announcement can be found HERE

Thanks and I hope to see you all there - this is going to be a good one! ;)

Oldie but Goodie!

As I have been attending the craft show all day Friday and again on Saturday, I thought I would post one of my older cards, but one that I think is pretty cool --- I just love how the embossing and dimension work on this card - so here you go, another look at an "oldie, but goodie" ;) 

Recipe: Paper:  Going Gray, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Weathered Designer Paper (retired);  Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, Craft White, Basic Gray;  Stamps:  Fabulous Flowers, Bronc Buster (flourishes), Linen Background Stamp;  Accessories:  Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Silver Brads, Iridescent Sparkle Embossing Powder (Joann - similar to SU Iridescent Ice EP);  Techniques:  Distressing, Embossing

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

Joy!

OK --- So you say you can't stamp and/or aren't creative enough to make anything?  Well, this post is here to prove you wrong! ;)  This was done with just two stamp sets, a little lovely ribbon, one color of ink and 3 pieces of paper --- simple, yet elegant.  How great would this look displayed in the easel with some greens and shiny Christmas balls placed around the base sitting on a mantle or display table?  Anyone can stamp - you can too!  Add a little Joy to your home this season! :)   

Recipe: Paper:  Very Vanilla, Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke;  Ink:  Bravo Burgundy;  Stamps:  Letterpress Alphabet, Linen Background Stamp;  Accessories:  Velvet Ribbon from the SU Sherbet Ribbon Collection, Dimensionals;  Techniques:  Distressing

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!

Get into the holiday spirit with the Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' kit by Stampin' Up!

When:  Sunday, December 2nd, 2007;   Time:  3:00 - 5:30pm  (estimated project time is 2 hours);   Where:  Tami's House - Painesville Twp., OH (please call if you need directions);   RSVP by:  Friday Nov. 16th, 2007 to reserve your spot --- I need to order in supplies and MUST have an RSVP by this date - Thanks!  (with the holidays, orders are taking longer for processing/shipping);   Cost:  $16.00/kit  Payment will be due at the time of the workshop -or- for your convenience, pay now via credit card:

NEW OPTION: Now participate by mail/online!  If you can't attend, you can get the kit and opt for the virtual class!  Please contact me via email for further details.

Event Information:

This event will be a Card It! -or- Scrap It! event meaning that you can create either (8) cards -or- a 4 page (6x6) scrapbook layout.  With your kit fee for either option, you will be receiving the following:

- 1 sheet each (for a total of 3 sheets) of the self-adhesive die cuts from the Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' kit.;   - 1 1/2 sheets each of the double sided papers from Winter Bright;   - 1 sheet each of the 12x12 textured cardstock in Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue & Real Red from the Winter Bright Kit.;   - 1 sheet each of regular 12x12 cardstock in Bashful Blue and Real Red.;   - A copy of the idea sheet that comes with the kit.;   - You will also receive accessories such as coordinating brads, eyelets and other hardware from the Hodgepodge Hardware kit and various ribbons and other embellishments to complete your project.

(If you choose the Scrap It! option, please note that I have made it so that you should have enough stock of supplies to complete the rest of a full 20 page 6x6 book on your own at home after you complete the four pages at the workshop.  Card It! will also you allow you to make plenty more on your own as well.)

What you need to bring:

You will need to bring your own permanent adhesive tape runner or other acid free adhesive for assembly of the project (contact me if you have questions). Refills for the SU Snail Adhesive (Tombow #62202) Tape runner are always available at a discounted price of $3.50/each.

If you have a personal trimmer, please bring this to the workshop as well for cutting and trimming layout supplies if you are doing the Scrap It! option.

PLEASE RSVP NO LATER THAN FRIDAY NOV. 16TH SO THAT I MAY ORDER THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF SUPPLIES!  ONCE YOU RSVP, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT EVEN IF YOU ARE THEN UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP (PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS - RECEIVE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONS).  There will be a on-site class limit of 8, so please respond promptly to guarantee your spot.

To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact me via email  -or- Simply leave a comment under the New Class Announcement Post.

Happy Stamping! :)

Desk/Table Photo Display

Today I was playing with the Stampin' Up! Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' Kit again and wanted to do something with a few 4" chipboard coasters I have been hoarding in my closet.  Well, I put 2 and 2 together with some ribbon and this is what I came up with - a cute little desk or table top display for wallet sized photos.  I never know what to do with those photos, so I think this will definitely be getting some good use.  What do you think? 

TIP:  Oh by the way, a little tip when covering your chip board - if you have found that you want a stronger hold than 2 way tape and don't want to mess with Mod Podge/Decoupage, I have been using Elmer's Acid Free Craft Bond Spray Adhesive with great success.  It can be found at any local craft store and it's a blue can with orange accents. 

Recipe: Paper:  Wild Wasabi (textured), Winter Bright Designer Paper;  Ink:  n/a;  Stamps:  n/a;  Accessories:  Real Red Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestone Brads, Diecuts from Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' Kit, Square Steps Corner Pocket Punch (SU! Retired), Crop-A-Dile, Sanding Block;  Techniques:  n/a

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

ABC's & 123!

Here's my latest creation with one of the Simply Scrappin' Kits offered by Stampin' Up! - Primary Colors.  These were fun layouts to create and I barely used any ink - so that was kind of different for me, but I love how these came out!  Without further adieu:

Recipe: (both)  Paper:  Brocade Blue, Wild Wasabi (textured),Real Red (textured), Primary Colors Designer Paper, Whisper White;  Ink:  Metallic Gold, Mustard StazOn;  Stamps:  n/a;  Accessories:  Very Vanilla Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Wild Wasabi Double Stitched Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Diecuts from Primary Colors Simply Scrappin' Kit;  Techniques:  Pad to Paper

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

Winter Joy Pages

This is another two page "just add pictures and journaling" layout.  I made this with the Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' Kit.  I just LOVE these Stampin' Up! scrap kits - the diecuts are thick and sticky and the textured and designer papers are really pretty.  I also have a comment to make about Stampin' Up!'s Real Red color.  If you are looking for a TRUE and BRIGHT RICH RED - you MUST try the SU! Real Red.  I can honestly say I have never come across such a beautiful true red before.  It's just yummy! 

Recipe: (both)  Paper:  Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, Real Red (textured), Winter Bright Designer Paper, Whisper White;  Ink:  Craft White;  Stamps:  Merry (SU! Retired);  Accessories:  Red Hemp Twine, Jumbo Eyelets, Silver Brads, Real Red Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Wild Wasabi Double Stitched Ribbon, Hodge Podge Hardware, Stampin' Dimensionals, Rhinestone Brads, Diecuts from Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' Kit, Stickles;  Techniques:  Embossing

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

The other half....Sweet!

This would be the other half of the 2 page spread "Pretty & Sweet" that I made for the upcoming Christmas in the Country craft boutique at the St. Gabriel School in Concord, Ohio.  After playing with these colors and this stamp set, I just HAD to place an order for more paper in these three colors - I just LOVE them.  I am also secretly hoping that no one decides to buy this particular layout as I really like it - okay, well they can because I can make it again, but I do LOVE it - how about you!

Recipe:  Paper:  Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Whisper White;  Ink:  Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou, So Saffron, Old Olive;  Stamps:  Bud Basics, Big Deal Alphabet;  Accessories:  Linen Thread, Fresh Favorites II Buttons, Pastel Brads, Very Vanilla Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Gel Pen, Piercing Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals, Photo Corners Punch;  Techniques:  Faux Stitching

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

This would be the other half of the 2 page spread "Pretty & Sweet" that I made for the upcoming Christmas in the Country craft boutique at the St. Gabriel School in Concord, Ohio.  After playing with these colors and this stamp set, I just HAD to place an order for more paper in these three colors - I just LOVE them.  I am also secretly hoping that no one decides to buy this particular layout as I really like it - okay, well they can because I can make it again, but I do LOVE it - how about you!

Recipe:  Paper:  Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Whisper White;  Ink:  Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou, So Saffron, Old Olive;  Stamps:  Bud Basics, Big Deal Alphabet;  Accessories:  Linen Thread, Fresh Favorites II Buttons, Pastel Brads, Very Vanilla Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Gel Pen, Piercing Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals, Photo Corners Punch;  Techniques:  Faux Stitching

Have any questions about my creation or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)  Happy Stamping!

November Stampin' Up! Special

Pick a pack of pretty papers....or two...or three! 

Stampin' Up!'s special has been announced and boy is it a good one!  Buy three packs of designer paper and get a third one free!  This is a great way to stock up on some of those gorgeous papers that have been luring me for months now.  You can see all the details here:  November Paper Special

To take advantage of this special or to purchase supplies, please send me an email!  I'd love to hear from you! ;)