The puppies and snow mini
Just a quick post I am working on a mini for my snow swap on Myscraproom, hope you enjoy the video.
Stamp Happy, be a blessing!
Queen kat on Tuesday — with tutorial
1. Stamp “under the sea” image onto a Heat proof transparency using Versa mark ink and then covering with black embossing powder. Carefully emboss the image, then flip the image over and color with your favorite coloring medium, I used my copic markers.
2. Stamp the image onto your favorite colored card stock with versa mark ink and black detail embossing powder, emboss with your heat tool.
3. Place the transparency over top of the card stock and line it up, vies the illusion of water.
4. Use glossy accents or other dimensional adhesive to attach the transparency on top of the card stock. Be careful not to use too much or they won’t stick, the pieces will just kinda slide around.
5. Using your favorite embossing folder, I embossed some blue card stock and placed it onto a pink card base. Then once the glossy accents was dry, I fussy cut around the image. The final effect is stunning, she looks dimensional and like she is truly floating.
Stamp Happy be a blessing.
Here is a great picture of Mike and I !
Isn’t just amazing how you can start off a year in one direction and watch it change dramatically going in an entirely different direction?
If any one doubt’s that start with the post in January and watch the progression. I have always felt that my life especially shared with Michael, have been more than just blessed.
I have no doubts that we will like all couples have our trails, but the bottom line is I am HIS wife. Nothing will change that.
We had such a great time at his company’s Christmas party. It was at a fancy-dancy hotel in Anne Arundel, called “The Hotel”. This part of our community is ramping up for the casino’s to start coming in. Every time I drive out there (about 10 miles or so) it has changed once again.
There where douevers, now one of my favorite’s was this spinach wrapped inside of a puff pastry, it was so good. I’d never had beef wellington before, but they had them wrapped up in like a won-ton type wrapper. Oh so good.
The douevers where served in a large atrium with well appointed decor and furniture. Very beautiful place. After that we went into a large dinning room, with beautiful decorations.
There was an open bar, and I really enjoyed some nice Chardonnay. The buffet has seafood, prime rib, wonderfully flavored veggies and so many wonderful deserts to choose from.
Mind you I can only eat about 5-10 ounces at any given time, my stomach has shrunk quiet a bit since my surgery. On that note, I am still recovering well. Just need to work at getting my energy back up. After about 30 minutes of housework, I’m spent.
Dorthy is doing well. We will be traveling to see her during the holiday season. I’ll keep you posted. I promise my hubby (aka scrubby) will take bunches of pictures.
I am using some copic quality card stock today, and really loving how the markers react to the paper and how easily they blend together.
Stay tuned, I am hoping to receive my new Snowman album die in the next couple of weeks, it is so adorable, I so look forward to receiving it.
Have a great day, stamp happy be a blessing!
Secret Santa YPP!
It’s finally here!
I am one happy and spoiled girl! When I was editing and playing back the video before publishing it to YouTube, I still have a hot mess on my desk of these wonderful goodies that need to be put away.
I had such a great time opening up all of the packages in my secret Santa box, it has truly been a great experience and I am thankful to have been part of it.
Stamp Happy and be a blessing!
December Daily and my advise to Newbie Swappers
Hi my stamping Friends
Today’s post focus’ on Swaps, as crafter’s we often join Mini book swaps, card swaps and other swaps, after a run of what I call bad luck with swaps, I’m stepping forward to share some things with the newbie swapper so he she can have successful swaps.
If you are new to swaps in general, communication with the swap hostess is critical. He/she will be happy to help you with questions and even provide feedback on your project if you would like a second opinion.
I highly suggest before you sign up for any swap, regardless of the type, that you PLEASE go out to You tube and watch some video’s. You tube is very user friendly and key words like “mini book”, go a long way. These not only give you ideas and encouragement, they will teach you some old and new techniques to use in your project.
Do your best work, something you would be proud to receive in the mail. Think about what your swap partner would like to have, especially essential when it is a one on one swap.
If you are on a site that has threads, subscribe or follow the thread of swaps you are participating. This will keep you in the loop of any changes or of information you need to know.
I love new swappers, they keep us old timers on our toes, especially when you are enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Enjoy the video! Stamp Happy and be a blessing!
