Welcome to my neglected blog. Life has a way of side tracking plans. The saying “if you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans” comes to mind.
I really don’t want to “adult” today. However, recent circumstances have put me squarely in charge of getting my birth mother into a nursing home. I am a list maker, that skill is coming in handy.
Back to the project. Using the newer Eileen Hull full size journal die. Click Eileen’s name to visit Amazon to purchase the die.
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The cover was covered with a scrap of fabric then layered with various laces, trims and even the applique is recycled from a vintage handkerchief.
This beautiful journal took more than 12 hours to complete, a true labor of love. Now to decide if I’m going to sell it or give it away.
Have a wonderful day! Until next time, stamp happy and be a blessing!
Our precious group was once again rescheduled in February . First the Heart Of Hospice event and then on the evening we had planned was cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. With the weather change, I was uncertain as to how many people were going to attend.
This group did not disappoint! I had eleven total attend to make the adorable luminaries.
I am now officially a member of the Crossville Homemakers Club. This group supports many activities including Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.
I made some buttons for folks in the Crossville Nursing Home who are celebrating birthday’s in March. Each button was packaged along with a door tag to celebrate the resident’s special day.
With there being a few less folks to help with the project, I was unable to take many pictures of the busy group. These folks are very dear to me and I appreciate each of them.
I hope you are all doing well. I am proud to be part of an organization that supports those in need. I thank the Lord for each of them!
Today I had the honor of speaking with Donna Feazell and ICRadio.Media. I am looking foreward to seeing everyone who is a part of Cove Crafters! Enjoy the show!
This cove crafters meeting was extra special as we had 18 in attendance which included 4 young people. Photos of all individuals are used by written permission and are exclusive to www.lorettarodger.com. They are not to be duplicated or shared without written permission.
Our group shared a wonderful meal where there was an abundence of food offerings from our group. Everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed watching folks who up until now were not familiar with one another, and how in just a short time, they melted together to make a cohesive team. We ate around one in the afternnon and had all the projects complete just after 2:30.
Many folks stayed to help with clean up, and moving tables and things back into their correct positions. I really enjoyd this group and look forward to seeing them all again! Please email me at: ms.rhetta@gmail.com or call/text 256-572-3830 if you would like more information, contribute or ask questions.
Thank you again for contributing! You are all such a blessing! Stamp happy and be a blessing! Until next time!
Those didn’t really work. There was also the problem with the ink cartridges that were difficult to change or even recap for storage.
The video shows how simple it is to remove the stamp (basically just red rubber) from the wheel. Once they are off the wheel, check the back for left over old adhesive. I found it easy to remove this by pulling it free of the stamp.
Next you will want to use some Aileen’s tac it over and over glue. I use a disposable cheap paint brush to apply the glue to the back of the stamp. You will want just a small amount and cover the surface well. Set the stamp aside and allow the glue to dry. This process takes around 3-5 minutes according to your climate. It may take longer in more damp environments.
Once they are dry you can store them. I laminated some 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock and use those for storage. obviously you can make these any size that will be suitable for your own organizational system.
One of the best parts of removing the stamps from their bases is the use of them for making slimline cards. When stamping I place my stamp on my MISTI, my coloring preference is Copic markers. Since they are alcohol based it is important to use a good quality cardstock and ink. My personal preference for ink is Momento Tuxedo black. Cardstock preferences are the Walmart Hammermill #110 cardstock as well as Xpress It blending card.
The stamp can be inked and colored just like any other stamp. Super easy, super fun. I do hope you will give unmounting and giving new life to your stampin up retired supplies.
Please email me with any questions or leave a comment below. Have a great week, stamp happy and be a blessing! Until next time!