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Here is what I am stamping today. Hopefully these will come out in order,

The first is: “Glad to Bee your friend”, This is a cute house mouse stamp. Even though the scan does not show it, th wings are covered in crystal lacquer and sprinkled with glitter. I loved coloring and layering this image. With today being Valentine’s Day, I couldnj’t resist doing something sweet.

I spent some time today on two cards I will be submitting to “Just Cards” magazine they both use stamps from Sparkle N Sprinkle. Check them out on the web.

Here is the first card. The scan does not do the colors or the glitter justice, I love the simple form this one took. As many of you know, I am on the design team for Sparkle and Sprinkle and love it!

Here is the recipe for the “Forever Yours” card;

“Forever Yours”

Plate 270 “Floral”

Staz On ink 99704
Blender Pen 99535
Crystal Ice G1058

Light blue, medium blue, white and purple card stock

Patterned Scrapbooking Paper
Heart Eyelets

Instructions:

Stamp Flower onto white card stock using staz on ink. Cut out and color. Embellish with Crystal Ice Glitter.

On medium blue card stock, use the cuttle bug embossing folder to emboss back ground. Layer flowers onto front as shown. Layer on patterned card stock and purple card stock as shown. Embellish with flower eyelets.

Finished card measures 5 ½” X 4 ¼”. All Stamps and supplies are from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

Here is another card, It reads a little southwestern, if you are wondering what the saying means, loosly translated it is “Praise the Lord”.

Here is the recipe for the “praise the Lord” card;
Stamps;
Plate 282 Western Manuel
Staz On Ink 99704
Quickie Glue Pen 99202
Cyrstal Ice Glitter G1058
Crystal Effects (Lacquer) or other dimensional clear glaze
Dove Blender Pen 99535
Card stock in Red, Mustard, Blue and White
Accessories; Buttons, Pop Dots, Patterned Scrapbooking Paper

Instructions;
Cut Mustard card stock to 4” x 3”. Place into a cuttlebug embossing folder and emboss. The patterned Scrap booking paper measures 4” X 2 ¼”. Layer this onto the top of the mustard card stock as shown.

Stamp Mexican guy onto white card stock using Staz on Ink. Color using water color pencils and a blender pen.

Layer him onto a piece of distressed blue card stock. Cut out Chilli Peppers and attach to card as shown. Also attach buttons to card front. Refer to photo.

Color peppers with water color pencils, and layer on crystal lacquer. Sprinkle with glitter and attach to card as shown. Stamp Sentiment using Staz On black layer onto card as shown. Finished card measures 5 ½ X 4 ¼”. All Stamps and supplies are from Sparkle and Sprinkle Stamps.

Don’t forget to check out the archives of my blog. There is Blog Candy and a Swap, there are memories, cards, ideas and links to fun stuff. Sit back, take the tour and Enjoy.

As always you may contact me via email at; ms.rhetta@verizon.net

Happy Stamping!!

I started off today with a simple goal. I needed to write my BIO for Sparkle N Sprinkle Stamps. I have been a member of the design team for more than two years and am just now getting around to it. I had my oldest son take a few pictures.

I’ll be posting them throughout todays blog. Let me know which ones you like the best!

After viewing the first set of photos, I noticed how cluttered my desk really was!

So — off I went. I decided to ‘clean’ it up a bit. Merry Christmas! I found so much stuff I had forgotten about it was like Christmas! I found orphaned stamps (shame on me) I found some stamped images and (Don’t laugh) I finally found my cell phone.

I found old pictures of the kids and even one of the dogs. All now safely put in their homes. I’ll take some more pictures this afternoon of the inside of the cabinets you see behind me. I love my area. It offers me alot of options, with easy reach to everything I need.

I think I should buy myself some “bare minerals” and see if it would reduce the redness of my face, I don’t like this picture other than it shows off the craft area.

Here is another one, Mike (My love and hubby) thinks is too serious. I kinda like it, it looks like I’m deep in thought!

Don’t forget, I still have room in my Spring/Easter Swap, please email me at ms.rhetta@verizon.net for more information. This swap will conclude with BLOG CANDY!

Stamp Happy!

Loretta R.

It is cold outside here in Maryland. The snow is falling.

I ran out this morning to have some lab work taken care of, and on the way home the snow was gently falling, so pretty. The snow flakes reminded me of little feathers floating through the air.

I’m actually *excited* to get my blood work done. I must admitt I like alot of folks really needs to loose some weight and become more health concious. I know if I start taking care of myself better not only will I feel better, but in the long term sceme of things I’ll live longer and be happier.

Above is a card I made for Carissa Ellerd’s Spring swap. I think it is so cute. I had alot of fun layering the papers and doing the stamping. The glitter is a little less than I normally use, but I feel it came out very well.

I am hosting a Spring/Easter swap of my own. Here are the details;

This is a make 5 cards get 5 back. Full cards. No envelopes.
Include a SASE with same postage you mailed with and an extra stamp. Extra postage will be returned if not used. If you do not include the SASE and stamp I will not be able to return the swaps to you.

Sign up for this swap from today, Feb. 12, 2008 until Feb 29. Swaps are due in my hands no later than March 17.

Best work only. Remember that others will be viewing your work. Please include the ‘recipe’ for the card in your swap.

Please email me at; ms.rhetta@verizon.net to sign up and/or to ask any questions.

My snail mail addy will be given to you at that time.

I look forward to this swap and hope to get alot of participation.

BLOG CANDY! The best swap card will receive a set of clear stamps. I will announce the set in my blog soon, so be watching for it.

Stamping hugs,

Loretta

Here they are! The last of the Valentine treats. These are going to join the other treats and journey 585 miles to my niece in Augusta, Georgia. These are so much fun. I must admitt, I struggled with the measurements (I am measurement challenged) and with alot of encouragement and help from my husband, finally got these right.

Special thanks to Laura for the tutorial, which you can find at http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/ well worth the visit.

Feel free to email me with questions or comments, the email is ms.rhetta@verizon.net.

Happy Stamping to all!

Loretta R.

Ohh what a happy card! I loved making this. I recently purchased this cute set from Penny Black its a clear stamp set and I love the cutsey images! I paired it up with the “Happy” stamp and a little tag.

Recipe is simple. Card base is pretty in pink card stock and is cut to a standard size of 4 1/4 X 5 1/2″ finished.

Layer ontop of the pink card stock the swirley paper (Scraps from my scrap pile) and the green stripe, stamp the lamb and color as shown. Embellish with glitter. Layer lamb onto green cs, I used a paper pierce tool to create the little holes

I stamped the Happy and colored with water color pencils and a blending pen. It is finished off with a tag I die cut using my sizzix machine and the little flowers and buttons. I really like this, I think it is adorable.

Just looking at this card makes me happy.

Today I have a mess on my desk and around it, I don’t have much space in my stamping area, so I tend to let things pile up a bit and then clean them off. Its like a happy discovery every time.

I’ve also been working on these;

I’m going to ship them off to my niece in Augusta, Georgia later on this week. I’m also trying my hand at making the pencil boxes. So far I just can’t get the darn measurements right since the box isn’t folding quiet right. My dear DH assures me that with my (lack) of math skills he will be happy to sit down with me and do one of the boxes. I’m a kinda see it learn it kinda girl.

I hope today finds every one well. I had a happy surprise at lunch today. My friend Kris met me for lunch at the local Uno Chicago grill and brought me my Birthday and Christmas Presents. Wow, So many goodies, I can’t wait to go through them (again) and put every thing in its new home!

I’m still waiting (not so patiently) for my Scor-Pal to arrive, I hope it lives up to its reputation! I am looking forward to receiving it soon!

Have a stamp happy day!

Loretta Rodger