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Cove Crafters February 2022 meeting

February Cove Crafter’s group!

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!

Stamp happy and be a blessing, until next time.

Cove Crafters – an interview with IC Radio and Donna Feazell

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!

First meeting of 2022 COVE CRAFTERS!!

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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!

Stampin up Wheels — Unmount and use for slimline cards!

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Over the years, like many of you I have “collected” craft supplies. That includes those Stampin Up© Stampin Around © wheels. There was a time that Stampin up even created a special guide to help keep the wheels straight while using them.

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!

PHOTO BOMB Shepherd’s Cove Hospice Thrift Shoppe with Donna Feazell of IC Radio

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This mornng my husband and I ran some errands, one of which included one of my all time favorite places: The Shepherd’s Cove Thrift shoppe. I did find some great treasures today, the best one is a large bag of craft felt that I can use for a Cove Crafters project. Regardless of which day you choose to visit this shoppe, you are guaranteed to find something to your liking at wonderful prices. The funds raised from this facility go to help individuals who are indigent. It is a wonderful ministry that gives back to our community in so many wonderful ways.

There are some upcoming video’s planned for you guys, one is how to use your distress oxide inks and emboss them. Yes you can emboss with dye ink as well as distress oxide ink.

Stay safe during this holiday season, remember the true meaning of Christmas! Until next time, stamp happy and be a blessing!

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