Hello friends!

 

  Today I decided to re-do a video tutorial I did originally in March of 2011. 

 

OLD VIDEO:  (Scroll down for the new version)

 



 

  Since the quality isn’t all that great, and it seemed that my precious camera man, Chad was moving around a bit more than I realized, I decided to completely start from scratch and redo the video for this project.

 

  I originally made the butterflies from paper, then vellum, then finally I used transparency film and of course my now infamous 3D shrink dink butterflies.  I love making them from the transparency because they are forgiving, easy to make and do appear to be very life-like.

  The butterfly stamp is from Sweet and Sassy stamps. I purchased them last weekend when I attended the Allentown, PA show.  You will be stamping with versa mark ink, and embossing with black detailed embossing enamel on one side, heat setting the image, and then coloring from the opposite side.  Use your scissors to trim it up, apply some E6000 glue and you have this pretty project.

  I hope you’ll give it a try.  Let me know what you think.  Enjoy the video!

 

NEW VIDEO:

 

 

Hello my friends!

 

  I’m so glad you stopped by.  These two ATC cards are actually made from thin acrylic.  I stamped the butterfly on one side with staz-on ink and colored it on the opposite side.  I then covered it with a thick coat of glossy-accents.

 

  The 3-D butterfly ATC was made by stamping the butterfly with versa mark ink onto a transparency.  It was then embossed with a heat gun and black embossing powder.

 

  There is a video on how to make these on my youtube channel.  You can watch the video here: butterflies. 

 



 

 

Happy Monday!

 

  Just as we expected, our weather forecast was correct.  We have about 11″ of snow on the ground.  It snowed through the night and most of the morning.

 

 

  I spent some time working on these projects for my chemo buddy “C”.  “C” has breast cancer.  I wanted something cheery and came up with this idea.

  I used the smallest of my Accucut Craft dies to make the pin wheels.  To make the paper fit with the color scheme, I die cut the pinwheel twice so I could achieve the effect I desired.

  The stamp is from Whipper Snapper Designs that I purchased at the Heirloom Rubber stamp show in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

 

 These projects may look difficult when in fact they are not.  Just a little patience and waiting for things to dry and you have a one-of-a-kind project sure to bring a smile to any one’s face.

 

 

  We need more volunteers’ for the Chemo Angel Programs.  Please click this link for more details.

 

 

 Have a great week. Stamp Happy, be kind to one another and always be a blessing.

 



Allentown, PA Rubber stamp show

 

 

 

  I really had a nice time at the show.  I went alone, which was fine, but it made for a very long drive there and back.  I would like to take a moment to let you all know, when you attend these shows, it is always a good idea to ask before you take ANY Pictures.

  Most vender’s do allow photography so you can take home the great ideas from their display boards. There are a few however that do not. 

 

 

  As a “seasoned” show attender as well as worker (I’ve sat at many a demo table and done make and takes in my day).  I have a few suggestions if you ever venture out.

  1.  Don’t expect any bargains.  Most of these vendors do offer online printable coupons and some deals. But most do charge retail prices. 

2.  Be sure to bring plenty of cash.  Most vender’s (Thank you Pay pal) accept credit/debit cards for purchases. However, some do not.  It is also important to know most shows do have a concession type stand. They usually take cash only and are limited with their selections.

 

3.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, dress in layers and bring a change of clothing.  The Allentown venue is in a big ware house facility and wasn’t very warm.  Even with the outside temp being in the 60’s.

 

4.  Be patient, and don’t forget to ask questions.  These fine folks do want you to buy their product, but they want you to know the proper way to use it and answer any questions you may have.

I hope you find this information helpful.  Enjoy the VBLOG where I show pictures of the products I purchased.  Have a great day. Stamp Happy. Be Kind. Always be a blessing.

 

Here’s the video: