Look Beyond The Stamp Set

How do you like this simple card of a wreath? Look closer...is that really a wreath? Well it isn't, I made this wreath with one of the two step flowers in the HeartFelt Thanks set. A two step stamp, creates an image in two steps. You layer the images to create depth and color. Notice the full image and the outlined image on the sets displayed near the card. Here I stamped both the images with the same color in a circle - I wanted a more cohesive look with some texture to create the wreath. I then used what is normally the center to create the look of berries. To get the most out of your stamp sets, look beyond the intent of the stamp set you will be surprised at the number of different things you can do.

OH - Before I forget - Congratulations to..

Katie
Alenoush
Cara
Julie
Barbara

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Accept the Challenge

One of my favorite blogs is http://www.soshelli.com She hosts a monthly challenge and I thought I would share it with you. This month the challenge is Halloween creations. Check it out... Share your creations with us...

I am a wimp

So I was supposed to run in the 5K today, but the rain is just to much. I have wimped out and am really sad about it. I will post more later, but wanted you all to know that I appreciate your well wishes.

5K

So I have decided to run in a 5K. It is the Shawn Nassaney Memorial race at Bryant Colleg: http://www.shawnmnassaney.org/ Shawn worked at APC with me and was a victim of the 9/11 attacks. I am so excited to be a part of this event. My goal is to just not be last. I participated the very first year and couldn't even finish. Of course that was over 100lbs ago so I have higher expectations this year. My hubby will be there cheering me on and taking pictures. If I find any that are not to crazy looking, I will post one. Hopefully of me crossing the finish line!!! So this Sunday around 1:00 PM I need you all to send me swifty thoughts.

I will let you know how I make out.

Couldn't resist..

Okay, so I don't normally get into holiday cards except for that one in the middle of winter (afraid to say it because I am still holding onto summer..).

But, we made this card in this months Adventure Stampers meeting and I thought it was so cute I had to share. It really was so simple to make.

The card itself is made from one of our new In Colors Kiwi kiss. We used two circle punches for the Whisper White and Basic Black eyes and the Kiwi Kiss nose and eye lids cut in half. You may noticed we also sponged some Kiwi Kiss on them too to give a little definition. Using a white gel pen we made a little highlighted the Black on the eyes. We then used the Basic Black Marker to draw the mouth and the small scar on the side. Topped it off with some Lavender Lace for his hair and a little Smarty Pants (Item # 110980) saying stamped on his head.

Put it all together and you have a cute whimsical Halloween card that you can send to kids, family or your best friend. Hope you enjoyed this one...

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Open 24/7

Today Stampin Up! released it's new Online Store. You can now shop with me 24/7 through my Stampin Up Website. My hope is that this will give you just one more outlet to get the supplies you need to create your fabulous projects. All pricing is exactly the same and the product will be shipped right to your door. If you have any questions, feel free to call me. You will still be able to place orders with me in person and at events. It is very important to me that we spend time together sharing what we love to do STAMPING - this has not changed!! :O)

Have fun and happy shopping!!!