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  • An Ornament Vase

    Wow I've been busy!! Lots going on right now. At the beginning of this month I traveled to Cincinnati, OH for a SU regional training… And of course any Stampin' Up! event means Swaps. I created two different swaps for this event and I'm sharing the first one with you guys today.

    I don't remember where I first saw it but some genius figured out if you cut the bottom off of the Ornament Punch in the Mini Catalog you get a fabulous vase! Tie in the matching Stamp set and you've got Polka Dot Vase Cuteness. I had to create a vase card and since it's me it had to be purple…

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    Don't you just LOVE IT! here's a closer look at the vase and as you can see – no I didn't cut a straight line but that's the beauty of this – it still looks great!

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    Stamp Sets:

    • Pocket Silhouettes

    • Delightful Decorations

    Colors:

    • Rich Razzleberry

    • Pale Plum
    • Old Olive
    • Soft Suede

    Accessories:

    • Ornament Punch
    • Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon

    I used the Rock and Roll technique to ink up the leaves for the flower pot. I inked up first with Old Olive and then rolled the edges in Soft Suede to create some variation in the color.

    If you would like to purchase the Ornament Punch or any of the Great products from the Holiday Mini visit my SU Website and click on Shop Now.

  • Red and Black – Simply Elegant Wedding Announcement

    Remember my cousin who was getting married in Vegas? We've been working on her Announcements / Invites to the Reception and we came up with a great simple but elegant card. I LOVE IT! she mailed them out so I should be safe now to post it and share it with all of you..

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    This is the card closed. (Sorry the gold stamping didn't turn out very pretty in the photo) To open the card they simply slide the ribbon up and the bottom flips down with a pocket to hold her RSVP Card and Directions Card.

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    Supplies Used

    • Monogram Sweet Alphabet Stamp Set
    • Game Night Stamp Set
    • Encore Gold Ink
    • Real Red 12 x 12 card stock
    • Basic Black card stock
    • Very Vanilla Card stock
    • Groom Specialty Paper
    • 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

    I LOVE the texture that the Groom paper gives to the front of the card. We are also working on Favors that match this card but I'll hold off on posting them until after the reception. (Don't want to spoil it for the guest)

    Are you planning a Wedding? If you would like to set us a Bridal Consult to find out more about how to can create your own wedding cards, favors, programs, and more e-mail me.

    Happy Stampin'
    EdmondsSiggy1

  • A Great Girls Night Out

    On Saturday I had the first of my new monthly scrapbook crops at Schrader Family Center in Ballwin. It was a fabulous fun girls night out! Everyone who came received supplies to create a scrapbook page layout. Everyone was free to work on whatever they wanted – of course we all made the sample page and then sat around chatting, munching on snacks, and looking at the scrapbooks some of us brought along to work on.

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    The weather was beautiful on Saturday so we propped open the doors and got to enjoy the fresh air while we worked. I'm crossing my fingers that we'll have pretty weather again in September!

    You can see a few peeks at the page we made in the pictures above and if you're a fan of my Facebook page I posted my full finished layout!

    If you want to join me at next month's crop e-mail me for all the details.

  • Initial Bag Tags are Fun and Easy with Fun Foam

    Stampin' Up!'s annual convention started today. I decided not to go this year which turned out to be a good thing. I don't have the energy back yet to tackle convention excitement!! 🙂 I was SO thrilled that some of my Create, Ink girls were still making the convention trip – so we'll all get to look over their swaps and hear about the convention excitement at our next meeting.

    As many of you know I usually bring a fun gift to my team members at convention each year, and I didn't want this year's convention goers to miss out on the gifts. I wanted to make something small this year so it could easily be slid into their suitcase or carry on and I came up with the idea to make bag tags out of Fun Foam. I LOVE the way they turned out.

    Here's a close up of Debbie's – LOVE IT!!

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    Supplies Used: Big Shot, Serif Essentials Bigz Die, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon, Fun Foam (in Melon Mamboish Pink), Crop-a-Dile

    – I started by using Spray Mount adhesive and sandwiching three pieces of Fun Foam together to create a great chunky piece of Fun Foam.

    – Then I ran the Fun Foam through the Die Cut machine.

    – I used the Crop-a-dile to punch a hole in the top of each letter. Attached a ball key chain, and tied some ribbon on to finish the bag tag off.

    I made a card to place the bag tags in. Keeping with the same color theme.

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    This card uses the Great Friendstamp set. And Gayle and Tiffaney's Bag tags along with Debbie's.

    I places the tags inside the card and then used a length of ribbon to tie the card shut so everything would stay inside until they arrived in Salt Lake City and Opened their gifts.

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    I can't wait until the next SU event – I plan to be there!! If you want to be at convention with me and the rest of the Create, Ink girls next year e-mail me to find out more about becoming a demonstrator.

    Happy Stampin'
    EdmondsSiggy1

    PS – For everyone who has been worrying about my health: I am slowly getting better – I’m starting to get some energy back (Wow this infection took it outta me!!) which means more items on my to do list finished and more stamping time! I know it’ll be a hard year but it’ll be easier with all of you!! I’m so blessed to have so many stamping and online friends to worry about me! Thanks everyone!! Just one more example of all the fabulous things Stampin’ Up! has brought into my life.

  • July Projects of the Month

    The July Monthly Projects have been added to the blog. If you subscribe in a reader be sure to click through to www.inkrediblestamping.com and scroll down to see the projects. You'll find them on the right side of the page.

    Happy Stampin'
    Julie

  • Lavendar Rice and a Little Something Blue Too…

    My cousin is getting married today – Congratulations to her and her new husband!! They're having a very small ceremony with just my Aunt and Uncle along with My other cousin and her husband. They've been engaged for a while and just decided a fun "destination" Wedding while they are on a big family vacation this summer was the perfect option for them! They'll have a bigger reception party this fall so the rest of their Friends and Family can celebrate with them!

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    Now if you know me it's against my rules to let anyone have a milestone event without a little handmade touch added! So I wanted to send a little something along with them for their big day and I needed to make something quick. Mom brought home some lavender "rice" from a local lavender farm, Winding Brook Estates. (If you live in the area a visit is a great summer activity, check it out) Lavender rice is just Dried Loose Lavender Buds. Mom though it would be fun to send the Lavender Rice along with them so they had something fun to shower the newlyweds with after the wedding – plus it'll make their suitecases smell fabulous! So we filled some Small Cello bags with the lavender and created these window boxes.

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    Supplies Used:

    • Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon
    • Almost Amethyst card stock
    • Tea Party Designer Series Paper
    • Taste of Textiles Specialty Paper
    • Movers and Shapers with Curly Label Big Shot Die
    • Small Cello Bags
    • Eyelet Border Punch

    I used adhesive to attach the Amethyst paper from Tea Party DSP to the White Striped paper from Taste of Textiles so that I would have the Amethyst inside showing through the window. After cutting the paper with the Movers and Shapers Die I did some scoring and modifying to create the pouches. Decorate the pouches (I had to add the blue ribbon just to make sure they had their little something blue) and add the small cello bag inside and you're done!

    I LOVE the Taste of Textiles paper – it comes with an assortment of neutral papers in fun textures and looks - It's hard to capture their beauty in a photograph. The white has a great texture and sheen – here's a close up but it's still better in person!

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    This is one of the papers on the Last Chance Accessories List. It's one of the 25% off items. If you want to have some of this paper for yourself be sure to visit my online store and purchase it before it's gone!

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  • Me & My Ribbon Scissors

    Do any of you have that one crafting and stamping tool you just can't live without? It's ok you can admit it I know we all have a few of these! For me that #1 tool is my Ribbon Scissors (Actually the Craft & Paper Scissors from SU, but I call 'em Ribbon Scissors). I108360F

    From the first moment I held them in my hands it was LOVE. They're so comfortable to hold. I only use mine to cut ribbon. I tied a little piece of ribbon to the handle so everyone else knows these are my ribbon scissors! Sadly, despite how hard I tried, I could not cut the ends of the ribbon I tied onto the handle with the Ribbon Scissors. So the ribbon on the scissors doesn't have that perfect crisp edge I get when I use my ribbon scissors.

    I know I have a problem! 🙂 If you've been to a Stamp Camp you know – I'm normally very laid back about my stamping tools (I am right??) I want everyone to play and have fun! But every time I pull out the ribbon scissors I have to remind everyone to be nice to them and only cut ribbon. Like I don't know where to get another pair if I needed them right? I'm sure it would be a dream to cut Paper, Felt, or Just about anything else with these scissors, but that's against the rules in my world. That's what the Paper Snips are for!

    So here's a little more info about my favorite stamping tool…

    Craft & Paper Scissors  108360 
    Price: $29.95 
    After you use these scissors just once, you’ll be hooked. These high-quality scissors cut ribbon and card stock easily and beautifully. You’ll get a smooth, clean cut every time.

    • Stainless steel blades, 3-3/4" blade length
    • Perfect for cutting card stock and ribbon
    • Ergonomically designed to fit your hand (right-handed)
    • Heavy duty

    If you want to get a pair for yourself pick them up in my online store. Just visit my SU site and click Shop Now.

    What is your favorite tool? Leave me a comment and let me know…    

  • Time for Dad…

    With Father's Day coming up we decided to swap mascaline cards at our last team meeting. This card was swapped by Crista – I'm telling you she has a way with markers! I love how much she brought the face of the close to life with just a little color blending.

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    Stamp Set: Sense of Time

    Crista used Urban Garden Designer Series Paper for the background. I think it's great how she was able to use what I consider a very girly, flowery paper package to come up with a very man friendly card and color theme!

    Are you a Fan or My Facebook page yet? I posted some more samples from our team swap on my Facebook page so be sure to hop over to Inkredible Stamping Facebook and check them out. While you're there be sure to click on "Become a Fan" so  you'll get updated everytime I add content to my site.

    Happy Stampin'
     EdmondsSiggy1

  • Lazy Hazy Summer BBQ Days!!

    Introducing the Country Living Summer Cook Out Kit. (This kit puts me in the mood to plan a BBQ Girlz Night Out this Summer – Hey Girls what do you think??)

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     Available June 15-August 31 (or while supplies last)

    Spending time with family and friends can make the splendid, lazy days of summer ones you'll always remember. To make your Summer Gatherings Easy and Fun check out the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit. The kit comes with everything you need to throw a simple and stylish summer bash with a handcrafted flare, including unique invitations, fun food wrappers, customizable coasters, and much more!

    The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:

    Kit Contents

    • Dig In stamp set
    • Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot® (not pictured)
    • Ruby Red Classic Stampin’ Spot (not pictured)
    • 8 invitations, complete with die-cut pieces, skewers, and envelopes
    • 8 die-cut table tent cards (2 each of 4 colors)
    • 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
    • 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
    • 24 printed food wrappers (12" x 12" sheets; 12 each of 2 colors)
    • Linen thread (5 yards) (not pictured)

    Find More Information About this kit Here

    There are some fun pictures featuring this kit on the So Shelli Blog too – Check it Out.

    Contact me today or Shop Online to Purchase Your Kit

  • I was nominated!!

    I just found out I was Nominated for Best Eye Candy on Blogluxe

    2009 BlogLuxe Awards

    I have 2 votes!! 🙂 Go check it out scroll down and look for Inkredible Stamping and Vote for me if you want!! 🙂