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Welcome to another March submission using the Dots and Designs rub-ons!
Narelle has made for us a couple of neat projects. The first is a cute little bag made with the Faux Leather tecnique. The bag "body" is entirely embossed in clear embossing powder, so it's got a neat patent leather look to it plus it makes it relatively sturdy.
She's used the rub-ons here for the decorative strip down the front.
Her second project is a really eye-catching card! The focal image is that gorgeous rub-on and the Designer Series Paper in the backgroun is from the Bella Rose collection. Colours are Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, and Pretty in Pink.
This is a beautiful card that my downline, Pauline McArdle, in Napier taught me a while back. (Pauline is also on the Up2Scrap Design Team!)
She's got a beautiful style - either striking and simple, or very detailed but still focused.
The accordian fold inside is rather easy, but adds such a neat surprise and out-of-the-ordinary element to this.
But the really cool thing is how Pauline taught us to colour in these flowers. I've decided it's worth a little video to show you, so that will get posted tomorrow. (Movie Monday didnt' get filmed yesterday due to some urgent family matters) Sooo, I better go get some lipstick on! LOL. See you tomorrow!
Supplies Used
Stamps: Bloomin with Beauty set of set of five $55.95
Colours: Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal, Mellow Moss, Basic Black
Other: Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, sponge daubers, Bashful Blue 1/4 grosgrain ribbon, cropodile, Washington Apple DSP
This one takes a minute to get your head around, but it's quite simple in the end. My project here was taken from Jackie Topa, a very talented artist in the USA.
I loved the idea here of going from "Black & White" to full colour.
The circle sit on top of each other and are slit together on the right side so as the arrow is turned, one moves to the top of the other one.
A glue dot holds it on the card and the ribbon knot prevents the arrow tab from sliding the bottom circle all the way off.
Although the concept is simple, this is a more advanced stamping project. To do this project, please contact me to set up a class.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Petal Pizzazz set of seven $68.95, Calendar Cues
This is a short clip that was forwarded to me by a lovely lady, customer, student, and friend. It really touched me and I hope it does you as well.
Take time today to think on the things that are most important to you. And then take time to do the acts of service, say the hard words, and express the love.
Hello to a new Month!! (My newsletter will be out shortly - been run off my feet the last few days!)
This month my wonderful team of artists were given the beautiful Dots & Designs Rub-Ons (Summer mini catalogue). Each team member was given different bits, so we'll get to see virtually the whole assortment used throughout the month.
Paula has challenged herself further by doing a scrapbook page, her self-proclaimed weak area. Don't think so!!
I kept looking at this wondering what paper she used in the background (the Riding Hood Red and White one) and then realized it was a rub-on! Clever girl! She's used the rub-on panel (white) onto the Riding Hood Red cardstock, clipped it in half, and then adhered it behind the photo to look like a border. Beautiful!
Paula has used the flower rub-on as an embellishment by rubbing it onto the photo and then bringing it on down through to the card frame. She's heat embossed the sentiment, a little goodie from a retired set Summer by the Sea.
The dots are also from the rub-on sheet, which she has used to create both a border and an accent on the scalloped edge.
Lovely work, Paula! You can no longer say you are not a scrapbooker!!
Everyone loves this little bird from the For Everything stamp set in the Summer Mini. He is a cutie!
This is a simple card, easily replicated by layering some Designer Paper and ribbon. Here I've used the Pink Flamingo, one that is quite nice when used. (It looks a bit loud in the catalogue).
But, like blusher, even bright colours look nice when used in the right amounts!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: For Everything set of twelve $56.95
Colours: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Summer Sun
Other: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, Blender pens, Dazzling Diamonds glitter Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon
Our last submission for the February Challenge using the Scallop Notes:
Diana has four expecting nieces, so baby cards are on her mind! The above Little Boy card is done with a retired wheel called Little Hands (embossed in white) and she's embellished with buttons and a little fold of ribbon. I love how you've arranged the hearts here - and used the Urban Garden papers.
The Little Girl card is similar, but with Pink Pirouette instead of Baja Breeze, of course. The DSP here is Tea Party - You can't get much cuter than pink polka dots!
One of the most fun new accessories in the Summer Mini is the Sweet Treat Cups. I've compiled a little list of cool things you can put in them - but this is by no means exhaustive!
Here, I've used some fruit shaped lollies found at Pak N Save in the bulk bins. The colours are perfect for the Pink Flamingo papers and so cute!
It was a bit of trial and error to figure out the best assembly process for this one, meaning which steps had to go first. In the end, I think the consensus was to punch the hole first and then (using the stamp-a-ma-jig) stamp the gumball machine to fit the circle placement.
The card is designed with a little trap door so the lollies can be retrieved without destroying the card. However, this is optional - it depends if the contents are to be used or for embellishment only.
The stamp set here is Something Sweet, one that's be designed specifically to work around the Sweet Treat cups.
Some ideas for the cups are:
1. small lollies
2. Chocolate Chips
3. Mini m&m's (baking ones)
4. Hundreds and Thousands
5. Glitter
6. Water
7. Small biscuit
8. Beads, etc. to make a shaker-like project
9. Small bells
10. Sunflower seeds
11. Gardening seeds
12. coffee beans
13. Pet food or treats
Share your ideas in the comments section below!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Something Sweet set of 14 $52.95 (summer mini)
Colours: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Summer Sun, Green Galore, Cameo Coral
Other: Horizontal Slot punch, Real Red Striped Ribbon, Sweet Treat Cups, 1 3/4 inch punch, Pink Flamingo DSP
So the stamp goes in the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set. And it's perfect for this little layout.
This is my swap for today's team training (Thanks Ladies for a fun morning!) and also my submission to the Just Add Ink challenge this week. It took me a while to figure out how to add "dimension" to a layout, so here are my thoughts:
1. The butterflies are two layered and 3D, as you can see. Plus the ink layers of the solid colours and the Chocolate Chip detail adds visual dimension. And the LOTS of glitter Sofie put on them adds some texture too. LOL. (but I was most happy for her help last night).
2. The beautiful, big Chocolate Chip Double Stitched ribbon adds both texture and dimension.
3. The button and the "thread" running through it add dimension and some different surface area. The thread is actually a thin strip of cardstock tied into a knot - thanks to Marelle Taylor for this tip. Just don't pull it too tight. :)
4. My favourite feature of this little layout is that I made it into a pocket and made a giant tag to slide in. I've put my journaling here and a bit more stamping.
But the best part of this little 6x6 layout is the memory of that little two year old and the precious look on her face here. I love her so much.
A cute little book made from something that is so readily available - drink coasters!
I've covered two drink coasters here to make a back and a front, added a spine and some pages. This is a really great project, particularly for the teenage set.
The front is embellished with the Priceless stamp set and the Boho Blossoms punch. The stamping has a layered, dimensional look due to various colours being used, spritzering, and sponging on of ink.
The words are from the favourite hostess set, Best Yet. Love that one!
To acheive the multi-coloured image with the words, colour each word with the brush end of a Stampin' Write Marker, huff on the image, and then stamp.
"While we all store fat all over, it’s often most noticeable in certain areas – we call these the "problem areas". And unfortunately, it's the problem areas that we often struggle most to rid of unwanted fat.
If you are storing fat in your hips and thighs, despite your best efforts with diet and exercise, I'm here to tell you, you've got some hormone issues.
While we all store fat all over, it’s often most noticeable in certain areas – we call these the "problem areas". And unfortunately, it's the problem areas that we often struggle most to rid of unwanted fat.
You see, ALL problem areas are influenced heavily by your hormonal environment, and where you store that last bit of fat is determined by which of your hormones are out of whack. In this particular case, it's the female hormone estrogen.
High levels of estrogen are awesome for enjoying Grey's Anatomy and makin' babies, but terrible for fat loss, which explains why women usually have more trouble losing fat than men.
Rather than try to correct this through medication or steroids, it's possible to address the issue through training.
That is, it is possible to utilize training that will produce hormones which OFFSET estrogen.
And how else would you combat estrogen but with testosterone?
Being clear, you are going to increase testosterone levels naturally, through training. Not only will this increase the net fat-burning effect of all exercises, but more appropriate to our purposes here, it will also facilitate in getting rid of lower body fat.
I should mention something here to alleviate any concerns: it is NOT possible to produce a detrimental amount of testosterone through training. So ladies, you don’t have to worry about any masculinizing effects.
Instead, training produces what we would term a 'high' amount of testosterone from a physiological perspective, relative to what your body normally produces.
And the answer is DENSITY TRAINING.
Training density can be defined as the amount of work you do in a given amount of time during a training session. If you want to increase density, you can do more work (sets, reps, or both) in the same amount of time, or do the same amount of work and decrease the time in which you do it.
Setting these up in a circuit fashion, you perform them one after another with little rest in between.
Instead of having a set number of reps, we're going to be forming each of these exercises for TIME–you simply have to do as many as you can in a given time period."
I would suggest setting up three or four exercises and then doing each for 30-60 seconds. Aim to increase the reps each time and/or increase the weight or resistance on the machine. You do not need to lift heavy, heavy weights for this - start with enough to get your heart rate up and to feel the burn, but still using proper form.
I had the pleasure of spending the day with Val on Sunday - so great to see you! She passed along these little cuties for me to share with you today.
Val's taken the Chocolate Chip Scallop Notes card and mixed it with Bashful Blue and Pumpkin Pie here. I like the embossed background and the layering of the punched shapes.
The little cluster of elements in the corner is a great design technique - one that I use quite a bit in scrapbooking. It's much more effective to have a little grouping than to scatter your elements all over the project.
Val's second card has a completely different look. She's combined the Pink Pirouette Scallop Note with the Sweet Always papers and made a sweet baby card, one that's perfect for tucking in with a gift. The main image here is from the Level One hostess set, Punches Three.
It's a neat idea to punch out some of the elements from the printed paper and then pop them up to mirror the dimension of the button. Clever!
I received the news today that a friend of mine has lost her grandmother over the weekend.
I'm sending her this card tomorrow.
This is a combination of two swaps I received at the Stampin' Up! convention last year, taking what I really liked about both and combining them to make something new.
I've labeled this one Budget Wise because you need very few supplies. Beyond your basic supplies (ink, stamps and cardstock), you only need the horizontal slot punch and some ribbon. Glitter is a nice extra.
I'm gravitating more towards the clean look with fine details these days.
I've used the Owl Together Now stamp set, one that I think is darn cute! As you can see, the scallop edge is punched with the 1/16th hole punch and then folded back to add a little interest.
The Stamp-A-Ma-Jig is just the tool to get the owls sitting right on the branch. I've then coloured them in using Blender Pens and the ink pads.
On both cards, I've used the Real Red Gingham ribbon. However, because the ribbon is red and white and the cardstock here is Very Vanilla, I used a sponge and the Close to Cocoa ink to make the ribbon a little less "white".
The Baja Breeze card is a simple punched hole and the ribbon run through. The Pink Pirouette version uses a homemade heart paperclip - a neat little trick using a simple, standard paperclip.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Owl Together Now set of fourteen $62.95, weathered $39.95
Colours: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, various colours for colouring
Other: Real Red Gingham ribbon, 1/16th hole punch, Blender Pens, Crystal Effects, paperclip, Word Window Punch. Scallop Notes set of 30 incl envelopes $28.95
First of all, please let me correct my previous post:
The Hamilton And Whangarei Extravaganzas this weekend both start at 10am. Please bring along a lunch for our break in the middle.
Thanks!
From the archives of Mike Geary:
Ok, this spice that I'm going to mention is one of the most overlooked, but
healthiest spices in the world...
You might even call it a "fat burning spice"... in a roundabout way.
And yes, it can actually help you win the battle against abdominal fat if
you use it daily...I'll explain why.
Here are some other benefits of this miracle spice:
*controls blood sugar levels
*helps maintain insulin sensitivity
*a very powerful antioxidant
*may have antibacterial and antifungal properties
*and dozens of other benefits
So what is this miracle spice?
Well... it's good old tasty Cinnamon!
Although cinnamon does not directly increase fat burning (such as by
increasing metabolic rate, etc), it CAN actually help you to burn off
abdominal fat and get leaner through an indirect link.
Here's how...
Although cinnamon has dozens of health benefits, the main benefit that will
help you to get leaner is through it's strong effect on controlling blood
sugar levels in your body.
In a study published in 2003 in the medical journal Diabetes Care, groups
were split into people taking 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon per day in
capsule form (the equivalent of approx 1/4th to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon).
The results of the study showed that all 3 amounts of cinnamon reduced
fasting blood glucose levels by 18-29% after 40 days.
Cinnamon can also increase insulin sensitivity, which essentially means that
it is helping your body to control blood sugar while simultaneously allowing
your body to produce less insulin.
As you know, chronically high insulin levels can make your body pack on the
blubber.
How to harness this to lose more fat...
One possible way to benefit from cinnamon to lose more fat is to use
cinnamon daily in your meals when you can, such as in yogurt or cottage
cheese, in smoothies, oatmeal, or anything else you can think of where it
would go well.
Also, you could use a cinnamon capsule before each of your meals.
This could help to control blood sugar and insulin response from your meals
and thereby control your appetite and cravings throughout the day... hence,
helping you to lose body fat more effectively over time.
So now you can see that not only is cinnamon a powerful antioxidant that can
help you stay youthful longer, it can also help you to control blood sugar
and get a leaner body!
Note: please make sure to consult your doctor before adding any new foods or
spices to your nutrition plan if you are taking any medications or have food
allergies.
According to Dianne Appleton, a NZ manufacturer of gourmet vanilla, cocoa and spices, Sri Lankan cinnamon is the most powerful (and tasty in my opinion!). It's definitely worth spending the extra dollar or two to get the really amazing stuff. Find out where to buy or order yours here.
The first project is a joyfold card, layering with Whisper White and Night of Navy. Paula's done lots of white heat embossing here to bring the stamp images out. It's a cool way to use your stamps - to stamp on dark cardstock with white or use white embossing powder. Note to self: Must do that more often!
The two stamp sets are two Level One hostess sets, Best Yet and Organic Grace. She's done some really amazing things with that set.
The stitching is faux -done with the mat pack and a white gel pen. Very beautiful!
The second card is very fun and bright. Paula has layered Elegant Eggplant card to make the front of the Scallop Note the same length as the back and to add colour showing through the punched holes.
The sentiments are from another Level One hostess set Sweet Little Sentiments and the images are from a retired set, Pocket Fun. Paula's added the button from our new button set, Sherbet, to one of the flowers. And she's also used the masking technique with the flowers and leaves. Any girl would love a creation like this!
Scallop Notes: set of 30 with Envelopes (10 of each Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette) $28.95 Click here to order
This is a cute little box - perfect for that little something for someone special to you.
I made this up to be more for a girl and friends. I do like to give away a token love-item to my single girlfriends and to my daughters. My mother and sister are not in NZ, but they are good candidates, too.
I've used the Candy Lane papers here. Basically, it's a box with two lids - the first one to fold in has a 1 3/8 circle punched out for the window. The second lid then slot into the first lid via a small slit.
I put acetate on the window and also in the bottom fo the box for sturdiness. The heart inside is a cute little heart soap - very fun. My girls have loved using this in the bath!
Stamps are from the I {heart} Hearts stamp set and A Happy Heart stamp set. I get a good deal of use out of both of those ones.
Have a wonderful day! I'm off to the Coromandel today - such a beautiful drive on a sunny day.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: I {heart} Hearts $49.95 + $2 of this is donated to Haiti, A Happy Heart $49.95
Colours: Riding Hood Red, Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette
Other: Heart to Heart PUnch, Full Heart Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Various Circle Punches, Acetate
Stampin′ Up! demonstrators are working hard to make a difference in the lives of those who continue to be affected by the 12 January earthquake in Haiti. In just fifteen days, demonstrators around the world have already sold 7524 of the stamp sets. From each of these sets, Stampin′ Up! will donate $2 to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund.
This offer lasts until 28 February, 2010, so you still have time to lend a helping hand to those who are so much in need.
Order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set ($49.95) here
The beautiful calendar featured here was made by the lovely Dennise Cranfield in Tauranga. Her style is just impecable. Thanks, Dennise!
I've been wanting to do a scrapbook page with the gorgeous stamp set Razzle Dazzle since I first saw it. Today was the day!
My layout was inspired by the Just Add Ink Challenge this week - a sketch and Nicole McMurtrie, one of the Design Team there. I loved her colours and of course, the stamp set really appeals, too.
As you can work out, I've turned the sketch on the side and used the partial circle as a journaling spot rather than the focal image. The hardest part was doing the lines on there, but my 11 year old daughter helped me with that. :) The Circle Scissors make it super easy to whip out a couple of nesting circles.
I stamped the Razzle Dazzle big flower down the side of the Textured Baja Breeze, and it came out a bit antiqued looking due to the texture on the cardstock. I added a bit of white gel pen accents to bring them out and to repeat the dots along the ribbon.
I just LOVE the Real Red Polka Dot ribbon! I have a little fetish for ladybugs, though, so this is just my thing.
The right hand side of the layout is actually a piece of acetate stamped in Cotton White Staz-On and laid over top of the Baja Breeze. The title words are also in the Razzle Dazzle set and also stamped in White Staz-on directly onto the photo. Worked great!
This is one of my favourite designs! I just adore the Raspberry Tart papers, especially when paired up with Chocolate Chip.
This is the same album I showcased here, but obviously with different colours and stamps. Amazing how a shift in colour really makes a project look so different. Which can be used to your advantage. :)
Pick A Petal is such a versatile set! Some of my ladies made lillies, some daisies, some butterflys, some dragonflys. All looked really great.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Pick A Petal set of eleven $62.95, Warm Words set of eight $46.95
Colours: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral
Other: Corduroy Brads (retired - Build a Brad is a perfect replacement), double Stitched Chocolate Chip ribbon, Raspberry Tart DSP, Eyelet Border Punch
I've been having a fight with the internet this morning, so apologies for being rather tardy.
And it was the first day of school! Girls were very excited.
This month the Guest Artist team was given the Scallop Notes found in the Summer Mini catalgoue. I've taken on the challenge, too and have come up with a few designs that I'll post through the month.
I gave each of them two in case of disasters (hey, it happens to all of us!), but Narelle has successfully made two here:
The first card features a retired stamp set from last year that I can't recall the name. (Post in comment section please if you do!) She's coloured and stamped the bird stamp with the Stampin' Write Markers and also stamped and cut it out from another piece for 3-D look. Very nice!
The Baja Breeze scallop note has a cool background - stamped and embossed with clear embossing powder and Dazzling Diamonds. It's a neat, subtle effect - thinking some great wedding cards with this technique.
The flower image is probably from the same stamp set as the bird - stamped in Pink Passion and glitter and button added.
Narelle also did a job on the envelope, slipping the side seams apart (floss is great for this) and added some punching and a Baja Breeze liner. Very nice!!
My downline and friend, Rachael Knight, aka Kightstamper, surprised me on Sunday morning with this beautiful box she made. And not only that - it was full of Jolly Ranchers! Woo hoo!
the operative word there is "was". The photo shows just a few left . . . Mostly it was my children who keep thinking that if they just take one, mom won't notice. But times that by three, and quickly there's not much left . . . .
The sentiment is from the SaleABration set, Whimsical Words - such a beautiful font. And a very appropriate sentiment for me at this time - thanks Racheal for being a friend as well as an outstanding business associate. And thank you for the beautiful box with a thoughtful gift.
And I must mention the stamp set used here, I {heart} Hearts is the one that, when purchased, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. I've seen it several times now - the Kiwis have really big & generous hearts. You are fabulous.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: I {heart} Hearts $49.95, Whimsical Words FREE SaleABration set
I thought the matchbook style would suit a guy, you know the whole playing with fire thing. And chocolate is always a winner. For any gender and any age group.
I designed this up going for an antiqued look because of a blog challenge (which I never uploaded in time, but at least it got me thinking). I love these hearts! I love how they can look so sophisticated here, but can also look fun and bright, like here.
And even better, this is the set that Stampin' Up! has designated as with each purchase, they will donate $2 from the proceeds to the Red Cross Haitian Disaster Relief Fund. That's a great reason to order this one before February 28th!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts $49.95, Three Little Words $28.95
Because I'm a week behind, I'm inserting Diana's lovely submission today out of our normal schedule.
Diana filled up her swet treat cup with mini m&m's and then used all the ink colours to match. The hearts are all from the I {heart} Heart Stamp set ($49.95). And Diana very cleverly flipped her ribbon around so it's white with Kiwi Dots! Love it!
Words are from the Chit Chat rub-ons.
SU has recently accounced that $2 from each of these sets sold will be donated for a Haitian Relief Fund. Now through Feb 28th. A great, great set and now helping a good cause.
I feel very blessed to be associated with a company that is so wonderful in so many ways.
Order yours here.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: I {heart} Hearts $49.95, Butterfly Prints $29.95
Colours: Kiwi Kiss, Ballet Blue, Real Red, Cameo Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Green Galore
Circle Circus is one of my most-loved stamp sets - so fun and fresh.
Love this colour combination, Val. Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, and Kiwi Kiss. I was just commenting last night to a friend & customer that I haven't used Tangerine Tango very much yet, and this is a great combinatioin to try. Thinking it would be great for Masculine projects as well.
That's a cool way to use the grommet and the ribbon, too. Val's filled the Sweet Treat Cup with fun coloured beads, making this into a festive shaker card. Great project, Val!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Circle Circus set of ten $62.95
Colours: Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Other: Large Grommets, Sweet Treat Cups, beads, Circle Scissors, Kiwi Kiss Pigtails ribbon
This little beauty was inspired by the lovely Merilyn Irvine's card she sent me for my birthday.
The bride who wanted this design needed a couple things: butterflies, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery, relatively easy to make, and to keep within the budget her future husband had set out.
So we took three different cards and came up with this combination, simplifying Merilyn's original work for both mass production and to reduce cost-per-card.
It's really a neat "layout" for a card - a clever design and beautiful colours make all the difference!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Butterfly Prints $29.95, Baroque Motifs $46.95
Colours: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery
Other: White grosgrain ribbon, 3/4 circle punch, scallop edge punch, Butterfly Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
