January 26th, 2009 by Connie
shadesofstamping.blogspot.com/ (click here for my new blog)
Hello to friends of my blog..I am posting to let you know about my new ventures with Blogger.
I have strong attachments to this blog and I am keeping it for a while; but, most of my posts with be directed to my new address listed above.
Note: To all my blog subscribers you will have to subscribe again on my new blog..so sorry, but I was unable to transfer subscribers.
On my next post to this blog, you may want to unsubscribe, as most of my posts will be about re-directing traffic.
I have some new features: a cute little Widget Shop Stampin Up, which links to my Stampin Up Website. Music, (hope you like my taste in music).
Check under " Links " I have added link called "My Gallery", also added is a "slideshow" at the very bottom of my blog..All, of which, are still a work-in-progress.
I would be so thrilled if you visited me at my new place, see ya over there soon…www.shadesofstamping.blogspot.com
connie
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November 14th, 2008 by Connie
Lisa came up with another awesome color challenge prompting us to use one of the new " In Colors" Baja Breeze.
Take a tour on over to the Blogger’s challenge list here and see more wonderful work.
I decided to do something with less stamping and more paper pieceing. A wonderful excuse to use my " Big Shot" machine.
I rarely case an idea from the catty, but could not resist this sample on page #27 of Stampin Up’s Holiday mini catalogue.
I used the large Circle Scallop and Bird with Leaves and Flower Bigz dies. All of these dies can be viewed in the Holiday mini; or, on my Stampin Up Website, under the category of Dies, then click on BigZ dies. You can also click on the " Shop Now" link on my sidebar.
Colors for this card: are Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turqoise, Very Vanilla. Patterned paper is from " Patterns Designer Series Papers - Baja Breeze. I stamped the Turquoise background using white craft ink and a wonderful little set called "Boho Backgrounds".
Thanks for stopping by
connie
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November 7th, 2008 by Connie
Thank you Lisa for the wonderful challenge. Feast you eyes on the creations of the other Blogger’s Challenge players here.
On the top bar is button “Shop Now” which isvery easy to scan through the catalogue this way and place your order. Yes, Stampin Up has online shopping..horrah!!!
Important Note:
I would also like to add, for anyone who orders from my website; upon request, can receive creative coaching from me via online or by phone. Any kind of support or help you need, just ask. I have a special telephone package and do not have to pay for long distance in North America. One of the perks of living in Saskatchewan.
Also, anyone interested that is living within the Weyburn, Saskatchewan vicinity, feel free to ask me about classes. I have a three spaces left for my November classes.
I had so much fun, trying my new sets from Stampin Up’s Holiday Mini.
A Christmas Cardinal was shouting to me for this challenge and to even add more dimension, I used the wheel that compliments the set Scandinavian Season.
It wheels like buddah and this set will mezmorize you also..Be careful!!
“Dear Mrs. Stampin Up…, it would be wonderful to have some Designer Paper made from the set "Scandinavian Season” very funky and creative stamps. Wonder if she will hear me!!
I incorporated many of the “ New In Colors” for my cards and falling in love with how they compliment almost any color.
The majority of my stamping was done with Stampin Up’s craft ink and embossing with clear embossing powder. Lots of sponging and Distressing to achieve multi tones.
Templates used were Stampin Up’s Bigz Dies that are utilized on the Sizzix Big Shot machine, now available through Stampin Up. The Top Note Bigz die and Scallop Circle large, can be found at the back of Stampin Up’s Holiday Mini catalogue.
I am realizing the full potential of this machine and very happy I made this expenditure.
Cutting tools are the window to creativity; and, I find I always use my die cuts, no matter how old they are. I have dusted of all of my old dies from various companies and rediscovering them all over again. Yes, you can use all dies on the Big Shot machine. What I am most excited about, is how the BIGZ dies, cut chipboard with ease. I love embellishing and painting chipboard.
Happy Stamping everyone and get those Christmas cards going.
Thanks for stopping by
connie
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November 2nd, 2008 by Connie
Just a quick note on a new addition to my blog. See the tabs at the top of my blog; I added, Photography, another one of my passions..I will be uploading more pictures from time to time.
I am working on designing some sympathy cards; and unfortunately there always seems to be an occassion to give cards to family. ( Not the best scan of these cards and far more beautiful in IRL.)
I stamped the Flower and Angel on Stampin Up Cardstock Vellum, embossing in Black Pigment Ink made by Ranger and using clear embossing powder. I love this technique of coloring on the backside with Stampin Up markers and Blender Pens;
The Angel is from a company called Stone House Stamps… (Vintage Angels) feast your eyes on the beautiful work in the gallery.
The Flourish Flower and Crackle background are from Innovative Stamp Creations, the sheets are called: Fancy Design and About Me.
Take a browse of Elaine Seip’s photo bucket store " Integrity Designs" she carries these stamps. Visit her Blog Here.
The Die Cut frame and corners are from Spellbinders and Provo Craft … wonderful accents for cards.
thanks for stopping by
connie
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