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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

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all busy stampers and scrapbookers.. I had a wonderful Xmas this year, surrounded by friends and family.  Dear Mr. weather was not so kind to so many of us across the country. 

Here are a couple samples of a Christmas card and some Wedding Invitations I did a while back.  The stamps are from Stampin Up -  Baroque Motifs and Holy Triptych. 

I have been busy working on Scrapbook layouts and photography and yes constructing  another blog.  I may be MIA for another week..it’s the new year and change is approaching.  I hope, very soon, to share with you all the new innovative and creative challenges I have been working on.

Every Day Life - Photography

I enjoy creating word art/journaling on photographs.. A picture of my "oh so cute" grandson.  This photo really depicts his personality.

I took this picture with a 50D MM Nikon Lense.  I really love the soft look and depth of field you can achieve with this lense.

 Thankyou for visiting my blog…stay tuned for specials and the New Stampin Up Spring/Summer 2009 catalogue.

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

 I started this card with the intentions of a Fall theme, I guess I still want it to be summer.  Originally, I planned to create one of  Robin Beam’s  notorious "Bandana" techniques; and, decided to omit the white gel pen.

I began by applying with an applicatior ,"Tim Holtz" Distress Inks, onto the white glossy Cardstock.  I love these inks; they are intense, brilliant and fun to experiment with.  Very easy to achieve the feel of "color in motion".

 One of my little stamping contentions, is finding a black ink  that leaves a nice, solid impression on glossy cardstock.  I found, "Ranger’s"  Archival Black Ink gave me the best coverage.

I was in the mood for bold, bright, and big;  so after a thorough exploration of my stamps, I decided to use Gelatin’s " Big and Wild Things".  Ask me how long that took.  I have a lot of stamps.

I have a special scrapbooking store that is near and dear to me;  owned by a wonderful lady by the name of Jayme; called, Scrapbooking Fanatics.   Check out her store HERE.  Jayme carries GELATIN stamps and I believe the "Big and Wild Things" are out of stock at the moment.  Jayme informed me they are coming; and, more new Gelatin stamps will be added on her site.  Watch this store closely, as things go fast.  I also purchased my Basic Grey stamps from her, a nice addition to the Basic Grey paper line. 

Other stamps used -  Words:   Basic Grey - Two Scoops  "Sweet Sentiments", Basic Grey Ornamental - Flowers and the little vine at the bottom is from Stampin Up - Pocket Silhouettes.

 For one of the layers I used the Cuttlebug Embossing folder called "Dots".  Cardstock used was Stampin Up.

Thanks for stoppping by

Connie

Be sure to check this week’s BirthdayTheme on Blogger’s Challenge list HERE.  Some awesome talent to be viewed.

Stamps, are from Innovative Stamp Creations - Woman Around the World and Scrapbook Words.  The images at the bottom of the card are from Stampin Up.  I used a background implementing the Alcohol Ink Float technique from Pat Stamps Technique Junkie newsletter.  The inks used are Ranger’s Alcohol Inks..Love those inks.

The pinkish swirls are from Nestabilities..ooohhh they are fun to use to accent a card. See Elaines photo bucket with all her new products.

Thanks for stopping by

Connie

My Stampin Up website:  conniepaxman.stampinup.net

I am excited to share with my readers; and, anyone coming upon my blog, a fantastic site on "unsolicted opinions on the subject of Crafts."  I subscribe to this blog and always appreciate their hard work and expertise to explore this everchanging market.

 Tonight,  I opened up my e-mail to find an interesting report on; "the testing of different brands of colored pencils, by Mary Chong."  Viola,  Stampin Up came up shining and given the head nod.  Craft Critique is my newspaper/bible; and, allows me to keep up with all the new crafting products making debut on the market.  Click here to view this report and be sure to scroll down the page to see their test results of different brands of pencils. 

Visit my Stampin Up website…at  www.conniepaxman.stampinup.net  A brand new catty is online and a whole lotta exciting products and awesome promotions. 

 Please feel free to call me for the new Stampin Up Fall/Winter catalogue

Thanks for stopping by

Connie

Check out my new Stampin Up Website at:   www.conniepaxman.stampinup.net

I now have a Stampin Up Website, please click on the link to view all promotions and what’s coming this summer.  Feel free to call me, if you have any last minute orders before the Fall Winter catalogue retires or if you would like a new catty.

To be launched later this month:

An exciting "First Time Ever"  Promotion on new stamp sets.   Also to be revealed, new products for home decor; and, you will be able to purchase through Stampin Up the new "Big Shot" die cut machine along with templates, dies and a carry bag…New  "In Colors "  and much more.  Check my calender, on my Stampin Up website, towards the end of August if you are interested in seeing new products or taking my classes.

My latest Card:

 Sympathy cards are not always the occasion that one desires to be creating for, but a reality of life.   This card was done using a technique from Pat Stamps Technique Junkie newsletter called  Alcohol Ink Float.  I used Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks and Stampin Up’s fabulous 140lb water color paper. I went on a bender and made about 50 backgrounds..a very addicting technique. 

Stamp Sets are  Stampin Up:  Close as a Memory, Pretty Petals and Boho Backgrounds.

Inks: Tim Holtz Alochol Inks, AND  Stampin Up Craft Inks:  Wisper White, Elegant Eggplant and Almost  Amythest.

Embellishments:   Prima Flowers, Bazzill Brads and Stampin Up’s Word- Window punch.   The images are stamped in Craft Ink and embossed in clear Embossing Powder. 

Cardstock:  Stampin Up:  Certainly Celery, Elegant Eggplant and Watercolor paper.  I softened some of the colors with White craft ink on the Certainly Celery Cardstock  using a stamp from Boho Backgrounds. A technique I love to use if I find the Cardstock is too bold.

Thanks for Stopping by, hope all of you are having a great Summer 

Hugs

Connie

 Another Blogger’s Challenge Card.  This challenge involved any "Resist Technique".  Emboss Resist is one of my favorites.  The background was done using Luna Lights paints, it was a little bright and conflicting with the flowers, so I brayered over top with Stampin Up Going Grey Ink. The flowers were embossed with White Embossing powder.

The Verse is a stamp from Stampin Up Occasions Mini, and the flowers are "Big and Wild Things" from Gelatins. The scan does not show the card justice in real life.

Click here to see more wonderful and stunning cards created by Blogger’s Challenge players.

Thanks for looking

Connie