Technique Club continued

Here is the CHALKBOARD TECHNIQUE that I shared with ladies at my Technique Club a couple of weeks ago.  Once again I cased this card from another Stampin'Up! Demonstrator, Becky.

 I used the Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set and Framelits, both of which are in the Spring Catalog.

Valentines is just around the corner so for your stampin' needs, please visit my website: www.shirleybmckay.stampinup.net.

Thanks for stopping by and until next time, Happy Stampin!

A-tisket, a-tasket, a green and yellow BASKET....

Well my baskets aren't green and yellow as you can see....but they remind me of that favorite nursery rhyme

Once a month I have the opportunity to go to The Terrace, a retirement facility, and stamp with the residents. When there in December, they asked if we could make a basket so this is what I came up with.  I only have an hour to spend with them so I had to come up with something pretty quick and easy. 

The pink basket was made using a 12 x 12 piece of card stock, scored at 3" on all four sides.  On two sides I cut to the fold line (by looking at the picture I hope you can follow what I'm saying).  Then, all that's left to do is to bring up the two sides and tape it together.  It's hard to see in the picture but I put a brad on each side to adhere the handle to the basket.  The designer paper inserts measured 2 3/4 x 2 3/4.  The majority of the ladies are going to use these for Easter baskets for their grandchildren.  

The smaller red basket was made using a 6 x 6 piece of card stock and scored at 2" on all four sides.  It turned out so cute and they couldn't wait to go to the store to pick up some Valentine chocolates.

They also made the little triangle favor that's filled with Hershey Kisses which I'm sure all of you have seen.  Several ladies plan on making these for their friends for Valentines Day. You can get 4 out of one piece of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock.  Each triangle is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, scored at 1 1/2, 2 1/2 and 4.

On my next visit, they want to make a couple of cards and several more Valentine treats.  I'll share those after that class in early February.

Thanks for joining me today.  Have a great week and I'll see you soon!

HAPPY 2013

May 2013 bring many sweet memories and peaceful times.  Wishing you and yours a prosperous New Year!

 

 

 

Those who follow my blog know I haven't posted in way too long.  I'm still here but life has gotten in the way and most of you know how that goes.  I am going to make a "resolution" to post at least a couple of times a week so hope you'll hang with me. 

 

I'm sharing with you today a New Years note that I made.  I had several people that I wanted to remember at Christmas time but didn't get a card in the mail early enough.

The wording came from another SU Demo although I did tweak it to my liking.

 

The Rhinestone Jewel is barely noticable in this picture....but I don't send many things without putting a little "bling" on them.  When these first came out, I was not a big fan but now I don't think I could live without them.

 

Thanks for joining me; have a wonderful day!

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY....

Here's Laura's last 4th of July project.....pinwheels.  They were so simple!  She did an outstanding job helping her parents get ready for their 4th of July Celebration later today.  It will be an afternoon of fun and fellowship with family and friends.  My son-in-law goes all out with the fireworks. Last year we were all disappointed as there was a ban on fireworks due to our dry conditions.  Look out this year!   I'll be sharing some of those photographs with you tomorrow.  Stay tuned.

Enjoy your day and take time to remember the real reason for the Celebration ~ God bless you and yours.

Another 4th of July decoration......

Our granddaughter loves projects....so here's one she created using Stampin'Up!'s Big Shot and Rosette Bigz Die.  We used two pieces of red, white and blue card stock and cut the rosettes to make them the size we wanted.  These can be used in a number of ways to decorate for the 4th.

Ok, tomorrow is her last 4th of July project ~ I hope you can join me then. 

Until next time, happy stampin'!

Preparing for our 4th of July Celebration

It's been so long since I've posted but we've had lots of things going on.  We are keeping our granddaughter some this summer and have been busy doing some fun things with her.  Here she is making Uncle Sam and Aunt Samantha!

I saw this idea of covering a Pringle's can in the July 2nd issue of Woman's World. 

 We used lots of Stampin'Up! "stuff"....card stock, the Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, several punches, glass stampin' glitter just to name a few.

And here she is with her finished project.  She did such a great job!  Aren't Uncle Sam and Aunt Samantha cute?

Stay tune tomorrow for another projects she made for our upcoming 4th of July Celebration.

Have a great day!