New Stampendous!

Just released stamps from Stampendous have come in. They're already uploaded, along with a few new colors in the Frantage Embossing Enamel line.

50% off Halloween stamps!

There may be a die or two as well, but mainly stamps!
And, have a very Happy and safe Halloween!!

PaperArtsy is in the store!

Got a nice heavy box from Great Britain yesterday! Loaded with stamp sheets from PaperArtsy. I got a few dies to coordinate as well.
You'll find most of them under the stamp category "eclectic". It was difficult to categorize them, so they got their own. lol

Prickley Pear Monday Blog Submission



This week I made a "Happy Fall" card for our Prickley Pear Design Team blog submission.

I used the Fall Scalloped Oval 2 stamp set and their Scalloped Oval Die. The sunflower I colored with Copics, and then the layering began. The colored papers are from a DCWV paper pad. To "notch" the corners I used a small circle punch.

The wavy bottom was done with an embossing and die combo from Stampin' Up. A little lace, a few well placed gold dots and it was time to get the Distress ink out, Pumice Stone, and everything was distressed except the gold dots.

Steampunk Top Hat

I found this project it in the British magazine Craft Stamper, the August 2012 issue. They have the template at this website: http://res.trapletpublications.com/trapletimages/TopHatTemplate.pdf  but no instructions.
It was more fun than I imagined. I had a blast! I decided to make it one of the projects I need to do for Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps.
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Materials

• Ranger Grungepaper
• Ranger Distress Embossing Powder :Milled Lavender
• Ranger Distress Stains: Peeled Paint, Milled Lavender, Dusty Concorde
• Acrylic paint - I used a plum color.
• Stamps: Swirls ATC Background and Steampunk Gear Stamp Set with coordinating die from Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps.
• Strong liquid adhesive. Craft Stamper used Glossy Accents.
• Embellishments: ribbon, eyelets, paper cord (or something similar) to lace through eyelets. Get creative and use embellishments that suit your style.

11/4 Class Project

Finally settled on something!
We're doing gift card holders, using stamps from Art Impressions!  You can view the different stamps on my website.

Virtual Convention!

I received this email this morning. Thought I'd share.

You are invited to attend the Virtual Convention at RSC right from the comfort of your own home! The show officially starts today at 9am PT and runs through Monday. We have lots of companies offering HUGE discounts just for RSC members. Be sure to spread the word to all of your stamping friends because no one should miss out on these great sales.

Hope to see you there,
http://rubberstampchat.net/index.php