Create Bliss

Hi Everyone! I was in a crafty mood today and entered a challenge at a site called Paper Hoarders. For the challenge, we had to use lace on a tag, so this is what I made:
I have been wanting to use this dress form from LINDSAY'S STAMP STUFF on a project and today I figured out what I wanted to do with it. I cut out the pieces using my Cricut and SCAL, but if you don't have a Cricut or SCAL you can use the jpeg printables that are included in these sets. I used Distress Inks on the tag, doily sash, measuring tape and the buttons.
I stamped CREATE in the corner (Invoke), embossed the lower edge with a cuttlebug folder then glued all my pieces down with Helmar Acid Free glue and used Liquid Scrap Dots (for dimension) to adhere the buttons. I wrapped the spool with some embroidery thread and attached it to the tag with various ribbons, threads and yarns.
Here are links to the sets I used:



This project was sew much fun to make! That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, and until next time, happy creating!

Dreamy Journal

Hi Everyone! Are you all having a great summer? It is hard to believe that we are almost through our first week in August already. YIKES! Since summer is a time for dreaming and being creative, I decorated this small journal for recording ideas, memories and dreams. What would you put into such a journal? Maybe lists of places you would like to visit, a diary of what you do on any particular day, a drawing or two? Maybe some photographs or movie ticket stubs to remind you of a special date? Perhaps you might record a poem, or a song that is special to you - the possibilities are endless!
Here are the quick details of this easy to do journal:
First, I printed and colored and image from this digi stamp set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff . I used my scalloped nesties to die cut the image and the border. I layered the scalloped pieces and patterned paper onto the cover. Next, I added a Prima flower and a couple of leaves along with a piece of printed ribbon. A punched corner for the top and done! As I am sitting here looking at it, I am thinking I could have tied some ribbons to the spiral binding for a little added texture and color. Hmmmm...maybe I will take it back to the craft room and do that...
This was a quick, simple project that would make a cute gift or something nice to keep for yourself and you can buy this or any other stamp set this weekend at Mygrafico for 40% off!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend Everyone!!!!

A Project (FINALLY) and a SALE!

Wow! It has been a long time since my last blog post! Life has gotten busy (in a good way) and has taken me away from my hobbies. My family and I have all just gotten home from an almost month long vacation, visiting family and friends from Virginia Beach to Tennessee, to Eastport Maine and lots more in between and back home again. Well, for the day anyway, till we make our way to camp for the weekend where it will hopefully be cooler...
I have a fun project to share with you today that I made before our summer adventures began. I decided to send a box of goodies to 3 of my favorite girls and was inspired to make the box look like part of the present.
I took a shoe box and primed it with gesso, then gave it a coat of a mixture of different color blue paints. I had some colored images and a few pieces of patterned paper left over from other projects and put them all together to decorate my box. All pieces were glued with assorted HELMAR glues.I painted a lighter shade of blue on the areas I wanted to write my addresses on.I really like how this digi image looks like a postage stamp. It is one of my favorites from the Pretty Primitive set at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff :)
More favorite LSS - these are from the Doodle Flowers set.I used these Doodle Flower favorites to cover over a "mess up". LOL The patterned paper is from a paper kit in Lindsay's SHOP HANDMADE store, studio g stamp and a bird that I bought somewhere in my earlier travels...These were cut from scraps using Tim Holtz dies. More die cut digi papers from Lindsay's Shop Handmade store, along with a studio g stamp.
This was such a fun project to do, and really didn't take much time at all. The best part is that you can buy these papers and stamps or anything thing else at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff (at Mygrafico) on sale today and tomorrow!!!
Please let me know what you think of this project - it is my first attempt at altering a box, so I could use a few ideas and suggestions. What have you altered lately? Leave me a link, and I will check it out and see what inspires you :) Have a great weekend, Everybody!

The Game - Steampunk ATCs

Happy Thursday! I am home again after a much enjoyed vacation. We spent time in Las Vegas, Arizona and California. It was a wonderful trip, but it is always good to be back home. Today I have a set of ATCs to share with you. I made these for a swap at the Stamp Shack using one of the gears in the Steampunk SVG Set from LINDAY'S STAMP STUFF. I have had the "wind up man" stamp for a long time, just waiting for the right time to use him. I'm not even sure where I got him, and he isn't labeled, but I just knew I had to have him. :) The book pages are from a novel called Saratoga Trunk. ( I didn't read it, but it sounded kind of "steampunky".) LOL I used Tim Holtz distress inks to age the pages and added special embellishments bought on a trip to Texas. Here is a preview of the Steampunk SVG set:
Make sure you check out Thefrugalcrafter's Weblog for more inspiration, possibly a freebie, and links to the rest of Lindsay's Fabulous Design Team's blogs.
For more Steampunk Inspiration check out Suzi's Scraps. Suzi used the train from Lindsay's Steampunk Stamp Set to create a fabulous set of Steampunk ATCs for the same swap! Leave her some love when you stop by and let her know what you think. I'm sure she will appreciate it. Until next time, Happy Crafting Everyone!

Posh 'n Trendy Minimalist Cards

Happy Thursday! I'm excited to be posting some cards today made with a new digital stamp set from LINDSAY'S STAMP STUFF! It's called Posh 'n Trendy and I just LOVE it! These cards were so simple, I made a set of four. All I did was open a blank page in my printshop program, "divide" my page in half horizontally and vertically. This gave me guides to use so I would know where to put my images. You can print two cards per page this way. Next I centered my digi stamp and sentiments on the pages and printed them out. Then cut each sheet in half and fold. Color the images and blend with Goo Gone. Add a few pieces of self sticking bling along with a flower and in just a few minutes, you have a nice set of cards. They can be given as a set for a gift or kept to have on hand to send to a friend. I just love the minimalist look - I've seen this type of card in several magazines lately and wanted to make some myself and thought this was the perfect stamp set to use. Let me know what you think. I love your comments. They make my day!!!
Don't forget to check out Lindsay's Blog today for a fabulous freebie and then hop on over to the rest of her design team's blogs for more inspiration! On a not so happy note, today will be Cheryl's last day with us on Lindsay's Design Team. We will miss you and your inspiration, Cheryl. :(
Here is a preview of Lindsay's Posh 'n Trendy Stamps:



Enjoy!!!

Happy 2011!!

Happy New Year!!!! It is so good to be back after taking a break over the holidays. My family and I had a wonderful time during Christmas and New Year's Eve. My house has been very quiet this week with everyone back at school and work so I took some extra time to do some card making and shopping!
Two of the cards I made this week are using ATCs that I made and posted previously. I always make a couple of extras when I am in a swap so I decided to use these extras on cards. The third card is made using some patterned papers and my new Tim Holtz Tattered Flowers Die.
Each of the cards are made using stamps and/or papers from LINDSAY'S STAMP STUFF - and the best part of that is, these sets are all on sale Thursday through Saturday for just one dollar! They are being retired in the Mygrafico Store, but will still be available in Lindsay's Shop Handmade Store.

I used the following (retiring) sets:

Teariffic (Stamps)
Pretty Princess (Stamps)
Sweet Stitches (Papers)

Check out Lindsay's Blog, THE FRUGALCRAFTER'S WEBLOG and see what she and the rest of the design team have created this week...and as always, I'm sure there will be a freebie involved...Happy New Year!!!!

Jan 6-9

All retirement items $1.00

Don't miss out! Once the sale is over, retirement
items will be gone from mygrafico for good.

Terrific Tags

Merry Christmas! Is everyone ready? I have my shopping done, but today I will be wrapping, baking and visiting. This week's project, as you may have guessed, is tags. I made this one super quick with the Winterland stamp set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. I printed the Christmas Tree on white card stock and cut it out with my nestibilities (Labels Four) and embossed it (after I finally located the tan mat...). Next I cut a larger label with pink card stock and embossed it and taped the two together. I added glitter and self sticking gem stones to give the tree some sparkle. I punched a hole for the ribbon string and it was done. You could easily print several of the images in this set and do a bunch of these tags at once (which is what I SHOULD have done...but I digress).

Start with Lindsay's blog and find out what she and the rest of her design team has whipped up for you today and have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Shannon Neparko

Margie Visnick

Cindi Hooks

Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss

Rhonda Walker

I have entered my project in the following Challenges:

AIFactory - Anything Goes
Alotta Rubber Stamps - Bling it on
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Anything Goes

Winter Wear for your Hershey's Candy

Happy Thursday! Today I have a quick and easy way to sweetly wrap your Christmas Candy. It's so easy, it's shameful...but this time of year, who doesn't need a quick fix or two?
I used the new WINTER WEAR set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff at My Grafico! And for one day only, MG is having a 40% off sale, which makes this project even better! All you need is a sheet of labels, a set of digi stamps and a bag of Hershey's Nuggets candy. Open your stamp (png form) and size it to fit your label. I used AVERY 8160 for this project. Using the software, change the color of the stamp(s) and center them on the label. Print them out and wrap one label around each piece of candy. They fit perfectly! These candies would be cute in a see through gift bag with a topper, stuffed in a stocking, or tossed in a pretty bowl and left out on the table for Santa!

Check out the rest of Lindsay's Fabulous Design Team today and see what other tasty treats they have waiting for you to feast your eyes on...









Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Shannon Neparko

Margie Visnick

Lisa Jurecek

Melissa Craig

Leanne Garner

Tamara Bennett

Cindi Hooks

Micki Harper

Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss

Rhonda Walker

Diane Bove

Laurel Seabrook

I entered this project in the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe: Christmas, but not a card
Craft Your Passion: Anything goes

Quick and Easy Christmas Card

Happy Thursday, Everyone! Have you all finished your Thanksgiving leftovers yet? Sadly, I didn't have any to finish (we went to hubby's parent's house) but we certainly haven't starved, by any means. ;)

Today I have a quick and easy card to make for Christmas. This would be a great one to make in batches. I started with the Harlequin Paper from Lindsay's Black and White Papers set. I printed out a small sheet (scaled to size) and then printed the stamp. You could actually print a few of each on one sheet and save time and money. I cut out the paper and attached 3 red brads in the lower right hand corner and glued it down on a black card base. I ran a strip of tombow adhesive on the edge and across the front and covered it with red ribbon. I cut out the stamp with my nesties, glued it down and done!

You can find the stamp set on Lindsay's Blog - and here's the best part - it's FREE! You can find the paper along with several others in this set in Lindsay's Mygrafico shop for only $2.99!!
Check to see what the rest of the Design Team has whipped up for you today! And I think Lindsay will have a new freebie for you, so you can start with her! Have a great day!!

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Shannon Neparko

Margie Visnick

Leanne Garner

Tamara Bennett

Cindi Hooks

Micki Harper

Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss

Rhonda Walker

Diane Bove

Laurel Seabrook

Black Friday Sale

Just a quick post once again to let you know that Lindsay is having a 50% off Black Friday Sale at her Mygrafico Shop!
If you are busy doing your holiday shopping today, be sure to make time to swing by LINDSAY'S STAMP STUFF so you can find all the stuff you need for packaging your gifts, scrapbooking and making loads of handmade cards and tags. There are even party printables too! Today and tomorrow they are 50% off, this is the biggest sale of the year so don't miss out!

Fun Frog ATCs

Happy Thursday, Everyone! Today I am working on some ATCs for a swap. The only requirement was to have a frog on it! So, I immediately thought of the cute frog prince stamp in the Pretty Princess Set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff at Mygrafico. I think he's just about the cutest frog ever! I used the polka dot paper from her Homemade Holiday Papers set as my base and layered the Embossed Oval from the Embossed Mats set (at her Shop Handmade store) then added that cute little frog! OK, I'll confess. My son did all the layering in his photoshop program for me. LOL He's taking a class in school, so he knows all the tricks! Once they were printed, I stamped the sentiment, colored the frog and added the embellishments. So cute and so fun. Only eight more to go! Check out the fun projects the rest of the design team has been working on this week. And Lindsay will have a freebie, so start with hers!

The Frugalcrafter's Weblog

*I would have posted a list of links, but blogger is not being nice this morning, and I can't seem to get my list (or anything) copied and pasted. There is a list in my side bar and Lindsay will have a list on her blog. Sorry for the inconvenience :)

Happy Halloween Sale!

Wow! Another great sale this weekend at Mygrafico! Be sure and hop on over and see all the great stamps, papers and kits they have to offer! Here are a few previews for you to check out:












Just click HERE to go to Lindsay's Stamp Stuff and find all your favorite Halloween Digi Stamps. Happy Halloween Everyone!

You're Just My Type

Wow, Thursday sure rolls around fast these days! I have a set of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) for you today. I am in a swap at the Stamp Shack (of course) and the theme for this set is "That's So Funny". We had to create a set of ATCs with some kind of play on words, so I put on my thinking cap and got out my STEAMPUNK and SCHOOL PAPERS sets from LINDSAY'S STAMP STUFF and went to work. I covered my digital canvas with the ledger paper and then layered the typewriter over it. I added the text "You're just my" on the next layer and then sized it to 2.25 x 3.25 and printed a sheet of them and cut them out. I then stamped "type" on each one using letters from My Sentiments Exactly, swooshed a bit of black soot distress ink around the edges for extra depth and added a few dots of distress stickles in the corner. That piece got mounted on a black cardstock panel and that completed the front. Easy peasy!
Next, I decided to print up the ATC back FREEBIE that Lindsay has in her Mygrafico Shop. I think it's nice to put some information on the back to let the collector know a bit about the card. I love making greeting cards and doing mini books, and lots of other paper crafts, but I think ATCs are my very favorite pieces to create. I just love making and collecting them! Each one is so different and unique, even though we all have the same basic theme and instructions.
Since it's almost Halloween, I thought I would give you a last peek at a couple of the great Halloween sets Lindsay has in her Mygrafico Shop.
The Creepy Crow set is my all time favorite, but the Too cute to spook set is fun too! Gobble them up while you still have time to eek out a few more Halloween cards! Here is the DT list for this week...you know the drill! Have fun and happy digi stamping!

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Shannon Neparko

Margie Visnick

Lisa Jurecek

Melissa Craig

Tamara Bennett

Cindi Hooks

Micki Harper

Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss

Rhonda Walker

Diane Bove

Tracy Vinson

Laurel Seabrook

These girls rock! I hope you enjoy their creations as much as I do!

Best Witches

Happy Thursday, Digi Stampers! It's a very happy Thursday, because from now until Saturday, everything at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff is 30% Off!!! How can you NOT click over and do a little shopping??? She has some great Halloween sets and a few new Christmas sets, along with some great all occasion images and sentiments - and don't forget those scrumptious SVG sets.

This week, I have chosen to use a FREEBIE that Lindsay posted a few weeks ago (the freebie is at the end of her post). I just love this image and had to use it! I "colored" it with my Tim Holtz Distress Inks (spiced marmalade and peeled paint with a touch of milled lavender) and then gave it a little sparkle with brushed pewter distress stickles. I layered up Bazzil card stock with bo bunny patterned paper and added a few Prima Flowers for fun. I painted a bit of the stickles on the brads and flowers and then to finish, I stapled the corners with my tiny stapler (Tim Holtz). Super quick and super easy -My kind of card! (Smiling)
Lindsay's Fabulous Design Team has been hard at work this week, creating lots of projects and cards for you to be inspired by. Check them out and then fly over to her Mygrafico Shop and take advantage of her Sale! You can get wholes sets of stamps and SVG sets for just a couple of dollars - and I know Lindsay has a freebie for you on her blog today, so get started there!

Lindsay Weirich, Owner & Designer

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Shannon Neparko

Margie Visnick

Leanne Garner

Tamara Bennett

Cindi Hooks

Micki Harper

Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss

Rhonda Walker

Diane Bove

Laurel Seabrook

A Quick Halloween Card and a Sale!

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff is having a September Sale!!! 30% off everything in her Mygrafico shop through Friday! I was looking for inspiration so I went over to 2 Sketches 4 You and found a great sketch to get me rolling. I started with a stamp from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff (creepy crow set). Once I printed it, I die cut it with my scalloped nesties and distressed it with Tim Holtz faded jeans ink. I stamped "eek!" (studio g) on the journaling lines, then I plopped a dollop of Stickles all around it. I decided to use a black card stock base and a bright orange coordination's panel. They have sparkly paper now and it is super cool! Click the image and I think you can really see it! I cut a strip of Heidi Grace paper for the middle and stamped the spider (studio g) and added a few self sticking gems to give it a little more bling. Easy Peasy! Thanks for stopping by! Check out Lindsay's new freebie this week and see what her fabulous Design Team has created. See you again soon and don't forget about the sale...










Senior Design Team *Watch for their projects every Thursday!

Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer)

Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator

Shannon Neparko

Margie Visnick

Lisa Jurecek (not posting today)

Tracey Allen

Melissa Craig

Leanne Garner

Tamara Bennett (not posting today)

Cindi Hooks

Micki Harper

Karin Martin

Jennifer Bliss (not posting today)

Rhonda Walker

Diane Bove

Tracy Vinson

Laurel Seabrook

Tea Time

Happy Thursday, Everyone! Don't you just love to unwind with a nice cup of tea? I do! So for today, while sipping a cup of blueberry tea, I created another set of ATCs . I made these for another Stamp Shack Swap- this one we were challenged to use a digi stamp on our projects. I used a stamp from LINDSAY'S STAMP STUFF (of course!) I used one of the teacups from the TEARIFFIC STAMPS set for my focal point. I printed it on patterned paper and cut it out. I embossed a white panel of paper and inked it up with some coordinating ink. I then stamped a (TPC) sentiment and added a prima flower with a brad. I attached the teacup and flower with dimensional tape to give it, well, dimension. LOL These were super fun and easy to make. Check out Lindsay's blog to see what she and the others have created for you this week! Happy Digi Stamping!!!!

This project qualifies for the following challenges:
Drunken Stampers - Serenity Now
Little Paper Shop Blog - Clean and Simple
A Pocket Full of Posies - Floral Fantasy