3-d swaps for Convention 2011

This year, I decided to make a few 3-d items to take to Convention. I didn't get them photographed and posted before I left, but better late than never right.
Here is a group shot of my swaps. I made fabric candy wrapper boxes. I simply glued fabric onto card stock and ran it through my Big Shot with the candy wrapper die.
Here is a close up shot of them. I used various fabrics and embellishments for them. The label is the decorative label punch.I put lifesavers and my contact info inside them. Super simple and super cute! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

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PPA103

I finally created another card for a challenge! I was creating for challenges all the time a while ago and then life got in the way. I have been trying to get back in the swing of things lately and I finally did it.

This week Pals Paper Arts is having a sketch challenge. I like sketch challenges because you can change them up a little to sort your personal style. Here is my creation for this week.I started with a small piece of the Baja Breeze Pocketful of Posies DSP leftover from Convention. My Color Coach said that Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy are a dynamic duo so I decided to go with it. I really like how my little snowman came together. You can't see it very well in the photo, but I added Dazzling Diamonds the the snowball and around some of the edges on the snowman. The snowflakes also have Dazzling Diamonds.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

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I will be casing these

I am back from Convention and finally caught up with everything. (I think!) I saw so many cards and projects that I will be casing. I thought I would show a few of my favorite.
This is one that I knew I would be doing when I got home. Those are pots covered in DSP!

MDS baby announcement. Isn't that precious!Wreath decorated with fabric and paper roses. There is also a sneak peak from the Holiday Mini on the wreath. (more details later)

I am in love with the stockings! Another sneak peak!

I love the candy wrapper boxes! I will be making these to use as a garland on my Christmas tree this year!

I thought that I would leave you with a sneak peak of something that I almost started crying over. I was over the moon happy with this.

I can not and will not say anything more about this yet. Stay tuned for more information!

If you want to come enjoy Convention 2012 with me, you can sign up to be a demo for $99. (Until July31, 2011) You will get your awesome starter kit and this great Keepsake box kit.
This kit is only available until July 31, so act fast! Contact me for more information or sign up online at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/robertasmith/ I look forward to hearing from you!

Convention Swaps

I know that it has been a very long time since I posted. I haven't really felt the mojo. I think that I finally got it back. Convention is in less than two weeks and I thought that I would show you the swaps I made.
Here is the first one. I used all Marina Mist on this one. The layout is one from Mary Fish. She used it for a Pals Paper Arts challenge. I recently learned a new technique called Faux Mother of Pearl. Let me tell you that this is my new favorite technique. It is super simple and super fun. You simple take some scrunched plastic wrap, dip it into Frost White Shimmer Paint and dap it onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. Then you stamp whatever image you want and voila! You can't tell from the photo but it is really a great technique. This stamp set is Just Believe.
Here is the second one. I used Certainly Celery and Vintage Vogue for this one.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave me a comment to tell me what you think.

Inlaid Tulips

There is a new technique going around right now. It is called inlaid embossing and I LOVE it! This technique gives so much texture with out going overboard. This is the first card that I have done using Inlaid Embossing.

All you have to do is create the card front you want; either stamp on the card stock or adhere your punched images done, and then run it through the Big Shot in an embossing folder. Super quick and super easy.

On this card, I used the Two-step Bird punch for the bird and for the tulips. Just punch three wings, sponge the edges and layer them to look like a tulip. The stems are from the same punch.

Thanks for visiting and be sure to leave me a comment telling me what you think of this card!

Supplies:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Bees & Blossoms builder wheel

Punches: Two-Step Bird punch, Decorative Label punch

Accessories: Square Lattice embossing folder, Basic pearls

Colors: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Tangerine Tango

Stylish Blogger Award

Look what I got! It is my very first blogging award! There are four rules to this award.

First and second, I have to say thank you to the person who gave me the award and link back to their blog. Thank you Kath!!! You can check out her lovely creations here. She does some really great cards!

Third, I have to share 8 things about myself. I chose to show you pictures of my 8 things. It gives a little bit more information about me.

Fourth, I have to pass this award on to other bloggers. I have five very talented ladies who deserve this wonderful award.

• Debbie Martin at Clever and Cute
• Stacey Miller at There's glitter on the dogs
• Stephanie Osgood at Stamping Adventures
• Kathe Deck at My Stampin' Blog
• Jackie Wilbe Souder at Stamps, Paper and Glitter!

There you have it. Make sure you stop by these lovely ladies and tell them how great they are!

Thanks for visiting and see you next time!

Tess for The Paper Players

Today, I wanted to start to get into the swing of challenges. I really like participating in different challenges because most of the time I get out of my comfort zone. This week The Paper Players are having a sketch challenge. Sometimes the sketch challenges are the hardest for me but not this week. I knew when I saw the sketch I was going to use Totally Tess. I only recently acquired this set and I absolutely love it!

I had a little block when it came to the colors that I was going to use. I only have one set of DSP and that is the Play Date set. When I was going through the papers, I stopped on this one, knowing it was perfect. I wanted to coordinate her bag with the background paper so I stamped it in Staz On and cut it out. The Pretty in Pink came into play because I have just recently completed baby shower invites and it was the color on top of my stack.

I just love the new Four Frames set that will be in the new catalog; don't you!?! I am so happy that it goes perfectly with the designer label punch.

I hope you enjoy this card and have a great weekend! Leave me a comment to tell me what you think.