Stamp N Scrap 4 Fun

Time To Say Good-Bye

It's never easy to say good bye to old friends, but in the case of stampsets, we know there are always new, exciting ones just around the corner. Stampin' Up! has announced the stampsets that won't be in the new catalogue, but you have until May 31st to purchase any sets before they will be gone forever.

The accessories retirement list will be released on April 25th and these items are only available while supplies last...so don't hesitate if you see something you want grab it quick!

A couple of things to remember about the In Color collections...the five colours from 2010-2011 are retiring (there will be five new ones coming) so if you loves theses colours make sure you stock up NOW before they sell out. Since paper, markers and ink are considered accessories these will be on the retirement list on April 25th and when they are gone, they're gone. In Color Retiring include...Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzaz, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait.

Click on the link below to see the entire Retirement List


http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-CA/RetiredStamps_0412_en-CA.pdf

Cliff Divers in Mazatlan

 

One of the excursions we chose on this cruise was to see the cliff divers, and we were not disappointed.  I was not surprised to see them pray before each dive.  All I could think was, I hope their mothers aren't watching this. 

Enjoy!

Mexican Market Layout

 

 

 
I really do enjoy the variety of fresh fruits and veggies at the markets, but am not so sure about all the fresh meat hanging in the sunshine....

Enjoy!

Mackenzie Reunion Pocket Page

 
I always end up making at least one pocket page for each trip I scrapbook.  This is a great way to keep all those momentos that we collect along the way.  For this one I used vellum cardstock with sticky strip, then put strips of paper punched with Stampin' Up! punches over to hide the adhesive.  The top piece is one of my fav new Stampin' Up! punches, with a few pearls for added decoration.

 

This is a close up vew of some of the smaller elements.  I had made gift packages for everyone, including name tags with our "group" information.

Enjoy!

Relaxation

 

If only life were like this every day!  Another relaxing day in Paradise!

Enjoy!

Top 10 Memories

 
This page was so much fun to do.  The challenge was choosing papers and embellishments to use with all the colors going on in the picture.  I thought the oranges were perfectly matched with Lauras' jacket, and then the rest just fell into place.  The pic was taken at San Diego SeaWorld.  From left to right: Debbie (me), Laura and Pat. 

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Carnival Spirit

 
This is the ship we sailed on from San Diego.  Some of the flowers in this layout are the ones I made using coffee filters and Stampin' Up! reinkers.

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Palm Trees

One of my favorite things to photograph is trees, plants and flowers, and I especially loved all the Palm trees in Mexico.  The paper I used in this layout has been sitting in my "stash" for years, just waiting for the right pics.

 
 

 

Enjoy!

More pages from Mexico

Here is another layout from our Mexican Cruise.  We didn't go on this fishing trip, but those that did were very successful and passed on these amazing pictures.

 
 

 

Enjoy!

 

Old Fashioned Dresser Mirror

I first saw this card on Jan Farrings' blog, and knew I had to "case" it right away.  I love the vintage look and feel of it!   Since Jans' instructions were so perfect and easy to follow I asked her permission to copy and paste them here for you all to see for yourself.  Hope you enjoy and have fun making your own dresser mirror card.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: You’re a Gem (WM 122268, CM 122270, page 156)

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Window Sheets, Window Sheets, Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (120805 page 216)

Ink:  Soft Suede

Embellishments: Victoria Crochet Trim (118481, page 194) Antique Brads (117273, page 198)

Big Shot:  3” Circle Die (122125, page 220), Circles #2 (114526, page 220), Top Note Die (113463, page 222)

Metal Sheets (Non SU), Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder (115964, page 219)

 

Step 1:  Run Very Vanilla Card Stock through 3” Circle Die.  Next fold piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock and run it through 3” Circle Die again – pulling the fold down below the top of the die to make a “card”

 

Step 2:  Cut two “handles” with the Top Note Die.  Place two pieces of Very Vanilla Card Stock on the Top Note and run through Big Shot.  Next take both top notes and line them up at the top of the die and again run through the Big Shot

  

Step 3: Run 3” single circle and “handles” through the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder

 
 

Step 4:  With a sponge dauber, lightly add Soft Suede ink over the embossing of the “handles” and the 3” circle.

 

Step 5:  Adhere 3” embossed circle over the folded card.  Adhere handles together and then to the back of the “mirror piece”

 

Step 6:  Cut out two pieces of the Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets with the 2” circle from the Circles #2 Die.  Also cut a piece of Metal Sheet (NON SU) and another 2” piece from the Window Sheets.

 

Step 7: Adhere one of the adhesive circles to the top of the metal sheet – then place the window sheet over that.  Next adhere the other adhesive circle to the back of the metal sheet and adhere this to the 3” circle.

 

Step 8: Stamp greeting inside card

 

Step 9:  Tie 10” length of Crochet trip into a bow.  Press brad prongs through center of bow and attached to handle with mini glue dots.

 

Finished Dresser Mirror Card
 
 

To order products to make this card, click on the order now button or email me at debbietompkins@shaw.ca