Stamping with Auntie Amy stamps

I had the awesome experience of attending the Heirloom Productions Stamping Show in Grapevine, Texas this past weekend and reuniting with my great friends, Auntie Amy and Jennifer of Auntie Amy Rubber Stamps and Scrapbooks of Riverside, California. If you haven't read my precious post about these wonderful ladies please do. This time I got an opportunity to learn more about their great stamps. As a Stampin Up Demonstrator I'm always looking for an opportunity to learn ways to use my stamps, and Jennifer definitely always seems to be willing to show great techniques and answers questions. Also they both are a hoot to be around. I introduced the Riverside ladies to my new Texas buddies, the Stampin, Scrappin Heifers. That's Ms. Darlene, Ms. Sandy and I. Don't ask!!! Somehow we've become the Heifers and we're traveling around Texas having a great time.

I made this beautiful card as soon as I got home using Auntie Amy's Flower filled Kerr's jar stamp and all my other Stampin Up goodies and had a ball. I can't wait to drop it in the mail to my good friend who has a birthday coming up.

Several of the flowers that were in the front of the image I popped them up with Stampin' dimensionals by Stampin Up to give the image depth after the entire image was embossed in black ink. Using Stampin Up's Aqua Painters and various ink pads, I colored in the stamped image. The image was enhanced with glitter with Stampin Up Crystal Effect and glitters. The center of some flowers feature Robin Nests Dew Drops to give them a glossy effect. To give a finished look, I added a Lady Bug button to the card to complete the card. I must say I love the detail of the image and totally enjoyed making this card. I felt like I was designing a masterpiece. Thanks Auntie Amy for a beautiful image and Jennifer for all the great ideas you shared with me over the weekend. I look forward to another great time with you wonderful and silly ladies. By the way, here's a picture of us silly ladies clowning with Melissa of The Rubber Cafe.

Melissa - Diva(The Rubber Cafe), Ms Darlene (Granny Heifer),

Auntie Amy, Ms. Rae (Heifer Diva), Ms. Jennifer

Supplies:
Paper: SU Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, SU Green DSP
Stamps: Auntie Amy Kerr's Jar and Berries, Stampin up Great Friend
Ink: Stampin Up - various
Accessories: Green Brads, Robin's Nest Dew Drops, SU Black Embossing powder, SU Stampin Dimensional, SU Crystal Effects, SU glitters, SU Aqua Painters, Lady Bug button, SU Big Shot Top Note Die

Enjoy!!!

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Reason for being Missing in Action

What a busy couple of weeks but I admit with the entrance of this little beauty into my world it's been fun. It's been over 20 years since I had a little one under foot. She has really turned my world upside down. She's teething and starting to crawl at 5 months. Granny was not prepared for this little one. Oh by the way, I bought this little hat to get the sun off her and we had to take a picture before she decided to take it off. lol

So I apologize for being missing in action. I will return shortly with some creative ideas featuring all the great new items from the NEW Stampin Up Catalog. Keep watching. Don't forget to catch me on Facebook as well.

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Just Had to Share

I'm knee deep in Anniversary Party Favors, gifts and so much more but I just had to blog today.

My aunt wanted a little gift for her oldest daughter so she asked me to make something. I'd love to. Well since I'm in the midst of everything else I wanted to make something cute but quick. Here it is. It was a dollar store note book that I just blinged. I really hope she like it. Inside I included a little pocket for notes, used SU tab punch to create sections and created a nice journaling section in the back.

Hope you like it. Ok.. I'm off to finish my projects. I will share more later.

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I'm so Excited!!!

Well, as we know as scrapbookers and stampers, we all have our inspirations for what we do. Mine has always been my wonderful family. My daughter has always been my number one inspiration. She has not lost that position she just added another piece to the puzzle, my granddaughter. My scrapbooking has taken on a new leash as I scrapbook the life of my granddaughter and the life of my daughter as a mom. It's so wonderful to see how you've influenced your child to be a mother. There's no great love than that of a mother for her child.

On to my excitement...
As many of you know I moved from California to Texas recently, while my daughter still lived in California. Well, she's decided that she wants to move to Texas. In a week my daughter and granddaughter will be here!!! I can't wait. My daughter is not a hugger but I can't wait to wrap my arms around her. LOL She got to allow mom one hug right?

This comes with a little sacrifice but I'm willing. I will have to rearrange my scraproom for a while for them until they find their own place. Never fret that will not stop me from creating. I have several items on my scrap table right now that I'm working on. By the way, the Arlington show was awesome and I can't wait to share all the great things from there. In the midst of all these great things, I'm preparing for my aunt and uncle's 60th wedding anniversary this weekend. I designed the invitations and I'm working on a slide show presentation, party favors, and more. So, I'm busy. I'll keep you posted and will post pictures soon. Watch this spot. I won't let you down. Thanks for continuing to read.

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And the Winner is.....

The Winner of the Ms. Rae Blog Candy Contest is

PonyGirl40

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Congratulations!!! I'm so excited. Thanks to everyone for playing along and making my blog and place to be. Keep coming back for more exciting happenings.

By the way, I'm just back from the Great American Scrapbook Convention in Arlington, Texas an had an awesome time. You wouldn't believe the great ideas I have to share with everyone. I can't wait to start creating.

Thanks everyone for your patience. More contests to come.

PonyGirl40 send me an email with your information and I will send your your wonderful package.

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Who Wants Blog Candy!!!

Let's celebrate the revamping of the Scrapbooking and Stamping with Ms. Rae Blog!!!

In this economy isn't it nice to get a little something for the fun of it. I know I do. I have a great package of goodies to give away to a lucky winner just for visiting and commenting on my blog.

This package includes all brand new items:

1. CTMH Father's Day Acrylic Stamp Set


2. CTMH Scrapbook Kit


3. CTMH Ink Pad


4. CTMH Ribbon Tube


5. CM Christmas pack


6. CM page layout kit


7. Plus more!
   

Here's how you win. There's a comment box to the right of this blog. Please leave me a comment there or on one of my posts between May 30th and June 3rd midnight. I will draw a winner from all comments on June 4th. Make sure you leave an email address for me to contact you. Gosh I'm having so much fun with this. Watch every day. I don't have a problem putting your name in twice if you become a follower of my blog by subscribing. Wow, isn't that a bonus?

Ok, Let's have some fun!!!

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Scrapbooks Etc. Inspired Layout

My layout was inspired by this cover of Scrapbooks Etc. Have you ever seen a layout that you just had to duplicate in some way? Well this was one of them. I had this great photo of my daughter, granddaughter and I and thought this layout would be wonderful. This is a mini layout that I will later turn into a 12x12 layout but this was so much fun to do using Stampin Up! Big Shotz Beautiful Butterfly Die.

Using SU new Window Sheets I was able to layer my butterflies to give them wings to simulate flight. I love the look of the transparency and the multiple sheets of paper. The dimension was great. Unfortunately, the photo doesn't do this layout justice. Sorry. I added wire for the butterfly's antennas and just a touch of Stickles on the edges. Dimensionals were used to pop these beautiful butterflies off the page.

Almost looks like little Jaida is watching them fly away.

Paper: Stampin Up!
Ink: Stampin Up! Certainly Celery
Accessories: Beautiful Butterfly Big Shots Die, Brads, Wire, SU Summer Love Rub Ons, SU Scallop Border Punch, SU Scallop Oval Punch and Oval Punch, Stickle Glitter Glue, Butterfly Brad

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Card by Challenge - Mojo Monday

Here's my Mojo Monday Challenge card. I really enjoy these challenges allowing me to use my tools wisely and push me outside my comfort zone. Unlike scrapbooking this is a small area to play with so I find it a little more challenging but fun. I hope you enjoy this card. Check out their challenges and give it a try.

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Watercolor fun!

I couldn't resist sharing this beautiful card I made at unit meeting yesterday. I think my love of card making is definitely renewed. I just love the look of this dainty card and the technique was so much fun.

Our unit leader CASEd this card on the net so I will definitely will not take credit for designing this card. I will share with you how it was done.

Using SU! Shimmer White cardstock, emboss Fifth Avenue Floral stamp. We used white craft ink but you can use VersaMark ink and White or Clear Embossing Powder.

Here's the fun part: spray your paper with water in a mister until you have quite a bit of water on the image. Using a couple drops of a few colors of ink refill touch your Aqua Painter pen into a drop of ink then touch that to the water in one of the crevices in your image and watch the color will spread. Do the same in other areas.

Clean your Aqua Painter and repeat the process with another color or two in other areas. You may have to re-mist with water occasionally as you go. Then let this dry; it will take awhile.

Once it's dry, cut out your image and use on your card or project.

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral
Ink refills: Summer Sun, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose
Craft ink pad: Whisper White Craft
Paper: Shimmer White cardstock; Taste of Textiles Coated white pin stripes
Accessories: Little Leaves Sizzlet die, Big Shot, White Organza Ribbon, AquaPainter pen, Eyelet Border Punch

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Hostess Club

Join a special hostess club with Ms. Rae. Each month I will feature a project using beautiful Stampin' Up! products. The advantage of joining this club is that you will enjoy fun projects each months along with the earning the benefits of hosting a Stampin’ Up! party without actually hosting one. Best of all, there is no driving! No extra money spent on gas traveling to different craft stores to find those perfect accessories that coordinate together! It’s all here at the touch of a button, mouse button that is!

If you enjoy preserving your family memories, creating cards or making altered projects then this club is for you! If you have a wish list of items that you always wanted then this club is for you! If you love being creative and have been looking for perfect projects then this club is for you! Join the Ms. Rae Hostess Club today!!!

Here’s the details:

1. Agree to purchase a monthly kit for 6 months at $25.00 plus sales tax.


2. Email me to join.


3. Membership is 6 months in length


4. Just for joining you will receive a “free” catalog and all mini catalogs updates


5. In addition to free production outlined below

Ms. Rae's Stampin’ Up! hostess club is a great way to build your collection and create an awesome project in the process. If you’ve never used SU! products before, this would be a great way to start -and you will be hooked!

How the club works:

• There are 6 spots in each club.


• Each month one club member will be the “Hostess”


• The hostess will earn a free hostess level 1 stamp set featured in the current catalog


• In addition the hostess will earn $15.00 in free SU! products.

Here's the special bonus:

• When it is your month and you gather additional orders from your friends and family you can earn additional hostess benefits.

Payment will be through check, money order, Paypal (no extra fee), or credit cards. Orders and payment will be due the 3rd of each month. Shipping from me to you will be USPS with delivery confirmation. If you have any questions please let me know. There are 6 spots total and when they fill, we will start the next club.

I guarantee you this club will be fun!!

Sign Up Today!!!

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