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Split them with a friend. Use them for gifts. The possibilities are endless!

***NOTE***The stamps shown in the picture above are an example of what MIGHT be in a grab bag, but there is no way of knowing exactly what will be in YOUR grab bag. Suspense is part of the grab bag fun! If you would like one of these contact me now, as these are for a limited time only.

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Angel Art Blog Hop!

For the November hop, we had the following challenge: Our holiday cards/tags are to be made in 10 minutes or less--start to finish.

(I'm not sure why mine looks like it's cut sooo crooked! I promise you it's not!) :-)

Mine used white ultrasmooth cardstock and Amelia paper. I used scalloped scissors to cut one edge of the patterned Amelia paper. The flowers and buttons are from the Lemonade and Elisabeth collections of Blossoms and Buttons. The stamps are from Curls & Swirls and the new Limited Edition Noel Noel.

Be sure to check out the art of my other Angel friends!

Laurie W
Teresa
Jamie
Jen
Rita
Shirley
Kim
Laurie U
Kay
Melisa
Stacy









http://www.soapboxcreations.blogspot.com Laurie W

http://mamapickle.blogspot.com Teresa

http://inkspots101.blogspot.com Jamie

http://www.thesmilinstamper.blogspot.com Diane

http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com Jen

http://stamp2stamp2.blogspot.com Rita

http://glitteredpaws.blogspot.com Shirley

http://juliesstamppad.blogspot.com Julie

http://angelatmydoor.blogspot.com Kim

http://laurieunger.blogspot.com Laurie U

http://kaypeterson.blogspot.com Kay

http://paperliciousdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/11/angel-art-blog-hop-10-minute-tags.html Melisa

http://stacy.typepad.com/angel2389 Stacy

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Hmmm...I can't seem to get my pictures to change order!?!? Sigh..

Oh well, check out these fantastical offerings from The Angel Company. Not only are the stamp sets superb, but the prices are even better!

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Resuming the scheduled feature (more craft show stuff)...

Here are a few of the mini albums I made...

This one has an acrylic cover, More Mimi paper just inside the cover, then 3x3 page protectors. I used Cotton White Stazon to stamp the Decorate Corners on the acrylic.

These albums use Chipboard stacks and 3 different SWIC collections (Toodle Loo, Willoughby and Penelope). I think the rest is pretty self-explanatory.

Interrupting our regularly scheduled feature...

...to bring you an ANGEL BLOG HOP!

For the October hop, the theme was "All Things Fall." I decided that nothing says "FALL" better in Kansas than a sunflower. Every September they start growing wild along the roads.

This card uses the stamp set "Fall Harvest" on a brown base and the leaf from the PWP Swirly Seasons in Versamark Champagne Dazzle as a background. It's hard to see it, but the flash even caught one particular sparkle just to the right of the image! I also used my handy dandy Scor-Pal and Scor Bug.

After stamping in Burnt Umber Palette, the sunflower was colored with watercolor pencils and a Dove Blender, then cut out with mini Kai scissors (love those things!) and popped up with a pop dot on the main panel. I went along the edged of the cut out flower with a brown marker (discontinued) to get rid of the white edge that I didn't like.




This next card was one I CASEd from Laurie W's card and turned it into a fall one. I used the "thumping" technique with Tombow markers after inking with Landscape Palette. The stamp set for the main image is called "Happy Thoughts," and the other one is "Sending a Latte." The joy of unmounted stamps is that I could cut out the "a latte" and use it for non-coffee cards! :-)

The scalloped paper is from the scalloped stack, inks are Burnt Umber and Cognac (sponged with Hydra Sponge), and base cardstock is Aspen. The orange-y cardstock is from the Cha Cha cardstock collection.


> Be sure to check out these blog entries, posted by my fellow Angels. I'm sure you won't be sorry!

Now Hop Along to these Angel Blogs!

Laurie
Kim
Shirley
Julie
Jen
Rita W
Jamie
Suzanne
Stacy
Teresa

Craft Show Stationery Sets

These stationery sets are soooo cool! I received one from Rita at Seminar this summer as my Club MED prop swap. (The one I linked to is a bit different from the one she gave me.) I then got instructions from her and made these for my craft shows. Trudy had one posted on TAC Savvy Projects too.

I've got several gals asking to do this as a class so I'm trying to get that organized. These would be great Christmas gifts!

From Left to Right, these used More Mimi paper, More Mimi, and Winchester (for a "manly" look").

Still have more to show...

This is an altered metal sign that I've had for more than a year. I just didn't know what I wanted to do with it. Well...inspiration hit, so I went with it. The colors just are not my typical colors, but I know that other people love these so I have to step out of the box once in a while! The gal who bought this was excited because she's re-doing her kitchen in these colors and eyed it for a while before snatching it up (she was selling baby clothes in the booth next to me, and started eyeing it while I was setting up the evening before the sale!).

The paper is TAC's Sands of Time SWIC, and the large letters are a part of that collection as well.

Not done with Craft Show yet!

These two wall hangings are just a tad different, but not much. The letters are the same ones as in this post, but instead of covering the letters with retired TAC paper, I covered the *background* with paper from that same retired TAC paper stack. Ribbon and felt flowers are TAC, along with the Running Stitches stamp I used to "sew" the quilted paper together. The stain on the letters (walnut ink) doesn't look as different from the frame IRL. :-)

I just have to share this...toward the end of the day one gal came and was so blessed to see some of these. I guess she buys her sister a gift every year that says "joy" since that's her name. She just *knew* her sister would love this! I'm so happy to be a part of that blessing. ;-)

Craft Show items that FLIP!

The top two photos are pretty self-explanatory. They are based on a project we did at the Kansas Roundup in March. Heather designed it, but I used Chipboard Stacks instead of coasters.


These flip flop countdowns were inspired by TAC's very own founder and CEO, Mischelle Smith. I did two versions, and changed them up a bit, but be sure to check out the one Mischelle made for Sophie.

And still more craft show stuff...

These two cookie sheet Christmas Countdowns were also part of my craft show stash. I did them each a bit differently. They are magnets on Bazzill Chips--both round and square. Gotta love those TAC Surprise Boxes! :-) The paper is all TAC or retired TAC, except for the striped paper at the top. All stamps are TAC too!

The photos don't show the sparkle pen or Stickles too well. sigh...

Still more...

Why haven't I learned to take "before" photos? I guess it's because I get in a whirlwind and get to going in my craft room.

This doo-dad actually had 2 hooks and said his and hers. I didn't like it much. BUT...I *do* like the way it turned out, using TAC's Amberley Grace paper! ;-)

It's hard to see, but there's a ribbon around the edge of the cork, and I glued buttons onto thumbtacks for the corkboard part.

More Craft Show Things...

The first photo is actually lying down instead of hanging (that's why it looks kinda odd). I used Walnut Ink to stain the wood letters, then used discontinued TAC Vintage Christmas papers to cover them. I sanded the edges before drilling holes and adding wire.


I REALLY wish I would have taken a "before " pic of this one. It wasn't a pretty sight! It can stand alone or hang on a wall. The paper, cardstock and ribbon is Willoughby. Again I stained the letters with Walnut Ink. Oh, and I ran the cardstock thru my Cuttlebug!

First Craft Show of the Season

Today was the first craft show of the season for me. I had intended to have ALL new things this year, but life got in the way so a few things are leftovers from last year. I had 1 1/2 booths at a show I've done every year for about 5-6 now. It was a good day, and I'm pleased with how things went.

Hopefully these pix will show you what I've been busy with for the last month! ;-)

Here's a shot of the entire booth (before I rearranged a few hangning things...). The other shots are one of my fave new things this year--Plexiglass wall decor. I got the idea from Melanie Welch in this post from almost 2 years ago. I've had it stashed away in my "idea bank" for quite a while and finally did it. I LOVE how they turned out! It's really hard to get good pix of them, but each is just a tad different.

Enjoy browsing over the next several days/posts. :-)

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No Camera Card!

Uh oh...I took LOTS of pix of my craft show items to show you, but guess what?!?!?!?! I didn't have a card in my camera. I'm not savvy enough to get it out of internal memory. So...Keep checking back, and I'll get those pix posted soon (have to charge my battery now, though). Technology--can't live with it, can't live without it. :-)

Believe

More craft show items. I REALLY wish I would have taken a "before" picture. Oh well...

Choice of hanging or sitting on a shelf. It's hard to see but I used a retired TAC stamp with John 3:16 and stamped in Charcoal Palette (after stamping off). I used a retured alphabet and stamped in Noir. The Decorative Corners are also Noir, but stamped off once or twice--can't remember! The paper is from TAC's More Mimi Collection. Love it! :-)

Hope

I found this piece at a garage sale this summer. It was a Hallmark item with a 1985 copyright on it. Add paper, ink and stamp--voila! Something new! Don't know if you can read it or not, but the ribbon charm says "Always."

Supplies: Juliette and More Mimi papers, Burnt Umber Palette ink, ribbon, ribbon charm, retired alphabet.

Craft Show Stuff

Here are a few things I've made for the craft show season. I did the middle one first, but wasn't totally happy with the way the tags turned out. So...I revamped!

Supplies: Chipboard Stacks, Amelia paper, Reece paper, Corner Chomper, Bind-it-All, Palette inks in Jardin Moss, Burnt Umber, Java Versamagic ink, Peace On Earth, Simple Bet. (number stamps are retired)