Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Ribbon Dying Basics....Picture Turiorial COMING SOON!

Hey there Stampers, Scrappers, Wrappers,

Have you ever found that you're in a jam....don't have the right colored ribbon for that finishing touch on the perfect card, gift or page? Are you old enough to remember dying your satin white shoes for that perfect match to the Neon Pink frilled bridesmaid dress that your best friend or cousin made you wear.

Well ribbon dying is the same concept...only it can be done in the privacy of your own home in just seconds.

What you'll need to start:

Your choice of White Ribbon, or a very light color that you have on hand.
You Color choice of a Stampin Up! Classic Ink Pad
A wedge of sponge
A scrap piece of paper
A drying mat

1. Start with opening your Classic Ink Pad and lay your piece of ribbon down on top of the ink pad.

2. Hold on to one end of the Ribbon, then gently press down on the ribbon with the sponge while pulling it across the pad.

3. Then with a scrap folded piece of Scrap Card Stock ( you'll want to use CS or else you'll get all "Dirty" and have Inky Fingers!) Place the side that's already been dyed in between the folded CS and repeat the process on the uninked side of the ribbon.

4. Place it on a safe mat or grid paper to dry for about 1 hour or overnight if possible. Test before working with it so that it does not smudge onto your masterpiece of artwork. You may be able to start working with it sooner.

Check back soon for a Step by Step Picture tutorial on this Basic Ribbon Dying and also Polka-Dot Ribbons....coming soon!

Thanks for Stoping by ;o)

Monday, July 28, 2008

My Mini Clear Envelope Album for Stampin Up's! 2008 20 Year Convention!!

Here is a picture of an Album that I made for a swap that I'm in on Split Coast Stampers! It's going to Stampin Up's! 20 year Convetion in Salt Lake City this next week!!

I won't be there but I'll try to share some of the projects that I get back from this swap. Also for the rest of my unit that could not go to the BIG Show this year. We are hosting our own 1st ever Non-Convention Convention.

It's going to be a Blast!! I can't wait to come back and share with you everything that I've learned and make. I'll be back later this week with copies of my trade for our Little "Big" Event!!

I'm BACK

Hello again Blog world,

It's been forever and 1 year since my last post! I thought that blogging would come easy to someone that loves to chat. It does take a lot of disipline....which I lack! LOL

I wanted to try and start back up for myself, my family, my friends and wonderful Stampin Up! Customers. I just won't set my bar too hight this time. I'm going to start off small. Hopefully I'll be able to inspire someone out there! I'll try to post a new technique each week as well as a challenge. Also what ever creations that I've made that week. So I'd better get down loading some pictures....ya'll come back now ya hear. Kinda corny...but that's just me.