tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263708981596975042024-02-22T13:22:49.567-05:00Jill's Crafty CornerStampin' Up blog to provide inspiration and creativity for you.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-12149694458560768882011-11-29T21:05:00.000-05:002011-11-29T21:05:31.829-05:00Holiday Hearts gift and Craft Fair<div class="lfloat">
Saturday, December 3, 2011</div>
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<span class="visible">Old Plank Road Baptist Church, 8964 Old Plank Road, <span>Jacksonvil</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>le, FL</span></div>
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</td><td class="vTop">A fun and fabulous one-stop holiday shopping event featuring jewelry, accessories, health and beauty items, home decor, crafts and much more!!!<br /> More than FIFTY vendors will be offering their homemade and trademarked items: something for everyone on your list! EVERYbody, including Dad and Junior, can come and shop! <br /> <br /> <strong>*** Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a needy family, and you'll be entered in a special, higher-value door prize drawing!!!</strong><br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-35160113993919475852011-07-08T09:31:00.000-04:002011-07-08T09:31:02.692-04:00WOW...Almost a year!!!<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can’t believe it has been almost a year since I have
posted anything. This is really sad because I haven’t really made anything,
just too busy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been a good and
sad, but busy though. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We have bought our fist home and with that comes packing,
small repairs, painting, moving, unpacking, more small repairs, organizing, lots
of yard work including a small veggie garden and one large bathroom remodel. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Right after we moved we had a death in the family out of
state and all the responsibility of that fell to us. It was a very sad but
happy time because we know that Granny is in Heaven with Jesus and we will see
her again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The second sad thing for me was that I gave up being a SU! demonstrator.
It was a very hard thing for me to do, but knew that I wasn’t bringing in
profit and in order to buy a house I would have to give it up. I still buy (just not as much) and
use their products and will hopefully be a demonstrator again really soon.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have my own craft room now it is the craft/office/guest
room (with a Murphy bed and built in shelves).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My husband has given up on calling it the office and has finally given
in to it being a craft room, after all he only has a desk with his computer and
I have the entire room, including the closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately since I haven’t been crafting, the room is a bit of a disheveled
condition and I can’t (won’t) post any pictures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need to design something that has a bit
more creative flow than what is happening now, it works just not as well as I
want it too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So my goal within the next few weeks is to work on the craft
room to make it more efficient for me to create and then post some pictures. </span></div>
Thanks for Stopping by and sticking with me this long.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-76775830502085364242010-08-24T12:48:00.002-04:002010-08-24T13:52:24.361-04:00Use it Up #4It was harder to use the organdy ribbon than I thought it would be and have moved on to something else, Felt Flurries. When I was trying to use up the organdy ribbon I pulled them out to use and have made many things with them recently and I used about half of what I had and am trying to finish using them. I guess another positive would be that I have been able to use almost all of my retired Holiday Treasures designer paper, Ruby Red cardstock, Circle brads and Earth Elements brads and buttons. My next few challenges will probably be about color instead on a particular item, I can use up more stuff that way. <br />
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I was inspired by many artists on Splitcoast Stampers by either their work or templates and CASEd (copy and share everything) many designs. Thank you to those whose name I don’t remember. <br />
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Supplies for all cards:<br />
Baja Breeze cardstock, ink and ribbon<br />
Ruby Red cardstock, ink, buttons and brads (retired)<br />
Old Olive cardstock, ink and ribbon<br />
Whisper White cardstock, ink and embossing powder<br />
Chocolate Chip cardstock<br />
Crumb Cake cardstock<br />
Holiday Treasures designer paper<br />
Vellum paper (vellum cardstock would have worked better)<br />
Petals a Plenty embossing folder<br />
Eyelet Border punch<br />
Scallop Border punch<br />
Circle brads (retired)<br />
Felt Flurries (retired)<br />
Peaceful Wishes (retired)<br />
Many Merry Messages<br />
Big on Christmas<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-34693508025880232252010-07-31T09:45:00.001-04:002010-07-31T09:50:04.490-04:00Upcoming Florida Tax HolidayThe state of Florida is having a sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $10.00 per item <strong>August 13 – 15</strong>. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. Contact me to place your order. <br />
<strong>The following items are tax-exempt during the Florida sales tax holiday:</strong><br />
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100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50 <br />
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95 <br />
104331 SNAIL Adhesive Refill $4.50 <br />
100902 Dotto Refill $6.50 <br />
104045 Anywhere Glue Stick $3.95 <br />
104294 Sticky Strip $6.95 <br />
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals $3.95 <br />
103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95 <br />
103579 Paper Snips $9.95 <br />
105021 White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen $3.95 <br />
102845 Blender Pens $9.95 <br />
Various Stampin’ Write Markers (individual) $3.50 <br />
105394 Basic Black Stampin’ Write Journaler $3.50 <br />
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue $3.95 <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-80096241668181895972010-07-31T09:23:00.000-04:002010-07-31T09:23:47.303-04:00Can we say procrastination????Over a week ago I posted the third use it up challenge and have finally gotten around to making some samples. Over the next few days, God willing, I will be continuing the third use it up challenge. <br />
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<strong>Supplies (all cards)</strong><br />
Pacific Point cardstock & ink Baja Breeze cardstock & ink <br />
Bravo Burgundy cardstock Always Artichoke cardstock & ink<br />
Natural Ivory cardstock Whisper White cardstock <br />
Night of Navy ink Soft Sky cardstock & ink (retired) <br />
Felt Flurries (retired) Gold Organdy (retired)<br />
Tiffany Fancy Fibers (retired) Natural Rope Twine (retired)<br />
White Organdy Ribbon (retired) Gold Cord (retired)<br />
Serene Snowflakes Holy Family (retired)<br />
Many Merry Messages Simple Circles (retired)<br />
1 3/8 Circle Punch Scallop Border Punch<br />
Eyelet Border Punch Large Oval Punch<br />
Wide Oval Punch Scallop Oval Punch <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-35541972980850477522010-07-20T08:19:00.001-04:002010-07-20T08:24:03.982-04:00Use it Up #3#3 Organdy Ribbon<br />
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I love organdy ribbon. Unfortunately none of it is available anymore through Stampin’ Up. My goal this week is to “use up” my many rolls of organdy ribbon. I think I bought every color and size that was available; some is still in a closed package. The advantage to this challenge is that I will still be able to use the Hodgepodge Hardware I am trying to get rid of. So maybe by the end of the week I will have an empty spot on my shelf and on the dowels that hold my ribbon. At least then I will finally have room for some new product. <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-37431328471489910692010-07-20T08:04:00.000-04:002010-07-20T08:24:03.982-04:00More Use it Up #2 samplesHere are three more samples of how to use Hodgepodge Hardware. I still have a lot left so you will probably see more of it in the next use it up challenge. My favorite of the three cards is the one with the daisy flowers and the spiral clips as the center. The Hello card was made for my son who is away at camp this week. The one with the butterflies has the versatility of an “oh no, I forgot (insert name here)’s birthday or just because. <br />
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Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)<br />Apricot Appeal cardstock, ink and grosgrain (retired)<br />
Cool Caribbean cardstock (retired)<br />
Taken with Teal cardstock (retired)<br />
Rose Red cardstock <br />
Whisper White cardstock and grosgrain<br />
Wild Wasabi cardstock<br />
Garden Green cardstock and ink <br />
Night of navy cardstock and ink<br />
Marina Mist ink<br />
Bashful Blue ink<br />
Daisy Flower sizzlet<br />
Little Leaves sizzlet<br />
Beautiful Wings embosslet<br />
Square Lattice embossing folder<br />
Scallop border punch<br />
Tag Corner punch (retired)<br />
Simply Circles (retired)<br />
Fifth Avenue Floral<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-49545365880399463442010-07-17T16:37:00.000-04:002010-07-17T16:37:49.560-04:00Music camp is over....now I can go back to my corner.I had so much fun this past week helping out at my church. Every year our Kids Choir puts on a music camp. It is from grades K-5 and this year we had 58 kids sign up. They learn a complete musical, a musical instrument, and do crafts, all in one week. The finale was last night when we put on a show for all the parents/church. <br />
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Now that it is over I can go back to my crafty corner. A little over a week ago I posted the second use it up challenge. Well I haven’t stepped foot in my craft corner since I posted the challenge, so it is being extended until next Tuesday. <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-82558596490468034922010-07-06T18:18:00.001-04:002010-07-20T08:24:03.983-04:00Use it Up #2#2 Hodgepodge Hardware<br />
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As I was trying to finish using my True Thyme (still have some left), I was inspired to pull out my hodgepodge hardware. So this weeks challenge is to use up my/your hodgepodge hardware. The funny thing is that when these came out I thought of all the things I could do with them. Needless to say I didn’t use it as much as I thought I would so I am pulling it out again to use it up and make space for some of the amazing things Stampin Up has in the new catalog. This challenge is a harder one for me to do because I really don’t know how to use some of the things in the sets, plus I am either out or almost out of the brads. <br />
ETA: This may be a longer challenge than I originally intended. Super busy with making props and doing crafts for our church's music camp. <br />
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True Thyme cardstock, ribbon & ink (retired)<br />
Natural Ivory cardstock<br />
Mellow Moss cardstock (retired)<br />
Creamy Caramel cardstock & ink (retired)<br />
Fancy Fibers “Bella” (retired)<br />
Taupe ribbon (retired)<br />
Mustard ribbon (retired)<br />
Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)<br />
Cajun Craze cardstock & ink<br />
More Mustard cardstock & ink<br />
Small Oval punch<br />
Gifts of the Earth (retired)<br />
Canvas (retired)<br />
Serene Sunflower (retired)<br />
Grateful Greetings<br />
Autumn Days<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-73088192294416480282010-07-02T18:12:00.001-04:002010-07-02T18:16:32.634-04:00True Thyme Take TwoI have both sizes of cardstock 8 ½x11 and 12x12. I was thinking that one of the best ways to "use up" the 12x12 was to make scrapbook page layouts (coming soon) and boxes. Boxes a super simple to make, if you know what size box you need. This box is a four in box with a three in lift. The lids are a little trickier but still very easy.<br />
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True Thyme cardstock & ink (retired)<br />
Cranberry Crisp cardstock, ink & ribbon (retired)<br />
Chocolate chip ink<br />
Fancy Fibers “Bella” (retired)<br />
Ribbon Originals “Alpine” (retired)<br />
Confetti Vanilla 12x12<br />
Tag Punch, small & large<br />
Peaceful Wishes (retired)<br />
All Year Cheer (retired)<br />
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True Thyme cardstock (retired)<br />
Chocolate Chip ink<br />
Confetti Vanilla cardstock<br />
Bravo Burgundy cardstock & ink<br />
Bravo Burgundy mulberry paper (retired)<br />
Vintage Brads (retired)<br />
Copper Embossing Powder (don’t remember when or where I got it but not available with SU)<br />
Square Lattice embossing folder <br />
Many Merry Messages<br />
Holy Family (retired)<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-64108030980470904622010-06-29T11:56:00.003-04:002010-07-02T18:14:35.627-04:00USE IT UP #1#1 True Thyme<br />
As I was looking through my cardstock I realized I had a full unopened pack of True Thyme cardstock. This was the first time I had ever been exposed to the “retiring list” and felt like I had to have even more because it would NEVER be available again. So I bought plenty. I have even given away an entire pack and still had one. I did learn from this and haven't bought huge quantities of any retiring consumable products since. I loved this color when it was available. It is such an earthy green. I pulled it out and started working. I made the following Christmas cards and showed my husband Steve. Boy did that through a wrench in the works. He told me “I really like that color.” AAAAAGGGGHHHH, now I don’t want to use it anymore. But I will make myself keep using it this week until it is mostly gone. <br />
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If you choose to participate with me, you can use anything you have as long as the primary color is True Thyme. The only other thing I ask is that if you are going to participate and post a link to your project(s), that it be Stampin Up Only (SUO). <br />
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<strong>SUPPLIES:</strong><br />
True Thyme cardstock & ink (retired)<br />
Fancy Fibers “Bella” (retired)<br />
Riding Hood Red striped grosgrain (retired)<br />
Riding Hood Red cardstock & ink (retired but coming back 7-1-10)<br />
Early Espresso cardstock & ink (coming 7-1-10)<br />
Natural Ivory cardstock<br />
Square Lattice embossing folder<br />
Lovely as a Tree<br />
Cardinal Christmas<br />
Tag PunchJill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-60557744065255540632010-06-29T09:20:00.000-04:002010-06-29T09:20:26.784-04:00I admit it;I am a hoarder…of craft supplies. <br />
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As I have been trying to make myself only use current items from Stampin Up, I have realized that I have way to much retired stuff that I just can’t seem to part with. Some of which hasn’t even been opened yet, like Vintage Violet Cardstock and Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon. Not to mention all of the retired stamps. And for different reasons I just can’t make myself buy more supplies when I have SO many unused. So I have created a goal for myself. I will be trying VERY HARD to use up what consumable products I have before I buy anything new. And yes there is a lot of NEW stuff I want from the 2010-2011 Stampin Up catalog. <br />
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Now I know I am NOT the only one who hoards their stuff, so I thought I would make it fun. I think that I am going to create weekly challenges to “USE IT UP”. Don’t worry because you can use ANY of your supplies that you already have. Remember the goal is to “USE IT UP”. Feel free to play along and even post a link to your project. <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-76082692665422613662010-06-26T15:58:00.001-04:002010-07-01T22:36:53.217-04:00They're here!!!My Stampin Up catalogs have finally come. Well to be honest they have been here since Thursday. I just haven't had time to announce it. Would you like a free copy? Contact me to find out how.<br />
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JillJill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-70824175357054656382010-06-23T14:31:00.003-04:002010-06-23T14:48:04.378-04:00Sewing on Cards Part #2...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the second installment of sewing on cards. I hope that this will help someone else in their efforts to do what appears to be a developing trend. I learned a lot and hope that my mistakes will be used to the benefit of others. When I first decided to make these I knew I wanted to sew on them. I was totally oblivious as to how to do it. So I decided to do it as if I weren’t going to sew on them. I punched various sizes of circles, in various cardstocks (textured and crimped) and using my SNAIL I put a very small amount of adhesive on the backs to hold them in place. I left them overlapping on purpose because I wasn’t really sure of what I was doing or how it was going to end. I started sewing on the overlapping circles and went all the way across. I left plenty of overhanging thread, again because I didn’t know how it was going to end up or how I was going to tie it off.<br />
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This is where I really learned the error of my ways. I had to then take my paper piercer and remove the thread from the overlapping circles, cut the circles level with the card base and somehow tie up the loose ends.<br />
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I tried to first tie them and cut very close (right side), then I tried applying some SNAIL adhesive to the thread and tucking it behind the circles (left side), then I went with my Tombow Adhesive and applied a small amount onto the first threaded puncture hole at the edge of the card base (not shown).<br />
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I learned some very important and time saving things and they are…<br />
*Trim the overhang from the card base first.<br />
*Backstitch to secure the edges.<br />
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Here is the finished project. It was a lot of work but worth it. This is a cast party invitation for the cast of “J-Force”. This is the drama that the kids will be doing at music camp this year. Music camp is a week long program offered at my church for kids during the summer. They learn a musical, an instrument and do crafts. Then at the end of the week they perform the musical and demonstrate the instrument by playing the song they learned. It is an amazing experience and the kids work really hard. This year one of the other “drama moms” suggested a cast party. I was asked to make the invitations, which I jumped at. <br />
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<strong>Supplies:</strong><br />
All Year Cheer (retired)<br />
Tempting Turquoise cardstock<br />
Old Olive cardstock<br />
Pumpkin Pie cardstock<br />
Brights Collection textured cardstock<br />
Crimper<br />
¾” to 1 3/8” circle punches<br />
Itty Bitty circle punch<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-55739276306527024952010-06-23T10:51:00.000-04:002010-06-23T10:51:06.069-04:00Sewing on Cards Part #1...I have noticed a trend with the Stampin’ Up catalogs for the last two years (09-10 & 10-11). In both catalogs there are so many projects that have sewing on them. <br />
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Now I have to admit that I have had a sewing machine for over ten years now and have used it probably four times. After researching it and getting my courage up, I decided to drag it out of it hiding spot in the top of my closet and put it to use. I followed the instruction book for the most part, but decided I needed something that I could reference more quickly and easily than the book. So I made reference sheets. <br />
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I decided which materials I would sew the most of and came up with cardstock to cardstock, designer paper to cardstock and textured cardstock to cardstock. (I will be testing and making ribbon samples at a later date) I am very forgetful at times, especially if I don't use the information alot, so I made notes on the base. I noted which stitch, the tension, and stitch width and length. It was so worth the few hours I spent in advance to have a quick and easy reference in the future.<br />
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The best advice I can give is that when you are testing your tension is to use two different colored threads so you can distinguish between the top and bottom threads. <br />
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The next best advice is to go for it. Pull out the sewing machine or clean the dust off of it and put it to use. After all it’s only paper and you can use scraps. <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-13835967712618293572010-06-23T07:36:00.000-04:002010-06-23T07:36:42.792-04:00Vacation Bible SchoolThis week is VBS at my church. My posting will be sporadic at best since I will be busy in the evenings this week. <br />
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I am in the process of working on some invitations. When they are complete I will post them.<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-24021952764653500912010-06-16T14:02:00.000-04:002010-06-16T14:02:54.735-04:00Quick and Easy Father's Day Project<br />
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Imagine a birthday celebration with this. You could fold and tape (non-permanent) money together. What a surprise that would be to the child as they pull more and more money out of the box. If you did this you probably would not tape it down on the inside of the box. <br />
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What about an “over the hill” card. For instance Steve will be 40 this year; I know that’s not THAT old but it is an example. I would cut the number 40 out several times using the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine #113439 and the exclusive Stampin’ Up medium sizzlit die Timeless Type Junior Alphabet #115951. I would stick them to a piece of cardstock, with the message, and roll it into the box. <br />
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There really are a lot of possibilities with this box, more than I thought when I first saw it. <br />
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<strong>Supplies:</strong><br />
Basic Black Cardstock #106532<br />
Brushed Silver Cardstock #100712<br />
Summer Sun Cardstock #107097 (while supplies last)<br />
Sticky Strip #104294 <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-41830461184433279482010-06-14T23:07:00.000-04:002010-06-14T23:07:11.203-04:00Sneek Peek #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was so excited to get some of the new Stampin’ Up products. I really love the new catalog and can't wait to share it with you. I have spent a lot of my free time lately looking through it. I am having a hard time deciding what I want to buy first. <br />
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I have always liked the vintage look and when I saw the Newsprint DSP, I had to have it. I also believe that you can never have too many sentiments, so I had to get the Level 3 Hostess Set Occasional Quotes. Want the set? <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jilltaylor/contactme">Contact me</a> to find out how to get it free. <br />
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<strong>Stamps:</strong> Level 3 Occasional Quotes, Upsy Daisy, Medallion, Extreme Elements<br />
<strong>Paper:</strong> Very Vanilla and Basic Black Cardstock, Newsprint DSP<br />
<strong>Punches and Die Cuts:</strong> Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Scallop Oval, Lg. Oval Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Top Note Die Cut and Beautiful Butterflies Die Cut <br />
<strong>Misc.</strong> Supplies: Pretties Kit, Library Clips, Black Embossing Powder, Hemp Twine, Dimensionals<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-25582096335673731872010-06-11T21:40:00.000-04:002010-06-11T21:40:00.956-04:00The Final Goodbye...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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I was in need of a gift box for my most wonderful husband when I stumbled across this <a href="http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com/2008/06/fathers-day-tie-shaped-box-pattern.html">Tie Box Template </a>by procrastistamper. I knew immediately that I was going to make one. What better way to give a “Father’s Day Tie” without giving a Father’s Day tie. This would be perfect for just about any gift, golf balls and tees, movie tickets, chocolate, etc... I can't tell you what I am putting in it, just in case he reads this.</div>
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<strong>Retiring Products Used (While Supplies Last):</strong><br />
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Bella Bleu Designer Paper #113974 (lid)<br />
Horizontal Punch #105089 (tag)<br />
Tag corner Punch #107215 (tag)<br />
Earth Elements Brads #106955 (tag)<br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-40876279996030424532010-06-09T23:22:00.000-04:002010-06-09T23:22:50.285-04:00A Fond Farewell...Today’s cards showcase some of the retiring items from Stampin’ Up! This was really, really hard for me to do because I have a tendency to hoard my stamping supplies. When I purchased it I loved it and in some cases that is still true but in others, not so much. Not so much, because it isn’t in style, my style has changed or I just don’t like it anymore. I decided to thin out my supplies starting this year with the retiring list. For the rest of the month or while supplies last, I will be trying to use up my retiring products. <br />
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Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper #113976<br />
Summer Sun Cardstock. Sorry this is Sold Out but not to worry there is an awesome replacement coming (Daffodil Delight)<br />
Summer Sun Classic Ink #100537<br />
Cameo Coral #107098 (12 x 12 is all that is left and while supplies last)<br />
Cameo Coral Marker #100074<br />
Bold Brights Brads #106957<br />
¾” Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon #115608<br />
Wings of Friendship #114308<br />
Warm Words #115108<br />
Embrace Life #114958<br />
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<br />Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-65433341931894302562010-06-05T13:47:00.000-04:002010-06-05T13:47:58.691-04:00Dogwood PagesSince the dogwood blossoms were so easy to make, I decided to make a few more and put them on a couple of 12 x 12 pages. I love the color combo, Chocolate chip, Old Olive and Pink Pirouette. I am so excited that Stampin’ Up is bringing that one and some others back from retirement. I used all the same supplies as before except this time I colored the Bridesmaid paper with Pink Pirouette. I love how the shiny part of the paper won’t hold color. It makes it much more versatile to use because you can color it to match whatever color scheme you are using. If you want to order the Bridesmaid paper (#116479), do so now because it is only available while supplies last. <br />
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The only problem I have with these pages is that I don’t have any girls to scrapbook for, so the pages will sit picture less in my desk. <br />
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Thanks for Stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-12954497488959541972010-06-04T19:54:00.002-04:002010-06-05T13:49:00.733-04:00Waterlillies and DogwoodsA few weeks ago I had a “stamp play date” with my adopted up-line Sharon Field. We followed a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlczsCli5pg&feature=player_embedded">magnolia flower tutorial by thescrapinmama.</a> I didn’t like how mine turned out and was a bit frustrated. After pondering it for a while I thought that it looked more like a water lily than a magnolia. So I changed the color and I sponged the centers instead of the edges. I punched the required amount but after trying to do the tutorial from memory, I added fewer petals to achieve the look of a water lily. I used orange beads from the bead duo for the center. <br />
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The extra petals that I had punched were lying there and I thought that it kind of looked like a dogwood blossom. So I punched a 3/4 inch circle and added four petals. I used the orange beads again for the center. I free handed the veins of the leaves with a stylus. <br />
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I used all of the above flowers for box toppers. The dogwoods could easily used be used for a scrapbook page because it isn't as dimensional as the water lily/magnolia.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Supplies:</span><br />
Ornament Punch #116794 (carried over)<br />
¾ Circle Punch #107217 <br />
1 ¼ Circle Punch #104403<br />
Regal Rose Classic Ink #105211<br />
Old Olive 12 x 12 Cardstock #106544<br />
Pink Pirouette 8 ½ x 11 Cardstock (returning)<br />
Chocolate Chip 12 x 12 cardstock #107102<br />
Bridesmaid Specialty Paper #116479 (<span style="color: #cc0000;">whiles supplies last</span>)<br />
Orange Bead Duo #110732 (<span style="color: #cc0000;">while supplies last</span>)<br />
Stylus #100663<br />
Sponge Dauber #102892<br />
Pop-Up Glue Dots #104183 (<span style="color: #cc0000;">while supplies last</span>)<br />
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive #110755<br />
Sticky Strip #104294<br />
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Thanks for stopping by.Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-33780234699238846652010-05-28T18:06:00.001-04:002010-05-28T22:18:01.125-04:00Graduation Hat BoxI wish I could take full credit for this idea, but sadly, I cannot. I totally cased (copy and share everything) the idea from the Stampin’ Success magazine. I changed everything except the hat box. The beauty of this project is that it can be customized to fit the graduate’s school colors and it is a very creative and fun gift box that can be used later on by the graduate to store those special memories of senior year. <br />
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I want to give a shout out to my adopted up-line Sharon Field for letting me stamp the image on VERY short notice. Without your kindness and generosity this project would have “flunked” miserably. To order any Stampin’ Up supplies please visit my Stampin’ Up website. <br />
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<strong>STAMPIN’ UP! SUPPLIES:</strong><br />
al a carte stamp Happy Grad (#117006) <br />
8 ½ x 11 Brushed Silver cardstock (#100712)<br />
12 x 12 Night of Navy cardstock (#106547)<br />
Night of Navy classic ink (#102997)<br />
Circle Designer Brads (#112571)<br />
Sticky Strip (#104294)<br />
Silver Cord (retired)<br />
White Organdy (retired)<br />
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<strong>MISC SUPPLIES:</strong><br />
Hat Box<br />
Navy Acrylic PaintJill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-22987492661646360952010-05-24T17:23:00.000-04:002010-05-24T17:23:56.796-04:00BARGELLOBARGELLO pronounced [bahr-jel-oh] is a needlepoint term, which describes a straight stitch worked in a high and low relief pattern to form a variety of zigzag or oblique designs. The best thing is that it is no longer just for needle point. <br />
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This picture is of a sheet of paper that I made. I used Nouveau Chic DSP, but any stripped paper can be used. I used an 8 ½ x 11 Whisper White CS as a base. I then cut various size strips of the DSP, make sure to cut the strips where the stripes are on the vertical. I glued the first piece and then staggered the remaining strips to form a pattern I liked. Once I had the sheet made I trimmed the excess off of the edges and cut to fit as needed. I really like the way it turned out and the possibilities are limitless. <br />
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The first card I made using the “bargello” paper, uses Apricot Appeal, Basic Gray and Textured Sage Shadow CS. Basic Gray ink. Nouveau Chic DSP for bargello and birds wing. Little Leaves Sizzlit die, 2-step Bird Punch and Warm Words stamp set. <br />
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The second card I made uses Fifth Avenue Floral and Warm Words stamp sets, Basic Black, Apricot Appeal and Sage Shadow textured CS. Nouveau Chic DSP for bargello, Basic Black ink, Vintage Brads, Scallop Trim border punch and dimensional. <br />
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I stamped four of the rose images and cut out various levels. I used dimensional to give the rose depth.<br />
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<br />Jill Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921938540249529254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-526370898159697504.post-82892886628337447272010-05-21T17:37:00.004-04:002010-05-21T20:55:50.504-04:00What is, What will be and What will be again...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My goal today was to showcase some new stamps and colors. Some are available today and others we have to wait a little longer for (July 2010). I am excited about the <a href="http://204.228.150.61/color_revamp2010/USENG/New_Colors_US_0310.pdf">new color families</a> and really enjoyed working with four brand new colors in those families. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This card features Awash with Flowers, available in July. Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White cardstock. Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mamob and Wild Wasabi ink. White and Wasabi (<a href="http://204.228.150.61/color_revamp2010/USENG/New_Colors_US_0310.pdf">retired but coming back</a>) grosgrain and the Scallop Border punch. The Daffodil Delight is such a cheerful color, perfect for spring or summer. The card is very simple to make. I used the bottom of the stem for the stray grass and stamped of once for the inside of the flowers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This clean and simple card is my favorite of the bunch. The color combo was inspired by an article featuring the new color coach in the Stampin' Success magazine. Want the magazine? <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jilltaylor/startyourownbusiness">Become a demonstrator</a> and receive it for free each month. It features Watercolor Trio, available now in the <a href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/SummerMini2010/SummerMini_US_Final_small.pdf">Summer Mini caatalog</a>. Whisper White and Marina Mist cardstock, Cartainly Celery ink. Scallop and Large Oval punches and Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (<a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/CarryOver_0410_US_(2).pdf">carried over</a> from previous mini catalog). I sponged celery onto the label and stamped off once for some of the greenery. Marina Mist is similar to Baja Breeze but richer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the last of the clean and simple cards. It features Wings of Friendship, available now as a level two hostess set. Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock. Versamark and Basic Black ink. Vintage Brads, Large and Scallop Oval punches, Clear Embossing Powder and Black and White Striped Grosgrain ribbon. This is another color that is named perfectly, it really does look like hot cherry cobbler.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This one features Elements of Style, available in now in the <a href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/SummerMini2010/SummerMini_US_Final_small.pdf">Summer Mini catalog</a>. So Saffron, Old Olive, Natural Ivory and Early Espresso cardstock. Brown Staz On (retired), So Saffron, More Mustard, Certainly Celery and Old Olive ink. Olive Twill Tape (retired), Linen Thread and Mustard grosgrain. Color Spritzer Tool with Chocolate Chip Marker, Scallop and Eyelet Border punches, 1" and 1 1/4" circle punches. It was a little time consuming because of the watercoloring, but well worth it. Early Espresso looks just like it sounds. It is a very rich dark color, darker than chocolate but not black.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I hope you are as excited as I am about what is in store for next year. </span><br />
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