PCS High Tea Blog Hop

*NOTE – High Tea blog hop officially starts March 28th so if you’re here a little early, be sure to come back and see all of the projects the PCS design team has created for you.


Welcome to the Paper Crafters Sampler “High Tea” blog hop featuring our 3D teapot template from the March issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler entitled, “Orange Blossom Tearoom”.

With the current trend of tea images in the paper crafting world, it only seemed appropriate to offer a tea-related template, and that is our newest “High Tea” 3D, teapot.

Now-a-days, teapot come in so many sizes and shapes, it was easy to select one for my inspiration. What did you think of what I’ve created ?

I took my inspiration from pictures of Vintage French Enamelware Coffee Pots - I think they look more like modern day tea pots ;)  Here is my inspiration photo:

photo source

I did a fun little technique to get mine spotty and shiney :)  I first cut out the template and then went to town.  This template was very easy to put together and super fun!!  Here are some shots of it:

The lid even comes OFF!!!  And there is an opening in the spout to pour treats out of!

I had SO much fun embellishing this beauty!  Here is a close up of the flowers and hopefully a better picture of the finish of the tea pot :

There sure are some AWESOME tea pots on this tour - make sure to make your complete round through the tour.  If you started here, you can make the full round and end up here.

Make sure you visit all the design team members' blogs for fabulous ideas! As a "thank you", each design team member will randomly pick a winner to receive the Orange Blossom Tearoom issue for FREE! To enter, leave a comment on our hop posts by Friday. And join in the fun of making your own teapot!



Now, feel free to go back and take another at  Tiffany Bauer's teapot images or select the “Click Here” button before and hop on over to Karen Squire's  blog.  
 

 
I would love to know what you think of my tea pot - have a wonderful tour!

 





Have I told You Lately........

.....that I love this designer series paper???

I can't believe that it is available for such a short time - Sale a Bration Rocked!!  Only a few more days left.

I decided to do something a little different with the ribbon that is in the Everyday Enchantment collection.  We curled it like curly ribbon in club last month, I heated it with my heat tool wrapped around a pencil for the Limoge Trinket box a post or two earlier.  Wonder what I did with today's post????  Hmmmm.....


Well I have a scrapbook layout to share today.  I have VERY few pictures of my daughter and I together because I am the one always behind the lense......but one day I handed my camera to the hubby and he clicked a few pictures for me.  So I had to scrap it, right?  lol  Wanna see?

I just swoon over this pack of paper - {{sigh}}

Take a closer look at the flowers.  I used the mixed bunch punch and various flower dies in my big shot.

Did you see it??  Did you?
What I did with the ribbon???

Go back up and look again - now do you see?

Yes - I pierced circles on my layout and used the sale a bration ribbon to stitch on the layout.  cute?  right?


Well, thanks for checking in on me today - now to getr the little one out to the bus stop :)

Will you put it with a Fox?

Or will you put it in this box?


Sorry {blush} - could't resist.  :)

I bet you are really wondering where I am going with this........I know I sure would be.....LOL



Well - I have still been tinkering with the templates from Paper Crafters Sampler Library and I had to try one of the Limoge Trinket Boxes from 2011 Christmas Issue.  I mean -I had to - how could you not want to try one of these awesome boxes?

So - You wanna see my version of the Limoge Trinket Box?  I would love to share it with you.

I am really  - I mean REALLY - gonna miss the Sale A Bration designer series paper, Everyday Enchantment.  It is just so beautiful!

And not to mention that there is a coordinating pack of brads and organza ribbon that you can also get for FREE!  Here is a closer shot of the flower on top. 

Did you see that curled up ribbon?  I took the ribbon and taped the end to a pencil (it was closest - looking for a round dowel rod was out of the question - lol!) and spiralled (is that a word?) it around the pencil and taped the other end to the pencil.  Then I pulled out my trusty Heat tool and heated it up.  Let it cool and took off pencil - PERFECT - cool curled ribbon.  {{luv}}

I would love your thoughts on this cutie -

Let the Light......

......Seed In!!!

LOL - did I get you there?  I bet you sang "Let the light shine in........"

Wonder where I am coming from with the light-seed talk?  Really?  I sure would be if I were you......I would maybe even think I have lost it........if I ever had "it" to lose - LOL!!!  Hehe!!!

Ok - I will explain......


I have another project to share with you from a template from the Paper Crafters Library.  I pulled out the Garden Lantern template from the April 2010 issue.  Want to see what I did?


I can't hear you.......let's try that again......




DO YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT I DID????


Alright - that's better ;)

I looked at the lantern and my mind went straight to bird feeder.  Yours did too, right?

I used window sheets for the lantern windows and even poked a little hole to put a stick (from my yard - I am SO in touch with nature - lol!) as a feeder spot - not sure if you can see that in the picture or not....but it is there ;)
I then did a patina technique on the roof part and let my birdies at it.  They look happy with it, don't they?


I would love to hear what you think about it.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Beacon of GUM!

Heheheee.....

Sometimes these silly titles just come to me - and sometimes I have to "work" on them - lol.  Today's just came to me.  {{giggle}}

I have still been playing with the templates from the Paper Crafters Sampler Library - and today I have a fun twist to share with you.  Wanna see?

This is the Lighthouse Template from the July 2011 issue.  I looked at it and immediately thought - gumball machine.  You saw that too, right???  lol

Head on over to Paper Crafters Sampler Library and check it out - make sure to tell Melanie that Regina sent you.  Use the code PCSRC if you decide to join up with us.

At the Sock Hop

HI All!!

Guess what???? 

No......that's not it........



Guess again -



No..........not that either!



Ok - I guess I will just tell you - ;)   lol!

I have been playing with some templates from the Paper Crafters Sampler Library and I couldn't resist.......

You know how sometimes I will come to you saying I have been playing with a challenge and something gets in my head and I just can't get it out......so I just need to do it?    Well......that happened again - lol

I was playing around with the baby bootie template from the June 2011 Issue....and I could have just made soem booties right?  you know - pink ones, blue ones??  But all I could think about was waaayyyyy back to my daughter's first halloween at camp and I made her a fifties costume with a gray poodle skirt......Do  you have any idea where I am going with this?  {{giggle giggle}}

I HAD to make saddle shoes - I had to do it - wanna see?

Head on over to The Paper Crafters Library - this is the June 2011 issue.  If you decide to join up - be sure to tell Melanie that Regina sent you and use the code PCSRC.

Paper Crafters Sampler Now Available

Hi All!!

It is time for another sneak peek for the March issue of Paper Crafters Sampler!!  This month the designers focused on Orange Blossom Tea Room - Doesn't that title just make you feel relaxed??  {{sigh}}

Want to see a bit of what I created this month?  Do ya? Do ya?   Ok - :)

Oh this was F.U.N.!!!
Head over to Paper Crafters Sampler and be sure to use the code PCSRC when you sign up - tell Melanie that Regina sent you ;)

A little eye candy for you!!

Hi All!!!

Today - I am going to share a few sample pictures I took a couple of weeks ago while I was in Columbus for Stampin' UP!'s Regional event.  It was so much fun and there was A LOT of inspiration there - here are a few pictures for your enjoyment ;)

Now if that doesn't give a little inspiration - ;)

Have a wonderful day!!

Back in the saddle again!!

Well - HELLO!!!

I have been so desperately wanting to get back at it, regularly.  Life just seems to take over - with a vengence - lol!  So, I decided to pull out the stops and go with the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge - what a great starting place!   This week was a color challenge - check it out:

Wowzers - good fun, that combo, huh?!!???

My birthday card supply is getting depleated......so I wanted to do that theme. ;)  Want to see what I did with it?


No?  Ok - well......I guess we will chat later.



BAWAHAHHAAAAAA!!!!!!!


Just kidding!  Here is what I did:

I did all of the coloring with stampin write markers.  see?

I also had to "do up" the inside - lol!!!

Sorry to not put too much detail in this post - but I am in a New York rush.....living in Pennsylvania!  HAHA!!!
Thanks for stopping by my little piece of blog-land!

We should meet like this more often

Hi All!!

I feel like I am constantly saying I'm sorry for the lack of posting--but seriously - I'm sorry for the lack of posting ;)

This weekend, I carved out a bit of time to scrap when my hubby and daughter weren't looking - lol!  Want to see what I cranked out??

do ya?

My daughter lost her first tooth this year - so I had to document that, right?  seriously.  lol.  But I didn't want to do the usual - tooth shapes and the like.....So I decided to focus on her new smile.....a New Smile to Love!  See?

I pulled out the Atique Boutique line from the Occasions Mini and went to town......
I did my journaling on the coordinating side notes - love them!  I wanted to put emphasis on the word "LOVE" in my title so I made a little banner using the pennant punch and the pennant parade stamp set.

Oh yeah - one more small thing I wanted to show you - instead of covering the edges of the flowers on the bottom corner - I decided to use my craft knife and cut around the edge of the flowers to tuck my photo in.....try it - great fun!  ;)  see?

Well - I gotta run - thank you for bearing with me......happy stamping my friends!

Time for another Sneak Peek!!!!

HI All!

It is time for another round of Paper Crafters Sampler Sneak Peeks!!!  Wow!  The prjoects this month are so cute!!  With that being said - wanna see a little peek at mine????  Do ya? Do ya?

OK - here it is.......I had super good times with this one :)

Head over to Paper Crafters Sampler and be sure to use the code PCSRC when you sign up - tell Melanie that Regina sent you ;)

Sale A Bration Starter Kit Special!!!!!

Sale A Bration Starter Kit Special!!!!!  -  This is truly amazing!!!

•$125 Starter Kit (vs. $175 regularly) – total value of OVER $345!


•Choice of Designer Paper Pack OR Digital Download for EACH MONTH OF 2012!!!! FREEEE!!!!!

You choose each month and it’s totally free! Value approx $120 based on approx cost of a package of DSP/Shipping/Tax

•WOW – that could be over $450 in Stampin’ UP! Supplies and Product for just $125




NEED MORE REASONS TO JOIN Stampin’ UP! During This TIME? In the spirit of 2012 -Here are 12 Reasons!




1. You can select from the new Mini catalog to customize your kit

2. Demonstrators Earn Free Stamps and FREE product (current catalog OR new 2012 Catalog – your choice) based on sales and recruiting during SAB

3. Stampin’ Start program – Sale-a-bration will help you earn FREE stamps, $50 Gift Certificate and $175 Cash!

4. Rising Star Trip & $1000 Check

5. Be on Board for sneak peaks of new catalog later this spring and any demonstrator only preorders

6. Be eligible to register for and attend our National Convention in Salt Lake City this summer

7. Access to Stampin’ Connection our Demonstrator only online community – over 205, 000 samples, hundreds of videos, discussion threads

8. Join my team of  Stampers – best team EVER!

9. CHOICES -enjoy just the discount, hold a class or club, work it as little or as much as your priorities dictate

10. Tax Benefits – why not enjoy tax benefits from something you enjoy – now is the time of year to really consider this .You will have a whole year of tax deductible fun!

11. Why not – you have nothing to lose with our buy back policy.

Top 10 Things Demonstrators Love about Being Part of the Stampin' Up! Family -Tens of thousands of cards, scrapbook pages, gift ideas,   and home décor items that no one else has access to! -Plenty of social opportunities to share fun and creativity   with others! -Receiving Stampin' Success, a monthly publication for   demonstrators only, that  features great techniques,   inspiring spotlights, exciting product information,   and so much more! -First to see and try new products and receive free   product giveaways! -Fabulous getaway opportunities (like slumber   parties for grown-ups) at annual Stampin' Up!   events, plus opportunities to travel around the   world--FREE--with family and friends! -Part of an exclusive online community where creative   minds share their thoughts and feelings on. . . well,   just about everything! -Flexibility to make it all happen when it fits best   in your life! -Savings on the best products in the crafting industry   and plenty of exciting promotions! -Being part of a strong sisterhood of women who share   bonds of friendship, creativity, and integrity! -Partnering with a company that puts people and   relationships first--ALWAYS! Contact me today to start enjoying these exciting Stampin' Up! benefits in your own life - regcorn@zoominternet.net

The Early Bird.....

......gets the special!!!

That's right - Paper Crafters Sampler is offering a 5 day special pricing for early bird sales for the Full Year  Sampler!!!

Head over to Paper Crafters Sampler and be sure to use the code PCSRC when you sign up - tell Melanie that Regina sent you ;)

WHAT AN HONOR!!!!!!

Hi All!!

Long time - no post......sorry about that!  ;)  But I come today with some very exciting news!!!!  I was contactged by Melanie from over at Pockets Of Inspiration and asked to be a part of her design team this coming year - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT????  I was like "pinch me!!!! - "

So - with that being said......I have a tiny sneeky peeky for you today - mwahahahaaaa  :)

This month is all about llloooooooovvveeee.......  Head over to Paper Crafters Sampler to check it out - Tell her Regina sent you :)

Happy Stampin'!!

WOW - it had been a while!

Hi All!!

Sorry for the extended absense......all I have to offer for that is the same old same old......life keeps me on my toes, to say the least.  ;)  I do have a bit of eye candy for you today though......not the ususal type of thing I share, but something I felt I needed to make and get out in the mail.

Do I have you confused yet?  Just a bit confused??  heheheheeee.....

Well.....I will start way back on Friday, October 29th at 4:00 in the evening.  My cell phone rings - it is my husband's set ring on my phone - so I know it is him before I even answer.  He asks me if I am sitting down......This can't be good news, right?  I say no, I'm not....what is it?  He says I think you need to be sitting down.  OK  -  I am about in panic mode about now.  So he proceeded to tell me he gets a call from work (he is a truck driver) first thing that morning.......OK - now I am really nervous........And let me tell you....my husband is a slow story teller.  He repeats things over and over and stumbles around the point......I am like just spit it out!  He then says to me - They called to tell me my name was drawn for Steelers tickets for Sunday's game - You know the game - Steelers wiped the floor with the Patriots - lol - I was like - NO SIR......You are lying.  He said Honestly - I did.  And then the story gets better and better......Our ticket package is a Legends Package.  HOLY CRAP!!!!!  He proceeds to tell me in our package in his mailbox at work will be a parking pass for the parking garage, seat tickets in the Legends section of Heinz Field (Which is actually at field level......we had to go down to the field to get our seats!!!)  And that our envelope would also contain tickets to get into the Legends Tent for a pre-game dinner with Steelers Legends Players - DOUBLE HOLY CRAP!!!!!!  This was my first Steelers game and it was done up right, let me tell you.  OH MY......

Wondering where I am going with all of this?  LOL......I just wanted to get this info out there.....hehe....no really - I do have some cards for you to see today.  I wanted to make a Thank You card for the company owner, and the two office men that were really hospitible with us with a little tailgaiting before we went to the legends tent - but I knew that just any ordinary Thank You card wasn't going to cut it.....So I came up with this:

A hoot right?  I used the thank you sentiment from Curly and Cute and then made my own template for the three inverted circles of the Steelers logo and cut the corcles with my circle scissor plus.  I thought they came out cute - and the entire office is absolutely Steelers CRAZY so I think they will like them.  Hope they will like them because a card can't thank them enough for the experience we had that day -

Well.....that about sums it up - Oh wait!   Wanna see one of the legends we got to see that day?

My husband was in awe of Rocky Bleier - and he was super nice and we could tell he really enjoyed being around the Steelers fans!