The weather outside is frightful.......

...........but Paper Crafters Sampler is SO DELIGHTFUL!

This month we have all focused on Christmas - What fun!  I had so much fun with this card - nothing says warmth on a cold winter day like a cup of hot cocoa.

I have a little sneak peek for your enjoyment ;)

Head on over to Paper Crafters Sampler to check it out - if you decide to join up, tell Mel that Regina sent you.  Use the code PCSRC.

BOO!

Boo who? 

You! 

Yes, You!  ;)

I have a sneak peek of a project that I made for this month's Paper Crafter's Sampler to share with you......And BOY - did I ever have fun putting it together!!!!



Do you want to take a sneaky peeky?  Ok...... :)

Head on over to Paper Crafter's Sampler if you would like to join up in the fun - and if you decide to subscribe, be sure to tell Mel that Regina sent you - use the code PCSRC.

Toodles Stamping Friends!!!

Amidst Autumn

Hey Everybody!!!!

Guess what?  It is that time again!!!  Time for another Sneeky Peeky of The Paper Crafters Sampler!!!!

I had a TON of fun whipping up my project this month!!!  Wanna take a peek?

Head on over to The Paper Crafters Sampler and check it out - if you decide to sign up and join the fun, be sure to tell Melanie that Regina sent you.  Use the code PCSRC please :)

Have a wonderful day!

July Paper Crafter's Sampler

Hi All!!

Wow - LOOOOONNNNGGGG time no talk, huh?  I really need to quit that!  ;)

But, today I have some FUN stuff to share!!

The July Paper Crafter's Sampler is up and ready to go!  And this month's theme was SUPER fun!
Check it out:

Here is the sample of what I shared for this issue. 

Head on over to Paper Crafter's Sampler and tell Mel that Regina sent you.  If you decide to join in on the fun, use the code PCSRC.

Make Mine Vintage!

Hi All!

Guess what??  It is time for another issue from Paper Crafters Sampler!  And it is all about vintage this month.....swoon......

Here is a snipet from some samples this month in the issue

Here is a closer look at my sample I submitted this month:

Be sure to head over to Paper Crafters Sampler - if you decide to join up in the fun, be sure to use the code PCSRC and tell Melanie that Regina sent you.

OH - ONE MORE THING --- I want to tell you about the bonus template - a corset - HELLO!!  D.A.R.L.I.N.G.!!  I can not wait to make one for myself!  Check it out:

Well - have a wonderful day!

Did YOU leave this comment on my tea pot Blog Hop for Paper Crafters Sampler?????

Anonymous said...


Wow...love how you got your inspiration...you sure succeeded! And your embellishments really compliment your teapot. Thanks for entering me into your drawing... stampindjo@hotmail.com



If you did........YOU WON the March Issue of Paper Crafters Sampler!!!
Melanie already has your information and will contact you for your issue - I would LOVE to see what you do with your tea pot template or any other project from the issue -

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!

 





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 ;)

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'!!