Dancing with Stamps

Monday, August 10, 2009

Christmas Stamp CAMP and Recipe

This November, I am hosting a Stamp CAMP

for kids of ALL ages.

The date will be determined as the time draws near.

(Most likely, the camp will be the first or second Sat in Nov.)

At this camp, we will create TWO adorable "pop-out" cards.

One is an angel and one is a snowman.

Aren't they just SO cute?!

These cards are so easy and fun to make!

And there are so many possibilities...

pumpkin cards

ghostly cards

baseball/basketball cards

heart cards.

Along with these two cards,

each stamper will be able to choose

a FREE exclusive stamp and stampin' spot!

All of this for just $15.

AND if you register and pay now,

your name goes into a drawing for a free set of stamps

from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog!

The pic below shows how the cards "pop" open.

Cute, huh?!

Contact me today!

kgettelfinger@sbcglobal.net

Your choice of a free exclusive stamp and stampin' spot
with your camp registration and paid fee.
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Now... I have a yummy... YUMMY recipe for you!
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Sausage & Potato Bake

2T onion, chopped

1/4C butter or margarine

1/4C all-purpose flour

1tsp salt

1/2tsp dry mustard

1/8tsp pepper

1-1/2C milk

2C shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

6C potatoes, sliced

1/2lb skinless smoked sausage, sliced

Saute onion in butter or margarine; blend in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened; mix in 1-1/2C cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat; toss in potatoes and coat. Pour into a greased 13x9" baking dish; arrange sausage and remaining cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

Friday, August 7, 2009

TTS Sketch #68

When I scrapbook,

I like to use as many photos as possible

on one or two page LOs.

I think scrapbook pages that focus on 1 photo

turn out really super cute,

especially if the scrapper has a real knack.

But I take so many pictures and

never can decide which ones to add to my albums.

So I try to use them all. he he.

Coming up with new LOs can be very challenging

with mutliple photos.

UNLESS...

you visit TTS

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/

on a regular basis.

A new sketch each week with

samples that go BEYOND scrapbooking.

One way I manage to add several photos to one LO

is by using WALLET SIZE photos.

As you can see, this is what I did here.

Let me know if you like that tip!

Have a great day!

Teacher Gifts at Lavender Sentiments

Staples.

You know, the neccessities.

That's what this box is TO ME.

This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE patterns.

The box bottom is just so easy and classic

while the top is so simple and fun to create,

I can't imagine ever losing my pattern for this box!

What's more is that the top can be played with

to create all sorts of different looking boxes.

Check out this link for just a few "box top" ideas...

http://dancingwithstamps.blogspot.com/2007/08/boxtober.html

Blessings to all my teacher friends

(and everyone getting back to school!)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Wynne's Tuesday Challenge

Challenge lovers, you are going to LOVE this challenge!

This past Tuesday, Wynne inspires us to

BE FUNNY

and create a "funny card."

Would you just LOOK at this hillarious card she made?!

The phrases say, "I'm there for you."

and "In good times or bad."

Do you see the "stink" around the babies bottom?!

Now THAT is stinkin' hillarious!!!

Wynne changed the faces on the people herself.

VERY CREATIVE, Wynne girl!

Now, go create a funny card

and be sure to leave Wynne a comment on her blog

with a link to your card so we can all have a chuckle!

Visit Wynne here...

http://wynneswebnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-challenge.html

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

QKD New Release Blog Hop

You should be hopping FROM
www.kellystamps.blogspot.com
and will continue hopping TO
http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

but please check out the fun project and deets

I have for you before hopping on to your next inspirational spot.

Queen Kat is always on the ball with new releases.

This month's are very "heart warming"

as you can see in my blog hop card here.

Be sure to START your hop at QKD...

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

and you will want to visit the store here...

http://www.katstamps.com/store/
so you can check out and pick up these sweet images.

I used "Take a Jouney" verse set and

"Vintage Time" background image on my card.

If you have any questions about

anything you see here on my blog,

feel free to email me.

I am stamping to serve you!

Blessings,

Onsie Greeting Card

KASEY, IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO LOOK

AT THE FOLLWOING POST... DON'T!

HE HE HE.

KARA WANTS THESE TO REMAIN A SURPRISE

UNTIL SHE CAN SHARE THEM WITH YOU

IN PERSON. TOO STINKIN' FUNNY!

Are these not the cutest cards you've ever seen?!

I helped a friend of mine create sixty something

for her sister's upcoming baby shower.

(Ya, after about forty... they weren't so cute anymore.)

(kidding!)

I had such a fun time helping!

They really were very easy to create.

We first punched a 1/2" circle

for the neck with a 1-3/4" circle punch.

Then with the 1-3/8" circle punch, we punched the leg openings.

Only the front of the card was zipped through the Big Shot.

Add a few little stick-on button embellishments and...

Voila! Instant (and adorable) onsie!

Wishing you all the best, Kasey!

Monday, August 3, 2009

My Very First MOSD Goodness

I am SO excited to share my very first

MOSD goodness!

Before I get started, be sure to check out

more MOSD inspiration on the company blog here...

http://mosdinc.blogspot.com/

as well as the MOSD galleries here...

http://www.mosdinc.com/gallery/

Talk about excellent inspiration!

AND

so that you know, MOSD is a wholesale only company.

If you can not find MOSD products

at your local scrapbook or hobby store,

ask the manager/owner to investigate MOSD's goodness.

YOU CAN FIND THESE FINE PRODUCTS

AT MY FAV ONLINE STORE

A Walk Down Memory Lane

http://www.awalkdownmemorylane.net/store/index.php

Be sure to visit today and look for MOSD!

Now, what you see above is some of MOSD's

"Stacker Collections."

I personally love the "Best Friends!"

I created a mini album

showcasing a recent trip to our local theme park.

For the front and back covers of my album,

I used the "Perfectly Shaped Build a Book Bowtie."

Read on for instructions on

how to put your very own album together.

You will see below that I split one of my "bowties"

to create a double opening cover.

The first four of my pages open to the left.

The inside pages of my album are 5-1/2 x 5-3/4".

The last four pages of my album open to the right.

And you can see my back cover is the complete "bowtie."

You will need two "Bowtie" pieces of MOSD's

"Perfectly Shaped Build a Book" pieces.

Begin by cutting one of the pieces in half.

Trace one of the 1/2ed pieces onto desired cover paper

leaving about a 1/2" extened edge as seen here.

Also trace this 1/2ed piece

onto two other pieces without the 1/2" extended edge.

These will serve to cover the reverse sides of the cover.

Once you have your pattern trimmed out,

fold edges without adhering as shown.

The corners of the paper should form a diamond.

I've outlined mine with pencil.

Take each "diamond" and fold it down

creating a triangle of sorts.

After unfolding this triangle,

there should appear a triangle on the paper as shown here.

I've outlined mine with pencil.

Trim just ABOVE the line of the triangle.

Now adhere all side to your "bowtie."

Repeat this method with the back cover.

The extra pieces traced without the extra edge

are adhered on the reverse side

covering the excess of the front cover.

Another great product from MOSD

is their "Binding Rings!"

They have a ton to select from and

they are SO EASY to use.

As you can see in the picture here,

I used my binding rings to steady my covers

so I could evenly punches holes with my Cropadile.

Hope you've enjoyed this tutorial

and my very first MOSD goodness.

Blessings,

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Big Shot Sunday

Welcome to my BIG SHOT SUNDAYS!

I absolutely LOVE my Big Shot

and I wanted a way to show you and my clients

the fabulous projects that can be created using it.

I figure what more perfect day than Sunday

to focus on my Big Shot machine.

Since God is my One and Only True

Big Shot,

I thought I'd offer these fun projects on His Day.

This adorable little "purse" gift card holder was created with the

BASKETS AND BLOOMS Bigz Die

YOU'RE FABULOUS Stamp Set

RAZZLEBERRY LEMONADE Designer Series Paper

CIRCLE ICE Rhinestone Brads

ORGANZA RIBBON Whisper White

LARGE and SCALLOP OVAL Punches

Instead of making the complete basket

(a sample of the complete basket is on pg 37 of the IB&C)

a cute little "purse" can be made

by eliminating the bottom portion.

I just glued the bottom and sides of my two halves.

You can see below how a gift card

fits perfectly into my tiny little purse.

To create my tag, I simply stamped the entire

"You're absolutely fabulous" phrase

and used the Large Oval Punch to cut off the "You're."

This way my tag has plenty of room for the ribbon

and my recipent will still know he/she is

"absolutely fabulous!"

I truly believe YOU, my readers are

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.

I just don't tell you enough.

And if you are a client/friend of mine,

well, that makes you even more special.

Sometimes I make mistakes or say the wrong things

or get passionate about things this world is not so passionate about.

Many people may hold these against me,

get upset with me, or even treat me poorly because of these.

For those of you who have stuck with me,

you're fabulous... absolutely fabulous!

Thank you for understanding that

I'm not perfect.

I'm just ME.

Absolutely fabulous ME.

(I'm so glad that is how HE sees me.

I am still trying to convince myself.)

Have a blessed Sunday!

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Double Duty Birthday

How's this for a great b-day gift idea...

(if you pass this idea on, please give credit to

Dancing with Stamps.com)

so here it is...

Wynne had a b-day party to attend this past Sunday

for her friends Lauren and Evan, twins that is.

She gave them both decorated photo albums

(you know, the ones that cost like $2 at WM

and have the front and back cover inserts?)

Slip out the inserts, measure inserts, cut CS same size, stamp & reinsert.

So stinkin' easy.

THEN... Wynne gave them each a camera

to be passed around at the party

for each friend to snap shots from time to time.

AND LASTLY... she tucked a $5 bill into each album

for the developing cost of the photos.

How clever is that?!

I didn't go overboard on the stamping/embellishing

cuz let's face it... their THIRTEEN!

They aren't going to give a hoot how fab they look, right?!

And although the stamp sets I used are retired,

(wish they weren't cuz they're perfect for teens!)

So Sassy and So Cool by SU!

made these albums SO EASY to create!

Just a lesson in "if you want it... ya better get it before it's gone."

Email me to place your SU! order today
or place your order online by selecting me as your demonstrator.
(Stamp Club members will recieve club credit
only by placing orders WITH ME.)
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Have a great year, Lauren and Evan!