Beginning Stamping - Video #1 - Stamps & Blocks

 

Welcome to Video #1 - Stamping / Card Making 101

In Video #1 of my Card Making 101 series, you will learn:

 The differences between cling stamps & photopolymer stamps

How to add labels to your stamps

How to use and care for your clear blocks

Ways to align your stamp for straight images

Tips to fix a stamp that is too sticky or not sticky enough (for on the block)

The differences between line image stamps, bold image stamps, and two-step stamps

Cleaning Care for your stamps

Card making should be fun, stress free and enjoyable.  I hope I can make that happen for you. 

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Beginning Stamping - Card Making Introduction Video

If you are a beginner stamper / card maker, this series will be perfect for you to learn all the ins and outs, the do's, the don’ts, the needs, and the wants.  But if you are an experienced stamper / card maker, you might even learn a few tips or tricks as I go along. I can’t believe how much I’ve already learned in the past few days while I gathered information to start the series of videos. Follow me on this new series of videos, as I introduce Card Making and Stamping to you. 

Introduction Video 

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Notepad Covers - Crafts Miscellaneous

 This is such a cute little project. It would be a great Valentine Gift for your favorite teacher, a gift for a co-worker, and or a Christmas gift as well.  

SUPPLIES

Sweet Sorbet Cardstock - I# 159268

Cut 2 base pieces - 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 

Cover - 4 x 7 3/4 - Score at 6 and 6 1/4

Daffodil Delight Cardstock - I# 119683

Front & Inside Layer - 2 Pieces - 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 

DSP - Bee Mine - I# 162546

Front Panel - 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 

Chip Board 

Cut 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 

Basic White -I# 159276

Stamp the sentiment on a strip of basic white

Sweet Sorbet Classic Ink - I# 159216

Banners Pick a Punch - I# 153608 

Dimensionals - I# 104430

Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers - I# 162557

Adoring Hearts Stamp Set - I# 162563

STICKY NOTES - 4X6 

(STAPLES - AMAZON)

Adhere the Sweet Sorbet Base Pieces to the front and back of the chipboard using the Multipurpose Green Glue.

Position the Sweet Sorbet Cover piece over the Sticky Notepads and wrap the flap to the back of the pad. Adhere the pad to the center of the Chipboard base using tear & tape. 

Add the Daffodil Delight to the cover front with adhesive.

Adhere the Bee Mine DSP on top of the Daffodil Delight cover.

Stamp the Sentiment on Basic White and punch the ends with the Banners Pick a Punch.  Embellish the banner and adhere the banner to the front of the cover using dimensionals.

Inside Cover 

Adhere the Daffodil Delight to the inside top cover using adhesive. 

Stamp on and off the Basic White using the sweet Sorbet ink. 

Adhere the stamped basic white to the Daffodil Delight. 

These are so fun to make & I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Craft Room Organization - Stampin Storage

 Ready to tackle another small but impactful step in organizing your craft space? Stamp n Storage has shared the Craft Room Organization - 16-Minute Sprint - Part #2. In this video, they show you how to dedicate just 16 minutes to cleaning up and reorganizing your Desk Caddy. This essential piece of your craft room is perfect for keeping your most-used supplies within arm’s reach, but it can quickly become cluttered.

They will guide you through simple steps to clean, declutter, and reorganize your Desk Caddy so it stays functional and tidy. With just a small daily time commitment, you can transform your craft space one area at a time.

Craft Room Organization- Part #2

Recipe Wednesday!! - Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

 Recipe Time.... Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

When I worked at Wilbur Ellis, and we worked on Saturday's I would try to make something for breakfast. This one was loved by all - you could eat it regular or easily throw it on to a tortilla. I'd make it the night before and unplug the crock pot and take in. Easy Peasy!!

Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

2 cups frozen hashbrowns

1 lb - Breakfast sausage browned and drained

8 oz - Shredded Cheddar Cheese

10 Eggs ( Well this was really affordable a few years ago *lol*)

1/2 Cup Milk

2 oz Green Chilis - Chopped

2 TBLS Minced Onion

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Pepper

Spray large crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Place has browns onto the bottom. Layer on top 1/2 the cooked sausage and 1/2 the cheese. Repeat the layers. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, green chilis, onion, salt and pepper. Drizzle over top of sausage and cheese layers. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the eggs are set. Serve with salsa, sour cream , tortillas or eat plain. Serves 6-8 people

Scrapbook Page - Basketball Layout

 I absolutely love watching and documenting my grandkids sports. I loved how this two-page layout turned out. I was able to incorporate my Stampin' UP products in with products I had collected over the years to complete it.

Stampin Up Products

Basic Black Cardstock - I # 121045

Tuxedo Black Momento Ink - I #132708

Linen Thread - I# 104199

Baker's Twine Essential - I# 155475

Blending Brushes - I# 153611

Merriest Trees Dies - I# 162047

Mini Cut & Emboss - I# 150673

Paper Trimmer - I# 152392

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Craft Room Organization - Stampin Storage

 I absolutely love the products from Stampin Storage.  Cleaning and organizing your craft space can be so overwhelming.  Today they shared a video on Craft Room Organization in 16-minute sprints.  Hopefully this will be the motivation and help you needed.  I know I can sure use it. 

Craft Room Organization - 16 Minute Sprints Part 1 - Stamp-n-Storage