Stamping Creations: Paisley

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Faux Tearing Demo

We had free demonstrations at the Stampin' Up! stand at the Stitches and Craft Show at different times during the day and Faux Tearing was one of them. It uses the Paisley background stamp (pg. 108) and One of a Kind stamp set (from the Spring Mini). Accessories include sponge daubers, Boho Blossoms punch (from the Spring Mini), and Soft Sky double stitched ribbon. The colours are from the 2008 In Color range, Blue Bayou and Soft Sky.

The Show was lots of fun and working on the Make and Take table I enjoyed introducing people to the fun of stamping! Hello to anyone visiting from the Show!

If anyone would like instructions for faux tearing or would like to book a workshop for me to demonstrate it for you, please email me.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

6x6 Scrapbook Pages

The 6x6 scrapbook page is so quick and versatile. You can complete a brag book in record time, make four pages to attach to a 12x12 or even create a desktop calendar (pg. 133)!

When you host a workshop, I can tailor it to your needs and interests. For example, I recently had a workshop booked where the hostess wanted to focus on scrapbooking and have an in-home class. For this class I provided kits to make two 6x6 scrapbook pages using designer series paper, hodgepodge hardware, ribbon, chipboard and cardstock (textured and plain), in a choice of two designs/colours. These are some sample pages I made to show at the workshop.

I used the kiss technique for the title (with the Paisley background stamp (pg. 108) and the Big Deal Alphabet stamp set (pg. 124)), covered the chipboard (pg. 141) with designer series paper and used the ribbon with hodgepodge (pg. 144). The colours are Pretty in Pink, Purely Pomegranate and Whisper White and I used the Berry Bliss designer series papers (pg. 135).

These next samples are with the second colour/design choice (I apologise for the photography). I didn't use photos in these ones to show that they can be added later. The designer series paper is Outlaw (pg. 134) and the colours are Very Vanilla, Creamy Caramel and Sage Shadow.

On the second page I covered the chipboard with the Outlaw paper and then used Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon (pg. 146) to hang it from the top of the page over the word "happy". Here's a closer look;

If you are considering hosting your own workshop, now is the best time as Stampin' Up!® currently have a promotion offering hostesses who have orders totalling $700 and over an extra $50 in hostess benefits!!! This means that you can choose one Level 1 or Level 2 hostess stamp set, $80 in normal hostess benefits and an extra $50 in hostess benefits! That's $130 to spend on Stampin' Up!® products!!! This promotion only runs from June 1st to July 15th so contact me today to book your workshop!