'Spring Rings'

Hi there!! Lots to fill you in on~ I had a fabulous Stamp Camp this past Friday!! Here are the rings that we made along with the two cards in my previous post.

Since Mother's Day is just around the corner these would be a great idea for a handmade gift!!

We used the Big Shot and Matchbox Die (114890) for the gift using Marina Mist textured CS and wrapped a belly band around the box with Springtime Vintage DSP (121782) andVictoria crochet trim (118481). Added a cute little tag using the Jewelry tag punch (117190) and Tiny Tags (118091 W, 118592 C) stamp set. Attach with a safety pin from the Vintage Trinkets (118764) and voila!

Here are the other colors of Adornments (121879) featured in the Occassions Mini Catalog. They make great embellishments to you paper crafts too!! Glue them onto your next card or scrapbook page for some instant beauty!! You get 24 pieces (8 ea. of 3 colors) for only $5.95 US!!

Now...this past Saturday was so much fun!! I enjoyed the afternoon with several other demonstrators from the Northern Va area in Manassas for a 'Shoebox' swap~ it was SO much fun!! It was an event hosted by Kimberly Van Diepen and Robin Merriman . This was the first quarterly swap so in about 3 months or so...there will be another!! This event is open to all NOVA demonstrators so if you are considering becoming a demonstrator don't wait and join the fun today!! You can sign-up online by clicking 'Join Now' on my website.

Where's Erin?? Can you find me in the photo??

Here I am with one of my my downline gals Wendy~ "hi" Wendy!! We had a great time catching up, learning new techniques, enjoyed some fabulous food and of course there was LOTS of stamping!!

This is the card I came up with for the swap: It uses a new stamp set that will available April 1st called Hope & Strength...it's a BEAUTIFUL set so be sure to check back on the 1st for more inspiration using it. This card uses another 'sneak-peak' item... any guesses?? It's new DSP that will be featured in the next 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog..and it's all gorgeous!! Sometimes when I see our DSP I want it in drapery, furniture and more...shoot...I would probably eat it I like it so much!! The center glass marble is actually a removeable magnet and in tomorrow's post I will show a photo tutorial on how easy it was to make!!

In addition to being able to purchase the stamp set there is a new promotion that will begin April 1st called 'Spring is Blossoming' that will enable you to earn this DSP for FREE!! Stay tuned for more details (that will be posted April 1st).

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Stampin' hugs~ Erin

Matchbox Die "Fantasy Tower"

Hey there~ I am SO excited to share with you this modified 'Fantasy Box'. I was first inspired by this Matchbox Die tower and had added it to my fav's to CASE later....and while watching the Superbowl yesterday I started stampin' the night away...this was SO much fun to make~ I had to revise the measurements to make mine work...see bottom of post for instructions. I know now what my hostesses this month will be receiving!! Here are some close-up pictures:

The colors SCREAM spring and make me all warm and fuzzy!! I love this stamp set...it's from the Occasions Mini Catalog (pg.31). The samples shown in the catalog are very cute but...there was NO way I was about to cut out that butterfly!!

Supplies needed:

Stamp Set: Bold Blossom (123232 W, 122232 C)

Card Stock: Whisper White, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo

Ink: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: dimensionals, 3/4", 1 1/4", 1 3/8" circle punches, extra-large decorative label punch (120907), linen thread (104199), sweet stitches designer big buttons (122302), daffodil delight 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon (119770), 1/16" handheld punch (101227), Sizzix Bigz XL Matchbox die (114890) and

SAB (Sale-a-Bration): FREE Ice Cream Parlor (122242)

Directions: 1. cut out a total of 4 Matchbox die boxes (you will not need the outside sleeves) 2. Tower: cut CS to 4" x 11" and score at 2 15/16", 5 5/16", 8 1/4" and 10 5/8". Lid: 4 3/8"x 3 3/4" score at 11/16" on all 4 sides. Adhere boxes as shown spaced at each inch. Decorate as desired.

The drawers inside the tower are filled with embellishments: buttons, brads and ribbon~FUN!

Contact me if you have any additional questions or to schedule your workshop so you can have one of these cuties!!

Happy Stampin'

~Erin

To be continued...

I guess that is how I should have finished my last post...oops!! Here is the last of the 'sun flowers' (I promise!!) I tried using the rub-ons directly on the glass votive holder..but because of it's shape it didn't work...I would get 90% of the way completed and ughhh the scallops on the flower would overlap... I tried over and over again...hence what left me with an empty wine bottle to decorate!! Hee Hee!!

Details on what you see:

Candle Votive

A Perfect Day Rub-Ons (111277), Summer Sun and Chocolate Chip CS, linen thread (104199) chocolate chip grosgrain (111367), 1 3/4" circle punch (112004), 1" circle punch (109046), Matchbox Messages (113800) chocolate chip classic ink

Chest of Drawers (isn't this the cutest thing ever??)

Sizzix Bigz XL Matchbox Die (114890), chocolate chip corduroy buttons (114339), Good Morning Sunshine DSP (113966) Directions: cut out and assemble a total of 3 matchbox boxes. Secure a button (drawer pull) in front of pull out drawer. Stack and glue/tape the three drawers and wrap coordinating DSP around the entire stack of drawers. Then add your feet (just remove the metal fasteners from the brad and attach with glue dots) EASY!! Each drawer held a chocolate turtle...YUM!

Wine Bottle w/ Lights

Metal Edge Tags (103374), Mellow Moss and Basic Black CS, linen thread (104199) 1 1/4" circle punch (104403), 1 3/8" circle punch (104401), black gingham ribbon (104832), Mellow Moss taffeta ribbon (109069), retired rub-ons but you could us anything! I also used a 20 light strand of white lights. Let me know if you have any questions. Take care!! ~Erin