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Well I have had my head stuck in the pantry of my kitchen!!!! for the last week or so, I am sure you are wondering why….. well I got thinking early one morning whilst feeding my daughter, ‘how could I make nicer labels for my storage containers in my Pantry?’. Then I thought ‘how can I make labels that I can change easily when the contents of the container changed???’ Well the answer to both questions was Stamping. I know, I know I have taken stamping to a new level and to the pantry which I am sure many of you never thought would even work. Well it has.
I have made labels with the wonderful colour families of Stampin’ Up and used a flower stamp from the ‘Simply Said’ stamp set to make a little embelishment. I then laminated the labels and stuck them on the container with velcro, this meant that when the contents changed I can easily change the label without having to peel off a sticker and soak the container in water for an hour so the sticker comes off.
I hope you like it and feel inspired to label everything in your pantry now!!!! I am sure my husband thinks I am mad!!!
Have you ever got into a situation or had an experience where you just wanted to escape! Well this month you can escape but not that type of escape. The type I am talking about is eScape!! That’s right put down your keyboards turn off the monitors and pull out the pen and parchment! Or in this case a card, a stamp and get creating.
One thing I have done for a couple of years now is sit down and right cards to friends, family and strangers telling them I am thinking of them. I started doing this as I always loved receiving hand written cards or letters in the post and figured that if I enjoyed it I am sure others did too.
The other reason I like sending cards is that it puts a smile on peoples faces. Especially when the card arrives after a bad day at work etc.
I had an email from a lady I sent a card too once who was so thankful for the thoughts and encouragement. The day she received it was the one of the days she was struggling with being alone after her husband had died. The card cheered her up giving her a little more hope that she needed at the time.
So why not try it., Stampin’ Up! are giving everyone the opportunity to cheer people up and send notes of encouragement with an offer to get you started. It includes:
· Circle of Friends Stamp set—$33.95
· Love Notes Assortment—$13.50
· 1—1/4” Circle Punch—30.95
That is a total non bundled cost of $78.40 and you only have to pay $58.80.
Why not hold an eScape event at your house. Gather a few friends together and make cards, then post them out to people you haven’t seen in a while or come along to my eScape even I am having on the 14th June. The cost is only $10 with your own snail adhesive or $15 using my Snail Adhesive. You will make 8 cards with two different designs. Afternoon Tea is included. Call to book your spot now!
Well I have never done one of these before, so I thought I would give it a try. Kristina Werner has posted a colour challenge on her blog site. I have been making cards most of this rainy afternoon and stumbled across the challenge. Was struggling with inspiration and she help me find it!!!
Here are the colours we can use.
I thought since Stampin’ Up! is trying to
eScape this month with a fantastic promotion to help you eScape from the hussle and bussle of life and get back to the simple yet ellegant art of writing to people I would take the opportunity to make a card.
I have used the ‘Heartfelt Thanks’ & ‘Circle of Friendship’ stamp sets with a Rhinestone brad with a few Dimensionals. I also used the Round Corner punch to scallop the edge, 1 1/4 round punch for the ‘Circle of Friendship’ stamp and the Crafters Tool Kit to make the Faux Stitching. I hope you like it. I had some fun making it!
