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<![CDATA[gratefulstampers.net - Ellen's Blog]]>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:18:15 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Making a Difference for Ronald McDonald House]]>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:41:46 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/09/making-a-difference-for-ronald-mcdonald-house.htmlDid you know that Stampin'Up! supports Ronald McDonald House? You can too buy purchasing the Tag Alongs stamp set.

Part of our Making a Difference giving program encourages demonstrators to donate time at Ronald McDonald House® programs. To help in this effort,
each year we design an exclusive stamp set to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House
Charities® (RMHC®). With the help of demonstrators and customers, we have contributed
over $900,000 to date. When you purchase this Tag Alongs set, we’ll donate $2 to RMHC.

]]><![CDATA[Wearable ART...]]>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:19:52 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/08/wearable-art.html

Today April, Jen, MeChelle and I got to play making grungeboard bracelets at Scrapbook Corner.

What is your favorite style? Would you like to play and make your own bracelet? I'll be at Kitties Kreations in Sherwood September 11th at 3 -5 pm.

Pink Ribbon bracelet by MeChelle is in honor of her grandmother - a breast cancer survivor! This was her first attempt of being creative!

Jen made two bracelets - the purple flowers and pink flowers.

April made two bracelets - Black with Melon Mambo skull and Purple and Green hearts.

I made two bracelets - one for Melissa who was manning the store the LSU bracelet and Fifth Avenue Floral in Rose Red.

]]><![CDATA[3D Bat Card ... Do you want to make this??]]>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:50:04 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/08/3d-bat-card-do-you-want-to-make-this.html

Brent Steele demonstrated this card at 2010 Convention. I just love it. The bat pops up when you open the card! The larger bat is made with My Digital Studio, the smaller bats are the Bitty Bat punch #119279. There is the new lace ribbon from the Holiday Mini (sales period Sep 1-Jan3). Schedule your September workshop party today!!

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]]><![CDATA[Halloween Ideas - Plan your September Party NOW!]]>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:06:57 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/08/halloween-ideas-plan-your-september-party-now.htmlBrent Steele demonstrated this project at 2010 Convention. It is a fast and easy way to decorate for Halloween!

I just love these pumpkins made with Spooky Things Decor Elements and Designer Jewels Black Flourish, sneak peak from the Holiday Mini (sales period Sept 1-Jan 3). They are tied together with Black Satin ribbon. More Halloween Ideas tomorrow...so stop back! :)

]]><![CDATA[August Cards]]>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:18:38 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/08/august-cards.htmlAre you looking for a great gift? Do you need birthday or anniversary cards? Come make 4 beautiful cards and a gift box on Tuesday, August 24th at Hobby Lobby. When you register let me know your favorite colors! I'll customize the class for you. Click on August Classes on the left. Please register at least 24 hours in advance so I'll have everything ready for you!

Sharlyn and Julie requested their own class on Monday (you can too). Sharlyn wanted pinks and purples, see her cards and matching envelopes below. Thank you for being creative and sharing!

]]><![CDATA[Book a workshop - Get $25 Extra Hostess Credit]]>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:03:54 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/07/book-a-workshop-get-25-extra-hostess-credit.htmlBefore the end of August, hold a workshop party with you and your friends. It will be a fun evening of sharing the love and joy of creativity. Even if you don't think you are creative, I can show you how to bring it out. If your workshop order total is $350, you get an additional $25 in hostess credit! Click HERE, for more details.

Let me know your favorite color and stamp set, so I can tailor the projects for you! What are you waiting for? Call me today!]]><![CDATA[My Cards for Convention Swaps]]>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:10:31 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/07/my-cards-for-convention-swaps.htmlI created the first two cards to swap at convention. The third card was created at convention with the set that I won!

This quick and easy card is created with the new Elegant Lines embossing folder on Concord Crush cardstock. It is highlighted with Frost White
Shimmer Paint #116854 using an Aqua Painter. Doesn't that add a nice accent? The images are stamped with new In Color Concord Crush ink on Whisper White cardstock using Fine Flourish #115709 and punched out with the Butterfly Extra-Large punch #119848 and the greeting is from Perfect Punches #117022 in clear mount and punched with 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large #119859. See rhinestone detail below, you get 150 Basic Rhinestones for $4.95 (# 119246)
, 50 ea. in 3 sizes: 5 mm, 4 mm, & 3 mm. Adorned with Concord Crush 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon #119266.

Watercolor card using Awash with Flowers set #117062 wood mount and #120549 clear mount. Stamped with Stazon water-proof ink on Watercolor Paper (20) #105019. Other cardstock includes Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler and Riding Hood Red. The ribbon is retired Riding Hood Red strips, there are other colors in the current catalog.

This card uses the Paisley Prints and Seasonal Sentiments #120821 from the upcoming Holiday Mini stamp set. I got these sets during the Stampin'Up! convention. What FUN! This quick and easy card was stamped with Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White Cardstock, punched with Full Heart Extra-Large #119883 punch. Accented with Concord Crush cardstock and Concord Crush 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon #119266.

]]><![CDATA[ColorLab - Stampin'Up! Color Combinations]]>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:04:55 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/07/colorlab-stampinup-color-combinations.htmlDo you struggle to find the right colors to put together? Do you want to know what color will look good with the one you have picked? Search no further. Julie and her brother have done the work for you. See Create, Ink ColorLab button on the right!

The Color Combo machine has been resurrected (there was one managed by someone else, but it was taken down last year) thanks to Julie's AWESOME Brother, who built the new My Create, Ink. ColorLab!

To Julie's brother, we bow to your awesome talent!!!!

AND… that's not all!

Julie is officially launching the My Create, Ink. ColorLab COLOR CHALLENGE BLOG!!!!!!

It is complete with a Color Lab Assistant in her science lab whipping up color combos for you!

Julie wanted a really fun look for her ColorLab challenge blog and we came up with this!

The Color Lab assistant is always on duty to help you!

Visit the My Create, Ink. Color Challenge blog here!

Visit the ColorLab color combo machine here!]]><![CDATA[First Day Convention 2010]]>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:40:05 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/07/first-day-convention-2010.htmlDo you love what you do? Do you wish you did? Talk to me - People have fun at my parties and I get paid! What a great deal is that?

Here is the bag that we got at convention, plus three great stamp sets and a wheel. I would love to share all the new techniques and ideas with you.

]]><![CDATA[Matching Cards]]>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:09:45 -0600http://www.gratefulstampers.net/1/post/2010/07/matching-cards.htmlThe great thing about creating your own gift items is that you can make matching cards. Yesterday I posted anniversary frames that I made. Today are the cards that match. They are gate fold cards that use the Night & Day and Cast a Spell Designer Series Papers, which are still available for as downloads for My Digital Studio. Several Punches: Scallop trim border, 1 3/4" circle and Jewelry Tag. The new Clearlit die. Let me know what you think!

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