Gotta love those large paper clips!!! Here we decorated a large paper clip with some chipboard flowers!! The chipboard coasters were double sided with modge podge and designer paper then passed through the Cuttle bug to create some flowers in three different sizes. We picked through the bucket to find the perfect ones and layered them. One set for the front and one set for the back. We glued them to the top of the clip with E6000. It takes a bit for the glue to set but I think it is now very sturdy. The clip was then incorporated into a long note card. The top layer was punched with the Word Window punch to create a slot for the paper clip. We had to be careful not to glue this layer in the middle - only the edges to create the pocket for the clip. We then added several small layers of designer paper and a greeting to finish it off!!

This was our last project for the afternoon!! A great stamping day!! Thanks to Catherine who organized all of this and cut all those pieces of paper!!! There were door prizes and a grand prize!!

I am sure everyone enjoyed their day and are happy with their cards and projects!

Being a new grandmother I think I will be making a little photo wallet for myself to show off Mina's pictures. She is just a week old and doing well.

Have a wonderful and creative day! Thanks for dropping by!!

Therese

This little folder is created using two envelopes. You fold one envelope flap into the envelope and insert the other envelope's flap into it. Once glued, it creates a little folder with two pockets for filling with anything you like. We filled ours with seed packets and stamped the inside and outside with flowers!! A ribbon is placed between the top envelope and the layered front and is tied to the side. A wonderul little package perfect for filling!! Might be just what you need for your MOM on her special day!!

Therese

This wonderful card features a double flower which was painted with Future Floor wax and Pearl Ex - an interference purple and pearl white. Very neat!! We highlighted the stamping with a white gel pen and some Pearl Ex. The flower center is accented with three brads and the bow embellished with a double swirl clip. Love the look of Pearl Ex and though it was my first experience with it I am sure it will not be my last. The Future makes the Pearl Ex permanent once it is dry - sort of like creating your very own acrylic shimmer paint!!

Therese

In the afternoon we had 4 porjects which rotated through our groups. Here is a little photo wallet!! Very cute!! There is a decorated belly band to keep it closed. Inside three little sliders where you can insert photos, gift cards, journalling, recipes, etc. These little envelopes also flip over to reveal yet more space to journal, embellish, or decorate. The little ribbons make pulling the sliders in and out very easy. This would be great as a brag book or as an memorable little album of a special event!

Therese

Stamp Camp cards

Stamp Camp on Saturday!! Had a wonderful day of stamping and connecting with other stampers!! We created a variety of projects. A One Sheet Wonder technique in the morning using a 12x12 sheet of designer paper - Oh chocolat!. We cut our paper (template provided ) and then stamped and coloured our images (shimmer cardstock). We had supplies to create 16 cards which was all precut. I did not manage to finish my cards in the 3 hours provided but managed to fully assemble 3 and parts of others. I finished them up this morning and here is a sample of the 5 desgns. We had a variety of colours - pink , blue and green - in each design. We learned to tie our ribbon in double knots using both ends of a length ribbon. Then to cut the two sides to the right length to fit our needs. This makes tying knots easier, eliminates sloppy ribbons on card fronts and conserves ribbon!!
We had our lunch outside in the sun and headed back in for an afternoon of fun!!

Therese