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    <title>Stacey Stamps</title>
    
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    <updated>2009-05-13T23:06:45-05:00</updated>
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        <title>2 Sweet Box</title>
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        <published>2009-05-13T23:06:45-05:00</published>
        <updated>2009-05-13T23:06:18-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Make a box using the 2 Sweet Simply Scrappin Kit</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef011570867460970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="2 sweet Simply Scrappin Kit Box" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef011570867460970b " height="318" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef011570867460970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" width="299" /></a> Those of you who receive my newsletter received directions for a great 8" x 8" scrapbook page that uses the 2 Sweet Scrappin Kit. Well after you finish the scrapbook page there are plenty of supplies left over to make this box. </p>
<p>Wouldn't this look great on your table as a centerpiece?</p>
<p>And if you don't haved the 2 Sweet Scrappon Kit you can make this box with supplies that you might already own.</p>
<p>Download the directions <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/2%20Sweet%20Simply%20Scrappin%20Box.pdf" target="_blank" title="2 Sweet Box directions">here </a>to make this great project. The pattern is available <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/2%20sweet%20simply%20scrappin%20kit%20box%20pattern.pdf" target="_blank" title="Pattern for 2 Sweet box">here</a>.</p>
<p>Be sure to email me a picture of your completed project!</p></div>
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        <title>Photo Tips</title>
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        <published>2009-05-10T20:46:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2009-05-10T20:45:13-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Learn some photo tips from profesional photographer Erin Manning</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Ok. so we all realize it's National Scrapbooking Month and we need to preserve those memories. But if we take yucky pictures then we are not really going to want to preserve those memories. But if you take great pictures then the inspiration starts jumping onto your scrapbook page.</p>
<p>Erin Manning is a professional photographer who also hosts a TV show called "The Whole Picture." Check out her tips on how to take great portraits. I picked up some great tips to taking pictures I would be proud to scrap!!</p>
<p>Watch her video and let me know if you learn some tips too!</p>
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        <title>Thank you, Thank you</title>
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        <published>2009-05-09T14:40:20-05:00</published>
        <updated>2009-05-09T14:43:11-05:00</updated>
        <summary>A great little card featuring the Great Friends stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01156f84b4ce970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Thank you card" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01156f84b4ce970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01156f84b4ce970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.</p>
<p>I just want to thank everyone who emailed to check on me while I took a little break. My middle son is graduating from high school this year and applying for college and scholarships became another full time job for him and me. And I hate to admit it - but I lost my stamping mojo.</p>
<p>So thank you for all of your patience but I think my mojo is back.</p>
<p>So here is a Thank you card that features Great Friend from the Occasions Mini catalog. It's a great little set for $17.95.</p>
<p>If you would like to make this card, click <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/thank you card.pdf" target="_blank" title="Directions and supplies for thank you card">here</a> for a supply list and the directions.</p></div>
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        <title>Circle Flip Up Album</title>
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        <published>2008-12-10T16:56:40-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-12-10T16:56:40-06:00</updated>
        <summary>samples of the circle flip up book that I wrote for Splitcoaststampers.com</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536517155970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Circle flip up open with copy" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010536517155970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536517155970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> I was quite honored to be asked by Splitcoaststampers.com (the world's #1 stamping web site) to write a tutorial. So i designed a Circle Flip Up album. </p>
<p>These are easy to make and fun to share. (Everytime I make one I tell myself to take more pictures because I just don't take enough!) They make wonderful special event cards like Mother's Day, Special Birthday or anniversary. They are also fun to chronicle an event like Homecoming, vacation, or first day of school.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105365a1c3e970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Front with copyright" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105365a1c3e970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105365a1c3e970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> You can vary the size of the completed book by just using bigger circles. Your completed project is one fourth of your original circles. To make a larger one use a dinner plate and 12" x 12" cardstock.</p>
<p><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1228949116234_867" />I used the Summer Home Scrappin Kit and still had cardstock left over to make more. </p>
<p>Check the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/circleflipupbook/" title="Circle Flip Up Book"><a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/circleflipupbook/" target="_blank" title="Circle Flip Up Tutorial">tutorial</a> at Splitcoaststampers.com for complete directions.</a></p>
<p>Okay. Now it's your turn. Make your circle flip up album and upload your project at Splitcoast.</p><br />
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536517741970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Panel 1 with copyright" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010536517741970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536517741970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>  <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105365177cc970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Panel 2 with copyright" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105365177cc970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105365177cc970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>  <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536517816970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Panel 4 with copyright" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010536517816970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536517816970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> </p></div>
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        <title>Retiring Lists and Special</title>
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        <published>2008-12-09T17:46:51-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-12-09T17:46:51-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Retiring Stamp Sets</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053655e2fc970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Retiringstamps" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053655e2fc970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053655e2fc970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Wow, what a great day this is. Stampin Up has announced what stamp sets will be retiring on January 18th and they also announced that from now until December 23rd - those retiring stamp sets are 10% off. So go through the list and make out your wish list now!</p>
<p>And if that wasn't great enough - Stampin Up also announced free shipping on all orders over $70 until December 23rd.</p>
<p>And remember if your order is at least $20, you can also choose a stamp set from the Winter mini at 20% off.</p>
<p>What a great time to shop!</p>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Palatino"><strong>Click <a href="http://staceycarterstamps.stampinup.net" target="_blank" title="Shop online at Stacey Carter's online store.">here</a> to start shopping online 24/7.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Palatino"><strong>Click <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/US_10_percent.pdf" target="_blank" title="10% off Retiring Stamp Sets Price List">here</a> to view the retiring set list with the 10% off price.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Palatino"><strong>Click <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/retired_lists_US2.pdf" target="_blank" title="Retiring Stamp Set List by Page Number">here</a> to view the retiring set list by page number.</strong></span></p></div>
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        <title>Christmas Cardinal Candy Pack</title>
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        <published>2008-12-09T02:38:00-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-12-09T02:38:00-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Make a candy pack as a CHristmas gift.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053651ade3970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Candy" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053651ade3970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053651ade3970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>  Looking for a stocking stuffer or small gift for someone. Then check out this candy package cased right from the Stampin Up Winter mini catalog.</p>
<p>Inside the small cello bag is some candy topped off with a candy topper made from always artichoke cardstock. (The scallop punch is punched across the bottom of the topper.) The leaf from the new Christmas Cardinal set was used (stamped in versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder) and accented with a half pearl from the pretties kit. The words are also from the Christmas Cardinal set and stamped in basic black on very vanilla cardstock. The wide gross grain ribbon goes underneath the stamped words and then is tied off with cord. I used the retired Label Classics set stamped in riding hood red on very vanilla cardstock. If you don't have this set or another one similar to it, then just layer on red riding hood cardstock. Merry Christmas is stamped in basic black on riding hood red shaped as a pennant.</p>
<p>These would also look great on your plates as a place card for the holidays.</p>
<p>Thanks to my friend Alice Simonds for sharing this project with me.</p></div>
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        <title>Hot Chocolate Cone</title>
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        <published>2008-12-08T02:49:00-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-12-08T02:49:00-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Make these hot chocolate cones for Christmas gifts</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&amp;#0160;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536438112970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;img alt="Hot_cocoa_cone" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010536438112970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010536438112970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;If you are looking for a nice inexpensive present to give to people on your Holiday list, then this is the project for you. Around my area these hot chocolate cones go for $7.50, but you can make them for less!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;This cone is made using the Punch Pals stamp set, white stazon ink, basic black ink, real red, only orange, and going gray markers, assorted ribbon, silver brad, paper piercer, Wilton disposable frosting bag, and bamboo skewer. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;My cone has been shaken around a bit since I made it. (It was a sample that I used for classes.) Yours will look better.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Use a disposable Wilton frosting piping bag to make your cone. These come in packages of 12 or 36. Locally I get them at Walmart or Hobby Lobby. (Hobby Lobby also has an online store.) You can get them wherever you get cake decorating supplies. You can stamp on the bag with stazon ink. On mine I stamped on it with white stazon ink using the snowflake from the Punch Pals set.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Put the items in the cone in this order:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;¼ cup powdered coffee creamer (make sure this is in the tip really well – I used a bamboo skewer to make sure my tip was open.)&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;1 ½ Tablespoons sugar&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;1/3 cup Nesquick (chocolate milk mix)&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;1/3 cup dry milk&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;½ cup milk chocolate chips&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;½ cup (approximately 28) mini- marshmallows&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#0160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Pack tightly in cone so ingredients don’t mix together. Tie off with a twist tie and then ribbon. Attach a candy cane if desired.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Directions to make hot chocolate are typed inside of card (using a computer on whisper white cardstock):&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add everything in bag except marshmallows and stir constantly until the water returns almost to a boil. Top with marshmallows. Makes 3 – 4 mugs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Poem for front of card:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;The days are getting shorter now,&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Winter’s almost here&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;With freezing weather coming fast,&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Here’s a bit of cheer.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Here’s a little snowman soup,&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Complete with stirring stick.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Just follow the directions&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;It’s sure to do the trick.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#0160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;I printed the poem on whisper white cardstock and then stamped the snowman from Punch Pals on it. I then colored it in with markers. I layered it on basic grey cardstock and layered that on glorious green cardstock (that was scored and folded in half.) I put the brad in the corner of the basic grey cardstock and through the ribbin that attaches to the cone.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#0160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;I tied ribbons around the top of the cone and tied in a candy cane to it as a stirrer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#0160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;My finished price per cone was around $1 (but I made 30 and bought the large sizes of all of my supplies).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#0160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS"&gt;Make some of these and give to all of your friends and neighbors!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Cute Christmas Cards</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-59609848</id>
        <published>2008-12-07T10:15:00-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-12-07T10:15:00-06:00</updated>
        <summary>make Christmas cards without a Christmas set or mix and match</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105364a9232970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Snowman_card" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105364a9232970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105364a9232970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>I want to share some Christmas cards that do not use Christmas sets. Intrigued? </p>
<p>Last year I shared a Santa made with punches. This year I am featuring a snowman made of punches.</p>
<p>The base of this card is 1/4 sheet of real red cardstock. The hat is 2" x 4" black cardstock and the hat brim is 1" x 4 1/4" black cardstock trimmed with the white gel pen. Eyes are layered half circles ( 1 1/4" for the bottom white layer and 1" black for the top layer). The nose is also a layered half circle. (1 3/8" for the bottom white layer and 1 1/4" for the top only orange layer.) The mouth is 1/2" circles from basic black cardstock. The flowers are the flower trio punch from real red cardstock.</p>
<p>This is a great way to make a winter card without having to own a Christmas or winter set.</p>
<p>This is also another great card using the Under the Star set. You can use any Christmas set that you have that has a Christmas hat (or for Halloween a witches hat or birthday presents from a <img alt="Under the stars xmas" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105364a9613970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105364a9613970c-320wi" style="FLOAT: right" title="Under the stars xmas" />birthday set) and turn another set into a Christmas set. This card features the Sock Monkey Accessories but Crab and Company also has a Santa hat. Punch pals stamp set has a great top hat.  </p>
<p>Cardstock: old olive, real red, chocolate chip, whisper white<br />ink: basic brown, basic black, real red, close to cocoa and certainly celery markers<br />Accessories: large oval punch, key tag punch, 1/8" circle punch, dimensionals, real red gross grain<br />Stamp sets can be very versatile. Check all of your stamp sets so you can mix and match them.<a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105364a9613970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right" />  </p>
<p>Notice how we layered the key tag punch. The bottom and top layer are the same size. We just cut the bottom layer in half and attached it to the top layer.</p>
<p>Thanks to my friend Lynne Miller for bringing this card for me to complete.</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Christmas Box</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-59606766</id>
        <published>2008-12-06T19:31:45-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-12-06T19:31:45-06:00</updated>
        <summary>make a christmas acetate box</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105364a4a39970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Punch_pals_acetate Box" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105364a4a39970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105364a4a39970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> I want to feature some of my favorite projects that I have offered in classes over the years. I hope this inspires you as you are looking for projects to make for Christmas this year. My first featured item is my acetate box using the Punch Pals set to decorate it.</p>
<p>This is made using Real Red and whisper white cardstock, write-on transparency, wide Real Red gross grain ribbon, white craft ink, real red and glorious green ink, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches, dimensionals, aquapainter or markers to color, and sticky strip. I even stamped on the ribbon with white craft ink.</p>
<p>I made over 2 dozen of these last year and also had a very successful Christmas class featuring this project. I do suggest using "lighter" candy than Hershey's kisses. This looks really great with peppermints inside the box.</p>
<p>Look closesly at the medallion picture. This is all using the Punch Pals set and layering using different inks and punches. This is a great technique to use with any stamp set.</p>
<p>Pattern for this project is available on this <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/02/boxes-boxes-b-1.html" title="Box directions">post</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053642089a970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Medalion" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053642089a970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053642089a970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> </p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>20% off Special from Stampin Up</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-59603140</id>
        <published>2008-12-06T16:40:10-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-12-06T16:40:10-06:00</updated>
        <summary>save 20% off select stamp sets from now until January 18, 2009</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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    <entry>
        <title>Holiday Place Settings</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/11/holiday-place-settings.html" />
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-58317526</id>
        <published>2008-11-10T16:26:02-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-11-10T16:26:02-06:00</updated>
        <summary>make holiday places settings from paper and ribbon</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="3 D Project" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Class Projects" />
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="holiday place settings" />
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e3585c970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Table setting thanksgiving" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535e3585c970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e3585c970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> I was so inspired by Shelli Gardner's (SU CEO) place settings that I decided to make some of my very own. (To see Shelli making her own set, check out yesterday's blog entry.) I have a black charger and glass plate. Under the plate I have cardstock and Hawaii Papaya designer series paper punched out with the trio and 5 petal flower punches. The top note die was used to make the base of the name holder and napkin ring. The pillow box die was also used on acetate sheets (report covers from Staples - 25 for $14.50). The Eastern Blooms stamp set was used to accent the pieces. Striped Tangerine Tango ribbon completes the project.</p>
<p>So here is my Christmas place setting using Mr Twigster - popped up with dimensionals. <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e8ebfb970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Table setting xmas" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535e8ebfb970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e8ebfb970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>I used the snowflake punch with cardstock to make the decorations on the charger under the glass plate. Ski Slope designer series paper is also used on thie project. </p>
<p>This project is an easy way to dress up a set of chargers for all different holidays and occasions without having to buy a bunch of dishes.</p>
<p>Interested in making your own? Leave me a comment on this post.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e8ed66970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Name card side" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535e8ed66970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e8ed66970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e36239970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Pillowbox xmas" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535e36239970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e36239970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> </p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Shelli's Holiday Table</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-58273114</id>
        <published>2008-11-09T21:24:06-06:00</published>
        <updated>2008-11-09T21:24:06-06:00</updated>
        <summary>See video on how to take cardstock to make holiday place settings.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="place settings" />
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e6e516970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Fall_place setting" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535e6e516970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e6e516970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> </p>
<p> <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e0f02b970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left" />  <img alt="Xmas_place_setting" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535e0f02b970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e0f02b970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /> <img alt="New years place setting" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535e0f078970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e0f078970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /> <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535e0f078970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left" /> </p>
<p>Shelli Gardner, the CEO of Stampin Up was on her local TV station. She demonstrated how to use your Big Shot, cardstock and accessories to make up wonderful holiday place settings. If you haven't seen the video, check it out. It inspired me to make up my own holiday place settings. I'll post them tomorrow.</p>
<p>see the video: </p>
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    <entry>
        <title>Scallop Card</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56783563</id>
        <published>2008-10-09T16:36:41-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-10-09T16:36:41-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Use your sizzix scallop die to make a scallop card</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Class Projects" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="scallop" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="scallop card" />
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105356dec39970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Scallop_card" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105356dec39970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105356dec39970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Sometimes you just feel a little different. You don't want another square or rectangle card. Well, when that happens to you - get out your Big Shot and make a scallop card using Scallop #2 die (available from SU). Fold your cardstock in half and place the fold not quite to the edge. Run through your Bigshot. Now you have a scallop card. It fits very nicely in SU square envelopes.</p>
<p>The base of this card is Kiwi Kiss. It is decorated with a half circle of Bella Rose paper, 1 1/4" punched circles of Riding Hood Red, and 1" punched circle white cardstock. I stamped one of the flowers from Eastern Blossoms in Riding Hood Red ink on white cardstock and cut them out. I applied silver microbeads with Tombow multi adhesive. (They are adhered to the circles with dimensionals.) A striped Riding Hood Red ribbon is tied across the top of the card.</p>
<p>I think the flowers look like poinsettias. I could almost use this as a Christmas card and put a picture of my children inside or maybe turn the front into a card that looks like an ornament.</p>
<p>Today think outside the box!</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Ribbon Rosette</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56694067</id>
        <published>2008-10-07T21:04:36-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-10-07T21:04:36-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Learn to make a ribbon rosette for your card.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Class Projects" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="bella rose paper" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="cardmaking" />
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105356b51ef970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Rosette_pink" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105356b51ef970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105356b51ef970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> At Convention one of our make n takes was a cute little box that had a ribbon rosette on it. I decided that I wanted to recreate the rosette on a card. This month's class featured this card. It's not difficult to make your own rosette.</p>
<p>To make one start with 11" of wide ribbon. I used SU's 1 1/4" pink pirouette gross grain ribbon. Stitch along the edge of the ribbon making sure your stitches are no farther than 1/4" apart. Pull thread and gather ribbon into a circle to firm a rosette and then knot thread. Stitch ends of ribbon together. Apply a thin strip of 2 way glue or crystal effects to the edge of the ribbon. (I did this step in phases.) Sprinkle with chunky glitter. Let dry. I adhered the ribbon rosette to the card with 2 pop-up glue dots. </p>
<p>In the center of the flower is a clear button. I adhered some Bella Rose Designer Series paper (punched out with my 1" circle punch) to the button with glue stick. The button is adhered to the ribbon rosette with a pop up glue dot. I then used crystal effects or 2 way glue to adhere the half pearl from the pretties kit to the center of the button.</p>
<p>The card base is Pink Pirouette cardstock with a small flower from Eastern Blooms stamped in Pink Pirouette ink. A strip of Bella Rose Designer series paper and Pink Pirouette wide gross grain ribbon are adhered to the card base.</p>
<p>Why don't you get out your ribbon and make one too! Be sure to share your creations!</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Why I Stamp</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/10/why-i-stamp.html" />
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56420043</id>
        <published>2008-10-01T21:55:35-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-10-01T21:55:35-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Look at the neat projects Jackie Kelly made for me!</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="bella rose" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="clock" />
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535139871970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"&gt;&lt;img alt="Clock" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010535139871970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010535139871970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; As you look at this gorgeous clock you are probably wondering why I picked the title of this post. Well it all started quite a few years ago. You see when I started stamping it wasn’t to sell stamps – it was to take me to my happy place. Stamping is very social thing for me and it always has been. I have made many good friends because of stamping. People I never would have met if it weren’t for this craft.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;So today I received this lovely clock from &lt;a href="http://flamingocrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Jackie Kelly&lt;/a&gt;. Even though we live across the country from each other, we are both members of the Stampahowlic stamping group. A year ago I started making &lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2007/12/another-cookie.html" target="_blank"&gt;cookie sheet calendars&lt;/a&gt;. Besides having classes for my own customers, I also had a class for some Stampahowlics. Of course we shared pictures online for members of the group who couldn’t be there. Fast forward to this August and Jackie enters the JustRite Stampin Champion Contest with her own version of the cookie sheet calendar and she wins the Championship. Congratulations Jackie! To thank me for inspiring her – she sent me this clock and card. Sometimes we inspire people without even knowing it!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;Who has inspired you? Why not let them know!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;(Clock uses Bella Rose Designer Paper, Old Olive Cardstock, modge podge, ribbon, black vinyl and cricuit. Card uses Bella Rose Designer Paper, Old Olive &amp;amp; Riding Hood Red cardstock, Wonderful Words stamp set, basic black ink, and scallop edge punch.)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Popup Swirl Card</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-56254495</id>
        <published>2008-09-28T21:22:40-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-28T21:22:40-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Birthday Popup swirl card featured</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="popup swirl card" />
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534d47ead970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Pop_up_swirl_outside" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010534d47ead970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534d47ead970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>This month's class I am featuring the Popup swirl card. This card was one of the many projects featured at Stampin' Up's annual Convention in August. As soon as I saw it, I knew my customers would love it. It's a great card with a surprise once you open it. </p>
<p>This card features the classic stars wheel and both the large and small star punches. It makes a great birthday card and it's a great way to celebrate Stampin Up's 20th birthday in October! The colors for this card are Real Red, So Saffron, and Basic Black. I also used gold brads to highlight the stars on the front of the card. In order to make a great Popup swirl card I suggest using Tombow multi adhesive sot hat your swirls stay adhered to your cardstock.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534d48228970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Pop_up_swirl_inside2" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010534d48228970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534d48228970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Who wouldn't love getting this as a birthday card. Remember Stampin Up is celebrating it's 20th birthday with a 20% discount on select birthday stamps for the month of October (with a $20 qualifying purchase).</p>
<p>It's not too late to sign up for class. It's Sunday October 5th at 2 PM and again Monday, October 6th at 6:30 pm. Cost is $10 and we will be making 3 other card projects. (All projects feature matching envelopes.) Call or <a href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com">email</a> me today to sign up for class or to take advantage of Stampin' Up's birthday special.</p></div>
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        <title>Mr. Twigster Christmas Card</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55997254</id>
        <published>2008-09-22T17:48:02-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-22T17:48:02-05:00</updated>
        <summary>One of the sets debuting in the Holiday Mini Catalog is Mr. Twigster (111772 $13.95). It's a nice little set with a snowman, accessories and a Christmas tree. I only used the tree on this card. Items in the mini...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534c57199970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Mr twigster" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010534c57199970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534c57199970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> One of the sets debuting in the Holiday Mini Catalog is Mr. Twigster (111772 $13.95). It's a nice little set with a snowman, accessories and a Christmas tree. I only used the tree on this card. Items in the mini catalog will be available from October 1, 2008 - January 18, 2009.</p>
<p>I was inspired by a card posted by Anne-Marie Bouthillette (ambouth) in her Splitcoast gallery. This card uses a few easy techniques. The first technique uses strips of cardstock to make your own striped paper.) I used glue stick to adhere the cardstock to the very vanilla base.) I also used markers to color the tree. Since Stampin' Up! doesn't have Baja Breeze marker, I used a blender pen and an ink pad to make my own. </p>
<p>Stamp Sets: Mr. Twigster and Doddle Jumbo Wheel<br />Ink Pads: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip<br />Markers: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip<br />Paper: Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Kiwi Kiss<br />Accessories: 5/8" wide old olive gross grain ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, glue stick, snail adhesive, corner rounder (bottom corners of base)</p>
<p>I am a big fan of Stampin' Up markers. They have a brush and fine tip in exclusive SU colors. For more information about Stampin Up markers click <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/marker_offer2.pdf" target="_blank" title="Stampin Up Marker Offer">here</a>.</p></div>
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        <title>Inspired By Nature Card</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55821434</id>
        <published>2008-09-18T23:42:45-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-18T23:42:45-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Inspired by Nature and Say it With Scallops cards</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534b748b6970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Inspired_by_nature" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010534b748b6970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534b748b6970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>This month I am featuring the following projects at my workshops. I have fallen in love with Inspired by Nature (111656 $23.95). It is a very versatile stamp set. For this card I used markers (Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, &amp; Ruby Red) to color in the flower. I stamped it on Very Vanilla cardstock. The grass stamp was inked with Chocolate Chip ink on Chocolate Chip paper. The words "Good Works" were inked with Chocolate Chip ink and stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock. With a sponge I inked Apricot Appeal ink on Very Vanilla cardstock. This gives it an aged look. The Very Vanilla cardstock was backed with Ruby Red cardstock.</p>
<p>I am a big fan of markers. By coloring your stamp with markers, you have the ability to take a solid image stamp and give yourself more variety. Markers are very versatile! Do you want a copy of the Marvelous Marker Techniques that list many different marker techniques? If so <a href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com" target="_blank" title="email Stacey Carter at cart62526@aol.com">email</a> me and I'll send it to you. Are you interested in Stampin Up's Markers? If so click <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/marker_offer2.pdf" target="_blank" title="Markers and Card Sample using Marker Technique">here</a> for more information including a Thanksgiving card using markers.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534b031d1970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Say_it_with_scallops" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010534b031d1970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534b031d1970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>The second card features the Say it With Scallops set (111678 $17.95). Stampin Up donates $2 from the sale of each set sold to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This is a very versatile set and goes perfectly with our square scallop punch (112081 $15.95). For this card I used circle punches. Don't limit yourself! Square images can be cut with circle punches  and circle images can be cut out with square punches.</p>
<p>I used Bella Rose Designer Series Paper (112041 $9.95) as the base of this card. I stamped the "hi" stamp from Say It With Scallops in Kiwi Kiss (111835 $5.25) and Riding Hood Red (111836 $5.25) ink on Whisper White cardstock (100730 $7.50).The scallop circle is punched from Kiwi Kiss cardstock (111353 $5.50). The 1 3/8" circle is punched from Chocolate Chip cardstock. The 1 1/4" circle is punched from the Riding Hood Red inked "hi". The 1/2" circle is punched from Kiwi Kiss inked "hi". The ribbon is Chocolate Chip 1" Double Stitched Gross Grain ribbon (111849 $8.95).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534b035dd970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Ribbon_bow" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010534b035dd970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534b035dd970b-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>Here is a close up of the ribbon bow. The ribbon wraps around the Bella Rose paper once. Then I made a single loop with 7" of ribbon and a 3" piece of ribbon is looped around the center of the bigger loop. It makes a pretty and flat ribbon for mailing.</p>
<p>To purchase any of the supplies used on these projects you can click on the S<strong>hop Online</strong> square to the left and then click on the <strong>Shop Now</strong> button on the top right.</p>
<p>Keep watching for more cards!</p></div>
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        <title>Quick &amp; Easy Ornaments</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55692762</id>
        <published>2008-09-16T08:30:35-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-16T08:30:35-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Use your Big Shot to make simple easy ornamnets</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="big shot" />
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534aeec32970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Ornament_with_copy" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef010534aeec32970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef010534aeec32970c-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>I love Christmas. In fact some people will say that I am a Christmas addict. I love crafting items for Christmas. My newest tool is my Big Shot machine which Stampin Up has just started carrying. I thought it would be great to make some ornaments using my newest tool. </p>
<p>The first ornament is just a clear glass ball ornament which can be purchased at a variety of stores. I used one of our vinyl sheets (which can be purchased in white, craft, chocolate brown, and black) and ran it through my Big Shot using the Peace, Love, Joy, Cheer Decorative strip. Since I only wanted to use the "Peace" part of the strip, I only used a small piece of vinyl over those letters. I applied "Peace" to the ornament by rubbing it on. I took some red riding hood scraps (that I had run through my crimper and cut them into small strips and put them inside the ornament. I finished off with a piece of striped Red Riding Hood Ribbon on the top.</p>
<p>The second ornament uses the Big Snowflake die and a soft aluminum sheet (which I picked up at Hobby Lobby). I ran the aluminum through the Big Shot and then finished it off with a piece of Red Riding Hood Ribbon.</p>
<p>Both of these ornaments were featured at my Open House and everyone loved how elegant they were but easy to make. Wouldn't these look nice on your tree or attached to your presents this holiday season.</p>
<p>Get out your Big Shot and make some ornaments and share your pictures! If you don't't have a Big Shot and want one contact <a href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com" title="email me at cart62526@aol.com">me</a> about my Big shot special (good just through Stacey Carter until October 15th).</p></div>
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        <title>Tutorial for CD Photo Cube</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55394810</id>
        <published>2008-09-10T23:56:21-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-10T23:56:21-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Learn how to make a CD photo cube</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;p&gt;I&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498ea20970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"&gt;&lt;img alt="Cube2" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053498ea20970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498ea20970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; want to share with you the tutorial for making the CD photo cube. (Click here for the &lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/09/photo-cube.html" target="_blank" title="original post for CD photo cube"&gt;original post&lt;/a&gt; with all of the pictures.) This is truly an easy project to make.&amp;#160;I first saw this project at 2 different sources. One was BBC TV&amp;#39;s website. The other place was&amp;#160;&lt;a href="http://paperjewels.blogspot.com/2008/06/cd-photo-cube-tutorial.html" target="_blank"&gt;Julie Griffith&amp;#39;s&lt;/a&gt; Paper Jewels blog. I loved how easy her &lt;a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC04_IQNKmc" target="_blank"&gt;video tutorial&lt;/a&gt; made it look to put this together but I wanted a different base on mine. I wanted it to be&amp;#160;really sturdy so it could sit on my desk at work. So I decided to play with the design and came up with this design with a different bottom. (It is reinforced on the bottom.)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You need the following supplies to make the cube:&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fa05a970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105349fa05a970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fa05a970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;4 regular CD cases (not slimline) I used HP brand available at Walmart.&amp;#160; &lt;br /&gt;4 pieces of scrapbook paper or cardstock - 5 5/8&amp;quot; x 4 5/8&amp;quot; (These will be the base inserts inside the CD cases.) (Do not make bigger than this size. If you do you will have a difficult time getting your &amp;quot;page&amp;quot; to lay flat inside your case.)&lt;br /&gt;1 piece of 5 7/8&amp;quot; x 5 7/8&amp;quot; cardstock that will be the outside bottom&lt;br /&gt;1 piece of 6 1/8&amp;quot; x 6 1/8&amp;quot; cardstock that will be the inside bottom of your cube.&lt;br /&gt;4 Scraps of paper about 1 1/2&amp;quot; square&lt;br /&gt;Sticky Strip&lt;br /&gt;Snail Adhesive&lt;br /&gt;Bone folder&lt;br /&gt;Paper, ink, accessories desired to decorate your pages&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Take the 4 pieces of paper/cardstock 5 5/8&amp;quot; x 4 5/8&amp;quot;. Score each&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f119970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case2" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053498f119970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f119970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; piece at 5 3/8&amp;quot;. These are the base inserts in your CD cases. Keep the scored line on your right. Decorate each base piece.&amp;#160;&amp;#160; 
&lt;li&gt;Pop out the CD holder part of the case. You can throw this part away. &lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fa7ac970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case3" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105349fa7ac970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fa7ac970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Repeat Step 2 for all 4 cases. 
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498eee5970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Carefully take the CD case apart and flip over the front and put it back together.&amp;#160;(Now you have left side of the case facing back and the right side of the case remains the same. It makes&amp;#160;a right angle.)&amp;#160;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fb173970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case4" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105349fb173970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fb173970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Repeat step 4 for all 4 CD cases. &lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fa80f970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Slide the decorated cardstock into the front of all of the&amp;#160;CD cases. 
&lt;li&gt;Layer the front of 1 CD case on the back of the next CD case. It&amp;#39;s just like you are closing a regular CD case except that you are using the front from one case and the&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f516970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case5" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053498f516970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f516970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; back from the other. (If you are having trouble understanding this step, check out&amp;#160;Julie&amp;#39;s video.) Repeat until you have all put together. 
&lt;li&gt;When all 4 are put together, you will have a square but it will not be stable. It will easily change shapes and not be &lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f60a970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case6" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053498f60a970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f60a970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; very sturdy. 
&lt;li&gt;Cut a 4&amp;quot; piece of sticky strip. At lower corner - on the inside of the cube- place the sticky strip down at the corner. Repeat for each corner. 
&lt;li&gt;Take a scrap of paper and cut thin &amp;quot; L&amp;quot; bracket. Place sticky strip on the bottom of the &amp;quot;L&amp;quot;. Make up 4 of these &amp;quot;L&amp;quot;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f633970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case7" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053498f633970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f633970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; brackets. Place at each corner of the cube on the bottom. 
&lt;li&gt;Take the 6 1/8&amp;quot; x 6 1/8&amp;quot; cardstock square and score 1/2&amp;quot; in on each of the 4 sides. Cut slit as shown on picture on all 4 sides. 
&lt;li&gt;Tape the slit sides together with snail. &lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f64b970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case8" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053498f64b970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f64b970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Put snail all around the outside edge and slide it down inside the cube all the way to the bottom so it has a flat bottom. (I use a bone folder to get it down smoothly.) 
&lt;li&gt;Put sticky strip all around the bottom of the cube. Also put it in strips a few times across the bottom &lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fadf1970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case9" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105349fadf1970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fadf1970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;of the cube.&amp;#160;Adhere&amp;#160;the 5 7/8&amp;quot; square cardstock on the bottom of the photo cube (to your sticky strip) 
&lt;li&gt;This gives your photo cube a nice finished bottom and the&amp;#160;layers of cardstock, &amp;quot;L&amp;quot; brackets, and sticky strip reinforce the CD photo cube.&amp;#160; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fae7a970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case91" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105349fae7a970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349fae7a970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;#160; Now go make one of your own and let me know!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349faea9970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case92" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105349faea9970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349faea9970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;#160; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349faf0d970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case93" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef0105349faf0d970c " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef0105349faf0d970c-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f7d9970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"&gt;&lt;img alt="Case94" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef01053498f7d9970b " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef01053498f7d9970b-120wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Photo Cube</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/09/photo-cube.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/09/photo-cube.html" thr:count="10" thr:updated="2008-09-11T11:07:32-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-55337412</id>
        <published>2008-09-09T00:21:49-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-09T00:21:49-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Make a photo cube using Cd cases to scrapbook your pictures</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="bella rose" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="cd case" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="cd photo cube" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="eastern blooms" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="photo cube" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="scrapbook" />
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fae758834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Cube6" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fae758834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fae758834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> How about making a photo cube. It's a great way to scrapbook a couple of pictures for a nice display. I am making mine hold my pens and pencils for my desk at work. I think it would also look nice holding all of the Christmas cards that I get this holiday season. They would make great Christmas gifts. (You could include a bag of baked good inside the cube.) (<a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/09/tutorial-for-cd-photo-cube.html">Tutorial</a> available here.)</p>
<p>A photo cube is made from 4 CD cases (not slimline). The cases make up the sides of the cube. I reinforced the bottom of my cube with two layers of cardstock so that it is really stable. (It is strong and doesn't wobble at all.) I have been using it to carry around things for a couple of days to try it out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb4f18834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Cube2" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb4f18834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb4f18834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> I was inspired to make this by the BBC's  and  Julie Griffith's website. I took their designs and changed it a bit. You will notice that my cube doesn't sit inside a bottom tray. This is so each side of the cube has a nice clean display. I also reinforced the bottom and inside joints with sticky strip. This makes it stronger. I did not have to use glue to get my cases to stick together and they do not pop open.</p>
<p>The photo cube gives me a chance to showcase some scrapbook pages ( on a smaller scale). And now I have all of my family on my desk everyday.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f36d2c8833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Cube7" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554f36d2c8833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f36d2c8833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>I used Bella Rose Papers and Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Red Riding Hood, and Pink Pirouette Cardstock.</p>
<p>Stamp sets used were Eastern Blooms and Big Deal Numbers. Inks used were Chocolate Chip, Red Riding Hood, and Pink Pirouette.</p>
<p>I used the scallop edge, scallop circle, and 1 3/8" square punch, the mat pack, paper piercer, 1/4" chocolate chip gross grain ribbon, real red buttons, ruby red brads. I also used sticky strip, snail and 4 regular CD cases (not slimline) that I purchased at Walmart.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb78d8834-popup" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Cube5" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb78d8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb78d8834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" title="Cube5" /></a> The ribbon flower was easy to make and I think it really adds something to the front of the cube.</p>
<p>The hardest thing about making the photo cube was deciding what pictures to use!</p>
<p>I want to show you pictures of the bottom and inside so that you can see the difference between my cube and others. </p>
<p>I like the flat bottom of the cube. It looks finished and you can not see the CD cases from the bottom or the cardstock from the top.<a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb89b8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Cube3" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb89b8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fb89b8834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>    </p>
<p>By reinforcing the inside of the cube, it makes it very strong. It also keeps the cube square.</p>
<p>I will be posting a specific tutorial this week so that you can see how to put a cube together without using glue and a tray.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fbc1b8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Inside" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fbc1b8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5550fbc1b8834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> </p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Wow Flower Swap Cards</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54997358</id>
        <published>2008-09-04T17:54:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-04T17:54:00-05:00</updated>
        <summary>The new Wow Flowers stamp set reminds me of the 70's. I love the flower - it's "groovy." You can get alot of looks with this stamp set. This card is made by Brenda Keenan. You can see more of...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f60adf8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Wow_by_Brenda_Keenan" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554f60adf8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f60adf8834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> The new Wow Flowers stamp set  reminds me of the 70's. I love the flower - it's "groovy." You can get alot of looks with this stamp set.</p>
<p>This card is made by Brenda Keenan. You can see more of her creations <a href="http://www.keenankreations.blogspot.com" title="Brenda's Blog">here</a>. She said that she cased it from Mary who is "DramaQueen" at splitcoaststampers.com.</p>
<p>Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Real Red<br />Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Kiwi Kiss<br />Accessories: Turquoise Gross Grain Ribbon, dimensionals, scallop circle punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8 circle punches, Paper Piercing Tool</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f60f738834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Wow_by_Jen_holtschlag" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554f60f738834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f60f738834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> Here is a card that I got in a Splitcoast swap at Convention called 10 minutes to terrific. All cards needed to be completed in under 10 minutes. It is made by Jen Holtschlag (who is Jewelchicdesigns at Splitcoaststampers.com)</p>
<p>Stamps: Wow Flowers, Seasonal Icons<br />Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip<br />Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Craft<br />Accessories: Pastels, Ice Rhinestone brads, scallop punch, turquoise gross grain ribbon, 5/8" chocolate chip gross grain ribbon, 1" &amp; 1 1/4" &amp; 1 3/8"circle punches </p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f6108a8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Wow_by_glenda_travelstead" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554f6108a8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f6108a8834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Here is a card that I received from Glenda Travelstead.</p>
<p>Stamps: Wow Flowers<br />Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy<br />Ink: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy<br />Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" &amp; 1 1/4" circle punches, silver brad, paper crimper</p>
<p>The next card I received from Tammy Neperud from Grafton, Wisconsin.</p>
<p>Stamps: Wow Flowers, Heard From the Heart<br />Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White &amp; all new 6 in colors<br />Ink: Whisper White craft, basic black<br />Accessories: 1" circle punch, paper piercer, old olive brad</p>
<p>Have you been enjoying my swaps from Convention?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8f6198833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Wow_by_tammy_neperud" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8f6198833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8f6198833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> </p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>More Swap Favorites - Flower Cards</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54996660</id>
        <published>2008-09-03T17:36:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-03T17:36:00-05:00</updated>
        <summary>More swap favorites from Convention. Today Flower cards</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="cardmaking" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="fabulous flowers" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="garden whimsey" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stampin up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="swap cards" />
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f602da8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Pickapetal_by_sonia_poliquin" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554f602da8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f602da8834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> I received this card from French Canadian demonstrator Sonia Poliquin. She has used the Garden Whimsy set to make this gorgeous flower. She also used circle punches to make the bee. Isn't this just stunning! She also used the gel pen and markers to make a dotted border all around the card.</p>
<p>Stamps: Garden Whimsy<br />Inks: White craft, Summer Sun<br />Markers: Black<br />Cardstock: Barely Banana, Real Red, Basic Black<br />Vellum<br />Accessories: White Gel Pen, Mat Pack, Small and Large Oval Punch, 3/4" &amp; 1" circle punches, stylus (to draw veins on the vellum)</p>
<p>Here is a great flower card made by demonstrator Sara Magnafichi. She is from Des Plaines, Illinois. It's amazing how by cutting out an image and layering it makes it look so full.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8e64a8833-pi" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Fabflowers_by_sara_magnafichi" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8e64a8833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8e64a8833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Fabulous Flowers, Fundamental Phrases<br />Inks: Not Quite Navy, Rose Red, Basic Black<br />Cardstock: Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla<br />Accessories: Chocolate Chip 5/8" gross grain ribbon, dazzling diamonds glitter, 2 way glue pen,</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Birthday Cards</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54995994</id>
        <published>2008-09-02T17:31:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-02T17:31:00-05:00</updated>
        <summary>More great swap cards received at Convention. These are birthday cards.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8d74a8833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Birthday_by_kathleen_hopperstad" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8d74a8833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8d74a8833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>This is day 2 of sharing great samples I got at Convention.<a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f5fa858834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left" /></p>
<p>Here is a card I got at the Splitcoaststampers dinner swap. What a great birthday card it is. Great to give to a male or female, young or old. It was made by Kathleen Hopperstad. You can see more of her artwork on her <a href="http://www.kathleenh-myhappyplace.blogspot.com" target="_blank" title="Kathleen's Blog">blog</a> here. </p>
<p>Stamps: Big Bold Birthday, Polka Dot Background<br />Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Tango Tangerine, Tempting Turquoise<br />Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Tango Tangerine, Black, Taken with Teal<br />Accessories: Boho Blossom Punch, silver brads, black gingham ribbon, key tag punch, dimensionals, scissors.</p>
<p>Here is another great birthday card that I received. This one is from Marge Evens. It is a great quick card. You could make up a dozen of these just to have on hand. Again a great card for a girl or boy. Just stamp the candles in the background on white paper. Stamps the candles in white on black paper and then layer them on top. Adding the black candles really makes this card.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8db498833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Birthday_by_marge_evans" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8db498833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8db498833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a> Stamps: Big Birthday Candle<br />Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, So Saffron<br />Ink: Basic Black, Whisper White craft, Only Orange<br />Accessories: Word Window Punch, Black Gingham, dimensionals</p>
<p>Check back tomorrow for some more great swaps!</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Dream de Jour</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54995034</id>
        <published>2008-09-01T21:09:44-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-09-01T21:09:44-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Great cards made with the Stampin Up set Dream de Jour at Convention</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8cd5c8833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left" /><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8b7a88833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Dreamdejour_by_Karen_Barber" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8b7a88833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554d8b7a88833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a>I received many great swaps while I was at the annual Stampin Up convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. My swaps will all be on display during my Open House on Sunday, September 14th  but I want to share with some of my online friends - so this week I will be sharing some of my favorites here.</p>
<p>This first card was made by Karen Barber. To see more of her artwork visit her <a href="http://www.karenbarberstamps.blogspot.com" title="Karen Barber's Blog">blog</a> here. </p>
<p>Stamps: Dream de Jour and Posy <br />Inks: Black Craft, Baja Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun<br />Cardstock: Black, Baja Blue, Kraft<br />Accessories: clear embossing powder, heat tool, scallop punch, 1/8" handheld hole punch, Blender pen, Prettie Kit, White Gel Pen, Black Gingham Ribbon</p>
<p>The next card was made by Colorado demonstrator Sharon Madsen. It features the grid technique using your scoring blade. She also cut out the square image and went around the leaf. It's stunning how that little bit of leaf adds to this card.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f5d5768834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Dreamdejour_by_sharon_madsen" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554f5d5768834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f5d5768834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>Stamps: Dreams de Jour, Serene Spring<br />Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White<br />Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze (reinker), Kiwi Kiss (reinker)<br />Accessories: Blender Pens (to make markers with reinkers),Chocolate chip taffeta ribbon, glue pen, dazzling diamonds glitter, gold brads, Paper piercer, mat pack, scallop edge punch, dimensionals, Fiskers scorer, scissors.</p>
<p>The last card was made by my upline Judi Carpenter. She gave it to me this week. This card features the Big Shots Top Note die. I think this is one of the most versatile dies and certainly made my must buy list!</p>
<p>Stamps: Dream De Jour<br />Wheel: Bella's Border<br />Cardstock: Black, Kiwi Kiss, Ruby Red<br />Ink: Old Olive, Basic Black<br />Marker: Old Olive, Ruby Red<br />Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Old Olive Brads, Black Gross Grain Ribbon </p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f5f3518834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Dreamdejour_by_judi_carpenter" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e554f5f3518834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e554f5f3518834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> I think you can see how versatile this stamp set is. </p>
<p>Check back tomorrow for some more favorites!</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>New Stamp Sets on Sale</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54739374</id>
        <published>2008-08-26T23:43:18-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-08-26T23:43:18-05:00</updated>
        <summary>New Stampin Up stamp sets on sale for 15% off and projects featuring them</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546a08888833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Brent steele demo" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5546a08888833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546a08888833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Until September 30th, 9 brand new stamp sets are on sale for 15% off. There are so many great ones to choose from - I feel like I need them all. While at Convention in Utah I saw some great samples made up with some of these stamp sets. I fell in love with the stamp set Under the Stars (111556) regularly $29.95 - now $25.46. And both of these samples will show you why you just need to have this stamp set.</p>
<p>This first card features water coloring and the masking technique. The arms of the bear go up and down (thanks to a cardboard pull on the back). It also features one of the new silver brads on the front. Notice how they took a single stamp and repeatedly stamped it so it looks like a much larger stamp.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55486077f8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Carrie_cudney8" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55486077f8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55486077f8834-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Now this next project is the perfect gift for a Fall get together or Open House. It's a Smore pack. The base of this is cardboard drink holders that you get at fast food restaurants. The base is covered with Designer Paper and cardstock. The letters are Stampin Up's On Board Loads of Letters (covered with Whisper White Craft ink). In the "drink compartment" there are candy bars, graham crackers, marshmallows, roasting forks, and shredded cardstock. The tag features the bear from the Under the Stars set. You could also stamp the smore stamp directly on the cardboard drink holder. Wide chocolate chip ribbon finishes off the project.</p>
<p>Now doesn't this make you want to go right out and get this set?</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Rhinestone Brad Bracelet - Tutorial &amp; Class Kit Available</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54632630</id>
        <published>2008-08-24T21:59:39-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-08-24T21:59:39-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Tutorial available to make your own rhinestone brad bracelet. Class kit by mail also available.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452abe78833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55452abe78833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Bracelets on wrist" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452abe78833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Every girl likes a little bling in her life and I am no exception! So I decided to make myself a bling bracelet - Stampin' Up! style! Don't you just love it!&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;To make it I just used a 7 1/2" silver style chain with a clasp already attached. I then used my needle nose pliers to attach 12 brads to the chain and viola I had a bracelet. It was a quick and easy project. So do you want to make one? If so here are the quick and easy directions.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Supplies needed:&lt;br&gt;7 1/2" silver chain with clasp (I purchased from Hobby Lobby.)&lt;br&gt;12 Rhinestone Brads (3 each of 4 different colors - all the same size either medium or large)&lt;br&gt;Needle nose pliers&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Step 1 - Open up the brad with your needle nose pliers.&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e76398834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e76398834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=Step1 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e76398834-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; This is so you can more easily slip them over the chain Do not open them too wide. See how I have just opened them up a little wider than they were originally.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452ad208833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55452ad208833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Step2 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452ad208833-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Step 2 - Slip the brad over the chain joint. (The brads go on every other chain joint.) Now turn it upside down (like it is in this picture). Keep the brad centered over the "chain joint".&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Step 3 - Bend down the right side brad prong in half. &lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e787c8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e787c8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=Step3 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e787c8834-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Make sure to use your needle nose pliers so that when you bend the prong in half the 2 halves are flat against each other.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452b0788833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55452b0788833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Step4 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452b0788833-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Step 4 - Take the right (bent side) and fold it over the chain. Use your needle nose pliers so that it is flat over the chain. (Don't try to make it hook over the chain - just make it as flat as possible.)&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Step 5 - Repeat step 4 with the left side this time. This time make sure that when you fold your bent side over the chain that it is right on top of the "right bent side". Use your needle nose pliers to bend this tight.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Tip: If you can not get your brad back flat then try this: Put a pad of paper (need many thicknesses) down on your table. Turn your bracelet bling brad side up. Press your thumb on your brad down on the pad of paper. I have found that his makes it nice and flat.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e7d0e8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e7d0e8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Step5 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5546e7d0e8834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;What happens if you don't like the back of your brad. Then take your pliers and open the brad up and try it again.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Want to make one? Then get out your supplies and start. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452b7058833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55452b7058833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Bracelet finished" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55452b7058833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Need the supplies? Then get a&amp;nbsp;class kits by mail. It includes everything&amp;nbsp;you need to complete a bracelet except the needle nose pliers. Each kit will make 1 bracelet.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fire Rhinestone Brad Bracelet&lt;/strong&gt; - US Orders only&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Each kit contains: 12 brads ( 3 of each color Pink, Red, Pumpkin, Yellow - all the same size)&lt;br&gt;7 1/2" silver chain with clasp&lt;br&gt;Written directions with pictures to complete the project.&lt;br&gt;Shipping to US&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ice Rhinestone Brad Bracelet&lt;/strong&gt; - US Orders only&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Each kit contains: 12 brads ( 3 of each color: Lilac, Light Blue, Turquoise, Green - all the same size)&lt;br&gt;7 1/2" silver chain with clasp&lt;br&gt;Written directions with pictures to complete the project.&lt;br&gt;Shipping to US&lt;/P&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Party Hearty Swap Cards</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-53458992</id>
        <published>2008-07-29T16:45:28-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-29T16:45:28-05:00</updated>
        <summary>swap cards made with Party Hearty</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Party Hearty" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stampin up" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553c1ec358833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553c1ec358833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Front src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553c1ec358833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Salt Lake City is full of Stampin Up demonstrators and they are all madly swapping cards. Here are some swap cards made by some of my demo friends from the Chicago area. They both used the new stamp set Party Hearty.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;This card was made by Lynne Miller. It has 3 layers on it. I have also shown it to you open. She used her circle punch to pop out the middle of the "B" so that the giraffe could pop through. What an adorable children's birthday card.&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553c1ee6e8833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553c1ee6e8833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=Open src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553c1ee6e8833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;The next card was made by Wanda Johnson. Check out her &lt;A title="Wanda Johnson's blog" href="http://www.stampinwithme.com" target=_blank&gt;blog&lt;/A&gt; to see some of her other creations. She also used the new Party Hearty stamp set which will be available in the new catalog debuting August 11th. She also used some of the new in colors and glitter. This stamp set makes great birthday cards for people of all ages.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553deb8d98834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553deb8d98834 " title=Wanda style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Wanda src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553deb8d98834-320pi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Luggage Tag - Stampin Up Style</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/luggage-tag.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/luggage-tag.html" thr:count="2" thr:updated="2008-07-26T16:07:10-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-53255866</id>
        <published>2008-07-26T11:30:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-26T11:30:00-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Luggage tags made for Convention bags</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="bella rose paper" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="luggage tags" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stamping" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b9aefa8833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553b9aefa8833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Luggage tag" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b9aefa8833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; One of the items they tell us to bring to Convention are tags to put on our new Convention bags. Imagine 5,000 people all carrying the same bag. Biffsbee on Splitcoast made an adorable tag for her Convention bag so I decided to make some for myself and my room mates. These use the new Bella Rose Designer Series Paper and Pink Pirouette cardstock (which I ran through my printer). I put our names on one side and our cell phone numbers on the other side just in case they should get lost. I loved it so much, I made a set for my carryon and laptop case.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553d5e9628834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553d5e9628834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=Pouches src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553d5e9628834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Now you can make one too. Just cut your paper 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" and then decorate both sides. I used these self-sealing laminating pouches. You decorate and then seal them. They come with a plastic cord to connect your tags to your bag. Quick and great looking. I found mine at Target but you can get some at any office suply store. They come in a package of 5.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Imagine making luggage tags for every traveler on your Christmas list!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>3 D Flower Card</title>
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        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/3-d-flower-card.html" thr:count="1" thr:updated="2008-07-30T14:43:22-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-53255144</id>
        <published>2008-07-25T18:52:08-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-25T18:52:08-05:00</updated>
        <summary>3d flower card made for convention swap</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="convention" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Doodle This" />
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="swap" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b979538833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553b979538833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt="Doodle this 3d" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b979538833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Here is another card that I am making for a WOW card swap for Convention. I wanted my flowers to really pop from this card so I made them 3 dimensional.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I used the large flower from Doodle This stamp set stamped on white with the new blue - Pacific Point. It is cut out and the petals were rolled under (using a pencil). They were then attached to the back of the flower and attached with glue dots. The center is a 1/2' circle punched from the new Bella Rose Designer Series Paper. The flowers are on dimensionals and attached to Bella Rose paper layered on top of Kiwi Kiss cardstock edged with the new scallop edge punch. The back layer is stamped with Pacific Point ink&amp;nbsp;with a doodle stamp from the Doodle This stamp set. Wide old olive gross grain ribbon is used to decorate the card.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b97af38833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553b97af38833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Side doodle" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b97af38833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Here are the flowers from the side. They make a nice 3 dimensional element and they can be mailed.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Acetate Double Matchbook Card</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-53172330</id>
        <published>2008-07-24T10:13:28-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-24T10:13:28-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Acetate Double Matchbook card made with the new Bella Rose paper</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="acetate" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="bella rose" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="double matchbook card" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Convention WOW Card Swap &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b586858833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553b586858833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Acetate outside" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b586858833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Here is one of my swaps for a WOW card swap hosted on Splitcoast. I did not create this card style. This is really 2 cards. The outside card is an acetate matchbook style card. Inside that is a cardstock card that opens in the opposite direction.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I used the new Bella Rose Papers, Red Riding Hood, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White Cardstock and Red Riding Hood ink. The stamp "Thank You" is from the new Fresh Cut stamp set debuting in the new Idea Book on August 11th. I also used the new scallop punch, ruby red brads, and old olive wide gross grain ribbon. The acetate is a write on transparency sheet.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b58a6c8833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553b58a6c8833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt="Acetate open 1" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b58a6c8833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; The ribbon and "thank you" are on the outside of the acetate. The Bella Rose papers and scalloped pink are on the second layer which is made from Red Riding Hood cardstock. The red riding hood cardstock is scored 1/2 inch in from the left. (This makes it easier to open.) On the inside I placed a sheet of whisper white cardstock so it would be easier to write a thank you note.&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553d1a43d8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553d1a43d8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Acetate open2" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553d1a43d8834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Convention Swap - Big Flowers</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/convention-swap---big-flowers.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/convention-swap---big-flowers.html" thr:count="1" thr:updated="2008-07-20T20:23:31-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52857768</id>
        <published>2008-07-19T11:18:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-19T11:18:00-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Big Flowers swap card for Convention</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="big flowers" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="convention" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="mudflapmamma" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stampin up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="swap" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a7e1248833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553a7e1248833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Big flowers" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a7e1248833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Here is another swap card for Convention. It is a case from mudflapmamma's gallery over at Splitcoast except that she used the new set Wow Flowers. I don't have that set but I do have Big Flowers so I decided to give it a try.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;You can do the same thing. If you find a card that you love, but you do not have the stamp set, look for one in a similar size. many times you can change the set just based on the image size.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;The flower images are stamped randomly on Kiwi squares which are then layered on vanilla cardstock. The sentiment is stamped on the bottom in Kiwi and then a chocolate chip wide gross grain ribbon is tied around the cardstock before it is adhered to the chocolate chip cardstock.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Stamp sets: Big Flowers, Hugs &amp;amp; Wishes&lt;br&gt;Paper: Very Vanilla, Kiwi Kiss (new in-color), Chocolate chip&lt;br&gt;Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;It makes a simple, elegant card.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Christmas in July</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/christmas-in-july.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/christmas-in-july.html" thr:count="0" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52857556</id>
        <published>2008-07-18T11:09:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-18T11:09:00-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Christmas card using Big Deal and Punch Pals</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Big Deal Alphabet" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Christmas Card" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Punch Pals" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stampin up" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553c2f9958834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553c2f9958834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=Christmas src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553c2f9958834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; I have been trying to work on a Christmas card using 2 of my favorite sets Big Deal and Punch Pals and this is what I came up with. I am not entirely sold on it but&amp;nbsp; it has a mod, Christmas feel.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I put red and green circles on black paper. The penguin is my "o" in joy. And the joy is popped up with dimensionals and the ribbon is behind Joy across the card.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Stamp sets: Big Deal, Punch Pals&lt;br&gt;Ink: Basic Black&lt;br&gt;Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Real Red, Green Galore&lt;br&gt;Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Green Galore&lt;br&gt;Accessories: 1 3/8" circle punch, red gingham ribbon&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title>Halloween Cards - Swaps for Convention</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52837216</id>
        <published>2008-07-17T13:29:42-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-17T13:29:42-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Halloween cards made using your paper</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="decatur" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="halloween" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="halloween cards" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="halloween treats" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stampin up" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a5eb188833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553a5eb188833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Witch frankenstein dracula cards with copy" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a5eb188833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; I love Halloween cards. I don't know why. I only have a few people to send them but I do love making them. I can't justify buying a stamp set just for Halloween so I am always on the look out for something I already have that will make a Halloween card.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Last year at Convention, I really enjoyed receiving Halloween and Christmas swaps so I thought I would make up some Halloween cards to swap. These cards use no stamp sets. They just use paper.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Paper used: Green Galore, Orchid opulence, Only Orange, Basic Black, Whisper White&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Ink Used: (to sponge edges) Green Galore, Orchid Opulence&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Punches used: small oval, 1/2" circle, 1/4" circle, 1/4" square, 1 3/8" circle (to make half smile)&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Black Marker and scissors&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a5edc38833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553a5edc38833 " title="Witch candy bar with copy" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt="Witch candy bar with copy" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a5edc38833-320pi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Now you can also use these designs to cover candy bars. These are regular size candy bars which go on sale around me in a 6 pack for under $2. You could hand these out to trick or Treaters. Sadly last year no one came to my house. So if you live around Decatur, Illinois consider Trick or Treating in my neighborhood!&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Now if you are going to Convention, would you swap with me?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title>Viola - Stamp Camp Swaps</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/viola---stamp-camp-swaps.html" />
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52795406</id>
        <published>2008-07-16T20:46:09-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-16T20:46:09-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Stamp camp swaps using the Viola stamp set</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Class Projects" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Stamp Camp" />
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Swaps" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="from the kitchen of" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="recipe" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stampin up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="swap" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="viola" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;Some of my friends call me crazy to do so many swaps. But one of the reasons that I do so many is because I receive some of the greatest stuff in return. So I decided to share with you two great stamp camp swaps that I received as part of the Splitcoast sponsored stamp camp swap (Session 2). Both use the Viola set. And if any of you rushed out and also bought the "From the Kitchen " set after I shared my cookbook, you'll also have another project to use with it.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553be92768834-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553be92e48834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553be92e48834 " title="Beckyc stamp camp swap" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt="Beckyc stamp camp swap" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553be92e48834-320pi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;The first great swap is from my roomie Beckie Cox (waving at you). She made this great chipboard piece. It would be great for you to hang up in your kitchen. She took chipboard and painted it with chalkboard paint. Then she stamped the chef from Viola a few times on different colors of cardstock and then layered them. She adhered them to the painted chipboard. She then stamped "Bon Apetit" in white craft and embossed it on the board. She used a piece from the Hodgepodge Hardware kit and some red gingham ribbon as a hanger. You can see why everyone loved getting this swap.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Another stamp camp swap that featured the Viola set was from Laura Leunberger. She used this set to make a recipe CD case. Here is a picture of it shut. If you open this up, your recipes sit inside the CD case.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553bee10c8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553bee10c8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Leslie stamp camp swap" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553bee10c8834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;On the back of the case she had the following poem typed up on white cardstock:&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;May your stuffing be tasty&lt;br&gt;May your turkey be plump&lt;br&gt;May your potatoes and gravy nary a lump&lt;br&gt;May your yams be delicious&lt;br&gt;May your pies take the prize&lt;br&gt;May your holiday dinners stay off both thighs.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553bee2c68834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553bee2c68834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt="Recipe cards" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553bee2c68834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;Now before you ask - You can not just use CD cases you buy at Walmart! You must buy CD cases that open up 3/4 of the way. Then they sit nicely on your counter. And then they must close all of the way. You can buy them at &lt;A href="http://www.calendar-case.com"&gt;www.calendar-case.com&lt;/A&gt;. They are called CD calendar cases. (You can also make great calendars with them!)&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;If you own "From the Kitchen of" stamp set, you could decorate the recipe cards inside the case. Laura ran these recipe cards off of her computer in Microsoft Word.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Tomorrow, I'll start sharing some of my swap cards for Convention.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title>I've been tagged!</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/ive-been-tagged.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/ive-been-tagged.html" thr:count="1" thr:updated="2008-07-15T10:17:29-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52608116</id>
        <published>2008-07-12T22:40:33-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-12T22:40:33-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Papercrafting blogs</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="blog" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="blogging" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="tag" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553991ec28833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &amp;#39;_blank&amp;#39;, &amp;#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&amp;#39; ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"&gt;&lt;img alt="Tag_rules" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553991ec28833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553991ec28833-320wi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Thank you. Thank you. I&amp;#39;ve been tagged by 3 great papercraft bloggers: &lt;a href="http://creativewishes.blogspot.com" target="_blank" title="Nancy&amp;#39;s Blog"&gt;Nancy&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://discovershadesofgray.typepad.com" target="_blank" title="Sarah&amp;#39;s blog"&gt;Sarah&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="http://nuts4stampin.typepad.com" target="_blank" title="Michelle&amp;#39;s Blog"&gt;Michelle&lt;/a&gt;. Be sure to check out these talented ladies works on their blogs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Okay - Here you go - 7 random or wierd facts about myself.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;I am addicted to coca-cola. (I drink way too many!) 
&lt;li&gt;Green is my favorite color. 
&lt;li&gt;I get motion sick very easily. (So you&amp;#39;ll see me wearing accupuncture bracelets on the plane. They work for me!) 
&lt;li&gt;My husband is a fabulous cook! 
&lt;li&gt;I have 3 teenage children so stamping/crafting is cheap therapy. 
&lt;li&gt;I love playing with acetate and CD cases. 
&lt;li&gt;I am a computer geek. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Okay Tag you&amp;#39;re it! &lt;a href="http://www.christinecreations.blogspot.com" target="_blank" title="Christines Blog"&gt;Christine&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://stamping-cooking-knitting.blogspot.com" target="_blank" title="Joan&amp;#39;s Blog"&gt;Joan&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://marelletaylor.blogspot.com" target="_blank" title="Marelle&amp;#39;s Blog"&gt;Marelle&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.thinkingstamps.blogspot.com" target="_blank" title="Sarah&amp;#39;s blog"&gt;Sarah&lt;/a&gt; (in New Zealand), &lt;a href="http://theoryofcreativity.blogspot.com" target="_blank" title="Katy&amp;#39;s blog"&gt;Katy&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://stampingwithsheryl.typepad.com" target="_blank" title="Sheryl&amp;#39;s Blog"&gt;Sheryl&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="http://stampwithsharonrogers.typepad.com" target="_blank" title="Sharons&amp;#39; Blog"&gt;Sharon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Check out all of these talented ladies work!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Acetate Card Box </title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/acetate-card-box.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/acetate-card-box.html" thr:count="14" thr:updated="2009-01-03T18:48:22-06:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52606420</id>
        <published>2008-07-12T20:38:42-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-12T20:38:42-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Use write-on transparencies to make a box and put your cards inside for a nice gift</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Tutorials" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Acetate Box" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Embrace Life" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="gift" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Stampin Up" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b4b8a98834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553b4b8a98834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Box side" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553b4b8a98834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Here is my last stamp camp project that I am swapping at SU's annual Convention starting July 29th. It is an acetate box that holds 6-8 cards and envelopes (depending on embellishments).&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;It uses acetate (one of my very favorites). They are write-on transparencies available from office supply stores. (Around me they run a box of 100 for $15.) Two transparencies make the box.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I used the stamp set: Embrace Life (which is becoming one of my all time favorites). It uses Real Red, Certainly Celery, and Whisper White Paper and Real Red, Certainly Celery, and Pumpkin Pie Markers. I also used beads. (I sure hope that they are not going to be retired on July 21st when Stampin' Up!&amp;nbsp;announces their retiring accessories.)&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com" target=_blank&gt;Email me&lt;/A&gt; if you would like to have the directions for this project.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;*Update Kerin just emailed me to let us know that at Office Depot/Office Max you can go to the Copy Center and purchase just a few transparencies. (If you don't want to buy an entire box.)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>More Swaps - Stamp Camp Swap </title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/more-swaps---stamp-camp-swap.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/more-swaps---stamp-camp-swap.html" thr:count="1" thr:updated="2008-07-13T18:05:04-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52431502</id>
        <published>2008-07-08T20:45:44-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-08T20:45:44-05:00</updated>
        <summary>This is a folder/organizer stamp camp swap made for Stampin Up's 2008 Convention.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
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        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="classic stars" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Convention" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="folder" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="organizer" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stamp camp swap" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="trip organizer" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553ab5f048834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553ab5f048834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Front src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553ab5f048834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; I am still working on swaps for Convention. This is for another&amp;nbsp;stamp camp swap. I decided to make a folder/organizer. This was shown on the Stampin Up cruise 2 years ago. This past Christmas I made a Christmas folder/organizer. (It was cased from a stamper over at Splitcoast.) So I thought for this swap I would make a trip themed organizer. This would help hold all of the information that anyone traveling would need (like itineraries, receipts, maps, coupons, addresses etc.)&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;This time of year is a great time to purchase the 2 pocket folders that make up the base of this project. Look for 2 pocket folders without staples (or remove the staples). Also I like to buy white folders which are harder to find. Last year I found some at Staples. And of course they were greatly discounted.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Supplies used:&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;White 2 pocket folder (no staples)&lt;br&gt;Big Deal Alphabet&lt;br&gt;Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel &amp;amp; Handle&lt;br&gt;East Coast Prep Designer Series Paper&lt;br&gt;Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard Cardstock&lt;br&gt;Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard Ink&lt;br&gt;Real Red 5/8" gross grain ribbon&lt;br&gt;Round tab punch, large and small star punches &lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538fb96b8833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5538fb96b8833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=Open src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538fb96b8833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;br&gt;Bold Brights and Earth Elements Brads&lt;br&gt;Paper Piercer and Mat Pack&lt;br&gt;Snail Adhesive&lt;br&gt;Dimensionals&lt;br&gt;Glue Dots&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Hints:&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;When making the outline stars, punch the small star first, then punch the large star over the stamped out image.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;To make the base for the organizer, open up the folder then fold each side in to the center fold line. Then fold the center fold back (opposite of how you purchased it). This will give you a folded up folder. If you have any questions,&lt;A href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com"&gt;Email me &lt;/A&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538fb9a68833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5538fb9a68833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Back src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538fb9a68833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Need Inspiration - Online Magazine</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/need-inspiration---online-magazine.html" />
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52405466</id>
        <published>2008-07-08T12:54:38-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-08T12:54:38-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Online magazine Scrapbook and Cards today available for free.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Inspiration" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="and" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="cards" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="magazine" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="online" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="scrapbook" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="today" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;Sometimes the inspiration well runs dry and we need a little jump start to get it going. Well today I found a free online magazine thanks to&amp;nbsp;&lt;A title="Misti's Blog" href="http://www.mististamps4fun.typepad.com" target=_blank&gt;Misti's&lt;/A&gt; blog. The magazine is called&amp;nbsp;&lt;A title="Scrapbook and Cards website" href="http://www.scrapbookandcards.com" target=_blank&gt;Scrapbook and Cards Today&lt;/A&gt;.&amp;nbsp;The summer issue&amp;nbsp;is available for&amp;nbsp; free downloaded from &lt;A title="Summer Issue of Scrapbook and Cards Magazine" href="http://scrapbookandcards.com/assets/magazine08/sumr08/SCT_Sum08_LR.pdf" target=_blank&gt;here&lt;/A&gt;. (It is 84 pages so give it a chance to download.) It is packed full of 104 projects. I am still looking for inspiration for swaps for Convention so I was excited to look thru a new magazine for inspiration. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Let me know where you find your inspiration.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Fresh Cuts Class</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/fresh-cuts-class.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/fresh-cuts-class.html" thr:count="2" thr:updated="2008-07-14T07:25:05-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52351000</id>
        <published>2008-07-07T09:53:22-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-07T09:53:22-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Stampin Up offered a special preview set in June. It was the Fresh Cuts stamp set and it will be available in the new catalog debuting on August 11. Also offered will be matching die cut 4" x 4" notecards...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Class Projects" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Diecut notecards" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Fresh Cut" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Splitcoaststampers" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Stampin Up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stamping" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538c7b698833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5538c7b698833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Freshcuts class" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538c7b698833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Stampin Up offered a special preview set in June. It was the Fresh Cuts stamp set and it will be available in the new catalog debuting on August 11. Also offered will be matching die cut 4" x 4" notecards with envelopes. I offered a class for my customers who took advantage of this preview special. These are some of the cards that can be made with the Fresh cut stamp set and some accessories.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;The petals for the flowers (on the notecard) pop off. On one of the cards, I colored the petal with ink and then reattached them to give the flower even more dimension.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;These cards were cased from the following posters at Splitcoast: Stampercamper,StampingSelene, Craftycaro, and Britiney.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Flip Up Album - You're a Star!</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/flip-up-album---youre-a-star.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/flip-up-album---youre-a-star.html" thr:count="2" thr:updated="2008-07-10T20:56:38-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52259980</id>
        <published>2008-07-04T13:01:37-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-04T13:01:37-05:00</updated>
        <summary>See a flip-up album made for the Over the Top stamp camp swap at Stampin Up 2008 Convention.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Class Projects" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="classic stars wheel" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="flip up album" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="rubber stamping" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="scrapbooking" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stampin up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="stamping" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553872e7e8833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553872e7e8833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Star front" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553872e7e8833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;One of the things that I love about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is going to Convention. And one of the best things about Convention is swapping. I signed up for many swaps this year at Convention. One of the swaps that I signed up for was the Over the Top Stamp Camp Swap (so if you're in that swap don't go any farther).&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I decided to make my diamond-style flip-up album for that swap with a star theme because that can be used for people of various ages.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;For this album I used the East Coast Prep Designer Series Paper, More Mustard, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise cardstock.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I used the Classic Stars Jumbo wheel, both the large and small star punch and brads in real red, tempting turquoise, and more mustard. I used both real red (5/8") and more mustard gross grain ribbon. I also used the Big Deal alphabet to decorate the front.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I have also included pictures of the inside pages. For pictures of other albums see this &lt;A title="Flip-Up Album" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/02/flip-up-album.html" target=_blank&gt;post&lt;/A&gt;where I show the albums that I made when I demonstrated how to make the album for the Stampahowlics demo group. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I have heard from many of you about how much fun you're having making them. Let me see your pictures of your completed albums!&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26e8a8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26e8a8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Star top" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26e8a8834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538733448833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5538733448833 " title="Star 1" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt="Star 1" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5538733448833-320pi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f168834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f168834 " title="Star 2" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Star 2" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f168834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f5d8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f5d8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Star 3" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f5d8834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f7f8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f7f8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Star 4" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553a26f7f8834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>July 4th Card</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/july-4th-card.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/july-4th-card.html" thr:count="1" thr:updated="2008-07-24T10:53:30-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52136328</id>
        <published>2008-07-01T17:57:30-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-01T17:57:30-05:00</updated>
        <summary>What a great card to celebrate the 4th of July. It uses Wonderful Words and Background Basics stamp sets. Cardstock used was Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White. Ink used was Real Red and Night of Navy. I...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="4th of July card" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Stampin Up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Star Punch" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553806f778833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e553806f778833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt=Celebrate_card src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e553806f778833-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; What a great card to celebrate the 4th of July. It uses Wonderful Words and Background Basics stamp sets. Cardstock used was Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White. Ink used was Real Red and Night of Navy. I used both star punches. (Punch the small one out first and then stamp the larger star punch over where the smaller star was punched.)&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Stars were adhered and then Tombow multi adhesive was used to adhere the dazzling diamonds glitter.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;What a quick and fun card!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title>Together Forever Card </title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/together-forever-card.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/07/together-forever-card.html" thr:count="2" thr:updated="2008-07-13T18:09:25-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52091126</id>
        <published>2008-07-01T06:29:00-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-07-01T06:29:00-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Make a quick elegant card using 1 stamp set - Together Forever.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Card Samples" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="1 stamp set card" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Stampin Up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Together Forever" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5539916d08834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5539916d08834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" alt="Together Forever" src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5539916d08834-320wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Are you looking for a lovely card to make for a wedding or anniversary and you only want to use 1 stamp set?&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Then this is the card for you. This uses the Together Forever stamp set. Don't just think of this as an engagement or wedding card set. The flower from the set makes a great background. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;This card uses Purely Pomegranate, Sahara Sand, Basic Black and Vellum cardstock. Mr. and Mrs. is stamped with black on vellum cardstock. The and sign is stamped with purely pomegranate ink on vellum cardstock. (Stamp the and sign first and then it will be easier to stamp Mr. and Mrs.) The flower is stamped with black on Sahara sand. Black eyelets are set in the middle strip and then adhered with snail to the card. This&amp;nbsp; is a quick elegant card.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Don't you just love to make a beautiful card using just 1 stamp set?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    <entry>
        <title>Spiral Punch Tutorial</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/06/spiral-punch-tutorial.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/06/spiral-punch-tutorial.html" thr:count="3" thr:updated="2008-07-12T11:11:14-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52089300</id>
        <published>2008-06-30T17:52:15-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-06-30T17:52:15-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Sue emailed me and asked how I got the spiral punch to punch across the art journal. I didn't own Stampin' Up's spiral punch until this spring. Once my friend Leslie showed me this trick with the spiral punch and...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Tutorials" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="art journal" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Recipe Book" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Spiral Punch" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Spiral Punch technique" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Stampin Up" />
        
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&lt;div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537da0988833-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537d90c68833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5537d90c68833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=1 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537d90c68833-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Sue emailed me and asked how I got the spiral punch to punch across the art journal. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I didn't own Stampin' Up's spiral punch until this spring. &lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398e19c8834-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;Once my friend Leslie showed me this trick with the spiral punch and the 5" x 5" art journal, I had to get one. I used this trick/technique to make my Recipe Book with the art journal. The SU spiral punch exactly matches the distance of the spirals in our art journal. But you can not just start at the edge and start punching. You have to follow this technique.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398f4d08834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55398f4d08834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=2 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398f4d08834-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; Cut your designer paper to fit the journal cover. The exact size is 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". (You can cut yours a little larger and then cut it down after it's adhered to your journal if you want. If you do that cut it to 5 3/8" x 5 3/8".)&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537d97b98833-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Line up your designer series paper to the top of the journal where the spiral is. 
&lt;li&gt;With a pencil mark where the first spiral is and the last spiral is. (I mark where the far right part of the spiral is.)&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398e9508834-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398f53b8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55398f53b8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=3 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398f53b8834-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;Now. Hold the paper with the pencil marks closest to you. On the far right pencil mark, you will be cutting a small slit 1/8" wide and 1/4" in. This will be where the spiral punch guide is inserted.&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398ef7a8834-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; You can look at the picture to see exactly how big it is. When you are done - this slit will disappear. 
&lt;li&gt;Now, turn the spiral punch over (I like to watch where my punch - punches.) Put the guide into the slit and punch. &lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537d9b5a8833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5537d9b5a8833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=4 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537d9b5a8833-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Punch across the paper. Stop when your last spiral punches where your pencil mark is. (It is 4 spiral punches across.) (If you have never used the spiral punch before, it moves across your paper by putting the guide in the last spiral punched. So it really only punches 2 spirals at a time.) 
&lt;li&gt;After you have punched all the way across, you will have spirals plus your little slit on the end. (see picture.) 
&lt;li&gt;Now turn your paper over. Now you will use the spiral punch to punch where your slit is by using the spirals you have already punched as a guide.&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398fefd8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55398fefd8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=5 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398fefd8834-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Now your done. (I use SU's glue stick to adhere it to the front of the journal.) 
&lt;li&gt;Let me know how you use this tutorial. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: left" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398e06e8834-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398ff7e8834-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e55398ff7e8834 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=6 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55398ff7e8834-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e55399016b8834-popup"&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;A style="FLOAT: right" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537da13a8833-popup"&gt;&lt;img  class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5537da13a8833 " style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" alt=7 src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537da13a8833-120wi"&gt;&lt;/A&gt; &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title>Wonderful You - Beautiful Card</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/06/wonderful-you---beautiful-card.html" />
        <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/06/wonderful-you---beautiful-card.html" thr:count="2" thr:updated="2008-06-27T07:31:59-05:00" />
        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51824486</id>
        <published>2008-06-24T22:45:27-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-06-24T22:45:27-05:00</updated>
        <summary>The Wonderful You stamp set is a stamp set that I didn't really notice until recently. This is one of Stampin' Up!'s 2 step stamp sets. The great thing about this stamp set is that you don't have to stamp...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Class Projects" />
        
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="1 stamp set card" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Stampin Up" />
        <category scheme="http://sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" term="Wonderful You" />
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5536f118f8833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=450,height=772,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Wonderful you" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5536f118f8833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5536f118f8833-320pi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> The Wonderful You stamp set is a stamp set that I didn't really notice until recently. This is one of Stampin' Up!'s 2 step stamp sets. The great thing about this stamp set is that you don't have to stamp exactly one right inside of the other. In fact, I think it looks better when it is offset a little bit.</p>
<p>I made this card at a recent Stampahowlic Diva gathering.</p>
<p>This card is the size of our long notes  6 3/8" x 3 1/4" and it is Purely Pomegranate. Whisper White cardstock is layered on Mellow Moss cardstock. The outline leaf is stamped with Always Artichoke ink. The inside leaf is stamped with Mellow Moss. The flowers are stamped with Purely Pomegranate ink. The outline is stamped with "full strength" and the inside flowers have been stamped off 2 or 3 times. These flowers were stamped on whisper white cardstock scraps and then cut out and adhered to the card. The middle flower was attached with dimensionals. I think you can see the dazzling diamonds glitter on the center of the flowers. Mellow moss ribbon is tied around the card. And "wonderful you" is stamped in always artichoke.</p>
<p>This is a great card because it is made with 1 stamp set!</p></div>
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    </entry>
    <entry>
        <title>Decor Elements - See the brochure</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/06/decor-elements---see-the-brochure.html" />
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51513620</id>
        <published>2008-06-18T09:44:12-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-06-18T09:44:12-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Okay. So you have heard how excited I am about Stampin' Up!'s new line - Decor Elements. Can't you just see this in a child's room or in a classroom. I can. Now let me show you the brochure.The brochure...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537822268834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=523,height=380,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Numbers" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5537822268834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5537822268834-320pi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>Okay. So you have heard how excited I am about Stampin' Up!'s new line - Decor Elements. Can't you just see this in a child's room or in a classroom. I can. </p>
<p>Now let me show you the <a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/decorelements_web[1].pdf" title="Decor Elements Brochure"><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/decorelements_web1.pdf" title="Decor Elements Brochure">brochure</a><span class="-a " tag="a">.</span>The brochure shows you the sizes, colors and styles that will be available on July 1st.</a></p>
<p>Decor Elements combine with SU's existing products to make beautiful, handcrafted home decor pieces. You can also personalize your surroundings with a variety of exclusive images designed to create a customized, unique space. With the self-vinyl elements you'll discover how easy it is and cost effective to do your own decorating.</p>
<p>Go through the brochure while you walk around your home or office. Plan your next home decorating project. Call or <a href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com">email me</a> to place your order. Or even consider having a Decor Element home gathering where I can show you and your friends this new home decorating category.<font face="GillSans-Light" size="1" /></p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Decor Elements - New from Stampin' Up!</title>
        <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.staceystamps.com/stacey_stamps/2008/06/decor-elements---new-from-stampin-up.html" />
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-51478420</id>
        <published>2008-06-17T16:43:10-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-06-17T16:43:10-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Today Stampin' Up! announced that it will be offering a new product line. It is called Decor Elements. Decor Elements is a line of self-adhesive vinyl wall decorations. And they are not just for...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
        </author>
        <category scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" term="Samples" />
        
        
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Extra! Extra! Read all about it!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5535b41f78833-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=423,height=216,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="HOME DECOR" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5535b41f78833 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5535b41f78833-320pi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>Today Stampin' Up! announced that it will be offering a new product line. It is called Decor Elements. Decor Elements is a line of self-adhesive vinyl wall decorations. And they are not just for walls! They can be used on walls, windows, mirrors, tiles, glass, plastic etc... Almost anything that you can imagine!</p>
<p>Decor Elements allows you to decorate quickly, easily and affordabily. And as often as we like (because they can be easily removed. Can you say no more repainting!)</p>
<p>You can decorate around a door frame, above the mantle, in a child's room, on a picture frame, on a mirror, on your windows, on a wine bucket. And so much more! I am getting so excited just talking about it!</p>
<p>Initially Stampin Up will be offering 100 different images available in 2 different sizes in both chocolate and white. Images include alphabets, art images, and phrases in a variety of styles.</p>
<p>Starting tomorrow, we will be able to see the images, but orders can not be accepted until July 1st.  Beginning on July 1st, Stampin Up will also have a video posted on how to apply the vinyl decorations.</p>
<p>Stampin Up is offering a new product line in addition to the wonderful stamping, scrapbooking and papercrafting products they already sell.</p>
<p>If you have ever thought of becoming a demonstrator, now is a great time to take advantage of a new product offering. (And demonstrators can begin ordering for themselves tomorrow. <a href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com">Email me </a>if you think you want to become a demonstrator.)</p>
<p>I can't wait to start showing you all of the great ways you can use this product!</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Live Your Dream</title>
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        <published>2008-06-02T00:11:57-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-06-02T00:11:57-05:00</updated>
        <summary>I have to share this great card I received in the mail. It was made by Lene Pearson. She sent it to me when she bought a tutorial CD. Isn't this a great card? She used the Afternoon Tea Designer...</summary>
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            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e552afb4568834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=476,height=470,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Live your dream" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e552afb4568834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e552afb4568834-320pi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> I have to share this great card I received in the mail. It was made by Lene Pearson. She sent it to me when she bought a tutorial CD. Isn't this a great card? She used the Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper and Live Your Dream Stamp set that are available in the Occasions Mini Catalog until June 30th.</p>
<p>Lene embossed the flowers in black on whisper white paper and then cut them out. She directly embossed the bird on the Afternoon Tea Paper. She separated the two different styles of Afternoon Tea paper with a strip of basic black cardstock. She finished it off with white taffeta ribbon.</p>
<p>This is a stunning card and it really made my day!</p>
<p>Thank you Lene.</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Crafty Tee - Designing T-Shirts for You</title>
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        <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50490600</id>
        <published>2008-05-28T13:49:54-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-05-28T13:49:54-05:00</updated>
        <summary>One of the things I love about being a Stampin Up demonstrator is going to group meetings, Regional meetings and Convention. It's so much fun to get together with alot of other stamp crazy people. One of the things we...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5529d59ec8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=480,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: right"><img alt="Stampahowlics_large" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5529d59ec8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5529d59ec8834-320pi" style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px" /></a>One of the things I love about being a Stampin Up demonstrator is going to group meetings, Regional meetings and Convention. It's so much fun to get together with alot of other stamp crazy people. One of the things we like to do is to show our group spirit. </p>
<p>So for Convention this year I designed a group shirt for the Stampahowlic Team. Here is the front of the shirt. I had so much fun I designed T-shirts for some other groups and now I've decided to offer my design services to other stamping, scrapping or crafting groups that want to wear matching shirts to their next gathering. I also am offering stamping, scrapping, and crafting T-shirts for the individuals.</p>
<p>If you are interested in this service then check out my other website <a href="http://www.craftytee.com" target="_blank" title="Designing T-Shirts for your next group get together">www.craftytee.com</a> for more information. Feel free to <a href="mailto:cart62526@aol.com">email me</a> with any questions you might have.</p></div>
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    <entry>
        <title>Clutch Paperbag Purse</title>
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        <published>2008-05-27T21:34:50-05:00</published>
        <updated>2008-05-27T21:34:50-05:00</updated>
        <summary>Okay, we all love the paperpbag purse but so far we've seen alot of "shoulder bags." Well what about us "clutch gals?" Here is a purse for us! And it is very simple to make. Take you favorite lunch sack...</summary>
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            <name>Stacey Carter</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5529d209b8834-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=628,height=419,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="FLOAT: left"><img alt="Clutchpurse" class="at-xid-6a00d834da783153ef00e5529d209b8834 " src="http://www.staceystamps.com/.a/6a00d834da783153ef00e5529d209b8834-320pi" style="MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Okay, we all love the paperpbag purse but so far we've seen alot of "shoulder bags." Well what about us "clutch gals?"</p>
<p>Here is a purse for us! And it is very simple to make.</p>
<p>Take you favorite lunch sack and cut it 2 3/4" from the bottom. Now take 2 sheets of your favorite Designer Series Paper in 6" x 6" sheets (SU Print Packs papers make great bags.) </p>
<p>Now score both at 4 1/2" and turn over the "flap." (This becomes the top of your purse.) Use your snail and tape the paper to each side of your lunch sack. Tape 1 side and then line up the other side. Now your paper is bigger than your lunch bag. Just center your lunch bag on the paper. Now take your large oval punch and punch out an oval, centered, about 1/2' down from the top of your purse. I then finished it with a large and small flower from the pretties kit. Both are colored with craft ink. The small one is inked all over and the large on is just inked on the outside edges. I then finished it off with a rhinestone brad from the Pretties kit. This is just adhered to the bag with glue dots. (You know I love glue dots.) You can make up a bunch of these purses in a little amount of time. So, start making purses!</p></div>
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