Stamps and Scraps

Convention Swaps

Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Julie.

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About 10 more hours and I’l be at Stampin’ Up! Convention!!! WHO HOO. I’ll be tweeting from: http://twitter.com/sujulietopham if you’d like updates, follow me there.

January Projects of the month

Posted on 07. Jan, 2010 by Julie.

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Blessings Mini Card
Bless the lives of others the way they have blessed yours. Give this note to a special friend just to tell her that she brightens your world.

Adorable Pillow Box
Take a small treat over to a new mother and welcome her precious little girl into the world. Or you can make one for a new little boy–simply change the colors!

Valentine’s Day Page (6″ x 6″)
Hugs and kisses, tic-tac-toe, glitter, and scallops: all perfectly adorable, completely girly ways to capture her happy Valentine’s Day!

Send your friends and family your “Best Witches” next Halloween. Bursting with color and featuring a friendly witch, this card will enchant your recipients.

Need a quick and fun gift idea? Stamp some brightly colored notepads with a funky doodled message. Your friends will definitely think you rock!

The arrival of a new baby is always delightful, but it’s extra special if big brother or big sister is excited about their new sibling. Celebrate that happy time together with a fun calendar marking the due date on your scrapbook page!

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Happy Bearthday

Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Julie.

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Stamps

Beary Best Friends stamp set
Beary Nice Wishes stamp set

Paper

Kraft card stock
Pawsitvely Prints Designer Series paper
Watercolor paper

Ink

Jet Black StazOn ink pad
Watercolor Pencils

Accessories

Pretty in Pink 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon
Silver brads
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Blender pens
Paper-piercing tool

Instructions

Adhere gingham Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper to Kraft card. Adhere strip of flowery Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper to card. Adhere Silver brads to each side of card. Tie Pretty in Pink 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon around front of card.
Stamp “Happy Bearthday” in Jet Black StazOn ink on checkered Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper.
Stamp girl bear image in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Watercolor image using Watercolor Pencils and blender pen. Cut out image and adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp second girl bear image in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Watercolor balloon image using Watercolor Pencils and blender pen and cut out. Adhere to original balloon image using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Pierce row of holes above Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper using paper-piercing tool.

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September Projects

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Julie.

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Create this subtle Thanksgiving card to share with someone you love just how much your cup is running over with blessings–and while you’re at it, invite them to your home to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast

Need to say “thank you” to a special teacher in your child’s life? This box is the wonderful and memorable way to show your appreciation!

Right now it might seem like afterschool practices and Saturday games will go on forever, but that’s not the case. Scrapbook memories of your favorite little sports star so you can always remember those fun times.

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August Projects

Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by Julie.

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Butterfly Card One person really can make a huge difference in your life. Let that person know how much they mean to you with this delicate and intricate butterfly card.

Once Upon a Time Purse Little girls and big girls alike adore purses! If you have a small gift to give, why not tuck it inside this handmade, paper mini purse. She’ll love the packaging as much as the gift.

Colton Page (8″ x 8″) A boy and his dog; there’s hardly a friendship as deep and long-lasting as this! Use this cuddly page to capture forever the memory of man and his best friend.