GCA #56 - Using Stencils!

Hello all!!! Sorry for the delay in posting this week's GCA, but I got carried away in the day yesterday and didn't realize until bedtime I hadn't posted!

When you think of stencils, what do your think of? Country, lettering and such? Well, stencils are making a comeback and being used in many different ways than just putting a design on the wall with paint! Many of the craft stores sell stencils and now Stampin' Up! is selling them too! And you can create your stencils now with all of the die cutting machines and dies available! Which is what I did for my sample this week.

I just love the new Lattice die from SU!, and while I haven't purchased the die yet, I was able to make a template of it last weekend while in PA. (It will be on my next order!!) I used SU!'s window sheets to create my template and now I can use it over and over with various projects. The dye inks rinse off under running water. I used a sponge (a dauber works great too) to apply my ink to the cardstock.

So, the challenge this week is to make a card, project or scrapbook page with any type of stencil, upload it either to your blog, or to an online gallery and post a link to your card to this blog entry as a comment by September 5, 2009 at 12 midnight. I will choose the winner through a random drawing and post the next Sunday.

Even if you can't make the drawing deadline, PLEASE feel free to participate in the challenge and upload your creations at any time. I would love to see it! If you upload your card on SCS, Stampin' Addicts or Paper Craft Planet, please put GCA56(NO SPACE IN BETWEEN GCA AND 56) in the keyword section.That way everyone can look at all of the creations at once! If you've been waiting to join in the fun, jump on in and have some fun!! And yes, my challenge is open to everyone who visits, even if you live outside the US!!!

Happy Stamping!!!

~~~Ann~~~

GCA #55 Winner is....

.... Anat S.!!!!! You can see her glitzy creation here. Congrats to you Anat and please email me your address to pinkstamper06@yahoo.com and I will get some stampin' goodies out to you!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who played this week and were patient with my posting of the new GCA and the previous week's winner!!! I hope to see you back this week, and bring your friends!!

Up next: GCA #56 - Using Stencils! I'll post later this afternoon, after my class I have today. In the meantime, get out any type of stencil you have and put your crafting cap on!!

Happy Stamping!!

~~~Ann~~~

A Charming Birthday!!

Hello all!! I am taking a break from prepping for my upcoming class and posting this card for you. This also qualifies for the SoShelli challenge this month of SIP - Stamps, Ink and Paper!

I used the new Charming set that is in the Holiday Mini and will be available for purchase on Sept 1st. This set was designed to cooridinate with the new Simply Adorned jewelry line that comes out sometime in September, too. Right now they are experiencing some quality isssues and when they have those fixed it will be avaialbe. I know I want one!!

I used more of the new In Colors, Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry, along with the Razzleberry Lemonade dsp. Not sure how often I would want to cut out the frame, but once in awhile is ok!

For the main image I stamped the script several times in Crushed Curry and then over stamped the flower in Rich Razzleberry. I used Old Olive to frame it out. This sketch is SC241 on SCS. The main panel is up on dimensionals and so is the sentiment panel.

If you like making vintage or shabby chic cards, this set is for you!!

Happy Stamping!!!

~~~Ann~~~

GCA #54 Winner is...

... Maureen from My C.A.S.E. Studies!! Thanks for playing along with my challenge last week and for being so patient!!

I am now home from PA, but had to take the computer into the computer doctor!! It caught a virus! Fortunately, not a serious one and I didn't lose any data.

Maureen please email me your address at pinkstamper06@yahoo.com and I will get a stampin' goodie package out to you!

Happy Stamping!!

~~~Ann~~~

GCA #55 - Bring on the Glitz!!

Hello all!! Sorry for the late post, but I am still in PA and have limited computer access. However, I DO have the challenge for this week figured out!!

This is one of the scrapbook pages I made at the Remarkable Retreat I attended in PA! Since we were doing a baby page, I had to use pictures of Malaki!! The two pictures of him are in B&W and the other is in color. The glitter on here is in the center of the silk flower and is the blue chunky glitter. The bear on here is the new Build A Bear die coming out September 1st!

For this week we are bringing on the glitz on our projects with GLITTER!!! You can use any type of glitter, fine, chunky, multicolored or plain. You just need to have glitter on your project somewhere! I will post a sample from my weekend in PA later this week.

So, the challenge this week is to make a card, project or scrapbook page with any type of glitter, upload it either to your blog, or to an online gallery and post a link to your card to this blog entry as a comment by August 29, 2009 at 12 midnight. I will choose the winner through a random drawing and post the next Sunday.

Even if you can't make the drawing deadline, PLEASE feel free to participate in the challenge and upload your creations at any time. I would love to see it! If you upload your card on SCS, Stampin' Addicts or Paper Craft Planet, please put GCA55(NO SPACE IN BETWEEN GCA AND 55) in the keyword section.That way everyone can look at all of the creations at once! If you've been waiting to join in the fun, jump on in and have some fun!! And yes, my challenge is open to everyone who visits, even if you live outside the US!!!

Happy Stamping!!

~~~Ann~~~

P.S. I will post the winner of GCA #54 after I get home. I still need to check them all out!!

Havin' Fun in PA!!

Hello all!!!!

Just wanted to let all of you know what I'm up to while I am in PA!! My up-upline - Janet Wakeland, is having a Remarkable Retreat for demos in her downline!! Many of us did not go to convention this year and this is a way for us to "experience" a convention type event this year! I came with my friend and side-line, Brandy.

I have already won 2 door prizes!!! I won a 6x6 red linen album and the Decor Elements "Welcome" sign. As soon as I get a project done with my new stuff I'll post pics!!

And I found someone to buy a convention bag from!! Thanks Judi!!

Happy Stamping!!

~~~Ann~~~

In Search Of 2009 Convention items!!

Hello all!! OK, I am shamelessly using my blog to search out for anyone who might want to part with some 2009 convention items!

What I am looking for the most is the bag!!! And I mean the bag you received at check in. If anyone out there has one, and you decide you don't want it, I would love to work out a deal with you!! Just email me at pinkstamper06@yahoo.com with your price/terms!

Happy Stamping!!

~~~Ann~~~