Regional Make n' Takes!

Today I am going to share with you some of the incredible Make n' Takes we made at Regionals. We had so much fun! I love the projects that Stampin' Up! comes up with for their events (plus it is one of the rare times that I don't have to prep anything, I can just stamp!). I am not going to post the recipes but if you want to know about a certain project or product leave a comment and I will answer your questions.

This project got me hooked onto our chipboard letters. They were so much fun to work with and they look fabulous on this scrapbook page. Now I just have to find the perfect picture!

This is a little treat pouch. The flower is embossed, using the Big Shot, and I sanded the embossed parts of the flower to turn them white. So sweet!


Look for some more pictures tomorrow and the next day!!

Chipboard Mini Album

Last night I had a workshop and the hostess asked me how to use chipboard. After some research on a fun and creative idea to showcase chipboard (I wanted to make something other than a card) I found a great idea. I made this great little chipboard album. Perfect little gift for Mom, Grandma or someone special.





Recipe: CS: Bashful Blue; DSP: Le Jardin; Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft Ink; Ribbon: Bashful Blue Grosgrain; Adhesives: Mini Glue Dots and Sticky Strip; Embellishments: Fabric Flowers (non-SU!).

I covered the covers with DSP and Modge Podge glue (decoupage glue). I sanded the edges using the sanding blocks. The oval shaped piece of chipboard on the cover (under the flowers) was covered with Craft Ink. Here is the link if you want to make this Mini Album. My album was slightly smaller than the one in the tutorial since I was using 3.5" squares of chipboard instead of 4". So if you need directions on how to modify the measurements for the album Email Me

Chipboard Card

I made this card at a fabulous Stamp-a-Stack I attended recently. The idea came from my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator magazine (yet another perk for signing up). I loved the template of the card and the use of the chipboard (which is quickly becoming one of my favorite embellishments). This card was made with the Ronald McDonald House stamp set, Just For You on page 105 in the Fall/Winter Catalog. Enjoy!

Ornament Experiment

I recently purchased the On Board Trimmings Chipboard set from the Holiday Mini catalog. I will admit it stayed in its package for quite a while before I actually opened it. Than I wasn't sure how to use it or what to do with it. Once I got some advice and suggestions on how to use it I decided to give it a try. Now? I love chipboard and cannot wait to see what else I can come up with.

Recipe: On Board Trimmings Chipboard. Paper: Wintergreen Designer Series, Sage Shadow, and Whisper White. Ink: Sage Shadow and Whisper White. Silver Elastic Cord (Holiday Mini), certainly celery ribbon, white embossing powder and Silver eyelets. Tools: Crop-a-dile (of course), sanding blocks, embossing gun and Modge Podge Glue (decoupage glue).

I traced the paper to fit the chipboard and than cut it out (I did use a hobby blade for the scallops). I lathered on the glue (make sure you are in a very well, ventilated room) and placed the paper on top. It takes a few minutes to dry. Once it was completely dry I used the sanding blocks to smooth the paper and the chipboard. Than I just began to create. I had so much fun! I cannot wait until I have a little more time to see what else I can create.