Sunday, August 11, 2013

More Samples of Painter's Tape Technique

I created these samples using the Painter's Tape Technique.  I used them for the team meeting and they were a hit.  So I want to share them with you.


















Stamps:  Sketched Birthday
Paper:  Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Early Espresso
Accessories:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punches, Victoria Crochet Trim, In Color Boutique Details, 7/8" Painter's Tape, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals


















Stamps:  Pleasant Poppies, Happy Day
Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black, Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight; Markers: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Accessories: 7/8" Painter's Tape, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals


















Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Dictionary, Lacy & Lovely, Express Yourself
Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding
Accessories:  Modern Label, Blossom, Circle Punches, Pearl Basic Jewels, 7/8" Painter's Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today I hope you were inspired by my creative cards using the Painter's Tape Technique.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Thursday, August 8, 2013

August Dazzling Divas Team Swap Cards

Swapping is one of the highlights of our monthly team meetings and this month our swap theme was to create a card using your favorite Technique.

I showed my card HERE using the Painter's Tape Technique.  Are you ready to see the rest of the Creative Cards.....

Made by Diane Dechaine:


















  
Made by Jane Rappleyea:



















Made by Kelsey Welch: Clear Block Stamping



















Made by Linda Rodenberg:  Polished Flowers


 Made by Pam Hegarty:  Hidden Message Card



















Made By Barbara Welch: Painter's Tape Technique



















See all the details about my card in the post HERE.

Thanks for stopping by to check out these creative cards made by my team. 

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

August Dazzling Divas Team Meeting

It was so great to see everyone tonight for our meeting.  We took the month of July off due to Convention.  But we are back and I have lots to share with you today.

 I provided the snack for everyone...I couldn't decide which one thing to make so I made them all.  Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispy Treats, Peanut Butter Cookies using SU! Cookie Stamps, Peanut Butter Cookies with a Hershey Kiss in the center, and Snickerdoodle Cookies.  I love to bake!!














I also provided the Make & Take Project for everyone that attended.  I taught them the "Painter's Tape" Technique.  They all loved learning something new!  Here is the card I designed for them to make:
















  
Stamps:  Timeless Talk
Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Gray, Wisteria Wonder, Blushing Bride, Pool Party
Accessories:  Sponge Dauber, 1/4" Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, 1" Circle and 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punches, Dimensionals, Blue 7/8" Painter's Tape

My Swap Card:

















Stamps:  Dictionary, Flower Shop, Express Yourself
Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding
Accessories:  Blue 7/8" Painter's Tape, Modern Label, Itty Bitty Shapes, and 1/2" Circle Punches, Pearl Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Check back tomorrow and I will share the other gals swap cards.  You are going to love them!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Friday, August 2, 2013

NOW is the Perfect Time...

to join my Stampin' Up! team. When you join Stampin' Up! before August 31, you’ll get to pick a FREE project kit in addition to your starter kit. 









Pick one of these four project kits for FREE in addition to your starter kit when you join my Stampin' Up! team. 
Option Kit Description Item Total Value
1
Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND
Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit
133507
132698
$29.90
2
Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND
Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit
133507
132697
$29.90
3
Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit 133463
$19.95
4
Tag a Bag Bundle AND
Tag a Box Bundle
131371
131372
$22.45

In case you need another reason to join, look at all the goodies I received from Stampin' Up!  when I attended Convention 2013.

















Let me know when you want to sign up and you could attend next year's Convention with my team.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Thinlits Card Dies are Here!!

During Convention they showed us a sneak peek of this new product and now it is available to purchase.






They've been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more-but they have always been a bit tricky to create. Not anymore! Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.

133479Label Card Thinlits Die     $32.95
 133480 Circle Card Thinlits Die    $32.95

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

You can order them from my online store HERE starting today!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara