Still Stamping

Easy Events: Variations on a Theme

I have a monthly Stampers Six Club meeting at my house.  This was one of the samples we made at a recent get-together.  I liked it so much that I decided to do it in two different sizes.  Once you’ve designed a card, it’s a pleasant challenge to see how many variations you can create by changing up one or more elements: colors, accessories, embellishments, layout, or in this case, size.

The card on the left is a standard A2 size, and the little one is 3”x3”, also called a Love Note.  Although the little one can’t be mailed in such a small envelope (the Postal Service requires a larger size for the minimum to mail), it is perfect for tucking into a package, a lunch box, a loved one’s briefcase or coat pocket for them to discover later.

I wouldn’t be putting a “Thank You” note into a lunch box, probably, but this design could easily be changed by substituting a different sentiment.

The stamp set is Easy Events.  It’s such a versatile set, with eight stamps.  Each includes a whimsical design and a sentiment, but they can be used separately from one another as well.  The designs are open and simple, ideal for quick coloring with your favorite medium: watercolors, pencils, pastels, markers.  Here I’ve used the blender pen and markers to give a very soft pastel coloring to these spring flowers.  The color palette is Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, and So Saffron. Crystal Effects was applied onto the blossoms only and allowed to dry to a dimensional shine.

This is a great card to show the versatility of the Big Shot, too.  The bottom panel is textured with the new Stripes embossing folder.  The yellow frame is part of the Bigz XL die, Perfect Pennants.  And both the pink and white circles were cut out with the Circles #2 die.  All of that makes for quick cutting, leaving you more time to make more cards!

I hope you have enjoyed seeing them.  Send me any pictures of cards you’ve done using this stamp set, I’d love to see them and I promise to share them on this blog.  Happy stamping!

 

One Last “The Open Sea” Sample for you

When I started this series of cards, I’d planned to publish them on the last three days of August.  As I write them, I’m visiting my parents in western PA and don’t have Internet access (can you imagine?).   My Dad’s been ill for the last few days, though, so I’m extending my stay a day or two until he can see a doctor.  Because of that, I think that this post will be published after the end of August, and the stamp set I used won’t be available.  I’m sorry about that – but it helps to reinforce the fact that when you fall in love with a product in one of the Stampin’ Up! mini catalogs, don’t delay, buy it right away.  It may never be available again, and you’ll have it to enjoy.

I didn’t design this card, and I’m not sure who did.  If it was you, I want to thank you for the inspiration.  It was one of the make-and-take cards we made at a local Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators’ group meeting earlier in the summer.  Stampin’ Up! provides demonstrators with many opportunities for training and many avenues of inspiration.  I’m a member of the Proverbial Stampers here in central Pennsylvania, but it’s an enormous group and includes demonstrators from lots of other states, too. 

If you love Stampin’ Up! products and would like to be a part of a fantastic company and a supportive local team, I have all the information you need to get started right away.  There’s a “Join Now” button on this page, or you can call or email me with your questions on how to become a demonstrator today.  I’d love to have you join our team.

By the way, in case you're interested, today is my birthday!  Happy Birthday to Me.

Earthquake Shakes Up Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in Hanover, PA

Last Tuesday’s East Coast earthquake surprised but didn’t really startle me as I sat at my kitchen counter and watched the hanging candle swing back and forth and hear glassware rattling in the cabinet.  I thought it might be a big construction vehicle going by; those have been known to rattle the windows of my little house in York County, PA.  Then I thought that it might be my dishwasher pumping out the water and I had never noticed the associated vibrations before.  In a few minutes a friend sent an email with Earthquake? as the subject line, and as rare as such syzmic events are in this part of the country, it caused quite a stir and became the topic of conversation for days around town.

And how does that relate to a Stampin’ Up! blog that has been long neglected?  I guess the earthquake shook some sense into my head and made me realize that my blog posts were soon going to be even more rare than earthquakes.  So, it is with humble apology that I post today and try to get you caught up on what I’ve been working on these past few months.   Some of you must have wondered if I had given up stamping altogether.  Heavens, NO!  I am, I assure you, “still stamping”, just not posting.

Let’s get started with why you visit my blog in the first place – to see what creative endeavors I’ve been up to.  As August comes to a close, I will be sad to see “The Open Sea” stamp set retire.  I will return to use that set often in the future for my own needs, though, because it is a perfect fit for masculine cards, in my opinion.  Here is an easel card that my Stampers Six hostess club did earlier in the summer.

  

I’ve already used this card for several men in my life and for different occasions – Father’s Day, birthday, thinking of you, get well soon. 

Do you recognize the Big Shot die and embossing folder?  It’s the Scallop Square die for the base and front panel of the card, and the front panel was texturized with the Square Lattice embossing folder.  The main image is stamped and sponged in collage style.  The card stands open for display because of the clever fold, and the compass inside the card is popped up on a dimensional to act as a “stop”. 

I’m visiting my parents right now in Slippery Rock, western PA, and I was pleased to see that Dad still has the Father’s Day card displayed proudly, along with his birthday card using another stamp from the Summer Mini catalog, Sail Away.  I will share that one with you in the next post. 

For Love Of Chocolate

I know, I'm running out of Chocolate titles for these posts.  But I hope you've enjoyed seeing the many cards and 3-D projects I created with the Eat Chocolate stamp set from Stampin' Up!   This Pretty In Pink card was embossed with the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder (Stampin' Up! exclusive design).  There was just enough blank area left t o fit a matted image stamped with the single Bon-bon and verse from Eat Chocolate.

 

 

Another card - this time it's a Gate Fold. 

And the colors on this one pop - It's Early Expresso and Poppy Parade, of course!  The DSP is from a level 1 hostess gift gift: the 6"x6" In Color Designer Series Paper Pack. 

And last, but not least, a gift box filled with Hershey's Nuggets.  The box is cleverly designed - cut it out with your Big Shot and the Box #2 die, use adhesive only on one tiny flap, and fold up the rest.  The bottom fold up without adhesive, and the lid has a flap which tucks into the box.  It reminds me of an animal crackers box.

Tomorrow's the big day - the Sudsol Blog Tour begins.  You can come here and follow the links to visit the blogs of many talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, all dedicated to sharing our love of stamping (and chocolate?).

 

Never Too Much Chocolate

Next in my series of chocolate-themed cards and treats are these two projects, both made with the Eat Chocolate stamp set (p. 30 in the Stampin' Up! 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog). 

 

There's lots of detail on this card: Satin ribbon, two different embossing folders (Plenty of Petals and Square lattice), and a stiched accent strip.  That might look like ribbon, but it's actually a strip of card stock stitched into place with my sewing machine.  And look - the Crumb Cake and Expresso layers were adhered together before they were embossed in the Big Shot machine.   The same technique was used in the next card.

 I made custom ribbon by layering narrow strips of coordinating card stock and then running through the Big Shot with the Square lattice die.  It's a recycling project - the strips were scraps trimmed off of layers from other cards.  No, I don't actually save and store 1/4" or 1/2" strips, but when they were already lying on the table where I was working, I had an "ah ha!" moment and made up this nice accent strip.  I get lots of comments on this card; it's such fun to see and touch in person. 

I'll be finishing up the Chocolate Lover's series tomorrow.  I hope that by then I'll have you convinced that you really do NEED to buy this stamp set, and you'll visit my website to place your order.  If you do, let me know, and I'll mail you one of the cards you've seen here on my blog. 

Mark your calendar and be sure to join me on the Sudsol Blog Tour on Tuesday, Feb. 1.  You are sure to have a wonderful time, and there will be links to lots of FREE tutorials, too.

Happy Stamping!
 

Make Mine Chocolate

Today's duo is made up of a pair of cards you could send to a friend or add to a box of chocolates you give as a gift.

Did you notice the Cornelli Lace background on the card on the left?  It's that same Jumbo Wheel that I used on a previous post.  And did you also notice that two different Scallop Squares are used, but to add variety and a more interesting frame for the words, I turned the smaller one on point.  Who says that all layers must be perfectly symetrical?

The second card is definitely feminine.  From the dainty embossed background (Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder) to the scalloped border between the two background layers to the shades of pink, this one calls out "Hey,  Girlfriend!"  Take a close look:

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

More details: The chocolate bon-bons are two-tone (colored with markers directly onto the rubber before stamping); the framed piece is popped up; the fancy label overlaps the layered mat.  And of course, the stamp set is Eat Chocolate, from the current Occasions Mini Catalog.

More tomorrow.

Make yourself a note to come back on Tuesday, Feb. 1, for the Sudsol Blog Tour.  There will be lots to see and a chance to visit the Sudsol website and see for yourself why it's such an incredible resource.

Let's Eat MORE Chocolate

 The Let's Eat Chocolate stamp set (Stampin' Up!, 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog) seems perfect for making special treat wrappers, pouches and boxes.  Here are two more I made.  On the left, a tiny Matchbox (Sizzix XL Bigz die, a Stampin' Up! exclusive), and on the right, a crimped pillow box (another Sizzix die for the Big Shot).

 

 

 

 

See you tomorrow with two more.

 

Got Chocolate?

I have some samples to share with you, all made using the Eat Chocolate stamp set, available exclusively from Stampin' Up!   It's in the current Occassions Mini Catalog, available only until March 31.  If you are (or know) a chocolate lover, you need this stamp set!  I had fun making a variety of cards and treat holders using it, and I'll be sharing them with you throughout the week.

Let's start with some treats.

I've found the Two Tags die for the Big Shot to be very versatile.  It makes tags, obviously, but with a little tweaking, you can also make tiny notepads, photo holders, and treat holders like I've done here.  That's a miniature Hershey bar peeking out the ends.

A little custom gusset at the bottom allows for the thickness of the candy, and the embossed oval protrudes a tiny bit over the edge so that it catches in the slot to keep it closed without any adhesive.  I love the way it turned out.  cClick on the small picture to get a better view.

Here's another one.  This time I chose the Fancy Favor Box. Notice that the embossed Rose Red panel echoes the decorative shape at the top.  There are lots of layers on the front of the box, all leading the eye to the stamped "To Do List" image.  Inside, a cello bag holds a generous quanity of chocolates, all tied up with a pretty bow (which you can't see from this angle, but trust me, it's in there).

There will be more Eat Chocolate treat box ideas and some cards, too.  I even have a scrapbook page in mind to show off some photos of my youngest granddaughter Charlotte eating her Easter candy.  Enough said?  You can use your imagination until I get that one posted.  She's a cutie, even covered with melted chocolate.

I hope you've read to the end, because I have an incredible offer to extend to you.  As you may have read, Stampin' Up! gave each Leadership Conference attendee a chance to sign up one new demonstrator for FREE this week.   I'm still searching for a person who would like to be a part of my team.  Contact me by email at carol@stillstamping.com or by telephone, and we'll talk about it. With all that Stampin' Up! has to offer, it's a great opportunity to be your own boss, earn extra cash, meet new friends, learn, and most of all, share what you love.

Until tomorrow,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sketches from my Studio - Royal Blog Tour

Greetings, traveler, and welcome to my humble castle - I'm delighted that you've accepted the royal invitation to visit, and I hope you're enjoying the Royal Blog Tour!  I'm happy to share some creations I've made using "Studio Sketches", made especially for my visitors.  I'm offering some Blog Candy, too, so be sure to read on.

 
Back when I was a student, I took a couple of art classes.  Among the "works of art" we created were still life sketches.  The instructor would arrange some fruit, flowers, pottery, bottles, etc., into a pleasing vignette, and the students would sketch the arrangement from different points of view.  So when I saw the images in Stampin' Up!'s "Studio Sketches" stamp set, I related with them instantly, and thought - How wonderful that some talented artist at Stampin' Up! has done these beautiful sketches for me!

The fruit sketch was colored with a blender pen and the ink pads.  I did add a shadow beneath the fruit using an aquapainter.  And to add some "aging" to the vanilla piece, I sponged on Crumb Cake ink.

To color the wine and French bread sketch, I used markers directly on the rubber of the stamp.  And that background paper strip?  It's Very Vanilla stamped with the Very Vintage jumbo wheel, then burnished lightly with three shades of ink. 

 

The third card I'm sharing with you today  is this restful scene of a pitcher and two pears.  (And of course, I just HAD to use Pear Pizzazz on this one.)  My favorite thing on this card, though, is the way the greeting turned out.  I love the layering of the two punches and the way the stamp (Perfect Punches) coordinates with the pattern from Greenhouse Gala DSP.

And how did I color this one? I'll let you in on the details in a future post.

Click on any image to see it in more detail.  And to WIN a complete tutorial for each of the three projects I've shared today, enter to win Blog Candy.

• #1 - Email me with your name and email address. 
• #2 - Leave a comment to this post, and mention your current favorite Stampin' Up! color.

 

Your coach awaits, and you're off to the next stop on the tour.  Enjoy the journey, there's lots to see!  And do come back and visit me again.   Carol Taggart

 

 

 

Forecast: Frost Today, Snow Coming Soon!

Well, there was a heavy frost this morning, but no snow actually forecast just yet here in York County, PA, but since we're into November, it won't be long until the white stuff arrives.  So in anticipation of that first snowfall and of Christmas, here's my version of a card I've seen two lovely versions of online (by Kelly Acheson and by Sandy Hancock).  Both of the inspiration samples were portrait orientation, but I chose to rotate my card 90 degrees and make it a landscape orientation instead.

 

Are you playing along in the Royal Jester's riddle game this week?  Here's clue 3:

 

I'll be back tomorrow with another project to share PLUS another two clues!

 

 

Deck the Halls with Bells and Boughs

 

My favorite stamping style is Vintage, so the Vintage Christmas Card Bundle (one of the current promotion items being offered by Stampin' Up!) was a definite "must-have".

The background of my card has been embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, another exclusive by Sizzix for Stampin' Up! and the Big Shot.  And behind the oval greeting, you'll see the brand new Decorative Label Punch.  Instead of Very Vanilla, I chose Shimmery White card stock, because it is absolutely perfect for watercoloring, and it adds that extra shimmer.  Very classy.

 

Three for the Holidays

 

The next in my A Cute Christmas / Candy Cane Christmas series is this classic landscape layout.  It's hard to see the texture on the base card, but it has been embossed with the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder - a Stampin' Up! exclusive for the Sizzix Big Shot.  The little images of A Cute Christmas
 
are sized for punching, making for easy layering and quick cards.

 

Just Believe - It's easy to do

With a beautiful stamp like Stampin' Up!'s "Just Believe", it really IS easy to create beautiful cards every time.

 

 Here's a simple one using Pear Pizzazz ink and card stock and Greenhouse Gala DSP - and don't forget the sparkling gem!  The vertical layer behind the main piece has been texturized with the Big Shot.

Stampin' Up! Some Autumn Leaves

Autumn is my favorite time of year here in south central Pennsylvania.  The days are getting cooler, and although the leaves haven't started changing yet, it won't be long!  So let's bring some Fall color into our homes with stamping.  Here's a project to get you in the mood.

 
I received this stamp set (Paisley Prints - 120817 w 121121 c) at Stampin' Up!'s Convention in July and hadn't used it since.  My inspiration was a frame shared by Mary Brown in this post.  I loved the concept and went to the local dollar store to find a frame to make my own.  Then I went digging in my card stock scraps for these colors:  More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie and Bravo Burgundy.  The background squares are River Rock and Cajun Craze, and I added some texture with the Texturz plate and Big Shot.  There's lots of dimension with foam dimensionals behind some of the elements, and the hemp twine bow adds even more texture. 

After I made the framed piece, I decided to take it one step further and make a greeting card using the same materials and layout.  Here's the result: 

 

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Two Tags Die makes two non-tags

I like using my Stampin' Up! exclusive Two Tags Bigz Sizzix die.  This post features two different projects using the same supplies:  a bookmark and a mini post-it note pad holder.

 
Here's what I used:

card stock - Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Basic Black.

designer series paper - scraps of retired DSP - punches are a fantastic way to use up those scraps!

punches and dies:  Two Tags die, circles die, 1 3/4" circle punch, extra-large scallop circle punch, owl punch

stamp:  Hello again ink:  Basic Black

The scallop circle is only attached to the tag die-cut along the top edge.  This allows the bookmark to hook over the top of the page of your book to mark your place.  This is the second project we'll be making at the Taneytown, MD, Senior Center next month.

And as promised, a second project that uses many of the same tools and materials - this time it's a little post it note pad.  The guests at my New Catalog Kick-Off over the weekend enjoyed making this little guy.  What's not to love about an adorable owl with wiggle eyes?

If I haven't already mentioned it, I want you to always feel free to contact me whenever you have a question about any project.  I'll try to help you out if I can.  Enjoy the little owl projects!

Carol Taggart

carol@stillstamping.com

Birthday Greetings - Hello and Good-bye

 
 First order of business is an apology to you.  I've had a very busy summer and have sorely neglected this blog.  I've been stamping lots, and sharing in other venues, and I've been having lots of fun with travel, family, and friends.

  But it's time to get back to sharing with you!  Today is my birthday (I'm not saying which one) and I made a birthday card to share.  It's featuring a stamp set that bids us farewell today - Punched Posies.  It was a level 2 hostess set in the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog.  I knew when I saw it that I'd like to earn it, and I did!  The card also features two colors which are NEW to the Stampin' Up! collection - Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist. 

Also featured are two more new Stampin' Up! products - the Elegant Lines embossing folder, and the 2-3/8" scallop circle extra-large punch.

Tip:  While you have your ink and stamps out, stamp an envelope to coordinate with your card, and decorate the inside of your card, too.  It's those special touches that'll set your card apart from the others and be sure to delight the person who receives it.

 Here's a little detail shot.  Even without ribbon, buttons or brads, this card has lots of texture.

We'll be making this card and matching envelope at a new Rubber Stamping class at the Taneytown Senior Center in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland.  If you live in the area, visit the Senior Center to sign up for the class (Monday, September 20, 11:00 a.m.).

And if you're looking for a stamping connection, the Fall/Winter session of my Stamper's Six club is starting soon and looking for new members.  Email me for details - we make fabulous projects and have tons of fun every month.

Carol Taggart

carol@stillstamping.com

Hanover, PA 

SUDSOL Blog Tour - Stampin' Up!'s Elements of Style

Hello, and Welcome to my blog for the SUDSOL Blog Tour.  I'm #17 on the tour, and you probably arrived here from this blog.  At the conclusion of this post, I'll direct you to the next blog on the tour.

SUDSOL is a community for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators interested in building their businesses as well as nurturing creativity.  It's a wonderful support system for demonstrators that you'll find very worthwhile.  I've posted links on the right-hand sidebar so that you can visit Sudsol and check it out for yourself.

On to my new projects, created especially for you, the visitors on this tour!  I chose Elements of Style, a gorgeous new stamp set in the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog.  (Wood-mount 118611 $27.95, Clear-mount 120045 $19.95).  It's the perfect stamp set for lovers of the Vintage or Shabby Chic styles.

I created a gift set, pictured here:

The card tote (on the right) is sized to hold eight cards and envelopes.  What a useful, thoughful gift it'll make!

I carried the color scheme throughout the projects:  Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Old Olive, Whisper White.  Another common thread is the Top Note Bigz die for the Big Shot!  These roses are colored with the Stampin' Write markers, and I also used the blender pen on the stems and to add some accents.  The top of the tote is decorated with Crushed Curry dotted grosgrain ribbon and punched with the Large Oval punch.  The sentiment on the lower right is colored direct-to-rubber with the same markers, and punched with circle punches.

Here's one of the cards for the set:

The card base (Crushed Curry) has been texturized with the Texturz plates and Big Shot.  The image was colored again by using the markers directly onto the rubber stamp.  I was able to "select" the portions of the image I wanted to be each color that way.  This time the sentiment was punched with the Large Oval punch and then layered onto a punch-out of Old Olive punched with the Designer Label punch.

Ready for another card from this set?

This time I chose to go "monochromatic", using just one color (Dusty Durango) in addition to the white card stock.  The technique used here was Embossed Resist and sponging.  It is so simple and really makes that pretty scroll image pop right off the page.  The base card was texturized with the Big Shot and the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder.  (The sentiment is from a different stamp set, A Beautiful Thing.)

There are two more cards as a part of this series.  You'll be able to view them by visiting my Sudsol Gallery.  Not a member?  Why not go check it out?  You can sign up for a two week trial with no obligation.  You'll find a wealth of resources there, and a wonderfully supportive Sudsol family, too.

I hope you're enjoying the tour.  Do come back later to look around the rest of my blog, and bookmark it to visit later, too.  But now, off you go to the next stop on the tour.

Carol Taggart, Hanover, PA

carol@stillstamping.com

 
 
 

Tiny Scrapbook Brag Book

And a denim bag...  I'm still looking for Deana Smart to claim her blog candy.  Deana, you might have won this recycled denim bag!  email me or leave a comment with your prize choice and your address, and I'll send it right out to you. 

And now, on to today's project to share with you.  It's another scrapbooking special, this time a grandmother's brag book in a very compact size to take everywhere to show off a dozen little photos of those little angels in your life.  I found the tutorial on Split Coast Stampers and happened to have the key ingredient - the coin envelopes.  So I whipped up a few of these little charmers.  They're easy and fun to make, even more fun to show off.

The one at the top of the picture will be shown in detail below.  The other one is embellished with some of the butterfly punch pansies I showed you recently.  Those are another fun thing for you to try if you haven't already.  Bet you can't make just one.

I purchased some very strong, extremely thin magnetic closures to hold these books closed securely and without bulk.  Those tiny magnets really do a terrific job!  The little coin envelopes hold tags for journaling or more photos - they're die-cut with the Two Tags Bigz Die.  The body of the scrapbook is another die cut - this one with the bag with scallop top (minus the side pieces).  I love my Big Shot and use it for so many things - home decor, crafting (like the denim bag), scrapbooking, cards, gifts, it just is so versatile.

Click on any picture to see it in more detail.  As always, feel free to email with with any questions you have, or just to tell me that you enjoyed reading my blog today.

Until next time,  Happy Stamping!

 
 

 

Recycling Gives New Life to Old Jeans: Blog Candy Winner Revealed!

I finally realized that I was never again going to fit into those skinny size 6 jeans.  They were taking up space in my drawer for at least two years, and from time to time I'd stuff myself into them and try to convince myself that they were fine.  I was having such a hard time giving them up, though.  Then I conceived the idea of making something out of them - repurposing them rather than just putting them into the box for GoodWill.  And since I have been enjoying making the Scallop Square die Rag Quilted Bags for several months, it dawned on me that a new bag would be the perfect end for my old jeans.

Thank you to everyone who visited my blog over the weekend and left such lovely comments.  As promised, I've chosen a commenter to win some blog candy - and that winner is comment #46, Deana Smart.  Deana, I'll be emailing you to see which of the prizes you want.  And for everyone to enjoy a little eye candy, even if you didn't win the blog candy, here's a picture of the finished denim rag quilted purse.

A Lattice Easter Egg

Okay, so it's not really an Easter egg, but it's an oval and it sort of looks like a fancy Easter egg to me.  Besides, since tomorrow is Easter, I'd better get a card shared for the occasion.

I saw a card on Stampin' Connection (a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator only group where we share fabulous ideas) that I found intriguing, and I knew that my friend Diane would love.  I sent her an email with a picture of the card I'd found, and she called to ask if we could get together to make one.  Well, I ended up making 5 of them, and she made a bunch of them in different color schemes.

Here's the original, by Kay Kalthoff.  Her blog is stampingtoshare.blogspot.com, and I know she'd love you to visit.

My versions use different colors, although similar.  I also didn't have enough of the flat-backed half pearls from the Pretties Kit to do all five cards, so I used up some gems I had handy.

Here are the details of my card:  Big Shot, Scallop oval Frame die, Stampin' Up!'s Lattice die, scallop border punch, Extra Large Two-Step Bird punch,  medium jewelry tag punch, and the stamp set Tiny Tags.  My colors were Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, and Certainly Celery.

There are some variations, as you can see, as to whether or not i added the scalloped border at the bottom, and colors of the background and base card.  But they're basically the same.  It's easy to produce several of the same design at once, and it ends up being a real time-saver.  That way, you'll have some extras to put away to use later and not have to get out the materials and tools again. It's like cooking a double recipe of your kids' favorite cookies, or your husband's favorite casserole.  Serve half now and put half in the freezer for someday that you don't feel like making the kitchen a complete mess again. 

 Carol Taggart  http://stillstamping.com  email me - carol@stillstamping.com