Simon Says Stamp and Emboss it!

I was looking for a fun challenge and came across the Simon Says Stamp and Show blog.  The challenge is to  Stamp and Show - Some Embossing.  Doesn't matter if it's wet or dry, just get to it. 

I haven't done a 3 D project in awhile so I grabbed a small composition book from the stash, my
Tim Holtz  The Journey Stamps and some awesome Graphics 45 paper from the Transatlantique Collection.  I think this would make a great little travel gift for logging memories and miles.

I heat embossed the car and the tickets then cut them out and did some "fingerinking" to make the bg color more like the DP.  I then stamped the sentiment directly onto the cover piece and heat embossed it.  I decided to add a tea stained tag as a bookmark so I stamped some of them images in clear around the sentiment, sprinkled on Clear EP then applied the heat.  After it dried, I did more finger inking on the clear images.  I even did some heat embossing on the edges of the notebook...first time I've tried that but it won't be the last...it looks cool!  I just sponged Versamark around the edges, then added black EP and heat...voila!

Supplies:

Paper - Graphics 45 Transatlantique, PTI Rustic Cream

Ink - Versamark, PTI Summer Sunrise, Chai, Dark Chocolate, Tim Holtz Walnut Distress

Stamps - Tim Holtz "The Journey"

Accessories - small composition book, Pentel Pen, tea stained tag, black EP, May Arts black velvet ribbon & Black cord,  metal key, paper closures, foam tape

Beach themed Paper Bag Album Giveaway

It's my turn to show you what I created with the cool papers and embellishments plus awesome May Arts ribbon for the May Arts/Creative Imaginations Blog Week.

Here's a little sneak peek...the supply list and more photos are on the May Arts Blog.  And guess what...they're giving even MORE stuff away just for commenting!  Come on over and see what's inside, tell them what you think, then come back here because I'm giving it away!!  Just leave a comment, follow my blog if you choose and IF you have a blog...post a pic of the giveaway!  I'll give it away on the 21st of June...that's the first day of summer so you'll be all ready to save those beachy memories.

It's Back to School Time Cutting Cafe Style - Giveaway

Edited to add:  Thanks for commenting.  The drawing is closed.

It's time for back to school.  Time for sharp new pencils and crisp white paper in new shiny notebooks, bright new backpacks and lovely new crayons...oh....the smell of a new box of crayons!  All those beautiful colors!  Time for first day of school pictures in new clothes.  Being just a little bit scared and a little bit excited all at the same time at the thought of a new teacher, new friends and maybe even a new school.

What better way to remember those moments than in an album just for those special first days of school?

I must apologize for this photo...there is so much glitter on this cool paper that my flash was bouncing all over the place. I took tons of pictures but just couldn't get a good one.   It looks really awesome  in person but the camera wasn't too happy.

Remember you can always click on the photos for a closer look...I don't want to blind you!  This is the School Word Book Cutting Template.

The tags are from the huge School Days Printable Stamp Set.  28 super images and sentiments perfect for back to school scrapbooking and card making.  I cut the buses from the designer paper. 

Now for the fun!!  Regina has said I can give these TWO sets away!  Both of them.  All you have to do is leave me a comment below.  I'd love to hear about your favorite school memory.  If you'd like to become a follower, that would be great although not required.

The drawing will end on Thursday, August 12th at 6 p.m. (Eastern).  I will choose a winner using random number selector. 

I just realized that I've passed 66,000 hits and it's almost my blog anniversary so be on the lookout for some BIG blog candy.  You never know when it will pop up!

I appreciate each and every visit and comment.  Good luck!!

Now after you comment, be sure to check out what the other awesome Design Team members are giving away.  Not everyone may be participating so be sure to check each one...it's scavenger hunt time!

Supplies:

Stamps and Template - The Cutting Cafe

Paper - My Mind's Eye Glitter Book Gallery, Ivory CS

Accessories - heavy chipboard, Mono-Multi glue, glue dots,dimensionals, Copic markers, key rings

Another Clear Scraps Album

Goodness, this was supposed to post while I was gone.....

This is my second Clear Scraps album....this time for our grandson.   (You can see the first one here.)   I love that they give you the option to choose your own letters to spell anything you want.   I traced each letter onto the DP, cut them out, then I used a line of  Tombow Mono Multi around the edges to glue the DP to the clear acrylic letters.  I sanded and sponged the edges for dimension then embellished.  Easy, peasy.  Note:  DP is much easier to cut and sand than heavy cardstock. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate you!

Supplies:
Base - Clear Scraps acrylic letters
Paper - Papertrey Ink
Ink - PTI Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate
Accessories - stick on metal brads

Clear Scraps Album #1

This is my very first Clear Scraps album.  It was so much fun that I know I'll doing many more.  I've got another in progress for our grandson. 

I'm ashamed to say that I got these books at CHA in Orlando and didn't have the courage to take them on but once I did some research, it really wasn't hard at all.

I had purchased these papers from Imaginisce awhile ago just because they are so pretty and girly and I knew my granddaughter would love them.  

Supplies:

Album - Clear Scraps

Paper - Imaginisce Fairest of Them All

Ink - Papertrey Chai

Accessories - paper roses, stick on pearls, sanding block, Tom-bow Mono Multi, ribbons