I am switching over to Blogspot.com and will no longer be posting to typepad. I will leave this blog up until around June 30th to direct everyone there. Come see me at: http://sharonstampsalot2.blogspot.com/ Continue reading

I got together with 5 other ladies at my church on Sunday to participate in a shoe box swap. It was fun visiting and making cards. We each desinged a card then prepared enough product for each person to make 3 cards. We each went home with 15 cards. Here are pictures of our cards. Continue reading

It couldn't be more easy-peasy, just click this link by Suzanne Dean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dNjNeg36vc thanks Suzanne! Continue reading

I am always looking for easy yet beautiful techniques for my customers and stamping friends. I love the Fifth Avenue Floral set and haven't used it in a while. I thought the bleach out technique would work well with this set. Continue reading

Have you ever been curious about end time events, maybe you are looking for some perspective, some understanding. If so I would like to invite you to come hear John Bradshaw from 'It Is Written' via telecast at: 904 Shaw Road, Puyallup, WA or you can view it on line at: http://www.itiswritten.com/television#seminars/podcasts/babylon_rising Here are the details: What will the 7 p.m. nightly topics be? Wednesday, May 25 Babylon Rising Just as ancient Babylon grew into a mighty, world-ruling kingdom, modern Babylon has been doing the same—developing into a colossus that will dominate the world at the end of time. Follow... Continue reading

This Faux metal technique is a little more involved than the my first one but I do love the results of this version. Items needed: Metallic Embossing Powder (I used Silver) Heat gun Versamark™ Stamps Cardstock (heavier cardstock works best) I used silver cardstock w/silver embossing powder Scissors Powder Pal® (optional) 1. Ink your stamp with Versamark ink and set aside 2. Cover cardstock completely with Versamark ink 3. Then cover with metallic embossing powder 4. Heat completely melting the embossing powder 5. Let it cool a little then cover with Versamark again 6. Cover with more embossing powder and... Continue reading

This is perfect for the man in your life. This technique is so easy, this is the card we'll be making for my June technique workshop. Continue reading

We had to say good-bye to our sweet Shasta today. We had her for 18 years, she was 19 years old. It's so hard to say good-bye especially when you have to make the decision to have them put to sleep. I know it was the right thing to do for her but I feel like a murderer. We have 2 kitty's left, a brother and sister, and they are 19 years old. One is healthy and one has severe arthritis. Although the arthritic kitty is on pain meds and steroids I fear his time is short. Having all our... Continue reading

Two Weeks Left of National Scrapbooking Month Promotion May 15, 2011 There are only two weeks left of National Scrapbooking Month and the National Scrapbooking Month Promotion! This promotion is a great opportunity for card makers and traditional scrapbookers to try something new. In addition, if you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator,nowis a great time to join. You can sign up with the Digital+ Starter Kit for 30 percent off, as well as the Stampin' Memories Add-On! Click on the animated 'National Scrapbooking' box on the left side bar of my blog to go directly to the... Continue reading

I felt like making a card with dimension and chose the Because I Care hostess set ( free with a $150.00 workshop or personal order) and the 4 petal punch from the Itty Bitty punch pack (page 201 - $16.95). I punched the flower added a little Wild Wasabi to the center then using my stylus I cupped the flower then using Tombow Multipurpose glue I dipped the flowers into the glue using my tweezers and placed them on a the stamped and colored Hydrangea image. Continue reading

A friend ask me to come up with some ideas for graduation cards here's my first attempt. So what do you think? Continue reading

I am a deaconess at my church and the head deaconess is planning a luncheon for all the deaconess's and I thought party invitations would be fun. On the inside there will be a bible quote and the invitation details. I made this card using all Stampin' Up! ® punch's, stamps and accessories. I might even use it for a punch art class. Continue reading

Well, I haven't held a technique class in quite a while so I thought I better get back to it. Here is the card we'll be making at the May 15th technique workshop. The technique is called Emboss Resist. You must contact me to register by May 11th. Continue reading

This is one of those stamp sets that you regret not purchasing before it retired but thanks to a friend and fellow demo I was able to borrow the Voila stamp set and made this cute card. Continue reading

Haven't been feeling all that creative so I have case'd (copy and share everything) this really cute card. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/340545?&cat=7236 I used the faux flower soft technique for the lion's mane. Being a Stampin' Up!© demonstrator and not wanting to use non-Stampin' Up! products I needed to find a way to make my own Flower Soft. I found this idea on line some where, you take a scrap piece of cardstock, rolled it up tight and using a cheese grater and grated it on the fine side. The results are fluffs of paper that you can use for fur on a... Continue reading

Here are 2 really easy cards using the Build A Blossom stamp set and punch from the Ocassions Mini. I case'd them from http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1927566?&cat=20552 and http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1943386?&cat=20552 Continue reading

This card is for my April Technique swap. (It's also my moms Mothers Day card.) Can you see the pearl look? I used plastic wrap and SU Frost White Shimmer Paint and sponged it over a piece of Glossy White card stock that I had brayered with Pretty In Pink classic ink. Drop me a line and let me know what you think. Continue reading

I have a customer coming over to get a little training on how to use Stampin' Up!'s BigShot die cutting machine. We'll make 1 card using an embossing folder and a Bunny Treat Box using the Fancy Favor Bigz die, the Top Note die and several punch's. Take a look and tell me what you think. Continue reading

This was made from items available in the new summer mini catalog arriving May1st. I used a single stamp called Sail Away $9.95 The anchor was printed using the Open Sea digital download used with the My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up! I think this would make a nice masculin birthday card or even a Fathers Day card. Tell me what you think. Continue reading

Grab Bag Update April 4, 2011 As announced on April 1, for a limited time Stampin' Up! is offering $5, $10, and $15 grab bags on Demonstrator and Online orders only. So far, many people have taken advantage of this offer--so many in fact that the $15 grab bags are already sold out. In order to keep a $15 option available, we’re now kitting together a $10 and a $5 grab bag to fulfill $15 grab bag orders. The value of the products you will receive is unchanged. Item Description 125873 $5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of... Continue reading

I am going to be starting a Pet Sitting business but need your help to choose a name. I am offering retired Stampin' Up products and a Fiskars border punch for the winning name. What do you say, interested in some freebies? Continue reading

Well, we have concluded the Power of the Cross series and what a blessing. I wish you could have been there. There are dvd's and lesson handouts available. The series is also available via podcast at: http://www.puyallupsdachurch.org/podcastlist.php?hash=$1$6fs2fDu8$4KFtt.4TXcTXSoFPbKV/B0 Here are the titles for each meeting: 1. Why Do We Need Jesus 2. Why Must We Be Born Again 3. The Lamb That Was Slain 4. Washed In The Blood 5. War In Heaven 6. The Sign of a New Creation 7. The Crucified Life 8. What is it like to Die 9. Victory over Temptation 10. Rejoice in the Lord Always... Continue reading

I was asked to provide ink and stamps to complete the 'Fruits of the Spirit ' for a puzzle heart chipboard art project for the 5 to 10 year olds at the Power of the Cross meetings, here's how it turned out. Continue reading

We are through 6 of the 11 meetings and WoW it has been powerful. Here are a list of topics that we covered so far: 1. Why Do We Need Jesus 2. Why Must We Be Born Again 3. The Lamb That Was Slain 4. Washed In The Blood 5. War In Heaven 6. The Sign of a New Creation Come see what tonights topic is all about, we meet tonight March 14th at 7pm The meetings are being recorded and will be available on CD. Continue reading