Stampin Blends Storage

I wish I were creative, but I'm just not.  I copy well.  That's what I tell people when they compliment my work.  Here is a good example.

front on view

                                           A slightly different angle to show the top 

I used Close to My Heart cardstock and B&T

Stampin Up just came out with new markers, called Blends.  They match some of the colors of their inks and papers and embellishments.  These markers are alcohol based and all alcohol based markers must be laid on their sides, not standing on one end or the other or they will dry out on the end facing up.  All the ink will run to the bottom.  Anyway, Jeanette of Stampinwithsaffieandme.com came up with this design and even made a how to youtube video.  it posted on Tuesday, I believe.  Easy Peasy if you follow her instructions.

I am so proud of the job I did on my storage box.  Hope you like it as well.

Thanks for tuning in.

Leslie

2018 A New Year

Wow, it has been a really long time (YEARS) since I have posted anything on my blog. My New Year's resolution is to pay more attention to my blog this year.  Here are two cards I made yesterday and am quite pleased with them.  I used the eclipse technique

Back when I started this blog I was an independent Consultant for Close To My Heart Co. They must be in their 32 or 33 year now.  It is a wonderful stamp company.  I joined CTMH June of 2007 and fell in love with their acrylic stamps.  They don't not even sell the red rubber stamps.  They had the papers and embellishments to match their stamps.    Back when I started with them their focus was on scrap booking or memory making.  Now they are more diverse with scrap booking, card making, 3D items. They have books to help you get started making memories, Cricut cartridges that match their stamps, dies, papers and embellishments.  I love this company.  

I also love Stampin Up products.  I have even gotten used to their red rubber stamps and in the last few years they have come out with more and more photopolymer stamps.  They too have all the embellishments and dies to match their stamps and paper.  The one thing I prefer over CTMH is their cardstock.  It is a heavier weight and makes 3D items a bit more sturdy. 

That being said, the above cards use a little of each and then some.  I picked up foil sheets at the Dollar Tree.  I am embarrassed to say I bought 20 packs.  Each pack has an 11 x 14 up to an 11 x 15 sheet of foil card in Silver, Gold, Red, Green and Blue.  The base of the card is a generic white card from Michael's, the DSP is Year of Cheer from SU, the die cuts are Number of Years Stamp set and dies from SU and the sentiment is Snow Flurries from CTMH.

I have many many more cards to share with you and will post them as time goes on.  

Thank you for tuning in and if you would comment and let me know you are out there I will be more inclined to post more frequently.  

Leslie