February Stamp Of The Month Card

Hello, are you bored today? Have cabin fever because winter just won't go away? Well, I am posting a challenge for you to try today! You are welcome to copy the card here or make something of your own. 

Here is a card I made and a turtorial on how I did the edges. Not sure where I got the idea, maybe a Tim Holtz thing.I seem to gravitate to his blogsite alot for inspiration! The card sketch may be a Mojo Monday or from our book. I just can't remember. What I do know is it is a very, very simple design you can pretty much figure it out if you like it.The center sentiment was basically cut to fit the sentiment with a mat of juniper. I used Whisper and Slate and the leaves are juniper stamped on juniper cardstock. Not sure what color the flowers are. I stamped and cut 3 layers and stacked them together . Outlined the YOU with our glitz glitter. Everything is Close To My Heart.

Cut a piece of cardstock (or copy paper would work fine) to fit as a mask where you don't want the color. Sponge your chosen color all the way around. You can add more to make the edges darker if you want to.

Stamp over the color or can stamp before either way works all the way around the edge. It won't hurt a thing to get color up on the mask because.....

It won't show when you take the temporary piece off!

I used a flower stamp set from a Workshop On The Go that is retired. But, no fear, there are plenty more in the Spring/Summer Idea Book to choose from and my website has even more!

Ok, now, let's see what you can do with this technique and post it on my page in Facebook. Make a 2 page layout or a card or even a gift item but try the masking technique I showed you here. 
Click here and post your photo in the photo section: Papercrafting with Stampingranny When you post your photo and description of your project I will put your name in a jar to be drawn for a prize! :-)
Leave a comment below or on my Facebook page so I know if your going to participate. Thankyou!

Updates!

Ok, the snow is melting and it's warming up. The robins have already been here awhile so, is it Spring yet? Can I come out of my hibernation? Are you in the mood to get out for a day away to scrapbook?

Come and join us at the monthly All Day Crop! It will be here at my house unless I get people RSVPing like crazy and I have more than 8! Please contact me by Wednesday, so, I can let Timbercrest know what were doing! They will so kindly set up our tables for us if we need them. 

Menu:

Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Salad
Chips
Dessert
Ice Tea/ Water or bring your own.

Cost: $5 unless its at Timbercrest: $10
Time: 9am-6pm- Come and go when you can.

You can bring a snack to share or not to share ;-) if you want to. Bring your own supplies.

The use of my non perishable supplies ex: Cricut, Cartridges, Stamp sets, stamps: $5 for the day

Tombow Refills: $3

Note: I do not carry inventory so, supplies will need to be ordered ahead of time. You can order through my website anytime but, it takes 7 days to ship unless you pay the extra price to get it here by Saturday. Click on the Shop Online tab above and be sure to click on the "join" button for the March Mystery Hostess Gathering and be eligible for the Mystery Hostess Drawing! 

By the way, speaking of shopping, check out the Clearance button! They have added some new embellishments there at a deep discount!!!!!! There are so many things you can do with these wonderful embellishments!

Oh yes, one more thing. This month is a really great time to have your Gathering!

During the month of March, when your Gatherings reach a minimum of $250 in sales, you as the hostess will jump up to the next Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! levels. For example, if a Gathering reaches the $550–$649 sales level, you the hostess will receive rewards based on the $650–$749 level. This means an instant reward boost of $20 and an additional item at 50% off!

All you have to do is provide a light snack, send me your guest list on the provided labels, make your calls and I will do the rest. I send your invitations for you. You can even have your Gathering at my house!!!!! We will do a FREE mini workshop, walk thru the catalog and play a game or two. You get to hang out with your friends and conveniently have the advantage of shopping right in your seat! Sound easy? Fun? Contact me today and let's book your Gathering!
Book Parties and Online parties are available also.

Well, it's Monday, laundry day for me. Better get cracking. Thanks for stopping by and visiting today.

Studio J Sale!

This sale is on for only 5 more days! Click here: website and start creating your pages today!

Digital Delights!

February 2013 Constant Campaign

February and March are sure to be months of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J^® layout for only $5—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout! This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!

Dates: Offer valid February 1 – March 15, 2013

I almost have about 3 sets of 2 page layouts made.  It's really fun to play with and easy to use! Remember, you don't have to pay to play! I would be happy to help you get started and there are lots of videos showing different techniques here: CTMH TV-Love Your Layout