Okay, so…I did a new Faux Acrylic Distress Video for you guys!  This one is a CASE of a card in our Stampin' Success Magazine.  If you have any questions about the technique, drop me an email.  

Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! has a new Bigz L die!  It's called "Petite Purse."  It is adorable!!!! Beginning April 1st, you can pre-order the die before it appears in the next Idea Book and Catalog!  To decorate the purse, I used a Technique I call "Faux Acrylic Distress."

I will be posting a full VIDEO and PDF hand out in the FREE VIDEOS section of my online "Classroom" at StampAcademy.com later this week so look for it!

(Special thanks to Joan Fitch for her info on dates and info!) 😀

Enjoy!!

I needed some Mojo this morning so I decided to try a sketch challenge!  This is for one of my favorite "over-the-top" Bling-a-potamus kinda friends!  

The tag pulls out so you can put a secret message in there.

The card is Melon Mambo card stock with Basic Black card stock run through the Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder.  I used Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper (velvet) cut with the Circle Scallop #2 Die in the Big Shot, Melon Mambo 1 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Whisper White 3/8" taffeta ribbon, 1/8" Basic Black taffeta ribbon, Rhinestones, Crop-A-Dile, and the Corner Rounder Punch.

The tag holder is Basic Black card stock cut at 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" and scored at 1 1/2".  Fold it in half and then cut 1" from just the front portion of the tag holder. Round corners with punch.  Adhere with one piece of sticky strip down the side.  

The tag/insert is Shimmery White card stock 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" with corners rounded. "Friend" is stamped in Black Stazon ink using a stamp from Tiny Tags.

Enjoy!

At our last Team Meeting, one of my downline, Fran Trischetta, taught us to make cool flowers by taking ribbon or seam binding and pulling just one thread to gather it.  I used that technique to make both the flower and the leaf.

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I am soooo excited!!!!!  I just finished creating a new Craft "Table" for my Stamp Room!  Now…to say that I am NOT handy is a huge understatement!!!!  I saw a beautiful table on Pinterest that was from Pottery Barn or someplace expensive. Someone used book cases and hollow flat panel doors to create tables.  It was ingenious!  The problem is – I only need a small, counter height craft table for a Big Shot Station.

So, I went to Walmart but the book cases were too short.  I found these Stackable 6-cube Organizers.  They are 36" high by 24" wide by 12" deep.  I bought one for each end.  ($35.00 each)  Then, I bought a 2' x 4' piece of pine from Home Depot for $13.00.  I painted it white and polyurethaned it and Voila!  The perfect Craft Table for my Stamp Room!!!!  Yay me!  Waddya think?

Happy Valentine's Day!  I just made a cute little treat for "My Man" for Valentine's Day.  There's a full Video and PDF on www.StampAcademy.com in the FREE Video Section.  

Enjoy!

Today’s video is a sample of a class at www.StampAcademy.com by Vencine Conboy.

I'm so excited!!!!  I was fortunate enough to be a Contributing Author in a book:  "Champions:  Knockout Strategies for Health, Wealth and Success!"  The book reached the #2 spot on the Best Seller List and I was honored to receive the "Editor's Choice" for my Chapter!!!!!

Check it out at www.Amazon.com

I could NOT be more excited to announce that I'm now offering ONLINE PAPER CRAFTING CLASSES!!!!  Now you can create beautiful projects on YOUR schedule – even in your pajamas! Check it out!