Sneak Peek

Are you excited about the new Idea Book? There is only one week left before the New Autumn/Winter Idea Book goes live. So I thought I would give a few hints or sneak peeks along the way. Don't forget to check back often for some new and exciting hints. The biggest announcement will be the day before the Idea Book Release.




Today's Hint: The cover of the new Idea Book. 
 

Happy Craftin!

Sneak peak

Here is a sneak peak at one of the color schemes in the new idea book. These colors are black, smoothie, desert sand, tulip and colonial white.

This is the invitaion to my Idea Book Release party on August 2 at my house from 7-9.
There will be an on-time drawing, two make n takes, games, prizes, snacks and of course getting your hands on the new idea book and products. This will be so much fun you won't want to miss it.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!

New IDEA BOOK

You will just love all the new things in the Idea Book. I just finished my first look through the Idea Book online for Consultants and it is just Fabulous!  I am beginning to plan the next 6 months of projects and workshops and cards and scrapbook layouts. You will not want to miss this years fun!  Keep watching for more!

NEW IDEA BOOK RELEASE

There is only 17 more days until the new Idea Book is available live to customers.  Convention is taking place right now and there is so much new products and fun stuff that you will want to get a copy. Be watching for more info on the Idea Book Release Party at my house August 2 at 7:00 pm.  I will be showing new products and handing out the new Idea Book. 

Banners

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! Banners are all the rage now. You see them everywhere. This month we are featuring the banner technique on page 35 of the ideabook, but with a twist. Our goal was to find something other than triangles to create banners with. Our blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit Debi's Blog. While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way Let’s get started!


If you are coming from Kelly's Blog, you are on the right track! This technique is highlighted with the Fanfare paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop.

This is an 8 x 3 1/2 size card using a heart and ribbon as the banner. This was a fun technique.

If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below. If not, please continue onto Debi's Blog  where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!



Supply List:
Originals How To Book #9032
Lagoon Ink #Z2195
Chocolate Ink #Z2111
Lagoon Cardstock #X5162
Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet #X7127B
Soul Mates stamp set #D1254
Field Trip Stamp set #E1013
Sparkles #Z1104
Colonial White Ribbon Collection #Z1126

Thanks for stopping by! Continue onto Debi's Blog to continue the hop!

Here is another project I made using the Banner Technique.  This is a Girl Scout notebook I made as I am the Girl Scout troop leader for our area.  This stamp set is not available but I wanted to post this picture so you could have another Banner Technique project.

Beyond Base and Shade Stamping

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 11 of us highlighting the “Paper Beyond Base and Shade Stamping” Technique as shown on page 11 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book! This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link
Debi's Blog. While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way. Let’s get started!




If you are coming from Shirley's Blog, you are on the right track! This technique is highlighted with the Bliss paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop.

 I know it isn't Christmas yet but I just love this stamp set.  I believe it to by long time favorite.  It is hot here in Alabama so I decided to do something a little on the cool side so I decided to make a blue Christmas card. I love the Christmas holidays and my house always has blue and white snowmen.  On to the card. This card is an 8 1/2 x 3 card using the Snow Friends stamp set. The technique is beyond base and shade stamping so I used the sky ink and second generation stamped the snowflakes in a random pattern. Then I second generation stamped the pacifica ink outline over the snowflake.  Then I used the sky ink and inked the flurry dimensional element.  To break up the blue and white colors I used chocolate to add a little extra pop. I hope you enjoy.  


If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below. If not, please continue onto Judy's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!



Supply List:

Wishes 9033
Snow Friends stamp set D1244
Flurry Dimensional Elements D1225
Magnifique paper pack X7127B
Chocolate Cardstock X5643
White Cardstock 1385
Sky ink pad Z2194
Pacifica ink pad Z2192
White ribbon Z270

Thanks for stopping by! Continue onto Judy's Blog to continue the hop!

June Stamp of the Month - Jubilation

This month's stamp of the month is absolutely fun.  There are so many ideas and themes in this set. You can use it all year long. I love this stamp set.  I was able to make a few items for you this month.  The calendar page, a super mom card, and two Christmas cards. 

Visit my website http://www.neelydean.myctmh.com/ to see more of this stamp set and get one for yourself.