Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Santa's Sleigh Coasters with SU

Now it might surprise you to learn that Christmas is only 20 Fridays away. And I am working on a craft fair for Christmas!!!! This will be our first craft fair, so I am a little nerves.

This was a ceramic tile purchased from Home Depot or Lowes Home Improvements. When these were purchased there was a layer of glue that needed to be removed. It was easily removed with my finger nail. Then I cleaned the tile with alcohol, allow it to dry before going any further. I used the Santa's Sleigh stamp set and framelits. Use alcohol ink or emboss all stamping. Water based inks will bleed and smear. The sleigh was first cut out and the bottom was embossed using the gold embossing powder. An overlay was cut with the red foil, and glitter glue was used on the tree and reindeer's nose.

When I was ready to place these images on the ceramic tile, I first covered the tile with a thin layer of glossy Mod Podge. Allow it to dry completely about 30 minutes, a second and third layer was applied. It is important that each layer dry completely before another layer is applied.

Final step is to spray a thin coat of Acrylic over the top. Some important things to know about spraying Acrylic. It to be sprayed outside, or in a room with good ventilation. I like Kryon, it goes on smooth and is water resistant. After the first coat has completely dried, normally overnight, apply a second coat.

These coasters are fun and easy to make. Here are some other designs using Eastern Palace stamp set and framelits.









Tons of fun!  Order your Eastern Medallion Thinlits Dies Today

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Sunday, August 27, 2017

Stampectember Give Away

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As Stampin Up is closing out their physical year; Demonstrators like myself; are completing our annual goals and incentive trips challenges. I am so close to qualifying for this years incentive trip to Alaska, but I need your help. 

Let the fun begin:

All orders of $50 placed with Elaine Pelletier between Aug 27th and Sept 29th will receive a chance to WIN FREE SU products. 

Game Rules: 

  • Order $50 prior to taxes and shipping from Elaine either online at elainepelletier.stampinup.net or by email elainebrown410@gmail.com, or a personal order. Each $50 order will receive a ticket.

    Each ticket will be in a drawing for $40 in FREE Stampin' Up product. Drawing will be at the RSE crop in October.   There will be one drawing for every $150 sold. 

    Crafting is FUN when you are getting FREE PRODUCTS. 

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Scrap Your Heart Out Retreat Aug 2017

WOW!
 Allow me to bring you up to date on some really great time. 

Scrap Your Heart Out Retreat Aug 2017 was another GREAT RETREAT! We started with some wonderful gifts given out at registration. Crafters never knew when there were hidden gifts inside goodie bags, cards or even special packaged treats. Everyone received a name tag to wear plus one for their area. 


Each area name tag had a scissor tag attached.












The scissor name tags were done with Shrinky Dink. Each one had Scrap Your Heart Out 2017 and their name on them. Our very own Darlene shows how awesome they look on your scissors. Not to mention, a great way to keep up with them in a room full of scissors. 
 We played games, gave away gifts and had our very own scrapbook page contest.  
Vera Bradley from SouthPoint Mall in Durham gave everyone a great sample packages. Great samples and even a fantastic retractable tape measure. 
 Everyone was a winner. Each person got their choice of gifts. Some for scrapbookers and others for card makers. 

 Cindy and Michelle started each morning off with Prize Patrol....



Looks like Tracy is having some trouble deciding.













But I have got to say, we all loved the games. I will never look at plastic wrap the same again. You think it is hard getting it to tear off the roll. Try unwrapping it with kitchen mittens on....... 




 This was the calm group....... then came the second group. Oh, and watch who you sit next too..... some ladies got really wild. 
 Beth showing her disappointment when Sherry stole her mittens. LOL
 Look Out! Gina is a swinger......
 Jane steals the mittens before Paula can even put them on......
 And around the table it goes.

 Fighting over the mittens again. Ladies??
 This was certainly not the night to go to bed early. Missing all this fun and laughing until it hurt. 

Scrap Your Heart Out was a TON of FUN for everyone attending. 

Our next retreat is Feb 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2018