tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40055967764519099222024-03-05T22:37:34.886-08:00Crafty INKspirationsMarjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-70889736710214673842011-03-01T13:27:00.000-08:002011-03-01T13:27:05.002-08:00The cutest video EVER!<object height="390" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RP4abiHdQpc&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RP4abiHdQpc&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object>Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-3295174555324377592011-01-16T10:45:00.000-08:002011-01-16T10:45:50.339-08:00Another redneck post....I get my redneck-ness (?) from the hubs. He was born & raised in Arizona (Cottonwood to be exact), and well, his whole fam damily is rednecks...he didn't have a chance. lol<br />
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Anyway, he wanted a fridge for his office and the one we bought on Craigslist was a touch too big, but the fugly one he had in his garage was perfect. Only thing was the fuglyness of it all...here's a glimpse. I didn;t think of taking pics until we were half done. <br />
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Anyway, back to the fridge. Hubs didn't want to paint the fridge, he wanted to do something different so I suggested Mod Podging cammo fabric onto it. <br />
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He was so excited, it was hilarious. We went to the fabric store & he was very careful on selecting the fabric...did you know Joann's has a lot of cammo fabric? Or is that just here in redneck city? ;o)<br />
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Everyone in his office LOVES his fridge. The back wall in his office has been cammo'd out, and he will be taking his bobcat rug and mount from our master bedroom to put it up in there. (thank goodness!!) Maybe I should post pics when it is all done. <br />
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So now you know a little more about me and my redneck "style". LOLMarjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-41724153885573952692011-01-09T19:09:00.000-08:002011-01-09T19:09:08.174-08:00You might be a redneck...If you're wearing your undies as a faux tank!<br />
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You know those commercials on t.v. with the piece of fabric that covers a woman's...um, northern assets.<br />
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I have a couple of blouses that I have to wear something under because the neckline is waaay low, but I HATE to wear tanks or even camisole's underneath. I am not one of those peole that layer my clothing. Blech, I'm chunky and uncomfortable as is, I don't need any more "bulk". lol<br />
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So back in December, I went to wear one of my fave blouses. It's flow-y around the midsection & I was feeling particularly bloated...but the neckline looks like this:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WHOA Nelly, cover that stuff up! There are children around!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I was trying to think of what I could wear underneath without having to do the layers. All of a sudden, it hit me...I have some undies that I never liked, <em>and</em> they have lace trim. I can use those!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here they are. And yes, they are clean...dirty undies would be nasty and I can't believe you even thought that! lol</div><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Then all I had near me were big honkin' safety pins, so I used those to attach it to my bra and voila!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's the PG version of my blouse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A redneck faux cami! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">If you didn't have any un-comfy undies hanging around, I think the Dollar Store carries some? </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and the funny thing is...I ended up not wearing the blouse that day. LOL </div><div style="text-align: center;">Typical me....</div>Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-63856032344035951502010-12-19T14:01:00.000-08:002010-12-19T14:01:37.465-08:00THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITYThis is pretty funny...<br /><br /><iframe height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GkHNNPM7pJA?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />Have a safe & Happy Christmas!Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-42667087642118368802010-11-09T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-21T20:46:27.942-08:00Design help....Hello Blog Land!<br />
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I recently painted a couple walls in my den/open kitchen area & one wall in particular is giving me decor troubles. I don't know what to put up there....I had a scroll-y thing before, but never cared for it. <br />
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The main problem (to me) is that the big screen tv is centered on that wall. I don't think anything square or rectangle will look good becuz of the tv shape....am I wrong?<br />
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Here's the wall in question (you can see how it is open to the kitchen on the right):<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think a mirror would be good because right across from it is this... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you can see the wall & tv in the mirror...lol</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And to the right of that wall is this:</div><br />
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</div> Sooooo, what do YOU think? I'd love to create something like this to put up there:<br />
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</div>But then again, it is square...decisions, decisions!<br />
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Thanks for ANY ideas you may toss my way!!<br />
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MarjoriMarjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-61353224530044572012010-11-08T10:11:00.000-08:002010-11-08T10:11:48.853-08:00Ok, ok, ok...I know, I haven't posted in like <em>forever</em>, but I get lazy! ;o)<br />
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So I thought I'd throw a few things out here for whomever is looking at my blog to see.<br />
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These are cards we made at my PMS Class for September...yes, September...deal with it. lol<br />
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All are either directly CASE'd (Copy And Share Everything), or CASE'd with my own twist. Sorry, I can't remember the original artists...if it was you, then please let me know so I can give proper credit!!! :o)<br />
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I hope you like them! I know my girls & I did!<br />
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Inky Hugs!<br />
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With Christmas getting closer, I know some of you are making Christmas Cards for your Family and Friends (I'm also making them for my boss), so I thought i'd share with you, the various sizes of cards and envelopes. <br />
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I hope this will be a quick reference to help your card planning run smoothly. Enjoy!<br />
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This first one is the size we usually make in classes:<br />
Card Paper Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"<br />
Card Folded in Half: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"<br />
A2 Envelope Size: 4 3/8" x 5 3/4"<br />
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Card Paper Size: 8" x 12 1/4"<br />
Card Folded in Half: 4 1/2" x 6 1/8"<br />
A4 Envelope Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/4"<br />
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Card Paper Size: 9 1/4" x 6 1/4"<br />
Card Folded in Half: 4 5/8" x 6 1/4"<br />
A6 Envelope Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"<br />
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Card Paper Size: 7" x 10"<br />
Card Folded in Half: 5"x 7"<br />
A7 Envelope Size: 5 1/4" x 7 1/4"<br />
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Card Paper Size: 8 1/2" x 11"<br />
Card Folded in Half: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"<br />
A9 Envelope Size: 5 5/8" x 8 5/8"<br />
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Card Paper Size: 3 3/4" x 7 1/2"<br />
Card Folded in Half: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"<br />
Envelope Size: 4" x 4"<br />
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Card Paper Size: 8" x 9 1/4"<br />
Card Folder in Half: 4" x 9 1/4"<br />
Envelope Size: 4 1/8" x 9 1/2"<br />
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Have a great day!Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-71404012123715020562010-10-20T20:31:00.000-07:002010-10-20T20:31:42.196-07:00Make it a Stampin' Up Handmade Holiday!<a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/comestampwithmarjori/promotions"><img alt="Handmade Holiday photo" border="0" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e553a60d508833013488541042970c" src="http://bellacosa.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553a60d508833013488541042970c-800wi" title="Handmade Holiday photo" /></a><br />
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I told myself I would try my best to post something at the very least, once a week...well, here it is months later, ugh. Sorry.<br />
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Here's a little lantern that I made yesterday (of course while I should have been doing something else).<br />
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I bought these little plastic skulls at the Dollar Tree a couple weeks ago & the lantern is something I bought maybe last year at the Tarjay dollar spot. I had other plans for it, but this popped into my head & I had to get it out. ;o)<br />
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Here's a semi-tutorial on how I made it. I think he is wicked cute! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He's pretty freaky looking up close! ACK!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9r7kONBguVho85IQjP3E-3dpx7cHrBmG2p9M2X3hEBpsQLCGdzw5eSyBllx0Lt9yiSQPEVP9NpWVxBsrWbO46N8h3LSK1EZHKkDK6Ut726AZsnYaMvjjhKKv57Il10X5WHj2TL6AiZRk/s1600/Dollar+Store+Skull.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9r7kONBguVho85IQjP3E-3dpx7cHrBmG2p9M2X3hEBpsQLCGdzw5eSyBllx0Lt9yiSQPEVP9NpWVxBsrWbO46N8h3LSK1EZHKkDK6Ut726AZsnYaMvjjhKKv57Il10X5WHj2TL6AiZRk/s320/Dollar+Store+Skull.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I took my X-acto knife & cut a hole under him...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjag223yoM0_Y8Cvdu3QN9fN8WXjk9SG4azTjBytYQeQn6kE77R1x1uF03-NOJfsn_D2y4gs_H9qHrtrMahejdmn-z9H22iZ5c0afqgR1Kz5OHjdDpjTwkvK7VqHBzx1JOH-lvctIGByrY/s1600/hole+in+skull+head.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjag223yoM0_Y8Cvdu3QN9fN8WXjk9SG4azTjBytYQeQn6kE77R1x1uF03-NOJfsn_D2y4gs_H9qHrtrMahejdmn-z9H22iZ5c0afqgR1Kz5OHjdDpjTwkvK7VqHBzx1JOH-lvctIGByrY/s320/hole+in+skull+head.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I took a battery operated candle also found at the Dollar Tree (2/$1)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and wrapped it with some scrapbook paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS2uPAV7zeugq1lHY8DJ57iplv4KPNfDHn4NYqNe1uzsC0czsZSzMQv88Z2oTfxPKV9R7mDseJ3kvFylmcYYUwKfWaIa4Tq89nWg41T5smmtOC_PRWjfPWAZn26gexOReQyR05WF87nY/s1600/battery+candle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS2uPAV7zeugq1lHY8DJ57iplv4KPNfDHn4NYqNe1uzsC0czsZSzMQv88Z2oTfxPKV9R7mDseJ3kvFylmcYYUwKfWaIa4Tq89nWg41T5smmtOC_PRWjfPWAZn26gexOReQyR05WF87nY/s320/battery+candle.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here's where my picture taking got real spotty...I was going to glue black glitter to the top </div><div style="text-align: center;">of the candle, but changed my mind & did something different.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlan3F8TxOb2temB3vicAkCBj-Dp4HN62lGPxjNGIQZhBuEW-Q-Af1ruvZeagXJ3b2jY_xgij5tYxWI9PsN6dEbVGTNlrOZ7OqgudjJNMyVwzbvLkhYdxcjiIc4Lskp7Mleg0Di6IBv0c/s1600/glitter+&+candle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlan3F8TxOb2temB3vicAkCBj-Dp4HN62lGPxjNGIQZhBuEW-Q-Af1ruvZeagXJ3b2jY_xgij5tYxWI9PsN6dEbVGTNlrOZ7OqgudjJNMyVwzbvLkhYdxcjiIc4Lskp7Mleg0Di6IBv0c/s320/glitter+&+candle.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I took some black cardstock, punched it out with my scallop circle punch,</div><div style="text-align: center;">folded it in half, then punched a 3/8" circle in the center of that.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I punched a circle from sticky tape, adhered it to the scallop & adhered black glitter to it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I then folded the scallops down & put them under the scrapbook paper circle I previously made.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Right about now, you're thinking "blah, blah, blah"....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sounds like a lot of steps, but I thought I could re-use the stupid candle when I was done </div><div style="text-align: center;">with Halloween...who am I kidding?? Oh, the reason the "flame" looks funny is I thought if I colored it with a red Sharpie, it would give off a red glow, but it didn't...it just glowed brighter orange. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBTufQhvRZQTHzvoXzZ7Fq3BDjXL6qBryrqtFgU-DIY3vqVLYRllfOL2aBVSbLAt8piriFet4i_cOifeernn8CPN0WgPejtaHDkQzDNBFURvEuDqLH1dxmixKbi5fDzeVtvtt8y92s7E/s1600/glittered+candle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBTufQhvRZQTHzvoXzZ7Fq3BDjXL6qBryrqtFgU-DIY3vqVLYRllfOL2aBVSbLAt8piriFet4i_cOifeernn8CPN0WgPejtaHDkQzDNBFURvEuDqLH1dxmixKbi5fDzeVtvtt8y92s7E/s320/glittered+candle.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then took the skull and placed it on top of the "flame"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHqztDaB8xnd24AqVGMymyeBwkCwfjLpA25e4S3_VK0TNFSfsfwHWOvqypBjPpkuFm7jGKMQDRHXnb4hEhxZo3mCPUFB7OapdxSo0rVoTU62pMPzjb_nFuiuubUROm5FmC_V6MSUgM4A/s1600/skull+on+candle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHqztDaB8xnd24AqVGMymyeBwkCwfjLpA25e4S3_VK0TNFSfsfwHWOvqypBjPpkuFm7jGKMQDRHXnb4hEhxZo3mCPUFB7OapdxSo0rVoTU62pMPzjb_nFuiuubUROm5FmC_V6MSUgM4A/s320/skull+on+candle.JPG" width="294" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is the lantern after I sprayed it flat black. It started out life a shiny red. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-aiQ0cQTmNTEz5w-dv3w16VlDGtmFPkAwaIeO2Z9OFkxlSIv0zaZnRBboaYbZeRIhkTtHUaxbPpWUPtl0-Sw1KuyZUcQvwyhpL-wWAGRoPoMLs5QijH1QqDyR8IElNRHQ6xZjKeOCSo/s1600/Lantern.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-aiQ0cQTmNTEz5w-dv3w16VlDGtmFPkAwaIeO2Z9OFkxlSIv0zaZnRBboaYbZeRIhkTtHUaxbPpWUPtl0-Sw1KuyZUcQvwyhpL-wWAGRoPoMLs5QijH1QqDyR8IElNRHQ6xZjKeOCSo/s320/Lantern.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And here's my cute little lighted skull lantern for very little over one dollar! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so excited, I forgot to put the handle back on...lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oKaFQGHkKjPV_32mwKuX0phhXzhKjcq_GWY38MMbCbOgQp9uA0P22gmk0FdRXI6lwwc76YAErJXYqncC36CCIc2prfcjJfFGZmd-tPpWF1uptv8_4IYGIAnfU7EEgNhV__Tbgq5qUg8/s1600/lighted+skull+on.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oKaFQGHkKjPV_32mwKuX0phhXzhKjcq_GWY38MMbCbOgQp9uA0P22gmk0FdRXI6lwwc76YAErJXYqncC36CCIc2prfcjJfFGZmd-tPpWF1uptv8_4IYGIAnfU7EEgNhV__Tbgq5qUg8/s320/lighted+skull+on.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I can't believe I have been decorating for Halloween already! The weird thing is, I am the type that puts the minimal decorations out like two days before the actual holiday, and only because my 12 yr old is begging me to! LOL<br />
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I hope you like my little creation! Have a Stamptacular Inky Day!<br />
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Marjori<br />
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This Permanent Adhesive applies a controlled amount directly to your project, so your hands and work area never get sticky. Comes with 472” of adhesive and is refillable. Great for cards, scrapbooks, or other art projects. <br />
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<strong>Anywhere Glue Stick</strong><br />
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This glue stick is a great economical choice for scrapbooking and card making. It's acid free, so it's safe to use on scrapbook pages. It’s also safe and easy for kids to use. The rectangular design makes those hard-to-reach areas reachable. Perfect for adhering card stock and Designer Series Paper to our chipboard. Odorless and permanent, 2 per package.<br />
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Two-Way Glue is versatile and provides a permanent or temporary bond. It's perfect for masking or working with stencils! The chisel tip makes it easy to get just the right amount of glue for adding glitter. Let the glue dry after you’ve applied it (it will become clear), and it will work just like a sticky note. <br />
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<strong>Dotto</strong><br />
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Scrapbookers love this adhesive! You can reposition pictures and artwork without causing damage. The handy dispenser is so easy to use. You can also use Dotto to create a temporary mask. There is 49 feet of temporary, self-adhesive dots on paper backing. Convenient dispenser rolls dots from paper backing onto card stock, photograph, or accent Adhesive is solvent free and acid free. Refillable.<br />
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<strong> Mini Glue Dots</strong><br />
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There is approximately 300 dots per roll; each dot approx 3/16" in diameter Adheres to paper, fabric, wood, foam, plastic, & more! <br />
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Embellish any image without embossing using Crystal Effects. It gives a high-gloss finish to any image. 2oz bottle Creates amazing 3-D effects, and applicator tip gives great control. Water based for quick and easy cleanup. Dries completely within an hour depending on how thick it is applied.<br />
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<strong> Stampin Dimensionals</strong><br />
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Stampin’ Dimensionals are the easiest way to give your projects an instant 3-D look. Just stamp an image, trim around it, and then use a Stampin’ Dimensional to attach it to your project. They are also great for making greetings stand out and attaching 3-D objects such as buttons, tags and bows. There are 300, 1/16" double-sided, self-adhesive foam mounts. Use multiple Stampin’ Dimensionals for multilevel projects or added height. Great for layering!<br />
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<strong>Sticky Pages</strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The Multi Purpose Adhesive has a dual tip for placing adhesive exactly where you want it. Place an exact small amount using the small tip, or spread the adhesive over a larger area using the wide tip. Latex rubber acrylic resin adhesive is acid free. Adhesive can be permanent or temporary depending on how it is applied. Easily adheres card stock & Designer Series Paper to chipboard.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<strong>Sticky Strip</strong><br />
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This Acid Free super-strong adhesive will hold together a box or pouch like a dream! It won’t lift, curl, distort, warp, or wrinkle. You can also use it to adhere other craft-related embellishments, such as beads, glitter, or embossing powder. ¼” wide, 10 yards Double-sided, pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive. Comes in a zippered plastic bag for convenient storage.<br />
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Most people try to use glue to add glitter to a project, but it’s difficult to get a nice, even look especially on a detailed image. The Heat & Stick Powder fixes that problem perfectly. Now it’s so simple to get glitter to spread evenly across an image (you have to use with heat gun). Heats to a sticky surface to hold glitter. Use with Craft Stampin’ Pads or VersaMark ink, 1/2 oz. <br />
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As always, if you have ANY questions, please feel free to contact me!Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-68109395351621295822010-07-19T14:45:00.000-07:002010-07-19T14:49:01.779-07:00No Craft Today, just some awesome music!I'm a HUGE fan of Phantom of the Opera, i've seen it 4 times and want to see it more! <br />
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I never knew Antonio Banderas could SING like this!! I had the goosebumps through the whole song! <br />
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And while we are on Phantom, how stinkin' cute is this little girl!<br />
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I hope to post some crafts this week. My 11 yr old is into Wizard 101 stuff and he wanted a wizard staff, so we made one!<br />
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<a href="http://www.comestampwithmarjori.stampinup.net/">http://www.comestampwithmarjori.stampinup.net/</a>Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-66821703701757091812010-07-15T12:49:00.000-07:002010-08-07T21:21:20.910-07:00Stamping 101 - Thinking InkThere are many different types of inks for rubber stamping. These are available in a wide range of colors and pad sizes.<br />
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<div> </div>General inks for rubber stamping fall into three categories; dye, pigment or permanent-solvent based. In addition to these, inks have been developed that are technique specific, for instance inks for stamping onto fabric or for use with embossing powders.<br />
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<div> </div>Most inks are readily available in a wide range of colors from the deepest blacks to pale pastels. The main features of the inks are as follows:<br />
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<div> </div><em>Dye Based Inks</em> <br />
<ul><li>Color fast and quick drying </li>
<li>Good inks for a beginner to use as being fast drying, they are less likely to smudge </li>
<li>Work particularly well with white and light colored papers and boards </li>
<li>Will fade in bright lights </li>
<li>Typically sold with a felt pad </li>
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<div>Tip: Store dye based inks upside down so the dye flows to the top of the felt pad.</div><br />
<div> </div><em>Pigment Based Inks</em> <br />
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<ul><li>Thick, rich slow drying inks </li>
<li>Color and light fast </li>
<li>Good for using with embossing powders </li>
<li>Typically sold with a sponge pad </li>
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<div>Tip: For faster drying, use your heat gun.</div><br />
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<div><em>Permanent Solvent Inks</em> </div><br />
<ul><li>Long lasting and permanent</li>
<li>Fast drying with good colors</li>
<li>Resilient dye that is suitable for over painting with water colors </li>
<li>Can be used on a wide variety of surfaces including glass and wood </li>
<li>Solvent based inks need to be used in a well ventilated room </li>
<li>May need a special stamp cleaner </li>
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<div><em>Technique Specific Inks</em></div><br />
<div> </div>Inks available for specific techniques include:<br />
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<div><strong>Embossing Ink</strong> – these special inks are clear or translucent and are slow drying. These have been designed specifically for embossing. </div><br />
<div> </div><strong>Fabric Dyes</strong> – pads of inks suitable for stamping on fabric are available in a wide range of colors. These dyes are heat set and have other applications, for example they are great for use on shrink plastic and acetate. <br />
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<div> </div><strong>Resist Dyes</strong> – these have been formulated to repel water based paints and dyes. Resist inks need to be set using heat and are suitable for a wide range of creative ideas.<br />
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<div>Q: What is the difference between pigment ink and dye ink?</div><br />
<div> </div>A: There are several differences. Dye ink absorbs into the paper; pigment ink sits on top of the paper and does not absorb. Pigment ink tends to be thicker than dye ink and is often preferred for scrapbooking because pigment inks are more resistant to fading than most dye inks. (However, some dye inks are specifically formulated for use in scrapbooks.) The Stampin' Memories section of the Product Guide contains a more detailed explanation of this and other archival topics.<br />
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<div>Q: What about drying time and pigment ink?</div><br />
<div> </div>A: Pigment ink, by nature, dries more slowly than dye inks. You can heat-set the pigment inks to speed drying time or set them aside to dry. After heat-setting, pigment inks will resist all but the most deliberate efforts to smear them (such as wetting your finger and rubbing the ink). If you live in a humid area, you will want to heat-set the inks, because air-drying time increases as humidity increases. Heat-setting and air-drying produce the same color results. When heat-setting, be careful of heating too long, which may cause a scorched look.<br />
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<div> </div>Q: Can I use pigment ink for embossing?<br />
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<div> </div>A: Because of the longer drying time noted above, you have time to apply your embossing powder without rushing; therefore, the Craft pads are an excellent choice for embossing.<br />
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<div>Q: Can I use pigment ink on slick surfaces like tile, porcelain, and terra cotta?</div><br />
<div> </div>A: Pigment ink will not dry on slick surfaces, even when heat-set. However, if you seal the ink with clear embossing powder, you get a delightful glossy finish. Our recommendation is that this technique be used for decorative purposes only, because the image can be scratched off with your fingernail or metal, but it doesn't rub off with just a gentle rub from your fingertip. So you could use this technique for a decorative tile to hang on a wall, but you wouldn't want to decorate the tiles on your kitchen floor this way.<br />
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<div> </div>A: Pigment ink works well on smooth raw wood and on wood already painted with a water-based paint, as long as it is heat-set. After heat-setting, you may choose to spray it with a fixative to add an extra layer of protection.<br />
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<div> </div>Q: Can I stamp walls with pigment ink?<br />
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<div> </div>A: Results with pigment ink on walls vary depending on texture, finish, and previous paint on the walls. Test on a small portion of unseen wall. If the image is dry after heat-setting, it may be used on the remainder of the wall. Acrylic paints are the best choice for stamping on walls.<br />
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<div> </div>A: Yes, you can use it for stamping on fabrics. However, colors are less vibrant on fabric than on paper. Also, even after heat-setting, fabric inks fade slightly. This is true not only of our Craft pads but other fabric pads available in the retail market as well. For a more vibrant image, try stamping the same image twice (one on top of the other) using the Stamp-a-ma-jig®. Here are some important tips to remember when stamping on fabric:<br />
<ul><li>Prewash the fabric. </li>
<li>Tightly woven and smooth-finished fabrics work best. </li>
<li>Test a small area of fabric first. </li>
<li>Heat-set immediately after stamping. </li>
<li>Wash as normal or hand wash, but air or line dry. </li>
<li>For best results, re-ink pad frequently. </li>
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<div>Q: What are some of the many ways to use VersaMark® Ink?</div><br />
<div> </div>A: As its name suggests, VersaMark is a very versatile ink! The following is a list of some of our favorite uses of this unique ink pad.<br />
<ul><li>Two Step Stampin'</li>
</ul>Stamp the first image with VersaMark and then the second with an Encore metallic pad. Technique looks best on darker, richer tone card stocks. <br />
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<div>Use the VersaMark pad like you would any of our pigment ink pads in your embossing projects. Because VersaMark is a clear ink, you can use the embossing powder color of your choice without the color of the pigment pad showing through the embossed powder. If you just use clear embossing powder on your colored cardstock, the image will be tone on tone, just a shade darker (and shiny).</div><ul><li>Embossing with Classic pads</li>
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<div>Ink and stamp with one of our Classic Stampin' Pads. Clean the stamp and then ink the same image with VersaMark, stamping directly over the image. Apply clear embossing powder and heat with embossing tool. Note: For best results, use the Stamp-a-ma-jig stamp positioner to help line up the image stamped with Classic pads and the embossed image.</div><ul><li>Embossing on Glass</li>
</ul>Prior to stamping, rub an Embossing Buddy over the stamping surface to resist static. Stamp the image on a glass container with the VersaMark pad and then emboss with detail gold or silver for an elegant touch to any piece of glassware. Note: This technique is recommended for decorative purposes only. Embossed images can scratch off or come off when washed.<br />
<ul><li>Poppin' Pastels </li>
</ul>Stamp the image with the VersaMark ink pad on a piece of neutral colored card stock (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, etc.). Apply Stampin' Pastels with sponge daubers, stamping sponge or pastel applicator directly to the ink & watch the color pop.<br />
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<div>Stamp an image with VersaMark ink and emboss with Crystal Clear embossing powder. When the image is cool, sponge one or more colors of Classic ink over and around embossed image. The stamped image will resist the ink.</div><ul><li>Reverse Pastels</li>
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<em>Tips for Inking Up Your Rubber Stamp and Stamping Your Image:</em><br />
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<div> </div>When inking up your stamp, please do not grind and twist or rock your stamp into the pad!!! <br />
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<div> </div>Why? Grinding and twisting and pushing too hard into the ink pad can damage the ink pad, tear the foam on the stamp, and gets ink all over the wood block! Plus you might end up with ink on the recessed outer edges of the stamp that might show when you stamp your image. Gentle but firm is best, no need to get crazy! <br />
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To stamp the image, press straight down and hold for a few seconds to ensure good ink transfer. Do not rock or tilt the stamp back and forth...just press down and hold still. Re-ink the stamp with each new impression for a vivid image.<br />
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I hope this week's Stampin' 101 lesson helped answer any questions you may have had.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">To order from the catalog, click <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/comestampwithmarjori/products"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a>, then click SHOP NOW.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Our new Definitely Decorative catalog now available also!</span></strong> </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://204.228.150.61/20102011catalogs/DD10-11_US.pdf"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a> to see all the gorgeous & fun vinyl Decor Elements. Check out the chalkboard vinyl! So darling! There are labels for jars, vinyl chalkboard for the walls in cute shapes, calenders, menus and more. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I <strong>so</strong> want to copy this idea with the mirror and the Medallion! <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Oooh</span>, if I had the kind of house with a chandelier, this would look great on the ceiling where you mount the <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">chandy</span>! <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">GOJUS</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSK4jQTO7owgMk8ufS2iZ6WjN7N-eG4KffUobCwdqqmypt6-W2WQCeUGl1ejxIeycZNsrxrB4KW4xPAtwW2Gdd5HCrg1KUvK7oA5gRP48sgV1lGaOtzIVCnPFfg7k9NT8t2A_MS-M7WBc/s1600/DD+Medallion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSK4jQTO7owgMk8ufS2iZ6WjN7N-eG4KffUobCwdqqmypt6-W2WQCeUGl1ejxIeycZNsrxrB4KW4xPAtwW2Gdd5HCrg1KUvK7oA5gRP48sgV1lGaOtzIVCnPFfg7k9NT8t2A_MS-M7WBc/s320/DD+Medallion.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great 4th and stay safe!</div>Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-3638568345550122812010-06-14T11:40:00.000-07:002010-06-14T11:40:57.242-07:00Hello...ooo..oo..ooAnyone still out there? <br />
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I haven't really been doing much in the form of crafting or stamping, but I wanted to share these font sites I just came across. I am a font geek freak, and when I find cool FREE fonts, that gets me wicked excited! :o)<br />
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First up is <a href="http://www.blambot.com/fonts_dialogue.shtml">BLAMBOT FONTS</a> - they have all these cool comic book type fonts! Some you have to pay for, but some really cool ones are free to use! I personally downloaded about 15 of them. ::grin:::<br />
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Second is <a href="http://www.scrapvillage.com/fonts.htm">SCRAP VILLAGE</a> - I may have downloaded a few from here too....lol<br />
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<a href="http://www.fontsquirrel.com/">FONT SQUIRREL</a> has some cool commercial free fonts. I haven't gone through their site yet...but fully intend to!<br />
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And last but not least, the site that I think I downloaded everything from....<a href="http://kevinandamanda.com/fonts/fontsforpeas/">FONTS FOR PEAS</a> - they have the best handwriting fonts & dingbats for scrapbooking that I have seen!<br />
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So go get yourself some FREE fonts and I hope to be back soon with something to show you!Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-85125718918600721872010-06-01T08:34:00.000-07:002010-06-01T08:34:00.951-07:00Save 25-50% on Last Chance ProductsThe list of retiring sets is posted today, and there are several sets that I will personally miss!!<br />
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Now on to the awesome news...from now until June 30, you can save 25-50% on select "Last-Chance" products! <br />
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Please note that the Last Chance Accessories are only available while supplies last, so make sure to order early for the best selection. Also, you'll note that the list is quite long this year. Some items are being reconfigured and will appear in the new catalog in a slightly different form, so make sure to watch for that designation when you view the list. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Select Items on SALE -- 25% - 50% Off </div>Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-45817387916956885962010-04-26T17:10:00.000-07:002010-04-26T17:10:29.605-07:00I want to be an artist...I just came aclross this awesome artist Alisa Burke. She has this video that makes me envious of her talent!<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/9610251">its all about the journey</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3021576">Alisa Burke</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-88772680730620112902010-04-13T17:00:00.000-07:002010-04-16T09:46:19.737-07:00From Ugly to Uglier?Forewarning, this is a looong post.....<br />
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As you can see, these started out as ugly little "canvases" from the dollar store. VERY ugly if you ask me...and if not, oh well! ;o) Just as a precaution, I sprayed them with Kilz before I started working on them. Just in case the <strike>fugly-arse</strike> picture would show through.<br />
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I painted them with acrylics; Cadium Red & Alizarian Crimson. I just kinda swiped the color everywhere & let them dry. Unfortunately, these "canvases" weren't very tight, so you see the sagging (which made for a big pain in my arse later on), but what did I expect for a buck, huh?? <br />
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The next day, I went to Michael's to purchase some Texture Magic; basically spackle in a tube with color...did I use a coupon? OF COURSE! 50% off baby!! Ended up something like $3.00.<br />
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I already had <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=117581">this stencil</a> that I sell through my Stampin' Up! business. I didn't think I would ever use it, but I have used the heck out of it & it still looks like new! If you'll notice, I started out with all 4 "canvases" together & placed the stencil in the center.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had to let that dry overnight so I could start filling up the blank spaces. When that was done, I got sidetracked on another project & didn't return to this until a week later...I know I am the only one who does that, right? ;o)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I came back to it, it was looking a little too much like mustard swirled on there, so I took an old paintbrush & my stain, then drew over the swirls really sloppy like. I quickly wiped off the stain with an old t-shirt...at least I hope it was an old one and if not, hubster will never know, right? RIGHT??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's how they turned out...I want to mount them a little closer & frame them with a nice, chunky frame in the same stain. Maybe that will make them look a leetle better? lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's where the big pain in the arse comes in...see how the "canvas" is concave...when I spread the texture on, it seeped under the stencil & got all mucky, so I tried to scrape off what I could, but that stuff starts drying pretty quickly. Maybe I can redo another one, but we all know it won't match if I do. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">SO sorry about the crapola lighting, it was dark out & I wanted to get this posted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<a border="0" href="http://funtocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img hlnk="alt=" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdRJuzBfv8CHPJBJIL1UtO6etT3bc7F_F1v-EYNtB-MECUf0IYQQv3NZ2iNNzt29VVgfB-IOviz5q4SFPRKqLrGowwbseInwXyst5QCmLF5MfMix6FrtuUX5RreFp2UrJuDqc_UxXz_o/s400/Look+at+Me.jpg" target="_blank" title="Look at me, I am SO Crafty! @ Fun to Craft!" /></a></div>Marjori Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10287467525905928036noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4005596776451909922.post-27476789637304853162010-04-12T18:58:00.000-07:002010-06-02T16:47:00.079-07:00Ikea mirror redoI have had these Ikea mirrors around my house for...oh, at least 3 years, so I thought it was high time to actually DO something with them (ie: <em>one</em> of them).<br />
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All I did was take aluminum foil and dry emboss it in a Cuttlebug folder - I ran thru 3 squares at a time with wax paper in between sheets, worked like a charm!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I Modge Podged the squares onto the wood, then took some antiquing medium, rubbed it all over, then wiped off. It needed more ooomph, so I took one of my pigment ink pads for stamping & rubbed it over the raised areas & the edges. I love the way it turned out!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now to work on the other 8 I have left. :::sigh::</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">edited to add: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How freakin' cool is this! Thanks for the feature!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/alishascorner/FeaturedButton1copy.jpg" /></a> </div><br />
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