tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220917112024-03-04T23:03:33.763-05:00Shell's StuffStamping to relax ...Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.comBlogger502125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-60541107191157263912015-05-27T17:17:00.003-04:002015-05-27T17:17:31.633-04:00Fun Keychain<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Things have been so busy around here. I took some time today, though, to make a couple of key chains for my daughter and I. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since these are the first ones that I have done, I learned a few things. I'll be able to improve them as I do more later, but I can say that I really love these little things. I look forward to doing more and to doing some different designs. The "Plain Jane" design for this was a free design to try. I added the "I love horses" in the middle. If you're interested in trying these designs in your embroidery machine, go to http://www.thebeanstitch.com/ .</span><br />
<br />Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-60434727169947652262015-01-09T22:42:00.001-05:002015-01-09T22:42:31.003-05:00Card for a Cowboy<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">A friend of ours had a horrible wreck in North Dakota on Christmas day. I wanted to make a card to let him and his wife know that we're thinking of them. Making cards for men is usually a difficult process for me, but thankfully, he's a cowboy (yeah, a real one!). I can totally handle that. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">I used an old set from Clear Dollar Stamps for this card. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">The sentiment speaks of our love for horses. I used a Spellbinders' die to do the edges of the sentiment layer. Then, I used the airbrush to age and 'burn' the edges.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">Hemp twine was perfect to use for my rope. I had to make sure I kept my coils even or Joe might fuss at me! LOL! I used glue dots to hold the 'rope' on. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">Oh ... the image was colored with my Copics .... surprised?? Haha</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">If you get a chance to pray, please pray for healing for our friend Cowboy Joe. He has a long road ahead of him, and he will appreciate the prayers.</span></div>
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<br />Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-22352538562360719392014-11-17T09:00:00.000-05:002014-11-17T09:00:02.826-05:00Sharing<div style="text-align: center;">
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-71440561328188465242014-11-16T18:08:00.001-05:002014-11-16T18:08:11.980-05:00Happy Baby Shower!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Babies are such sweet gifts from God, and it's such fun to celebrate those beautiful gifts with new parents. Friends of ours at church are having their first baby - a girl - in January. Their shower was today, so I can finally share the card and gift with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">She sewed a sweet little taggie for little Chloe to carry around. This was definitely not the first one she sewed, but it was the first one she pinned herself. That's very difficult, and she did a great job. We repinned it to get it all straight, but I was so proud of her for trying and for doing a good job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I found this little fox online, and she totally matches the fox on the shower invitations. So ... I converted it to a .pes file and made baby Chloe a bib. I used pastel/muted colors for this since the pink was so light.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The taggie that I created is a full yard and has her name and the little fox on it. I hope that little Miss Chloe gets lots of use from it and loves it as much as Jaydin has always loved hers.</span></div>
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<br />Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-63284704453952747412014-08-15T20:46:00.003-04:002014-08-15T20:46:27.115-04:00Some Sassy Coloring<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been in the Haven twice this week! I haven't finished a card, but I did color an amazingly precious image and have worked on a new prayer journal for myself. I made a new prayer journal for my son's girlfriend, as well. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'd love to know what you think. I really enjoyed putting color on this image. She's just so sassy! I haven't decided what kind of card I'm going to make with it, yet. I hope to do that next week.... or maybe tomorrow. We'll see! :) </span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-57593966435966882572014-02-17T19:52:00.000-05:002014-02-17T19:52:01.264-05:00Chipboard Journal .... Last Page<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I finished my chipboard journal today. I love how the last page turned out. It's all about my love of sewing. Now, I have a wonderful little journal showing 8 beautiful blessings from the Lord.</span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-38754688501089021332014-01-30T20:44:00.000-05:002014-01-30T20:44:43.275-05:00365 Project - Day 30<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I won this super cute set from the <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/" target="_blank">Your Next Stamp</a> blog hop a few weeks ago. I couldn't wait to play with it. As I worked with it, I was reminded of the many friends I've met through the barn. So, this one is for them. I'm very thankful for them and the love of horses that we all share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Everyone needs a set of Quackers in their lives. No, I didn't say they need Quacks. I said that they need Quack-ers. :) Mine is on Splitcoaststampers, and I'm happy to say that they have been friends of mine since 2004..... wow ... 10 years. It's amazing how people can become friends through the internet. We've been through a lot of good and bad. I'm glad that we've all been through it together. I'm very thankful for each of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, today, my chipboard journal page was inspired by the Quackers. </span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-10547733677351050622014-01-16T19:22:00.001-05:002014-01-16T19:22:07.721-05:00Day 16 ..... Whimsy Chipboard Journal Page<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love being silly, and I love whimsy. I'm so glad that God gave us the ability and freedom to laugh and be silly. How wonderful it is to be able to express that joy and delight ... and to share it with others.</span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-75939860809623941622014-01-14T19:51:00.001-05:002014-01-14T19:51:53.018-05:00Ooh La La!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have also completed 2 weeks with my 365 Project. You can find that on my other blog,<a href="http://shellsfamilyblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Live the Life</a>, if you'd like to see it.</span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-87698035715330432442014-01-07T18:40:00.000-05:002014-01-07T18:40:20.290-05:00My New Project <div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today, I'm sharing a post from my other blog, <a href="http://shellsfamilyblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Live the Life</a>. Since January 1, I have been doing one project each day. Some projects are photography, and others are sketches. I've had a variety of mediums so far. The goal, however, is to do one creative project every day. Each project is based on a central theme or subject. Mine is My Awesome God. This is my post on that blog today....</span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-26827465989917179292013-11-07T18:42:00.000-05:002013-11-07T18:42:04.698-05:00Birthday Challenge<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I just love this little Fhiona. Her windy fall scene is just precious and perfect for our recent weather. So, using this adorable stamp, I created this card for a special friend/family member in NJ. </span><br />
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-52958255773548354062013-10-04T19:46:00.001-04:002013-10-04T19:46:06.092-04:00Need a Little Pick Up<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tomorrow, we are attending a 90th birthday party for a very sweet man, the father of one of our closest friends. It's been a while since I've needed a masculine card, so this one was both a bit of a challenge and a refreshing change.</span><br />
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-52894079892460817742013-10-02T09:00:00.000-04:002013-10-02T09:00:04.808-04:00Cute Little Pouch Tutorial<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After creating my little taggie owl yesterday, I worked on some little denim pouches. These are great to use for any little things - spools, buttons, bobbins, crayons, etc - and SO easy to make.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This one is about 7 inches tall. I used a pair of my daughter's old jeans, so it is fairly narrow - about 6 inches. </span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-28898671742025798902013-10-01T18:37:00.005-04:002013-10-01T18:37:51.140-04:00Fabric Fun Day<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">I took today to create with fabric. I'll get some cards done later this week. I've had an idea in my head for quite a while about a little 'taggie' owl for little ones. I didn't have a pattern, but found a simple owl outline online to use as a guideline. I added some as I cut him out for the seam allowance. I hope to make a pattern and improve on the design (and sewing!) later, but I'm pretty happy with the prototype. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">And here he is with his wings open. Yes, I realize that I needed to change thread for the dark part of the eyes, but I was being lazy ... :) I think the wings ended up a good size, and I'm pleased with having ribbon feet. The main body part is fleece with cotton wings and a fuzzy middle section. He has batting in his wings and Polyfil in his main body section. His beak is a small piece of minky.</span></div>
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<br />Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-19168237557687194722013-09-20T19:10:00.000-04:002013-09-20T19:17:13.448-04:00Birthday Cake Pop<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I managed to get up in the Haven today. :) A friend is having a birthday next week, and I wanted to get a card done for her. I'm not sure if I will get it to her on time, but I'm gonna try.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today, I used Cake Pop Fhiona from Your Next Stamp. She's just so cute!!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">I am such a very blessed person ... and sometimes, I can't get over how blessed I am. A friend found out that I really wanted the Copic airbrush system, and because she's never used the one she has, she sent it to me! It arrived on Tuesday, but I only had time to get it set up and give it a short trial run. Today, though, I played with it a bit more. It's going to take me a little while to practice, but it's such a great addition to my crafting tools. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">So ... today, I worked on a thank you card for my friend. I don't think I can possibly thank her enough, though.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">The image was printed some time ago from the web. He was colored with Copics ... duh. :) The blue and green on the image layer were done with the airbrush, as well as the flowers at the top. The wings of the bee are embellished with a glitter pen. The sentiment layers were cut with Clear Dollar Stamps' dies (Designer Label Dies) and stamped with an old SU set. The gray background is embossed with a cute folder that has little bugs and hearts on it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">I hope my friend feels a touch of how much I appreciate her generosity.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">Ok .... off to work on goody bags for a very special princess' party. I hope all of you have a great Thursday and a great, big, beautiful tomorrow!!!</span></div>
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Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-83861933648192100992013-09-05T20:50:00.001-04:002013-09-05T20:50:15.522-04:00In the Nick of Time<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It wasn't really my plan for the day, but I created another card for the challenge As I started working in the Haven and the Seam today, I had an idea for a card bouncing around in my head. So, during a break from other creations, I put this one together. It's actually a baby card. I have a friend having her first baby soon, and I knew I needed a card for her for the shower in a few weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">She said that the walls of the baby's room are going to be gray and the accents will be coral, yellow, purple, and green, so this is what I came up with. The butterflies and flowers are all dies from <a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/" target="_blank">Your Next Stamp</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I altered the inspiration sketch a bit by making the image layer square instead of round. It just worked well with the butterflies. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's kind of simple, but I like how it turned out. Not a typical baby card. I hope she likes it. :) :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I worked with a lot of fabric today. That was fun. Hoping I'll get to create tomorrow and Saturday. I probably won't get a lot of time next week. We'll see. I need my creating time! :) :)</span></div>
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<br />Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728439586220382588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22091711.post-74048131993708199692013-09-03T09:00:00.000-04:002013-09-03T09:00:13.495-04:00Cake Pop Challenge<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Another <a href="http://ynschallenges.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">challenge card</a> for you this morning. I created this sweet card yesterday during my unexpected time in the Haven. I love pink and brown together, so I went with that as my color scheme. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">I wanted something a little different for the embellishments on this one, so I looked for some buttons that might work. I liked the feel with these. Fhiona is, of course, colored with Copics.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Time at home today, so hopefully, I'll get to create a bit! What are you doing today??</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Have a happy Tuesday and a great, big, beautiful tomorrow!!</span></div>
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