9/21/14

Painted/Rope Beach Picture

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WOW! It's been a long time since I've been here.
I hope I still have some readers out there. :o)

 So, I saw this sign a while back in a store and wanted to do something like it but a little different. 

Here's the sign I saw, and bought.
 Well, I thought that was pretty cute but I wanted one with white rope. SO, this is what I came up with. 

 I bought an old frame at a flea market for $1. It was ugly and gold. Well, I can't have a gold frame in my mostly white beach house so, I painted it white. A LOT of white. Can't remember how may coats but it was a lot. Did I mention that I used Kilz 2 as my paint choice? Yep, I didn't use any regular paint, only the Kilz 2. It covered really well but I did need quite a few coats...did I already mention that? LOL  Anyway, after the frame was done I bought some canvas boards at Ross. They were so cheap, 10 8x10 boards for $7.99 AND the watercolor paints were there too, 12 colors for $3.99!! You can't beat that! I'm all in for a total of $13! WOO HOO!
Ok, I get out my paintbrushes and went to town. Just layered some color onto the canvas, nothing fancy, let it dry then hot glued the rope to it. DONE! Slid the painting into the frame and voila, a new piece of art for our beach house! 
BTW: We don't really live at the beach, but we pretend we do every day!

 Thanks for stopping by. 
I really enjoyed our visit!
Lorraine

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5/4/13

Ahoy, Stampers!!

A post/project by Jen C. at Stampin' Up!

Ahoy, Stampers!


I may live in a landlocked state, but the nautical look is everywhere. I love the bold colors and the strong patterns. Nautical denotes summer, water, and warmth—all things I love.

I recently bought a pair of navy and white striped shoes. Love ‘em! They were pretty much my inspiration for a couple of simple nautical-themed projects.



First, I made an easy card by cutting strips of Midnight Muse Cardstock and adhering them to a Whisper White card base. My greeting is embossed in Whisper White on Real Red Cardstock. This is a simple card, but the stripes make it bold and striking.



I also created a banner. I tried to replicate the look of nautical flags. There’s a ton of inspiration online for different nautical flag patterns. This would make a darling theme for a backyard BBQ or summer birthday party. However you choose to infuse nautical elements into your projects, just let your creativity set sail!

Jen C.
Concept Artist
Stampin' Up!

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Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

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4/29/13

Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit


 
 

Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit

Avaliable NOW while supplies last!!

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.
As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you'd like to give a little "thank you".
Ordering information:
Item 134542 $12.95
Available starting April 29, while supplies last.
Kit contents:
  • 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
  • 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
  • 13 green floral wire stems
Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)
Training Tips:
  • This kit makes a great gift, both assembled and unassembled. You may want to give it as a fun do-at-home project gift, or create it yourself to give.
  • The ease of assembly means anyone can do it!
  • Add your own finishing touch to the bouquet: place it in a vase, wrap it up in tissue paper, decorative ribbon, or twine.

 
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Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

Posted by Unknown at 4/29/2013 0 Wonderful Comments

4/16/13

NEW Dolled Up Card Kit-Available NOW!!

This kit is absolutely awesome!! Look at the cute cards you can create with this NEW kit. Go get yours now...http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1174 

We're excited to introduce our second Submit a Project Kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!


 
The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:
  • Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
  • 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
  • 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
  • Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
  • Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
  • Dress Up die-cuts (6)
  • Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
  • Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
  • Sponge Dauber (1)
Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*

Head on over to my SU! Website to order your kit NOW!!
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1174

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:
  1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
  2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
  3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
  4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
    • Doily
    • Very Vanilla Cardstock
    • Dress form
    • Flower
*Adhesive not included
 

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Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

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4/15/13

Shabby Chic Cones

Aren't these the cutest little cones you've ever seen??
I ran across these on the Sizzix blog and just had to share.
They'll be so easy to create with our SU! Petal Cone die and the Big Shot!!

 

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Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

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3/25/13

ALL SU! Fabric 50% OFF

Jump Into Spring Fabric Frenzy


Today’s the day! For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!
Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in extra-wide fat quarters (18" x 26"). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!
  • Promotion dates: Monday, March 25–Sunday, March 31, 2013
  • Available to both customers and demonstrators
  • Discounted fabric is available on all order types (customer, demonstrator, workshop order, and online orders)
  • No minimum purchase required to receive the discount
Page Item Description Retail Price Sale Price
170 126892 Essentials Designer Fabric $29.95 US/$36.95 CA$14.98 US/$18.48 CA
171 126983 Floral District Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
171 126894 Comfort Café Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
171 125411 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
171 125412 Twitterpated Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
171 122337 Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
171 122336 Beau Chateau Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
171 124066 Spice Cake Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
171 122335 Flirtatious Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
6* 129308 Tea for Two Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
13* 129307 More Amore Designer Fabric$9.95 US/$12.50 CA$4.98 US/$6.25 CA
*2013 spring catalog
Need ideas for using fabric? Click here to watch a video filled with fun ideas!
See Stampin' Up!'s YouTube Video for the Fabric Frenzy!

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Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

Posted by Unknown at 3/25/2013 0 Wonderful Comments

3/1/13

NEW CLEAR STAMPS!!

NEW Totally CLEAR Stamps from Stampin' Up!
What will they think of next!
Get this BRAND NEW Clear stamp set
beginning TODAY!!
Go to my online store to get your very own set!
www.lorraine.stampinup.net
 
Photopolymer Stamps by Stampin' Up!

Introducing photopolymer stamps by Stampin' Up! See how cool all-clear stamping can be and learn how our photopolymer is the best in the market!

Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin' Up!

Written by:
Lisa W.
Stampin' Up! Catalog Design Manager

I’ve always wanted to be a graphic designer. In fact, my aunt had one of those original Macintosh computers with the itty bitty screens and when we’d visit, she’d let me use it. It had this awesome program that would let you design cards. It was pretty cutting edge back then. Obviously, the time spent in my aunt’s home office foreshadowed my professional choices as an adult.

My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things. So when I was asked a few weeks ago to create some artwork for our first-ever photopolymer stamp set, I jumped at the chance to do something that would speak to my typography love. Can I get a holla?! Additionally, I wanted to focus on the cool benefits of photopolymer stamps (but we’ll get into that in just minute).

So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.




132956 $13.95 Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set
Stamp Set of 57!

I’ll admit, once I started playing around with the stamp set, I had a hard time stopping. The mess that has taken up residence in my craft room attests to this fact. So many witty one-liners, so little time.




But before I get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things I personally find really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!


Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.


So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Set is in the online store starting now. Go to http://www.lorraine.stampinup.net to order yours today!

Lisa W.
Catalog Design Manager

300+ NEW ITEMS ADDED
to the Clearance Rack!



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Cost is $4.95 (Postage Only) and is shipped in a USPS Flat Rate envelope.
If you're local you can pick one up for FREE! Catalogs mailed out within 2 days of purchase.
Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

Posted by Unknown at 3/01/2013 0 Wonderful Comments
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