Sharonstampsalot

Switching to Blogger.com

I am switching over to Blogspot.com and will no longer be posting to typepad. I will leave this blog up until around June 30th to direct everyone there. Come see me at: http://sharonstampsalot2.blogspot.com/

Church Shoe Box Swap

I got together with 5 other ladies at my church on Sunday to participate in a shoe box swap. It was fun visiting and making cards. We each desinged a card then prepared enough product for each person to make 3 cards. We each went home with 15 cards. Here are pictures of our cards.

 

 

Making the perfect Bow

It couldn't be more easy-peasy, just click this link by Suzanne Dean:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dNjNeg36vc

thanks Suzanne!

Beautiful Bleach-Out technique

I am always looking for easy yet beautiful techniques for my customers and stamping friends. I love the Fifth Avenue Floral set and haven't used it in a while. I thought the bleach out technique would work well with this set.

End Time Bible Prophecy

Have you ever been curious about end time events, maybe you are looking for some perspective, some understanding. If so I would like to invite you to come hear John Bradshaw from 'It Is Written' via telecast at:

904 Shaw Road, Puyallup, WA

or you can view it on line at: http://www.itiswritten.com/television#seminars/podcasts/babylon_rising

Here are the details:

What will the 7 p.m. nightly topics be?
Wednesday, May 25
Babylon Rising
Just as ancient Babylon grew into a mighty, world-ruling kingdom, modern Babylon has been doing the same—developing into a colossus that will dominate the world at the end of time. Follow the prophecies of the Bible and see that Babylon is rising!

Thursday, May 26
The Day of the Dragon
In ancient times, a powerful kingdom rose to dominate the ancient world. Personal liberties were eliminated and government controls dictated life at its most personal level. History repeats itself. How close are we to living in the “day of the dragon”?

Friday, May 27
Mystery and Mayhem
Revelation’s “Mystery Babylon” sees leaders in all areas of society joining together in an alliance that will produce chaos and confusion on a global scale. Dark spiritual forces will impose themselves on life at every level.

Saturday, May 28
The Writing on the Wall
What goes up must come down. Just as ancient Babylon saw the writing on the wall, the fulfillment of Bible prophecy sees the writing on the wall for modern Babylon. There is hope for people living in a world where Babylon is rising!

Will this series be good for a general audience?
Yes. Babylon Rising will be perfect for visitors! Irrespective of your religious background, you'll be comfortable attending this exciting series. Babylon Rising will reveal that forces at work in the world today are driving us toward the greatest event in human history—the Second Coming of Christ!

This series will be designed to show how the things going on in the world today are working to bring the world together for Earth’s last crisis—and that Christ is our hope and will see us through. During these meetings, Pastor Bradshaw will discuss relevant topics and ideas to really connect with issues people are grappling with today.

I know this is being hosted in-person elsewhere.  Where?
The Cashman Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How long will the meetings last?
Four nights. The series will take place May 25-28, 2011, and each program will last approximately one hour.

Another Faux Metal card

This Faux metal technique is a little more involved than the my first one but I do love the results of this version.

Items needed:

• Metallic Embossing Powder (I used Silver)
• Heat gun
• Versamark™
• Stamps
• Cardstock (heavier cardstock works best) I used silver cardstock w/silver embossing powder
• Scissors
• Powder Pal® (optional)

1. Ink your stamp with Versamark ink and set aside

2. Cover cardstock completely with Versamark ink

3. Then cover with metallic embossing powder

4. Heat completely melting the embossing powder

5. Let it cool a little then cover with Versamark again

6. Cover with more embossing powder and reheat

You will need 4 layers to get a nice deep impression.

7. Once you have the 4 layers, working quickly you will reheat it and stamp your image onto the heated embossing powder and voila faux metal.

It's a little messy but well worth it. I would love to see what you come up with.

Enjoy!

Tell me what you think..........

Faux Metal technique

This is  perfect for the man in your life. This technique is so easy, this is the card we'll be making for my June technique workshop.

Saying Good-bye to Shasta

We had to say good-bye to our sweet Shasta today. We had her for 18 years, she was 19 years old. It's so hard to say good-bye especially when you have to make the decision to have them put to sleep. I know it was the right thing to do for her but I feel like a murderer.

 

We have 2 kitty's left, a brother and sister, and they are 19 years old. One is healthy and one has severe arthritis. Although the arthritic kitty is on pain meds and steroids I fear his time is short. Having all our pets so close in age is hard. We didn't think about it when we rescued each one of them.

National Scrapbooking Promotion (ends May 31st)

Two Weeks Left of National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

May 15, 2011

There are only two weeks left of National Scrapbooking Month and the National Scrapbooking Month Promotion! This promotion is a great opportunity for card makers and traditional scrapbookers to try something new. In addition, if you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator,nowis a great time to join. You can sign up with the Digital+ Starter Kit for 30 percent off, as well as the Stampin' Memories Add-On!  Click on the animated 'National Scrapbooking' box on the left side bar of my blog to go directly to the Stampin' Up! ® website.

Hydrangea Encouragement

I felt like making a card with dimension and chose the Because I Care hostess set ( free with a $150.00 workshop or personal order) and the 4 petal punch from the Itty Bitty punch pack (page 201 - $16.95). I punched the flower added a little Wild Wasabi to the center then using my stylus I cupped the flower then using Tombow Multipurpose glue I dipped the flowers into the glue using my tweezers and placed them on a the  stamped and colored Hydrangea image.