Best If Yet To Come... Framed

I have another framed project for you today... in a square frame.  It is difficult to find a good square frame, so when I see one, I usually grab it.  I think this is my last square one, so it's about time to start a hunt for a few more... for future projects. 

The Metallic Thread adds a fun touch to the flower.

Tip:
I wanted to emboss the blue butterflies with Iridescent Ice EP and the white butterflies with my mixture of Iridescent Ice/White EP, so I put a tiny bit of Snail Adhesive on the back of each and attached them to a scrap of CS.  I turned it on end and worked on one side at a time.  Each set of butterflies was inked with Versamark Ink and then the EP added.  It makes it really easy to emboss little pieces this way.

I used my Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen to add details to the stamens of the flower.

I have a lot of layers on my hydrangea.  That's what makes it seem so dimensional.

I hope you liked this project and that it inspired you to try one.  I always make them so that I can change out the project later and reuse the frame.  It's always good to have options:) 

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Collage Frames

I have some fun classes coming up for you.  My goal is to try to post a little sneak peek / preview for each class ahead of time, so you can get an idea as to what we'll be doing.  For now, here's an example of one of my COLLAGE FRAMES.  It's a super favorite of mine.  We'll be making collage frames twice this year --- once in February and once in August, with different themes each time.   

I wanted this collage frame to have a vintage look, to go with the photos and embellishments that I used.  I have pins from my father and great grandfather,  various buttons, a chipboard heart, and the original key and house numbers from my daddy's home in Iowa.  I also used Scrabble tiles (Hunt for these at garage sales.) to spell out 'family.'

The rosette die lends itself to creating beautiful embellishments for projects like this one, as well as the butterflies die.  I embossed the wings on my butterfly, to give it a special texture.  

If you plan to participate in one of both of these collage frames classes, I'd suggest that you start looking around now for unique embellishments that you'd like to add to your project.  Look around your home and scrounge around antique stores.  You'll be surprised at what you find and how much fun you have during 'the hunt' for them.

This is a collage frame that I made for my daughter-in-law for Christmas.  I had really good subject matter for this one:)  Notice how different a look you can get when you totally change the color scheme.  I printed all the photos in black and white, so that I could use a color scheme that would go with all of them.  This is a good tip to remember for scrapbooking, too.

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Good Mocha Morning!

I am so excited to share today's post with you!  This is one of my latest wreath creations.  It was inspired by my friend and customer, Marsha.  She created the most gorgeous collage frame at my class, using Mocha Morning DSP.  I love the yummy colors in these papers!  I was curious as to how they would look in a large wreath above my fireplace.  I was going for a vintage look.

I covered a few of my Spice Cake buttons (soft suede, from my stash:) with punched circles of the DSP.  I added Antique Brads to the crumpled flowers and to the embossed butterflies.  I love how it turned out.  Stay tuned for another Mocha Morning project, coming soon.

Before you go, just a few reminders about Stampin' Up! retiring products and new things to come:

Get them before they are gone! The Retired Accessories and Definitely Decorative (including Décor Elements) lists are now available and won't stay around for long, as these are limited in quantity and can sell out fast.  Some are even discounted from 25% up to 70% off!!!

I highly recommend placing your orders early as things will sell out. If you have not yet completed your collection of the 2010-2012 In Color ink pads, card stock, markers, refills, ribbon, you'll want to get them ASAP!  

SUPER GOOD NEWS:

I am offering a special that you'll want to enjoy:  If you order $50. in product through me (before tax and shipping) any time between now and the end of May, I will give you the upcoming new big catalog --- for FREE.  You can spread the $50. out throughout the time remaining until the end of May, as long as the cumulative amount comes to $50.  You can order online or during a class... and don't forget that ordering $25. at a time could earn you a free class, too, so it's all good and all fun!!!

Things to note:

• Classic Ink Pads: will be replaced with a new exciting "firm foam pad" being introduced with the 2012-2013 annual catalog.  The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better stamped images.
• Craft Ink Pads:  will no longer be offered, except in black and white.
• Stampin' Stampin' Write Markers: only select markers will be available individually (will still be offered in color collection assortment packs).
• 12" x 12" Textured Card Stock:  will no longer be offered.
• 12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock:  will only be available in select individual colors and color collections assortment packs.