Stamp-A-Faire 2012!

I really have so many other things to do right now, but needed to blow off a little emotional steam this weekend, and what better way to do it, than STAMP! :)

Just so happens this weekend was Papertrey Ink's Stamp-A-Faire event, which was held entirely online this year.  A pretty neat concept, I think it worked out pretty well.  I really loved the hello and goodbye videos, as well as all of the techniques the whole Design Team worked on.  I was cracking up watching the outtakes of Heather Nichols' video on her blog...too funny!

Anyway - I didn't get to participate in ALL of the challenges, but I did get to do a few, so I thought I'd share :).

First up- is the morning make and take - I don't have the new Natural Beauties stamp set (yet! lol) but thanks to some birthday money - I will soon! I used Rosie Posie for mine instead.  Had fun with this little cutie -- and that sentiment has GOT to be one of my favorites of all time...ever.  

Next, is the ribbon challenge... ha ha ha...yeah.  I think I was REALLLLY ambitious to try and do Betsy's technique -- and I'm sure that the jar candle I had to use (a large yankee candle jar that was burned about 1/2 way) didn't help... Glad I tried it, but will DEFINITELY need some more practice!  

Lastly - and this one I made today, because I didn't have any shaving cream...until last night, lol.  I absolutely LOVE the results!!!  What do you think???  Can't wait to give this to someone special :)  Thanks to all of the Papertrey Ladies!!  So glad I got to play along!!!  Hoping to get to some more of the challenges if I can, they all looked GREAT!

Thanks for popping by!!!  Have a GREAT day!!!

Supplies:

Make and Take Card:

Raspberry Fizz Cardstock - Papertrey Ink Vellum Cardstock - Papertrey Ink We Go Together Stamp Set - Papertrey Ink Rosie Posie Stamp Set - Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select White Cardstock - Papertrey Ink Turning a New Leaf Stamp Set - Papertrey Ink Beautiful Butterflies Stamp Set - Papertrey Ink True Black Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink Simply Chartreuse Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink Orange Zest Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink

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Ribbon Technique Card:

Simply Chartreuse Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink Raspberry Fizz Cardstock - Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select White Cardstock - Papertrey Ink Turning a New Leaf Stamp Set - Papertrey Ink Orange Zest Bitty Dot Ribbon - Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy Vintage Buttons - Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst Bitty Dot Ribbon - Papertrey Ink Mehndi Medallion Mini Stamp Set - Papertrey Ink

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Tie Dye Technique Card:

Raspberry Fizz Cardstock - Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select White Cardstock - Papertrey Ink Royal Velvet Cardstock - Papertrey Ink Think Big Favorites #13 Mini Stamp Set - Papertrey Ink Raspberry Fizz Ink Refill - Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores Vintage Buttons - Papertrey Ink Summer Sunrise Ink Refill - Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores Ink Refill - Papertrey Ink Summer Sunrise Vintage Buttons - Papertrey Ink Raspberry Fizz Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink Summer Sunrise Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink

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Waltzingmouse Blog Party - and a little ramble...

I can't believe June is already more than 1/2 over!!  It's the last week of school here, and truthfully, it couldn't come at a better time - we're all EXHAUSTED! lol.  However, it will still be busy, as the kids will head to camp, and I will still be heading to work every day.

At the last minute, I got to whip up something simple and fast for today's blog party (or I guess yesterday's, but I'll get in RIGHT under the wire, lol.

Here's the inspiration photo:

And here's what I did with it:

I told you it was simple and quick!  But -- I do love the color combo, which is primarily what I used from the inspiration photo.  A few little orange gems adorn the sentiment (I get it from my friend Pam, she understands, lol) That bottom chevron looks black, but it is indeed dark gray *sigh*.  Thanks for popping by today - glad I got to play!

Now -- the ramble.  My older daughter is a bit shy, ok, she REALLY shy, but more than that, she's not the "stick up for herself" type of girl - and when adversity is in her path...she'll usually run the other way.  BUT - about a year and a half ago, she began martial arts training.  WHAT a difference in her confidence, and self esteem!  It's something she KNOWS she's good at - and she enjoys it.  This past weekend, she competed for the first time, and though it was not the ideal situation (nothing went according to plan) my "old" daughter would have freaked out - and decided not to do it.  My "new" daughter got up there - and though not perfect, did it.  She did it, and she did it with a loud kiyap (a loud yell) and essentially said "That's right -- I'm here, and I'm going to DO THIS".  My heart raced, and filled with pride for my little girl who is getting so big and brave.  

Until next time...

Smokey Shadow Cardstock - Papertrey Ink	Compact Sentiments Part 2 - Walztingmouse Stamps	Hawaiian Shores Cardstock - Papertrey Ink	Orange Zest Cardstock - Papertrey Ink
Fresh Snow Ink Pad - Papertrey Ink	Chevron Border Dies - Papertrey Ink

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