Thanksgiving 2009

February 15, 2011

Thanksgiving 2009, originally uploaded by Barefootstamper. This was an adaptation of the Everyday Life sketch in the Ella Publishing Quick Quizzes ebook. I changed the dimensions a bit and love how it turned out. Challenge for today was to use ribbon… and I didn’t!  

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look at november

February 14, 2011

look at november, originally uploaded by Barefootstamper. Inpsired by the LOAD interview with Anna Aspnes, I tried to create my own template using InDesign. I don’t have a clue how to use this software, so I couldn’t make the title in a color, but all in all, I love the way it turned out. Just [...]

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What do to when you discover that your iPhone is still in the pocket of your jeans… which are now in the washer:

February 14, 2011
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This is my sad homage to the Pioneer Woman.  Yep.  I love Ree.  Unfortunately, I also identify with her sometimes.  Ref:  HERE What do to when you discover that your iPhone is still in the pocket of your jeans… which are now in the washer: 1. Cry 2. Update Facebook with your sad status.  Wish [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day and some tips for faster cards

February 14, 2011
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Happy Valentine’s Day! I spent the entire day yesterday working on cards. I decided that I was just flat out tired of not having the time or the card when I needed one.  I decided I’d give you guys a couple of tips: 1)  Go digital: This one, features my adorable puppy, Bo.  I CASED [...]

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Halloween 2009

February 14, 2011
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For this layout, I challenged myself to use old supplies and create my own layout. I have a passion for collages, so I created this 9 photo grid that would print on letter size photo paper. I bordered it with some old “ribbon tape” from Martha Stewart that has been collecting dust in my drawer [...]

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Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday

February 13, 2011
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I had a ball today playing with my Silhouette die cutter.  I figured out how to make linked text and “ta da” – instant birthday card! To go with it, I used my Silhouette to also cut this fun little gift card holder box from Adela Rossol:  Slotted Gift Card Box Stuff like this makes [...]

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Made My Day

February 13, 2011
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I love Tammy Herschberger.  I had the honor of working with her for a couple of years on Paper Craft Planet and we’ve remained friends.  I commented on her blog on this card. I just love it.  I’ve always liked that image, but the way Tammy colored it just made it alive.  All of a [...]

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Coming soon…

February 12, 2011
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The Painting With Petals video will be coming soon.  The stamp came today… I’m still waiting on ink pads  

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Getting Ready for Halloween

February 12, 2011
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Simple layout using Halloween color scheme. Title is cut using my Silhouette. The velvet embossed bats are cut out along the edge and then the green mat is slipped behind the wings. Simple layout that came together pretty quickly.  

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It’s-Just-So-You

February 11, 2011
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Using a template by Cathy Zielske. I love her clean style and yesterday these templates were all 50% off, so I stored up. Just a note, the feedback on the Painting with Petals cards was great.  I will do a video.  I’ve ordered the supplies and as soon as they arrive I’ll pull it together.  [...]

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