rockin birthday

February 20, 2011

rockin birthday, originally uploaded by Barefootstamper. Simple grid layout for Scrappy Sunday challenge on Paper Craft Planet. Love pages like this — seriously, probably 15 minutes to knock out.  

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Painted Petals – Video :)

February 20, 2011
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yahoo!  I finished the video.  Please pardon any technical mistakes — this is the first “voice over” video I’ve ever done. I learned this technique from Archivers, so I think it’s only fair to link up their online store for the inks and stamp: Inks are HERE.  Pick Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge, Fired Brick, Broken [...]

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at a glance december 2009

February 17, 2011

at a glance december 09 052, originally uploaded by Barefootstamper. Didn’t follow the prompt today — just needed to get the layout done. Thank Heaven for Cathy Zielske  

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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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