Bunco with a Scrapbook Twist

Bunco, you say? Of course I'm an avid bunco player so when I heard from my friend Mary that she combines scrapbooking and bunco  . . . well, I just had to try it. I sent out invitations (I needed 12 lucky scrapbooker/stampers to play) and started planning a very fun event.

Scrapbook bunco - did I mention it's so much fun?- is a regular bunco game (dice, chocolate, lots of laughing) with the only difference, you are playing for stamp and scrapbook supplies. If you missed out on the fun this month, don't worry, I'm planning another one in a few months.

We didn't actually stamp anything at the bunco game but I did make every attendee one of these cards with my doggie stamp set called A Bowwow. Isn't he adorable?

It was a very fun night! I hope to see you at bunco next time! Let the scrapbook dice roll!

Have a wonderfully scrapbooking day!

Stamp Lifting

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say sometimes I just can't think of a thing to make. My Stamp Studio is full of gadgets, gizmos, pretty paper, and . . . well, lots of stamps. So how can it be that I'm sitting here just staring at all my fun stash?

I've discovered a secret though. If I stamp lift a card (copy a great card idea) or use one of the fun stamping and scrapbooking kits from Close To My Heart . . . presto, I'm creative again!

This card was made using the beautiful new Claire paper (Close To My Heart, of course). The card is located on page 124 in the Spring/Summer catalog. I didn't happen to have the paper they used for the card (it's For Always) but it was a snap to convert the paper into my Claire packet of paper. I also didn't have any of the cool embellishments (that really neat ribbon or black buttons) but I did have Baker's Twine and shiny sparkles. Presto!

Now I'm ready to make more. I love the Word balloons (one of the stamp sets that comes bundled with the Artiste Cricut cartridge bundle so maybe I'll make some more hello, thank you, and you make me smile cards.

I'm so lucky to have so many great things to use. If you are having a tough time getting creative inspiration go find something to stamp lift. Our Spring/Summer catalog has lots of great cards and scrapbook page ideas. Also, feel free to stamp lift from the cards posted on my blog. That's what I'm here for.

Enjoy!

Dream Pop!

The special for this month is so much fun. I created the sample cards from the directions that were included in the kit. I love the fun patterns and the great background and texture paper. This kit can be yours too . . . just spend $35 and you can purchase this great paper packet for just $10 . . . add a few of the suggested accessories and you can also purchase the great pinwheel stamp of the month. Wahoo!

Did I mention that I have additional card and scrapbook ideas AND the packet includes a whole page of cards and scrapbook pages. Unbelievable. Why reinvent the wheel . . . stamp lift away, my friends. Here are the cards I created.

Hedgehogs and Scraps

I'm on a "use it up" kick. It started with me sorting through my stamps to weed out those that are in my clearance basket. (Call me or email me if you'd like to stop by to shop my clearance basket . . . they are priced to sell.)

I found some stamps that I will never ever sell and one of those is my darling hedgehog stamp set. It's called Happy Forever and it makes me very happy to create cards or scrapbook pages with the happy little hedgehogs.

I have also been going through my old paper and finding uses for it. Here is just one of the cards I created. I might not be able to give this one away. LOL

Happy Use It Up week. :-)

Wedding Stationery

My daughter, Megan, is getting married this June and I was very honored to be asked to make the invitations. I used a paper pattern from a few catalogs ago called Footloose and the stamp set from the Workshop on the Go for Footloose. Mainly the little turtle who has become the wedding mascot.

 Too bad I didn't save an invitation for myself. I guess I'll have to make myself one. LOL

This card is the invitation to the wedding shower and the card on the right is the set of thank you cards I created. All matchy, matchy. The turtle thinks it's going to be a beautiful day and a perfect ceremony.

Sweet Spring!

 I love this new flower set. It's a perfect card to make for someone special.

I made this cute card for a friend, but apparently I forgot to add leaves. It's Spring! LOL

This card is another one I made using the stamp set, Happy Thoughts.

Can you tell I'm into the Pinks and Greens? I'm just happy with the sunny days we've been having!

Enjoy the ideas!

Your stamper friend, Elaine!

Do you have the latest Spring catalog?

This is the cover of our latest and greatest Idea Book . . . just a warning, you won't be able to resist the new papers and ideas. So many stamps and new papers are calling my name. :-)

If you don't have the latest catalog, send me an email, I'll get you a copy right away.
Have fun stamping today!