The Silly Stamper

Shout Out

2010-10-11T15:30:00.002-04:00

To my SIL Pam. She's teaching classes at AC Moore in frederick and also does some Demo Days at Photo Scraps in Eldersburg. Pop on over to her blog GeeezeyPeasey Papercrafting to have a look. If you have a chance take one of her classes- they are highly fun!

Back to the 80s

2010-03-22T10:32:00.000-04:00

Wayyyyyyyyy back last August, my totally rad SIL threw me an 80's themed birthday party. (I love most things 80s.) SO I finally got around to doing a thank you card (so sorry it was so late) using my awesome 80's Anya stamp. Totally appropriate, right?

More recently I spent some time with my boss' young daughter (who I've hooked on cardmaking & TGF Stamps.) We decided to make our very own Club Anya Membership cards. These are both versions of Kenzie's membership passes. She loved the 80's Anya- she saw pics of her mom that looked like this!

Happy Monday!

Michelle

Cool, Easy Project.

2010-03-20T10:12:00.000-04:00

I did this project as a stocking stuffer for hubby, and I liked it so much I made one for myself and my brother-in-law. This is great to keep by the computer for notes and its fabulous to throw in your purse. I just wrap a rubberband around it and it's virtually indestructible!

I took 2 floppies and punched holes with my crop-a-dile (love that thing!). I measured and cut down scrap paper to the right size and punched that and then I inserted two round clippy thingies (that's the technical name) and I was finished. I love that I can recycle paper by using scrap paper and that it's refillable. When you're finished with a sheet you just rip it right out.

2 more cards

2010-03-19T10:22:00.003-04:00

Several weeks ago my boss slipped on the ice and hurt her tailbone so I made a card for everyone to sign using Cornish Heritage Farms stamps. I just love the bandaids!

Here's another card with Toby Cub. A co-workers brother had a little boy.

This little bear is just too cute! I cased another card from the TGF gallery.

Inside

Have a beautiful weekend!
Michelle

Bonus Post

2010-03-18T08:12:00.004-04:00

Well, I intended to post every day and I haven't, so here is a bonus post.

This is a project I tried a while ago and had such a fun time doing.

Magnetic Paper Doll.

I stamped out and colored the doll and all the clothes. I glued them to a magnet sheet and cut them out and voila! I put them in a CD tin and they are small, portable, and best of all they stay together!

I hope you enjoyed my project. Have a wonderful day!
Michelle

Whew...

2010-03-18T07:57:00.005-04:00

Wow. Does time get away or what?!?! I would like to thank you all for your warm welcome back! And onto another card or two.

This was a free digistamp from a contest by The Greeting Farm. She reminded me of Rizzo from Grease. Love the attitude!

This is Flapper Anya. She's so adorable. Partying down in her silver glittery dress.

Thanks for stopping by. Stay Classy!
Michelle

Back from Hiatus- I think...

2010-03-10T15:24:00.003-05:00

Wow, I know I've been gone so long. I've been dealing with alot of different life aspects, but I have made some time for crafting occasionally. I'm gonna try to post a card or two everyday for awhile.

This image is easily one of my favorite from The Greeting Farm by the enormously talented Marina Niera. It's called Toby Cub and it's digital. Toby is SOOOOOOO adorable. The first card was for my sisters baby shower and the second one was for a contest.

Have a silly day!
Michelle

Blog Makeover & I've been tagged...

2009-09-03T08:02:00.012-04:00

If you're reading this thru google reader or some other format- please stop by and look at my blog makover. I'd love to know what you think. Leelou Blogs did my new background from a pre-made template at a steal! And yes- That's a picture of me.

TAGGED!

My sweet and extremely talented bloggy friend Paulette was tagged last month and passed it on to her friends, and I am just getting around to complying. Sorry Paulette.
Anywhoo, you should go over and visit Paulette's blog and Etsy at http://beedeebabee.blogspot.com/ . She does AMAZING things with a little thread, some felt and a sprinkling of beads! Her creations are just gorgeous. Here are a couple of her recent creations:

Pumpkin Pin

Sunflower Pin

Paisley Pin

ADORABLE Witches Boot!

...and I am the proud owner of this beauty!

She also has a crazy quilt pin that I have been coveting!

BACK TO THE TAGGING:

Here are the rules...
1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules on your blog.
3) Write six random and/or revealing things about yourself
4) Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.
5) Let each person know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. My super power is to resist being tickled. How random, right? I can just turn it off. Drives my husband crazy - Hehehehe.

2. I'm a mess maker. It doesn't matter what I'm doing: cooking, painting, crafting, etc : I always make a mess when I'm working.

3. I love movie and music trivia. DH & I are constantly quizzing each other!

4. I'm a homebody. I love to be home. Any trips I take-I don't like to be gone long.

5. I'm addicted to interior decorating shows and blogs- but you couldn't tell from my house. I'm never all the way happy with my decorating skills.

6. I LOVE to put the car windows down, turn the radio up, and sing at the top of my voice. I don't care who's looking! Heck, if you feel like it-join in ;)
P.S: I sing over the intercom at work too!

OK- Now to tag other people. I'm gonna break the rules and tag 7 people! Please stop by their blogs. All of these ladies are amazing artists!

Stef- http://glitterbabegreetings.blogspot.com/

Mary- http://mystampinhide-away.blogspot.com/

Lisa- http://llcreations.blogspot.com/

Amanda- http://stampme.blogspot.com/

Julie- http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/

Joni- http://astickysituation.blogspot.com/

Pam- http://geezypeaseypapercrafting.blogspot.com/

Thanks for coming by and have a silly day!

Michelle

Elisabeth Bell Blog Candy

2009-08-11T08:26:00.004-04:00

Elisabeth Bell is having a blog candy giveaway. Six sweet new designs called Belles and Whistles. If your like me -you love her charming little girls and boys. Go visit now and enter to win these new designs. You can enter to win until August 23rd.

TGF strikes again.

2009-08-10T15:11:00.003-04:00

What is it about these stamps that I adore??? You got me, I just love the rubber out of 'em! these are 2 more birthday cards I made. This one is one of the first Miss Anyas. Colored with colored pencil & Sansodor. A little punch here, some photo corners there and a bit of ribbon and stickles for good measure. BTW, I discovered stickles about 6 weeks ago and am completely obsessed. They are my embellishment of choice. For those of you who don't know- stickles is a (IMHO) superior glitter glue product that comes in all different colors. I am totally addicted. Everything MUST have stickles!

And here is a Wild Things card. Also with colored pencils and Sansodor. What can I say? It's fun, Although I got some copics for my birthday- so stay tuned for some trials with that! The sentiment says "Just popping up to say....Happy Birthday!" But it could say just about anything.

Hope you enjoyed. Have a silly day!

Michelle

Post-it Purse

2009-08-06T13:46:00.002-04:00

I actually made a whole set of these post-it purses a few years ago from the fabulous Wild Asparagus papers, a little ribbon, some decorative brads, adhesive and velcro. I saw something like this in a mag- probably PaperCrafts-my fav. Now, I can't remember if there was a template or if I just kinda fudged it, but it's super easy to make. And makes a great gift.

This is the open view. There is a bit of velcro at the top of each handle to hold it closed.

I hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by and have a silly day!
Michelle

Thank You Sumo Much

2009-07-31T10:55:00.002-04:00

I just love this image. This is a digital stamp from House of Mental that is on The Greeting Farm. I prinited it out on white cardstock and colored it with my medium of choice these days, colored pencil & Sansodor. Then I looked up the translation for "Thank You" and "You're Welcome" in japanese. I used the shapes feature in word, along with a fun font to print out the bubbles.

On the inside- I did a translation, like the dubovers from those campy martial arts movies.

DH really thought it was funny. I was pretty pleased with how it turned out.

Arigato Gozaimasu for looking.
Have a silly day!
Michelle

I won, I won...

2009-07-30T11:42:00.003-04:00

I received this award from not one, but two different people. What an honor! Mary My Stampin Hide-away who does amazing creations and right now is on the DT for Sherrod Studio, and Amanda Stamp Me whose cards just blow me away and has also been published several times, gave me this award. It's my first and I'm so excited to pass this on.

Now, I am supposed to pass this award on to 5 other special bloggers who I consider friends. Here are my nominees in no special order:

Pam- geezeypeasey papercrafting

Paulette- beedeebabee

Christine- christines-creativetherapy

Joni- A Sticky Situation

Lisa- Lisa Lectura Creations

I am so inspired by you ladies, and can never wait to see what you have on your next post. Your work is beautiful and I so enjoy browsing through your blogs! To pick up the Circle of Friends Blog Award: Cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog. Nominate at least 5 other bloggers you feel have become part of your circle of friends. Link to your nominees, within your blog post and include these instructions on how to pick up the award in your blog post. To show your appreciation to the person who gave you the award, link back to their blog. Finally, comment on the recipient’s blogs, to let them know they've received the award.

Another Crop of Birthday Cards

2009-07-30T11:22:00.008-04:00

Well, August around here is a BIG birthday time. Lots & lots of birthdays. Here are some cards I've made for upcoming celebrations.

This is a stamp set from The Greeting Farm called Fly High. Love the little pig! The sentiment is from Hampton Arts- another cupcake set. I know- I can't get enough of cupcakes.

This is Rock The Farm from...You guessed it TGF. My fave. It made an adorable yet masculine card. This is exactly what my boss will be doing on his birthday- so it was perfect!

This is a stamp from C.C. Designs at Allthatscraps.com. A fun and playful image that works well for so many occasions.

And lastly, this is also C.C. Designs from Allthatscraps.com. I just love whimsical, cutesy stamps. Can you tell? Stay close. I still have lots more to show you.
Thanks for stopping by and stay classy San Diego! LOL.
(Couldn't resist that quote from Anchor Man)

Purple Cows!!!!

2009-07-28T16:19:00.006-04:00

I did several of these binder clip photo holders for my boss. Her sorority was the purple cows. Mooooooooo Baby! I used my favorite, The Greeting Farm's McSplendid Farm cow. This thing is totally touchable. With the fuzzy fibers, the sparkly sisters badge and of course the flocked purple sweater-They turned out quite cute, despite my fuzzy photo skills.

Supplies
Paper: Unknown DP, White Cardstock
Stamps: The Greeting Farm, Sentiment from computer
Ink: Colorbox Lilac Chalk, Memento Tuxedo Black, Colored Pencils & Gamasol, Black Pen
Adhesive: Pop Dots, Permanent Tape Runner, Elmers Clear Glue
Other: Binder Clip, Unknown Fiber, Stickles (on sisters badge)

New Computer Password Book

2009-07-27T15:51:00.005-04:00

I've been a busy bee. I finally got a bunch of things done, but I'm gonna have to post them a little at a time, to spread them out, which if you know me, is hard. I get so excited about things, that I just can't wait to share. You should never tell me a secret! LOL

Anyway here is my new computer password book I made for a co-worker who was admiring mine. The image was perfect for this. It's called www.sassy (this is not a link) from Sassy Studio Designs. They have an adorable selection of digital stamps. I got 3 on my first visit.

See previous password book post for open view.

Have a silly day! Michelle

Supplies

Paper: Manilla Folder, Citronella by KandCo., White Cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic YR000, ColorBox Green Pigment ink, Colored Pencils & Sansodor

Other: Prong Base, Tape Runner Adhesive, Store-bought List Pad, Magnets

Some recent cards...

2009-07-08T09:50:00.004-04:00

Here are some recent cards I made. The first is using a Pixie Lane image from Unity Stamps and Bloom & Grow Paper from My Mind's Eye (Love that paper.) I made it for a friend to thank her for having me over to my first ShoeBox Swap.

This card may look familiar. I took the image and pulled it off of another card I made (I decided I didn't like the card) and revamped it. I sent it to my dad for Father's Day. We watched Surf's Up last time he visited. I used Imaginisce stamps, Me & My Big Ideas Paper and Prima flowers.

And lastly this is my sisters birthday card. If you haven't noticed- I love my Anyas from The Greeting Farm. I just got the new summer wardrobe, and my sister went down to FL the day after her birthday so I sent this to her down there with a little spending money. I used K & Company's Citronella line which is the essence of summer.

Hope you enjoy.

Michelle

Surprise Package

2009-07-02T08:41:00.004-04:00

Here's the surprise package that I sent to my Dad yesterday, (kinda late, I know.) A little chipboard album for Father's Day. I love these old pictures. They give me such a comforting feel. Hope you like it.

Get Well.......SOON!

2009-06-30T10:33:00.004-04:00

Recently, two of my grandparents have had some medical problems, and have had to have hospital stays.

I made my grandma a flower box for her room, however I wasn't able to get it to her in the hospital, so she put it on her mantle. I used Nesties to make the flowers. It was a fun project!

Here's the backside.

My grandfather had heart surgery, So I sent him this card to wish him a speedy recovery. I used Cornish Heritage Farms Comforting Hugs Set.

Heal Fast Grandma & Grandpa. Love And Prayers to you!
Michelle

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2009-06-30T10:22:00.006-04:00

Here are some birthday cards that I've made recently. I put a gift card for a mani-pedi in this cute one for my best friend. I love this little Bathing Beauty Emma from C.C. Designs.

A Trio of cupcakes. I made this using cupcake stamps from The Paper Company. My co-worker Loved it. Looked so yummy with the stickles all over it.

And this is another card that I made for a co-workers daughter. I wish my photography wasn't so bad. It doesn't do this card justice. Again I used C.C. Designs & The Paper Co. stamps. All the paper was DCWV or Me & My Big Ideas Summer Pack.

Hope you enjoyed! Have a pleasant day.

Michelle

Happy Father's Day (a little late)

2009-06-22T09:15:00.003-04:00

Happy Father's Day to my Dad!

I am so blessed to have him my life. I LOVE our amazing relationship, and I am so proud of the life he has lived. Thanks, for everything Dad. I love and respect you.

Moonface

Wow- two days in a row???!!!

2009-06-09T11:05:00.004-04:00

This is a tea bag holder I made using the tutorial on SCS. I cased **Inge** 's tissue box- just too cute. This is the first one I tried, and I had so much fun, I made a similar one for a shoebox swap with my new friends, The Fabulous Meade Girls.

Password Book

2009-06-08T15:43:00.006-04:00

This is a computer password book. I saw some online versions and decided to try my own.

I used the back half of a file folder and folded it into 5 sections ( 3 main & 2 side sections) so that it has some thickness & you can add a good amount of paper. I hole punched some notebook paper and mounted it to a prong base that I inserted thru the back. this way I can divide passwords by category if I want to i.e.( craft sites, member site, health sites, etc.)

Also I can easily add & remove paper for changing of passwords and the pieces of paper can be shredded. I secured the flaps with light magnets so it stays closed, but I can easily get in and out of it.

Thanks for looking.

Michelle

Wow almost a month...

2009-06-08T15:26:00.006-04:00

since I last posted. I've got lots of bad pics of fun projects I've been working on. First for birthday stuff.

This is a goodie box I made my SIL & stuffed with new stamps. On the back the tabs are velcroed so you can lift them and put stuff in/out of the little box.

This is a profile view of the goodie box. I used K & Company Citronella paper. So refreshing.

This is a birthday card for a coworker made with Showtime from TGF. She is such a cutie.

This is Chloe Fairy from TGF- wishing a Happy Birthday to my sweet niece. This is spring up card so when you pull it out of the envelope it pops up. Chloe has just the right pose for this kind of card. It looks like she's saying SURPRISE!

I think I'll continue in a follow up post. Thanks for looking and to the people who are following me. THANK YOU! You rock!

Michelle

Meet our newest family member

2009-05-13T14:28:00.004-04:00

Otis. As in Otis Redding. Yeah baby. He's so cute and menacing too! We love to ride around town together.

The Coolest Chick Ever.....

2009-05-12T22:21:00.004-04:00

Is me! Just kidding. Check out this awesome Anya. Isn't she hip, sexy, cool and fun? I just love these contests. Whoever thought that a company would encourage you to alter it's stamps. This is Hello Ian, Dress me up Anya and some Dr. Frankenstein. She's ready for a night on the town in a black sequined dress, an awesome pageboy cap and matching clutch. I think she should go dancing. Her skin is Copic YR000, hair is done with gamasol & colored pencil, paper and glitter are random?! Hope I win. I feel like I have a good chance. TFL

Keep singing Grandma

2009-04-24T13:57:00.002-04:00

My two nieces and my mom were re-enacting the scene where Ariel sings so Ursula can capture her voice and they shout "Keep singing Grandma!" as my mom sang AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. So cute! Here's the gift card hold I made for my mom's birthday. I cased this from Chelseavantol over at scrapbooks.com- Her stuff is amazing. I put a Bonefish Grill giftcard inside. Is that appropriate or is it just sick to put a seafood giftcard in a mermaid holder?? OH well. That's just how I roll;)

MMMMMMM........breakfast

2009-04-24T13:54:00.002-04:00

I made these binder clips as a set. The owl looks like she's checking out the little snail. PS sorry my pics are so bad- I'm working on my photo skills. TFL

Altering IS FUN!

2009-04-24T13:49:00.002-04:00

These are some photo boxes that I made for my best friend. She wanted something at an AC Moore price that looked like a boutique buy. This is what we came up with. She picked out everything and I designed it. It was pretty fun and they match her room perfectly. I had some left over paper so I made a whole set of stuff. She got a matching frame and some magnets.

2009-04-10T12:53:00.002-04:00

I found binder clip photo/note holders on SCS and can't stop making them. Here is a gift set I amde for a dear friend of mine (she loves flip flops.)

I made the monkey for another friend and the hippo is mine. I just love pink and orange together, plus, my sister used to call me a hippo. Take that- Hippos are so cute and VERY dangerous. Hahahaha!

Happy Birthday Cupcake

2009-04-10T12:47:00.003-04:00

I worked FOREVER on this card and finally got it to look like what I wanted. It went through several revisions as I discovered that this busy cupcake paper, while cute, can be kind of hard to work with as a background. I perservered and got an adorable card if I do say so myself. Hehe.

In your Easter bonnet...

2009-04-10T12:41:00.003-04:00

I know it's been a while and ALL 3 of you that check my blog are probably happy to see something new. Well here are my easter cards. I used mostly Penny Black and 1 TAC image. I had so much fun making these. Happy Easter to yooooouuuuuuu!

We are young...

2009-03-22T18:27:00.001-04:00

Heartache to heartache we stand! Sing with me now- LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD! Here's my Rockin Rebel Anya. It's Pat Benatar! Anya has so many different personalities. She's so adaptable. I had the best time coming up with and making this card. Probably my favorite to date. I hung out with my Pammy yesterday at demo day, and ended up being her helper.. It was so much fun. By the end of the day I was pretty punchy and ended up singing and dancing between the demo tables. Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

I love Anyas

2009-03-19T07:47:00.003-04:00

I got my Anya stamps last weekend and have not put them down. I am in LOOOOOOOVE!

Have a great day.

Michelle

2009-03-15T15:56:00.007-04:00

Here are some other things I have been working on. I made a little gift bag with mini easter cards as a gift for a co-worker. All the stamps are studio g. A little note to say hello. I love that little snail from TAC. And this is my new Memo board that I made with my in-laws last weekend. It's so gorgeous. I keep my favorite things on it to inspire me.
Have a silly day!
Michelle

My First Post

2009-03-15T15:35:00.003-04:00

Yay! My first Post. I'm so excited. I got my first Anya Stamps from The Greeting Farm the other day and have been making cards all weekend. They are so inspiring. Here's the first card I made with Dress Up Ian & Anya.
Thanks for looking.
Michelle