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A Simple Card To Say Thanks

July 23rd, 2012

Thanks Card

During our Oregon vacation, my husband and I had spent one night at C.H. Bailey House.

This is a darling bed and breakfast that we didn’t really want to leave.

About a week after we came back we received a beautiful card from the hostess/owner, Sherry.

In this card she thanked us for choosing C. H. Bailey House.

I was so moved by this gesture that I decided to return a thank you card of my own, which is the one you can see above.

Sometimes a simple ‘thanks’ will suffice.

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Process

This card was super easy to make.

I simply cut the patterned paper a bit shorter and narrower than the card front (4″ by 5¼”) and mounted it over the card front.

Then I stamped the speech bubble on top of another, more solid, patterned paper with Versamark ink, covered it with embossing powder and heat set it with the heating tool.

Next I added the greeting, which fit perfectly inside the stamp from the other set – and embossed it as well. As I didn’t have a period stamp, I simply added it with a Versamark embossing pen before applying the embossing powder to the entire greeting.

Finally I cut around the embossed image and adhered it to the card with some foam tape.

That. Is. All.

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Freebie – Labeled For Life Journaling Spots

July 20th, 2012

PREVIEW - Journaling Labels
Today I am sharing a set of FREE ‘Labeled For Life’ journaling labels with you guys (for personal use only).

I know you loved ‘Labeled For Travel‘ so I made another set of printable labels for everyday projects and it’s neon too!!! So fun. As before, you can cut these labels with scissors OR with Label One dies by Spellbinders – easy peasy.

To download it simply click on the image (or the link) and if it doesn’t work try to right-click on it and opt for the “save target as…” option (it may be phrased a bit differently on different operating systems – but do NOT opt for the “save image as” option, as you will get the low resolution tiny preview image).

I hope you like it and have lots and lots and lots of fun with it.

If you like it –

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Unleashing The Creative Child Within You
Back when we were kids creativity came naturally to us. Everything was possible and our prolific imagination was the only limit we knew.
Through the years we have grown apart from our inner creative child and along with that – have lost our pristine and utter joy of creation.

In this e-book I will pave your way back to your inner creative child, brick by brick.

“Unleashing The Creative Child Within You” will explain why you became distant from your core creativity and will reveal the secret to getting it back.

With exercises designed specifically to help you find the inner child within you, regain its confidence and unleash it – you are bound to get your mojo back faster than you think.

Get “Unleashing The Creative Child Within You” for your Kindle
for only $4.99.

You can read the Kindle book on Kindle devices, on your smart phones or on your PC or MAC.

Card Inspiration – Thanks

July 16th, 2012

Thanks Card

I have recently won a spot (via Lisa Spangler’s blog) in Jennifer McGuire’s and Kristina Werner’s newest class: “Stretch Your Stamp“.

So far this is a FABULOUS class with so much information and a TON of inspiration. I will definitely check out their next classes.

The class is broken down into types of stamps (alpha, graphic, etc.) and for each type they have a separate lesson with a ton of non-conventional ways to use these stamps.

I was really inspired by one of the ideas from the letter stamps lesson, which is stamping the letters twice without re-inking the stamp and creating an offset shadow.

I’ve also just bought Studio Calico’s “Stepping Stone” alphabet stamp set. I love the font and the versatility of having a solid and an outline version of each letter. [Another buying option: Simon Says Stamp]

As the letter stamps are all cut to the same length, it is easy to align all the letters together and stamp the entire sentiment at once, rather than stamping each letter individually. It also helps that the word ‘Thanks’ doesn’t have repeat letters…

You should give this double stamping technique a try – it’s so easy and the results are really fun.

[Regrettably I found that most of my ink pads dried out, so my results are not the best – but try it with a juicier ink pad and you’d love it]

Now I need the ink fairy to visit, as I just bought a ton of stamp sets (well, 5 setsis a ton for me…) and I cannot play with them without ink. Bummer.

By the way, the stripe of patterned kraft paper is taken from the sheet I designed for the backers of my Journaling Mates. So with each package you buy, you get a piece of this high quality, exclusive patterned paper as well.

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Vacation Withdrawal

July 14th, 2012

Oregon Coast

A few days ago my husband and I came back from a relaxed vacation in Oregon.

We started in Portland and made our way back through the Oregon coast to Crater Lake, Bend, Sun River and Columbia River Gorge.

Oh. My. God.

Oregon is GORGEOUS!

We had such a great time.

Stayed at great hotels and ate great food

[i.e. gained a ton of weight.]

[i.e. lots of extra gym time for us]

As I came back I had so much catching up to do that I went straight into vacation withdrawal.

I hope to snap out of it as soon as possible.

I have so many projects planned out that I want to share with you guys.

So, please stay tuned 🙂

Unleashing The Creative Child Within You
Back when we were kids creativity came naturally to us. Everything was possible and our prolific imagination was the only limit we knew.
Through the years we have grown apart from our inner creative child and along with that – have lost our pristine and utter joy of creation.

In this e-book I will pave your way back to your inner creative child, brick by brick.

“Unleashing The Creative Child Within You” will explain why you became distant from your core creativity and will reveal the secret to getting it back.

With exercises designed specifically to help you find the inner child within you, regain its confidence and unleash it – you are bound to get your mojo back faster than you think.

Get “Unleashing The Creative Child Within You” for your Kindle
for only $4.99.

You can read the Kindle book on Kindle devices, on your smart phones or on your PC or MAC.

Freebie – Printable Stitched Notes

July 13th, 2012

PREVIEW - Journaling Labels
Today I am sharing a set of FREE stitched notes with you guys (for personal use only).

These cute notes are measured about 4″ by 2″ and are great for cards or to compliment your layouts and mini books.

To download it simply click on the image (or the link) and if it doesn’t work try to right-click on it and opt for the “save target as…” option (it may be phrased a bit differently on different operating systems – but do NOT opt for the “save image as” option, as you will get the low resolution tiny preview image).

I hope you like it and have lots and lots and lots of fun with it.

Make sure you didn’t miss the rest of the free printables on Creativity Prompt.

If you like it –

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Flower Power – A Trip To Filoli In Photos

July 9th, 2012

Flower Power - Filoli, CA

These are snippets of uneditted photos I took on a recent trip to Filoli.

I believe that flower power can brighten any day and on my dad’s birthday I want to brighten everyone’s day!

Enjoy!

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Unleashing The Creative Child Within You
Back when we were kids creativity came naturally to us. Everything was possible and our prolific imagination was the only limit we knew.
Through the years we have grown apart from our inner creative child and along with that – have lost our pristine and utter joy of creation.

In this e-book I will pave your way back to your inner creative child, brick by brick.

“Unleashing The Creative Child Within You” will explain why you became distant from your core creativity and will reveal the secret to getting it back.

With exercises designed specifically to help you find the inner child within you, regain its confidence and unleash it – you are bound to get your mojo back faster than you think.

Get “Unleashing The Creative Child Within You” for your Kindle
for only $4.99.

You can read the Kindle book on Kindle devices, on your smart phones or on your PC or MAC.

Free Printable – Neon Madness Journaling Cards

July 6th, 2012

PREVIEW - Journaling Labels
Are you ready to glow in the dark?

Today I am sharing a set of FREE neon madness journaling spots with you guys (for personal use only).

To download it simply click on the image (or the link) and if it doesn’t work try to right-click on it and opt for the “save target as…” option (it may be phrased a bit differently on different operating systems – but do NOT opt for the “save image as” option, as you will get the low resolution tiny preview image).

I hope you like these mad neon journaling cards and have lots and lots and lots of fun with them.

Make sure you didn’t miss the rest of the free printables on Creativity Prompt.

If you like it –

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Free Printable – Keep Calm and BBQ On

July 4th, 2012

Keep Calm and BBQ On | Creativity PromptHappy 4th of July to all my American Readers. I hope you are having fun plans for today! To all my other readers – do you really need a reason to go out and BBQ? No, right!?

To celebrate I am sharing a FREE ‘Keep Calm and BBQ On’ poster with you guys (for personal use only).

You can print it on paper and laminate it to create fun placemats, or frame it and hang it on your wall…

To download it simply click on the image (or the link) and if it doesn’t work try to right-click on it and opt for the “save target as…” option (it may be phrased a bit differently on different operating systems – but do NOT opt for the “save image as” option, as you will get the low resolution tiny preview image).

I hope you like it and have lots and lots and lots of fun with it. Make sure you didn’t miss the rest of the free printables on Creativity Prompt.

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Unleashing The Creative Child Within You

July 2nd, 2012

Creativity Prompt's BookPlease allow me to introduce or perhaps reintroduce my book: “Unleashing The Creative Child Within You”.

This book contains the secret key to unlock your creativity.

  • Have you lost touch with your creativity?
  • Do you regret not finishing your scrapbook layouts or other crafty projects?
  • Do you miss the simple and utter joy of creation that you once knew as a child?
  • Would you welcome a way to get it back? And with it, the passion, purpose and fulfillment that’s been missing from your life?
  • If any of these questions make you stop and think… then this is the perfect book for you.

    Wouldn’t it feel wonderful to experience that sense of creative freedom again? And to feel it on a regular basis?

    Creativity is available to anyone, no matter who they are or what they do. Because that spark of creativity you knew as a child continues to smolder within you, awaiting your summons. In other words, that creative child within you still wants to come out and play…

    In this e-book you will discover…

    • A simple formula to increase YOUR creativity, rather than mold and shape your creativity to the standards of others…
    • How to recognize and get rid of the creativity blocks in your life.
    • How to think outside the box and discover the joy of making your own creative way in the world.
    • A process to regain the creative enthusiasm you had as a child.
    • Carefully designed exercises to help you reinvigorate your creativity and recognize the joy and reward that comes from creative expression.
    • How you can live your life in a more creative way.
    • The one technique to stop listening to the marketing prompts that invade our consciousness daily and rob us of true creativity.
    • The system to create a direct and immediate link to your creative inner child, who is waiting to come out and play.

    There is no fluff here, no rhetoric and no shallow new-age promises. This book is a concise roadmap toward enabling your renewed creative expression.

    Once you begin this journey, there is no looking back. Because when you live creatively, the only place you’ll want to look is to the future, where the next creative reward awaits.

    Get “Unleashing the Creative Child Within You” on your Kindle today for just $4.99 and let your creativity grow! [or borrow it for free if you are an Amazon Prime member!]

    Do you not own a Kindle device? No problem! You can read Kindle books on your smart phones or on your PC or MAC. Downloading the Kindle App or software is absolutely free.

    Free Printable – Stained Journaling Cards

    June 29th, 2012

    PREVIEW - Journaling Labels
    Today I am sharing a set of FREE stained journaling cards with you guys (for personal use only).

    Photoshop brushes credit: Cup Stains | Grunge Borders

    To download it simply click on the image (or the link) and if it doesn’t work try to right-click on it and opt for the “save target as…” option (it may be phrased a bit differently on different operating systems – but do NOT opt for the “save image as” option, as you will get the low resolution tiny preview image).

    I hope you like it and have lots and lots and lots of fun with it.

    Make sure you didn’t miss the rest of the free printables on Creativity Prompt.

    If you like it –

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