LOGAN'S SCRAPBOOK ALBUM COVER...

If you remember little Logan - my friend Diane's daughter's (Adrianna) son - I made the Jungle Pals birthday card for his 1st birthday a short time ago and Alphabet Letters (search for Logan on my blog for all of them) last year.  I also started an album for him back then.  I didn't make all the pages as Adrianna ended up coming home and I was planning to make them with her.  Unfortunately we didn't get to do so and the project languished until she came home again recently.  I will show you the pages we did over the next week, but for today, I wanted to show you the cover.

I kept the album cover very simple as they are a military family and will move often.  I didn't want to make something that would damage easily or would be complicated to pack, so I left it flat with just decor elements.  I decided on the monkey theme as his nursery was to be Jungle Animals.  As it happened, "our little monkey" was what they called him when she was pregnant (thought I didn't know) and it was perfect!  Sorry for the angled picture, but it was the only way I could get a shot as the sheen of the decor elements was causing a glare for the camera.  Enjoy!

LOGAN'S SCRAPBOOK ALBUM COVER SUPPLIES:

• Album – 12" x 12" Linen Album (this color retired - Natural, Real Red & Navy available )
• Decor Elements – M is for Monkey, Chocolate (retiring June 30 or while supplies last)
• Ink – Pink Pirouette
• Accessories – So Saffron Decor Elements Sheets (#118797, $12.95 - retiring June 30 or while supplies last), Chocolate Decor Elements Sheets (#114337, $12.95 - retiring June 30 or while supplies last, being reconfiqured), Old Olive Decor Elements Sheets (#118803, $12.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Swirly Decorative Strip Die (#113456, $19.95 - retiring June 30 or while supplies last), Serif Essentials Alphabet die set, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet die set

JAZZING UP MY NEW MAILBOX WITH DECOR ELEMENTS...

This post is all about my new mailbox.  Funny subject for a post on a stamping blog, right?  But when I saw this mailbox I knew I had to have it.  We live on a very busy road and you are taking your life in your hands when you step into the street to check the mail.  So I really wanted to get a mailbox with an access in the rear to get your mail, yet it had to be pretty, too.  Hubby just looked at me like I was crazy and said "you want to spend WHAT on a mailbox?"   My birthday was a couple of weeks ago though and I choose the mailbox over jewelry or anything else!  That way he couldn't complain!

Of course, I had to dress up the mailbox a little more.  It needed the house number, of course.  So I added those with die cuts from the Simple Numbers Dies using our Vinyl Sheets.  And it needed another decorative element - like that finishing touch of jewelry.  There's always room for embellishment in life, right?  I would have loved to use the Fleur-De-Lis Decorative Accent, but even the smallest one was too big.  So I added these lovely Ornate Flowers Decor Elements pieces.  Aren't they just perfect?  Hope you enjoy my little project. 

How will you use Decor Elements to decorate YOUR life?   Send me your pics!

ORNATE FLOWERING MAILBOX SUPPLIES:

• Decor Elements – Ornate Flowers, Small Chocolate (#119563, $9.95)
• Accesories – Chocolate Decor Elements Vinyl Sheets (#114337, $12.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Simple Numbers Dies (#115968, $44.95)

SO MANY TOYS...

Today I thought I would share a picture of one the Decor Elements that I put up on one of the walls in my Stampin' Studio.  The phrase fits my room perfectly right down to the paper airplane!  I have rough texture walls as you can see if you click the picture to enlarge.  Stampin' Up does not recommend the vinyl on this type of wall.  However, I took a risk and it paid off!  They work perfectly well on the rough surface - it just takes more time to apply as you have to be much more careful while doing so.  I have several more phrases I am just waiting to find the time to put up!

And here is a long-view so you can see the scale of the piece:

SO MANY TOYS SUPPLIES:

• Decor Elements - So Many Toys, Medium Black (#117807, $15.95)
• Tools - Decor Elements Applicator (#114285, $1.95)

Check out our Definitely Decorative Catalogs for ideas to personalize your space today.  It is so much fun and they come off easily, so they are even perfect for renters, holidays or those who frequently like to change their decor!
 

MINIVAN DECOR ELEMENTS UPDATE...

Last month I posted about the Decor Elements I had put on my car so far and asked for your opinions (Decor Elements, Opinions Needed) about whether to add anything or not.  The advice seemed to split right down the middle - most demonstrators said to leave it plain and businesslike.  Most customers/stamping enthusiasts said they would put some color and creativity into it.  I appreciate all your comments and emails and carefully considered them all.  Ultimately, I decided to add a little something.  Not too much or too busy.  But I decided that I needed to show a taste of what you could do with our FABULOUS Decor Elements line.  Hopefully I inspire others to add their unique personality to their vehicle as well!

So today after church, I added these flowers to the back of my car.  No matter what I did, I just couldn't get my camera to pick up all the colors in the vinyl.  I think it's time for me to turn in my ancient relic of a camera that was among the first digital cameras available...  I hope you like the final results!  So, what do you think?

Initially, I used the larger Stampin' Up! logo (for demonstrators only on our supply list) and I cut the letters for my website address out of our White Decor Elements Vinyl Sheets with my Big Shot and our Alphabet Simple Letters Dies.  Just today, I added the Medium Flower Garden Decor Elements #116057, $16.95 pictured here:

DECOR ELEMENTS, OPINIONS NEEDED...

A few months ago, I decided to advertise my Stampin' Up! business on my minivan with our Decor Elements line.  I ordered the Stampin' Up! logo and I cut the letters for my website address out of our Decor Elements Vinyl Sheets with my Big Shot and our Alphabet Simple Letters Dies.  Then they sat there as the weather was cold and nasty out at the time.  Finally this week it has warmed up and the sun was out today, so I decided it was time to get them up.  I haven't quite decided whether to put my phone number on there or not, but I left space to do so under the web address if I decide to.  Here it is so far:

Now I need to decide whether to further "decorate" the back window with Decor Elements (DE) pieces, or just leave it looking business-like and plain.  I would appreciate your opinions (other demonstrators, customers and everyones!) on what you think I should do.  I promise to consider them all!  Keep in mind my minivan is a dark red and the amount of room left on the window versus the size of the DE pieces.  I can remove the right NCUKD label, but not the left permit right now.  Also, I do have a great many of our Big Shot Dies and could cut out other color vinyl pieces as well if you think of something with those.

Please check out our Definitely Decorative Catalogs below and let me know what you think I should use:

Consider decorating your vehicle to fit your style and make it all your own!  It was so easy to do - took only about 20 minutes to make sure it was centered and all.  I don't know why I waited so long to do it!

JINGLE BELLS GLASS BLOCK...

This is another of my Decor Elements Glass Block Creations.  I wanted to change it up from the lighted blocks that I have done previously.  So for this one, I used a "wavy" block versus the "ice" one I have used in the lighted blocks.  This allows you to see into the glass block for better (although wavy) viewing of objects inside. 

After applying the Decor Element to the front of the glass block, I used vellum paper with Serene Snowflakes stamped in Whisper White (from the Holiday Mini - available only until January 4!) on the inside back wall of the block.  Then I filled with Jingle Bells and wrapped with ribbon.  I wish there was a Real Red 1 1/4" Striped Ribbon!  But, these will have to do.  It's difficult to photograph and get the snowflake paper to show up very well against my usual backdrops - the closeup was the best I could do.  They look wonderful with candlelight behind the block, but I couldn't get that to come out on camera either! 

Well, I'm just back from a Longaberger Christmas Branch Party with my sister branch, so there is much to do before going to bed.  Until next time...

 

JINGLE BELLS GLASS BLOCK SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Set  –Serene Snowflakes (Holiday Mini #115438, $20.95)
• Card Stock –Vellum Paper
• Ink –Whisper White Craft Ink
  
• Decor Elements – Jingle All the Way (M) Real Red, #114708, $9.95
  
• Ribbon –   Chocolate Chip 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain, Sleigh Bells
  
• Accessories – Large Deco Glass "Wavy" Block (Michaels),  Jingle Bells in assorted sizes
  

Marie

SPOOKY EXPRESSIONS LIGHTED GLASS BLOCKS...

Countdown to Halloween Project #12

Is it cheating to use more of my Lighted Glass Blocks for another project?  It is a different Decor Element set, different color lights and a different size block.  I wanted to do a glass pumpkin, bowl and jar, but since I'm not driving right now, I had to settle for what I had on hand. Sorry!  :)

For this trio, I used the Spooky Expressions Decor Elements.  You get a set of three faces which you can cut apart for use on three separate projects for only $4.95, so it is very economical to use.  I used all three for the glass blocks, but you could easily use one of them on a glass pumpkin bowl (very inexpensive at Walmart) and another on a large glass jar, etc. and get very different projects with each.

Although I could not get a picture that shows it very well, the miniature lights that I used are orange, so the blocks have a very "pumpkiny" glow.  Sorry I could not get one to turn out better than this.  Enjoy!

Supplies:

• Spooky Expressions Decor Elements #117568, $4.95
  
• Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbons
  
• Small and Large Deco Glass "Ice" Blocks
• Miniature lights (I used a 50 light orange Halloween set)
  

 Marie 

SPOOKY SPIDER GLASS BLOCK...
Countdown to Halloween Project #8

I've been waiting to use this Spooky Spider Decor Element for quite a while now and I finally got a chance to put it together.  I made a Jingle Bells Christmas Lighted Block last year and have wanted to do the spider one ever since.  It came out really cool and is not the "usual" type of Halloween decoration which is what I was going for. 

The Deco Block looks best with the miniature lights that have white cords.  Check the bridal department of your local craft store for those.  You could also use one of the battery operated tealight candles in the block.  Enjoy!

Supplies:

• Spooky Spider Decor Element, Small
• Basic Black 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
  
• Small Deco Glass Block
• Miniature lights (I used a 20 light set)
  

 Marie