Thursday, November 27, 2008

Winter Christmas Post ~ CC 194 & SC204

I combined two splitcoaststampers challenges, the color challenge #194 and the sketch challenge #204, into this card. I love my new Winter Post stamp set!



Stamps: Winter Post, All Holidays
Paper: Urban Garden DSP, Really Rust, Basic Gray, Going Gray & Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Really Rust & Basic Gray
Other: Clear EP, Heat Tool, Basic Gray Taffeta, Key Tab Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals


Tuesday, November 25, 2008

A Very Merry Christmas ~ BIC33

This photo that Beate posted for the Be Inspired Challenge #33 was just what I needed tonight to get the "stamping bug" again. I love the earthy tones and the mellow vibe this photo gives, yet it still has a feeling of celebration.



Check out the clear embossing with my new Kindred Spirits stamp set! Love it!





Stamps: Punches Three, Kindred Spirits
Paper: Kiwi Kiss textured cs, Old Olive, More Mustard & Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Versamark, More Mustard Classic
Other: Clear EP, Heat Tool, Scallop Square Punch, Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin, Stampin' Dimensionals


Holiday Extravaganza Online Sale Starts Wednesday



Stampin' Up! announced the Holiday Extravaganza Sale will start on Wednesday, Nov. 27th and run through Monday, Dec. 1st. The sale will include product bundles at a 20-50% discount. To shop online for these fantastic bundles, visit my website http://staceyschafer.stampinup.net and click Shop Now. I encourage you to shop early because supplies are limited!

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Jewelry Color Inspiration #13

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge will be posted each Sunday and will include a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

If you want to play along, simply make a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that includes the colors indicated with the jewelry piece. (If you don't have the exact colors, just use ones that are similar:) Then, submit your creation to me by posting a comment by Saturday, Nov. 29th at 11:59 P.M. and including the link to your project. You may also wish to post your photo at Splitcoaststampers.com using the keyword JCI.

Those of you who participate in the challenge will receive recognition the following Sunday...so what are you waiting for...join the fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Sandi Meyers is a fabuluously talented jewelry designer who features some of her Graceful Earth designs at rubylane.com. I absolutely love the bright color combination in this necklace!





Here's the card that I was inspired to make with my new True Friend stamp set that I earned free with Stampin' Up! last month. I love this color combination...definately one of my favorites:)



Stamps: True Friend
Paper: Taken with Teal, Kiwi Kiss, Brilliant Blue, Rose Red & Whisper White CS
Ink: Taken with Teal, Rose Red & Kiwi Kiss Stampin' Write Markers
Other: Crafters Tool Kit, Scallop Edge, Wide Oval & Photo Corner Punches Rose Red 1/4 Grosgrain, Stampin' Dimensionals


Jewelry Color Inspiration #12 Submissions

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge was posted last Sunday and included a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

This cool bangle bracelet was found at the Uncharted Etsy shop.



The following stampers decided to play along, simply by making a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that included the colors indicated (or similar) with the jewelry piece.

Thank you to the following ladies for joining in the fun and creating these beautiful projects! You are an inspiration to me and to all the stamping blog surfers who drop by Stacey's Stampin' Stage:)

Julie



Melissa



Becky



Tara



Jackie



Friday, November 21, 2008

Scandinavian Season Stamp Camp









Thanks again, Judy and Bonnie!



Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Scandinavian Season Stamp Camp Sneak Peek

Here are a few sneak peeks into Thursday's Scandinavian Season Stamp Camp! This stamp set and coordinating designer series paper, Ski Slope are so gorgeous together. You can't go wrong with these two products if you're wanting to send beautiful Christmas cards this year. Check back for a full-size view of the cards!









Sunday, November 16, 2008

Make & Take Christmas Tag

Here's a simple Christmas tag that customers who visited the Holiday Open House today were able to make. I love these darling little Big Shot Sizzlets Snowflakes! They add so much more detail and pop to the tag, don't they!



Stamps: Holiday Collection
Paper: Kraft & Confetti CS, Patterned Prints Hostess Pack
Ink: Basic Black, Versamark
Other: Vintage Brads, Crafters Tool Kit, Big Shot, Snowflakes Sizzlets, Tag Corner & Horizontal Slit Punch, 1/4" Always Artichoke Grosgrain


Jewelry Color Inspiration #12

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge will be posted each Sunday and will include a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

If you want to play along, simply make a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that includes the colors indicated with the jewelry piece. (If you don't have the exact colors, just use ones that are similar:) Then, submit your creation to me by posting a comment by Saturday, Nov. 22tnd at 11:59 P.M. and including the link to your project. You may also wish to post your photo at Splitcoaststampers.com using the keyword JCI.

Those of you who participate in the challenge will receive recognition the following Sunday...so what are you waiting for...join the fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I found this cool bangle bracelet as I was searching for this week's Jewelry Color Inspiration. Isn't it beautiful? You can find more amazing jewelry designed by this fantastic Philly, Uncharted at her Etsy shop.





Here's my card with this awesome contrasting color combination to further inspire you to create:)



Stamps: Best Yet, Fancy Flowers
Paper: Always Artichoke, Only Orange & Whisper White CS, Patterned Prints Pack
Ink: Versamark, Mellow Moss & Only Orange Classic
Other: White EP, Heat Tool, Powder Pal, Orange Bead Duo, Tombo All-Purpose Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1/4" Always Artichoke Grosgrain


Jewelry Color Inspiration #11 Submissions

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge was posted last Sunday and included a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

This piece was found at Between the Cleavage by Crickette, designed by Crickette Brown Glad!





The following stampers decided to play along, simply by making a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that included the colors indicated (or similar) with the jewelry piece.

Thank you Melissa, Julie & Sankari for joining in the fun and creating these beautiful projects! You are an inspiration to me and to all the stamping blog surfers who drop by Stacey's Stampin' Stage:)

Melissa



Julie



Sankari



Saturday, November 15, 2008

Magic Reindeer Food

I saw this darling idea on Angie Kennedy Juda's blog, Chic 'n Scratch. I thought it would not only be a perfect little treat to send to my children's Christmas parties at school, but also for little treats to sell at the vendor fairs that I'm participating in this holiday season.





Stamps: Deer Friends
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red & Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic
Other: Big Shot, Top Note die, Chunky Essentials (red), Alpine Originals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Small Cello bags, Scallop Circle, 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches
~~~~~~ and General Mills Quick Oats ~~~~~~


Friday, November 14, 2008

grateful for you

This week our family had a little scare with our labrador retreiver and our wonderful neighbors were so helpful with the situation! I'm sending this card to them to express our gratitude!



I love this stamp set, Puns from the Past, from the catalog sampler so much. It reminds me of my Great-Grandmother and of many childhood memories. I especially remember helping her in the kitchen with the old-fashioned grater!

Stamps: Puns from the Past
Paper: Kraft, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive CS
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic
Other: Alpine Ribbon Originals, 1/4 Always Artichoke & Chocolate Chip grosgrain, Fresh Favorites II buttons, mini glue dots


Kreativ Blogger Award

Pat at the Stamp, Paper and Ink blog nominated me for this Kreativ Blogger Award. How exciting! Thanks, Pat!



The rules are:
l. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs.
4. Put links to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for your nominees.

I nominated the following "kreativ"ly amazing bloggers:

Me & Mi Stamps
Chloe-Jill Designs
Artistic Avenger
My Stampin' Spot
Butternut Sage Designs

Happy Autumn Blog Award

Jackie over at My Sweetest Girls blog nominated me for this blog award! Thanks, Jackie, YOU are the sweetest!



Now, I have the difficult job of choosing only five bloggers to nominate. Hmmm...this is really tough since there are so many amazing stampers out there that I get inspiration from every day. Here's my attempt at narrowing down my long list of favorite blogs to visit:

Tethered 2 Home
Well Dunn Ideas!
In Stamping Mode
Vera Stamps
Memories of Us