LAKESIDE STAMPER

Lakeside Inspiration...

"You can't use up creativity, 

Creative thinking builds on itself and

increases the creativity of the thinker...

You can't use up creativity.

The more you use, the more you have."  -Maya Angelou

 WELCOME to the Lakeside Stamper official blog site! 

Why Lakeside Stamper you ask? Well, I am blessed to live on a lake. In the Mohegan Lake community everyone who lives on the lake knows each other. Living on the lake has given me an appreciation for life, not only in nature's beauty but, also in the serenity and the perfect balance of it all. I can't help but be inspired by the lake. The lake is the common bond that becomes our "Gathering Place." The lake and it's shoreline is common ground, shared by all who live here and all who visit. I love, respect and I'm grateful for the lake.

So, stop by from time to time to see all of the inspirations the lake has given me. I now reach out to you who are passionate about creating. Let me help you connect with your creative spirits. Visit frequently and drop me a comment from time to time. I would love to hear from you.

As I end here and remember all the things which are most important; my family, friends, health, my home on the lake, I have to include creative "Gatherings." I urge you to take time from your hectic schedules for your creative spirit. You know you all have one. I firmly believe if we take the time out we can better take care of those who need us.

Here's to creative spirits and gatherings on the lake!!!

Stampin' Hugs,

Blog Transfer Up-Date...

Lakeside Stamper Blog Up-Date...

For the past three months I have been working feverishly with two friends Heather of blogsbyheather.com and Amy of websbyamy.com to transfer my Lakeside Stamper blog to a new platform & host.

Nothing is going to change when you search my blog, however the transfer is happening much of this week and I just wanted to give you an up-date and remind you, if you search for my blog in your browser and nothing comes up DON'T WORRY!!!! 
It means things are happening.

This transfer is a HUGE job and very time consuming. The main issue is that when we export my blog, that export file has my content, comments, and trackbacks. It does NOT have any files I've inserted into my posts (i.e., images, video, or pdf files). Those have to be transferred to the new server manually. I also don't have my CSS (my design elements) in that file and my design had to be recreated. 

So, while it's a lot of work I'm looking to the future to be able to give and offer you more. Nothing will change on your end, except I may not be live for a few days, while we work on this.
And, my first few posts may not be where I'd like them to be, because of the learning curve. 

I could have left things the way they were, but I need to grow business and this was a good option for both you and me. I'll be able to share more with you in different ways.  I'm very excited about it and hope you like the new look.

Please be patient with me, while I'm what some would call, "Under Construction"

Hugs,

Stampin' Up!: 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog Is Here!!!!

What can I say, except this new Stampin' Up! mini is amaaaazing! If you have ordered from me in the past six months, you should have received your Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs in the mail.  If not and you would like one, EMAIL ME and please include your address and I'll mail one out to you.

This Occasions Mini feature three different product suites. To view each suite click on the appropriate photo.

ATTIC BOUTIQUE SUITE

 

TWITTERPATED PRODUCT SUITE

 

SWEET SHOP PRODUCT SUITE

I'm holding the first 2012 Workshop on Sunday, January 22, so mark your calendars. More information will follow in about a week with details. 

See you on the other side on January 9, when my Lakeside Stamper will have a whole new design and blog platform.

Here's hoping 2012 is better for all of us.

Stampin' Hugs,

Christmas Isn't a Season. It's a Feeling...

Christmas 2011...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas Message...

Thank you for following the Lakeside Stamper Blog, being loyal customers and true friends.

Without you none of this would be possible. It is you who inspire me each and everyday to push myself outside of the box. It is you who I want to share this love and passion I have to create. So, from the bottom of my heart thank you and Have a Blessed Christmas and the Healthiest of New Year's.

I'm taking some time off until the week of January 9th. I'm still working behine the scenes as well as, spending time with my family and closest of friends. Look to January 9, for a new blog face lift and new format. I've been working hard to get the design and transfer done. I'm sure there's going to be a learning curve for me on a new platform and adjusting on your part to the new look. I'm doing this in preparation of offering you new tutorials, classes and much more.  Be patient with me and soon we'll all feel at home once again with the Lakeside Stamper. 

Hugs and Blessings,

Stampin' Up!: Stocking Builder Punch...

                  Stocking Builder Punch

December 20, 2011

Stampin' Up!'s occasion-specific mini catalogs allow the opportunity to share the latest seasonal products with you. Stampin' Up! often carries over products from their mini catalogs into the following Idea Book & Catalog. This time, however, Stampin' Up!  decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog into the next Idea Book & Catalog. Instead they will offer other great designs in its place--not to mention a trendy, new design planned for next holiday season.

Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase. I hope many Stampin' Up! stockings will adorn cards and brighten holiday projects this season and look forward to seeing what you create with the next seasonal design. 

 Click here to order the Stocking Builder Punch

Click here to order the coordinated Stitched Stockings Stamp Set

Order them both now and put them away for next year before the punch is no longer available.

Happy Hanukkah to You...

To all my fellow stampers who celebrate Hanukkah, this one's for you...

 Hanukkah Hugs,

Priceless Birthday Card: For Freddie...

Today is Freddie's birthday. Here is the last birthday card of the week I'm sharing with you. 

For this card I simply punched three circles out of Designer Series Paper and folded them, so two ends met in the middle. Out of Garden Green card stock I cut three triangles and with Tombow Glue I adhered them to the bottom of the flowers.  I stamped a motif to represent stems and leaves.  Then I stamped up a butterfly, punched it out and placed in in the upper left corner. We used this technique in a class and everyone loved it. See what you can come up with. Switch out the colors and use different size circles, for different size flowers.

Happy Birthday Freddie!

Always Birthday Card: For Aunt Alice...

Today is my Aunt Alice's Birthday. Here's the card I made for her. This card has many layers and I just love the color combination of Orchid Opulence and Soft Sky. I know these colors are retired, but these are the colors that inspired me for my aunt's card.  I love how the birthday message tucks into the Always heart, because that's where my wishes for my aunt come from. 

I have one more birthday card to shre with you tomorrow and these are only three of the eight birthday cards I had to make for this week! A lot of December birthdays! My husband John said they're all St Patrick's Day babies. He thinks he's sooooo funny...

 Happy Birthday Aunt Alice!

See you all tomorrow.

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack BLITZ: Red HOT Deals...

Hi, Stampers!

Stampin' Up! just announced another Great Clearance Rack Blitz with savings up to 80% off.  This sale will run from December 15, 2011 - January 5, 2012. 

Stampin Up! has just added over 200 new sale items to the clearance rack. Check out the CLEARANCE RACK HERE. Once on the page, go to the left sidebar and click on Clearance Rack. Remember this is for on-line orders only.

Here's a little taste of what's being offered:

40% off all styles of punches:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Candy Cane BIG Designer Buttons

Baja Breeze Glitter

Botanical Gazzette Designer Paper 

These are but a few of hundreds of sale items. Stock up now while supplies last. Treat yourself to a little holiday gift.

To view all of the CLEARANCE RACK ITEMS CLICK HERE. Remember, once on the page, go to the left sidebar and click on Clearance Rack

I'm telling you, they're like "Shut the Door" prices!!

Baby Blossoms: Janet's Birthday Card...

For my girlfriend Janet's birthday, I chose the Stampin' Up! retired stamp set, Baby Blossoms for her birthday card. Janet loves red, white and black. This is one of Janet's favorite color combinations, hence the Real Red, Whisper White and Basic Black birthday card. 

Baby Blossoms stamp set is a Two-Step Stampin'  stamp set and here is how that technique is done.  

Technique: Two-Step Stampin'

1]   Stamp the base image. I used Regal Rose Ink.

2]   Position and stamp the overlay or adjoining image. I used Real Red Ink.

QUICK TIP
Use lighter ink for the base image and darker ink for the overlying image. 

 Happy Birthday Janet! 

Cookie Swap: Recipe Card...

During the holidays many of us have cookie swaps; where each of us make a dozen cookies for everyone attending the swap. Part of the swap is giving the recipe for the cookies you baked. A nice added touch is to type out the recipe on your computer and adhere the recipe on a pretty, hand-stamped flat card. Here's a sample of one. Of course you can use any stamp set and any color combination. Punch a hole in one corner, insert an eyelet and loop a pretty piece of ribbon through it. These are a gift in itself...

Peace Within: Sympathy Card for Pet...

Here's a card I made to send to a new friend I've never met, who lost her dear cat, Ben. I chose the Peace Within stamp set for obvious reasons; the cat sleeping peacefully on the casual Adirondack chair.

I cut:

Pacific Point Card Stock:        8-1/2" x 5-1/2" scored @ 4-1/4"

Very Vanilla Card Stock:        3-3/4" x 5"

                                                       3-1/2 x 3-1/2"

Peach Parfait Card Stock:       3-1/2" x 4-3/4"

On the 3-1/2" square piece of Very Vanilla I stamped the cat and Adironack chair image in Black Stazon Ink. I used a combination Markers and Watercolor Pencils to color in the image.

I layered everything as shown and wrapped a piece of Pacific Point Stripped Ribbon around the Very Vanilla and Peach Parfait layers.

On a strip of Very Vanilla I stamped, "Peace within makes beauty without," in Pacific Point Ink.

RIP Ben..

Don't forget, there's still time to get an order in before Christmas.

PLACE AN ORDER HERE

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you next time.

Stampin' Up! DBWS Problem...

Stampin' Up! is having trouble with the main Demonstrator Business Website  http://lakesidestamper.stampinup.net site; however you may still order online by CLICKING HERE.  

Stampin' Up! was hoping to have this problem remedied yesterday, but as of today, they're still working on it.

Just thought you should know.

Thank You and have a wonderful weekend.

In memory of my father, who is missed dearly...

Q & A: Preventing Embossing Powder from Sticking Where You Don't Want it...

Q: How do I prevent embossing powder fom sticking where I don't want it?   A:  Nothing is more frustrating when you stamp a perfect image in the exact spot you want it before embossing it. Then you sprinkle on your embossing powder and heat set it only to find that bits of embossing powder is in ares you don't want it! This is where the Embossing Buddy (103083) comes to the rescue! It’s a little pillow containing a fine anti-static powder that you rub over your card before stamping the image with Versamark (102283) and adding your embossing powder. You will find that the image will be cleaner and crisper, and there won’t be any stray bits of embossing powder stuck elsewhere on your card when you use the Heat Tool (100005) to set the embossing powder. You can also use the Embossing Buddy before applying glitter, and even give the Powder Pals (102197) the once over before using them so your embossing powder or glitter won’t get left behind! The Embossing Buddy is an essential tool to have in your kit, so be sure to add one to your next order.

 

Open Sea: Masculine Birthday Card...

Friday, November 25, was my cousin's husband Ron's birthday. This is the card I made for him. It's pretty straight forward and I'm still in love with this Open Sea stamp set.

Card base is a 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" piece of Early Espresso.

A 5" x 3-3/4"  piece of Very Vanilla was cut for the layer. I ran this throught the Big Shot with the Stripes Embossing Folder.

On a separate peices of Very Vanilla I stamped the map (love it!) in VersaMark and sprinkled it with Gold Embossing Powder and melted it with a Heat Tool.

I cut the map out with my Circle Scissor Plus and mounted it on a 2-3/8" Circle Punch out.

I stamped, "Happy Birthday" in Chocolate Chip Ink. I trimmed around it and layered it on a piece of Crumb Cake card stock.

I layered the card together, but not before wrapping a piece of Chocolate Chip Scallop Dot Ribbon and bow around it.

Thanks for visiting and GET THOSE HOLIDAY CARDS MADE!!!!!! There's still time if you place an on-line order by clicking on my shop Stampin' Up! Button on my sidebar.

Stampin' Hugs,

TODAY Show: Making a Difference...

Stampin' Up! believes in making a difference in the lives of others-whether it's Stampin' Up! demonstrators, you our customers who use our products or children in need of a way to express their creativity.

Since 2005, Stampin' Up! has been homored to partcipate in the TODAY Show's Holiday Toy Drive. This year Stampin' Up! will be donating over $500,00 worth of stamping and paper, crafting projects to the following organizations

• Action for Boston Community  Development Inc
• Alliance for Children's Rights
• Boys & Girls Clubs Harford County
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
• Community Partners of Dallas - Rainbow Room
• Diocese of Saint Augustine
• Friendship Project
• Help USA
• Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN)
• Kids In Need Foundation
• National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section - The Dignity Project
• Operation Homefront
• Puerto Rican Family Institute
• St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
• Stephen Siller Foundation/Katrina Fund
• Welcome House
• Youthbuild USA 
•   In conjunction with the donation, Stampin' Up!'s Shelli Gardner will make an appearance on NBC's TODAY Show on Tuesday, December 6. I am honored and excited to once again, to be a member of the Stampin' Up! family a company who participates in this annual holiday tradition of giving back and making a difference!

Punch Santa: Pillow Box

This Punch Santa Pillow Box was offered and made at my Extravaganza Holiday Workshop.  The Santa decoration was made from punches and can easily become an ornament by simply adding a Baker's Twine or 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon hanger. I saw this Santa on the web and changed him up a bit by using Stampin' Up!'s Glitter Papers, adding hair curls, cheeks and Embossing his beard. You'll want to make lots of these to use as holiday table favors, for gift cards or that perfect little piece of jewelry, such as a pair of earrings, necklace or bracelet.

 

For the Punch Santa you'll need to punch the following: (Note, my photo shows two circles in Real Red. Initially I wanted Santa to have a red nose, but changed my mind. After all it is a woman's prerogative!)

HAT:

1 Ornament Punch in Red Glimmer Paper

1 Extra-Large Oval Punch in Silver Glimmer Paper

1 Red Pom-Pom

SANTA'S FACE:  

1 Large Oval Punch in Blushing Bride 

1 Middle Circle from the Owl Builder Punch in Blushing Bride (Nose)

2 Middle Circle from the Owl Builder Punch in Basic Black (Eyes)

2 1/2" Circles in Rose Red Card Stock (Cheeks)

SANTA'S BEARD:

2 Wings from the Bird Builder Punch in Whisper White (Mustache)

1 Ornament Punch out in Whisper White

Small strips of Whisper White (Curly Hair Strands) 

Run the mustache parts and beard through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder for texture. 

Glue all the parts together with Tombow All-Purpose Glue. Use the photo above as a guide.

For Santa's Pom-Pom use a Glue Dot to adhere it to the hat.

FOR THE BOX:

Cut a Garden Green Pillow Box, or similar sized box, with the Big Shot. 

Once cut, run the Garden Green Pillow Box through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder or one of your choice.

Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon to wrap around your box. Cut enough so ribbon overlaps a bit. Wait to wrap the box with the ribbon, until your box is filled.

Attach Santa to the ribbon with Dimensionals. 

Stampin' & Holiday Hugs,

Bright Hopes: Double Z-Fold Card...

I love folded cards. With a few score lines and folds a card seems to be magically transformed. Here's a Double Z-Fold Card we made at one of my workshops. The hardest measurements were foe the belly band that goes around the card. The band needed to be slightly larger then what I thought it had to be, but after several tries I figured it out. You can take this technqiue and again make it your own, by your color and stamp image choices. The trick here is to have fun and stand back and Ooh and Ahh over it when you're done.

 

To make this impressive looking card do the following:

1.    Cut a 12" x 4" piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock and score it at 2" 4" 8" and 10". See diagram.

2.    Fold from the 4" score line in and from the 2" score line out. Then fold from the 8" line in and the 10" line out.

3.    Cut two 1-3/4" x 3-3/4" pieces of Very Vanilla card stock for the side panels.

4.    To layer on the Very Vanilla, cut two 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" of Holly Berry Blossom Designer Series Paper.

5. For the belly band cut an 8-1/2" x 1-1/2" strip of Cherry Cobbler card stock. Score the band at 2-1/8"x 6-1/8". Take it from me the 1/8 of an inch matters! 

6.    For the front diamond cut a 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" piece of Very Vanilla and stamp the wreath from the Bright Hopes stamp set with VersaMark, sprinkle it with Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder and heat it with a Heat Tool.

7.    Cut a 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" piece of Wild Wasabi to mat the Very Vanilla stamped image.

8.    For the inside middle panel cut  a 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" piece of Very Vanilla.

When you're all done this is what you should have:

 

Before taping the belly band with SNAIL Adhesive, wrap it around the card first, then tape it. Place the diamond (square) shape on with a Dimensional. Place  Basic Rhinestones around and in the middle of the wreath motif.

 

I'm so glad you decided to stop by today. 

Stampin' Hugs,

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To order :

BRIGHT HOPES STAMP SET

CHERRY COBBLER EMBOSSING POWDER

HOLLY BERRY BLOSSOM DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Two Tags: Sweet Season Basket...

Hi, Stampers!

Here's a great little Sweet Season Basket to make just in time for the holidays. This basket can be used for a table favor, small gift, gift-card holder or even filled with cookies made from  Stampin' Up!'s Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps  Wait until you see how easy this basket is to make.

1.    With the Big Shot and the Two Tags Die, cut out two of the wide tags. I cut mine out of Real Red, but depending on what holiday or party you're intending to use them for, will dictate your color choice.

2.    Cut two 2" x 2-7/8" pieces of matching card stock.  Along the edges shown, score on both sides, of both card stock pieces.

3.    Place Sticky Tape on each 1/2" scored flap and attach  to each side of the tags.

4.    With Sticky Tape, adhere bottom together where the tags are scored.

5.    For the handle cut a 1" x 6-1/2" strip of card stock and a 3/4" x 6-1/2" piece of Designer Series Paper. Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the strip of card stock and stick each handle end thrgou the slots on the tags. Place a Glue Dot on each inside end to hold in place.

6.    On a piece of Whisper White card stock, stamp two motifs from the Sweet Season stamp set in a matching ink color to the card stock. I used Real Red Ink. Punch out both motifs with the 1-3/4" Scallp Circle Punch.

7.    Punch two 2-3/8" Scallop Circle out of a contrasting color card stock. I used Garden Green.

8.    Layer the two scallop circles together and attach to the basket with a Dimensional.

9.    In the centers add a Basic Pearl or a Basic Rhinestone.

These are perfect for the holidays or to use as party favors.

Stampin' Hugs.

To order:

TWO TAGS BIGZ DIE

SWEET SEASON STAMP SET 

1-3/4" SCALLOP CIRCLE PUNCH

2-3/8" SCALLOP CIRCLE PUNCH