Geneva's Stamping Designs

Ice Cream Sundae Sunday

This is a poster I made for our church's Women's Ministry's upcoming Ice Cream Social.  Since I had to make a BUNCH I used the My Digital Studio computer program from Stampin' Up!  I love how it has all the elements to create a project that looks 3-D - even the shadows can be added in.  You don't realize that you even see shadows on projects you hand-make unless you look very close, but when creating on the flat sheet in the computer, it becomes evident that the "something missing" is often the shadow!  Such a little thing to make such a big difference!

On this project, to create the background paper I used one of the background papers that came with the program, then added a color.  I then used the same image and lowered it just a little and changed the color, then did that step again.  On the finished project, you see the pink and blue I used, and while it's hard to see the yellow, when I took it out, it was definitely missing!  I wanted to create the feel of waffle cones.  Do you think I got it right?

To use this as a poster, I trimmed the blank edges my computer insists on leaving and attached it to various sping colors of card stock.  I added a strip of ice cream objects from the Sunny Fun stamp set in the 2011Mini Summer Catalog, backed by contrasting colors and used Stampin Dimensionals to make them "pop" from the sides.  I hope it catches people's attention and we have a good crowd! (I did blank out the hostess's name and address, since that information isn't mine to share on the internet!)

These went up today, then when I got home, one of my friend's said that today is National Ice Cream Day!  What a great day to start advertising the Ice Cream Social, don't you think?

I wanted you to see that while the My Digital Studio was created with Scrapbookers in mind, it can certainly be used for so much more!  It's a great addition to your computer program library and don't forget that if you purchase it from me, and then sign up for my MDS newsletter, you'll get tips on how to use it and create cool projects!  Let me know if I can help.

Happy Stamping!

 

$99.00 Starter Kit!

For the month of July you can join me in this business of having and spreading fun for only $99.00 for the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit.  The kit contains over $185.00 in product and business building supplies PLUS in July you also get a Christmas Keepsake project kit absolutely FREE--a $40 value! This exclusive kit contains everything you need to create a beautiful Christmas Keepsake Box to hold your most treasured Christmas memories.  

Whether you want to build a growing business of your own (and there are many reasons to do so......to help in your retirement, or allow you to stay home with children) or just get some of your favorite products at a discount,  or just add a little income to the household each month, this is a great way to start.  At $99.00 can you really afford NOT to at least try?  If you try and decide it's not for you, you still get to keep all the FREE items and KIT items that you purchased!

....AND - to sweeten the deal a little more, if you try it for 6 months and decide it's not for you in January, 2012, I'LL buy your unused business building supplies and you keep all the product. (Provided you have signed up under me, of course!)

What are you waiting for?  WIth a deal like this, you can't loose.  Just click on the button to the left or contact me:  geneva@genevachapin.com

Happy Stamping!

 

Bees - By Special Request

This is a card I made last month.  I wasn't going to show it here because the stamp set, Just Buzzin' By, is retired.  However, I had a special request to show you, so here it is.  It's hard to tell in this picture, but if you look at the bee on the right, you notice it's a little shiny.  I used Crystal Effects on many of the elements of this card, creating that shiny look.  It takes a lttle while to dry, so don't be in a hurry, but it's worth the wait!

I've always loved this stamp set, so I'm delighted that someone else wanted to see it again.  Although the stamp set is no longer available, there are MANY new and exciting sets in Stampin' Up!'s 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  Check it out and let me know YOUR favorite set (or individual!).

Happy Stamping!

Flower Fest

This card uses the Flower Fest stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s 2011 Summer MIni Catalog.  This set is designed to go with several of Stampin' Up!'s punches.  I also used the Big Shot, another "toy" that makes crafting FUN!  I love things that look so cute and cheefuly yet take very little time to create!

For complete instructions, leave a message!

Happy Stamping!

Sail Away!

This last card uses the Sail Away Stamp from Stampin' Up!'s 2011 Summer Mini Catalog. The phrase is from the Teeny Wishes stamp set and easily changed to one of many other phrases!

This is the inside:

My niece turned this into a Get Well wish for my father also!

I'm so glad that so many of my family like to stamp!  It's really something that all ages can get together and do.  The cards are nice, but the fun time together is the real treat in all this!

Does your family do crafts together?  What kinds of crafts do you like to do?  Leave a message and let me know!

Happy Stamping!

More Family Crafting

This card uses the recently retired Pun Fun set.  I was sorry to see that set go, but there are several new ones that will look just as good, or even better, in the same design!  The words are from the Spanish version of the Teeny Wishes set (they say "happy Father's Day).  The fun thing about that set (in English OR Spanish) is that you any of the phrases will fit in the same slot!  See what the creative 9 year old grandson did with this card!

He sent this to my father who couldn't join the family gathering due to health issues.  He now hangs in his hospital room to cheer him up!  My grandson might not choose the same colors I would, but he has a very big HEART!

My 2 year old grandson wanted to get in on the action also!

My sister-in-law wanted to make several and use different images from the set!My sister-in-law wanted to make several and use different images from the set!

Stay tuned for one more day of Family Crafting!

Happy Stamping!

Family Crafting

The stamp set on this card is Sunny Fun from Stampin' UP!'s 2011 Summer Mini Catalog.  I colored it in with various Stampin' Write Markers.   This particular stamp from the set reminds me of  ice cream socials, or the ice cream truck on a hot summer day.  What does it remind you of?  Leave a message, I'd love to know! The other images in the set are flip flops and children in the pool.  All perfect for fun in the summer sun!

To show you how simple this card is to make, I took the design with me to a family gathering last month.  Here are the cards my niece and 9 year old grandson made:

These are not the colors I would pick, but he wanted chocolate and berry flavors!

The high school niece has a better sense of color!  You can see, though, that stamping is for ALL ages!  Stay tuned and I'll show you some more creations my family made that weekend!

Happy Stamping!

New Hostess Plan

One of the best things about the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog that Stampin' Up! just released is the new Hostess Plan!  Hostessess will be able to earn Hostess dollars  on workshops totaling at least $150.00 (average workshops are $300 - $400.00) These hostess dollars can be used to purchase exclusive hostess stamp sets and products that are wonderful deals, or used towar the purchase of any regular price item in the catalog!

ALSO - for workshops total of $400.00 or more, you can earn your choice of 50% OFF a stamp set of your choice with these Hostess Dollars.  Isn't that wonderful?  I love the new plan, it gives hostesses more freedom in their "Free" choices!  All this information is in the front of the new IBC!

To start earning your Hostess Dollars, contact me to set up a workshop.  Just leave a message and I'll get back to you asap!

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Happy Stamping!

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Your going to love these new products!

Happy Stamping!