ATC SWaP--ViNTaGe CouTuRe

Here is an ATC I created for the July 2008 SWAP--hosted by the very talented Kris Dickenson. Kris has hosted many fantastic Vintage-themed ATC Swaps at Stampin 'D'Amour and on the Splitcoast Stampers site. There are some very talented ladies that participate in these ATC SWAPS and I'm so proud to own a little piece of art they created! This one is called :"Vintage Couture" (Lovely Ladies)....of course, they always look better up close in person.

SuNSeT iN BoNaiRe.....

I don't usually post many personal photos here, but do you ever see a photo and think "Wow, that is so pretty..." This one was taken in Bonaire...I think it's an island kind of near Aruba??? My hubby took these photos on his recent Dive trip...pretty sunsets and wild donkeys...

B LiNe DeSiGNs RuBBeR STaMPs--MoRE!!!

I just LOVE the Rubber Stamps from B Line Design...they have a wonderful Vintage Couture line that is so fabulous! The folks with this company are the nicest with the most wonderful service, their products are very high quality too. Nothing but the BEST!

Isn't that American Gothic stamp fantastic?!! WOW!

B-Line Designs has a huge selection of high-quality vintage inspired rubber stamps.

I LoVe CRaFTy SeCReTs!!!!

I am so late on Blog posting. I should post a new entry everyday...ok, that is my new goal...more frequent Blog Postings..starting TODAY!

I am a HUGE fan of the whole Crafty Secrets collection...here are photos from the CHA Show of the Crafty Secrets booth for starters. Crafty Secrets is both Vintage & Shabby....a combo of both my fave styles! Crafty Secrets has wonderful papers, Clear Art Stamps, Vintage Images, and the nicest owner Sandy too! Enjoy!

THRee aRTsY TaGs

Here are the THREE Tags that will be available for Make & Take projects at the Rubber Stamp, Scrapbook, and Paper Crafting Show in Glendale, AZ at the Glendale Civic Center on June 1st, 2008.

There will be Vendor Shopping, an ALL DAY Scrapbook Crop (SOLD OUT), Classes, and Make and Takes. These Tags will be available for $1.00 each. Of course, scanning or taking photos don't do the actual items justice when seen in person....see you there!

aNNa GRiFFiN SCRaPBooK PaPeRs- HeRe NoW!

Anna Griffin Scrapbook papers and embellishments are perfect for Shabby paper crafting...look at the delicate floral and rose designs...so many to chose from! Now available at: www.stampindamour.com

tHe CReaTiVe QueST & RuBBeR STaMP sHoW

I am so pleased to announce that the CREATIVE QUEST Store, located in Glendale, AZ will be the "Hosting Merchant" for the "Summer Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Crop Fest" on June 1st, 2008 at the Glendale Civic Center.

The CREATIVE QUEST is located in the heart of downtown Glendale and is the most FABULOUS Paper Arts Store, just full of Rubber Stamps, inspiration, & other artful items for your Paper Crafting projects!! Your 1st visit won't be your last!

Here is their address & website if you are ever in the Glendale area:

7146 North 57th Dr.

Glendale, AZ 85301

www.thecreativequest.com

The photos above are of some of the most TALENTED and nicest ladies I have ever met!!! I'm sure you recognize the guy in the photo too...

The two owners are Kathie Shepard & Judy Ross. The other lady is Melanie Joy, who works at the Creative Quest & is an AMAZING instructor! In fact, Judy and Melanie knew and worked with Tim Holtz back when they were ALL working for a major craft store chain! (the days before we knew about "distress inks" like we know today!)

If you are in the Glendale area, Sunday June 1st, be sure to stop by to shop at the Summer Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Crop Fest. You'll find a dozen Vendors with Rubber Stamps, Scrapbook supplies, and Paper Crafting goodies. Admission is: $3.00. Scrapbook Cropping all day is: $25.00

EVENT INFO

Hope to see you there!

STaMPeRs ANoNoMouS RuBBeR STaMpS

Look at these FABULOUS NEW rubber stamps from Stampers Anonymous--the Tim Holtz Collection. A must have!!! Now available at stampindamour.com

ALTeReD SHaBBy WooD BoX

I just couldn't resist altering this Melissa Frances box. I was inspired with the box Melissa Frances they had at the CHA show, so I did my own version. I also dressed up this Bare Elements Paper Mache dress form...I'll add better photos of it this week.

JeNNi BoWLiN STuDio PaPeRs

Have a look at the NEW jenni bowlin papers! They are so Vintage & so Nostalgic! Stampin' D' Amour.com has the jenni bowlin studio "Tangerine Dream" collection for a fabulous price! Hurry, before they are all gone!