Haitian Disaster Relief

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. As a Stampin′ Up! customer, you too can help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake by purchasing the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set.  

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set a demonstrator sells will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
 

See the flyer here:

In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. This time is no different.

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators share what they love. That’s how you make a difference. Please do everything you can to lend a hand to the people of Haiti.

Card Samples:

I haven't made any samples as yet but here are what some other demonstrators have done with this adorable stamp set.  They are so talented and I love their style! I got these images from our new and wonderful Demonstrator only Stamper's Connection social site:

Artist: Wendy Janson

1. Happy V Day Card

2.  Hugs and Kisses Treat

Artist: Peggy Sue Stuckky

Thanks for looking and if you would like to purchase this stamp set and any other supplies, let me know!

Well, since I am behind in posts, I thought I would share lots of photos of the projects I had worked on for Christmas. They are quite late but maybe they will inspire you for something else.

This set of photos are the rest of the projects that we made at the Christmas Gifts Class. I will be updating my schedule tomorrow with a new list of classes-so stay tuned! Remember for updates when I post new things to my blog, subscribe to my blog by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button the left!

Turquoise Gift Tin

This tin was originally sold as a part of the Punch Box Special we used to do and then Stampin' Up! decided to sell the tins seperately in the Clearance rack. I snatched several up to use for classes. They were available to customers for a bit til they sold out.

I designed this tin project for my class attendees to use to give away gifts of baked goods. You can put in ti: cookies, cakes, fudge…(well, you get the idea).  They make perfect gifts for teacher, friends, and family members, etc.

I used the fabulous Big Shot machine and the Flower Folds die to make the beautiful layered flower!

I also used 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain ribbon, Tempting Turquoise cardstock, Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, and Sticky Strip to apply the ribbon.Here is a close-up of that flower:

Peppermint Patty Gift Tin

I thought this came out really cute. I wanted to go for a more shabby look and everyone loved it-so of course that made it better for me. Don't you just love when you make something by hand with love and it gets some extra attention? Of course you do! 

This was another tin from the Stampin' Up! Clearnce rack.

The products I used for this project include: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper, Felt Flurries, Antique Brass Build-A-Brads, 1/2" circle punch, my fabulous Big Shot machine again using the Originals Blossom Party die, Alpine Ribbon originals, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Chocolate Chip cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, Real Red cardstock, and the 1 3/8", 1 1/4", and Scalloped Circle punches for the patties. Oh, I also used the stamp sets: Christmas Punch and Season of Joy.

Handstamped Snowflake Candle

It has been a long time since I made one of these candles for a class and since I had some newbies, I thought I would do it again but this time with brads embedded into the candle. Of course, this is a really easy gift idea for anyone. All you have to do is handstamp some white tissue paper(the kind you use in gift bags), and then melt it into the candle using the Stampin' Up! Embossing Heat Tool. I also did some embossing unto the tissue with Silver embossing powder. Then when your finished and the candle is still a bit warm, just plug in the brads. They really go in very easily!

Products that were used: large gussetted cello bags, a white candle from the dollar store, tissue paper, silver mini brads, Brocade Blue Classic Ink, Night of Navy Classic Ink, Silver Encore pigment Ink embossed with Silver EP, embossing buddy, heat tool, Christmas Punch stamp set, Wide Oval punch, Brocade Blue 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, and silver cording.

Floral Journal

Well, I had enough of the RETIRED 2009 Salebration DSP paper and green twill ribbon from last year so I decided to use them for this journal. GASP! Yes, I hardly ever use retired merchandise at my classes. But…. what can I say?

This was very simple to make. The journals are from the dollar store. I used the Little Leaves Sizzlit and Blossom Party die in my Big Shot again…love that die! I love the Silver Filigree designer brad in the center of the flower. I just punched a hole with my paper piercing tool on my foam matt pack through all the flowers and secured it with the silver brad. I glued it all on with some Sticky Strip. I used some silver mini brads for a decorative accent on the label. That was made using the Modern Label punch and the Word Window punch.

Speaking of Sale-A-Bration, don't forget to click on my sidebar to the right to view the new Sale-A-Bration mini catalog to see what you can get free for every 50,00 you spend with me Jan-March! Take a peek at the new Occasions mini too!  Remember you can shop online with me 24/7!

Friendship 2010 Pocket Planner

Isnt' this adorable? I got the pocket planners from the Target dollar spot. I just took the planner out of the plastic sleeve, decorated it, and then slipped it right back in. You may not want it to be too layered or you may not be able to slip it back into the sleeve.

I used the following Stampin' Up! products to make this:

Razzleberry Lemonade DSP patterned paper, Very Vanilla cardstock, Rich razzleberry Classic Ink and cardstock, Crushed Curry ink, So Saffon 3/8" grosgrain, and the Always stamp set. I so love that set. I borrowed it from my friend, Tanya and I used it make this. I must order this set and have it for my own! I miss it!

I almost forgot to add that I used the Stampin' Pastels with a Q-Tip to colour in the stamped images.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my projects and keep coming back. I hope to be better at posting more. I have to admit that I get very intimidated by posting as I am really not a good writer. I may be verbose sometimes but it does take me forever to get to the point…haha! So bear with me as I really do love creating. I just have to get used to having a blog!

May Christ fill your heart with creativity and His utmost love till I see you next!

'Mawnin'! as they say where I come from in Belize!

Today I will be sharing with you one of the projects we did Friday night. It was so much fun. We did a Pajama Party theme and I baked cookies (sugar and turtle-two of my favourites) and just enjoyed each other's companiy.

Here is a photo of my friend with her cute slippers she wore and they even matched her jammies! How cute was that!

Yep! She is camera shy. That is the only way I could get her to agree to let me take her pic.

So, as promised, here is the first project we did. We actually made 6 gift items and I will be sharing each of them with you in the days to come, so come back and visit me again!

Christmas Gifts Class Project #1: Hershey's Nugget Tin

Isn't this tin cute? I wanted to do something elegant but still a bit cutesy at the same time. I really like how it turned out. This would make a great co-worker, friend, teacher's gift or for an extra gift just to have for an emergency situation. Ever had one of those???

I was going to have it be multi-coloured you know the normal red and green, but as I started to work on it, the monochromatic look worked better for me. A little note: I didn't like how the nuggets would move around in the tin as the 12 nuggets were not an exact fit (and yes that drove me batty) so I created a cradle inside the tin to hold the nuggets in place. I guess you could also put a bit of glue to hold them in place.

What I did was took two Starbucks stir sticks and cut them down to fit the width of the inside of the tin and then I wrapped both ends of the cardstock liner (that I had cut about an 1 1/4" longer than the depth of the inside of the tin) over the sticks, glued them in place and then placed it as a liner in the bottom of the tin. I am sure there probably was something easier to do but if you know me, sometimes I can really make things more complicated than they need to be when I am in a bind. Ha!

As you can see, all I did was wrap some DSP patterned paper to fit around the lid and bottom of the tin. I also made a "belly band" to fit around the tin and added some pretty ribbon and cord and a cute tag! The stamp set that I used for the tag is called Christmas Punch and it is a Level 2 Hostess Set on page 14 of the 2009-10 Idea Book & Catalog. That means that you can get it for FREE! Feel free to email me and ask me how. (grin!)

Supplies:

Stamp set: Christmas Punch (Hostess Level 2 set)

Ink: Classic Real Red

Cardstock: Whisper White and Real Red

Patterned Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty (Holiday Mini Catalog pg: 21)

Accessories: 1" Real Red Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Hinged Metal Tin (non-SU), Silver Elastic Cord(Holiday Mini),

Scalloped Oval Punch, Wide Oval Punch, and Clear Rhinestone Brads.

If you need to order any of these supplies from me, just click the Order Online button on my website!

I hope you liked this little tin and check back later for my next project!

Bye!

I know I am late posting, so slap me silly with some noodles!  Seriously though, I procrastinated and got down to the wire with some of my items for my Christmas Gifts Class so I was focusing on those for a couple of days.

By the time I was finished, my stamp room looked like a tornado hit it!  When I sit or stand to stamp (as my mood dictates), I have a desk behind me where all my punches are and a desk in front that faces a fabulous window where I actually do all my creating. Are you a messy cook? You know, the kind of cook that would make a fabulous dish but the mess left behind in the kitchen is enough to cure you of ever cooking again? (smile). Well, I am a messy stamper! While I work it is a mess but as soon as I finish, I have to clean everything back up so I can start again! I try hard each and every time to not make a Nuclear incident but alas…

So, look at my messy desks (I am not even about to show you the floor next to me):

Desk #1

Desk #2

Tomorrow, I will post photos from the class and a project. I am still working on those photos. I had to fix the project I wanted to post today. I had a wardrobe malfunction.

Anyway, back to business! Who won my first blog candy?

The lucky winner is:

Rosetta M!!!!!!!!

Rosetta, I will be contacting you for details on how to get it to you, so look out for my email!

Thanks to everyone who left a comment. I really appreciate the feed back and Michelle is thrilled on all the compliments you left about her design. If you ever need a blog designed, feel free to contact Michelle Laycock. I have a link to her site at the bottom of my blog.

Toodles! Please check back later to see the fabulous gifts we did at my Christmas Gifts class last night. I might even got to post it late tonight.

Welcome to Lillian Stamps, my new blog designed by Michelle Laycock! It is hosted by WebsByAmy.

In celebration of the "official" opening of my new blog, I am giving away some blog candy!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me what you think of my new blog, I will have my daughter, Karis pick a lucky winner! Feel free to also add a comment about ideas of things you would like to see featured on my blog. I will also be looking for guest bloggers. If you are interested , just click on the Email Lillian button and pop me a line!

Blog Candy for today includes:

-Around The Block stamp set (Retired)

-Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper: Patterns Pack 3 from the 2009-10 Idea Book & Catalog (Current).

-Assorted Ribbon Lengths (Current)

-Fancy Fibers Regal Tones(6 ft. of 6 fibers 36 ft each)(Retired)

-Magic Mesh white (Retired)

-8 Miscallaneous Cards

Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek of one of the projects I will be featuring at my Christmas Gifts class Friday night.

If you would like to attend my class, I have a couple of spots left. Click on the View My Events button.

Until tomorrow, Ciao!

This is my first post to my blog. I will be practicing how to post photos and videos to my blog.

First things first, I would like to thank Michelle Laycock of Laycock Designs. She designed my blog banner, sidebars and buttons, etc. Didn't she do an awesome job? I am very pleased with how it looks. I call it my eye candy. I have been staring at the the banner for awhile now in anticipation of all the elements on the page being completed. I just love it! I could go on and on… I am so glad I didn't design it, as I would seem too boastful admiring it. Okay, enough fawning!

I thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. Feel free to subscribe to my blog to get an update for whenever I have a new posting.

Bear with me as I am new to blogging and I am a terrible typist. I only type with 2 fingers.

On Wednesday, I will start off introducing my blog to you with a bang by giving away some Blog Candy. Once the posting with the photo of the blog candy gets to 50 comments or more, then it will be time to give it away! So make sure you leave a comment. All you have to do is post a comment and  tell me what you think about my site.

So let's start by posting a 6×6 scrapbook page I created a while back.

I wanted to come up with a 6X6 scrapbook page using the new stamp sets and colours before the release of the current Stampin' Up! 2009-10 catalog and this is what I came up with. I wanted an ethnic African Safari feel to it. Look how I used the scalloped oval to give you a stylistic representation of an African mask. (Did that sound good or what?) I think the linen thread did its job for bushy mask hair eh? I think it needs more though.

Stamp sets: Animal Stories, Circle Circus

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede(In-Colour)

Inks: Classic Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Creamy Caramel,

Accessories: Linen Thread, Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelet, Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, and the Scalloped Oval, 1/2" Circle, 1" Circle, and 1 1/4" Circle Punches.

Technique: Random Stamping (my favourite technique to do for my scrapbook page backgrounds. I love to make my own patterned paper. It gives me the maximum usage out of my stamp sets!)

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I hope you like it.

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