Friday, October 31, 2008

Snowflake Tree Step Card

Here is a sneek peek of a Christmas card we will be making at the upcoming Christmas Card Workshop November 8th. We still have room for this event where you will create 5 different Christmas cards for only $5.00 and we will feed you too... what more could you want? We also have lots of Half Price items available in the Studio for your crafting pleasure.


Email me or call to get you and your friends signed up - (706) 359-6387 - melissa@thestampingstudio.com

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Paper Rabbit Class Nov. 11th

Here are the projects we are going to make at The Paper Rabbit on November 11th. Aren't they cute?... we have a glittered paper star ornament, a wiper card (see the pop up at the top?) and then a mini pizza box that hold a large cookie.

We would love to have you join us at this great scrapbook store in Greenwood. Give them a call to sign up (864) 223-6969. We will also have a trunk show so you can purchase all of our new Stamping Studio stamp sets!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

All the new Holiday/Winter Stamps are now in!

Snowflake Tree
Pine and Holly

Gift Giving Girl


Oh Dear!



Sentimental Christmas




Celebration Girl

Yea!... all of the new Holiday/Winter rubber stamp sets are now in stock and ready for purchase! We have a total of 8 new sets for your stamping pleasure. All of the new stamp sets can be found at the websites store http://www.thestampingstudio.com/ in the section "New Rubber Stamps!" Above are all the sets that I added to the store today.

Place marker - Book mark set

Hi Stampers and Scrappers,

Did you forget that I had one more project from the Stamp Club Workshop to show you? Maybe you thought I did?... actually I could not find my sample until I did some cleaning up this morning. So here is the project which is stored in an empty cd case. It is a great gift to make for this holiday season.

You will need these items for this project;
empty cd case
mini binder clips
magnetic tape strips
stamps, inks, glitter, and embellishments

Here is the project all decked out.
Here it is with the decorative band removed.Three bookmarks are contained inside the cd case and they have small pieces of magnetic tape inside to keep it in place.

This bookmark is unique because it keeps your place where you left off reading even if it is in the middle of a paragraph. You can also add the mini clip or...

You can use the clip up at the top of the book... or where ever or what ever you would like. Consider it just an added bonus. A cute added bonus!

The clips have been covered with pattern paper and adorned with ribbons.
Won't these make great gifts? You can use any color or any theme. I hope you try making these and let me know how it goes!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Family Dollar Find


Aren't these cute? I found these at the Family Dollar store here in our little town of Lincolnton, for only $1.00 a piece. They are made from paper mache and are a good size, besides being super cute. I put a card inside one so you could see the size. Can't you just see these filled with shred and handmade goodies to give out this holiday season? Run to your Family Dollar store before they are all gone!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Workshop projects

I wish the quality of the photo's were a little bit better but it is an overcast rainy day here in GA (we desperatly need the rain!) so the lighting is a bit dim in here. Here are a couple projects that we are going to make here tomorrow at the Studio at our monthly Workshop. I have one more project that we are going to make but I am going to keep that a surprise until after the workshop!

If you are coming to the workshop tomorrow please bring with you;
Glue pen and crystal glitter
Chalk set
Ink pads - Adirondack Red Pepper, VersaMagic Wheat and Cloud White, StazOn Jet Black
Rubber Stamp sets - Delicate Snowflakes, Autumn Icons, Fabulous Fall

Also please bring your basic craft tools including adhesive and scissors. I can't wait to see you all tomorrow!

Thanksgiving Card

Calendar from dollar store
Transformed into a stylish piece of functional artwork!


Dina Gerner's Stamped Pattern Paper Challenge

Hi Stampers and Scrappers,

Take a look at Design Team member Dina Gerner's challenge project samples. Aren't they beautiful?... I love the muted pattern paper that she stamped up, scrolls on cream cardstock is so pretty. I hope all of these DT samples inspires you to stamp us pattern paper!




























Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Brooke Smith Christmas Stamps Are In!

Brooke Smiths 3 new adorable stamp sets just arrived this afternoon at the Studio! These are just too cute and if I get all my work done tomorrow getting ready for the workshop on Saturday, I am going to "play" with these! Here are the 3 sets that are now ready for purchase in either of these catagories at the store "New Rubber Stamps!", "READY SET STAMPS", and "Rubber Stamps Holiday" - http://www.thestampingstudio.com/

Sweet Elves Item #RSSBS36

Perky Pengiuns Item #RSSBS37FaLaLa Angels Item #RSSBS35

Suzanne Milam Stamped Pattern Paper Projects

Hi Stampers and Scrappers,

Today I have Suzanne Milam's Design Team challenge projects to show you. They are so cute and have the Christmas spirit in them. This pattern paper, like Suzann Jones that I showed you yesterday, was created using all TSS stamps. Great job Suzanne!

Stamped pattern paper

Christmas Tree Card
Die Cut card with stamped custom made envelope
Not sure the name of this kind of card but it sure is cute!
This is a box that holds gourmet coffee packets - Box closed
Box open with punched out window
Box opening - this is where you open the box to slip in the coffee packets. I can't wait to make some of these! Great teachers gifts.

Step card
Die Cut scalloped card
Close up shot
This is one of those waxed bags that Suzanne decorated and then slipped in either gourmet coffee packet or a speciality tea packet. Yum!

This was not made with the stamped pattern paper but isn't it cute?

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Paper Rabbit Tonight

Just a reminder that I will be at the Paper Rabbit in Greenwood tonight for a class and trunk show from 6:30-8:30pm. Even if you are not taking the class, please stop by to shop for exclusive Stamping Studio stamps that will be on display, and say Hi!


Also, we have our monthly Stamp Club Workshop "this" Saturday from 11:00-2:00. We will be making 3 cute projects and everyone is invited, just let me know if you plan to attend. This is a FREE event. What could be better?!


I hope to see you soon at one of these events!


(706) 359-6387 - melissa@thestampingstudio.com

Monday, October 20, 2008

Suzann DT Challeng, Stamped Pattern Paper

Hey Stampers and Scrappers,

Ever try to stamp up your own background pattern paper using your stamps and inks? It is really fun and rewarding to "do it yourself". Out Design Team challenge this round is to stamp up your own pattern paper and then create cards with it. Here is Suzann Jones samples and aren't they wonderful? You should try yourself!








Saturday, October 18, 2008

Non-Stamp Paper Mache


Wow!... look at these cool paper mache Jack-o-Lanterns!
http://www.stolloween.com/?page_id=67
His are a bit spooky for me, but I could see making these with friendlier faces. Very, very creative! Go to the link for step by step instructions with photo's.


Thank you to all who joined Mimi and I at the Scrap Shack in Augusta today for stamp class and the trunk show. Mimi's projects were great and we sure had fun! See you next month on the 22nd of November.


I will be at the Paper Rabbit in Greenwood this Tuesday night for a class and trunk show as well. Come on out and join us to make some super cute projects and shop for our exclusive Stamping Studio stamps!