Stamping on Candles

Stamping on candles is one of my most favorite techniques and perfect for creating unique gifts for the holidays. In this video I demonstrate how you can transform a plain candle into something really stunning, using rubber stamps and tissue paper.

(Please note: This video plays in two parts because of the 10 minute limit on the video hosting site.)

Candle Photos

Just a few photos of the candles from the video above.

Holiday Extravaganza Sale

Stampin'Up!'s Holiday Extravaganza Sale starts today! There are some terrfic deals on Stampin'Up! merchandise, up to 50% off. This sale runs Wednesday, November 26th through Monday, December 1st. But supplies are limited, so if you see something you want, grab it before it's gone.

To place an order go to my Stampin'Up! website: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellewedemeyer/ and click on the "shop now" button in the upper right corner. And if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at (714) 292-0279.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Something Exciting is Coming

Just in time for your Holiday shopping, Stampin'Up! is having a sale. Beginning this Wednesday, November 26th, you can save 20% to 50% on selected Stampin'Up! stamp sets and accessories.

What will be on sale? All will be revealed when the sale launches on Wednesday. But supplies are limited. So be sure to check out my Stampin'Up! website early Wednesday for some terrific deals on gifts for the card maker, scrapbooker, or paper crafter on your Holiday list. (You may even find a few "must-haves" for yourself.)

The best part is you don't have to search for a parking space or stand in any check-out lines. Just order directly online through my website. (Just click on the "shop now" button in the upper right hand corner of the site.) If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to contact me. My direct email address is: michellewedemeyer@sbcglobal.net.

Best wishes and happy shopping,
Michelle

2008 Holiday Organizer Portfolio

I made one of these last year. (Here's a link to it.) It was so popular with everyone I showed it to that I made another one this year with new designer series paper from the Stampin'Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. So here's a supply list if you'd like to make your own. (All supplies are from Stampin'Up! unless otherwise stated).

Stamp sets: Christmas Classics
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, and Read Red Stampin'Write markers
Card stock: Whisper White, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, and Brushed Gold
Designer Series paper: Ski Slope
Craft Punches: Snow Blossom, Wide Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Edge, 1" Circle, 1/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Square, and 1 3/8" Square, and 1/4" square
Accessories: Antique brass jumbo eyelets, Real Red brads, gold cord (retired), Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, star brad (Joanne Craft Essentials)

I also used (2) #10 Envelopes, a pocket folder, a writing tablet cut down to fit in the pocket, and pages for gift guide which I printed on my computer. I printed the labels from my computer onto Whisper White card stock. And I bound the gift guide with my Zutter binder. Here's a photo of the gift guide pages.

How to Create a Faux Wood Effect

I have a fun and simple technique to share with you in this video. Give it a try. You'll find it's the the perfect background for setting off vintage-style stamped images and for creating masculine themed cards.

The grid paper I used in the video can be ordered from the Stampin'Up! catalog (item # 102787). It comes in a pad of 100 and measures 11" x 17" for $9.95. If you are interested in purchasing some just click on the "On-line Shopping" icon in the column to the right. It will take you directly to my Stampin'Up! website.

And here are photos of the cards I showed in the video.
As I mentioned in the video, I received this card in a swap. It was created by Cherie Auth. The lighthouse image is from the stamp set "A Light unto My Path" from the current Stampin'Up! catalog.

I created these two cards with a couple of new stamps sets I recently picked up at a stamp show. They are from The Cat's Pajamas. Aren't they cute?