The Angel Company 2009-2010 Catalog is here!

I just got my complimentary catalog yesterday and am expecting my shipment of catalogs to arrive tomorrow! Orders from the new catalog will be accepted beginning July 1st. Until then, the online shopping service will be unavailable while the new catalog information is being uploaded.

The new catalog features images in Actual Size and includes new sets that will appeal to just about any stamper's style. If you enjoy coloring, then you will be pleased to see more sets for you to unleash your inner-child!

Please contact me directly if you wish to purchase a catalog.

Stamped Baby Shower Favor & Note Card

I found some cute little die-cut boxes at the dollar store and put together a quick baby shower party favor with a coordinating card. You could also stamp a bunch of the cards as Thank You cards as a gift for the mom-to-be.

These stamps, however, are on the discontinued list and are only available through tomorrow (Friday, June 26, 2009), but the Toodle Loo paper collection will still be available as it will be in the new catalog that is being unveiled at the The Angel Company Seminar as I type this blog entry! You will also find all the Baby Themed Rubber Stamps at my TAC e-commerce site.

I used my Scor Pal to create the embossed lines of the card and my Cuttlebug for the bottom piece with the embossed dots.

The colors in my photo are a bit off (the ribbon isn't really that dark). Here is a thumbnail of the Toodle Loo paper collection with the coordinating cardstock and ribbon. It is a much better representation of the actual colors. It is such nice paper that I only have scraps left...which is all you need for this project!

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps & Supplies:

Paper Collection: Toodle Loo
Coordinating Cardstock: Toodle Loo Cardstock
Coordinating Ribbon: Toodle Loo Ribbon
Rubber Stamps Sets: On Safari & Double Trouble
Craft Punches: 2 1/2" Mega Scalloped Circle, 2" Super Jumbo Circle

Free Paper Dolls Template

These paper dolls were created by Melanie Montes de Oca and are featured on Mischelle's Savvy Projects Blog. Melanie even used on of The Angel Company clamshell boxes to create a storage box for the paper dolls. (The link for the free paper doll printable is at the end of this post.)

Here are a couple of suggestions to try:

• Print the doll's clothes onto your favorite TAC™ Cardstock Paper Collection. Just cut down any collection to 8 1/2 x 11 and feed it into your printer.
• Embellish the dolls with buttons, brads, flowers and more!
• Use Skintone Color Pencils to create a variety of dolls.

Melanie's Supply List for this Project:

1. Toodle Loo V834
2. Toodle Loo CS B313
3. Toodle Loo Ribbon B212
4. Sketched-bet Lowers T2730
5. Prismacolor Pencils F18
6. Basic Brights Chalk Kit A501
7. Belle Rose Palette Ink TT193
8. Crystal Stickles F516
9. Iris Palette Ink TT201
10. YES! Glue F273
11. Assorted Bitty Blossoms D437
12. Tropical Mini Brads F772
13. Pastel Twill Ribbon B224
14. White Cardstock V290
15. Miscellaneous Embellishments
16. Computer & Printer
17. Large Clamshell Box
18. Crop-a-dile

Click here for free Paper Doll Template Download!

Stamped Fabric Ladybug Hat

I'm always on the lookout for things that I can stamp on. Hats, bags, shoes...you name it. I was thrilled to find a plain cap to embellish for my daughter. This set is perfect for stamping on fabric because it has a bold image.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Squiggle Ladybugs
Noir Palette Ink
Dries Clear Fabric Glue

The hat and silk flowers were from my local dollar store and the ribbon was from my stash. I used the Dries Clear Fabric Glue to adhere the ribbon to the hat, but I used my hot glue gun for the flowers. I also used some fabric paint glitter on the ladybug spots but you can't see them very well in the photo.

Funny Bunny Scrapbook Layout

I did not stamp any images on this layout, but I did use one of the exclusive patterned paper collections from The Angel Company.

Created with The Angel Company products:

Paper : Toodle Loo - Soar With it Collection
Cardstock: Toodle Loo - Coordinating Cardstock

The Angel Company Blogs, Great Ideas from The Angel Company

Here are links to The Angel Company blogs that feature papercrafting projects using The Angel Company rubber stamps, designer papers, and projects featured in The Angel Company Catalog.

Memorial Day Thanks

May we never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom.

Special thanks to all of our military personnel who have served and currently serve, and to their families.

Butterfly Tri Fold Shutter Card

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps & Supplies:

Rubber Stamps: Flutter By
(Greeting unknown)

Paper & Cardstock: Angelee Paper and Angelee Coordinating Cardstock
Hardware: Mimi Hardware and Mini Gold Brads
Ink: Violete Palette Ink, Versa Magic Niagra Mist, and Versa Mark Embossing Pad
Embossing Powder: Gold Embossing Powder

Other supplies used: White cardstock, leaf punch, lace trim, and spiral clip. White silk flowers colored with Copic Markers: RV32, and E000. Copic Marker YG93 also used to color leaves.

Inspired by: Bonnie Szwalkiewicz.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Scrapbook Layout

I think I'm getting my mojo back. It feels good to get back to scrapbooking. It's been a long time! I was inspired to create this page after seeing Pencil Lines Sketch 135.

Created with The Angel Company products:

Paper : Penelope SWIC
Cardstock: Penelope Cardstock
Rubber Stamps: Alpha Grunge & Sketched bet Numbers
Hardware: Amelia Hardware

Additional Bazzill Cardstock used: Cocoa & Sandcastle colored with Copic Markers E07,E21,E34

Flutter By Scrapbook Layout

I stopped by Splitcoast Stampers and the SBSC190 Scrapbook Sketch Challenge caught my eye. I had to alter it a bit to fit the 8 1/2 x 11 layout size that I use, but it worked out. I still had the Flutter By set out from when I made the Anniversary card so I figured I'd use it on this layout.

Seriously, you should really get this set before it is retired! I use it all the time.

Created with The Angel Company products:

Paper: Amberly Grace Paper Collection
Amberly Grace Cardstock
Rubber Stamp Set: Flutter By

(Note: The phrases are non-TAC stickers. I got the flowers at the dollar store and colored them to match using Copic Markers)

Stamped Butterfly Anniversary Card

I am celebrating 15 years of a wonderful marriage to my best friend! Here is the card that I will give to him today. It features one of my favorite TAC sets, Flutter By. This butterfly stamp set will be retiring in July 2009 . Do yourself a favor and grab this set while it is on sale for only $8.21. In fact, all of the stamp sets that will be retired by The Angel Company are ON SALE NOW at 25% OFF. Order before July 1, 2009 because these rubber stamp sets will not be in the new catalog.

In case you are wondering how I created this card let me tell you that it was not at all what I originally envisioned. My alcohol inks were feeling lonely because I hadn't used them in such a long time. I created a green colored background on glossy paper. Then I embossed it with one of my Cuttlebug templates. I thought I had made a mistake putting my paper in because the raised edge wasn't on the side that I wanted. Then I thought....hmmm...those leaves would really stand out if I swiped my black ink over the background. That made the leaves show up quite nicely. I ended up with a background that was just crying out (yes, sometimes my art work talks to me) for some butterflies.

I stamped the butterflies separately with black pigment ink and heat emossed with black embossing powder. I colored them in with Copic Markers, cut them out and then placed them on top of the card. I'll admit that I felt guilty cutting off the antennae and wondered if anyone would notice that they were missing....but it was bothering me so I used some really thin craft wire to re-create them.

Stamps:
Flutter By
Trendy Greetings

Supplies:
Black Embossing Powder
Graphite Black Brilliance Ink

The Angel Company 2009 Retired Stamps List

I was going through my Art Gallery and created a slide show of all the items that I've created using sets that are on The Angel Company 2009 Fall/Winter Discontinued stamps list. The sets are currently 25% off so if you see something you like let me know. Discontinued List of 2009 FS = Fall Supplement BB = Base Book Click here to download the .pdf file. Code, Set Name, Page Number, Catalog/Supplement T-2933 Halloween Town 5 FS T-3039 Pumpkin Day 5 FS T-3005 Fright Night 7 FS T-3042 Halloween Greetings 7 FS T-2882 All Occasion Icons 17 BB T-2897 My Sunshine 17 BB T-2835 Faithbooking 18 BB T-2915 My Life 19 BB T-2875 Fantasy Flourishes 20 BB T-2622 Artsy Elements 20 BB T-2847 Enchanted Florals 22 BB T-2825 Butterbees and More 23 BB R-2028 Blissfully Ever After 24 BB T-2675 Wedding Day 25 BB T-2833 The Wedding 25 BB T-2848 Eclectic Swirls 26 BB T-2955 Everyday Eclectic 26 BB T-2849 Old World Ornaments 28 BB T-2866 Starburst Florals 31 BB T-2850 Ornate Swirls 28 BB T-2801 Something’s Fishy 28 BB T-2837 Distressed Typewriter Bet 29 BB T-2812 Family Fun 29 BB T-2744 Floral Dingbats 29 BB T-2886 Pattern Sayings 30 BB T-2865 Moxie Minis 31 BB T-2829 Bloom And Grow 31 BB T-2923 All Season Stamps 32 BB T-2853 Seasonal Cuties 32 BB T-2808 Oh How 32 BB T-2852 Floral Favorites 32 BB T-2831 Flower Doodles 33 BB T-2814 Paisley Words 33 BB T-2672 Salsa Flowers 34 BB T-2856 Swirly Bouquet 35 BB T-2855 Loops and Swirls 35 BB T-2745 Rose Garden 36 BB T-2750 It’s Always Springtime 36 BB T-2339 Friendship Flowers 37 BB T-2412 Enjoy Today 37 BB T-2864 Juliette Florals 38 BB T-2868 Fresh Air Favorites 39 BB T-1234 Victorian Collage 40 BB T-2408 The Arts 40 BB T-2749 Ornamental Ribbons 42 BB T-1014 Flutter By 43 BB T-2636 Basic Birds 44 BB T-2703 Goodness Of God 44 BB T-1096 Tiger Face 44 BB T-815 Mountain Scenery 44 BB T-1101 African Giraffe 45 BB T-2122 Charcoal Leaves 45 BB T-2720 Punctuation 47 BB T-2920 Floral Swirls 47 BB T-2931 Our Savior 48 BB T-2709 Love Doodles 48 BB T-788 Celtic Images 49 BB T-2699 Blessed With 53 BB T-2670 On Safari 54 BB T-2818 Our Baby 55 BB T-2312 Ribbon Borders 55 BB T-2545 Baby On Board 56 BB T-2363 Peek A Boo 56 BB T-2384 Double Trouble 57 BB T-2631 Twins 57 BB T-2686 Kid Praises 57 BB T-2669 Bold Flourishes 58 BB T-2870 Retro Rovers 60 BB T-2862 Funky Felines 60 BB T-2349 Hoppy Frogs 61 BB R-2029 Blooming Builders 62 BB R-2026 Deco Designs 63 BB T-2932 Floral Labels 63 BB T-2662 Treasure Seeker 64 BB T-2657 Pirates 64 BB T-2627 Pull Up Anchor 65 BB T-2663 Sail Away 65 BB T-2851 Euphoric Elements 67 BB T-2718 Ocean Buddies 67 BB T-2770 Fun Fish 67 BB T-2959 Celebrate the Seasons 69 BB T-2947 Sparkle 69 BB T-2614 Flourishes 70 BB T-2315 Paisley Rockz 72 BB T-2652 Fun Time 72 BB T-2838 Heavenly Father 73 BB T-2873 G is for Gratitude 74 BB T-2705 Nothin’ But Net 76 BB T-2532 You’re A Winner 76 BB T-2689 Girlie Gadgets 77 BB T-2668 Teacher’s Helpers 78 BB T-2684 All Season Athlete 78 BB T-2934 Retro Tags 80 BB T-2714 Keep Smilin’ 81 BB T-2832 Fancy Punctuation 82 BB T-2883 Summer Elegance 83 BB T-2884 Elegant Sentiments 83 BB T-2946 Retro Journal Tags 85 BB T-2964 Sassy Girl 85 BB T-2121 So Girly 85 BB T-2318 Kallioppe 85 BB T-2861 Travel Notes 86 BB T-1130 Fore 86 BB T-1091 Fish Story 87 BB T-2846 Twists & Twirls 88 BB T-2637 My Heart Gives Thanks 89 BB T-2260 Hey Chick 89 BB T-2957 Celebration Invitation 91 BB T-2879 Playful Pirates 92 BB T-2748 Spooky Swirls 92 BB T-2601 Family, Food & Friends 95 BB T-2790 Count Your Blessings 95 BB R-2721 Simply christmas 96 BB T-2706 Holiday Magic 96 BB T-2792 Trendy Holiday Tags 97 BB T-2810 Christmas Checklist 97 BB T-2032 Cheery Christmas 98 BB T-2685 Spirit of Christmas 99 BB T-2603 ‘Tis The Season 100 BB T-2772 Snowy Swirls 100 BB T-2793 Birdy Holiday 100 BB T-1253 Christmas Fun 101 BB T-2679 Simple Snowflakes 102 BB T-442 Snowflakes 103 BB R-2031 Whimsical Greetings 104 BB T-2701 Christmas Season 104 BB **Sets may appear as a future Vintage set at the discretion of the TAC™ corporate office. *Orders for discontinued sets must be received at the corporate office by 5:00 PM CST on Friday, June 26, 2009. *Orders placed from the discontinued list are commissionable and count toward FUNshop™ sales and benefits. *No other special offers or discounts apply. *TAC™ reserves the right to amend the discontinued list as we see fit. © 2009 The Angel Company™ All Rights Reserved. www.theangelcompany.net

April Showers Scrapbook Page

We've had some unseasonably warm weather here in New England. The kids were anxious to go out when I told them we were doing our school work outside under the sprinkler. It's nice being able to incorporate fun into our lessons!

The Angel Company Stamps & Supplies List:

Stamps: Toodle Bet, Hoppy Everything

Ink: Belle Rose, Chartreuse, Noir Palette Inks

Paper: Lilly Anna Paper Collection, Mia's Cottage Cardstock

Pencils: Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils

(NOTE: I used Copic Markers RV32, RV34 for the flower petals)

Craft Chalk Fun

In honor of National Scrapbooking week, I thought I'd try my hand at a scrapbook page. It's been a very long time since I've done any pages. Whenever I'm in my craft room I have my little sidekick along with me. She has her own bin of scraps and (thankfully) her own set of chalks.

I scrap using 8 1/2 x 11 sized pages so I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more photos and journaling onto my pages. This is a one page scrapbook layout. I'm a big fan of hidden journaling.


The Angel Company Stamps & Supplies List:

Stamps: Always Remember, Date Disks

Ink: L'Amore Red Palette Ink

Paper: Miss Moxie Patterned Paper , Miss Moxie Coordinating Cardstock

Punches: Mega Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Extra Jumbo Circle Punch, 2" Super Jumbo Circle Punch

Twinkle Toes - Dance your little heart out!

Here is a card I made for my niece's birthday. She just started taking ballet classes so I thought she might appreciate a dance themed card.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps & Supplies:

Twinkle Toes
Mega Scalloped Circle Punch
Catelynne Patterned Paper - Fly With It Collection

Easter Bunny

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps & Supplies:
I Love Easter

Punches: Giga Scalloped Circle
Mega Scalloped Circle

Easter/Spring Sculpey Pins

I figured it was time to take the snowflake pin off of my daughter's coat so I made her a replacement for spring. It was so cute I decided I needed one for my coat too. Here's my little model showing off both of our pins.

They're super easy to make. All you need is Sculpey clay, black ink, and chalk pencils or markers. Stamp the clay before baking and carefully trim them with a craft knife and/or scissors. Color them after baking. I seal mine with a coat of Modge Podge and then glue the pin backs on them with my glue gun.

Created with The Angel Company Stamps:

No Bunny Like You
Noir Palette Ink

Artist's Spotlight - Monika's Easter Cards

Things have been a bit crazy here so I haven't had much time to create. I was pleased to see some images that my friend sent to me of the Easter cards she made using one of my favorite stamp sets from The Angel Company. She was kind enough to allow me to post an image here. Please take a moment to visit Monika at her Creative Corner to see all of her wonderful creations. The link to the other Easter Card is here: http://creativcorner.blogspot.com/2009/03/oster-karte.html
Don't you just love the little puff on the tail?

Created with The Angel Company Stamps:

No Bunny Like You
White Fun Flock (to get that little puff)

Butterfly Swirls Blog Hop

Melisa has hosted another blog hop to showcase The Angel Company's Butterfly Swirls rubber stamp set (image is shown smaller than actual size) shown on page 53 of The Angel Company 2008 Fall/Winter Catalog. If you'd like to see some creative ideas on how to use this set please take a moment to visit the following blogs:

My Cards

Cards/Projects by other TAC Angels:

Allison
Anna
Barbra
Bridgett
Chelsea
Christina
Gloria
Laurie
Melisa

Flower Collage Trio Blog Hop

Created with The Angel Company Stamps:

Flower Collage Trio
Trendy Greetings

You can look at my last post to see another example I have using this set.
If you'd like to see more ideas then feel free to go blog hopping.
Here is the list of Blog Hop Participants:
Angela
Laurie
Chelsea
Maria
Jany
Christina
Betty

Spring Violets

I figured I'd upload this card that I made a while back so I'll have another example to show you what you can do with the Flower Collage Trio Set. My next post will include a list of participants in a Blog Hop where you can view cards created by some talented artists.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Flower Collage Trio
Be Authentic (retired)

A Little Bird Love

I challenged myself to make a Valentine card that wasn't red or pink and this is what I came up with. The image is from SWAK (sealed with a kiss), the Vintage Stamp Set release for February 2009. It will only be available for a limited time. This is a great stamp set for those who enjoy coloring!



Created with The Angel Company Rubber stamps:
SWAK (Feb 2009 Vintage Stamp Set)
Trendy Greetings

An Elephant Remembers Valentine Card

Here is a quick Valentine's Day card that I made using an embossed heart background with the Cuttlebug.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber stamps:
Wild for You
Always Remember
Playful Pirates (the little heart)

Serendipity - New Spring Supplement 2009

Also known as a magalogue, it is a combination of a magazine and a catalogue. Inside you will find all new stamp sets shown at ACTUAL SIZE.

You will also find:

* NEW Hostess sets in addition to those found in the Fall/Winter Inspiration Book
* 69 Color samples – cards, mini books, craft projects and scrapbook pages
* 6 Inspiring Ideas with step-by-step directions
* 4 Project cards to clip and save with color photos and step-by-step directions
* 19 Try It! tips and techniques for inspiration

FREE Magalogue when you e-mail me with your order of $25. or more! You may view the new stamp sets from the Spring Catalog at my 24-hour online shopping site at www.Deb.ismyAngel.net (click on the Serendipity button). Once you make your selections, you can just cut 'n paste your selections from the shopping cart into an e-mail to me.

You may also purchase the 2009 Spring Magalogue for $4.00 (includes shipping) and I will include a coupon for $2.00 off your first order. You may order from my website at: www.CreateWithLove.com

50% off T-Coded Stamps - TODAY ONLY!

Today is the LAST DAY to order T-coded stamps at 50% off! If you have trouble ordering via www.Deb.IsMyAngel.net just send me an e-mail and I'll submit the order for you.

You can view the details of the sale here.

Hogs and Kisses Valentine

Here's a Valentine Card that I created with the Barnyard Birthday set simply by covering the gift that the pig is carrying with hearts. I sliced along the sides of his arms (or are they legs?...lol) with a craft knife so I could lift them over the hearts as if he were carrying them. I found a sentiment from a retired stamp set from The Angel Company that worked perfectly for this card.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber stamps:

Barnyard Birthday
Love Doodles
Running Stitches
Mimi Soar With it Paper Collection

Birdy toasts to the New Year!

Here's one of the cards that I created using the Barnyard Birthday rubber stamp set. All I had to do was cut out the glass from the For All Seasons rubber stamp set and place it in the bird's hand.....er...um...I mean...wing so he can toast to the New Year!

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Barnyard Birthday
Trendy Greetings
For All Seasons
Mia's Cottage (Soar With It) paper

Barnyard Birthday Rubber Stamp Set

This is such a cute set I just had to have it! The Angel Company is offering some new sets from December 1st, 2008 until February 2, 2009 as part of the Wonderful Winter Wishes sales promotion This is just one of the sets that you can get for free as a Hostess benefit OR you can just purchase it for $16.50 (when placing an order of $30. or more).

I figured it would work well for any celebration (not just for birthdays) so I created a couple of cards to give you some ideas on how to make this set just a bit more versatile. You can see my creations in these posts:

Birdy Toasts to the New Year
Hogs & Kisses Valentine

Icy Winter Landscape

This card was created for the Paper Wings Winter Art Challenge. If you'd like to go blog hopping be sure to visit the links below to see what the other challenge participants have created.

Created with The Angel Company Products:

Good Timber
Glossy Paper
Rubber Brayer
Starry Night Palette Ink
Cotton White Opaque Staz-on Ink
Sparkle Embossing Powder

Paper Wings Winter Art Challenge Participants

Stacy	Angela K	Jen	Bridget
Maria	Laurie W	Diane	Jany
Melisa	Christina	Diana
Rita	Laurie U	Carol

Happy Holiday Penguin

FINALLY! I get a chance to sneak in a post (even though it's 2:13 a.m.) It was bothering me that I hadn't posted anything since Thanksgiving so here is a Perky Penguin complete with Liquid Applique for that puffy effect on the hat. I colored him in with Copic Markers and Prismacolor Pencils.

Created with The Angel Company Products:

Perky Penguins
Circle Sampler
Everyday Events
Liquid Applique
Amelia Paper Collection
Amelia Cardstock
Noir Palette Ink
Jardin Moss Palette Ink

Thanksgiving Pilgrims & Turkey

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Family, Food & Friends
Running Stitches

This card was created for the November Art Challenge at Paperwings. Here are some links for you to see all of the other craft projects and cards created for this challenge:

Stacy

Seleise

Melisa

Bridgett

Laurie
Jany

Taking Nothing for Granted

My mom died of ovarian cancer many years ago. Last year my sister and I both discovered we had ovarian cysts. We decided to have hysterectomies and prayed that we wouldn't get the dreaded "Big C" diagnosis. We were fortunate that our cysts were benign, but I'll never forget what it felt like like when I thought my life could be cut short. My mind was racing for days wondering what my fate would be and what would happen to my family after I left them. It was a reminder to me of what is truly important in my life -- my family.

This photograph was taken before we went in for surgery. I remember wanting to get a picture of us together before we got any bad news. The sentiment from the More Abundance stamp set seemed fitting for this photograph!

Created with The Angel Company Products:

Natalee Accordian Album Kit
Angelee Cardstock
Angelee & Natalee Ribbon
More Abundance

Three Wise Snowmen

Here is a CASE'd card from Kendra's gallery at SCS for the Featured Stamper Challenge - FS93. I really like how well the snow shows up with these colors.

Created with The Angel Company Products:

Snowman Nativity
Snowflakes
Noir Black Palette Ink
Icicle Stickles Glitter
Chalk Pencils
Staz-On White Opaque Ink
Prismacolor Pencils

Winter Tags Sculpey Clay Ornament

This Winter Tags Ornament was created by stamping the image onto Sculpey Clay with Noir Palette ink. I baked it, let it cool and then colored the image with Copic Markers. I embellished the ornament with Icicle Stickles Glitter glue for some sparkle.

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Winter Tags

Snowman Nativity Ornament/Pin

This Snowman Nativity Pin/Ornament was created by stamping Noir Palette Black ink onto Sculpey Clay. I baked it, let it cool and then colored the image with Copic Markers. I embellished the ornament with Icicle Stickles Glitter glue to give it a bit of sparkle.

Snowflake Pin/Ornament

This snowflake pin/ornament was created by pressing the rubber stamp into Sculpey Clay to make an impression. After I baked it (and let it cool), I filled in the cracks using Perfect Pearls and embellished with Stickles Glitter Glue for sparkle. (OK...I could've done a better job trimming the snowflake....lol) I think I may have also run it across my silver pigment ink pad and rubbed some of it off too. Just use your imagination and have fun with it!

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamp:

Snowflakes

Winter/Christmas Ornament & Pins

As I mentioned, here are some Sculpey Clay pins/ornaments with a Christmas/Winter theme. I used Sculpey Clay and ran it through a clay machine (looks like a pasta maker) to get the clay flat. I used Noir Black Palette Ink and stamped my images onto the clay. For the snowflake, I just used a stamp without ink and pressed it into the clay. I used my small scissors and and a craft knife to trim them and put them onto a cookie sheet. I baked the clay in the oven as directed at 275° for 15 minutes. I let the clay cool and then decorated them.

Each pin/ornament has a separate post with details:
Snowflake Pin/Ornament
Snowman Nativity Pin/Ornament
Winter Tags Ornament

I made a cute little penguin as well. You can see him here:

Fall/Thanksgiving Sculpey Clay Pins & Embellishments

I made a few things with my Sculpey Clay Sunday night so you will be seeing several posts of ornaments, pins, and embellishments over the next few days! I'm going to add pin backs to the turkey and pilgrims and use them on name cards for Thanksgiving (either that or I'll use them as embellishments for napkin rings). I'm making the kitty into a pin and giving it to my "baby" who is turning 5 on Friday! I'm not sure what I'll do with the leaves. Maybe I'll add them to the autumn frame that I made the other day.

Created with The Angel Company Stamps:

Charcoal Leaves
Family, Food & Friends
Playful Kitties

I should mention that I stamped the clay before baking. After the clay was cooled, I colored the images. On the smaller pins, I just lightly stamped with black ink. On the leaves, I actually pressed my stamp into the clay a bit harder with a brown color to make an impression. Now...sealing the pins was another story! The only thing that I have found that doesn't smear the Copic ink is Modge Podge. It's not a shiny gloss that I would've liked, but it does the job! If anyone knows what I can spray on Copic ink for a glossy varnish, I'd love to hear from you.

Faux Cloissone' Technique - Mother's Day Card

OK...so I know it's November and you're probably not even thinking about Mother's Day, but when I tried the Faux Cloisonne Technique the card just morphed into a Mother's Day card...I really had no control over it. The technique is super easy. Just get out a magazine and stamp an image onto one of the glossy pages with your VersaMark inkpad and heat emboss with Gold Embossing powder. This happened to be a picture of a baby's quilt, but you'd never know it now! Grab some of your old magazines and a stamp...preferably one with bold lines and not too much detail and give it a try. You can even try adding some Crystal Lacquer over the top to give it some shine (I've got one drying now that looks pretty good.)

Created with The Angel Company Stamps:

Butterfly Swirls
Trendy Greetings

Autumn Swirls Altered Frame

I picked up a plain frame at my local dollar store a while ago and figured it was time to see what I could do with it. I stamped the frame using Burnt Sienna ink and colored in the leaves with my Copic Markers. After I did that I wanted to add the "Fantastic Fall" sentiment to the frame, but it didn't show up very well because of the design. I decided to stamp the sentiment onto clear acetate and then I very carefully heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I trimmed around the sentiment and then stuck it on top of my "mistake." It's a bit crooked, but it's there to stay...lol. I did use a bit of metallic rub on to the frame, but you can't really see it in the photo.

Yes, that is a photo of my children taken a couple of years ago in 2006. I remember it like it was yesterday (sigh).


Created with The Angel Company Products:

Autumn Swirls
Penelope & Sydney Ribbon
Burnt Sienna Palette Ink Pad
Clear Embossing Powder
Clear Acetate

Decorative Circle Medallion

When I saw the TLC193 Decorative Circle Medallion Technique Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers it reminded me of how I used to make snowflakes by cutting into a folded circle shape. I didn't have any corner punches so I just used a tulip punch that I had hanging around. The card was kind of boring so I used stickles to jazz it up. I'll have to try some other punches to see if I can get a more interesting pattern.

Created with The Angel Company products:

Ornamental Snowflakes
Trendy Greetings
Scallop Circle Punch
Stickles

I used a tulip punch that I had in my punch drawer, but you can try any hand punch for a decorative effect. Visit Splitcoast Stampers to view the Decorative Circle Medallion Technique.

Snowman Nativity

Here is a card to help get you ready for the winter. This card is based on a sketch comes from my upline, Heather Scott. I used Reflection Blue Palette Ink for the snowflakes and actually stamped some clear embossed flakes in white, but they don't show up that well. I did use some non-TAC products like the Aleene's Glitter Snow and the Ranger Puffs Embossing Powder, but I couldn't resist adding some texture to the card.

If you'd like to get some more ideas for using Ornamental Snowflakes and Snowman Nativity rubber stamp sets please visit the blogs of some talented Angels:

Melisa Jany Kellyrae Diane Martha

Jen Barb Carol Laurie

Flowers and Holly featuring Angelee Paper

I've combined a couple of challenges to bring you this card. My upline, Heather Scott, came up with the card sketch and one of my very talented downlines, Melisa Waldorf, wanted to see what other TAC Angels could do with the Flowers and Holly set. She has some wonderful samples on her blog so be sure to take a look.

Created with The Angel Company Stamps:

Flowers and Holly
Trendy Greetings
Angelee Paper with coordinating Cardstock & Ribbon.
Prismacolor Pencils

Elephant Silhouettes in the Sunset

I just can't get enough of these brayered background cards! I used two different sized circles to create the sunset in the background. I put the smallest circle on first and brayered Paris Lights, then I added the larger circle over it and brayered the orange on top of that. I removed the circles and I just sponged on the orange and some yellow to blend the colors a bit. The bottom is simply torn cardstock with Noir black rolled along the bottom.

I had already finished this card and noticed that it resembles Heather Scott's Weekly Card Sketch Challenge! She made a great card using the Holiday Cheer stamp set from The Angel Company (Fall Supplement).

Take Pride
Always Remember
Trendy Greetings
Noir Palette Ink
Paris Lights
Orangerie
Black Scrapper's Floss

Glittered Butterfly Swirls

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamp Sets: Butterfly Swirls and Ordinary Greetings

Golden Autumn Leaf

Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps & Supplies:

Charcoal Leaves
Autumn Swirls
Burnt Sienna Pallette Ink
Gold Embossing Powder
Gold Brads

Enchanted Frog Halloween Card

I finally got around to putting labels on the CD Cases for my unmounted sets and when I saw the witch's hat from the For All Seasons stamp set, I knew instantly what I would be doing with it. I used Masking Magic to create a mask (you can also use a post-it note) for the hat after I stamped it. Then I used a stamp positioner to line it up. I had cut my paper a bit too short for the sentiment to fit on it, but I can live with it.



Created with The Angel Company Rubber Stamps:

Hoppy Everything
For All Seasons
Linear Sentiments
Trick or Treaters

The Angel Company Demo $50 Stamp Bonus!

The Angel Company Demonstrator Sign-on Bonus!
September 15, 2008 - November 3, 2008

New Angels signing up during the Double Dip promotion can enjoy an extra-yummy $50 stamp bonus good for T-coded stamp sets in addition to everything that you get in the starter kit!

The Angel Company Demonstrator Application & Sign-up Information

The Angel Company Demonstrators do not have to meet high quarterly minimums. Only $100. in net retail orders over the course of a four consecutive month period (not $100. per month). There is a kit that TAC sells for $150. that includes everything you need to get started. The kit retails for over $308., so you definitely get your money's worth. Once you become a Demonstrator for The Angel Company, you can earn 25% commission on regularly priced items on all of your Workshop Orders or Direct Sales orders. You also have an opportunity to enjoy a 30% discount on all of your orders as an Angel Company Demonstrator.

If you have any questions about being an Independent Consultant for The Angel Company, please feel free to contact me at Deb@CreateWithLove.com

The Angel Company Double Hostess Rewards!

Double Dips!

September 15, 2008, - November 3, 2008.

This fall, “Double Dip” with The Angel Company™ and enjoy the sweet rewards!

Enjoy two scoops of fun this fall with The Angel Company™ and double rewards! Customers, Hostesses, and New Angels can have twice the smiles with a helping of double-treats during this festive promotion.

Customer Benefits
Customers can have “two” much fun as all Gift With Purchase (GWP) awards will be doubled. Choosing TWO GWP’s with every order of $30* or more is certainly a sweet treat!

Hostess Benefits
Hostess benefits also become doubly delicious with an extra helping of A,B,C,& D Level Rewards and half-price items.**

New Angels
New Angels even have a double reason to start a rewarding career with The Angel Company™ family. New Angels signing up during the Double Dip promotion can enjoy an extra-yummy $50 stamp bonus good for T-coded stamp sets.***

• No other special offers or discounts apply.
• Please expect delays during this especially busy promotion.
*Order total before shipping/handling and applicable taxes. Choose two GWP’s for each $30 increment before shipping/handling and applicable taxes.
**Double the appropriate Level A, B, C, or D reward(s) based on order total before shipping/
handling and applicable taxes. Hostess Half-Price Items also double during the promotion. Hostesses may select 2 half-price items with FUNshop™ net sales between $100-$249.99; 4 half-price items with FUNshop™ net sales between $250-$499.99; 6 half-price items with FUNshop™ net sales between $500-$749.99; and 8 half-price items with FUNshop™ net sales $750 and above.
***Benefit redeemable with paid starter kit order

Autumn Embossed Shimmer Technique

I combined the SCS Embossed Shimmer Technique Challenge with Heather Scott's Card Sketch and got this as a result. The TLC185 Embossed Shimmer technique was a challenge for me since I didn't have exactly the right stuff. After much trial & error I ended up painting Vegas Gold All-Purpose ink on the back of the acetate over my previous failed attempt. Then I stamped leaves (which you can't really see that well in the scan, but it shows IRL) on the other side of the acetate...then ran it through the Cuttlebug.


Created with The Angel Company Stamps:

Charcoal Leaves
More Elegant Sentiments
Burnt Sienna Pallette Ink
Clear Acetate
All Purpose Ink (Vegas Gold)