My Blog Picks and Posts from Here and There Around the Web #21

Hi All,

Here’s my latest set of Blog Picks from here and there around the web.  Generally, you’ll see all SU here on my blog but here and there I find inspiration that is eminently CASEable with SU Product so will share that as well with suggestions for alternate stamps and paper.  Feel free to copy and paste this list and pass it around to fellow stampers or customers or whoever.  Keep in mind there is a lot of inspiration out there and these are just a few of what I’ve found that struck my fancy (so it’s very subjective).  If you are an SU demo or customer and would like to see a more extensive list I have newsletters for both groups (free for right now) with more details, FYI, video and tutorial links.  Email me if you are interested.  Now with that plug out of the way here’s this weeks list of links.

Tips & Techniques & Reviews

http://debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/dual-border-tutorial.html – border tutorial with slit punch

http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/tm-holtz-tag-stampin-up-style.html – tag tutorial – SU version of Tim Holtz technique

http://monikastamp.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/cookie-box/ – Cookie Box with Occasions punches cheater tutorial

http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/a-guide-for-cutting-squares-and-rectangles-with-the-scallop-trim-border-and-corner-punches.html – New Scallop Punch tutorial

http://www.jaydeestamping.com/weblog/2009/12/clear-mount-stamps-tips.html – clear mount stamp intro and tips

http://sites.google.com/site/danielledawsdesigns/resources-1/templates – template resource

http://mirrorimage.typepad.com/caroleannes-1st-blog/2009/12/toteally-tess-new-stamp-set-fun.html – Make your own pearls with Crystal effects and shimmer paint and oh yeah a cool totally Tess card

CAS (clean & simple)

http://www.newenglandstamper.com/my_weblog/2009/11/butterfly-color-challenge.html – Beautiful Butterflies die

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1374712?&cat=14599 – Bella Toile cat shape card

http://mycraftyworld.blogspot.com/2009/12/bloggers-challenge-129-theme-birthday.html – well scripted

General Cards & Projects

http://www.angelasargeant.com/blog/stampin-up/910/ – Le Jardin Botanique & En Français

http://stampingwithlulu.blogspot.com/2009/10/tlc-class-project-2-faux-clouds.html – Branch Out dormant

http://stampingwithlulu.blogspot.com/2009/10/tlc-class-project-1.html – Medallion & En Français

http://lwdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/autumn-lillies.html – Fifth Ave Floral – adapt the colors and this design works for every season

http://www.kerinstamps.com/stampin_with_kerin/2009/12/dreams-du-jour.html – Dreams du Jour

http://debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/little-birdie-peeking-in-window.html – Window Card

http://remarkablecreations.typepad.com/remarkable_creations/2009/04/shortened-top-note.html – fifth avenue floral

http://thestampinbean.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-thanks.html – Pendant Park

Occasions & SAB Sneak Peek

http://www.2stampis2b.com/2009/12/new-clear-mount-stamp-set-love-bandit.html – Love Bandit

http://www.stampinchic.com/2009/12/ppa-winter-wonderland.html – whimsical words & Lovely as a tree

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2009/12/gingerbread-milk-carton.html – mini milk carton – gingerbread house

http://sunshinesmilesstamps.blogspot.com/2009/12/clean-simple-challenge-curves.html – Love Bandit

http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-matryoshka_14.html – My Matryoshka

http://polkadotsandpaper.typepad.com/polka-dots-and-paper/2009/12/spring-and-all-things-new.html – Abundant Hope

http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2009/12/sweet-pea.html – Sweet Pea felt

http://mirrorimage.typepad.com/caroleannes-1st-blog/2009/12/toteally-tess-turns-into-a-non-traditional-christmas-card.html – totally Tess

http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-bunny-new-meets-old-stamps.html – chocolate bunny

http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2009/12/easel-card-for-christmas-boho-style.html – scallop punch and new ribbon

http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/2009/12/thank-you-thank-you-very-muchblog-candy.html – Vintage Vogue – Jan’s details on her Stampin Success projects

Holiday Mini

http://lwdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/11/double-delightful-decorations.html – Delightful Decorations

http://zgrandmakaren.blogspot.com/2009/12/peace-christmas-card.html – Patterned Pines

http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/2009/12/we-have-a-winner.html – Snow Buddies

Christmas/Winter/Hanukkah

http://gems4donna.blogspot.com/2009/12/medallion-christmas.html – Medallion

http://www.stampinchic.com/2009/12/snowstar.html – Tree Trimmings

http://inkmebabyonemoretime.blogspot.com/2009/12/reflections.html – Lovely as a tree – reflections technique

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1150775?&cat=10923 – polka dot background for a funny guys christmas card

http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2009/12/snowflakes-3.html – Christmas Jingle kit

http://memystampsandi.blogspot.com/2009/12/fa-la-la-christmas_16.html – christmas punch

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/12/14/pond-skating-greeting-tutorial-287-and-ink-pads-winner/ – Winter Post

http://technostamper.blogspot.com/2009/12/three-clovers-thursday-challenge-and.html – Holy Triptych & Christ is Born

http://technostamper.blogspot.com/2009/12/three-clovers-thursday-challenge-week_09.html – Scenic Season

http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2009/12/using-scraps-and-leftovers-for-unusual.html – ornament punch and other fun stuff

http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2009/12/utah-divas-and-stamptacular-sunday.html – punches, dies and other goodness

http://tamarrastamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/12/santa-clause-bag-swap.html – boxes and gift bags

 Valentines

http://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2009/01/big-shot-valentine.html – Bella Toile

Big Shot & 3-D & Punches

http://debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/decor-elements-stencils-frames.html – vintage ornaments stencil creates framed art

http://nstampage.com/2009/12/16/decor-elements-share-frame/ – shadow box

http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2009/12/wooden-block-nativity/ – not a stamping project but you could use felt and punches or Big Shot for some of the shapes

http://www.stamperdog.com/2009/12/were-partying-around-here.html – dies and decor vinyl

http://thestampinbean.blogspot.com/2009/11/warm-winter-wishes.html – Birds and Blooms – to all SU this you can use the Texturz plate with similar image and cut up the snowflake punch bits for the nesting material.  And of course any SU sentiment like Teeny Tiny Wishes, etc.

http://mirrorimage.typepad.com/caroleannes-1st-blog/2009/12/snow-flake-die-embossed-in-10-minutes.html Snowflake die & petals a plenty card

http://www.stampingbyrachel.com/2009/12/hi.html – Hi Embosslit

http://polkadotsandpaper.typepad.com/polka-dots-and-paper/2009/12/burrrr-its-cold.html – snowflake punch

http://www.stamppadcreations.com/2009/12/christmas-flower-with-ornament-punch.html – Ornament Punch flower card

http://paperpunchaddiction.blogspot.com/2009/12/baby-jesus-mary-joseph.html – Nativity with punches

http://paperpunchaddiction.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-turkey.html – sexy turkey with punches

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2009/12/snowman-in-moon.html – snowman moon

http://paola-mycreativeplace.blogspot.com/2009/12/sledding-we-will-go.html – sled shape card and gift card holder

http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs/index.php?blog=2&title=paper_bracelets&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 – paper bead bracelet & tutorial – http://www.jaynemercer.com/blogs/index.php?blog=2&title=paper_beads&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/12/16/altered-rolodex-birthday-reminder/ – Rolodex die and Zindorf magic

http://www.stamp-a-latte.com/2009/12/17/christmas-stamp-gift-box/ – gift box directions with free PDF download

Tutorials for creating Boxes with the Movers and Shapers dies:

http://www.kerinstamps.com/stampin_with_kerin/2009/03/movers-shapers-curly-label-box.html

http://321stamp.typepad.com/321_stamp_launching_creat/2009/07/movers-and-shapers-box-video-tutorial.html

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/OnePieceMoversandShapersBox.pdf

Digital

http://mirrorimage.typepad.com/caroleannes-1st-blog/2009/12/almond-roca-recipe-created-on-my-digital-studio.html – MDS for recipes

Non Stamping

http://paola-mycreativeplace.blogspot.com/2009/12/cupcake-turned-tea-cup.html – felt tea party stuff for kids and kids at heart!

http://earlsopinion.wordpress.com/ – A fun blog from my SIL’s Monkey

I hope you enjoyed looking at these as much as I enjoyed combing the web to find them for you.    Time to hit the stamp room while the inspiration is flowing and the mojo is strong!

Hugs and blessings my stamping friends – Jean