Coming Soon.....

Howdee Stampers!  I've put together a little collection of projects featuring goodies from Stampin' Up!  If you are local to me, consider yourself invited to a workshop!! 

In this February workshop, you will make the three projects you see in this posting, plus one more secret project.  The rest of the workshop details will be shared privately.  If you are interested, please send me an email or visit my group page: Jane's Addiction, The Studio.

Here's a closer look:

 This card features a water colored background and goodies from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Catalog, Party Wishes and Rose Wonder.  Also from Rose Wonder:

Come ready to cut, color and have a load of fun!!

Be Awesome!  Jane

Hop, Hop, Hipity Hop-Sweet N Sassy Stamps!

Happy Friday, Sweet Friends!!  I've been waiting for today for oh so many reasons!!  Today, Sweet N Sassy Stamps reveals a brand new Creative Worship Line and it's very first kit (shown above)!  The two stamps sets were illustrated by the talented Krista Hamrick and the equally talented Rebecca Rios illustrated the bookmark.  You'll be wanting to grab your kit right away!

I don't yet own a Bible designed for journaling, but the more I see, the more I lean toward getting one.  I do like the smaller format (and less scary than wrecking an entire Bible page....) provided by my Scripture Rolodex:

I also like the idea of creating something to share with a friend:

I've only just begun!  Make sure you check out what the rest of the team has created!  Be inspired, Be Awesome!

TTFN, Jane

Be A Daymaker.....

Happy Wednesday, Sweet Friends!  Today is Sweet N Sassy Stamps day here on my blog.  I'm so glad you decided to stop by!  Sweet N Sassy Stamps is moving and shaking--I'm sure you aren't going to want to miss any of the upcoming goodies, so be sure to stay tuned!

I want to bend your ear just a little bit about being a Daymaker today!  Read this story; it touched my heart.  It was written by David Wagner--the founder of the Daymaker Movement:

"It only takes a moment to make someone's day - to become a Daymaker. Sometimes those moments even change lives as I discovered a number of years ago. I was working in my salon one day when a client came in to have her hair styled. I was surprised to see her since it was right in the middle of her five-week period between haircuts. I figured that she must have an important social engagement, so I asked her about her evening plans.

"I don't have anything special going on," she told me. "I just want to look and feel good tonight."
I gave her a great scalp massage, then shampooed and styled her hair. During our 30 minutes together, we joked and laughed. At the end, she smiled radiantly, hugging me goodbye.

A few days later I received a letter from this client and began to realize the enormous potential of Daymaking. My client admitted that she had wanted her hair styled so it would look good for her own funeral. She had planned to commit suicide that evening. But the wonderful time she had during our appointment had given her hope that things could get better. She decided to check herself into the hospital and get professional help. She thanked me for caring, even though I hadn't known what she was going through. She wrote "thank you for being there without knowing that you were."

You can read and learn more about the Daymaker movement here.  I interact in my world, under this philosophy, often.  My kids often comment when I start a conversation with someone in the grocery store..."do you know that person, mom?"  Usually, I don't.  You just never know when a smile or a kindness will transform someone else's day.

I like to use my art to reach out, too!  The above project was completed using Sweet N Sassy Stamp's Bottom of My Heart stamps and dies.  I cut two differently sized circles from both the base and card front then pieced it all together using baker's twine and die cuts.  It's a fun card sure to brighten someone's day!

What will you do to be a Daymaker today?
Be Awesome!  Jane

I got crafty with:

Enjoy

Happy Monday, Friends!  Thanks for stopping by!  Today, I am sharing a fun embossed and water colored project.

I like finding different ways to use the same image.  This Kerr jar image, from I Brake For Stamps, is a favorite image of mine. I've used it here for Fall Flowers and also here for Lacey Spring Flowers. You'll notice the versatility of the image with each use.  This makes for a great stamp to have in your cabinet!

I started by heat embossing the image on kraft card stock.  Using water colors (Koi by Sakura), I added color to the image.  Once dry, I cut the image using an oval die and the Out of the Box technique.  To finish things off, I added the sentiment "Enjoy the good life."  You will find it on the Beach Theme Full Sheet.

As usual, I had to add a few pieces of bling for some finishing sparkle!  You can pick up some IBFS goodness for yourself--be sure to use my savings code:  SAVE10JANE

TTFN, Jane

How Sweet It Is....

Happy Saturday, Sweet Friends!  Sweet N Sassy stamps rolled out 21 new digital images yesterday and it is time to play!!  Be sure to see the entire digital image release and stop by the SNSS Blog for lots of inspiration!

I have to admit, I haven't always been on board the digi train.  But once you step out beyond the box, you discover a whole new world of options!  One great thing about digi images is that their purchase involves almost no wait time.  Who doesn't seek some instant gratification once in a while?  The other great feature offered by digital images is the ability to manipulate them for sizing and layout.

The biggest barrier for me and digital images has been my printer.  It does matter, for sure, but similar to choosing inks and coloring medium using traditional stamps, the type of printer ink will dictate coloring options.  My samples have been printed using an Canon inkjet printer, 80lb white card stock and distress inks using a water color method. 

The candy card, above, features images from the Sweet As Candy digital set.  I added some extra interest with Grunge Elements 2 clear set on the background and a sentiment from Candy Sentiments 1.

My second card is also a hybrid creation combining stamp and digital images.  The focal image, Cocoa Sends Love, is a digital image complimented by sentiments from Valentine Critters Clear Stamp set and Bottom of My Heart Clear Stamp set.  The cute little heart embellishment also comes from Bottom of My Heart Clear Stamp set and the matching dies.  To create my hilly background, I used the Hillside Edges Dies to trim two complimentary pieces of designer paper scrap.

Be sure to check out the entire digital image selection!  Once you get started, it's a little hard to stop......;)

Be awesome!  Jane

People Will Stare

Happy Thursday, Junkies!!  More than 50 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe continues to captivate us with her sultry smile and screen persona.  It's amazing to realize she would be celebrating her 90th birthday this year if she were still alive!  Clearly, a complicated woman with an interesting story, to say the least!

The January stamp release from Technique Junkies includes this photo stamp image of Marilyn.

For my featured project today, I started by creating a background using the Back To Back technique.  You'll find this technique and 29 others on the Bodacious Backgrounds CD available exclusively at Technique Junkies.  Images used are Circus Stars and Lipstick Kisses. To finish things off, I added one of my favorite kitchy sentiments, People Will Stare.

Make It Worth Their While ;)  Jane

Thankfulness

We did it!  Made it to the middle of the week!  Yay, us!!   Wednesday is Sweet N Sassy Stamps day here on my blog....so, thanks for stopping by to check out my latest creation!

I've been wanting to try my hand at the No Line Water Color technique and finally--thanks to my sweet mother-in-law--got my hands on some a Koi water color kit from Sakura.  I've been goofing around with them and finally I have a project I feel is share worthy.  There is definitely a learning curve for this girl!!

The focal image of my project is from Shining Light Clear Stamp set from Sweet N Sassy stamps.   I grew up on the waters of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc, WI.  I spent several glorious summers working at the Manitowoc Marina, sailing sailboats (and cleaning them!) and explored Door County many many times.  I've always been drawn to the various lighthouses located along the Lakeshore so, this particular set feels like home to me.

The sentiment can be found in the Keep In Touch, Too Clear Stamp set, also available in the Sweet N Sassy Stamps store.  Go check it out!!

Be awesome!  Jane