Ellalicious Elements (a place where one feels comfortable)

2012-03-03T08:49:00.001-08:00

Click this link to view my workshop details for today:

Workshop Saturday March 3rd Double Embossing

Workshop Mania... Double Embossing

2012-03-02T20:49:00.000-08:00

Well Friday isn't over yet! Here are a couple of the double embossing projects that we will create in our workshop tomorrow. I saw this technique and fell in love with it. It gave me just one more avenue of creativity! You will enjoy it as well.

The Double Embossing is created with the use of an embossing folder enhanced with embossing powder. It is so clever and creates such a beautiful look!

I have also fallen in love with the butterfly stamp and punch, aren't they just lovely?

And last but never least, the tulip embossing folder, simple yet elegant.

(and that great butterfly stamp and punch!)

I know we will have tons of fun so I hope to see you tomorrow at Denny's on Herndon and Blackstone between 1 pm and 6 pm!

Happy creating!

March Workshop is Approaching!

2012-02-27T20:14:00.001-08:00

Well here it is too many days have past far too quickly! March is almost upon us and it is time once again for our monthly workshop!

This month's feature workshop is Double Embossing! You will love this technique and the wow it will bring to your project whether it is a card, scrap book page or 3D project.

Please join me and my team on Saturday March 3rd for this exciting technique. You may bring your own supplies which would consist of white or cream card stock, your favorite paper, stamp set and ink. Some adhesives and embellishments. Or you may simply just bring yourself and a friend! I will have supplies on hand for your use. With so many events on the horizon I expect you will be able to produce several projects during our time together.

By Thursday or Friday I will have the projects posted for you to view.

I hope to see you at the workshop!

Location:
Denny's Restaurant
30 E. Herndon Ave
Fresno, Ca. 93720

Please RSVP on my web site: http://www.lifesmoments.stampinup.net/

2012 Pals Blog Hop!

2012-02-15T04:29:00.000-08:00

It's the occasion of the year as the Stampin' Pretty Pals share some fabulous cards and projects featuring Stampin' Up!'s Occasion Mini and Sale-A-Bration products on today's Pals Blog Hop!You've probably hopped over from

Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space

I'm stop number 2 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for paper projects showcasing Stampin' Up!'s Occasion Mini and Sale-A-Bration products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track

Sale A Bration!

This card reflects just a taste of the free products you could receive when you make a $50 purchase between January 24 - March 31, 2012!

Stamps: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set #125117 (c); Outlined Occasions Stamp Set
Papers: Everyday Enchantment DSP; Calypso Coral and Island Indigo card stock
Ink: Calypso Coral and Island Indigo
Embellishments: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad pack

Stamps, papers and embellishments used on this project are available from the Sale A Bration Catalogue.

AND

don't forget to take a look at the occasions mini catalogue for these beautiful stamps!

Stamps: P.S. I Love You #125462 (c); Apothecary Art #125527 (c)
Papers: Pretty in Pink, Red Rose, and Old Olive card stock
Ink: Basic Gray; Versamark with White embossing powder. The flowers and leaves were colored with Stampin' Write Markers in colors: Pretty in Pink, Red Rose and Old Olive
Embellishments: Pretty in Pink 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon #124141 and Basic Pearls # 119247; Framelits Dies "Labels Collection" #125598.

Stamps and framelits are available from the Occasions Mini Catalogue.

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from

Emily Steggell at Stamping With Emily

stop number 3 on the Occasions Mini & Sale-A-Bration Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

Saturday Workshop

2012-02-03T05:30:00.000-08:00

Good Morning everyone and happy Friday!

Tomorrow is the big day! The second workshop is ready to roll! Take a look at he workshop page for details. Hope to see you there!

Mojo 225!

2012-01-29T13:12:00.000-08:00

Wow, my Mondays are running into each other! Here she is in all her glory! This is the Tea Shoppe stamp set that I have been dying to use. I simply love it!

Stamps: Tea Shoppe #125547 (c), Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370 (w)

Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series, Lucky Limeade and Crumb Cake card stock, window sheet

Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade

Embellishments: Brights button collections, teapot charm

Tools:circle punch, oval scallop punch, square scallop punch

February is Just Around the Corner

2012-01-29T12:53:00.000-08:00

Here is the long awaited for stationary box... This was presented on my unline's blog, Mary F. It turned out to be a very simple project that has a whole lot of wow. I have made several of these as gifts for friends and family. I used the Twitterpated papers from Stampin'UP as well as the stamp set "Bordering on Romance". Supplies and colors are listed below.

This is a super gift for just about any occasion!

Stamps: Bordering on Romance #125482 (c), Perfect Punches #120516 (c), Bring on the Cake #121958 (c)

Papers: Twitterpated Designer Series, Whisper White, Silver, Baja Breeze and Blushing Bride card stock

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Red Riding Hood Red

Embellishments: White embossing powder, 3/8 pleated satin ribbon in Pear Pizzazz, VersaMark watermark stamp pad and button from the Brights button collection.

3D projects

2012-01-27T04:00:00.000-08:00

I do love 3D projects. Creating something from paper is a satisfying accomplishment. This very simple box will make your valentine gift so very special. It was quick and easy. The "Trinket Heart" is a great accent and can be found in the new Occasions Mini Catalogue along with the stamp set "P.S. I Love You" #125462 (c).

Come back tomorrow and I will share a very special valentine mini stationary set; complete with a window box that you can make yourself!

Valentine Overload, or Not

2012-01-26T03:00:00.000-08:00

I have been on Valentine overload since the new Occasions Mini catalogue made its appearance. Just too darn many cute stamps, embellishments and papers to choose from... With that in mind I want to share a valentine project, hopefully, one a day (we will see :))
I used the very delightful Twitterpated paper and buttons along with the the stamp set "P.S. I Love You"#125462 (c) and and "I{Heart} Hearts" #118571 (c) and last but not least I incorporated a beautiful antique brad. The stamp for the inside of the card is "Bordering on Romance" #125482 (c)

I hope you enjoy the card as much as I enjoyed making it.

Well I have little time left to embrace my creativity before bedtime so I will say goodbye for now.

Have a beautiful life (you only have one)

2012-01-24T19:56:00.000-08:00

Paper Pal Arts Playtime! This sketch was a challenge for me. But in the end I won! Stampin'UP has a cleaver stamp in the stamp set Pursuit of Happiness that states..."Everything will be okay in the end. If it isn't okay, it isn't the end." I love that stamp! It says it all.

I chose the "smart looking" Mocha Morning Specialty papers and used my earthy colors of ink and card stock. I was then able to include the antique brads to add some flair. Here is the sketch.

And my card:

Take a peak at my new page "workshops" where you will find upcoming workshops, projects, tutorials and pictures of cards and pages from my workshop participants!

Have a beautiful life (you only get one!)

Mojo Monday 224!

2012-01-22T18:10:00.000-08:00

Good Grief! I almost forgot to post Mojo and it is almost time for another one...

I am in the middle of preparing "many" birthday cards for February and this one is for my son. I used the sketch from Mojo; it fit perfectly. How old will my son be you asked? Very good question :)
The second photo is a bit blurry, but it shows the inside of the window.
See you next Mojo!

Sale-A-bration is Coming!

2012-01-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

Sale-A-bration Is Here!

Stampin' Up!'s hottest promotion of the year starts Tuesday, Jan. 24. Earn great products (1 for every $50 you spend before shipping and tax) or take advantage of the amazing Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Deal.

From Jan. 24 through March 31, 2012, customers will earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for EVERY $50 they spend on Stampin' Up! products (including the on-line clearance rack). Spend $150 or more and you will receive both Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits!

Starter Kit

SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT DEAL! Sale-A-Bration is an ideal time to take your stamping skills to the next level and SAVE $$$! Starts Jan. 24, 2012.

The Starter Kit is discounted to $125! SAVE $50 and it ships FREE. Over $340 in products! See Standard Starter Kit contents.
BONUS! Receive your choice of either FREE Designer Series Paper (you pay for shipping) or a FREE My Digital Studio Download (no shipping charge) EVERY MONTH that you are active, from Feb. through Dec., 2012. Up to a $120 value!
Enjoy demonstrator discounts and benefits thru June 30, 2012 with no obligation to purchase anything further or host workshops. There's no penalty to drop. Become a member of my team I welcome both hobby and business demonstrators to my group.

QUESTIONS? If you are interested or simply curious about purchasing the Starter Kit and becoming a member of my group, please email me (LJDavisMEA@comcast.net) with any questions. I'm here to help!

NEED A FREE COPY of the Occasions Mini and/or Sale-A-Bration Catalogs and don't have a relationship with another demonstrator? Please email me (LJDavisMEA@comcast.net) your name and address (U.S. only) and I'll send them to your home!

Sunday Designer

2012-01-22T02:45:00.000-08:00

I am the featured Sunday Designer over on Stampin Pretty! I call this Simple Elegance. Sometimes it is not about the paper but about the stamp. Stampin'UP! carries exquisite high quality stamps that can stand alone on any card or scrapbook page. (I adore the new pleated ribbon that can be found in the Occasions Mini Catalogue.) Additionally, I scored the inside of the card using the simply scored tool! I find the simply scored tool to be just as versatile as all of my Stampin'UP! products. Enjoy, and thank you for stopping by!

Simple Elegance

Card ingredients:

Stamp sets: You Are Loved #123779 (c), # 123777 (w); P.S. I Love You #125462 (c), #125460 (w); Bordering on Romance #125482 (c), #125480 (w); I {Heart} Hearts #118571 (c), #117010 (w)

Paper: Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock, Red Riding Hood Red card stock and Mocha Morning Specialty designer series paper # 122366

Ink: Red Riding Hood Red and Whisper White

Embellishments: Jewels basic pearls #119247, 3/8 " Pleated Satin Ribbon in Red Riding Hood Red #125569 (Occasions Mini Catalogue)

2012-01-13T19:45:00.000-08:00

January Workshop Sneek Peek!

Tomorrow is my very first workshop! I am looking forward to spending time with all my craft loving friends! I have provided a sneek peek for the workshop. The sketch is compliments of Mojo Monday. The designer is Julee Tilman. I love this site, it is absolutely stellar!

I used a 5 x 7 size card and my fun Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper from Stampin'UP!

Card Ingredients:

Papers: Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper, Calapso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White and Lucky Limeade card stock all from Stampin'UP!

Ink: Calapso Coral, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder (Stampin'UP!, I love coordinating stuff...)

Stamps: Bring on the Cake #121958 (c),121899(w); Word Play120651 (c),120308 (w); Send Me Soaring 125442 (c),125440 (w)

Embellishments: Designer printed brads 2011-2013 "in-color" in colors of Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party and the beautiful pleated ribbon in Pear Pizzazz. The ribbon is from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Wishing you all a great weekend and hope to see you at the workshop!

Location: Denny's

1110 Shaw Ave

Fresno, Ca.

Just past First Street

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Blog Hop Time!

2012-01-10T01:00:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air as the Stampin' Pretty Pals share the love with cards and projects for today's Pals Blog Hop!

You've probably hopped over from Jessica Ying

I'm stop number 29 on the Pals Hop

and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along"

from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for

love themed paper projects from the Stampin' Pretty Pals!

Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links

in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track

In honor of "Love is in the Air" !
I absolutely love the Occasional mini products, well...what is not to love? The very romantic stamp set is Bordering on Romance and the little hearts are...the "Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die". There were so many items in the catalogue that I loved it was hard to pick just a few to use. The finishing touch, I think, is the trinket hearts on the band that was fashioned around the card; very fine quality trinkets that made my card look very sophisticated.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Bordering on Romance #125482 (c) #125480 (w), P.S. I love you #125462 (c) #125460 (w)

Paper: Designer Series Paper Twitterpated, cardstock - Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla

Ink: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Real Red and Pear Pizzazz

Embellishments: Trinket Hearts # 125605, Embosslits Die Fashionable Hearts #125596, Framelits Dies Labels Collection #125598, Designer Brads Filigree #112577, Real Red 5/8 Satin Ribbon #117286

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Joan Norris,

stop number 30 on the Love Is In The Air Pals Blog Hop!

Thanks for "hopping" by!

Blog Hop Line-Up:

2012-01-08T17:54:00.000-08:00

The color challenge for Pals Paper Arts is: use Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla! I combined this challenge with Mojo Monday with this result...

The stamp is from the new Occasions Mini Catalog and it is my favorite along with the Blossom Punch that puches it out beautifully. Although, I think I purchased just about every stamp in the catalog because they were ALL so very lovely! I also embossed the background paper with the textured impressions embossing folder "stripes" to give it some depth.

Papers: Real Red, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla

Ink: Real Red, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze

Stamps : Mixed Bunch # 125537(c) ,#125535 (w); Loving Thoughts #125845 (c),125843 (w) Both are in the Occasions Mini Catalog

Punches: Blossom Punch #125603 (in the Occasions Mini Catalog) ; 3/4" circle punch # 119873 (in the Idea Book & Catalog)

Embellishments: Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon; Filigree designer brads; textured impressions embossing folder #123128 "Stripes"

Thank you for stopping by!

Cards, Cards and More Cards!

2012-01-01T14:59:00.000-08:00

As promised here are some more card samples. I enjoy my Stampin'UP! products for many reasons; but quality and versitility are at the top of the list.

These are examples of the lovely stamps and beautiful papers from the new Occasions mini catalog and Sale A Bration cagalog.

2011-12-31T22:16:00.000-08:00

Also, don't forget the Clearance Rack Blitz going on through January 5th! You can save up to 80%!!!

Happy New Year?!!

2011-12-31T21:41:00.000-08:00

My goodness where has the time gone? I have been MIA! I may have been gone, but not quiet...

I am planning my very first montly Stampin'UP! workshop on Saturday, January 14th from 1 to 6 pm at Denny's on Herndon and Blackstone. If you are in town and available I would love it if you joined me! The focus for the workshop is how to take a simple sketch and create a card or scrapbook page. I have included some sample cards here to spark your imagination. So Please accept this as a personal invitation to attend!

I will have more samples to follow on the morrow.

Mojo Monday 212

2011-10-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

Stampin'UP! Mojo...

Time for another Mojo Monday. A little behind schedule but done none the less!

Featuring two stamp sets: Happiness Shared and Fabulous Florets. The papers are SU Beyond the Garden, and the ink is Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Night of Navy (and a little Whisper White) as well as the same colors in card stock. Ahhh, coordination... I just love it!

Pals Paper Arts Challenge 116

2011-10-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

I have dubed this my Christmas Fairy. It is in fact a beautiful digital stamp, "Teen Fairy Pia" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I love her work. I used chalk, one of my favorite mediums for coloring, perfect pearls, and liquid glass to give my Fairy depth. I also found some Swarovski Elements by Jolee's in just the right colors to highlite her sash.

Sunday Designer Stampin' Pretty Pals

2011-10-23T07:01:00.000-07:00

Imagine!

Stamp Set: Fabulous Florets (W123025,C123027), Word Play (W120308,C120651)

Paper: Frightful Sight (122351), Cherry Cobbler card stock (119709), Whisper white card stock (119711), Brushed Gold card stock (102935)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Cajun Craze (119671), Always Artichoke (105219), Basic Black (101179)

The Perfect Touch: Stampin' Deminsionals (104430), 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon "Always Artichoke" (121000)

inside of card

Stampin Up!

2011-09-03T12:18:00.000-07:00

I made the committment! I decided to become a Stampin Up demonstrator. My first catalogue order, which I extended to my friends, reaped great rewards. I will conduct my first workshop on September 24th where I will feature the Button Buddies. I love these stamps as they are very versatile. But, don't take my word for it see for yourself...

My latest endeavour...

2011-08-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

Here are my latest cards. I used my new papers from SEI. I love SEI papers and embellishments they are beautiful, high quality and most of all they coordinate. I love coordinating things!!! I also used my new stamps from Close to My Heart ( I purchased them from my scrappin' buddy, should support everyone, you know!) And for the Halloween card I used Basic Grey, papers I also love.

More of the Art Journal

2011-08-14T17:49:00.000-07:00

I am making slow progress on paper but it does reside in my head! I have page 2 and 3 finished. Page 4 and 5 are in progress and page 6 & 7 are in the progress/idea stage. This is loads of fun but I know I have to step up to meet the deadline. I hope whoever get this will enjoy it. It probably looks more like a scrapbook than an art journal, but, I am trying... :)

August? Where did July go?

2011-08-04T06:54:00.000-07:00

I have recently joined Swap-Bot and I am having loads of fun. The newest project is a Art Journal which I will attempt to show as I progress. Without further adieu here is page 1. It is to highlight a little about me.

Mojo Monday # 198 and Grammie Adventures

2011-07-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

It is plain and simple but I embellished some small details that made it special. Such as adding small gold dots to the right side of the green patterned paper and Glossy Accents to the green leaves.

And... I would also like to expand on my recent Grammie Adventures. As you know my Granddaughter, Selah, came for a visit over the 4th of July holiday. It never ceases to amaze me how interesting life is when a child is around.

So here is rule # 10 (I think that is where we are) Never serve a child 3 6-oz glasses of chocolate milk even if it is over the course of the entire day. Otherwise sleeping will not be in the cards for the next 48 hours.

Rule # 11 Never give your 6yr old full liberties with your scrapbook supplies. (I won't even go into the consequences as I don't care to relive them) I thought I had learned my lesson with the Martha Stewart super fine glitter, but alas, apparently not.

Rule # 12 Do not give the child the authorization to do the "Whale Roll" in the bath tub. This action displaces water from the tub to the floor in short order.

And last but not least a little bit of granddaughter wisdom: Never, Never kiss a frog unless it talks first!

Stand by for more rules on the next Granddaughter visit!

Granddaughter Visit

2011-07-04T06:16:00.000-07:00

My Granddaughter, Selah, is here for a vist. Production is at a minimum. I did complete my partiotic card for Sentimental Sunday only to realize that I forgot the sentiment!! Consequently, I missed the deadline. I had more important things to do such as swim and make cards with the Granddaughter :)

So, here is the card anyway...

Mojo Monday #197

2011-07-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

To my friend Sue

2011-06-25T17:38:00.000-07:00

This moment, and many more to follow, is dedicated to my dear friend Sue Stocks (aka Wii Woman). She is courageous, beautiful and dearly loved. I admire you my friend, and can only hope that I can show half the courage, dedication and faith that you have shown. God sees you, hears you and holds you with peace, something that we can never give you. I will see you soon, my dear friend.

Mojo Monday # 195

2011-06-19T19:34:00.000-07:00

Time for another Mojo Monday. I admit I am a little slow this week. Too much excitement going on...

Mojo Monday #194

2011-06-11T16:11:00.000-07:00

I did two for Mojo this week. One conventional and the other using the foundation of the sketch with latitude... it felt good to be different!

Card Incognito

2011-06-05T18:12:00.000-07:00

It began as a card and became a scrapbook page...

I love working with chalk, or did I already mention that?

Fresno Scrappin Girls and Making Cards for the Troops

2011-06-05T10:47:00.000-07:00

The Fresno Scrappin Girls have taken up a campaign to make cards for the troops! They are an industrious group and have proven that no challenge is too daunting for them. They have my admiration!

Yesterday we all got together for an all day crop to collect and continue making cards. Attached are some of mine. Hopefully we can share the whole group's card making efforts.

Mojo Monday # 193

2011-06-03T17:57:00.000-07:00

I love Mojo Monday! Here is the square version. I also used chalk on this stamp and added glossy accents and perfect pearls.

Back Again

2011-06-03T17:51:00.000-07:00

Well here I am, back again! I will make my first attempt posting my cards to the blog. So bear with me... Success! This is Mojo Monday # 193, the round version; as well as the inside of the card. I used my chalks to color the stamp on the front. I love, love, love my chalks ( and my water colors and my copics and my....) Oh, and the cow does not come with the card. Next post, the square version :)

Day 2, officially

2011-05-26T04:50:00.000-07:00

Wow day 2! And yes it is 4:45 am. My husband and I travel an hour to work and back each day. My first task is to figure out how to upload all the cards I make, of which there are a ton. My Facebook friends have grown weary of yet ONE more card post!
For now I must finish my coffee; so have a wonderful day all and remember to make the most of it!

Begin

2011-05-25T21:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome one and all! I consider this a sharing wall of creativity. So let the creativity and sharing begin!