Where is the _______

You fill in the blank! I cannot fine anything to create with. Every craft, sewing, painting, stamping, item that was in The Stamp Pad has been moved... to five, yes five rooms in my home. It was six, but we had to clear out dads room because he is coming home this weekend. And I am sure he would like a bed to sleep in! It looks like someone took a blender and mixed things all up.

 It is in the new dining room.

 In the new garden room.... ya it is new and already a mess!

 In the library.

And two piles in the living room. This is just one.

Now this is where it really belongs, in The Stamp Pad! ha! Notice the new floor to the left of the picture... that is the new tile floor! Yippie!

And a pile on the table in The Stamp Pad.. Notice the new carpet? Doing the happy dance. Stay tuned for more before and afters and progress to The Stamp Pad.

Before and After Mirrors

 

I have some before and afters to share with you today. 

This is the before bathroom shot. I almost forgot to get the picture. You can see the mirror on the wall in its before state. My sweet son made the shelf - oh don't ya just love it. I do! And it will be going back in there once we are done with this room. We are almost 100% done with it, and so I will post the before and afters of the bathroom when it is all done. 

But I did want to share the mirrors before and after.  This is one of two mirrors that we have had since we were first married. A friend gave them to me and I just love them. They were gold when we got them and we painted them this creamy light tan color and had them over our bathroom sinks for years. Well since we are just about done in the bathroom and had replaced the fixtures and such with brushed silver. And after putting in all the creamy light tan tile, it was to much creamy light tan. So we gave them a good spray!

Ohh I love it. so fresh, new and perfect for the new bath. I can't wait to show you the finished bath. Stay tuned.

For the Birds

This is just the cutest card. This month card club was all about "For the Birds" stamp set. We made quick easy cards and for those who love to color, we colored in a lot. This is a great set with lots of uses for many occasions. Check it out on my web site at www.debbiebuchanan.stampinup.net and order yours today. This card was shared at the Stampin Up convention.

Crown Before and After

 We had a big hole in the living room for a night. This corner was never right! Well after getting into it, we found that the framing wasn't even connected correctly, and it caused the dry wall to move and the paper and tape to wrinkle, and crack and look horrid. No picture could ever cover it either. So we stared at that mess for 16 years!  The rip off artist that built the house would never come back to make things right.

Pretty  huh! There was lots of patching and nail pops that happened in adding the new garden room off the back of the house. I don't usually paint in white spots on the wall! Ha! I save that for stamping projects.

 Well here is the new crown molding. Oh my gosh it made the room look bigger and more grand. We love it. When I got home from work the day that Pat completed it.... I walked in, mouth gaping, and said, "oh my, it is so big!". Pour Pat had a worried look, thinking it wasn't what I wanted. I then said, "it is so beautiful". He breathed a sign of relief and said I am glad you changed the "B" word. I was so impressed, it is so beautiful. It is exactly what I wanted, just a bit bigger then I had expected, even though we picked all the wood out and saw it before it went up. I didn't picture it so grand.

 This is the new paint color too. A bit more tan and lighter then the old. It is ok, it is growing on me. Handsome really likes it. So that makes me happy, because it really didn't care for the old color. Once I cover it up with painting and picture and stuff ya won't see much of it! haha. I am just glad it matched and border, and super happy we were able to save it!

If ya need a great contractor or someone you know is looking for one

... Call Pat Miles at 812-340-2641

The Stamp Pad Mess!

Well here is what has been keeping me so busy and overwhelmed. Here is my house. Well a picture of our garage anyway. The before picture. As we built the house 16 years ago.

 

This is what it turned in to.....

 Here is the almost before shot after I had unloaded the all my craft (crap) as handsome (hubby) calls it.

 

And here is the after math of removing the garage door, and framing for windows. Oh yes... wait till you see the finished project! I am so gonna love the turn out. I hope those who come visit The Stamp Pad enjoys it too.

 

That is the back side of our contract Pat Miles. This guy is amazing! He has been doing all of the remodel in our home and we are so happy with the outcome. He is creative, listens to my every details of my likes and dislikes, he dose amazing work, he is affordable and honest. He dose what he says he is going to do! We are so happy with him and the work he is putting out. So if you are looking for a great contractor - contact Pat Miles at 812-340-2641

Convention Share and.....

 Card share from convention and the.....

Crowd! Yep this is what 6000 stamping crazed women look like contained to one convention center! Holy cow we were moving at a snails pace. It took me 30 minutes to get from one room to the other just a few feet down the hall! Crazy times.

Undefined! Carve your own Stamps!

Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn't find the perfect image? Maybe one of your customers has a special family logo or a sketch she'd like to have as a stamp. Well now she can! Undefined is Stampin' Up!'s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.
When you carve your very own stamp, you have will have an entirely new and different creative experience. And when you're finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!
How exactly do you carve a stamp?  (click on picture to enlarge flyer)

 

Watch the video for a tutorial.

Intrigued? We know you want to get your hands on the kit and start carving your own masterpieces. Here are the item numbers you'll need (we suggest adding a refill kit on your first order . . . trust us, you're gonna want it).

Item #	Description	Price
133402	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	$19.95
134808	Undefined Refill Kit	$9.95
124236	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*	$10.95

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

Express your personality, thoughts, feelings, etc. with a stamp you've carved all on your own! We know you'll have a "look what I made!" moment.
We'd love to see what you make with your kit. Please e-mail us a photo of your creations and any projects you make with your carved stamps to undefined@stampinup.com so we can pin your photos to our Undefined Pinterest board!

Stampin Up 25th Year Convention Celebration - WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Sorry it has taken me a bit to get to this... here are the winners. 

I'm leaving on a jet plane. Headed to Salt Lake City Utah to the 25th year Celebration Convention with Stampin Up. Oh ya - what fun this will be.

One of the big things at convention is swapping with other demonstrators.  I thought I would share my swap with you. However I have a twist to my swap this year. I plan on taking pictures of the cards, and them handing out these little ATC's made out of a old playing card as a ..... thanks for letting me take the picture.

But while I am gone I am not gonna leaving you out of  the fun.

I have a special for everyone while I am away partying it up with inks, and stamps too.

WINNER FOR THE MYSTERY HOSTESS IS

CATHY CASEY.

For everyone who places an order on-line from my web site using this  ZTE36BEB hostess code will be entered in the mystery hostess drawing who will receive all the hostess benefits if the orders reach $150 minumn in sales. But remember you must order under the hostess code or your order will not count for the drawing. Go to my web site at www.debbiebuchanan.stampinup.net and click on shop now at the lower right corner, sign in or create an account, pick the items you would like to order... and remember you can order from the clearance rack too, be sure to look for where to add the ZTE36BEB hostess code.

WINNER FOR THE STAMP SET IS CINDY E.

The seconded drawing is for everyone who leaves a nice comment on this page will be entered in a drawing for this stamp set. I really like this stamp for guy cards and backgrounds. It is awesome in your art journaling book too.

 So come on join in the fun, place an order and get in to the drawings. Share in the convention fun with me!

New Photopolymer Stamp Sets

(click on any of the pictures to enlarge flyer)
We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options. 
What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

Convention Swaps

Mre Convention Swaps

I really like this stamp set, it is  in the new Holiday Catalog.

Convention Swaps

Here are a few more swaps from convention.

Convention Swaps

More from Convention

Convention Swaps

Sorry about the glare, everyone packed their cards in a clear envelope.

Guess what day it is?

Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike!

Guess what day it is?

It's my birthday!

 

 

Convention Samples

 Here are a few convention swaps that were passed around. Don't be surprised if you see a few at card club in the up coming months. I am not stealing! It is called CASED - Copy and Share Everything. Besides the best form of flattering is copying others work.... right?

I love these flowers... will have to show you how to make these one of these days.

Convention gifts

 Here are all the convention gifts, prizes, and stuff. My suit case of over flowing. I had to check it on the way home. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to lift it over my head to stow it in the plane... Hey where is Richard when ya need him! hahaha