Tag Archive for ‘gifts’
The Greatest Gift
December has arrived–too quickly for many of us, but there’s no arguing with the calendar. Along with the Winter Solstice and the turning of the year, December brings three festival holidays to the three major world religions. Muslims celebrate Hajj this month. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, and is one [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – UTEE and Copper Bracelet
UTEE and Copper Bracelet By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Supplies: Stamps: Paris Plate #6 – the small collage image (Sweet Pea Stamps) Inks: Black Staz-On Ink Pad (Tsukineko) Other: White Cardstock (Unknown) 18 Gauge Copper Wire (Unknown) 2 Large Holed Glass Beads (Unknown) UTEE (Suze Weinberg) Copper Tape (Ranger) Goop Adhesive (Eclectic Products) Melting Pot [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – M & M Candy Gift Jar
M & M Candy Gift Jar By: Penny Yoder, Artistic Guide Finished Size: 6″ tall Supplies: Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Paper: 2.25″ x 8.5″ Christmas Candy patterned paper 2″ x 8.5″ white cardstock 1.75″ x 8.5″ red cardstock 1.5 x 8.5″ Christmas Candy patterned paper 3″ x 3″ white cardstock (for the 2 5/8″ scallop) 2.75″ [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Roman Artifact Pendant
Roman Artifact Pendant By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Supplies: Stamps: Paris Plate #6 – the small ornate image (Sweet Pea Stamps) Papers: White Cardstock (Unknown) Inks: Black Staz-On Ink Pad (Tsukineko) Other: Polymer Clay (Sculpey) Liquid Sculpey (Sculpey) Glaze Paint: Aquamarine (Golden) PearlEx: Pearlwhite (Jaquard) Brayer (Unknown) Knife Oven Metal Baking Sheet Directions: Work the [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Bevvy of Calendars, Take 1
One of the most useful gifts I receive during the holidays is a calendar. I love calendars for purses; I love wall calendars; I love desk calendars; I just love calendars! I have a calendar hanging in my studio, I have one hanging by my computer, I have one in my car, and I have one [...]
Penny Yoder – New Artistic Guide
Please give a warm welcome to one of our three newest Artistic Guides here on the Trail at Stamper’s Quest. Penny Yoder Penny hails from Portland, Oregon, where she taught school for 35 years. She is now retired and devotes her time to her alter ego, Gracie the Clown, her stamping and crafting, her husband, [...]
Happy Place Frame for the Inventor
Happy Place Canvas Frame By: Melanie Smith, Artistic Guide This is not a hard project and doesn’t require any special equipment or products but with some time and careful cutting, produces a stunning 3D canvas frame that will really grab attention. Having played with these papers and stamps I wanted to make something fun and [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! In our home, the holidays start on November 1. There is joy in the air as we pull out the Thanksgiving décor and start considering our many blessings. The day after Thanksgiving we start putting Christmas decorations out. (Actually, one of our traditions is to watch the animated “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” [...]
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