Happy Holiday Monday !!!
I have to admit I don't know if it's also a holiday in the U.S. but it is here in Canada !!!
My older three kids just got back from a camping trip together and they had a great time and I'm now doing a pile of laundry (I know they should do it but I'm a bit of a freak that way and I like EVERYTHING washed, which I know they won't do !!!) They're great kids and I really don't mind.
Okay here's some news I also want to catch you up on too...very exciting (at least for me). I got an email yesterday from our Team Leader, Alicia Ryckman (sweetest, kindest, most generous woman) posting her top 10 Sellers for 2007 and guess what...I MADE THE LIST...I'M ACTUALLY #4!!!!. I cried, I was so excited !! I love what I do and this is just icing on the cake for me. Then Stampin' Up had their yearly super fantabulous convention in Denver (I'm really hoping to go next year in Salt Lake City) and everybody who attends gets this really cute Stampin' Up Bag but this year they also are selling them to demonstrators who couldn't attend so I really wanted one and guess what.....Alicia emailed me and said she bought one for me for being in her Top 10 !!! Guess what.....I cried again :) I really, truly, honestly LOVE what I do (have I said that before?)...I love the business, the people, the craft, the product, the support, the discount, the extra income....everything !!! If you ever think you'd like to talk to me about joining our Stampin' Up! family please feel free to ask me anything!!!
But, enough gushing....here is my tutorial for this week. At convention Shelli Gardner (may she live forever)CEO and co-founder of Stampin' Up! demonstrated this super cool and easy technique and I wanted to share it with you...so grab a couple of supplies and let's make ICE !!!!
Supplies: Crystal Effect, Dazzlin' Diamonds & Wax Paper
Step #1 - Take your wax paper and with the Crystal Effect make a straight line (any length you'd like mine is approx. 4").
Step #2 - Now take more Crystal Effects to make the actual icicles. I started at the top of the line and pulled down while gently squeezing while trying to get the effect of thinning out the Crystal Effects as you get near the bottom. I also did single icicles too...they're done the exact same way but there's no line joining them.
Step #3 - If you like it really glittery like I do :).....POUR your dazzlin' diamonds all over the Crystal Effects but if you like it very subtle just kind of sprinkle it over the Crystal Effects.
Step #4 - Wait about 5 - 10 minutes and then shake off any excess Dazzlin' Diamonds and then leave to dry for a few hours. Once it's fully dry (if it's gummy..it's too soon...I know it's hard to wait but be patient) just peel off of the wax paper and attach it to your project using glue dots. I actually made mine the night before so that I wouldn't play with it too soon.
Here's the card I made with my icicles and tomorrow I'll post a card using just the single icicles. Hope you like....let me know what you think. Have a great day my friends :)
Supplies: Stamps: Big on Christmas, Bold Snowflakes Jumbo Wheel; Cardstock: Dashing DP, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White; Ink: Versamark, Real Red; Accessories: Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain, White EP, Dazzlin' Diamonds, 2 way glue
OMG - how much do I love this!! How freakin' cute!!! :) I LOVE that card, it is DARN cute!!! WOW - you're a genius!!!
Posted by: Barb Dean | August 06, 2007 at 02:35 PM
Congratulations, how wonderful and you got the bag, love your Christmas card and thanks for the tutorial on making icicles, will come in real handy in Florida, handmade icicles, its the only kind we get.
Posted by: flossie | August 06, 2007 at 03:00 PM
Totally LOVE the icicle tutorial!!! Congrats on the sales too:)!! Luv ya.
Posted by: Mary Beth | August 06, 2007 at 03:23 PM
This totally rocks!!! :) Love it! You can bet i'll be trying it!
Posted by: ~Carla~ | August 06, 2007 at 05:59 PM
And congrats on your top sales!! Woohoo!! :)
Posted by: ~Carla~ | August 06, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Is that too cute or what!! I love it! Congrats for your great selling achievments!
Posted by: Tara | August 06, 2007 at 07:47 PM
What a clever Idea. I am definately going to try this one. Great card you made also
Posted by: kathy | August 06, 2007 at 07:55 PM
OMG!!!! That is amazing!!! (was actually trying to talk myself out of that stamp set, you can bet I'm getting it now!!!) I can't wait to try this!!
Posted by: Michelle Dobbyn | August 06, 2007 at 09:31 PM
WOW!! Thank you so much for showing us that. I am now going to buy that set and make that card with the icicles.
Way to Wow me again Roxy!
Posted by: Lisa | August 06, 2007 at 10:21 PM
ohhhhhhhhh this is cute! Will look awesome with my snowmen cards!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Dawn E. | August 06, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Wow! This is fabulous, thanks for sharing. You are the greatest & it shows in the cards you create. Keep up the good work, girl! Luv your blog.
Rita
Posted by: Rita | August 07, 2007 at 12:12 AM
Very cool...get it (ha-ha)!!! Seriously, I love the design and the icicles just add to it- congrats on your being #4...God bless!
Posted by: Debbie Yates | August 07, 2007 at 07:49 AM
Seriously all those great things couldn't happen to a sweeter Gal than you GF!! your sooo awesome ! I am sooo jazzed about the ice candy tutorial and your card is delish .. Oh sooo cute ..
Ok added it to the things I must do this week .. OH brother my list is growing ..
Congrates on your Great news .. YOU rock
girlie ..
xoxox
Hugs Dawn
Posted by: Dawn Griffith | August 07, 2007 at 07:54 AM
OMG! This is just awesome! Thanks so much for sharing. I am going to make a card using this technique and will refer people to your awesome blog!!!
Thanks again!
Lynda
Posted by: Lynda Benden | August 07, 2007 at 11:41 AM
This is GREAT!!!! TFS!
Posted by: Kimberly | August 07, 2007 at 11:50 AM
I almost forgot, Congratulations on top 10!!
Posted by: Kimberly | August 07, 2007 at 11:52 AM
Hey I am SO PROUD!!!!! Number 4!!!!! You have done a wonderful job of being an awesome demonstrator!!!! You go girl!
Love
Patty
Posted by: Patty | August 07, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Holly Cow thats freakin cool! I can hardly contain my excitment! LOL. I love it! Good job on your acconplishments. I hope I get there someday!
Posted by: Becca | August 08, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Beautiful
Posted by: Pat | August 10, 2007 at 06:24 PM
Congrats on your accomplishment! Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial, will certainly try it!
Beatrice
Posted by: Beatrice | August 10, 2007 at 06:55 PM
this is so cute & something i want 2 try soon. thanks for sharing girl!!
hugs n aloha,
jen
Posted by: jen | August 14, 2007 at 04:38 PM
I LOVE your icicles! I am going to have to PLAY now! LOL
Posted by: Kathy Blake | August 16, 2007 at 11:11 AM
WOW#!!! thanks sio much for the tutorial. I love it. The card is great. You mentuined 2 way gkue and white emboss powder in the supplies...Did u emboss the let it snow? and is the 2 way gkue used on the inside of the letters? Thanks so much for a great site...
Posted by: Susie Taylor | August 16, 2007 at 10:40 PM
WOW#!!! thanks sio much for the tutorial. I love it. The card is great. You mentuined 2 way gkue and white emboss powder in the supplies...Did u emboss the let it snow? and is the 2 way gkue used on the inside of the letters? Thanks so much for a great site...
Posted by: Susie Taylor | August 16, 2007 at 10:40 PM
WOW#!!! thanks sio much for the tutorial. I love it. The card is great. You mentuined 2 way gkue and white emboss powder in the supplies...Did u emboss the let it snow? and is the 2 way gkue used on the inside of the letters? Thanks so much for a great site...
Posted by: Susie Taylor | August 16, 2007 at 10:40 PM