Two Types of Ink - Rejected Writers Take the Stage

Welcome to my weekly installment of Two Types of Ink, where I explore the books I'm reading and the crafting they inspire.

Today's book is called Rejected Writers Take the Stage by Suzanne Kelman.  Before I review this book, I have to tell you that if you really like eccentric women and think a roadtrip with your craziest friends at an older age would be entertaining, you must read the first installment of this series, The Rejected Writers Book Club.  It's funny and heartwarming and good.

Then, once you have fallen in love with these quirky characters, you will be overjoyed to have Doris and company back in your life.  Because as crazy as these women are, they are even more loyal.  This time, when their friend Annie faces losing her family farm, only Doris could come up with a plan crazy enough to save the day.  I have one word for you: musical.

These women act with as much enthusiasm and skill as they write so there is a lot of opportunities for laughter in this novel.  I also love how this group epitomizes the modern village that women rely on.  They hold each other up, they hold each other accountable, they support, they laugh, they cry, they explain.  And they do it with gusto at all hours of the day and night.  The women and men in this novel are well developed, memorable, and witty.  A very enjoyable read to kick off the summer season!

As for the card inspired by this crew, some of the inspiration is direct.  I used the Pinewood Planks embossing folder (a must have for all us Big Shot owners) as it reminded me of the stage.  I focused on the Delightful Daisy designer paper and punch since Flora works in a flower shop and she's a central figure in this book.  And, honestly, this card was designed with my crafting village of animated and amazing women in mind.  I wanted to do something for them -- that's why this one is For You, just as the women in Southlea Bay are all pitching in for Annie.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP:  Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Delightful Daisy DSP
• Ink: Tranquil Tide
• Stamps: Tabs for Everything
• Big Shot: Cutting Mats, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: Daisy Punch, Whisper White Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, 1/2 Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Adhesive, and Scissors

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Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets!

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Thinking of You with Daisies

I've always loved daisies.  Nothing makes a person feel better quicker than a view of these delightful flowers.  Today's card is a great way to use paper and ribbon scraps in a fun new way. 

Layer the strips of Delightful Daisy DSP on the 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Night of Navy leaving 1/8" around the outer edges.  These strips of paper are 1 x 3 3/4.  Mount on the folded Whisper White card base.  Then stamp the saying on a piece of Whisper White (3 x 2).  The Crushed Curry Mini Chevron Ribbon is adhered to a 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 piece of Whisper White and tied off with a piece a White Baker's Twine.  Then the saying is mounted up with dimensionals.  I'm using this for my "get better" and "thinking of you" cards and hope my customers like making them as much as I did!

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Whisper White (8 1/2 x 5 1/2, 3 1/4 x 2 1/4, 3 x 2), Night of Navy (5 1/4 x 4), Delightful Daisies DSP (5 @ 3 3/4 x 1)
• Ink: Night of Navy
• Stamps: Just Add Text
• Accessories: 10" Mini Chevron Crushed Curry Ribbon, 10" Whisper White Twine, Dimensionals, Scissors, Adhesive

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code XWR3T6SJ when checking out.

Sign up for PAPER PUMPKIN!

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets!

JUNE HOSTESS SPECIAL

During the month of June, you can get $35 extra in free merchandise with a $350 party or order.  Contact me today if you are interested in being a host during June!

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Watercolor Daisies and Memory Keeping

This year for the Daisy scrapbook, the Troop used our 6 x 8 pocket pages and envelopes and made an adorable album held together with O rings.  The girls are 6-7 years old so it was perfect for them to put the photos in the pockets and then decorate the additional elements with washi tape and designer papers.  It also let them work on their writing skills since they could actually journal on the Project Life cards. 

Project Life does wonders to set children on the path to capturing their memories and scrapbooking.  They don't get caught up in the chronological order of things and they just have fun.  I can learn a lot about how easy scrapbooking can be from my daughter.

But I digress.  Today's post is about the books I made for the three ambassadors leading our troop.  They are the 6 x 8 Kraft Albums.  I wanted them to put the scrapbooks we made with the Daisy Troop inside of them.  Since all the Project Life supplies are retiring, we got a great deal for the 11 books we made and the three ambassador books I'm showing below.

I took a 2" strip of our Delightful Daisy DSP and put it on the left side with a 1" piece of Shimmer White.  Then I printed their names with the printer on Shimmery White and used the aquapainter to color them with Night of Navy ink.  I love the blue and purple look this gave them.  I stamped the cover using Night of Navy ink and Gorgeous Grunge.

Finally, I tried to make a Daisy like was in the DSP. It didn't quite turn out but it's still cute to me.  I punched two of them from the Shimmery White using the Daisy punch.  The secret to these flowers is to curl the edges a little with a pencil or paper piercing tool and then put a dimensional on the back of one.  Turn the flowers over so that you can layer the second one perfectly, leaving no space between the petals.  The center of the flower is a 1/2 circle punched from the Shimmery paper as well.  Then I colored it using the aquapainter and Daffodil Delight ink.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Shimmery White, Delightful Daisy DSP (new)
• Ink: Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight
• Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge (retiring)
• Accessories: Daisy Punch (new), Aquapainter, Dimensionals, Tear and Tape, 1/2 Circle Punch

PAPER PUMPKIN SPECIAL

They tell you to sell what you love and I love Paper Pumpkin.  Paper Pumpkin gives you a chance to be creative and take some time for yourself.  With instructions and supplies included, you can relax and make something that will brighten your day and the person you give it to.  Sending cards is great but there is something special about getting one in the mail that someone took the time to make themselves. 

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  They also are invited to participate in a free Paper Pumpkin Playdates to make their kits using any of my additional supplies like framelits and punches!  It's a wonderful program and I'd love for you to try it out!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

Sign up by June 10th as a new subscriber and get the June, July, and August kits for 25% off!  Just enter promo code STARTHERE when you sign up!

EASTERN PALACE PRE-ORDER

From May 1st - May 31st, you can order a special starter bundle or premier bundle featuring these products.  Individual items will be available when the new catalog goes live on June 1st.

Click below to see what's included in the bundles:

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle.

Anyone purchasing these bundles during the month will get a Project Sheet with several ideas using this set.  Those purchasing the Premier Bundle will also get a free gift from me when the new catalog is live!  I've also pinned a lot of great ideas from other paper artists on Pinterest.

GOING, GOING, GONE

You can see what supplies and stamp sets are being retired by visiting my online store!  Some items are already gone but if you see it on the store, it's still available to order.

CLEARANCE RACK SALE

Great retired items have been added to the clearance rack.  Check them out here and remember to use hostess code EWBYDTXM when checking out!

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code EWBYDTXM when checking out.

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog about to release, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

From Delightful Daisies to Beautiful Brownies

This weekend Callie bridged from a Daisy to a Brownie for Girl Scouts.  We were very lucky to have our troop led by three ambassadors with their moms there to help.  These young women are seniors this year, graduating in just a few days, and they dedicated so much time to our little ladies. They came up with creative ways to teach the Daisy behaviors and have left a lasting impact.  Truly amazing role models for our little girls (and us as moms!) 

These are the thank you notes that I made to give to our Troop leaders.  I loved getting a chance to play with the new Daisy punch and Delightful Daisy DSP.  That Tranquil Tide color is going to see a lot of mileage in my projects this year - it's gorgeous!

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Whisper White, Tranquil Tide (new), Delightful Daisy DSP (new)
• Ink: Tranquil Tide (new)
• Stamp Set: One Big Meaning
• Accessories: Daisy Punch (new), 1/2 Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Gold Faceted Gems (new), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

This is also one of my camp cards for my next class on June 24th.  I have five spots left for this class if anyone is interested - 6 cards for $15!  Come back tomorrow to see another project using this punch and paper!

PAPER PUMPKIN SPECIAL

They tell you to sell what you love and I love Paper Pumpkin.  Paper Pumpkin gives you a chance to be creative and take some time for yourself.  With instructions and supplies included, you can relax and make something that will brighten your day and the person you give it to.  Sending cards is great but there is something special about getting one in the mail that someone took the time to make themselves. 

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  They also are invited to participate in a free Paper Pumpkin Playdates to make their kits using any of my additional supplies like framelits and punches!  It's a wonderful program and I'd love for you to try it out!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

Sign up by June 10th as a new subscriber and get the June, July, and August kits for 25% off!  Just enter promo code STARTHERE when you sign up!

EASTERN PALACE PRE-ORDER

From May 1st - May 31st, you can order a special starter bundle or premier bundle featuring these products.  Individual items will be available when the new catalog goes live on June 1st.

Click below to see what's included in the bundles:

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle.

Anyone purchasing these bundles during the month will get a Project Sheet with several ideas using this set.  Those purchasing the Premier Bundle will also get a free gift from me when the new catalog is live!  I've also pinned a lot of great ideas from other paper artists on Pinterest.

GOING, GOING, GONE

You can see what supplies and stamp sets are being retired by visiting my online store!  Some items are already gone but if you see it on the store, it's still available to order.

CLEARANCE RACK SALE

Great retired items have been added to the clearance rack.  Check them out here and remember to use hostess code EWBYDTXM when checking out!

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code EWBYDTXM when checking out.

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog about to release, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy