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    Newsletter: How’s My Hair Kit AND Giveaway!

    Filed under Giveaways, Kits, Marie Antoinette, Newsletters

    This kit is based on a beautiful, little accordion-fold book that Design Team Member Laura Carson made using the new How’s My Hair? Rubber Stamp Set.

    And Laura recently created a tutorial for the book.

    You could put together this kit to make a little accordion book like Laura’s (with lots of components to spare), or use them on other French-themed projects. Note: finished sample not included in the kit!

    And if you’d like to buy more of the parts from this kit (or additional ones Laura used in the 3(!) books she made with the frames from the Rectangular Fleur de Lis Frames), here’s a link to all the separate components.

    Read more about what’s in the kit on the How’s My Hair Kit page.

     

    What? Did you say GIVEAWAY?

    Yes, you can win your very own How’s My Hair Kit for free (I’m even including free shipping… though only in the U.S.A.) Read more and enter the drawing on the How’s My Hair Giveaway! page.

      
    Comments Off Posted by Leslie, January 29th, 2012

    How’s My Hair Giveaway!

    Filed under Giveaways, Kits, Marie Antoinette

    This kit is based on a beautiful, little accordion-fold book that Design Team Member Laura Carson made using the new How’s My Hair? Rubber Stamp Set.

    And Laura recently created a tutorial for the book.

    You could put together this kit to make a little accordion book like Laura’s (with lots of components to spare), or use them on other French-themed projects. Note: finished sample not included in the kit!

    And if you’d like to buy more of the parts from this kit (or additional ones Laura used in the 3(!) books she made with the frames from the Rectangular Fleur de Lis Frames), here’s a link to all the separate components.

    Read more about what’s in the kit on the How’s My Hair Kit page.

    Back to this Giveaway and how it works: One of these lovely kits will be awarded to a lucky person chosen by random number drawing.

    To enter the Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post (don’t forget to leave your email address, too, so I can contact the winner; note, your email address does not need to be made public). (I’m even including free shipping… though only in the U.S.A.)

    After 12:01 a.m. on Monday morning, February 6, 2012, I’ll randomly pick the winner (you have until Sunday night at midnight, February 5, 2012 to enter).

    So leave me a comment and tell your friends!

      
    191 Comments » Posted by Leslie, January 29th, 2012

    “How’s My Hair?” Accordion Fold Mini Book Tutorial

    Filed under Art Projects, Marie Antoinette, Tutorials

    Design Team Member Laura Carson has generously created a tutorial for her “How’s My Hair” Accordion Fold Mini Book (which is adorably tiny and really funny).

    Not to belittle her past career in business, but I think her talents were wasted. I am continually amazed by the speed she produces beautiful artwork.

    In honor of Laura’s tutorial, all of the components Laura used are on sale!

    Here’s just a few of the new items; and here’s a complete list of the sale items you could use to make your own accordion book.

    - Rectangular Fleur de Lis Frames

    - Madeline Pink Textiles Scrapbook Paper

    - Brass Hand Mirror or Fan

    Head on over to Laura’s blog to see how she put together her book! As always, if you make one please email Bella a picture so we can show it off in the Gallery and Facebook page!

      
    Comments Off Posted by Leslie, January 26th, 2012

    Naughty Valentines Giveaway Winner!

    Filed under Contests/Winners, Giveaways, Valentine's Day

    Congrats to Renee Zarate for winning the Naughty Valentines Kit! (Check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.)

    Thank you to everyone else for playing — and stay tuned: I have a Marie Antoinette theme in mind for another Giveaway (later in January… maybe February).

    Also, don’t forget the Special Notices mailing list (to be notified when contests, giveaways or swaps announced). If you already receive the newsletter, after you enter your email address you’ll get instructions on updating your profile to include the second mailing list.

    thanks,
    Leslie

      
    Comments Off Posted by Leslie, January 23rd, 2012

    Newsletter: Marie Antoinette

    Filed under Marie Antoinette, Newsletters, Rubber Stamps, Sale, Swaps

    We're hosting a Marie Antoinette Swap (Off With Her Shoes!) using the new
    18th c Woman’s Chipboard Shoes (using the larger of the 2 sizes). (Alpha Stamps exclusives!)

    And there are 6 New Collage Sheets (Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour)! (Plus, ALL of the Marie Antoinette/French Fashion Collage Sheets are now available as digital downloads and are on sale!

    Think over the top, frou-frou fancy shoes befitting Marie Antoinette herself! Lace,
    ribbons, Dresden, jewels, netting, silk, satin, gorgeous paper “patterns,”
    hearts, flowers, fancy buttons and, of course, Marie herself!

    This swap will be 3 for 3. (Create 3 different shoes with embellishments and receive 3 in return,
    all by different artists!) Artwork will be due March 12, 2012.

    Sample art at right is by Design Team Member Lynn Stevens.

    More info (and lots more art samples!)



     Rubber Stamps Fit for Marie - On Sale!  View all of the 99 Cent Sale Stamps


    Banner with Tassels
    $0.99 Sale


    Circle Crown
    $0.99 Sale


    Giant Crown
    $0.99 Sale


    How's My Hair
    Rubber Stamp Set
    NEW!


     Valentine's Day Reminders!


    Naughty Valentines Giveaway
    Drawing closes at midnight! (1/22/12)


    Naughty Valentines Swap
    Sign-ups close at midnight! (1/22/12)


    Valentine's Day Sale Continues!


    Valentine's Day Art Inspiration on Pinterest!

    Comments Off Posted by Leslie, January 22nd, 2012

    Newsletter: A Naughty Valentine Kit AND Giveaway!

    Filed under Giveaways, Kits, Newsletters, Valentine's Day

    Oooo! All I can say about the colors in this kit is: Pretty!

    I’ve picked out some luscious ribbons (silks, velvets and French imports) and a beautiful selection of beads (including Czech glass beads with an AB finish), hinged off the colors in the Naughty Valentines Collage Sheet.

    And whether you’re joining the swap or even using these ribbons or beads with the collage sheet, I’m sure you’ll want them for other Valentine / French / Romantic (yes, that’s with a capital “R”) projects, so I’m offering them separately (still as pre-kitted sets, but without the other components in this kit.

    Read more about what’s in the Kit and how to buy those ribbon or beads sets on the Naughty Valentines Kits page.

    What? Did you say GIVEAWAY?

    Yes, you can win your very own Naughty Valentines Kit for free (I’m even including free shipping… though only in the U.S.A.)

    Read more and enter the drawing on the Naughty Valentines Giveaway! page.

    Highlights from Thursday’s Naughty Valentine Tin Tutorial

    The always-covered-in-glitter and wonderful Miz Caroline Ouzts-Hay is going to be hostessing the Naughty Valentines Tins Swap for Alpha Stamps AND she has also created a tutorial for her very cute tin, Cupid’s Captives!

    To make this adorable tin, you will need some supplies, listed in detail on the tutorial. (And note: all of these supplies are on sale!)

    Read more on the Naughty Valentine Tin Tutorial page.

    Comments Off Posted by Leslie, January 15th, 2012

    Naughty Valentines Giveaway!

    Filed under Giveaways, Kits, Sale, Valentine's Day

    Oooo! All I can say about the colors in this kit is: Pretty!

    I’ve picked out some luscious ribbons (silks, velvets and French imports) and a beautiful selection of beads (including Czech glass beads with an AB finish), hinged off the colors in the Naughty Valentines Collage Sheet.

    And whether you’re joining the swap or even using these ribbons or beads with the collage sheet, I’m sure you’ll want them for other Valentine / French / Romantic (yes, that’s with a capital “R”) projects, so I’m offering them separately (still as pre-kitted sets, but without the other components in this kit.

    Read more about what’s in the Kit and how to buy those ribbon or beads sets on the Naughty Valentines Kits page.

    Back to this Giveaway and how it works: One of these lovely Naughty Valentines Kits will be awarded to a lucky person chosen by random number drawing.

    To enter the Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post (don’t forget to leave your email address, too, so I can contact the winner; note, your email address does not need to be made public). (I’m even including free shipping… though only in the U.S.A.)

    After 12:01 a.m. on Monday morning, January 23, 2012, I’ll randomly pick the winner (you have until Sunday night at midnight, January 22, 2012 to enter).

    So leave me a comment and tell your friends!

    215 Comments » Posted by Leslie, January 15th, 2012

    A Naughty Valentine Tin Tutorial, Cupid’s Captives

    Filed under Art Projects, Bella's Corner, Swaps, Tutorials, Valentine's Day

    The always-covered-in-glitter and wonderful Miz Caroline Ouzts-Hay is going to be hostessing the Naughty Valentines Tins Swap for Alpha Stamps AND she has also created a tutorial for her very cute tin, Cupid’s Captives!

    To make this adorable tin, you will need the following supplies from Alpha Stamps as well as some basic supplies listed on Caroline’s blog, Glitter Tart Designs that are probably already in your stash!

    And note: all of these supplies are on sale!

    Supplies
    - Large Jeweler’s Tin
    - Lovers Collage Sheet (hey, and ALL the Valentines & Romance Collage Sheets are now available as digital downloads and are on sale!)
    - Pretty In Pink 6×6 Paper Pad
    - Pink Crackle Glass Beads
    - Mixed Metal Butterflies
    - 4 Cherubs Rubber Stamp Set
    - Small Ribbon Banner Rubber Stamp

    Head on over to Glitter Tart Designs to see how Caroline put together her cheeky Naughty Valentine Tin! As always, if you make one please email me a picture so we can show it off on the Alpha Stamps Blog and Facebook page!

    Comments Off Posted by MizBella, January 12th, 2012

    Naughty Valentines

    Filed under Collage Sheets, Newsletters, Sale, Swaps, Valentine's Day

    We're hosting a Naughty Valentines Tins Swap using the
    Large Jeweler’s Tins! And there’s a new (and on sale!) Naughty Valentines Collage Sheet! (Though you’re not restricted to only using images from this colorful new sheet for your swap art.)

    Think naughty with a playful tone! Silly French men, alluring come-hither looks, a bit of nudity (shocking! I know!), excess frilly accessories, rouged faces, garters, ribbons, hearts, and of course, wanton desire!

    This swap will be 3 for 3. (Create 3 different tins with embellishments and receive 3 in return,
    all by different artists!) Artwork will be due February 27, 2012.

    Sample art at right (cleverly perched on a vintage wooden spool) is by Design Team Coordinator Miz Bella (Kim Ayers).

    More info (and lots more art samples!)



     New Ribbons & Trims - All on Sale!  Perfect for embellishing a tin!


    Pink Center Stitched Satin Ruffles
    On Sale


    Mini Cording
    On Sale


    Ruffle Edge Trim - Cream
    On Sale


    Turquoise Ruffled Satin Ribbon
    On Sale


     More Valentine-Themed Sale Items!  View All Valentine Sale Items


    Open Sacred Heart Charms
    On Sale


    Sparklers: Rose
    On Sale


    Metal Hearts
    On Sale


    Pink Crackle Beads
    On Sale
    Comments Off Posted by Leslie, January 10th, 2012

    Day 7 (Alice in Wonderland) Giveaway Winner!

    Filed under Cat's Away... 2011, Contests/Winners

    Congrats to Lucy Williams for winning the Alice in Wonderland Kit! (Check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.)

    The Alice in Wonderland items will be on sale through Sunday (or until sold out).

    Thank you to everyone else for playing — and stay tuned: I have a Valentine’s Day theme in mind for another Giveaway (later in January).

    Also, don’t forget the Special Notices mailing list (to be notified when contests, giveaways or swaps announced). If you already receive the newsletter, after you enter your email address you’ll get instructions on updating your profile to include the second mailing list.

    thanks,
    Leslie

    4 Comments » Posted by Leslie, January 2nd, 2012