Ruth's Stamping Escape

More Decor Elements Decorating

It bugs me to not have that dash thing above the e in 'Decor' but I don't know how to get it there.  Anyone know?

Here are some more decor element decorations.  This is a big mirror in my living room.  I tried various angles and these are the best 2.  I was thinking that I could get Mike to hold up a big sheet or something so that you don't have the busy background of the living room in the picture.  Maybe he'll do that tomorrow night. We had company tonight so I'm posting later than usual.  My niece Megan and her hubby Mike.  We love it when they visit.  They are young and so cute.

So, if you don't have any decor elements, you are surely going to get some after all of my postings, yes?  Are you tired of seeing them yet?  They are simple to put up and you can take them down when you're tired of them.  They leave NO RESIDUE, no matter what surface you put them on.  Great for dorm rooms, military housing, and apartments where you are not allowed to alter the walls, cabinets, etc.  Also perfect for kids rooms where you can change the decor elements with the whim of the child...all without repainting.  They are FABULOUS...I think.  If you want to see the Decor Elements Catalog, just link to it from the icon on the left side of my BLOG.  Enjoy. 

Remember, the Spectacular Special ends tomorrow night so it's a great time to go shopping.  You can link to my website and push the 'shop now' button to take advantage of this great sale.  While you're there, don't forget to shop the clearance rack for some amazing deals  www.stampwithruth.stampinup.net plus free shipping and all hostess benefits on all orders of $150 or more. 

Check back tomorrow and maybe I'll have something other than the Decor Elements for your viewing pleasure.

 

 

Gift Idea - Ornaments with Snowflake Decor Elements

Here is a cute gift idea to let someone know that they are appreciated.  Great for teachers, co-workers, postal workers, hair dresser, neighbors, bus driver, etc.

I got the idea from a new friend and demonstrator Sherri.  Sherri had a clear ball and I have both clear and frosted.  My daughter was visiting on Saturday and I had her make one with a clear ball and it was so cute that I had her try it with a frosted ball.  Well...that didn't turn out so well and then my daughter said I should make more decor element snowflakes to decorate the outside of the ball.  I gave her the Big Shot, die and vinyl and told her to do it since it was her idea.  It turned out fantastic.  See for yourself.

 Here's the clear ball.  Very pretty.  I should add a ribbon at the top but this shows you the project.  Just cut 4 pieces of 1/2" x 12" and 4 pieces 1/2" x 6" Designer Series Paper and roll the pieces around a pencil and then insert through the top of the glass ornament.  They will uncoil a bit and some will be tighter than others.  Very cute.

 

Here's a frosted one.  You can see how you lose the detail of the papers inside.  But, by adding the snowflakes, it really gives it interest.  I thought that was a great idea and it turned out wonderfully.

 

Here's a close-up of the Decor Element snowflakes that my daughter made.
 
 

Here you can see the papers inside.

 
 

 

Fun with Decor Elements - make your own

Remember this post from yesterday?  The snowflakes were made using the 'Northern Frost' Decorative Strip #120901, from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  You get 8 cut out snowflakes with amazing detail when you run this strip through the Big Shot machine, # 113439.  Look below to see what else I made with this decorative strip...fabulous!

 
 I made my own Decor Element snowflakes!  We have these rolls of Decor Element Sheets in the catalog, in a variety (19) of colors.  wow.  I used the white, of course, to make the snowflakes.  # 114335.  It comes in a 12" x 24" roll and you get 2 rolls.  When you cut a 2" x 12" strip to run through the Big Shot, you get 8 snowflakes. You can get a whole lot of snowflakes out of 2 rolls.   woo hoo.  Just look what I did with them.

Since they can be put up and taken down with ease, and they leave NO RESIDUE at all, I put them on my fabulous new kitchen cabinets to give me a taste of winter.  Plus, I love snow and these flakes remind me of the real crystal snowflakes that I used to see in Denver, CO.  Don't you love them?  I didn't put them on all the cabinet doors, just accents here and there.  Then I moved into the powder room and added more!

 
 
I love, love, love them on this round mirror.

 
What do you think? 

I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.  We have much to be thankful for. 

 

Various Samples

Have you seen our Décor Elements Brochure?  If not, you might want to take a look.  Here's a sample of the "Flurry" set of 10 snowflakes in white - # 117753.  I bought a clear glass plate and applied the snowflake in about a minute.  It's pretty in the picture but prettier in person.

Isn't this next sample beautiful.  It was made by one of my newest recruits, Claudia Zell.  She came over to see how a stamp club is run and brought this sample.  I had to take a picture and we will be making it at some upcoming event.  It uses the Big Shot , the "SwirlY" decorative sizzlit strip die, and the Daisy Die.  The the stamp set used is "Only Ovals" then it's punched with the Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches.  See the polka dots on the yellow background?  They are so faint and add just the right background.  That is done with the "Backgrounds 1" Texturz Plate.  The center of the daisy is made with the 'Build a Brad.'  It's so lovely.  Claudia is so creative and talented and I'm excited to have her join my team of "Stampers with Sparkle." 

 

Great additions to SU!'s Décor Elements Line

OM, have you seen this new catalog?  SU! has added so many new designs!  Our Décor Elements vinyl art makes decorating walls, mirrors, windows, and other smooth surfaces simple. Décor Elements makes your home a beautiful representation of your style. And it's more inexpensive than painting, framing art, or buying new furniture!

You'll love how Décor Elements images and techniques coordinate with our existing products, so spicing up your walls or creating other exciting projects for display using Décor Elements is an easy way to express your creativity.

Do you have boys?  How about that skateboarder on page 16? 

Do you have girls?  How about the fairy tale images on page 15?  And look at these cute walls decorated girly style.  Thanks Kathy H. for sharing.

Do you have a new baby (or one on the way)?  Check out pages 13 and 17. 

How about a monogram for your front door, or to put in a frame?  Here's my front door.  See the 'M.'

Check out the Together Forever Circle Frame and inidividual letters on page 19!

Click on the catalog to view (see below for link to a video).

 

Watch this video to see how easy it is to decorate your home with this fabulous product line:  CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

Do you have boys?  How about that skateboarder on page 16? 

Do you have girls?  How about the fairy tale images on page 15?  And look at these cute walls decorated girly style.  Thanks Kathy H. for sharing.

Do you have a new baby (or one on the way)?  Check out pages 13 and 17. 

How about a monogram for your front door, or to put in a frame?  Here's my front door.  See the 'M.'

Check out the Together Forever Circle Frame and inidividual letters on page 19!

Click on the catalog to view (see below for link to a video).

 

Watch this video to see how easy it is to decorate your home with this fabulous product line:  CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO