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Stamp Crazy with Alison

Open House

July 13, 2010 by Alison Solven

13 Jul

Hello Stampers,

WOW – what an Open House this year – over 80 people came through the doors and over 65 completed the free make n' takes.  I had hundreds of cards on display and the cameras were out in full force!  I hope you all had a good time.

Here are some "before" pictures – meaning before the "rush" but I always forget to take pictures when the place is full of frenzied stampers! 

DSC01337-1 The make n' takes area.  There were two cards using new stamps/products from the Idea Book & Catalogue. 

DSC01342-1 It was a challenge to get 65 people through in just a few hours but Farah, my able assistant, sure did a good job!

DSC01335-1 The garage sale - tons of stuff had to go and Rachel handled it beautifully like she does every year.

I went from 6 full boxes to 1 1/2!  Yeah!

There are some great stamp deals left – click here to see what's left for sale.

These were the early birds which is why it seems quiet LOL

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This was my first swap card.  My sister, Mo Dickie in Toronto, designed this for a card swap we did together and I loved it!  It's so simple but elegant.  

Stamps - Because I Care Hostess Set

Ink: Night of Navy
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight (and it is!), Marina Mist, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DP

Other: Scallop Edge Punch, Large Oval Punch, Oval Scallop Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder

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The second make n' take was designed by me using a Post Card I purchased in Paris last fall.

I stamped the Eiffel Tower 3 times, each time punching out a section of the image using the 1 1/4" square punch.  Each square is layered on a piece of black cardstock punched with the 1 3/8" square punch. 

Stamps: Artistic Expressions
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red
Cardstock: Basic Black, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Newsprint DP
Other: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

Thanks so much for joining me again this year!

Happy Stamping!

Alison

 

   

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