Baking and the Bigshot!

How is that title for an attention grabber? Today I decided to try something I read about on a demo site called Sudsol. It is a great site for information and new ideas. Anyway, we were talking about how to get the warp out of our clear Big shot plates. Someone suggested baking them! Hummm? Clear plastic plates in a medium oven- not so sure, but worth a try. I have 3 sets of these including my very first set I purchased. So, I figured I had nothing to lose if it doesn't work - I have messed up some really old plates that aren't very useful. Here is what I did! This is what my plate looked like at the beginning. I wrapped in in foil, placed it between two baking stones and added another heavy stone on top.

Turned the oven on 325 degrees and baked for 25 minutes. Took it out, unwrapped it and put it on the table with a heavy book on top until it cooled down. there was actually a little brown flaky material on top that I just brushed off. Can you see the difference in the picture? It doesn't look a lot better, but it is flat again!!!! And a good bit of the cutting lines are gone.Definitely worth a try. Well, gotta run. Be blessed and be a blessing to someone else.     Happy stamping!

Good Ole Summertime

What happened to the "good ole summer time"? There is just no such thing as down time these days! It seems we are always running to and fro, never enough time to do all the things on our to do list. I am so guilty of this attitude, trying to fit in all the things I must do with all the things I really want to do and the few things I really need to do! These can all be different activities. What's the daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, friend and business owner to do when stressed and needing a quick break? Well, I have a suggestion! Create something special! I run in my craft room, grab my paper pumpkin box and in 20-30 minutes have made several cards or a cute birthday banner or small brag book. Just that little break and time to be relax and be creative can renew my energy and get me back on track. So What is MY Paper Pumpkin?, you ask. It is Stampin' Up's new monthly creative escape! Visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com  see pictures  and sign up for a trial kit or for the next 2 months get the regular kit for only 10.00! After that the price will be 19.95 and that includes shipping. One more thing, when you sign up I'd really appreciate it if you name me, Cindy Waldroff, as your demo. Thanks. Have a blessed day and ago be a blessing to someone else!

Instructions for the Patriotic card

I appreciate all the kind comments about this card this week. I am going to try to show how you can create it. This is my first attempt at a tutorial on here so, I hope it works!!!!! Here is the finished card. 

The Cardbase is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 Crumb Cake. The other pieces are Natural White 5 1/4 x 5 1/4, 4 3/4 x 4 3/4, and 2 1/2 x 5 1/4. You also need a scrap of Natural White for the scallop punch in the center and scraps of torn Cherry Cobbler for the strips. Finally, a piece  2 1/2 by 2 3/4 of Night of Navy finishes the flag. All the stamping is done in Night of Navy. The star stamp is from Pennant Parade and the Trust God saying from Trust God stamp set.








First, randomly stamp all the large pieces with the star stamp in Night of Navy. Adhere the 5 1/4 square inside the card. Add a piece of Night of Navy stitched ribbon to the front of the 2 1/2 x 5 1/4" piece and tie a faux bow or knot.

Glue torn strips of Cherry Cobbler to 4 1/2" square.

Add small Night of Navy piece to upper left corner. Lay this piece right side down on 4 1/2 scallop circle Bigz die and run through the Big Shot. Next place the cut piece in the square lattice folder with the front away from the Sissix label.

Apply Stazon On Whaite Ink to Night of Navy embossed piece to look like stars. the finally step is to stamp the saying and punch it out with the 2 3/8 scallop punch. dust around the punch with Night of Navy ink and glue to the center of scallop flag. adhere to front of card and you are finished!!!!!

Hope y'all enjoyed this tutorial and you are able to create this card for yourself. Please let me know if you have any questions. Stamping products can be ordered directly from my website at  Cindy Waldroff
Thank you for all your support and allowing me to serve you.  God bless our great country, join me in praying for our Nation to back to God Almighty! Now, go be a blessing to someone else and You will be blessed. 

Retiring....

No, not me! but many of our favorite stamp sets and accessories from Stampin' Up will be packed away come June 1st. Of course, the new Catalog will be "live" that day and as always it is amazing!!!So, if there are some stamp sets you just have to have or accessories you don't want to miss out on, check out the retiring list. I have a card to show yall that the Sassy Stampers made Saturday. It is using the Elements of Style stamp set. It is one of my favs and sadly it is leaving us. The ribbon is Baja Breeze which is also going.

Well, I better run, more stamping to do today. Bless yall. Take care of you and go bless someone else today!

All Dressed Up!

Hey Y'all! Happy Tuesday. I have a really neat  bundle to share with you today. I grew up in the home of an amazing seamstress! My mom could go to the store, look at a dress, come home and make it over night. Sometimes she "cased" it and sometimes she made it better. Best of all , she made it fit me!!! This was not always easy. So, when I saw this bundle in the New Spring Mini I knew I had to have it. I used the Stamp set All Dressed Up ( #129174 clear mount) for this card. I also used the framelit dies called Dressed up (#130101). You can save 15% by ordering these two as a bundle (# 131095) clear mount $34.95.
There is also a cardbase and Pop up die for this set!!!!!!

Cardstock: Basic Black, Primrose Petal and Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon and Primrose Petal
Bigshot: Polka dot embossing folder, large scallop circle and Dress Up
framelits. 
Small flower punch from Itty Bitty Shapes and a rhinestone

Well, gotta run. Be Blessed today and more importantly bless someone else, for then you will be truly blessed!

Happy New Year!!!!!

My first post of 2013!!! I am excited for this year at Stamping In Dixie. God has really blessed me this past year and I am very thankful and looking forward to a great 2013!!!!Can you believe it is 2013??? It seems like just a week ago we were wondering what would happen when 2000 rolled in! Wow, 13 years have flown by so quickly- my kids are grown and on their own, I have grandchildren and continue now for 6 years to have a great business I love!!! I have set some goals again this year, one being to be more consistent in blogging! I know I said that last year, but I really aim to try again. It will really help me to get feedback from y'all. So, if you are stopping by leave me a comment now and again and let me know you were here. Thanks. 

I  have a quick project to share. I held a Calendar class last week to get the New Year started off. Here is one of the projects we made. It is a simple inexpensive vinyl covered calendar. We used Designer Series Paper to cover it and stamped a very appropriate saying for the front. I also added a ribbon bookmark to help find your page easily. Seriously,  cute and quick. My favorite kind of project! So, hope you enjoyed this one and I plan to be back again this week. Take care, God bless and go be a blessing to someone else and you will be truly blessed.

Blogging, Blogging, and Blogging

I really love the idea of blogging, but I have to admit it is killing me!!!! Anyone who knows me knows I have more than plenty to talk about. I probably talk to much. I have heard more than once, "God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason!" It's not for lack of stuff to share, however the technology part is beating me up! Just when I think I'm figurein' things out - they CHANGE!  and it's back to square one. So please bear with me as I continue this journey of trial and error (I see that word alot ERROR)

So, on with the thought for today! Our trip to California was amazing. It is one of the most inspiring states. The scenery from San Diego to Palm Springs was just so awesome. I have never enjoyed just riding around so much. The mountains, the valleys, the desert, the ocean- It was just beautiful. the majesty of God's creation was breath taking at times and we are truly thankful for the experience. We met some really nice people along the way and were very blessed by them. As we rolled into town, I had to hit the floor running. Hostess clubs are underway, swaps to do, classes to plan; it's Craft Fair season, football season, and school as started.

Today I'll share one of two school cards my clubs made in August. Isn't this cute? I was instantly reminded of the Dick and Jane reading books we used way back in the day! The base of this card  is Baja Breeze embossed with the strips embossing folder. The DSP is my fav at the moment. It's called Storytime (#126907) and it's perfect for anything school related, cards, scrapbooks I even made a really cute memo chalkboard for Cadie-bug using this paper. The Kitten and friends wording are from a set called Storybook Friends (#126735w or #126737c). The kitten is stamped with Early Expresso ink then I used the watercolor pencils and a blender pen to color it.  Well, I really need to get in my stampin' room, so I'll be back soon. Take care and be blessed.