Guest Designing at My Pink Stamper Today!

Happy Monday everyone!  I wanted to let you know I'm the guest designer over at My Pink Stamper today 7/23/12 -- so come on over and check out my 4th of July Project featuring Yankee Doodles.  I also have a video to go along with it…..so see ya over there…

Here is a snippet of my project….I hope you like it! 

♥Tracy

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{Primitive Country Americana Home Decor}

I {love} crafts of all kinds and tole painting is definitely up at the top of my list.  Here is some Americana crafts I created a few years back…..I thought it might give you some inspiration to try some yourself.  :)

The candle holders say "America….Land that I Love!"

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day everyone! ☺

♥Tracy

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{Little Firecracker} Tubes - Recycle Project!

I had lots of fun making my Fireworks Snack last week that I couldn't wait to think of more ways to use the left over Twizzlers candy.  Thank you for all of your sweet comments. 

If you've been following me for a while you know that I love to recycle, repurpose, reuse stuff that would normally be thrown in the trash.  So, let me introduce you to my Little Firecracker Tubes made with paper towel tubes and scrapbook paper.  When closed on one end these tubes make the perfect pocket to fill with a yummy treat.  I think these snacks will be a big hit at my 4th of July table….

Supplies:

• empty paper towel tubes cut in half
• 4th of July themed scrapbook paper
• ivory & red card stock
• Stars cuttlebug folder
• Wavy Circle EK success punch
• 3" scallop circle punch
• Yankee Doodles by My Pink Stamper - (click here for kit)
• inks - red, blue, brown, white
• markers for coloring
• crystal stickles to embellish stamped images
• Scor Tape
• Twizzlers candy
• paper crimper

- I started with a 12 x 12 sheet of 4th of July scrapbook paper.  I made all 4 Little Firecracker tubes out of one sheet of 12 x 12.  I attached the paper to the tubes with adhesive. 

- Punch 3" circle out of ivory paper using 3" scallop circle punch.  Ink edges with brown ink and dot scallops with navy blue marker.

- Punch wavy circle out of red paper using Wavy Circle punch.

- Emboss red circles using Stars embossing folder. Shade/ink with white ink.

Images - "Little Firecracker" and firecracker image found on Yankee Doodles by My Pink Stamper.  Color with markers (I used Copic markers).  Embellish with crystal stickles.

- Close one end of the tube with Scor Tape, tiny staples or other strong adhesive.  I used my paper crimper to add a bit of charactar to the end that's shut.

Refer to picture for placement of images and attach to circles and then to tube.  

- Fill with twizzlers candy or other treat of your choice. 

Thanks for reading! :)

Linkin up to these parties.
The Gunny Sack
Tip Junkie
Lil' Luna
The Purple Pumpkin

♥Tracy

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{Americana} Pinwheels

As I was strolling facebook I spotted this adorable pinwheel feature from Tip Junkie and I had to know more about them.  I {{love}} anything primitive country.

My cute friends over at Wayward Girls has an awesome step by step tutorial on how to make these pinwheels.  So please check that out if you want to know how to make these cuties.  Its super easy!

These pinwheels do not move -- they are just for decoration.  

I started with an empty can and covered it with scrapbook paper in a burlap design.  I tied a strip of homespun fabric to the center of the can. 

I added basket filler to "can" to cover up floral foam and rim of can.

For the pinwheels I used kraft pattern paper I found at Hobby Lobby.  All of these papers came together in a pack.  I glued them onto skewers.  

I like the 4" pinwheels the best.  For these you see below I made 2 = 4" x 4" pinwheels and glued one on the front and one on the back of a skewer, off setting the colors a little. Alternating pattern paper and solid. 

Learn how to make a pinwheel here. 

Here I am showing you the different sizes I tried.  The 6" pinwheel was a bit big for my arrangement.  I like the 4" pinwheels the best. 

I also added sentiments to my pinwheel's arrangement -- it completes my project just perfect!

Sentiments - "Yankee Doodles" by My Pink Stamper 

(click here to see more from this kit)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fantastic day ☺!
♥Tracy





Linking up to these fabulous parties this week!
Six Sister's Stuff
I Heart Naptime
Sew Many Ways
Fun on a Dime
Young an Crafty
I Gotta Create
Tater Tots & Jello
Craft-O-Maniac
TipJunkie
I Gotta Try That


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{Embellished} Dollar Store Banner featuring Yankee Doodles Stamp Collection

Hi everyone and Happy Friday! 

I found this 4th of July banner while shopping King Dollar and thought it was way too cute to pass up for $1.09….. it was a little plain and had the idea to add some embellishments to cutsey it up.  Yeah!

For my embellishments I pulled out my Yankee Doodles stamp set by My Pink Stamper and started stamping and coloring.  

Yankee Doodles Stamp Kit -
sold exclusively at Pumpkin Spice

Yankee Doodles Kit 

Thanks for reading and I'd love to hear what you think about my embellished banner. 

Wishing you all a super week-end!  

♥Tracy


Linking up at:
Itsy Bitsy Paper Blog
Mom On Timeout
Creations by Kara
A Diamond in the Stuff
Hi- Five Friday
Young an Crafty
Tater Tots & Jello
I Gotta Create

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{Fireworks Snack} featuring "Yankee Doodles" from My Pink Stamper

Hi everyone and welcome to another Pink-alicous Blog Hop!  This month we are excited to share with you a brand new image stamp set release called "Yankee Doodles" part of the My Pink Stamper collection.  Just in time for our holiday summer projects!  To start at the beginning of the hop -- click here. 


For my project today I'm sharing how versatile these stamp images are.  The only thing holding you back is your imagination.  Seriously -- use them on anything to design a project.


In searching for 4th of July treats inspiration on pinterest I saw these darling little yummies from Room to Inspire and thought I'd like to put my spin on decorating these edible fireworks snack. I know everyone will love them! 

Supplies

• Red Twizzlers candy
• Burlap pattern or 4th of July themed scrapbook paper
• Yankee Doodles by My Pink Stamper (click here to shop)
• black ink - "Darkest Night" by My Pink Stamper
• blue ink - "Serendipity Skies" by My Pink Stamper
• white string
• small needle or hole puncher
• markers for coloring
• stardust stickles
• tiny rubber bands (I find these in the hair supply section)
• Distress ink (for edges of images)- Tea Dye by Tim Holtz
• blue sparkly ribbon

* Gather about 4 Twizzlers together and wrap with a tiny rubber band used to hold together. 
* Cut 2" by 2" piece of scrapbook paper and wrap around candy.
* Stamp images onto white card stock using Darkest Night by My Pink Stamper.
* Color in images with markers.  I used my red and blue copic markers for coloring. I like to shade my images with Copic C1 gray marker and doodle around with Copic multi-liner 0.3
* Highlight images with Stardust stickles.
* Punch out images with various EK Success or Fiskars punches.  
* Using needle or hole puncher attach images to candy bunches.
* Finish off with glittery blue ribbon.
* Arrange on platter and enjoy!

You've made it to the end of the June 2012 Pink-alicious Blog Hop -- please head back over to Robyn's blog to join in all of the fun. 

Click here to shop My Pink Stamper Products 

Click here to see my 4th of July Board on Pinterest.

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Craft Junkie Too ~ 4th of July or Patriotic Ideas

As I come across the web I find myself literally floored (insert open mouth here) by the creativity of other crafters.  Here you'll find 4th of July, Americana and Patriotic crafts, recipes, homemade, homespun, just about anything that has to do with the red, white and blue.  I love to share so link up your projects so we can see them for years to come.  Come back often as others link up their creative projects and ideas.

Keep this linky specific to the theme of 4th of July or patriotic please.  :)

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Happy Birthday America Freebie!

Right click on the image and save to your computer and enjoy my friends!  Perfect for scrapbook pages, cards, tags, goodie bags, etc.  

The only limit is your imagination.  

2 formats - .jpeg and .png

I'd LOVE to see how you used the graphic 

so take a picture and send it to me or post on your blog.  ☺

.jpeg version

.png version

Graphic courtesy of Cheryl Seslar Designs


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Linking up at these fun parties:


Under the Table Dreaming ::  The Girl Creative  ::  Me Making Do

Keeping it Simple  ::  Young and Crafty  ::  Tatertots and Jello

It's a Hodgepodge Life  :: Making it with Allie :: CraftoManic

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Sunday Share ~ Fun 4th of July Ideas

Click here for the most current linky party….we'd love to see your stuff!

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One of the best things about participating in other linky parties is finding crafty and fun projects that I may not have run across otherwise.  Here are a few things I found to share with you today on another version of my Sunday Share!

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Annabellea Design Studios is offering these fun free printables.  Perfect for lots of projects!

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Simple and easy 4th of July Wreath at Mo Momma

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Very Patriotic USA Letters over at Nifty Thrifty & Thriving 

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Looky at this adorable little home from Cozy Home Scenes - such detail!

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Check out these adorable patriotic fabric shoe laces at The Gunny Sack -- I'd totally wear these!

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This is only one of the fun, classic and retro 4th of July projects over at Moore Minutes!  A must see!

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Next 2 Nothing shows us how you can whip up a last minute 4th of July Decor item!  I love the wood and vinyl together!

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I wanted to also share this adorable 4th of July Explosion Box one of my CJToo Crafty Designers Roberta created on her blog.  Click on the box to see the inside of this fabulous project!

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Thanks for sharing everyone!
Please grab the Featured Me! button for your blog....:)
It's in the side bar ---> ☺


♥Tracy 

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CJToo Crafty Designers Design Team Day!

Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!!  My CJToo Crafty Designers have designed their little (or BIG) hearts out for us this time....the projects are so festive and really gets us in the mood to celebrate America's birthday on July 4th!


To see more about their fabulous creation - you can visit their blogs by clicking on their names.


Let's get the projects rolling shall we??

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Ms. Cheryl from Cards by CG made this festive card -- it would be perfect for my twin neices who's birthday is July 4th. 

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Ms. Amber at Staying Crafty and her adorable daughter created this fun red, white and blue mobile.  How festive and fun!!

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Ms. Kristy from Craftin' on my Door shares her beautiful daughter with us in this awesome scrapbook layout! 

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Picnic anyone?  Look at this adorable card by Ms. Indira from Crafty Homemade  

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Ms. Tanya from Tanya's Isis Creations created a fun and festive scrapbook page to celebrate America's birthday.

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Now how fun is this refreshing project by Ms. Shawn from Shawn's Fireside Crafting Room!

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How creative and clever is the Pizza box with cards Ms. Kadie from Kards by Kadie made. 

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Ms. Shelley from Carley's Closet shares this adoable page with us!  My how she's grown!!

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Ms. Roberta over at TX Scrapper Mom made this magnificent red, white and blue card. Love the embossing!

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 To finish off these MARVELOUS projects is a yummy dessert by Ms. Jessica of My World Made by Hand.  Check this out.

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