Stamping On The Bayou

Big Shot and Raw Vinyl

 
The gifts of appreciation that I sent to the kids' teachers today was so much fun to make! I found these day planners and thought they would be perfect for a little personalization! Stampin' Up! has raw vinyl that can be purchased in many colors to make your own Decor Elements with the Big Shot. I used the new Island Floral die (118871) from the Summer Mini and embellished them with Pumpkin Pie corduroy buttons (114342) and half pearls from the Pretties Kit (109114). I personalized them with a monogram letter from the Serif Essentials Alphabet die (113464).

Want to learn more about Decor Elements, raw vinyl, or the Big Shot? Host a private Decor Elements party in June and I'll show you and your friends what you can create! Book now by emailing me at nickole@stampingonthebayou.com .

Elegant Trio Decor Stencils

CEO and Co-Founder of Stampin' Up!, Shelli Gardner has been traveling the country on her Workshop of a Lifetime tour. Demonstrators who stepped up to the challenge earned this fabulous reward. Anyway,  I loved the latest projects that she demonstrated at her last workshop so much, that I just had to case them for my hostess club free classes this month! They are truly elegant and so easy to create!

This project uses minimal supplies that you may have on hand already! The Elegant Trio decor stencils (118262) are found in the latest edition of the Definitely Decorative brochure. For $9.95 you get all three stencils! I've used them on cards here, but they can also be used to transform plain into pretty and give you the decorating edge your home needs to be the best on the block!

The flower is stunning! I love how you can create shading with just one color source (Regal Rose in this case)! I used a sponge on all these cards. For the middle of the flower, I added the Basic Small Grommets and a Clear Rhinestone Brad after running the white card stock piece through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder!

I used the Almost Amethyst color for the scroll image on this card. It is splattered with Elegant Eggplant using the Color Spritzer tool, which is my favorite tool (this week anyway)! Because this card is only one layer, I clipped the prongs off the Clear Rhinestone brads using my Craft and Rubber Scissors and applied with a Mini Glue Dot. The Basic Black satin ribbon and Groom Specialty designer series paper and another layer of elegance!

This one is my favorite! I love all things Fleur de Lis! Here, I stenciled the image in Sage Shadow Classic ink and stamped the "gratitude definition" image in Jet Black StazOn before lifting up the stencil. The StazOn Cleaner can clean your stencil when you are done. Again, add some splatters with the Color Spritzer tool and Basic Black Stampin' Write marker. The paper is one of the patterns from the Nouveau Chic designer series paper collection.

This has got to be one of the cutest projects that I have created. I may have been inspired by another project, but for the life of me, I don't think I've seen it done quite this way. First I used the Big Shot and the Scallop Circle die to cut out my "cone". Then, spritz with a little water to break down the fibers of the card stock. Run the scallop circle through the Big Shot again (I did it twice) with the Perfect Details Texturz Plate. Your scallop circle will naturally curl because of the water. Use this opportunity to form your shape (make sure you used Sticky Strip to hold it together) and VOILA, a waffle cone!

I decorated a plastic Easter egg with rubons and flowers to achieve the ice cream look! They are stinkin' cute! I think I will make these for my kids' friends for Easter!

Hope you enjoy! My hostess club classes made these projects this month. Want to join? I take new members anytime!
 
 
  
 
 

Elegant Decor

Create elegant home decor with products from Stampin' Up! In Louisiana and most of the southern region , the fleur-de-lis is HOT!!! Using an ordinary black 4x6 frame, I created this beautiful accent for my home office desk.

I cut a 4x6 piece of Groom Specialty designer series paper for my base. Next, I sponged Encore gold metallic ink using the fleur-de-lis stencil from the new Elegant Trio decor stencils (118262) on a piece of Basic Black textured card stock. Since that ink is a pigment ink, I also embossed the image with Gold embossing powder for a little more texture and glitz! I backed that onto Brushed Gold card stock after using the Ticket Corner punch on each of the corners. I believe it turned out stunning! Today, I think I'll make one for Mardi Gras! That picture will be posted exclusively on the Stamping on the Bayou Facebook Fan Page. Are you a fan? If not click here for even more inspiration and exclusive content!
 

Spooky Brocade Decor Elements

For Halloween, my friends and family were greeted by the Spooky Brocade Decor Elements (shown below)on my door. It comes in 2 sizes and 4 different color and was so pretty and I hated to take it down. However, I started removing the "spooky" elements... first the spiders, then the webs, and finally the big bat in the middle. Imagine my surprise when what was left was still pretty!!! So, I kept it up for Thanksgiving! What do you think?

I probably would even keep it up for Christmas if it had been Old Olive. Oh well, I'll just have to get that beautiful Holly Berry Wreath.
 

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How Many More Days til Christmas???

I love this idea taken from the Decor Elements brochure, but with a twist. Michele M., my upline and her husband made this beautiful Countdown to Christmas framed art. She adhered the Old Olive numbers onto glossy tile pieces that her husband had cut with a tile saw. Then, added a magnetic strip to the back so that the numbers could be changed as Christmas Day gets closer. This is the medium size so I'm not sure what the dimensions of the tiles were. I am currently making one with the large size and the tiles are 4"x4". I think I will just make the numbers 0-9 and put them on 2"x4" tile pieces so that when not in use, it can be stored on the back. Lana was the lucky demonstrator who got this gift! It's not too late to make your own, click on the online ordering icon and then the Shop Now button.

 

Here is the back view.

Gifts in a Hurry

If you need a gift in a hurry, Decor Elements are the perfect idea. You can embellish just about anything! For my team's gift exchange this year, I asked everyone to alter any item using Decor Elements. Lana chose to embellish this floor tile with the Real Red Jingle All the Way Decor Element and Riding Hood Red striped ribbon. It makes a lovely addition to any holiday decor.

   

Tomorrow, I'll show you another way to use Decor Elements - make sure to check back!

Jingle All the Way

Need a way to display all those beautiful Christmas cards? I found this piece of tin in a craft store and added the large Jingle all the Way Decor Element. I used my Crop A Dile to punch the hole in the tin and add some ribbon. Since the tin is magnetic, find some inexpensive magnets (WalMart or craft store) to display your cards.

It's the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year!!!

Let me show you what I found! I love putting Decor Elements on items I can keep for years to come. I found this tin bucket for icing up beverages at Target. I added the small, red Park Avenue Ornaments to the side. It's so pretty, I don't think the picture does it justice. Keep checking my blog for more ideas for Decor Elements and your holiday decorating!

 

SPECIAL OFFER TODAY ONLY!!! - When you place a minimum merchandise order of $75 through my online store, you will receive the small, red Park Avenue Ornaments Decor Element for FREE!!!!! You must place the order at www.nickolechiasson.stampinup.net Click the Shop Now button. I'll receive a confirmation when your order is placed. Your FREE Decor Elements will be ordered on Monday and delivered to you as soon as they arrive. 

Decorate for the Holidays with Ease!

 

There here! New Decor Elements for all occasions. Stampin' Up! exclusive designs and colors add an extra touch to your home decor. Whether you are decorating for the holidays, a new nursery, a classroom, or other room in your home, you can find beautiful images to spruce up any space, in the hottest color trends! Click on the Decor Element brochure link on my sidebar for a full product offering. The first 10 customers* to order any Decor Element (Oct. 1st - Oct. 5th) will be entered into a drawing for the Real Red medium "Jingle All the Way" image ($9.95 value)! You can order by contacting me or clicking on the Online Ordering icon located on the top right of my sidebar. Then, click on the "Shop Now" button under my name. And shop til you drop in the convenience of your own home or office.

*Ten customers must make an order for this promotion to be valid.

Trick or Treat???

Stampin' Up! announced the release of the Spooky Spider Decor Elements TODAY! I received mine already and they are absolutely spooktacular!!! I saw this candy jar at Convention and had to create my own version. It was so easy!

Spooky Spider
Small: 4-5/8" x 4"
Medium: 8-7/8" x 7-3/4"
Large: 14-15/16" x 13"

Extra Web Lengths (included)
Small: 4-1/2"
Medium: 8-11/16"
Large: 9-1/2"

 Black       White      Description  Price
114761    114764        (S)             $5.95
114762     114765        (M)          $10.95
114763    114766         (L)          $14.95

Look what I did with mine!

   

 

These spiders won't hand around forever! Contact me today to order your Spooky Spider Decor Elements before they vanish into the night!