I just realized that I posted the wrong hanger photo...
the real one has pen stitching all around it...
it's just a little detail, but it does make a big difference.
And yes...covering the whole thing with a coat of multi medium would work just great.
I got several emails asking about the coffee mug shown in yesterday's post......
The name of the dishes we have is Signature Sorrento...
and I get them @ Carson's and here...
Their service is incredible...
I get my order in just a day or 2...
and the best part?
Shipping is only $5.50...no matter what you order.
One day we could barely lift the box...
dishes are heavy & the shipping was still just $5.50.
They even have specials & ship for free.
These guys come in lots of cool colors for mixing & matching...and they have lots of fun pieces...
Another thing I LOVE...dishes...
Here's today's quickie gift idea...
it's called...RUB-ONS to the rescue...
One day I needed a quick (like in 10 minutes)inexpensive thank you gift for our PO gal, who had done us a favor...
I LOVE candles and I think most people do...
So I always have a big supply here...
for us & for quick gifts...
Start by using any candle in a glass container...
and simply apply rub-ons...
Maya Road are THE BEST...
seriously...they don't jump off the sheet,like some brand x's do...
and once on, they stay put.
I added a trim strip of Maya Road's scallop ric rac to the bottom of the glass...
Then I added a few pearls from Hero Arts as accents...
I LOVE them too...
actually I LOVE all of their stick on rhinestone gems...
and a simple candle now looks like a gift...
TA DA...
This was hard to photograph...with the glare...
but here's an angled shot...
And once again...just choose a candle color to coordinate with any home decor & you have a pretty impressive quick gift.
Some days simple is good...
and some days...
it's all about the details...
Let's celebrate with another PROJECT!!!
I met Heidi & Terra on the cruise, back in October.
They are 2 REALLY cute & very fun gals...
They are the owners of Simon Says Stamp, a cool online store.
I was asked to be a guest designer on the Simon Says Stamp blog and my challenge was simply to use a CHARM...
COOL...just what I LOVE...
I bet I have some here...
So here's my project and a link to their blog...
and here's my use of the CHARM...tim's muse token, held in place with a Maya Road trinket pin...
off to the right you'll also see a new Maya Road teardrop shaped pin...YUM!
the flower is covered with my fav rock candy distress stickles...
If you pop over to their blog, I have the complete supply list there & ALL the instructions for you too!
Scroll down kind of far to get to the post...
SO...today...2 projects...to celebrate our blog!
They also stock ALL of my stamps, book & acrylic storage binder...
and lots of my wood mounted stamps too...
and they love all tim & Maya Road products too!
Terra told me that by the end of the week,
they will have IN STOCK all of the archival inks...
Besides black, I REALLY LOVE coffee, sepia & olive.
They'll have the reinkers for you there too.
Take a look again @ the project & you'll see stamping done with 3 colors of archival.
If the stamping was all done in black...
it would look flat & VERY boring...
Ok on to the giveaway scoop...>
Southern Cricut...aka Tina from Alabama did contact me. CONGRATS to TINA!!!
Goodies will be headed your way!
Today's winner is...
lilacandplum
and here's the comment...
Hi Wendy - great idea - thanks. your ink class in madison so inspired me that i started doing tim's 12 tags today...just so i get more practice with all the stuff you taught us. way fun. can't wait to see tomorrow's idea...thanks again, nonnie
So...nonnie, you have until 7am tomorrow to contact me with your shipping info...
Today's giveaway starts with a copy of my book...some multi medium...and more SECRET goodies...
And just you wait to see the GRAND finale on FRIDAY...
My friends from Simon Says Stamp...
have donated an AWESOME...
REALLY TOTALLY AWESOME prize...
to help us celebrate!
I'd like to keep it for myself...just kidding...
well...not really...it's COOL!
ANYWAY...I'm just saying...
it's REALLY GOOD!!
You DON'T want to miss out...
Want today's prize?
still keeping it simple...
just leave a comment!
Have a GREAT day...
pop over to visit Simon Says Stamp...
see what others did for their charm challenge!
WAIT...One more thing...
Terra also gave me this tidbit of info...
we are also having a Secret Santa Giveaway at our store.
Santa puts extra supplies and stamps in at least 10 packages every day (even on weekends!) - sometimes 15 or 20!
It lasts now until Christmas! We love Christmas and...we love to give stuff away! It is so much fun playing Santa Claus!
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!
Make art!
wendy
beautiful candle, Wendy. definitely looks "designer" and how quickly it went together is so awesome....quick and beautiful is always good! love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info for Simon Says Stamp. I am heading over there right now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! You make quick and easy look so elegant! Thanks for the link to your tutorial, too. Have a great day! LeAnn
ReplyDeleteLove the candle idea!!!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that candle and your new charm wallhanging?!?!? Perfect idea for my niece's birthday today---since I didn't have a present yet! TY!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe candle is fabulous!!! Great idea for a gift or a little something nice for me!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the candle idea. You are right it is all in the details. Love the wall hanging too. My wish is for more hours in the day to be able to play! Thanks for the bit on the dishes. They are beautiful. I've been married for 26 years and ours are getting a bit broken.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea for the candle. I got my tiles yesterday, (for 34 cents each ;) & hope to work on them today. I couldn't find any hangers but I'll keep my eye out for those for future gifts.
ReplyDeleteGotta agree...the Maya Road trinket pins are way too neat! I really like that you stamp with colors other than black...and it's so nice that there are so many colors in the archival inks. So many great tips, so little time...
ReplyDeleteLove the candle and would love a copy of your book!
ReplyDeleteThe candle is beautiful and seems easy to put together--what could be better? Well, winning a copy of your book, of course!
ReplyDeleteI just bought some of the rub-ons and my scrapbook store is having a 50% off sale today thru Saturday on some Maya Road products so I need to go back in and get me more. The wall hanging is really cute.
ReplyDeleteLuv reading your blog...but would luv winning your book more...thanks for the candle tip.
ReplyDeleteSorry...had to come back...got distracted by looking (shopping) at the Simon site! oops, forgot to leave my comment here...love the candle and I am soooo going to make something similar to your hanging!
ReplyDeleteLurv those trinket pins on your hanging...and the candle idea is great too. Thanks for the chance to win your book.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Thank you for the link to Simon Says Stamps and the lovely project you have there.
ReplyDeleteAlso, thank you for the info on the Maya Road rub-ons and rhinestone gems. I rarely use rub-ons, but now I know a quality product to purchase.
Thanks for the continued inspiration! These ideas would work for birthdays or holidays year-round!
ReplyDeleteGreat candle! I bet your mail gal will be showing that off! Isn't Simon Says a great store! Kathy Eddy
ReplyDeleteToday's candle project is so elegant! Also love your wallhanging! I've got to find some of the MR rub-on and trinket puns!
ReplyDeleteYIPPIE SKIPPIE!! I was reading today's post...love the candle idea, the maya teardrop thingie, the fact that simon says is carrying your things...been buying from them for two years now...always great service, need the acrylic covers for your book, might just go there and get a set...think I'm having a great morning because the mail just came - including the Artfully-said stamp set which I decided I couldn't live without..just finished my tags for Tim's challenge today...during which i was channeling you teaching...I had the ink on the tag...thought it looked ok, maybe needed a little bit more...then saw you standing in front of the room in WI saying...if you think you have it STOP, don't go on...you can't take it back off. of course it was right, I stopped, the ink is fine, when i got the stamping on and sunflower sparkle splatters it is all good. so then I post there and come to read your blog, and it's all happy and good and then i get to the bottom and I'm the winner today!! Thank you so much....I bet you hear this all the time...but I never win...this is so cool...I'll just float through the rest of the day...or power work...the sooner i get my list done, the sooner I can come back up here and make art, which is really all I want to do!! Everyone have a great day and I can't wait to see who wins tomorrow...because you'll be so excited too! Thanks for all the inspiration Wendy!! and the fun prizes!!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Wendy! I guess we're going to get some snow later today??!!! Time to stay in and play...lol I assume that you can use Claudine's multi medium to waterproof grungeboard and grungepaper, correct? I am sure you have told us before, but wherre to you get the multi medium and how much does it cost? Thanks for the opportunity to win goodies!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the candle!! I love candles, these would be great little gifts! Now just need some time to play! No one carry's Claudine's multi medium around here, would love to play with some! Thanks again for some wonderful gift ideas!!
ReplyDeleteAnother great idea with the candles. . . I was looking for a cute personal item to make for my family in their christmas buckets. . . thanks so much and I love MR rubons they are they best.
ReplyDeleteTerra projects is just stunning what a talent!
I think I spend way too much time to come up with something elaborate and here you create simple but elegant gift ideas. Thanks again for the candle idea! Who doesn't love candles with that little touch of elegance.
ReplyDeleteYour posts always crack me up. I'm a big fan of dishes, too. Would love to win your book and the Multi-medium. Happy Hump Day!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy reading your blog for information and inspiration. Like the candle idea - so simple but it makes a lovely gift. Off to make art!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great candle idea. (And the link to another way to use/lose my money!
ReplyDeleteI have never thought to use rubons on glass before, but I know that I will be soon...like in a few minutes...lol! Great idea! I just got back from purchasing my unglazed tiles to make the coasters for my daughter's Kindergarten teacher for Christmas. Thanks for all the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one snazzy rub on! Really jazzes up the candle for gifting. I like your charm project too!
ReplyDeleteHi, Wendy! How do you make it so elegant and gorgeous? Lovely, lovely gift idea. And much needed too!
ReplyDeleteSo sad I only got to visit your blog today but happy to know that you are also sharing amazing Christmas crafts! Can't wait to see more!
*hugs*
Nina from the Philippines
What a wonderful way to use supplies for a quick gift. Love the simple candle transformed. Endless possibilities here. Thank you for all the inspiration. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeletethe rubon's really added to the look of the candle. such a simple project, I think even my youngest could do something like this with very little help.
ReplyDeletebeautiful candle... you are keeping me hopping! now onto the the simon stamp store to see what i can find! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIf and when I ever do anything in 10 minutes- the world may come to an end. I love your candle- what a great gift! (I'll allow at least 1/2 hour to do mine!!!!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win your book. I am really enjoying visiting your blog everyday, humor, art and some real cool dishes. I will be buying new ones when I move next spring or summer and thinking I must have these in ruby red and chocolate brown. Thinking I will be using up some rub-ons and candles for some grab bag gits I need to make. Thanks Again!
ReplyDeleteWhat great timing with the candle idea! I need to make this as a game prize for a shower this weekend - thank you for saving my bacon! ;o)
ReplyDeleteAnd the creation for SSS' blog - beautiful, as always! I'll be grabbin' the directions & all tonight, for sure. Thank you!
Love all the ideas! Wallhanging is fab as usual! Now I have to buy more ink?! Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWendi;
ReplyDeleteLove the project and the challenge for Simon Says Stamp. I did purchase some things from them when you linked them and I have to say they are GREAT! Super easy site, super fast delivery and I am super happy to hear that they are going to offer more archival ink. For some reason I have been having issues with colors other than sepia and black. Thanks for linking such great sites to help us fulfill your inspiration!
Another great idea. Thanks, Wendy!
ReplyDeletethanks for the insructions to yet another great project! and thanks to the tip on the source for archival inks; i've been looking for a coffee one foe a loooong time
ReplyDelete:)linda t
Hiya Wendy that wall hanger is amazing and the candle a beautiful gift and oh how I'd love to win your book thanks for the chance - I'm in the UK
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Nonnie!
ReplyDeleteAnother great gift idea! Thank you for the inspiration and chance to win!
Linda
Lovely candle idea!
ReplyDeleteCor blimey Wendy....you are so clever..I might have told you that before but...there is no harm in me telling you again .. I would NEVER have thought of putting a rub-on onto glass..cool idea! And...And...And...I am sooo excited cos I managed to grab some of those cutey ickle trinket pins from Maya Road before they went out of stock again...and...they are my new fave item of stash...except for your stamps, Distress Inks, Rock Candy and Grungepaper...I will never have enough...so it would be just the bestest to win some *nudge-nudge,wink-wink*......HAVE a BRILL day hun...Hels xx
ReplyDeleteLoving the candle hun ... well done to today's winner :0)
ReplyDeleteFunny that you mentioned Simon says stamp cuz I was just there this am looking thru Tim's supplies! Great minds... :-)
ReplyDeleteLove that candle! I'd not really thought of using rub ons before but it looks fab! Oooo I'd LOVE to win your book!!! Love simon says, always join in with their challenges, those guys are just awesome. Love your guest dt project as well-totally stunning! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win such a fabulous prize! Hugs, Rowena
ReplyDeleteThe candle idea is great. Thanks. I always love your flowers too. Great way to use the charm.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Candle....I have never been one for using rub-ons, but these are something to try. I am really looking forward to your book #2, have been blown away by the first book....Thank You for such wonderful talent and your generosity to share your ideas.
ReplyDeleteI saw your work over on SSS and loved it! Your work is stunning. I really would love to get a copy of your book and strech my creativity to levels new! Thanks for sharing on the candle...looks fabulous...now I know what to do with alll those rub-ons I just can't seem to find a ause for. Many thanks Judy xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to keep plain candles on hand for impromptu gifts. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteWendy I love what you did with the charm project. It is so fun to see the different ways to use these products.
ReplyDeleteSue
Thanks for all the great inspiration Wendy. I LOVE your wall hanging! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Nonnie!
ReplyDeleteWendy - This is such a cute idea and something I can do today because I have everything. You are going a long way towards helping me come up with gift ideas for the girls in the office.
Thank you so much.
Elaine Allen
Oh wow, just love all of your work Wendy. Love the use of rub-ons ! Fantastic hanging for our challenge this week, absolutely stunning I just loved looking at all the details. Must get myself those archival inks, the colours look amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week, what an inspiration you are.
Hugs,
Jo xxx
As always, you inspire me to go make art---now a few gifts too!! Would love to win, so keeping my fingers crossed!
ReplyDelete-shari
Wendy, you are solving all of my gift-giving dilemmas! I too LOVE the Maya Road rub ons. They are by far the easiest to use that I've found.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your inspiration!
Patti
Loving all the handmade Christmas gift ideas....have already run to my local Lowe's for tiles to stamp!! You inspire making art Wendy!
ReplyDeletewonderful idea for a quickie gift!! love the pearls as well and the way your stamps were used! i would love those colors and agree that it would have looked very flat if it was just stamped in black!
ReplyDeleteThe candle is wonderful,thanks for all the great tips~!
ReplyDeleteYou are the Queen of flowers! You have done so many and each one more beautiful then the last!! I didn't have the metal for Tim's Tag today so I am attempting your rose...I have wanted to do it since seeing it and this was a good shove! I hope it comes out half as nice as yours do! TFS your fab projects! I may have to do that candle up for some people! TFS
ReplyDeleteOf course, I love the way you use your stamps, but I really love the embellies that you used, too. You're so good for inspiration. I'm thankful for your blog.
ReplyDeletewonderful creations Wendy ;-) I love the simple candle idea and your wall hanging is fantastic ! :-) I have just bought some rock candy ,, I will have t ave a go at making a fab flower like yours ! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for agreeing to be in our Designer Spotlight on tha Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-) What an inspiration you are ! :)
Luv
Lols x x x
I love your candle idea Wendy - very clever, easy and inexpensive. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these projects are AWESOME!!! I love the rock candy Stickles on the flowers!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful project Wendy! I too like the shape of the Maya Road pin. I am jealous of Nonnie who was in your Madison class as it was full when I wen to register :( Maybe next year!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ! Everyone needs a little candle to shine some light in their life!
ReplyDeleteLove that Maya road pin..so pretty ! Beautiful project!
beautiful candle...love everything you make. Thanks for the info on Heidi and Tarra. I have ordered from them before from another post you put on your blog. They are truely great people and great service. I can't wait to take a class from you sometime.
ReplyDeleteSo much inspiration and knowledge from the "Ranger" and "Rangerette" that I'm gonna hafta go into overdrive to get all of my want-to-do's done!
ReplyDeleteLove your project for Simon Says.
Never thought of using rub-ons on a candle before ... what a terrific idea ... thanks again for the great tips for quick gifts ... can't wait until tomorrow to see what you have in store for us ....
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely gift! And I adore your hanging - great sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tips.
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Love the candle holder... so simple and looks so good... why do I have so much trouble thinking simple, lolol. Fabulous handing for Simon Says Stamp!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the wall hanging. Can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeletelike everyone else...i LOVE the candle!!! what a simple, quick and elegant looking gift!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour candle is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips. I have only tried the rub ons once and wasn't very happy with them. It has been a long time though.
Congratulations to the winner.
:)
Dawn
Oh my goodness! What great things you have posted. I am new to this world of scrapping and I love to get the ideas and inspiration! I have also passed on your site to my friends that scrap and do cards. thank you thank you
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift idea - the candle looks so pretty !!
ReplyDeletenow I know what all my stamping buddies are getting for xmas. thanks
ReplyDeletefor the idea.
My daughter has been looking for something simple but elegant for her wedding and these little votive candles would be perfect. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteSusan
I enjoy reading your tips and seeing your amazing creations.
ReplyDeleteThe Maya Road trinket pins add just the right touch to certian projects. The candle idea kicks up the teacher gift a notch! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI bought a bunch of close out candles at Michaels. This idea is perfect to dress them up.
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying your blog and all your projects. Loved the piece you did for Simon Says Stamps. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteGreat art ideas Wendy, I love the wall hanging, and the candle is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs from the beach,
Dawn
love it! so that is your secret, different color stamping ink ... I will need to remember that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun.
Sandra
I'm always amazed with the way you put things together. Who doesn't need quick gift ideas? I would LOVE to have more of your stamp sets...
ReplyDeletecount me in for the blog candy, Wendy. Love the candle holder, very festive. I have scal for the Cricut, and could cut something like that out of vinyl, or out of contact paper to do glass etching. So many ideas, so little time!!! Hisses, Rockin Robin (stampinsavag at yahoo dot com)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your wonderful inspiration. My completed project never looks like yours. I keep trying.
ReplyDeleteThat candle idea is awesome! I'm going to make some for sure! Thanks again for the class last Sat and signing your book for me!!
ReplyDeleteWOW; your candle is just gorgeous; so simple, yet so elegant. Going to CASE that one!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great inspiration!
Wow! I have seen rub-ons on glass, but this takes it to the next level!
ReplyDeleteLove the candle idea...it looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
I do love your art wendy! keep making it please!!!
ReplyDeleteI also was on the cruise and met the girls from Simon Says Stamp. We had so much fun,and we loved the classes you taught. thanks for the candle idea.
ReplyDeleteCOOL candle! You have TALENT, Lady!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try some of these candles. What great gifts these will make.
ReplyDeleteWendy your candle is so elegant! What a great quick & easy idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great idea. Love Simon Says online store, my favorite
ReplyDeleteYippee...Wendy...I'm comment #100...that is soooo awesome. What an honor to design for Simon Says Stamp...seems like great gals and of course your design was PHENOM!!! you are AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteWendy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea for a quick gift!!! I love the technique you did for Simon says stamp!! I love their store!!! Thanks for sharing!
OMG!! Such wonderful inspiration here!
ReplyDeletealways great inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteThe candle is awesome. I'm off now to check out the other link.
ReplyDeleteWendy, thanks once again for your inspiration and gift-giving ideas. You are such a gift to us all! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for secret Santa. I bet whatever you give away is cool.
ReplyDeleteI found the greatest small etched juice glasses at a rummage sale that I bought to put a votive or tea light in and intented to decorate them with rub ons... Great minds think alike... yours are beautiful. Have a great artful day.
ReplyDeleteI love the candle idea....you know you can also transfer images stamped on tissue paper onto candles. When I get one done with your stamps I'll send you a pix.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post. Keep 'em coming.
Eileen in NYC
Nice candle. Definately something I need to try for friends.
ReplyDeleteWow what a great idea. I love reading your blog. You make everything so fun.
ReplyDeleteHello Wendy! I love the spiffed up candle...they are my absolute favorite indulgence...the ones I like are very limited in colors though, so it's a neat trick to add the colored rick rack. Combined with the rub ons and pearls, it's a very chic gift (if you can get your hands on a Diptyque candle that is)!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work Wendy! I love the colours and the details! Absolute stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week!
Hugs, TÃmea