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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

day 3 of our celebration...

it's day 3...but let's finish yesterday first!
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



112 comments:

Traci said...

beautiful candle, Wendy. definitely looks "designer" and how quickly it went together is so awesome....quick and beautiful is always good! love your blog!

Alisa said...

Thanks for the info for Simon Says Stamp. I am heading over there right now.

kngwd89 said...

What a great idea! You make quick and easy look so elegant! Thanks for the link to your tutorial, too. Have a great day! LeAnn

Anonymous said...

Love the candle idea!!!

SusanK said...

How 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!!!!

Carol said...

The candle is fabulous!!! Great idea for a gift or a little something nice for me!!!

Debby said...

Love 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.

Tona said...

I 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.

Sharon said...

Gotta 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...

Nancy B said...

Love the candle and would love a copy of your book!

andrea50harris said...

The candle is beautiful and seems easy to put together--what could be better? Well, winning a copy of your book, of course!

dblanken said...

I 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.

Cyndy said...

Luv reading your blog...but would luv winning your book more...thanks for the candle tip.

Chirpin Is Fun said...

Sorry...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!

Artyjen said...

Lurv those trinket pins on your hanging...and the candle idea is great too. Thanks for the chance to win your book.
xoxo

susan said...

Thank you for the link to Simon Says Stamps and the lovely project you have there.

Also, 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.

Jenna K. said...

Thanks for the continued inspiration! These ideas would work for birthdays or holidays year-round!

Kathy Eddy said...

Great candle! I bet your mail gal will be showing that off! Isn't Simon Says a great store! Kathy Eddy

carpediem said...

Today's candle project is so elegant! Also love your wallhanging! I've got to find some of the MR rub-on and trinket puns!

nonnie said...

YIPPIE 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!!

Michele K said...

Good 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!!!

scrappin-scrappin said...

Love 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!!

michelle said...

Another 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.

Terra projects is just stunning what a talent!

Joyce said...

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.

Miss Iowa said...

Your 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!

Elaine said...

Always enjoy reading your blog for information and inspiration. Like the candle idea - so simple but it makes a lovely gift. Off to make art!

Vic said...

Thanks for the great candle idea. (And the link to another way to use/lose my money!

Tammy F. said...

I 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!!

Cindi (aka iring) said...

That is one snazzy rub on! Really jazzes up the candle for gifting. I like your charm project too!

Nina said...

Hi, Wendy! How do you make it so elegant and gorgeous? Lovely, lovely gift idea. And much needed too!

So 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

Tami Bayer said...

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!

Colleen said...

the 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.

Denise G said...

beautiful candle... you are keeping me hopping! now onto the the simon stamp store to see what i can find! thanks for sharing.

debb said...

If 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!!!!)

Karla Anderson said...

Thanks 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!

Nancy said...

What 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)

And the creation for SSS' blog - beautiful, as always! I'll be grabbin' the directions & all tonight, for sure. Thank you!

Lori said...

Love all the ideas! Wallhanging is fab as usual! Now I have to buy more ink?! Sigh.

mamakat said...

Wendi;
Love 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!

Jeanne said...

Another great idea. Thanks, Wendy!

pickles99 said...

thanks 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

:)linda t

crafty creations said...

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

Linda said...

Congratulations Nonnie!

Another great gift idea! Thank you for the inspiration and chance to win!

Linda

Erica - CopperSunSilverMoon said...

Lovely candle idea!

Hels Sheridan said...

Cor 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

Unknown said...

Loving the candle hun ... well done to today's winner :0)

Becky T. said...

Funny that you mentioned Simon says stamp cuz I was just there this am looking thru Tim's supplies! Great minds... :-)

Unknown said...

Love 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

barbara said...

The candle idea is great. Thanks. I always love your flowers too. Great way to use the charm.

Dale said...

Awesome 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.

Sparkle and Flourish said...

I 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

Irene Lenihan said...

What a great idea to keep plain candles on hand for impromptu gifts. Thanks for the idea.

Unknown said...

Wendy I love what you did with the charm project. It is so fun to see the different ways to use these products.
Sue

Kristi B. said...

Thanks for all the great inspiration Wendy. I LOVE your wall hanging! :)

Elaine A said...

Congratulations Nonnie!
Wendy - 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

Jo Nevill said...

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.

Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week, what an inspiration you are.

Hugs,

Jo xxx

Shari said...

As always, you inspire me to go make art---now a few gifts too!! Would love to win, so keeping my fingers crossed!
-shari

Unknown said...

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.
Thanks for all your inspiration!
Patti

craftlyn said...

Loving all the handmade Christmas gift ideas....have already run to my local Lowe's for tiles to stamp!! You inspire making art Wendy!

Cariena said...

wonderful 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!

Donna said...

The candle is wonderful,thanks for all the great tips~!

Scrapthat said...

You 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

Jayne said...

Of 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.

Lorraine A said...

wonderful 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 ! ;-)

Thank 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

Trish said...

I love your candle idea Wendy - very clever, easy and inexpensive. Thank you!

Heather said...

Both of these projects are AWESOME!!! I love the rock candy Stickles on the flowers!

jan metcalf said...

Another 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!!

Patty Williams said...

Beautiful ! Everyone needs a little candle to shine some light in their life!

Love that Maya road pin..so pretty ! Beautiful project!

Jennie said...

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.

Sarah said...

So 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!
Love your project for Simon Says.

Dianal said...

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 ....

ScrappyPam said...

That's a lovely gift! And I adore your hanging - great sentiment!

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Art By Wanda said...

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!!!

Teresa Woods said...

Love the wall hanging. Can't wait to get started.

texasbarb said...

like everyone else...i LOVE the candle!!! what a simple, quick and elegant looking gift!!!!

Dawn (dmh) said...

Your candle is beautiful.
Thanks 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

Kristy Hansenwi said...

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

Maureen F. said...

What a great gift idea - the candle looks so pretty !!

debbig said...

now I know what all my stamping buddies are getting for xmas. thanks
for the idea.

Susan said...

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!
Susan

Anita said...

I enjoy reading your tips and seeing your amazing creations.

Heidi said...

The Maya Road trinket pins add just the right touch to certian projects. The candle idea kicks up the teacher gift a notch! Thank you!!

Kathy said...

I bought a bunch of close out candles at Michaels. This idea is perfect to dress them up.

Nancy Lynn said...

I am really enjoying your blog and all your projects. Loved the piece you did for Simon Says Stamps. Keep up the good work.

Dawn said...

Great art ideas Wendy, I love the wall hanging, and the candle is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs from the beach,
Dawn

slbt17 said...

love it! so that is your secret, different color stamping ink ... I will need to remember that!
Thanks for the fun.
Sandra

Unknown said...

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...

Rockin Robin Caldwell said...

count 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)

Etta said...

Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration. My completed project never looks like yours. I keep trying.

Diane Swanson said...

That 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!!

Whimsey said...

WOW; your candle is just gorgeous; so simple, yet so elegant. Going to CASE that one!!

Thank you for the great inspiration!

hbeecomer said...

Wow! I have seen rub-ons on glass, but this takes it to the next level!

Renee said...

Love the candle idea...it looks great!!!

Thanks!!!

Lori Sheppard said...

I do love your art wendy! keep making it please!!!

roro said...

I 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.

Erin Glee said...

COOL candle! You have TALENT, Lady!

pta4him said...

Can't wait to try some of these candles. What great gifts these will make.

lorena b. said...

Wendy your candle is so elegant! What a great quick & easy idea!

MooMoo said...

Thanks for another great idea. Love Simon Says online store, my favorite

Lynne Forsythe said...

Yippee...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!!

KAREN said...

Wendy,
What a neat idea for a quick gift!!! I love the technique you did for Simon says stamp!! I love their store!!! Thanks for sharing!

The Rustic Victorian said...

OMG!! Such wonderful inspiration here!

Courtney said...

always great inspiration here!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

The candle is awesome. I'm off now to check out the other link.

Denise said...

Wendy, thanks once again for your inspiration and gift-giving ideas. You are such a gift to us all! Hugs!

C. Sage Deerborn said...

What a great idea for secret Santa. I bet whatever you give away is cool.

photoscrapper said...

I 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.

Anonymous said...

I 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.
Great blog post. Keep 'em coming.
Eileen in NYC

Janie said...

Nice candle. Definately something I need to try for friends.

Kristy Hansenwi said...

Wow what a great idea. I love reading your blog. You make everything so fun.

Elaine said...

Hello 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)!

Timcso said...

Fantastic work Wendy! I love the colours and the details! Absolute stunning!

Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week!

Hugs, Tímea