Mei Lin Box of Drawers

Since we are taking some time off from new releases until after the holidays, I thought I'd share some projects I've been working on using past release images. I seriously can't believe that we've had 4 release already! I can't believe we have 13 stamps!

OK back to the project. You remember that Mama made this awesome box-of-drawers right? Well, I loved it a lot and had try it out myself. I decided to use Mei Lin since I haven't inked her up in awhile. Her pinwheel makes me so happy.


And here's the box when its opened. This project makes me think of those japanese lacquer boxes, so I did my best to replicate one by using my favorite gold cardstock and a black base. Do you like mini gold dew drops I added for the drawer pulls? I think it helps to complete the look.


If you click on the link above, it will take you to Mama's post, who then takes you to Shirley's post (Hi Shirley), who then takes you to the originator of the instructions I used. I ended up modifying it a bit so that the boxes fit better in the box, but otherwise its the same. I originally saw this type of box at Photocraft on Oahu. Their version is made using chipboard, so it would be much sturdier than this one. Enjoy!

Sister Stamps Mobile

When I got my hands on these awesome Sakura dies by Lifestyle Crafts (formerly Quickutz), I had a vision of this project. Its amazing how sometimes the image in your mind actually comes to life (and sometimes it totally bombs!). Anyway, since the sakura die has 5 petals, I thought I could hang something from each petal.

Here's the result...


My only concern was stability. Because paper is so flimsy, I was worried on how to stabilize the sakura so that it wouldn't bend or curl. Finally I saw this tutorial on the Papertrey ink blog that explains how to layer chipboard. Since the dies are wafer dies, they won't cut through thick chipboard, but they cut fine through my old cereal boxes. So I harvested 2 boxes from our recent shopping trip and they worked perfectly! After cutting several layers, I adhered them together and then cut out a red sakura for each side. Then smaller sized sakura in washi paper to add to the red sakura.

After adding each girl. I decided to add some beads to help with balancing out the mobile. In between the longer strings, I added in the smallest Sakura die cut. I just love how it turned out!

Here's close ups of each girl.








So I hope you enjoyed this project! If you were inspired to make a mobile, let me know so I can check it out!

Washi paper- Hanko designs
Sakura dies- Lifestyle Crafts

A Card From Eunice...

Have you ever visited Eunice's blog? If not, please check it out since she has some wonderful creations. I'm constantly inspired by her creations as they are so detail oriented. I can literally spend days looking at her work. This beauty was mailed to me this past week. I honestly couldn't believe she would give this card away! I think if I worked as hard as she did on this card I'd have keep it! I feel so lucky to be the recipient.


I love how she used both Kiyomi and Mei Lin on the same card. I keep forgetting to try that!


Here's the really really cool thing about this card... Love how the tri fold card has circles that line up! I'm pretty sure she did that on her cricut since she is cricut master.


Thank you Eunice for such a pretty card. I will keep this in my Sister Stamps treasure box to remind me of our first blog candy giveaway.

RAK from Mama!

Can you imagine my surprise when I saw this beauty arrive in my mailbox last week? I saw this card on Mama's blog shortly after the release and couldn't believe she sent it to me! Thank you so much Mama for sharing this special card with me. I found the sentiment so inspiring and will keep this as a reminder of the importance of following your dreams.


Here's a close up of Mei Lin...


And here's what the card looks like when its open. Now I gotta go study how she did that hair!!! Thanks again Mama!

Matching Sisters

A few months ago, I signed up for a card and tag swap hosted by Joy. Every month, there's a theme for your creations that you swap with other paper crafters and last month's theme was flowers. Since my Sister Stamps came in, I decided to do something with our images and here's what I came up with...


I didn't want them to be too matchy matchy, so I tied them together using the same papers. The gold cardstock by Bazzil is a great alternative to the mirrored gold cardstock that we all love. It matches the gold found in most washi papers, which is why I love using it. Here's a close up of Mei Lin...



And here's a close up of Kiyomi...


You guys are really keeping me busy with Sister Stamps, so I think this will be my last swap for now. We are busy working on the new images for the September release, so stay tuned for some sneak peeks next month.

Supplies:

• Mei Lin and Kiyomi- Sister Stamps
• Washi- unknown
• Gold cardstock- Bazzil
• Paper flowers- All Natural Accents
• Sakura- Island Scrapbooking
• flourish punch- EK success
• crystal- Kaisercraft
• Ribbon
  

More Mei Lin..

This has got to be my favorite card so far by Aunty Jan. I just love the layout and flower accents that work so well with the paper! Maybe its cause she used my favorite colors- red and pink. Normally I stay away from using them together since it reminds me of valentines, but for some reason, this one seems to work.


Thanks again Aunty for all the great samples!

Birthday Greetings

So Aunty Jan got creative again and totally cut out the entire pinwheel from Mei Lin's hand. I love that you can do that and still use the stamp. She looks like she is reaching up to touch the sentiment. Speaking of the sentiment, I just love that she turned the labels Spellbinder die 90 degrees and used it vertically! Thanks again Aunty for another great idea!

One Day Left!

I feel like it's Christmas Eve! Can't wait till tomorrow to find out how everyone likes our stamps! Just wanted to share one last sample from Aunty Jan that I just love. I guess I never thought of putting Mei Lin and Kiyomi together, but they actually compliment one another really well. It looks like Kiyomi is trying to play with Mei Lin's pinwheel! Aunty cut out Kiyomi so she wouldn't get the butterfly in the scene, but you could also cut out the butterfly from the stamp and use it as a separate stamp so that you can place the butterfly wherever you want it to go. That's the beauty of cling stamps!


Don't forget, today is our last day to enter into all the blog candies! Please post a comment by 11:59pm tonight for your final chance to win! Good Luck! And as a reminder, please let me know if you've posted any creations featuring our stamps on your blog.. we'd love to come and visit and check them out! Happy Stamping!

Aunty Jan Lends A Hand...

There's nothing like family to be there for you when you need them... I saw my Aunty Jan this past weekend and asked her to help make some samples for our blog. She came through in a pinch and sent me three new cards in the mail today! Thanks Aunty! You are the best!

I love that I can share some new creations using our images with you as we countdown the days to our very first release! Can you believe our stamps will be available on July 1st? That's THIS FRIDAY folks! I'm so nervous! I really hope you all like them as much as I do. One of the things I love about them is that they are cut from red rubber, which gives great stamped images, especially when using our favorite, Momento ink. All of the stamps are deep edged cut, so you shouldn't have ink getting on other parts of the stamp that you don't want to show up. Ok, enough yapping... on to the card!



I love the colors Aunty used in her card. I wouldn't normally pair that golden yellow with blue and purple, but it really brightens up the card! Here's a close up of Mei Lin.


I really can't wait to see what everyone does with our images... Please let me know if you've posted any creations on your blog so I can go and check them out! Check in tomorrow for another card by Aunty Jan! Ja Mata!

Introducing- Mei Lin

Ready to meet the next girl? This is Mei Lin... She kinda looked Chinese to me and reminded me of my niece Sara. I wonder if that's who my sister had in mind when she drew her? Anyway, Mei Lin comes holding this cute pinwheel. Decided to make an easel card this time... actually you can't tell but its a calendar easel card. I guess I forgot to take the photo when it was standing upright. Sorry! Here's what it looks like when it's closed. I added a sentiment and banner from a couple of Lawn Fawn sets since they seem to match well with Sister Stamp images.

The frame was punched using a double scallop corner/boarder Martha Stewart punch set. Its very delicate and asian looking and reminded me of fish scales similar to those on a koi. Here's a close up of Mei Lin.


Come back soon to learn more about Mei Li!

Supplies:

• Mei Lin- Sister Stamps
• Sentiment and banner- Lawn Fawn
• Cardstock- Bazzil
• Double scallop punch- Martha Stewart Crafts
• Washi paper- Hanko