A few weeks ago, my friend Karen and I had a coffee date planned, but the poor thing got sick. Drats.
Luckily, I keep a nice little stash of alterables around for just these sorts of occasions. And I put together a quick little pick me up for her. It was a few teabags and some honey sticks -there's really nothing more soothing when you're feeling YUCK than a hot cup of tea right?
I printed off some of the Stephanie Fizer Digital Paper Packs from My Favorite Things and made a quick bellyband. Colored up my "Tea for Two" set and attached the honey sticks right through my button bow.
This morning I'm working on hooking up my printer to print out the new Chocolate Kiss Digital Paper pack from My Favorite Things. Its truly adorable and one of my all time favorite color combinations. Pink and Cocoa. YUM!
It is downright FRIGID here in Massachusetts. Its even cold in my house. And with prices being so crazy, I refuse to bump it up a degree. I'm off to find a sweater.. and warmer socks.
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I mentioned blog candy up above... and here's what you've got to do to enter:
I'm going to be teaching at Stamp New England (which by the way, is nearly sold out, if you're considering sign up, I advise hurrying!!) I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you'd like to learn in my workshop. Just leave a comment here on this post with stamping topics you'd like to learn more about in person and one winner will be selected at random on Saturday to win a $20 gift certificate to My Favorite Things! This is open to all my readers, not just attendees of Stamp New England!
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I would like to watch someone color!! I love to and get most of my tips on blogs that do a tutorial. Watching someone elses technique usually always gives me a tip or two :)
Using chalks!! I would love to see this, or a tutorial even!
Well, since I know absolutely ZIP about stamping anything would be great to learn! I am amazed by the work that stampers do!
Joanne, I so didn't want to buy more stamps but after all your cutes cards, I am going to have to get this set! Thanks!!! LOL
I wish I could go to your Stamp New England!!! I already have a trip to VT planned - I'm very upset. :( ANYWAYS, I would love to see you teach Copic or color pencils coloring (especially shading). Or anything about card design and process. You make such beautiful cards - would love to learn how think through from start to finish!
Ditto the above suggestions and I always like little projects like your gift for a friend.
I love your little pick-me-up project. How cute!!
It's downright FRIGID here in PA today too!! Ugh! Anything to warm the tummy sounds good right now...hot tea, hot chocolate, hot soup, steaming chili...okay, now I just made myself hungry, LOL!
I so wish I could come with you & my BFF at Stamp New England, but since she is coming here just before it doesn't work - hubby limits the flights (know is cost way more then just the ticket!!) If I were coming (and when i do visit) I want to learn how to make all the fantastic bows you make!
Oh I wish I lived closer!!!
I'd love to learn more about coloring .... copics, watercolor pencils...all things coloring!
sniff,sniff... don't I wish!! I LOOVEEE my Copics and no matter what I use my shadowing STTTTINKS... :( so that would be what I would love to learn!
-Ellie
Like so many others...Coloring and Blending...especially with Copics!!
love your little tea tin . . . way tooooo cute!!! since i am sooooo new to stamping . . . i would love to learn about coloring stamps.
I wish I could go! But Buffalo is a tad bit too far away for me. I'd like to see more projects/tutorials on boxes/bags/cool containers. You know- more containers to put CHOCOLATE in, because that's what girls really want. LOL
Coloring with differnt products, shading, color choices.
Thanks for a chance to win and have a wonderful day.
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I love my liitle "pick-me-up" tea treat..it's even cuter in person! :)
Hi Jo...I think I would like to learn to use Copics...it is the only medium that I don't colour with. Yes...I registered!
I would like to see coloring with copics and blending. Really any kind of coloring and blending for me. I need all the help I can get. Thanks for a chance.
WHat a fabulous gift! I am sure it helped your friend feel better!!
If I was attending a class I would love some help with colouring with Copics and blending!!
I am way to far away for that, but I would really like to learn about copics! I haven't taken the plunge yet and I am very interested.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
XOXOX your pick-me-up creation. Super cute!!
I am always in the market for learning how to use embellishments... I would like to see sone smart uses of chipboard so that I can eventaully stop hoarding the stuff and put it to some good use.
Thanks for the op to win your YUMMY blog candy!
Char in So Cal
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This is SUPER cute girlie! I cannot WAIT to stamp with you in March! We are going to have SOOOOO much fun!! WOO HOO!
I would love to see some instruction on COPIC markers.
copic techniques, paperpiecing, and tips on organizaing stamps, embellishments, and paper. All your cards are great and I hope to attend the weekend
I ditto the idea of watching you color with markers. I own SU markers only. Different coloring techniques using the same stamp image side by side would be a great way to show the varieties of technqiues.
Thanks for offering the candy Joanne and I love visiting your blog everyday. Your creations make me smile. :)
I would love to see watercoloring done and also tying a bow! I am so bow challenged! Thanks for the opportunity
Joanne, this tin is so cute! You were amazing with the MFT release...anyways, on that vein, if I lived closer and could come I would soooo be THERE! I love your paper piecing techniques and especially recently with the Digital Girl from MFT, I think tips on that would be great. I know it looks obvious but really with selecting paper and design could always use tips. Thanks for the chance at the Blog Candy.
Copic markers are new for me and I've seen so many great cards that have been colored and shaded to perfection. It would be so helpful to get some advice for a beginner. Love your blog! Laura
Such a cute little pick me up gift! The mouse is adorable!
The thing that I need the most help with is shading whether it be with markers, colored pencils or watercolor.
I would love to learn more about using copic markers. I have some but would love to learn more techniques to use with them.
Wow! How awesome that you are teaching at Stamp New England! I wish there was a Stamp Oswego! Then I could go! I would love to get tips on using more embellishments. I tend to hoard them!
If I could make it out east to join you I'd love to see some coloring techniques and see you make all your big fluffy bows.
Love your little pick me up set....so cute!
Joanne,
I wish that I could come to your class. However, just learning what inpires you to create you designs would be intriging to me. Your work is beautiful. I just love your creation with the MFT!
I'd like to see more ideas on 3D items to hold candy or chocolate. I'm not very creative when it comes to that aspect of stamping!
this is down right adorable!
I'd really like to hear about stamp refreshers....maybe basics that kinda get lost in the technique world.
I'd like some tips on coloring with copics (wouldn't everyone!?!?!) and I'll be there for the weekend!!! Wooo hoooo!!!!!
I would love to learn more about altering items...your gift is so cute. Wish I was closer to where you teach. I would love to attend.
Learning to colour and handle the various stamping tools correctly are very important especially for beginners.
If I could come to your class, I'd definitely want to learn how you do your coloring, blending and shading. Your projects are always amazing.
SOOOOO wishing I could be there Chickie...but I'm still hoping you'll repeat in early August! I'd love some copic lessons personally! Have fun!
hugs,
Jana
If I were going I would love to see a little more on coloring (with copics to be exact). And Joann, I am sure many would love a bow tying tutorial from you! Your's are always gorgeous!
I would love to see a demo of sponging, mine never looks good.
Drat. I think I'm a wee bit too far to come join your class. But it sounds like fun!
I'd like to learn more about card layouts - how to achieve the right balance, how to draw the eye to focus points, etc.
I hope I'm not too late to comment!
Hi...can't be there either as I live in MI...but I too am curious about chalks, markers, copics, etc. I guess I need to learn to color lol...ty for the chance...Cher
I'd like to learn more about sponging & masking techniques for creating backgrounds to my stamps. Your little tea set is adorable, your friend is lucky to have you around :) Thx for the chance to win. ~ Sonya
I love that project! I need to find some honey sticks so I can copy you. :)
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