Stampin' Mama: A mama that stamps

Dasher Earrings & Pendant - and sign up for my "8 Weeks of Christmas"

I have been making jewelry with my stamping and scrapbooking supplies. Who knew you could use chipboard for a matching set of earrings and a necklace pendant??? I'm totally hooked on this new hobby and spent some extra dollars at the craft store on jewelry making supplies so that I can keep going with these. I'm having to much fun with all these new ideas spinning around in my head.

I got the idea to create these earrings and necklace from a new book that I just reviewed on Craft Critique. You can check out the full review here:  "Beyond the Bead" book review. There are quite a few more samples of other jewelry that I made on the review.

I used embossing techniques, ink sponging and Crystal Effects as a lacquered finish on my chipboard circles. The Dasher stamp was used on all 3...I used it for the pendant, but also used the antlers to get the design on my earrings. They were so incredibly easy to make and this is the first project I'll be showcasing as part of my "8 Weeks of Christmas" emails to my mailing list.

If you'd like to be included on my mailing list to get fantastic ideas for cards, gifts and packaging for the holidays, make sure to sign up for my list in the box all the way at the top of my blog on the right hand side of my side bar. I'll be sharing the steps in these emails, rather than including them on my blog, so make sure to sign up so you don't miss out. These emails will be coming out each Wednesday for the next 8 weeks, starting this Wednesday!

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Have a happy Monday!

-Erika (Stampin' Mama)

Create your own ribbon & button bracelet!

Did you know that you can make jewelry with your cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies?

My sister made a crocheted necklace not that long ago using buttons and since I can't crochet (it's on my list of things to learn how to do), the idea of making a bracelet with ribbon and buttons popped into my head.

This was so incredibly easy to make and all it took was:

* a length of ribbon
* buttons
* double-sided adhesive
* sewing machine

I used my Janome Sew Mini sewing machine, but any machine will work or you can also sew the buttons on by hand if you don't have a machine or prefer to do hand stitching.

I chose buttons from the new Autumn Button Assortment and the ribbon is from the new  Autumn Ribbon Assortment (both from GinaK's new release). 

These bracelets make fun gifts for little girls and big girls, too. They're quick to make and budget friendly, so they're perfect for holiday gifts or stocking stuffers.

I created a step-by-step tutorial on how to make this bracelet, as well as a review on the different ways you can use the Janome Sew Mini on different surfaces over at Craft Critique.

I'd love to see your bracelet creations if you try this out!

Have a happy and beautiful fall weekend!

-Erika (Stampin' Mama)

My Crop-a-dile Review on Craft Critique!

If you haven't yet added the Crop-a-dile to your crafting stash and you're wondering what you can do with it, then you'll want to read the review I did for Craft Critique! Check it out:

The Crop-a-dile by We R Memory Keepers

I've included pictures of things I've punched, given instructions and links to purchase this tool. Of course, you can always use the Order Online button for Stampin' Up at the top right of my blog to purchase this tool, if you wish. *wink*

And speaking of Craft Critique, there's quite a few give-aways going on right now, so hop on over to enter for some fantastic prizes!!