A New Demonstrator to the Family

I want to take a second to introduce my newest recruit. Her name is Amy Brown and she is a militar wife like me.  Amy is also stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base and is super excited to be a demonstrator.  Look forward to seeing what Amy is designing.  Welcome Amy to the family!!!!

Rachel

Showcasing

I love being Showcased on other people sites.  A Big thank you to Kim Score.  Check out her blog and find my Santa design on there!  http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/search?updated-max=2010-12-01T08%3A00%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=4

Thanks

Rachel

Santa letter

Hi Followers,

So I know it's still been a while.  With Christmas coming my other business "Madi's Diva Designs" is really been busy.  I have been super busy making tutus, bow, hats, and more.  Check it out at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/schurgerbarnes or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mountain-Home-ID/Madis-Diva-Designs/160453190654439. 

Anyways, back to the good stuff.  I made this Santa card which is beard pulls out and turns into paper where your little kiddo can write a letter to Santa and mail it off.  It's soooo cute for their baby books.  I used the Top note die to make the Santa, his hat and beard.  I also used the bird punch for his hair and beard.  I hope you like it.

Rachel

MIA: Missing in Action

Hi Stampers,

I have to appologize for being MIA: Missing in Action lately.  I have been SOOO busy.  First my daughter Madi and I drove to SD to visit my family.  It was a wonderful trip.  Then coming back, I've been spending a lot of time on my other business, which is making bows, and tutus for little girls.  You can find that business at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/schurgerbarnes or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mountain-Home-ID/Madis-Diva-Designs/160453190654439
So I've been very busy.  Hope you all had a terrific Halloween.  I will be posting new cards next week.  For now enjoy some pictures.  I made pumpkin bread for friends and then a couple of my daughter on Halloween.  Then of course one of my daughter and I on my birthday. 

Pumpkin Bread I made for friends

Rachel

Some Open house photos

In the past 10 days I have held two open houses, they went really well and had so much fun.  Here are some pictures of the open house before everyone showed up. 

Another WOW, thanks

Another Big Thanks goes out to Sherrill Graff from http://latenightstamper-stampandscrap.blogspot.com/.  She has posted a blog about ME, yes ME.  I was super shocked to see it.  I am now a Late Night stamper member.  I just wanted to tell everyone how much I appreciate all your kind words.  Thank you so much!

As for Stampin posts.  I will not be posting anything new card wise until after Monday.  I have such an insane schedule the past days and through the weekend.  Between writing my 14 page paper due for my law class and studying for finals, I am running my first ever 5K tomorrow, along with babysitting for friends and another open house Sunday after church and family photos, I need a nap....WOW, just typing it I got overwhelmed again.  So I will be back to make projects next week before I jet off to South Dakota for a vacation to see my family. 

Rachel

WOW, Thank you!

Hi Stampers,

Today I felt honored to have my blog and punch cards shown on Kim Score's blog http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/.  I put a lot of work into my cards and especially my punch cards.  So it's nice to have them recognized.  Big Thanks to Kim. 

Rachel

Here it is....Finally

Hi Everyone,

So I recently won the Walt Disney Contest on Stampin Up with my Mickey Mouse card.  So many of you have emailed me about how I made it.  So as promised here is the card and instructions.  If you have further questions, feel free to ask me.  My daughter, Madi loves Mickey Mouse so this card was fun. 

I made this card using a double side step card:

Mickey: Made using circle punches, I hand drew the white part on his face then cut it out and added it.  I also hand drew the white part of his eyes.  I used the owl punch for the black part of his eye. His hat is also hand drawn

Minnie:  She was also made using the circle punches and made her face like Mickey's.  Hand drew them.  Same with her body, bows and hat.  For her brim on her hat, I used the 1/2 in circle punch. 

Goofy:  Made with large extra large punch for base of head, then used oval punch for eyes and nose.  Hand cut hair, ears, mouth and teeth.  His hat is made with punches too.

Trees: are made using the oval punches.  Then you just keep adding to them.  I put them all on a piece of card brown card stock to support them.  Then used a star.  I cut out ornaments with circle punches.

Presents: just cut squares and wrapped them with thin paper.

I hope this helps.  If you have further questions, please let me know.

Rachel

World Card Making Day

Hi Stampers,

For World Card Making Day, on Sunday Oct 3rd, Iwill be hosting a card making get together at my house.  If you are interested in joining for a fun day of making cards please email me at schurgerbarnes@hotmail.com.  Seats are filling up fast so sign up quickly. 

It happens every day: you walk to the mailbox, pull out the mail, and shuffle through a stack of ever-present bills and junk mail. But every once in a great while, hiding among the dull and dreary stacks of envelopes, you find something that makes your heart beat a little faster and brings a smile to your face--someone has taken the time to send you a card. What a great feeling!

Never made a card? No problem! As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I am happy to get you started in this immensely fulfilling hobby. Please join me on Sunday October 3rd.

Join thousands of others in giving someone a happy surprise in the mailbox this season!


Rachel

Give Thanks Card

Hi Stampers,

First I want to say, that I will upload the Disney Contest card that I recently won with tomorrow and with the instructions.

Secondly, please enjoy this Thanksgiving Card that I made using the build a bear.  I also used the Big shot gerber daisy for the turkey and for the Native American build a bear's head dress.  I used the oval punch to make the pumpkin too.  I hope you enjoy it.

Rachel

Block is fixed and back up and running

My blog is fixed and back up and running.  Thank you for your patience.  Happy Stamping to everyone!  I am busy getting everything ready for my open house that is this saturday, so probably no posts until after  my open house.

Hope everyone is enjoying Fall as much as I am.  I thought I might share a couple new pics of my daughter.  Her name is Madi Grace and she's 2.

Having problems with blog

I am having problems with the blog, I will update it later

Christmas started early

I started making Christmas stuff, this time of year is my favorite.  When the trees start turning and because the holiday's are all about family. 

Please enjoy a little preview of Christmas stuff.

Leaves card

To make this card, I gathered leaves from outside.  I sponged ink onto them.  Then I laid them face down on whisper white card stock.  Then I took my brayer and ran it across the back of the leaves to make the impression.  Then I took some smooch spray and misted the picture.  Once dry I added the greeting and ribbon and of course one more leave.  I hope you enjoy it!

Halloween scene Side Step Card

Hi Stampers,

Another side step card made with a tree, owls, bats and pumpkins.  I have to say, I love the owl punch.  So many different things to do with it. 

Hostess Thank You's

Hi Stampers,

Here is a hostess thank you gift I make to give out. Also a bag full of bats for people to use. 

Some Halloween Treats

Hi Stampers,

It's been a few weeks since I've posted, I am sorry.  My business law class is sure taking up a lot of my time.  Anyways.  I hope everyone is enjoying what's left of summer.  It seems to be turning into fall here in Idaho.  Well Please enjoy a couple things I made today.

The ghosts are made using the Owl punch. 

Happy Birthday purse

Happy Thursday Everyone,

I started playing today and ended up creating a very cute circle purse and card.  I am in the process of making the template so please let me know if you are interested in it.  I also used the new Blueberry Crisp paper.  Isn't it beautiful!  Enjoy and remember let me know if you are interested in the template. 

Rachel

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Even more fun stuff

I have been having so much fun playing today so here is another blog for today.   The witch build a bear is bent so she looks like she is flying on broom.  Enjoy

Rachel

Owl Witches

I just got my new owl punch and I am in love with it.  I couldn't resist making them into witches.  If your interested in the owl punch, please let me know and we can get it ordered for you. 

Happy Stampin!!!!
~Rachel

Another brayer card

Enjoy another type of brayer card.  I cannot get enough of these.  They are so much fun!  Hope you will try braying also. 

Brayer Halloween Card

Happy Stamping Everyone,

I made this card using the braying technique.  It is made to look like a sunset or early morning view.  I hope you enjoy it. 

Recipe:
Ink: More mustard, pumpkin pie, chocolate chip, bravo burgundy
Paper: basic black, more mustard, whisper white
Stamps: Wicked cool
Tools: Brayer, sponges, glitter dots, black lace ribbon

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More Halloween Goodies

Hello Stampers,

I have been working on lots of great halloween treats and projects lately.  Here are some more for you to take a look at.  As always email me if you have any questions.  The purses are my design and if you would like the template let me know.  I got the idea for the card/treat bag from a lady named "HollysSTampinMania"

Happy Stampin

Rachel

This card turns into a treat bag                                                                                   

Treat bag open