Category Archives: Art

Above the Clouds

One of my favorite new stamps sets from the 2019 Stampin’ Up! Catalog is the 2-step stamp set “Above the Clouds” (#149404). I am not only drawn to the beautifully hand drawn images but also the inspirational words it contains.

“Let you dreams soar.”
“We rise by lifting others.”
“Life is a beautiful ride.”
“Hi, friend”
“You’re off to great places!”

Who wouldn’t want to receive those beautiful words of encouragement! And I also love that this stamp set has a coordinating punch! “Hot Air Balloon Punch” (#149520). AND… you can get them as a BUNDLE including the stamp set and the punch and save! (#151135).

The “Above The Clouds” stamp set along with the “See a Silhouette” DSP (#149443) bring a fun artsy feel to these cards. After applying a simple ink color wash on the background and stamping the images I gave the background some texture with the “Subtle 3D Embossing Folder” (#151775). If you look closely you will see that I also ran the strip of DSP through the same folder. This technique really does make this DSP look like it’s painted on an artist canvas.

And no card is complete without accessories. I finished up by adding “Pearlized Doilies” (#146936), a small folded piece of “Granny Apple Green Textured Weave Ribbon (#146920), “Silver Metallic Thread” (#138402) and “Rhinestone Basic Jewels” (#144220).

2019 Stampin’ Up! Catalog

If you would like a copy of the current Stampin’ Up! Catalog just head over to my Catalog Page and fill out a catalog request form. If you are local and would like to stop by to pick one up contact me so I will set one aside for you.

BONUS DAYS!

Just a quick reminder that today is the Final day to shop online for Stampin’ Up! papercrafting products and be rewarded with $5 Bonus Days coupons. For each $50 you spend in July you will receive a $5 coupon to spend in August!

Bonus Days In a Nutshell:

Purchase Stampin’ Up! products HERE in my online Stampin’ Up! Store.
If your order is $50.00 to $99.99 you will receive a coupon code in your email worth $5 off to spend on Stampin’ UP! products in August!
If your order is $100.00 to $149.99 you will receive TWO coupon codes in your email worth $5 each, to spend on Stampin’ Up! products in August!
If your order is $150.00 to $199.99 you will receive THREE coupon codes in your email worth $5 each to spend on Stampin’ Up! products in August!
OK, you get the idea… there is NO LIMIT!
Don’t forget: orders over $150 also qualify for FREE merchandise from Stampin’ Up!

EXTRA! EXTRA!

If your Stampin’ Up! wish list is long then you may want to think about becoming a demonstrator.

When you join my Stampin’ Up! family between July 1 and August 31 and you will receive an EXTRA $30 to spend on your Starter Kit. It’s already the best deal in the catalog and now you get a little EXTRA! You will also receive an EXTRA $10 coupon code, which you can use the following month. CLICK HERE to find out more. Feel free to CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

Natalie’s First Solo Show

We are so very proud of this gal! At the end of 2017 Natalie was selected as one of the “Kid Artisans” for the Not Your Mama’s Big Holiday Market that took place in the Short North of Columbus.

With my help and the help of her sisters, Natalie spent hours prepping for the show… printing, cutting, matting and framing her beautiful art work. I thought I’d share a peek at some of her artwork and booth set up.

She had a lot of fun making buttons as well.

She had a wonderful day and enjoyed sharing her art with those who stopped by her booth. We are so thankful for everyone who came out to encourage and support her and her creative endeavors. If you would like to see more of Natalie’s work you can follow her over on her Instagram account @lightningstar1389.

You can also support Natalie and purchase her artwork at the Liberty Tree Artisan Market in Powell, Ohio on March 10th from 10am to 2pm. I invite you to stop by our Touch The Edge Studios family booth.

I am also working on getting some of Natalie’s art prints up on our online shop over at Touch The Edge Studios website. It’s still a work in progress, just like we are.

Blessings!
Anita C Haines
Create With Anita • Touch The Edge Studios

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Consider it Pure Joy Bible Journaling

With all the new interest in Bible Journaling I’ve had lots of questions and I thought I would share a little more with you on what I’m doing in my Jornaling Bible… and I have a FREE gift for you today!

At church our pastor has kicked off the New Year with a new sermon series called “1UP”. It asks us these questions…

• What if life was like a video game?
• As we make resolutions to better ourselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually, what if we could hit the restart button and have a do-over when we mess up?
• What if we had a hero who could give us the life we long to have? Continue reading →

Not Your Mama’s Craft Market

We are so excited and honored to be featured on the “Not Your Mama’s Craft Market“ today!
NYMCM is having the “Holiday” market in the beautiful Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Short North downtown Columbus tomorrow night! What is better than shopping handmade on a Friday evening and than taking a few steps out the door to tons of restaurants, shop and entertainment! Not only is the location amazing but also the venue itself offers more opportunities for entertainment and over 75 handmade vendors! Continue reading →

Bible Journaling

I’ve always been a note taker. There’s just something about having a pen or pencil in my hand and recording what I hear or experience that just brings things alive for me. I have notebooks and journals full of hand scribbled notes, ideas, and doodles. It’s fun to see that a couple of my kids are drawn to the same creative process and desire.

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Although I’ve always taken notes during church sermons and Bible studies but I’ve not really journaled onto the pages of my Bible other than the typical underlining and a few quick notes in the margin. I had always saved my thoughts for recording in a separate notebook or journal. But thanks to fellow artist Stephanie Ackerman I’ve been introduced to a whole new world of actually doing creative journaling IN my Bible. My favorite new group on Facebook is the Journaling Bible Community organized by artist Shanna Noel. It has changed the way I come to God’s Word each day. Continue reading →

GET AWAY THIS WEEKEND!!!

HELLO Stampers and Crafters!!! I HAVE A PLEA… and need help filling up spots…

My Fall STAMP CAMP Retreat Weekend is ONLY DAYS AWAY! I can’t wait to have a weekend away creating!

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You’re Made for God-Sized Dreams

Have you ever had a dream or desire that started as a quiet whisper in your heart?

For me it was a whisper that started out so subtle that for days, weeks or maybe even years it was drowned out or pushed aside as I moved through life’s daily tasks.

I even began to wonderful if I ever heard anything at all.

A few years ago I found myself going through life unable to see clearly. I was blindly operating on “auto-pilot”. When asked how I was doing I would even catch myself saying, “I’m surviving” or “Just trying to get through this day”. I had gotten trapped behind negative self talk and even started to believe this was as good as it was gonna get. Have you ever found yourself there? Continue reading →