Yesterday I shared with you a video where you could hear more about how Stampin' Up! got started from our co-founder and CEO, Shelli Gardner. In that video, Shelli mentioned showing everyone how to make a Home Decor project. Here is the video where you get to see Shelli made this project!
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Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com
This is an awesome video featuring Shelli Gardner - co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up!. It explains how Stampin' Up! gets started and the way Stampin' Up! runs today.
Shelli talks about showing you how to make a home decor project at the end of this video. This is actually done in a separate video which I will share that with you tomorrow so be sure to check back!
Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com
I had a class for Stampin' Up! demonstrators that are part of my group on Sunday. Here is one of the projects that we did.
I have been making these little boxes in all different shapes for many occasions using different punched art on the cover. This time I thought it would be neat to use my punches to create a bear. Sophia and Andrea created a version of this cute little bear. I decided to make it and add some of my own touches to it.
The side view of the box shows the punched scallop eyelet border around the lid.
I did a lot of sponging around the pieces of the bear, the box lid and the edges of the box itself to create dimension and detail. Faux stitching finishes off the box and the stitching on the bear.
I hope you enjoyed today's project. If you would like to receive email updates of my blog posts, be sure to go to the link in the left column, about half way down to sign up.
See you all soon and thanks for stopping by!
Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com
The day after the Leland and Gray varsity boys baseball team won their second straight Division 3 State Championship, there was a parade on the common out in front of the high school. The kids start off in the parking lot of Mary Meyer Stuffed Toys where they are paired up with fire trucks from their home towns.
Before heading up to the common for the parade, we stopped by Mary Meyer and took this picture of Cody with the trophy. You can see the fire trucks starting to line up behind him.
Cody rode on the Wardsboro Fire Truck along with his long time buddy, Chris Marcucci and assistant coach Greg Marcucci. Here they are coming down Route 30 heading toward the high school.
This is a close-up of Cody and Chris when the firetruck parked in front of the school. Chris is holding the trophy.
Below is the cake (n green and white) celebrating the championship!
Here is a close-up of the seniors on the team along with the two coaches. From left to right in the photo are assistant coach Greg Marcucci, Chris Marcucci, my son Cody in the middle, Paul Symanski and the coach Tom Russell on the right.
Great way to end a season guys!
Lynn
As most of you know, my son, Cody has been in the baseball finals the last couple weeks. I have been a "Leland and Gray Groupie" following the team around and cheering them all on. Last night I even lost my voice by the 5th inning (most people I know can't believe it, but it's true!). I woke up this morning with a scratchy, sore throat and I couldn't talk. I certainly did my share of screaming last night!
So let me tell you about last night's game held at the University of Vermont's Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont. We were there for our final game of the season and looking to defend our title of Division 3 Vermont State Champions.
Cody played an awesome game. He made an incredible catch in the 6th inning and scored the winning run in the bottom of the 7th (both of which you can hear about and see on the TV news video link below!). His name is in all of the papers and he was even featured on two of our local news channels.
The above picture was taken at the end of the game last night after the trophies were presented to the team. Cody is the one up on the shoulders on the left with his baseball hat on. Woo hoo Rebels!
You can check out the articles and videos here:
WNNE-TV 31 News and WPTZ-TV 5 News Video (Cody happens to be the one with the sunglasses holding the trophy at the start of this video too!)
WCAX-TV 3 Article and Video (you need to click on the link next to the video camera)
Burlington Free Press Newspaper
Brattleboro Reformer Newspaper
Way to end the season Leland and Gray and what a way for Cody to end his senior year!! Our sports banquet is being held Monday night. I can't wait!
Thanks for stopping by!
Lynn Larson (proud mom of Cody Larson #7) - www.learntostampandscrap.com
I told you that the end of the school year is a little hectic. Not only is this Cody's senior year with graduation coming up in a couple of weeks, but he had two proms to attend, applied for college at the last minute and plays varsity baseball for Leland and Gray. His baseball team has a 13-2 record and placed #1 in the state and in their league for the regular baseball season.
The team is heading off to the playoffs for their division this week with 2-3 games each week for the next two weeks. The team won the division championships last year and is looking to defend their title this year. The final game of the playoffs is taking place at the University of Vermont's field in Burlington, Vermont. That field is HUGE and equipped with stadium lights. It is like watching a major league baseball game when you go there to watch a game. it is great fun watching the game "up north". The only downfall is that game is 3 hours travel time each way from us!
Wish us luck the next two weeks. The Rebels are looking to clench the division championship title again this year. It would be an awesome way for Cody to finish off his senior year!
Take care,
Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com
I am making room in my craft studio and decided to sell some of my previously retired stamp sets that I have been hording. Some of them are sets that I kept for scrapbooking but now I need more room and need to find them a loving new home!
Today I listed a BUNCH of my retired stamp set stash on Ebay and will have a TON more stamp sets and accessories to add. Many sets that I have are NEW and UNMOUNTED. Others are mounted and barely used. Of course, there are some "loved" stamps with some staining, but they are in excellent stamping condition.
Some of the stamp sets that I have listed are:
I will be listng many more items on ebay so please feel free to stop back frequently to take a look. You can find the items listed HERE.
Thanks for stopping by today and be on the lookout for the "Last Chance" list of Stampin' Up! stamp sets that will be leaving us at the end of this month to make room for the new sets coming in our new catalog in July!
Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com
I have certainly been among the missing this past week. The end of the school year always seems crazy and I don't manage to get on the computer much.
About two weeks ago I shared photos of Cody's senior prom at Leland and Gray. This weekend, Cody had another prom to attend. This time it was for his girlfriend, Ginny's prom for Twin Valley High School in Wilmington, VT.
I wanted to share just a couple of photos from last night with you. Here are the flowers that Cody got for Ginny. Since she is so tiny, we ordered a petite wristlet with miniature white roses.
Here is a picture of the handsome young lad just as he finished dressing. His hair is still wet and tossled but he still looks "stinkin' cute" - even if I must say so myself:))
Ok, I bet you want to see the cute couple together - don't you? Here they are...
Proms are now over for the year - yeah! It is awesome to see everyone all dressed up though!
Thanks for indulging in my prom sharing again this week:))
Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com
Check out this video from Stampin' Up! showcasing window sheets.
Thanks for stopping by!
Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com
Today is the day to announce the winner of my blog candy offered after the Blog Tour. Thank you to all of you who took the time to leave all those great comments on the stencil projects that I shared this month here on my blog. If you missed them, you can check the samples out here:
http://www.learntostampandscrap.com/learn_to_stamp_and_scrap_/decor-stencils/
Now, on to the winner.....
Congratulations to Cheri from Ohio! This is her winning comment on the stencil projects:
Cheri won this card made using Decor Stencils from me.
Cheri, please EMAIL ME with your mailing address and I will pop your blog candy in the mail for you tomorrow. Congratulations again!
Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com