Final TAWS Project

Hi Everyone,

Today is bittersweet for me.  This is my last project as a design team member of TAWS. 

It was a hard decision for me to make to leave the team. I have been so busy lately creating for my -- soon to arrive-- first grandchild!  To say we are excited is an understatement! There just aren't enough hours in the day to go to work, care for my family, create, craft, blog and still devote the time needed to be an effective, responsible design team member.

I have been creating with Alison (designer/owner), for many years, on several different blogs.  She has truly been a great leader and an absolute joy to work with. I know Alison's business ventures will continue to grow by leaps and bounds.  She has surrounded herself with an awesome team of wonderful,  uber talented designers that will help her reach her dreams.

For today's card, I used the Alphabet Soup set to stramp the # 50.  I heat embossed in white to make it really pop.  The paper rosette is cut from Tim Holtz' Alterations die.



I will continue to create and blog.  In fact, I am currently working on a new blog that will be a place for me to post only the projects I make for my grandbaby.  I will post the name as soon as it is up and running.

Please stop back often and say hi.

Love,

Marcy

 

You

Hi All,

It's time for BE Inspired #7 at TAWS.

 

• Okay.. now the fun part.. here it is.. I want you to look at the photo and 

BE Inspired.. 

• Colors- Navy, Cream, Lt. Blue or Grey, Brown, (1 or all)
• shape, the fun rays, the circle clutch latch, or a purse
• take anything you like from any of the fun photos 
•  Whatever inspires you when you look at this photo.. Go with it.. use it, and BE Inspired!! :)
  
• You must use one of the Alley Way Stamps but don't worry if you don't have any we have freebies you can use in our Freebies section of the blog :) 

Prizes.. It's great to have prizes for all the effort put into it, right? .. 1st place will be hand picked by Alison..

You will receive 1 free stamp set of your choice, and a badge to proudly display on your blog.

• Random winner.. we will have one random winner, who will receive 1 free stamp set of their choice, and a winner's badge to proudly display on their blog..

-Feel free to upload your projects to our Creation BLVD. Flicker group for your chance to be spotlighted on the TAWS blog or our Facebook page where each month someone is randomly drawn for a stamp set of their choice!

we can't wait to see how you are inspired.. :)

I used the shape for inspiration.  The sentiment is from Fa-La-La.  The die cuts were made from Accent Essentials and popped with dimensionals.  I added Stardust Stickles for some glitz. 

 

Have a great day.

Hugs,

Marcy

Hi All,

It's gotta be a really quick post today as I am up to my eyeballs in crafting for my duaghter-in-love's baby shower.  I'll be posting these projects as I finish them.

Today I used Fa-La-La again for another Christmas card.  The ornament is just one of the wonderful images in this set from TAWS.  Colored with copics and stickles, this little ornament makes a big impact on the card.  Sorry, the picture really doesn't do it justice.

Pop on over to TAWS and see what the other DT gals made for you today.

Hugs,

Marcy

Reindeer Food

How adorable is this reindeer food poem.  It's from the Fa-La-La set from TAWS, again :)

This is such a super cute set.

The wooden tote is from AC Moore and only cost about $1.00.  I painted it white then covered it with reindeer paper.  The lines are very easy to trace and cut.  I used mini marshmallows as the reindeer food. 

I think it makes a very cute little gift for Christmas.  

I hope you go over to TAWS and grab this set.  It is so versatile!

Have a great day.

Hugs,

Marcy



Fa-La-La

Fa-La-La!!

Again, we are having Christmas in July.  This is my favorite sentiment from the Fa-La-La set from TAWS.

Of course there are many other images and sentiments in the set, but I just love saying Fa-La-La!  HeeHee.

I used this thick felt bird that I bought from AC Moore last year for $1.00.  It was meant as an ornament, but I loved it so much I bought several different shapes for my paper crafting.



Have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hugs,

Marcy

TAWS Be Inspired Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I hope you had a great July 4th holiday. Today is a new Be INspired challege at TAWS. 

 Aren't these little matchbook notepads adorable? I love 'em.

I used the new set Fa-La-La to decorate these. 

This is your inspiration photo

RULES

• Okay.. now the fun part.. here it is.. We want you to look at the photo and BE Inspired.. 
• Colors- red, green, blues, pinks, teals, lime, (1 or all)
• snow, outside, snowflakes, words, candy canes, trees, stocking, scarfs, holly, bows
• take anything you like from any of the fun photos 
•  Whatever inspires you when you look at this photo.. Go with it.. use it, and BE Inspired!! :) I can't wait to see what you come up with.. (let us know how you were inspired)

• You must use one of the Alley Way Stamps but don't worry if you don't have any we have freebies you can use in our Freebies section of the blog :) 

• Prizes.. we have to have prizes for all the effort put into it right?  1st place will be hand picked by me.. will receive 1 free stamp sets of their choice, and a badge to proudly display on their blog.
• Random winner.. we will have one random winner, who will receive 1 free stamp set of their choice, and a winners badge to proudly display on their blog..

-Feel free to upload your projects to our Creation BLVD. Flicker group for your chance to be spotlighted on the TAWS blog or our Facebook page where each month someone is randomly drawn for a stamp set of their choice!

we can't wait to see how you are inspired.. :)

This challenge goes until July 19th at NOON! TAWS Time! (MTN)

 

 

 

Baby Girl

Hi Guys,

I made this little favor gift  using TAWS sets Reel Time and Priceless Joy.

These little bottles are from AC Moore in their party favor aisle.  And how cute are these duckie candies?

I hope you go over to The Alley Way Stamps and check out the other great projects my DT sisters created today.

Have a wonderful, safe July 4th!!

Hugs,

Marcy

Christmas in July

I know it's July, but it's never too early to start making your Christmas cards and gifties.

This adorable snowman is from the newest set at TAWS.  Aptly names, Fa-La-La, I think you will love the images and sentiments in this set.

I paper pieced the snowman's hat.  And colored him with Copics.

I hope you go over to TAWS and check out the new July release stamp sets.

I'll see you tomorrow with another Taws project.

Hugs,

Marcy

Day 3 Peek TAWS

Hi All,

We are on day 3 of peeks at The Alley Way Stamps.  

  Continuing, with my "anything but a card" theme,  I made a picture frame.  This cute little frame is from

AC Moore and cost only $1.00. 

 This beautiful flamingo is from the set, Tropic Topic. I colored the flamingo with copics. From a second image, I coated the wing with Stardust Stickles and then  popped it with dimensional foam dots. The leaves, also from Tropic Topic, got a good thick coat of  Glossy Accents.  I love the new set Alphabet Soup, which I used for Florida and 2012.  Not only is Alison's font just adorable, it is so versatile. I forsee using this on many future projects. 

The adorable subjects in my photo are my Daughter-in-Love and my Great Nephew.

Don't forget we are still hopping.  For you chance to win a stamp set check out this blog entry for details.

Have a great day,

Hugs,

Marcy

TAWS BLOG HOP

I am your last DT stop on the hop

Behind the Alley SNEAK PEEKS!!! 

I can't believe it is almost JULY already!! WOW!!! 

We are so excited to have 4 new girls join us.. and remember that means you get to see 4 more sneak peeks.. Yay!!

It's Behind the Alley for the next 4 (weekdays) days..   There are 3  new sets from The Alley Way Stamps that you can buy on July 1st in our shop. 

Who doesn't love free stamps?? Here are some things you can do for a chance to win one of the new sets. THREE people will win! 

1-Comment on The Alley Way Stamps Blog  

2-Comment on the DT girls blogs (below)

3-Comment on the taws posts for the next 4 weekdays

4-Post about it on facebook or your blog

5-Like us on Facebook

( you can pick and choose which ones you want to do.. but the more you comment the better chance you have to win)   You have until June 30th to leave comments.

Here are the DT blogs to visit

• Alison 
• Annette 
• Arielle
• Barb 
• Danielle
• Jingle
• Laurel 
• Lyndal
• Marcy Schwarz

I used the new set, Tropic Topic to make this adorable little shadow box.

Wait until you see this set...it is just the cutest ever!

 

I sponge-painted the box.  The frame had the perfectly sized flat area for me to stamp the word monkey.

After coloring and cutting the money out I attached it to the back wall using a piece of straw and glue dots!

 

 

 

 

Now, go on back to TAWS a let us know which creation is your favorite.

 HUGS,
Marcy

 I recently came back from a fabulous cruise vacation and can't get the sun and sea off my mind.  Luckily, two of the stamp sets that Alison, at TAWS, released this month are are fun, ocean themed images and sentiments.  This one is from Sea Mates.

This cards has to be one of my favorites of all time.  We had a square porthole on the ship, but this is what my mind's eye sees when I think of portholes.

Using Nesties, I cut out the porthole.  Then I colored some pearls in grey to look like those screws around the porthole.  I have some really cute sea themed charms in my stash, so I used the shell.  The sentiment is also from Sea Mates.



The card bottom flips down before you can lift the front flap.

I;ve submitted this to Tuesday Throwdown  - window cards

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

As always, I really appreciate it!

Hugs,

Marcy

Ocean of Love

Happy Tuesday!

I just love this jelly fish.  He is so happy and goofy looking, right?  He is in the set, Castaways, from TAWS. 

I colored him with copics and then put on a light coat of Stickles Diamond so he can match the background paper.

This double-z fold card is very easy to make and is very dramatic in person.  Here is a great tutorial with

all the measurements.

The sentiment is from the same set, Castaways. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Marcy

Turtley Awesome!

Hi All,

I am loving the new set from TAWS named Sea Mates.  This set has so many adorable images with punny sentiments that just make you smile.

I colored Ms. Turtle with copics and added some Stardust Stickles on her shell for some girly glitz.

Have an awesome weekend.  Thanks for stopping by again today.  I so appreciate it!

Hugs,

 Marcy



Perfect Couple

Hi Everyone,

Today I made an anniversary card for my hubby.  We have been married 34 years.  He always has, and always will be...my best friend.

I used the new release set from TAWS named Sea Mates.  This is an adorable set filled with wonderful images and punny sentiments.  I used the bow from Bite Size to make the walrus into a girlie girl!

I used the embossing folder named Spots & Dots from Cuttlebug.  The flower was made with EK Success Scallop Circle 2" punch.  The flourish is from Sizzix.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Marcy

Sealed With a Fish!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
* $10 Gift Certificate 



The Stamping Boutique
* Winner’s Choice of 3 Digis

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* $15 Gift Certificate
 

For my project for Under The Sea, I used the newly released stamp set by The Alley Way Stamps

named Sea Mates.  This is a great set with some adorable images and punny sentiments to go with them.

The fish facing left is the actual image, but I wanted one to face it for a kiss so I used the stamping technique called reverse image stamping.  I found this tutorial from Bo Bunny that will show you how easy it is to reverse any stamp.

I colored these guys with copics then put on a nice thick coat of Crystal Effects so my fisies will shine!

I hope you go over to DYSU and check out the other DT projects....you will be inspired!

Hugs,

Marcy

you Blow my mind

Welcome to Day 3 of The Alley Way Stamps Peeks! 

I love this guy!  He's from the new set named Castaways.  This set is loaded with adorable sea creatures and great punny sentiments to go along with them. 

I colored this cutie with copics.  I also colored the pearls with the copics to make sure they matched.  The paper is from Bo Bunny. 

Don't forget the hop is still going on, so if you haven't visited yet, I hope you go to TAWS and follow the hop so you can have the chance to win some great prizes...you have until tomorrow!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs,

Marcy

SNEAK PEEK BLOG HOP

                         Behind the Alley SNEAK PEEKS!!! 

I can't believe it is almost JUNE already!! WOW!!! Well...

It's Behind the Alley for the next 4 (weekdays) days.. and we are ready to share with you samples and give you a little sneak peek of what June has in store for you.   There are 3  new sets from The Alley Way Stamps that you can buy on June 1st in our shop. You want to come back each week day, for the next 4 days to see more creations from the TAWS DT.. you won't want to miss this..

To get you jazzed up about our new release we have some free stamps to offer! WHOOHOO right! :) 

these are some ways you can enter to win.. please leave a separate comment for each one you do...

1-Comment on The Alley Way Stamps Blog  

2-Comment on the DT girls blogs (below)

3-Comment on the taws posts for the next 4 days

4-Post about it on facebook or your blog

5-Like us on Facebook

( you can pick and choose which ones you want to do.. but the more you comment the better chance you have to win) THREE people will picked to receive one of the new sets! You have until March 31st to leave comments.

Here are the DT blogs to visit

• • Alison Spelman
  • Annette Allen
  • Barb Murphy
  • Laurel Seabrook
  • Lisa Lara
  • Marcy Schwarz (me)

So lets get hoppin.. don't forget to come back to this blog post at TAWS and tell us what you think :)

I love making these little party favor gifties.  The stamps I used are from the new set named

Reel Time. 



Hugs,

Marcy

Sweet Baby Mine

Hi Everyone,

Isn't this one of the cutest babies ya ever saw?  Hee Hee, I think so!  This is my Great Nephew, Evan.

I am working on a board book scrapbook for my niece; his Mom.

I love making these board books.  I buy them for $1.00.  After I cut  the books apart, I sand the pages so that the papers have some "tooth" to grab onto.  I always use gel medium as the adhesive.  I have found through the years that this is the best glue for these books. 

The title is stamped with The Alley Way Stamps set, Mad Gab. 

As I finish the pages, I will post them.

Have a great day and thank you again for stopping by.

Hugs,

Marcy



Welcome Neighbor

Happy Thursday,

This is the first of two posts today.

I made this card using 2 stamp sets from TAWS.  Alison's sentiment sets are so versatile.  You can really make any sentiment that you need by mixing and matching her sets.

For neighbor and new I used this month's new set named Mad Gab.  Welcome is from Jibber Jabber. 



The houses are cut from a sticker made by 3 Birds Designs. 

Our BLOG HOP with Ribbon Caoursel is still going on, so I hope you check out yesterday's post here and follow the HOP...there are some great prizes to be won!

Please check back later for my DYSU challenge post.

Thanks so much.

Hugs,

Marcy