We are so happy to have Greta as our June Guest Designer!  She has done an amazing job with Alphabet Soup so be sure to check out her work in the Design Team Gallery. 

Here is a little bit about sweet Greta:

I'm a small town girl living in a big world, made smaller through online connections. I've learned from my grandpa and have remained a kid at heart, trying my best to find joy in the little things and always have fun. I still love to play with bubbles, jump rope, chase shadows, and read children's books. Other hobbies besides scrapbooking include photography, knitting, hockey, and just about anything outdoors. I treasure the friendships I've made through scrapbooking and love being a part of the Vintage Plum community.

stamps off, it is also good for STAMPING ON!!! Maryangella told me about this! 

(Wet Paper Embossed Cat by Kate Pullen)

 I got online and found some instructions:

Here's How:

1. Tear off several sheets of toilet paper and place onto a deep plate or saucer. Wet thoroughly. The amount of sheets required will depend on the desired finished effect. More layers will give a thicker finish and are better for large designs. Start using 6 layers of double thickness toilet paper and experiment with variations.
2. When the paper is thoroughly wet, gently press out any air bubbles as these will spoil the finished image. Take the paper and carefully lay it on top of the stamp.
3. Using a soft dry cloth press the paper down onto the stamp until the image is clear.
4. Gently peel off the paper from the stamp. The wet paper is quite fragile so handle carefully. Lay on a flat surface to dry.
5. When the paper is completely dry, cut the waste paper away and color or use the image as required.
    

At this point, Maryangella used Glimmer Mist to get the colors and shades she wanted. Cool, uh?! 

Oh yeah!  She made some WAY CUTE projects using this technique.

She is sending me some pics today and I will get them posted in the Some Assembly Required forum with the instructions attached! 

So, be on the look out peeps!!!

Peace out! 

B

We’re happy to announce that, as of June 2009, we will be releasing our kits on the 1st of every month! The 10th of each month will always hold a special place in our hearts, but truth be told, we had initially landed on that date as a result of the printing process for our custom Vintage Plum papers. We’ve got that all sorted out now and we’re ready to move this thing to the 1st.

So, with that big news out of the way, we’re pleased to present to you the sneak peek for our June 2009 kit, Alphabet Soup. This kit is chock full of hearty ABCs. There are three exclusive Vintage Plum papers, as well as, product from October Afternoon, Cosmo Cricket, Jillibean Soup and many more of your favorite vendors.  Alphabet Soup also includes some awesome Etsy goodies and a beautiful, handmade felt flower made by our very own Jessica Wilson.

If you have been eyeing the May kit, and you also want to get your hands on the June kit, now is the time to sign up for a 3-month subscription to ensure you receive the May kit at the $26.99 price.  I would get it quick though because we only have 10 May kits left!

How inspirational is this window display?!  The decor is all made of books?!

Doesn't this just make you want to go to a thrift store and stock up on some vintage books?  Beth...I know you are shaking you head "yes"!  LOL!  I'm so inspired now!   I hope you all are too!  Can you imagine how wonderful these would look embelished with some goodies from this month's kit?!  *sigh*