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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Sponsoring Rubberstampchat January Sketch Challenge
This Month's Card Sketch Challenge is sponsored by us and was designed by Wendy Robinson. The theme is "Love Story" whether you love Paris, Chocolate or someone. We hope it will inspire you for this upcoming Valentine.
Create and post a similar card using one of the layout sample, on the Rubberstampchat thread located in the Mall AND upload it to us at this link OR email it to us as an attachment to Stampfrancisco@mac.com
Create and post a similar card using one of the layout sample, on the Rubberstampchat thread located in the Mall AND upload it to us at this link OR email it to us as an attachment to Stampfrancisco@mac.com
You can use any stamp you wish BUT if you use ONLY stamps from any of our 11 lines, we will DOUBLE the prize:
Stamp Francisco©
Art by Moonlight©
Bartholomew's Ink©
Eclectic Omnibus©
Hippo Heart©
Fruit Basket Upset©
Gumbo Graphics©
Imagine©
Ivory Coast Trading Poste©
Renaissance Art Stamps and Findings©
Artkeepers™
Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers©
Stamp Francisco©
Art by Moonlight©
Bartholomew's Ink©
Eclectic Omnibus©
Hippo Heart©
Fruit Basket Upset©
Gumbo Graphics©
Imagine©
Ivory Coast Trading Poste©
Renaissance Art Stamps and Findings©
Artkeepers™
Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers©
The PRIZES
$30.00 in our online store - Talent Winner
$25.00 in our online store - Runner Up
$20.00 in our online store - Lucky Winner (random drawing)
By using only our stamps the prizes would respectively be:
$ 60.00 in our online store - Talent Winner
$ 50.00 in our online store - Runner Up
$ 40.00 in our online store - Lucky Winner (random drawing)
The prizes will be issued in the form of Rubber Dividends™ credit PLUS a coupon to have them shipped at no charge!
Winners will be announced February 1st, 2010
$30.00 in our online store - Talent Winner
$25.00 in our online store - Runner Up
$20.00 in our online store - Lucky Winner (random drawing)
By using only our stamps the prizes would respectively be:
$ 60.00 in our online store - Talent Winner
$ 50.00 in our online store - Runner Up
$ 40.00 in our online store - Lucky Winner (random drawing)
The prizes will be issued in the form of Rubber Dividends™ credit PLUS a coupon to have them shipped at no charge!
Winners will be announced February 1st, 2010
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Cling Mounted Rubber Stamps
Now that I'm back I can't stop posting!!!
Forgot to mention that you will now see three options to purchase your rubber stamps. We've added a "Trimmed and Mounted on Cling Cushion" version.
The cart is unable to figure the correct shipping for this finish so ALL overcharges are refunded at time of shipping. If I am out of the country at the time of shipping, the overcharge will be refunded few days after my return.
Catherine
Forgot to mention that you will now see three options to purchase your rubber stamps. We've added a "Trimmed and Mounted on Cling Cushion" version.
The cart is unable to figure the correct shipping for this finish so ALL overcharges are refunded at time of shipping. If I am out of the country at the time of shipping, the overcharge will be refunded few days after my return.
Catherine
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Shame, Shame on me and Happy Thanksgiving to You
Oh my gosh! Its been 2 months since the last post! Shame, Shame, Shame!!! The kittens are now 13 weeks old, all over the place and no longer the last addition to the family. The last of the feral we were feeding is now a home cat. He's a huge black cat thereby his new name... Blackie! and to be more exact "Loverboy Blackie". I'll try to upload a photo by this weekend. Chica and the babies have discovered the bed and spend part of the night with us and some of the other cats... who are not too happy about it! Must say they are pretty rambunctious before going to sleep...good thing we have a King Size bed.
Today editing worked... here are some photos:
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and we send you our thanks for your friendship, the art some of you share with us and of course for choosing our stamps for your art projects.
I'm so behind... had 2 cataract surgeries and now see life in vivid colors instead of sepia but one eye has a lot of astigmatism and will need laser surgery to improve the vision. Patience, Patience... until early Spring for this final step. If you see crocked designed you'll know why... just kidding - LOL
Today we celebrated Thanksgiving two ways... DH had turkey the old fashioned way and I decided to sponsor a flock of turkey from Farm Sanctuary : Bubbles, Gideon, Mello, Olive, Rhonda and Hawthorne. Aren't they cute?
Got some gorgeous artwork from the talented Lynn Stevens and Wendy Robinson to upload to the blog and the site and some very nice ATC from my dear friend Hilde Van Barel from Belgium.
Starting Friday night I will be uploading the Christmas stamps from Renaissance Art Stamps, some Eclectic Omnibus and Art by Moonlight rubber stamps, new stamps from Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers, new Alice in Wonderland designs ... as many stamps as my fingers can type in the database each day between shipping the orders.
Will try to post a little more often.
Catherine
Today editing worked... here are some photos:
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and we send you our thanks for your friendship, the art some of you share with us and of course for choosing our stamps for your art projects.
I'm so behind... had 2 cataract surgeries and now see life in vivid colors instead of sepia but one eye has a lot of astigmatism and will need laser surgery to improve the vision. Patience, Patience... until early Spring for this final step. If you see crocked designed you'll know why... just kidding - LOL
Today we celebrated Thanksgiving two ways... DH had turkey the old fashioned way and I decided to sponsor a flock of turkey from Farm Sanctuary : Bubbles, Gideon, Mello, Olive, Rhonda and Hawthorne. Aren't they cute?
Got some gorgeous artwork from the talented Lynn Stevens and Wendy Robinson to upload to the blog and the site and some very nice ATC from my dear friend Hilde Van Barel from Belgium.
Starting Friday night I will be uploading the Christmas stamps from Renaissance Art Stamps, some Eclectic Omnibus and Art by Moonlight rubber stamps, new stamps from Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers, new Alice in Wonderland designs ... as many stamps as my fingers can type in the database each day between shipping the orders.
Will try to post a little more often.
Catherine
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Meet Chica or love at first sight!
While at the Frankfurt airport waiting for plane #2 to get back home, let me introduce Chica the newest addition to our family... well kinda....
Late August, my best friend and I took a week off at a fabulous spa Rancho La Puerta located in Tecate, Mexico. Upon arrival we were greeted by this lovely kitty and she and I bonded immediately. She became my little shadow and we slept together.
Late August, my best friend and I took a week off at a fabulous spa Rancho La Puerta located in Tecate, Mexico. Upon arrival we were greeted by this lovely kitty and she and I bonded immediately. She became my little shadow and we slept together.
Long story short, Chica was very thin and very pregnant. After a couple days of tribulations and the help of some wonderful folks at Rancho La Puerta ~ especially Yoreme ~ Chica had a passport, went thru immigration and became a full fledged American Citizen. After a lond day of travel - thankfully in the cabin - she reached Portland where a surprised Bill discovered the family had a new member. He immediately fell in love with her ~ even upon learning the next day ~ that we would shortly become grand parents.
A week later Chica gave birth to 5 beautiful black and white kittens. They were one week old when I left and turned 4 this week. They are now running around like crazy and very curious. Chica is a wonderful mother. She's about 1 year old and this is her second litter and of course, last litter.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Where am I?
Hong Kong?? Beijing?? nope... still in Paris. There is a relatively large Chinatown with a huge amount of shops and some decent food especially Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese but nothing close to what you can experience in San Francisco, San Jose, Orange County and from what I hear Vancouver, B.C. One more day and I'll be flying home!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Paris, Books and Bread
Watch out for some new rubber stamps and new collage sheets to come soon... I found a bunch of very old books and turn of the century trade cards at this Market for Old and Used Books held in Paris each weekend!
Breads and pastries from Max Poilane one of the world famous brothers Poilane breadmakers. I did indulge in the most buttery, moist and fattening Pain au Chocolat I have ever tasted!!!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Stempel Mekka 18
It is hard to believe that a week went by since we exhibited at Stempel Mekka in Germany on September 12 & 13. This was our ninth year and exhibitors came from the UK, Holland, USA, Sweden and of course USA. It is an occasion to see old friends and to make new friends.
We were busy and introduced with great success the very unusual and gorgeous charms from Renaissance Art Stamps... coming soon to our website.
My two wonderful friends Hilde from Belgium and Mel from Germany. I could not do the show without their help. Thank you to both of you.
Hilde and I.
Our British friends Fred and Carol from Stamp Attack.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Las Vegas, Part 1
Remember back in June we took a couple of day off? It was prompted by the fact that Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood were in concert in Las Vegas.
It was FANTASTIC!!
but excuse my French... for the moron that stood up and danced during 90% of the show and blocked the view of many. He was drunk and rude... redundant?
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It was FANTASTIC!!
but excuse my French... for the moron that stood up and danced during 90% of the show and blocked the view of many. He was drunk and rude... redundant?
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Sorry, this is not the best video since I tried to avoid "shooting" this guy and told to turn off the camera by security... but it will give you a feel of the concert.
Labels:
Eric Clapton,
Las Vegas,
Steve Winwood,
Vacation
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Flying Like a Bird
Last Friday we took the day off and went Skydiving in Shelton located near the Olympic Rain Forest in WA. The folks at Skydive Kapowsin were very nice. I jumped in tandem with Scott. Gorgeous location to jump. You get to see Mt Rainier from a way cool perspective! This was my first jump and I loved it!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy 4th of July!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Last Minute Father's Day Inspiration
Art 3056 Courtesy of Wendy Robinson
Stamps used Boy 23-108, PS I Love You 14-027, Happy Father's Day 65-032
Stamps used Boy 23-108, PS I Love You 14-027, Happy Father's Day 65-032
Monday, June 15, 2009
Bad blogger!
I know... writing has been quite a challenge and I'm a lousy blogger... but Sunday, I went to an antique books fair where I found some old German and French books and catalogs from which we will soon have new stamps for the Rubber Baby Buggy Bumper line.
In the meantime, we received this lovely Father's Day card from Wendy Robinson.
Rubber Stamps used: Young Boy 23-108, Happy Father's Day 65-032, Background Text 49-353
Also, if you are an animal advocate, the anti-chaining group Dog Deserve Better will be holding an annual Chain-Off from June 27 through July 12. Please help spread the word. To learn more about DogDeserveBetter click on the name of the organization.
In the meantime, we received this lovely Father's Day card from Wendy Robinson.
Also, if you are an animal advocate, the anti-chaining group Dog Deserve Better will be holding an annual Chain-Off from June 27 through July 12. Please help spread the word. To learn more about DogDeserveBetter click on the name of the organization.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day Thank You
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Collage Sheet CS030
Mother rubber stamp 106-1393
It's not too late! Use Digital Download collage sheets to create a last minute card like this one!
Art courtesy of Wendy Robinson
Mother rubber stamp 106-1393
It's not too late! Use Digital Download collage sheets to create a last minute card like this one!
Art courtesy of Wendy Robinson
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Mother's Day Tag
Isn't this little tag so sweet?
Collage Sheet CS030 from Art by Moonlight
ALL Collage Sheets are now AVAILABLE AS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD PDF
To My Mother 106-1393 from Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers
P.S. I Love You 14-027
Tag designed by Wendy Robinson
Collage Sheet CS030 from Art by Moonlight
ALL Collage Sheets are now AVAILABLE AS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD PDF
To My Mother 106-1393 from Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers
P.S. I Love You 14-027
Tag designed by Wendy Robinson
Labels:
Digital Download,
Mother's Day,
Tags,
Wendy Robinson
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