Stamped Wedding Invitations at the Wedding Expo

Jenny and I were able to create really fresh wedding invitations, place cards, thank you notes, favor boxes, response cards, and more in a monstera motif. We used the medium and small monstera leaf, small and large monstera block, small monstera border, and large monstera panel stamps with kaleidacolor green multi color inkpad and a variety of fine and linen cardstock. Ben Franklin's ACUCUT and die collection was extremely helpful. I just LOVE the color palette!

Artwork above my desk: Adorable Microscope slide by Min

Min...where are you...miss you!!!! I adore this trinket Min made me. If you look closely, the "pouch" is made from double sided scapbook paper. die cut or trimmed with fancy scissors, embellished with flowers, 2 square brads, key chain with charm, ribbon, and of course...microscope slide pendant/ornament.

Microscope slide pendants and magnets

Mike led Stampclub one eve when we were able to create collages between microscope slides. In this one, I used the Fish Stamp, and Vintage Hula girl stickers from our "Aloha from Hawaii" sticker line. On the back I used a few of our postage/cancellation stamps for a "black and white" look.

It's a little fuzzy, tho at least you can get the idea...

Another Bodacious Bangle Bracelet...

I'm soooo addicted! I ordered more blank bangles and went crazy. I painted over 100 with Luminarte's radiant rain daubers...sponging the paints on. A bit of Lumiere paints for a little texture and more bling. This batch o bracelets are chunkier and super yummy! I went all out...sizes sm-xl. Flat, domed, thin to super thick. LOVE them...
I used the Islamic Border stamp, one of my favorites, and finally clear coated the bracelet with Tripple Thick by DecoArt.
Had a hard time giving this one up. Sent 60 to The General Store Gallery & Gift Shop in Kilohana, Lihue Kauai.

Woven Chevron Paper Bookmarks...

Reminder Stampclub this Mon nite...May 18
5:30-8p@ Rubber Stamp Plantation.

Art play nite/stress relief!
We'll be working with really cool "chevron" templates to make divine paper cut bookmarks ( or panels for cards, craft projects, scrapbooking, etc). These look like they're from a museum gift shop! This technique is easily finished...so you'll have a chance to make as many as you like. This is one of the "new" stampclub projects that coordinate with Lorena & Su's monthly "Art with Attitude" swap. However many you contribute, you will receive back!
What to bring...
yourself, perhaps a friend, $5 and a pupu.
We'll be scheduling projects for the next 6 months, so please come with ideas and techniques!
Pls call to let us know if you're coming! 591-2122

Upcoming events:
Sat. May 23 10a-12p Tropical Etch: etching glass block vase. Ben Franklin Market City.
Fri. May 29 5-10p. Wedding Expo: glass etching centerpieces, favors, wine glasses. Convention Center
Fri. June 6 2-9p. Kamehameha Alumni Luau. Full line of stamps, etc. Free temporary tattoos! Kamehameha campus.

Maunalua S.U.P. Ocean Clean Up, Sunday May 24th

Stand Up Paddlers, please come and join us for the:

Maunalua S.U.P. Ocean Clean Up: 2009
When: Sunday May 24th
Check in: Hui Nalu Canoe Hale at noon
Course: Hui Nalu to Waialae Beach Park

www.RubberStampPlantation.com is donating free "Stand Up!" or PaddleBoard Hawaiian Island Decal to the first 50 people to check in.

The first 50 people to check in will also receive a free long sleeve lycrajerzey by "Wet Feet"!!!

We will be showing you how to use a scoop technique to pick up opala w/ your paddle. We will also provide utility belts customized w/ a fold out mesh bag to hold the opala.

"Forming a Human Chain of Awareness in Maunalua Bay".

Enjoy free grinds and comradery at Waialae Beach Park to follow.

Sign up early at Wet Feet in Aina Haina, or email karen@wetfeet.biz, or alika@malamamaunalua.org

Be sure to check the Malama Hawai'i website for more information on
other ways you can malama Hawai'i at: www.malamahawaii.org