Learn to Stamp and Scrap with Lynn Larson

Tina's Halloween Display

While at Tina's this week, she had a cute Halloween display in her stamp studio made up of items she did at a recent Halloween Stamp Camp.  They were so cute, I thought I would share them with you.

 

The class Tina had consisted mostly of items created using our Decor Elements.  You can see them on the two glass items in this photo.  The little boxes with the bats shown on the left and right sides of the photo are samples from our weekend stamping event at the Dolce in Basking Ridge, NJ back in August.

I just love Halloween, don't you?  Which is your favorite project in this photo?  Leave a comment and let me know!

Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com

Crochet Cowl and Fingerless Gloves - Thank you for your orders!

Thank you so much for all of you that have been ordering my crocheted cowls and fingerless gloves.  I will start work on them on Thursday and get my first batch out in the mail on Monday, November 1st.

If you missed the information, you can refer to my original posts for CUSTOM COWLS and FINGERLESS GLOVES.

Many of you are purchasing these items for friends and families for the holidays.  Remember that I am creating these items just for you so be sure to leave me plenty of time to get them made and delivered to you in time for the holidays.  Right now, I am still accepting more orders where I can guarantee holiday delivery.

Here is the pricing info:

Cowls:  $20 each plus $4 shipping for your first item ($2 shipping for each additional item)

Fingerless gloves:  $15 each plus $4 shipping for your first item ($2 shipping for each additional item)  

Please be sure to email me soon if you would like to order your items  as gifts for the holidays!  I am a busy beaver creating for craft fairs, holiday gift shows and custom holiday gifts to ship to you.  I want to be sure to get everyone's order made in plenty of time!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com

Snowflake Coaster

 

Here is a little coaster that I made for our INKredible Shoebox Swap on Saturday.  We had two sessions for the swap and this was the project I did for the first session.

I used Stampin' Up!'s new fabric adhesive to create this project - easy peasy!  This could easily be turned into an ornament, an embellishment on garland or hanging from ribbon with other items from the ceiling or a doorway...

 

Here are Debbie and Mena working on their projects.  So much fun and we had such great projects to do!

I am still up at the cabin today - heading home later this afternoon.  Having a blast - great company, great food, tons of stamping, and CHOCOLATE!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crocheted Cowl - Taking Custom Orders

Yesterday I shared with you a pair of fingerless gloves and matching scarf that I made out of Alpaca and Silk yarn.  I have gotten two custom orders just from that post.  

I love having nice, warm accessories on cold days.  I especially like having a warm neck so the rest of my body stays warm while I am outside.    

 

I wanted to try something  a little different than scarves so I started making a few cowls.   I have to say that I really love them.  First I made one in burnt orange using a nice, soft, chunky yarn.  This one really keeps you toasty!  It is like that warm cup of tea or hot chocolate just for your neck.

 

I wanted to try making a lighter and dressier cowl next.  I had this beautiful green, 100% Alpaca yarn that I thought I would try.  It is softer and more flexible than the chunky cowl.  I actually wore this the other day and just love it.  It can be worn with or without a turtleneck.  It can also be worn inside the collar of a fleece or as an added accent over a crewneck sweater to give your sweater a different look.

I have become so addicted to crocheting again that I decided to make them a new addition to the handmade crafts I offer for sale.  You will be able to order these directly from me by email, at my craft fairs or at my studio / holiday gift open houses.  

Here is what I need for your custom order: 

• Do you want the chunky or dressy cowl? 
• What color would you like it in?
• Let me know the measurement around your head (going across your forehead) and whether you want a tighter or looser fitting cowl so I can get an idea of what size to make for you.    
• Price:  $20 each plus $4 shipping and handling (in the United States).  Order more than one - shipping is only $2 for each additional item.

You can also order any of the other crocheted items I will be sharing with you here on my blog.  Just check out the "for sale" category to see the variety.  Be sure to check back often as I will be continually adding more items for sale.  (This is only my second post there.)  Some of the items that I have been working on and will be sharing include crocheted hats, flower headbands and baby booties. 

Cold and blustery days are upon us.  With the holidays just around the corner, why not give the gift of warmth by ordering these functional and handmade items today?  Looking for an item that I haven't shown yet?  Just ask if I can create it.   

Happy crafting and thanks so much for stopping by!

Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com

Crochet Crazy...

I have been crocheting since I was a teenager.  Now I am not going to tell you how many years that is - especially since today is my birthday.  I don't want to give away the age:))

 

I probably haven't crocheted anything in the last 10 years or so.   I was just into other things.  THEN I decided that I wanted a pair of those fingerless gloves made out of a really nice yarn - like Alpaca.  So...I went to the yarn shop and grabbed a skein of yarn and made a pair. 

I had some leftover yarn so I decided I would make a scarf to match the gloves.  This yarn is so soft.  It is a combination of Alpaca and silk.  So heavenly to work with and touch.

 

Here is the completed set.  I just love how they turned out!

I went to a Sheep and Wool Festival a couple weeks ago that was in Tunbridge, VT with my good friend, Carol Millay.  I got some more fabulous yarn while there and I can't seem to stop crocheting!  I have made a ton of things and will share some of those with you in future posts as well.

I have some "top secret" Stampin' Up! craft projects to share too.  I have to wait until after this weekend to share them though.  I am heading to NJ again to my upline, Tina Rosenkrans' for a fabulous weekend - two days in NJ for an overnight and a double shoebox swap (I will be making 20 projects while there - yeah!) and then off to the cabin in the Catskills for Saturday night through Monday.  I cannot wait!  What a fabulous way to spend my birthday weekend!!!

More to come, so stay tuned.

Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com