Heidi's Crafting Mecca: Gotham City Stampers

Marty's Sunday Sketch #8

12/20/2009 10:06:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (2)

Well, this is week 8--can't believe it! I am so excited about the edgy New York City sketch that Marty created this week. He loves to sneak off to the craft room and make his little creations. He then snaps a picture with his Blackberry and emails it to me. It's fun for him and I look forward to getting his cute email.

This is the sketch for this week. I thought for sure that our design team would make lots of city skyline cards. I was amazed as they emailed their designs to me this week! They are all so different and so beautiful. We would love to hear your comments and have you add your card.

You can do so by linking here:

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Created by Heidi Davenport

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Created by Eileen Bellomo

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Created by Pat Tillery

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Created by Jen Nagel

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Created by Heather Franz

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Created by Jenny Bonet

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This is a card designed by Jen Nagel inspired by Sketch #7.

Labels: Eileen Bellomo, Gotham City Stampers, Heather Cooper-Franz, Heidi Davenport, Jen Nagel, Jenny Bonet, Marty Bound, Marty's Sunday Sketch, Pat Tillery

Simple HOLIDAY LOUNGE Christmas Card

12/10/2009 12:00:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)

This was such a simple card using the really funky HOLIDAY LOUNGE Designer Series Paper. This retro pack of paper has really neat color combos that look cool on cards. I can't wait to use this paper for my holiday scrapbook pages. It's a nice twist on the traditional holiday colors. Get your pack today!

Labels: card making, Christmas cards, Gotham City Stampers, holiday cards, Holiday Lounge, retro papers

PATTERNED PINES Holiday Card

12/05/2009 10:09:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)

Once a month, several members of my MEETUP GROUP gather for our shoebox swap. We each prepare a project based on an inspiration project. I love these events because as much as I love teaching classes at THE MECCA, I love being able to be a student at the shoebox swaps. SO much fun!

Here is a vintage inspired holiday card that I made using PATTERNED PINES.

This is a close up of my glitter embossed tree.

And my button embellishments...

Labels: Gotham City Stampers, Heidi Davenport, holiday cards, meetup, Patterned Pines, vintage cards

Marty's Sunday Sketch #5

11/29/2009 09:17:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (1)

I can't believe we are into the fifth week of Marty's Sunday Sketch! Thank you for all of your views of this fun challenge! We would love to see your entries and comments!

Here is Marty's very graphic Sketch!

We would love to see your version of our sketch!

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Created by Heidi Davenport

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Created by Eileen Bellomo

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Created by Pat Tillery

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Created by Jenny Bonet

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Created by Jen Nagel

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Created by Heather Cooper-Franz

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Created by Tammy Christian

Labels: Card sketches, Eileen Bellomo, Founder's Circle, Gotham City Stampers, Heather Cooper-Franz, Heidi Davenport, Jen Nagel, Jenny Bonet, Marty's Sunday Sketch, Pat Tillery, Stampin' Up, Tammy Christian

Marty's Sunday Sketch #4

11/23/2009 08:06:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)

Welcome to Marty's Sketch #4! This sketch involves simple, graphic lines which allows for you to create simple cards which focus on a central image. I am really hoping that you will take a moment to create your own cards based on Marty's sketch. Take a moment to link your blog or online post to my blog. The Gotham City Stampers Design Team would LOVE to see your interpretation of the sketch. Also, please forward this blog post to your crafty friends and family.

Here is Marty's sketch that inspired the Design Team--

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Created by Heidi Davenport

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Created by Rocker Jen Nagel

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Created by Tammy Christian

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Created by JennyB. (Bonet)

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Created by Heather Cooper-Franz

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Created by Pat Tillery

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Created by Eileen Bellomo

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Labels: Eileen Bellomo, Gotham City Stampers, Heather Cooper-Franz, Heidi Davenport, Jen Nagel, Jenny Bonet, Marty Bound, Marty's Sunday Sketch, New York City, Pat Tillery, Stampin' Up, Tammy Christian

RemARKables BLOG TOUR DAY #4

11/22/2009 08:33:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)

Today's project was inspired by a lantern done by Heather, an amazing member of my Gotham City Stamper Downline. She did a fun lantern for Halloween and I was excited to recreate it for the holidays.

It is simply (3) 6X8 sheets of Designer Series Paper run through the BIG SHOT using the TOP NOTE DIE. The middle of each side if vellum stamped with SERENE SNOWFLAKES and embossed.

I picked up a small battery operated votive candle and put that inside the lantern. This picture is a little odd but I wanted you to see it all lit up!

Here is a close up of the snowflakes!

When I took the picture of the lantern, I put it on this table and put down a beautiful piece of paper. After I took the lantern off, I thought it would look pretty to keep the paper on the table under the candle that was originally there.

Our paper is a beautiful and simple way to add some color and holiday cheer to a table. It looks like a really elegant placemat! NICE!

Go and check out Jan Wakeland's Blog! She is amazing! http://www.remarkablycreated.com/

Labels: blog tour, Gotham City Stampers, Heidi Davenport, Holiday Mini Catalog, Jan Wakeland, paper lanterns, Remarkable Stampers

Marty's Sunday Sketch #3

11/15/2009 10:10:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (1)

Thank you so much to all of you that have stopped by and checked out Marty's sketches and our amazing creations! We really hope you take a moment to add your card--check out the bottom of this post. This week, I will be giving away one $20 gift certificate towards your Stampin' Up! purchase to one lucky random winner. To be entered into this contest, post your card by Saturday night (November 21st). I will be announcing the winner in Marty's Sunday Sketch Post #4. (You can be one of my current or a brand new customer to win! Yes, my Stampin' Up! Team IS eligible!)

Welcome Back for another wonderful sketch from Marty!

You can create your own cards using Marty's sketch and then upload it to your blog or online gallery. You can link your projects using Mister Linky with just a few clicks. Please pass this new weekly sketch challenge on to your friends and family!

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Marty's Sunday Sketch #3

Sunday Sketch #3 Created by Marty Bound while eating BRUNCH at Bleu Evolution in New York City

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Created by Heidi Davenport

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Created by Tammy Christian

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Created by Rocker Jen Nagel

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Created by Heather Cooper-Franz

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Created by Eileen Bellomo

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Created by JennyB (Jennifer Bonet)

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Created by Pat Tillery

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Labels: Card sketches, Eileen Bellomo, Gotham City Stampers, Heather Cooper-Franz, Heidi Davenport, Jen Nagel, Jenny Bonet, Marty's Sunday Sketch, Pat Tillery, Stampin Up, Tammy Christian

Simple Holiday Card-TWO TAGS BIGZ DIE

11/09/2009 10:40:00 AM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (2)

One of my favorite meetups is a monthly group were several of us meet and do a shoebox swap. We all create a card or project and bring enough for each person to make our project. I love teaching stamping but this event gives me an opportunity to LEARN new things from my creative crafty sisters!

This is a holiday card that I made. It was inspired by a card in a popular stamping magazine that I love! I enjoyed using Stampin' Up! paper and products in addition to some amazing vintage sheet music from my trumpet player fiance, Marty and fun goodies from my stash!

Labels: Big Shot, Gotham City Stampers, Heidi Davenport, holiday cards, sheet music, simple cards, Two Tags, vintage cards

Marty's Sunday Sketch #2

11/08/2009 06:57:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (7)

Welcome Back for another wonderful sketch from Marty!

You can create your own cards using Marty's sketch and then upload it to your blog or online gallery. You can link your projects using Mister Linky (at the bottom of this post). Please pass this new weekly sketch challenge on to your friends and family!

Marty's Sunday Sketch #2