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Ontario Scrapbook Expo...

Simple banners are the perfect touch!

When I hosted a baby shower for my soon-to-be-grandson and his lovely mommy, I knew what I wanted to do....LOTS & LOTS of banner garland!!!  Small and large ones...all in the shower colors. The setting was already so beautiful.  This simple touch was all we really needed. 

I strung them in front of the house to help guests find the party!

The process was simple.  I created a triangular template and traced it on the back of a piece of paper and then stacked several pieces together to cut on a heavy duty trimmer.  Punch some holes at the top and then string!  Don't worry about perfection...your guests won't notice!

living creatively for the cause

On Sunday, September 25th, Team mambi participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Orange County, California.  We are committed to "living creatively for the cause" and want to give back wherever we can.  It was a great day and a worthy cause.  Thank you to all of Team mambi for taking time out of your weekend to help support the fight against breast cancer!

 

Halloween mantle decorations...part 2

 

The Halloween mantle is coming along spookily!  I have a few more finishing touches to add before I'm ready to declare it finished.  So far, I'm loving it!

My second phase went a little something like this...

1. Find a funky mirror that I could paint glossy black!

This one would do just fine!

I taped off the mirror part and started spraying away. 

Abracadabra!!!!

And because the paint I was using had a matte finish....I topped it off with a glossy coat.

 

Perfect!

2. Cover wooden letters that spelled BOO with our specialty foil paper. 

I used Mod Podge to stick it down and then trimmed the contour with an X-Acto knife.

After the glue dried, I sanded the edges and painted the backs & insides black.  I love that you don't have to be too careful with your painting.  A little black on the edges and front just seems to fit the occasion.

3. Add more glitz and bling of course!

A few years ago, I covered 3 fake pumpkins with glitter.  This year I wanted to give them an equally sparkly friend. 

So....I painted another fake pumpkin black and covered it with orange rhinestones.

4. Arrange all decorations on the mantle.

I still want to add a mini banner and spiderwebs and then I'll post the finished project.

Happy Decorating!

live creatively.

stephanie

mambi breast cancer crop night at Michaels

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we have partnered with Michaels to help you show your support to those survivors in your life.  Mambi is sponsoring a Crop Night at Michaels in the month of October. 

You will learn all about techniques used to create an inspiring survivor banner for friends or loved ones battling and surviving breast cancer.

Check with an associate at your local Michaels store about signing up for the crop.  Space is limited....so sign up today!