Halloween

I am sad Halloween is almost over - I really love Halloween.  But, when Halloween is over that means all the holidays are here which I love too!  I had seen lots of people make pumpkins with this punch and had to try it out too.  So cute!
Stamps: Wicked Cool
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Brights Designer Series Paper Stack, Wicked Fun Specialty DSP, Big Shot, Little Leaves die, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, 1 3/8 circle punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Eyelet Border punch, 1 3/4 oval punch, SNAIL, stampin' dimensionals, white gel pen
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6x6 Desktop Calendar Scrapbook

Do you want a great gift giving idea?!  Then come to my 6x6 Calendar scrapbook stamp camp!  This 12-month calendar flips to have the month and scrapbook page showing.  It is also detachable!  So when the year is over all you have to do is detach the pages and insert them into our 6x6 scrapbooks!  Think how much fathers, mothers, grandparents, teachers, and others would love to see these special pictures on their desks each day.  And what a fun treat it will be to flip to the next month!  You could give them to anyone and let them put the pictures on themselves.  Or put the pictures you want on there!  This will be a great gift!

Date: YOU CHOOSE!  Tuesday, November 16, OR Friday, November 19
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: My house
RSVP is a MUST!  I  have to order these 6x6 calendars - so I won't have any extras if you don't RSVP.  The cost is $30 and includes the calendar and all your supplies to make the 24 6x6 pages!  Please bring your own adhesive.  Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 9 (or sooner!!), via phone or email.

Lovely as a Tree

At my last workshop the hostess wanted to do fall themed cards.  This is one of the cards that the guests made.  We used the Versamark ink pad and Stampin' Pastels to make the trees have the different colors to them.
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Curly Cute
Ink: Versamark, Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy
Paper: More Mustard, Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy, Naturals Ivory
Accessories: Sponge daubers, Stampin' Pastels, Big Shot, Polka dots embossing folder, sponge, stampin' dimensionals
Order your supplies here!

Stampin' Up! Holiday Bundles - SAVE 20%!

Announcing the ABC's of the Perfect Handmade Holiday.  Starting TODAY, Stampin' Up! is offering an opportunity to purchase select products--perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts--at a 20 percent discount!  

 

CLICK HERE to open and print the Holiday Bundle List.  Includes French and Spanish options.

Things to Remember:

• Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• You must use the bundle item codes provided. The 20 percent discount will not be applied if individual bundle item numbers are entered separately.
• Order on-line by Thursday, December 16, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Don't forget about my Christmas Card Stamp Camp this Saturday, October 23, from 4pm-8pm - call/email me if you want to attend!

Hostess Gift

I had a workshop last night and this is one of the gifts I gave my wonderful hostess.  It's a little box with four 4x4 cards with matching envelopes.  It was super easy to make.  Isn't it adorable?  I found the directions for the box here.

If you are interested in hosting your own workshop to get your own box of monogrammed cards, contact me by phone/email and we'll set a date!

Stamps: Broadsheet Alphabet
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, rhinestones, scallop punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, whisper white taffeta ribbon, whisper white satin ribbon, SNAIL, sticky strip, stampin' dimensionals, Rich Razzleberry DSP, 2-way glue pen, dazzling diamonds glitter, Frost White Shimmer Paint.
Order all your supplies here!

Northern Hearts

The colors on this Christmas Card are a little different - but I really like it! 
Stamps: Northern Hearts, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Certainly Celery, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories: White e.p., heat tool, Big Shot, Polka Dots embossing folder, white gel pen, paper piercing tool.

Order supplies here!

Stamping is easy! Just ask my 5 year old!

I just found these pictures on my camera from a couple of weeks ago.  I can't believe I forgot to post them!  Brenalee got invited to a friend's birthday party.  I had her stamp the wrapping paper and matching card.  She loves to stamp.  It's so easy!

UPS Man

I love it when the UPS man drops boxes off at my door!  Excuse me while I go play with my new toys :)  I promise to show you what I make with them!

Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

When: Saturday, October 23, 4 p.m. 

What: Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.   

Where: My house

RSVP: Please call me/email me by October 16 to reserve your spot!

 

Ready to get a head start on your Christmas cards?  Five designs will be available for you to create 15 cards - 3 of each design.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20 includes envelopes!  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   

Lovely as a Tree

I wanted to try another shape with the Top Note die.  I love how versatile that Top Note die is!  I embossed the tree in gold, then colored over it with a blender pen in Cajun Craze, Garden Green, and Crumb Cake.

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ink:Versamark, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Hemp Twine, gold embossing powder, blender pen, sponge, Round Tab XL punch, gold brads, 1/16" hole punch

Order your supplies here!

Cute as a Bug

My cute little niece is turning 5.  What little girl doesn't like sparkles, pink and purple?! 
Stamps: Cute as a Bug

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Ink: Blushing Bride, Craft Perfect Plum

Accessories: Big Shot, Dazzling Diamonds, Two-Way Glue Pen, White Grosgrain, sponge, heat tool, clear embossing powder, perfect polka-dots embossing folder, eyelet border punch, snail

October Newsletter

Happy October, Stampers!

Just a few notes for October.

Stampin’ Up! has just announced a new website dedicated to My Digital Studio projects  http://mydigitalstudio.net/.  Be sure to check it out.  It’s a great on-line community to share your MDS projects, receive tips on how to use the program, and interaction with other MDS lovers.

Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m. Project Night!  Come join me and others who love to stamp and work on your own projects!  Please bring all your own supplies (adhesive, cardstock, etc.)  I will have my Stampin' Up! tools available for you to use.  Fee: FREE!  Let me know you are coming by Monday, October 11.

Tuesday, October 19, 9:30 a.m. Project Day!  I'm wondering if we have a few people who are home in the day and would rather come work on projects in the day.  Come join me and others who love to stamp and work on your own projects!  Please bring all your own supplies (adhesive, cardstock, etc.)  I will have my Stampin' Up! tools available for you to use.  Fee: FREE!  Let me know you will be coming by Monday, October 18.

Saturday, October 23, 4 p.m.  Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.    Ready to get a head start on your Christmas cards?  Five designs will be available for you to create 15 cards - 3 of each design.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20 includes envelopes!  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by October 16.  (A picture of all 5 cards will be posted by Oct. 11.)

Receive a free Craft tote when you sign up to become a demonstrator on or before

October 18.  This tote was an exclusive item from Convention this past summer.  Contact me for more information and the awesome benefits I receive from being a demonstrator.  Congratulations to Rebecca, who already took advantage of this offer and received her beautiful tote for free! 

This is a picture of the free tote!  Can you imagine all your supplies in there?!  SO cute! Tip: Shown are all the stamps and accessories you get in a starter kit!  Get $350 (including tote) worth of products all for only $175!

Clearance Rack

Stampin' Up! has just added more products to their clearance rack!  The prices listed below are the preferred prices you get by ordering from my website!

Bold Brights (some current, some retired colors) textured 12x12 Cardstock - order it here for $3.99 

1/2" Library Clips - order them here for $1.99

Bold Brights (some current, some retired colors) Water Color Wonder Crayons - order them here for $7.99

Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon - order here for $3.49

Antique Brass Build-A-Brad - order them here for $2.99

And there is so much more here!  Check it all out!

Baroque Motifs

I saw these colors on the Color Coach and thought they looked nice.  I put them together and they are gorgeous!  Love it - and it looks so much better in person too!  I did a joy fold card - it's fun to have different folds for cards sometimes!

Stamps: Baroque Motifs

Paper: Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Naturals Ivory

Ink: Baja breeze, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Build-a-Brad, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die, Scallop circle punch XL, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge, SNAIL, 1/2" circle punch

Order supplies here!

Wonderful Favorites

I love fall!  I would love it even more if I could put on my sweaters and jeans.  I love fall colors and cool fall evenings.  I also love this card!  I love the dsp from Stampin' Up! and that it coordinates so nicely with the Stampin' Up! color families.  This is the Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper in the new Holiday mini catalog - isn't it so pretty?  I love the colors! 

Stamps: Wonderful Favorites

Paper: Autumn Spice dsp, Old Olive, Cajun Craze

Ink: Cajun Craze

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, eyelet border punch, Victoria Crochet Trim, snail, sponge

Order all your supplies here!

Save the Date Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

What: Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack!
Where: My house
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 4pm-8pm. 
Why: Come make some beautiful Christmas cards!  You will make 15 Christmas Cards - 3 each of 5 different designs. 
Fee: $20 - includes envelopes to go with cards. 
RSVP: Saturday, October 16.