Technique Night

Today I'm already thinking ahead to the next holidays...Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Join me tomorrow night for Technique Night where we will make these two cards using the new Paper Trimmer and the Silicone Craft Sheet.  You will love both of these tools.  They are the perfect addition to any craft room.  Let me know if you'll be coming so enough supplies are ready! :)

Happy Halloween!

We're ready for Halloween!  

How are you dressing up for Halloween?  Don't forget to download your FREE downloads this week!!  Be sure to put me as your demonstrator.

Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular

TODAY ONLY get 15% off stamps!  Order directly through my website or contact me by e-mail or phone!

November News and MONDAY can't miss deals!

I am so excited! Stampin' Up! is doing a one-day sale on almost all of our stamp sets! Every single set (also includes background stamps, personalized stamps, single stamps, and cookie press stamps) is 15 percent off, on Monday, Oct. 29, ONLY. Look through our catalog and let me know which sets you need for Holiday projects, or any sets that have been on your wish list. Now is the time to order them!  You can order directly through my website or send me a quick e-mail, and I’ll place an order for you.

What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital Studio? A week of A week of FREE downloads and 50 percent off ALL digital kits! From Oct. 29-Nov. 5, you’ll get three FREE downloads, 50% off ALL digital kits, and mega blogging on MyDigitalStudio.net all week!  Have you checked out the video tutortials?  They are AWESOME!  If we get 18,000 downloads of FREE items, Stampin’ Up! will give us another FREE download!

Stampin’ Up! is now offering select single stamps!  Check out the links to these cute, single stamps!   Assortment 1, Assortment 2, Word Play, Perfectly Penned, Seasonal Sayings  These stamps are available until January. 

Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using new tools.  We’ll be using the NEW paper trimmer (which is available to order in November) and the Silicone Craft Sheet.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by October 30.

Friday, November 16, 7 p.m.  Christmas Cards Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.    Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by November 13 and receive $5 off.

Quick Box

I made this quick little box using the Petal Card Punch.  Punch out four petal cards, apply sticky strip, and you have a quick box!

Yes, it's very tiny but oh, so cute!  I added DSP to add some more color!  Can you believe we are less than a week away from Halloween!?!?!?  So crazy!  This year has gone by so quickly!

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Accessories:  Petal Card Double Punch, Sticky Strip, CANDY :)

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Frankie Purse

I saw some ideas a few weeks ago of Halloween purses from this fun die.  I couldn't wait to create a few.  Here's the first one I came up with!

Isn't Frankie cute?!?!  So simple to create...just cut out the purse body in Old Olive and the purse flap in Elegant Eggplant.  I couldn't help but add the Googlie Eyes :)  I attached the handle with the silver brads.  Such a fun and easy treat holder!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant

Ink:  Basic Black Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot, Petite Purse Die, Googlie Eyes, Brads, Sticky Strip

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Sucker Pumpkin

Today we're off to the Pumpkin Patch so I knew which project I wanted to share today!

Isn't this pumpkin fun?  I just cut a strip of CS about 2" x 8 1/2" and scored it at every 2", punched a hole for the tootsie pop stick to come through, inserted the sucker, and sealed it up with Sticky Strip.  I added a pumpkin on front and on back (3 Extra-Lg. Ovals) and added a face.  Stamped the greeting on Gumball Green CS with the illuminate glimmer stamp pad, punched out with the word window punch, punched out a hole for the tag to fit on the stick, slide it on, and tied it up with ribbon!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie

Ink:  Basic Black Marker, Illuminate Glimmer

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Paper cutter & scoring blade, Ribbon, Word Window & Extra-Lg. Oval Punches

Check out the Clearance Rack today...over 70 items have been added!!!  Envelopes in Naturals White & Naturals Ivory for $2.59 are a STEAL.  You bet I stocked up to mail out Christmas cards!  I also ordered the magnet sheets.  I NEED these to store my Framelits in the Clear-Mount Stamp Cases so the Framelits aren't all over everywhere and getting lost!  They still have a bit of 99 cent fabric as well!  Order now!  Supply is limited and will go QUICKLY at these prices!

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Lego Truck

This cute Lego filled truck is for an adorable 3 year old that can't get enough of Legos :)

I know the truck is retired but the legos just didn't look right in the car so I had to pull out the truck (plus you know I LOVE this truck!).  Have you used the top of the cupcake for a cloud yet?  I knew this would be the prefect card to use it on!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Not Quite Navy, Gumball Green, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Marina Mist

Ink:  Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Gumball Green, So Saffron, Real Red

Stamps:  Loads of Love (retired)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Chevron Impressions Folder, AquaPainter, Baker's Twine, Cupcake Punch, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Spooky

It's always fun to use a mask to create a scene.  This card uses a mask and a reverse mask of a circle.  Glossy White Cardstock is the best paper to use when you're sponging on ink.  The trees and bats are stamped with staz-on. The original idea from this card started when I saw Julie Day's card on Pinterest.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Glossy White

Ink:  Black, Stazon, Night of Navy, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Irridescent Glimmer

Stamps:  Wicked Cool, Lovely as a Tree

Accessories:  Circle Punch, Sponge

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Button Rainbow

I saw an awesome card on Pinterest made by CourageHopeStrength .  I needed a quick birthday card for a birthday party this weekend so this is what I came up with.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Wacky Wishes

Accessories:  Buttons (all color families), Dimensionals, Baker's Twine, Cupcake Punch

Next time I might not have 11 buttons that are all the same style so I thought why not recreate this card in MDS?! :)

Background     Color = CRUMB CAKE 179,161,131  Embellishments    Buttons Pack Regals\Bravo Burgundy - button 2 (re-colored), Baker's Twine\Baker's Twine - White knot  Stamps   Cake & Ice Cream\Cake & Ice Cream - birthday, Color = 0,0,0  Punches Extras\Cloud Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255  Photos Card Stock\Whisper White Card Stock\Crumb Cake    

How fun is that?!  Be sure to see today's downloads here.

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Merry Christmas Ornaments

When I first got the Holiday mini, I really wasn't that interested in the Core'dinations Card Stock.  Fast forward to Convention, and I knew I had to order some...and add the new sanding system and dust buddy as well!  I decided to feature the Core'dinations cardstock at this month's technique night.

It was a hit!  The new Holiday Ornaments Framelits were also a hit!  This makes a very cute (and very fast) Christmas card.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations, Brushed Gold

Ink:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight

Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes, Petite Pairs

Accessories:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Impressions Folder, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, Sanding Block, Dust Buddy, Modern Label & Word Window Punches, Dimenionals, Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Witch's Broom

Every Halloween I do a Witch's Diner dinner for my family.  Everyone really looks forward to this fun dinner where you never know what you'll be eating during the 3 courses.  My kids always try to guess what's dessert and order that for the first course.  I thought these little brooms would be the perfect addition to our Halloween table.

I just cut a strip of Crumb Cake CS and then cut up the strip leaving about a 1/2" at the top that's not cut.  I attached sticky strip around that portion of the cardstock, colored the tootsie pop stick with a black sharpie, and then rolled the cardstock around the stick.  I created a tag and then attached it with baker's twine.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black, Crumb Cake

Stamps:  Wicked Cool

Accessories:  Scissors, Sticky Strip, White Baker's Twine, Scallop Square Punch, 1" square punch, Dimensional

Ho Ho Ho!

I love the Holiday Frame Impressions Folder in the Holdiay Mini.  It's the perfect accent for an easy card.  This card idea is quite simple...embossed card front with dazzling diamonds added to it using the 2-way glue.  You can add almost any Christmas stamp to the center and have the perfect holiday card!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Real Red, Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red

Stamps:  Embellished Events

Accessories:  Big Shot, Holiday Frame Impressions Folder, 2-way glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals, Ribbon, Wide Oval Punch

Fall Bike Ride

Sorry for the delay in posting.  Yesterday my kids started their two-week fall break so it's harder for me to find a minute to post (and create).  Here's the link to today's newest downloads!  Yesterday we went on a family bike ride.  We had a great time together and were able to snap a couple of family photos as well.

I decided to add one of them to a simple fall page to document our time together.
 Stamps
    Calendar Basics Kit\Calendar Kit - leaf, Color = SOFT SUEDE 124,103,74
    Calendar Basics Kit\Calendar Kit - leaf
    Calendar Basics Kit\Calendar Kit - leaf, Color = RASPBERRY RIPPLE 146,21,37
    Calendar Basics Kit\Calendar Kit - leaf, Color = SOFT SUEDE 124,103,74
    Calendar Basics Kit\Calendar Kit - leaf
    Calendar Basics Kit\Calendar Kit - leaf, Color = RASPBERRY RIPPLE 146,21,37

Photos
    Designer Series Paper\Sun Garden - designer series paper\Sun Garden - 11
 

Enjoy :)

Today is the LAST day to register for Friday's stamp camp!  Here are the projects we'll be completing:

Friday, October 12, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  We’ll be creating 6 Halloween projects.  All supplies will be provided.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by October 9 and receive $5 off the class!

Watercolor Birthday

I was reminded about a fun technique as I was checking out Pinterest when I saw these cute cards.  It's a simple technique and stunning at the same time :)

Scribble on a clear block with the markers and spritz water on the block.  Stamp down on cardstock and let dry.  Stamp images over the watermark blocks.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red Markers, Basic Black

Stamps:  Just Believe, Bring on the Cake

Accessories:  Clear Block, Stampin' Spritzer

October Classes

Hi Stampin' Friends!

Here are the pictures of the fun projects will be creating in October.

Thursday, October 4, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new Core’dinations Card Stock from the Holiday Mini.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP TODAY :)

Friday, October 12, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  We’ll be creating 6 Halloween projects.  All supplies will be provided.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by October 9 and receive $5 off the class!

Happy Halloween!

When my friend, Ada, signed up as a demonstrator in September, Stampin' Up! sent us both an adorable painter's tray and kit to create this festive decoration for our homes.  I found myself with some free trim Friday night after we had decorated the house for Halloween so I decided to put mine together.

 I LOVE it!!!  It's the perfect accent for our home.  Anyone interested in making one for their home? Stampin' Up! made extra supplies available to those who recruited in September so I could offer this project as a class.  Just let me know if you're interested  :)  Today is download Tuesday.  You can see the new downloads here.

October News

It's only October, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Here are the options to take advantage of this special:

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$55.85	$47.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$44.85	$38.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$70.85	$62.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$63.85	$55.90

Stampin' Up! has lowered their print prices for My Digital Studio projects!  Check out the new prices here. 

Thursday, October 4, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new Core’dinations Card Stock from the Holiday Mini.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by October 2.

Friday, October 12, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  We’ll be creating 6 Halloween projects.  All supplies will be provided including envelopes.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by October 9 and receive $5 off the class!

Club B will be placing their orders this month.  Martha is this month’s hostess.  Other club members are Debbie, Nancy, Vicky, and Jenn.  Club orders are due on Oct. 10.

Hope you can join me for some stampin’ fun!