Halloween treats

I love all the cute box options now available through Stampin' Up!  I created this one using the decorative window gift box (#132156 6 boxes for $4.95).  

I decorated it using the Halloween banner simply created accessory kit (#132698 for $9.95).   The bat was created using the butterfly punch!  So fun and so simple"!   Have a great day!

October Fun

My kids are currently on fall break.  This is by far my favorite vacation time during the school year.  We're lucky enough to live where it is beautiful weather in the fall so we can pretty much enjoy just about any where without all the summer visitors.  I had fun creating some great packaging ideas for last week's stamp camp.   Here was one of the favorites:

Just a few punches put together on my favorite size of cello bags!  What kind of topper would you create for Hallloween?

Cupcake Frames

These were fun cards to put together.  I used the Designer Frames to create the frames.

Easy cards to recreate!  Can't wait to stamp other images inside these frames as well!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake

Ink:  Midnight Muse & Basic Gray (top), Primose Petals & Raspberry Ripple (bottom)

Stamps:  Create a Cupcake, Teeny Tiny Wishes (top)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Designer Frames

Thursday, October 3,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using packing projects.  They’ll be just right for any of the upcoming holidays.  All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday,  October 18, 7 p.m.  Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.  Fifteen Christmas cards will be available for you to choose ten cards.  All supplies are provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by Oct. 14).  Must have at least three registered class attendees by Oct. 14.

Spritzed Shapes

For these cards, I knew what I wanted...a shape that was white with spritzing around it with a greeting stamped through both.  Here's what I came up with.

 This one was hard to get a good picture of but it turned out awesome!

These cards would be so easy to duplicate.  How fun would it be to have a tree shape, a pumpkin shape, etc to use for the holidays!?!  You could also choose to use the negative image and just spritz the inside shape.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Whisper White

Ink:  Chocolate Chip (top), Pink Pirouette & Melon Mambo (bottom)

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Big Shot, Autumn Accents Bigz Die (top), Heart Punch (bottom), Spritzer

Thursday, October 3,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using packing projects.  They’ll be just right for any of the upcoming holidays.  All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday,  October 18, 7 p.m.  Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.  Fifteen Christmas cards will be available for you to choose ten cards.  All supplies are provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by Oct. 14).  Must have at least three registered class attendees by Oct. 14.

Pumpkin Flip Card

This cute card was created using the Circle card Thinlits Die.  I used the oval punch to create the pumpkin!

 I used the Chevron Impressions Folder for the right side of the card.  

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Big Shot, Circle Card Thinlits Die, Chevron Impressions Folder, Oval Punch

Thursday, October 3,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using packing projects.  They’ll be just right for any of the upcoming holidays.  All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday,  October 18, 7 p.m.  Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.  Fifteen Christmas cards will be available for you to choose ten cards.  All supplies are provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by Oct. 14).  Must have at least three registered class attendees by Oct. 14.

Birthday Flowers

Syd had a birthday party to attend this weekend.  After I made the Thomas card for another friend, she wanted to find a card for me to copy!  She found this one on Pinterest to recreate.  

It was fun to try something totally different than I normally do.  Thanks for the challenge, Syd!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Modern Medley DSP

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Pretties Kit Flowers & Brad (retired), Aquapainter, Dazzling Details, Decorative Label Punch, Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die

Thomas Punch Card

Our friend is celebrating his birthday this weekend and is obsessed with Thomas the Train.  So of course I had to make him a matching card :)

Thanks for the great tips, Sharon!  Lots of punches to create this fun train.  Order your supplies here.

Happy Birthday Label

I love when you can use stamps in a different way.  Of course, the Sweetly Framed hostess stamp set is made to have the words and the images work inside the label.  I decided to do a little bit of an out of the box idea with this label after seeing some inspiration with other label type images.

I LOVE how this card turned out!  So simple but yet it's perfect!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Sweetly Framed

Accessories:  Paper Piercer, Paper Piercing Essentials Pack, Small Heart Punch

Thursday, Saturday 5,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new thinlit dies.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Banner Class.   We'll be creating a banner using a Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $25—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $30—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 12 and receive $5 off class.

Angry Birds Birthday

Last week my son went to celebrate a friend's birthday.  I really didn't have a card in my stash that would fit my son's friend so I quickly looked up some angry bird ideas on pinterest.  Here's my version after looking at several cards for inspiration:

It came together very quickly thanks to punches and embossing folders :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red, So Saffron, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Ink:  Old Olive

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Impressions Folder, Cloud Impressions Folder (retired), circle punches, hexagon punch, flower punch, word window punch, hemp twine, dimensionals

Thursday, Saturday 5,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new thinlit dies.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Banner Class.   We'll be creating a banner using a Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $25—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $30—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 12 and receive $5 off class.

Happy Anniversary

Yesterday we celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary.  It certainly doesn't seem liked it's already been that long...and other days I can't believe it's only been 14 years (I mean that in a good way...it seems like we've always been together :)  Here's the very simple card I made my hubby.  Besides...he cares most what it says inside :)

This would be a really fun card that could be duplicated very easily.  You could swap out the heart for just about any shape!  Definitely an easy card for just about any occasion!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Modern Medley DSP, Strawberry Slush

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Heart Punch, Dimensionals

Thursday, Saturday 5,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new thinlit dies.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Banner Class.   We'll be creating a banner using a Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $25—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $30—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 12 and receive $5 off class.

Calypso Coral Fun

Today's card is another pinterest inspired card.  Here's the original, and here's my card:

I really like the colors of this card!  You could easily change out the greeting and have just about any type of card you needed with this card design.  This will be one of the 15 cards available at stamp camp next Friday.  Reserve your spot TODAY for $5 off the stamp camp fee :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Gray

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Epic Day This and That Washi Tape

Friday, August 16, 7 p.m. Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.   Fifteen card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.   All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by August 12 and receive $5 off class.

Big Shot Swaps

Today I figured it would be fun to share just a few of the swaps I received at Convention.  These 3 swaps were all made using the Big Shot.  They are each so different...but all three really appeal to me!  Join me for Thursday night's Technique Night to see even more of my Convention swaps!

Fun, huh!  Just before I headed to Convention, I had a need for a sympathy card so I created this quick card to send to family.

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Big Shot, Window Frames Framelits, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Brayer, Hemp Twine

Thursday, August 1, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using Washi Tape.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday, August 16, 7 p.m. Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.   Fifteen card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.   All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by August 12 and receive $5 off class.

Soot Stamping

Awhile ago, I saw on Barb's blog these cards created using soot stamping.  I knew I had to try it right away!  Here's my first card made with soot stamping...so fun!

To soot stamp you need to use glossy cardstock.  Light a candle and put the glossy side of the cardstock through the flame.  Keep moving it around until the entire paper is soot covered.  Be careful of the edges...blow out quickly if it catches fire :)  Yes, I do know this from experience!  After your cardstock is covered in soot, stamp a clean stamp straight down on the cardstock.  Spray with Kryon clear spray (that's what created the little spots on my cardstock...not sure if all sprays do that, but I kind of like how it looks.)  Let dry and then it's ready to use :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Glossy Cardstock

Ink:  Basic Black Ink Pad, Crumb Cake Marker

Stamps:  Feeling Sentimental, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Hemp Twine, Big Shot, Needlepoint Border Impressions Folder, Color Spritzer

Here are the new downloads for the day!

Heart Clover

Does your family do much for St. Patrick's Day?  My kids LOVE to build leprechaun traps.  It's become a yearly tradition.  I saw this cute idea online to make a clover using the heart punch folded in half.

It definitely adds a bit more of a dimension to your project.  This will be a card available at the stamp-a-stack this month.  Have you RSVP'd yet?  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Summer Smooches DSP

Ink:  Lucky Limeaded

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Full Heart Punch, 1/2" circle Punch, Big Shot, Framed Tulips Impressions Folder, Dimensionals

Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using products from the Spring Mini with a new technique.   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, March 15, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  Fifteen card designs using products from the Spring Mini & the Sale-a-bration 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 March 10.

$1 Digital Content Discs and a Valentine!

WAHOO!  From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That's not a typo--they're just one buck. So indulge--it won't break the bank. 

• Avant-Garde Collection DVD (item 125841) 

• Cheerful Treats Digital Content CD (item 124237)

• Express Booster Pack DVD (item 124889)

• His & Hers Collection DVD (item 125842)

• October, December, Whenever Collection DVD (item 124485)

• Simple Snapshots Content CD (item 127185)

• Sweet Retreat Collection DVD (item 125840)

Since these items are on the clearance rank, you'll need to place your order here.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner!  This card is simple...but yet elegant!  You can't go wrong with a red and black creation for this special day.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Needlepoint Border Impressions Folders (too bad you can't see the cute little xxxxx's leading up to the heart!), Dimensionals

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

Christmas Door Wreath

I loved this idea I saw here.  I made mine a little simpler  It looks great :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Crumb Cake

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Bird Builder Punch, Real Red Ribbon, Sponge, Brads, Paper Piercer, Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits

Fall Card

Today ONLY get the Big Shot (#113439) for only $79.96!  Shop now (be sure to select me as your demonstrator) or contact me directly to get yours!  

You will love all of the beautiful projects you can create with this fun tool!  Be sure to check out all of the other products that are part of the online extravaganza here!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Woodgrain Impressions Folder, Designer Rosette Die, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L, Autumn Accents Die, Silicone Craft Sheet, Champagne Shimmer Paint, Spritzer, Linen Thread, Bone Folder, Mini Glue Dots, Glue Gun

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).

Birthday Grandma!

Sorry for the lack of posts last week.  Life just got a little busy and something had to slow down for a bit. But I'm ready to go again and hopefully can stay re-charged.  :)  This week my Grandma celebrates her 89th birthday.  This weekend her family gathered together to celebrate.  We were sad that we couldn't make it, but I'm so thankful we were able to visit her this summer and have some very special one-on-one time with each other.  While we were at her house, she pulled out things from her treasure chest and told us about each one of them.  It's a moment in time that I will always treasure.  I hope it's something my kids will always remember as well.  It was a very special time.  I created this card with her in mind.  My grandma has always had beautiful flowers and an amazing garden.  I often think of her garden when I see flowers so it was only fitting to add flowers to her birthday card.  Those of you who attended stamp camp last weekend (thanks for a GREAT time despite the terribly hot day!) were able to make this fun birthday card.

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Not Quite Navy

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (hmm, do I order this stamp set in clear...and have it in both wood and clear?  decisions, decisions!!!!)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Impressions Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Blossoms Punch, 3/4" circle punch, dimensionals

Haven't seen the new catalog yet?  Contact me today, and I'll get one your way!

I'm ready for some...

hot chocolate weather!  It's been so warm lately.  It's September...I'm ready for more fall-like weather.  

I'm ready to need to be cozy....just like this card.  I saw a similar card and couldn't wait to recreate it. Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Scentsational Season

Accessories:  Holiday Collection Framelits, Itty Bitty Banner Framelits, Big Shot, Dimensionals

This is one of the 15 cards that will be available for you to make on Friday.  RSVP by Tuesday and receive a $5 discount! :)