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?

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.

Trick or Treat

Here's a quick post from Thursday night's technique night using the card thinlits.  This card has an additional flap so you could actually write inside this card :)

The DSP and the Washi Tape makes this card quick and EASY!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Silver Foil Sheets, Modern Medley DSP, Witches' Brew DSP

Ink:  Illuminate Glimmer Watermark

Stamps: Tags 4 You

Accessories:  Big Shot, Circle Card Thinlits, Label Pracket Punch, Dimensionals, Witches' Brew Washi Tape

 Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Banner Class.   We'll be creating a banner using a Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (colors may vary).  Just come with a word in mind that you want to make for your banner.  All supplies will be provided.  Fee:  $25—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $30—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 12 to receive the full banner kit and take home unused pieces and supplies.

Birthday Wishes

Yesterday was a busy stampin' day!  I'm ready for September now, though!

Last night was great fun using the new thinlits card dies!

 I love the moving cards!  It's so much fun.  This card design was inspired by Dawn's card here.  And of course, we also used the new envelope liners.  SO FUN to have matching envelopes!

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Brights DSP

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay Markers

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake, Embellished Events

Accessories:  Rhinestone Jewels, Big Shot, Label Card Thinlits, Labels Framelits, Small Heart Punch, Envelope Liners Framelits, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Banner Class.   We'll be creating a banner using a Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (colors may vary).  Just come with a word in mind that you want to make for your banner.  All supplies will be provided.  Fee:  $25—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $30—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 12 to receive the full banner kit and take home unused pieces and supplies.

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.

Christmas Washi

Today's card is very simple...just putting washi tape strips down.  This could be easily down with DSP as well but it's awesome not having to measure or add adhesive!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive Markers

Stamps:  Very Merry Tags

Accessories:  Season of Style Washi Tape, Wide Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

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.

Washi Halloween

Tomorrow night is TECHNIQUE NIGHT!  This morning I was finally feeling some creativity, and I set to work with the washi tape....NINE projects later I now have to decide on which two we'll make.  Here's one that I created using the Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape in the Holiday Catalog!  (Have you received your holiday catalog yet?!?!)

Washi tape is so much fun!  I can't wait to show you more with this fun stuff!  It's not too late to RSVP...just let me know you're coming.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Tags 4 You, Gorgeous Grunge

Accessories:  Witches' Brew Washi Tape, Label Bracket Punch, Dimensionals

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 (you can bet that some of my washi creations will be available to make!).   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.

Thanks in Mosaic

This is the second card we made at the new catalog open house.  I love this new mosiac shape!  So FUN and so trendy.  This is one of my favorite techniques with the impressions folders.  Just brayer your ink on your impressions folder, run the CS through the Big Shot as you would normally, and you have a beautiful background on your CS with color :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Pistachio Pudding

Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Chocolate Chip

Stamps:  Petite Pairs

Accessories:  Big Shot, Brayer, Modern Mosaic Impressions Folder, Mosaic Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sponge

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.

AND....I'm BACK!

AH!  Convention was AWESOME and exactly the boost I need to get going again.  Over the next few days, I'll be sharing things from Convention, but I really want to start again with the regular posting projects on the blog again.  The summer has been a wonderful one spent with my family.  After attending Convention, I'm ready to create again.  Since today is Big Shot project day, it seems only appropriate that I share one of my swaps I made at Convention.  Wouldn't you know it that I forgot to take a picture of it before I left so you get the view through the clear envelope.

Just keepin' it real!  I created this card with this card in mind.  I loved this dress in the Bermuda Bay color!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla, Smoky Slate

Ink:  Bemuda Bay

Stamps:  Sweets for the Sweet

Accessories:  Big Shot, Dress Up Framelits, Chevron Impressions Folder, Brayer, Rhinestone Jewels, Silver Ribbon (available soon in the Holiday Mini :), 7/8" scallop circle punch, small oval punch, Dimensionals

Here are just a few quick things you need to know now! :)

PAPER PUMPKIN

Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month (plus tax, where applicable. Shipping included!)  for the first two months.   Click here to sign up today!  Just a few details:  For new subscribers only.  Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.  You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).  Subscribe NOW! :)

UNDEFINED

Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn't find the perfect image? Maybe you have a special family logo or a sketch you'd like to have as a stamp. Well now YOU can! Undefined is Stampin' Up!'s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.  When you carve your very own stamp, you will have an entirely new and different creative experience. And when you're finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!  How exactly do you carve a stamp?  Check out this video to see how awesome this new product is!  Intrigued? We know you want to get your hands on the kit and start carving your own masterpieces. Here are the item numbers you'll need (we suggest adding a refill kit on your first order . . . trust us, you're gonna want it).

Item #	Description	Price
133402	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	$19.95
134808	Undefined Refill Kit	$9.95
124236	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*	$10.95

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

Included in the Stamp Carving Kit: 2 carving tools 3" x 4" rubber 3" x 4" foam 4 wood blocks (various sizes) 1 Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker 3 postcards Instruction sheet Stamp image templates

Included in the Refill Kit: 3" x 4" rubber 3" x 4" foam 4 wood blocks (various sizes) Instruction sheet RECRUITS! New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin' Up!  (After seeing the build a banner kits at Convention, that was the FIRST thing on my order when I got home.  You can come to my class in September for FREE when you become a DEMO!  I can't wait to add this cute decoration to my holiday decor!  Sign up before Aug. 31 for this great offer! Kit Options: Option Kit Description Item Total Value 1 Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit 133507 132698 $29.90 2 Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit 133507 132697 $29.90 3 Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit 133463 $19.95 4 Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle 131371 131372 $22.45 The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog and the last option is from the annual catalog. FREE Designer Series Paper! Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for free!  Take advantage of this special by July 31!

Thursday, August 1, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using new techniques I learned at Convention.   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. 

Open House Fun

Thanks to everyone who came Saturday! It was great seeing so many of you. Here's the door prize winners: Carmen (Adhesive), Sheree (Envelopes), Brenda (Ink Pad), Alora (Sponge Daubers), Jane (Punch), and Lorraine (Embossing Folder). Missed today but still want a catalog? Let me know! Want to place an order from the new catalog? Go to my website www.jennhurdsman.stampinup.net and use the hostess code MNV3RBAV or contact me :)  You can use this hostess code through 7 p.m. on Monday.  Today is the LAST day to order retiring stamps and accessories from the past catalog.

Stamp Clubs will begin again in August and September.  Please let me know if you're interested in becoming a member.   You'll place a minimum $30 order every other month for 5 months.  You'll be the hostess one of the months.  As a club member, you get to attend my monthly technique night for FREE, and you'll receive $5 off each stamp camp.  Contact me today!

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquiose, Whisper White

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquiose

Stamps:  Label Love

Accessories:  Artisan Label Punch, Big Shot, Chevron Folder, Baker's Twine, Vintage Trinkets, Paper Piercer & Mat, Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape

Thursday, August 1, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using new techniques I learned at Convention.   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. 

Wacky Wishes

Wacky Wishes has been my FAVORITE hostess stamp set this year.  I've used it on so many cards this catalog year!

For this card, I used one of the greetings stamped twice...once in Raspberry Ripple and then stamped again in Whisper White.  This is such a fun technique to try.  It gives the stamp some dimension!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Raspberry Ripple

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White

Stamps:  Wacky Wishes

Accessories:  Lace Tape, Corner Rounder

Friday,  May 17, 7 p.m.  Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.  Fifteen cards using retiring stamp sets and accessories 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 May 12).  Must have at least three registered class attendees by May 12.   Sorry this class has been cancelled because of less then 3 registered attendees by the RSVP deadline.

Saturday, June 1, from 3-6 p.m.  New Catalog Open House

More Dresses

Here's the rest of the dresses.  This dress is simple with just a quick stamp on the side.  I thought the ribbon would be a cute scarf!

The impressions folder made this PERFECT for a wedding dress :)

The Impressions folders can also make a cute belt.

I made the collar on this dress with a circle punch and a scallop circle punch.

The bottom of this dress is a doily simply wrapped around the dress.

Super simple ideas and easy! :)  Order your supplies here.

Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.  Mother’s Day Stamp Camp.  Create six projects that will be perfect for any mother.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by April 15).  

Chevron Dress

When I first saw the Dress Up Framelits in the Spring Mini, I figured there was no reason to even order it.  Well, fast-forward a few months, and I couldn't resist!!!!!  I decided to feature this month's technique on this specific set of framelits.  It's awesome.  Chevron dresses are so very popular right now so I decided I wanted to use a technique to create the Chevron imprint on my dress.  I love the Pool Party color...it's so trendy right now as well (just like the Chevron) so I had to use them together.  I wanted the two-tone look so I cut out the dress with the framelit.  Then I inked the inside of the Chevron Impressions Folder with a brayer using the Pool Party pad.  I laid the dress on top of the ink, closed up the folder, and rolled it through the Big Shot.  Isn't it ADORABLE?!?!?

I added a little ribbon around the waist and added a "pearl" necklace on the dress frame.  You could use these framelits for SO many occasions.  I have a lot more dress creations to share.  Check back tomorrow for more FUN ideas with these framelits.

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ink:  Pool Party

Stamps:  On Your Birthday

Accessories:  Big Shot, Dress Up Framelits, Small Oval Punch,7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, Sponge

I didn't get a chance to post the MDS update yesterday.  Here it is...perfect for Mother's Day!  Now for one more update...

We're excited to announce that our second photopolymer stamp set is now available. Bombs Away Birthday (item 133411) is a fun, unique set that will certainly bring a smile to anyone. Try it out today!  Look at these fun projects created by Stampin' Up! with this new set!

Friday, April 19, 7 p.m.  Mother’s Day Stamp Camp.  Create six projects that will be perfect for any mother.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by April 15).  Must have at least three registered class attendees by April 15.

Peek-a-boo Circles

I'm so excited about the FREE shipping that starts tomorrow!  I'm already planning my order.  What you getting since you'll pay 10 percent less?!?!

I'm sharing a fun card today.  I got this sketch from this card idea.  Isn't this so fun?  Of course it uses Pool Party color which is becoming a permanent color!  Wahoo!!   Love this color!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Very Vanilla, So Saffron

Ink:  Island Indigo Pad & Marker, VersaMark

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners, Just Believe

Accessories:  Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Chevron Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, 1", 3/4", 1/2" circle punches

Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. Technique Night. (yes, not the usual Thursday night)  Create two projects using the Dress Up Framelits from the Spring 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, April 19, 7 p.m.  Mother’s Day Stamp Camp.  Create six projects that will be perfect for any mother.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by April 15).  Must have at least three registered class attendees by April 15.

Brighten a day

I saw this card idea and knew it would be a simple and fun card to create.

I chose to do it in Daffodil Delight.  I figured it could be used for an Easter card as well as for any occasion!Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink:  Daffodil Delight

Stamps:  Beyond Plaid, Just Believe

Accessories:  Bird Punch, Baker's Twine, Naturals Designer Buttons

Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. Technique Night. (yes, not the usual Thursday night)  Create two projects using the Dress Up Framelits from the Spring 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.

Spring Break Fun

The kids and I are enjoying spring break!  Here's a quick card I made to celebrate Easter!  This idea was inspired by Barb's card.

Isn't it fun?  Such a quick and easy card using one of my favorite tools...punches!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Whisper White, Certainly Celery

Ink:  Rose Red

Stamps:  Delightful Dozen

Accessories:  Extra-Lg Oval, Small Oval, 3/4" circle, 5 petal flower punches, Subtles buttons, mini glue dot, dimensionals

 For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!  Here's a great video on ways to use our AWESOME fabric!

Page	Item	Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
170	126892	Essentials Designer Fabric	50%	$      29.95	$    14.98
171	126893	Floral District Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	126894	Comfort Café Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	125411	Summer Smooches Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	125412	Twitterpated Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	122337	Timeless Portrait Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	122336	Beau Chateau Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	124066	Spice Cake Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	122335	Flirtatious Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
6*	129308	Tea for Two Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
13*	129307	More Amore Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
*2013 Spring Catalog

I'm placing one more order in March on Saturday, March 30.  If you would like to place an order and have it shipped directly to you, go to my webpage and using this hostess code:  492AUXR3.  Enter this code  under the special offers section of the online order.  If you want to have your order shipped to my house, then contact me through e-mail to place your order.