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Heading to the Baltimore Stampin' Up! Regional

Good Morning Stampers!  I'm headed to Baltimore, Maryland this evening with my stampin' buddies.  We're going to be attending the Stampin' Up! Regional on Friday. This is just another one of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  It's always fun to get together with other stampers, swap cards, make new friends, get wonderful business tips, and Make & Take Projects to bring home!  Pictured below is my card that I'll be swaping.  

French Foliage Card Recipe

 

Stamp Sets:  Day of Gratitude (sentiment, wood mount #120835, clear mount #121148), French Foliage (wood mount #120845, clear mount #121166)

Ink:  More Mustard, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard

Embellishments:  Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim (#118481), Metallic Brad (#119741)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Punches:  Scallop Trim Border, 2" x 1 3/8" Oval Extra-Large, Decorative Label (mini #120907)

Big Shot:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder (#119976)

 

 

I will not be posting tomorrow, since I'll be away from my computer.  Stay Tuned... I'll have some new projects to share next week.   I'll have all my Make & Takes to share from the Baltimore Regional and I'm putting the finishing touches on my Autumn Spice Album.  It's almost ready to be photographed and posted.  I can't wait to show you!!

This is the perfect time to purchase the Day of Gratitude and French Foliage stamp sets.  After all, October starts tomorrow! Click on over to my Order Online Button.

Have a great day everybody and I'll see you Monday!

Build-A-Bear Treat Bags

Stampin' Up! has a wonderful selection of Build-A-Bear Products.  You can find all the stamp sets and Big Shot dies, Embosslits, and Sizzlits in Stampin' Up!'s 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog on pages 84-85 and pages 216-217.  You can scroll down the right sidebar of my blog and click on the Build-A-Bear icon, too! Here's two Build-A-Bear treat bags that were so easy to make and waiting to be filled with candy!

 

Paper:  Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Soft Suede, So Saffron

Embellishments:  Mini Lunch Sacks (Holiday Mini #121031), Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie  1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Adhesives:  SNAIL

Punches:  1 3/8 " x 5/8" Large Oval

Big Shot:  Bear Bigz Die (#117977), Kooky Spooky (#117979), Beary Essentials Bigz Die (#117978)

Just a FYI--I'm working on a fall album using the Autumn Spice Designer Printed Album and Designer Paper.  It's in the mini on page 13.  Stay tuned!  I hope I'll be able to show you soon!

Have a Great Day and 

I hope you'll find time to Be Creative Today!

Decor Elements

Have you had a chance to look at our Definitely Decorative Catalog?  Stampin' Up! has some Spooky Expressions to help you celebrate the upcoming holidays!  Here's a set of 3 Spooky Expressions (#117568) available in black for just $4.95.  You can find this holiday treat along with others on pages 10-13. Check out the right sidebar of my blog and click on the Definitely Decorative Catalog and browse Stampin' Up!'s wonderful vinyl images.  They're quick and easy to put up and take down.  And they look so great!

Spooky Expressions 

 

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Have a Great Day Everybody!

See You Tomorrow!

A Cute Christmas

Good Morning Stampers!  This past weekend was my second Christmas Stamp Camp. We made 8 Christmas cards and had a wonderful time of stamping and sharing.  I thought I'd share just one more Christmas Card with you today.

A Cute Christmas Card Recipe

 

Stamp Sets:  A Cute Christmas (wood mount #120825, clear mount #121133), Four the Holidays (wood mount only #116921)

Ink:  Real Red, Black Stazon, Stampin' Write Markers--Real Red, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette

Paper:  Garden Green, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas Designer Paper (#120809)

Embellishments:  Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons (#121718), Linen Thread, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, 2-Way Glue pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Punches:  1 3/4" Circle Extra-Large, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large, 3/16" Corner Small

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335)

 

 

Tips & Tools

1.  After stamping the adorable little snowman in Black Stazon, use the Stampin' Write Markers to color the hat, scarf, and buttons.  Use the 2-way Glue Pen to apply a thin line of glue to the side of the snowman and the ground.  Sprinkle Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and shake off excess.

2.  Check out the Candy Cane Buttons that I used to embellish this card.  Don't you just LOVE everything in this mini?

 

 

Today's my sweetheart's Birthday!  

Happy Birthday Honey!  I love you!  

Plan to stop by tomorrow for a Halloween treat!

Hope your day will Be Creative!

Big Shot Letterpress Plates

Good Morning Stampers!  Here's a card for my Christmas Stamp Camp and it's made with Stampin' Up!'s NEW Letterpress Plates.  Each plate lets you create an inked debossed impression reminiscent of an old-world letterpress.  It's sophistication, dimension, and color all in one!  Check out the Stampin' up! video on how to use Letterpress Plates!  You can also find information and pictures in the Holiday Mini on page 42!  Watch the video below and I'll show you a card we're making in Stamp Camp this weekend.

Joyful Season Card Recipe

 

Stamp Set:  Tiny Tags (wood mount #118091, clear mount #118592)
Ink:  Craft Garden Green
Paper:  Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper (#120809)
Embellishments:  Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread
Adhesives:  SNAIL
Punches:  Jewelry Tag Medium (#117190), Scallop Trim Border (#118402)
Big Shot:  Joyful Season Letterpress Plate (#120981)

Tips & Tools

1.  It's best to use Craft Ink. Complete your color collections with all four sets of Craft Stampin' Spots--Subtles (#119716), Regals (#119717), Brights (#119718), and Neutrals (#119719).  You can find the Craft Stampin' Spots on page 194 in the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  Need a catalog?Contact me today!

Enjoy your weekend and 

I hope you'll find time to Be Creative!

See ya Monday!

A Cardinal Christmas

My Christmas Stamp Camp is just one day away, so I'm beginning to cut paper and prepare for class.  I didn't want this beautiful bird and sentiment to go unnoticed during the upcoming holiday season.  A Cardinal Christmas stamp set is available in our 2010-11 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog on page 39. Check it out and I hope you like today's card!

A Cardinal Christmas Card Recipe

 

Stamp Set: A Cardinal Christmas (wood mount only #111760), Holiday Best (2009 Hostess Stamp Set)

Ink:  Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red

Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Embellishment:  1 1/4" Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (Available last year/2009 Holiday Mini)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Punches:  1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval, Scallop Oval Extra-Large

Big Shot:  Finial Press Embossing Folder (#115963), Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (#115950)

 

It's not too late to order your Christmas Stamp Camp Kit.  The kit includes paper and embellishments for 8 greeting cards/envelopes and 1 gift card.  As per Stampin' Up!'s guidelines, I am not allowed to sell a kit with pre-stamped images. Just click on the Paypal button below to order your kit for $25 plus $5 shipping.  

Have a great day everybody 

and I hope you find time to 

Be Creative!

Tidings of Comfort & Joy!

You guessed it!  Another Christmas Stamp Camp card!  The "tidings of comfort & joy" sentiment is from the Word Play stamp set and it's stamped in Craft Whisper White ink on Real Red card stock.  All the embellishments are from the Holiday Mini on pages 17, 25, 33, and 38.  The inspiration and CASE (Copy And Share Everything) is from Kristi's Blog.  Click on over and take a look!

Tidings of Comfort & Joy Card Recipe

 

Stamp Set:  Word Play (wood mount #120308, clear mount #120651)

Ink:  Craft Whisper White

Paper:  Baja Blue, Real Red, Whisper White, Candy Cane Designer Series Paper (Mini page 33)

Embellishments:  5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons (Mini page 17)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots

Punches:  Decorative Label (Mini page 25)

Big Shot: Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (Mini page 17), Northern Frost Decorative Strip (Mini page 38)

 

 

1.  Cut 2 very thin strips of Baja Breeze card stock.  Pull through the button to resemble thread.  Attach Candy Cane Designer Button to snowflake die cut with several Mini Glue Dots. 

There's also a Tote-ally Awesome Opportunity to join MY TEAM!! Check out the Greenhouse Gala (it's one of our designer papers, too!) Craft Tote pictured above.  It's filled to the brim with all the fabulous products that are in the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit.  

The craft tote (a $39.99 value) is yours free when you join the Stampin' Up! Family and My Team.  I will tell you that it's a wonderful tote. I purchased my craft tote at Convention this year and I LOVE it!!  Plus, it's gorgeous with the Greenhouse Gala Motif.  

Here's a few of it's features:

*100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior

*Dimensions: 15 3/4" x 7 5/8" x 8 7/8"

*Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport

*Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, 

Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter

*Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly

*Outside flap pockets offer secure spot of accessories

*Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads

The theme at the Stampin' Up! Convention this summer was Love What You Do, Share What You Love. When you join my team between now and October 18th, you'll also receive this set of 6 notes/envelopes and Post-It Note Holder with pen.  I just want to Share What I Love and I LOVE stamping and building new friendships!

 

 

 

The Stampin' Up! Starter Kit is $175 and it has over $310 in product and business supplies.  You also have the option of adding on the My Digital Studio Software! TheGreenhouse Gala Craft Tote is yours FREE, plus Stampin' Up! will ship it FREE!!

Feel free to contact me (phone or email) with any questions that you may have about joining the Stampin' Up! Family. 

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A Cute Christmas

Here's another card for my Christmas Stamp Camp that I'm hosting this weekend. It's not too late to sign up!  We'll be making 8 cards and one gift card for $25.00. That's a deal!  Just in case you haven't seen A Cute Christmas stamp set, it's located in the Holiday Mini on pages 32-33.  Check out the adorable Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper (#120809) that coordinates so nicely with the stamp set. There's also a Polka Dot Album to scrap, stamp, and store all your Christmas memories!  I just LOVE when Stampin' Up! coordinates all their products!!

A Cute Christmas Card Recipe

Stamp Sets:  A Cute Christmas (wood mount #120825, clear mount #121133), Sparkly & Bright (wood only #115346)

Ink:  Black Stazon, Baja Breeze, Stampin Write Markers--Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette Basic Black 

Paper:  Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Embellishments:  5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (#102023), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (#118772)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, 2-Way Glue Pen

Punches:  1 3/8" Circle, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle

Big Shot:  Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Holiday Mini #120902)

 

 

Tips & Tools

1.  Stamp the snowman in Black Stazon and use Stampin' Write Markers to color.  Use a 2-Way Glue Pen and apply to the side of his tummy and the black lines at the bottom.  Sprinkle Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on top to get the effect of Snow.

2.  Use the Big Shot to emboss the Whisper White card stock. Stamp the sentiment and spray Vanilla Shimmer over the entire white card stock until you get the desired look that you want.

If you don't live near by to attend and would like to order my Christmas Stamp Camp materials and pictorial, please use the paypal button below.  Your kit will include card stock, embellishments, and envelopes to complete all 8 cards and one gift card.  Per Stampin' Up!'s guidelines, images cannot be stamped.  Your kit will ship next Monday, September 27th!

See anything you like?  

Click my Order Online Button and get started!

Be Creative Blessings,

Christmas Stamp Camp--Bells & Boughs

I'll be showcasing cards that we'll make in my 2nd Christmas Stamp Camp this Friday evening, 6-9 PM; and again on Saturday morning, 9:30-12:30 PM.

Bells & Boughs Card Recipe

 

Stamp Set:  Bells & Boughs

Ink:  Black Stazon, Versa mark, Gold Embossing Powder, Stampin' Markers--Alway's Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, So Saffron

Papers:  Always Artichoke, Brushed Gold, Cherry Cobbler, Watercolor paper

Embellishments:  Always Artichoke 1/2" Seam Binding (#12100)

Adhesive:  SNAIL

Punches:  Scallop Edge Border, 2 1/2" Circle

Big Shot:  Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder (#116824)

 

 

Tips & Tools:

1.  Ink bell in Black Stazon (#101406) and stamp on Watercolor paper.  Use Stampin' Write Markers to outline the area your coloring.  Use an Aqua Painter (#103954) to pull color into the desired area that your coloring in.  Let dry and use the extra-large circle punch to cut out the image.  When you're done watercoloring, spray Gold Glow Smooch Spritz (#118770) over the entire paper circle until you are satisfied with the results.

2.  Use an Embossing Buddy (#103083) to wipe the area where the sentiment is going to be stamped.  Stamp sentiment in VersaMark (#102283).  Cover with Gold Embossing Powder (#109129) and shake off the extra powder in a Powder Pals tray (#102197). Use Embossing Gun (#100005) to heat and dry sentiment.

 

 I'll be back tomorrow with another Christmas Card!  

See anything you like?  

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I hope you enjoyed my post!

My 2nd Christmas Stamp Camp

I'm hosting another Christmas Stamp Camp next week--Friday, September 24th (6-9 PM) and Saturday, September 25th (9:30 AM-12 :30 PM).  If you live in the Central Virginia area and would like to join the fun, just drop me an email and let me know! The more, the merrier!

Here's a Christmas Card we'll be making using this adorable little deer in the Winter Post stamp set. Unfortunately, I am just not pleased with the photo! I tried about 20 times to get the perfect lighting and I just couldn't!  It's very pretty in the correct lighting.  The base of the card is in Old Olive, but you really can't tell that in the picture. Sorry!

Winter Post Card Recipe

 

Stamp Sets:  Winter Post (wood mount only #111780); Christmas Greetings (wood mount only #115448), Matchbox Messages (wood mount only #113800)

Ink:  Old Olive, Soft Suede

Paper:  Old Olive, Whisper White

Embellishments:  Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (#118772), Basic Pearl Jewels (#119247)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Shot:  Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder (#116824)

Tips & Tools

1.  Stamp Matchbox Messages (rectangular outline stamp), then stamp the sweet little deer.  Stamp sentiment.  Now, you're ready to use Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz!  Oh, what fun!! Please make sure you place your paper in a large box or purchase the Color Catcher (#121093) before spritzing.  I do have it and love it!

2.  Take Whisper White card stock and tuck it in the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder.  Roll through Big Shot and you have a beautiful base for your card!

 

 

Have a great weekend everybody.  Next week, I'll be showcasing the rest of my Christmas Cards that we'll make in my stamp camp.  If you live out of town and would like the materials as well as a pictorial, please let me know.  It will be a fee of $25 plus $5 shipping.

By the Way, I know I've shared with you before, but just in case...Now's a great time to join the Stampin' Up! Family and My Team!  When you purchase the starter kit, you'll receive the Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote FREE ($40 value).  I LOVE my craft tote!!  Any Questions? Just ask!

I hope you'll find time to Be Creative this weekend!