Be Creative Stamping

Sneak Peak #3--Stitched Stockings Stamp Set and Punch

Stampin' Up! has done it again!  They have created a stamp set with a coordinating punch! Don't we all just love when Stampin' Up! does that?  Here are two Stitched Stocking cards that we made at my Christmas Stamp Camp last Sunday.  Just stamp, punch, and adhere to your card!  Did you notice the mini jingle bell? It rings, too!  I ran the Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine through the top of the bell, tied a bow, and attached with a glue dot. Simple, really!  Oh, and one other thing...the Silver Glimmer Paper used for the top, toe, and heel of the stocking!  Irresitable!

 

Be sure to put these little beauties on your Holiday Mini Wish List. 

Just a reminder...Today is the last day of the Summer Mini.  Click the Order Online button at the top of my blog and browse the Summer Mini for any products that you/ve been thinking about ordering.

Last Day...To purchase 3 packs of Stampin' Up! Designer Paper and receive the 4th one FREE!

Holiday Mini Product Shares...a sampling of all the embellishments in the catalog and/or designer papers, too!  Drop me an email and I'll order yours tomorrow morning!

Be Creative Blessings,

Sneak Peak #2--Spice Cake Product Suite

Today's Sneak Peak reveals the beautiful colors of a cool autumn day--Spice Cake Designer Paper.  You'll notice that Pool Party, one of the new In Colors, is included in this Product Suite.  Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz, River Rock, and Very Vanilla also become part of this autumn array of color; and the Gently Falling Stamp Set incorporates the 2 Step stamping technique.

Gently Falling Card Recipe

 

Stamp Sets:  Gently Falling (wood mount #123802, clear mount #123804), Warmest of Wishes (Holiday Mini Hostess Set)

Ink:  Soft Suede, More Mustard

Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (#124003)

Embellishments: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon Pear Pizzazz (#119265)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Shot:  Designer Frames Embossing Folder (#123130)

And, just in case that's not enough, here's a Sneak Peak of Spice Cake Fabric (#124066) that coordinates with the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper!  Aren't these adorable tissue holders! Please let me know if you're interested in purchasing one or if you would like the pattern.

It's time...Make your Holiday Mini list and be ready to order on Thursday morning when the Holiday Mini goes live!  Click the Order Online button at the top right of my blog to get started!

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I hope you find time to Be Creative today!

Sneak Peak #1--Out on a Limb

Sneak Peak #1 features two new Halloween stamp sets and a Halloween designer paper. Out on a Limb stamp set includes 10 images that are really adorable.  Isn't the little witch cute?  Not only can this darling little witch sit on a tree limb, but also a broom. Just wait until you see the entire set!  Also, I want to point out the Pick Your Poison Designer Series Paper that is also in the Holiday Mini.  The "Happy Halloween" is from another new stamp set, Hand-Penned Holidays, which includes 4 sentiments for the upcoming holidays.

Out on a Limb Card Recipe 

Stamp Sets:  Out on a Limb (wood mount #123822, clear mount #123824), Hand-Penned Holidays (wood mount #124310, clear mount #124312)

Ink:  Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Stampin' Write Markers--More Mustard, Lucky Limeade

Paper:  Lucky Limeade, Basic Black, More Mustard, Pick Your Poison Designer Series Paper (#124001)

Embellishments:  Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (#122926), Neutrals Designer Buttons (#119743)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Punches:  1 3/4" Circle

Big Shot:  Perfect Pennants (#123126)

Need a Holiday Mini?  Send me an email with your name and address and I'll put one in the mail to you the same day!

Plan to stop in tomorrow for another Sneak Peak into the Holiday Mini!

Don't forget..make your Holiday Mini Wish List!

Have a great day and Be Creative!

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Sale! ENDS Next Wednesday

That's right, Stampin' Up! is offering designer paper FREE! When you purchase 3 packages of Designer Paper from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog and/or Summer Mini, you'll get the 4th package FREE! There is no better time than now to stock up on all your favorites!  This sale ends next Wednesday, August 31st!

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Thanks for making Be Creative Stamping

a part of your week!

Christmas Stamp Camp

Just a reminder that I'm having a Christmas Stamp Camp this Sunday!  We'll be making 8 beautiful cards that are perfect for sending to everyone on your Christmas List.  

Sunday, August 28

1:00-4:00 PM

Class Fee:  $25

Please RSVP this Friday by 12 Noon

Thanks for stopping by--

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

Sneak Peak--You Are Loved

Want to know what the Make & Takes were at the Charlotte, NC Regional? We used a stamp set in the upcoming Holiday Mini entitled You Are Loved.  Yes, you're getting a Sneak Peak of just one of the stamp sets that will be available on September 1st!  Mark your calendar and make your list, so you'll be ready to order when the Holiday Mini goes live!

You Are Loved Stamp Set

Ink:  VersaMark Pad, Pool Party, Soft Suede, More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Paper:  Pool Party, Old Olive, More Mustard, Whisper White

Embellishments:  Old Olive 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Basic Pearls

Ink:  More Mustard, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede

Paper:  More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, First Edition Specialty DP

Embellishments:  Vintage Trinkets, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding

Want a Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Occasions Catalog? Just drop me an email with your name and address and I'll put one in the mail to you!  It's that easy!

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Take time to Be Creative today!

We had a fabulous time at the Charlotte, NC Regional on Friday!

Here's part of our group--

The INKredible Sisters

Liz, Jean, ME, and Martha

This was just one of the wonderful ideas shared on stage.

Stampin' Up! challenged us to keep a

journal of what inspires us to be creative.

Stampin' Up! gave each of us a journal to embellish and record our creativity.

Shelli Gardener, Founder & CEO of Stampin' Up!,

hands out our journals!

Here's the Best Part!

Join Stampin' Up! and My Be Creative Team

and receive this adorable cupcake stamp set

that will debut in the Occasions Mini 2012!  

How cute is that???

You'll receive your FREE stamp set with your Starter Kit!

Join me tomorrow for pictures of a few cards.

Be Creative Blessings,

Cherish Friendship

During convention, our team hosted a dinner swap for 17 ladies.  The cards we received were stunning!  One of my favorite swaps was made by Shirley Black of Virginia Beach, VA.  In case you haven't seen this stamp set yet, it's called Cherish Friendship and is located in Stampin' Up!'s Idea Book & Catalog on page 75.  It's a wonderful set for watercoloring.  Shirley put so much detail in her card.  She even colored the basket, cut it out, and put Stampin' Dimensionals on the back so it would "pop".

Cherish Friendship

Friends are kind to each other's hopes

and cherish each other's dreams.

Hope you enjoyed this wonderful treat!  I'm at the Charolotte, NC Regional today.  We'll be learning stamping techniques, watching product demonstrations, and being to gather with friends!  How appropriate--today's post is...Cherish Friendship.

Thanks for making Be Creative Stamping

a part of your week!  I'll see you on Monday!

Faith in Nature Hostess Set

Today I'm sharing a few card swaps that I received during the Stampin' Up! Convention.  Faith in Nature Stamp Set is available for purchase if you host a workshop.  With Stampin' Up!'s NEW hostess plan, it's always a great time to get your friends together for stamping and fun!  Here's the verse that is included with the Faith in Nature Stamp Set.

 Keep your faith in beautiful things;

in the

sun when it is hidden, in the spring

when it is gone.

--Roy R. Gilson

Faith in Nature Convention Swaps

These gorgeous cards did not have names on the back.

Handstamped by

Kristi Sova and Mary Elliott

Tomorrow I'll be at the Charlotte, NC Regional!!  I have my camera packed and ready for this wonderful, fun-filled day!  Plan to stop by tomorrow as I do have a post scheduled!

Be Creative Blessings,

Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate

I'm not sure where this card originated, but I made it with Jean, Liz, and Martha that last time we stamped together!  Check out the cool background created with one of Stampin' Up!'s newest Letterpress Plates--The Fancy Fan. The Big Shot Letterpress Plates let you create an inked debossed look reminiscent of an old-world letterpress on cards, invitations, and pages.  The newly sized watercolor paper and Craft ink work best with these plates. This product can be found in the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog on page 217.  Check it out!

Letterpress Card Recipe

Stamp Sets:  Delicate Doilies (wood mount #122590, clear mount #122592), Posy Punch (wood mount #122480, clear mount #122482)

Ink:  Craft Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Concord Crush

Paper:  Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder

Embellishments:  Basic Rhinestones (#119246), Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon (#117292)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Punches: 2 1/2" Circle (#120906), Fancy Flower (#118073)

Big Shot:  Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate (#123129), Perfect Pennants (#123126)

Here's another Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate 

   This is a convention swap made by Nancy A. Thompson,

Skaneateles, New York.

I'm leaving this morning for Raleigh, NC to stamp with friends and then travel to Charlotte, NC for the Stampin' Up! Regional. I can't wait to stamp and learn new techniques!  I'll have lots to show you next week.  I do have posts scheduled, so plan to stop by for a visit!

I hope you find time to Be Creative today!