Be Creative Stamping

A Spook-ta-cular Offer!

Today is the very last day to take advantage of this Spook-ta-cular opportunity!  Join the Stampin' Up! Family and my Be Creative Stamping Team during the month of August...and receive this FREE Howl-A-Ween Printer's Tray and Kit Project--valued at $60!!   This exclusive kit contains the perfect elements of a spooktacular Halloween decoration!  Keep in mind that the Starter Kit is ONLY $99--completely customizable!

Take a test drive today...and join my Be Creative Stamping Team!

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Be Creative Stamping a part of your week!

My Newest Specimen!

That's right, Frankenstein has been captured and preserved!  I can't seem to stay away from the Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set. It's just too much fun!  You'll also notice the Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper...plus many other new products.  Just love them all!

Stamp Sets:  Googly Ghouls (wood #128060, clear #128063), Perfectly Preserved (wood #126690, clear #126692), Monster Munchies (wood #127904, clear #127907), Toxic Treats (wood #127898, clear #127901)

Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Stampin' Write Marker-Lucky Limeade

Paper:  Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper (#126906)

Embellishments:  1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon (#127837), Linen Thread (#104199), Neutrals Designer Buttons (#119743)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Punches:  Extra-Large Oval (#119859), Decorative Label (#120907)

Big Shot:  Chevron Embossing Folder (#127749), Cannery Set Framelits (#127822)

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Ghoulish Treats!

Have you noticed the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit in the Holiday Mini...featured on page 27?  I have had the best time stamping the Googly Ghouls on the designer tags included in the kit.  You'll be able to make creative treat bags for all the little goblins in your life!  The bags are filled with Candy Corn flavored M&M's!

Ready to have some creative, googlie fun?...Pick up the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle--priced to save you 15%!  The bundle includes the Googly Ghouls Stamp Set AND Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit available in Wood (#129852) and Clear (#129853). You can also purchase extra Googlies (eyes) for $2.50...item #127539.

Take Note:  The "Treat for Boo"  and spider web images are from the Mixed Medley Hostess Stamp Set in the Holiday Mini.

Did you know that we have a brand NEW 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch in the Holiday Mini?  It's featured on page 7 and works beautifully with this Hostess Set.  When you place a $150 order or schedule a workshop and you'll have the opportunity to own this set!

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Perfectly Preserved Nugget Holder

I want to share this adorable little nugget holder with you today. Stampin' Up! demonstrator Kay Kalthoff, www.stampingtoshare.com, made a wonderful video tutorial on how to make this little gem!  I love it and hope you'll give it a try, too!

Stamp Set:  Perfectly Preserved (wood #126690, clear #126692)

Ink:  Early Espresson, Lucky Limeade

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Orchard Harvest Designer Paper (#126895)

Embellishments:  1/8" Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon (#119256)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Punch:  Large Oval (#119855)

Big Shot:  Cannery Set Framelits (#127822), Bitty Banners Framelits (#129267)

It's Tuesday...time for NEW My Digital Studio downloads.  Click here to the latest and greatest! 

While you're in my online store...be sure to download the 30-day FREE trial of MDS2 (#130910)!  Design your project and enjoy 31% off all printing products...extended through September 14th!

Tomorrow...Ghoulish Ghouls treats!

I hope you find time to Be Creative today!

I'm featured on My Crafty Picks #75!!

Exciting News!!  I was featured yesterday on Tiffany Bauer's My Crafty Picks!!  I am so excited to be selected for my Perfecty Preserved jars and embellished note cards.  In case you missed the details and how-to video, be sure to look at my blog posts from last week.  Thanks, Tiffany, for selecting my Perfectly Preserved Project!  I am very flattered!!

I am so enjoying the Perfecty Preserved Stamp Set. 

Here's another card I created...

Stamp Set:  Perfectly Preserved (wood #126690, clear #126692), Friendship Preserves (wood #127910, clear #127913), Lovely Little Labels (wood #126260, clear #126262)

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple, Orchard Harvest Designer Paper (#126895), White Vellum Cardstock (#101856)

Embellishments:  Round Designer Ribbon Slides (#127834), Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine (#125572), Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126845)

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

Punches/Tools:  Little Labels Punch Pack (#126881), Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack (#126187), Mat (#126199), Tool (#126189)

Big Shot: Apothecary Accents Framelits (#127003), Cannery Set Framelits (#127822), Window Frames Collection Framelits (#129021)

Tips & Tidbits...the tiny little "sweet" label was created using the Lovely Little Labels Stamp Set and Little Labels Punch Pack.

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Orchard Harvest Suite

Your cookie jar ensemble is ready for gift-giving with this coordinating Recipe Card!  Add the baking directions inside and you'll be sure to amaze the recipient!

Stamp Sets:  Morning Post Alphabet (wood #126590, clear #126592), Perfectly Preserved (wood #126690, clear #126692)

Ink:  Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple, Orchard Harvest Designer Paper (#126895)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Shot:  Cannery Set Framelits (#127822), Adorning Accents Edgelits (#125595), Bitty Banners Framelits (#129267)

Download White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Just print the recipe on Very Vanilla Cardstock, trim to 5 3/8" x 4 1/8", and adhere to the inside of your card!  Apple image is stamped in Raspberry Ripple and the stem image is stamped in Early Espresso.

Ready to get started?..You can click the Order Online button at the top right...Scroll over to Products...and click Shop Now.  You'll be in my online store where you can place your order for all the many wonderful products in the Orchard Harvest Suite!

I hope you find time to Be Creative today!

Cannery Framelits Gift Tag Video Tutorial

Stamp Sets:  Perfectly Preserved (wood #126690, clear #126692), Friendship Preserves (wood #127910, clear #127913)

Ink:  Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, Cajun Craze

Paper:  Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Orchard Harvest Designer Paper (#126895)

Embellishments:  Regals Buttons, Linen Thread, Orchard Harvest Fabric (#126915), 7/8" Cotton Ribbon (#127844)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Dotto

Punches:  Small Oval (#120908)

Big Shot:  Cannery Set Framelits (#127822), Window Frames Collection (#129021)

Here's the pdf for the White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies...taken from Stampin' Success August Issue!

Download White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Print it on Very Vanilla cardstock and trim to fit the inside of a standard size card.  I'll show you an example tomorrow!!

Be Creative Hugs,

Cannery Framelits Gift Tag Video Tutorial

I haven't forgotten about the video tutorial that I promised today.  I've had some technical difficulties, but should be able to post it later today.  I hope you'll plan to stop by for a visit!

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Perfectly Preserved with Orchard Harvest Fabric!

How sweet it is to create with the Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set (wood #126690, clear #126692), and Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper (#126895)!  I've layered a cookie mix in a quart jar...topped it with Orchard Harvest Fabric (#126915), 7/8" Cotton Ribbon (#127844), and embellished it with a gift tag using the Cannery Set Framelits (#127822).  The complete Orchard Harvest Suite is pictured in the Holiday Mini on pages 28-30.  You won't want to miss all the coordinating products that are sure to delight your friends during the fall season!!

Want the recipe?...Here's the layers for the jar...

• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Stay tuned...I'll be providing the baking directions on Thursday!

Tomorrow...A video on how to create the jar gift tag using the Cannery Framelits!!

It's MDS Tuesday...NEW downloads are released today.  Click here to see the latest and greatest downloads!

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Jolly Christmas Card

Have you noticed the Jolly Christmas Card--No Peeking Stamp Set--that's pictured in the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog (page 181)?  I have had several customers wanting to make this card and Stampin' Up! just released this YouTube video last week.

 

No Peeking Stamp Set

(wood #126290, clear #126292)

 

I hope you find time to Be Creative today!