Showing posts from October, 2008
I just found out that Shelli Gardener, Co-Founder & CEO of Stampin' Up! was on a television show demonstrating how to make some very cute place settings for the upcoming holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's). I thought you might want to see it. The link to the video is below: Place Setting …
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Remember my cute owl card? After making the card, I thought I should try using him on a scrapbook layout. Guess what? I've done it! I've made a 12" x 12" two-page layout using my favorite owl. I really like how it turned out. I made it last night, minus the owl peaking over the picture on the right p…
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Now for some more gorgeous swap cards. These cards were made using another set on my wish list, Winter Post . This set is also in the Holiday Mini on pp. 10 & 11. This set is from the Shelli's Signature Collection. Shelli is the co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! She loves elegant, vintage-style products. …
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Here are some more Holiday Mini card ideas made by other demonstrators. These two cards were made with the beautiful A Christmas Cardinal set on p. 19 in the Holiday Mini. I don't own this set, but would love to! It's on the top of my wish list. It's so beautiful and elegant! The card on the left was made…
For the next couple of days, I'll be posting some cards that I have received from other demonstrators in swaps I've been in. I was in a Holiday Mini swap recently, and I want to share some great card ideas that I received. For those of you that don't know what a swap is, I'll explain. This particular s…
There are some things coming to an end as well! Tomorrow, October 27, is the last day to sign-up for my Christmas Simply Scrappin' Class. This class is on Friday, November 7, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Below are the links to the pictures of the two projects (mini scrapbook & 20 cards) you can make and the informatio…
I love this owl! When I received my Big Shot starter kit, I liked the Top Note Bigz die that came in the kit, but I didn't think I'd use it that much. Boy, was I wrong! There is so much that you can do with this die! I've learned some of the uses on the demonstrator only-side of the website and some from …
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Here are the pictures of the last pages of my Simply Scrappin' Mini Scrapbook. Remember, deadline to sign-up for this class is this coming Monday, October 27. Pictures of the first few pages and links to the outside of the book and the cards being offered are in yesterday's post . If you have any questions, pl…
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Today is the last day to sign-up for my Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack. If you would like to get ahead on your Christmas cards and attend, please let me know by midnight tonight! You can sign-up by commenting to this post or sending me an e-mail. Links to card pics : First 2 Designs Second 2 Designs Last Design Stamp-A-…
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I finally got the pages finished in my Mini Scrapbook! ( Outside of mini book ). I really like how this project turned out. The book is so much sturdier than I expected. Some who have seen it thought I had bought it, and they were totally surprised when I told them I made it. Today, I'm posting 3 of the pictures I…
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
It's hard to believe, but my first Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack is this Friday! This year is going so fast! I can't believe we're in the home stretch already!Pictured below is the last of the 5 card designs being made this Friday: Supplies: Season of Joy Set, Natural White, Real Red, & Old Olive cardst…
Stampin' Up! has added a new feature to my Stampin' Up! website. Every month, Stampin' Up! will add a new video to my Creative Projects page that shows you how to make a project. This month is a cute one using the popular, Just Jawing set. This set can also be earned free if you host a qualifying workshop …
I can't believe that October is more than half over! Another month going way to fast! For those of you that don't know, Stampin' Up! is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this month, and to celebrate they are having a sale on a selection of birthday sets in the catalog. If you place a $20 order (before …
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Here are 2 more of the designs being made at my Christmas Stamp-A-Stack - Take One next Friday, October 24, @ 6:30 p.m. There will be a total of 5 designs. You can find the other two designs I've posted HERE . If you would like to come, you can either comment to this post, e-mail me, or give me a call.In case you …
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
As promised, I'm posting the pictures of the last 10 cards being offered at my Christmas Simply Scrappin' Kit Class on Friday, November 7 @ 6 p.m. The other 10 cards are pictured in yesterday's post. I hope you like them!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
I finally was able to make the cards being offered at my Christmas Simply Scrappin' Kit Class on Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. In a previous post, I have a picture of the outside of the mini scrapbook you can make, too.Below, you'll see 10 of the 20 cards you can make. I'll post the pictures of the…
Sorry for not posting on Friday! Time just got away from me. This week should be better!My mom's birthday was on Saturday, and this is the card I made her. It turned out pretty good, so I thought I'd share it with all of you. The set used is Close As A Memory, which is really a sympathy card set, but as you ca…
Thursday, October 09, 2008
I've made a little change to my events calendar. Originally, I had one of my Scrap In A Flash! camps scheduled for Friday, November 7. There is still an event that night, but a different kind. I really think you'll love it! A demonstrator friend of mine had made a wonderful mini scrapbook that I got to see las…
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Remember! Today is the last day to sign-up for my Celebrate Fall Stamp Camp this Friday, October 10, @ 6:30 p.m. The five projects are pictured in previous posts below. The fee for the 5 projects is $15.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Below, you'll see two of the card designs that will be made at my first Christmas Stamp-A-Stack on Friday, October 24 @ 6:30 p.m. There will be a total of 5 designs, and everyone will make 4 of each design. That comes to 20 cards with envelopes for only $30. That's only $1.50 per card! If you would like to att…
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
This is a different sized card, and I love making them. It's fun to change things up a bit! You start with a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock and fold in half. The final dimensions of the card is 6" x 3". These cards fit perfectly in our Small Open-End Envelopes (p. 167 of catalog). My stamp club get…
Happy Monday! I hope your week is getting off to a great start! I've decided to show one of the scrapbook 2-page layouts that we did last month today. My family & I went to Pigeon Forge this past July, and this is the wonderful condo we got to stay in. When I was making pages for my Scrap In A Flash! camp, I d…
Here are the Fall Cards being made at my Celebrate Fall Stamp Camp as promised. If you need to know more about the camp, please see the post from yesterday. Left Card: Season of Friendship (Mini) Set; More Mustard, Really Rust, Sage Shadow, & Naturals Ivory cardstock, Autumn Vine Designer Series Paper (Mini); Choc…
Thursday, October 02, 2008
My Celebrate Fall Stamp Camp is coming up very soon! It's Friday, October 10 @ 6:30 p.m. at my house. Three fall cards, one Halloween card, & one Halloween goodie bag will be made. The fee is $15. If you would like to attend, please let me know by Wednesday, October 8.The two Halloween projects are pictured be…
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
From October 1-November 30, host a workshop of $350 or more and get a FREE stamp set from the Fall-Winter 2008 Catalog Sampler in addition to the already fabulous hostess benefits! To see the Catalog Sampler, click the picture below. Space and time are limited, so contact me to schedule your workshop today!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
World Card Making Day is this Saturday, October 4, and I'm having a Mini Stamp-A-Stack to celebrate! Everyone who attends will make a total of 10 cards. There will be 5 card designs, and make 2 of each design. Cost for this camp is $15. Envelopes are included. Deadline to RSVP is tomorrow, October 2. Three of the …
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
I've been thinking about starting a stamping blog for awhile now, and finally took the plunge! I'm excited to be starting this new venture in my Stampin ' Up! business, and I hope you enjoy it! If you have suggestions for my blog, please contact me!